Mayor
Donald Williams
Vice Mayor
Lisa Gift
Councilmembers
Irais Lopez-Ortega
Scott Cooper
Kevin Eisenberg
AGENDA
City Council - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM
1307 Washington St., Calistoga
Hybrid
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND OPTIONAL PATRIOTIC
ACTIVITY
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters on the Consent Calendar or matters of municipal concern not on the agenda. Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 (the Brown Act), however, the Council cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests not on the agenda during this comment period. Speakers are encouraged to limit their comments to 3 minutes maximum so that all speakers have an opportunity to address the City Council.
3.1. Public Comment (Page 4 - 9)
Additional Public Comment (Page )
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Council Will Consider Making a Proclamation in Honor of Planning Commissioner Timothy Wilkes
Recommended Action: - Consider Making the Proclamation
Staff Report - Proclamation of Gratitude - Timothy Wilkes - Pdf (Page 10 - 11)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Adoption of Consent Calendar
Recommended Action: To adopt consent calendar as presented / with the exception of
6.2. The Council will consider adopting the minutes from 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/9.
Recommended Action: - Consider Adopting the Minutes
Staff Report - Adoption of Minutes - Pdf (Page 12 - 26)
6.3. The Second Reading of a Subdivision Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calistoga Amending Title 16 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to Add Chapter 16.21 (Parcel Mergers) and Repeal Section 16.20.040 (Voluntary Mergers) - 2nd Reading.
Recommended Action: - Consider Approving the Ordinance Amendment Staff Report - Subdivision Ordinance Amendment to Add Chapter 16.21 & Repeal Section 16.20.040 - 2nd Reading - Pdf (Page 27 - 36)
6.4. Consider adopting a Resolution accepting the FY 2024-25 Development Impact Fees Annual Report in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1600.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the FY 2024-25 annual development fee report.
Staff Report - FY 2024-25 Development Impact Fees Annual Report in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1600 - Pdf (Page 37 - 79)
6.5. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting a Notice of Completion for the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project Recommended Action: Consider Adopting the Resolution
Staff Report - Notice of Completion for the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project - Pdf (Page 80 - 84)
6.6. Council will consider adopting the updated Calistoga Public Employees’ Association collective bargaining agreement.
Recommended Action: Consider Adopting the Resolution
Staff Report - Adopt the successor Calistoga Public Employees' collective bargaining agreement - Pdf (Page 85 - 117)
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding potential budget allocation and departmental responsibility for the Fourth of July Parade and or Evening Light Show.
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff regarding whether to include funding in the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget for City-led production of the Fourth of July Parade, the Evening Light Show, or both events, or to discontinue further consideration of Cityled delivery of these events.
Staff Report - Fourth of July Parade and Evening Light Show Discussion and Budget Consideration - Pdf (Page 118 - 119)
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: If you challenge a city’s zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any City administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following
the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter time period for Litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision.
Pursuant to GC §54957.5: any writings/documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection on the City website at www.calistogaca.gov.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Any supplemental writings or documents distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda, after the posting of the Agenda, such writings or documents will be made available on the City’s website and will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office located at 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, California, during normal business hours and by appointment.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: The City can provide special assistance for persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or (707) 942-2807. If you need assistance or accommodation, please provide notice at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For TTY/ Speech-to-Speech users, dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ACTA DE AMERICANOS CON DISCAPACIDADES Se les pide por favor que avise con 48 horas de anticipacion cuando necesita hacer un pedido de assistencia. Esto nos da suficiente tiempo antes de la junta para que la ciudad tome medidas razonables.
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, among other locations in the city limits of Calistoga, on December 30, 2025, by 4:30 p.m.
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk
1 From: hailey sedigh
To: Public Comment
Subject: Myrtle Street
Categories: City Council Non-Agenda Item
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Hi, my name is Hailey Sedigh. We moved to Myrtle Street to be in a slower pace neighborhood. It’s come to my attention that this road has no stop signs, no speed bumps and there is no safety awareness.
Dangerous for children, dogs, cats and our families that go on walks and bike rides on this road. I would love for this road to get more attention due to the fast high volume of vehicles using this road to speed and cut through. It’s dangerous and I would love to speak with someone to resolve this issue.
Thank you,
Hailey
Item #3.1.
1 Yudiana Galvan
From: Lana Richardson
Sent: Monday, January 5, 2026 1:47 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Oral communications
Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Council:
Calistoga recently experienced an extremely costly situation related to city management and Calistoga taxpayers bore the brunt of that expense. As Council moves forward in selecting a full-time City Manager, it is important that a standard recruitment process is used. Doing anything different is only furthering the debacle of what happened with former City Manager Snideman. Since Snideman has withdrawn her waiver, it’s possible there could be even more cost to taxpayers in the future related to her ‘resignation’.
The City Manager position should be advertised, posted with recruitment firm(s) and interviews of the most highly qualified candidates conducted. The interim City Manager could certainly apply and be considered. I made this same suggestion via Public Comment after Snideman’s departure but have seen no action taken so I’m submitting again. Please begin the recruitment process.
Lana Richardson
Calistoga
Item #3.1.
1 Yudiana Galvan
From: Eric Hanson
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 11:30 AM
To: Public Comment; Eric Hanson
Cc: [email protected]; Irais Lopez-Ortega; Lisa Gift; Scott Cooper; Kevin Eisenberg Subject: Public Comment: Proposed Sister City Alliance with Edinburgh, Scotland Attachments: Calistoga_Edinburgh_Sister_City_One_Page_Summary_Revised.pdf Please find attached a one-page summary document for your consideration regarding a proposed sistercity relationship between Calistoga and Edinburgh, Scotland.
This proposal aims to support our community’s tourism development, cultural exchange, and international visibility by forming a strategic alliance with Edinburgh. The attached summary outlines the rationale, potential benefits, and a recommended approach for this initiative.
I kindly request that this document be included in the public comment record for the upcoming City Council meeting, tonight.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Eric Hanson
Item #3.1.
Proposed Sister City Alliance
Calistoga, California & Edinburgh, Scotland
Purpose
I would like the City Council of Calistoga to explore membership in Sister Cities International and the establishment of a strategic sister-city relationship with Edinburgh, Scotland. This initiative is intended to support tourism development, international visibility, cultural exchange, and economic opportunity while remaining fiscally responsible and scalable.
Why Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is an ideal sister-city partner for Calistoga due to a rare and authentic shared history and strong tourism alignment. Edinburgh is the birthplace of Robert Louis Stevenson, while Calistoga is the site of Stevenson and Fanny Osbourne Stevenson’s honeymoon in 1880. Edinburgh is a UNESCO City of Literature and a major international tourism destination, while Calistoga is a wine, wellness, and heritage destination within Napa Valley.
Tourism & Economic Benefits
A Calistoga–Edinburgh sister-city relationship may increase Calistoga’s international exposure in UK and European travel markets; support heritage and literary tourism initiatives; encourage longer visitor stays through cultural programming; enable reciprocal tourism promotion; and strengthen Calistoga’s brand as a culturally rich, globally connected destination.
Cost & Feasibility
Sister Cities International annual membership is approximately $190 per year. Participation is voluntary, scalable, and flexible. Activities may be supported through volunteer leadership, grants, and sponsorships from tourism, hospitality, or cultural partners. Travel and exchanges are optional and may begin virtually.
Recommended Approach
Join Sister Cities International; establish a community-based Sister City Committee; initiate exploratory discussions with Edinburgh cultural and tourism organizations; begin with a tourism- and heritage-focused framework using virtual exchanges; and evaluate outcomes before expanding programming.
Conclusion
A sister-city alliance with Edinburgh offers Calistoga a low-cost, high-value opportunity to enhance tourism, celebrate shared literary heritage, and build international relationships. The program can be implemented gradually, aligns with Calistoga’s economic and cultural goals, and positions the City for long-term tourism and community benefits.
Prepared for City Council consideration | City of Calistoga Item #3.1.
1 Yudiana Galvan
From: Brian Durnian
Sent: Monday, January 5, 2026 10:52 AM
To: Public Comment
Cc: Lana Richardson
Subject: City Manager
To the Calistoga City Council:
If the Council has learned anything from the past, they should have learned that by doing NOTHING only costs the City of Calistoga a lot of money.
It's very important that the Calistoga City Council puts the City Manager's position out for applications.
It's great that we have Mitch acting as an interim City Manager but we need to be looking at all of our options.
Sincerely,
Brian Durnian
Brian Durnian
Broker/Owner
Calistoga Realty Co. Inc
Item #3.1.
January 5th, 2026
Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members,
I am writing to comment on City Manager position. While former Police Chief Mitch Celaya is a fine choice for interim City Manager, I believe you owe it to the Community of Calistoga to do a proper search to be sure that you find the best candidate. Of course, I would expect Mr. Celaya to be a candidate but given the recent bad history with City Manager Sniderman it makes sense to explore other qualified candidates out there. Lots of damage was done during the Sniderman regime and cost to the City was high. As a resident, I would like to know that we have the best candidate possible and I believe as Mayor and Council Members you have the fiduciary duty to do a thorough search. Please do not hesitate to engage with a search firm and ensure that the City of Calistoga is properly served. I appreciate your attention to this issue.
