City Council - Special Workshop

Mayor Chris Canning Vice Mayor Michael Dunsford Councilmember Gary Kraus Councilmember Irais Lopez- Ortega Councilmember Donald Williams *REVISED* AGENDA City Council - Special Workshop - Special Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 4:00 PM Virtual * COVID-19 NOTICE * The City of Calistoga is committed to public participation in City government in a manner that is consistent with guidance and Health Orders issued by the Napa County Public Health Officer and the Governor’s Executive Orders N-69-20, N-29-20 and N-25-20, which suspend certain requirements of the Brown Act. This Meeting is necessary so that the City can conduct necessary business and is permitted under the Napa County Health Order No. 20-06 as an Essential Governmental Function. Consistent with the above-referenced Orders, this meeting will not be physically open to the public. City Councilmembers and staff will be video/teleconferencing into the meeting. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe and participate in the meeting from home. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting. The City recognizes that not all residents have the same ways to stay engaged, so several alternatives are offered. Please participate in the meeting by observing or listening to the meeting in one of the following ways: 1. Watch on your TV – Napa Valley TV Channel 28 (call your cable provider to ensure you have a City of Calistoga coded cable box) 2. Listen on your phone – dial 1-669-900-6833, enter webinar ID: 889 3038 5324, password: 123201 3. Watch online via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88930385324?pwd=U0pvYVNoMkVMWkNYbUZpODFnR21CQT09 enter password: 123201 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82907295419?pwd=Qkh2d05YV25wVXdhbkU5dVY1QmlFQT09 4. Watch online via YouTube Live at youtube.com/cityofcalistoga Please participate in the meeting by providing public comment on any item on the agenda or any item of municipal concern via email. Please submit your comment, limited to 350 words or less, via email to publiccomment@ci.calistoga.ca.us. Written public comments submitted by email should clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Oral Communications” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda and are requested to include the submitter’s full name. Comments received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be posted online with the agenda packet and included in the record but will not be read aloud. Comments received after the commencement of the meeting and before the agenda item is heard will be read aloud for a maximum of three minutes, or as determined by the Chair. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting but will not be read aloud. Page 1 of 21  A. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL– SALUTE TO THE FLAG B. 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 during this comment period. Instructions on how to comment are listed at the top of this agenda. 1. Public Comment C. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Consideration of Displaying the Flag of Mexico from September 23, 2020 5-7 to October 15, 2020 on the City’s Ceremonial Flag Pole Recommended Action: By motion, approve the display of the Flag of Mexico from September 23, 2020 to October 15, 2020 on the City’s Ceremonial Flag Pole Staff Report Public Comment D. GENERAL GOVERNMENT 3. Consideration of an approval the installation of four temporary parklets on 9 - 21 Lincoln Avenue (Hwy 29) and authorizing an expenditure of $28,000 from the Pavement Maintenance CIP Budget Recommended Action: By motion and roll call vote approve the recommended action Staff Report and Attachments Public Comment E. 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.ci.calistoga.ca.us. 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 Deputy City Clerk at hgaede@ci.calistoga.ca.us or 942-2805. 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. Page 2 of 21 POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, on September 18, 2020. _____________________________ Page 3 of 21 Page 4 of 21  CITY OF CALISTOGA STAFF REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Michael Kirn, City Manager DATE: September 22, 2020 SUBJECT: Consideration of Displaying the Flag of Mexico from September 23, 2020 to October 15, 2020 on the City’s Ceremonial Flag Pole. Approved by Michael Kirn, City Manager DESCRIPTION: Consideration of Displaying the Flag of Mexico from September 23, 2020 to October 15, 2020 on the City’s Ceremonial Flag Pole. RECOMMENDATION: By motion, approve the display of the Flag of Mexico from September 23, 2020 to October 15, 2020 on the City’s Ceremonial Flag Pole. SUMMARY: At the September 15, 2020 Council meeting the City Council accepted a Proclamation