Calistoga City Council
April 19, 2022

Mayor
Chris Canning
Vice Mayor
Irais Lopez-Ortega
Councilmembers
Lisa M. Gift
Gary Kraus
Donald Williams
AGENDA
City Council - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Virtual

* COVID-19 NOTICE *

THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY. THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 ON MARCH 4, 2020.

THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES.

Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City Council Meeting will be held via teleconference only, and will not be physically open to the public. Councilmembers and staff will teleconference into the meeting by audio and/or video. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting. The City recognizes that not all residents have the same ways to stay engaged, so several alternatives are offered.

Please participate in the meeting by observing or listening to the meeting in one of the following ways:

1. Watch on your TV – Napa Valley TV Channel 28 (call your cable provider to ensure you have a City of Calistoga coded cable box)

2. Listen or participate via your phone – dial 1-669-900-6833, enter webinar ID: 829-0729-5419, password: 123201

3. Watch or participate online via Zoom - click this link and enter password: 123201

4. Watch online via YouTube Live at youtube.com/cityofcalistoga COMMENT ON THIS MATTER DURING THE MEETING: Please participate in the meeting by providing public comment on any item on the agenda or any item of municipal concern. To comment during a virtual meeting (Zoom), click the "Raise Your Hand" button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment for up to 3 minutes. After allotted time, you will be re-muted. Instructions for how to "Raise Your Hand" are available at:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129-Raise-Hand-In-Webinar.

WRITTEN COMMENTS: Alternatively, you may provide public comment on any item on the agenda or any item of municipal concern via email. Please submit your comment, limited to 350 words or less, via email to [email protected]. Written public comments submitted by email should clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Oral Communications” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda and are requested to include the submitter’s full name. Comments received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be posted online with the agenda packet and included in the record but will not be read aloud. Comments received after 4:00 p.m. will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. The City of Calistoga thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. Note: The methods of observing or listening to the meeting or providing public comments may be altered or the meeting may be cancelled, if needed, due to certain technical disruptions.

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1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL - SALUTE TO THE FLAG

2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS

3. 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.

3.1. Public Comments - Non-Agenda Items - Mt. Washington Public Comments - Non-Agenda Items -Raceway
5 - 10

4. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS

6.1. Presentation by Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PGE City of Calistoga Presentation
Public Comment - PGE Presentation_Redacted
11 - 31

6.2. Library Presentation
Calistoga Library PP
32 - 55

6.3. Water Conservation Update Presentation
Water Conservation City Council PP FINAL
56 - 64

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

7.1. Consider adopting a Resolution Confirming the Mayor's Appointment of Steven Pinsky to the Calistoga Housing Advisory Committee (HAC).

Recommended Action: Consider adopting Resolution.

Staff Report - Appointment to the Housing Advisory Committee - Pdf 65 - 71

7.2. Consider affirming Resolution 2021-071 findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID-19 authorizing the City Manager to continue implementing teleconference accessibility to conduct public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council affirm Resolution 2021-071 findings in accordance with the provisions and findings of AB 361 to continue virtual/teleconference meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees after September 30, 2021.

Staff Report - Affirm Resolution No. 2021-071 to Conduct Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) - Pdf
72 - 77

8. PUBLIC HEARING

8.1. Public Review of the Draft Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2023-2031 period (6th Cycle) as required by State law.

Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing, receive testimonial and documentary evidence and direct Staff to submit the Recommended Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for 90-day review.

Staff Report - Review of Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and Recommendation for City Council Review / Submittal to CA HCD - Pdf 78 - 131

9. GENERAL GOVERNMENT

9.1. Consider adopting a Resolution establishing objectives and the appointment of a Council subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Enrichment Grant Program.

Recommended Action: Consider adopting Resolution.

Staff Report - Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Enrichment Grant Program - Pdf
132

9.2. Periodic report on Growth Management System Program allocations for the and an update on available water supply and wastewater treatment capacity.

Recommended Action: Accept report.

Staff Report - Periodic Report on Growth Management System and Water/ Wastewater Availability - Pdf
136 - 147

10. COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

11. ADJOURNMENT
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.

Pursuant to GC §54957.5 any writings/documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection on the City website at www.ci.calistoga.ca.us.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: The City can provide special assistance for persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or (707) 942-2807. If you need assistance or accommodation, please provide notice at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For TTY/ Speech-to-Speech users, dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speechto-speech, and Spanish language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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 April 12, 2022, by 4:30 p.m.

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Thank you very much for taking responsibility for cleaning up your property; The City of Calistoga owned, MtWashington.
‘High wind’ fires pose a great danger to us all as the Tubbs and Glass Mountain Fires have proven.

Ca|Fire and FireWire have speci?c recommendations on what's needed to mitigate fire danger on Mt. Washington. I understand that a bid exists upwards of $200,000 for the cleanup and fire mitigation project.

Please make sure that the existing bid meets the bidding criterion established by the City of Calistoga and that it is one of several competitive bids and is not a 'stand alone’ bid.

Below is a photo of Mt Washington taken from the Silverado Trail side. Please note that nothing has been done to reduce ‘firehazard‘ which in high winds, threatens, according to CalFire, the typically more flammable Mobile Home Parks to the West and Northwest. Also please understand that seasonal maintenance willbe required to maintain ?re hazard reduction standards.

Item #3.1.

Below is a photo of a similar hill(The Close Pegase residence hill on Dunaweal Lane close to Silverado Rd). Please note that this hill has be cleaned and maintained seasonally to greatly reduce fire
Item #3.1.

Calistoga, CA 945
Item #3.1.

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Subject: Careful Clearingof Mt. Washington
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Dear Council Members and Others Concerning This Issue,
My husband and Ilive in the Chateau Calistoga Mobile Home Park, in Calistoga. We are keenly aware of how the Glass Fire of September 2020 crossed this (Napa) valley. It is that impression which motivates me to send this message.

The reality of human habitat, which is spread far and wide throughout this county, but namely, here in Calistoga, makes it imperative that the careful clearing of Mt. Washington be done, as soon as possible. Itis an area of obvious concern for potential fire spread from one side of the valley to the other. with the city of Calistoga in the middle.

The responsibilities of the council is great and you have my respect for the efforts you make to come to reasonable decisions on so many matters. The carefully planned clearing of dead forest material on Mt. Washington is one of those important decisions.

I am not an expert on how to best reduce fire fuels but by saying carefully planned, I mean, please choose a thoughtful expert to take out only what is necessary and in the best interest of the whole ecosystem.

Sincerely,
Beata Moucka
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Dear County and City Officials,
I am writing to express my hope that a transfer of ownership of the Napa County Fairgrounds will be finalized, thus saving the historic Calistoga Speedway. I understand that much effort and work is ongoing, which is immensely appreciated by the racing enthusiasts nationwide.

Calistoga Speedway is one of only two remaining half-mile dirt tracks in California and has a history that dates back to 1937. That history includes the names of countless race drivers and car owners who became elite figures in auto racing. The annual "Louie Vermeil Classic" honors Calistoga resident Louie Vermei l, the driving force behind Auto Racing at Calistoga Speedway on The Napa County Fairgrounds.

Calistoga and the Napa Valley are rich in history, and I believe the Fairground Speedway is one of the most unique and memorable dirt tracks.

Thank you for allowing me to express my desire to see racing continue at Calistoga Speedway for many years to come.

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1 Item #3.1.

Marni Rittburg
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Kelly Loomis
Thursday, April 7, 2022 10:59 PM
Public Comment; Chris Canning; Laura Snideman; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Save Calistoga Speedway
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear County and City Officials,
I am writing to express my hope that a transfer of ownership of the Napa County Fairgrounds will be finalized, thus saving the historic Calistoga Speedway. I understand that much effort and work is ongoing, which is immensely appreciated by the racing enthusiasts nationwide.

Calistoga Speedway is one of only two remaining half-mile dirt tracks in California and has a history that dates back to 1937. That history includes the names of countless race drivers and car owners who became elite figures in auto racing. The annual "Louie Vermeil Classic" honors Calistoga resident Louie Vermeil, the driving force behind Auto Racing at Calistoga Speedway on The Napa County Fairgrounds.

Calistoga and the Napa Valley are rich in history, and I believe the Fairground Speedway is one of the most un ique and memorable dirt tracks.

Thank you for allowing me to express my desire to see racing continue at Calistoga Speedway for many years to come.

Regards,
Kelly Loomis
La Mesa, CA
CHS Class of 1999
1 Item #3.1.

PG&E Update

CITY OF CALISTOGA
April 19, 2022
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 2 Identifying Wildfire Risk
We target wildfire mitigation efforts in the areas and communities at highest risk.

Tier 3 - Extreme Tier 2 - Elevated High Fire-Risk Area
The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) High Fire-Threat District (HFTD) map designates areas most at risk for wildfire.

PG&E’s High Fire-Risk Area (HFRA) map builds upon the CPUC’s map, providing a greater understanding of wildfire risk and where to prioritize work.

City of Calistoga CPUC High FireThreat District (HFTD) MapCity of Calistoga High Fire-Risk Area (HFRA) Map
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 3 Supporting Main Street
To support our customers during a Public
Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), we install
distribution microgrids in the areas most
likely to experience a PSPS outage.

If safe to energize during a PSPS outage, distribution
microgrids are designed to power communities’ central
corridors (i.e., “Main Street”) to help:
▪ Safely provide electricity to critical facilities and shared community resources
▪ Reduce the number of customers impacted by PSPS
What is a distribution microgrid?

How does a distribution microgrid work?
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 4 Improving The Electric Grid in The City of Calistoga
High Fire-Risk Area
Distribution microgrid service area
New distribution microgrid service area
in development
Potential distribution microgrid service
area exclusion during high temperatures
Pre-installed Interconnection Hub
2021 completed sectionalizing devices
2022 planned sectionalizing devices
Sectionalizing Devices
6 installed in 2021
6 planned for 2022
Distribution microgrid service area
does not include high fire-risk areas
Calistoga Distribution Microgrid
This includes preparing the
Calistoga distribution microgrid to
support the community during PSPS
outages and installing additional
sectionalizing devices.

We are working to minimize the PSPS outage impacts in the City of Calistoga.

Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 5 Reducing The Impact of PSPS Outages
Calistoga Distribution Microgrid
Estimated Readiness: Q3 2022
Status: Constructed
▪ New distribution microgrid
service area in development on
the west side of the Napa River
*Small portions of the grid in these areas may need be shut off when temperatures exceed 95 degrees.

High Fire-Risk Area
Distribution microgrid service area
New distribution microgrid service area in
development
Potential distribution microgrid service area
exclusion during high temperatures*
Pre-installed Interconnection Hub
2021 completed sectionalizing devices
2022 planned sectionalizing devices
Item #6.1.

Thank You
Item #6.1.

