Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 06/16/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, June 16, 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
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 Knight 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 requested an update from Ralph Andersen and Associates’ Sabrina Landreth. She also noted the upcoming Fourth of July Festival. The Bee Bus will be running to provide transportation to and from the Veterans Home.
Council Member McKee expressed gratitude to those who have donated to the food drive.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Sandy Fagan
Stephen Becker
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held June 2, 2026.
B. Receive and file May 2026 Monthly Financial Report.
C. Appoint four (4) individuals to serve on the Yountville Arts Commission with the terms of office to commence July 21, 2026 and expire July 20, 2028.
D. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 26-540 repealing Ordinance Number 26- 539 which repealed and replaced Section 17.08.010, added Chapter 17.46 (C, Commons), and
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amended 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 amended the Yountville Zoning Map to establish the Commons (C) Zoning District.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4423 approving the use of General Fund Assigned for Budget and Legal Contingencies in the amount of $70,000 for General Town Attorney Services in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and approving a corresponding budget adjustment to Town Attorney Contract Services.
F. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4424 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Vitisystems Inc., dba Caltest Analysis to provide laboratory testing services for Fiscal Years 26/27 and 27/28 in a not to exceed amount of $195,000 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement up to the amount and any subsequent amendments.
G. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4425 authorizing a Maintenance Agreement with Jenfitch, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $160,000 and a Maintenance Agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the purchase and delivery of chemicals to the Wastewater Reclamation Facility, and authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute the agreements and any amendments within the approved budget.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Council Member Knight thanked the applicants of the Yountville Arts Commission.
Council Member McKee asked for an overview and clarification of item E funds. Town Attorney Bell clarified that the increase in the use of General Fund Assigned for Budget and Legal Contingencies in the amount of $70,000 came from the unforeseen increase in Public Records Requests, claims and litigation not covered by the risk pool, and staff transitions.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member McKee 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. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4426 conditionally approving a Use Permit Amendment to allow outdoor seating on the rear patio and garden and increase the permitted number of special events with amplified music and a Sign Permit for a projecting sign at 6764 Washington Street and finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Vice Mayor Reeves announced her recusal of the item due to the proximity of her residence being 500 feet from Pancha’s and exited the Council Chamber.
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Principal Planner Ebach presented the staff report.
Mayor Mohler opened the public hearing.
Applicant and owner, Scott Lewis provided additional context and background about the Use Permit and Sign Permit requests.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Micah Martin, R+D Manager
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Mayor Mohler closed the public hearing. Town Council discussed the proposed permitted uses, including the number of special events and the illuminated signage. Council imposed several modifications to the conditions to the use permit:
24 events annually beginning June 16, 2026 to be reviewed on June 30, 2027; Amplified sound shall not exceed 80 decibels at the receiving property line; No more than 125 attendees per event;
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve resolutions with amended Conditions of Approval included in Exhibit A. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 1, Vice Mayor Reeves
Upon conclusion of the item, Vice Mayor Reeves returned to the Council Chamber.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4427 calling and giving notice of the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of mayor, two council members, and for the submission to the voters of one question related to Measure Y, an increase in appropriation (GANN) limits, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Napa to consolidate and render specified services to the Town relating to the conduct of the statewide general election to be held on the same date.
Communications Director/ Town Clerk Gaede presented the report.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, seconded by Council Member Knight to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Receive updated and expanded report of historical expenditure information for the Yountville Commons Project.
Interim Town Manager MacNab and Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Karen Thurlong
Jill Turner
Ashley Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Interim Town Manager MacNab noted the next meeting for housing discussions will be held at the regular Town Council meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee 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
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, July 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: July 7, 2026