Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, June 21, 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 around 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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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.
Mayor Dunbar called the meeting to order at around 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 Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight 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 Celebrating July as Parks & Recreation Month.
Mayor Dunbar presented the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
A. Cindy Saucerman
The following individual provided electronic public comment: Cindy Saucerman.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve request to cancel the Town Council meeting scheduled for July 5, 2022.
B. Adopt Resolution 224126 Approving Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $62,000 to Accommodate Unanticipated Cost Increases.
C. Adopt Resolution Number 224127 Awarding Bid to and Approving Construction Services Agreement with Commercial Power Sweep for Annual Town Wide Sweeping Services for Fiscal Year 202223.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 224128 Awarding the Bid for the 2022 Sliplining Project (WW2022), Approving a Construction Contract with Miksis Services Inc. for $322,788.00 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the construction contract, change orders and amendments up to the budgeted amount.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 224129 Approving an Amendment to Maintenance Agreement #2021 713 with Jenfitch, LLC. increasing the contract amount for chemicals purchased and delivered to the Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
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budgeted amount.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 224129 Approving an Amendment to Maintenance Agreement #2021 713 with Jenfitch, LLC. increasing the contract amount for chemicals purchased and delivered to the Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
F. Adopt Resolution 224130 Approving contract with California Consulting Inc. for purposes of grant writing and management support in an amount not to exceed $50,400 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
G. Adopt Resolution 224131 Authorizing Continued Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Town Council and All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
H. Appoint Mayor Dunbar as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Dorenbecher as Voting Delegate Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting being held in Long Beach from Wednesday, September 7, 2022 through Friday, September 9, 2022.
I. NVTIDYountville Annual Work Plan for Tourism Improvement District Assessment Fund 22 (1015).
J. Monthly Financial Reports for April and May 2022
K. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 17, 2022 and of the special meetings held May 5, 2022 and May 19, 2022.
Mayor Dunbar pulled item 7B for an update from the Finance Department and acknowledged there was a typo on Consent Calendar item 7I.that added a 0 to the number. The typo has been corrected.
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve the Consent Calendar items A through K except for item 7B. 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
Celia King, Finance Director, presented the update on the staff report requesting a budget adjustment increase from the original number.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Approve Consent Item 7B. 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 NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 224132 Adopting the 2022/2023 Operating Budget, Appropriations (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, Salary Ranges and Existing Fiscal Policies (General Finance Policy, Town Investment Policy, Use of LongTerm Debt Policy, OPEB Trust Investment Policy, Fund Balance Policy, Utility Enterprise Rate Policy, Use of Drought Water Reserve Policy).
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A. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 224132 Adopting the 2022/2023 Operating Budget, Appropriations (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, Salary Ranges and Existing Fiscal Policies (General Finance Policy, Town Investment Policy, Use of LongTerm Debt Policy, OPEB Trust Investment Policy, Fund Balance Policy, Utility Enterprise Rate Policy, Use of Drought Water Reserve Policy).
Steve Rogers, Town Manager, presented the budget message.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Tagliaboschi, seconded by Council Member Mohler 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
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution 224133 Adopting the Town’s FiveYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 20222023 to 20262027 and Determining Consistency with General Plan.
John Ferons, Public Works Director, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, seconded by Council Member Mohler 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 224134 Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Mayor, two Council Members and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Napa to Consolidate and Render Specified Services to the Town Relating to the Conduct of the Statewide General Municipal Election to be held on the same date.
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight 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
D. Consideration of Introduction and Waiving of First Reading of an Ordinance Number 22508 of the TownCounciloftheTownofYountvilleAddingChapter826toTitle8oftheYountvilleMunicipal Town of Yountville
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AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
D. Consideration of Introduction and Waiving of First Reading of an Ordinance Number 22508 of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Adding Chapter 8.26 to Title 8 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Expressive Activities and Expressive Events Steve Rogers, Town Manager, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Mohler, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. 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
A. Water Conservation Update
John Ferons, Public Works Director, presented the informational report.
