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MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Canning called the regular session to order at 6:14 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Lisa Gift, Gary Kraus, and Donald Williams; Vice Mayor lrais Lopez-Ortega, and Mayor Chris Canning
Absent: None
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Canning reported that a Closed Session was held at 5:00 p.m. this evening regarding the Napa County Fairgrounds. The meeting was continued to after this Regular City Council meeting. There was no reportable action taken at this time in Closed Session.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Oral communication was received in the form of prior emails. For oral communication and public comment content, for any item on the agenda, view the video of the meeting available on the City's YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofCalistoga or visit the City's Website at:
https://calistoqa.civicweb.net/Portal/Meetinglnformation.aspx?Orq=Cal&ld=219
4. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
Due to the length of the Closed Session meeting, the agenda items were re-ordered in case there is a need to move certain items to the next scheduled Regular City Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Kraus and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt the meeting agenda as modified.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Kraus, Williams and Gift, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and Mayor Canning
None
None
None
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Laura Snideman reminded everyone that Summer is in full swing with Concerts in the Park on Thursday evenings. She also noted the community pool is open.
Lastly, she welcomed two new businesses - Field Trip and Calistoga Depot Provisions, both on Lincoln Avenue .
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6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
6.1 Update on recent water conservation rates, public outreach efforts, and current drought conditions.
Recommended Action: Receive Presentation.
Water Conservation Technician Mitchell Egert gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.2 Presentation by Mark van Gorder of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Recommended Action: Receive Presentation.
Mr. van Gorder gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Calistoga Distribution Microgrid for electrical power, along with Jon Stallman.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.3 was pulled for separate discussion/action by Mayor Canning. Motion by Councilmember Gift, second by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all remaining Consent Calendar items:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Williams, Kraus, and Gift, Vice Mayor LopezOrtega and Mayor Canning None
None
None
7.1 Approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting as submitted.
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes
7 .2 Consider adopting Resolution No 2022-055 authorizing the City Manager to award a Master Agreement for Consultant Services to Bennett Engineering Services in an amount Not to Exceed $370,346, to provide engineering, environmental, and permitting services for the Riverside Ponds and Headworks Mitigation Project Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution
-1:3 Item Pulled from Consent by Mayor Canning - Consider adopting a Resolution that authorizes the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order agreement with Herc to pro1.'ide a portable 1 OOOk\lV generator to pro11ide temporary pmver to Rancho de Calistoga Mobile Home Park during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) e11ents Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution
7 .4 Consider affirming Resolution No 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: Affirming Resolution No 2021-071 findings in accordance with the provisions and findings of AB 361 to continue virtual/teleconference meetings Calistoga City Council Minutes
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of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions and Committees after September 30,2021
7.5 Consider adopting Resolution No 2022-056 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for consultant services with Calistoga Tribune for publication and legal advertisements in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Receive a mid-year financial update regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and consider adoption of budget adjustments.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
7.6 Consider adopting Resolution No 2022-057 for the replacement of Radio Base Station to meet DOJ mandate to protect sensitive personally identifiable information.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for the Palisades Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
Councilmember Kraus recused himself and left the meeting at 7:11 p.m. due to a proximity conflict.
Public Works Director Derek Rayner presented the item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Mayor Canning opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m. Having no public comments, Mayor Canning closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Gift, second by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution No. 2022-059 authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for the Palisades Landscape and Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Council passed the Resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Williams and Gift, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and Mayor Canning
None
Councilmember Kraus (Recused)
None
8.2 Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for the Silverado Place Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
Councilmember Kraus recused himself and left the meeting due to a proximity conflict.
Public Works Director Derek Rayner presented the item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Mayor Canning opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. Having no public comments, Mayor Canning closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Gift, second by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the Levying and Collection of Assessments for the Silverado Place Landscape and Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-058 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Williams and Gift, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and Mayor Canning
None
Councilmember Kraus (Recused)
None
· Councilmember Kraus returned to the meeting.
9. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
9.1 Consider adopting a Resolution that authorizes the City Manager execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Raftelis to provide professional services associated with Water and Wastewater Rate Study in an amount not to exceed $155,000.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
Public Works Director Derek Rayner presented the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and staff discussion ensued. No public comment was received.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, second by Councilmember Gift, and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 2022-060 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Raftelis to provide professional services associated with Water and Wastewater Rate Study in an amount not to exceed $155,000:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Kraus, Williams, and Gift, Vice Mayor LopezOrtega and Mayor Canning None
None
None
MAYOR CANNING DIRECTED THE PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 7.3 BE CONSIDERED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING:
7 .3 Consider adopting a Resolution that authorizes the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order agreement with Herc to provide a portable 1 000kW generator to provide temporary power for Rancho de Calistoga Mobile Home Park during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
Public Works Director Derek Rayner presented the item.
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Council and staff discussion ensued. Public comment was received.
No motion was made to fund this item. No action was taken.
9.2 This item was moved to the August 2, 2022, City Council Regular meeting - Consider adopting a resolution rescinding Resolution 2021-075 and adopting City Council Civic Operating Agreements.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the resolution.
9.3 This item was moved to the August 2, 2022, City Council Regular meeting - Consider adopting a Resolution awarding Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Enrichment Grants and approving a budget adjustment.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the resolution.
9.4 This item was moved to the August 2, 2022, City Council Regular meeting - Determine various criteria, safety measures, and other components related to in person City Council meetings.
9.5 Consider adopting a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the 2015 Lease Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Calistoga and the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
Director of Parks & Recreation Rachel Melick presented the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and staff discussion ensued. Public comment was not received.
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, second by Councilmember Kraus and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No 2021-061 authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the 2015 Lease Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Calistoga and The Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Kraus, Williams and Gift, Vice Mayor LopezOrtega and Mayor Canning None
None
None
9.6 Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new 3-year Professional Services Agreement with the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce.
Recommended Action: Consider adopting the Resolution.
Planning and Building Director Jeff Mitchem introduced the item and turned it over to Calistoga Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Kyse, who gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and staff discussion ensued. Public comment was received.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Gift and second by Councilmember Kraus and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-062 authorizing the execution of a three-year Professional Services Agreement with the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce for continued marketing and promoting services:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gift and Kraus, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and Mayor Canning
Councilmem ber Williams
None
None
10. COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
City Council mentioned the following topics: concerns with pending residential subdivisions with private roads and connectivity; applauded Celebrate Napa Valley, Maggie Maib and staff for the wonderful events during the July 4rh weekend including the Star-Spangled event.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Canning adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Bob Fellion at 8:57 p.m. to return to the Closed Session.
Respectfully Submitted
Prepared by:
I Approved: 3.22.2023