St. Helena City Council
May 9, 2023

City of St. Helena
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena

PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe the time limit of four minutes.

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
Mayor: Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Eric Hall:, City Council Members: Anna Chouteau, Lester Hardy, Billy Summers

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

5. PUBLIC FORUM:

Members of the public are entitled to speak on matters of municipal concern not on the agenda during Public Forum. Each person’s comments shall be limited to 4 minutes. Each person is entitled to speak on any non-agendized item only once at any meeting. Brief questions by Council Members for clarifications may

be posed and answered, and Council Members may make requests that items be placed on future agendas, but in accordance with state law, no substantive discussion or action may take place unless and until the matter properly appears on the agenda.

5.1. Public Comment.Elizabeth Green
Public Comment.Elizabeth Green 2
9 - 36

6. REPORTS BY STAFF AND CITY COUNCIL, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND AB 1234 REPORTS:

Reports by staff and/or Council Members on items of general interest. Brief questions for clarification may be posed and answered, and Council Members may request that items be placed on a future agenda. Except under certain circumstances, the Brown Act prohibits any other discussion or action by the City Council.

7. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS

7.1. None

8. STAFF BRIEFING
None

9. CONSENT ITEMS
Members of the Council or the public may ask that any items be considered individually for purposes of considering alternative action, for extended discussion, or for public comment. Unless that is done, one motion may be used to adopt all recommended actions. (Roll Call Vote)

9.1. Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the replacement of 5 heat/cooling units by Peterson Mechanical, Inc. at the St. Helena Library for a total not-to-exceed amount of $40,600.00
CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Clayton Church, Public Works Operations Manager Recommendation:

Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution authorizing Peterson Mechanical Inc. to replace 5 heat/ cooling units in the St Helena Library for a total cost of $40,600.00.

Staff Report - Pdf
37 - 48

9.2. Consideration and Proposed Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of St. Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services for the St. Helena Public Library.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Chris Kreiden, Library Director
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment between City of St.

Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the 49 - 57

provision and maintenance of advanced network services for the Library.

Staff Report - Pdf

9.3. Consideration and approval of a resolution approving the purchase of one Vermeer CTX Track Mini Skid Steer for an amount not-to-exceed $49,998.00.

CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Clayton Church, Public Works Operations Manager Recommendation:

Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution (1) authorizing the purchase of CTX100 Track Mini Skid Steer in the amount of $49,997.43 from RDO Equipment. Utilities Storm Drain Special Dept. Supplies Budget (101-5013-2215) $17,498.72, Parks Special Department Supplies Budget (101-5027-2215) $17,498.72, Streets Capital Equipment Budget (101-5015-2630) $15,000.00.

Staff Report - Pdf
59 - 62

9.4. Consideration and approval of a resolution approving the purchase of one John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift-Type Rotary Cutter attachment for an amount not-to-exceed $41,935.00.

CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Clayton Church, Public Works Operations Manager Recommendation:

Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift-Type Rotary Cutter attachment in the amount of $41,933.01 from Belkorp Ag.

Staff Report - Pdf
63 - 66

9.5. Consideration and Proposed Approval of a Resolution Terminating the State of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID-19 Effective Immediately, Per California Government Code Section 8630
CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk
Recommendation:

Staff is recommending Council to adopt a resolution terminating its local emergency.

Staff Report - Pdf
67 - 77

9.6. Resolution Delegating the Authority to the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Administrative Teleworking Policy
CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director Recommendation:

Adopt the attached Resolution
Staff Report - Pdf
79 - 85

Public Comment. Kelly Wheaton
Public Comment.Pat Dell

9.7. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation Cinema Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Non-Profit Grant Agreement.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Stephanie Killingsworth, Senior Accounting Technician Recommendation:

Approval of a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement to modify the project scope from "Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration" to presenting a free screening to the community of "Crip Camp" followed by a live discussion with the film's director and writer on Sunday June 25, 2023.

Staff Report - Pdf
87 - 107

9.8. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide a Statement of Commitment for matching funds in the amount of $100,000 to Napa County Conservation Resource District in support of the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry funding opportunity.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director Recommendation:

Approve the attached resolution.

Staff Report - Pdf
109 - 113

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.1. Consideration and Proposed Resolution Adopting a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-001) to update the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 and adoption of an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

CEQA Determination: General Plan Environmental Impact Report Addendum pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164
Prepared By: Aaron Hecock, Senior Planner
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached resolution for the EIR Addendum for the Housing Element Update to the City of St. Helena 2040 General Plan finding it is adequate and complete in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and

2. Adopt an Amendment to the General Plan (GPA 2023-001) updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 and incorporating it into the 2040 General Plan.

Staff Report - Pdf
Presentation
115 - 1138

10.2. Consideration and Proposed Resolution Adopting a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-002) to update the Public Health, Safety, and Noise Element of the General Plan and adoption of an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

CEQA Determination: General Plan Environmental Impact Report Addendum pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164
Prepared By: Aaron Hecock, Senior Planner
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution finding:

1. That the EIR Addendum for the Public Health, Safety and Noise Element Update to the City of St. Helena 2040 General Plan is adequate and complete in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and

2. Adopting an Amendment to the General Plan (GPA 2023-002) updating the Public Health, Safety and Noise Element and incorporating it into the 2040 General Plan (with the additions noted above).

Staff Report - Pdf
1139 - 1339

11. OLD BUSINESS

11.1. Water Penalty Appeal - Duane and Susan Hoff Continued from January 24, 2023
CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:

Based on the information presented, staff recommends City Council deny the appeal for penalties incurred during the Phase II emergency.

Staff Report - Pdf
Public Comment.Kevin Block
1341 - 1425

11.2. Presentation of the Water and Wastewater Rate Study Final Report and requesting authorization to proceed with the Proposition 218 noticing requirements.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director Recommendation:

Receive the Water and Wastewater Rate Study Final Report and Authorize staff to proceed with the Proposition 218 noticing requirements.

Staff Report - Pdf
Public Comment.Mario Trinchero
Public Comment.Peter Larson
Public Comment.Mario Trinchero Joint Letter
Public comment.Tom and Margot Belt
1427 - 1607

12. NEW BUSINESS

12.1. Consideration and Proposed Approval of a Resolution Adopting City Council Goals and Discussion Regarding Staff Workplan for FY 2024.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:

Adopt City Council Goals for FY 2024.

Staff Report - Pdf
Public Comment.Our Town St. Helena
1609 - 1680

12.2. Organizational Effectiveness and Service Delivery Excellence CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:

Receive and File.

Staff Report - Pdf
1681 - 1687

12.3. Department Head Updates and Department Budget Presentations CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation:

Receive and File.

Staff Report - Pdf
1689 - 1733

13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

13.1. A. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) - Executive Board B. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) - General Assembly C. Napa Valley Tourism Corporation (Umbrella for Napa County) D. League of California Cities – North Bay Division
E. Napa County City Selection Committee
F. Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District G. Youth Opportunities Commission
H. Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) I. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
J. Napa County Watershed Information Center & Conservancy (WICC) K. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
L. Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee

M. Napa County Regional Climate Action Committee
N. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports

14. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

This agenda was posted at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue, and at Vintage Hall, 465 Main Street, St. Helena, California on May 4, 2023.

Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office (707) 967-2792. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

CHALLENGING DECISIONS OF CITY ENTITIES
The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City of St. Helena is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision, including without limitation Government Code section 65009 applicable to many land use and zoning decisions, Government Code section 66499.37 applicable to the Subdivision Map Act, and Public Resources Code section 21167 applicable to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred.

Government Code section 65009 and 66499.37, and Public Resources Code section 21167, impose shorter limitations periods and requirements, including timely service in addition to filing.

If a person wishes to challenge the above actions in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of St.

Helena, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Any supplemental writings or documents distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda, after the posting of the Agenda, will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office located at 1572 Railroad Avenue, St. Helena, California, during normal business hours and by

appointment. In addition, such writings or documents will be made available on the City’s web site at https://sthelena.civicweb.net and will be available for public review at the respective meeting.

1 Cindy Tzafopoulos
From: Elizabeth Green <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2023 8:29 AM
To: Paul Dohring; Eric Hall; Anna Chouteau; Lester Hardy; Billy Summers Cc: Anil Comelo; April Mitts; Maya DeRosa; Cindy Tzafopoulos Subject: [External] Guaranteed Safe Evacuations
May 8, 2023
Greetings Mayor Dohring, Vice-Mayor Hall, and City Council Members:

I greatly appreciate that at the meeting on May 1st, several of you stated your concerns and reluctance to move forward with a vote on the Hunter project.

I think many important concerns were raised and one of those in particular, the issue of “guaranteed” safe evacuations for St. Helena, takes first priority. Because it can’t be guaranteed. The repercussions of an unsafe evacuation not only adversely impacts public health and safety, but threatens the lives of everyone that lives here.

When I spoke at the last meeting, I mentioned how my experience working with city officials after the Glass fire was positive and rewarding. I also mentioned that action was taken after all the lengthy meetings following the Glass fire. What I didn’t mention was the impetus for starting those discussions.

For those of you that don’t really know what happened or have heard partial stories, Vineyard Valley was totally forgotten the night of Sunday, September 27th and the owner, management and residents had always been assured over the years that Vineyard Valley along with Silverado Orchards would be the first to be evacuated in the event of an emergency.

I described in my comment at the meeting, how neighbors were waking up neighbors at 2am to warn them to get out. How people could feel the heat of the fire on their faces and how my neighbor broke her hip trying to get in her car in total darkness. We had no official warning OR evacuation notice. Not even a Nixle alert.

So my point is this: With all due respect, whatever reports, studies, and assurance from fire and police and other people that state that the Hunter project will not have any effect on a safe evacuation for VV residents up on the levee road with the 87 proposed dwellings there, or that evacuations for all of SH will be safe in the future: they cannot guarantee this to be true.

What happened to us in Vineyard Valley during the Glass fire is a perfect example of that. No one can predict what will happen with a fast moving fire or flood, especially with little or no Agenda Item #5.1.

2 warning and at night with no power. There are too many variables which are not predictable regardless of the good intentions of those in charge.

Please take a moment and picture the images on television of the fires that raged thru California two years ago and the Tubbs fire in 2017, and the multitude of communities and neighborhoods where the fires swept thru and burned down house after house with some people only having minutes to get out. Remember Coffey Park in Santa Rosa where all the homes burned down and the devastation between Calistoga and all the way up Mark West to Redwood Hwy. Major devastation on either side of the road. This can happen to us. The reality of the East sides infrastructure, existing roads and bridges combined with the number of exiting citizens, already creates a dangerous and combustible challenge.

And as I also stated in my comments at the last meeting, it is not a question of if, but of when. So I’m asking you to search your heart, to ask yourself which is more important:
risking the lives of all of us, (which we realistically know with the severe and unpredictable climate changes, that there will be another catastrophic event) or, risking the political consequences.

To date, the petition on change.org has reached 828 signatures and quickly approaching 1,000 from citizens of St. Helena who are vehemently against this development. Please listen to the voices of the people and your conscience. Please do the right thing. We all know what that is.

Respectfully,
Elizabeth Green
Agenda Item #5.1.

VIVA!
VOLUME 45 NOVEMBER 2020 NUMBER 11

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FEATURING GLASS FIRE PHOTOS & THANKSGIVING RECIPES
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Agenda Item #5.1.

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The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 over a three day harvest festival. It included 50 Pilgrims, 90 Wampanoag Indians, and lasted three days. It is believed by historians that only five women were present.

Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first Thanksgiving. Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were likely served, alongside pumpkins and cranberries (but not pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce!).

Agenda Item #5.1.

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ment will again contribute to this. There is no charge
for dinner, but if you want to order and pay for yours, we will gladly accept. We are not soliciting donations
this year but they are always welcome.

VVHA will not be sponsoring any gatherings of any
kind, but residents can always get together themselves.

We know everyone is going
stir-crazy and are fed up with Covid-19, but we
still must be vigilant and keep ourselves safe. The
newest “Gatherings” protocol put out by the state can
be found on the bulletin board at the Mail Room and in
red at the bottom of this article.

Thank you Cheryl Rorie for sending this on to us.

Geri Densberger is working on a house
decorating contest for the Christmas holidays. Details
will be in the December issue of the VIVA. If you have any ideas, contact Geri. Her number is in your directory.

Stay safe everyone and see you all soon!
This has been the worst fire
season for the St. Helena area yet. First the
August 17 LNU fires and then the September 27
Glass Fire that literally knocked on our VV doors.

My heart goes out to all who lost their homes or
businesses in both fires. Let’s hope that there won’t
be any events in November and that Mother Nature
will bring us some needed rain.

The city of St. Helena is planning a public meeting with the City, Fire Department and Police Department regarding
the Glass Fire. Residents should attend this Zoom
meeting and as soon as the link is available, it will be sent out to all residents of Vineyard Valley.

VVHA did a little decorating in front of the
Clubhouse for Halloween. Robin McGuire and friends did the pumpkin carving. We wish we could have done more but we were in the middle of Red Flag Warnings and PSPS power shutoffs.

The curse of 2020 is just not letting up!
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3 If there are any changes or additions to our
list, please call Geri Densberger, Hospitality
Chairman at 707-363-6343. Call Janeen di
Rienzo at 707-294-8307 if there is a death, so
that she can post it on the bulletin board and
arrange for the $50 donation to whomever
you designate. She will explain how to schedule the clubhouse for a Memorial.

In Memoriam ~
Stu Bower
43 Laguna Seca
November Birthdays
2 • Julie Lenhart, Louie Marini,
Cheryl Olsen
4 • Ferenc Brunner
5 • Mike Flynn
9 • Paul Piazza
10 • Bobbie Jones
11 • Norman James, Julia Pearce
25 • Verna Walden
30 • Kate Bontje, Becky Soret

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2020-21 VVHA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Editor/Production____________________Susan DeSmet
Production Assistant________________Janeen di Rienzo
Business Manager____________________Carroll Cotten
Proof Reader__________________________Emmy Baba
Photographer_______________________________Staff
Distribution___________________________Linda Titus
Contributors______________________ ___Julie Spencer
Suzanne James, Mariam Hansen, Janeen di Rienzo,
Jean Martin, Geri Densberger and Winston M.

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Viva Mission Statement: To provide a periodic newsletter concerning current and upcoming events, VVHA news,
neighborly news and other non-political items of interest to Vineyard Valley Residents.

President_________________________Janeen di Rienzo
Vice President______________________Vivian Robison
Secretary_____________________________Susan Ernst
Treasurer___________________________Susan DeSmet
Directors____________Geri Densberger, Eleanor Crebs,
Gale Terminello & Janet Weitz
Hospitality Committee______________Geri Densberger
Memorials/Clubhouse Coordinator_____Janeen di Rienzo
Bocce Committee_____________________To Be Named
Directory______________John Smith, Noreen Alldredge
Mailboxes_______________________Ann Marie Clifford
Resident-formed Groups
Community Education Committee________Grace Kistner
Neighbor Helping Neighbor Committee______Joan Buchholz
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Present: President Janeen di Rienzo , Vice President
Vivian Robison, Secretary Susan Ernst, Treasurer Susan
DeSmet , Directors Geri Densberger, Eleanor Crebs, Gale Terminello, Janet Weitz.

Call to order by President di Rienzo - Time 3:01 pm.

Minutes of the August 19, 2020 meeting were approved
by the Board on a motion by Janet Weitz and a second by Gale Terminello.

Treasurer’s Report: Report for the month of September
showed the following account balances: Checking:
$5,521.46. Savings: $10,009.24. VIVA: $3,141.46. Total for all accounts is $18,672.16.

Park Manager’s Report: No official report this month,
however, we know the Gym and the Woodshop have
reopened with Covid 19 protocols in place, and limited hours.

Thanksgiving Dinner: In the past we have put on Thanksgiving dinner for residents who have no family, will be alone, have difficulty cooking dinner, are disabled or sick, etc. We have done a mixture of having it at the clubhouse and home delivery.

This year, it will be delivery only. We will have to limit how many dinners that we will buy as in the past, and once again, the park management will participate in sharing the cost.

Geri Densberger is getting some quotes from a few caterers and we will look over all options.