recognizing Napa Valley Latino Heritage Month through October 15, 2020. This is celebrated annually on September 15th through October 15th valley-wide with proclamations and many activities under the County Health Director’s requirements for reduction of Covid19 cases. These observances coincide with the long-standing civic and cultural tradition of National Hispanic Month. BACKGROUND: At the September 15th meeting Councilmember Lopez-Ortega requested the Flag of Mexico be displayed on the City’s Ceremonial Flag Pole. Council policy requires that a majority of the Council support displaying the displaying any ceremonial flag on the City’s Ceremonial Pole as agenized on the City Council Agenda . Staff is seeking Council approval, by motion, to display the Flag of Mexico on the City of Calistoga’s Ceremonial Flag Pole from September 23, 2020 to October 15, 2020 in honor of Napa Valley Latino Heritage Month. Page 5 of 21 Page 6 of 21 PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA PUBLICATION Ceremonial Flag Pole- Mexican Flag 1.) Dear Council, Sorry to be commenting so close to the meeting. Southern California fires kept us busy but we are fine now. Displaying the Mexican flag per agenda #1 is not a good idea. Hispanic Heritage month involves far more countries than just Mexico. In fact the time frame in agenda #1 takes this into account as it is the period Latin American countries became independent from Spain. Logically, either all or no flags should be displayed. Thank you, Dom Tallerico Page 7 of 21 Page 8 of 21  CITY OF CALISTOGA STAFF REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Derek Rayner, Public Works Director/City Engineer DATE: September 22, 2020 SUBJECT: Consideration approving the installation of four temporary Parklets on Lincoln Avenue due to the Covid-19 Pandemic Approved by Michael Kirn, City Manager DESCRIPTION: Consideration approving the installation of four temporary Parklets on Lincoln Avenue due to the Covid-19 Pandemic RECOMMENDATION: By motion and roll call vote approve the recommended action SUMMARY: As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic there is a significant public health and community need to provide additional outdoor seating and physical distancing along the Lincoln Avenue corridor. Due to the high concentration of businesses and pedestrian traffic, it is in the best interest of public safety that additional public space be created on the Lincoln Avenue corridor. BACKGROUND: Staff has submitted and received approval from Caltrans to install four parklets along Lincoln Avenue as shown in Attachments 1 and 2. Caltrans requires that the parklets be protected by either by a concrete or water filled barrier. Staff has identified water filled barriers as the best approach due to the fact that they can be repurposed for other events like the Harvest Table, parades, and road closures that we can “rent back” to event sponsors. This should enable the City to recover the purchase costs on over a 3-4 year window. The proposed parklets will be approximately 8'x40' minimum and 8'x80' maximum consisting of water filled barricades on three sides with ADA accessible ramps. Any additional ADA accommodations with be the responsibility of the adjacent business as necessary. Page 9 of 21 The estimated cost to purchase the water filled barriers is $21,000 with an associated cost to fabricate and install the ADA ramps of $7,000. It is important to note that parklets are for generic public use and not specific to any business. Any furniture, lighting, or decorations inside the parklets, along with cleaning, would be up to the individual users. The City would perform nominal cleaning consistent with our street and sidewalk maintenance program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The FY 20/21 Budget contains Pavement Maintenance; Account No. 01-5402-4905-4915 to fund the recommended expenditure. CEQA REVIEW: The project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Construction of the parklet would involve a minor alteration to an existing parking area and is not an expansion of existing services. As such, from the provisions of the pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301(e). CONSISTENCY WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Construction ofthe parklets would further the FY 20-21 City Council’s goal of maintaining and enhancing the economic vitality of the community (Goal 1) and its objective of promoting the qualities of Calistoga that are attractive to residents and visitors (Goal 1, Objective 2). ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Parklet Locations and Design Template Caltrans Encroachment Permit 04-20-N-MC-2113 Page 2 of 9 Page 10 of 21  P ark letL ocatio nMa p 1 523 1 539 1 441 1 311 1 214 1 521 1 435 1 208 1 475 1 507 1 430 1 471 1 491 1 426 1 506 1 465 1 510 1 424 1 473 1 455 1 502 1 458 1 457 1 300 1 442 1 436 1 504 1 441 1 437 1 314 1 450 1 312 1 429 1 512 1 440 1 417 1 232 1 226 1 413 1 420 1 407 1 403 141 4 1 006 1 418 1 410 1 423 1 400 1 416 1 110 1 215 1 373 1 412 1 420 1 219 1 367 1 413 1 363 1 408 1 374 1 359 1 409 1 355 1 364 9 12 1 358 9 06 1 343 1 402 1 350 9 00 1 339 8 00 1 013 1 333 1 348 1 007 1 329 1 334 1 317 1 330 9 11 9 01 1 316 1 330 1 307 8 13 8 09 1 300 8 01 1 206 1 321 1 400 7 13 1 255 1 312 1 420 1 317 1 250 1 318 8 /25 /20 20,4 :45 :12P M 1 :2,2 57 0 0 .02 0 .04 0 .08m i C urre ntP arc e ls 0 0 .03 0 .06 0 .12k m Flo od Napa _ Z one River s-s _wtr_ ln City _Limits Proposed Parklet Location North S ou rc e :E sri, M axar, GeoEye,Earths tarGeog ra p hic s,CNE S/A irbus DS,U SDA,U SGS,A ero G RID,IG N ,andth eG ISUserC ommunity A rcGISW ebA ppBu ild er Page 3 of 9 Page 11 of 21  Legend Typical Calistoga Parklet Feature 1 New Ramp or provide 24"Hx2"W ADA compliant table on sidewalk 8' x 40' min 8' x 80' max White water filled barriers for barricade (typical on oncoming traffic side) 12' Min White water filled barriers Delineators on corners 6-ft long Curb Stop (4' gap between curb stop and water barrier; both ends) Page 4 of 9 ➤ Page 12 of 21 N © 2020 Google 100 ft © 2020 Google STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENCROACHMENT PERMIT Permit No. 04-20-N-MC-2113 TR-0120 (REV 6/2012) Dist/Co/Rte/PM In compliance with (Check one): 04/NAP/29/37.129 DATE Your application of September 10, 2020 September 17, 2020 Fee Paid Deposit Utility Notice No. of $ Exempt $ Exempt Performance Bond Amount Payment Bond Amount Agreement No. of $ $ Bond Company R/W Contract No. of Bond Number (1) Bond Number (2) TO: City of Calistoga 414 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515 , PERMITTEE Email: drayner@ci.calistoga.ca.us Attn: Derek Rayner Phone: (707) 975-2939 and subject to the following, PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED to: Allow public seating into the street at the curbside parking areas (“Parklets”) at 4 locations to meet social distancing requirements for COVID-19, on State Highway 04-NAP-29, Post Mile 37.129, in the City of Calistoga, Napa County. A minimum of one week before the start of work under this permit, a notice must be given to and advance approval of construction detail, operations, public safety and traffic control must be obtained from State Representative Soratha Sing, soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov or (510) 520-0853, weekdays between 7:30 AM and 4:15 PM, except holidays. Notwithstanding General Provision 35, lane closures and other activities that may cause a traffic impact requires the permittee to apply for and obtain a closure ID prior to the start of work. Requests must be submitted using the attached “Encroachment Permit Work Scheduling Request Form.” THIS PERMIT IS NOT A PROPERTY RIGHT AND DOES NOT TRANSFER WITH THE PROPERTY TO A NEW OWNER. The following attachments are also included as part of this permit (Check applicable): In addition to fee, the permittee will be billed actual Yes No General Provisions (TR-0045) costs for: Yes No Utility Maintenance Provisions Yes No Special Provisions Yes No Review Yes No A Cal-OSHA permit, if required: Permit No. Yes No Inspection Yes No As-Built Plans Submittal Route Slip for Locally Advertised Projects Yes No Field Work Yes No Water Pollution Control Documents (SWPPP/WPCP TR-0400) (If any Caltrans effort expended) Yes No The information in the environmental documentation has been reviewed and considered prior to approval of this permit. This permit is void unless the work is completed before October 31, 2020 This permit is to be strictly construed and no other work other than specifically mentioned is hereby authorized. No project work must be commenced until all other necessary permits and environmental clearances have been obtained. RF APPROVED: DAVID SALLADAY, District Permit Engineer c: Soratha Sing, soratha.sing@dot.ca.gov, Field Inspector Getnet Almaw, getnet.almaw@dot.ca.gov, DTM BY: Will Hauke, will.hauke@dot.ca.gov, Maintenance D4 TMC, D4.TMC@dot.ca.gov CHRIS MASTER, Senior Permit Engineer For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available in alternate formats. For information call (916) 654-6410 or ADA Notice TDD (916) 654-3880 or write Records and Forms Management, 1120 N Street, MS-89, Sacramento, CA 95814. Page 5 of 9 Page 13 of 21 City of Calistoga 04-20-N-MC-2113 September 17, 2020 Page 2 of 5 All work permitted herein must comply with the 2018 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans (available at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications), the attached “Encroachment Permit General Provisions” (TR-0045) (available at