Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, April 19, 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.
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 Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
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1 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 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. Proclamation Acknowledging Sally Schmitt for her contributions to the Town.
Mayor Dunbar presented Proclamation.
B. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Pat Bardessono for her service to the Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee.
Mayor Dunbar presented Certificate of Appreciation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
A. Public Comment Received from Michael Borck.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution Number 224113 Approving a twoyear agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Napa and the Town of Yountville for affordable housing services covering Fiscal Years 202223 and 202324.
B. Approving the Plans and Specifications for the 2022 Sliplining Project (WW2022) and authorizing staff to solicit bids for the project.
C. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on April 5, 2022.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS NONE
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2 AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discussion on the 6th cycle Housing Element Update for the planning years 20232031 Study Session to review the needs assessment, constraints to housing development, resources, sites inventory and discuss potential policies and programs.
Kirsty Shelton, Planning and Building Director, presented staff report.
Jennifer Gastelum, Consultant from Placeworks, provided a PowerPoint presentation covering the 20232031 Housing Element Update.
Public Comment held. Public Comment was received from Mark Navone.
B. Consider Adopting Resolution Number 224115 Approving the Use of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Budget Contingency for a Budget Adjustment to Increase General Fund, Finance Department Contract Services, in the Amount of $50,000 to Initiate the 2022 Utility Rate Study.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None
Town Council discussed and Council Member Mohler proposed an amendment to the original resolution requesting the Utility Rate Study to be paid from the Water and Wastewater Funds and while borrowing $25,000 from the Drought Contingency Fund factoring in yearone rates.
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Approve the resolution as amended.. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
C. Feedback and discussion regarding development of a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) incentive program for ADUs rented as affordable housing.
Steve Rogers, Town Manager, presented staff report.
Town Manager Rogers requested feedback from Town Council in respect to possible incentives or grants to facilitate the program. Mayor Dunbar cited information from other Accessory Dwelling Unit organizations about their program practices and voiced the need for synergy amongst local agencies.
Town Council supports the incentive program and directed Town Manager Rogers to proceed.
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.
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A. Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District No report.
B. Upper Valley Waste Management Authority
Council Member Mohler provided an update from the meeting held on April 18, 2022. She noted the focus on activities honoring Earth Day, upcoming events, and new programs.
C. Cal Cities Update
No report.
D. Climate Action Committee Report
No report.
E. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
F. Reports and Announcements
Mayor Dunbar recognized the passing of former Council Member Warren Nelson.
Mayor Dunbar provided information about the Napa County Measure L Fire Prevention Sales Tax Committee and an upcoming measure on the June 7 ballot.
Council Member Knight inquired as to whether the Town Council and the community would be receiving a presentation from the Measure L Committee providing information and the opportunity for possible Council consideration of an endorsement.
Town Council unanimously requested a presentation with the opportunity to consider endorsement be placed on the agenda for the May 3, 2002 Town Council Meeting.
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.
B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Title:
Town Attorney.
C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Title:
Town Manager.
The Town Council returned from closed session at 6:11 pm and Mayor Dunbar announced there was no reportable action. Vice Mayor Dorenbecher then motioned to adjourn the meeting and the motion was seconded by Council Member Knight. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:12 pm.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
Hilary Gaede
Hilary Gaede, Deputy Town Clerk
Date Approved: May 3, 2022
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