MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Calistoga Community Center 11307 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, Councilmember Eisenberg and Councilmember Cooper.
Absent: Councilmember Gift
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
There was a closed session on 4/2 and there was no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public Comment was made by Rose LeClerc and Cindy Yant.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Snideman Reported:
1. On April 17th the CJUSD, CHP and CPD are presenting "Every 15 Minutes", a 2-day program that is designed to be a teaching moment for youth regarding drinking and driving.
2. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the Great Lawn of the Fairgrounds with almost 2000 Eggs!
3. The pool has opened for the season and registration for swim lessons has opened.
4. The City Wide yard sale will be on Sunday, 27th 9am-1 pm. Contact Parks and Rec if you'd like to be included in the map. •
5. Lots of road work still happening on lower Washington, stay tuned for any road closure notices.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Police Chief McCaffrey gave an informational presentation on immigration enforcement in Calistoga to the Council.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 . Adoption of Consent Calendar
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt consent calendar as presented, with the exception of item 6. 3. Motion Carried AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
None
None
Councilmember Gift
6.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-27 -Amending a Master Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering, LLP for the City's Water and Sewer Main Replacement Projects City Council Minutes April 8, 2025
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6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-28 -Awarding a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $483,000 to Rapid Grading Services LLC for the Brannan Crosswalk Improvements Project.
This item was pulled for discussion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and presented by Public Works Director Reyner.
There was no public comment.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega wishes to highlight this project as an example of the difficulty and length of time a project may take Cal-Trans is involved. They thanked the Public Works department for sticking with this project for almost a decade, finding funding and securing permits.
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and seconded by Mayor Williams to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
None
None
Councilmember Gift
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-29 - Approving the 2025 Parade/Event Schedule and Authorizing the Public Works Department to Apply for Encroachment Permits from Caltrans.
6.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-30 -Approving a Notice of Completion for the Rancho De Lift Station Improvement Project.
6.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-31 - Confirming the Mayor's appointment of a Calistoga representative to the Napa County Library Commission.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. APPROVED - Adopting a Cost Recovery Fee Policy and introduction of an ordinance amending Calistoga Municipal Code Chapters 16 and 17 as they relate to development processing fees. [CEQA exempt per CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3) (general rule), and 15183)
This item was presented by Planning and Building Director Desmond and discussed by Council.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to introduce the ordinance in the form included in the staff report and waive the first reading Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
City Council Minutes
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None
None
Councilmember Gift
April 8, 2025
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1 . Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-32 - Authorizing a 5-year agreement renewal of the Destination Marketing and Promotional Services Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.
This item was presented by Assistant City Manager Celaya and CEO and Director of the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce Eric Reichart.
There was public comment by Eden Umble, Cindy Yant, Gerardo Capiel and Wyatt Farris.
Council discussed this item and asked clarifying questions.
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
None
None
Councilmember Gift
8.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-33 - Approving an exemption to Calistoga Municipal Code Section 5.18.020 to allow the Symphony of Flowers by Cavalia special event to operate for 115 consecutive days, from May 9 through August 31, 2025, and authorizing a Special Event Permit with appropriate conditions.
This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Stepp. There were clarifying questions and discussion by Council.
There was public comment by Charlotte Williams, Emily Bucchianeri and Cindy Yant.
Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution approving the exception of the CMG to allow the Symphony of Flowers by Cavalia to seek a special event perm it for the duration of 115 consecutive days. Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Council member Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
None
None
Councilmember Gift
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9. 10.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Eisenberg reported that at the next Climate Action Committee meeting they will be discussing a budget for the best way to pay for the CEQA analysis, while minimizing any long-term costs to member cities, they will be coming to Council with a budget for approval and he will do his best make sure the City's interests are observed. He will be spending two days in Napa next week interviewing Executive Director candidates for NVTA and goal setting. Also, he will be presenting on Calistoga's ATAC Plan in Napa, on April 16th, for the Napa County League of Women Voters.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega was proud to attend the Hands Off event organized by members of our community, as always, Calistoga shows that we are a very united community and she is happy to live here.
Mayor Williams attended NVT A meeting, they will be hiring a new Director. The NVT A is spending some funds to study rail services between Napa County and Solano County.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by: Approved by:
J>cnt/,fM~ Donald Williams, Mayor
I APPROVED: 4/29/25