MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Hybrid
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL - SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Williams called the regular session to order.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
Absent:
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Williams stated that the Council met a few hours ago, but there was no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was a public comment made regarding a new environmental project.
4. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt the meeting agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Snideman provided updates regarding various upcoming events. The bridge by the park is almost completed and Rotary has been helping out. April is sexual assault awareness month and buttons have been distributed to the police department to wear. Teen Fit Program will be happening two days a week starting April 11th and an evening game for the Giants has opened up. Lastly, there is a video contest occurring in regards to water conservation.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
6.1. Presentation on parks and recreation department activities.
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April 4, 2023
Parks & Recreation Director Rachel Melick and Katelyn Hackett gave a presentation regarding the Calistoga Pool services and evaluation. Melick highlighted various youth sports and sports camps available for kids as well as adult and senior programs.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Gift to adopt the consent calendar as presented, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
7.1. APPROVED - Approve the Minutes of the September 6, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting as submitted.
7.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-022 - Approving the Green Committee’s request to research and draft potential ideas for the application of Upper Valley Waste Management Agency’s Grant Program.
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7.3. Annual progress report (APR) on the City’s status and progress in meeting its adopted Housing Element (5th Cycle) goals and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) targets. (Government Code Section 65400.)
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8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-023 - Establishing objectives for the 2023-24 Community Enrichment Grant Program under Account Number 01-4107.
A motion was made by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution as proposed and amended, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega.
Marni Rittburg spoke regarding the Community Enrichment Grant. The resolution will be confirming the sub-committees laying out the finding objectives and deciding a dollar amount per staff report.
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9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Williams reported that his sub-committee has been meeting regarding the fairgrounds. Williams spoke about the letter the Council received about plastic grass in Pioneer Park.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega attended the Flood Control & Water Conservation meeting and highlighted that Calistoga is close on not being in a drought anymore.
Councilmember Eisenberg would like for the Council to consider a safe storage ordinance for fire arms at a future meeting. Furthermore, Eisenberg spoke regarding the Climate Action Committee and proposals.
10. 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