https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/traffic- operations/documents/encroachment-permits/ep-general-provisions-a11y.pdf), “Stormwater Special Provisions for Minimal or No Impact” (TR-0400) (available at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/traffic-operations/ep/ep-manual/), and, following provisions: The permittee by accepting this permit accepts full and sole responsibility for all installations and, associated claims and damages. The permittee is solely responsible for all activities/actions by its agents/contractors associated with any authorized activity on the State Highway System. This temporary permit is to address the unique circumstances created due to the March 13, 2020, COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration by the Unites States federal government and the California Governor on March 4, 2020, proclamation of a State of Emergency regarding the threat of COVID-19. This permit is non-transferable. Only the permittee to whom this permit was issued is to perform the services authorized herein and must always have this permit in their possession when performing said services. This permit must be presented for inspection upon demand by any State Representative, or Law Enforcement Official. To help serve the public interest, Caltrans is only authorizing installations to facilitate physical distancing and other safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the current State of Emergency. Use of State Highway System right-of-way for private use/gain is prohibited by Streets and Highways Code 731and California Vehicle Code 22520.5. By accepting this permit, the permittee is accepting the responsibility to ensure no such activities occur on State Highway System right-of-way, including but not limited to vending, business services, purchases, sales transactions, seating customers in the public seating area, or other uses of the State Highway System for private use/gain. Advertising in any form is prohibited on State Highway System right-of-way by Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 750 and California Business & Professions Code 5403. This includes sandwich boards, posters or any other form of advertising. This permit will expire on the date listed on the first page of this permit or at the end of the declared State of Emergency regarding COVID-19, whichever occurs first. Temporary public seating in the parking areas must fully comply with parklets design guidance available in Section 500.3I of the Encroachment Permit Manual. This permit authorizes posting “No Parking” signs prohibiting curb side parking in existing curb side parking spaces. Necessary signs or other temporary traffic control devices in accordance with CA-MUTCD can be placed to enable curbside pickup for business along the highways and within limits listed above. The permittee is responsible for ensuring the curbside pickup activities do not impact the safety or operations on the State Highway System. No temporary or fixed objects (Tables etc.) can be placed on sidewalk along parking spaces designated to assist or serve curbside pickup activities. Page 6 of 9 Page 14 of 21 City of Calistoga 04-20-N-MC-2113 September 17, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Public seating area must be open for use by the general public and support the needs of local communities. Public seating area must include signage designating the area for use by the general public and not reserved for any patrons of the adjacent businesses or specific business. • Vending, sales, transactions, table service, and similar activities in the public seating area are strictly prohibited. No portion of a transaction may take place within the State Highway System right-of-way. For example, the public may purchase takeout/ “to-go” food at a business and use the public seating area to consume the food, but the business may not conduct the sale of the food or accept payment for the food while in the public seating area. • Public seating area may include temporary benches, tables, chairs or other seating, bike racks, and planting areas, but must not include any fixed object. Temporary tables and seating must be distinct from those of nearby businesses and must not include the same or similar color scheme, marking, logo, symbol, or any other identifier of any particular business. • All installations must be heavy enough, or other measures be implemented, to ensure they do not move onto the travel lanes, highway users, or business properties, or obstruct the minimum required accessible path of travel on the sidewalk. • Public seating area must be installed to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (available at https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada- standards/ada-standards). • Public seating area may include a sign identifying the local public entity