Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Packet – Final
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
4:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor John Dunbar
Council Member Margie Mohler
Council Member Marita Dorenbecher
Council Member Eric Knight
The Town of Yountville is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other similar federal and state laws in all respects. If, as an attendee or participant in this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is provided, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations for you. Individuals who need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or participation in programs and services of the Town of Yountville are invited to make their needs and preferences known by contacting the Town Clerk at (707) 9448851 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. This notice is available in accessible alternate formats from the ADA Coordinator.
MEETING SCHEDULE AND HOW TO VIEW AGENDA
Meeting Schedule and Location: The Town Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month except August and December when the Town Council meets once per month on the first Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street, Yountville, California, 94599.
HowtoViewtheAgenda:TheAgendaandassociatedstaffreportsmaybeviewedonlinebyvisiting Town Clerk at (707) 9448851 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. This notice is available in accessible alternate formats from the ADA Coordinator.
MEETING SCHEDULE AND HOW TO VIEW AGENDA
Meeting Schedule and Location: The Town Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month except August and December when the Town Council meets once per month on the first Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street, Yountville, California, 94599.
How to View the Agenda: The Agenda and associated staff reports may be viewed online by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofyountville.com/meetings.
How to Watch the Meeting: The Town Council and other Town Bodies meetings can be watched live on the Town’s Youtube Channel at www.townofyountville.com/youtube, on the Town’s website at www.townofyountville.com, via the HTML Agenda found at www.townofyountville.com/meetings, or on our local cable TV Channel 28.
HOW TO PROVIDE LIVE VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Members of the public can join the Town Council meeting via Zoom webinar. To attend a meeting, please register through the following link: www.townofyountville.com/register.
2. Joining the Zoom Webinar will allow you to provide LIVE Public Comment using AUDIO ONLY. No video. Please note Zoom Webinars are being recorded.
3. To provide Public Comment on matters NOT listed on the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting, please use the Zoom RAISE HAND feature. Staff will verbally call upon you before unmuting you to speak
4. To provide Public Comment on matters listed on the Agenda, please use the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor calls for Public Comment. Staff will verbally call upon you before unmuting you to speak
HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT ELECTRONICALLY
1. If you would like to comment on an item, public comments may be emailed to [email protected]. Please include in the subject line “COMMENT TO COUNCIL”. Any written testimony submitted will be provided to the Council members electronically, may be read into the record, and will become part of the meeting archive as long as it is received during public comment or prior to the Council’s vote on the ite
2. Members of the public can provide Public Comment using the “Speech Bubble” feature found on all the agendas. To provide public comment to specific agenda items visit www.townofyountville.com/meetings and select the meeting agenda you would like to provide comment on.
HOW TO APPEAL
Appeals: A person who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Town Council may have the right to a review of the decision by a Court. California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 and 1094.6 generally limits the time within which a decision of the Town Council may be judicially challenged. If a person challenges a decision in Court, he or she may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the Public Meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or before, the Public Meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING 4:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
before, the Public Meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING 4:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Members of the public are entitled to speak for 3minutes per speaker on matters of municipal concern not on the agenda, during consideration of that portion of the meeting agenda entitled “Public Comment” when that item is called by the Mayor. However, the Mayor has the discretion to limit speaking time when it is reasonable under the circumstances, including when there are many items on the agenda or a high volume of members of the public who intend to speak. The Mayor also has the discretion to extend the time to speak. The Mayor shall limit or extend speaking time in a consistent manner that is not based on the content or viewpoint of the speech.
The Council may; however, briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public, ask for clarification from staff, refer the matter to staff, request staff to report back on the matter, or request staff to place the matter on a future agenda.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution Number 224096 Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of the Town Council and All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e).
7. PRESENTATIONS NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
9. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consideration of Appointment of a Council Member to Vice Mayor position to complete remainder of existing Vice Mayor's term.
B. Discussion and possible direction regarding process to fill vacant Council seat resulting from the resignation of Vice Mayor Kerri Dorman.
10. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS NONE
11. COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS, COMMENTS AND AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS A. Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (Dunbar) B. League of California Cities Update (Dunbar/Mohler/Dorenbecher) C. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports (All Council) D. Reports and Announcements
12. CLOSED SESSION NONE
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Town Council Regular Meting Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.. being held by remote Teleconference.
I certify that a copy of this Town Council Agenda was posted at a location freelyaccessible to the public at Yountville Town Hall, 6550 Yount Street within the Town of Yountville, twentyfour (24) hours before the meeting.
12. CLOSED SESSION NONE
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Town Council Regular Meting Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.. being held by remote Teleconference.
I certify that a copy of this Town Council Agenda was posted at a location freelyaccessible to the public at Yountville Town Hall, 6550 Yount Street within the Town of Yountville, twentyfour (24) hours before the meeting.
/s/ Eddy Gomez
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 6A
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: January 11, 2022
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Number 22-4096 Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of the Town Council and All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e).
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
The Town Council and other legislative bodies of the Town previously held meetings by teleconference as authorized by the Governor’s Executive Orders, which expired on September 30, 2021. The Legislature passed and the Governor signed AB 361, which allows modified teleconferencing under the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.) (the “Brown Act”) if the Town Council makes certain findings: (1) at its first meeting using these procedures, (2) not later than 30 days after that meeting, and (3) every 30 days thereafter. The attached Resolution makes the necessary findings under these procedures for the Town Council and all Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
AB 361 allows teleconferencing if certain procedures are followed including: (1) notice of the meeting must be given as otherwise required by the Brown Act, (2) members of the public must be permitted to attend and participate by call-in option and/or internet-based service option, (3) if the meeting broadcast or access to participation is disrupted (e.g., by issues with technology), the Town cannot take further action on agenda items until public access to the meeting is restored, (4) the Town cannot require public comments be submitted in advance, but may still offer this option, and real-time participation by members of the public must be allowed,(5) if the Town provides a timed public comment period for an agenda item (e.g., 20 minutes per agenda item), it cannot close public comment until that time period has concluded, and (6) if the Town does not provide a timed public comment period for each agenda item, then it must allow a reasonable amount of time for members of the public to participate.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Yes
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Engaged Residents: The Town embraces our residents' commitment to community as seen through volunteerism, civic engagement, and public participation that enhances the quality of life in Yountville.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Continuing teleconference meetings increases public participation in meetings of the Town Council and all Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees and ensures greater engagement by the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 22-4096 Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of the Town Council and all Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e).
Town of Yountville
Resolution Number 22-4096
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
YOUNTVILLE AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AND ALL TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
AND COMMITTEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(e)
Recitals
A. Government Code section 54953(e), as amended by Assembly Bill No. 361, allows legislative bodies to hold open meetings by teleconference without reference to otherwise applicable requirements in Government Code section 54953(b)(3), so long as certain requirements are met, there exists a declared state of emergency, and one of the following circumstances is met:
1. State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing.
2. The legislative body is holding the meeting for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
3. The legislative body has determined, by majority vote, pursuant to option 2, that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
B. The Governor of California proclaimed a state of emergency pursuant to Government Code section 8625 on March 4, 2020; and
C. The Town Council and all Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees desire to hold their public meetings by teleconference consistently with Government Code section 54953(e).
Now, therefore, the Town Council of the Town of Yountville does resolve as follows:
1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
2. The Town Council hereby finds and declares the following, as required by Government Code section 54953(e)(1):
A. The Governor of California proclaimed a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, pursuant to Government Code section 8625, which remains in effect.
B. As a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Resolution Number 22-4096
3. All meetings held pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) shall comply with the requirements of that section and all other applicable provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.).
4. Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e)(3), if the Town Council desires to continue holding additional meetings by teleconference consistently with Government Code section 54953(e), it shall make findings not later than 30 days after the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted, and every 30 days thereafter, as required by that section.
5. All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Town Staff are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including conducting open and public meetings by teleconference in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.).