Customer Resources
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 8 Actions We are Taking to Better Serve Customers
Notifications
▪ Clearer outage notification language
▪ More accurate estimated times of restoration
Resiliency Programs
▪ More portable batteries for our most vulnerable customers ▪ Expanded Generator and Battery Rebate Program
▪ New Backup Power Meter Support Program
Partnerships
▪ New partnerships with community-based organizations
to share resources and information
▪ Food resource partnerships with Meals on Wheels and
local food banks
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 9 Customer Resources and Support for PSPS Outages and EPSS Self-Generation Incentive Program
Providing customers rebates for battery
storage and renewable generation.
pge.com/batteryincentive
Generator and Battery Rebate Program
Rebates for eligible customers to
purchase a qualifying generator or battery.
pge.com/backuppower
Portable Battery Program
Supporting eligible customers with fully
subsidized portable battery solutions.
pge.com/pspsresources
Partnership with 211
24-7 free and confidential support
and resources via calls or texts to 211.
211.org
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 10 Backup Power Transfer Meter Support
A new meter program to help customers safely connect generator power to their homes during emergency outages.
▪ Power is delivered directly to the circuit
breaker which eliminates any power cords
running through the home.
▪ Customers should be sure to start the
generator at a safe location and program to
their home specifics.
▪ This program also provides an affordable
solution for customers who are unable to
afford solar or backup battery systems.

Customers can learn more at pge.com/transfermeter
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 11 Personalized Information for Our Customers
New Online
Safety Maps
let customers see
completed and
planned safety work
in their community
(EPSS info coming in June)
pge.com/customerpspsplanningmaps
pge.com/reportit
“PG&E Report It”
Safety App
allows customers to submit
photos of non-emergency
safety concerns
Report It App
Submissions in
City of Calistoga
1 Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 12 Weather Stations near the City of Calistoga

HIGH FIRE-RISK AREA
2018-2021 COMPLETED
Data as of 1/31/2022. Local work plans are subject to change. Locations are approximate and may overlap.

Improving our weather forecasting
capabilities and allowing us to better predict
and respond to severe weather threats.

Customers can find more information on system
hardening at: pge.com/weather
adjacent to the City of Calistoga can support weather
forecasting capabilities
Weather Stations
Item #6.1.

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 14

SAFETY SETTINGS IN ACTION
In 2021, these settings prevented a potential
ignition when a tree branch fell into a powerline
and power quickly and automatically turned off.

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS)
A New Tool To Prevent Wildfires
How It Works
PG&E powerlines have equipment that allows them to
turn off power within one tenth of a second if a tree
branch or other object strikes the line.

Why We Do It
Quickly and automatically shutting off power when
there is a problem can help stop wildfires before they
have a chance to start.

Preventing Wildfires
~80% decrease in CPUC-reportable ignitions
in 2021 on EPSS-enabled circuits compared to the prior
3-year average as of 12/31/21
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 15 What Are Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings?
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 16 What Customers Can Expect
When are outages most likely to occur?
How will customers be notified?
▪ Through automated calls, texts or emails about when
to expect the power back.
▪ Since outages happen automatically, we are unable to
provide advance notification
▪ When elevated fire risk is present.
▪ Most likely from May to November.

Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 17 Wildfire Prevention in the City of Calistoga
How Are We Reducing Impacts?
▪ Providing more accurate notifications
▪ Reducing the number of outages
▪ Expanding customer resource eligibility
▪ Adding partnerships with communitybased organizations ▪ Supporting customers through food
resource partnerships with Meals on
Wheels and local food banks
Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings in the City of Calistoga High Fire-Risk Area (HFRA) with EPSS-Capable Powerlines HFRA-Adjacent Area with EPSS-Capable Powerlines
LEGEND
Item #6.1.

Public Safety Power Shutoff
Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 19 What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff?
High winds and dangerous conditions
can cause branches to contact
powerlines. This could damage our
equipment and cause a wildfire.

To prevent such fires, we may need
to turn off power as a last resort.

Item #6.1.

Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires. 20 What Conditions Could Lead to a PSPS?
Low humidity
levels generally
30% and below
Forecasted high
winds above 19
mph and gusts
above 30-40 mph
Condition of dry
material on the
ground and low
moisture content
of vegetation
A Red Flag
Warning issued
by the National
Weather Service
On-the-ground,
real-time
observations
Item #6.1.

From:

To: Public Comment;
Subject: PGE Presentation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:56:12 PM
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Jon (from PGE) mentioned that he is participating in the project to install a permanent back-up generator (replacing the microgrid) that would provide coverage to the "orange" section of their map. He didn't say if, or when, this might be completed. Does anyone know if this will be available for the 2022 PSPS season?
John
Item #6.1.

Calistoga Library 2022 1
Item #6.2.

Calistoga Library
• Building was built in 1924 for a population of 500 people • Building was 2,800 square feet
• Only 1,197 square feet could be used for public space • Calistoga merged with Napa County Library system in 1979 2 Item #6.2.

Original Building Layout 3
Item #6.2.

Grand Opening
• Temporary Library set-up at Calistoga
Fairgrounds
• Had a grand opening on June 25, 2016
• Calistoga has a Population of 5,088
• Here are some before and after pictures:
4 Item #6.2.

Front of Library 5
Item #6.2.

Front Desk 6
Item #6.2.

Printer 7
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Kids Room 8
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Calistoga Branch Statistics
• Fiscal Year (July/June) 2020/2021
• Visitation 10,183
• Circulation 19,878
• Fiscal Year to date (July/March) 2021/2022
• Visitation 13,966
• Circulation 20,500
9 Item #6.2.

Library of Things, Online Resources & LINK+
• Highlight
all items to
check out
10 Item #6.2.

Programming 11
Item #6.2.

Guitar Lessons 12
Item #6.2.

Storytime in the Park 13
Item #6.2.

Day of the Dead Celebration 14
Item #6.2.

Invited 15
Item #6.2.

No fines & Auto-renewal
• Eliminated fines in 2020
• A patron will only be charged if an item is considered lost. • An item is considered lost after 28 days, but once patron returns item the charge is removed from account.
• Auto-renewal
• Patrons are automatically given two auto-renewals, if there are no current holds on the item.
16 Item #6.2.

Covid-19 and Library Services
The Calistoga Library was the first branch to
loosen the restrictions and open their doors to
the public as a test run.

Curbside pickup began first week of June 2020.
• Patrons called library when they were on their
way and staff prepared their items and left
outside for minimal contact.

Library opened up after lockdown by
appointment only in September and remained
open since.

Staff worked on County phone calls including fire
debris removal, vaccine appts, and Vaccine
questions.
17 Item #6.2.

Calistoga Living Mailer 18
Item #6.2.

Power Outage
Creating programs that can be enjoyed
without power.

Patrons can still browse and check out items
with no power
We are actively trying to get a generator for
the branch.
19 Item #6.2.

Friends of the Calistoga Library 20
Item #6.2.

Summer 2022 & Beyond
• We are excited to join in on more community events and outreach for both our English and Spanish speaking patrons.
• New addition to the library is our Seed library, our hope is that the community will benefit by taking seeds, planting them, and returning seeds back to the library for other patrons to enjoy and repeat. • We are currently working with the parks and rec department to create a storywalk along the river and Pioneer park for families to enjoy during the fall. 21 Item #6.2.

Summer 2022 & Beyond
• Librarian Position
• The Napa County Library’s FY22/23 budget includes a new Librarian position dedicated to the Calistoga community. If approved by the Board of Supervisors in June, we would begin recruiting shortly thereafter. This position is funded through ongoing, dedicated property tax and is meant to provide outreach, bilingual services, programming, collection development and other activities to enrich the Calistoga Library’s services. 22 Item #6.2.

Summer 2022 & Beyond
• Centennial Anniversary 2024
• Big celebration of library building turning 100!
• Time Capsule to be placed in library
• Programming ideas- contest for children to write a letter to their future self, photos of the town & library to be selected for time capsule • Historical programming
23 Item #6.2.

See you in the Library! 24
Item #6.2.

1 Water Conservation Update
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022
Mitchell Egert, Water Conservation Technician
Photo: DWR/saveourwater.com
Item #6.3.

U.S. Drought Monitor
January 25, 2022
2 March 29, 2022 April 12, 2022
Item #6.3.

3 Kimball
Item #6.3.

4 Left: DWR conducts snow survey. Right 8-station precipitation index (CDEC).

Item #6.3.

5 -11% vs March 2020
Item #6.3.

6 Cumulative savings
per county
(July 2021 - Feb. 2022)
Top water conserving CA
counties:
• Marin: -28.5%
• Napa: -20.2%
• Sonoma: -18.9%
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water
_issues/programs/conservation_portal/
conservation_reporting.html
Item #6.3.

• Practical “how-to” guides
• Activities for kids & families
• FREE toilet leak detection dye tablets
• Outreach to residents & businesses
7 Item #6.3.

THANK YOU
• Napa RCD
• CA Native Plant Society of Napa
Valley
• Upper Valley Disposal Services
• All Volunteers
• Calistoga Roastery
Bottom left, top second from left photos: Clark 8
Mischler, Calistoga Tribune
Photo:Clark
Mischler, Calistoga
Tribune
Item #6.3.

Thank you, Calistogans!
Please keep conserving.

Tips and resources:
• www.conservecalistoga.org
• Saveourwater.com
Calistoga Public Works
Water Conservation Program
9 Item #6.3.

City of Calistoga

STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Marni Rittburg, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council - Apr 19 2022
Subject: Appointment to the Housing Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:

Consider adopting a Resolution Confirming the Mayor's Appointment of Steven Pinsky to the Calistoga Housing Advisory Committee (HAC).

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider adopting Resolution.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

Pursuant to Government Code § 40605 the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees.

An unscheduled vacancy occurred due to the resignation of Cathy Schwamberger. The vacancy was advertised and posted for the remainder of the term, expiring January 1, 2023. One application was received from Steven Pinsky.

CEQA STATUS:

The proposed Resolution is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resource's Code section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that the project has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None
ATTACHMENT(S):

Attach 1 - RESO Mayors Appointment HAC - Steven Pinsky
Steven Pinsky - HAC Application - Redacted
APPROVAL(S):

Gloria Leon, Administrative Services Director Approved - Apr 08 2022 Laura Snideman, City Manager Approved - Apr 11 2022
Marni Rittburg, City Clerk Approved - Apr 12 2022
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-xxx

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT TO

THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 states that the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted the “Maddy Appointive List Act”, which requires the preparation of a list of all regular and ongoing commissions and committees appointed by the local legislative body. The Act also requires public notice to be given anytime a vacancy occurs on any of these ongoing bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to utilize the largely untapped reservoir of talent which exists among the citizenry that all too frequently is not aware of the opportunities for participation on local regulatory and advisory boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State Legislation the City Council of the City of Calistoga is required to appoint representatives for the Napa County Library Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Calistoga hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Steven Pinsky to the Housing Advisory Committee.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April 2022. I,

MARNI RITTBURG, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ __________________________ Marni Rittburg, CMC, City Clerk Chris Canning, Mayor
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Marni Rittburg
From: Steven Pinsky— Senl: Tuesday, February22, 2022 3:25 PM To: MarniRittburg
Subject: application for Housing Advisory Committee
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Dear Ms. Rittburg,
Attachedyou will ?nd my application to serve on the city’s Housing Advisory Committee. I forgot to mention in the application that I also serve on the Calistoga Fire SafeCouncil.

