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

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL – SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014- 6:00 P.M.
1307 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

Printable Agenda

A) CALL TO ORDER

B) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Pursuant to provisions of the Government Code §54957, this is the time provided for members of the public to address the City Council regarding matters of municipal concern (maximum of three minutes per speaker).

C) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
1) Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9)
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning:

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
(One potential case)

D) CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION TO REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

E) ADJOURNMENT
To the scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Printable Agenda          Approved Minutes          Meeting Video

A) CALL TO ORDER

B) ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

C) SALUTE TO THE FLAG

D) 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.

E) ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

F) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

G) PROCLAMATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
1) Monhoff Center Update.

2) Status of Vehicle Speed Signs.

H) CONSENT CALENDAR
3) Minutes of April 15, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report and Attachment 1

4) Consideration of a Resolution to Direct the Mayor to Execute a Two-Year Contract with Cal-Fire for Dispatch Services for the Fiscal Years 2014/15 and 2015/16.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Attachment 1          Attachment 2

5) Consideration of a Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Prepare and File a Report for the Silverado Place Subdivision Landscape Maintenance District in Accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report and Attachment 1         

6) Consideration of a Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Prepare and File a Report for the Palisades Landscape Maintenance District in Accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Attachment 1

I) PUBLIC HEARING
7) Consideration of Amendments to Calistoga Municipal Code to Simplify and Clarify Appeals to the City Council and Planning Commission, and to Create a New Chapter 17.03 (MCA 2014-1, ZOA 2014-2).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and Waive First Reading.

Staff Report          Attachment 1          Attachment 2          Attachment 3

J) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8) Consideration of an Amendment to Resolution No. 2014-013 to Change the Stage II Water Conservation Best Practices.
RECOMMENED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report and Attachment 1          Attachment 2          Attachment 3

9) Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Napa County Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2013 Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Attachment 1         Attachments 2 and 3          Attachment 4 Part 1          

Attachment 4 Part 2          Attachment 4 Part 3         Attachment 4 Part 4         

Attachment 4 Part 5          Attachment 4 Part 6          Attachment 4 Part 7

10) Consideration to Direct Staff to Draft an Ordinance Banning the Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Code Amendment Banning the Distribution of Single-Use Carryout Bags.

Staff Report

Communication Received

11) Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Code Enforcement Manual for the Abatement of Public Nuisances, and Provide Direction on Drafting Municipal Code Amendments Related to Administrative Penalty/Citation Procedures. (CI2014-3)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution and Provide Direction to Staff. 

Staff Report          Attachment 1          Exhibit A

12) Consideration of a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held November 4, 2014, and requesting the Board of Supervisors to permit the County Clerk and County Elections Department to render certain services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Attachments 1 & 2

13) Consideration of a Resolution Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Confirm Appointment and Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Attachments 1 & 2

14) Consideration of Receipt of the Grand Jury 2013-2014 Final Report on the Napa County Transportation & Planning Agency and Vine: Management & Ridership for the Future and Authorization for a City of Calistoga’s Response.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Report and Authorize the Response Letter by Motion.

Staff Report and Attachment 1          Attachment 2

15) Consideration of a Resolution adopting International City Management Association (ICMA) Vantage Care Retiree Health Saving Plan (RHS) Trust Document and Retiree Medical and Dental Expense Reimbursement Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Attachment 1          Attachment 2         Attachment 3

K) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m. 

Kathy Flamson, 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, May 16, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.