MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Calistoga Community Center | 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. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was public comment by Charlotte Williams, Kerri Abreu, Jenni Ocon, Tim Wilkes and Michele Grupe.
3. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Reported:
1. Welcomed New Officer Maria Gutierrez
2. Welcomed our Fire Personnel back from Southern CA, where they helped fight two fires.
3. Encouraged our community to work with UpValley Family Center as they have helped form a coalition to respond to some of the community concerns about immigration and the new presidential administration.
4. Wednesday, March 12, at 3 p.m. we will be celebrating and ribbon cutting at the new playground at Logvy, special thanks to Adelante for their support with this project.
5. PG&E has requested that some of their wildfire safety employees be allowed to stay in the RV Park under the already established rules, this will be a paid soft opening and a great opportunity to test the accommodations for needed repairs.
6. The impact of the rain may require we move the agenda order around for consultants stuck in the weather.
4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
4.1. Calistoga Library Presentation by Adriana and Jacqueline Flores of the Calistoga Library.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1. Vote to Adopt the Consent Calendar
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the consent calendar as presented except for items # 5.4 and 5.6 Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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5.2. Adopting the minutes of the December 10, 2024 Special Meeting and January 14, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the the minutes Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-05 - Authorizing an amendment to Consultant Services Agreement (No. 921) with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) to prepare a comprehensive update of the Calistoga Development Impact Fee Program.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-06 - Authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. 873 with First Carbon Solutions to reinstate the CEQA review process for the Yellow Rose Project (VTM 2020-2).
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift and presented by Planning Director Greg Desmond.
Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the item.
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and seconded by Councilmember Gift to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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5.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-07 - Authorizing the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $6,370.25 to Napa County for the (RCAAP).
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-08 - Consider adopting a resolution to authorize the execution of the License Agreement with Hunt Motor Sports Concepts LLC for non-exclusive sprint car racing.
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift and presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright who answered clarifying questions for Council.
There was public comment by Ken Flynn, Tim Moore, Kerri Abreu, Wyatt Ferris and Craig Frieders.
Motion by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5.7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-09 - Amending Contract to Modern Method Roofing Co., for roof replacement for the Butler Building.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing Items were heard in the following order - 6.2 and then 6.1.
6.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-10 - Setting the Development Impact Fees Based on the City of Calistoga Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Dated December 20, 2024.
This item was presented by Tefion and Darlene of W-Trans and Economic Planning Systems.
Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
There was public comment by Tim Wilkes and Wyatt Ferris Councilmember Gift asked staff to exempt projects that qualify for 160% AMI from these fees, Council concurred.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the resolution with the condition that staff research ways for projects that meet the 160% AMI could be exempt from the fees Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.2. First Reading of Ordinance No. 775 - Amending the Calistoga Municipal Code (CMC) in multiple sections regarding peddling, soliciting, street and sidewalk vending, and mobile food vending activities in the City of Calistoga.
This item was presented by Planning Director Greg Desmond and discussed by Council.
There was public comment by Marlon Lara and Mary Hastings.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 775 amending the Calistoga Municipal Code (CMC) regarding peddling, soliciting, street vending, and mobile food vending activities in the City of Calistoga. Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, and
Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: Councilmember Gift and Councilmember Cooper
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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7. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
The General Government Items were heard in the following order - 7.3, 7.1, 7.4, 7.6 and 7.5. Item
7.2 was moved to the next regular meeting.
7.1. County of Napa presentations for VLF Swap and Property Taxes This item was presented Admin. Services Director Connie Cardenas, Traci Schulz of Napa County and Bon Minahen of Napa County.
7.2. ITEM MOVED - Fiscal Year 24-25 Mid-year budget amendments Due to time restriction, this item was moved to the February 25, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-11 - Authorizing the renewal of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Agreement with the City of Calistoga to provide Calistoga Shuttle Services for a five-year time period.
This item was presented by Assistant City Manager Celaya and Ms. Shank from NVTA.
Council discussed the item and there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Gift to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7.4. Options for Fairgrounds Advisory Role - This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright.
There was public comment by Kerri Abreu, Doug Allan, Tim Wilkes, Tim Reilly, Charlotte Williams and Wyatt Ferris.
Motion by Councilmember Gift and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to create a standing fairgrounds advisory committee to provide ongoing advice, research and recommendations to be made up of two Councilmembers and five citizens with a staff liaison. They will be directed on specific tasks with a sunset date to be one year after formation with the option to be extended by Council. Motion Carried AYES: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift,
Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: Mayor Williams
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7.5. Consideration of a Fairgrounds Business Feasibility Plan - This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright.
There was public comment by Doug Allan, Tim Reilly, Aaron Harkin and Wyatt Ferris.
Council discussed and directed staff to table the item for now, pending the advisory and survey items.
7.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-12 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a consultant agreement with FM3 Research to develop and deliver a statistically valid survey.
This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright and discussed by the Council.
There was public comment by Tim Reilly, Kerri Abreu, Doug Allan, Charlotte Williams and Wyatt Ferris.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Gift to adopt the resolution. Motion Carried
AYES: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift,
Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
There were no Council reports.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
9.1. There was a roll call vote to extend the meeting adjournment time to 9:30 p.m. per the Civic Operating Agreements.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.2. There was a unanimous roll call vote to extend the meeting adjournment time to 9:50 p.m per the Civic Operating Agreements.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.3. There was a unanimous roll call vote to extend the meeting adjournment time to 10:15 p.m. per the Civic Operating Agreements.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.4. There was a unanimous vote to extend the adjournment time to 10:30 p.m. per the Civic Operating Agreements.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor