Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Eric Knight
Council Member Robin McKeeCant
Council Member Hillery Trippe
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present:4MayorMargieMohlerViceMayorEricKnightCouncilMemberHilleryTrippeCouncil Town of Yountville
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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.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 4 Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKeeCant
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Agenda. The motion by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS NONE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution 234170 Authorizing Continued Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Town Council and All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
B. Monthly Financial Report for November 2022
C. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on December 6, 2022 and the special meetings held on December 16, 2022 and December 20, 2022.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member Trippe to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. PG&E Report on South Yountville Power Outages – Mark Van Gorder Rescheduled due to weather to a date to be determined at a later date.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance Number 23517 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Chapter 17.156 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance Number 23517 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Chapter 17.156 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
The following individual submitted electronic public comment: Pamela Reeves.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234171 Approving a Use Permit Amendment to increase the annual number of allowed special events from 15 to 38 for Jessup Cellars located at 6720 and 6740 Washington Street (APN 036033013)
The following individual submitted electronic public comment: Pamela Reeves.
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Resolution amending language to reflect allowing 30 events including 2 larger events of up to 100 people with the prohibition of tents in the back parking lot. 100 person events require 30 days notice to the Town. Events less than 100 people require 10 day notice to the Town.. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discussion and Direction to Town Staff to Submit a Letter from the Town Council to CalTrans in Support of the Napa Valley Vine Trail's Cooperative Effort to Move the "Welcome to Napa Valley Sign", currently on Robert Mondavi Winery property to Markham Vineyards property next to the Caltrans staging area west of the northerly terminus of Washington Street adjacent to Yountville.
Public Works Director John Ferons presented the staff report, No public comment was received.
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Minute Order. The motion by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Consider Approval of Resolution 234172 Awarding the contract for Town Manager Recruitment Services to Bob Murray & Associates in an amount not to exceed $35,000 and to approve allocating $35,000 from the Annual Assigned for Contingencies Budget Fund and transfer to NonDepartmental Fund 011010 contract services to cover these contract costs.
Town Manager Steve Rogers presented the staff report.
No public comment was received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Resolution. The motion by the following vote:
AYES:4;MayorMohlerViceMayorKnightCouncilMemberTrippeCouncilMemberMcKeeCant Town of Yountville
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No public comment was received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Resolution. The motion by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Update Regarding Resolution No. 153285 the Town’s Approved and Adopted Americans with Disabilities Act SelfEvaluation and Transition Plan
Public Works Director John Ferons presented a PowerPoint providing an update.
B. Informational Report Regarding the Town of Yountville’s Utility Division, Where the Water Flows and Goes along with Background Information about the Water and Wastewater Enterprises Public Works Director John Ferons presented an informational PowerPoint.
12. COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 None.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Mayor Mohler reported on the meeting. NVTA discussed the shortage with transit workers and its impact on bus routes. Measure X was presented as a potential Ballot Measure for 2024 as an extension of Measure T. Measure X would allow bonding for expenditures. New Council Members have been invited to attend an NVTA Zoom session for newly elected officials.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
None.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
None.
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
None.
F. Climate Action Committee
None.
G. Cal Cities Update
None.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
None.
I. Council Members Announcements and Agenda Item Requests.
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H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
None.
I. Council Members Announcements and Agenda Item Requests.
Council Member Trippe requested Town Manager Rogers provides an update on town manager recruitment at the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Knight noted the Kiwanis Crab Feed and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Council Member McKeeCant requested filtration be placed in the Council Chambers as well as precautionary Covid19 testing for council members.
13. CLOSED SESSION NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Trippe to Adjourned the Town Council Special Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.. being held in Town Council Chambers.
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Hilary Gaede, Deputy Town Clerk
Date Approved: February 7, 2023 Town of Yountville
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