6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville, State of California, held on this 11th day of January, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
John F. Dunbar, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eddy Gomez
Town Clerk
Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 9A
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: January 11, 2022
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Steve Rogers, Town Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Rogers, Town Manager
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Appointment of a Council Member to Vice Mayor position to complete remainder of existing Vice Mayor's term.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
On January 6, 2022 Vice Mayor Kerri Dorman submitted her letter of resignation from the Town Council, effective immediately. Vice Mayor Dorman was appointed to her position in January 2020 and her two year term as Vice Mayor continues to December 6, 2022. The Councilmember appointed as Vice Mayor will complete the unexpired two-year term and serve through December 6, 2022. On December 6, 2022, following the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, the Vice Mayor position will be considered for a new two-year term.
The Town’s Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.040 and 2.04.050 provides the method of selecting the Vice Mayor and describes the duties to be performed by the Vice-Mayor in the absence of the Mayor.
The office of Vice-Mayor shall be an appointed office. The Vice-Mayor shall be selected from amongst the members of the Council and shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Council as soon as is practical following a regular Town election or the creation of a vacancy in the office of Vice-Mayor for any reason. The Vice-Mayor shall serve a two-year term. In the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy in office, the term shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the former incumbent.
The Vice-Mayor shall have all the powers and duties of the Mayor should the Mayor be absent or unable to perform any of those duties for any reason.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? Town Council budget.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? No
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Indirectly
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Visionary Leadership: The Town's leadership maintains an openminded, forward-thinking decision-making process. We value engagement and participation from all members of the community as we work together to create policies and plan for the future.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Identification of who will serve as Vice Mayor is important to ongoing and continued efficient operations of the Town.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive staff report and direct questions to staff.
Receive public comment.
Conduct Council discussion on appointment of a Councilmember to serve as Vice Mayor.
By Motion, appoint a Councilmember to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of the former incumbent.
Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 9B
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: January 11, 2022
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Steve Rogers, Town Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Rogers, Town Manager
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible direction regarding process to fill vacant Council seat resulting from the resignation of Vice Mayor Kerri Dorman.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
Vice Mayor Dorman submitted a letter of resignation effective as of January 6, 2022. However, the decision on how to fill the vacancy rests with the remainder of the council.
Staff is presenting to the Town Council the options for filling a vacant Council seat pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code Section 2.04.080 which states “Vacancies in the Council shall be filled in accordance with Government Code Section 36512”.
The Town Council has 60 days from the effective date of Vice Mayor Hall’s resignation to either appoint a council member or call for a special election to fill her unexpired term which is through December 2022. The 60-day deadline is Monday, March 7, 2022. (Gov. Code, § 36512, subd. (b).) Calling a Special Election
If the Town Council calls a special election, it must be held on the next regularly established election date at least 114 days after the call of the election. (Gov. Code, § 36512, subd. (b)(1).) Therefore, the next regularly established election date meeting this criteria is: (1) June 7, 2022 if the special election is called on or before February 13, 2022, or (2) November 8, 2022 if the special election is called after February 13, 2022. Because the Council has until March 7, 2022 to call an election, if it chooses this option, the special election would be held on one or the other election dates depending on the date the special election is called. for the spring primary election.
If the special election is held on June 7, 2022, the person elected holds office for the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Dorman until the November 2022 election. (Gov. Code, § 36512, subd. (b)(1).) If the special election is held on November 8, 2022, the Council seat would remain vacant until that time.
The cost from the Napa County Elections Department to the Town for its last election was approximately $45,000. In the event a special election is called, the Town will be responsible for reimbursing the full cost to the County, which may be more or less than previous estimates but likely close.
All Mail Ballot Option
In addition to the standard election options, the Election Code authorizes the Town to conduct an election using an all-mail ballot under certain conditions. While this procedure generally reduces the cost of an election, it is not available if the election is on the same date as a statewide primary or general election. June 7, 2022 is the statewide primary and November 8, 2022 is the general election. Therefore, an all-mail ballot procedure is not available for the special election.
