Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 07/15/2025 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, July 15, 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 Council Member Knight, 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
None.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation Celebrating July as Parks & Recreation Month Mayor Mohler presented the Proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Holland.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Communications Director/ Town Clerk Gaede reported that one (1) electronic public comment was received and included in the final record with the agenda packet (see item 9A).
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting and special closed session meeting held June 17, 2025.
B. Receive and File Preliminary June 2025 Monthly Financial Report.
C. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
D. Approve Resolution Number 25-4372 authorizing Town Manager to execute an Agreement for as-needed On-Call Professional Design Services with Kelly+Morgan Architects in the maximum amount of $600,000 for a three-year period with no obligation for the Town to award a work order and encumber funds within the term of the contract.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4373 approving the second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Town Manager and granting a performance bonus following a successful performance evaluation.
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F. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4374 approving Amendment No. 3 to contract with Napa County for fire protection services for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Amendment.
G. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4375 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with OpenGov Inc. to increase the total amount by $35,707.55 for the remaining two years of the Agreement based on an updated cost of services, authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Amendment, and approving the use of $16,711 of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget Contingency to cover the current fiscal year increase.
H. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 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).
I. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance Number 25-536, which would: 1) authorize the Town Council to establish, amend, or repeal development impact fees by Resolution, and repeal outdated sections from Chapter 3.40 of the Yountville Municipal Code establishing development impact fee; and 2) amend and clarify procedures for bringing claims for money or damages against the Town under the Government Claims Act, Government Code section 810, et seq., and establish timeframes for filing of claims not governed by the Government Claims Act.
J. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4376 approving the Town of Yountville’s intention to reimburse expenditures related to the Yountville Commons Development Project (CF-0046) from the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds up to $100,000,000.
Council Member Trippe pulled Item 8D from the Consent Calendar, and Council Member Knight pulled Item 8F from the Consent Calendar. Human Resources Analyst Ray read Item 8E’s report.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment on the Consent Calendar, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment on the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to approve the Consent Calendar Items 8A-8C, 8E, and 8G-8J. 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
Council Member Trippe asked clarifying questions of Town Manager Raulston regarding Item 8D.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment on Consent Calendar item 8D, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment on Consent Calendar Item 8D.
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member Reeves to adopt Consent Calendar Item 8D. 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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Council Member Knight asked a clarifying question regarding Item 8F. Mayor Mohler opened public comment on Consent Calendar Item 8F, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Reeves to adopt Consent Calendar Item 8F. 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
A. Public safety updates.
Mark Van Gorder, PG&E representative presented the presentation. Sergeant James Baumgartner presented the presentation for the Napa County Sheriff’s Office report. Napa County Fire Chief Matt Ryan, Deputy Fire Chief JC Greenberg, Chief Officer Jason Novak and Fire Marshal Jason Downs presented the Napa County Fire update.
Council Member Knight and Vice Mayor McKee gave an update on the special meeting held Monday, July 14th, 2025, for the Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4377 conditionally approving the Design Review Application for a project located at 6539 Washington Street and finding the proposed project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing. Contract Planner Kari Svanstrom presented the staff presentation. Applicant Gary Jabara addressed the Town Council. Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
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: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
None.
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12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Town Manager Raulston gave an update regarding the Napa Valley Tourism Corporation (NVTC) Board of Directors as the Town of Yountville representative.
Administrative Services Director King reported that the Town has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for Financial Advisory Services regarding the Yountville Commons project, to open until July 21st. The contract will be brought forward for consideration at the Town Council meeting on August 5, 2025.
Public Works Director Ferons gave an update to the Washington Street and outdoor community kitchen projects.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede invited members of the public to attend three upcoming events at the Yountville Community Center:
• Community Cookout: July 16th 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Yountville Night Out: July 30th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Ribbon Cutting and Community Cookout: August 13th 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported on the following external meetings: Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA), Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Council Member Reeves reported on the June Climate Action Committee (CAC) meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McKee, seconded by Council Member Trippe 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, August 5, 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
Date Approved: August 5, 2025