Yountville, CA

Yountville Art Commission

The Yountville Arts Commission will discuss the placement of a new sculpture and approve gallery and event artists for 2027. The body is also reviewing subcommittee assignments and receiving quarterly Art Fund reports.

• Proposed expenditure of up to $16,200 from the Yountville Community Foundation Arts Fund for the artwork 'Muse with Attitude' by James Moore
• Review of Carolyn Ellis for a gallery exhibition from September 6 to November 19, 2027
• Request to approve Beverly Wilson as the 2027 Art, Sip and Stroll and Gallery Show artist
• Approval of subcommittee assignments effective November 3, 2026
• Receipt of Art Fund Reports for July through September 2026

Town Council Regular Meeting - Canceled

Yountville Community Foundation - Special Meeting

ZDRB Regular Meeting

NVTID - Yountville Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

Yountville Finance Authority Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

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Yountville Community Foundation

The Yountville Community Foundation will discuss the establishment of a new Yountville FarmStand Fund and review grant applications for 2027 funding. The board will also receive a financial report for the period ending September 2026.

• Request to establish the Yountville FarmStand Fund
• Review of Imagine Yountville Grant Applications for 2027
• Grant application for weather-ready book barrels requesting $2,500 to $5,000
• Grant application for Yountville Farmstand Garden requesting $1,500
• Financial report ending September 2026

Measure S Regular Meeting

The Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee will meet to manage Measure S administrative tasks. The body will review the Fund 71 Balance Sheet and discuss reporting schedules for the Town Council.

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Measure S Fund 71 Balance Sheet
• Discussion of Measure S annual report to Town Council
• Consideration of live streaming for Measure S meetings
• Approval of the 2027 regular meeting calendar

Yountville Arts Special Meeting

The Yountville Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to review and potentially approve a specific art installation. The commission will consider a sculpture for the town's Art Walk.

• Review and approval of Grace sculpture by Elizabeth Laul Healey for the Yountville Art Walk

Town Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)

The Town Council is holding a special closed session to discuss property negotiations and a liability claim. The meeting includes a non-agenda public comment period before moving into closed session.

• Negotiations with Napa Valley Community Housing regarding price and payment terms for 6778 Yount Street, 6774 Yount Street, and 1925 Mulberry Street
• Discussion of a liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners against the Town of Yountville

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider awarding a roadway rehabilitation contract for the Vista Neighborhood and accepting completed work on a recycled water transmission main. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Town Manager and a report on the Year-Round Town Lighting Program.

• Acceptance of WW-0042 Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair Project work for $1,336,595.47
• Awarding of Vista Neighborhood Roadway Rehabilitation bid to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for $528,306
• Introduction of new Town Manager Heather Abrams
• Direction on Year-Round Town Lighting Program
• Request to cancel the November 3, 2026 Town Council meeting

Town Council Special Meeting - Yountville Community Foundation Application Interviews

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Yountville Community Foundation. The body intends to appoint two individuals to fill expiring terms.

• Interviews for Yountville Community Foundation applicants
• Appointment of two individuals to the Yountville Community Foundation for terms expiring August 1, 2028

Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) Regular Meeting

The Zoning and Design Review Board will meet to discuss a public hearing regarding a residential project. The board is considering the adoption of a resolution to deny several permits for a property on Starkey Avenue.

• Resolution 26-034: Proposed denial of Design Review for a new single-family residence, Tree Removal Permit, and front yard garage setback Variance at 2021 Starkey Avenue

Town Council Special Meeting | Town Manager Meet and Greet

The Town Council is holding a special meeting for a Town Manager meet and greet. The agenda consists of this event and standard procedural items.

• Town Manager meet and greet

The Yountville Town Council held a special meeting for a Town Manager meet and greet. The council adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Town Council Special Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Yountville Town Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM to consider a consent calendar and several administrative items. Decisions include a $103,900 professional services agreement for the proposed 1MG Water Storage Tank Project and a $150,000 agreement for Community Center shade sail plans and installation. The council will also hear a guest presentation on emergency operations planning for Super El Niño storm readiness and a staff demonstration of a new utility bill payment platform.

• Resolution 26-4444: professional services agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for preliminary engineering on the proposed 1MG Water Storage Tank Project, not to exceed $103,900
• Resolution 26-4446: agreement with USA Shade Inc. for Community Center Shade Sail Plans, Engineering, and Installation, not to exceed $150,000 with a 10% contingency
• Resolution 26-4445: approving design direction for Town-wide pedestrian wayfinding signage
• Consent calendar: appoint three individuals to the Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (Measure S), terms expiring October 1, 2028
• Consent calendar: appoint one Town representative to the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Yountville Town Council approved a professional services agreement for preliminary engineering on a 1MG Water Storage Tank Project, not to exceed $103,900. They also authorized a contract for Community Center Shade Sail plans and installation, not to exceed $150,000. Additionally, the council adopted the design direction for town-wide pedestrian wayfinding signage and appointed members to housing and transportation committees.

• Approved $103,900 engineering agreement for 1MG Water Storage Tank Project (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 agreement for Community Center Shade Sail plans (5-0)
• Adopted design direction for town-wide pedestrian wayfinding signage (5-0)
• Appointed three members to Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Appointed one representative to Napa Valley Transportation Authority ATAC (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from September 2 and September 15 meetings (5-0)

Town Council Special Meeting

The Yountville Town Council meets in a special session at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6550 Yount Street. The substantive business is a closed session: a liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners, a California limited partnership, against the Town of Yountville, and a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation involving two potential cases. The agenda also includes routine items — call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, and non-agenda public comment — before the council adjourns to its regular 3:00 PM meeting the same day. No decisions on ordinances, contracts, fees, or rezonings appear on this agenda.

• Closed session liability claim: French Laundry Partners, a California limited partnership, against the Town of Yountville (Gov. Code § 54956.95)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, two potential cases (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
• Non-agenda public comment: 5 minutes per speaker, with the Mayor able to limit or extend time
• Written public comment due by 4:00 PM the Monday before the meeting via PublicComment@yville.com
• Adjournment to the regular Town Council meeting the same day, October 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM

The Yountville Town Council met in a special session to address liability claims and anticipated litigation in closed session. No substantive actions or votes were reported from the closed session discussions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Discussed liability claim from French Laundry Partners in closed session
• Discussed two potential cases of anticipated litigation in closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 3:00 p.m.

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 PublicComment@yville.com 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

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

Town Council Closed Session

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

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.

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

The Yountville Arts Commission held a special meeting and adopted the meeting agenda. The commission approved the Art Walk sculpture titled Ginger by artist Elizabeth Laul Healey, which is expected to arrive from North Carolina on August 24, 2026. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved Art Walk sculpture Ginger by artist Elizabeth Laul Healey (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

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 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)

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)