We will not be handling or packing any food ourselves and will get these dinners already boxed and ready to take out. Those deliveries will be made by us with all safety protocols in place (masks and gloves). This will be a no-contact delivery.

Decorating for the Holidays: Robin Maguire and helpers
will be carving pumpkins and placing them in front of the clubhouse. We will be decorating for Thanksgiving, and for Christmas, we would like to have a house decorating contest (outdoor only). Please let us know your ideas!
New Business: None.

Open Forum: Several residents have questions/concerns
about the Glass Fire evacuation orders. President di Rienzo informed us that there will be a city meeting via Zoom sometime during the first week of November to discuss.

Meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm.

Next Meeting on November 18, 2020 at 3:00pm.

Respectfully submitted by Susan Ernst, Secretary
Agenda Item #5.1.

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The following pages contain comments and photos from residents of Vineyard Valley taken during the Glass Fire, from Sunday, September 27, through the following week.

We were all terrified to wake and find the mountain across from us on fire and scrambled to evacuate the park. Many of us thought we would never see our homes again. It was a miracle that our park did not burn down.
200 ft. flames bearing down on us, our little community jumped into action and neighbors woke each other up on every street. With embers bouncing off our roofs and the streets, many left the park in the early hours of Monday morning, September 28. A long line of cars exited the park at 3:30 in the morning while others continued to get ready to leave in hopes they hadn’t waited too long.

Residents wondered where our warning was. Where were the Police and the Fire Department? What about our Nixle alerts? The mountain was on fire and we were there to fend for ourselves. How could a community of almost 400 seniors “fall through the cracks” and not be evacuated? I am proud of the actions of our residents on that morning and I know how deadly the situation could have turned. We saw what happened during the Tubbs fire and that very well could have been us. I kissed my front door when I left, told my house that I loved it and said a prayer before leaving it all behind to whatever fate was to come. Vineyard Valley residents should be proud of themselves. As a community, we acted and reacted as a neighborhood that cared about each other.

This can never happen again. In early November, there will be a public meeting with the city, fire and police. We will be there and we will question the proper authorities about what went wrong. and why we didn’t get an evacuation notice. We will also make sure that in the future, we will have our own back up plan, just in case.

Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
6 Catherine Carmody Realtor
Agenda Item #5.1.

“I wanted to share a few thoughts concerning the night we all “ran for our lives” when Meadowood and the homes burned down across from Vineyard Valley.

I was one of the people knocking on doors at 3 AM in Vineyard Valley Mobile Home Park. The only reason we knew the fire was nearing is John woke up and saw it was bright outside and then we heard the roar and felt the heat. The entire mountain range was on fire.

We both started going house to house knocking on doors. The Mc Nabb’s live behind me, and I knew he had to lift Donna into her wheelchair to get her out. It took a while for him to come to the door and then I started working my way down the lane but became scared we might run out of time ourselves.

We didn’t know if we would get jammed up in traffic trying to get out of the only exit in the entire park. Plus all the traffic across Pope street from the apartments were trying to leave.

I started to realize that I had to be aware of my heart rate and how John was. I didn’t want us dealing with an injury or heart attack trying to leave during a blackout and fire danger in a panicked situation (you know about Anne on the corner who fractured her pelvis that night).

No one had “evacuated” signs for the fireman, so John made signs and attached them to all our doors. 45 minutes later we were pulling out of the drive. You could hear debris bouncing off our house roof and car. John and I looked at each other and were convinced this would be the last time we would see our home. Everyone I have talked to since had the same thoughts.

This could have been like the Tubbs fire mobile home park. I never want to face the prospect again that if I knocked on more doors I could have saved more neighbors. I still feel guilty that I didn’t check across the drive on a lady who doesn’t have a car just to be sure she was already out. She’s fine, so someone helped her. Jenna on the corner said a lady woke her who said she just moved in and was panicked.

In St Helena, we represent one of the larger groups of population in a small area, closest to the Eastside Glass fire and with a solid senior population. I really feel the only thing that saved us were the vineyards in front of Meadowood. Dead trees and bushes fill the river and stream circling us. All along Silverado Trail and the river, the fire had breached up and down the burn areas.” - Excerpts from a letter from John and Mary West, Laguna Seca Photo above - Prior to moving to Vineyard Valley 2 years ago, we lived at 2350 Silverado Trail north St. Helena . It burned down.

Photo left - We found this ember on October 15 against our fence on Laguna Seca.

Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
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8 This is across the Silverado Trail, literally across from our park. The whole mountain was in flames. Taken from the end of Laguna Seca at 2:15 am Monday morning, September 28.

Submitted by Elizabeth Green, Laguna Seca
Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
Agenda Item #5.1.

9 These were taken about 6am the morning of the 28th from the Pope Street Bridge - Bruce Marks Taken from San Juan Monday morning, September 28 at 3:30 am - John Smith Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
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10 “I was outside sweeping leaves at 6:30 pm on Sunday, September 27. From Del Rio I looked up at the fire and saw the scene of fire and smoke coming toward us from the northwest. I felt unsafe and decided to evacuate at that time. I spent a week at a hotel in Napa with my two cats. When I left on Sunday, I fully expected never to return to my Home Sweet Home and my kitties’s Home Sweet Home. When I returned, the photo shows a large “ember” which could have ignited the park as it landed on the same very dry leaves that I was sweeping when I evacuated.” - Bette Antor, Del Rio Ember at Bette Antor’s house, October 7, when she returned home. 6pm Sunday, September 27 - Elizabeth Green Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
Agenda Item #5.1.

“NO EVACUATION NOTICE WAS INSANE! I happened to look out our bedroom window when it started cresting and as we ran to our car it engulfed the hill. We ALL dodged a bullet this time I’m glad we are all safe.” Vicki Galvani, La Canada
These were taken from our car port at 29 Redondo court at 4:30 AM on Monday morning, September 28.

Ed Stark, Redondo Court
Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
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Photo by Hans Mauli Photo by Hans Mauli
Photo by Bob Fitzgerald, September 27
Photo by Barbara Ringenberg From the hospital during evacuation, Barbara Ringenberg 12 Glass Fireas seen by our Vineyard Valley neighbors
Agenda Item #5.1.

Napa County is currently in Tier 2: Substantial, which allows for gyms and fitness centers to reopen with restrictions. Vineyard Valley is prepared to reopen the gym to residents beginning Monday, October 19, by appointment and for a limited number of hours and days following the protocols below. Gym hours and days will be adjusted as Napa County progresses through the tiers.

1. Face coverings are required upon entering and exiting the gym.

2. Residents will be temperature and symptom screened at the office when picking up the key before entrance to the gym and must wear a face covering to enter the clubhouse to pick up the key and to enter the gym.

3. A reservation system will be implemented. Appointments may be scheduled for the gym from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are limited to 45-minute increments for the gym and may be made by emailing [email protected]. An updated gym waiver (attached to this email) must be signed prior to entering the gym.

4. Residents should pick up the key at the office and be prepared to be temperature screened at that time.

5. Gym equipment, including mats and weights, must be wiped down by the resident prior to using the equipment and after use.

6. One resident will be scheduled at a time in the gym or two if from the same household.

7. The restrooms will be closed.

8. The gym will be sanitized once in the morning, at lunch and at the end of the day by a member of the Vineyard Valley team.

9. Windows will be opened to increase the quantity of outside air flow.

10. Equipment will be spaced at least six feet apart, greater distance for high exertion aerobic fitness equipment.

11. Residents are requested to use the hand sanitizer provided.

12. Due to the serious nature of Covid19 and the importance of protecting our community, protocols ignored or not followed will result in a resident losing gym privileges, i.e., failure to clean equipment before and after, failure to return the gym key to the office and failure to wear a mask when entering and exiting the gym.

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VINEYARD VALLEY RESIDENTS
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Napa County is currently in Tier 3: Moderate, which allows for some facilities to reopen with restrictions. Vineyard Valley is prepared to reopen the woodshop to residents for a limited number of hours and days and with the protocols below. Woodshop hours and days may be adjusted as Napa County progresses through the tiers.

1. Face coverings are required upon entering and exiting the woodshop.

2. Residents will be temperature and symptom screened at the office when picking up the key before entrance to the wood shop and must wear a face covering to enter the clubhouse to pick up the key and to enter the woodshop.

3. A reservation system will be implemented. Appointments may be scheduled in the wood shop from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are limited to 45-minute increments for the woodshop and may be made by emailing [email protected]. An updated woodshop waiver (attached) must be signed prior to entering the woodshop.

4. Residents should pick up the key at the office and be prepared to be temperature screened at that time.

5. Woodshop equipment must be wiped down by the resident prior to using the equipment and after use.

6. One resident will be scheduled at a time in the woodshop or two if from the same household.

7. The woodshop will be sanitized twice during the day.

8. Windows will be opened to increase the quantity of outside air flow.

9. Residents are requested to use the hand sanitizer provided.

10. Due to the serious nature of Covid19 and the importance of protecting our community, protocols ignored or not followed will result in a resident losing woodshop privileges, i.e., failure to clean equipment before and after, failure to return the woodshop key to the office and failure to wear a mask when entering and exiting the wood shop.

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Vineyard Valley Pets A TAIL OF THREE KITTIES . . . by Gigi (apologies to Charles Dickens)
Here’s the story of three kitties and
the fire of September 27, 2020
On September 27th, 2020, my good
friends Esther and Ron Brunswick
had to evacuate their residence on
Deer Park Road. They were able to get
Gracie the dog, a few belongings and
themselves into their cars and drive
to safety. They were unable to get
their three kitties, Pepper, Rory, and
Simon. Fast forward a few days. their
house has burned to the ground, and
they haven’t been able to get back on
their property look for the kitties or
try and salvage anything from their
home.

On October 3rd, I was on Nextdoor
trying to find out info on the fire and power
outages. There was a post with a picture of a kitty
found on Deer Park Road. I looked at the picture,
and I just knew it was their kitty Rory! I got ahold of Esther, and sure enough it was!
Rory spent nine days at the VCA
Animal Care Center as all four
paws were burned, then came to
rehab at Janeen DiRienzo’s
house. The Brunswick’s and I
continued to go up to Deer Park
a few times a day. We left food
and water and spent many
hours roaming the area for their
other two cats and any other lost
animals we could find.

Monday, October 12, Esther sent
me a text. It was a picture of her
and Simon! She found him up
above their property, just
hanging out on someone’s
patio. Esther said that her
daughter called and told her to go to a specific
address on Gist and check for Simon. That’s exactly
where he was! YAY! 2 down, 1 to go!
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Located in Napa County, California. Ripple Effect Animal Project (REAP) was started by a group of dedicated, compassionate animal professionals. Our goal is to rescue animals from our local shelters that are in need of medical care or seniors. We will take in puppies and kittens to keep them from heading to the shelters. Educating the public and giving owners resources and tips needed to ensure a happy fur family setting. Send us a message to learn more! Want to become a foster or want to adopt one of
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Now it’s October 15th – 19 days after the fire. Still going up a few times daily, following every lead on Nextdoor
and Facebook, still no Pepper. Once again, I get a text from Esther. This time it was a picture of her and Pepper! All three cats are safe and sound. While all three (who are now at Janeen’s house until Esther and Ron’s rental is available Nov. 1) were sooty and very scared, they’ve come a long way towards healing and settling down.

During such a sad, sad time for everyone, finding all
three kitties is giving families still missing their pets a little bit of hope.

Simon
Pepper Rory
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RIANDA HOUSE UPDATE | November 2020

VIRTUAL RIANDA HOUSE WEEKLY CLASSES
NEW Embodied Ease | Marla Tofle
Join this playful, enlivening and restorative class using movement, breath and sound to reconnect us with the engine of our well-being: pulsation. Embodiment practices support immune system function, as well as improves our body's inherent resiliency and ability to relax amid the stresses. This is a drop-in class, open to all abilities. Fridays, November 6 - December 18, 10:30 am. NOTE: No Class on Friday, November 27. Please contact Elizabeth for an information sheet on how to prepare for the class.

NEW Mind Boosters & Brain Fitness | Veronna Ladd, Collabria Care We have combined both programs for people who are concerned about their memory or are in the early stages of memory loss and want to be proactive in maintaining their brain health. Why Attend? It’s FUN! and You LEARN! 2nd and 4th Thursdays, November 12 only, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. To register, contact Veronna Ladd, (707) 258-9087 or [email protected].

NEW Readers’ Theater Group | Dianne Fraser and Carol Gruetzner Join a fun and lively group of individuals who enjoy reading through scripts together each week. No memorization necessary. Tuesdays, 3:00 pm. To join a future production of the Rianda House Readers' Theater, contact Elizabeth Cobb-Bruno at (707) 963-8555, ext. 103 or [email protected].

NEW Talking to Your Doctor In-service | Rebecca Dexter, Home Care Services Adventist Health Doctors’ appointments can be confusing and stressful especially if you aren’t feeling well. Good communication between you and your healthcare providers is so important, and this can be challenging to accomplish in a short visit. Learn tips for talking to your doctor and getting the most out of each visit. Thursday, November 19, 10:30 am Contact: Elizabeth (707) 963-8555, ext. 103 for the Zoom link.

All Rianda House classes are FREE, offered via Zoom video conferencing, and require pre-registration. Contact Program Manager, Elizabeth Cobb-Bruno, Progams Manager to register by calling or (707) 963-8555, ext. 103 or emailing [email protected]. You will need a digital device or computer to participate. 17 Agenda Item #5.1.

Vineyard Valley KITCHENS
From the kitchen of Janeen diRienzo
Perfect Roasted Turkey
Ingredients
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 fresh turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme
1 whole lemon, halved
1 Spanish onion, quartered
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the zest and juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves to the butter mixture. Set aside.

Take the giblets out of the turkey and wash the turkey inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan.

Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic. Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey.

Roast the turkey about 2 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh.

Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 20 minutes.

Slice the turkey and serve.
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Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
4 ounces pancetta, 1/4-inch-diced (or bacon)
1/4 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon syrupy balsamic vinegar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan, including some of the loose leaves, which get crispy when they’re roasted. Add the pancetta, olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, toss with your hands, and spread out in a single layer. Roast the Brussels sprouts for 20 to 30 minutes, until they’re tender and nicely browned and the pancetta is cooked. Toss once during roasting.

Remove from the oven, drizzle immediately with the balsamic vinegar, and toss again. Taste for seasonings, and serve hot.

Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
4 pounds golden creamer potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Directions
Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain them well and remove the bay leaf.

Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan.

Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl.

Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.

From the kitchen of Janeen diRienzo
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
Filling:
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted,
plus more for buttering the baking dish
3 to 4 large sweet potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions
For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.

For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans.

Spread the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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Pies:

Pear and Cranberry or Apple: $20 regular, $25 gluten free Tarts:

Pear with Pomegranate or Apple: $16 regular, $18 gluten free Orange cakes, gluten free:

Small scallop shape (serves 2) $4
Medium star (beautiful!) $8
Muffins $12/6 (medium size), $18/6 (large)
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Ingredients
Cinnamon Crunch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup light muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and cold
Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Bourbon-Maple Whipped Cream
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, very cold
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
out and reserved
2 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup
1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
Filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup dark muscovado sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon,
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out
and reserved, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
To make the cinnamon crunch, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flour, oats, muscovado sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor, and process a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until combined. Pat the mixture evenly into a 4-inch square on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove and let cool. Transfer to a cutting board and chop into small pieces. Keep the oven on.

To make the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix until combined. Press evenly onto the bottom and sides of a 10-inch pie plate. Brush with the beaten egg. Bake until light golden brown and firm, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.

To make the filling, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, both sugars, and the molasses together in a medium bowl. Mix in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk in the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla seeds or extract. Strain the mixture through a coarse strainer into a bowl. Whisk in the butter.

Place the pie plate on a baking sheet, pour the pumpkin mixture into the shell, and sprinkle additional cinnamon over the top. Bake until the filling is set around edges but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken, 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.

Cut the pie into slices and top each with a large dollop of whipped cream and some of the cinnamon crunch.

Bourbon-Maple Whipped Cream: Combine the cream, vanilla seeds, maple syrup, and bourbon, to taste, in a large chilled bowl, and whip until soft peaks form.

