MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Virtual
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Canning called the regular session to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and Councilmembers Williams, Kraus and Gift.
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Canning stated there was a Closed Session yesterday 8/1/22 at 12:30 p.m. regarding the City Manager's Public Employee Performance Evaluation, there was no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was no oral communication.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Snideman provided Covid 19 updates and mentioned that on Friday night, the Movies in the Park was playing Moana.
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt the meeting agenda and move items 9.1 and 9.4 to the next Regular City Council Meeting, seconded by Councilmember Kraus.
VIA ROLL CALL
A YES: Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Williams, Kraus and Gift.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
6.1. Parks and Rec Director Melick presented local operating guidelines for cooling centers and charging stations during heat events and power outages. Council discussed.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt the consent calendar with the exception of item 7.1 which was pulled for discussion, seconded by Councilmember Kraus.
VIA ROLL CALL
A YES: Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Council members Williams, Kraus and Gift.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-63 - Installation of six (6) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras at the entry points into Calistoga.
Presented by Police Chief Celaya and Hector Valdez from Flock Safety.
This item was pulled for discussion by the Council, there was no Public Comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kraus to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
VIA ROLL CALL
AYES: Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Williams and Kraus.
NOES: Councilmember Gift
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-64 - Approving the replacement of the livescan fingerprint system due to mechanical issues and lack of maintenance agreement. 7 .3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-66 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a oneyear professional services agreement with UpValley Family Centers to provide immigration-related services, senior services, and community and health and education services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 over the course of the fiscal year.
8. PUBLIC HEARING - NO ITEMS
9. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
9.1. This item was moved to the next Regular Council Meeting - Awarding Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Enrichment Grants and approving a budget adjustment.
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9.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-65 - Authorizing the public works director to purchase three speed cushions and hire W-Trans to perform a pilot study on the traffic calming effects pre & post installation on Grant St. between North Oak Street and Greenwood Avenue in an amount not to exceed $23,000.
This item was presented by Public Works Director Rayner, David Fradelizio and Ed Kozel from ATAC.
The Council discussed and there was no public comment on this item, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega had to leave the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kraus to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
VIA ROLL CALL
A YES: Mayor Canning, and Councilmembers Williams, Kraus and Gift NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega
9.3. The Council decided for the Council Meetings to remain virtual - Determine various criteria, safety measures, and other components related to in-person city council meetings.
This item was presented by City Manager Snideman.
The Council discussed and the general consensus is to keep the meetings virtual for now and reconsider in 4-8 weeks.
9.4. This item was moved to the next Regular City Council Meeting - Consider adopting a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2021-075 and adopting City Council Civic Operating Agreements.
10. COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Gift - Thanked Parks and Rec for setting up the outdoor movie event on Friday.
Councilmember Williams - Spoke about Water and Wells.
Mayor Canning - Spoke about future boards and committee appointments and PG&E PSPS events.
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- - i 11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Canning adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Prepared by: Approved by:
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I APPROVED: 4/9/24