MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 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 6:02 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega nd Councilmembers Eisenberg and Gift.
Absent: Councilmember Cooper
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Williams stated that Council met in regard to the Fairgrounds negotiation, but there was no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
3.1. There were public comments made by Charlotte Williams and Lucretia Marcus, both spoke against the Mayor's committee appointments from the last meeting.
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Snideman is looking forward to introducing new hires during the next meeting.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Lindsey Gallagher with Visit Napa Valley presented a Tourism Improvement District update. Ms. Gallagher and Mr. Mike Lennin answered Council and public questions.
5.2. Public Works Director Derek Rayner presented the Capital Improvement Program.
Council discussed.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gift moves to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented except for item 6.2, Vice-Mayor Lopez-Ortega seconded the motion.
6.1. Consideration of ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 2.04.010 regarding setting the schedule of regular City Council meetings by Resolution - APPROVED 23-163
6.2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 765 - Amending Municipal Code Section 2.04.050 City Council Minutes
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Regarding Councilmember Salaries.
This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Williams who stated that he would like to reiterate that although he supports the reasoning for such an amendment he will not make a motion as he feels this is an opportunity to discuss term limits to dissuade anyone from serving for the wrong reasons.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gift to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
AYES: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers
Eisenberg and Gift.
NOES: Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Cooper
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6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-001 - California Office of Traffic Safety grant application to fund the replacement of outdated vehicle extrication tools ("jaws of life"). 24-003
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-002 - Resolution Accepting a Notice of Completion for the 2023 Slurry Seal Project, Phase I.
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6.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-003 - Accepting a Notice of Completion for the Cedar Street Utility Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Spring Street to Lincoln Avenue).
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Fiscal Year 2023-24 mid-year budget amendments
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Receive a report and consider adopting the attached resolution that amends the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
Motion Carried
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8.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-06 - Approving minor interior improvements to City Hall including accessibility improvements, purchasing office cubicles and furniture to accommodate new positions, and upgrading the IT infrastructure in City Facilities.
Cynthia Battenberg from Admin presented to the Council and discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gift to adopt the resolution, seconded by Mayor Williams.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Gift.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Cooper
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8.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-005 - Confirming the Mayor's Appointments of Millie Pease to the Green Committee and Eugene Gorman to the Housing Advisory Committee's unscheduled vacancies. The appointment of an alternate to the Climate Action Committee was overlooked and will be resolved on the next regular City Council meeting.
There was public comment by Aaron Heth in support of Millie Pease for the Green Committee.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to approve the appointments, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg and Gift.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Cooper
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9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gift wishes everyone a Happy New Year!
Councilmember Eisenberg states it has been a slow couple of months for his committees and he is expecting it to pick up soon.
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Vice Mayor Lopez- Ortega announced the Latino Leaders conference is coming to San Jose and she hopes staff can attend. She also responded to earlier public comment in regard to her term appointments and election.
Mayor Williams attended the NCLOG quarterly meeting where topic was water.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 7:27 p.m
Respectfully Submitted
Prepared by: Approved By:
Yudiana Galvan, City
Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Prepared by: Approved by:
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Willaims, Mayor