Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 11/05/2024 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, November 5, 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
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 11/05/2024 Page 2
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
It was the consensus of the Town Council to have a study session regarding the Legacy Trail and an additional discussion of the George Yount statue. The projected study session will take place on January 7, 2025. Assuming the item proceeds forward, staff would be asked to bring back a program and process for Town Council approval following the scheduled study session at a date uncertain.
Council Member Reeves is in the process of organizing a Tree Walk with Bob Heiss and is inviting community members to attend this Friday, November 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. New staff introductions – Katelyn Huss and Rose Lopez, Recreation Coordinators.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland introduced Katelyn Huss and Rose Lopez, Recreation Coordinators.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held October 1, 2024.
B. Receive and File September 2024 Quarterly Investment Report.
C. Receive and File September 2024 Monthly Financial Report.
D. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 11/05/2024 Page 3
E. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4316 approving and authorizing the Town Manager to sign Amendment #1 to Professional Services Agreement #2024-907 with Swan Stream Studios LLC increasing the agreement to a maximum amount of $145,000, and approving a transfer of $100,000 from the General Fund Assigned for Budget Contingencies Fund Balance Allocation into Planning Department Contract Services to cover these additional costs F. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4317 authorizing a budget adjustment from Fund 25 Measure T Fund Balance to Capital Improvement Project MT-3025 in the amount of $91,000 for Measure T Fiscal Year 2024 Street Rehabilitation at Solano Avenue.
G. Adopt Resolution Number 24-4318 approving an amendment to Professional Service Agreement #2024-886 with WaterTalent LLC. to continue providing Interim Chief Plant Operator Services and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the amendment.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, public comment was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member Knight 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 McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. Napa County Sheriff’s Office Quarterly Report.
Sergeant James Baumgartner presented the report.
B. Napa County CalFire Quarterly Report.
Battalion Chief J.C. Greenberg presented the report.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
None.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Preview ZDRB Study Session for Yountville Commons Idea/Vision Stage and provide direction on Community Engagement and Outreach Plan.
Architect Brendan Kelly and Town Manager Brad Raulston presented the presentation. Town Manager Brad Raulston noted an upcoming round table event would be taking place on November 14, 2024, and will be open to members of the public to attend.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 11/05/2024 Page 4
Michael Bourke
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported attending recent flood control meetings, highlighting planning for the next phase of building flood walls in Napa, and the returning discussion on easements. During the Upper Valley Waste Management meeting, the company reported losing money with the Clover Flat Landfill and are considering sites in Solano County or Mendocino; closing of the facility is projected to take about two years in permitting activity.
Town Manager Brad Raulston confirmed that he had approved a Save the Date for the Town’s Diamond Jubilee event to be distributed in the Yountville Sun.
Council Member McKee-Cant reported Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s support for Measure U.
Council Member Reeves reported the Climate Action Committee meeting presentation from Heidi Sandborn speaking on SB54 assisting California in requiring packaging to be compost-able or recyclable. A draft Ordinance will come forward to the business community in January/February to assist understanding what to do with takeout containers, making them reusable, recyclable or compostable to be presented to Council in mid-February.
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, November 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., being held in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street. _______________________________
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/Town Clerk
Approved: November 19, 2024