Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 04/07/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, April 7, 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.
Council Member Trippe left the meeting during the Administrative Item 11A.
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 McKee 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 provided a recap of the Earth Day flag raising that took place at 2:30 P.M. at Town Hall.
Council Member Knight acknowledged the special budget workshop #1 that took place at 10:00 A.M. and the public to attend the upcoming special budget workshop #2 scheduled for April 21st at 10:00 A.M.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation.
Mayor Mohler presented the Proclamation to Jennifer Abrams, NEWS.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Debbie Alter-Starr
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the special closed and regular meetings held March 17, 2026.
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B. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
C. Approve recommendation to sign a letter of support for SB 1040, which establishes a State-Local Matching Program for veteran's cemetery maintenance endowment funds.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4405 approving Tree Removal Permit TREE-26-6 for Bardessono Hotel and Spa authorizing the removal of Heritage Tree No. 158 located at the intersection of Finnell Road and Yount Street with the finding it constitutes a likely hazard to safety due to the proximity of the public travelled way and requiring mitigation replacement.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4406 approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $236,678 for Law Enforcement Contract Services for fiscal year 2025/26 using General Fund Assigned for Budget Contingency.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, 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
Mayor Mohler reported on Item 8C, that State Senator Chow had contacted her about SB1040, a bill Chow is working on that will put together a public/private partnership for Veteran’s cemeteries.
Mayor Mohler noted she prepared the letter for Town Council approval and that Chow would be submitting the letter to legislative committees and invited Mayor Mohler to testify once it moves through the State Senate. If all goes well, the letter may be brought to the Governor’s desk by August. The State would match dollar for private dollar that is donated to the care of a Veteran’s cemetery. Mayor Mohler confirmed that language would be specifically outlined in the law for donations also be made to Yountville’s Veteran cemetery explicitly.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Receive and file report regarding certification and examination of referendum petition against Ordinance No. 26-539 (Commons Zoning Ordinance) and provide direction to Town staff regarding community engagement and options under the Elections Code (repeal or election).
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede and Town Attorney Bell presented the staff report and options.
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Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Gary Jabara, Estate Yountville
Jesus Mendoza, Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Alan Tenscher
Jeff Vernon
Ruben Galvan, Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Jennifer Brewster
Jackson Peterson
Marjean Marciniak
Paul Marciniak
Eric Appel
Ross Albert
Megan Mason
Daniel Worku
Stephanie Picard Bowen, Generation Housing
Hector Lopez, Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Bridget
Myrna David
Jessi Bugden
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Council Member Trippe left the meeting at 5:01 P.M. and did not return to the Council Chamber.
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member McKee to consider a ZDRB recommendation to the Town Council regarding the repeal of Ordinance No 26-539. 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
Town Council direction:
• RFQ for development partner.
• Conduct more market research.
• Obtain a neutral facilitator (with public planning background).
Town Manager Raulston noted options could be presented at the May 5, 2026, regular Town Council meeting regarding the Town Council direction given today.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede announced that the recent Community Cookout was postponed due to the weather forecast (rain) and that rescheduling the event is forthcoming.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Knight reported on the Napa Valley Transportation Authority meeting.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member 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 Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member McKee NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1; Council Member Trippe
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 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: May 5, 2026