Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8E
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 25-534 adding Chapter 17.174 (“Entertainment Zones”) to Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code establishing an Entertainment Zone and finding the code addition and establishment of the Zone exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
At the August 5, 2025 meeting, the Town Council introduced and held a first reading of this Ordinance. This is a second reading and if adopted, the Ordinance will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance would add Chapter
17.174 (“Entertainment Zones”) to Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code establishing an Entertainment Zone and finding the code addition and establishment of the Zone exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment). CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) exempts projects from environmental review where it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of this Ordinance and the establishment of an entertainment zone will not result in a significant foreseeable environmental impact as no physical changes are contemplated or proposed to establish or operate the zone. To the extent the adoption of this Ordinance is a project under CEQA, it is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), as a negligible expansion of uses permitted within existing public streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way, and 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), as a minor change in use limitations that will not affect land use or density in an area with an average slope of less than 20%.
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? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Premier Destination: The Town values its residents, rich history, natural environment, culinary excellence, arts, and distinguished businesses that make our home a place people love.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with General Plan Policy QL-2.1 in that the Entertainment Zone will support events enhancing quality of life and Policy ES-1.1 in that it will support businesses and events that can enhance the Town’s reputation as a world-class destination.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No 25-534 and Exhibit A
2. Exhibit B to Ordinance