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Votes at a glance: key Calistoga council actions on Nov. 4, 2025

Calistoga City Council · November 5, 2025

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Summary

The council approved several items of public interest: a painting contract for the police department, a consultant agreement for a multi‑day music festival, adoption of a strengthened short‑term rental ordinance, first reading of the 2025 California Building Standards with local amendments, and authorization to issue an RFP for a home‑repair RFP.

Summary of council actions taken Nov. 4, 2025:

• Police department painting contract (Agenda item 6.2) — Motion to award contract to T and S Maintenance approved by roll call 4–1 (Mayor Williams opposed). Staff noted the contract is below the $75,000 threshold that allowed procurement without a formal advertised bid; staff will advertise City Hall painting as a larger bid in spring.

• Multi‑day music festival consultant agreement (Agenda item 6.5) — Council approved a resolution authorizing execution of a consultant services agreement with Rite Music Production for a multi‑day festival at the Napa County Fairgrounds. The agreement includes exclusivity for multi‑day rock festivals; council members and public commenters discussed the five‑year term before approval (motion recorded; roll call recorded as unanimous).

• Short‑term rental zoning ordinance (Agenda item 7.1) — Council adopted an ordinance creating a dedicated short‑term rental chapter (17.34), codifying the existing prohibition, defining hosting platforms and booking transactions, providing subpoena authority to obtain platform data, and establishing a tiered fine structure (base fine $1,000; higher penalties where public health or safety is endangered).

• 2025 California Building Standards (Agenda item 7.2) — Council approved first reading to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards with limited local amendments including a requirement for Class A roof materials for added ember protection; staff and the city attorney noted AB 130-related findings to be included on second reading.

• Home repair program (Agenda item 8.1) — Council authorized staff to prepare an RFP to reestablish an income‑qualified home repair program and to consider using Measure D funds as part of a funding strategy; staff will return with partner options and budget recommendations.

All actions above were recorded in the meeting minutes and roll calls; staff will return with implementation and vendor options where indicated.