Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, November 1, 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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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 Knight, 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. Steven Rogers' 15 Years of Service to the Town.
Mayor Dunbar presented the proclamation.
The following individual provided electronic public comment: Carol Fink.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended September 30, 2022.
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 22515 An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Adding Chapter 9.22 to Title 9 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Safe Firearm Storage.
C. Adopt Resolution Number 224157 Authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion and accepting the work for the 2022 Sliplining Project (WW2022) performed by Miksis Services Inc. for a total contract amount of $346,922.60.
D. Adopt Resolution 224158 Approving Amendments to the Previously Adopted Napa Sanitation District Sanitary Sewer and Recycled Waste Standards Regarding Grease Interceptors.
E. Adopt Resolution 224159 Authorizing Submittal of Application(S) for all State Department of Water Resources Grant and Payment Programs for which the Town is Eligible and, Authorizing Town Manager to Sign the Necessary Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and /or Fund Transfer Agreements and any Subsequent Amendments for the Allocation and Reimbursement of Grant Funds on Behalf of the Town.
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E. Adopt Resolution 224159 Authorizing Submittal of Application(S) for all State Department of Water Resources Grant and Payment Programs for which the Town is Eligible and, Authorizing Town Manager to Sign the Necessary Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and /or Fund Transfer Agreements and any Subsequent Amendments for the Allocation and Reimbursement of Grant Funds on Behalf of the Town.
F. Approve Minutes of the regular meetings held on October 18, 2022, December 7, 2021 and October 5, 2021.
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 vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Dunbar, Vice Mayor Dorenbecher, Council Member Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Tagliaboschi
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. CalFire Quarterly Report.
Batallion Chief Wes provided the report.
B. Public Safety Quarterly Report.
Sergeant McWilliams presented the report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance Number 22516 Repealing and Replacing Certain Sections of Yountville Municipal Code Title 15 to Adopt by Reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code.
Steve Rogers, Town Manager, presented staff report.
Mike Webber, VPR Building Inspector provided the presentation.
Public Hearing Held.
Public Comment: None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Mohler to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried 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
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Water Conservation Update and Request for Direction to Initiate the Recruitment Process for a Water Advisory Board including One Member from the Commercial Community, and Three Residents consistent with the current Phase II Water Shortage Emergency.
John Ferons, Public Works Director, presented staff report.
PublicComment:None
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A. Water Conservation Update and Request for Direction to Initiate the Recruitment Process for a Water Advisory Board including One Member from the Commercial Community, and Three Residents consistent with the current Phase II Water Shortage Emergency.
John Ferons, Public Works Director, presented staff report.
Public Comment: None.
Town Council discussed and directed staff to provide more information and clarity based on feedback provided by the Council. No action was taken by the Council.
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. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Council Member Tagliaboschi provided information from the meeting including the presentation for Safe Routes to School Program and on the New Vision Zero Program. The NVTA is also recruiting fo their various commissions.
C. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
Vice Mayor Dorenbecher informed the Council received the report on the greenhouse gas inventory for the county. The Town’s emissions are anticipated to decline by 3% by 2030.
D. Cal Cities Update
No report.
E. Climate Action Committee Report
Mayor Dunbar informed the October 28, 2022 meeting was canceled due to staff needing additional time for the items to be included in the agenda. A special meeting will potentially be scheduled within the next two weeks.
F. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
G. Reports and Announcements
Mayor Dunbar shared the appointment of Eric Vasquez as Yountville’s new Postmaster. He also recognized Wine Country Weekend which took place in Yountville at the Veterans Home. Mayor Dunbar attended the event where artists raised money for the Veterans Home Foundation. He also shared information on the Honoring Heroes Barbecue and softball game Game for Heroes. Mayor Dunbar also reported on the Utility Rate Workshop hosted by the Town and thanked Town staff and volunteers for assisting with the Flu and COVID19 Booster Shot Clinic.
Council Member Knight thanked the Parks & Recreation staff for the Halloween Carnival event.
Mayor Dunbar reminded the County requirement to remove campaign signage is 10 days after the election day whether they are on residential or commercial property.
13. CLOSED SESSION
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Mayor Dunbar reminded the County requirement to remove campaign signage is 10 days after the election day whether they are on residential or commercial property.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(4).)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
The Town Council returned form closed session at 6:04 pm and Mayor Dunbar announced that there was no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount St.
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Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: November 15, 2022 Town of Yountville
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