Yountville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Yountville agendas: $1.3M water main acceptance, $528,306 road bid, Starkey Avenue permit denial

No minutes have been published for any meeting in this roundup, so none of the items below has a confirmed outcome. Each is reported as it appears on the published agenda.

The Yountville Town Council's Oct. 20 regular meeting agenda lists acceptance of completed work on a recycled water transmission main for $1,336,595.47 and the awarding of the Vista Neighborhood roadway rehabilitation bid to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for $528,306. The same agenda includes the introduction of new Town Manager Heather Abrams, direction on the Year-Round Town Lighting Program, and a request to cancel the Nov. 3, 2026 Town Council meeting.

Water and roads

The two infrastructure items are listed as separate actions on the Oct. 20 agenda. The first is acceptance of work on the WW-0042 Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair Project, listed at $1,336,595.47. The second is award of the Vista Neighborhood roadway rehabilitation bid to Consolidated Engineering Inc. at $528,306. Both are listed as items for council consideration; the agenda does not state a vote tally.

Closed session: property talks and a liability claim

A separate Town Council special meeting on Oct. 20 is listed as a closed session. The agenda describes negotiations with Napa Valley Community Housing over price and payment terms for 6778 Yount Street, 6774 Yount Street, and 1925 Mulberry Street. It also lists discussion of a liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners against the Town of Yountville. The agenda includes a non-agenda public comment period before the closed session. No action or outcome is recorded in the materials provided.

Starkey Avenue: permits up for denial

The Zoning and Design Review Board met Oct. 13 on Resolution 26-034, a proposed denial of Design Review for a new single-family residence, a Tree Removal Permit, and a front yard garage setback Variance at 2021 Starkey Avenue. The item was listed as a public hearing. Minutes have not been published, so whether the resolution was adopted is not established by the record provided.

Appointments and foundation business

The Town Council held a second special meeting Oct. 20 to interview Yountville Community Foundation applicants and appoint two individuals to terms expiring Aug. 1, 2028. The Yountville Community Foundation itself met Oct. 23 to consider establishing a Yountville FarmStand Fund, review Imagine Yountville Grant Applications for 2027, and receive a financial report for the period ending September 2026. Two grant requests are listed: weather-ready book barrels requesting $2,500 to $5,000, and a Yountville Farmstand Garden requesting $1,500.

Measure S and the Arts Commission

The Measure S committee — listed as the Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee — met Oct. 22 to appoint a chair and vice chair, review the Measure S Fund 71 Balance Sheet, discuss the annual report to the Town Council, consider live streaming of Measure S meetings, and approve the 2027 regular meeting calendar. Also on Oct. 22, the Yountville Arts Commission held a special meeting to review and potentially approve the Grace sculpture by Elizabeth Laul Healey for the Yountville Art Walk.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the information provided for the next 14 days, so this roundup cannot confirm what is scheduled. One related item appears on the Oct. 20 Town Council agenda: a request to cancel the Nov. 3, 2026 Town Council meeting. That item is listed for consideration and is not recorded as decided in the materials provided. Readers should check the Town of Yountville's official agenda postings for confirmed dates, times, and locations.

Yountville agendas: $103,900 water tank engineering, $150,000 shade sails, and a $528,306 road bid — outcomes not yet recorded

Yountville's Town Council agendas over the past two weeks list more than $780,000 in proposed contract authorizations, a closed-session liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners, and a proposed denial of design review for a house on Starkey Avenue. One caveat applies to everything below: the records supplied for these meetings are agendas only. Minutes have not been published, so this roundup describes what was scheduled for consideration, not what was adopted.

Water tank engineering and Community Center shade sails

The October 6 regular council agenda listed Resolution 26-4444, a professional services agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for preliminary engineering on the proposed 1MG Water Storage Tank Project, not to exceed $103,900. The same agenda listed Resolution 26-4446, an 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, was also listed.

Two consent calendar appointments appeared: three individuals to the Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (Measure S), with terms expiring October 1, 2028, and one Town representative to the Napa Valley Transportation Authority Active Transportation Advisory Committee. The agenda also scheduled a guest presentation on emergency operations planning for Super El Niño storm readiness and a staff demonstration of a new utility bill payment platform.

Closed session: French Laundry Partners claim

A special meeting at 1:00 PM on October 6 at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6550 Yount Street, listed a closed session on a liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners, a California limited partnership, against the Town of Yountville, under Gov. Code § 54956.95. The agenda also listed a conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation involving two potential cases under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2). The council was scheduled to adjourn to its 3:00 PM regular meeting the same day.

