Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 5A
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Kami Noriega, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk/Records Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION
Applicant interviews for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to fill three (3) expiring terms.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
The Town Council will interview the applicants listed below and will consider the appointment of three (3) members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The Town Council Handbook outlines the procedures as follows:
The Town Council will interview applicants at one or more meetings during which each applicant will be evaluated by considering qualifications and performance during the interview(s). To ensure a fair and transparent process, each Council Member is required to indicate their preferred applicant utilizing a ballot system. At the same or future meeting, the Town Council will consider appointing the applicant(s) receiving the highest number of ballots. In the event two or more applicants receive an equal number of ballots (“tied applicants”) and there are fewer vacancies than tied applicants, the Council will resolve the tie by holding another round of balloting exclusively among the tied applicants. At the same or future meeting, the Town Council will consider appointing the applicant(s) receiving the highest number of ballots. In the event the number of applicants equals the number of vacancies, the Town Council may waive the interviews and make the appointments based on the applicants' qualifications. This allows the Town Council to promptly fill available positions while ensuring all selected candidates meet the qualifications for their respective roles. All ballots shall be disclosable public records.
Applications were received from three incumbent members:
Myrna David
Loreen Ruegg
Alan Tenscher
Additional applications were received from:
Sangeeta Marwaha
Hector Sanchez
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? No
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Engaged Residents: The Town embraces our residents' commitment to community as seen through volunteerism, civic engagement, and public participation that enhances the quality of life in Yountville.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. The Town Council acknowledges the wealth of talent within the Yountville community and encourages residents to take an active role in local governance by volunteering to serve on a variety of local boards, committees, and commissions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Myrna David - Redacted Application
2. Myrna David - Application (Confidential)
3. Myrna David - Resume (Confidential)
4. Sangeeta Marwaha - Redacted Application
5. Sangeeta Marwaha - Application (Confidential)
6. Loreen Ruegg - Redacted Application
7. Loreen Ruegg - Application (Confidential)
8. Hector Sanchez - Redacted Application
9. Hector Sanchez - Application (Confidential)
10. Alan Tenscher - Redacted Application
11. Alan Tenscher - Application (Confidential)