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Administrative Services Director Connie Cardenas summarized three outstanding obligations shown in the staff report and said payments have been made on time. In her presentation she cited three balances from the staff report: a 2016 refinancing with a balance of $964,003.76 and a 2011 certificate of participation (COP) with a balance of $2,362,000. Cardenas read a third balance from the staff materials; the transcript of the meeting contained a garbled numeric line for that third item. The staff report was filed with the meeting materials and contains the complete debt schedule.

Cardenas and council members said the city is not over‑leveraged, interest rates on existing debt are low, and the corporation will continue to analyze financing for future water and wastewater capital projects. Council members noted past refinancing efforts that lowered interest costs and said staff will continue to monitor financing options and capacity over the next one to two years.

No members of the public spoke on the item; the board adjourned the Public Facilities Corporation meeting at the end of the report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6.24.25 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Public Facilities Corporation reviewed its annual debt schedule; staff reported timely payments and said the city has capacity for contemplated water/wastewater financing in the coming 1–2 years.","taxTitle","Calistoga, Napa County, California","taxId",79255,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514142,"Calistoga council asks staff to draft policy for annual rotation of vice mayor by seniority",512,4127000,4639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d&start=4127&end=4639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d/thumbnail_4127000.jpg","/articles/6514142/Calistoga/Napa-County/California/Calistoga-council-asks-staff-to-draft-policy-for-annual-rotation-of-vice-mayor-by-seniority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514142-b185363b2e08ca1ad09f272281b266db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153698&Signature=NiwMSpgrW5SO6A8Id6v9aEseJZLxxaj095~fqNGqU4KkAOCcfCIQMzVfI3hXL5s9u5o8CSZhY-BZF43eNejp16AY5FH3D0h1mGctpsPqGiDqvWJ2AyNdiVfvOwthe3UGev904nmOaK-EBhZehQFpE-xw~cUulHOAXRiJORtYZl~knm9ZD5~v0DA-vYe7SQFZpo3FtBiN6Fm8Pi76vI2tTdafraO7ihgL-ZZrEvLHFTG27F2UG7s-5fKLkwHxd2ZPM~g8l0jaxXVK1TqYEpMwtWsw3B1p90qiw5iCCRhKjaZvuUlwvYkrD8chIOQJbWbeJWxN7RyFXQv6HZHkLJftFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Calistoga City Council discussed and gave direction on revising the council’s civic operating agreements for selecting a vice mayor, with a consensus to adopt annual rotation by seniority.

Council Member Gift proposed shifting to an annual rotation based on seniority so more council members have the opportunity to serve in a leadership role. Multiple council members, including Eisenberg and Cooper, agreed and asked staff to prepare specific language for amendment. The council said the rotation should be effective at the start of a calendar year (the reorganization meeting in December with the vice mayor serving for the next calendar year). Council members said the process should be automatic—meaning the senior eligible councilmember becomes vice mayor—unless that person declines; in the event of equal seniority the council asked staff to propose an impartial tie‑breaking method such as a coin toss. The council requested staff return with suggested amendments to the civic operating agreements and recommended implementation mechanics.

City staff said they will prepare language and bring back a proposed amendment for council consideration; no formal ordinance or policy change was adopted at the meeting.","Council members agreed to pursue a change to the civic operating agreements to select the vice mayor by annual rotation based on seniority, with a coin‑toss tie breaker and an automatic transition unless the councilmember declines.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514145,"Council approves year‑end budget adjustments; city finance director reports unanticipated revenues and savings",329,3695000,4024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d&start=3695&end=4024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d/thumbnail_3695000.jpg","/articles/6514145/Calistoga/Napa-County/California/Council-approves-yearend-budget-adjustments-city-finance-director-reports-unanticipated-revenues-and-savings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514145-8398876ce2635ec6b92d2a1c77f51320/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153698&Signature=EvDMDmrSCMR8ZNn7vBImGMFTJs9GnuOtyzfphtJmY7hW9fcgxKpTQ9sgctwMKNED32s6vkZqTluJgIpCfXxqD-L5RQqfGOLG9MCmT4G88nlLpDvqiNtQl0r8uekLE9wTA-TcSYffa9R9oErm~ufiFDNPbbG-qugAriKxwQLdq6r2bzWRaM4ixLDGqGf7ktA3Pu47cFMowlnEFSvNBCqHtHzzS-JzQMTFXjgZsQXEa4LlUc3bJxeHixDr0IKgTA~ixgOFAoGMpLdybfY7xuhEjQJLuHa3GUkX4t61NS7B8l2XCVOvT4seJuoQ2QdUxkGHQ-CWVtoQe~Ecpc8ZZDwdHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Calistoga City Council on June 24 approved year‑end adjustments to the city’s operating and other funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Administrative Services Director Connie Cardenas presented the adjustments, noting increases in several revenue lines and offsets in expenditures. She said building permit and planning service revenues were up by nearly $200,000 because of new development activity. Fire‑related reimbursements—largely from strike team activity—added approximately $191,000 related to a recent Eaton Fire response, and mutual aid and reimbursement activity produced other revenue variances. On the expenditure side, the police department showed increased overtime costs (Cardenas cited roughly $121,000) and higher contract costs associated with shared services with St. Helena. She also highlighted roughly $93,000 in savings in risk management and liability compared with the budget.