From the kitchen of Gale Terminello
Bobby’s Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Maple
Whipped Cream and Cinnamon Crunch
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Apple Crisp Baked Brie
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) round (quality) Brie or Baby Brie cheese
2 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
washed, cored & cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup dried, sweetened cranberries (may substitute
dried cherries, dried apricots or other dried fruits)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) package slivered almonds, lightly toasted
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Optional - 1 ounce Amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place unwrapped Brie round in center of a 9-inch decorative quiche or pie plate. Set aside. In a medium-large mixing bowl, combine chopped apples and dried cranberries (or other dried fruit); add brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and almonds, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Drizzle melted butter over apple mixture and stir until well-coated. If using Amaretto or almond extract, stir in until combined. Pour apple mixture over and around the Brie resting in prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until cheese is soft and bubbling in the center.

Serve immediately with water crackers. Enjoy!
*Note: For those of you who do not like the taste or texture of the soft, white, bloomy rind on Brie, you may scrap some (but not all) of it off prior to baking. If you must, try scraping it off the top and lightly from around the sides, while leaving the bottom as-is. Allowing at least some of the edible rind to remain intact will help the Brie maintain its shape while baking. If you try scrapping it off entirely, the Apple Crisp Baked Brie will be more soupy and bubbly. The choice is yours.

Ingredients:
3 T plus ½ c. vegetable oil
1 ¾ c finely chopped onions
1- 28oz can green enchilada sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 ½ t finely chopped canned chipotle chilies
1 c chopped fresh cilantro
3 c coarsely shredded cooked turkey
2 c grated Monterey Jack cheese
¾ c sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 can black beans, and/or black olives
12 5-6” corn tortillas
Toppings: Avocado, Chopped cilantro, Sour cream
Preparation:

Heat 3 T oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1½ c onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes and chipotles. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. Stir in ½ c cilantro, season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl mix turkey, 1½ c cheese, sour cream, ¼ c onions and remaining ½ c cilantro, season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 350º F Spread ½ c of sauce into the bottom of a 13” x 9” glass baking dish. Dip each tortilla in sauce and then spoon ¼ c turkey mixture into the center of the tortilla. Roll up and arrange seam side down in the dish.

Spoon 2½ c sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle with remaining ½ c cheese. Bake until heated thoroughly about 20 minutes. Watch towards the end so they don’t burn. You may have to cover with foil. Serve with reheated remaining sauce and toppings.

From the kitchen of Nancy Toney
Bon Appetit - Nov 1998 From the kitchen of Robin McGuire The Great After-Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas
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Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Ingredients
16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or sourdough (1 1/2 pound loaf) 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 onions)
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large-diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup chicken stock
1 cup dried cranberries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Place the bread cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Remove the bread cubes to a very large bowl.

Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onions, celery, apples, parsley, salt and pepper.

Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Add to the bread cubes.

In the same saute pan, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until browned and cooked through, breaking up the sausage with a fork while cooking. Add to the bread cubes and vegetables.

Add the chicken stock and cranberries to the mixture, mix well, and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.

Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
6 tbsp. butter, divided
1 onion, sliced into half moons
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 c. whole milk
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare an ice bath: In a large pot of boiling water, add green beans and cook until bright green, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon or tongs, quickly transfer green beans to ice bath to cool, then drain and transfer to a large bowl.

In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then transfer mixture to green bean bowl.

In same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, then add green bean mixture and toss until even combined.

Bake until warmed through and bubbling, about 30 minutes. 23 From the kitchen of VVHA
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Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the replacement of 5 heat/cooling units by Peterson Mechanical, Inc. at the St. Helena Library for a total not-to-exceed amount of $40,600.00
CEQA
Determination:

Exempt
Prepared By: Clayton Church, Public Works Operations Manager Reviewed By: Joseph Leach, Public Works Director and City Engineer Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
In December 2021 the City’s Public Works Department entered a Professional Services Agreement for the maintenance of the City’s various Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems with Peterson Mechanical Inc. The need for this agreement was determined by the numerous calls for service to the various HVAC systems in the absence of a long-term plan for the sustainable operation and management of these critical systems. The agreement’s scope of services includes inspections and biannual services to the City’s Library HVAC system. As part of the biannual maintenance Peterson Mechanical Inc. developed a report for the City detailing deficiencies that need to be addressed to keep the Library HVAC system in good working condition. Peterson and the City, based on provided report, have replaced 2 circulation pumps that supply all heating/cooling units inside Library, installed 3 high point bleeders that ensure proper flushing and maintenance of the system, and tear down/ rebuild of the boiler. Additionally, multiple scopes of work that Peterson Mechanical Inc. coordinated vendors on behalf of the City for work on the cooling tower and HVAC water treatment system. The St. Helena Library historically has been used as a Cooling Center during extended hot weather periods, shelter during weather events, resource center during declared emergencies, and charging station during pro longed Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

Agenda Item #9.1.

DISCUSSION
The final step to complete the scope of work that Peterson Mechanical Inc. and the City have conducted is the replacement of 5 heat/cooling units in the library. These units supply hot or cold air to all areas of the library. Currently the 5 units needing replacement have failed components or leaks that require replacement as it is more cost effective to replace the units rather than repair as the way the units were installed requires isolation of the entire system and complete tear down/removal of the unit. As part of the scope for replacement of these 5 units isolation valves will be installed to minimize impact on the entire system should repairs be needed in the future. This will complete the scope that Peterson Mechanical and the City developed to ensure that the HVAC system at the St.

Helena Library is efficient and dependable. Public Works will continue to contract with Peterson Mechanical for biannual service at all sites to keep critical HVAC systems operable, with a comprehensive maintenance plan and support from vendors like Peterson Mechanical Inc; the intent is to keep all City HVAC systems in good working order while also minimizing fiscal impact.

FISCAL IMPACT
The funding for these repairs is included in the FY 22/23 Government Buildings Other Contract Services Budget (101-5006-2145).

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution authorizing Peterson Mechanical Inc. to replace 5 heat/ cooling units in the St Helena Library for a total cost of $40,600.00.

ATTACHMENTS
PO Library heat pumps replacement
PO water source heat pump replacement_email correspondance RESO_PETERSON MECH_REPLACEMENT 5 HEAT&COOLING PUMPS
St. Helena Library HVAC Report
Agenda Item #9.1.

Updated 8/31/2017

PURCHASE ORDER/REQUISTION
City of St. Helena

VENDOR INFORMATION
Vendor Name:

Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Vendor Contact Name: Phone Number: ALT Phone Number:

Email:

BUDGETED INFORMATION
GL Account Number : Amount: Project Number (If applicable):

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION ($25,000 AND BELOW)
Quote/W.O. #: Quantity: Description: (MAXIMUM OF 64 CHARACTERS) Unit Price: Total:

(ATTACH ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION)

SHIPPING & HANDLING
TAX

TOTAL (INCLUDING S&H/TAX)

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Justification:

Quotes: Description of Quote:
☐ Attached        ☐ Not Applicable
Contract Information: Contract Number:
☐ Attached        ☐ Not Applicable
*Purchase Orders to be turned in by 5:00pm Tuesday for processing on Wednesday.

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Requestor Signature Department Head Signature

FINANCE STAFF USE ONLY
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☐ Yes        ☐ No             ☐ Yes        ☐ No
Purchased Order Closed: Date Entered & Signature:
☐ Yes      ☐ No
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REQUESTED BY:

DEPT:

Agenda Item #9.1.

From: Juan Gonzalez
To: Clayton Church
Cc: Carlos Uribe
Subject: PO water source heat pump replacement
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023 10:26:10 AM
Attachments: City of St. Helena(1490 Library Lane)(Replace WSHP)(R1)tm.pdf PO Library heat pumps replacement.pdf
St. Helena Library HVAC Report.pdf
Clayton,
I’m submitting a P.O for the replacement for the heat pumps at library, Peterson mechanical did an inspection of the HVAC system at the library and made a report on what needed to be done to get the HVAC to full working condition. So far, we have replaced the two circulation pumps, installed 3 high point bleeders, and a boiler tear down. In their report they mention five water source heat pumps that need to be replaced, replacing these units will get us on the right direction to getting the HVAC back in running to a 100%. Library serves as our cooling center during the summer when we get hot weather. I would like to award the quote from Peterson Mechanical, as they are our Biannual service company and knows the whole HVAC system. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Juan Gonzalez
Agenda Item #9.1.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Resolution of the City Council
of the City of St. Helena
approving the replacement of 5
heat/cooling units at the St
Helena Library
WHEREAS, in December 2021 the City’s Public
Works Department entered a Professional Services
Agreement for the maintenance of the City’s various
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems with Peterson Mechanical Inc; and
WHEREAS, Peterson Mechanical Inc. developed a
report for the City detailing deficiencies that need to be addressed to keep the Library HVAC system in good
working condition; and
WHEREAS, Peterson Mechanical Inc and the City,
based on provided report, have replaced 2 circulation pumps that supply all heating/cooling units inside Library, installed 3 high point bleeders that ensure proper flushing and
maintenance of the system, and tear down/ rebuild of the boiler. Additionally, multiple scopes of work that Peterson Mechanical Inc coordinated vendors on behalf of the City for work on the cooling tower and HVAC water treatment
system; and
WHEREAS, currently the five units needing
replacement have failed components or leaks that require replacement as it is more cost effective to replace the units rather than repair as the way said units were installed requires isolation of the entire system and complete tear down/removal of the unit. As part of the scope for
replacement of these 5 units isolation valves will be installed to minimize impact on the entire system should repairs be needed in the future; and
WHEREAS, this will complete the scope that
Peterson Mechanical and the City developed to ensure that the HVAC system at the St Helena Library is efficient and dependable; and
Agenda Item #9.1.

WHEREAS, Public Works will continue to contract
with Peterson Mechanical for biannual service at all sites to keep these critical systems operable, with a comprehensive maintenance plan and support from vendors like Peterson Mechanical Inc; the intent is to keep all City HVAC systems in good working order while also minimizing fiscal impact.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA AS
FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct
and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the
replacement of 5 heating/ cooling units in the
St Helena Library.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City
Council on May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Lester Hardy: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_____________ _____________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City
Clerk
Agenda Item #9.1.

St. Helena Library
Indoor units CHP 15 and 16 have refrigerant leaks that I was not able to easily detect, via soap bubbles and electronic detector. I believe they are leaking in the water cooled condenser or the evaporator, which is not repairable.

Indoor unit CHP-7 has the wiring leads blown out of the top of the compressor. This has also leaked all of the refrigerant.

Indoor unit CHP-13 has a bad expansion valve. Valve is physically located in an area that makes this unit unrepairable. Unit also has oil in compressor compartment which is indicative of a refrigerant leak.

Recommend replacing these 4 indoor units. At the point of replacement, it’s recommended that we install isolation ball valves on piping at each unit. This will allow units to be isolated from water loop w/out having to drain down the entire loop throughout the building.

CHP- 12 in children’s room (northwest corner) is not communicating with the delta control system. Need to have Delta look at this once all repairs and replacements are completed.

Water Circ Pump #1 is bad and needs to be replaced. This has already been quoted.

Pump #2 has a bad seal and leaking badly but still operational. Both strainers need to be pulled and cleaned, if not replaced.

When the cooling water loop is drained, we need to cut in 3 high point bleeders in the indoor piping, two in Library attic spaces and one in museum attic space. This will make the loop serviceable and to allow flushing and filling. Once these are installed, the entire system will need to be flushed multiple times. This task alone could take a few days.

There are a couple of sections of PVC piping on the cooling tower treatment system that are completely plugged off. These sections need to be replaced as the treatment system is not currently operable. Both B-130 belts on cooling tower need to be replaced. They are worn and cracked.

Agenda Item #9.1.

Boiler needs a complete tear down and cleaning. Manufacturer recommends this every 2 years.

This will require a maintenance kit that is supplied from manufacturer. Condensate neutralizing box needs to be replaced. Need to replace both inlet and outlet thermometers as they are broken. Boiler needs teardown before winter. If boiler locks out during winter, the risk of freezing/cracking piping will be present. This could be very damaging and a costly repair.

CHP-15 M#- CA018-1ULC-480, S#- 3540-418-000011-T111M60202 CHP-16 M#- CA018-1ULC-480, S#- 3540-418-000011-T111M60202 CHP-7 M#- CA018-1ULC-480, S#- 3540-418-000001-T111M60202 CHP-13 M#- CA018-1ULC-480, S#- 3540-418-000005-T111M60202 Agenda Item #9.1.

Agenda Item #9.1.

CHP- 12 not communicating w/ Delta
Agenda Item #9.1.

Boiler thermomters and leaking nuetralization box.

Agenda Item #9.1.

Pump #2 w/
leaking seal.

Agenda Item #9.1.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Consideration and Proposed Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of St. Helena and Columbia
Telecommunications Corporation for the Provision,
Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services for the St. Helena Public Library.

CEQA
Determination:

Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Chris Kreiden, Library Director
Reviewed By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
The California Library Connect Program (formerly High Speed Broadband in California Public Libraries) supports California public libraries by connecting them to high-speed internet through the Center for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) and its California Research & Education Network (CalREN), a multi-tiered, high-capacity fiberoptic-based network designed to meet the requirements of all higher education institutions, K-12 schools, libraries, and many other public-serving California institutions.

The CalREN backbone includes roughly 8,000 miles of CENIC-owned and managed fabric, last mile fiber, and hundreds of optical components.

One of the key elements of the California Library Connect Program is to leverage federal E-rate discounts and California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) discounts on the library’s behalf.

In order to participate in the program and receive the discounts, the St. Helena City Council, on February 14, 2017, approved the signing of an agreement between the City of St. Helena and Califa, the California State Library’s Statewide Broadband Aggregator, which manages the project and also acts as the administrative arm for the State Library in developing contracts with participating libraries for circuits and use of the CalREN Agenda Item #9.2.

network. On March 3, 2022, the California State Library appointed Columbia Telecommunications Corporation to assume the rights and responsibilities and perform the functions of Statewide Broadband Administrator previously performed by Califa. City Council approved an agreement between the City of St. Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation on May 10, 2022.

DISCUSSION
The attached amendment, revised December 20, 2022 and effective July 1, 2023, replaces Appendix 1, “Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services: Reimbursement of Circuit Costs” in the agreement between the City of St. Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation executed on July 14, 2022.

The purpose of this revision is to renew the St. Helena Public Library circuit for an additional five years.

FISCAL IMPACT
Under this new amendment, discounted annual costs will be $6,749.05, not including taxes and surcharges. Taxes and surcharges are currently $72.18 a month. The cost of providing this service before the rebate provided through the California Library Connect Program is $11,339.05. Discounts are applied in arrears due to the reimbursement mechanism used by the federal government. Reimbursements are banked with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation and used to lower the monthly payment to the discounted amount. The approved budget for library broadband fees in Fiscal Year 2022- 23 is $10,500.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment between City of St. Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the provision and maintenance of advanced network services for the Library.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution CENIC Renewal Amendment
CLC Amendment template for circuit update - St. Helena
St Helena Public Library FY 2023-24 v1.0
Agenda Item #9.2.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment Between City of St. Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services for the St. Helena Public Library
WHEREAS, The City of St. Helena uses the California State Library to obtain high speed internet service for the St. Helena Public Library; WHEREAS, On February 14, 2017, the City of St. Helena and Califa, the California State Library’s Statewide Broadband Administrator of the California Library Connect Program, entered into an agreement to provide high speed internet service to the St. Helena Public Library;
WHEREAS, On March 3, 2022, the California State Library appointed Columbia Telecommunications Corporation to assume the rights and responsibilities and perform the functions of Statewide Broadband Administrator previously performed by Califa; WHEREAS, On July 14, 2022, the City of St. Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation entered into an agreement to provide high speed internet service to the St. Helena Public Library;
WHEREAS, A revised Appendix 1, “Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services: Reimbursement of Circuit Costs”, renews the St.

Helena Public Library’s participation in the California Library Connect Program and circuit for five years at the discounted rate of $6749.05 a year, not including taxes and surcharges, effective July 1, 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.

HELENA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the amendment and any related items.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Agenda Item #9.2.

Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Lester Hardy: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk Agenda Item #9.2.

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ST. HELENA AND

COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION,

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED NETWORK (DATA) SERVICES, DATED MAY 24, 2022
This amendment entered into as of [month, date, year].