Thank you,
Steven Pinsky
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Citizens are encouraged to serve on the various City commissions. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be scheduled with the City Council. Commission appointments are made at a regular meeting of the City Council. Please print ortype clearly‘
Application for:

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Real Estate investor,retiredCEOand owner manufacturing, distributingand retailwomen's apparel Licenses or special certi?cates held:

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City of Calistoga Boards 8.Commissions Application

Organizations to which you belong (professional, technical.community.services):

Boardof Directors,PublicGlass San Francisco.Trustee, PilchuckSchool, past President SF Fashion Industries State speci?cally why you wish to serve.why you believeyou are quali?edfor the position, and what you might contribute to the group:
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DISCLOSUREANDREGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Upon appointment. designated members willbe required to tile an Assuming Of?ce Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of being sworn in. Covered af?cials will be required to take two hours of AB 1234 Ethics Training every two years. This application will become a public record and will be available for public inspection or duplication upon request.

I have read, understand, and willabide by this statement (please initial) I have suf?oienttime to devote to this responsibility and plan to attend the required meetings ifI am appointed to ?ll a vacancy and I acknmmedge thatI have read and understand the disclosure and regulatory requirements ‘ _ ,
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Completed application should be returned to:

Cityof Calistoga
CityClerk
1232 Washington Street
Calistoga, CA 94515
For questions, please call the City Clerk at (707) 942-2807 Item #7.1.

I believe in keeping Calistoga a place where ALLpeople can afford to live. I am in favor of supporting development projects that aren't just large single family homes that very few (if any) current residents can afford. Ithink that encouraging land owners to build infilland mixed single family/multi-familyunits is very important. I don't know what is happening at Yellow Rose Ranch but the thought of It being built out as 30 plusMc Mansions makes me shudder.

Thatwould de?nitely not keep Calistoga rural.

I love the fact that Calistogais a blue collartown and Iwant to do everything possible to keep it that way. I bring 40 plus years of running a medium size manufacturing business, commercial real estate ownership and management experience to the table. I pride myselfas a pragmatic person who can balance Idealswith realities.

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City of Calistoga

STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Marni Rittburg, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council - Apr 19 2022
Subject: Affirm Resolution No. 2021-071 to Conduct Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361)
DESCRIPTION:

Consider affirming Resolution 2021-071 findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID-19 authorizing the City Manager to continue implementing teleconference accessibility to conduct public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council affirm Resolution 2021-071 findings in accordance with the provisions and findings of AB 361 to continue virtual/teleconference meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees after September 30, 2021.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

On June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21, which among other things rescinded his prior Executive Order N-29-20 and set a date of October 1, 2021, for public agencies to transition back to public meetings held in full compliance with the Brown Act. With the surge of COVID-19 Delta Variant cases and the Executive Order N-08-21 sunsetting on September 30, 2021, Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) was signed by Governor Newsom on September 16, 2021. AB 361 provides an alternative to the teleconferencing requirements of Government Code Section 54953(b)(3) if there is a state of emergency, and the legislative body makes certain factual findings regarding the state of emergency.

When there is a continuing state of emergency, or when state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, AB 361 requires a legislative body to make specified findings not later than 30 days after the first teleconferenced meeting pursuant to AB 361, and to make those findings every 30 days thereafter, to continue to meet under these abbreviated teleconferencing procedures.

AB 361 amends Government Code Section 54953 to provide an alternative to having the public access the locations where City Councilmembers are teleconferencing in from. In order to have teleconference public meetings, without providing access to City Councilmember’s private residences, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-071 stating that they have reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and that the following circumstances exist:

1. The state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 continues to directly impact the ability of the members of City Council and the members of the City’s subordinate Committees, Commissions, and Boards to meet safely in person; and

2. The State of California and the City of Calistoga continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

AB 361 requires City Council to make these findings every 30 days to continue teleconference meetings. On October 5, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 2021-071, making the required findings under AB 361 and Item #7.2.

authorizing the City Manager to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct public meetings. Council affirmed Resolution 2021-071 on November 2, 2021. Staff will continue to agendize this item once a month until the state of emergency is over, or City Council no longer believes teleconference meetings are necessary.

The City is continuing to impose and recommend social distancing. For instance:
• Requiring staff and the public to wear masks inside City buildings; • Posting COVID-19 safety measures on doors and the City’s website; • Placing hand sanitizer stations in City Hall and other public buildings.

AB 361 also has several requirements to make sure that the public is able to watch and make public comments during the teleconferenced public meetings. These requirements include:
• Providing notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option.
• The Legislative Body cannot take further action on agenda items when there is a disruption which prevents the public agency from broadcasting the meeting, or in the event of a disruption within the local agency’s control which prevents members of the public from offering public comments, until public access is restored.
• Prohibiting the legislative body from requiring public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and would specify that the legislative body must provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comment in real time.
• Prohibiting the legislative body from closing the public comment period until the public comment period has elapsed or until a reasonable amount of time has elapsed.

The City has already implemented the above stated requirements for conducting public meetings and is in full compliance with AB 361 and there will be no change to the currently established teleconference procedures.

The goal of AB 361 is “to improve and enhance public access to local agency meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic and future applicable emergencies, by allowing broader access through teleconferencing options” consistent with Executive Order N-29-20. AB 361 will sunset on January 1, 2024.

Though adopted in the context of the pandemic, AB 361 allows for virtual meetings during other stateproclaimed emergencies, such as wildfires and earthquakes, where physical attendance may present a risk.

In the meantime, staff will continue to work with Napa Valley TV and Marin IT to install the necessary pieces of equipment and undergo testing to ensure that the Community Center is ready to go back to in-person meetings with a virtual hybrid component.

On October 5, 2021, Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-071 making the required findings under AB 361 in order to allow the City to continue to offer teleconference accessibility for public meetings after September 30, 2021, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

As noted above, Council must reconsider the state of emergency due to COVID-19 every 30 days and affirm the findings under Resolution No. 2021-071 in order to continue to allow teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings.

CEQA STATUS:

The proposed Resolution is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resource's Code section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that the project has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

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FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There are no direct financial impacts from the enactment of the Resolution.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attach 1 - Reso 2021-071 AB 361 Teleconferenced Public Meetings APPROVAL(S):

Gloria Leon, Administrative Services Director Approved - Apr 08 2022 Laura Snideman, City Manager Approved - Apr 12 2022
Marni Rittburg, City Clerk Approved - Apr 12 2022
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RESOLUTION 2021-071

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, COUNTY OF

NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO

IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CITY COUNCIL AND

ALL CITY COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease which has now spread across the globe, with thousands of confirmed cases in California, including the City of Calistoga; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency based on the threat caused by COVID-19, and the President of the United States issued a Proclamation Declaring a National Emergency Concerning COVID-19 beginning March 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, in response to COVID-19, the Governor of the State of California issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency on in response to COVID-19 on March 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Manager of the City of Calistoga proclaimed the existence of a local emergency related to the COVID-19 threat; and WHEREAS, the Calistoga City Council has the explicit power "to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a "local emergency" if the city council is in session" or ratify the proclamation of a "local emergency" if the City Manager declares one while Council is not in session; Accordingly, this authority resides with City Council not with any of the Committees, Commissions, and Boards; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2021, City Council ratified the local emergency declaration proclamation by the City Manager related to COVID-19 with Resolution No. 2020-020; and WHEREAS, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people "Avoid Crowded Spaces," "Choose events that take place outside with enough space for attendees to stay at least six-feet apart"; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-29-20, which suspended and modified the teleconferencing requirements under the Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) so that legislative bodies can hold public meetings via teleconference (with audio or video communications, without a physical meeting location), as long as the meeting agenda identifies the teleconferencing procedures to be used; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21, which extended the provision of N-29-20 concerning the conduct of public meetings through September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, since issuing Executive Order N-08-21, the Delta variant has emerged causing spikes in COVID-19 cases throughout the state; and WHEREAS, California Assembly Bill 361 was signed into law on September 16, 2021, and amended Government Code Section 54953; and
Attachment 1Item #7.2.

Resolution No. 2021-071

WHEREAS, AB 361 has several requirements to make sure that the public is able to watch and make public comments during the teleconferenced public meetings, including:
• To provide notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option.
• The Legislative Body cannot take further action on agenda items when there is a disruption which prevents the public agency from broadcasting the meeting, or in the event of a disruption within the local agency's control which prevents members of the public from offering public comments, until public access is restored. • Prohibiting the legislative body from requiring public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and would specify that the legislative body must provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comment in real time. • Prohibiting the legislative body from closing the public comment period until the public comment period has elapsed or until a reasonable amount of time has elapsed.

WHEREAS, the City is already implementing the above public meeting requirements now codified in Government Code Section 54953(e)(2)(B-G); and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(b)(3) permits public meetings by teleconference but requires agendas be posted at all teleconference locations, each teleconference location shall be identified in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, and each teleconference location shall be accessible to the public; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(e)(3)(A-B) provides an alternative to having public meetings in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(b)(3) when City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and that the following circumstances exist:

1. The state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 continues to directly impact the ability of the members of City Council and the members of the City's subordinate Committees, Commissions, and Boards to meet safely in person; and

2. The State of California and the City of Calistoga continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

WHEREAS, the City of Calistoga continues to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing, which includes but is not limited to:
• Requiring staff and the public to wear masks inside City buildings; • Posting COVID-19 safety measures on doors and the City's website; • Placing hand sanitizer stations in City Hall and other public buildings.

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA DOES HEREBY find the flowing:

1. Declares that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as findings of the City Council.

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Resolution No. 2021-071

2. Finds that proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to conduct teleconferenced public meetings for all the City's Committees, Commissions, and Boards does not meet CEQA's definition of a "project," because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. and is exempt pursuant to Section 15269(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency

3. Finds that City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and that the following circumstances exist:
• The state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 continues to directly impact the ability of the members of City Council and the members of the City's subordinate Committees, Commissions, and Boards to meet safely in person; and • The State of California and the City of Calistoga continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

4. Declares that as a result of the findings in provision 3 above, that the Interim City Manager is authorized to implement teleconferenced public meetings for all the City's Committees, Commissions, and Boards pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this resolution is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this resolution and each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions be declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.