Cadenas told the council the net effect increases the city’s estimated year‑end balances; staff expects to transfer funds and complete formal audit adjustments following the fiscal‑year close. The council had no public speakers on the item. Mayor Williams moved adoption of the resolution approving the year‑end adjustments; Council Member Gift seconded, and the council approved the resolution unanimously.

Cadenas said staff will provide final year‑end figures and an audit close report to council later in the fall once external audit work is complete.","Council adopted a resolution authorizing year‑end adjustments to operating funds; Finance Director Connie Cardenas reported increased building permit revenue and fire reimbursements, with net favorable balances to be finalized at audit.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514150,"Calistoga council adopts FY 2025–26 budget after discussion on fire staffing and senior management roles",511,1087000,1598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d&start=1087&end=1598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d/thumbnail_1087000.jpg","/articles/6514150/Calistoga/Napa-County/California/Calistoga-council-adopts-FY-202526-budget-after-discussion-on-fire-staffing-and-senior-management-roles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514150-18a4561d1df6e884f3970fafd94aac8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153698&Signature=jOUDQv-2-tmddXSp2yKOTW5o9z-fin6mv6De4IGFz0DIieUThQuHW8sbR10Laiafkhy6xW-lZqqvbS63ufuUXp~~VnZ0CQme6SN4eYNOkuP-Oh845C0W4ReMx6lMrvDgyDSX9oWTmD81b2UvKpllBT-4iN9m73lOwT6uPp67jWyLRM-EJIAd1tFqx40RJ6ICCDg4qzz3wd9rtxNEskHp6wFVRxwvnykF3JoFJRkQCSjyJn9tAGEjqAbQjXnCZCHCvtsSj8ltlvpVE0Qxa9aDxSNWhCm5xPIIHC1DpWvAQZVwqdiDCbpYCQTwyDNueCuJnudEQ-H9A~kXsn0cBc~eQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Calistoga City Council adopted its fiscal year 2025–26 operating budget, fee schedule and annual appropriations limit during its June 24 meeting after council members discussed public safety staffing and internal management structure.

Mayor Williams moved to adopt the budget as presented; council approved the measure by roll call vote with Council Member Eisenberg, Council Member Cooper, Council Member Gift and Mayor Williams voting aye. Vice Mayor Lopez Ortega was absent.

Council Member Eisenberg said he was not asking the council to delay passage but urged colleagues to revisit two issues if circumstances change: whether the part‑time firefighter staffing plan succeeds in providing sufficient relief to reduce overtime and burnout, and whether the number of senior management (city manager‑level) positions should be revisited in a deliberate process later this year. Several council members echoed those points. Council Member Gift raised concern about response times to Calistoga’s isolated location and the city’s seasonal population increases; she urged the council to schedule a substantive review of fire staffing and to give priority to public safety matters in coming weeks.

Public comment included Jeremy Campbell of Calistoga Professional Firefighters, who said Calistoga’s fire department is among the least‑staffed in Napa County and described operational limits from current staffing. Campbell recommended the council act promptly on a fire chief’s staffing proposal—he said the proposal would reduce the overall department budget by about $34,000 annually, provide a more reliable workforce and reduce employee burnout. The council debate did not change adoption of the budget; members said they intend to monitor staffing outcomes and return to the issue if the part‑time plan does not achieve its goals.

The council had previously approved the consent calendar with the exception of the budget item; the council pulled item 6.8 for discussion prior to final adoption of the FY 2025–26 budget.