Sincerely,
Pat Merchant
Calistoga
Item #3.1.
City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: Proclamation of Gratitude - Timothy Wilkes
DESCRIPTION:
Council Will Consider Making a Proclamation in Honor of Planning Commissioner Timothy Wilkes RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Making the Proclamation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
CEQA STATUS:
None
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proclamation of Gratitude Tim Wilkes
APPROVAL(S):
Greg Desmond, Planning & Building Director Approved - Dec 16 2025 Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director Approved - Dec 19 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 21 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 26 2025 Item #5.1.
CITY OF CALISTOGA PROCLAMATION
in Honor of Planning Commissioner
Timothy Wilkes
WHEREAS, Timothy Wilkes began his service on the City of Calistoga Planning Commission in January 2014, demonstrating a strong commitment to public service and the thoughtful stewardship of the community; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Timothy Wilkes has dedicated countless hours to reviewing development proposals, land use policies, and planning initiatives that have helped guide Calistoga’s growth while preserving its unique character; and
WHEREAS, Timothy Wilkes has consistently brought professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment to Planning Commission deliberations, contributing to fair and well-reasoned recommendations for the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, his collaborative spirit and respectful approach have strengthened the Planning Commission’s work and fostered productive dialogue among fellow commissioners, staff, applicants, and the public; and
WHEREAS, Timothy Wilkes’ service and leadership have left a lasting positive impact on the City of Calistoga, and his retirement from the Planning Commission in 2025 marks the conclusion of more than a decade of dedicated service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Calistoga hereby expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Timothy Wilkes for his service on the Planning Commission and extends its best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in his retirement.
SEALED THIS 6th DAY OF JANUARY 2025
Item #5.1.
City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: Adoption of Minutes
DESCRIPTION:
The Council will consider adopting the minutes from 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/9.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Adopting the Minutes
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
CEQA STATUS:
None
ATTACHMENT(S):
11.4.25 Minutes
11.18.25 Minutes
11.18.25 Minutes - Closed Session
12.2.25 Minutes - Closed Session
12.9.25 Minutes
APPROVAL(S):
Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director Approved - Dec 19 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 21 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 26 2025 Item #6.2.
MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 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 6:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
Absent:
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was public comment by Deborah Testa, Kerri Abreu, Dan Herndon, Gary Himelfarb, Mary Sue Frediani, Emily Bucchianeri and James Lindquist.
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Deputy CM Stepp reported:
1. Planning and Building held a lottery for 8 low-income affordable units and the lucky winners were selected; the project is almost complete.
2. Claudia Pouliot of the Planning and Building Department has been promoted to Management Analyst. She is a Calistogan and has been with the City for 12 years.
3. The Finance Department has implemented the new ERP, on Oct 27, Tyler ERP Pro went live for accounts receivable and payable. This is the first phase.
4. Fire Dept wrapped up the Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program, which was funded by CA Office of Traffic Safety. The total cost of the project was 83k, 55k was covered by a grant, and 28k by the City. Complete set of battery-powered extrication tools.
5. Lane Closure on Grant near HS, Second St will have a partial closure in the next couple of weeks. Work is still underway to improve traffic safety on Lake St., including speed cushion signage and additional striping delineators.
6. The City received a grant extension from Cal OES for the riverside pond project and this will extend the performance period until March 2026.
7. With the anticipated storm, the City has made sand available at Tedeschi field and sandbags are at Public Works and the Police Department.
8. The Parks and Rec Dept. hosted a Halloween event and trunk or treat this week; it was well attended and went smoothly.
9. The Parks and Rec Dept. has published their Winter 25-26 guide, it is available on the City website.
Councilmember Gift asked about partial occupancy at the Silverado Terrace Apartments or how we can move it forward. Building Official John Chase has permitted temporary occupancy to show the homes. Individual units will have separate occupancy permits, but shared areas need to be completed.
Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes November 4, 2025
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Park and Recreation Department update for City Council.
Parks and Rec Director Erin Stroud, Monica Rubio and Danny Brink presented this item.
Council thanked Director Stroud
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Adoption of Consent Calendar
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to adopt the consent calendar as presented with the exception of 6.2 and 6.5 Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-94 - Authorizing the Interim City Manager to award a purchase order in the amount of $57,390.00 with T&S Intermodal Maintenance, Inc., and authorize a contingency of 10% for change orders not to exceed a total cost of $63,129.00, and authorizes the Public Works Director to negotiate and approve change orders as necessary to re-paint the exterior of the Police Department building.
This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Williams and presented by Public Works Director Rayner. Mayor Williams suggests the item be deferred to allow local painters the opportunity to bid as well.
Council discussed this item and asked clarifying questions.
Motion by Councilmember Gift and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to approve the agreement with T&S Intermodal as presented Motion Carried AYES: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift,
Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No.2025- 95 - Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Maintenance and Funding Agreement with the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition for the section of Vine Trail within Calistoga.
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-96 - Confirming the Mayor's Appointments to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC).
6.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-97 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes November 4, 2025
Agreement with Ripe Productions, LLC for a Music Festival at the Calistoga Fairgrounds.
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift, who has concerns with the exclusivity clause. She suggested it be changed from 5 years to 2 years or allow a window, in order not to limit the City to just one 2-day rock concert a year for so long.
There was public comment by Kerri Abreu, Gary Himelfarb, Rob Serini, Eric Reichart and Emily Bucchianieri.
Council discussed the item and asked clarifying questions.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt the resolution approving the agreement with Ripe Productions Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Gift
ABSENT: None
6.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-98 - Accepting a Donation from the Boy/Cub Scouts of Calistoga.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. Consider ordinance #778 of the City of Calistoga amending Title 17 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.34 (Short-Term Rentals), and set the ordinance for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
This item was presented by Deputy City Manager Rachel Stepp and Planning and Building Director Desmond and discussed by Council. Assistant City Attorney Alan Cohen assisted.
There was public comment by Kerri Abreu.
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega approving the Ordinance Amendment Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7.2. Consider adopting an ordinance repealing Calistoga Municipal Code Chapters 15.01, General Provisions, 15.04, Administrative Code, 15.08, California Building Code, 15.12, California Residential Code, 15.16, California Electrical Code, 15.20, California Mechanical Code, 15.24, California Plumbing Code, 15.28, California Energy Code, 15.32, California Historical Building Code, 15.36, California Fire Code, 15.38, California Wildland Urban Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes November 4, 2025
Interface Code, 15.40, California Existing Building Code, 15.44, California Green Building Standards, 15.48, California Reference Standards of Title 15, Building Standards Codes; and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, as adopted by the California State Building Standards Commission, with local amendments.
This item was presented by Planning and Building Director Desmond and Building Official John Chase.
The Council discussed this item and asked clarifying questions.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to approve the Ordinance amendment Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Council Discussion of Establishing a Home Repair Program for Income-Qualified Households.
This item was presented by Planning and Building Director Desmond and discussed by Council.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Gift and seconded by Mayor Williams to direct staff to complete an RFP Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cooper attended an Up Valley Waste Management Association meeting. Clover landfill is set to close, and the cleanup is expected to take 30 years.
Councilmember Gift will be joining Marin Clean Energy for their annual conference and representing Calistoga. She will soon be joining the board. Also, she received community concerns regarding the voting polls not being open in Calistoga and was advised by Registrar Tuteur that it was a combination of financing and staffing issues and St. Helena was more central to the 4 communities.
Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes November 4, 2025
Councilmember Eisenberg congratulated Councilmember Gift on being appointed to Marin Clean Energy.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega attended the NCLG meeting last week and was glad that City Staff was also able to attend.
Mayor Williams attended NCLOG and the Napa County Transportation Authority, and they are reviewing the government structure of the organization. Also, he asked staff to look into possible policies regarding electric bikes, scooters, and skateboards on the street and sidewalks so the Council can discuss this because it is a safety concern.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by: Approved by:
______________________ ______________________
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Item #6.2.
MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 18, 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 6:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
Absent:
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
There was a closed session this afternoon regarding labor negotiations, there was no reportable action.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was public comment by Kerri Abreu and Cindy Yant.
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Pacific Tree Care is trimming trees downtown today in honor of Joseph Schneider, who passed away in July. He founded Pacific Tree Care in 1983 and, along with the Tree Coalition, Joe planted most of the trees downtown.
2. The Holiday Food Bank distribution days are 11/20, 12/11 and 12/18 from 2pm-5pm at the Fairgrounds.
3. The 30th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade is on Saturday, 12/6 at 7pm.
4. Calistoga's Merry and Bright Event will be held on Friday, 12/5 at 5pm at the Brannan Center.
This is a new event put on by the Parks and Rec Dept. in conjunction with the Brannan Center, the Calistoga Chamber and the UpValley Family Center. There will be a tree lighting, gingerbread house building and much more!
5. There have been some road closures and delays due to micropaving on Second St. and Fairway that should be wrapped up by tomorrow.
6. CalTrans will be starting some road work on St Helena Hwy soon. Once they get started, there will be delays and road closures for about 3 or 4 weeks. We will pass along any further information when it is available.
7. The RV Park has been doing well; they have had over 187K in total sales. Director Wright and her staff have been doing a great job keeping the RV Park up and running.
