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, July 15, 2014 – 6:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

Printable Agenda          Approved Minutes

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 MATTERS:
1) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Reynolds v. City of Calistoga
Case Nos.: A134190, A135501

2) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: O’Gorman v. City of Calistoga
Case No.: 34-2014-00164846

3) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiation: City Manager Richard Spitler and Administrative Services Director Gloria Leon
Employee Organization: Calistoga Police Officers Association

D) CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION TO REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

E) ADJOURNMENT
To the scheduled meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 11, 2014 at 5:00 P.M.

 

CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER 

Printable Agenda          Approved 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) Appreciation award to Senior Planner Erik Lundquist for Ten Years of Service to the Calistoga Planning and Building Department.

2) Oral Report on Status of the Monhoff Center.

G) CONSENT CALENDAR
3) Consideration of Approval of Minutes of June 3, 2014, Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report & Attachment 1 

4) Consideration of a Resolution to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fischer Computer Systems for Technology Services in an amount not to exceed $63,000 for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and to approve a budget adjustment to add $13,000 from the unappropriated Equipment Fund Balance into Account 15-4975-4402.
RECOMMENDED ATION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2

5) Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Larry Walker Associates for Ongoing Permit Assistance Services Related to the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit and the State’s General Water Reuse Permit in the Amount of $68,300.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2

6) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Purchase a Replacement Patrol Vehicle for the Police Department in the Amount not to Exceed $45,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

H) PUBLIC HEARING
7) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for the Silverado Place Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Amount and Authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2 

8) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for the Palisades Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Amount and Authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2

9) Consideration of a Municipal Code Amendment to Prohibit the Distribution of Single-Use Carryout Bags by Designated Businesses; CEQA Categorical Exemption (Sections 15307 and 15308) (MCA 2014-3).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and Waive the First Reading.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

I) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
10) Presentation by Vernazza Wolfe Associates, Inc. of a recently-completed study on the viability of mobile home parks as an affordable housing option.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: By motion(s), accept study and provide direction to staff on study recommendations as appropriate. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2

11) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce in the Amount of $325,000 for the First Year for Marketing and Visitor Promotion Services. Thereafter, the compensation will be increased by a CPI.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2 

12) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Lincoln Avenue from Cedar Street to the ACE Hardware parking lot entrance for the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce Harvest Table Event on September 7, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1         Exhibit A & B          Communication Received

13) Consideration of a Resolution Expanding the Water Conservation Rebate Program for Fiscal Year 2014-15 and Approving a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $30,000 – Water Use Efficiency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachments 2 & 3

14) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Sole Source Contract with Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) in an Amount not to Exceed $25,000 for Phase II of the Sidewalk Repair Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachments 2 & 3

15) Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a One-Year Contract in an Amount not to Exceed $10,000 for Publication of City of Calistoga Legal Advertisements for the Period Ending June 30, 2015, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 

Staff Report & Attachment 1          Attachment 2     Attachment 3    

Attachment 4          Attachment 5

16) Consideration of a Resolution rejecting the Claim of Robert Cline for an undetermined amount.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachments 1 & 2

17) Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Objectives and the Appointment of a Council Subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Community Enrichment Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

J) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, August 5, 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, July 11, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.