The budget adoption gives the city a financial plan that staff said reflects extensive work across departments and multiple public budget meetings. Council members noted the document can be amended in future meetings if council directs changes.","Council adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 operating budget and fee schedule; councilmembers said they will revisit fire staffing and senior management structure if part‑time firefighter plan does not work.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514155,"Calistoga council directs code updates, explores compliance contractors and software to enforce short‑term rental ban",1171,1796000,2967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d&start=1796&end=2967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062067-434f3d10e72dfc2e4aa85c8bc5d6fc6d/thumbnail_1796000.jpg","/articles/6514155/Calistoga/Napa-County/California/Calistoga-council-directs-code-updates-explores-compliance-contractors-and-software-to-enforce-shortterm-rental-ban","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514155-8517ca46563bdbed0b9887a42ce84270/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153698&Signature=azfQ6huCKCLg3v~4-~boQ0qY-r3VDn0riijiGNsObyqHm~e0sh-y6eHxrW5zDlB9Q0ApDfkIDZnDUPdIIuJTMeRA8SAfoSMMFQWJ-3mIEPkBH1S8y8pXraGvXE8BxC2WsHzAdHDVHA57eQ~9feTs8jMZj2AUpnckye79aGzT5E1h0FZfPbq4S86QdjyLU4j2Hx429atDu8AItYsBzRTAkRavszKyBnX7uSOEOO4rBvXSh2PHIMMqOk6QN3N2vCjCjrh4k6Wd-MnsuUMXxSL7Ay06ivlkpbKwNVJI0vICDOS4bz5ikP~FUAOLFD~K-7d2Vq~VQpmgobntHIFbeiYvoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Calistoga City Council on June 24 directed staff to update the municipal code to tighten enforcement of the city’s existing prohibition on short‑term residential rentals and to prepare procurement options to identify an enforcement pathway.

Deputy City Manager Sean Stepp told the council that short‑term rentals are currently prohibited in Calistoga but remain active in the community. He recommended three primary steps: clarify and expand short‑term rental definitions in the municipal code, add explicit fines for violations, and require hosting platforms to report active listings within city limits. Stepp also described two enforcement approaches: purchase of monitoring software (estimated about $15,000 per year plus staff time) or contracting with a compliance firm (estimated $15,000–$25,000 per year) that would perform searches, verification and follow‑up.

The code changes Stepp outlined would, among other items, require platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO to allow only listings that hold a valid local permit (hotel, inn or B&B) and to provide the city a list of properties actively listed in Calistoga. Stepp said a software solution can surface likely listings but requires staff time to verify results—one city reported 30–40 hours per year for verification—while a contracted compliance firm could reduce staff burden.

Council members asked for more detail about costs and enforcement mechanics. Council Member Eisenberg said he is supportive of pursuing enforcement but wants additional analysis before selecting a vendor. Council Member Gift said she had seen software demonstrations at the League of California Cities that identified roughly 20 suspect listings in similar communities and urged a one‑year concentrated enforcement approach.

Council Member Klaper (spoke during the meeting as shown in the transcript as providing SB 60 numbers) noted California law (SB 60) sets maximum administrative fines for unpermitted short‑term rentals: up to $1,500 for a first violation, $3,000 for a second within one year, and up to $5,000 for each additional violation within one year. The council asked staff to return with a fiscal analysis that compares the expected cost of software or a contract with projected fine revenue and enforcement workload.

Public comment included residents urging caution on cost and asking what net revenue might be recovered; Planning Director Desmond reported he could find five to six listings within minutes but said the true total is likely higher. Several council members supported a two‑step approach: adopt clearer code language and publicize the enforcement approach first, then, if listings persist, activate a targeted procurement and enforcement program.

Council direction: (1) staff should prepare municipal code amendments to clarify the 30‑day transient definition, add explicit fines, and include platform reporting requirements; (2) staff should draft an RFP or solicitation approach that can solicit both software vendors and compliance firms so the city can compare options; and (3) the council signaled support for using the maximum fines allowed under state law as part of enforcement. No appropriation was approved at the meeting—the council asked staff to return with cost estimates and an implementation plan.

The council emphasis was on a near‑term code update and public outreach to ensure property owners and platforms understand Calistoga’s prohibition and the consequences of noncompliance before committing to a year‑long contract or software purchase.

Looking ahead, staff said a formal ordinance could return to council by the end of the calendar year if council wants to proceed with the code amendments and enforcement program.","City staff will revise municipal code to clarify short‑term rental definitions, add fines and require platform reporting; council asked staff to prepare an RFP to compare compliance software and outside firms.","actionData","errors"]

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