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, NOVEMBER 3, 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
None

G) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Consideration of Approving Minutes of the October 20, 2015 Closed Session and Regular City Council and October 26, 2015 Special City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

2) Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt the 2016 City Council Meeting Schedule.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

3) Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.12, Cable System Franchise Regulations, of the City of Calistoga Municipal Code. (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance

Staff Report & Attachment 1

4) Consideration of an Ordinance Rescinding and Replacing Chapter 17.44, Nonconforming Uses, of the Calistoga Municipal Code primarily to 1) Allow the Replacement of a Nonconforming Residential Structure if it is Destroyed and 2) Delete the Provision Allowing the Planning Commission to Require a Nonconforming Use to Annually Apply for a Use and Occupancy Permit. (ZOA 2015-6) (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

5) Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program within the City of Calistoga’s Jurisdiction by and through the City’s Participation in Marin Clean Energy (MCE) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the MCE Joint Powers Agreement. (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

URGENCY ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Designation Of, And Authorizing Compensation For, Acting City Manager, and Approving a Fiscal Year 2015-16 Operating Budget Adjustment Not to Exceed $4,661.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

H) PUBLIC HEARING
6) Consideration of Adopting a Policy Requiring the Inclusion of Secondary Retail in New Wine Tasting Facilities Within the Downtown Commercial Zoning District. (P 2015-1)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachments 1-2

I) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7) Consideration of Initiation of Code Amendments Prohibiting the Cultivation of Medical Marijuana in Calistoga.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide Staff Direction.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

J) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Melissa Velasquez, 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: 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, October 30, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.