Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, August 1, 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
The Town of Yountville is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other similar federal and state laws in all respects. If, as an attendee or participant in this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is provided, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations for you. Individuals who need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or participation in programs 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.
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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 Reeves 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 NONE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The following individuals provided public comment on matters not listed on the agenda: Joshua Kizer, Public Information Officer for Yountville’s Veterans Home. Additionally, Joshua Kizer provided the following information for the Yountville Community:
The Veterans Home of Yountville received national recognition for the safety and security provided during the pandemic.
The Veterans Home welcomes the community back to their campus through volunteer and donation opportunities. For more information, contact the home via email at [email protected] or by phone at 7079444931.
The Veterans Home will be hosting a public event titled Picnic with a Vet taking place August 2, 2023 to help residents living at the Home reacclimate with the community.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve request to cancel the Town Council Regular Meetings scheduled for August 15, 2023 and September 5, 2023.
B. Adopt Resolution 234226 Authorizing submittal of application(s) for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services program for which 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 234220; Authorizing the Procurement of a Vactor Truck Via the Town's Cooperative Purchasing Ordinance in the Amount of $397,369.07 with Wastewater Utility Collection Capital Improvement Fund 64 Identified in the Current Capital Improvement Plan (Project WW0041) and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Contract up to the Budgeted Amount.
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C. Adopt Resolution Number 234220; Authorizing the Procurement of a Vactor Truck Via the Town's Cooperative Purchasing Ordinance in the Amount of $397,369.07 with Wastewater Utility Collection Capital Improvement Fund 64 Identified in the Current Capital Improvement Plan (Project WW0041) and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Contract up to the Budgeted Amount.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 234221 Authorizing a construction contract with Robertson Recreational Industries, Inc. for the Installation of Replacement Play Surface at Yountville Community Park Project Number PK0037 for $109,056.15 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction contract, change orders and amendments up to the PK0037 budgeted amount.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 234222 Awarding the Bid for the Fiscal Year 20232024 Street Sweeping Services, Approving a Maintenance Agreement with Commercial Power Sweep for $65,835 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the maintenance agreement, change orders and amendments up to the budgeted amount.
F. Adopt Resolution Number 234223 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Larry Walker Associates for OnCall Water and Wastewater, Recycled Water and Potable Water Regulatory Compliance Services.
G. Adopt Resolution Number 234224 Approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Napa County for Fire Protection Service and Authorizing the Town Manager Execute Agreement.
H. Adopt Resolution Number 234227 Approving Amendments to the Yountville Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Bylaws.
I. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
J. NVTID – Yountville Annual Work Plan for Tourism Improvement District Assessment Fund 22 (1015).
K. Preliminary Monthly Financial Report for June 2023
L. Preliminary Quarterly Investment Report for June 2023 M. Approve Minutes of the regular meetings held June 20, 2023 and July 18, 2023 and the special meetings held June 21, 2023, June 30, 2023 and July 19, 2023.
Council Member Reeves requested a friendly amendment to item 7H, Minutes of the Regular meeting held July 18, 2023. Council Member Reeves requests adding language to item 13F to say at the end of the paragraph “the grant received through Senator Bill Dodd’s Office is from the State budget” . The Council agreed to include the amendment.
Vice Mayor Knight requested Napa County CalFire Chief Russell to provide information from the Fire Report not included in item 7G during CalFire’s presentation.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to approve the Consent Calendar items as amended. 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. Follow Up CalVet / Town Recent Precautionary Boil Water Notice.
Josh Kizer, Public Information Officer for CalVet, provided the presentation.
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8. PRESENTATIONS
A. Follow Up CalVet / Town Recent Precautionary Boil Water Notice.
Josh Kizer, Public Information Officer for CalVet, provided the presentation.
B. Napa County CalFire Quarterly Report
Chief Russell Wes, Napa County CalFire, provided the presentation. Chief Matt Marcucci provided further information on the additional staff that will be joining the Yountville Fire Station.
C. Napa County Sheriff’s Office Quarterly Report
Sergeant Millat, Napa County Sheriff’s Office, provided the presentation.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Number 234225 Adopting Town Council Handbook.
Brad Ralston, Town Manager, presented 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 Reeves 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
B. Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Number 23519 Amending Yountville Municipal Code Chapter 2.06 (Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements) of the Yountville Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. 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
Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk, provided the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
C. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Creation of ADA Parking Stall at Forrester Park.
Rosalba Ramirez, Deputy Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Ernest Wuethrich, CASp Accessibility Program Manager for PM Design, provided the presentation.
Public Comment Held.
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Rosalba Ramirez, Deputy Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Ernest Wuethrich, CASp Accessibility Program Manager for PM Design, provided the presentation.
Public Comment Held.
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Billie Hewitt, Will Hays.
The following individuals provided electronic public comment: Carol Fink and Kim Cook.
Town Council discussed and provided the following direction to staff:
Create an assessment analysis with an accessibility expert and consultant to analyze all the parks in Town, including parking and program accessibility.
Update or evaluate the ADA transition plan based on the assessment.
Pursue improvements to the ramp portion at Three Weirs Park and research if the grant would cover the cost of the improvements.
Inspect the pathway area between Finnel Road and Yount Street before the Three Weirs Bridge for possible physical hazards.
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Brad Raulston, Town Manager, provided information regarding changes to the meeting flow due to the adoption of the Town Council Handbook.
Samantha Holland, Parks & Recreation Director, shared information on past and future events from the Parks & Recreation Department.
John Ferons, Public Works Director, provided an update on water conservation.
Gary Bell, Town Attorney, introduced Assistant Town Attorney Mackenzie Anderson.
Brad Raulston, Town Manager, shared further information about a potential tree ordinance item for consideration at a future Town Council meeting.
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)
Mayor Mohler shared information from the meeting which included discussion about placing a ballot measure in the 2024 elections to extend the sunsetting of Measure T Funds. The bill if passed, will allow the Town to bond against the funds provided from Measure T.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
No report.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
No report.
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
Vice Mayor Knight shared that the meeting was canceled, and they will meet in October. However, Vice Mayor Knight shared the focus of the Council is on preserving groundwater and recommended the community to visit the Watershed Information & Conservation Council website iithdiftihthldtiitithdtti
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E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
Vice Mayor Knight shared that the meeting was canceled, and they will meet in October. However, Vice Mayor Knight shared the focus of the Council is on preserving groundwater and recommended the community to visit the Watershed Information & Conservation Council website since it has good information on how to help and participate in watershed protection.
F. Climate Action Committee
Councilmember Reeves shared information from the meeting which had mostly informational presentations. Some of the presentations included
Napa Valley Climate Challenge Group provided information on a website with resources and connections for the community to join together in individual actions to find ways to be climate sustainable.
The Committee received information from NVTA regarding the V Commute program for businesses in Napa County, The program is a rideshare program that uses an app to help find a commute buddy to reduce greenhouse pollution.
The Committee received a report from Sacramento Municipal Utility District regarding their utility program on preserving the environment and trying to be an efficient energy producer.
MCE provided a presentation on what they offer to the municipalities in Napa County and how they’re producing energy that is 95% sustainable.
G. Cal Cities Update
No report.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
I. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
Mayor Mohler reminded the community there will be a 9/11 Remembrance event at the Community Center on Monday, September 11 at 7:00 a.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, 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 Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2023 being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: September 19, 2023
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