Zoning board: proposed denial at 2021 Starkey Avenue

The Zoning and Design Review Board met October 13 with Resolution 26-034 on its agenda: a proposed denial of Design Review for a new single-family residence, a Tree Removal Permit, and a front yard garage setback Variance at 2021 Starkey Avenue. The item was listed as a public hearing.

Arts Commission retreat

The Yountville Arts Commission met October 5 at 4:00 PM at Estate Yountville's Vintage House (Founders Board Room) for a planning retreat covering a review of 2026 programs and events, 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 listed approval of minutes from the August 3 regular meeting and the August 18 special meeting, and adjournment to the next regular meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appeared on that agenda.

A separate special meeting on October 10 was listed for a Town Manager meet and greet.

Coming up

Tuesday, October 20 — Town Council special meeting (closed session): Negotiations with Napa Valley Community Housing regarding price and payment terms for 6778 Yount Street, 6774 Yount Street, and 1925 Mulberry Street, and discussion of the French Laundry Partners liability claim. A non-agenda public comment period precedes the closed session.

Tuesday, October 20 — Town Council special meeting, Community Foundation interviews: Interviews of Yountville Community Foundation applicants and appointment of two individuals to terms expiring August 1, 2028.

Tuesday, October 20 — Town Council regular meeting: Acceptance of WW-0042 Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair Project work for $1,336,595.47; awarding of the Vista Neighborhood Roadway Rehabilitation bid to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for $528,306; introduction of new Town Manager Heather Abrams; direction on the Year-Round Town Lighting Program; and a request to cancel the November 3, 2026 council meeting.

Residents can attend the October 20 meetings or submit written comment; the October 6 special meeting notice listed a 4:00 PM Monday deadline via PublicComment@yville.com for that meeting. Check the posted agenda for current deadlines and locations.

Yountville council agenda: $103,900 water tank engineering, $150,000 shade sails; tourism board weighs brand name

Yountville's Town Council was scheduled on October 6 to consider a $103,900 engineering agreement tied to a proposed water storage tank and a $150,000 agreement for shade sails at the Community Center, among other items. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so no outcomes are confirmed here. Every item below is drawn from meeting agendas only; no vote tallies were available in the supplied records, and none are reported.

Council: water tank engineering, shade sails

Resolution 26-4444 would authorize a 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 would approve an 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 concerns design direction for town-wide pedestrian wayfinding signage.

Two consent calendar items were listed: appointing three individuals to the Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (Measure S), with terms expiring October 1, 2028, and appointing one Town representative to the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC).

The council also was set to 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.

Closed session: liability claim and potential litigation

Earlier the same day, at 1:00 PM, the council met in special closed session at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6550 Yount Street. The agenda listed a liability claim filed by French Laundry Partners, a California limited partnership, against the Town of Yountville (Gov. Code § 54956.95), and a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation involving two potential cases (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)). No decisions on ordinances, contracts, fees, or rezonings appeared on that agenda. The council adjourned to its regular 3:00 PM meeting the same day.

Tourism board: final brand name

The NVTID – Yountville Board held a special meeting September 30 at 3:00 PM at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6550 Yount St. The agenda listed approval of a final brand name selection, an update on brand strategy and visual identity next steps, and approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 special meeting.

Arts Commission planning retreat

The Yountville Arts Commission met October 5 at 4:00 PM at Estate Yountville's Vintage House (Founders Board Room) for a planning retreat. Agenda items included 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 commission also was set to approve minutes from its August 3 regular meeting and August 18 special meeting. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appeared on the agenda. Adjournment was scheduled to the next regular meeting Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers.

Town Manager meet and greet

The Town Council held a special meeting October 10 for a Town Manager meet and greet. The agenda consisted of that event and standard procedural items.

Coming up

• **Oct 13:** Zoning and Design Review Board (ZDRB) regular meeting — public hearing on Resolution 26-034, a proposed denial of Design Review for a new single-family residence, Tree Removal Permit, and front yard garage setback Variance at 2021 Starkey Avenue.

Council holds closed sessions on Town Manager appointment; Arts Commission reviews sculpture

The Yountville Town Council met in closed session three times over the past two weeks to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager. No decisions from those sessions have been made public. Separately, the Arts Commission reviewed a proposed sculpture for the Art Walk.

