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MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 30, 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 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
Absent:
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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6. Public Comment was made by Jeffrey Stanlord.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Snideman expressed sympathy and prayers for an accident that happened on Monday between a pedestrian and a patrol vehicle. The City has hired a new full-time dispatcher, Citlaly Mendoza. There are 10 days left of the nomination period, now is the time to make an appointment with the Clerk and run for Council! August 6th is National Night Out, the PD and Community will come together and have a fun evening. The Vine trail has an official opening date of August 17th from St. Helena to Calistoga, also August 4th is Sundaes Sunday at the pool.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS- NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
A Motion was made by Councilmember to adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6.5, Seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
6.1. APPROVED - Adopting the Minutes of July 9, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting
6.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-51 - Confirming the appointment of Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega as voting delegate and Councilmember Gift at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held on October 16-19 2024.
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July 30, 2024
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-52 - Confirming the Mayor's Appointments to the Planning Commission to fill unscheduled vacancies.
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-53 - Consideration of a Resolution that conditionally awards a construction contract to T&S lntermodal maintenance.
6.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-54 - Awarding Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Enrichment Grant Program.
This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Williams, the CEG subcommittee discussed the reasons for denying one of the applications.
A Motion was made by Mayor Williams to approve the awards as presented, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
6.6. Adoption of Resolution No 2024-55 - Approving a Consultant Services Agreement:
On-Call Planning Services - LAGO
6.7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-56 - Approving a Consultant Services Agreement:
On-Call Planning Services - M-Group
6.8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-57 - Approving an agreement for Temporary Police Dispatch Services and use of Calistoga Police Dispatch Center for St. Helena Dispatch Services
6.9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-58 - Authorize a Purchase Order with Software House International (SHI) for the purchase and implementation of Granicus OpenCities Content Management System (CMS) in an amount not to exceed $53,644.72.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-59 - Authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for the Palisades Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-
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July 30, 2024
Councilmember Eisenberg recused himself due to a property proximity conflict.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gift to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Cooper.
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Eisenberg
ABSENT:
7.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-60 - Authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for the Silverado Place Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Councilmember Eisenberg recused himself due to a property proximity conflict.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the resolution, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Eisenberg
ABSENT:
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. APPROVED - Green Committee work plan goals for FY 24/25. This item was heard last, as the presenter was late.
The workplan was presented by Antoinette Maillard.
There was public comment by Rob Serini, Wyatt Ferris, Antoinette Maillard, Tim Moore and Millie Pease.
The Council discussed and directed the Green Committee to work with the Climate Action Committee and provide them with Council-approved input regarding the document CAC has proposing.
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July 30, 2024
City Manager Snideman and Planning Director Desmond expressed concern that the Green Committee needs a narrower scope of work with an emphasis on Councilapproved projects only.
The Green Committee agreed to prioritize the items on their suggested work plan, include what actions they wish to take for each and bring them back to Council for additional workload consideration as directed.
Mayor Williams made a motion to direct the Green Committee to work on the Climate Action Committee Document as much as possible and continue working only on Council-approved projects in the workplan, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
8.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-61 - Providing a discount of rental fees to the Flynn Creek Circus for use of the great lawn. This item was heard 1st.
This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Stepp and Blaze Birge of Flynn Creek Circus who was present via teleconference.
There was public comment by Tim Moore and Wyatt Ferris.
The Council discussed and took into consideration the current state of the property.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cooper to approve the discounted rate for this particular case, seconded by Councilmember Gift.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
8.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-62 - Authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to T&S lntermodal Maintenance, Inc. for the Logvy Park Improvement Project. This item was heard 2nd .
This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Stepp.
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July 30, 2024
Public Comment was made by lndiria Lopez, Luis Bernal, John Gleazer, Tim Moore, Wyatt Ferris, Danny and Rob Serini.
Council discussed and considered other possibilities for the playground area.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gift to adopt the resolution as presented, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega,
AYES: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg Cooper and Gift
NOES: Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gift congratulated the Olympians in France, one of her former studentathletes is currently competing.
1. Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega congratulated Council, the City Manager, Public Works and the J Community for a successful key exchange. She attended a North Bay Cities meeting in , ,~ Sausalito regarding props 4,5, and 36.
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Mayor Williams also announced the opening of the Vine Trial. He attended a Housing Advisory Committee, they are working on the nexis fee. He also attended a meeting of the Napa Valley Tourism Corporation, which is the umbrella that governs the collection of the selfimposed tax hotels pay to aid in marketing. Although it does not involve taxpayer dollars Mayor would like to clarify the board nor Council were unaware of the discord within Visit Napa Valley.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved By:
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Donald Williams, Mayor
I ADOPTED: 8/20/2024