8. There will be a Calistoga Wine Competition during the Ag Fair this year. Applications to enter are available now; additional information is on the Fairgrounds website.
9. The City gets the water tested quarterly and again we have passed with flying colors. PW has been doing a great job making sure the water exceeds State standards.
10. Public Works will be doing some hydrant flushing around town this week.
11. The Riverside Pond project is expected to be completed in early 2026. This project was part of the cease and desist order process.
12. Last week, the Kortum Project was approved by the Planning Commission. This is one of many projects that continue to move forward.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega added that on Dec. 12, the stores downtown will stay open until 9pm in conjunction with the Catholic Church's parade honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Mayor Williams confirmed with Director Rayner that some of these capital improvement projects Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes November 18, 2025
have contributed to the good water quality we have seen in the past 3 years.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Adoption of Consent Calendar
Motion by Councilmember Eisenberg and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to adopt consent calendar as presented Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.2. Council adopted the minutes from 8/12, 8/19, 8/27, 9/02, 9/23, and 10/14.
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-99 - Accepting the Notice of Completion for the Brannan Crosswalk Improvements Project.
6.4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 779 - Second Reading of an Adoption of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calistoga repealing Calistoga Municipal Code Chapters 15.01, General Provisions, 15.04, Administrative Code, 15.08, California Building Code, 15.12, California Residential Code, 15.16, California Electrical Code, 15.20, California Mechanical Code, 15.24, California Plumbing Code, 15.28, California Energy Code, 15.32, California Historical Building Code, 15.36, California Fire Code, 15.38, California Wildland Urban Interface Code, 15.40, California Existing Building Code, 15.44, California Green Building Standards, 15.48, California Reference Standards of Title 15, Building Standards Codes; and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, as adopted by the California State Building Standards Commission, with local amendments.
6.5. Adoption of Ordinance No. 778 - Second reading of ordinance #778 of the City of Calistoga amending Title 17 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.34 (ShortTerm Rentals) and adopt the ordinance.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Calistoga amending Titles 8 and 17 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to implement programs in the City's Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
This item was presented by Associate Planner Lauren Clark and City Attorney Karen Murphy There was public comment by Donna Higgins, and Cindy Yant.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to accept the introduction of the first reading and waive further reading of an Ordinance amending Titles 8 and 17 of the City of Calistoga Municipal Code. Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes November 18, 2025
Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Calistoga Fairgrounds Community Statistically Valid Survey Results Presented By FM3 Research & Strategy.
This item was presented by Fairgrounds Director Sheli Wright and Lucia Del Puppo from FM3.
There was public comment by Jenna Mitchem, Kerri Abreu, Cindy Yant, Marcia Beauchamp, Donna Higgins, Dave Ross, Mitzi Mischler, Tim Reilly, Wyatt Farris, Rob Serini and Emily Bucchianeri.
Council discussed this item and asked clarifying questions. Council thanked the public for their participation.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by: Approved by:
______________________ ______________________
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Item #6.2.
MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 1:00 PM
Via Teleconference
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Mayor Williams called the regular session to order at 1 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift.
Absent:
2. ORAL COMMUNICATION
There was no public comment.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
3.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code §54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative(s): Mitchell Celaya, Rena Lariz and Marc Fox Employee Organizations: Calistoga Public Employees Association (CPEA), Calistoga Professional Firefighters' Association (CPFA), Calistoga Police Officers Association (CPOA), Calistoga Unrepresented Mid-Management, Calistoga Unrepresented Executive Management
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting to the closed session.
Prepared by: Approved by:
______________________ ______________________
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Item #6.2.
MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 3:00 PM
Via Teleconference
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Mayor Williams called the regular session to order at 3 p.m.
Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
Absent:
2. ORAL COMMUNICATION
There was no public comment.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
3.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code §54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative(s): Mitchell Celaya, Rena Lariz and Marc Fox Employee Organizations: Calistoga Public Employees Association (CPEA), Calistoga Professional Firefighters' Association (CPFA), Calistoga Police Officers Association (CPOA), Calistoga Unrepresented Mid-Management, Calistoga Unrepresented Executive Management
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting to the closed session.
Prepared by: Approved by:
______________________ ______________________
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Item #6.2.
MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 9, 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. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
The Council did meet regarding labor negotiations and the results of those discussions are on the consent calendar. there is more work to be done on this topic.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was public comment by Eric Reichart and Scott Fournier.
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager Celaya Reported:
1. The Merry and Bright Event was a success. Celaya thanked everyone involved.
2. The 30th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade was a fun-filled night with more than 11,000 spectators.
3. On Dec 11, 6pm-8pm, supervisor Anne Cottrell will sponsor the 3rd Annual Open House and Food Pantry Donation Drive at the Calistoga Library. Please come out and support our Community!
4. On Dec. 20, 1pm-3pm there will be an Annual Holiday Dinner at the Boys and Girls Club, all residents are invited to join for a free meal, games and activities. Dec. 17th is the deadline to register for a delivered meal for homebound individuals.
5. Water Utility Rate Workshop will be held on January 15, 2026 from 6pm-7:30pm. More information will be included in the water bill.
6. Firefighter Nathan Bower has been selected by his peers as Firefighter of the Year! He is most deserving of this recognition.
7. The Fire Department will begin planned pile burns on Mt. Washington over the next few months to help reduce fuel.
8. The emergency repair work is beginning on Maxfield Pathway and may include night work and intermittent closures.
9. Caltrans will be conducting work on Hwy 29 between Rutherford and Oakville. This will happen in early January for 3 to 4 weeks.
10. The Vine Trail will be closed for tree work Dec. 15-18.
11. P&B hired a new permit tech; the position was created by a promotion of Claudia Pouliot, and that person will be introduced soon.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Adoption of Consent Calendar
Motion by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the consent calendar as presented with the exception of items 6.1 and 6.12. Motion Carried Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes December 9, 2025
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-100 - Appointments to the Green Committee, Housing Advisory Committee, the Planning Commission and Napa County's Mosquito Abatement District.
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift who proposed other nominations.
The Council discussed this item and there was no public comment.
Motion by Mayor Williams (no second) to adopt the resolution confirming the Mayor's Appointments. Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: Councilmember Gift
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-101 - Authorizing the City Manager to sign a purchase order agreement in an amount of $35,510.32 with Cameron Electric and authorize a contingency of 10% for change orders not to exceed a total project cost of $39,000 for the purchase, removal, and replacement of the backup generator at the Palisades sewage lift station.
6.4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-102 - Confirming the Mayor's Appointments of Councilmembers to Various Local and Regional Boards and Committees.
6.5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-103 - Adopting the successor Calistoga Professional Fire Fighters' Association collective bargaining agreement.
6.6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-104 - Amending the Salary and Benefits ScheduleExecutive Management.
6.7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-105 - Adopting the successor Calistoga Police Officer Association collective bargaining agreement.
6.8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-106 - Amending the Mid-Management Benefit and Salary Schedule.
6.9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-107 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Design Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. 1031 with Consor North America Inc. to provide additional design services for the Conn Creek Bridge Water Pipe Crossing Project, Phase II in an amount not to exceed $38,516.
6.10. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-108 - Adopting an Ordinance of the City of Calistoga Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes December 9, 2025
amending Titles 8 and 17 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to implement programs in the City's Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
6.11. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-109 - Awarding a Business Economic Diversification Grant to The Village in the amount of $1,000.
6.12. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-110 - Establishing the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift, who suggested the Council Meetings go back to being held every first and third Tuesday of the month.
This item was discussed by Council and there was no public comment.
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the resolution adopting the 2026 Meeting Schedule as presented. Motion Carried AYES: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Cooper, and
Councilmember Eisenberg
NOES: Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmember Gift
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-111 - Appointing a Councilmember to Serve as Vice Mayor for 2026.
Councilmember Gift was selected to serve as Vice-Mayor for 2026.
The Council thanked current Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega for the work she did as Vice Mayor.
Motion by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega 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
8.2. A Subdivision Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calistoga Amending Title 16 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to Add Chapter 16.21 (Parcel Mergers) and Repeal Section
16.20.040 (Voluntary Mergers).
This item was presented by Senior Planner Andrew Amelung Item #6.2.
City Council Minutes December 9, 2025
Motion by Mayor Williams and seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg Approving the Ordinance Amendment including the administrative changes mentioned by Senior Planner Amelung Motion Carried
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega, Councilmember Gift, Councilmember Cooper, and Councilmember Eisenberg NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Cooper attended the Merry and Bright event and it was delightful and wonderfully attended.
Councilmember Gift thanked all the organizations that have come together to fill the holes in our community events. Merry and Bright was wonderful and the Tractor Parade was incredible, she wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Councilmember Eisenberg and Mayor Williams will be at the elementary school to congratulate fifth grader Hennessy, who won the prize for naming the new NVTA bus, Poppy Bee. Also, Climate Action and NVTA are collaborating and moving forward with efforts to increase the number of vehicle charging stations and figuring out where to place them.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega will be attending a North Bay League of Cities planning meeting for the 2026 activities. It will be a long meeting but it will be productive. Also, the businesses downtown will be open late on Dec. 12 in conjunction with the parade put on by the Catholic Church honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Mayor Williams attended an NVTA meeting, which has released a very extensive travel study that is available to the public. He also attended a FG Advisory Committee meeting with Councilmember Gift and they are forming subcommittees addressing topics and furthering Fairground progress.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by: Approved by:
______________________ ______________________
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Item #6.2.
