Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 03/17/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, March 17, 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: 4; Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Pam Reeves, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Robin McKee
Absent: 1; Council Member Hillery Trippe
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
City Attorney Bell noted no reportable action was taken at the closed session meeting of March 17, 2026.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede announced that the Town Clerk’s Office received a referendum opposing Ordinance Number 26-539 on March 4, 2026, and submitted it to the Napa County Elections Office for signature verification. The Registrar of Voters has determined that the petition contains a sufficient number of valid signatures. The Ordinance is therefore suspended.
Certification of results is scheduled for the April 7, 2026, regular Town Council meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight to change the agenda and remove Administrative/Regular Items 11A and 11B. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member McKee NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1; Council Member Trippe
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Rick Tooker
Carrie Hays
Ryan O’Connell
Eric Appel
Gary Jabara
Karen Ann Thurling
Daniel Worku
Chris Cordera
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Jocelyn Lin (representing Burbank Housing, Santa Rosa)
Jill Turner
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held March 3, 2026.
B. Receive and file February 2026 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. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4403 approving the use of $68,500 of Fiscal Year 2025/26 General Fund Assigned for Budget Contingency to increase expenditure budgets for General Fund – Parks and Recreation – Camps 01-5406.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member McKee NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1, Council Member Trippe
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. The Town staff requests receiving the BAE Urban Economics market research options memo (Attachment 1) and directing staff to conduct additional market research for Yountville Commons.
B. Approve Resolution Number 26-4404 authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement for as-needed On-Call Professional Services with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. in the maximum amount of $250,000 for a three-year period with no obligation for the Town to award a work order and encumber funds within the term of the contract.
Under the Adoption of the Agenda, Items 11A and 11B were not heard.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Update on the Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP).
Town Manager Raulston introduced the item. Planning and Building Director Hecock presented an update including a recap of the February 27, 2026, Napa County Climate Action Committee
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(CAC) meeting. Based on feedback received, Napa County is working with Ascent (the RCAAP consultant) on a revised scope and budget that more closely align with more regional implementation strategy opposed to individual implementation plans for each jurisdiction. The County expects a new scope of work from Ascent by March 23, 2026. The revised information and cost estimates are to be presented at their March 27, 2026, meeting with action on the budget planned on their April 26, 2026, meeting. Town Council provided direction to staff.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported on the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Vice Mayor Reeves to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member McKee NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
ABSENT: 1, Council Member Trippe
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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: April 7, 2026