permittee. All forms of advertising are prohibited in the public seating area and in the curbside pickup area. • The permittee must ensure that no fee is being charged for the use of the public seating area or the curbside pickup area. • Public seating area must be properly maintained and kept free of trash or nuisance. • Following sign, large and legible enough to read easily by users, must be posted at the public seating areas: “Consumption of Alcohol is Prohibited.” Closure of travel lanes is prohibited. One-way traffic control is permitted between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Close one traffic lane and stop traffic for periods no more than 5 minutes. The permittee is solely responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Adequate clearance in accordance with Caltrans Design Information Bulletin 82 (DIB 82) must be maintained through the sidewalk to serve pedestrians. DIB 82 can be accessed at https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot- media/programs/design/documents/dib82-06-a11y.pdf. The encroachments on State Highway System right-of-way must not negatively impact the safety of highway users, including but not limited to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and any person legally using the State Highway System right-of-way. The encroachments must not negatively impact highway operations or maintenance of State Highway System right-of-way. The permittee must ensure all objects placed in connection with the authorized activities do not create a tripping hazard or other hazard to any person or property. Page 7 of 9 Page 15 of 21 City of Calistoga 04-20-N-MC-2113 September 17, 2020 Page 4 of 5 The permittee must not construct nor place on the State Highway System right-of-way any improvement which would impair Caltrans' ability to maintain, operate, use, repair, or improve any part of the transportation facility in State Highway System right-of-way. The permittee is responsible for promptly removing, at its sole cost and expense, any improvement which Caltrans identifies as a hazard to or impairment of a transportation facility. The permittee must treat all businesses equally and any measures implemented by or on behalf of the permittee on State Highway System must be fair and serve all businesses equally. The permittee must handle and resolve any and all complaints. The permittee may not attach anything to the travel way or highway facilities/structures (signs, etc.) by bolt, screw or any other invasive connection type. No signs are allowed to be posted on any State-owned warning guide or regulatory sign posts. The permittee is responsible for removing all location signs posted within the State right of way. Caltrans may revoke the permit at any time, for any or no reason. Common reason for revocation would be violation of the terms of this permit, operational needs, or safety issues. The permittee must not hook-up or connect into any Caltrans owned utilities. The permittee is expected to independently procure needed utility services and infrastructure like necessary temporary lighting fixtures, etc. The permitted lighting fixtures, mirrors, reflectors, and supports must not present a glare or other safety hazard. The permittee must assign a liaison to coordinate and oversee the authorized activities under this permit. The liaison must always be available to address any and all issues/requests associated with the permit. The permittee is solely responsible for the objects (i.e., canopies, tables, chairs, benches etc.) and securing all object installations. The permittee and its agents, employees, representatives, and contractors must be solely responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining the temporary installations authorized by the permit. The permittee and its agents, employees, representatives, and contractors must ensure that the objects placed within State Highway System right-of- way are properly serviced, maintained, and repaired. Any traffic control required must receive prior approval from the State Representative. If Caltrans standard traffic control plans are not adaptable for the required traffic control needs, site-specific traffic control plans stamped and signed by a California Licensed Engineer must be submitted along with a rider permit request, for review and approval prior to using such site-specific traffic control plans. Standard plans may be referenced and are available at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications. All traffic control devices (signs, flagging, flags, PCMSs and other devices) must conform to the requirements set forth in the latest California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications. The permittee must monitor and maintain all traffic control devices for the entire duration of this permit. At