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 17, 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) REPORT FROM 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/OATH OF OFFICE
1) Update by Director of Library Services and Community Outreach Danis Kreimeier on the Status of the Calistoga Library Remodel.

H) CONSENT CALENDAR
2) Consideration of Approving Minutes of the November 3, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

3) Consideration of a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-098 to Cancel a Budget Adjustment and Appropriation Regarding Payment of Legal Fees to William McKinnon and Adopting a Budget Adjustment and Appropriation in the Amount of $564,182.40 and the Source of Funds for the Previously Paid Legal Fees Awarded to William McKinnon.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

4) Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the 2015 Microsurfacing Project Constructed by Pavement Coating Co. and Authorizing the Public Works Director to File a Notice of Completion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachments 1-2

I) PUBLIC HEARING
5) Consideration of 1) Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing Zoning Code Chapter 17.56, Highway and Street Setback Requirements (First Reading) and 2) Discussion and Direction Regarding the Initiation of an Amendment to the Zoning Code to Allow a Reduced Front Yard Setback for Covered Porches in the R-1 District.
RECOMMEDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Waive the First Reading and Give Staff Direction Regarding Reduced Front Yard Setback.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachments 2-3

6) Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Rescinding and Replacing Chapter 17.24, PD Planned Development Zoning District. (First Reading)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Waive the First Reading.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

J) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7) Consideration of Authorization for Mayor Canning to Send a Letter of Support for Legislative Changes in Regulations Related to Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Limits for Type 47 Licenses in Napa County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Send Letter.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

8) Consideration of Providing Direction to Staff to Negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with Napa Public Access Cable Television (dba Napa Valley TV) to Operate Calistoga’s Public/Community Access Channel 28 and if the City Council Intends to Implement the 1% PEG Support Fee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: By motion, direct to staff to negotiate a contract with Napa Valley TV to operate Calistoga’s Public/ Community Access Channel 28 and prepare a resolution for Council consideration to implement the 1% PEG support fee.

Staff Report & Attachments 1-2

K) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 6:00 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, November 13, 2015 by 4:30 p.m.