Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Council Member 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
John Ferons, Interim Town Manager, requested postponing agenda item 10A to a future Town Council meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor Knight to Adopt the Agenda as modified. 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. Proclamation By the Yountville Town Council Declaring a Climate Emergency April 2023 Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The following individual provided public comment on items not on the agenda: Debbie AlterStarr.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution 234199 Authorizing submittal of application(s) for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services program 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.
B. Adopt Resolution 234200 Authorizing submittal of application(s) for all federal Land and Water Conservation Fund 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.
C. Adopt Resolution Number 234201 Rescinding the Town’s Phased Water Shortage Emergency Regulations.
D. Adoption of Resolution 234202 Approving the Display of the Earth Day Flag on the Town's Ceremonial Flagpole pursuant to the Town's Flag Policy for the Month of April Annually Recognizing theTon'scommitmenttoEarthDahichoccrsApril22ndofeachear
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C. Adopt Resolution Number 234201 Rescinding the Town’s Phased Water Shortage Emergency Regulations.
D. Adoption of Resolution 234202 Approving the Display of the Earth Day Flag on the Town's Ceremonial Flagpole pursuant to the Town's Flag Policy for the Month of April Annually Recognizing the Town's commitment to Earth Day which occurs April 22nd of each year.
E. Monthly Financial Report for March 2023
F. Approve Minutes of the regular meetings held January 17, 2023 and February 21, 2023 and the special meetings held on January 30, 2023 February 14, 2023, February 24, 2023, and February 28, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member Reeves to approve the Consent Calendar items. 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
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation from Napa County / Cal Fire Regarding Staffing Levels and Staffing Factor Changes that will Affect Fire Station 12 which will Include an Increase to the Fire Service Fees Charged to the Town of Yountville
Mike Marcucci, County of Napa Fire Department Fire Chief, provided the presentation.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider adoption of Resolution Number 234203 Approving reallocation of the remaining $513,745 of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget.
Postponed to a future Town Council meeting with a date to be determined.
B. Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget development update and discussion.
Celia King, Finance Director, presented staff report.
The following individual provide inperson public comment: Alan Tenscher.
Town Council discussed and provided the following changes to the budget prior to the next budget workshops:
Create an estimate and scope of work for improvements to Town Hall walkways.
Create a public utility pole underground policy that fits into a resiliency plan.
Host a Town Council / Town Staff Open House for the Yountville community.
Research on the possibility to create a socialwelfare special emergency fund to assist local residents who may be in financial need.
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.
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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)
No report.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
Mayor Mohler shared information from the meeting including the approval of a grant to the County and the Upper Valley Waste Management trash spot checks Flip the Lid program.
Mayor Mohler also reminded the public about the Shred It Day event on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center and that there will be a Hazardous Waste Collection event in May on the same day as the Town’s Garage Sale.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
No report.
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
No report.
F. Climate Action Committee
No report.
G. Cal Cities Update
No report.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No reports.
I. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
Vice Mayor Knight requested to receive an update from staff regarding the scheduled May 11, 2023 Town Council Special meeting.
Council Member McKeeCant requested looking into an AdoptaVet type program for the Town.
Mayor Mohler shared that the Chamber of Commerce created a group that she and Council Member Reeves are involved with which will provide information on how residents can volunteer at the Veterans Home and that information will be shared with the public in the future.
Interim Town Manager Ferons announced that the Town will be raising the Earth Day Flag in front of Town Hall on April 21, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.
J. Future Council Agenda Items: Quarterly Investment Report – Yountville Chamber of Commerce Presentation, Public Safety and CalFire Quarterly Reports – Information Regarding MAster Fee S chedule – Affordable & Workforce Housing Oversight Committee Presentation – Impact Fee Study Presentation – Mustards Grill 50 Celebration – Pride Month Proclamation – Budget Adoption – OpenGov Online Budget Book Presentation Revised Developer Impact Fees. 13 CLOSEDSESSION
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J. Future Council Agenda Items: Quarterly Investment Report – Yountville Chamber of Commerce Presentation, Public Safety and CalFire Quarterly Reports – Information Regarding MAster Fee S chedule – Affordable & Workforce Housing Oversight Committee Presentation – Impact Fee Study Presentation – Mustards Grill 50 Celebration – Pride Month Proclamation – Budget Adoption – OpenGov Online Budget Book Presentation Revised Developer Impact Fees.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(2).)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the Town Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the belowdescribed existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the Town:
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the Town believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (e)(1).) Number of potential cases: one
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 54957.6.) Name of Town Negotiator to Attend Closed Session: Mayor Mohler Unrepresented Employee: Town Manager
The Town Council returned from closed session at 7:45 p.m. and Mayor Mohler announced that there was no reportable action. Councilmember Tripper then made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Councilmember McKeeCant and passed by unanimous voice vote. The Town Council then adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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 roll call 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 April 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Approved on: May 2, 2023
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