6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately but directs staff to agendize this Resolution within 30 days for City Council to reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency and findings of provision 3.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October 2021. I, MARNI RITTBURG, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Councilmembers Gift, Kraus, and Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and Mayor Canning
None
None
None
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City of Calistoga

STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jeff Mitchem, Planning & Building Director
Meeting: City Council - Apr 19 2022
Subject: Review of Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and Recommendation for City Council Review / Submittal to CA HCD
DESCRIPTION:

The City is in the process of updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2023-2031 period (6th Cycle) as required by State law. The Housing Element establishes goals, objectives, policies and actions to address existing and projected housing needs, including the City’s share of regional housing needs as assigned in Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”). The draft Housing Element and related information about the engagement process are available for review on the City website at: https://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/Home/Components/News/News/5401/698. The purpose of this meeting is to allow the City Council and the community an opportunity to review the complete draft Housing Element and provide comments for consideration by the City Council. No final decisions will be made at this meeting. After review by the Planning Commission (March 9, 2022) and City Council, the draft Housing Element must be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for review. Public hearings will then be held by the Planning Commission and City Council to review comments from HCD and other interested parties and consider final adoption of the Housing Element update no later than January 31, 2023.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimonial and documentary evidence and direct Staff to submit the Recommended Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for 90-day review.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

In 2014, the City Council adopted the 2015-2023 Housing Element (5th Cycle), one of eleven elements that compose the City’s General Plan, that is updated every eight years in compliance with State Law.

According to state law, Calistoga and all other San Francisco Bay Area jurisdictions are on schedule to update the housing element (6th Cycle) covering the period from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2031.

CONSISTENCY WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The draft Housing Element is similar in format to the current Housing Element and has been revised to reflect changes in housing conditions, State laws, and other circumstances during the past 8 years.

The Housing Element is organized into the following sections:
• Chapter 1, Introduction. The Introduction summarizes State requirements relating to the Housing Element.
• Chapter 2, Review of the 5th Cycle Housing Element. This section evaluates the progress made on the 2015-2023 RHNA and actions from the last housing element.

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• Chapter 3, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. This section includes an assessment of fair housing issues and describes the community engagement process used to ensure public involvement in the development of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. • Chapter 4, Demographic and Housing Stock Overview and Housing Needs. This section includes demographic and housing data that characterize the community’s housing profile and existing and projected housing needs. This section also includes an inventory of at-risk affordable housing units in the city.
• Chapter 5, Housing Sites and Resources. This section provides an updated inventory of approved housing projects and sites for the development of housing, and identifies housing opportunities and resources.
• Chapter 6, Constraints to the Development of Housing. This section provides an overview and analysis of potential constraints to the development of housing. • Chapter 7, Energy Conservation. This section of the Housing Element describes opportunities for energy conservation in residential development. • Chapter 8, Housing Policies and Programs. This section includes the housing goals, policies, and implementing actions that will guide housing development and services to meet the city’s regional housing allocation.

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). All Housing Elements adopted after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing that is consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal AFFH Final Rule of July 16, 2015.1 Under state law, affirmatively further fair housing means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on projected characteristics.” Chapter 3 of the updated Housing Element contains the following mandated requirements:
• Outreach. The City of Calistoga’s community outreach program included a variety of ways to engage the community including:
o Mailed Outreach
o Community Survey
o Focus Groups
o Pop-Up Events
o Small Group and Individual Interviews
o Community Meetings (including Housing Advisory Committee) • Assessment of fair housing
o Background Information and Data
o Fair Housing Enforcement and Capacity
o Disparities in Access to Opportunity
o Integration and Segregation Patterns and Trends
• Identification of contributing factors
o Housing Farmworkers
o Affordable Housing Near Amenities
• Sites Selection
o 5th Cycle Reuse Sites
o Exceed RHNA Requirements
• Goals, policies, and actions
o Support missing middle housing
o Rent regulation
o Subsidized housing
o Financial assistance
o Prioritization of fair and equitable housing opportunities o Second homes/Vacation homes (not occupied) should be limited o Allocated workforce housing
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o Affordability and availability of housing
o Increased population and its relationship to the Safety/evacuation plan o Appeal to people of all ages

NEXT STEPS
Throughout the remainder of the Housing Element update process, staff will continue to engage with community stakeholders to refine the draft Housing Element to best reflect the City’s policy objectives. Recent and remaining primary steps are:
o February 23 Planning Commission Briefing
o February 28 Housing Advisory Committee Briefing
o March 1 City Council Briefing
o March 9 Planning Commission Public Hearing
o April 19 City Council Public Hearing
o May – June CA Dept of Housing & Community Development Review o June – August CEQA Environmental Documentation
o Sept – November Final adoption hearings
ATTACHMENTS:

A - Housing Element Programs
B - Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
Attachments available on the City website at:
https://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/Home/Components/News/News/5401/698 CEQA STATUS:

No formal action is proposed at this meeting; therefore, no CEQA analysis is necessary. Prior to adoption of the final Housing Element, CEQA analysis will be prepared for consideration by the Planning Commission, City Council and the community.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

No financial impact will result from this item.

ATTACHMENT(S):

ATTCH A Housing Element Programs
CC_Meeting_Slides_2022-04-19
APPROVAL(S):

Gloria Leon, Administrative Services Director Approved - Apr 05 2022 Laura Snideman, City Manager Approved - Apr 11 2022
Marni Rittburg, City Clerk Approved - Apr 12 2022
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ATTACHMENT A
Calistoga 2023-2031 Housing Element
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES and PROGRAMS

DEFINITIONS
GOAL A general statement that describes a desired future condition or “end” state.

OBJECTIVE An explicit attainment or measurable result of effort.

POLICY A clear and unambiguous statement that guides a specific course of action for decision-makers to achieve a desired goal.

PROGRAM A specific initiative or set of actions in alignment with policies to meet objectives and attain goals. 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Goal H-1
Provision of Adequate Housing
Sites
Maximize opportunities for the
development of housing to
accommodate anticipated growth
and facilitate mobility within the
ownership and rental housing
markets.

Objective H-1.1
Ensure that an adequate amount of land is
available for residential development for all
economic segments of the community and to
meet the city’s regional share of housing
needs.

P1.1-1
Maintain a supply of residentially-designated
land at appropriate densities that is adequate
to accommodate Calistoga’s share of the
regional housing need and accommodate
projected housing needs.

P1.1-2
Encourage the development of housing in
combination with commercial uses.

P1.1-3
Encourage the development of housing
where public services are available.

P1.1-4
Ensure the location and construction of new
development minimizes wildfire risk,
including through fire hardening design
strategies.

A1.1-1
When reviewing proposed residential
development projects and proposals to
downzone residential properties or reclassify
residentially-designated property to other
uses, consider the potential impact on the
ability of the City to provide adequate sites for
residential development for all economic
segments of the community and achieve its
quantified housing objectives.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A1.1-2
Ensure that any amendments to the Housing
Element or other General Plan elements
maintain internal consistency within the
General Plan as a whole.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A1.1-3
Evaluate General Plan objectives, policies, and
actions for consistency with State law and
amend as needed to ensure consistency with
objective design standards and Housing
Element objectives to encourage housing.

Review of General Plan should include, but are
not limited to: Objective LU 1.4, LU P1.4-1, LU
A1.4-1, Objective LU 3.2, LU P3.2-1, LU A3.2-1,
LU P4.1-4, Objective CI 1.1, CI P1.1- 1, OSC
P5.2-1, OSC P5.2-4.

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2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
Objective H-1.2
Make effective use of residential
development sites.

P1.2-1
Maximize the efficiency of residential
development.

P1.2-2
Promote the development of accessory
dwelling units on lots with single-family
residences.

P1.2-3
Accommodate alternative types of housing
(e.g., shared housing, clustered housing, cohousing, cottage-style housing, and nonprofit housing co-operatives) in areas designated for medium- and high-density
residential development and commercial
uses.

P1.2-4
Accommodate a diverse range of housing
types, including single-family homes,
townhomes, apartments, duplexes/triplexes,
and condominiums to meet the varied needs
of residents.

P1.2-5
Promote opportunities for the development
of workforce housing, which serves workers
who make 60 to 120 percent of area median
income (AMI).

A1.2-1
Encourage new residential development to be
to the maximum number of dwelling units
prescribed by the General Plan for specific
properties, subject to conformance with the
City’s residential design guidelines and the
General Plan’s residential design policies.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A1.2-2
Consider amendments to the Zoning Code’s
regulations for accessory dwelling units to
encourage their development, such as
incentives to build and rent out accessory
dwelling units to lower income community
members and local workers.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A1.2-3
Continue to partner with the Housing
Authority of the City of Napa (HACN),
Napa/Sonoma Collaborative, and other nonprofits to educate homeowners on accessory dwelling units and encourage increased
construction.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
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2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
A1.2-4
Consider amendments to the Zoning Code to
permit housing cooperatives, adaptive reuse
of motels, and single residence occupancies
(SROs) in residential and mixed-use zones.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A1.2-5
Conduct two public workshops with
homeowners on the viability of long-term
rentals as a housing solution to accommodate
workforce housing. Invite restaurants, hotels,
and other hospitality-related companies to
participate in these public workshops.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Chamber of Commerce
A1.2-6
Partner with the Chamber of Commerce to
encourage restaurants, hotels, and other
hospitality-related companies to work with
second home/vacation home homeowners to
provide long-term lease agreements for
temporary workforce housing. Consider
programs to connect interested homeowners
with employers or workers in search of
affordable housing opportunities.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Chamber of Commerce
A1.2-7
Adopt objective design standards for
residential development, which will be applied
Item #8.1.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
to projects eligible for ministerial review.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
Objective H-1.3
Provide public services and facilities needed
for the development of housing.

P1.3-1
Ensure that services are provided to meet the
existing and future needs of residents.

A1.3-1
Continuously update the Capital Improvement
Program to ensure that sewer, water, and
street improvements facilitate residential
development.

Time Frame: Annually
Responsible Entity: Public Works
Department
A1.3-2
Provide periodic reports to the City Council on
the available water supply and wastewater
treatment capacity, as part of the General Plan
Progress Reports.

Time Frame: Annually
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A1.3-3
Update reasonable, nexus-based impact fees
on development projects to support adequate
sewer, water and transportation services, and
parks and cultural facilities.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A1.3-4
Periodically review and update developmentrelated impact fees to ensure that fees are commensurate with the cost to the City for
providing required infrastructure. Consider
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
reduction in fees for 100 percent affordable
housing projects and the affordable portion of
other projects.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A1.3-5
Consider using the Affordable Housing Fund to
subsidize all or part of the water and
wastewater connection fees for affordable
housing projects and affordable units.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: City Council
A1.3-6
Ensure that active transportation grant funding
for safe street initiatives is aligned with
housing strategies.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Public Works Department
Goal H-2
Equal Housing Opportunity
Promote housing that meets the
needs of extremely low-, low- and
moderate-income households,
particularly those who work in
Calistoga.

Objective H-2.1
Encourage the development of affordable
housing.

P2.1-1
Provide incentives for the development of
affordable housing.

A2.1-1
Ensure compliance with State-mandated
density bonuses and other incentives for
projects that reserve units for extremely low-,
very low-, low-, and moderate-income
households.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A2.1-2
Maintain the City’s Affordable Housing Fund as
a source of funding for affordable housing to
extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderateincome households.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Responsible Entity: City Council
A2.1-43
Allocate, as economic resources permit, a
portion of any tax revenue resulting from new
development, including transient occupancy
tax (TOT), to support housing opportunities for
extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderateincome households, including for use in land banking, development of affordable housing,
or other uses that will lead to more affordable
housing.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Within two years of
Housing Element certification, pursue the
purchase of property for the construction of
affordable and/or special-needs housing.

