MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 22, 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 6:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
Absent:
2. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comment was made by Douglas Allen, Tom O'Neil, Unkn Resident, Brian Maloney, Kiwi, Wyatt Ferris, Aaron Wycoff, Tom Johnson and Julie Garcia.
3. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Snideman recognized Fairgrounds Director Sheli and about 220 people for coming out to a successful Fairgrounds Cleanup day. During upcoming meetings, Council will be able to discuss in what manner they want to receive citizen feedback. She reminded citizens of the upcoming recycling events at the Fairgrounds. Snideman announced that at the end of this week, the Clerk will begin taking applications for various boards and commissions, applications online. She City Hall is entered in a Halloween decoration contest and you may recognize the decorations from Halloween Town.
Councilmember Gift asked about any future plans for a Fairgrounds town hall meeting, Snideman stated that a discussion about this is scheduled at the next meeting where Council can decide if that is how they'd like to hear feedback. Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega inquired about the DUI checkpoint in town, Snideman advised it was funded by a grant received by the PD.
4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
4.1. Proclamation - Recognizing Dora Manderfeld's 100th Birthday.
4.2. Presentation - UpValley Family Center Annual Report by Jenny O'con 24-172
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of item # 5.7 which was pulled for discussion, seconded by City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Cooper.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
5.1. Approved - the Minutes of October 1, 2024
24-173
5.2. Resolution No. 2024-78 - Awarding a P.O. for Telstar Instruments to install VFDs on two Blowers at the Dunaweal Wastewater Plant.
24-181
5.3. Approved - Consider approving the closeout of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00349, Utility Assistance Program 24-180
5.4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 772 - Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Calistoga Municipal Code regarding bingo to reflect the full authority granted by the State of California Legislature.
24-182
5.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-80 - Approving the purchase of a Police Phone Recorder.
24-179
5.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-81 - Adopting a Tobacco Retail License Fee 24-178
5.7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-82 - Approving the purchase a new Type 1 fire engine and a budget adjustment to utilize a loan from General Fund Reserves to finance the purchase.
This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Williams and presented by Fire Chief Jed Matcham.
The Council asked clarifying questions, there was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the resolution, seconded by
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Councilmember Gift.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
24-170
6. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
7. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7.1. Green Committee Recommendations on the Napa County RCAAP Draft Document.
This item was presented by Planning Permit Tech Antoinette Freeman and Antoinette Maillard from Green Committee. The Council discussed and there was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Eisenberg to approve the recommendations with the addition of "within state law" in the recommendations, seconded by Councilmember Gift.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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7.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-79 - Professional Services Bureau Veritas Agreement Amendment and Approving an Amendment to the Personnel and Staffing Listing Adding Building Official and Associated Salary Schedule.
This item was presented by Planning Director Greg Desmond. The Council discussed and asked clarifying questions. There was public comment by Wyatt Ferris.
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 Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cooper attended an Upper Valley Waste Management, he confirmed that Cloverflat landfill will be closing and UVWM will be using a landfill in Solano County with no extra charge to customers.
Councilmember Gift attended the Cal-Cities annual conference and learned so much, thanks to the taxpayers for making it possible. She also attended the Fairgrounds cleanup day and is very excited to keep working with everyone and hear what the community wants to do with the property going forward. She also attended the Library anniversary event, a Climate Action Committee meeting and a Housing Advisory Committee. She noted that a Burbank Housing request on the possibility of deed restricting 1405 Cedar for affordable housing may be coming to Council for discussion. Also, there was a full accounting of the Measure D funds and affordable housing funds on the previous Housing Advisory agenda and invited Council to look at that for the prior requested information. Gift urged Council to pay more attention into the Mapping by PG&E regarding Mora and why the high fire zone designation, as it will affect residents' insurance rates and the map does not align with the HFRA or FRAP maps. Gift asked citizens to participate in the meeting when the 2025 Meeting Schedule will be discussed.
Councilmember Eisenberg attended NVTA which is in the process of selecting a new executive director. He attended the Fairgrounds clean up day and the FD open house and was impressed with the new model Jaws of Life. He also attended the Library anniversary event.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega attended the site visit of The Grounds and thanked staff for making the arrangements so Council can see the possibilities. She also attended the CalCities Annual conference and represented the City as a voting delegate. Lopez-Ortega attended the Fairgrounds clean up day briefly and the Flood Control and Water Conservation meeting. She asked the Mayor to consider adjourning the meeting in memory of Mr. Onorato from Congressman Thompson's office.
Mayor Williams attended a Transit Authority meeting and learned that in the last quarter there were 500 daily riders and 44 riders a days on the Shuttle in town. Also Calistoga will be receiving 2 more shuttles soon. He also attended and an NCLOG meeting and a NVTID meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 7:54 p.m. in memory of Brad Onorato, Congressman Thompson's Office Deputy Chief of Staff.
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Respectfully Submitted:
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor