UPDATED August 9: There was a miscalculation in last week’s TOT report. Most numbers stayed the same, and the two changes are: town-wide occupancy for June 2022 was 56%, and the ADR was $934. So, my statements from last week still hold true. This week I have included the county-wide occupancy numbers for Napa, and
Update August 2: As a follow-up to these Meeting Notes, I will note that based on the Sun front page article with the table showing the vote and a recent letter to the editor stating, “These two lowest scores resulted in Robin not having enough points to be reappointed.” But, that still leaves the voting
You know the drill by now: another month of record TOT (transit occupancy tax) collection with overall occupancy lagging previous years and ADR (average daily rate) through the roof. May 2022 TOT collection was $984,191 with occupancy at 64% and ADR of $917. I find it interesting that the Town TOT report states, “It is important to view
At the June 21, 2022, council meeting, the Town Council unanimously approved the $20.2 million “all funds” budget, which includes: General Fund budgets, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Reserve Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and the Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise Funds. In his annual budget message, Town Manager Steve Rogers noted, “What a
“One could only learn from the past and move on through the present to make a better future.” “The future belongs to those who learn from the past and live brilliantly in the present moment.” Jason Medina. This quote very well encapsulates what I learned while listening to the panel speak about Don & Sally Schmitt. A
It appears that the lessee and TKRG (Thomas Keller Restaurant Group) did not come to an agreement for Ciccio. The restaurant remains closed for, as the posting on the door states, “deep maintenance and repairs” as well as “bringing our new kitchen staff up to speed.” July is the expected opening month. Stay tuned. Read
And it now appears Ciccio will be opening with new operators. Go on, guess I’ll wait. The list is really short. For those of you who had Ciccios on your list of the next restaurant space in Yountville to come under the TKRG (Thomas Keller Restaurant Group), you are a winner! Chef Bryant will be
The voters of Yountville will be voting for two Councilmembers and a Mayor. Our current Mayor, John Dunbar, will not be seeking another term, and the seats of Councilmember Joe Tagliaboschi and Marita Dorenbecher, currently the Vice Mayor, will be up for election. Important dates: July 18, 2022 – Nomination Papers for 2022 November Election
As a follow-up to last week’s thoughts on Keller’s businesses in Yountville, Mr. Keller has announced that the Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge in Yountville has transitioned from a trial pop-up to a permanent concept to join Chef Keller’s group of restaurants in our Town. As he gave a history of his involvement throughout all
The Town of Yountville purchases water from the State (CalVet/Veterans Home Rector Reservoir). The Veterans Home has notified the Town that for the second year in a row, it was reducing the Town’s annual water allocation from 500 acre-feet to 400 acre-feet, a reduction of 20%. In addition, the State has issued regulations requiring the