City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrew Amelung, Senior Planner
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: Subdivision Ordinance Amendment to Add Chapter 16.21 & Repeal Section
16.20.040 - 2nd Reading
DESCRIPTION:
The Second Reading of a Subdivision Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calistoga Amending Title 16 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to Add Chapter 16.21 (Parcel Mergers) and Repeal Section 16.20.040 (Voluntary Mergers) - 2nd Reading.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Approving the Ordinance Amendment
SUMMARY:
The City of Calistoga Planning and Building Department has recognized, based on inquiries from the public, the need to strengthen and clarify the City's regulations and guidelines for reviewing, approving, and recording both property-initiated parcel mergers and city-initiated parcel mergers in all zoning districts. The current regulations on voluntary mergers found in Calistoga Municipal Code Chapter 16.20.040 provides a limited overview on the Director of Planning and Building's ability to approve voluntary mergers based on written requests, documents, maps, and other such data, without a clear list of specific documents required and steps needed to legally merge two or more parcels.
The proposed ordinance addresses this issue by providing clearer guidelines on the findings needed and the documentation required to legally merge two or more parcels, and it provides a concise and appropriate path for the recordation process of such mergers. Both property-initiated mergers, where a common property owner of two or more adjacent parcels wishes to merge these parcels into a single parcel, and city-initiated mergers, where the City of Calistoga requires two or more parcels be merged into a single parcel based on criteria provided in the Subdivision Map Act and the Calistoga Municipal Code, are addressed in the proposed ordinance.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed ordinance, titled "A Subdivision Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calistoga Amending Title 16 of the Calistoga Municipal Code to Add Chapter 16.21 (Parcel Mergers) and Repeal Section 16.20.040 (Voluntary Mergers)" (Attachment 1, Exhibit A) establishes a comprehensive set of standards, regulations, and requirements to support approval of parcel mergers, both owner-initiated and city-initiated.
The ordinance amendment provides a clear outline on the required findings needed for the Planning and Building Director to approve voluntary mergers. These include any potential effects on fees, Item #6.3.
grants, easements, agreements, conditions, and dedications; parcel requirements, including legal status and contiguity; limitations on the exterior boundaries of the merger; and requirements on property ownership and fees. It also provides a clear and concise list of documents required for submittal of a complete application for voluntary mergers. Guidelines on recording, filing, noticing and conditioning voluntary mergers are also provided.
Regarding City-initiated mergers, the ordinance amendment describes the conditions needed for the City to recognize and require two or more parcels to be merged as described in the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410 et seq.). This includes situations where nonconforming parcels adjacent to parcels with common ownership are to be merged when a set of requirements have been satisfied. One of these requirements is that one of the merging parcels is underdeveloped by any structure for which any building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not required at the time or is only developed by an accessory structure or structures or a structure partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit. Another requirement is that the any affected parcel is either 1) less than 5,000 square feet; 2) does have a legal lot of record; 3) does not meet current standards for water supply and wastewater; 4) does not meet slope stability standards; 5) has no legal access adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability; 6) would create a health or safety hazard if developed; or 7) is inconsistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density.
The ordinance amendment provides a more streamlined process for voluntary mergers of parcels that can facilitate allowable development within each zoning district, while also providing a clearer mechanism for the City to identify nonconforming parcels that can inhibit desirable development and require them to be merged should they be under common ownership and satisfy the requirements described in the Subdivision Map Act.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Providing clear and concise standards and regulations on parcel mergers has two indirect financial impacts on the City: 1) it can facilitate a more streamlined process to approve mergers of privately owned parcels that are pursuing allowable development and uses within their designated zoning districts, which can indirectly contribute to the City's revenue streams; and 2) it can provide a direct path for the City to address nonconforming parcels when identified and require them to be brought further into compliance with the General Plan and Calistoga Municipal Code, which can prevent undesirable development on such parcels that can have unintended, negative, and potentially costly impacts on the City.
CEQA STATUS:
The ordinance qualifies for exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) (the Common Sense Exemption) as the ordinance will have no physical impact on the environment. Any future physical development proposed on any merged parcel will be reviewed for environmental impacts based on the baseline environmental conditions that exist at the time of project submittal.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Draft ORD 2025-XXXX - Parcel Merger Ordinance Amendment - Amended APPROVAL(S):
Greg Desmond, Planning & Building Director Approved - Dec 15 2025 Item #6.3.
Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director Approved - Dec 19 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 21 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 26 2025 Item #6.3.
EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXXX
(DRAFT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALISTOGA AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CALISTOGA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 16.21 (PARCEL MERGERS)
AND REPEAL SECTION 16.20.040 (VOLUNTARY MERGERS)
WHEREAS, the California Government Code Title 7 - Planning and Land Use, Division 2, § 66499.20.3 (The Subdivision Map Act - Reversions) authorizes local city and county jurisdictions to, by ordinance, authorize the merger of contiguous parcels under common ownership without reverting to acreage, with the requirement of recordation of an instrument evidencing the merger; and WHEREAS, the City of Calistoga desires to clarify its processes for property owners within city bounds to seek voluntary lot mergers which would support orderly land development and is consistent with the City of Calistoga’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to add provisions to address when the City may initiate lot mergers as provided under the Subdivision Map Act, which additions support orderly land development and is consistent with the City of Calistoga’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the additions and amendments to the Calistoga Municipal Code (CMC) proposed herein promote the public health, safety, and welfare by providing a mechanism to process requests for lot mergers; and WHEREAS, the citizens and property owners of the City of Calistoga will benefit from a concise ordinance that provides clear direction on processes, procedures and requirements for conducting required or voluntary mergers; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED by the City Council of the City of Calistoga as follows:
SECTION ONE
1. The City Council hereby finds that the amendments are consistent with Calistoga General Plan Land Use Element.
2. The City Council finds that the amendments are consistent with the existing Calistoga Municipal Code as the ordinance seeks to: (1) clarify the existing standards and procedures for voluntary lot mergers; and (2) add standards and procedures as provided in the Subdivision Map Act to authorize the City to initiate lot mergers when certain criteria are met.
3. The City Council recommends approval of the Ordinance of the City Council of Calistoga included as Exhibit A, adding Chapter 16.21 Calistoga Municipal Code (Parcel Merger) addressing both property owner-initiated and City-initiated lot mergers, and repealing existing Section §16.20.040 (Voluntary Mergers), with revisions that are approved by the City Attorney, and finding that adoption of this Item #6.3.
ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
SECTION TWO
Calistoga Municipal Code Chapter 16.21 is hereby added to read as follows (additions underlined, deletions strikethrough):
Chapter 16.21.010 Parcel Mergers
A. Property Owner-Initiated Mergers
1. Pursuant to California Government Code section 66499.20.3, a merger and certificate of merger of existing adjoining parcels of real property may be initiated by the record owner(s) if the Planning and Building Director makes all of the following findings:
a) The merger will not affect any fees, grants, easements, agreements, conditions, dedications, offers to dedicate or security provided in connection with any approvals of divisions of real property or lot line adjustments;
b) The boundaries of the parcels to be merged are well-defined in existing recorded documents or filed maps and were legally created or have certificates of compliance issued on them; i. The Planning and Building Director may nevertheless
authorize the merger of two or more parcels of land of
which at least one was not created in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and/or local ordinances as an
alternative to the issuance of a conditional certificate of compliance after consultation with the Napa County
Recorder’s Office and Planning and Building Director.
c) The parcels are contiguous and form a single, unified site; d) The merger will not alter the exterior boundary of the parcels to be merged;
e) The document used to effect the merger contains an accurate description of the exterior boundaries of the resulting parcel; f) The merger complies with the building and zoning requirements for the zoning district in which the property is located; g) All parties having any record title interest in real property affected have consented to the merger upon an form and in a manner approved by the Planning and Building Director,
excepting all those interests that are excepted from the requirement to consent to the preparation and recordation of final maps under the provisions of California Government Code Section 66436 and according to the terms, provisions,
reservations and restrictions provided therein for such consent; and
h) All necessary fees and requirements, including a fee for recording the documents, have been provided.
2. An application for a property owner-initiated merger shall include the Item #6.3.
following information:
a) Petition for Merger signed by the property owners
b) Current Title Report
c) Copy of document or map legally creating the parcels to be merged
d) Certificate and Declaration of Merger signed by property owners e) Notary Statement for all signatories
f) Exhibit A – Legal description of the original lots prior to merger per Title Report (less easement)
g) Exhibit B – Legal description of parcel in post-merger configuration,
h) Exhibit C – Exhibit map displaying the following items:
i. Merger Number
ii. Assessor’s Parcel Numbers
iii. North arrow
iv. Scale and Graphic scale
v. Heavy lines denoting the exterior boundary of the merged parcel
vi. Light dashed lines denoting the interior line(s) being deleted and noted as such
vii. The Point of Beginning shall be labeled when bearing and distance are recited in Exhibit B
viii. The name of the Licensed Land Surveyor or Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice Land Surveying
preparing the Exhibit including signature and seal
ix. Exhibit C may also consist of a copy of a portion of the current Assessor’s Map, clearly denoting the merged
parcel by a heavy line (v). Items (v), (vi), and (vii) shall be reflected on the map. If prepared from a copy of the
Assessor’s Map, Exhibit C must be sufficiently
reproducible and readable to meet the requirements of
California Government Code 27361.6.
i) Certificate of Merger,
j) Modified Deed of Trust,
k) Agent Authorization Form (if applicable)
3. The Planning and Building Director or designee may waive any of the information required in Section 16.21 if the Director finds that the information is not necessary to take action on the application. The Planning and Building Director or designee may also request any additional information or documents not listed in Section 16.21 if the Director finds that the requested information is necessary to take action on the application.