least one person must be assigned by the permittee to provide full-time maintenance of traffic control devices. No excavation or ground disturbance is allowed. All installations allowed must be above ground installations only. The permittee must not attach nor temporarily affix any item on Caltrans facilities or infrastructure, unless otherwise expressly allowed in this permit. Page 8 of 9 Page 16 of 21 City of Calistoga 04-20-N-MC-2113 September 17, 2020 Page 5 of 5 The permittee is responsible for ensuring the sidewalk and curbside pickup areas on State Highway System is free of trash, within the limits and locations authorized under this permit. The permittee must restore the State Highway System right-of-way to pre-existing condition, which includes the pickup, removal, and disposal of all litter, materials, and other items related to the permittee’s activities to Caltrans’ satisfaction. Upon completion of authorized activities under this permit, the permittee must provide the Caltrans representative with a completed "Notice of Completion" (TR-0128) (available at https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/traffic- operations/documents/encroachment-permits/tr0128.pdf). Page 9 of 9 Page 17 of 21 Page 18 of 21 PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA PUBLICATION PARKLETS 1.) Dear Sirs, I support the proposed Parklets on Lincoln Ave. Parking is not congested during the pandemic and I am very supportive of outdoor options for our restaurants in town. Further, they will offer a safer use of the sidewalk for residents and visitors alike. Many other towns in Napa and Sonoma have experimented successfully with “parklets” without notable problems. Regards, Edward Kozel 2.) City council special meeting September 22, 2020 Item G: General Government Consideration of an approval the installation of four temporary parklets on Lincoln Avenue (Hwy 29) and authorizing an expenditure of $28,000 from the Pavement Maintenance CIP Budget Dear Honorable Mayer and Council Members, Because public attendance is now prohibited at council meetings, I submit these questions for answers regarding the addition of 4 parklets on Lincoln Avenue. I am neutral on the parklet idea, I just needed clarification on some details. 1. Added cost per parklet? Will there be city garbage cans for each parklet? 2. How will diverted funds be replaced? Will the revenue generated from increased business be put back into the Pavement Maintenance Budget fund? 3. Who will regulate the type of tables and chairs for public use? 4. How will the city guarantee clean up of food or litter in the parklets? 5. Can the city help other businesses beside restaurants? Other businesses are feeling the economic downturn and they are not located on Lincoln Avenue. Businesses such as local newspapers, art galleries, clothing stores, hair salons, and gyms should be given help as well. 6. Where and when in the City documents were these parklets authorized or recommended? 7. Could the city give business a sales tax cut to lower their business expenses? 8. Does the city have commitments from business owners to equip and maintain the areas to covid-19 compliance? 9. Will the owners of the Bank America parking lot be compensated by the city to use their property for public parking? Thank you for answering my questions, I will tune into the Zoom meeting. Donna Higgins 3.) Dear Calistoga Council Members, Page 19 of 21 I'm in favor of the parklets in concept and believe $28,000 is a fair price for the potential benefit. I'm confused as to how they will work if for shared by both businesses (restaurants & tasting rooms I presume?) and the general public at large. How will they be shared? I believe some formal 'guidelines' are necessary and should be well spelled out and agreed upon before they're installed. I'm concerned how they will look? Water-filled barriers - are these like what you see on a freeway protecting a buttress? Plastic? What color(s)? They need to be appealing. I suppose this has to do with getting permission/approval from Cal Trans since Lincoln Ave is a state hwy. I also believe that those that most benefit from them (specific businesses) should have a stake in them, i.e. skin in the game, responsibility to maintain them to some prescribed standards, responsibilities since these are a 'gift' to the community and visitors alike that may help ease the pain of covid. I also believe that they should be considered/studied so that if found to be truly beneficial they could become permanent fixtures to enhance our Downtown. Thank You For Your Consideration and Regards, Gerry Turgeon 4.) Mayor Canning and Christine: Please see the attached letter in support of the temporary installation of parklets in the downtown/Lincoln Avenue area. Should you have any questions please contact me at 