Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor John Dunbar
Vice Mayor Marita Dorenbecher
Council Member Margie Mohler
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Joe Tagliaboschi
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Dunbar called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Dunbar called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor John F. Dunbar, Vice Mayor Marita Dorenbecher, Council Member Margie Mohler, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Joe Tagliaboschi
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, seconded by Council Member Mohler to Adopt the Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Declaring a Climate Emergency.
Mayor Dunbar presented Proclamation Declaring a Climate Emergency.
The Town Clerk read into the record public comment submitted by Lori Sterling.
B. Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rose Solis.
Mayor Dunbar presented Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rose Solis.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution Number 224106 Authorizing Town Manager, to sign the necessary Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and /or Fund Transfer Agreements and any subsequent amendments with the State of California for the allocation and reimbursement of State and Federal grant funds on behalf of the Town.
B. Adopt Resolution Number 224107 Approving a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $13,900 to Public Educational and Government Access Special Revenue Fund Account 0110125700 for Council Chambers Broadcasting Equipment Upgrade.
C. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held March 1, 2022.
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, CouncilMemberTagliaboschi
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C. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held March 1, 2022.
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation on Selected State Legislation from 2021.
Gary Bell, Town Attorney, presented new selected State Legislation from 2021.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Request for Council discussion and direction to staff to develop a streamline process that would support the positive impacts of outdoor activities allowed as temporary measures included in the Economic Recovery Program (ERP)
Kirsty Shelton, Planning & Building Director, presented staff report.
The Town Clerk read into the record public comment submitted by Alison Negron, Carl H. Johnson, Allison Steltzner, Rakesh Patel, Rob Stout, Ryan Hill, Sandra Fagan, Shane Soldinger, and Whitney DiverMcEvoy.
Following Town Council discussion, the Council directed staff to draft a streamlined ordinance that includes:
Continuation of outdoor seating, temporary retail opportunities, and curbside pickup Initiate a comprehensive review with the Zoning and Design Review Board of the Business Transitional Support Program/Economic Recovery Program prior to the sunsetting of the existing modifications
Notify all businesses about the elements of the program that will be sunsetting and those that will be potentially continuing
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight to Draft a new streamlined Ordinance based on the feedback provided by the Town Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Consider Approving Resolution 224108 Adopting a Code Enforcement Officer Safety Policy.
Gary Bell, Town Attorney, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
C. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 224109 Approving the display of the Ukrainian Flag on the Town’s Ceremonial Flag Pole pursuant to the Town’s Flag Policy for 31 days from today in solidarity with those affected in Ukraine.
Steven Rogers, Town Manager, presented staff report.
The Town Clerk presented public comments submitted via video from Aaron Starr, Anastasyia Tovar, Victoria Stepanenko, and Debbie AlterStarr.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Mayor Dunbar, seconded by Vice Mayor Dorenbecher to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS NONE
12. COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS, COMMENTS AND AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS Agendas and Minutes related to Council Members meeting attendance are maintained separately by the various meeting bodies.
A. Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District No report.
B. Cal Cities Update
No report.
C. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
D. Reports and Announcements
Council Member Eric Knight informed the Council he submitted information on AB 571 for future agenda consideration.
Mayor John F. Dunbar recognized former Yountville resident Sally Schmidt, Rose Soliz's Proclamation and Memorial, and the upcoming Leadership Napa Valley Government Day with Council, and staff participation.
Council Member Knight informed on Senator John Dunlap’s passing and who had a Yountville connection.
Mayor Dunbar provided reminders on the Vietnam War Memorial at the Veterans Home and the groundbreakingceremonyattheskillednursingfacility
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Council Member Knight informed on Senator John Dunlap’s passing and who had a Yountville connection.
Mayor Dunbar provided reminders on the Vietnam War Memorial at the Veterans Home and the groundbreaking ceremony at the skilled nursing facility.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) Name of Town Negotiator to Attend Closed Session: Steven R. Rogers, Town Manager, Celia King, Finance Director, and Julie Baldia, Deputy Director for Human Resources & IT. Name of Employee Organizations: Yountville Employee’s Association and Yountville Employee's Association Mid Management and Professional Unit
Town Council returned from Closed Session with no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount St.
Eddy Gomez
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: April 5, 2022
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