Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 02/03/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Pam Reeves
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Robin McKee
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 3:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5; Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Pam Reeves, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKee
Absent: None
Town Attorney Bell noted no reportable action taken during the special closed session meeting held at 2:00 P.M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member Trippe to adopt the agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler invited the community to attend the upcoming Mardi Gras Parade on February 7th at 1:00 P.M. Mayor Mohler announced the she and Vice Mayor Reeves will be hosting office hours to address questions and comments regarding the Yountville Commons project on February 23rd at 1:00 P.M., February 24th at 2:00 P.M. and on March 2nd at 1:00 P.M. to be held at the Schmitt Board Room.
Vice Mayor Reeves reported on the success of the Bowling with a Vet event and announced the next event will be held on March 12th at 11:00 A.M.
Council Member McKee announced her open house format Monday Matters series available by appointment, and location to be determined held on any Monday moving forward.
Council Member Trippe announced a meeting to receive feedback on current projects, particularly the Yountville Commons project to be held on February 22nd location to be determined.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Recognizing February as Yountville Days.
Mayor Mohler presented the Yountville Days Proclamation and commented on the annual Yountville flag raising that took place at 2:45 P.M.
B. Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commissioner Loreen
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Ruegg.
Mayor Mohler announced the Certificate of Appreciation.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Carrie Hays
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the closed and regular meetings held December 2, 2025; and the special Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission applicant interviews, the closed session and the special meetings held January 13, 2026.
B. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
C. Receive and file December 2025 Monthly Financial Report.
D. Receive and file December 2025 Quarterly Investment Report.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4398 approving an amendment to the existing Maintenance Agreement (MA) with Lystek International Limited, increasing the agreement's maximum amount from $45,000 to $68,000 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the amendment.
F. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 26-539 repealing and replacing Section
17.08.010, adding Chapter 17.46 (C, Commons), and amending Sections 17.08.050, 17.156.030,
17.162.020, 17.176.010, 17.236.010 and Table 17.12-1 of Section 17.12.010 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Yountville Municipal Code and amending the Yountville Zoning Map to establish the Commons (C) Zoning District.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, seconded by Vice Mayor Reeves to approve the consent calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Receive and file presentation at Public Hearing to satisfy requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 on Town of Yountville’s workforce vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts.
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Human Resources Analyst Ray presented the presentation. MMP representatives Kyle Batista and Jacob Solis briefly addressed the Town Council.
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing and public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed the public hearing and public comment.
Town Council received and filed the report.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4399 receiving the Year End Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and approving budget adjustments assigning the available General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget.
Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report and presentation. She noted a correction to the presented Resolution; under the first resolve, it should read “Transfer $3,050,000 into Capital Fund 50 for Yountville Commons Project CF-0046,” instead of “Transfer $3,000,000 into Capital Fund 50 for Yountville Commons Project CF-0046.” Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, seconded by Vice Mayor Reeves to adopt the Resolution with the change from Administrative Services Director King. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Receive a preview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Biennial Budget from staff and discuss.
Financial Analyst Batista presented the staff report and presentation. Town Council provided direction to staff for the Biennial Budget.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Director Holland announced the annual Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 1:00 P.M. and Block Party at 4:00 P.M. to be held on February 7th.
Planning and Building Director Hecock announced an update on the Humboldt mixed use project and projected timeline for the RCAP draft release.
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Public Works Director Ferons reported on recent water line work including switching water suppliers.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede announced a Save the Date for the annual Yountville Night Out event which will be held on July 28th.
Town Manager Raulston announced that the regular Town Council meeting of February 17th will be a study session held at Schmitt Hall. The topic is the Yountville Commons, and an open house format will be available for the community to visit on Saturday and Tuesday.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Council Member McKee reported on the Napa County Commission on Aging Vice Mayor Reeves reported on the Napa Valley Transportation Authority.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member Knight to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council regular study session meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. being held in Yountville Commons Schmitt Hall located at 6554 Yount Street. _____________________________
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
Date Approved: March 3, 2026