4. Where a record of survey is deemed to be necessary by the county surveyor or the applicant in order to monument and define the boundaries of the merged parcel, such record of survey, otherwise in compliance with all requirements, may be filed at the same time as the merger and certificate of merger.
5. The filing of said merger and certificate of merger for record shall constitute a merger of the separate parcels into one parcel for the Item #6.3.
purpose of the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances enacted pursuant thereto, and the parcels shall thereafter be treated in all respects as a single parcel.
6. No person shall record a document merging separate legal parcels into a single parcel for the purposes of the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances enacted pursuant thereto except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
7. The City Council shall establish by resolution such fees as may be required for the review and processing of a proposal for voluntary merger.
8. The Planning and Building Director or designee shall review the application for consistency with the General Plan, zoning ordinance, and applicable development standards. Two nonconforming parcels may be merged if the merger does not result in a parcel that further deviates from the standards of this title.
9. If the merger results in a parcel that conforms to all applicable regulations, the Director may approve the merger without a public hearing.
10.The Planning and Building Director may impose conditions of approval to ensure compliance with applicable zoning, building, and development standards.
11.The merger shall be evidenced by recordation a Certificate of Merger or, where appropriate, a Notice of Merger, in the Napa County Recorder’s Office.
12.If the merger of contiguous parcels is initiated by the record owner, the owner may waive the right to a hearing before the planning commission and to all notices required by this article. Upon receipt of the waiver, if the director and town engineer agree that the parcels should be merged, the director shall record a waiver of right of hearing and notice and a notice of merger or certificate of compliance simultaneously.
B. City-Initiated Mergers
Two or more contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner shall be considered as merged if any one of the contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner does not conform to the standards for minimum parcel size, under CMC Title 17 - Zoning, and if all the following requirements are satisfied:
1. At least one of the affect parcels is underdeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued, or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit.
Item #6.3.
2. With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exists:
a. Comprises less than the minimum lot area at the time of the determination of merger.
b. Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation.
c. Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply.
d. Does not meet slope stability standards.
e. Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability.
f. Its development would create health or safety hazards. g. Is inconsistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.
3. For purposes of determining whether contiguous parcels are held by the same owner, ownership shall be determined as of the date that notice of intention to determine status is recorded.
4. Prior to recording a notice of merger, the Planning Director and Building Director shall mail, by certified mail, a notice of intention to determine status to the current record owner of the property. The notice shall state that the affected parcels may be merged and the owner may request a hearing before the Planning Commission within 30 days of the property owner’s receipt of the notice of intention to determine status, to present evidence that the property does not meet the criteria for merger. The notice of intention to determine status shall be filed for record at the office of the Napa County Recorder on the same day that the notice is mailed to the property owner. The hearing shall be conducted not more than 60 days following the City’s receipt of the property owner’s request for the hearing, but may be postponed or continued with the mutual consent of the City and the property owner. Following the hearing, a determination of merger shall be recorded within 30 days provided that the Planning Commission finds that the criteria for merger in this Section 16.21.010.B are satisfied.
SECTION THREE
Calistoga Municipal Code Chapter 16.020.040 is hearby repealed (deletions in strikethrough):
Chapter 16.20.040 Voluntary mergers.
Upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the Director of Planning and Building may approve the merger of the property without reverting to acreage. Any such request shall be in writing signed by all owners and accompanied by an executed “Assessor’s Combining Agreement” and such other data, documents or maps as may be required by the Director of Planning and Building to illustrate or legally describe the proposed configuration, dedications, etc. In approving the combination of parcels, the Director of Planning and Building may impose reasonable conditions. The Director of Planning and Building’s decision shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission. Upon approval, the Director of Planning and Building shall file a “Notice of Merger” with the County Recorder.
Item #6.3.
SECTION FOUR
Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION FIVE
Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in accordance with Government Code § 36933.
SECTION SIX
Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
THIS ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading at the City of Calistoga City Council meeting on the 9th day of December 2025, and was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council on the 6th day of January 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and
Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
Item #6.3.
Item #6.3.
City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: FY 2024-25 Development Impact Fees Annual Report in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1600
DESCRIPTION:
Consider adopting a Resolution accepting the FY 2024-25 Development Impact Fees Annual Report in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1600.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the FY 2024-25 annual development fee report.
SUMMARY:
State law requires the City to prepare and adopt an annual report for all development impact fees collected pursuant to AB 1600. The attached resolution accepts the City’s FY 2024–25 AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report, which documents the collection, expenditure, and balance of these fees in compliance with statutory requirements.
ANALYSIS:
California Government Code Section 66006 requires each local agency that imposes AB 1600 development impact fees to prepare an annual report providing specific information regarding those fees. AB 1600 establishes legal requirements to ensure that fees imposed on new development have an appropriate nexus to the public improvements for which they are collected.
The statute sets forth accounting and reporting requirements, including the segregation of development impact fees from the City’s General Fund and from other fee accounts. Each development impact fee must be accounted for in a separate fund or account. In addition, any interest earned on these funds must be credited to the applicable fee account and used solely for the purpose for which the fees were originally collected.
The recommended resolution (Attachment 1) accepts the annual AB 1600 report, which is included as Exhibit A to the resolution and reflects the City’s compliance with these statutory requirements for Fiscal Year 2024–25.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenues collected for all Development Impact Fees are used to finance the acquisition, construction, and improvements of public facilities and infrastructure as needed.
Item #6.4.
CEQA STATUS:
No Impact
ATTACHMENT(S):
Calistoga AB 1600 Resolution
Calistoga AB 1600 Report
APPROVAL(S):
Rachel Stepp, Deputy City Manager Approved - Dec 22 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 23 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 26 2025 Item #6.4.
1 ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA,
COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT OF DEVELOPER IMPACT FEES (AB 1600
REPORT)
WHEREAS, the City of Calistoga imposes fees to mitigate the impact of development pursuant to Government Code Section 66000 et seq.; and WHEREAS, said fees collected are deposited into a special and separate capital account for each type of improvement funded by development fees; and WHEREAS, the City maintains separate funds for administrative facilities, fire, police, transportation, affordable housing linkage, affordable housing in-lieu, parking in-lieu, cultural/recreational, traffic signal, northwest drainage, water, and wastewater; and
WHEREAS, the City is required within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year to make available to the public information for the fiscal year regarding these fees under Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006; and WHEREAS, City staff has prepared a report (“AB 1600 Report”) that contains the information required by Government Code Section 66006; and WHEREAS, there were no refunds of development impact fees collected pursuant to Government Code Section 66001 (e), nor were there any allocations of unexpended revenues collected pursuant to Government Code Section 66001 (f); and
WHEREAS, the AB 1600 Report was made available for review on December 19, 2025, fifteen (15) days prior to the date the Council considered the AB 1600 Report; and
WHEREAS, no interest persons have requested notice of the AB 1600 Report; consequently, no notices of availability of the AB 1600 Report were mailed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA DOES HEREBY find the following:
A. In accordance with Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006, the City has conducted a review of its development impact fees and capital infrastructure programs and the City Council has reviewed the AB 1600 Report attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated therein by this reference.
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2 B. The City Council hereby approves, accepts, and adopts the FY 2024-25 AB 1600 Report.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of . I,
YUDIANA GALVAN, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
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1 Exhibit A
CITY OF CALISTOGA
FY 24-25 Development Impact Fees Annual Report
for Compliance with Assembly Bill 1600
December 19, 2025
Prepared by
Connie Cardenas, Administrative Services
City of Calistoga Administrative Services Department
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2 BACKGROUND:
State law (California Government Code Section 66006) requires each local agency that imposes AB 1600 development impact fees to prepare an annual report providing specific information about those fees. The AB 1600 legal requirements stipulate that fees imposed on new development have the proper nexus to any project on which they are imposed. In addition, AB 1600 imposes certain accounting and reporting requirements with respect to the fees collected. The fees for accounting purposes must be segregated from the General Fund of the City and from other funds or accounts containing fees collected for other improvements. Interest in each development fee fund or account must be credited to the fund or account and used only for the purpose for which fees were collected.
California Code Section 66006(b) requires the local agency for each separate account or fund, within 180 days after the last day of the fiscal year to make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
(1) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. (2) The amount of the fee.
(3) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund. (4) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned. (5) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
(6) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete. (7) A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
(8) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
California Government Code Section 66001(d) requires the local agency to file the report every fifth year with respect to the portion of the account remaining unexpended, whether committed or uncommitted.