Appointment Process
If the Town Council appoints a qualified elector on or before March 7, 2022, that person holds office for the unexpired term of former Vice Mayor Dorman (i.e., until an eligible person is qualified and takes office following the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election). (Gov. Code, § 36512, subd. (b)(2)(B).) Should the Council decide to fill the vacancy by appointment, the Council may adopt procedures for advertising, interviewing, and appointing of the new councilmember. Staff recommends that a “Notice of Intention to Fill Vacancy for the Member of the Town Council” be published in the Yountville Sun and on the Town’s website, as has been done in the past. Candidates would then be interviewed at a special or regular meeting of the Town Council and appointed on or before March 7, 2022.
Application Interview Process
In order to meet the 60-day requirement provided for in Government Code Section 36512, subject to Council selecting the appointment process to fill the vacant Council Member seat as outlined in the staff report, the Town Manager and Town Clerk developed the following timeline:
January 6, 2022 Council Member Vacancy is effective January 6, 2022 January 11, 2022 Council to review options and determine process to fill the vacant Council Member Seat
January 13 & 20, 2022
Run Ad in Yountville Sun – Notice of Intention to Fill a Vancy for Member of the Town Council by Appointment, Post in Legal Posting Locations and on Town website. Application materials officially available.
January 24 or 25 or 26, 2022 Pre-Candidate Orientation – Department Overview of what it entails when serving on the Town Council. Town staff to finalize date.
January 28, 2022 Filing period closes for Council Member Applications at 4:00 p.m.
January 31, 2022 Verify Applicants meet requirements in Notice of Intention February 1, 2022
Town Council will interview Applicants and appoint one individual to fill the Vacant Council Member seat at the regular Town Council Meeting on February 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Staff is seeking Council direction regarding the proposed pre-Candidate Orientation.
Deadline for Action
The Council must either call for a special election or fill the vacancy by appointment on or before March 7, 2022.
The Council will operate with four members until Council either makes an appointment to fill the vacant Council seat or until the special election is completed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? Town Council Budget
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Yes
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Responsible Fiscal Policy: The Town maintains its fiscal health through policies designed to maximize economic opportunities, manage expenses, and ensure prudent reserves. Visionary Leadership: The Town's leadership maintains an open-minded, forward-thinking decisionmaking process. We value engagement and participation from all members of the community as we work together to create policies and plan for the future.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. By deciding whether to make an appointment or call a special election, the Town Council will consider the interests of the whole community in reaching this decision.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive staff report and direct questions to staff.
Receive public comment.
Conduct Council discussion on proposed options below:
A) By Motion, provide Minute Order direction to staff to begin the application process to fill the Council vacancy by Appointment and direct staff to publish the Notice of Intent to Fill Vacancy and schedule interviews at the Town Council Regular Meeting on February 1, 2022; OR B) By Motion, provide Minute Order direction to staff to prepare the appropriate resolution and coordinate with Napa County Register of Voters to call a special election, which staff will agendize for Council approval on or before March 7, 2022 State of California
GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 36512
36512. (a) If a vacancy occurs in an appointive office provided for in this chapter, the council shall fill the vacancy by appointment. A person appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent. (b) If a vacancy occurs in an elective office provided for in this chapter, the council shall, within 60 days from the commencement of the vacancy, either fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy. (1) If the council calls a special election, the special election shall be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the call of the special election. A person elected to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent.
(2) If the council fills the vacancy by appointment, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold office pursuant to one of the following:
(A) If the vacancy occurs in the first half of a term of office and at least 130 days prior to the next general municipal election, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold office until the next general municipal election that is scheduled 130 or more days after the date the council is notified of the vacancy, and thereafter until the person who is elected at that election to fill the vacancy has been qualified. The person elected to fill the vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired balance of the term of office.
