MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Calistoga Community Center 11307 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515 1 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor Williams called the regular session to order at 6:03 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 Molly Towey, Lana Richardson and Kerri Abreu.
3. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
3.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-20 - Establishing a workplan for the Fairgrounds Advisory Committee.
This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright and discussed by the Council who asked clarifying questions.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the resolution as presented Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Eisenberg, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Gift None
None
None
3.2. RV Park Opening Day Update and Direction on "Camp-Out" and RV Park Host House.
Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright presented the item and answered clarifying questions during the Council's discussion.
There was public comment by Dana Dellascio.
Council directed staff to move forward with both Option D and the "Camp Out" event.
3.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-21 - directing staff to plan an agricultural event at the Calistoga Fairgrounds and authorizing the allocation of funds for the event.
City Council - Special Meeting Minutes March 11 , 2025
3.4. This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright and discussed by the Council.
There was public comment by Kerri Abreu, Molly Towey, Gene Gorman, Wyatt Ferris and Doug Hitt.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt the resolution as presented. Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Eisenberg, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Gift None
None
None
Evaluating the Feasibility of Establishing an Enterprise Fund for the Fairgrounds This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Rachel Stepp and discussed by the Council.
There was no public comment.
Council directed staff to continue using Fund 70 to track Fairground finances and not pursue an Enterprise Fund.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Donald Williams, Mayor
I APPROVED: 4/29/25