Community Member Questionnaire

Over the past few months, Town Council met to explore vital topics such as health, climate, safety, housing, and strategic planning. These sessions were not just about discussions but laying the groundwork for the future of our community. We're now turning to you, our community members, seeking your insights through a short questionnaire. Your feedback is important as we gear up for a Town Council goal-setting retreat and workshop to be held January 30, 2024. Your perspectives play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic planning process. Remember, your voice matters, and together, we'll chart a course that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. So, take a moment to share your thoughts, and let's build a future we can all be proud of.

To help better inform you about the strategic planning process, we've compiled a list of guiding documents, including the current Strategic Planning Framework and Critical Success Factors. To view the resources, visit the Strategic Planning page on our website. Please complete the questionnaire by January 15, 2024.

If you need assistance or have questions, please email townclerk@yville.com or call Town Hall at (707) 944-8851.

Link: Community Member Questionnaire

Council Meeting Update

At Tuesday's Town Council meeting, the council recognized and expressed gratitude to staff through a proclamation for the town office holiday closure. Offices will be closed December 25 through January 1 and will reopen January 2. Additionally, a certificate of appreciation was presented to Eddy Gomez in recognition of his dedicated service from 2018 to 2023. Eddy served in various capacities, including as a management fellow, management analyst, and finally as the town clerk. The council acknowledged his valuable contributions, and it was announced that his last day will be on December 8, 2023.

Council also received several informative presentations related to town finances. The first presentation covered the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the second presentation provided information about a risk assessment and review of the financial reserve funds.

A public hearing was held for the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Town of Yountville Zoning map. At the Zoning & Design Review Board meeting held on November 14, 2023, the board received staff’s presentation and approved a motion to recommend the Town Council approve the proposed ordinance. The previous amendment for the Town of Yountville’s Zoning Map was approved in September of 2022 and included errors which are proposed to be amended in this update. No new zoning districts or zoning district changes are proposed, the only proposed changes are to bring the visual map into compliance with previously approved ordinances.

Lastly, Council received a presentation on the emergency preparedness workshop series held in September and October. The workshops were well received and future planning is already underway!

Full agenda packet and meeting video

What's Your "Y" - A Video About Why We Love Yountville

Click the image below to watch a short video as we sit down with the dedicated department heads who help our community thrive. From Public Works to Parks and Recreation, these passionate individuals share their unique perspectives on why they love their work and how their contributions shape the vibrant tapestry of Yountville. Let's dive into the heart of Yountville and discover the passion that fuels our community's success!

Town Public Works Staff is hosting a Community Meeting for the Public to provide input on the Town Hall Landscaping Project.

When: Saturday December 9th at 10:00 am

Where: Yountville Town Hall, 6550 Yount Street

Weather permitting, the meeting will be outside with a walk-about the front landscape area. If it is raining, we will be inside the Town Council Chambers at the same location.

Why: The purpose of the meeting is to learn about the proposed project and receive input on the various design elements the public might like to see incorporated into the project.

How: Guiding the meeting will be public works staff along with a licensed landscape architect to present potential design options. Councilmembers Pam Reeves and Robin McKee-Cant will participate and we all encourage participation and feedback on how we can improve the landscape in front of Town Hall. Discussions will include things like sun and shade patterns, existing trees and landscaping, water efficient and low maintenance plantings, areas for seasonal/celebratory plantings and demonstration areas for Napa native, pollinator, and succulent/garden plantings.

Next: Input from this meeting will help guide the design team the design of which will be presented at a future meeting.

For questions or input please contact John Ferons or Rosalba Ramirez with Public Works at (707) 944-8851 or jferons@yville.com & rramirez@yville.com

Planning & Building Update

Land Use Applications and Projects –

The Land Use Application and materials for 6651 Jefferson Street were determined incomplete. Staff is awaiting resubmittal.

The Land Use Application and materials for 6867 Jefferson Street was determined incomplete. The applicant has resubmitted as of 12/6/2023.

The Land Use application for 1980 Yountville Crossroads (Oak & Vine Subdivision) was determined complete.

The Transfer of Use application for Silver Trident Winery has been approved. Silver Trident has been approved to occupy the space at 6484 Washington Street Suite G, previously occupied by Heron House.

R+D Land Use Application – The new Use Permit for ‘To-Go’ services and Master Development Plan Amendment has been postponed until the January 16^th Town Council Meeting.

Jessup Cellars – Staff determined that Jessup’s Cellars’ request to convert the remaining residential unit on the parcel to a tasting room would not be permitted.

Other Applications – Staff continues to work on the following Land Use Applications:

The French Laundry Garden (commercial project)
2 Heritage Court (residential project)

ZDRB – The December 12^th ZDRB meeting is cancelled due to lack of agenda items. A Notice of Adjournment will be posted.

As the new year approaches, the department is continuing to receive Residential Rental Permit applications. Those who need to and have not yet registered or renewed can do so by logging into the Yountville Citizen Portal, here: https://yountvilleca.portal.opengov.com/

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Wreaths Across America

On Saturday, December 16 the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Wreaths Across America will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Yountville Veterans Home Cemetery.

The Yountville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Yountville Veterans Home, is pleased continue this important tradition at the Yountville Veterans Home Cemetery.

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, Wreaths Across America’s mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the sacrifices made for us to live freely.

Please save the date for Saturday, December 16, 9:00 AM at the George C. Yount Cemetary and 11:00 AM at the Yountville Veterans Home Cemetary as we honor our veterans this holiday season.

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