This amendment replaces Appendix 1, “Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services: Reimbursement of Circuit Costs” to the Agreement between City of St.

Helena and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation executed on July 14, 2022 with the attached Appendix 1, revised December 20, 2022 and effective July 1, 2023. The purpose of this revision is to renew the St. Helena Public Library circuit.

All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement remain in place and unchanged.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized representatives.

For Library For Columbia Telecommunications Corporation Signature Signature
Joanne S. Hovis
Name Name
President
Title Title
Date Date
Agenda Item #9.2.

Items to Consider While Reviewing Quotes
•Pricing does NOT include applicable taxes, surcharges, and fees. These costs may vary and will be included in invoices at CENIC’s actual cost.
•If an Out of Band line is required, Associate must provide a phone line for OOB or allow CENIC to order one and be reimbursed for both the one-time installation and ongoing monthly recurring costs. •Annual Recurring Costs (ARC) items are invoiced annually. •Non-Recurring Costs (NRC) items are one-time costs billed upon execution of contract. •Monthly Recurring Costs (MRC) items are billed quarterly, first billing will occurr after handoff. oE-rate discount: percent discount indicated is an estimate based on data available at the time the quote was generated. oActual discount percentage will be identified by USAC at a later point. E-rate and CTF reimbursements are dependent upon the continued funding of these programs. CENIC/Broadband Access Administrator cannot guarantee the E-rate and CTF discounts, and these discounts are subject to change. E-rate % noted is based on current FY estimate and CTF is a 50% discount of the remaining cost after E-rate has been applied.
oDue to the consortial nature of CENIC's E-rate application, the E-rate discount level may not be finalized until next Spring of the following year (late March or early April).
•E-rate Costs may take up to 18 months to activate due to USAC processing time. Please budget for the full undiscounted costs for the initial period.

Agenda Item #9.2.

Associate: St. Helena Public Library
Budget Summary Description: Renewal of Existing Services Quote Date: 12/20/2022
Quote Expiration: 3/20/2023
Contract Number:

Line Item NRC
Non-Recurring Cost
MRC
Monthly Recurring Cost
ARC
Annual Recurring Cost Term Length
[1] 1 Equipment $20,148.41
2 Equipment Maintenance $5,939.05
3 Facilities
[2] 4 Circuit deployment Fee
5 Circuit $450.00
Total $20,148.41 $450.00 $5,939.05
Annual Cost $11,339.05
Discounted Annual Cost $6,749.05
Total for Year 1 $31,487.46
Discounted Annual Cost
Year 1 $26,897.46
[1] CENIC pays for equipment, maintenance and installation of initial CalREN connection. [2] The California State Library requested, and received funding through the Budget Act of 2021, AB 128, Chapter 21, 2021 Statute, to pay for Circuit Deployment Fees (CDF) on behalf of public libraries connecting to CalREN. The full text can be found here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml? bill_id=202120220AB128
Version 2.0
Agenda Item #9.2.

*Pricing does not include applicable taxes, surcharges, and fees. These costs may vary and will be included in invoices at CENIC’s actual cost. E-rate discount: percent discount indicated is an estimate based on data available at the time the quote was generated. Actual discount percentage will be identified by the E-rate authorities at a later point LOC A LOC Z Carrier Info CENIC - Cross Connect E-rate Discount 70% Total Discounted MRC (CTF & E-rate)* Total Discounted NRC* Site Name Site Name Service
Provider Service Type Requested Bandwidth [1]
Est Contract
End Date
Non Recurring
Cost* MRC for 5 year term*
Add'l MRC (e.
g. Collector
Circuit)
NRC MRC Discounted NRC* Discounted MRC* $67.50 $0.00
St. Helena Public Library - St. Helena Public Library CalREN AT&T Lit Circuit 1 Gbps 12/20/2028 $450.00 $0.00 $67.50 Renewal Agenda Item #9.2.

[1] 100Mbps, 250Mbps, 500Mbps, 1Gbps, 10Gbps, 100Gbps,
Agenda Item #9.2.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Consideration and approval of a resolution approving the purchase of one Vermeer CTX Track Mini Skid Steer for an amount not-to-exceed $49,998.00.

CEQA
Determination:

Exempt
Prepared By: Clayton Church, Public Works Operations Manager Reviewed By: Joseph Leach, Public Works Director and City Engineer Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
On an annual basis City of St Helena Public Works maintains 51 storm drain out falls throughout the City in an ongoing effort to mitigate the effects of flooding while preserving and enhancing water ways that run through City Limits. All this work is conducted under a Routine Maintenance Agreement (RMA) with the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). This work includes clearing invasives species of plants, removing vegetation that impedes storm drain outfalls, and the removal of sediment from bridges and culverts to maintain flood capacity.

The City Council’s 3-year goals included the adoption of an Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM) detailing the City’s commitment to long term suppression of pest problems with minimum impact on public health, non-target organisms, and the environment. The City aimed to reduce to the maximum extent possible the use of pesticides. Historically, the City utilized pesticides for weed abatement, rodents, fungi, insects, and the control of invasive species of plants. Since the adoption of the IPM, staff and ceased the use of all Level I and II pesticides and has limited the use of all Level III and IV pesticides.

The Public Works Department has initiated the renovation of parks, removing landscaping and replacing with hardscape to minimize the use of pesticides and promote drought tolerant landscaping.

Agenda Item #9.3.

DISCUSSION
The purchase of a Vermeer CTX100 Track Mini Skid Steer will assist staff when mitigating the effects of localized flooding such as removal of sediment and debris from bridges and culverts. This equipment has a low impact as it is small and compact thus it limits the impacts on the environment while entering tributaries and waterways while larger equipment is not preferred in these types of sensitive areas.

This purchase will also assist staff in the ongoing effort of minimizing or eliminating conditions that encourage pest problems, abate pests with a non-toxic approach, and conduct efficient abatement in lieu of the use of pesticides. Furthermore, this equipment will be key in the City’s ongoing effort to maintain a fire-safe community by mowing, mulching, and clearing vegetation from, in and around City Parks, Open spaces, and Critical Infrastructure.

Finally, this equipment will support in-house projects such as the recent renovation of the Lewis Station Park on Church St. that limits the need for use of pesticides and promotes drought tolerant landscaping. Staff researched electric equivalents of this equipment in an effort to further satisfy Council goals, there is currently no eletric equipment on the market that meets the specifications required of this equipment. Staff will remain cognizant of the Council's goal to support initiatives that respond to and plan for climate change by reducing the carbon foot print of the City's fleet.

FISCAL IMPACT
The funding for this purchase was included in the FY 22/23 Utilities Storm Drain Special Dept. Supplies Budget (101-5013-2215) current balance $39,951.37, Parks Special Department Supplies Budget (101-5027-2215) current balance $36,049.45, and Streets Capital Equipment Budget (101-5015-2630) current balance $16,616.11.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution (1) authorizing the purchase of CTX100 Track Mini Skid Steer in the amount of $49,997.43 from RDO Equipment. Utilities Storm Drain Special Dept. Supplies Budget (101-5013-2215) $17,498.72, Parks Special Department Supplies Budget (101-5027-2215) $17,498.72, Streets Capital Equipment Budget (101-5015-2630) $15,000.00.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2023- XX_ purchase of Vermeer CTX100 Track MIni Skid Steer Agenda Item #9.3.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Resolution of the City Council
of the City of St. Helena
approving the purchase of one
Vermeer CTX Track Mini Skid
Steer
WHEREAS, on an annual basis City of St Helena Public
Works maintains 51 storm drain out falls throughout the City in an ongoing effort to mitigate the effects of flooding while preserving and enhancing water ways that run through City Limits; and WHEREAS, the City Council’s 3-year goals included
the adoption of an Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM) detailing the City’s commitment to long term suppression of pest problems with minimum impact on public health, nontarget organisms, and the environment; and WHEREAS, historically the City utilized pesticides for
weed abatement, rodents, fungi, insects, and the control of invasive species of plants; and
WHEREAS, this purchase will assist staff in the ongoing effort of minimizing or eliminating conditions that encourage pest problems, abate pests with a non-toxic approach, and conduct efficient abatement in lieu of the use of pesticides; and WHEREAS, this equipment has a low impact as it is small and compact thus it limits the impacts on the environment while entering tributaries and waterways while larger equipment is not preferable in these types of sensitive areas; and
WHEREAS, this equipment will be key in the City’s
ongoing effort to maintain a fire-safe community by mowing, mulching, and clearing vegetation from in and around City Parks, Open spaces, and Critical Infrastructure. As well this equipment will support in house projects such as the recent renovation of the Lewis Station Park on Church St that limits the need for use of pesticides and promotes drought tolerant landscaping.

Agenda Item #9.3.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA AS
FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct
and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the
purchase of the Vermeer CTX100 Track Mini
Skid Steer.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City
Council on May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Lester Hardy: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_____________ _____________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City
Clerk
Agenda Item #9.3.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Consideration and approval of a resolution approving the purchase of one John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072
Lift-Type Rotary Cutter attachment for an amount not-toexceed $41,935.00.

CEQA
Determination:

Exempt
Prepared By: Clayton Church, Public Works Operations Manager Reviewed By: Joseph Leach, Public Works Director and City Engineer Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
The City Council’s 3-year goals included the adoption of an Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM) detailing the City’s commitment to long term suppression of pest problems with minimum impact on public health, non-target organisms, and the environment. The City aimed to reduce to the maximum extent possible the use of pesticides. Historically, the City utilized pesticides for weed abatement, rodents, fungi, insects, and the control of invasive species of plants. Since the adoption of the IPM staff and ceased the use of all Level I and II pesticides and has limited the use of all Level III and IV pesticides.

DISCUSSION
The purchase the John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift-Type Rotary Cutter attachment will assist staff when minimizing or eliminating conditions that encourage pest problems, abate pests with a non-toxic approach, and conduct efficient abatement in lieu of the use of pesticides.

Furthermore, this equipment will be key in the City’s ongoing effort to maintain a fire safe community by mowing, mulching, and clearing vegetation from, in and around City Parks, Open spaces, and Critical Infrastructure. As well as supporting daily and ongoing maintenance projects and tasks. Currently the City maintains approximately 60 acres of Agenda Item #9.4.

land that requires defensible space that in recent years has become a year-round effort.

This equipment will optimize staff’s efforts in maintaining safe and esthetically pleasing landscapes while limiting the use of Level III and IV pesticides. Staff researched electric equivalents of this equipment in an effort to further satisfy Council goals, there is currently no electric equipment on the market that meets the specifications required of this equipment. Staff will remain cognizant of the Council's goal to support initiatives that respond to and plan for climate change by reducing the carbon foot print of the City's fleet.

FISCAL IMPACT
The funding for this purchase was included in the FY 22/23 Parks Capital Equipment Budget 592-5027-2670 that currently has a balance of $83,000.00.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift-Type Rotary Cutter attachment in the amount of $41,933.01 from Belkorp Ag.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2023-XX_ purchase of John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift- Type Rotary Cutter attachment in the amount of $4
Agenda Item #9.4.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XX
Resolution of the City Council
of the City of St. Helena
approving the purchase of one
John Deere 3039R Compact
Utility Tractor, John Deere
320R loader attachment, and
Frontier RC2072 Lift-Type
Rotary Cutter attachment
WHEREAS, the City Council’s 3-year goals included the
adoption of an Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM) detailing the City’s commitment to long term suppression of pest problems with minimum impact on public health, non-target organisms, and the environment; and
WHEREAS, historically the City utilized pesticides for
weed abatement, rodents, fungi, insects, and the control of invasive species of plants; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the IPM staff and
ceased the use of all Level I and II pesticides and has limited the use of all Level III and IV pesticides; and
WHEREAS, the purchase the John Deere 3039R Compact
Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift- Type Rotary Cutter attachment will assist staff when minimizing or eliminating conditions that encourage pest problems, abate pests with a non-toxic approach, and conduct efficient abatement in leu of the use of pesticides; and WHEREAS, the purchase the John Deere 3039R Compact
Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier RC2072 Lift- Type Rotary Cutter will be key in the City’s ongoing effort to maintain a fire safe community by mowing, mulching, and clearing vegetation from, in, and around City Parks, Open spaces, and Critical Infrastructure. As well as supporting daily and ongoing maintenance projects and tasks; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the adoption of a
resolution authorizing the purchase of John Deere 3039R Compact Utility Tractor, John Deere 320R Loader attachment, and Frontier Agenda Item #9.4.

RC2072 Lift- Type Rotary Cutter attachment in the amount of $41,933.01 from Belkorp Ag.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA AS
FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct
and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Approved at a Regular
Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on
May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Lester Hardy: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_____________ _____________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City
Clerk
Agenda Item #9.4.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Consideration and proposed approval of a resolution terminating the State of a Local Emergency regarding COVID19 Effective immediately, Per California Government Code Section 8630
CEQA
Determination:

Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk
Reviewed By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, for the State of California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the Work Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. President Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency on March 13, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the Napa County’s Public Health Officer declared a local health emergency pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101080 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of St. Helena declared a local emergency on March 16, 2020, to increase its efforts to protect the public from COVID-19. The City of St. Helena’s proclamation of local emergency notes that “the imminent and proximate threat of introduction of COVID-19 in the City of St. Helena threatens the safety and health of City residents." On March 16, 2020, the City Manager, acting in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services per St. Helena Municipal Code Section 2.64.060(A), proclaimed the existence of a local emergency (Attachment 1). The City’s Proclamation was received by the Napa County Department of Emergency Services and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). The proclamation was ratified on March 23, 2020 by resolution 2020-24.

Agenda Item #9.5.

On March 16, 2020, the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Napa County, issued an order (“Public Health Order”) requiring residents to shelter in place starting on March 17, 2020 in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The local health orders have been modified and amended from time to time during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government Code section 8630 authorizes local governing bodies to proclaim local emergencies when such events occur as are defined by Government Code section 8558(c). Under Government Code section 8630 subdivision (c), the City’s governing body must review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency. However, the Governor’s March 4, 2020 executive order suspended the need to review the emergency every 60 days.

Commencing February 28, 2023, the directives of Government Code section 8630(c) will therefore be reinstated. This will require the City Council to conduct the 60-day review absent a formal termination, presumably no later than April 28, 2023 (60 days after February 28, 2023).

DISCUSSION
On October 17, 2022, the Governor announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency will end on February 28, 2023. This will effectively terminate the March 4, 2020, proclamation which suspended the 60-day review interval.

For the past almost three years, the City has battled the effects of COVID-19 has had on its residents and businesses. The City has provided aid and relief to those affected by the pandemic. The areas of assistance included, but was not limited to, providing utility assistance and forgiveness, childcare scholarships, coordinating testing and vaccination efforts, and supporting small and local businesses.

Threatened conditions of disaster or peril to safety beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities presented by the spread of COVID-19 have been significantly subsided to such a degree that Governor Gavin Newsom terminated the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023. Government Code Section 8630(d) requires the City Council to terminate a local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.

The termination of the local emergency does not mean that the threat of the virus and virus variants are not still present. The State Department of Public Health and local health departments believe that the ability to manage the care of those impacted will not risk the stability of the local health system. Therefore, Staff is recommending Council terminate its local emergency at this time because the City Manager, in his capacity of Director of Emergency Services, is able to continue to manage the administration of the City consistent with applicable state and local orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FISCAL IMPACT
Agenda Item #9.5.

There is no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff is recommending Council to adopt a resolution terminating its local emergency.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - 2020-24 Ratifying Proclamation of the City Manager, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency
Resolution Terminating COVID Emergency
Agenda Item #9.5.

RESOLUTI N NO. 2U20-24
RESOLUT[QN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. HELENA RATIFYING PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER, PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE 4F A

LOCAL EMERGENCY, AND SUSPENDING THE
DISCONNECTION QF UTILITY SERVICES FOR NONPAYMENT DURING THE EMERGENCY AND FQR 30

DAYS THEREAFTER
WHEREAS, Chapter 2. 64 of the St. Helena Municipal Code empowers the City Council to proclaim a local emergency w en the City of St. Helena is affected or t reatened to be affected by an emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, #he City Manager, in accordance with Section

2.fi4.060{A) of the S#. Helena Munici al Code, issued Proclamation ( Exhibit A) proclaiming the existence of a locai emergency relating to the worldwide spread of rEspiratory illness due to the no el coronavirus known as COVID- 19; and WHEREAS, the City Council must ratify the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency within seven ( 7) days following #he proclamation; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 8630 generally requires the City Council to review the need for continuing the loca mergency at least every sixty {fi0) days, but as part of Go emor Gavin Newsom' s March 4, 2020 Declaraiion of a State of Emergency in Califomia due to COVID-19, this provision has been waived for the duration of #he stat wide emergency, ailowing the City to maintain its emergency in place until terminated by the City Council.

WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the saf ty of persons and property have arisen within the City of St. Helena caused by the worldwide spread of respiratory illness due to the r ovel coronavirus known as C VID-19; and WHEREAS, the President of #F e United States and the State of California ha e declared states of emergency, and the County a# Napa declared a public health emergency as a result of the spread of COVID- 19; and
WHEREAS, the disease is having a significant health impact and has spread globally; and
WHEREAS, COVID- 19 has created conditions that are beyond the cantrol of local resources and require # he combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
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WHEREAS, the City's af ility to mobilize local resources, coordinate intEragency rEsponse, accelerate procurement ofi ital supplies, use mutual aid, and seek future reimbursement by the State and Federal govemments will be critical ta successfully responding to COViD- 9; and
WHEREAS, the conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the proclamation af the existence of a local emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY C UNCIL QF THE ClTY OF ST. HELENA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The abo e recitals are true and correci and are incorparated erein by this reference.

SECTION 2. T e City Council of the City of St. Helena Y ereby ratifies Proclamation issued by the C ty Manager on March 16, 2020.

SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of St. Helena hereby declares and proclaims that a locai emergency now exists throughout the City.

SECTION 4. During the existence
functions, and duties of the Director of
Organization of this Ci#y shall be those
resolutions of this City.
of said local emergency, the powers,
Emergency Services and the Emergency
prescribed by state law, ordinances, and
SECTION 5. All City Employees shall take all steps requested by the Director of Emergency Serr icEs to pre ent the spread of COVID- 19 and to prevent or alleviate illness or d ath due to the virus.

SECTION fi. During the emergency, City residents may experience financial and economic stress as normal business operations change and/or cease. The City Council hereby suspends the operation of all provisions of Chapter 13. 04 of the 5t. Helena Municipal Code conceming water shut•off far de inquent water bills. All applicable penalties and interest on amounts awed to the City for utility service wil! be waived and the City will not terminate water service for a delinquent hill for the duration of the local emergency and for 30 days following the City Council's #ermination of the emergency.

SECTION 7. The City Manager shall forward a copy of this Resolution to the Director of California Govemor's Office of Emergency Ser ices requesting that the Director find it acceptable in accordance with State law; that #he Govemor wai e regu{a#ions that may hinder response and recovery effo ts; that reco ry assistance be made available under the Califomia Disaster Assistance Act; and that the State expedite access #o State and Federal resources and any other appropria#e federal disaster relief programs.

SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 2.fi4.060(B) of the 5t. Helena Municipal Code, he City Council approves of the Director of Emergency Services' designation of the order of succession to that office, in particular to ha e the following persons, in the 83578.40000132B04291. l
Agenda Item #9.5.

following order, serve as the Director of Emergency Services in the event the Director of Emergency Services is unabie to attend meetings and otherwise perForm his duties during an em rgency: ( 1) # he Finance Director; (2) th Planning and Building Director. 3) the Public Works Director.

SECTION 9. During the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of this City shall be tl ose prescribed by state law, ordinances, and resoluiions of this Ci#y of St. Helena.

SECTION 10. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the Ciiy of St. Helena.

SECTION 11. If any pro ision of ihis Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is eld invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the pravisior s of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

SECTION 12. This Resolution shall become effecti e immediateiy.

Appraved at a Special Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on March 23, 2020, by the following ote:

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Vice Mayor pohring:

Council Member Chouteau:

Council Member Knudsen:

Council Member Koberstein:

APPROVED:

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Agenda Item #9.5.

P1tUCLAMATIQN

A PROCLAMATI N OF THE DIRECTOR OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA

PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY REGARD NG NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19)
WHEREAS, the federal Centers for Disease Controi and Pre ention (" CDC") has confirmed thousands oicases af ir dividuals who have severe respiratory illness caused by a r ovel coranavirus, calIed COVID- 19, as well as deaths caused by this illness; and WHEREAS, the World Health Qrganization declared COVID- 19 a pandemic, and the CDC announced that community spread af COVID- 19 is likely to occur in the United States; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, California Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway acrass multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID- 19; and
WHEREAS, the increase of reported cases and deaths associated with COVID- 19 has also prompted the County of Napa Public Health Officer on March 12, 2020 to praclaim a local public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID19 outbrealc in the United Sta[es constitutes a natianal emergency; and WHEREAS, the imminent and proximate threat of intraduction of COVID- 19 in the City of St. Heiena threatens the safety and health of City residents; and WHEREAS, Califamia Go ernment Code 5ection $630 and St. Helena Municipal Code Section 2. 64.060 empowers the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City Council is not in session; and WHEREAS, a declaration of a local emergency will assist in a coordinated public health response ta red ce transmissian and iliness severity, provide assistance to health care providers, coordinate and mitigate public services that may be disrupted from this emergency, and mitigate any other effects of this emergency on the citizens of the City; and WHEREAS, Goverr ment Code section 8630 generaliy requires the City Cauncil to review the need for cantinuing the lacal emergency at ieast every sixty (b0) days, but as part of Ga ernor Gavin Newsom' s March 4, 202Q Declaratian of a State af Emergency in California due to COVID19, this provision has been waived for the duration oF the statewide emergency, allowing the City to maintain its emergency in place unti! terminated by the City Council. 83578 OOOOOL3? 746479 !
Agenda Item #9.5.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Manager of the City of St.

Helena, as follaws:

Sertion 1. Pursuant to California Government Code section 8630 and St. Helena Mvnicipal Code section 2. fi4.060, t e City Manager hereby finds and praclaims a local emergency caused by canditions or threatened conditions of COVID- 19 in the City of St. Helena, which constitutes an extreme peril of health and safety af persons within the territorial limits of the City.

Section 2. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist provided that it is ratified by the City Council within seven days, and shall continue until it is terminated by the City Council.

Section 3. During the emergency, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, wiIl furnish information, promuIgate arders and regulations necessary ta provide for the protection of life and proper y pursuant to Califarnia Government Code sectian 8634, enter into agreements, and take all actians necessary to abtain State emergency assistance to implement preventive measures to protect and preserve the residents of the City within the scope of the local emergency hereby proclaimed.

Section 4. All City Departments are hereby ordered to track costs associated with staffing, su plies, and equipment related to [his emergency and ta furnish the Finance Department with such information on a regular basis during t e course of the emergency.

Section 5. All City employees shafl cake a11 steps requested by the Director of Emergency Services to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 and ta prevent or alleviate illness or death due to the virus.

Section 6. During the emergency, City residents may experience financial and economic stress as normal business operations change and/ or cease. The City Manager will ask the City Council, in additian to ratifying this proclamation of a lacal e nergency, to also suspend by resolution the operation of a l provisions of Chapter 13. 04 of the St. HeIena Municipal Code concerning water shut-off for delinquent water bills. If the City Council approves of such action, all applicable pena ties and interest on amounts owed to the City for utility service wauld continue to accrc e, but the City would not terminate water service for a delinquent bill Far the d ration of the local emergency and far 30 days following the City Council' s termination of the emergency.

Section 7. During the existence of said loca! emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organizatian ofthis City shall be those prescribed by state law, ordinances, and resolutions of this City of St. Heieria.

Section $. A copy of this proclamation will be farwarded to the Director of Califorr ia' s Governor' s Office of Emergency Services, requesting that the Director find it acceptable in accordance with 5tate law, and tY at reco ery assistance be made available utilizing the California Disaster Assistance Act funds, and any other local, State, or Federal Funds available to mitigate this emergency, which include, but are not limited to, weather response and repair and recavery costs.
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Agenda Item #9.5.

This Proclamation is hereby issued by the City Manager, as the Director oi Emergency Services.

Mark T. Prestwich, City Manager
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Agenda Item #9.5.

RESOLUTION 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA

TERMINATING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
(NOVEL CORONAVIRUS "COVID-19")

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Section 8558 of the Government Code defines a local emergency as the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons within the territorial limits of a city, caused by epidemic conditions; and WHEREAS, Section 8630 of the Government Code authorizes local governing bodies to proclaim local emergencies when such events occurs as are defined by Section 8558(c) of the Government Code, provided further by Section 8630 that the local governing body must review the state of emergency at least every sixty (60) days until the emergency is declared to be terminated and shall proclaim the termination of the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.64.060(A) of the St. Helena Municipal Code designates the City Manager as the Director of Emergency Services and empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state of emergency existed in the State of California due to the presence of and threat posed by COVID-19 and suspended the 60-day time period in Government Code section 8630; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Napa County Health Officer declared a local health emergency in the County pursuant to section 101080 of the Health and Safety Code due to the potential introduction of COVID-19 in Napa County; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Helena needed to declare emergency orders and regulations to facilitate the maintenance of order and reduction in potential loss of life caused by the introduction of COVID-19 to the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Manager, in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of local emergency in the City of St. Helena, after determining that the rapidly widespread of COVID-19 was likely to create conditions of disaster or extreme peril which will be beyond the services, personnel and equipment and facilities of the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, the City Council ratified the Director of Emergency Service’s Proclamation of an Emergency due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 at a special City Council Meeting by Resolution 2020-24; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to terminate the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the Governor’s proclaimed state of emergency ended, including the Governor’s Emergency Order suspending the ratification of a proclamation of a local state of emergency every 60 days under Government Code section 8630; and WHEREAS, although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to directly affect the safety of persons and property within the City of St. Helena, the City Council finds that the conditions necessitating the local emergency due to COVID-19 are steadily improving and will be sufficiently abated by Agenda Item #9.5.

February 28, 2023, such that the local emergency will no longer be warranted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c), the St. Helena City Council has reviewed the need to continue the existence of the local emergency and has determined that the situation resulting from said condition of extreme peril is now deemed not to be beyond the control of normal protective services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of and within said City of St. Helena; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to end the local state of emergency and thereby rescind by implication all rules and regulations issued under and in direct response to the local state of emergency.

RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of St. Helena does hereby proclaim the termination of said local emergency.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of St. Helena does hereby rescind by implication all rules and regulations adopted and ratified during and in direct response to the local emergency.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Dohring: ____
Vice Mayor Hall: ____
Council Member Chouteau: ____
Council Member Hardy: ____
Council Member Summers: ____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk Agenda Item #9.5.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Resolution Delegating the Authority to the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Administrative Teleworking Policy CEQA
Determination:

Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director Reviewed By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City Council on March 23, 2020, ratified the proclamation of the City Manager of a local emergency in the City of St. Helena and the County of Napa's Health Officer issued a shelter at home order on March 18, 2020, and the Governor issued a stay-at-home order on March 19, 2020. The City followed recommendations of Napa County Health Department to slow transmission of the virus by limiting interactions amongst people.

As part of the local and state emergency, the City took steps to scale back City operations.

One such step was to administratively establish an Emergency Teleworking (COVID-19) Policy effective March 19, 2020 which allowed eligible City employees to work in a designated area outside the office (teleworking policy). On April 14, 2020, the City Council adopted a Resolution 2020-31 ratifying Policy P-CC-0003 - Emergency Teleworking (COVID-19) Policy. The policy was developed as a temporary arrangement that is limited to the timeframe designated as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.

DISCUSSION
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday, April 10, 2023, as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years, several weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency. This action prompted in the City to end the local emergency in Agenda Item #9.6.

the City of St. Helena, which therefore terminated the Policy P-CC-003 - Emergency Teleworking (COVID-19) Policy that was implemented in response to the pandemic.

Teleworking has benefits both for the City and the employee. In challenging fiscal times, the work-life balance provided by telework can act as a non-monetary incentive that the City can offer to prospective employees. In addition, teleworking provides the following:
• Access to a larger candidate pool - Teleworking allows the City to expand their search for qualified candidates beyond the immediate geographic area, which can lead to access to a larger pool of qualified candidates. • Improve retention rates - Teleworking can improve employee satisfaction and therefore reduce turnover rates.
• Business continuity - During times of crisis, such as natural disasters, teleworking can allow the City to continue operating seamlessly even when the physical offices are closed and/or road access to the City is compromised. • Reduced commuting time and costs that save employees time and money on transportation expenses.
• Increased productivity - Employees may be able to focus more easily on their work in a quieter environment.
• Reduced environmental impact - Teleworking can reduce the environmental impact associated with daily commuting since a high percentage of City employees do not live within the City.

For the overall benefits that teleworking offers for both the City and its employees, including increased flexibility, productivity, and well-being, staff recommends continuance of the teleworking practice.

Staff therefore recommends Council delegate the authority to the City Manager to administratively develop and implement a teleworking policy.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt the attached Resolution

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Agenda Item #9.6.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.

HELENA DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY

MANAGER TO ADMINISTRATIVELY DEVELOP AND
IMPLEMENT A TELEWORKING POLICY.

RECITALS
A. The City Council on March 23, 2020 ratified the proclamation of the City Manager of a local emergency in the City of St. Helena in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
B. The County of Napa’s Health Officer issued a shelter at home order on March 18, 2020, and the Governor issued a stay at home order on March 19, 2020; and C. The City followed recommendations of Napa County Health to scale back City operations and administratively established an Emergency Teleworking (COVID-19) Policy effective March 19, 2020; and
D. On April 10, 2023, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years; and
E. This action prompted in the City to end the local emergency in the City of St. Helena, which therefore terminated the Policy P-CC-003 - Emergency Teleworking (COVID19) Policy; and F. Teleworking has benefits both for the City and the employee. In challenging fiscal times, the work-life balance provided by telework can act as a non-monetary incentive that the City can offer to prospective employees; and G. For the overall benefits that teleworking offers for both the City and its employees, including increased flexibility, productivity, and well-being, the City wishes to maintain a teleworking policy.

RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of St. Helena resolves as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference; and

2. The City Council delegates the authority to the City Manager to administratively develop and implement a teleworking policy.

Agenda Item #9.6.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: __________
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: __________
Councilmember Anna Chouteau: __________
Councilmember Lester Hardy: __________
Councilmember Billy Summers: __________
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk Agenda Item #9.6.

From: Kelly Wheaton
To: cityclerk
Subject: [External] Re May 9: Request that Consent Item for 9.6. Administrative Teleworking Policy be discussed Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 12:02:04 PM
Dear Mayor Dohring and Councilmembers,
Please pull consent Item 9.6 and discuss why we need to encourage staff to work from home? The City of St Helena doesn't need any more distance between the staff and their constituents. Some staff are already totally out of touch. This is further evidence. What was the $3 million to fix up the college for? It isn't peaceful and quiet enough? This sounds like the City Manager is trying to make the city employees happy at the citizen's expense. The relationship between staff and community is already frayed and this will further destroy it. Here is from the proposed policy and my comments in bold. • Access to a larger candidate pool - Teleworking allows the City to expand their search for qualified candidates beyond the immediate geographic area, which can lead to access to a larger pool of qualified candidates.

The citizens have trouble getting responses from many staff as it is. Just what we need, is more outsourcing in our small town. Next thing we will be talking to someone around the world.
• Improve retention rates - Teleworking can improve employee satisfaction and therefore reduce turnover rates.

I am more concerned with Customer service and satisfaction. We have seen what City managers living afar have done to this town---I would argue the more distant the worker the more the turnover. Please provide evidence.
• Business continuity - During times of crisis, such as natural disasters, teleworking can allow the City to continue operating seamlessly even when the physical offices are closed and/or road access to the City is compromised.

Teleworking during emergencies has always happened---this is being used as justification for far more.
• Reduced commuting time and costs that save employees time and money on transportation expenses.

