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1. MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Calistoga Community Center I 1307 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515 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 Councilmember Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
Absent:
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
4. 5.
There was public Comment by Charlotte Williams, Marcia Beachamp, Cindy Yant, Tim Reilly and Wyatt Farris.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Celaya Reported:
1. Welcomed new hire Senior Planner Andrew Amelung, Dispatcher Olivia Whitehall, PW Administrative Service Tech. Narudee Winitchai, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Salana Whitehead.
2. Calistoga HS will be building their homecoming parade floats 10/20-10/24.
3. Sat. Nov 1st, 8 am - 1 pm is Hazardous Waste Collection at the Fairgrounds.
4. Tour de Calistoga is on Nov. 1st at the Fairgrounds.
5. Napa County is hosting a community outreach event for the County Baseline Data Report on Nov. 13th at the Tubbs Building.
6. Governor Newsom signed CAAB258, which provides a 2% tax revenue from sales on the Fairgrounds to Fairs.
7. Ag Fair Day is on Sat., May 23rd, free admission!
8. The Halloween Parade on Oct. 31st.
9. Speed Cushions have been installed on Lake St and the hydrant flushing will continue.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. The Council Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness Month and presented the proclamation to Sandra Garcia of N.E.W.S.
5.2. Patrick Band and PW Director Derek Rayner presented a Napa County Active Transportation Update for Council who asked clarifying questions.
There was public comment by Charlotte Williams and Tim Reilly.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Adoption of Consent Calendar
City Council Minutes October 14, 2025
Motion by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg To adopt consent calendar as presented with the exception of item 6.3, 6.5 and 6.8. Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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6.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-87 - Adopting a General Fund Financial Reserve Policy.
Reserves shall be established, dedicated and maintained annually to meet known and estimated future liabilities.
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-90 - Adjusting both the Part-time Firefighter and the Principal Engineer Salary Schedule.
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift, who expressed support for this item and reiterated that this item would not interfere with the Fire Department's long-term goal of predominantly full-time staffing.
Council discussed this item.
Motion by Councilmember Gift and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the resolution as presented. Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg None
None
None
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-88 - Approving the Final Map Cinnabar Grove Located at 2008 Grant Street
6.5. The City Council proclaimed October 24th as World Polio Day in the City of Calistoga, in support of Rotary lntemational's efforts to eradicate Polio worldwide.
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Eisenberg and presented to Kathy Flamson of Rotary International.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Gift Motion Carried AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Gift, Council member Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg None
None
None
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6.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025- 89 - Eliminating the budgeted and unfilled permit technician position and approving the addition of a management analyst position for the planning and building department.
6.7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-91 -Amending the City of Calistoga Master Fee Schedule to include fees for the Memorial Brick Program.
6.8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-92 - Awarding the Butler Roof Replacement Contract and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright.
This item was pulled for discussion for Councilmember Gift, who expressed concern for approving the funds without the information from the survey, which will outline where the public's interests lie.
Council discussed this item.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to authorize the agreement Motion Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember
Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
Councilmember Gift
None
None
6.9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-93 - Accepting a dedication easement right-of-way for future roadway improvements near 2449 Foothill Boulevard
7. PUBLIC HEARING - None
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT - None
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference along with Councilmember Eisenberg. She encourages Council to attend next years meeting in Sept 2026 in Anaheim and will be following up with the CM regarding applying for award for the City's improvement in various areas. She attended a Flood Control meeting in Napa and received project updates. LopezOrtega requested a workshop to address the community's concern for the cost of water where we can have experts help answer community questions, about operating the water system. The rest of the Council was supportive. Mayor Williams added to Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega water workshop idea that the topic came up during the Mayor's Forum and he passed along some questions to PW, he is supportive of the request.
Councilmember Eisenberg attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference and saw presentations regarding updating the general plan, water meters and technology plans.
Mayor Williams attended the Housing Advisory Committee Meeting where the School District presented on the anticipated project on their property. He also attended the FG Committee meeting City Council Minutes October 14, 2025
where the discussion was regarding what uses and activities are permitted and what activities would need County approval.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 7:24 p.m.
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