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Meeting
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Hillery Bolt Trippe
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Robin McKee-Cant
Council Member Pam Reeves
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 3:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present:
5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Eric Knight, Vice Mayor Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKee-Cant, 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 McKee-Cant to Adopt the Agenda. The motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKee-Cant, Council Member Reeves NOES:
0 ABSTAIN:
0 5.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member McKee-Cant acknowledged Consent Calendar Item 8E, Placement of a Memorial Tree and Plaque at Yountville Community Park and the Roots of Peace organization and the passionate work done by Mike Grgich.
Council Member Knight expressed his appreciation to participate remotely as he recovers after recent successful heart surgery. He also thanked staff for the rapid response during the recent storm event. Additionally, he reported that the Yountville Community Foundation met recently and are enthusiastic about potetially administering the Small Projects Grant. Grants are available to nonprofits serving the Yountville Community.
Council Member Reeves noted that the Picnic with a Vet scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled and will most likely be rescheduled for March. Community members are encouraged to sign up.
Mayor Mohler reported about the Yountville International Short Film Festival last weekend. The festival was well attended. Mayor Mohler and Town Manager Raulston met with Representative Mike Thompson a few weeks ago and shared it was a great opportunity to connect local and state government officials. Mayor Mohler and Town Manager Raulston were invited to the annual Napa Valley Vintners meeting.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was received from Mary Ann Moffitt regarding the relocation of the Napa Valley Welcome Sign.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 24-527 authorizing a salary adjustment for Mayor and Town Council members to be effective upon commencement of new council member terms following certification of the November 2024 election and amending Municipal Code section 2.04.090 to authorize annual salary adjustments up to 10% equal to inflation.
Staff Report
Ordinance
B.
Approve Minutes of the regular meeting and closed session held on January 16, 2024.
Staff Report
Minutes 01.16.24 (closed session)
Minutes 01.16.24 (regular meeting)
C.
Receive and File December 2023 Quarterly Investment Report Staff Report
D.
Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390 Staff Report
E.
Adopt Resolution Number 24-4248 Approving the Placement of a Memorial Tree and Plaque in Yountville Community Park for Miljenjko "Mike" Grgich Staff Report
Resolution
Town Naming-Dedication Policy93
F.
By Motion, grant permission and excuse Council Member Knight from attending regular and special meetings through March 19, 2024 and authorize Council Member Knight to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449 due to an emergency circumstance.
Council Member Reeves noted her support of Item 8E stating the positive impact Mike Grgich made through his work.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee-Cant to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKee-Cant, Council Member Reeves NOES:
0 ABSTAIN:
0 9.
GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A.
Sheriff’s Office Quarterly Report
Sergeant Milat provided the presentation.
Quarterly Report
B.
Napa County CalFire Quarterly Report and New Staff Introductions Chief Marcucci provided introductions for Battalion Chiefs Isham and Greenberg. Additionally, he offered information about the severe magnitude of the recent storm.
Chief Greenberg provided the quarterly update.
Quarterly Report
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A.
Town Council discussion and direction to staff regarding the Proposed Biennial Budget Parameters & Key Assumptions for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 and establishing budget workshop dates to be April 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and May 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Administrative Services Director King provided the staff report and presentation. Dates were approved for Budget Workshops 1 and 2: April 16 at 10:30am and May 7 at 10:00am.
Public Comment- None received.
Staff Report
B.
Discuss and adopt Town of Yountville Vision Statement and Core Elements.
Town Manager Raulston provided the staff report and presented the Vision Statement and Core Elements for adoption.
Public Comment- None received.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve the Vision Statement and Core Elements. The motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKee-Cant, Council Member Reeves NOES:
0 ABSTAIN:
0 Staff Report
Core Elements
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Town Manager Brad Raulston discussed the recent storm impacts.
Acting Town Clerk Gaede provided information about the Town’s communication strategy, learning opportunities and future emergency communication goals.
Mark Van Gorder from PG&E Government Affairs provided comments about the extent of the storm in the region and state noting the number of widespread power outages. He also reiterated the for continuous preparedness education.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported that NVTA Board of Directors met on January 17. Topics included the Measure T extension which will appear as a ballot measure for the November election.
Mayor Mohler also attended the CalLAFCO meeting where they discussed their mission and vision statement. Upper Valley Waste Management Board met yesterday, February 5.
Shred-It Day will be held April 19 from 12-3pm at the Yountville Community Center. She noted the change in Upper Valley Waste Management’s ownership and the modernizations that are happening. The Upper Valley Recycling Center is relocating from the White Hall Lane location to a facility in Ukiah.
Mayor Mohler also attended the LAFCO meeting where business included several annexations: Napa County property of 57 acres to the American Canyon Fire District and a few properties in the City of Napa to Napa Sanitation District.
Council Member Reeves attended the Climate Action Committee meeting. Topics discussed included REACH codes, an EV charging plan, and the potential to have a Napa County full-time staffed position for CAC. The committee also received a report from Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) with information about programming including Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN).
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member McKee-Cant, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Adjourn the meeting. The motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKee-Cant, Council Member Reeves NOES:
0 ABSTAIN:
0 Adjourn to the Town Council Regular Meeting, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. being held in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.. /s/ Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
Date Approved: March 5, 2024
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