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, AUGUST 4, 2015- 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

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A) CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

B) SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C) ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

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
None

H) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Consideration of Approval of Minutes for the July 21, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

2) Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the Public Improvements of the Ross J. and Andrea Pecota White Subdivision Located on Mora Avenue and Approval to File for Final Parcel Map.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachments 2 & 3

3) Consideration of a Resolution Supporting a Request from the League of California Cities for Sustainable Transportation Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachments 2 & 3

I) PUBLIC HEARING
4) Consideration of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with the Corporation for Better Housing to Allow the Purchase of Property Located at 611 Washington Street for $669,000.00 and an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with the Corporation for Better Housing to Negotiate a Development and Disposition Agreement to Develop said Property for Senior Affordable Housing and to Approve a Budget Adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget to transfer $220,000.00 from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance to the Affordable Housing Fund. The Proposed Amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Give Staff Direction.

Staff Report                                    Communication Received
Attachment 1
Attachments 2-7

5) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for the Silverado Place Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. (Continued from July 21, 2015 Calistoga City Council Meeting).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

6) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for the Palisades Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. (Continued from July 21, 2015 Calistoga City Council Meeting).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

J) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7) Consideration of a Resolution Accepting a Donation from New Albion Surveys, Inc. for Services Valued at $2,160 Consisting of Additional Topography Mapping for a Path to the Bocce Ball Court at Logvy Community Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

8) Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Agreement Between County of Napa and City of Calistoga for Provision of Public Library Services in the City of Calistoga to Facilitate a Library Renovation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachments 2 & 3
Attachments 4 & 5

9) Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Universal Building Services and Supply Co. (USB) for Janitorial Maintenance Services in the Amount of $37,100, Approving a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $37,100 derived from General Fund Proceeds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution and Approve a Budget Adjustment.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

10) Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Central Coating Company, Inc. in the Amount of $72,865 for Roof Replacement at the Sharpsteen Museum, Approving a Budget Adjustment of $80,000 Derived from General Fund Balance and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

11) Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Expend Funds to Pay the Superior Court’s Award of Legal Fees to William McKinnon in the Amount of $555,766.58 plus Interest and to Approve a Budget Adjustment of $415,000.00 from the Unappropriated General Fund to the Water Operations Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachments 2 & 3

K) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m. 

Kathy Flamson, 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: Each City entity offers public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is reasonably accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Each City entity complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. Wheelchair access to the Council Chambers and speaker’s microphone is available to all persons.

If any person has a disability and requires information or materials in an appropriate alternative format (or any other reasonable accommodation), or if you need any special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department at 942-2807. For TTY/ Speech-to-Speech users, dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also contact the City Clerk at cityhall@ci.calistoga.ca.us for more information.

In making any request for assistance, advance notice to the City forty-eight hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.

Se les pide por favor que avise con 48 horas de anticipación cuando haga un pedido para asistencia. Esto les da suficiente tiempo antes de la junta para permitir que la ciudad tome medidas razonables.

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 31, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.