Town Manager appointment

The council held special closed-session meetings on Aug. 13, Aug. 14, and Aug. 22. Each agenda listed a single substantive item: discussion of the appointment or employment of a Town Manager, under California Government Code Section 54957. The agendas included only procedural items such as roll call and public comment. Because the sessions were closed, no details of the discussions, any votes, or a potential appointment have been released. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings.

Arts Commission sculpture review

On Aug. 18, the Yountville Arts Commission held a special meeting with one substantive item: review and potential approval of an Art Walk sculpture titled "Ginger" by artist Elizabeth Laul Healey. The agenda otherwise consisted of standard procedural items. No minutes have been published, so the commission's decision, if any, is not yet public.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official meeting calendar for future agendas and notices.

Yountville Council, Arts Commission Meet on Art Donation, Measure Y, and Manager Search

Yountville's Town Council and Arts Commission held meetings in the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on the agenda was a proposed $19,500 art donation and a vote on the argument in favor of Measure Y for the November election.

Town Council Regular Meeting (August 4)

The council met at 3:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda included:

• **Resolution 26-4436** to accept a $19,500 sculpture titled "Love Wine Too" from artist Richard Starks.
• Consideration of approving the Argument in Favor of Measure Y for the November 3, 2026 election.
• A presentation from the Town Attorney on mobilehome rent stabilization.
• An informational report on administration of California Public Records Act requests.
• Discussion and approval of the 2027 Town Council meeting calendar and the 2026 Winter Holiday office closure.

All items were listed on the agenda only; minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these votes and discussions are not yet known.

Town Council Closed Sessions

The council held two closed sessions during this period:

• **July 30:** A special closed session to discuss public employee appointment and employment, specifically focused on the Town Manager position.
• **August 4:** A closed session to confer with legal counsel about one case with significant exposure to litigation. No other topics were listed.

Closed sessions are not open to the public, and no details on these discussions are available.

Arts Commission (August 3)

The Yountville Arts Commission reviewed and potentially approved several items, though minutes are pending:

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

As with the council meetings, these are agenda items only; no final actions have been confirmed.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Yountville Council Scheduled HUD Grant Vote and Liability Claim Review; Outcomes Pending

Over the past two weeks, Yountville's Town Council and advisory bodies met on topics ranging from federal housing grants to a liability claim and the Town Manager position. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions, so outcomes are not available in the public record. Here is what was on the agendas.

Town Council — July 21

The council held a special closed session at 2:00 PM to consider a liability claim filed by James Lyon against the Town of Yountville under Government Code § 54956.95. Later that day, the regular meeting was scheduled to include adoption of Resolution 26-4435, which would authorize the Public Works Director to submit applications for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant programs and to sign master, supplemental, fund exchange, and fund transfer agreements. The regular meeting agenda also listed approval of minutes from the July 7 regular meeting and revised minutes of the April 21 and April 29 special closed sessions, an online budget demonstration, and a staff presentation on the state of housing in Yountville.

Measure S Committee — July 23

The Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (Measure S) was scheduled to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and to receive the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure S (Fund 71) Expenditure Report and Balance Sheet. The committee also planned to approve minutes from a September 25, 2025 special meeting and receive a staff informational update on committee recruitment. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major funding allocations listed.

Community Foundation — July 24

The Yountville Community Foundation was set to review a fund reallocation request from the Farmstand Garden for Imagine Yountville Grant 2026 funds, review an Imagine Yountville Happiness Grant Proposal, and consider the Imagine Yountville Grant Process and Application for 2027. The board also had the June 2026 financial report and a director recruitment update on its agenda.

Town Council Closed Session — July 30

The council met in a special closed session to discuss public employee appointment and employment, specifically focused on the Town Manager position.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Yountville Arts Commission:** Review and possible approval of two new Art Walk sculptures — "Dancing Monarchs" by Peter Hazel and "Orderly Tangle" by Malcolm Tibbetts — plus a 2027 gallery artists proposal, June 2026 Art Fund Reports, and a request to cancel the September 7 meeting for Labor Day.
• **Aug. 4 — Town Council Closed Session:** Conference with legal counsel on one case with significant exposure to litigation.
• **Aug. 4 — Town Council Regular Meeting (3:00 PM, Town Hall Council Chambers):** Scheduled items include adoption of Resolution 26-4436 accepting a $19,500 "Love Wine Too" sculpture from artist Richard Starks; consideration of the Argument in Favor of Measure Y for the November 3, 2026 election; a presentation on mobilehome rent stabilization from the Town Attorney; an informational report on administration of California Public Records Act requests; and discussion of the 2027 Town Council meeting calendar and 2026 Winter Holiday office closure.