Responsible Entity: City Council
A2.1-4
Use loan repayments from the 1980s CDBG
residential rehabilitation program to fund
programs and projects that benefit extremely
low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income
households.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Funds from this
account are used annually to support
contract services with the City of Napa
Housing Authority (grant applications and
program administration), Napa Valley
Community Action (homeless services),
Napa Valley Fair Housing and Rebuilding
Calistoga.

Responsible Entity: City Council
A2.1-5
Change the zoning on housing opportunity
sites to allow ministerial review of housing
development projects when a minimum of 20
percent of the units in the development are
affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
or moderate-income households.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A2.1-6
Consider adopting CASA (Committee to House
the Bay Area) Compact Element #7, which
would provide an expedited approval process
and financial incentives for the provision of
on-site housing units affordable to the
missing-middle income ranges, which includes
households that earn 80 to 120 percent AMI.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A2.1-7
Explore the possibility of purchasing a portion
of the County-owned Fairgrounds property to
expand opportunities for limited housing
development.

Time Frame: Within five years of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
Objective H-2.2
Pursue state and federal funding assistance
appropriate to Calistoga’s needs for
affordable housing.

P2.2-1
Use state and federal funding assistance, to
the extent these subsidies are available and
appropriate to Calistoga, to assist people in
need of affordable housing and developers
interested in constructing affordable housing.

A2.2-1
Use local funding to leverage funding available
from federal, state, county and private funding
sources for affordable housing and housing for
special needs groups.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Meet with the
Housing Authority of the City of Napa at
least annually to review upcoming funding
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
application notices, identify feasible
programs and determine how the
Affordable Housing Fund and Community
Development Fund can be leveraged to
maximize the likelihood of success in
obtaining funding awards. Assist the HACN
in applying for suitable funding.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A2.2-2
Assist developers in seeking funding for
affordable housing from at least three sources:
(1) local banks seeking to meet their
obligations under the Community
Reinvestment Act, (2) investors seeking LowIncome Housing Tax Credits, and (3) federal and state funds, including those available
under the HOME program.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A2.2-3
Explore potential for a partnership between
the Planning and Building Department and the
Chamber of Commerce to host annual
workshops on rental assistance resources and
services.

Time Frame: Within two years of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Chamber of Commerce
Objective H-2.3
Address the impacts of nonresidential
development and market-rate residential
development on the demand for, and the
development of, affordable housing.

P2.3-1
Offset the impact of new nonresidential
development and market-rate residential
development on the need for, and the
provision of, housing affordable to extremely
low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income
A2.3-1
Charge affordable housing linkage fees on
nonresidential development that are
deposited in the Affordable Housing Fund to
be used, in part, to increase the supply of
affordable housing. Periodically review and
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
households. revise the fees as necessary.

Time Frame: Ongoing; provided by CMC
Section 17.08.020(B)
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
Goal H-3
Preservation of Existing Housing
Maintain the City’s housing stock
and protect the affordability of
affordable units.

Objective H-3.1
Minimize the loss of existing housing units.

P3.1-1
Discourage the loss of existing housing by
new development, expansion of existing
development, and conversion to nonresidential uses.

P3.1-2
Prohibit the conversion of mobile home parks
to other uses.

P3.1-3
Prohibit vacation rentals to maximize housing
available to serve the needs of the
community members.

A3.1-1
Where the loss of affordable housing occurs
through demolition or conversion, these units
shall be replaced on-site or elsewhere. The City
Council may allow the payment of an in-lieu
fee to the Affordable Housing Fund for lost
units in addition to any affordable housing
linkage fee in cases where the proposed uses
clearly provide other benefits to the City.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A3.1-2
Continue to actively enforce the Zoning Code’s
prohibition of vacation rentals (i.e., the renting
of homes for fewer than 30 days).

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Police Department
Objective H-3.2
Minimize the conversion of affordable units
to market-rate units.

P3.2-1
Monitor affordable housing projects to
ensure their continued occupancy by eligible
individuals and households.

P3.2-2
Control rent increases on mobile home park
spaces.

A3.2-1
Monitor deed-restricted affordable housing
projects to ensure compliance with
affordability requirements and restrictions.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Monitoring reports
verifying rents and household incomes
completed by Housing Authority of the City
of Napa annually.

Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Housing Authority of the City
of Napa
A3.2-2
Continue to administer the Mobile Home Rent
Stabilization Ordinance and defend it against
legal challenges. Monitor the effectiveness of
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
the Ordinance and revise if necessary to
maximize its effectiveness.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
Goal H-4
Special Need Housing
Address the housing needs of
special-needs population groups,
including seniors, farmworkers, the
disabled, large families and femaleheaded households.

Objective H-4.1
Promote housing for special-needs
population groups.

P4.1-1
Provide incentives to projects providing
housing for special-needs population groups.

P4.1-2
Provide information on local services and
housing resources that assist special-needs
population groups.

P4.1-3
Collaborate with Napa County and non-profit
organizations to promote housing for specialneeds population groups.

P4.1-4
Improve disabled accessibility to existing
residences and promote universal design in
new residences.

P4.1-5
Encourage larger residential development
projects to provide a range of unit sizes.

A4.1-1
Approve residential density bonuses and
incentives consistent with the provisions of
State law for senior housing projects and any
other special needs focused housing proposed.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission
A4.1-2
Collaborate with Napa County, the agricultural
industry, and non-profit organizations to
assess the needs, plans, and for, funding, and
develop for developing farmworker housing to
meet the needs of permanent and seasonal
laborers.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Continue to provide
annual funding to the Napa County Housing
Authority to support the three farmworker
housing centers, including the Calistoga
Center.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A4.1-3
Collaborate with Napa County and non-profit
organizations to assess the needs of the
homeless by participating in efforts to survey
this population, and providing funding or other
support to ensure the provision of shelters on
a regional basis.

Time Frame: Ongoing. The City provides
annual funding to Community Action Napa
Valley to support homeless services.

Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A4.1-4
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Provide information about the 211-phone
system, which provides assistance to persons
in need of emergency shelter.

Time Frame: Ongoing. The City provides
this information at city offices and on its
web site.

Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Police Department
A4.1-5
Maintain an up-to-date Housing Resources
page on the City’s web site that provides
information on the City’s housing programs
and links to the web sites of local housing
organizations and housing agencies that
provide additional housing programs.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A4.1-6
As part of the project review process, provide
incentives to market-rate rental housing
projects of 10 or more units that provide
affordable three- and four- bedroom units,
which may include waivers from or
modifications to development standards as
determined to be appropriate through the
development review process.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission
A4.1-7
Encourage developers of affordable housing
projects to designate a share of the units for
the disabled, including developmentally
disabled persons.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
A4.1-8
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Amend Zoning Code Chapter 17.04,
Definitions, to update the definition for “Low
Barrier Navigation Center” consistent with
state law. Amend the Downtown Commercial
Zoning District to allow low barrier navigation
centers as a permitted use by right.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
Objective H-4.2
Financially support housing for special-needs
population groups.

P4.2-1
Provide local funding to support housing for
special-needs population groups.

A4.2-1
Maintain the City’s Affordable Housing Fund as
a source of funding for housing for specialneeds population groups.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: City Council
A4.2-2
Allocate, as economic resources permit, a
portion of any tax revenue resulting from new
development, including transient occupancy
tax (TOT), to support housing opportunities for
special-needs population groups.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: City Council
A4.2-3
Use loan repayments from the CDBG account
to fund programs and projects that benefit
special-needs population groups.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Funds from this
account are used annually to support
contract services with the City of Napa
Housing Authority (grant applications and
program administration), Napa Valley
Community Action (homeless services), and
Rebuilding Calistoga.

Responsible Entity: City Council
Item #8.1.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Objective H-4.3
Pursue state and federal funding assistance
appropriate to Calistoga’s needs for specialneeds housing.

P4.3-1
Use state and federal funding assistance, to
the extent these subsidies are available and
appropriate to Calistoga, to assist specialneeds population groups in need of affordable housing and developers interested
in constructing such housing.

A4.3-1
Use local funding to leverage funding available
from federal, state, county, and private
funding sources for special needs groups.

Time Frame: Ongoing.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department.

A4.3-2
Maintain a Housing Resources page on the
City’s web site that provides information on
resources for special-needs population groups
and links to the web sites of local housing
organizations and housing agencies.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
Objective H-4.4
Provide disabled access to housing.

P4.4-1
Maximize accessibility to housing units for
people with disabilities.

A4.4-1
Enforce State requirements for accessibility
and adaptability in remodeled and new
housing projects.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A4.4-2
Enforce the City’s Universal Design Policy that
requires accessible design features to be
incorporated into newly-constructed and
substantially-rehabilitated single-family and
duplex residences to the maximum feasible
extent, and update as necessary.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A4.4-3
Seek grants to retrofit existing housing to
provide disabled accessibility.

The current HOME Owner-Occupied
Rehabilitation Program provides funding for
such retrofits.

Item #8.1.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A4.4-4
Inform the public about the City’s reasonable
accommodations provisions that allow
modifications to the City’s development
standards for persons with disabilities seeking
equal access to housing.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
Objective H-4.5
Support farmworker and other workforce
housing models.

P4.5-1
Promote development of co-operative
housing as a long-term solution to workforce
housing needs.

P4.5-2
Collaborate with major local employers to
identify gaps in knowledge and resources
among in-need local workers.

P4.5-3
Provide wrap-around services for
farmworkers, including housing for
farmworker families.

A4.5-1
Conduct two public workshops with worker
organizations and cooperative housing
specialists on the viability of cooperative
housing as a housing solution to accommodate
workforce housing.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Chamber of Commerce
A4.5-2
Invite major employers and worker
organizations, as well as local organizations
such as Fair Housing Napa Valley and the
UpValley Family Center, to a public forum in
order to identify clear needs and available
resources for workforce housing opportunities.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Chamber of Commerce
A4.5-3
Collaborate with County and local
organizations such as Fair Housing Napa Valley
and the UpValley Family Center to bring more
bilingual/multilingual service providers to
existing farmworker housing centers.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A4.5-4
Seek grants and funding opportunities for
farmworker family housing in Calistoga.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
Goal H-5
Housing Conservation &
Maintenance
Maintain and enhance the physical
condition and aesthetic qualities of
existing residential neighborhoods.

Objective H-5
Preserve and improve the quality of existing
housing.

P5.1-1
Enforce health and safety codes and abate
unsafe living conditions, giving property
owners ample opportunities to correct
deficiencies within a reasonable time frame.

P5.1-2
Encourage homeowners to maintain their
property in a safe condition.

P5.1-3
Make use of governmental programs
targeted at the rehabilitation of housing for
lower-income households.

