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Calistoga council splits on seeking control of Lincoln Avenue sidewalks; staff to provide more details
Summary
Council debated four options for Lincoln Avenue — legislative change, ownership, status quo, or a lease/agreement with Caltrans — and heard public safety and business usability concerns. Staff reported 18 trip‑and‑fall claims (2021–2024), nine on Lincoln Avenue. A motion to direct staff to develop detailed cost comparisons failed; council asked for further information before committing to ownership or lease.
Assistant City Manager Celaya presented four paths for addressing sidewalks on Lincoln Avenue (Highway 29): (1) legislative change, (2) full ownership transfer from Caltrans, (3) maintain status quo, or (4) a lease/agreement that allows the city to apply municipal codes and conditional‑use permits. Celaya said Caltrans indicated an agreement/lease could be feasible and recommended…
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