Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, March 21, 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
Council Member Pam Reeves
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Mohler called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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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 Mohler called the meeting to order at approximately 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 McKeeCant to Adopt the Agenda. 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
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Recognizing Town Manager Steve Rogers
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Alan Tenscher and Jeff Durham, .
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Second reading and Adoption of Ordinance Number 23518 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Section 13.160.120 of Chaper 13.160 Division 8 of Title 13 of the Yountville Municipal Code to Update References to the California Public Records Act.
B. Adopt Resolution Number 234192 Opposing Initiative Number 210042A1 the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
C. Adopt Resolution Number 234193 Approving the Tree Removal Permit Application for the Yountville Community Church (6621 Yount Street; APN 036053002) to permit the removal of the approximately 33.5" DBH Valley Oak tree located on the north end of the property.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 234194 Authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion and accepting the work for the Repair Roofs on Bus Shelters project (CF0026) performed by Antonio’s Roofing for a total contract amount of $44,900.
E. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
F. Monthly Financial Report for February 2023
Vice Mayor Knight informed the Council that he has a conflict of interest with item 7C and he will be Town of Yountville
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E. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
F. Monthly Financial Report for February 2023
Vice Mayor Knight informed the Council that he has a conflict of interest with item 7C and he will be recusing himself from voting on the item.
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to approve the Consent Calendar items 7A, B, D, E, and F. 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
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Approve Consent Item 7C. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New Yountville Sun Staff
Marc Hand, CEO and Board Chair for Highway 29 Media, provided the presentation and introduced the new Yountville Sun staff.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Receive the presentation and direct questions to staff.Receive public comment.Conduct Council discussion and provide direction regarding final designs for ADA Accessibility Improvements for Public Lands located at Forrester Park and Three Weirs Park.
Rosalba Ramirez, Deputy Public Works Director, presented staff report.
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Billie Hewitt, Kimberly Cook, and Will Hays.
The following individuals submitted electronic public comment: Donna Bruner, Hosahalli Padmesh, and Jeannie Title.
Town Council discussed and provided the following Minute Order Motion:
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe to retain a landscape architect to assist with designing an aesthetically appropriate improvement plan that incorporates community feedback to focus on option two at Forrester Park and to focus primarily on option four with some considerations to other options that would not involve a rail system at Three Weirs Park.
Mayor Mohler called for a Substitute Motion:
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Approve the Substitute Motion which includes:
Hire a landscape architect that meets with the community to review design option four at Three Weirs Park.
Any option used at Three Weirs Park should try to avoid having hand rails.
ReviewoptionfouratForresterPark
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A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Approve the Substitute Motion which includes:
Hire a landscape architect that meets with the community to review design option four at Three Weirs Park.
Any option used at Three Weirs Park should try to avoid having hand rails.
Review option four at Forrester Park.
. 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
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Website Preview
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk, and Hilary Gaede, Deputy Town Clerk, presented the new Town website.
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 Mohler shared the Board reallocated funds received for more floodwall work in the county.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Mayor Mohler shared NVTA is launching a countywide Vision Zero Plan to eliminate serious and severe crashes in the county roadways.
Vice Mayor Knight added that NVTA shared grant information for the jurisdictions in the County and thanked staff for proactively seeking grant opportunities the Town can use.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
No report.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
No report.
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
No report.
F. Climate Action Committee
No report.
G. Cal Cities Update
Vice Mayor Knight shared information from the meeting including state funding for early childhood transition/kindergarten, timelines to provide more TK education, and statewide funding to address homelessness.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
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transition/kindergarten, timelines to provide more TK education, and statewide funding to address homelessness.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
I. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
Vice Mayor Knight announced the opening day for Yountville Little League and the opening day breakfast.
Council Member Trippe shared information on the Visible Threads Exhibit at the Napa County Historical Society.
Mayor Mohler announced the ShredIt Day on April 21, 2023 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
Council Member McKeeCant announced that Visit Napa Valley is doing a Destination Showcase on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Council Member McKeeCant requested to discuss at a future meeting the rebranding of the Town logo and slogan. Town Council agreed to discuss it at a future agenda once a new Town Manager has been appointed.
J. Potential Future Agenda Items: Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Arts Month proclamation, Master Fee Schedule, Community Center Shade Structure Project, Budget Development Update, OpenGov Budget Demonstration, Water Conservation Update, Financial Report, Investment Report, Chamber of Commerce presentation, Affordable & Workforce Housing Oversight Committee Annual presentation.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov Code, § 54957.) Title: Town Manager
The Town Council returned from closed session at 7:30 p.m. and Mayor Mohler announced that there was no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adjourn the meeting. 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
Adjourned to the Town Council Special Meeting on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. being held at the Veterans Home of CaliforniaYountville, located at 60 California Drive. _____________________
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: May 16, 2023. Town of Yountville
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