Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 12D
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: August 4, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: Kami Noriega, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk/Records Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION
Consider and discuss approving the proposed Town Council meeting calendar for calendar year 2027 and closing Town Offices for a Winter Holiday Break in 2026.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
In anticipation of the 2027 calendar year, Town staff are proposing a draft meeting schedule to accommodate the regular first and third Tuesday meetings throughout the year, with a few adjustments to account for holidays and other considerations. In addition to the meeting calendar, staff are also proposing consideration of the closure of Town offices to the public during the Winter Holiday Break week in 2026 as we did in 2024 and 2025.
The following is an overview of the proposed calendar and office closure.
Regular Meetings:
Town Council meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, as is customary.
Canceled Meetings:
The second meeting in August (August 17, 2027) and the first meeting in September (September 7, 2027) are proposed to be canceled to provide a legislative break.
Special meetings may be scheduled throughout the year as needed. Advance notice will be given to all Town Council Members and relevant stakeholders.
Winter Holiday Week Office Closure:
In addition to the meeting calendar, staff are proposing the closure of Town offices to the public in observation of a Winter Holiday Break in 2026 (December 20 through December 24). December 23 and December 24 are regularly scheduled holidays and office closures.
This closure is intended to allow staff members to observe the holidays and engage in necessary year-end activities. Essential services will continue to operate, and public notices will be provided well in advance to inform residents about any potential impacts. For the 2024 and 2025 holiday week breaks, Town Council approved paid holiday closure days for benefited Town employees scheduled to work during the Winter Holiday Break as a holiday thank you to staff by issuing a Proclamation at the December 17, 2024, and December 2, 2025, Town Council meetings. This is the proposal for the 2026 Winter Holiday Break week closure.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3) as an activity that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
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? Nominal
ATTACHMENTS
1. Town Council Meeting Calendar 2027