A5.1-1
Offer technical assistance to aid homeowners
in maintaining, upgrading and improving their
property.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A5.1-2
Provide funding and cooperate with volunteer
groups such as Rebuilding Calistoga to help
lower-income households maintain and
upgrade their property.

The HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Program provides funding for such
maintenance and upgrades.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Annual funding is
provided to Rebuilding Calistoga.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A5.1-3
Continue to correct health and safety issues
identified during routine building permitting
and inspection activities.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Fire Department
A5.1-4
Develop and adopt a procedure as part of the
City’s Code Enforcement Program for the City
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
to intervene when a property is becoming
seriously deteriorated, especially if it is of
historic significance.

Time Frame: Within three years of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Police Department
A5.1-5
Maintain an annual inspection program to
enforce health and safety codes and abate
unsafe living conditions in the City’s multifamily housing complexes and mobile home parks.

Time Frame: Ongoing. The City inspects
one mobile home park annually and all
multi-family housing is inspected annually.

Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Fire Department
Objective H-5.2
Encourage private investment in older
residential neighborhoods and the private
rehabilitation of housing.

P5.2-1
Support the maintenance and revitalization
of Calistoga’s older residential
neighborhoods.

A5.2-1
Maintain streets, sidewalks and other
municipal systems in older residential
neighborhoods in good repair.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A5.2-2
Allow the application of the State’s Historic
Building Code to qualified homes in order to
provide flexibility in rehabilitation and
modification efforts.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A5.2-3
Publicize the City’s Mills Act program to
encourage owners of qualified owner-occupied
homes to actively participate in the
rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and
maintenance of their historic property in
exchange for a reduction in their property
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
taxes.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Information is
provided on the City’s web site and to
property owners of historic properties who
apply for building permits.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
Objective H-5.3
Ensure new housing development
complements Calistoga’s rural small-town
community identity, and incorporates quality
design, and complies with objective design
standards when applicable.

P5.3-1
Encourage good design that incorporates
and/or respects neighborhood and
community characteristics.

P5.3-2
Encourage larger residential subdivisions to
provide a range of lot sizes and designs.

A5.3-1
The City’s residential design standards, and the
General Plan’s Character Area Overlay
Districts, and objective design standards when
adopted shall be considered in the review of
proposed residential projects.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission
A5.3-2
As part of the project review process,
encourage new residential subdivisions of ten
or more lots or units to provide a range of lot
sizes and designs to the extent feasible, and
avoid “cookie cutter” approaches to
subdivision design.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission
A5.3-3
Consider applying objective design standards
referenced in A1.2-8 and A5.3-1 for nonministerial review development projects.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
Goal H-6
Remove Governmental Constraints
Objective H-6.1
Streamline the City’s permit review process,
P6.1-1
Maintain development and permitting
A6.1-1
Allow use of the Historic Building Code to
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Remove governmental constraints
to the maintenance, improvement
and development of housing, where
feasible.
simplify regulations, and minimize fees to
promote the provision and maintenance of
housing.
procedures that are efficient and do not
constrain the production of housing.

P6.1-2
Reduce parking requirements for residential
uses that share commercial parking, where
appropriate.

P6.1-3
Ensure that parking requirements for senior
housing are the minimum necessary to
provide adequate parking.
facilitate the rehabilitation of historic
residences.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A6.1-2
Consider a zoning code update that would
allow by-right housing approvals in commercial
districts for projects that meet General Plan
policies and City regulations, with particular
attention paid to projects providing affordable
housing.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A6.1-3
Allow the joint utilization of parking spaces
where it can be demonstrated that shared use
will not result in an unacceptable impact on
parking in the public right-of-way or on offstreet parking lots.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department.

Goal H-7
Prevent Housing Discrimination
Prevent housing discrimination on
the basis of race/ethnicity, color,
sex, religion, age, ancestry, marital
status, children or disability
Objective H-7.1
Provide housing opportunities for all persons
regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, sex,
marital status, ancestry, national origin,
disability, or color.

P7.1-1
Support fair and equal housing opportunities
for all Calistoga residents and work to
eliminate discriminatory housing practices.

P7.1-2
Support organizations that provide equal
housing services to Calistoga residents.

A7.1-1
Provide bilingual information about fair
housing at public locations, including
displaying printed materials at City Hall,
providing printed materials to the UpValley
Family Center, and including links to fair
housing resources on the Housing Resources
page of the City’s web site.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A7.1-2
Provide financial support to, and work with
local organizations, such as Fair Housing Napa
Valley and the UpValley Family Center, to
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
provide multi-lingual landlord-tenant
education, conciliation and the intake of
discrimination complaints, investigation and
enforcement.

Time Frame: Ongoing. The City provides
annual funding to both of these groups.

Responsible Entities: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A7.1-3
Include a Fair Housing Marketing Plan as part
of housing opportunities created through the
City’s affordable housing programs.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A7.1-4
Continue to implement fair housing practices
in affordable housing programs, such as the
HOME residential rehabilitation program.

Time Frame: Ongoing
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department
A7.1-5
Consider adopting a just cause eviction
ordinance.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, Planning Commission, City
Council
Goal H-8
Housing Sustainability
Reduce energy use and greenhouse
gas production in existing and new
residential development.

Objective H-8.1
Reduce energy demand in new and existing
housing through conservation and efficiency.

P8.1-1
Promote the use of energy conservation
features in the design of new and remodeled
residential structures.

P8.1-2
Encourage sustainable design and
construction practices in new residential
development projects.

A8.1-1
Publicize the availability of weatherization and
energy-efficiency programs for existing
residences that are offered by utility
companies and other organizations.

Time Frame: Ongoing. Information about
the HERO and CalFirst loan programs is
posted on the City’s web site.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Item #8.1.

2031 HOUSING ELEMENT (Draft Recommendations) NOTES
GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY PROGRAMS (actions)
Department
A8.1-2
Ensure efficient water use for irrigation by
adopting the State’s standards for waterefficient landscape design.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A8.1-3
Fund energy conservation improvements
through local rehabilitation programs to assist
lower- income households in lowering energy
expenses.

Time Frame: Ongoing. The current HOME
rehabilitation program includes funding for
energy-efficiency improvements.

Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
A8.1-4
Consider a local ordinance (i.e. “reach codes”)
promoting energy efficient house construction
to reduce energy consumption beyond what is
required in State codes, in newly built
residential development.

Time Frame: Within one year of Housing
Element certification
Responsible Entity: Planning and Building
Department, City Council
Item #8.1.

Draft 2023-2031
Housing Element
Calistoga Planning Commission
March 9, 2022
1 Item #8.1.

Presentation Outline
 RHNA
 Community Outreach
 Housing Element
 Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing
 Site Selection
 Housing Goals, Policies, and Actions
 Next Steps
2 Item #8.1.

RHNA
3 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Item #8.1.

Allocation
Total through
2020
Percent
Complete
Very Low
(0-50% AMI) 6 23 383%
Low
(51-80% AMI) 2 12 600%
Moderate
(80-120% AMI) 4 8 200%
Above Moderate
(>120% AMI) 15 40 266%
Total 27 83 307%
4 5th Cycle RHNA
PROGRESSItem #8.1.

Allocation 30% Buffer Total
Very Low
(0-50% AMI) 31 9 40
Low
(51-80% AMI) 19 6 25
Moderate
(80-120% AMI) 19 6 25
Above Moderate
(>120% AMI) 50 15 65
Total 119 36 155
5 6th Cycle RHNA
2023-2031Item #8.1.

Total <Pipeline> <ADU> NET
Very Low
(0-50% AMI) 40 24 7 9
Low
(51-80% AMI) 25 45 7 <52>
Moderate
(80-120% AMI) 25 16 7 2
Above Moderate
(>120% AMI) 65 43 3 19
Total 30
6 6th Cycle RHNA
NET
CREDIT
Item #8.1.

Community Outreach
7 Item #8.1.

(H.E. APPENDIX A)Outreach
Focus Groups
Individual Interviews
Pop-up
City Website
Survey
8 Item #8.1.

9 Survey Demographics
 300 people completed the survey
 95% of respondents are residents
• Homeowners | 70%
• Renters | 28%
 35% of respondents live and work in Calistoga
 38% of respondents are retired and living in Calistoga  22% of respondents live in Calistoga but work elsewhere +
Item #8.1.

10 1. Ensure that the housing market in Calistoga provides a diverse range of housing types (including single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, duplex/triplex, and condominiums to meet the varied needs of local residents)

2. Fair/equitable housing opportunities and programs to help maintain and secure neighborhoods that have
suffered foreclosure

3. Ensuring that children who grow up in Calistoga can
afford to live in Calistoga

4. Establish programs to help at-risk homeowners keep
their homes, including mortgage loan program
% said this was Very Important
69%
57%
54%
51%
Important Criteria for New HousingItem #8.1. Page 110 of 147 Housing Element

CONTENTS
11 Item #8.1.

Chapters
 Chapter 1: Introduction
 Chapter 2: Review of the 5th Cycle Housing Element
 Chapter 3: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
 Chapter 4: Demographic and Housing Stock
Overview and Housing Needs
 Chapter 5: Housing Sites and Resources
 Chapter 6: Constraints to the Development of
Housing
 Chapter 7: Energy Conservation
 Chapter 8: Housing Policies and Programs
12 Item #8.1.

Affirmatively furthering Fair
Housing
13 Item #8.1.

Fair Housing Factors
 Policy: Diversify Housing Types
 Missing middle (plex/courtyard/cottage/towns/live-work)  Farmworkers (very low – low range, <60% AMI)
 Workforce (low & moderate range, 60-120% AMI)
 Amenity proximity
 Partnerships: Public–Private Funding
 Rent regulations
 Subsidies
 Financial assistance
 Process: (De)Regulate
 Process efficiency and transparency
 Context-driven (preserve community character/quality & meet growth metrics)  Occupancy – permanent vs temporary
14 Item #8.1.

(15-MINUTE WALK) Employment
15 Item #8.1.

(15-MINUTE WALK FROM STOPS) transit
16 Item #8.1.

(15-MINUTE WALK) Fresh Food
17 Item #8.1.

(15-MINUTE WALK) Parks
18 Item #8.1.

19 (15-MINUTE WALK) HealthcareItem #8.1.

Site Selection
20 Item #8.1.

Reuse Sites
21 Item #8.1.

Housing Goals, Policies, and
Actions
22 Item #8.1.

23 Goal H-1 Provision of Adequate Housing Sites
- Quantity of residentially zoned land
- Efficient development
- Public Services and facilities
Goal H-2 Equal Housing Opportunity
- Incentivize Affordable housing – RHNA / IH
- Funding @ Federal, State, Local levels
- Non-residential development – Linkage Fees
Goal H-3 Preservation of Existing Housing
- Minimize loss through demo
- Minimize conversion to vacation rentals
Goal H-4 Special Needs Housing
- Incentivize special needs housing
- State and federal funding
- Disabled access
- Farmworkers and workforce
Housing GoalsItem #8.1.

