Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 10/07/2025 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, October 7, 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.
Mayor Mohler noted she is convening in honor of Lois Riker.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5; Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, 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, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation – Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation to Tracy Lamb, Executive Director of NEWS.
A candlelight vigil in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month will be held Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Tony Walls, PG&E Senior Manager announced a PG&E Open House will be held on October 29, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Yountville Community Hall.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the special closed session, special study session and regular meetings held September 16, 2025.
B. Approve request to cancel the regular Town Council meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025.
C. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission
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Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
D. Appoint Vice Mayor McKee as the Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference business meeting being held in Long Beach from Wednesday, October 8, 2025, through Friday, October 10, 2025.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4391 approving Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement 2025-975 with PlaceWorks for continued support related to the Yountville Commons Project including but not limited to tasks related to additional technical work for CEQA and an updated Housing Preference Policy; increasing the cost; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 up to the budgeted amount along with any subsequent amendments.
Vice Mayor McKee noted a needed correction in the spelling of Sharon Stensaas’ name in the Special Study Session minutes of September 16, 2025.
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: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance Number 25-538 repealing and replacing certain sections of Yountville Municipal Code Title 15 to adopt by reference the 2025 California Code of Regulations Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 1 through 12.
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing.
Planning and Building Director Hecock provided the staff report.
Town Attorney Bell clarified local jurisdiction-based amendments, exceptions, and state requirements.
No public comment was received.
Mayor Mohler closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to introduce and waive the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
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NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4392 approving a budget adjustment of $601,204 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to Capital Projects Fund 50 for Yountville Commons Project CF-0046.
Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report and noted that Financial Analyst Batista was also in attendance.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
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, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Director Holland provided an overview of upcoming events.
Planning and Building Director Hecock highlighted the Le Labo activation at The Estate and noted the Temporary Use Permit process was used.
Public Works Director Ferons provided an update about the Washington Corridor project and noted the four-way stop was activated yesterday, October 6th. Additionally, he highlighted the storm season preparation happening near Mulberry in Hopper Creek.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede mentioned the upcoming Halloween Block Party on October 31st and the Yountville Blue Forum on October 22nd.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler provided an update from the NVTA meeting on September 17th.
Council Member Reeves reported on the Climate Action meeting held on September 26th. Council Member Trippe was also in attendance.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mohler adjourned to the November 4, 2025, meeting at 4:16 p.m. in honor of Lois Riker.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McKee, seconded by Council Member Reeves to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, October 21, 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: November 4, 2025