City Council

The City Council is the highest-level decision-making body for the City of Calistoga. In performing its duties, the Council represents all Calistoga citizens. In executing its duties, the City Council examines a variety of considerations, such as the needs and desires of the community and financial, legal, health, environmental, and safety impacts. The City Council welcomes new ideas and innovative approaches, as appropriate, and aims to provide frequent and clear communications and transparency on its activities and decision-making. Furthermore, the members of the City Council treat each other, staff, and other parties with dignity and respect.

Council Priorities & Operating Procedures(PDF, 378KB)

Regular meetings of the Calistoga City Council are usually every 3 weeks on a Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. in the Calistoga Community Center, located at 1307 Washington Street. The public is welcome to attend and participate in all public sessions of the Council. Check the meeting calendar.

Participate in the meeting by observing or listening to the meeting in one of the following ways:

• Watch on your TV – Napa Valley TV Channel 28 (call your cable provider to ensure you have a City of Calistoga coded cable box)
• Listen or participate via your phone – dial 1-669-900-6833, enter webinar ID: 86817846328, password: 123201
• Watch or participate online via Zoom - enter password: 123201
• Watch online via YouTube Live

Comment on This Matter During the Meeting

Please participate in the meeting by providing public comment on any item on the agenda or any item of municipal concern. To comment during a virtual meeting (Zoom), click the "Raise Your Hand" button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment for up to 3 minutes. After allotted time, you will be re-muted.

Written Comments

Alternatively, you may provide 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@calistogaca.gov. 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 2:00 p.m. will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Note: The methods of observing or listening to the meeting or providing public comments may be altered or the meeting may be cancelled, if needed, due to certain technical disruptions.

Council Priorities & Operating Procedures

• City Council Civic Operating Agreements 2025(PDF, 201KB)
• (PDF, 114KB)City Council Priorities FY2025-2026(PDF, 366KB)

To view the document archive containing meetings agendas & minutes, visit our Document Archive.

2025-2026 Calistoga City Council

As members of the City Council, our job is to serve the local community. We welcome input from residents, businesses and visitors on issues of local concern. If you have creative ideas for enhancing the community or you want to discuss a specific issue or concern in your neighborhood, please contact us via email or by phone if a number is listed.
 
*Access more information on each City Council Member's profile, linked to their names.