707-494- 5909 or via email. Please feel free to modify as needed for your word count. Thank you! Gayle City of Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning City of Calistoga Councilmembers Delivered via e-mail RE: 9/22/20 Meeting, Item D-2 General Government/Temporary Parklets Dear Mayor Canning: We wish to voice our support for the City plan to install four temporary parklets along Lincoln Avenue. We appreciate the City’s creative efforts to increase access opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy the downtown area during this very challenging time for all of us. We feel the installation will be welcomed by most residents as a reasonable measure to support our local businesses, including some of our “land locked” restaurants, while helping to establish a safe environment for everyone to meet and enjoy a bit of socialization. We strongly feel the very small amount of street parking that would be temporarily unavailable is a very fair tradeoff for the added convenience of useable space for all to access. Very frankly, from our vantage point on the corner of Lincoln and Washington, we have yet to see the main and side streets filled with Page 20 of 21 cars, let alone our public parking lots, since this past February, so our sense is there’s no undue burden for drivers. Let’s not forget to stress the temporary nature of the parklets. No one is committing the City to these as permanent fixtures. Having said that, it will be interesting to see this experiment evolve--it could be one more possibility for all to consider as a simple means to enliven our downtown. Most respectfully, Alex and Gayle Dierkhising Hydro Grill Calistoga, CA 5.) September 22, 2020 Subject: Proposed Parklets Based on what the City has made available for viewing, there are many questions surrounding the proposed ‘parklets' along Lincoln that are not obviously answered. I will address only a few. I understand these are temporary. I am wondering about the design of these ‘parklets.’ We were told by Council, when the first ‘parklet' on Washington Street was erected it remained a work in progress in that there were to be additions ‘soon’… like plantings to make it more visually pleasant. That never occurred. And the barriers protecting it from damage from outside forces (automobiles?) are extremely unattractive. Personally, the overall design of that ‘structure’ leaves a lot to be desired. If the city plans to go ahead with these ‘parklets,’ I would hope the council looks at the project with an artful eye. The design should reflect Calistoga and not something pulled from some other city or some other county or state. Next, from the Staff Report: “It is important to note that parklets are for generic public use and not specific to any business. Any furniture, lighting, or decorations inside the parklets, along with cleaning, would be up to the individual users. The City would perform nominal cleaning consistent with our street and sidewalk maintenance program.” “Individual users?” Does this refer to the business owners or the public utilizing the ‘parklet?’ Probably it means (although not specifically defined) the business owners when it comes to ‘outfitting’ the ‘parklet' with tables, chairs, etc. And what responsibility, as a business owner, should one feel about supplying those items. BUT, cleaning? I come from down the street at the bakery where I bought my food, walked down the street and decided to sit in a ‘parklet' proximity unrelated to the bakery. I sit down at one of these ‘parklets’ and enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee and a pastry and whoops…. spilled my coffee and slopped part of my meal on the table. I get up and walk away. Who is to clean up my mess? And, have you surveyed ALL of the businesses along Washington Street, regarding their yea or nay for this project. If I own the Mad Mod Shop, or Copperfield Books, or the like and I am losing parking for my customers for the benefit of restaurants? What about businesses such as those? The ‘parlket’ on Washington Street is NOT without litter. To say that business owners are responsible for the day to day maintenance is not appropriate especially since each of these units are not the responsibility of any one business. Coved19 regulations: Who is responsible for things like disinfectant or refuse containers? Who is responsible for the cleaning of tables and chairs when one party exits and another sits? My feeling is that there are things that are NOT being addressed ~ at least as far as the ‘public eye’ is concerned. I do NOT think this is a project ready for a stamp of approval. I think the Council needs to exercise more caution, overview/oversight and consideration prior to moving forward. Thank you for our consideration for SOME of my concerns Jeri Hansen/Calistoga Page 21 of 21