Town of Yountville
Resolution Number 26-4445
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF YOUNTVILLE APPROVING
THE DESIGN DIRECTION FOR THE TOWN-WIDE PEDESTRIAN WAYFINDING SIGNAGE, AND DIRECT STAFF TO FINALIZE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION.
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A. At its May 6, 2025 meeting, the Town Council approved an on-call contract with Offset Partners Inc. that included updating the Town’s wayfinding signage.
B. The wayfinding component is intended to establish a consistent, recognizable system that helps pedestrians locate public facilities, visitor destinations, businesses, parks, and historic points of interest while reducing visual clutter.
C. The pedestrian wayfinding concept features a vertical, wood-toned post with stacked directional blades. A companion symbol system identifies common destination categories, including Town facilities, food and beverage, wine, shopping, lodging, arts and culture, parks and picnic areas, and public restrooms.
D. Remaining work includes reviewing the proposed names and sign layouts with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses; confirming the final points of interest; assigning destinations to specific sign blades and locations; establishing walking-distance step counts; completing the final artwork; and preparing fabrication-ready files.
E. Staff are requesting Council approval of the wayfinding design from Offset Partners, Inc.
F. This project is currently budgeted in ST 0035 Mobility Plan and Wayfinding; 50-6000-5400.
Now, therefore, the Town Council of the Town of Yountville does resolve as follows:
1. Approve the wayfinding design from Offset Partners, Inc.
2. The Resolution is hereby adopted and becomes effective and in full force immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Yountville, State of California, held on this 6th day of October 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Margie Mohler, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/Town Clerk