Give employees a housing stipend to live here. That would eliminate commute time to nothing.
• Increased productivity - Employees may be able to focus more easily on their work in a quieter environment. See comment above---this is obscene. Provide evidence that the employees can't focus and that working from home provides that. • Reduced environmental impact - Teleworking can reduce the environmental impact associated with daily commuting since a high percentage of City employees do not live within the City." Then get them to live here. Offer incentives and stipends. Make this a priority in hiring. People everywhere travel to their workplace.

I hope the Council will do their jobs and put their citizens first. This almost begs the question who benefits most from this policy?
Sincerely,
Kelly Wheaton
Agenda Item #9.6.

1 Cindy Tzafopoulos
From: Pat Dell <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2023 2:59 PM
To: Cindy Tzafopoulos
Subject: [External] Consent Calendar item 9.6 on the agenda for CC meeting Tuesday 5-9-23 Please pull item 9.6 and elaborate on details. Which employees in which departments would be teleworking? How many days a week would this entail? Would this be instead of a raise in salary? I do not think this is a good way to interview potential  employees. We had a Director of Public Works who only came in a few days weekly and it did not work out well.

Pat Dell
Agenda Item #9.6.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation Cinema Fiscal Year 2022-23 Non-Profit Grant Agreement.

CEQA
Determination:

Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Stephanie Killingsworth, Senior Accounting Technician Reviewed By: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
On February 18, 2022, the Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation (Cameo) submitted a grant application for the project name: "Looking Up: A PreIndependence Day Community Celebration." City Council approved this application and funding in the amount of $8,250.00 on June 28, 2022 (Attachment A).

The City entered into a Non-Profit Grant Agreement with the Cameo ("Grantee"). As part of the terms of the agreement grant funds are to be used solely for the purpose(s) of the project identified in the grant application and may not be expended for any other purposes without the City's prior written approval (Attachment B).

DISCUSSION
On March 30, 2023, the Cameo formally requested an amendment to the approved project due to not being able to access the funds needed for the project in time to execute the approved project as planned (Attachment C). The approved project timeline was scheduled for July 1-3, 2022, and the grant funding was not approved until June 28, 2022.

Therefore, due to the compressed timeline the Grantee was unable to utilize the funding for the approved project.

Agenda Item #9.7.

The Grantee has the opportunity to present a free screening to the community an inspiring and award-winning documentary called "Crip Camp" followed by a live discussion with the film's director and writer on June 25, 2023. The Grantee has requested amend the scope of work to include the proposed Crip Camp Screening project, which includes a project budget of approximately $2,500. The remaining grant funds of approximately $5,750 will be relinquished at the end of the grant performance period, June 30, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this report. Grant funds are already included in the current operating budget. However, any unused grant funds will be returned to the General Fund Balance.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement to modify the project scope from "Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration" to presenting a free screening to the community of "Crip Camp" followed by a live discussion with the film's director and writer on Sunday June 25, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Attachment A - FY22/23 Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Grant Application Attachment B - FY22/23 St. Helena Grant Agreement - Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema
Attachment C - FY22/23 Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Amendment Request
Agenda Item #9.7.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____
Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Friends of
the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation Non-Profit
Grant Agreement.

RECITALS
A. Pursuant to the tersm of the written Agreement between City of St. Helena and Grantee, approved on June 28,2022, the City entered into a Non-Profit Program Agreement with Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation (“Grantee”) to assist in completing the Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration (“Project”); and
B. The City approved a grant award of $8,250, which was to be used solely for the purpose(s) of the project identified in the grant application, and may not be expended for any other purposes without the City’s prior written approval; and C. The original proposal from the Grantee including Supplies, Marketing & Labor for family-oriented activies to be held on the holiday weekend prior to Independence Day; and
D. Due to the project being dated for July 1-3, 2022, and funds being available starting July 1, 2022 the Grantee was unable to use the funds to pay for the project; and E. Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation requests to amend the original proposal to present a free screening to the community an inspiring and award-winning documentary called “Crip Camp” followed by a live discussion with the film’s director and writer on June 25, 2023; and
F. Amendment No. 1 to modify the project scope to include the amended project scope as outlined in “Exhibit A”, is hereby approved.

RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of St. Helena hereby resolves as follows:

1. Authorize an Amendment to the Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation Non-Profit Grant Agreement.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on May 9, 2023, by the following vote:

Agenda Item #9.7.

Mayor Paul Dohring: __________
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: __________
Councilmember Anna Choutau: __________
Councilmember Lester Hardy: __________
Councilmember Billy Summers: __________
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_______________________ _______________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor City Tzafopoulos, City Clerk Agenda Item #9.7.

AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT FOR NON-PROFIT GRANT PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH FRIENDS OF THE CAMEO DBA CAMEO CINEMA FY 2022/23 GRANT AWARD A. Pursuant to the terms of the written Agreement between City of St. Helena and Grantee, approved on June 28, 2022, the City entered into a Non-Profit Program Agreement with Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation (“Grantee”) to assist in completing the Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration (“Project”); and B. The City approved a grant award of $8,250, which was to be used solely for the purpose(s) of the project identified in the grant application, and may not be expended for any other purposes without the City’s prior written approval; and C. The original proposal from the Grantee included Supplies, Marketing & Labor for familyoriented activities to be held on the holiday weekend prior to Independence Day; and D. Due to the project being dated for July 1-3, 2022, and funds being available starting July 1,2022 the Grantee was unable to use the funds to pay for the project; and E. Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation requests to amend the original proposal to present a free screening to the community an inspiring and award-winning documentary called “Crip Camp” followed by a live discussion with the film’s director and writer on June 25, 2023; and
F. Amendment No. 1 to modify the project scope to include the amended project scope as outlined in “Exhibit A”, is hereby approved.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted, made, and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions, and provisions above stated, the day and year first above written.

Date: May 9, 2023
Grantee: City:

By: ________________________________ By: ________________________ Name: _____________________________ Name: Anil Comelo
Title:_______________________________ Title: City Manager Agenda Item #9.7.

Friends of the Cameo/Cameo Cinema Foundation - Revised Program in place of Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration Amendment to Approved Program
The Cameo originally proposed a Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration on July 1 – 3, 2022, but we were unable to access the funds needed for this program in time to execute as planned. City Manager, Anil Comelo, graciously offered to allow us to move this celebration to July 2023, but this is not possible for the Cameo for two reasons. The first is that we do not have the staff this year to conduct an off-site program. And the second is that the Cameo is committed to showing the new Indiana Jones film beginning on June 30 and the studio prohibits the showing of any other films during the 2 – 3 weeks that we’ll have Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

However, we have an exciting opportunity to present an inspiring and award-winning documentary called Crip Camp followed by a live discussion with the film’s director and writer on Sunday, June 25, 2023. We are asking for permission to use a part of our grant to fund a free screening for our community.

Crip Camp tells the story of how a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities transformed the lives of the campers and ignited a landmark movement. The film has won eleven awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. Executive producers are Barack and Michelle Obama. We are able to leverage a personal connection between one of our board members and director/writer, James Lebrecht, to bring the film and director to the Cameo for this special event.

The Cameo and the City of St. Helena share a commitment to inclusion and equity. We are excited to have the opportunity to express our commitment through the public presentation of important films like Crip Camp. I hope the City Council will share our enthusiasm and allow us to use approximately $2500 of the $8250 we were granted last spring so that we can offer free admission to everyone in our community.

Thank you for your consideration.

Stacey Bressler, Board Member, Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation Cathy Buck, Owner and Creative Director, Cameo Cinema
Agenda Item #9.7.

City of St. Helena Nonprofit Community Enrichment Program Grant Application and Budget FY2022/23
The annual "Non-Profit Community Enrichment Program" is designed to support local non-profit organizations directly impacting the community and/or benefiting the City of St. Helena. Applicant programs, projects and services (”Project”) must be consistent with the City's mission statement or support at least one of the City Council's three—year goals (see attached).

Please answer the following questions as they apply to your Project.

Applications must be received no later than Februagy 18, 2022 by 5:00 PM. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Organizational Overview
0’8a”lZatl°“ Name: Friends ofthe Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation OreanizationMailinzAddre55= 1340 Main Street St., St. Helena, CA 94574 Organization Contact Person
(Name/Tmel‘ Cathy Buck, Cameo Owner and Creative Director Organization Contact Email: cathybuCk25@gma“.c°m
Organization Contact Telephone: 707_287_4172
O'€3“lZati°“ Websltei https://www.cameocinemafoundation.org/ Federal Tax |D Number and Status: #45_-1415228 Active
How long has your organization been in operation? Since 2013 Grant Reguest
Project Name: Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration Address OfProject: 1340 Main Street St., St. Helena, CA 94574 Requested Grant Amount: $11,500_oo
Matching Funds: $ n/a
TOTAL Project Cost: $ 11 ’500_00
Agenda Item #9.7.

Cost Estimate
Include a high-level description of alltherogram or prject costs that will be paid for by City Funds.

Description Amount
Equipment Set Upfl'ake Down $3,000.00
Movie Rental from Studios 700.00
Porta Potty Rentals 950.00
Site Waste Expenses (garbage removal, waste disposal containers, etc.) 450.00 Cameo Staff Labor Expenses 1,100.00
Marketing, Custom Artwork, Target Marketing, Online Promotions 1,650.00 Program Fees (e.g. speaker fees, workshop supplies) 2,550.00 Decorations, Signage for Safety Protocols 700.00
Concession Supplies 400.00
Totaleran:’iéaaese£11,5oo_oo
Authorized Representative
I represent that this Application Packet describes the intended use of the requested City Grant funds to complete the Project or Program identified above and the elements listed in the Project Budget. I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in this Application Packet, including required attachments, is urate. . 9 . Print Name S / Srgnatur 7
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Title /Ké?éjafé? Date /Z/:‘?a,z/ 37,Z022;
Agenda Item #9.7.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. 0. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI , OH 45201
Date : FEB8 2013

FRIENDS OF THE CAMEO

C/O CATHY BUCK
1340 MAIN ST
SAINT HELENA, CA 94574
Dear Applicant :DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number : 46-1415228
l79533.53389032 Contact Person:

NICHOLAS R HINDS 31662 Contact Tel
ephone Number : (877) 829-5500
Accounting period Ending : December 31
Public Charity Status:
170 (b) (1) (A) (vi)
Form 990 Required:
yes
Effective Date of Exemption:

October 24, 2012
Contribution Deductibility:

Addendum Applies : NO
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records .

Organizations exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Code are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are a public charity under the Code section (s) listed in the heading of this letter.

Please see enclosed Publication 4221—PC, Compliance Guide for 501 (c) (3) public Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt organization Agenda Item #9.7.

Letter 947 (DO/ CC)

FRIENDS OF THE CAMEO
Sincerely

0. Holly O. Paz
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rul ings and Agreements
Enclosure : Publication 4221 —PC
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Agenda Item #9.7.

December 2021 YTD
($000)
Variance
Actual Budget B/(W)
Income
Donations $372 $329 $43
Grants 28 0 28
Total Income 400 329 71
Expenses
Programs 292 270 (22)
Fundraising 4 3 (1)
Admin 12 13 1
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Tides Fndn ($5.0K)
Napa Valley Comm Fndn ($2.5K)
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Agenda Item #9.7.

Grants Received February 2021 —January 2022
City of St. Helena $8,000.00
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation $5,000.00
Tides Foundation $5,000.00
Napa Valley Community Foundation (donor advised fund) $2,500.00 Marin Community Foundation (donor advised fund) S 500.00 Agenda Item #9.7.

City of St. Helena Non—ProfitGrant Application
Fiscal Year 2022 — 2023
Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration

1. Our City Council's Vision Statement declares our desire to be "diverse, inclusive, family-friend|y" and to provide “cultural and recreational opportunities" and cherish our ”historic, sma||—town character, beautiful natural environment and high quality of life.’’We at the Cameo embrace this vision and hope to make this the basis for a community—wide, weekend-long, celebration leading up to our country's Independence Day.

2. After two—p|usyears enduring isolation, we are ready to party! But we need to do this in a safe and mindful manner. The Cameo is proposing a series of fami|y—orientedactivities to be held on the holiday weekend prior to Independence Day, Monday, July 4. Our theme, Looking Up, plays on the double meaning of getting better as well as looking skyward. Throughout the weekend, we'll be screening a flight of exciting, family-oriented ?lms which may include new releases or much—|oved classics.

Friday evening, July 1, will kick off the weekend with a great movie and the opportunity for a family picnic dinner. Everyone loves a drive-in. We are seeking a convenient location where families can be together while being socially-distanced. This location will have a picnic area available where folks can bring their own food or choose to purchase food from a local vendor or food truck at the picnic site.

Then, as the sky darkens, families and friends will delight in a feel-good family film.

On Saturday, July 2, we will host families in the parking lot adjacent to the St. Helena PublicLibrary (permit permitting) for an interactive family activity in the morning. We are inviting John Collins, aka The Paper Airplane Guy and World Record Holder for paper aircraft distance, to lead a workshop which will have both our spirits and our paper aircraft soaring!
That evening, after dinner, community members will be invited back to the Library area to join us for an evening of stargazing through telescopes provided by the Robert Ferguson Observatory and led by a local astronomer.

Sunday evening, July 3, will bring us back to the drive-in for an imaginative pre—movieparty and fun film.

Participants will be encouraged to dress as space aliens. Costumed kids of all ages will form an "Alien Parade." Out—of—thisworld popcorn and fun snacks such as Moon Pies will be provided.

This weekend—|ong celebration will have everyone ready for a festive July 4"‘.

The objectives and goals of the Looking Up include:
- Bringingfriends and families together in a spirit of fellowship, celebration and mutual respect - Providing a range of programs that willappeal to a diverse audience - Establishing a much—neededsense of excitement while considering the need for social distancing - Creating opportunities for partnership with local businesses - Supporting our City Council's priorities to preserve and embrace our small-town character and expand fami|y—friendly recreational and cultural activities Allactivities willtake place during the first weekend in July 2022. Funds received from the City of St.

Helena willallow us to provide our community with a full program of fami|y—oriented activities.

Agenda Item #9.7.

The timeline for this project would be:

February 2022 — Submit proposal for Looking Up: The Cameo's Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration
March 2022 — Secure location for drive-in
March/April 2022 — Select ?lms and speakers for Looking Up March/April2022 — Secure permits for the area adjacent to the St. Helena Library April/May 2022 — Secure local partners for providing food May 2022 — Sign agreements with partner vendors, organizations, speakers, film distributors June 2022 — Blanket our town with publicity for Looking Up: The Cameo's Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration
July 1 — 3, 2022 — Looking Up: The Cameo's Pre—Independence Day Community Celebration

3. The Cameo Cinema is a community—supported treasure. As with most cultural institutions (including symphonies and museums), ticket and concession revenues provide only about one-third of the required funds. The remainder is raised through individual and institutional contributions. Throughout our more than 100-year history, the Cameo Cinema has continued to exist through generous community support.

We have also benefitted considerably from partnerships with local non-pro?t organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, Upvalley FamilyCenters, Rianda House, the St. Helena Farmers’ Market, Nimbus Arts, Rotary, the Elks,local public and private schools and the St. Helena Hospital Foundation. We will work together with these partners to promote Looking Up: The Cameo's Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration.

Other partners for publicity will include the STARand Register, the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center, NapaLifenewsletter, St. Helena Living,Nextdoor St. Helena and all of the Cameo Cinema Foundation's social media outlets llnstagram, Facebook, Cameo Kids, etc.).

We are requesting $11,500 from the City of St. Helena for Looking Up: The Cameo's Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration. Any additional expenses will be covered by the Cameo Cinema Foundation.

4. Looking Up: The Cameo's Pre—lndependence Day Community Celebration benefits everyone in our community. Over the course of this 3-day celebration we expect to entertain approximately 1,200 people. This number is based on other 3-day programs we have conducted such as our Family Film Festival. Local businesses willalso bene?t from this celebration.

5. Friends of the Cameo, dba the Cameo Cinema Foundation, has been grateful for grants from the City of St. Helena in 2021 and 2000. We have not received funding from other Napa County government agencies.

6. The Cameo proudly incorporates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to ensure that our films and activities feature individuals, cultures and history from every corner of the world. We actively reach out to our own Hispanic community and have shown Spanish language films. Our theater meets ADArequirements to encourage attendance by those with limited mobility. We offer earphones for those who are hearing impaired. The Cameo is truly a place where a wide range of dreams and interests can be shared regardless of a person's age, ethnicity, gender, religion or political affiliations.

