Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, May 2, 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
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, 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. Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
Council Member Reeves shared the following locations where trees will be planted in honor of Arbor Day: Yountville Community Park picnic areas, lower restroom area, and in Vineyard Park north picnic area.
B. Ciccio’s Proclamation
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
B. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 C. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on April 18, 2023 and the special meetings held on March 20, 2023, March 24, 2023, March 27, 2023, March 28, 2023, April 10, 2023, and April 21, 2023.
Town Clerk Gomez provided a revision to Consent Calendar item C, minutes of the meeting held on April 18, 2023. The correction added clarification to section 10B, second bullet of the minutes.
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March 20, 2023, March 24, 2023, March 27, 2023, March 28, 2023, April 10, 2023, and April 21, 2023.
Town Clerk Gomez provided a revision to Consent Calendar item C, minutes of the meeting held on April 18, 2023. The correction added clarification to section 10B, second bullet of the minutes.
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. Yountville Chamber of Commerce Annual Presentation – Whitney Diver McEvoy.
Whitney Diver McEvoy provided the presentation.
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Bella Johanson B. Public Safety Quarterly Report.
Napa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Millat provided the presentation.
C. CalFire Quarterly Report.
CalFire Battallion Chief Wes provided the presentation.
The following individual provided in person public comment: Tim Borman.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS NONE
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Information regarding existing fees within the Master Fee Schedule and provide related direction, if any.
Finance Director King introduced the informational report.
The following staff members provided the informational report: Town Attorney Bell, Financial Analyst Batista, Planning & Building Director Borba, Deputy Public Works Director Ramirez, Town Clerk Gomez.
The Town Council agreed to discuss potential changes to the Master Fee Schedule in sections based on each department’s fee schedule at future Council meeting dates and/or Council workshops.
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)
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A. Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District No report.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Mayor Mohler and Vice Mayor Knight shared information from the meeting including completion of the St. Helena/Calistoga vine trail, attending a tour of the bus maintenance facility, the county adding hydrogen fueling bays at the bus station, future HOV lanes on route 37, and getting updates on the NVTA website regarding construction on Soscol Junction, and NVTA considering adding electric bus charging stations in the future.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
No report.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
No report.
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
Vice Mayor Knight noted that the meeting was postponed to July. He also mentioned the county is doing research on groundwater tables.
F. Climate Action Committee
Council Member Reeves shared information from the meeting including changes to the bylaws to allow an alternate to the committee, and bans on the sale of new gas water heaters in 2027 and gas space heating units in 2029.
Council Member Trippe added that there are federal incentives and tax credits to lessen the financial burden for those changing to electric water and space heaters.
G. Cal Cities Update
No report.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
Council Member Reeves shared attending the Emergency Preparedness COAD meeting and elaborated on COAD’s Map Your Neighbor program.
Vice Mayor Knight shared that the Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee is working with staff to create an Emergency Preparedness program for the fall.
I. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
Mayor Mohler announced the Townwide garage sale on Saturday May 6, 2023 and the Hazardous Waste event in the Pastoni Winery off Highway 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. She also announced Yountville Clean Up will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and Art Sip and Stroll on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Council Member McKeeCant shared on Sunday May 21, 2023 a restored helicopter from Vietnam and a rescue dog with direct lineage from dogs that went to Vietnam will be landing at Borman Field.
She also shared Mixed Nuts are playing practice games on May 8, and 15 to play in an adult/adolescent for people on the Spectrum. The money goes to traumatic brain industry.
Mayor Mohler informed she was invited and attended the American Legion hosting a luncheon for Veterans.
Vice Mayor Knight shared that on Saturday, May 6, 2023 there will be a cleanup at Pioneer Cemetery clean up in preparation of the Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
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Mayor Mohler informed she was invited and attended the American Legion hosting a luncheon for Veterans.
Vice Mayor Knight shared that on Saturday, May 6, 2023 there will be a cleanup at Pioneer Cemetery clean up in preparation of the Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland also reminded the Council of the next budget workshop on May 4, 2023.
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 7:44 p.m. and Town Attorney Bell announced that there was no reportable action. Councilmember McKeeCant then made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Councilmember Trippe and approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Trippe 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 May 4, 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
Date Approved: June 6, 2023 Town of Yountville
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