Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, October 3, 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
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
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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.
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. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member McKeeCant invited the community to attend the next two Emergency Preparedness Workshops on FireWise, Thursday, October 19, 2023 and Be Red Cross Ready, Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
B. Clean Air Day Proclamation
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
Council Member Reeves requested to raise the ceremonial Earth Flag each year when this proclamation is introduced. The Council supported Council Member Reeves request.
7. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 23520 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Section 2.04.040 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Appointment and Term of the Vice Mayor.
B. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 23521 of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Yountville Municipal Code Sections 17.12.010 and 17.256.010 to Prohibit Gas orFuelingStationswithintheTown;definingtermsforthatpurpose;andfindingtheamendmentsto Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting Page 2
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the Town of Yountville Amending Section 2.04.040 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Appointment and Term of the Vice Mayor.
B. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 23521 of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Yountville Municipal Code Sections 17.12.010 and 17.256.010 to Prohibit Gas or Fueling Stations within the Town; defining terms for that purpose; and finding the amendments to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
C. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 23522 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville Amending Section 8.05.100 of Chapter 8.05 of Title 8 of the Yountville Municipal Code regarding Moratoriums on new , renewed, or revised Permits, Licenses, Entitlements, or other Approvals pending resolution of Code Enforcement matters and finding the Amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA() Pursuant to CEQA Regulations 15061(B)(3).
D. Receive and File Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2023 E. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on September 19, 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
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS NONE
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of Introduction and Waiving First Reading of Ordinance 23XXX Amending Sections
17.128.030, 17.128.040, and 17.128.050 of Chapter 17.128 and Section 17.236.010 of Chapter
17.236 of Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code to Require a Public Notice and Comment Period for Tree Removal Permits , Require Arborist Reports be Conducted by the Town Consulting Arborist for Tree Removal Permit Applications and Define Town Consulting Arborist, and Finding Amendments Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Regulations 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308.
Town Manager Raulston introduced new Town Consulting Arborist Tony Wolcott.
Assistant Planner Diane Levine provided the staff report.
Public Hearing Held.
The following individuals provided in person public comment: Michael Borck, Mike Van Gorden Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Mayor Mohler to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. 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
After the First Reading of Ordinance 23524was approved, Town Council provided the following direction to staff and consultant:
Define terms to match industry standards first.
Work with consulting arborist to create ordinance language to protect all trees.
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After the First Reading of Ordinance 23524was approved, Town Council provided the following direction to staff and consultant:
Define terms to match industry standards first.
Work with consulting arborist to create ordinance language to protect all trees.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234232 Approving Special Event Bouchon Bistro Application to Close Washington Street for Their 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Kendra Bruno, Code Compliance Officer, provide the staff report.
Jared Love, Regional Manager for Chef Thomas Keller’s Group introduced himself.
Public Comment Held.
The following individual provided inperson public comment: Whitney DiverMcEvoy Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor Knight 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
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
None.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler:
LAFCO held a meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023 to approve an MSR for the Napa County Regional Conservation District. Mayor Mohler encouraged the community to visit the website and learn how much the Resource Conservation District does for the Napa Valley.
Council Member Reeves:
2x2 NVUSD Ad Hoc Committee – Council Member Reeves and Vice Mayor Knight attended the 2x2 Unified School District meeting with NVUSD Leadership Staff. Council Member Reeves and Vice Mayor Knight received a lot of information about the Unified School District and requested information regarding Yountville students, including how many students go to what schools and how many children are bused. Council Member Reeves and Vice Mayor Knight discussed taking a more proactive look at afterschool care at Willow Elementary School, which has a long waiting list that cannot accommodate Yountville children. One question not answered by the Committee was what kind of movement has happened when children went to certain schools, do they stay at that school or have they moved and the climate situation of busing elementary school children.
Climate Action Committee – The committee had discussion on the Action part of the name of the committee and the Committee will be receiving a report to bring back to their local Councils on charging facilities grant money available to apply for quickly. The report will also include information on Reach Codes trying to discuss the possibility of adopting level one or two green Reach Codes above what the Town currently has.
Vice Mayor Knight
NVTA – The Board me to review a Measure T Road Tax to extend it. In the near future, the Council and staff will review a potential measure ballot for the November 2024 Elections. Board Members also receivedareportontheVineTransitandtrafficonthebusandpublictransportationwhichiscoming Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting Page 4
Codes trying to discuss the possibility of adopting level one or two green Reach Codes above what the Town currently has.
Vice Mayor Knight
NVTA – The Board me to review a Measure T Road Tax to extend it. In the near future, the Council and staff will review a potential measure ballot for the November 2024 Elections. Board Members also received a report on the Vine Transit and traffic on the bus and public transportation, which is coming back slowly. Also, bus number 10 is now traveling to the Veterans Home of Yountville.
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 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 – Closed Session continued from the 12:00 p.m. meeting time and being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
The next regular Town Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: October 17, 2023
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