Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 08/19/2025 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, August 19, 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: 4; Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: 1; Council Member Hillery Trippe
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to adopt the Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1; Council Member Trippe
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler invited members of the public to attend the Annual Residents Bash on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Community Center. Council Member Reeves announced that a meeting will be held at the Community Center Hall on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm regarding the Napa County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened non-agenda public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed non-agenda public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held August 5, 2025.
B. Receive and file July 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. Request appointment of Linda Faber as Yountville Arts Representative to the Town of Yountville Community Foundation.
E. 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
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the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
F. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 25-535 adding Chapter 17.202 (“Temporary Use Permits”) to Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code establishing an administrative process for temporary uses and finding the code addition exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
G. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 25-537 amending Chapter 13.18 to comply with new regulations from the State Water Resources Control Board for the Town’s Water Enterprise to administer and operate a cross-connection control program for the potable water distribution system.
H. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4385 authorizing a budget adjustment of $288,551 to both revenue and expenditures in Housing Grant Fund 24 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
I. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4386 approving the Measure U Master Agreement between the Town of Yountville and the Napa Valley Transportation Authority – Tax Agency (NVTA-TA) for the funding of local streets and roads maintenance by extension of existing half cent sales tax to the new Measure U fund.
J. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4387 approving an Amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Carollo Engineers Inc., increasing the Agreement's maximum amount from $327,167 to $429,167 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Amendment.
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 Council Member Knight to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1; Council Member Trippe
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding proposed fees for the processing and issuance of Temporary Use Permits and Washington Street Activation Permits and adopt Resolution Number 25-4388 authorizing Town staff to update the Master Fee Schedule to incorporate these new fees.
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing. Planning and Building Director Hecock presented the staff report. 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 adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1; Council Member Trippe
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
None.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Public Works Director Ferons reported the Washington Street Corridor Project began and paving is set to be on September 2nd, then on September 8th, night work will take place. Lastly, he noted that reparations are underway by a third party for storm season.
Town Manager Raulston noted that a letter from the Mayor was distributed to businesses along Washington Street. Mayor Mohler also spoke on the letter which is from the new Ad Hoc made up of her and Council Member Reeves. Town Manager Raulston gave an update on the Yountville Commons presentations and timeline, noting that the RFQ for Design Build teams is set to go out this week.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported on a recent Napa County Flood Control meeting.
Council Member Knight reported out an email from Napa County and WICC regarding the Board of Supervisors re-evaluating how that Board meets and takes action on items.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McKee, seconded by Council Member Knight to adjourn the meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Reeves NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1; Council Member Trippe
Adjourn to the Town Council special study session meeting, Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street. _____________________________
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
Date Approved: September 16, 2025