Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
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Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Robin McKee
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
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, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, 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 Vice Mayor McKee, seconded by Council Member Reeves to adopt the agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler announced an upcoming event at the Veteran’s Home for a celebration on July 4th. The event will be closed to the public, but event staff are seeking volunteers.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Certificates of Appreciation – Marita Dorenbecher
B. Certificate of Appreciation – Cynthia Kapjian
Mayor Mohler presented Marita Dorenbecher and Cynthia Kapjian their certificates of appreciation and commemorative bottles of wine for serving on the Yountville Arts Commission.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Debbie Alter-Starr
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting and special meetings held June 3, 2025.
B. Approve request to cancel the Town Council meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025.
C. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
D. Receive and File May 2025 Monthly Financial Report.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4365 awarding the bid for the Measure T Fiscal Year 25/26 project
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Washington Street Pavement Rehabilitation; Project Number MT-3026, to Goodfellow Bros. out of Livermore, CA for $1,248,489, approve a fund transfer from fund 50 projects CP-2025 and ST0035 to Measure T Fund 25, and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction contract, change orders and amendments up to the MT-3026 budget amount.
F. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4366 authorizing the procurement of True Grid Pavers with a Not to Exceed Amount of $66,579 using current CIP Project ST-0027 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the contract up to that amount.
G. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4367 approving Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement 2024-891 with BPR Consulting Group for plan check, building inspection, building official, and permit technician services; increasing the cost; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 up to the budgeted amount.
H. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4368 of the Town Council adopting the side letter of agreement between the Town of Yountville and the Yountville Employee Association Mid Management and Professional Unit (MMP) Revising the July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027 Town of Yountville and MMP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Section 3 (Salaries and Other Compensation), Subsections A and B (Management Incentive Pay and Confidential Pay under Other Pays) and Section 9 (Leaves), Administrative Leave.
I. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 25-533 adopting the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Designations in Town Limits and finding the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4369 conditionally approving the Preliminary and Final Master Development Plan, Tentative Parcel Map, Use Permit, State Density Bonus Waivers, Design Review, Tree Removal Permit, and Master Sign Plan for the “Humboldt Mixed Use” Project at 2010 & 2012 Humboldt Street (the “Project”) and Recommending the Town Council find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development).
Contract Planner Kari Svanstrom presented the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing.
Kirsty Shelton, Principal Land Use Planner and Adam Lehner, Architect presented the applicant presentation. Colby Hallen, Founder of Hunter Gatherer addressed the Town Council.
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Council Member Reeves requested changing the parking lot from asphalt to use a more permeable pavement, landscaping for the fence to end at the wall of the building, having the sidewalk continue to the street at Jefferson, noise reducing HVAC or soundproofing, and the addition of EV chargers for the remaining rental units.
Council Member Knight requested breaking up the North elevation wall with larger windows or adding features to enhance the look of the building.
Mayor Mohler requested to have one number associated with the address for the site. Contract Planner Svanstrom noted that if the project was approved, the two now separate parcels would become merged and have one address, as requested.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Natalie Leighton, Yountville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brenda Bernheim
Lindsey Tomich
Peter Hamilton
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
It was the consensus of the Town Council to update the Conditions of Approval with the following information: trees along west property line shall be red maples or magnolia, fence (6 ft fence, 2 ft lattice) planted on both sides with creeping fig or jasmine, EV chargers added for the shared parking spaces, updating section 1.H to reference YMC 17.136.020(J)(4) for the code reference, as a condition of permit issuance financial assistance for trees, the Town will also consider taking the trees after removal if able to do so, and pending ADA feasibility, incorporating permeable paving in lieu of asphalt pavement in the parking lot of the property.
Vice Mayor McKee requested traffic to be considered.
Mayor Mohler closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Trippe to adopt the Resolution with the amended Conditions of Approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Mayor Mohler called for a break; the Town Council reconvened the meeting at 5:30 pm.
B. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4370 conditionally approving a Design Review and Use Permit application for the expansion of an existing non-conforming single-family home located at 6709 Yount St. and finding the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Council Member Knight announced his recusal from the item due to his primary residence being within 1,000 feet of the property and proceeded to exit the Council Chambers.
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Contract Planner Svanstrom presented the staff report and presentation. Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing. Applicant Steven Kay addressed the Town Council.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed the public comment. Mayor Mohler closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 1, Council Member Knight
Council Member Knight returned to the Town Council Chamber at the start of item 10C.
C. Introduce and wave first reading of Ordinance 25-532 amending Chapter 17.156 of Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) and find adoption of the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Principal Planner Ebach presented the staff report and presentation. Town Attorney Bell addressed the Town Council. No public comment was received.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Reeves to introduce and waive the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4371 adopting a policy governing design-build project procurement and conflict of interests in design-build projects.
Public Works Director Ferons presented the staff report and presentation. No public comment was received.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member Knight to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
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12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Town Manager Raulston thanked Parks and Recreation Director Holland for stepping in as Acting Town Manager during his vacation. He invited members of the public to attend the opening of the COOP and local lounge this Saturday at 11:00 am. He also noted that starting July 15th, the locals lounge will begin streaming the Town Council meetings for residents.
Public Works Director Ferons reported due to recent PG&E work and a power outage over the weekend, a switch at the corner of Washington and Mulberry needs replacing immediately which will happen tonight at 10:00 pm. Power is planned to be out from 11:00 pm - 5:00 am.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland invited members of the public to attend the Pride in the Park event this Sunday from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and the opening of the Midnight Snack Trays art exhibit June 26th.
Communications Director/ Town Clerk Gaede announced that the first community BBQ will take place on July 16th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, with the theme “Yountville Green.”
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported out on the recent Napa County Flood Control meeting.
Council Member Knight reported that he will attend the upcoming the upcoming Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly (ABAG) meeting this Friday in San Francisco.
Town Manager Raulston reported out on a recent Napa Valley Tourism Corporation (NVTC) meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to Adjourn the meeting. The motion Carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk