Yountville, CA

Yountville Art Commission

The Yountville Arts Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Estate Yountville's Vintage House (Founders Board Room) for a planning retreat. The main agenda item is a Planning Retreat discussion covering a review of 2026 programs and events, a review of 2025 retreat notes and goals, a strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/challenges analysis, and goals for 2026-27 including budget and work plan review. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 regular meeting and the August 18, 2026 special meeting, plus routine items like roll call, public comment, and staff reports. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Planning Retreat discussion: review of 2026 programs and events, 2025 retreat goals, SWOC analysis, and 2026-27 goals
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held August 3, 2026 and the special meeting held August 18, 2026
• Retreat workplan includes reviewing the budget and work plan for 2026-28 and reviewing subcommittees for 2026-27
• Public comment accepted in person or by email at [email protected] with subject line 'COMMENT TO YAC'
• Adjournment scheduled to the next regular meeting Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers

Town Council Special Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council Special Meeting

Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

Measure S Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

NVTID - Yountville Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

Yountville Finance Authority Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

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NVTID- Yountville Special Meeting

The NVTID – Yountville Board holds a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6550 Yount St. The board is set to approve a final brand name selection and receive an update on brand strategy and visual identity next steps. It will also consider approving minutes from its September 10, 2026 special meeting, take non-agenda public comment, and hear board member comments before adjourning.

• Approval of final brand name selection
• Update on brand strategy and visual identity next steps
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 special meeting
• Non-agenda public comment period

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will receive an update and provide feedback on design alternatives for a permanent shade feature at the Community Center. Staff recommends the 'Aquarius' structure as the most cost-effective and space-efficient option.

• Review of Aquarius shade structure estimated at $138,723.48
• Review of Inverted Hexagon shade structure estimated at $143,244.09
• Review of Standard Shade Sails estimated to cost at least $200,000
• Request for $125,000 in supplemental project funding

Yountville Finance Authority Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

The Yountville Finance Authority's regular meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026, has been canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Yountville Town Council will consider appointing a Town Manager with an employment agreement, appointing Public Works Director John Ferons as Interim Town Manager, and approving plans and soliciting bids for the Measure-U Roadway Rehabilitation Vista Neighborhood project. The agenda also includes consent items such as financial reports, a Conflict of Interest Code amendment, and updates to the Imagine Yountville Grant Program, plus a presentation on affordable housing by Burbank Housing.

• Resolution 26-4441: appoint and approve employment agreement with Town Manager
• Resolution 26-4442: appoint Public Works Director John Ferons as Interim Town Manager
• Resolution 26-4439: approve plans/specs for Roadway Rehabilitation Vista Neighborhood (CIP MU-3027) and authorize bid solicitation
• Resolution 26-4438: approve updates to Imagine Yountville Grant Program for 2027
• Resolution 26-4440: adopt out-of-class pay for Interim Town Manager

Town Council Closed Session

Yountville Arts Commission Special Meeting - CANCELLED

The Yountville Arts Commission special meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, has been canceled because a quorum was not reached. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items discussed.

• Special meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting: October 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

NVTID - Yountville Special Meeting

The Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District (NVTID) Yountville Board is holding a regular meeting to receive financial updates, discuss the Yountville Portfolio Initiative progress report, and review draft guidelines for media familiarization (FAM) tours. The board will also approve minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Receive financial update and summary
• Receive and discuss Yountville Portfolio Initiative progress report and financial update
• Discuss Draft Media Familiarization (FAM) Tour Participation Guidelines
• Approve minutes of May 14, 2026 regular meeting

Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting

Adjourned - Yountville Art Commission

Town Council Closed Session

The Yountville Town Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment and employment of a Town Manager, and to confer with labor negotiators regarding the unrepresented Town Manager position. The meeting is closed to the public, and no other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment (Gov. Code § 54957) for Town Manager
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6) for unrepresented employee: Town Manager
• Agency designated representatives: Mayor Mohler and Council Member Trippe

Town Council Closed Session

The Yountville Town Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion under Government Code section 54957 regarding public employee appointment. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session discussion on Town Manager appointment (Gov. Code § 54957)

The Yountville Town Council met in closed session on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to discuss a public employee appointment for the Town Manager position. The council convened at 10:01 A.M., adopted the agenda 4-0, and adjourned into closed session at 10:04 A.M. without a vote. When the council returned at 4:12 P.M., Town Attorney Bell announced there was no reportable action, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote to the regular meeting on September 15, 2026.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0, no abstentions)
• Entered closed session on the Town Manager appointment without vote and by unanimous consent
• No reportable action announced after closed session
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote to the regular meeting on September 15, 2026

Yountville Art Commission Special Meeting

The Yountville Arts Commission is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: reviewing and potentially approving an Art Walk sculpture titled 'Ginger' by artist Elizabeth Laul Healey. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review and approval of Art Walk sculpture 'Ginger' by Elizabeth Laul Healey

Town Council Closed Session

The Yountville Town Council is holding a special closed-session meeting on August 14, 2026, with the sole substantive item being a discussion on the appointment or employment of a Town Manager, as permitted under California Government Code Section 54957. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, agenda adoption, and public comment. No decisions or details from the closed session are disclosed in the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment (Gov. Code § 54957) for the position of Town Manager

The Yountville Town Council met in a closed session on August 14, 2026, to discuss the appointment or employment of a Town Manager. Following the session, the Council reported that no action was taken.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• No reportable action taken on Town Manager appointment

Town Council Closed Session

The Yountville Town Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment and employment of a Town Manager. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, and the public portion of the meeting is limited to procedural items and non-agenda public comment.

• Closed session discussion on public employee appointment/employment for the position of Town Manager

The Yountville Town Council held a closed session on August 13, 2026 to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager, a personnel matter allowed under California's open-meeting law. The council adopted the agenda 5-0, received no public comment, and moved to Room 9 to conduct the closed session. The minutes do not record any decision, vote, or outcome from the closed session itself; they state only that the council returned at 6:20 P.M. and adjourned by consent at about 6:30 P.M. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.

• Adopted the closed session agenda (5-0)
• Held a closed session on the Town Manager appointment (no outcome recorded in the minutes)
• Adjourned by consent at approximately 6:30 P.M.

NVTID - Yountville Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Yountville Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items, a consent calendar with financial reports and a vote on Measure Y, and discussions on mobilehome rent stabilization, public records requests, and the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Adopt Resolution 26-4436 accepting $19,500 'Love Wine Too' sculpture from artist Richard Starks
• Consider approving the Argument in Favor of Measure Y for the November 3, 2026 election
• Receive presentation on mobilehome rent stabilization from Town Attorney
• Receive informational report on administration of California Public Records Act requests
• Discuss and approve 2027 Town Council meeting calendar and 2026 Winter Holiday office closure

The Town Council approved the consent calendar, which included accepting a $19,500 sculpture gift. The Council also accepted the 2027 meeting calendar and directed staff to research mobilehome rent stabilization. Council Member Knight was appointed as the voting delegate for the 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Accepted $19,500 Love Wine Too sculpture gift (5-0)
• Directed staff to research mobilehome rent stabilization and draft an ordinance
• Appointed Council Member Knight as voting delegate for 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference (5-0)
• Accepted 2027 Town Council meeting calendar (5-0)

Town Council Closed Session

The Yountville Town Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel about one case with significant exposure to litigation. No decisions or discussions on other topics are listed on this agenda.

The Town Council held a closed session on August 4, 2026, to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. Mayor Mohler announced that no reportable action was taken during the session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Yountville Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Yountville Arts Commission will review and potentially approve two new sculptures for the Art Walk and a proposal for 2027 gallery artists. The body will also receive reports on the Art Fund and various arts subcommittees.

• Review and approval of 'Dancing Monarchs' sculpture by Peter Hazel
• Review and approval of 'Orderly Tangle' sculpture by Malcolm Tibbetts
• Review and approval of 2027 gallery artists proposal
• Request to cancel the September 7, 2026 meeting for Labor Day
• June 2026 Art Fund Reports

Town Council Closed Session

The Town Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss public employee appointment and employment. The discussion is specifically focused on the Town Manager position.

• Closed session regarding Town Manager appointment/employment

The Yountville Town Council held a closed session on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to discuss a public employee appointment for the position of Town Manager under Government Code section 54957. The council adopted the agenda 5-0 and adjourned by consensus at 5:30 P.M. The minutes record no decision or outcome from the closed session itself. The council adjourned to its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Held closed session on Town Manager appointment (Gov. Code § 54957); no action reported in the minutes
• Adjourned by consensus at 5:30 P.M.

Yountville Community Foundation

The Yountville Community Foundation will review grant proposals and the 2027 application process. The board will also consider a fund reallocation request for the Farmstand Garden.

• Request from Farmstand Garden Grantee for reallocation of Imagine Yountville Grant 2026 funds
• Imagine Yountville Happiness Grant Proposal for review and approval
• Imagine Yountville Grant Process and Application 2027 for review and approval
• June 2026 TOYCF Financial Report
• Director Recruitment Update

Measure S Regular Meeting

The Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (Measure S) will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from a prior special meeting, appoint a Chair and Vice Chair, and receive a preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure S expenditure report and balance sheet. Staff will also provide an update on recruitment for the committee. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or funding allocations.

• Approve minutes of the special meeting held September 25, 2025
• Appoint Chair and Vice Chair of the committee
• Receive and file the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure S (Fund 71) Expenditure Report and Balance Sheet
• Staff informational update on Measure S recruitment

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Yountville Town Council will approve the minutes from the July 7 regular meeting and the revised minutes of the April 21 and April 29 special closed sessions. It will adopt Resolution 26‑4435, which authorizes the Public Works Director to submit applications for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant programs and to sign the necessary agreements for fund allocation and reimbursement. Staff will present an online budget demonstration and a report on the state of housing in Yountville. The meeting also includes public comment, guest presentations, and other regular items.

• Approve minutes of the July 7 regular meeting and revised minutes of the April 21 and April 29 special closed sessions
• Adopt Resolution 26‑4435 to authorize HUD grant applications and signing of master, supplemental, fund exchange, and fund transfer agreements
• Receive an online budget demonstration
• Receive a staff presentation on the state of housing in Yountville
• Public comment on non‑agenda municipal concerns

The Town Council held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes and a budget demonstration. Council received a presentation on the state of housing in Yountville as part of an ongoing discussion series, but no action was taken.

• Approved meeting minutes of July 7, 2026, and April 21 and April 29, 2026, special closed sessions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-4435 authorizing HUD grant applications and related agreements (5-0)

Town Council Closed Session

The special closed‑session council meeting on July 21, 2026 will consider a liability claim filed by James Lyon against the Town of Yountville under Government Code § 54956.95. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and non‑agenda public comment. The council will adjourn to the regular meeting later that day.

• Liability claim (Gov. Code § 54956.95) – Claimant: James Lyon; Claim against: Town of Yountville
• Call to order – special meeting at 2:00 PM
• Roll call of council members
• Adoption of agenda
• Non‑agenda public comment

The Town Council convened a special closed session to discuss a liability claim filed by James Lyon against the town. No action was taken in open session; the council adjourned by consent after the closed session.

• Held closed session under Government Code § 54956.95 to discuss a liability claim by James Lyon against the Town of Yountville.
• Mayor Mohler and Council Member Trippe recused themselves from the item due to proximity of their properties.
• Council Member McKee participated remotely under just cause (Government Code section 54953.8.3(c)(3)).
• No public comment was received.
• Council adjourned by consent at approximately 2:50 P.M.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Special Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to receive an informational tour of 11 Town parks. No official action is requested regarding the tour, and the commission will also consider approving minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Informational tour of 11 parks including Yountville Community Park, Hopper Creek Park, and Veterans Memorial Park
• Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission held a special meeting on July 16, 2026, adopting its agenda and approving minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting, both by 3-0 votes. The only other substantive item was an informational tour of 11 town parks; no action was requested or taken. Commissioners Tenscher and Sanchez were absent at roll call, and Commissioner Sanchez joined during the park tour at the second site, Hopper Creek Park. The meeting adjourned by consensus at approximately 6:00 PM.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
• Received informational tour of 11 town parks; no action requested
• Adjourned by consensus at approximately 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - Adjourned

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to review minutes from May 21, 2026. The primary agenda item is an informational tour of 11 Town parks, for which no action is requested.

• Informational tour of Yountville Community Park (2900 Lincoln Ave)
• Informational tour of Hopper Creek Park (6645 Washington St)
• Informational tour of Van De Leur Park (6588 Washington St)
• Informational tour of Three Weirs Park (Forrester Lane)
• Informational tour of Forrester Park (Redwood Drive)

Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting

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

The Town Council approved several resolutions via the consent calendar, including a major water main repair contract and a street sweeping agreement. The council also approved agreements for the Oak + Vine Subdivision and a budget adjustment for the Public Art Program Fee Fund.

• Awarded $1,329,244.00 Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair contract to Precision Directional Boring (4-0)
• Awarded $252,384 three-year street sweeping services contract to Commercial Power Sweep, Inc. (4-0)
• Authorized replacement backhoe procurement not to exceed $175,000 (4-0)
• Approved updated Injury and Illness Prevention, Heat Illness, and Workplace Violence Prevention plans (4-0)
• Approved $12,000 budget adjustment for Fund 23 – Public Art Program Fee Fund (4-0)
• Approved Subdivision Improvement and Affordable Housing agreements for Oak + Vine Subdivision at 1980 Yountville Cross Road (3-0, 1 recused)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2026 meetings (4-0)

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

The Yountville Arts Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the proposed Neighborhood Stroll Program to the Town Council for consideration, with Director Holland clarifying that this does not approve specific sites or sculptures. The Commission also voted 5-0 to approve the donation of LOVE WINE TOO by Richard Starks to Yountville Arts and the Town. Minutes from the May 4, 2026 regular meeting were approved 5-0, and the meeting adjourned to August 3, 2026. Two commissioners, Vice Chair Noel Resnick and Commissioner Linda Faber, were absent.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 4, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved donation of LOVE WINE TOO by Richard Starks to Yountville Arts and the Town of Yountville (5-0)
• Recommended the Neighborhood Stroll Program to Town Council for consideration (5-0); specific sites and sculptures not approved
• Adjourned to the regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (5-0)

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

The Town Council convened a special meeting to discuss public employee appointment or employment. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes provided.