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3 If the agency no longer needs the funds for the purposed collected, or if the agency fails to make required findings, or perform certain administrative tasked prescribed by AB 1600, the agency may be required to refund, on a prorated basis to owners of the properties upon which the fees for the improvement were imposed, the monies collected for that project and any interest earned on those funds.
The report must be reviewed by the City Council at a regularly scheduled public meeting not less than 15 days after the information is made available to the public. In addition, notice of the time and place of the meeting shall be mailed at least 15 days prior to the meeting to any interested party who files a written request with the local agency for such a mailed notice. This report was filed with the City Clerk’s office and available for public review on December 22, 2025, and posted on the City’s Web page on December 21, 2025.
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4 1
ANALYSIS:
Development impact fees are charged by a local governmental agency to an applicant in connection with approval of a development project. The purpose of these fees is to defray all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project.
Fees are collected at the time a building permit is issued for the purpose of mitigating the impacts caused by new developments on certain public facilities. Facility fees are used to finance the acquisition, construction and improvement of public facilities needed as a result of this new development. A separate fund has been established to account for the impact of new development on each of the following types of public facilities: administrative facilities, fire, police, transportation, affordable housing, cultural/recreation, traffic signal, northwest drainage, water and wastewater.
As of June 30, 2025, none of the funds have been held beyond the five-year period as described in AB 1600 and their continued collection is necessary to adder the impacts associated with new development.
AB 1600 DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES
AB 1600 development fees may only be used for the construction and expansion of infrastructure that will serve new growth, not for operating or maintenance costs. The City has adopted the following AB 1600 impact and capacity fees:
A. City Administrative Facilities
B. Fire
C. Police
D. Parking
E. Transportation
F. Affordable Housing
G. Cultural/Recreational
H. Traffic Signal
I. Northwest Drainage
J. Water Capacity Charge
K. Wastewater Capacity Charge
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5 A. City Administrative Facilities
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with a new City Hall and Office Space/Building.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The City Administrative Facilities fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impacts the new development will have on the administrative facilities, like new City Hall and Office Space/Building. The impacts are measured by either the number of units or square footage, depending on the type of development.
3. The Beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture A directly below #3.
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6 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with a new City Hall and Office Space/Building.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete the financing for incomplete improvements.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture B directly above, below #3.
-The City Administrative Facilities fees will cover 62% of Office Space to accommodate needed growth. Transfer of impact fee estimated to be $339,225 to cover costs of completed project. The total amount of project estimated to be $550,000 Item #6.4.
7 5. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
6. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures for each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with impact fees.
-See Picture C above #6, under Fee Details Requirement.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-See Picture C above #6, under Fee Details Requirement.
No loans associated with this fee.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001. -None
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8 B. Fire
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with the replacement of capital equipment and vehicles. Capital items will depreciate more quickly as new development occurs and the City’s service population grows.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged. -The Fire Development Impact fee is imposed on new developments to mitigate the impacts the new development will have on the Calistoga Fire Department’s capital equipment, like fire vehicles, protective equipment, and communication technology.
The impacts are measured by either the number of units or square footage, depending on the type of development.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture D directly below #3.
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9 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with the replacement of capital equipment and vehicles. Capital items will depreciate more quickly as new development occurs, and the City’s service population grows.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete the financing for incomplete improvements.
Fee / Authority Amount
Fire Impact Fee
CMC 3.28.040(A)(2)
Resolution 2014-110
Resolution 2017-015
Resolution 2020-008
Single-family residence Multifamily residence ADU ≥ 750 sq. ft.
Retail Restaurant Office
Industrial
Tourist accommodation
$2,745.84/unit
$2,339.84/unit
$1,523.94/unit
$1.15/square foot
$1.20/square foot
$0.94/square foot
$0.52/square foot
$1,255.93/guest
room
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10 4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture E directly below #3.
-The City Fire fees will cover 44% of the purchase of new fire engine. Transfer of impact fee estimated to be $438,366 to cover costs of purchase. The total amount of purchase is estimated to be $990,000
5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-No expenditure in FY 24-25.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete. -See Picture D below #3 under Fee Details Requirement. The amount of $438,366 is allocated to the purchase of new fire engine.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-No interfund transfer in or out, no loans made in FY 24-25 (see #5 above).
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
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11 C. Police
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with the replacement of capital equipment and vehicles. Capital items will depreciate more quickly as new developments occur, and the City’s service population grows.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged. -The Police Development Impact fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impacts the new development will have on Calistoga Police Department’s capital equipment, like patrol vehicles, protective equipment, and communication technology. The impacts are measured by either the number of units or square footage, depending on the type of development.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture F directly below #3.
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12 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with the replacement of capital equipment and vehicles. Capital items will depreciate more quickly as new development occurs, and the City’s service population grows.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete the financing for incomplete improvements.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture G directly below #3.
-The City Police fees will cover 100% of the purchase of equipment, vehicles and completion of range worksations and cover. Transfer of impact fee estimated to be $209,312.
Fee / Authority Amount
Industrial $0.14/square foot
Tourist accommodation $333.90/guest
Resolution 2020-008 Restaurant $0.32/square foot
Office $0.25/square foot
Police Impact Fee
CMC 3.28.040(A)(1)
Single-family residence Multifamily residence$729.78/unit $622.27/unit
Resolution 2014-110
Resolution 2017-015
ADU ≥ 750 sq. ft.
Retail
$405.02/unit
$0.30/square foot
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13 5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-No expenditures in FY 24-25.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains -See Picture G below #3 and under Fee Details Requirement. The amount of $209,312 is allocated to equipment, vehicles purchases and completion of range worksations and cover project.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-No interfund transfer in or out, no loans made in FY 24-25 (see #5 above).
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
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14 D. Parking
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 parking development fees allows applicants for development projects to pay a designated fee (or “in-lieu) of providing off-street parking spaces required by the zoning code.
The in-lieu parking fee is used exclusively for acquiring, developing, and maintaining public offstreet parking facilities. The purpose of an in-lieu program is not to impose an additional fee or burden on development but to provide an alternate for projects having difficulty meeting minimum requirements on-site due to space constraints, financial feasibility, or both. As such, in-lieu fees can be seen as an economic development tool, facilitating otherwise unfeasible projects.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The in-lieu Parking fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impact the new development will have on available parking within the City of Calistoga. The impacts are measured by the number of spaces the new development is required to build and the number of parking spaces built. If the developer does not build the required spaces, they will pay an in-lieu fee that helps fund public parking spaces to mitigate the impact on parking.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture H directly below #3.
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15 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 parking development fees allows applicants for development projects to pay a designated fee (or “in-lieu) of providing off-street parking spaces required by the zoning code.
The in-lieu parking fee is used exclusively for acquiring, developing, and maintaining public offstreet parking facilities. The purpose of an in-lieu program is not to impose an additional fee or burden on development but to provide an alternate for projects having difficulty meeting minimum requirements on-site due to space constraints, financial feasibility, or both. As such, in-lieu fees can be seen as an economic development tool, facilitating otherwise unfeasible projects.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete the financing for incomplete complete project.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture I directly below #3.
Project construction date to be determined once enough funds are available.
Fee / Authority Amount
Parking In-Lieu Fee
CMC 17.36.110
Resolution 87-32
Tier 1
Tier 2
$2,984.53/space
$25,089.96/space
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16 5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-$12,000 in fees expended in FY 24-25.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-See Picture I directly below #3 above under Fee Details Requirement. The amount of $145,738 is allocated to project and not enough fees collected to complete project.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
- Interfund transfer in or out in the amount of $12,000 for parking agreement expenses - No loans made in FY 24-25.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
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17 E. Transportation
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with providing infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate the increase in traffic and bicycle-associated improvements associated with new development.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The Transportation Development Impact fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impacts the new development will have on transportation infrastructure, like roadways and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The impacts are measured by either the number of units or square footage, depending on the type of development.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture J directly below #3.
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18 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with providing infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate the increase in traffic and bicycle-associated improvements associated with new development.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete the financing and to complete project.
Tourist accommodation $2,872.32/guest
Resolution 2020-008 Office $5.15/square foot
Industrial $2.85/square foot
Resolution 2014-110 Retail $6.34/square foot
Resolution 2017-015 Restaurant $11.57/square foot
Fee / Authority Amount
Transportation Impact Fee Single-family residence Multifamily residence$11,966.09/unit $7,419.21/unit
CMC 3.28.040(A)(5) ADU ≥ 750 sq. ft. $6,641.19/unit
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19 4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture K directly below #3.
-The Transportation fee will be used to pave future city roads. No existing loans on the fee.
5. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-See Picture K directly below #3 under Fee Details Requirement. $746,700 of funds are allocated to future pavement projects
6. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-See Picture L directly below #6.
-$546,457 of the fees were entered into credit agreement and completed in FY 24-25.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
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20 F. Affordable Housing
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with construction and preservation of affordable to very low-, low- and moderate-income households.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The in-lieu Affordable Housing fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impact the new development will have on available affordable housing within the City of Calistoga. The impacts are measured by either (1) the number of affordable units required by the Municipal Code and number of affordable units provided by the developer for residential projects or (2) the square footage of the development.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture M directly below #3.
