Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, September 20, 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 3:10 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 approximately 3:10 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 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. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Robin McKeeCant for her service to the Yountville Arts Commission.
Mayor Dunbar presented the Certificate of Appreciation.
B. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Billie Hewitt for her service to the Yountville Community Foundation.
Mayor Dunbar presented the Certificate of Appreciation.
C. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Jessica Penman for her service to the Yountville Community Foundation.
Mayor Dunbar presented the Certificate of Appreciation.
D. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Michael Jordan for his service to the Zoning & Design Review Board.
Mayor Dunbar presented the Certificate of Appreciation.
E. Recognition presented to Danielle Matteucci for her service to the Town with the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mayor Dunbar presented the Recognition.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve request to cancel the Town Council meeting scheduled for October 4, 2022.
B. Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2022
C. Adopt Resolution Number 224145 Approving an amendment to Construction Services Agreement 2022658 with Fisher Electrical Integration Contract increasing the agreement not to exceed $80,000.
D. Approve Minutes of the regular meetings held July 19, 2022, and August 2, 2022 and of the special meetings held on July 12, 2022 and July 14, 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
A. Annual Update from NVTA – Citizen Advisory Committee Scott Owens, Yountville Representative to NVTA’s Citizen Advisory Committee, provided the presentation.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Approve Resolution Number 224146 Ratifying the Town Manager's Appointment of Ken McNab as interim Planning and Building Director.
Julie Baldia, Deputy Director for Human Resources & IT, presented staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Tagliaboschi to Adopt the Resolution. 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
B. Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Water Purchase Costs.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
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ABSTAIN: 0
B. Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Water Purchase Costs.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and thank Director King for the report.
C. Consider adoption of Resolution Number 224147 approving intention to adjust water and wastewater rates, setting public hearing, establishing procedures for submitting and tabulating Proposition 218 protests, modifying Drought Reserve Bank Policy, and directing staff to provide notice.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented staff report.
Micheal DeGroot, Consultant with Bartle Wells and Associates, provided the presentation.
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 Adopt the Resolution. 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
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Water Conservation Update.
John Ferons, Public Works Director, presented the staff informational report.
B. Informational Update on PG&E Power Outages affecting southern portions of Yountville.
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 informed that the September 13, 2022 meeting was\ canceled.
B. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
Council Member Marjorie Mohler reported that the next meeting will be in person in the Town of Yountville Council Chambers on Monday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m.
C. Cal Cities Update
Mayor Dunbar shared information regarding the Council attending the CalCities Annual Conference and Expo that was hosted in Long Beach, California.
Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, and Town Manager Rogers also shared information from their attendance ath the Annual Conference. Mayor Dunbar and Vice Mayor Dorenbecher shared this was their last conference in 17 and 12 years attending respectively.
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Mayor Dunbar shared information regarding the Council attending the CalCities Annual Conference and Expo that was hosted in Long Beach, California.
Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, and Town Manager Rogers also shared information from their attendance ath the Annual Conference. Mayor Dunbar and Vice Mayor Dorenbecher shared this was their last conference in 17 and 12 years attending respectively.
Attorney Bell was also present and active at the CalCities Annual Conference.
D. Climate Action Committee Report
Mayor Dunbar and Vice Mayor Dorenbecher informed that they have a meeting for this committee on Friday, September 23, 2022. Expected discussion includes the presentation on the State’s drought report that they have been waiting to receive.
E. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
F. Reports and Announcements
Mayor Dunbar shared details on the ribbon cutting this afternoon welcoming the Bee Transit Bus which will continue to provide free shuttle service to the Town.
Mayor Dunbar also thanked Parks & Recreation Director Holland for all the support with the Alzheimer's disease walk on Saturday.
Parks & Recreation Director Holland also provided an update on the 44 Yountville Days taking place on October 1, 2022. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. and will travel north Washington Street and end in the Community Center where there will be more activities.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland also shared information about the next Parks & Recreation Master Plan table talk led by the consultants and the public. The public is invited to provide feedback Monday the 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Yountville Community Hall.
Eric Knight thanked Parks and Recreation Department staff for their work and share information about the last Movies on the Park event scheduled for September 30, 2022.
Vice Mayor Dorenbecher announced the Town is hosting the third Annual Emergency Preparedness Workshop at Yountville Community Hall September 29, 2022 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Dunbar requested the Council's consideration for a firearm storage ordinance at the October 18, 2022 Town Council meeting. The Council voiced their support to bring this item for consideration.
Mayor Dunbar also announced the Council is canceling the October 4, 2022 regular Town Council meeting.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference With Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code, § 54956.8.) Property Address: 6554 Yount Street, Yountville, CA 94599 Town Negotiator: Steven R. Rogers, Town Manager Negotiating Party:
Napa Valley Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment The Town Council returned from closed session at 6:22 pm and Mayor Dunbar announced that there was no reportable action. Vice Mayor Dorenbecher then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Knight, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.. being held in TonConcilChamberslocatedat6550YontSt
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there was no reportable action. Vice Mayor Dorenbecher then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Knight, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount St.
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
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