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 Mayor Dunbar shared the District adopted the new budget and provided an update from the Napa County City Selection Committee meeting.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Mayor Dunbar announced tomorrow there will be a groundbreaking in Soscol junction for road improvements at 10:00 a.m. he also announced the new incoming Chair and Vice Chair appointments and a Vine Trail update.
Mayor Dunbar shared a discussion about possibly relocating the Welcome Napa Valley sign to a different location.
C. LAFCO of Napa County
Council Member Mohler reported on the two items discussed. One was regarding signing a new contract with Town Attorney Bell’s firm for their services and the second item was related to the public hearing held regarding a 160acre property on Green Island Road requesting to be annexed to the City of American Canyon so in the future it can be developed. The County unanimously declined to add the property in the American Canyon sphere of influence.
D. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
No report.
E. Cal Cities Update
MayorDunbarsharedlegislatorpassedastatebudgetandthatheattendedtheABAGmeeting Town of Yountville
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D. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
No report.
E. Cal Cities Update
Mayor Dunbar shared legislator passed a state budget and that he attended the ABAG meeting.
Vice Mayor Dorenbecher shared information from the Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee regarding multiple bills discussed that are pending. She also shared she also attended the ABAG Regional Resources for Cities meeting to discuss housing needs and the Napa County Flood Control budget meeting.
Council Member Knight informed he attended the June 9, 2022 Cal Cities Community Service Committee meeting where they received presentations on parks and open spaces as well as presentations from Fire Wise Foundation. reports on legislation. He recognized Parks & Recreation Director Sam Holland and Parks and Recreation Supervisor for their work beyond the scope of their roles.
Council Member Mohler also shared her attendance to Cal Cities meetings including Environment Quality Policy Committee where she shared a presentation from Emeryville on reach codes. She also shared information on State grant money available for small cities such as Yountville. She reported on the Cal Cities meeting on Solid waste Recycling she attended and where they discussed SB 54.
F. Climate Action Committee Report
Mayor Dunbar shared the Committee will be meeting Friday to consider a working group to develop a regional climate action plan and a work plan for a presentation. They ar also expecting a greenhouse gas emissions report.
Mayor Dunbar also announced he will be attending the Napa Thrives Climate Action and Regenerative Farming Seminar on Thursday.
G. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
Vice Mayor Dorenbecher thanked Council Member Knight for assisting with the Emergency Preparedness Workshop taking place in the Fall.
H. Reports and Announcements
Mayor Dunbar reminded the public of the Rock the Ride which starts from Yountville Community Center and ends in Yountville Community Park. The event promotes awareness of reducing gun violence and promoting gun safety.
Mayor Dunbar informed Sally and Don Schmitt will be recognized for their contributions to the Town on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Tickets are required to attend the event.
Mayor Dunbar announced the Town will host a Fourth of July celebration with no fireworks from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. There will be familyfriendly activities including live music, activities, food trucks, and more.
Council Member Knight thanked Mayor Dunbar for joining the open letter to Congress from Cal Cities to prevent gun violence. He also requested that at the July Town Council meeting the rest of the Council Members consider joining that letter so the US Senate.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 64956.8.) Property Address/Description: Along Washington Street Adjacent to Veteran’s Memorial Park Between California Drive and Champagne Drive
Town Negotiator: Steven R. Rogers, Town Manager
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13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 64956.8.) Property Address/Description: Along Washington Street Adjacent to Veteran’s Memorial Park Between California Drive and Champagne Drive
Town Negotiator: Steven R. Rogers, Town Manager
Negotiating Party: Hotel Yountville
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The Town Council returned from closed session at 6:25 pm and Mayor Dunbar announced that there was no reportable action. The Town Council then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent and without vote at 6:25 pm.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m..being held via remote teleconference.
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: November 15, 2022
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