Agenda Item #9.7.

1 CITY OF SAINT HELENA

NON-PROFIT GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
This Non-Profit Grant Program Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on July 1, 2022 between the City of Saint Helena (“City”) and Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation (“Grantee”).

Background
A. The City adopted the Non-Profit Grant Program (“Program”) to the City’s mission and goals and provide direct programs, projects or services to St. Helena residents.

B. Pursuant to City Council Resolution number 2018-150, Program grants may be awarded to nonprofit agencies that promote the City’s mission and goals and provide direct programs, projects or services to St. Helena residents.

C. Grantee submitted an application for a Community Enrichment grant to assist in completing Visual & Performing Arts Student of the Month (“Project”).

D. On June 28 2022, the City Council awarded a Program grant to Grantee as part of the annual budget process.

E. The parties would like to memorialize the terms of the grant.

Agreement
The parties agree as follows:

1. Nonprofit Status. Grantee confirms that it is an organization that is currently recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) as a public charity under sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), and Grantee will inform the City immediately of any change in, or IRS proposed or actual revocation (whether or not appealed) of its tax status described above.

2. Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions in this Agreement, the City agrees to provide to Grantee a grant in an amount not exceeding $8,250.00 (“Grant”).

3. Purpose of Grant. The Grant may be used by Grantee solely for the purpose(s) described in Attachment A hereto.

4. Project Completion/Grant Period. Grant Funds will be available for the Fiscal Year in which this Agreement is made. All funds must be expended between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. One six-month extension to this deadline may be permitted upon the written approval by the City Manager or designee. Any unexpended grant funds remaining at the end of the Grant Period will be deobligated from the award amount.

5. General Provisions.
a. The Grant is solely a monetary contribution and not a co-sponsorship of the Project or partnership with the City.
b. Grantee shall comply with any applicable regulations and permit requirements for the Project. c. The Grant is not authorization of use of City property. d. Grant funding may not exceed the amount stated in Section 2 , regardless of the cost of the Project.
e. The Grant must be used for the project identified above, as described in the Grantee’s Agenda Item #9.7.

2 proposal and related correspondence, and may not be expended for any other purposes without the City’s prior written approval.
f. Grantee shall not assign or transfer any portion of the Grant without the prior written consent of the City.
g. Grantee accepts responsibility for complying with this agreement’s terms and conditions and will exercise full control over the grant and the expenditure of grant funds.

6. Revocation of Grant. The Grant may be revoked by City in the event Grantee breaches any provision of this Agreement, including the failure to properly document Project expenses or contributions or expend Grant funds for Project related expenses.

7. Publicity. The City encourages publicity of the Grant in all of Grantee’s relevant published materials– brochures, programs, annual reports, etc. In materials specific to the Project, Grantee agrees that it will include the following language: “Made possible in part by a grant from the City of Saint Helena” and list the City and the Grant in all published lists of Project donors.

8. Reporting.
a. Grantee will provide to the City an Annual Report at the end of Grantee’s current fiscal year (by June 30).
b. Please include several photographs of the completed Project with the final report (digital files preferred). Grantee agrees that the City may use and reproduce the photographs for any purpose the City deems appropriate.
c. Completed reports and photographs should be sent U.S. mail to 1572 Railroad Ave., Saint Helena CA 94574, Attention: Finance Department.
d. Forms referenced in this Agreement are attached.
e. Grantee will provide promptly such additional information, reports and documents as the City may request and will allow the City and its representatives to have reasonable access during regular business hours to files, records, accounts or personnel that are associated with this grant, for the purpose of making such financial reviews, verifications or program evaluations as may be deemed necessary by the City.

9. Insurance, Defense and Indemnity. Grantee shall maintain such insurance as will fully protect both Grantee and the City from any or all claims under any workers’ compensation act or employer’s liability laws, and from any and all claims of whatsoever kind or nature for the damage to property or for bodily injury, including death, made by anyone whomsoever which may arise from operations carried on under this Agreement, either by Grantee or by anyone directly or indirectly engaged or employed by Grantee. The City shall not be liable for, and Grantee shall defend and indemnify the City and its council members, officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, “City Parties”) against any and all claims, deductibles, self-insured retentions, federal, state or local taxes or contributions, demands, liability, judgments, awards, fines, mechanics’ liens or other liens, labor disputes, losses, damages, expenses, charges or costs of any kind or character, including attorneys’ fees and court costs (collectively, “Claims”), which arise out of or are in any way connected to the City’s provision of funds and/or Grantee’s use of City funds under this Agreement arising either directly or indirectly from any act, error, omission, or negligence of Grantee or its officers, employees, agents, contractors, licensees or servants.

10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of California.

Agenda Item #9.7.

3 11. Corporation Qualified to Do Business in California. If Grantee is a California corporation, Grantee warrants that it is a corporation in good standing and is currently authorized to do business in California.

12. Terms and Conditions Survive Expiration of Term of Agreement. Unless otherwise specified herein, all terms and conditions of this Agreement shall survive the expiration of the Term of Agreement specified in Paragraph 5 above.

Executed as of the day and year first above stated.

Grantee Signature Signature – City of Saint Helena
Anil Comelo, City Manager
Print Name and Title Print Name and Title

Agenda Item #9.7.

4 ATTACHMENT A
Grant funds will be used for Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration.

Agenda Item #9.7.

Friends of the Cameo/Cameo Cinema Foundation - Revised Program in place of Looking Up: A Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration Amendment to Approved Program
The Cameo originally proposed a Pre-Independence Day Community Celebration on July 1 – 3, 2022, but we were unable to access the funds needed for this program in time to execute as planned. City Manager, Anil Comelo, graciously offered to allow us to move this celebration to July 2023, but this is not possible for the Cameo for two reasons. The first is that we do not have the staff this year to conduct an off-site program. And the second is that the Cameo is committed to showing the new Indiana Jones film beginning on June 30 and the studio prohibits the showing of any other films during the 2 – 3 weeks that we’ll have Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

However, we have an exciting opportunity to present an inspiring and award-winning documentary called Crip Camp followed by a live discussion with the film’s director and writer on Sunday, June 25, 2023. We are asking for permission to use a part of our grant to fund a free screening for our community.

Crip Camp tells the story of how a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities transformed the lives of the campers and ignited a landmark movement. The film has won eleven awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. Executive producers are Barack and Michelle Obama. We are able to leverage a personal connection between one of our board members and director/writer, James Lebrecht, to bring the film and director to the Cameo for this special event.

The Cameo and the City of St. Helena share a commitment to inclusion and equity. We are excited to have the opportunity to express our commitment through the public presentation of important films like Crip Camp. I hope the City Council will share our enthusiasm and allow us to use approximately $2500 of the $8250 we were granted last spring so that we can offer free admission to everyone in our community.

Thank you for your consideration.

Stacey Bressler, Board Member, Friends of the Cameo dba Cameo Cinema Foundation Cathy Buck, Owner and Creative Director, Cameo Cinema
Agenda Item #9.7.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Subject: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide a Statement of Commitment for matching funds in the amount of $100,000 to Napa County Conservation Resource District in support of the USDA Forest Service Urban &
Community Forestry funding opportunity.

CEQA
Determination:

Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director Reviewed By: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
On April 12, 2023, the USDA Forest Service released its Urban & community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The USDA Forest Service may provide up to $1 Billion for Urban and Community Forestry investments through this opportunity, which will be based on availability of funding, the quality of applications received, agency priorities, and other applicable considerations. The minimum Federal funding request for projects is $100,000, with a maximum Federal funding request of $50,000,000.

The funding opportunity requires a non-federal match equal to the federal grant funds requested, which may include allowable and allocable in-kind contributions (i.e., personnel salary, fringe, and indirect costs; services, materials, supplies, equipment donations; and volunteer assistance), and private and public (non- federal) monetary contributions.

DISCUSSION
Agenda Item #9.8.

Napa County Conservation Resource District (RCD) is taking the lead on in applying for the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant and are inviting public agencies in Napa County to participate.

Examples of eligible project activities include the following:
• Aid in planning, goal setting, and skill sharing with other professions such as urban planners, engineers, educators, recreational and public health officials. • Encourage long-term urban forest planning, assessment, and management. • Encourage proactive and systematic maintenance and monitoring of urban trees and forested natural areas to improve forest health; assess risk to forests from pests, disease, and adverse climate impacts; and formulate adaptive management strategies to improve forest resilience.
• Advance the use of tree and forest inventories, monitoring, and assessment tools in priority areas, including monitoring and measurement of extreme heat. • Improve preparation for severe storms and the recovery of damaged or deteriorated landscapes to more healthy and resilient conditions. • Protect, enhance and increase access to watersheds in urban and developing areas with a focus on conserving and managing forest patches, and green stormwater infrastructure.
• Provide paid training experiences for urban forestry crews to establish and maintain urban forests into the future. Support youth employment opportunities, including workforce development and training for the creation and maintenance of green jobs and economic opportunities for planning, planting, and sustainably maintaining trees and forests, including training and retaining urban arborists, and producing and using urban forest products.
• Develop paid on-the-job training opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships, to expand workforce development pathways for green careers in urban and community forestry.
• Address exotic invasive pest species that adversely impact urban forests. • Work across jurisdictional boundaries, leveraging ideas and resources to increase capacity to provide equitable access to benefits across the larger landscape and at a greater geographic scale.
• Foster individuals, groups, and organizations in the communities served to become engaged participants in urban forest planning, planting, and management, especially those in disadvantaged communities that do not have adequate resources to install or maintain green infrastructure or are underrepresented. • Protect, enhance, and expand equitable urban tree canopy cover to maximize community access to human health, social, ecological, and economic benefits particularly in disadvantaged and nature-deprived communities experiencing low tree canopy cover, extreme heat and frequent flooding. Improve and increase access to parks and nature in communities.

Staff is recommending supporting collaboration with RCD to apply for grant funding and providing a match commitment in the amount of $100,000 through a monetary Agenda Item #9.8.

contribution. Additionally, the City wishes to solicit additional support through in-kind contributions and donations.

FISCAL IMPACT
If the grant is awarded, the maximum fiscal impact is $100,000 from General Fund utilizing fund balance.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the attached resolution.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Funding Match Commitment Letter
Agenda Item #9.8.

CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF

COMMITMENT FOR MATCHING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO NAPA COUNTY

CONSERVATION RESOURCE DISTRICT (RCD) IN

SUPPORT OF THE USDA FOREST SERVICE

URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY FUNDING
OPPORTUNITY.

RECITALS
A. On April 12, 2023, the USDA Forest Service released its Urban & community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); and B. The USDA Forest Service may provide up to $1 Billion for Urban and Community Forestry investments through this opportunity, which will be based on availability of funding, the quality of applications received, agency priorities, and other applicable considerations.; and
C. The funding opportunity requires a non-federal match equal to the federal grant funds requested, which may include allowable and allocable in-kind contributions, and private and public monetary contributions; and
D. Napa County Conservation Resource District (RCD) is taking the lead on in applying for the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant and are inviting public agencies in Napa County to participate; and
E. There is a wide array of supported activities, for example, this funding supports a variety of planning, implementation, and monitoring activities, as well as workforce development, preparation for and recovery from storms, and more.; and
F. The City wishes to support collaboration with RCD to apply for grant funding and provide a match commitment in the amount of $100,000, which may be provided through monetary and in-kind contributions.

Agenda Item #9.8.

RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of St. Helena resolves as follows:

1. The Council hereby approves staffing recommendation as follows:
a. Authorize the City Manager to provide a Statement of Commitment for matching funds in the amount of $100,000 to Napa County Conservation Resource District in support of the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry funding opportunity.
b. If the grant is awarded, authorize use of General Fund balance in the maximum amount of $100,000, which may be reduced by in-kind contributions.

Approved at a regular meeting of the St. Helena City Council on May 9, 2023 by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Lester Hardy: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Cindy Tzafopoulos, City Clerk Agenda Item #9.8.

Report to the City Council
Regular City Council - 09 May 2023
Agenda Section: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Subject: Consideration and Proposed Resolution Adopting a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-001) to update the Housing
Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 and adoption of an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

CEQA
Determination:

General Plan Environmental Impact Report Addendum
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164
Prepared By: Aaron Hecock, Senior Planner
Reviewed By: Maya DeRosa, Community Development Director Approved By: Anil Comelo, City Manager

BACKGROUND
In February 2021, the City of St. Helena kicked off the update to the City’s Housing Element for the 2023-2031 planning period. The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs in order to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all economic segments of the community.

The Housing Element is one of seven required elements of the general plan. However, it has several unique requirements that set it apart from the other six elements. State law (Government Code Section 65580 (et seq.)) specifies in detail the topics that the Housing Element must address and sets a schedule for regular updates. State law requires each local government to update its housing element every eight years. The Housing Element is also the only element reviewed and certified by the State for compliance with State law.

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the State department responsible for this certification. Penalties for non-compliance include legal challenges, ineligibility for many State and regional grants, and, in extreme cases, loss of land use control.

Agenda Item #10.1.

Public Review
In response to the need for public participation, City planning staff worked with its consultants to develop a robust community engagement program tailored to ensure the community and other stakeholders were engaged in the process and are given ample opportunities to provide input. The engagement program included branding, a project website, business cards, newsletters and eblasts, announcements on the City website and social medial, multiple workshops, a Housing Element Focus Group, and Planning Commission and City Council study sessions and hearings. The workshop and study sessions are summarized below:

The City held three public workshops on the Housing Element. • Workshop #1, held September 16, 2021, provided an introduction to Housing Elements and the Reginal Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). • Workshop #2, held January 20, 2022, included a discussion of the sites inventory process and a walkthrough of potential housing sites.
• Workshop #3, held March 16, 2022, focused on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) in St. Helena. The workshop included a discussion of state requirements, initial findings from the draft AFFH analysis, and potential meaningful actions to overcome fair housing issues in the community.

The City held three joint Planning Commission and City Council public study sessions. • Session #1, held on March 23, 2021, provided information on housing element requirements, legislative guidelines, project schedule and public outreach. • Session #2, held on February 22, 2022, discussed the RHNA and the draft sites inventory.
• Session #3, held on July 21, 2022, was to receive public comment on the public review draft Housing Element Update and for the Planning Commission and City Council to provide direction on revisions and additions.

In addition to having a dedicated Housing Element Update website (www.sthelenahousing.com), there have been several newspaper articles written on the Housing Element Update process and the City has provided regular updates through social media posts and eblasts. More than 30 people signed up to receive the housing element update emails. Staff has attempted to make the process extremely transparent and open for public participation.

HCD Initial Review (90 days)
In July 2022, City Council reviewed the Public Review Draft Housing Element and public comments and directed staff to prepare the HCD Review Draft for initial 90-day review.

Following the end of the public review period (June 29, 2022 – July 30, 2022), the City took at least ten business days to review comments and revise the Housing Element, as required by State law, and submitted the HCD Review Draft for State review on September 7, 2022. The City received HCD’s response letter on December 6, 2022 reporting the results of their review (attached to this report). The letter specifies revisions Agenda Item #10.1.

to the Housing Element necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article

10.6 of the Gov. Code). HCD’s comments and mandated revisions are described in four sections as summarized below:

A. Review and Revision [of the Previous Housing Element]. This content evaluates appropriateness, effectiveness, and progress in implementing the previous housing element. HCD directive in this section calls for the City to provide an evaluation of the effectiveness of actions related to meeting the housing needs of special needs population.

B. Housing Needs, Resources and Constraints. This content, predominantly analysis based, pertains to Chapters 3-11. HCD comments called for additional data points and evaluation related to compliance with existing fair housing laws, concentrations of fair housing issues, housing costs, land inventory data and available sites, zoning for a variety of housing types, land use controls, permit processing timelines, design review, development standards, impact fees, building codes and enforcement, and constraints on housing for persons with disabilities.

C. Housing Programs. This content pertains entirely to policy language as conveyed in the Policy Document. HCD’s directives require that the City provide: specific completion dates for programs listed as “ongoing”; detailed program language outlining State law requirements for rezone sites and sites identified in multiple planning periods; earlier implementation of critical program actions; and new programs related to nonvacant sites, publicly-owned sites, and SB 9 implementation.

