Mayor Chris Canning
Vice Mayor Michael Dunsford
Council Member Gary Kraus
Council Member James Barnes
Council Member Irais Lopez-Ortega

CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

Printable Agenda          Minutes          Meeting Video

A) CALL TO ORDER

B) SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C) ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS

This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters on the Consent Calendar or matters of municipal concern not on the agenda. Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 (the Brown Act), however, the Council cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests during this comment period. Speakers are encouraged to limit their comments to 3 minutes maximum so that all speakers have an opportunity to address the City Council.

D) ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

E) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

F) PROCLAMATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS 

1) Proclamation recognizing Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 9, 2013

G) CONSENT CALENDAR

2) Minutes of the December 18, 2012 regular City Council meeting, March 18 & 21, 2013 Special City Council Study Sessions and the April 2, 2013 regular City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report and Attachments

3) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Vernazza Wolfe for preparation of a study on the viability of mobile home parks as an affordable housing option for seniors funded by a State Community Development Block Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report        Attachment 1           Attachment 2

H) PUBLIC HEARING

4) Consideration of Resolutions approving a storage shed within the floodway and authorizing a non-routine encroachment for the storage shed at 1322 Cedar Street (APN 011-223-006).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
A. Adopt a Resolution approving a Variance allowing a structure within the Floodway;
B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing a non-routine encroachment for a structure within the public right-of-way.

Staff Report          Atachments 1 and 2          Attachments 3-6

5) Consideration of text amendments to the Calistoga Municipal Code, initiated by the City of Calistoga, amending Title17 (Zoning) to establish a procedure whereby persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing may request reasonable accommodation in the application of zoning laws and other land use regulations, policies and procedures.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and waive first reading.

Staff Report          Attachment

I) GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6) Periodic report on Growth Management System Program allocations for the 2010–2014 program cycle and update on available water supply and wastewater treatment capacity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Report.

Staff Report        Attachment 1          Attachment 2

7) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report        Attachment 1          Attachment 2

8) Consideration of a Resolution rescinding any resolution of the City Council creating the Bicycle Advisory Committee and, as a replacement, establish an Active Transportation Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report         Attachment 1

J) ADJOURNMENT 
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Amanda Davis, Deputy City Clerk

NOTICE: If you challenge a city’s zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any City administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter time period for Litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision.

PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a comment under the “Oral Communication” portion of the agenda may voluntarily complete a “Speaker Card” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. Speaker cards are available on the table in back of the room. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located on the first floor at 1232 Washington Street during normal business hours.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (707) 942-2805. Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, among other locations in the city limits of Calistoga, on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.