Mayor Chris Canning
Vice Mayor Michael Dunsford
Councilmember Gary Kraus
Councilmember James Barnes
Councilmember Irais Lopez-Ortega

CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, May 16, 2017 - 6:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
1307 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA  94515


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) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

H) PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
1) Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Month.

2) Proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Month.

3) Proclamation declaring May 4 as International Fire Fighters’ Day.

4) Proclamation declaring May 11-17 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

5) Proclamation declaring May 21-27, 2017 as Public Works Week.

6) Presentation of Service Award to Executive Assistant Melissa Velasquez for 5 years of service to the City of Calistoga.

7) Presentation of Service Award to Police Officer Kristine Romo for 15 years of service to the City of Calistoga.

I) CONSENT CALENDAR
8) Consideration of Approving Minutes of the April 18, 2017 Closed Session meeting, regular City Council meeting and Special City Council meeting and May 2, 2017 regular City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

9) Consideration of Adopting Ordinance 730 of the Calistoga Municipal Code Amending Chapter 8.30 to Align with Definitions Contained within the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016; Amend Chapter 9.16 to Prohibit the Provision of All Intoxicating Substances to Minors; and Amend Chapter 17.48 to Regulate the Cultivation of Marijuana for Personal Use on Residential Properties. (MCA 2016-1) (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

10) Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Argonaut Constructors in the Amount of $1,177,175 for the Grant Street Phase II Drainage Improvements Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

11) Consideration of a Resolution Establishing One New Full -Time Position
of Recreation Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department, A
Salary Schedule and Approving a Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating
Budget Adjustment in the amount of $2,417.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3

J) PUBLIC HEARING
12) Consideration of a Resolution Allowing the Waiver from Undergrounding Existing Overhead Utilities Within the Luvisi Parcel Map Pursuant to Calistoga Municipal Code §16.02.080 (B). The Property is Located at 285 Rosedale Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachments 2-4
Attachment 5

13) Consideration of a Resolution to Vacate Approximately 555 square feet of Berry Street right-of-way (ROW), a surplus section of Berry Street that fronts the property located at 1341 Berry Street (APN 011-171-010). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

K) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
14) Consideration and Review of Inspection Program Changes and Consideration of Adopting Fees to Recover Calistoga Fire Department Costs of Conducting Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct Staff Accordingly.

Staff Report

15) Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Make a Payment to CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) to be Applied to the Unfunded Side Fund Liability and to Approve a Budget Adjustment from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Employee Future Benefits Fund in an Amount Not To Exceed $1,800,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1

16) Consideration of a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Vacant Land on Earl Street, Calistoga (APN 011-215-011-00) and a budget adjustment from the unappropriated Affordable Housing Fund Balance for an amount not to exceed $472,000 from account 78-4615-4910.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

17) Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Objectives and the Appointment of a Council Subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Community Enrichment Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report & Attachment 1
Attachment 2

L) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 6:00 p.m. 

Melissa Velasquez for 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, May 12, 2017 by 4:30 p.m.