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 18, 2015- 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

PRINTABLE AGENDA          APPROVED MINUTES          MEETING VIDEO 

A) CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

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) At approximately 7:15 P.M., Adjourn Meeting to the Water-Wise Demonstration Garden in Front of the Police Department. The Calistoga City Council will Reconvene the Meeting at 1235 Washington Street to Tour and Dedicate the Water-Wise Demonstration Garden. The Calistoga City Council will Adjourn to the Community Center at 1307 Washington Street to Reconvene the Meeting as Soon Thereafter as Possible.

G) CONSENT CALENDAR
2) Consideration of Approving Minutes for August 4, 2015 Closed Session and Regular City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

3) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Procure a City Embossing Seal to Match the Currently Used City Seal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachments 1-2

4) Consideration of a Resolution Rejecting the Claim of Bella Koretsky for an Undetermined Amount.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

5) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for Building Official, Building Inspection and Plan Check Services as needed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

H) PUBLIC HEARING
6) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Calistoga and the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga and the City of Calistoga for the 1.06 acre Property Located at Logvy Park, 1401 N. Oak Street, Calistoga (APN 011-140-056) and Approval of a Ground Lease and Joint Use Agreement to Develop the Property for a Boys & Girls Club. The Proposed Amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachments 2-4

7) Consideration of Calistoga Municipal Code Amendments to Commercial Zoning District (ZOA 2015-2). (Continued from July 21, 2015)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance by Title and Waive the First Reading.

Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3-4
Attachment 5-6

I) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8) Consideration of Accepting a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Achievement Award.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

9) Consideration of Discussion and Direction on the Railroad Tracks in Washington Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Report and Provide Staff Direction.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

10) Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Joint Powers Agreement to Fund and Administer the Napa Countywide Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (NCSPPP).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

11) Consideration of Establishing a City Manager Recruitment Subcommittee and to Appoint Two Members from the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion, Establish a City Manager Recruitment Subcommittee and Appoint Two Members from the City Council to Sit on the Subcommittee.

Staff Report

12) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s Appointments to the Calistoga Community Pool Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1 
Attachment 2

J) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, September 1, 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, August 14, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.