MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Hybrid
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL - SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Canning called the regular session to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present:
Present Virtually:
Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Williams and Kraus
Councilmember Gift
Absent: None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Oral communication was not received. 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.
3. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Kraus, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the meeting agenda as presented.
AYES: Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Williams, Kraus and Gift.
ANOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Laura Snideman reported on several activities that will be taking place next week. Flushing water mains through hydrants will occur to help maintain high quality water and ensure hydrants are operating properly for Fire Department use.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Proclamation in Honor of Teresa Coppock.
Congratulating Coppock on her retirement. Coppock was not present.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Kraus, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the consent calendar as presented.
AYES: Mayor Canning, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Williams, Kraus and Gift.
ANOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.1. Consider adopting a Resolution that approving the successor collective bargaining agreements which have been ratified by the Calistoga Public Employees’ Association (CPEA), the Calistoga Police Officers Association (CPOA) and/or the Calistoga Professional Firefighters’ Association (CPFA) for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
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6.2. Adoption of Resolution 2022-105 - Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Declaring the Results and Such Matters as Provided by Law.
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7. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7.1. Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Gary Kraus.
Mayor Canning presented Councilmember Kraus proclamation and gave thanks to Kraus for all of his work and service for the City of Calistoga. Councilmember Kraus worked 54 years in public service, serving as Fire Chief for 38 years and serving 16 years in the City Council.
Public comment was received. Community members and the Council gave thanks to Councilmember Kraus.
7.2. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Chris Canning.
Vice-Mayor Lopez Ortega presented Mayor Canning's proclamation and gave thanks to Canning while highlighting their experiences working alongside each other. Mayor Canning worked 12 years in public service, first as the Executive Director for Calistoga's Chamber of Commerce for 8 years. Additionally, Canning served as an Elected Member of the City Council before being elected as Mayor in 2012.
Public comment was received. Community members and the Council gave thanks to
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Mayor Canning.
7.3. Oath of Office administered to Mayor-Elect Donald Williams, Councilmember-Elect Scott Cooper and Councilmember-Elect Kevin Eisenberg by the City Clerk.
7.4. Adoption of Resolution 2022-106 - Authorizing the Selection of a Vice-Mayor.
A motion was made by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kraus to nominate Irais Lopez-Ortega for Vice Mayor.
Public comment was made by Coucilmember Cooper and Eisenberg.
AYES: Mayor Williams and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
ANOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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7.5. Adoption of Resolution 2022-107 - Establishing the 2023 Calistoga City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cooper, seconded by Councilmember Gift to adopt the 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule as presented.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
ANOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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8. COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
Mayor Williams thanks Kraus and Canning for their public service and the members that assist the Council on the committees and commissions. Williams welcomes the new Councilmembers\ and happy holidays to all.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega wishes the community happy and safe holidays.
Councilmember Gift looks forward to serving with the new elected officials and happy holidays.
Councilmember Cooper looks forward to represent the people of Calistoga.
Councilmember Eisenberg gave thanks to Kraus and Canning as they were mentors to him and is looking forward to work with the new elected officials.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
Prepared by: Approved by:
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Prepared by: Approved by:
Marni Rittburg, CMC, City
Clerk Chris Canning, Mayor