Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 10/01/2024 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, October 1, 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
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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 Vice Mayor Trippe 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
Parks and Recreation Director Samantha Holland announced the cancelation of the Yountville Days Festival due to the heat warning.
Council Member McKee-Cant announced the pop-up of Le Lobo fragrance boutique in Town.
Council Member Reeves announced upcoming workshops including a series of Sustainability workshops being held at the Napa Library at 6:00pm beginning on 10/10 with a focus on heat pumps, on 10/20 regarding solar panels and battery installations, the lastly, on 10/17 with a topic of induction cook tops. She also shared a website for resources about switching from gas appliances to electric:
www.theswitchison.org.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation – Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation to Cassie McKee, NEWS – Domestic Vilence and Sexual Abuse Services.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Carrie Hays
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Ashley Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held September 17, 2024.
B. Approve request to cancel the Town Council meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024.
C. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4311 approving amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Town of Yountville and Rescinding Resolution Number 22-4143.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4312 approving the dedication of a memorial bench for Javad and Amanda Trew.
F. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4313 approving revised job description and increased salary range for the Utility Operations Supervisor/Manager series.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Reeves 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
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4314 approving a Use Permit for a tasting room with daily wine tastings, occasional evening events, and retail sales of wine and related merchandise at 6795 Washington Street.
Council Member Reeves recused herself due to her address proximity to the property and left the Town Council Chambers.
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing.
Interim Community Development Director Ken MacNab presented the staff report.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Ashley Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
It was the consensus of the Board to amend the Conditions of Approval page one, condition
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number six to be revised to reflect that the indoor and outdoor seating shall be limited to a total of 52 seats.
Mayor Mohler closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight to Adopt the Resolution as amended. The motion Carried carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 1; Council Member Reeves
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4315 approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Energy Service Contract with a maximum amount of $15,000,000 with an initial authorization of $42,800 for audit and design services with Schneider Electric and finding the approval exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Council Member Reeves returned to the Town Council Chambers at 3:52 p.m.
Town Manager Brad Raulston presented the staff report. Director of Public Works John Ferons and Elliott Feldman, Program Manager with Schneider Electric addressed the Council.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee-Cant, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Adopt the Resolution. The motion Carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Town Manager Raulston reminded the public of the October 15th Town Council meeting adjournment, and that the Town Council would reconvene on November 5th. He mentioned the upcoming October 24th Measure S meeting will be at 3:00 pm focusing on the Yountville Commons as well as the highly anticipated Diamond Jubilee February 4, 2024, celebration at the Yountville Commons to mark the incorporation of the Town of Yountville.
Council Member McKee Cant noted the upcoming November 12th Zoning and Design Review Board study session also focusing on the Yountville Commons.
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Town Clerk Gaede invited the public to attend the meet and greet of the new Planning and Building Director, Aaron Hecock taking place at the Zoning and Design Review Board meeting of October 8, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler and Council Member McKee-Cant reported on their prior meeting with the NVTA, speaking on cost overruns nearby, then the topic of bus breakdowns communication being slow to passengers and will discuss the technology at the next meeting to find solutions.
Council Member Reeves reported on the Climate Action Committee San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) shoreline adaptation plan. She highlighted the Peninsula Clean Energy Group gas to electric presentation.
Mayor Mohler reported that a new administrator had been obtained for the Veteran’s Home named Dr.
Holly Holstein.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mohler adjourned the meeting in honor of Brad Onorato.
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
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/Town Clerk
Date Approved: November 5, 2024