Locunity/Calistoga, CA·City Council
The City Council is the highest-level decision-making body for the City of Calistoga. The five-member council is elected at large and operates under a council-manager form of government, establishing policies, enacting ordinances, and defining the city's vision.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
Members reported on NVTA, Climate Action Committee and Fire Safe Council and asked for an agendized fairgrounds presentation.
Why it matters: Council appears aligned on getting a formal fairgrounds update and the work plan status.
Council unanimously adopted a resolution making Calistoga a Bee City, committing to pollinator habitat, annual outreach and an integrated pest management plan on city land.
Why it matters: Joining gives access to the Xerces Society; a councilmember flagged an IPM plan could cost $15,000-$30,000, which the Green Committee disputed.
Council approved first reading of new Chapter 6.05 creating an administrative process for investigating, designating and appealing potentially dangerous or vicious dogs.
Why it matters: The city had no such mechanism; staff said no case in 10 years but wanted a process in place before one arises.
Council adopted a Measure D program covering water and sewer connection fees for up to six deed-restricted ADUs yearly, with a 15-year restriction and rents at 60-160% AMI.
Why it matters: The housing element goal is three ADUs per year, and new detached ADUs fell to one per year in 2025 and 2026 amid rising costs.
Council approved reclassifying a recreation coordinator as a supervisor with no added FTE, at roughly $35,000 more per year fully loaded.
Why it matters: Staff cited pool liability and safety, and an expanded special-events load; the cost shifts into the budget next year.
The council proclaimed October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honored Rotary International's polio eradication work.
Why it matters: The NEWS representative said services are confidential and voluntary, and highlighted LGBTQ and immigrant survivors' fears.
The city manager reported developer walkthroughs for golf course and speedway RFPs, completion of the Lincoln Avenue water main tie-in, and Caltrans paving.
Why it matters: RFP responses due in November will go to a panel and then to council for direction.
Public commenters urged revitalizing the golf course, questioned master-plan consultant spending, and requested records on pre-purchase fairgrounds due diligence.
Why it matters: RFPs for the golf course and speedway are due in November, so this feedback arrives just before the council's next decisions.
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