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21 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees cover new development’s share of the costs associated with construction and preservation of affordable to very low-, low- and moderate-income households.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing and to complete project.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
- See Picture N in # 3 directly above under Fee Details Requirement.
Capacity fees from Sewer Fund #13 will be used as a credit for the $352,762.
Tourist accommodation $1,897.17/guest
CMC 17.08.050 Office $2.85/square foot
Resolution 2014-110 Industrial $2.09/square foot
Fee / Authority Amount
Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Retail Restaurant $4.11/square foot $4.11/square foot
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22 5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-None in FY 24-25.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-See Picture N in #3 above under Fee Findings Requirement. The amount of $247,238 balance of funds to be allocated to future project as a loan once enough funds are available.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-Interfund transfer in for $34,087 to balance the fund after reconciling and separating other funding sources that were deposited in error.
No loans made in FY 24-25 (see #5 above)
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
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23 G. Cultural/Recreational
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees are designed to cover the costs associated with new parks and recreation facilities required to serve future growth in Calistoga.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The Cultural/Recreational Development Impact fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impacts the new development will have on the need for parkland and recreational facilities in the City of Calistoga. The impacts are measured by either the number of units or square footage depending on the development. New development means an increased usage of local parks and recreation facilities.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. - See Picture O directly below #3.
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24 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees are designed to cover the costs associated with new parks and recreation facilities required to serve future growth in Calistoga.
2.The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing and to complete projects.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
- See Picture P in # 3 directly above under Fee Details Requirement.
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25 5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-The amount of $95,071
- See Picture Q directly below #6
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-Transfer in for $110,000 was make corrections for error of expenses recorded in prior year
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
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26 H. Traffic Signal
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees will cover future signal and intersection improvements. This fee is no longer collected separately, and the identified signal improvements have been incorporated into the Transportation Fee. Funds collected under this impact fee will be used to facilitate the construction of the traffic signal at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Petrified Forest Road. Once the fees collected have been expended this impact fee account will be closed.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The Traffic Signal Impact Fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impacts to new development will have on street intersection infrastructure in the City of Calistoga.
New development leads to more use of the city streets, requiring the city to further develop intersections to enhance safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See information directly above in Picture R
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27 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees will cover future signal and intersection improvements. This fee is no longer collected separately, and the identified signal improvements have been incorporated into the Transportation Fee. Funds collected under this impact fee will be used to facilitate the construction of the traffic signal at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Petrified Forest Road. Once the fees collected have been expended this impact fee account will be closed.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing and to complete projects.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture S directly below #3.
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28 5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-None in FY 24-25.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-See Picture S below # 3 under Fee Details Requirement.
The $181,667 is allocated to future project once enogh funding is available to start.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-No interfund transfer in or out and no loans made in FY 24-25.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
Item #6.4.
29 I. Northwest Drainage
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-AB 1600 development fees are used to fund the design and construction of drainage infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of new development.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The Northwest Drainage Impact fee is imposed on new development to mitigate the impacts the new development will have on storm drain infrastructure in the City of Calistoga.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. - See information directly above in Picture T.
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30 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -AB 1600 development fees are used to fund the design and construction of drainage infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of new development.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture U directly below #3.
5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-See Picture U in # 3 above under Fee Findings Requirement The $3,316 is allocated to future project once enogh funding is available to start.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-No interfund transfer in or out, no loans made in FY 24-25.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
Item #6.4.
31 J. Water Capacity Charge
Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-Water Capacity AB 1600 development fees are used to fund the design and construction of water supply, water treatment and distribution system infrastructure improvements to cover costs associated with new development.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The Water Capacity Charge is imposed on new developments to mitigate the impacts the new development and increase use of water utilities will have on water infrastructure in the City of Calistoga. The impacts are measured by each new connection or expanded use of an existing connection for the new development.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture V directly below #3.
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32 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -Water Capacity AB 1600 development fees are used to fund the design and construction of water supply, water treatment and distribution system infrastructure improvements to cover costs associated with new development.
2. The amount of the fee.
Water Service Connection Fee
CMC 13.18.020 (F)
$48,192 per annual acre foot of
water usei ii
Fee / Authority Amount
Commercial – Retail, office, personal service – per 1000 sq. ft. of fl
0.170 152
Transient lodging – Hotel, motel, resort, B&B – per living or rental i
Accessory dwelling unit 0.165 147
Mobile home 0.149 133
3 bedrooms 0.373 ------
1 bedroom
2 bedrooms
.124
.249
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Apartment, condominium
4 bedrooms3 0.540 482
1 - 3 bedrooms 0.428 382
Single-family dwelling2
Gallons per
day
Residential
Use Type
Water
Acre feet per year
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33 3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing to complete project.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-See Picture W directly below #3.
1 The Department of Public Works may reduce the expected demand upon approval of an engineered water study demonstrating/ quantifying the site-specific water usage. 2 The adoption of Resolution No. 2017-083 amending the Standardized Use Table is not intended to affect the number of bedrooms purchased through the now-defunct Leak Detection Program.
All projects that purchased leak detection water shall only be vested for the original number of bedrooms purchased.
3 Each additional bedroom, add 100 gallons of water and 85 gallons of wastewater per day. i Actual consumption or discharge by land use type is based on rates established in RMS Standardized Use Table (Resolution No. 2015-029)
ii Based upon the cost per annual acre foot and the RMS Standardized Use Table.
Example fees below.
1- 3bedroomsingle-familyresidence: wastewater connection fee of $29,857.63, water connection fee of $19,539.48
2bedroommulti-familyresidence: wastewater connection fee of $19,460.78, water connection fee of $11,367.60
Accessorydwellingunitconstructedsimultaneouslywithsinglefamily dwelling: wastewater connection fee of $19,460.78, water connection fee of $7 532 75
0.580 518 0.524
Restaurant - per 1000 square feet of gross floor area
0.220 196 0.198
Bar – per 1000 square feet of gross floor area Item #6.4.
34 5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-See Picture X below for expenses of $448,524.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-None
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-See Picture X below # 5 for debt payments on loan for construction and other improvements to expand the City’s water system. The loans are scheduled to be paid by July 1, 2051 with an annual interest rate of 2.5% and October 2044, with an interest rate of 2.875% to 5%.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
9. Public Improvement projects competed during the past fiscal year. -See Picture X below # 5
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Fee Findings Requirement
1. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
-Wastewater Capacity development fees are used to fund the design and construction of wastewater treatment, collection and disposal infrastructure improvements to cover costs associated with new development.
2. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged.
-The Wastewater Capacity Charge is imposed on new developments to mitigate the impacts the new development and increase use of water utilities will have on water infrastructure in the City of Calistoga. The impacts are measured by each new connection or expanded use of an existing connection for the new development.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected and the interest earned. -See Picture Y below #3.
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36 Fee Details Requirement
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. -Wastewater Capacity development fees are used to fund the design and construction of wastewater treatment, collection and disposal infrastructure improvements to cover costs associated with new development.
2. The amount of the fee.
Fee / Authority Amount
Wastewater Service Connection Fee
CMC 13.18.030 (C)
$140,705 per annual acre foot of
wastewater use 5 6
Commercial – Retail, office, personal service – per 1000 sq. ft. of fl 0.099 88
Transient lodging – Hotel, motel, resort, B&B – per living or rental it 0.150 134
Accessory dwelling unit 0.146 130
Mobile home 0.125 112
3 bedrooms 0.220 ------
1 bedroom
2 bedrooms
.073
.146
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Apartment, condominium
4 bedrooms3 0.319 285
1 - 3 bedrooms 0.224 200
Residential
Single-family dwelling2
Use Type
Wastewater
Acre feet per
year
Gallons per day
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The Department of Public Works may reduce the expected demand upon approval of an engineered water study demonstrating/ quantifying the site-specific water usage. 2 The adoption of Resolution No. 2017-083 amending the Standardized Use Table is not intended to affect the number of bedrooms purchased through the now-defunct Leak Detection Program.
All projects that purchased leak detection water shall only be vested for the original number of bedrooms purchased.
3 Each additional bedroom, add 100 gallons of water and 85 gallons of wastewater per day. i Actual consumption or discharge by land use type is based on rates established in RMS Standardized Use Table (Resolution No. 2015-029)
ii Based upon the cost per annual acre foot and the RMS Standardized Use Table.
Example fees below.
1- 3bedroomsingle-familyresidence: wastewater connection fee of $29,857.63, water connection fee of $19,539.48
2bedroommulti-familyresidence: wastewater connection fee of $19,460.78, water connection fee of $11,367.60
Accessorydwellingunitconstructedsimultaneouslywithsinglefamily dwelling: wastewater connection fee of $19,460.78, water connection fee of $7 532 75
0.580 518 0.524
Restaurant - per 1000 square feet of gross floor area
0.220 196 0.198
Bar – per 1000 square feet of gross floor area
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38 3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing to complete projects.
4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
-None.
5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
-See Picture Z above #4 under Fee Details Requirement for expenses of $607,000.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
-None
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39 7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.