24 Goal H-5 Housing Conservation & Maintenance
- Improve existing housing stock
- Encourage private investment
- Small-town character
Goal H-6 Remove Governmental Constraints
- Streamlined permitting
Goal H-7 Prevent Housing Discrimination
- Provide housing for all persons
Goal H-8 Housing Sustainability
- Sustainable design
Housing GoalsItem #8.1.

25 POLICY

1. Support missing middle housing

2. Rent regulation

3. Allocated workforce housing

4. Allocated workforce housing

5. Prioritization of fair and equitable housing opportunities

6. Second homes/vacation homes (not occupied) should be limited

PARTNERSHIPS

1. Subsidized housing

2. Financial assistance

PROCESS

1. Affordability and availability of housing

2. Population increase and relationship to the safety/evacuation plan

3. Appeal to all ages
Policy ThemesItem #8.1.

26 POLICY: Workforce Housing and Diversity of Housing Types • Amend Zoning Code to permit housing co-ops, adaptive reuse of motels, and single residence occupancies (SROs)
• Public workshops with homeowners and employers on long-term rentals of second homes to accommodate workforce housing • By-right provisions for housing and low barrier navigation centers in Commercial districts
PARTNERSHIPS: Farmworkers and Special Needs
• Work with regional agencies and non-profits to provide housing and assistance to farmworkers and special needs populations (i.e. people experiencing homelessness)
• Use CDBG funds to rehabilitate affordable housing
• Leverage funding to support affordable housing and housing for special needs groups
• Consider hosting annual workshops on rental assistance resources Key Policies and Programs
Item #8.1.

27 PROCESS: Reducing Barriers to Affordable Housing
• Consider reducing fees for affordable housing, particularly 100% affordable developments
• Ministerial review for affordable and missing middle housing • Amend Growth Management System (currently suspended in compliance with State Law)
• Zoning Code Amendments to comply with State Laws
Key Policies and Programs
Item #8.1.

Next Steps
28  TONIGHT: Planning Commission recommendation
that City Council Direct Staff to Submit to HCD for
90-day Review
 MARCH 15: City Council Meeting on Housing Element

CONTINUED REVIEW & ANALYSIS
 MAR-JUNE: Housing Advisory Committee
 APR-JUNE: HCD review
 Q4 2022: Planning Commission and City Council
review and adoption in Fall 2022
Item #8.1.

Questions
Thank you for your time and commitment to the City of Calistoga.

Questions?
29 Item #8.1.

Item #8.1.

Income Limits Napa
county
31 Income
Level
% of Area
Median
Income
1 person
Household
2 Person
Household
3 Person
Household
4 Person
Household
Extremely
Low 0 – 30% $23,900 $27,300 $30,700 $34,100
Very Low 30 – 50% $39,800 $45,500 $51,200 $56,850
Low 50 – 80% $63,050 $72,050 $81,050 $90,050
Moderate 80 – 120% $91,750 $104,850 $117,950 $131,050
Above
Moderate Over 120%
2021 Napa County Area Median Income: $109,200 (4-person Household) https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-andfederal-income-limits/docs/income-limits-2021.pdf Item #8.1.

City of Calistoga

STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Marni Rittburg, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council - Apr 19 2022
Subject: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Enrichment Grant Program DESCRIPTION:

Consider adopting a Resolution establishing objectives and the appointment of a Council subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Enrichment Grant Program.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider adopting Resolution.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

In 2002, the City Council established the Community Enrichment Grant Program (Enrichment Grants) as a means to directly provide funding to non-profit activities which provide benefit to the community.

Staff proposes Council follow the same practice as in previous years and commence the process for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget cycle. Staff will advertise the opportunity to various local non-profit groups. The deadline for applications to be submitted will be May 26, 2022. The 2022-23 Fiscal Year budget is proposed to include cash funding for enrichment grants totaling $25,000.

Funding Objectives
Staff recommends the following objectives be used in the evaluation of grant requests. Each funding request will be measured against these objectives. The question should be asked, "Will the activity or program..."

1. Provide services to the elder community.

2. Provide services to youth in the community.

3. Enhance the appearance of the community.

4. Expand services to members of the entire community.

5. Provide community specific environmental enhancements.

Subcommittee
The Council established a subcommittee consisting of two Councilmembers and the City Manager in previous years to evaluate the proposals received and to make a recommendation to the City Council for funding. This process has worked well and is recommended to be followed again this year.

CONSISTENCY WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The recommended action supports the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Goal No. 1, Objective 2 by providing a funding mechanism to "...promote the qualities of Calistoga that are attractive to residents and visitors."
Item #9.1.

CEQA STATUS:

The proposed Resolution is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resource's Code section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that the project has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget will include a recommendation for $25,000 in funding for this activity under account number 01-4107 to be awarded to selected applicants at a future Council meeting.

ATTACHMENT(S):

RESO Community Enrichment Grants - Attachment 1
APPROVAL(S):

Gloria Leon, Administrative Services Director Approved - Apr 08 2022 Laura Snideman, City Manager Approved - Apr 11 2022
Marni Rittburg, City Clerk Approved - Apr 12 2022
Item #9.1.

ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2022-23 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT GRANT PROGRAM UNDER ACCOUNT NUMBER 01-4107 AND CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO AN EVALUATION

SUBCOMMITTEE
WHEREAS, community service and community serving programs have long been a tradition in Calistoga; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has supported such activity in the past; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to provide financial support to activities which enrich the Calistoga community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified enrichment objectives for the award of grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Community Enrichment Grant Program for the evaluation of requests from non-profit groups.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CALISTOGA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The following objectives are established for grant funding:

1. The organization cannot have received money for the same purpose from other City sources for the current fiscal year.

2. The program must demonstrate how it will address a recognized need in the community.

3. The organization must have a non-profit status.

Section 2. Any funding must address at least one of the following benefits:

1. Provide services to the elder community.

2. Provide services to youth in the community.

3. Enhance the appearance of the community.

4. Expand services to members of the entire community.

5. Provide community specific environmental enhancements.

Section 3. Hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember ________ and Councilmember ________ to an evaluation subcommittee with the City Manager, which shall evaluate grant requests from non-profit groups and recommend funding levels to the City Council.

Item #9.1.

Resolution No. 2022-XXX

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April 2022. I, MARNI RITTBURG, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ __________________________ Marni Rittburg, CMC, City Clerk Chris Canning, Mayor
Item #9.1.

City of Calistoga

STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jeff Mitchem, Planning & Building Director
Meeting: City Council - Apr 19 2022
Subject: Periodic Report on Growth Management System and Water/ Wastewater Availability
DESCRIPTION:

Periodic report on Growth Management System Program allocations for the and an update on available water supply and wastewater treatment capacity.

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept report.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

In 2005, the City Council established a Growth Management System (RMS) intended, in part, to balance growth with the availability of essential public facilities and services (CMC Chapter 19.02).

The Planning & Building Director is required to periodically distribute a report providing updated information on the number of allocations granted and the status of key elements of the Growth Management and Resource Management Systems.

The System provides a program for allocating 20 acre-feet of water per year in accordance with the City’s Resource Management System (CMC Chapter 13.16, Res. No. 2009-103, Res. No. 2016-078), with 60% (12 acre-feet) available for residential uses and 40% (8 acre-feet) for non-residential uses.

Projects that are exempted from the allocation requirement include (but are not limited to) accessory dwelling units, units on lots existing prior to 2005 or in new small subdivisions (3 or fewer lots), intensification of existing uses, and development projects subject to a development agreement.

However, exempted residential units are still counted towards the City’s total water and wastewater capacities under the RMS.

Carryover of Unused Allocations
Any unused allocations, or allocations which expire as provided in Section 19.02.060(I), shall be carried over to the following annual allocation provided that the carried over allocations do not result in a population growth rate of more than 1.35% or a non-residential water distribution exceeding the quantity specified in Chapter 13.16 of the Calistoga Municipal Code in any five-year cycle.

City growth rate within the current five-year cycle from 2016 (5,363 persons) to 2021 (5,340 persons) is a net loss of 23 persons, or (.43)% which is far less than the 1.35% growth rate allowed by the RMS.

Growth Management System Suspension
Item #9.2.

As previously reported to Council (January 7, 2020), the Growth Management System was suspended for five years until 2025 due to Senate Bill 330 which adds Chapter 12, Housing Crisis Act of 2019, to Title 7, Planning and Land Use. The new Govt. Code Section 66300(b)(1)(D) provides that between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2025, the City may not implement any provision that:
• Limits the number of land use approvals or permits necessary for the approval and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated
• Acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period
• Limits the population of the city.

Staff continue to monitor and report water and wastewater allocations, despite the suspension of the actual system.

ANALYSIS
Estimated Water Availability (Attachment 1)
Assessments of available water supply and wastewater treatment capacity take into account projects with development agreements and building permits, paid allocations, standby accounts (customers with meters but no usage) and obligations toward the two bottling operations that are currently not using their entire baselines.

The total water available after accounting for all current committed development is estimated to be 151 acre-feet per year. This was determined using the lowest firm yield supply when calculating three different ways: 90% reliability (52% Table A allocation which is a methodology accepted by the State Department of Water Resources), average Table A for the last five-year period (52%), and ten-year period (46%). The average Table A for the last ten-year firm yield supply was the lowest value and used to determine water availability. Please note this does not include other available sources of through the SWP (carryover (Article 56), Article 21, Dry Year, Yuba Accord dry year water, Advanced Table A, etc.) that would increase firm yield supply and increase available water.

Estimated Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Attachment 2)
The total available wastewater treatment capacity after accounting for all current, committed development is estimated to be 233 acre-feet, before the City would have to explore the potential expansion of the plant or other means of disposing effluent.

Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation (Attachment 3) Allocations for non-exempt projects are generally awarded upon issuance of a building permit and the payment of water and wastewater connection fees. Total potential water usage is 218.406 acrefeet/year (existing stand-by of 19.79 + paid allocations of 112.656 + unused bottling works obligations of 85.96).

Total potential wastewater generation is 210.22 acre-feet/year (standby of 11.53 + paid allocations of

89.420 + unused bottling works obligations of 109.27).

CONSISTENCY WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The Growth Management System is consistent the City Council Goals, particularly Goal 6: Create an Environmentally Sustainable Community.

CEQA STATUS:

This action will not have a significant effect on the environment in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt under Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Item #9.2.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact associated with this item.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Att. 1 - Estimated Available Water
Att. 2 - Estimated WWTP Capacity
Att. 3 - Potential Water and Wastewater
PowerPoint - GMA Staff Presentation 09-19-2022_final_LS APPROVAL(S):

Gloria Leon, Administrative Services Director Approved - Apr 08 2022 Laura Snideman, City Manager Approved - Apr 11 2022
Marni Rittburg, City Clerk Approved - Apr 12 2022
Item #9.2.

