MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Calistoga Community Center
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL - SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND OPTIONAL PATRIOTIC
ACTIVITY
Mayor Donald Williams called the regular session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice-Mayor Lopez-Ortega (present at 6:19 p.m.), Councilmember Cooper, Councilmember Eisenberg
Absent: Councilmember Gift
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Williams said there was a closed session held with Energy Vault for property leasing this afternoon, there is no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
3.1. Casey White gave the Council an update in regard to the NVTS Trail.
4. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion by Williams and Seconded by Eisenberg adopting the agenda with the exception of item #'s 8.2 and 8.5 which have been postponed to a future meeting.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the meeting agenda with the exception of.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega,
Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and
Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Snideman announced that Jed Matcham has been selected as the new Fire Chief. Chief Matchum spoke about his experience and thanked the Council.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
6.1. Public Works Director Rayner presented a proclamation in recognition of the City Council Minutes
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retirement of Utility Systems Superintendent Ben Zachariah.
6.2. Mayor Williams presented a proclamation in recognition of the retirement of Fire Chief Campbell.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Cooper, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the consent calendar as presented.
Ayes: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7.1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement with Napa County to complete pavement repair on Silverado Trail within the city limits -
APPROVED
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7.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-059 Awarding the Business Economic Diversification Grant to Vine Ecology.
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7.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-041 authorizing the contract with O' Connor & Company, CPA's to complete the Fiscal Year end June 30, 2022 audit. 23-093
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-043 Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) for a motorcycle sidecar tour service business in the City of Calistoga
Mayor Williams opened and closed the hearing with no public comment. 23-091
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt the resolution. Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega,
Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and
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Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8.2. This item has been continued to a future regular city council meeting. "Safe Firearm Storage" ordinance, adding section 8.06.040 to the Calistoga Municipal Code Chapter 8.06, Health & Safety: Firearms
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8.3. Adoption of Resolution 2023-52 amending the book of fees for various regulatory activities, products, and services.
This is a continued public hearing. Mayor Williams opened and closed the public hearing with public comment from Millie Pease and Donna Higgins requesting the council consider a separate fee schedule for citizens within the city limits and the facility rental fees be waived for City Council appointed committees. 23-072
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution amending the book of fees with the following changes: omitting the Building Fee Schedule to be adopted separately after some clarifying changes, and lowering the Appeal Fee to $400 for City residents only.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega,
Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and
Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8.4. This item has been continued to a future regular city council meeting. Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update to the City’s General Plan and direction to staff to submit to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
8.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-042 adopting the City's Operating and Capital Improvement 2023-24 Budget and Annual Appropriations Limit 23-082
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to
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adopt the resolution.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega,
Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and
Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
9.1. Adoption of resolution 2023-055 awarding Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Enrichment Grants.
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Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the resolution.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega,
Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and
Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cooper reported that the fairgrounds effort continues to move forward.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega suggested Council consider adopting a yearly proclamation calendar.
Mayor Williams attended a fire mitigation and grants meeting in Napa.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Chris Canning, Mayor
Prepared by: Approved by:
Marni Rittburg, CMC, City
Clerk Chris Canning, Mayor