Yountville Commons Update

For those folks out and about Town, you may have noticed some activity at the Yountville Commons site (formerly the Yountville Elementary School site).  With the Town’s recent acquisition of that property and the goal to put it to beneficial use, Town staff have been working diligently to breathe life back into the decommissioned site. Town Public Works Staff and contractors working on the Town’s behalf have been busy performing the following:

• All new key access to all of the buildings and facilities on site
• Reinstate and update the Fire Alarm and replace all the fire extinguishers
• Install IT infrastructure to overlay Town WiFi onto the Multi-Purpose Building
• Repair the failing sanitary sewer lateral serving the primary restrooms on the site
• Repair the failing roofs on two of the three buildings for near term use
• Install locally controlled HVAC Thermostat controls
• Remove all of the school site appurtenances no longer needed for that use
• Remove specific trees per the Town Arborist recommendation
• Trip hazard mitigation across the property with precision concrete cutting
• Remove and replace out of compliant ADA ramp
• Grind and overlay the parking lot
• Crack seal and seal coat all of the asphalt surfaces
• Inspect both playgrounds and place renewed engineered mulch in both locations

The work described above was driven by a great opportunity identified by our Parks and Recreation Department which is to host Camp Y-Ville on the property based out of the newly acquired Multi-Purpose building, freeing up space and time in the Community Center to maintain regular programming. Success was achieved this past Monday when Parks and Recreation staff welcomed up to 80 kids to kick-off Camp Y-Ville which will continue on the Yountville Commons site through to August 13^th.

That said, there remains a fair amount of work to be conducted on site which Town staff is managing while accommodating the camp use.  Stay tuned for more activity after the kids have gone back to school.

The Town will be sending out timeline with engagement opportunities next week. Your participation and feedback are valued as we move forward with this important project. 

2023 Water Quality Report

The Town of Yountville is pleased to report this year that the drinking water supplied to you meets or exceeds state and federal public health standards for drinking water quality and safety. California water retailers, including the Town of Yountville, are required by law to inform customers about the quality of their drinking water. The results of the testing and monitoring programs of 2023 are included in this report. Click below for the full report.

2023 Water Quality Report

Planning & Building 

Land Use Projects and Other Applications - Planning and Building staff received the resubmittal for the Pancha’s project. It is now under review for completeness. The project is tentatively scheduled for the August 13 ZDRB meeting. 

In June, both ZDRB and Town Council heard and approved the Yountville Mad Fritz at Jessup Cellars Use Permit and Master Development Plan Amendment. We look forward to welcoming the new business to town.

The 1980 Yountville Crossroads will return for further discussion at the July 16 agenda for consideration.  

Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Update

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority is collaborating with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on multi-modal safety and operational improvements on SR 29 Up Valley in Oakville and Rutherford. Proposed improvements include:

• Adding a compact roundabout at SR 29 and Oakville Cross Road.
• Signalization and safety enhancements at SR 29 and Rutherford Road.

These options aim to significantly improve safety and reduce congestion for all modes of transportation along the SR 29 corridor. SR 29 serves as the sole contiguous north-south route connecting Napa to Lake and Solano counties, crucial during emergencies like wildfires.

NVTA will also study potential improvements at SR 29 and Madison Street in Yountville in the near future.

Take the Survey: Share your thoughts on the proposed improvements by June 30, 2024.

RCAAP Survey and Climate Action Committee Meeting

The RCAAP team is seeking input from residents through a survey to inform their planning efforts. Your insights are crucial—please take a moment to complete the RCAAP survey.

Additionally, mark your calendars for the upcoming Climate Action Committee (CAC) meeting on Friday, June 28th at 9:30 AM. The CAC will discuss two foundational reports for the RCAAP: the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Forecast and the Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

To attend in person, please visit the Board Chambers at 1195 Third Street, 3rd Floor, in Napa. For virtual attendance, join online via Zoom with meeting ID 829-0112-2471.