(B) If the vacancy occurs in the first half of a term of office, but less than 130 days prior to the next general municipal election, or if the vacancy occurs in the second half of a term of office, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and Section 34902, a city may enact an ordinance that does any of the following:
(1) Requires that a special election be called immediately to fill every city council vacancy and the office of mayor designated pursuant to Section 34902. The ordinance shall provide that the special election shall be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the call of the special election. (2) Requires that a special election be held to fill a city council vacancy and the office of mayor designated pursuant to Section 34902 when petitions bearing a specified number of verified signatures are filed. The ordinance shall provide that the special election shall be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the filing of the petition. A governing body that has enacted such an ordinance may also call a special election pursuant to subdivision (b) without waiting for the filing of a petition.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHENTICATED
ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL
(3) Provides that a person appointed to fill a vacancy on the city council holds office only until the date of a special election which shall immediately be called to fill the remainder of the term. The special election may be held on the date of the next regularly established election or regularly scheduled municipal election to be held throughout the city not less than 114 days from the call of the special election. (d) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and Section 34902, an appointment shall not be made to fill a vacancy on a city council if the appointment would result in a majority of the members serving on the council having been appointed. The vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by this subdivision. (2) The city council may call an election to fill the vacancy, to be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days after the call. (3) If the city council does not call an election pursuant to paragraph (2), the vacancy shall be filled at the next regularly established election date. (e) (1) If the city council of a city that elects city council members by or from districts elects to fill a vacancy on the city council by appointment as a result of a city council member resigning from office, the resigning city council member may cast a vote on the appointment if the resignation will go into effect upon the appointment of a successor. A city council member shall not cast a vote for a family member or any other person with whom the city council member has a relationship that may create a potential conflict of interest.
(2) If a city council member elects to cast a vote under this subdivision, the city council member shall be prohibited from the following actions for a period of two years after the appointment of a successor:
(A) Advocating on any measure or issue coming before the city council in which the city council member may have a personal benefit.
(B) Entering into a contract of any kind with the city or a city vendor. (C) Accepting a position of employment with the city or a city vendor. (D) Applying for a permit that is subject to the approval of the city council. (3) This subdivision shall not apply to any city council member who is resigning from the city council due to charges of, or conviction for, corruption or criminal behavior, or who is subject to a recall election.
(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 185, Sec. 1. (AB 952) Effective January 1, 2016.)
ELECTIONS CODE - ELEC
DIVISION 4. MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS [4000 - 4108]
( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )
CHAPTER 1. Conditions for Mail Ballot Election [4000 - 4004] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )
4004.
(a) “Small city” means a city with a population of 100,000 or less, as determined by the annual city total population rankings by the Demographic Research Unit of the Department of Finance.
(b) “Eligible entity” means a school district or a special district. (c) Notwithstanding Sections 1500 and 4000, an election in a small city or an eligible entity may be conducted wholly as an all-mail ballot election, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The legislative body of the small city or the governing body of the eligible entity, by resolution, authorizes the use of mailed ballots for the election. (2) The election is a special election to fill a vacancy in the legislative body or governing body.
(3) The election is not held on the same date as a statewide primary or general election.
(4) The election is not consolidated with any other election. (5) The return of voted mail ballots is subject to Section 3017. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 86, Sec. 2. Effective July 19, 2005.)
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILL A VACANCY FOR MEMBER OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL BY APPOINTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Yountville is accepting Resumes and Statements of Qualification for appointment to the Town Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Council Member Kerri Dorman effective January 6, 2022.
The term of this Council seat is from the date of appointment to the date when an eligible person elected at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 is qualified and takes office (in December 2022).
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, reside within the corporate limits of the Town of Yountville, and be registered to vote in the Town of Yountville.
The Town Council will consider each individual candidacy during a Town Council Meeting.
Resumes and Statements of Qualification must be returned by 4:00 PM on Friday, January 28, 2022. Please note, late applications will not be accepted.
Town Council will hold candidate interviews at the regular Town Council meeting on February 1, 2022.
The Town Council may decide at that meeting or may direct staff to place the matter on a future agenda for action.
Submit Resume and Statement of Qualifications to: Town Clerk’s Office, 6550 Yount St, Yountville, CA 94599 or via email at [email protected].
Deadline: January 28, 2022 by 4:00 PM
For any questions, please contact Eddy Gomez at the Town Clerk’s Office via email at [email protected] or by phone at (707) 944-8851.
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