Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, April 4, 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 Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Trippe 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. Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
B. Arts in April Month
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The following individuals provided public comment: Stephanie Silver, Whitney DiverMcEvoy.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution Number 234195 Approving transfer of the $50,000 of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance reallocated to Parks & Recreation Community Use from General Fund (01) into Capital Projects Fund (50) to fund CF0022 Community Center Shade Structure Project.
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234196 Providing a OneTime Performance Bonus to the Town Manager In Accordance with His Employment Agreement C. Annual Administrative Update of the Master Fee Schedule.
D. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
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:
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D. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
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: 5; Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Mayor Mohler, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider adoption of Resolution Number 234197 modifying the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Master Fee Schedule and conduct a public hearing regarding proposed fee increases and additions.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Public Hearing Held.
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Alan Tenscher.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried 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
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234198 Approving an amendment to the French Laundry Master Development Plan and Design Review for: (1) demolition of an existing nonhistoric structure and construction of a new 1,181 square foot lounge building and associated garden area on The French Laundry restaurant property located at 6640 Washington Street (APN 036051006); and (2) construction of eight new parking spaces along Webber Avenue west of Washington Street on property located at 2200 Webber Avenue (APN 036330001).
Diane Levine, Assistant Planner, provided the staff report.
Public Hearing Held.
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Whitney DiverMcEvoy and Ashley Tenscher, and Rob Stout.
The Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 Vice Mayor Knight
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS NONE
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 Vice Mayor Knight
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS NONE
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Water Conservation Update
John Ferons, Interim Town Manager, 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 Mohler shared information from the meeting including the two projects for new floodwalls for Napa County and the two public hearings, regarding the Joint Zone Project and the Rutherford Reach Benefit Zone.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
No report.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
No report.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
Mayor Mohler shared information from the meeting including discussing countywide Fire and EMS municipal services and adopting the proposed budget.
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
No report.
F. Climate Action Committee
Council Member Reeves shared she attended the meeting but there was no quorum. The agenda had one item for discussion regarding amending the bylaws to allow for alternates from the different jurisdictions to help the Committee reach a quorum. There was, however, an informational report shared regarding requirements or bans for new construction to eliminate gas stoves and gas heater units. The goal is to electrify.
G. Cal Cities Update
No reports.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
Council Member Reeves announced the 2x2 TownNVSUD Standing Committee has a date to meet with Napa Valley Unified School District leadership.
I. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
Mayor Mohler announced Shred It Day will be April 21, 2023. They will pick up recyclables and ewaste at the event.
Council Member Reeves asked the Council to consider agendizing a climate emergency proclamation. The Council supported adding the proclamation to the next regularly scheduled ti
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Mayor Mohler announced Shred It Day will be April 21, 2023. They will pick up recyclables and ewaste at the event.
Council Member Reeves asked the Council to consider agendizing a climate emergency proclamation. The Council supported adding the proclamation to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Mohler requested an agenda item to discuss potentially forming an ad hoc committee to manage contract negotiations related to the Yountville Elementary School property.
Council Member Trippe requested agendizing followup discussion on the ADA project at Three Weirs and Forrester Park. Town Council supported this decision and it was decided to bring for discussion at a future meeting.
J. Possible Future Agenda Items: Application Water Conservation Fund Program – Application(s) for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services program – Budget Development Update – Budget Adjustment Requests – Quarterly Investment Report – Public Safety and Cal Fire Reports – Affordable & Workforce Housing Oversight Committee.
13. CLOSED SESSION NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor Knight 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 Monday, April 10, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount St.
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: June 6, 2023
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