Yountville, California
Upcoming
Yountville Art Commission
The Yountville Art Commission will consider accepting a donation of the artwork "LOVE WINE TOO" by Richard Starks and review a Neighborhood Stroll proposal. The commission will also receive a recap of the 2026 Art, Sip and Stroll event and an update on Open Studio collaboration. Routine items include approval of meeting minutes from May 4, 2026.
- Review and approve donation of 'LOVE WINE TOO' by Richard Starks to Yountville Arts and the Town
- Neighborhood Stroll proposal for consideration and approval
- Art, Sip and Stroll 2026 recap report
- Open Studio's collaboration update
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held May 4, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will vote on multiple consent calendar items, including a $1.33 million contract for recycled water main repairs, a three-year $252,384 street sweeping agreement, and a $175,000 backhoe purchase. A regular item seeks approval of a subdivision map extension and related agreements for the Oak + Vine project at 1980 Yountville Cross Road.
- Award $1,329,244 bid to Precision Directional Boring for Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair Project
- Approve three-year $252,384 street sweeping contract with Commercial Power Sweep, Inc.
- Authorize up to $175,000 for a replacement backhoe through cooperative purchasing
- Approve subdivision improvement, stormwater, and affordable housing agreements for Oak + Vine Subdivision at 1980 Yountville Cross Road
- Extend Vesting Tentative Map expiration date for Oak + Vine Subdivision to July 16, 2027
Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
Town Council Regular Meeting
Measure S Regular Meeting
Yountville Community Foundation
Town Council Regular Meeting
Town Council Regular Meeting
Yountville Finance Authority Regular Meeting
Yountville Finance Authority Regular Meeting
Recent meetings
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will vote on calling a November 3, 2026 general municipal election for mayor, two council members, and a Measure Y question on increasing the GANN appropriation limit. A public hearing will consider a use permit amendment to allow outdoor seating and amplified music events at 6764 Washington Street. Consent items include appointments to the Arts Commission, adoption of a zoning ordinance establishing the Commons (C) district, and contracts for lab testing ($195,000), chemical delivery ($230,000), and additional attorney services ($70,000).
- Call November 2026 election for mayor, two council seats, and Measure Y GANN limit question
- Public hearing: Use permit amendment for outdoor seating and amplified music at 6764 Washington Street
- Adopt Ordinance 26-540 establishing the Commons (C) Zoning District
- Approve $70,000 for General Town Attorney Services from General Fund contingencies
- Approve $195,000 lab testing agreement with Caltest Analysis and $230,000 in chemical delivery agreements for Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Town Council Closed Session
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Yountville Town Council. The sole agenda item is a discussion regarding the appointment or employment of a Town Manager under Government Code section 54957. No public decisions or votes will be taken in open session during this meeting.
- Closed session under Gov. Code § 54957 to discuss appointment of Town Manager
Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
Yountville Finance Authority Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
The Yountville Finance Authority meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026 has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for September 15, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
Town Council Regular Meeting
This meeting includes a public hearing to introduce an ordinance repealing the recently adopted Commons (C) Zoning District. The consent calendar rejects all proposals for the Yountville Commons Project due to changed market conditions, approves a $394,118 contract for recycled water main repair, and authorizes agreements for affordable housing, planning consulting, building department services, an online permitting portal, and a new fire/EMS contract with CalFire. Council will also hear presentations from two firms for town manager recruitment services and select one.
- Public hearing to repeal Ordinance 26-540 which established the Commons (C) Zoning District
- Reject all proposals for Yountville Commons Project due to changed market conditions
- Approve $394,118 contract with West Yost Engineering for recycled water transmission main repair
- Approve two-year agreement with Napa Housing Authority for affordable housing services (FY 26/27 and 27/28)
- Approve $385,880 two-year contract with BPR Consulting Group for building department services
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hear and discuss a proposed Neighborhood Parks Sculpture Stroll, a public art idea. The commission will also receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan for Parks & Community Facilities for fiscal year 2025-26 and the 2023-2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Additionally, the commission will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for a two-year term starting July 16, 2026.
- Receive and discuss the Neighborhood Parks Sculpture Stroll idea for consideration and feedback
- Appoint Chair and Vice Chair for a 2-year term commencing July 16, 2026 through January 2028
- Capital Improvement Plan update and accomplishments – Parks & Community Facilities Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Receive 2023-2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
- Overview of Commission roles, responsibilities, and bylaws
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Yountville Town Council is set to adopt a two-year budget for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028, approving appropriations, salary ranges, and reaffirming several financial policies. The council will also consider a $60,448 contract for street rehabilitation plans, continue an emergency declaration for recycled water main repair, and authorize a consultant agreement for town manager recruitment.