ATTACHMENT 1
Estimated Water Availability
April 2022
Units in acre-feet per year (afy)

1. Average Annual Demand 719

2. Demand Management1 [ Line 1 x 10% ] 72

3. Adjusted Demand [ Line 1 - Line 2 ] 647

4. Firm Yield Supply [ Kimball Reservoir + NBA ] 1,016

5. Unused Supply [ Line 4 – Line 3 ] 369

6. Growth Management, Standby and Other Allocations 218 Available Supply [ Line 5 – Line 6 ] 151 afy
Notes:

1. Calistoga’s average annual water demand over the last five years (2017–2021) as measured by the Napa and
Kimball meters.

2. Assumes 10% reduction through voluntary conservation during a below normal year2.

3. Maximum demand minus demand management.

4. Firm yield for a below normal year based upon 90%
reliability which is an accepted methodology by the State Department of Water Resources.
a. Kimball Reservoir supply is 328 afy3. With adoption of the Kimball Interim Bypass Plan (2011), the
reservoir’s supply yield is reduced by 41 afy4 - to 287 afy. Anomaly drought year in 2021 utilizing 130af to
be conservative.
b. The North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) sources include 500
afy of original NBA, 925 afy of Kern County water,
and 500 afy of American Canyon-purchased water for
a total of 1,925 afy. A firm yield of 52% delivery can
be expected5 which equals a firm yield of 1,001 afy.
c. Alternately, the average NBA Table A water allocation from the State Water Project for the past 10 years has
been 46% (886 afy). The average NBA water
allocation from the State Water Project for the past
five years has been 52% (1,001 afy). Current SWP
availability for 2022 is 305af. The lower number (886
afy) is used as estimated NBA allocation.
d. In addition, we have return water from Napa7 in the
amount of 600af (beginning 2022) totaling 905af.

5. Estimated current supply available before standby and other obligations are subtracted.
1 Below normal year yields assumed
2 Water Facilities Plan, Section 3.7.1, Summit Engineering, May 2000 3 Per December 2013 reservoir survey
4 Kimball Interim Bypass Plan, Appendix 34
5 Water Facilities Plan, Section 2.2.4, Summit Engineering, May 2000 Item #9.2.

ATTACHMENT 1

6. Growth Management, Standby and Other Allocations
(rounded)6
Standby (customers with meter but no use) 19.79 afy
Paid Allocations and Development Agreements 112.66 afy
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 85.96 afy
Total 218 afy
6 From Attachment 3, Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation 72021 Agreement with City of Napa as approved by the City Council on 08/03/2021
Item #9.2.

ATTACHMENT 2
Estimated Wastewater Treatment Capacity
April 2022
Units in millions of gallons per day (mgd) and acre-feet per year (afy)

1. Permitted Treatment Plant Capacity 0.84 mgd

2. Average Dry Weather Flow 0.40 mgd

3. Excess Capacity [ Line 1 – Line 2 ] 0.44 mgd

4. Excess Capacity in acre feet [ Line 3 x 1,120 ] 492.80 afy

5. Standby, allocations and other obligations 210.22 afy

6. Capacity Buffer [ Line 4 x 10% ] 49.3 afy

7. Total Reserved [ Line 5 + Line 6 ] 259.52 afy
Available Treatment Capacity [ Line 4 – Line 7 ] 233.28 afy Notes:

1. Treatment plant permit rated capacity (average dry weather flow).

2. Average Dry Weather Flow over the last five years (2017-2021), based on metered influent flows to the WWTP between July through September.

3. Excess capacity available

4. Excess capacity converted to acre-feet per year.

5. Standby allocations and other obligations(rounded)1:

Standby 11.53 afy
Paid Allocations and Development Agreements 89.42 afy
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 109.27 afy
Total 210.22 afy

6. Capacity Buffer is 10% of the excess available capacity before standby and other obligations are deducted.

7. Estimated total reserved is the combined total of the standby and other obligations plus a 10% capacity buffer.
1 From Attachment 3, Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation Item #9.2.

ATTACHMENT 3
Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation
April 2022
Potential Water Usage (acre-feet per year)
Standby (customers with meter but no use) 19.79
Paid Allocations/Connection Fees & Dev. Agreements 112.656 Calistoga Hills Development Agreement 30.000
Silver Rose Development Agreement 38.040
Veranda Development Agreement 11.750
Maggie Ave SFD .428
3001 Money Ln SFD .428
Silverado Terrace 12.45
Lincoln Ave Apartments 17.57
1448 N Oak Townhomes 1.99
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 85.96
Calistoga Mineral Water: 70.0 baseline1
Crystal Geyser: 23.3 baseline2
Total 218.406
Potential Wastewater Generation (acre-feet per year)
Standby 11.53
Paid Allocations/Connection Fees & Dev. Agreements 89.420 Calistoga Hills Development Agreement 44.649
Silver Rose Development Agreement 19.909
Veranda Development Agreement 6.144
Maggie Ave SFD .224
3001 Money Ln SFD .224
Silverado Terrace 7.304
Lincoln Ave Apartments 9.793
1448 N Oak Townhomes 1.173
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 109.27
Calistoga Mineral: 95.0 baseline3
Crystal Geyser: 21.0 baseline
Total 210.22
1 5-yr. average: 2.50
2 5-yr. average: 4.52
3 5-yr. average: 4.09
Item #9.2.

1 Growth Management System
City Council
April 19, 2022
Item #9.2.

2 Background
• GMS established in 2005
• As reported to Council (1/7/20), the GMS was
suspended by state until 2025
• Staff continue to monitor & report
• Certain project types exempted from GMS
including ADUs and Development Agreements
• Suspended program assumed a maximum
average 1.35% annualized population growth rate
• City’s annualized population growth has averaged

0.1% over last five years
Item #9.2.

3 Current Status
• Allocations are committed and accounted for at
time of building permit or Development
Agreement
• 2021 allocations:
• 112 afy – residential
• 85 afy – bottling works
• 19 afy – standby
• After accounting for all current and committed
development:
• 151 afy of water remains available
• 233 afy of wastewater remains available
Item #9.2.

4 Estimated Water Availability
April 2022
Units in acre-feet per year (afy)

1. Average Annual Demand 719

2. Demand Management1 [ Line 1 x 10% ] 72

3. Adjusted Maximum Demand [ Line 1 - Line 2 ] 647

4. Range of Firm Yield Supply [ Kimball Reservoir + NBA ] 1,016

5. Range of Unused Supply [ Line 4 – Line 3 ] 369

6. Growth Management, Standby and Other Allocations 218 Range of Available Supply [ Line 5 – Line 6 ] 151 afy
Notes:

1. Calistoga’s average annual water demand over the last five years (2017–2021) as measured by the Napa and Kimball meters.

2. Assumes 10% reduction through voluntary conservation during a below normal year2.

3. Maximum demand minus demand management.

4. Firm yield for a below normal year based upon 90% reliability which is an accepted methodology by the State Department of Water Resources. a. Kimball Reservoir supply is 328 afy3. With adoption of the Kimball Interim Bypass Plan (2011), the reservoir’s supply yield is reduced by 41 afy4 - to 287 afy. Anomaly drought year in 2021 utilizing 130af to be conservative. b. The North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) sources include 500 afy of original NBA, 925 afy of Kern County water, and 500 afy of American Canyon-purchased water for a total of 1,925 afy. A firm yield of 52% delivery can be expected5 which equals a firm yield of 1,001 afy.
c. Alternately, the average NBA water allocation from the State Water Project for the past 10 years has been 46% (886 afy). The average NBA water allocation from the State Water Project for the past five years has been 52% (1,001 afy). Current SWP allocation 2022 is 481af. The lower number (886 afy) is used as estimated NBA allocation.
d. In addition, we have return water from Napa7 in the amount of 600af totaling 1,081af.

5. Estimated current supply available before standby and other obligations are subtracted.

6. Growth Management, Standby and Other Allocations (rounded)6 Standby (customers with meter but no use) 19.79
Paid Allocations and Development Agreements 112.66
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 85.96
Total 218
1 Below normal year yields assumed 2 Water Facilities Plan, Section 3.7.1, Summit Engineering, May 2000 3 Per December 2013 reservoir survey 4 Kimball Interim Bypass Plan, Appendix 34 5 Water Facilities Plan, Section 2.2.4, Summit Engineering, May 2000 6 From Attachment 3, Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation 72021 Agreement with City of Napa as approved by the City Council on 08/03/2021 ATTCH 1 ATTCH 2
Estimated Wastewater Treatment Capacity
April 2022
Units in millions of gallons per day (mgd) and acre-feet per year (afy)

1. Permitted Treatment Plant Capacity 0.84 mgd

2. Average Dry Weather Flow 0.40 mgd

3. Excess Capacity [ Line 1 – Line 2 ] 0.44 mgd

4. Excess Capacity in acre feet [ Line 3 x 1,120 ] 492.80 afy

5. Standby, allocations and other obligations 210.22 afy

6. Capacity Buffer [ Line 4 x 10% ] 49.3 afy

7. Total Reserved [ Line 5 + Line 6 ] 259.52 afy
Available Treatment Capacity [ Line 4 – Line 7 ] 233.28 afy Notes:

1. Treatment plant permit rated capacity (average dry weather flow).

2. Average Dry Weather Flow over the last five years (2017-2021), based on metered influent flows to the WWTP between July through September.

3. Excess capacity available

4. Excess capacity converted to acre-feet per year.

5. Standby allocations and other obligations(rounded)1:

Standby 11.53 afy
Paid Allocations and Development Agreements 89.42 afy
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 109.27 afy
Total 210.22 afy

6. Capacity Buffer is 10% of the excess available capacity before standby and other obligations are deducted.

7. Estimated total reserved is the combined total of the standby and other obligations plus a 10% capacity buffer.
1 From Attachment 3, Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation Item #9.2.

5 Potential Water Usage and Wastewater Generation
April 2022
Potential Water Usage (acre-feet per year)
Standby (customers with meter but no use) 19.79
Paid Allocations/Connection Fees & Dev. Agreements 112.656 Calistoga Hills Development Agreement 30.000
Silver Rose Development Agreement 38.040
Veranda Development Agreement 11.750
Maggie Ave SFD .428
3001 Money Ln SFD .428
Silverado Terrace 12.45
Lincoln Ave Apartments 17.57
1448 N Oak Townhomes 1.99
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 85.96
Calistoga Mineral Water: 70.0 baseline1
Crystal Geyser: 23.3 baseline2
Total 218.406
Potential Wastewater Generation (acre-feet per year)
Standby 11.53
Paid Allocations/Connection Fees & Dev. Agreements 89.420 Calistoga Hills Development Agreement 44.649
Silver Rose Development Agreement 19.909
Veranda Development Agreement 6.144
Maggie Ave SFD .224
3001 Money Ln SFD .224
Silverado Terrace 7.304
Lincoln Ave Apartments 9.793
1448 N Oak Townhomes 1.173
Bottling Works Unused Obligation 109.27
Calistoga Mineral: 95.0 baseline3
Crystal Geyser: 21.0 baseline
Total 210.22
1 5-yr. average: 2.50 2 5-yr. average: 4.52 3 5-yr. average: 4.09 ATTCH 3
Item #9.2.