Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, June 20, 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 Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Agenda. The motion 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 Celebrating July as Parks and Recreation Month Nationwide Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
Parks and Recreation Director Samantha Holland accepted the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
A. Public Comment
The following individual provided electronic public comment: Kim Cook.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve request to cancel the Town Council meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023.
B. Adopt Resolution 234211 Adopting the Town’s FiveYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 202322 to 202728 and Determining Consistency with General Plan.
C. Adopt Resolution Number 234212 Rejecting the bids for the Street Rehabilitation Micro surfacing at Various Locations MT 3024 project.
D. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
E. Adopt Resolution Number 234213, Amending the Yountville Arts Commission Bylaws F. Monthly Financial Report for May 2023
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Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
E. Adopt Resolution Number 234213, Amending the Yountville Arts Commission Bylaws F. Monthly Financial Report for May 2023
G. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 6, 2023, May 2, 2023, and the special meetings held May 4, 2023, May 18, 2023, and May 25, 2023 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; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. Napa Schools for Climate Action; NVUSD Students Promoting Climate Education and Legislations within the Community
High school students Allison Benscick and Lilliana Karesh provided the presentation.
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Lori Stelling.
B. MCE Presentation.
Dave Garti, MCE Community Development Manager, provided the presentation.
C. Napa Valley Transportation Authority Town of Yountville Bee Line Kate Miller, NVTA Executive Director, provided the presentation.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234214 Amending Town Council Benefits Plan for Elected Officials.
Town Attorney Bell provided the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member Trippe 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
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 Town of Yountville
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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 attended the meeting held June 13. The focus of the meeting was the budget to potentially be approved at the meeting on June 27.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
No report.
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 reported that Cal Cities will be providing a briefing June 21 on SB 584, legislation that will impose a statewide 15% tax on shortterm rentals to fund workforce housing. Vice Mayor Knight noted that while Cal Cities supports workforce housing measures, this tax may potentially harm transient tax revenues for many cities.
Council Member Reeves attended the North Bay Division meeting about the Watson Ranch Project – Lemos Point Tour in American Canyon, an affordable housing project.
H. Association of Bay Area Governments
Council Member Trippe attended the meeting with business focusing on approving the annual budget. Council Member Trippe noted that jurisdiction dues will be increasing in the future.
I. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
J. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
Council Member Trippe announced the need for volunteers to assist veterans with limited mobility on July 4 so they may enjoy the celebration.
Council Member Reeves announced a Climate Action Committee will hold a special meeting on June 30 at 1pm to discuss the lack of grant funding and potential reapplication for funds.
Vice Mayor Knight requested to receive a report at the July 18 Regular Council Meeting from Planning and Building staff about Municipal Code Chapter 17.1.28 regarding tree preservation and management. Mayor Mohler added that she would like staff to include a brief historical context of the heritage tree program. Council requested staff bring forth a tree removal moratorium ordinance for consideration. Council supported this item being added to the agenda.
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Vice Mayor Knight requested to receive a report at the July 18 Regular Council Meeting from Planning and Building staff about Municipal Code Chapter 17.1.28 regarding tree preservation and management. Mayor Mohler added that she would like staff to include a brief historical context of the heritage tree program. Council requested staff bring forth a tree removal moratorium ordinance for consideration. Council supported this item being added to the agenda.
Council Member Reeves requested staff also bring back an ordinance for a moratorium on gas stations within Town. Council supported this item being added to the July 18 agenda.
K. Potential Future Agenda Items: Monthly Financial Report, Yountville Arts Commission and Yountville Community Foundation appointments, Developer Impact Fees, Washington Park Neighborhood Accessibility Discussion, Quarterly Investment Report, Public Safety, and CalFire Quarterly Reports.
13. CLOSED SESSION NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, 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, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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Hilary Gaede, Deputy Town Clerk
Date Approved: August 1, 2023 Town of Yountville
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