- Adopt Resolution 26-4414 approving the biennial budget for FY 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 and reaffirming financial policies
- Adopt Resolution 26-4412 authorizing a $60,448 professional services agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. for street rehabilitation plans for the MU-2027 Roadway Rehabilitation Vista Neighborhood Project
- Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair
- Approve assignment of the Hotel Yountville Workforce Housing Agreement from Ashford Yountville II LP to YNTV Property, LLC
- Authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign an agreement with a consultant for town manager recruitment services
The Town Council adopted the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028, approved a street rehabilitation project agreement, and adopted a resolution consenting to a workforce housing agreement. The meeting concluded with the adjournment of the regular session.
- Adopted 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 biennial budget (5-0)
- Authorized $60,448 for street rehabilitation plans (5-0)
- Consented to Hotel Yountville workforce housing agreement (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items including financial reports (5-0)
- Directed staff to arrange interviews for Town Manager recruitment (consensus)
NVTID - Yountville Regular Meeting
The Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District board will discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Expenditure Plan along with multi-year funding projections through 2029. The board also plans to appoint a Treasurer to fill a vacancy. Presentations are scheduled on the Napa Valley Vine Trail, the Yountville International Short Film Festival, and Visit Napa Valley.
- Discussion and possible approval of FY 2026–2027 Expenditure Plan and multi-year funding projections for 2026–2029
- Appointment of a new Treasurer for the NVTID board
- Presentation on the Napa Valley Vine Trail
- Presentation on the Yountville International Short Film Festival
- Presentation from Visit Napa Valley
Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting
The Zoning and Design Review Board will hold public hearings on two resolutions. One recommends the Town Council adopt an ordinance establishing a new Commons (C) Zoning District. The other recommends conditional approval of a use permit amendment and sign permit for a property at 6764 Washington Street to allow outdoor seating and more amplified-music events. The board will also appoint a chair and vice chair for a one-year term and receive a report on proposed bylaw amendments.
- Resolution 26-032: Recommend Town Council adopt ordinance creating the Commons (C) Zoning District and amending zoning map
- Resolution 26-033: Recommend conditional approval of Use Permit Amendment and Sign Permit at 6764 Washington Street for outdoor seating and amplified music events
- Appoint a ZDRB member to serve as Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
- Receive report on proposed amendment to ZDRB Bylaws governing Chair and Vice Chair appointment
- Approve minutes from December 9, 2025 regular meeting and February 26, 2026 special retreat meeting
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider appointing Ken MacNab as Interim Town Manager and approving his employment agreement. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of minutes, a continued emergency declaration for recycled water main repair, financial reports, fee schedule updates, and various contracts and funding requests for roads, animal shelter services, and pedestrian/bicycle improvements.
- Appoint Ken MacNab as Interim Town Manager (Resolution 26-4411)
- Continue Emergency Declaration for Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair
- Increase Prunuske Chatham contract from $60,000 to $78,000
- Approve fiscal year 2026-27 SB1 Road Repair project list
- Request pedestrian/bicycle project funding for California Drive design
The Town Council adopted a resolution appointing Ken MacNab as Interim Town Manager and approved a consent calendar of administrative and financial items. The meeting also included public comments and council announcements.
- Adopted agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items (5-0)
- Appointed Ken MacNab as Interim Town Manager (5-0)
- Directed staff to bring back a report on rent stabilization
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Town Council Closed Session
The Yountville Town Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the appointment of an Interim Town Manager and the permanent Town Manager position. The meeting is a special closed session on May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Closed session discussion of public employee appointment: Interim Town Manager and Town Manager
The Town Council convened a closed session to discuss public employee appointment and employment regarding the Interim Town Manager and Town Manager positions. No substantive decisions or votes on these appointments were recorded in the minutes.
- Adopted the agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (5-0)
Yountville Art Commission
The Yountville Arts Commission will review the Art Funds Report ending March 31, 2026, receive a verbal update on the 2026-28 budget, and consider accepting the sculpture 'Heart of the Matter' by James Moore for the Yountville Art Walk. Subcommittee updates and public comment are also on the agenda.
- Review Art Funds Report ending March 31, 2026
- Receive verbal 2026-28 budget update from Samantha
- Consider accepting 'Heart of the Matter' by James Moore to the Yountville Art Walk
- Marketing and PR subcommittee update for April/May
- Approval of minutes from April 6, 2026
Town Council Closed Session
The Yountville Town Council is convening a special closed session meeting on April 29, 2026. The only agenda item is a public employee performance evaluation for the Town Manager, conducted under California Government Code § 54957. No other substantive business will be discussed in open session. Public comment on non-agenda matters will be taken before the closed session.
- Closed session performance evaluation of Town Manager
The Yountville Town Council convened a closed session on April 29, 2026, for a public employee performance evaluation of the Town Manager. No public decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was procedural with only the adoption of the agenda and adjournment.
