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MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 6:00 PM
1307 Washington Street, Calistoga CA 94515
1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance and Optional Patriotic Activity Mayor Williams called the regular session to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Cooper
Councilmember Gift
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
There was a closed session on 11 /2 regarding the fairground negotiations, no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
3.1. There was no public comment on items not on the agenda.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Snideman reported that the Police Officer Association is sponsoring the Christmas Basket giveaway for 25 families and the Angel Senior Tree Gifting again this year.
Also, the Fire Department Association is sponsoring their annual toy drive.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Proclamation - In honor of the Calistoga High School Boys Soccer Team for a recordbreaking season.
5.2. Proclamation in honor of John Montelli's Retirement from the Public Works Department after 33 years of service.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the consent calendar as presented with the exception of items 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7., seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Cooper
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gift
Items 6.5, 6.6 and 6. 7 were pulled for discussion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, she clarified with City Manager Snideman that the City would seek cost reimbursement from the City Council Minutes
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developers. Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega made a motion to approve the items and adopt the resolutions, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Cooper
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gift
6.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-78 - Approving Certification of Equivalent Fund Expenditures under Measure T Program.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-85 - Approving the updated Five-year list of projects under Measure T Program and Determining that the Actions Authorized by this Resolution are Exempt from CEQA.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-86 - Resolution Approving the Maintenance of Effort was met for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Under the Measure T Program.
6.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-79 - Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding providing for participation in regional grant programs.
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-80 - Authorizing the City Manager to award a Consultant Services Agreement to Mark Thomas in an amount not to exceed $149,997, to provide initial engineering, environmental, and permitting services for the South Oak Street Pedestrian Bridge Project and approving a budget adjustment not to exceed $149,997 to fiscal year 2023-24 Capital Budget.
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-81 - Declaring certain property surplus and authorizing the disposal of said property.
6.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-82 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Consultant Services Agreement No. 957 with Fehr & Peers to prepare an additional Fire Evacuation Analysis for the Yellow Rose Ranch project as part of CEQA analysis.
6.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-83 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Consultant Services Agreement No. 958 with Fehr & Peers to prepare an additional Fire Evacuation Analysis for the 2565 Grant Street project as part of CEQA analysis.
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6. 7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-84 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement No. 959 with Fehr & Peers to prepare an additional Fire Evacuation Analysis for the Kortum Ranch project as part of CEQA analysis.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7 .1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 762 and 763 - Adoption of the final water and wastewater rate study and updated water service rates, drought surcharge service rates, and wastewater service rates.
This item was presented by Public Works Director Derek Reyner, Raftelis consultant Kevin Kostiuk and Attorney Meghan Burke.
There was public comment against raising the water rates by Michael Quast, Dennis Lang, Pat Merchant, Sheila Allen, Georgie Costello, Jerry, Julie Kaplan, Roy Best, Rick Kaiser, and Louise Della Maggiora.
City Clerk Galvan stated that the Clerk's office had received a total of 601 written protests against the new water rates and 600 written protests against the new wastewater rates.
Therefore, a majority of protests has not been met for either. The City Council discussed this item extensively.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the ordinance adopting the new water rates, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
VIA ROLLCALL VOTE
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega-and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Cooper
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gift
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the ordinance adopting the new wastewater rates, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Orega
VIA ROLL CALL VOTE
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Cooper
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gift
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8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT - NO ITEMS
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Eisenberg attended a Climate Action Committee meeting and discussed the house gas and regional climate action, they will possibly come back to the Council to ask for more funds. He also asked if it was too late for the council to accept an application regarding funding compost bins. Mayor Williams stated it could be considered and will take a look at the application.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega attended flood control and water conservation meetings, she wished everyone happy holidays and asked we all remember to check on our neighbors during the holidays.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Prepared by: Approved By:
;p~£---.. Donald Williams, Mayor
I APPROVED: 2/6/24