Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: {{section.number}}E
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Kami Noriega, CMC, Acting Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: Kami Noriega, CMC, Acting Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 25-531 amending Section 6.04.010 and adding Section
6.04.100 of Chapter 6.04 of Tile 6 of the Yountville Municipal Code regarding potentially dangerous and vicious animals and enforcement of same and finding the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
At the February 18, 2025 regular meeting, Town Council introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance Number 25-531. This is the Second Reading, and if adopted, Ordinance 25-531 will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance amends Section 6.04.010 and adds Section 6.04.100 of Chapter 6.04 of Title 6 of the Yountville Municipal Code regarding potentially dangerous and vicious animals and enforcement of same and find exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3).
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Yes
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Quality of Life: The Town enhances the livability of Yountville by providing well-maintained public facilities, parks, and trails, and quality programs and events.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Implementing an Ordinance to address potentially dangerous and vicious animals enhances the livability of the Town for all residents.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No 25-531
2. Napa County Code Chapter 6.16