Yountville Community Foundation
The Yountville Community Foundation will hold a regular quarterly meeting to approve the January 23, 2026 minutes, review a financial report for the period ending March 31, 2026, and discuss the future process for the Imagine Yountville Grant. Public comment is invited.
- Approve minutes of the regular meeting held January 23, 2026
- Review YCF Financial Report ending March 31, 2026
- Discussion on future Imagine Yountville Grant process
Measure S Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
Town Council Closed Session
This is a special closed session meeting of the Yountville Town Council. The council will meet privately to discuss a liability claim from French Laundry Partners, one potential case of anticipated litigation, and one potential case involving initiation of litigation. No public action will be taken during this session.
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
- Liability claim by French Laundry Partners against the Town of Yountville
- Conference with legal counsel on initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
The Town Council met in closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation and a liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners against the Town. No public action was taken during the session.
- Adopted agenda (5-0)
- Held closed session on anticipated litigation
- Held closed session on liability claim from French Laundry Partners
Town Council Budget Workshop #2
The Town Council will conduct a budget workshop to review and provide direction to staff regarding the proposed biennial budget. Discussions include utility enterprise funds, capital projects, and fiscal policy reviews.
- Proposed Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028
- Water Utility Enterprise Funds review
- Wastewater Utility Enterprise Funds review
- Capital Projects Related Special Revenue Funds review
- Fiscal Policy Review
The Town Council held a special budget workshop to review proposed fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 budgets. The council requested that specific project sheets be posted online and set the budget adoption meeting for May 19, 2026.
- Agenda adopted (5-0)
- Budget adoption meeting set for May 19, 2026
- Requested CIP project sheets be posted online
- Meeting adjourned (5-0)
Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting
NVTID - Yountville Special Meeting
The Yountville Board will receive presentations from branding agencies and vendor specialists. The board is scheduled to provide recommendations and direction to staff following these presentations.
- Branding agency presentation: Carbonate
- Branding agency presentation: Define Marketing
- Vendor specialist presentation: Mesmeric Concepts
- Vendor specialist presentation: Cvent
- Yountville Chamber of Commerce presentation
The board approved a marketing budget and vendor contracts for the first year totaling $157,000 plus a 10% contingency. The board also agreed to request a three-year budget projection for the next meeting.
- Approved Define Marketing option with Cvent and Mesmeric ($157,000 + 10% contingency)
- Approved motion to request three-year budget projection
- Approved agenda adoption (6-0)
- Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will discuss a referendum petition against Ordinance No. 26-539 (Commons Zoning Ordinance) and decide whether to repeal it or put it to an election. The consent calendar includes a $236,678 budget adjustment for law enforcement contract services, a tree removal permit for a heritage tree, and continuation of an emergency declaration for recycled water main repair. The Council will also consider a letter of support for state bill SB 1040 regarding veterans' cemetery maintenance.
- Referendum petition against Ordinance No. 26-539 (Commons Zoning Ordinance) – Council to provide direction on repeal or election
- Budget adjustment of $236,678 for Law Enforcement Contract Services for FY 2025/26
- Tree Removal Permit TREE-26-6 for Heritage Tree No. 158 at Finnell Road and Yount Street – removal as likely hazard
- Continue Emergency Declaration for Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair
- Approve letter of support for SB 1040 (State-Local Matching Program for veterans' cemetery maintenance endowment funds)
The Town Council directed staff to seek a ZDRB recommendation regarding the repeal of Ordinance No. 26-539. The Council also approved a budget adjustment for law enforcement and a tree removal permit for Bardessono Hotel and Spa.
- Approved ZDRB recommendation process for repeal of Ordinance No. 26-539 (4-0)
- Approved $236,678 budget adjustment for Law Enforcement Contract Services (5-0)
- Approved removal of Heritage Tree No. 158 at Finnell Road and Yount Street (5-0)
- Continued Emergency Declaration for Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair (5-0)
- Approved letter of support for SB 1040 veteran's cemetery maintenance (5-0)
- Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Town Council Budget Workshop #1
The Town Council holds a special budget workshop to review, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. The workshop covers the General Fund, non-capital special revenue funds, Tourism Improvement District Fund, Impact Fee Funds, and Debt Service Funds. Department-by-department reviews include Town Manager, Administrative Services, Communications/Town Clerk, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation.
- Review of proposed Biennial Budget for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028
- General Fund overview
- Public Safety department review
- Public Works department review
- Parks & Recreation department review
The Town Council convened a special budget workshop to review proposed biennial budgets for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. During the session, the council provided specific direction to staff to investigate the possibility of Police and Fire impact fees and to research the costs for a July 4th celebration.
- Adopted agenda (5-0)
- Directed staff to research Police and Fire impact fees
- Directed staff to research July 4th celebration costs