Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Bolt Trippe
Council Member Robin McKeeCant
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council MemberRobinMcKeeCantCouncilMemberPamReeves
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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: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKeeCant, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member Trippe to Adopt the Agenda.
The motion carried 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
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
A public comment was received from Mark Van Gorder regarding PG&E operations.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Second reading and Adoption 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
B. Adopt Resolution Number 234173 Approving an Amendment to Maintenance Agreement #2021 720 with A Plus Tree, Inc. increasing the contract amount for Urban Forest Management Services for the Town of Yountville.
C. Monthly Financial Report for December 2022
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Mayor Mohler to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. COUNCIL MEMBER APPLICANT INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT
A. Conduct Applicant Interviews to Consider the Appointment of a Qualified Elector to the Currently Vacant Town Council Seat.
Town Manager Steve Rogers presented the staff report. Applicants Scott Owens, Pam Reeves and Doug Yarris were interviewed. Robert Moore withdrew his application.
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A. Conduct Applicant Interviews to Consider the Appointment of a Qualified Elector to the Currently Vacant Town Council Seat.
Town Manager Steve Rogers presented the staff report. Applicants Scott Owens, Pam Reeves and Doug Yarris were interviewed. Robert Moore withdrew his application.
B. Public Comment Regarding Applicant Interviews.
The following individuals submitted electronic Public Comment for the following applicants:
Scott Owens: Kimberly Cook, Vincent and Christine Courtney, Carol Fink, Sandra Hernandez, Carl and Angie Johnson, Larry Kramer, Tom and Carol Shirmang, Robert Stout Pam Reeves: Carole Arcellana, Sherry Bretigam, Judith Caldwell, Marico Chigyo, Janet ClareGotch, John Dorenbecher, Holly Hansen, Billie Hewitt, Violet Hover, Ted and Iren Jenny, Marjean Marciniak, Linda Rowland
Doug Yarris: Jennifer Brustar, Bill Dodd, Ryan Hill, Arik, Housley, Peter Jacobsen, Thurlow Washam, Jeff Virnig, Vicki Virnig, Kevin Yarris
Scott Owens and Pam Reeves: Michael Borck, Carrie Hays, Alan and Ashely Tenscher Scott Owens and Doug Yarris: John Dunbar
The following individuals provided Inperson Public Comment for the following applicants:
Scott Owens: John Dunbar, Devereaux Smith
Doug Yarris: Jennifer Bruster, John Dunbar, Mark Ibanez C. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the currently vacant Council seat A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by to Approve appointment of Scott Owens. The motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 0;
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Approve the Substitute Motion to appoint Pam Reeves to the vacant council seat. The motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
D. Consider Administering Oath of Office to a Potentially Appointed Council Member.
Deputy Town Clerk Hilary Gaede administered the Oath of Office.
9. PRESENTATIONS
A. MCE Presentation from Dave Garti, Community Development Manager Dave Garti, Community Development Manager from Marin Clean Energy, provided a Powerpoint overview.
B. Yountville Arts Quarterly Report October 1 – December 31, 2022 Ronda Schaer and Cynthia Kapjian presented the update.
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Dave Garti, Community Development Manager from Marin Clean Energy, provided a Powerpoint overview.
B. Yountville Arts Quarterly Report October 1 – December 31, 2022 Ronda Schaer and Cynthia Kapjian presented the update.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discussion and direction regarding the Appointment of a Council Member or MCE Clean Energy Napa County Representative Supervisor Ryan Gregory to represent the Cities and Town on the Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors.
Town Manager Steve Rogers presented the staff report. No action was taken to appoint a Council Member to represent the Town. Napa County will continue to represent the Town on MCE Board.
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234174 Approving the Placement of a Memorial Bench dedicated to Michael Leonardi in Yountville Community Park as Part of the Town’s Dedication and Memorial Program.
Parks and Recreation Director Samantha Holland presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Mayor Mohler to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
12. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Water Conservation Update
Public Works Director John Ferons presented the staff report.
B. Town Attorney Legislative Update.
Town Attorney Gary Bell presented the 2022 Legislative update.
C. Town Manager Recruitment Update
Town Manager Steve Rogers provided an update on the Town Manager recruitment. Bob Murray & Associates has commenced interviews with Town Council to initiated a strategy to conduct a community survey and develop a focus for the candidate search.
13. 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 Council Member McKeeCant and Mayor Mohler participated in a meeting focused on the Drought Contingency Plan.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
None
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Council Member McKeeCant and Mayor Mohler participated in a meeting focused on the Drought Contingency Plan.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
None.
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 Vice Mayor Knight noted the Kiwanis Crab Feed will be Saturday, January 21, 2023 and tickets have sold out. He thanks Parks and Recreation Director Samantha Holland for her significant contributions to the event and Kiwanis Club. Additionally he noted the passing on several important community members: Jack Jackson, Ed Coin, and Sue Cole.
14. CLOSED SESSION NONE
15. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by , seconded by to Adjourn the meeting The motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 0;
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.. being held in Town Council Chambers.
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Hilary Gaede, Deputy Town Clerk
Date Approved: April 18, 2023 Town of Yountville
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