-Please see Picture Z above #4 for design and construction costs to expand and improve the City’s wastewater enterprise. Loans are scheduled to be paid by October 2044, with an annual interest rate from 2.875% to 5%.
8. The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.
-None
9. Public Improvement projects completed during the past fiscal year. -Please see Picture Z above #4.
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City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: David Fradelizio, Deputy Public Works Director
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: Notice of Completion for the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project
DESCRIPTION:
Consideration of a Resolution Accepting a Notice of Completion for the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Adopting the Resolution
SUMMARY:
On May 20, 2025, by Resolution No. 2025-46, the City Council approved a project construction budget in an amount not to exceed $1,475,000 and awarded a contract in the amount of $1,229,161.52 to Argonaut Constructors, Inc. to complete the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project. Notice to proceed was issued and work was completed on December 16th, 2025, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Staff recommends that the project constructed by Argonaut Constructors, Inc, be accepted as complete.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total construction cost was $1,474,945 which was within the approved construction budget of $1,475,000. Construction expenses included the construction contract with change orders, materials testing, construction inspection, and construction management.
CEQA STATUS:
The recommended action is not a project under the definitions contained in the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is therefore exempt from CEQA. The project was also exempt from CEQA.
ATTACHMENT(S):
No.1 Draft Resolution
No.2 Notice of Completion
APPROVAL(S):
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Derek Rayner, Public Works Director/City Engineer Approved - Dec 19 2025 Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director Approved - Dec 19 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 21 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 29 2025 Item #6.5.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, COUNTY OF
NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE LAKE STREET OVERLAY & RECYCLED WATERLINE BETWEEN GRANT ST. AND SILVERARO TRAIL PROJECT, CONSTRUCTED BY ARGONAUT CONSTRUCTORS, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the City of Calistoga entered into a contract on May 20th, 2025, with Argonaut Constructions, Inc., for the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project; and
WHEREAS, Argonaut Constructions, Inc. completed the work required by the contract on December 16th, 2025, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to accept the Project as complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA DOES HEREBY find the following:
1. Accepts as complete the work for the Lake Street Overlay & Recycled Waterline Between Grant St. and Silverado Trail Project constructed by Argonaut Constructions, Inc.
2. Authorizes the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the Napa County Recorder and process final payment in accordance with the Contract documents.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6
th day of January, 2026. I,
YUDIANA GALVAN, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________ Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
CITY OF CALISTOGA
1232 WASHINGTON STREET
CALISTOGA, CA 94515
Attn: Public Works Department
Exempt From Recording Fees
Section 27383 Gov't. Code
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property described below.
2. The name of the undersigned is City of Calistoga.
3. The address of the undersigned is:
1232 Washington Street
Calistoga, CA 94515
4. The nature of interest or estate of the undersigned is fee ownership, as well as ownership of the certain improvements located thereon.
5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are: None
6. The names of the predecessors in interest of the undersigned, if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of work of improvement herein referred to are: None
7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on December 16th, 2025
8. The name of the original contractor, if any, for the work of improvement was Argonaut Constructors, Inc.
9. The kind of work done or material furnished was to rehabilitate the pavement on Lake St. between Grant St. and Silverado Trail.
10. The property on which the work of improvement was completed is in the City of Calistoga, County of Napa, State of California, and is described as follows:
Various roads in Calistoga, CA 94515
City of Calistoga, Owner
Dated: Signed:
Derek Rayner, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENT 2 Item #6.5.
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say:
I am the person who signed the foregoing notice. I have read the above notice and know its contents, and the facts stated therein are true of my own knowledge.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the above is true and correct.
Executed at Calistoga, California, this 6th day of January, 2026.
City of Calistoga
Derek Rayner, Public Works Director
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City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rena Lariz, Human Resources Manager
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: Adopt the successor Calistoga Public Employees' collective bargaining agreement
DESCRIPTION:
Council will consider adopting the updated Calistoga Public Employees’ Association collective bargaining agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Adopting the Resolution
SUMMARY:
The City and the Calistoga Public Employees’ Association (CPEA) have an existing collective bargaining agreement which expired December 31, 2025. Representatives of the City and the CPEA have met and conferred in good faith regarding the terms of the successor collective bargaining agreement. On December 14, 2025 the CPEA advised the City that the parties had reached a total tentative agreement for the successor collective bargaining agreement and that the employees represented by the Calistoga Public Employees Association ratified the terms of the successor collective bargaining agreement. The final step is the City Council’s approval.
Changes to the Salary and Benefits Schedule are:
A contract Term which begins the later of January 1, 2026 or on the date the agreement is adopted by the City Council, and continues through December 31, 2027
Incorporating the 2023 payroll change from semimonthly to biweekly pay periods and pay dates, and updating the vacation and sick leave accrual schedules to reflect this change from semimonthly to biweekly payroll. Increasing wages by 1% effective the beginning of the first pay period following the City Council’s adoption and the pay period which includes January 1, 2027, and providing market adjustment wage increases during the contract Term for Administrative Services Technician, Maintenance Technician I/II and the Senior Maintenance Technician classifications.
Amending the longevity pay by providing this length-of-service recognition each pay period, with a minimum of five years of continuous City employment.
Reducing the waiting period for when a probationary employee may start using vacation leave. Adding a court conservatee as an eligible use of family sick leave and of bereavement leave.
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Modifying the bilingual differential pay from a flat $100 per month to five percent (5%) of the employee’s pay period earnings, matching this benefit with the other employee groups. Including a sweater, sweatshirt or hooded sweatshirt for the City’s maintenance and plant personnel. Correcting found typographical errors and removing outdated text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the updated Calistoga Public Employees’ Association collective bargaining agreement is projected to increase payroll costs by a total of $89,976 during the Term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Of this total cost, $29,130 is during Fiscal Year 2025/26, $56,521 is during Fiscal Year 2026/27, and $4,325 is during Fiscal Year 2027/28.
CEQA STATUS:
Exempt
ATTACHMENT(S):
CPEA Resolution
CPEA - Signed
APPROVAL(S):
Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director Approved - Dec 30 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 30 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 30 2025 Item #6.6.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CALISTOGA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Calistoga (City) and the Calistoga Public Employees’ Association (CPEA) expires on December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City and CPEA are required under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment; and WHEREAS, the City and CPEA, having met and conferred in good faith reached a total tentative agreement on the successor collective bargaining agreement; and WHEREAS, the successor collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by the membership of the CPEA and the City Council is required to ratify the successor collective bargaining agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Calistoga hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the Calistoga Public Employees’ Association, and authorizes the City Manager with City Attorney concurrence to make any technical corrections.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January 2026. I, YUDIANA GALVAN, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ _________________________
Yudiana Galvan, City Clerk Donald Williams, Mayor
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City of Calistoga
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Erin Stroud, Recreation Manager
Meeting: City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 06 2026
Subject: Fourth of July Parade and Evening Light Show Discussion and Budget Consideration
DESCRIPTION:
Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding potential budget allocation and departmental responsibility for the Fourth of July Parade and or Evening Light Show.
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff regarding whether to include funding in the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget for City-led production of the Fourth of July Parade, the Evening Light Show, or both events, or to discontinue further consideration of City-led delivery of these events.
SUMMARY:
Celebrate Napa Valley has historically produced the Fourth of July Parade and Star Spangled Social under a Special Event Permit issued by the City. Under this model, the nonprofit partner was responsible for overall event coordination and reimbursing the City for required City services, staff time, facility use, and equipment in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Schedule.
Celebrate Napa Valley has since ceased operations and is no longer able to serve as the event organizer. At the City Council’s request, this report provides information regarding the potential cost, staffing, and budget implications should the City elect to produce the Fourth of July Parade, the Evening Light Show, or both events through the Recreation Department.
ANALYSIS:
If the Recreation Department were to assume responsibility for Fourth of July production, City staff would manage planning, coordination, and event-day execution, consistent with other City-hosted special events. Estimated costs are based on City service charges from the 2025 Fourth of July event, with Fairgrounds-related costs removed, as the evening event would be held at Pioneer Park.
Based on current information, staff estimates the cost to produce the Fourth of July Parade would be approximately $46,200. This estimate reflects required City staffing and services, equipment rentals, marketing, and contracted support necessary to safely and successfully produce the parade. Historically, the estimated cost of this event was approximately $59,000, as incurred by Celebrate Napa Valley.
Staff also estimates the cost to produce an Evening Light Show would be approximately $37,000.
This estimate reflects City staffing and services, contracted production services, and related event Item #8.1.
needs associated with the evening program. Historically, the estimated cost of this event was approximately $39,000 as incurred by Celebrate Napa Valley.
Each event may be implemented independently. The estimates are provided to support City Council discussion regarding potential inclusion of funding in the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget during the upcoming budget development process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No funds are currently budgeted and would be included in the FY 2026/27 budget requests.
CEQA STATUS:
The recommended action is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA review.
APPROVAL(S):
Rachel Stepp, Deputy City Manager Approved - Dec 26 2025 Connie Cardenas, Admin. Services Director Approved - Dec 29 2025 Mitch Celaya, Interim City Manager Approved - Dec 29 2025 Yudiana Galvan, City of Calistoga | City Clerk Approved - Dec 30 2025 Item #8.1.