Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 11G
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: August 5, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Brad Raulston, Town Manager
PREPARED BY: Kami Noriega, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk/Records Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION
Consider and discuss approving the proposed Town Council meeting calendar for calendar year 2026 and approving closing Town Offices for a Winter Holiday Break in 2025.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
In anticipation of the 2026 calendar year, Town staff are proposing a draft meeting schedule to accommodate the regular first and third Tuesday meetings throughout the year, with a few adjustments to account for holidays and other considerations. In addition to the meeting calendar, staff are also considering the closure of Town offices to the public during the Winter Holiday Break week in 2025 as we did in 2024. The following is an overview of the proposed calendar and office closure.
Regular Meetings:
Town Council meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, as is customary.
Canceled Meetings:
The second meeting in August (August 18, 2026) and the first meeting in September (September 1, 2026) are proposed to be canceled to provide a legislative break.
Special meetings may be scheduled throughout the year as needed. Advance notice will be given to all Town Council Members and relevant stakeholders.
Winter Holiday Week Office Closure:
In addition to the meeting calendar, staff is recommending the closure of Town offices to the public in observation of a Winter Holiday Break in 2025 (December 22 through December 28). December 24 and December 25 are regularly scheduled holidays and office closures.
This closure is intended to allow staff members to observe the holidays and engage in necessary year-end activities. Essential services will continue to operate, and public notices will be provided well in advance to inform residents about any potential impacts. For the 2024 holiday week break, Town Council approved paid holiday closure days for benefited Town employees scheduled to work during the Winter Holiday Break as a holiday thank you to staff by issuing a Proclamation at the December 17, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is the intention for the 2025 Winter Holiday Break week closure.
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? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Indirectly
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Visionary Leadership: The Town's leadership maintains an openminded, forward-thinking decision-making process. We value engagement and participation from all members of the community as we work together to create policies and plan for the future.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. With consideration and thoughtful planning of all Council meetings in advance, the Council, staff and public may plan accordingly to prepare for all Town Council meetings held throughout the year.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Town Council Meeting Calendar 2026