D. Public Participation. This section pertains to the community outreach discussion included within the Introduction to the Needs Assessment, as well as Appendix B:

Comments on the Public Review Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. HCD direction related to public participation called for the City to include additional information related to how public input was considered and incorporated into the element.

Response to HCD Comments
The HCD comment letter, as summarized above, requested changes necessary to meet State Housing Law. Attached to this report is a table summarizing each HCD comment and the City’s response. These changes can be summarized by section as follows:

A. The City added the required evaluation of effectiveness of 5th cycle goals, policies, and actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations.

B. In response to comments on housing needs, resources, and constraints, the City has:
• Expanded data and analyses related to compliance with existing fair housing laws; concentrations of fair housing issues; current housing costs; the sites inventory (nonvacant sites, realistic capacity, publicly-owned sites); infrastructure availability; and environmental constraints.
• Clarified data related to capacity of pending and approved projects and replacement housing requirements.

Agenda Item #10.1.

• Added analyses related to extremely low-income households and available resources; capacity for emergency shelters; and density and development standards in commercial, mixed use, and overlay zones.
• Reorganized and expanded the Governmental Constraints section to respond to comments on local processing and permit procedures, design review, local ordinances, on/off site improvements, fees, building codes and enforcement, reasonable accommodation procedures, and the zoning code definition of “family.”
C. In response to HCD’s comments in Section C: Housing Programs, the City has updated the Policy Document as follows:
• Updated all programs previously listed as “ongoing” with specific timing details. • Updated Program H-U: Place-based Density Increases (formerly Program H-S) and Program H-I: ADU Workforce Housing Incentive Program to be implemented earlier in the planning period.
• Updated Program H-A: Available Sites Inventory to include language required by HCD related to rezone requirements.
• Updated Program H-A: Available Sites Inventory with language required by HCD related to density standards and by-right requirements for sites identified in multiple planning periods.
• Added new Program H-K: Non-Vacant Sites to incentivize redevelopment of nonvacant sites. • Added new Program H-L: City Owned Sites to incentivize development of city owned sites.
• Revised Program H-U: Place-based Density Increases (formerly Program H-S) to include incentives and outreach related to SB 9 lot splits. • Updated Program H-C: Water and Sewer Access to commit the City to deliver the adopted housing element to water and sewer providers with a cover memo describing the City’s housing element, including the City’s housing needs and regional housing need, as directed by HCD.
• Updated Program H-B: Growth Management System to commit the City to implementing changes immediately and updating the zoning code prior to the sunset of SB 330 (the GMS has been eliminated in the published public review draft of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update planned for adoption in the summer of 2023).

D. The City added additional information to the Public Participation Summary and Appendix B identifying the City’s response to comments and how the City incorporated input into the Draft. The Public Participation Summary is provided in the Introduction to the Needs Assessment.

HCD Second Review (60 days)
The revised draft as described above was sent to HCD on February 7, 2023 for a second review. HCD completed the second review of the Draft Housing Element on April 7, 2023 and issued the City a comment letter outlining additional revisions the City must undertake to achieve certification. The letter outlined the need for:

Agenda Item #10.1.

1. Additional data and analysis related to fair housing issues, lower-income sites, realistic capacity, non-vacant sites, lot consolidation, city owned sites, available infrastructure, use permit requirements, and impact fees;

2. Further evaluation of constraints to housing production related to land use controls and parking requirements;

3. Specific program language required for compliance with State law within programs addressing replacement housing requirements, City-owned sites, and permanent supportive housing; and

4. Additional fair housing program actions to work to overcome fair housing issues.

Response to HCD Comments
The HCD comment letter, as summarized above, requested changes necessary to meet State Housing Law. Attached to this report is a table summarizing each HCD comment and the City’s response. These changes can be summarized below:

1. Additional Data and Analysis
• Fair Housing Issues: Added information on a previous settlement between the City and Esvin Calderon in 2021 [page A-13] and claim filed in the city in 2016 [page A-13] both based on fair housing concerns.
• Fair Housing Issues: Added information on City efforts to address fair housing concerns, including the 2018 St. Helena Housing Update Report [page A-100] and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy [page A-101]., as well as additional information under headings 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 on pages A-103. • Lower-income Sites: Included additional information on progress and timelines for the Hunter Subdivision Project [page 2-197]. We have also added an objective to Program H-A, which commits the City to supporting the timely completion of the Hunter Subdivision Project and alternative actions. • Realistic Capacity: added the following information:
o Site 2 [page 2-201]: Added details regarding the 2015 site feasibility and capacity analysis which found the site can accommodate the proposed number of housing units on the site.
o Site 4 [page 2-206]: Revised to propose a total of four housing units on the site, equaling 80 percent of the maximum allowed density. o Site 5 [page 2-209]: Added details regarding non-profit ownership’s plans to develop an affordable housing development on the site that is equal to greater than 100 percent of the maximum allowed density of the site, including referencing the allowed density bonus for a 100 percent affordable housing project and the feasibility analysis conducted by the non-profit.
• Nonvacant Sites: Added additional regional examples of redevelopment of nonvacant sites for current projects in the cities of Calistoga and Napa [page 2- 205, and added additional statements of other underutilized factors for each of the non-vacant sites [pages 2-211 to 2-222].
• Lot Consolidation: We have added a statement clarifying that the parcels making up Site 8 and Site 9 are under single ownership and development would not be Agenda Item #10.1.

dependent upon lot consolidation [pages 2-215 and 2-217]. Added Program H-ZZ to encourage and incentivize lot consolidation.
• City-owned Sites: Added details of the 2015 site feasibility and capacity analysis which evaluated site capacity for all three of the proposed City-owned sites. We have also Incorporated information for each of the three sites on total housing unit capacity, lot coverage, parking, environmental sensitives on site, and service connection obstacles from the 2015 analysis [pages 2-199 to 2-204]. • Infrastructure: Clarified that the RHNA allocation is within buildout of the Master Plan and that all improvements would not impede housing construction and would be constructed on the adopted CIP schedule [2-227 – 2-229]. • Use Permit Requirements. Revised the analysis to summarize allowed uses in the MR zone, and to clear up confusion related to implementation of the 5th cycle program discussed (see below); Included a new program action in Program H-N committing the City to allowing duplexes and triplexes, as well as density ranges from 5.1 to 16 du/ac in the MR zone without a CUP. Added information to inform HCD that the City is in the process of adopting a new Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the 2040 General Plan, which would permit duplexes and triplexes within the MR District.
• Impact Fees: Revised the summary of fees and exactions to include the following analysis immediately following Table 36 on page 2-158.

2. Evaluation of Constraints
• Land Use Controls: Revised the analysis to include an analysis of height and lot coverage [page 2-137 just before the development standards table], and added new program actions in Program H-N.
• Parking: Revised the analysis to identify parking for multifamily developments with small unit sizes as a constraint. Also added a new program action related to parking standards in Program H-N.

3. Specific Program Language for Compliance with State Law • Constraints on Housing for Person with Disabilities: Revised the relevant action in Program H-F with language from HCD.
• Replacement Housing Requirements: Added a new program, Program H-YY, based on HCD guidance.
• City-owned Sites: Added specific language to Program H-L based on example program from HCD related to the Surplus Land Act.
• Permanent Supportive Housing: Included a new program action in Program H-F with language provided by HCD.

4. Additional Fair Housing Program Actions
• Reviewed HCD’s program evaluation and added actions, place-based strategies, metrics, and milestones, as appropriate, in the following programs:
• H-A: Sites Inventory
• H-E: Streamline Special Needs Housing
• H-H: Workforce and Farmworker Housing
• H-I: ADU Workforce Housing Incentive Program
• H-K: Nonvacant Sites
• H-Q: Direct Assistance for ADU Development
Agenda Item #10.1.

• H-R: Place-based ADU Strategy
• H-V: Multi-unit Development in High Resource Areas
• H-W: Missing Middle Housing
• H-X: Condominium Conversions
• H-AA: Vacation Rentals
• H-BB: Special Housing Needs Rehabilitation
• H-GG: Affordable Homeownership
• H-JJ: Housing Coordinator
• H-LL: Special Needs Housing Opportunities
• H-XX: Fair Housing Provider
On May 2, 2023 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft Housing Element Update where they recommended that the City Council find that the EIR Addendum for the Housing Element Update to the City of St. Helena 2040 General Plan is adequate and complete in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and that they adopt an Amendment to the General Plan (GPA 2023-001) updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 and incorporating it into the 2040 General Plan.

DISCUSSION
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
In considering the potential environmental impacts of the Housing Element update, the City determined that the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified for the 2040 General Plan update (2040 General Plan update Final EIR, State Clearinghouse Number 2010042001) is of continuing informational value. The City also determined that the potential environmental impacts (both direct and indirect impacts) of the Housing Element update are within the scope of the previously certified Final EIR and that none of the conditions requiring subsequent or supplemental environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 exist. Based on the information and analysis provided in the attached EIR Addendum, the City determined that only minor or technical changes to the previously certified Final EIR are necessary and that that preparation of an Addendum pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 is appropriate.

Housing Element Purpose
The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update is an update to the City's current 2015-2023 Housing Element. The Housing Element Update is driven by the necessity to update the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) sites inventory numbers and substantive changes to State housing law since the City's 2015-2023 Housing Element was adopted on May 26, 2015.

The Housing Element of the St. Helena General Plan is a comprehensive statement by the City of St. Helena about its current and future housing needs and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet the needs of people of all income levels. The Agenda Item #10.1.

purpose of this Housing Element is to establish specific goals, policies, and objectives for providing housing, and to adopt an action plan toward this end. The element also identifies and analyzes housing needs, resources, and constraints on the City's ability to meet these needs.

The 2023-2031 Housing Element Policy Document includes six goals, supported by policies and implementation programs that aim to address identified housing needs during the planning period. The goals, policies, and programs of the Housing Element establish a policy framework to guide city decision-making to meet identified housing needs. The Policy Document is organized under the following goal topics:

1. A Diversity of Housing to Meet Local Needs

2. High-Quality Neighborhoods with a Balance of Housing

3. Conservation of Existing Housing

4. Assistance to Support Affordable Housing

5. Resource Conservation

6. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
State law requires that a housing element be consistent with other general plan elements.

It must provide clear policy direction for making decisions pertaining to zoning, subdivision approval, housing allocations, and capital improvements. State law (California Government Code Sections 65580-65589) mandates the contents of the housing element. By law, housing elements must contain:
• an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to meeting those needs;
• an assessment of fair housing needs;
• an inventory of land suitable for housing;
• an assessment of special housing needs, including the identification of zones where emergency shelters are allowed by-right;
• an assessment of "at-risk" assisted housing developments; • an evaluation of opportunities for residential energy conservation; • the identification of quantified objectives; and
• a set of goals, policies and programs that set forth an eight-year schedule of actions that further the goals and objectives of the housing element.

The Housing Element must also identify adequate residential sites available for a variety of housing types for all income levels; provide assistance in developing adequate housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income households; address governmental constraints on the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing; conserve and improve the condition of the existing stock of affordable housing; and promote housing opportunities for all persons.

RHNA Overview
Each jurisdiction in California is required to plan for its fair share of the region’s housing need. This fair share is determined through a process called the Regional Housing Need Agenda Item #10.1.

Allocation (RHNA). HCD identifies the total housing need for each region of the State.

Regional Councils of Government, in this case the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), are responsible for distributing this need to local governments in the region.

Once a local government has received its RHNA, it must revise its housing element to show how it plans zone residential land to accommodate its portion of the region’s housing need. The RHNA is one of the primary threshold criteria necessary to achieve HCD support of the Housing Element.

Table 1 shows St. Helena's RHNA for the 2023-2031 Housing Element (6th Cycle) and illustrates the increase from the 5th Cycle requirements.

Table 1: RHNA Comparison Between 5th and 6th Cycle Requirements Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
Total
RHNA
Very Low Low
5th Cycle 8 5 5 13 31
6th Cycle 104 59 26 67 256
Change +96 +54 +21 +54 +225
%Change +1,288% +1,180% +520% +508% +819%
Due to the State's No-Net-Loss Zoning law (SB 166, 2017), each jurisdiction must provide an additional 20 percent buffer across all income categories. This buffer allows some units to be developed outside the projected income area (i.e., moderate income housing on a lower-income site) without the City falling into a deficit in any individual category.

Table 2: Regional Housing Need Allocation and HCD-Required 20 Percent Buffer, St. Helena
Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
Total
RHNA
Very Low Low
St. Helena
RHNA 104 59 26 67 256
St. Helena
RHNA +
20% Buffer
121 71 31 79 302
The City of St. Helena is able to accommodate more than the 302 housing units required through existing approved projects, projected accessory dwelling unit development, cityowned sites, and vacant and underutilized parcels.

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Housing Element Update Components
The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update consists of two parts; the Housing Needs Assessment and this Housing Element Policy Document.

1. The Needs Assessment identifies and analyzes the existing and projected housing needs, provides a list of sites for housing development that are adequate to accommodate the City’s regional housing needs allocation, documents constraints to housing production, and analyzes fair housing. In short, the Needs Assessment provides the context for the City's housing action plan.

2. The Policy Document states goals, policies, implementing program, and quantified objectives for the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing. The Policy Document is the action plan that reacts directly to the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment and input from the community. The City will implement the actions specified in the Policy Document throughout the planning period.

General Plan Consistency
California Government Code Section 65300.5 requires that a general plan be internally consistent, meaning that no conflicts exist among the elements of the plan. Government Code section 65583(c) requires that a housing element describe how consistency has been achieved among the general plan elements. The most important aspect of consistency among general plan elements is that policies and implementation measures do not conflict but support one another to achieve the overall goals and vision of a general plan.

In preparing the 2023-2031 Housing Element, the City reviewed goals and policies in the various elements of the 2040 St. Helena General Plan. With the passage of SB 1035 in 2018, the City must update its Safety Element to include any new information on fire hazards, flood hazards, and climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. Program H-G commits the City to updating the Safety Element. Additionally, the City has committed to remove the Growth Management System through Program H-B, and will need to update the Zoning Code and General Plan for consistency. Consistency with the remaining components of the 2040 General Plan has been achieved through the adoption of complementary policies in each of the elements that support the goals and policies of the other elements.

Changes to State Law
The following items represent substantive changes to State housing law since the City's last Housing Element was adopted and certified. While this is not an exhaustive list, these items are state mandates that must be addressed within the Housing Element.

Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval Process: Senate Bill 35 (2017) Agenda Item #10.1.

SB 35 requires a streamlined, ministerial review process, or objective design standards, for qualifying multifamily, urban infill projects in jurisdictions that have failed to approve housing projects sufficient to meet their State‐mandated RHNA. Among other requirements, to qualify for streamlining under SB 35, a project must incorporate one of two threshold levels of affordable housing: (1) 10 percent of the project units in jurisdictions that have not approved housing projects sufficient to meet their RHNA for above moderate‐income housing or have failed to submit an annual progress report as required under state law; or (2) 50 percent of the project units in jurisdictions that have not approved housing projects sufficient to meet their RHNA for below moderate‐income housing. Additionally, the Housing Element must describe the City's processing procedures related to SB 35.

The City has adopted a streamlined approval process for multi-family units within the community, in compliance with SB 35/SB 330. The process incorporates an objective checklist and does not impose discretionary processes.

Additional Housing Element Sites Analysis Requirements: Assembly Bill 879 (2017) and Assembly Bill 1397 (2017)
These bills require additional analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non‐vacant sites included in one previous housing element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous housing elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. Additionally, the bills require additional analysis of non‐vacant sites and additional analysis of infrastructure capacity, and by place size restrictions on all sites.

The Housing Element sites inventory has been prepared in compliance with AB 879 and AB 1397.

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Assembly Bill 686 (2017) AB 686 requires the City to administer its housing programs and activities in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing and not take any action that is inconsistent with this obligation. The City must take actions to overcome patterns of segregation, address disparities in housing needs and access to opportunity, and foster inclusive communities.

The Housing Element must include an assessment of fair housing practices, an examination of the relationship of available sites to areas of high opportunity, and actions to affirmatively further fair housing. This Housing Element includes Program H-VV addressing fair housing and AFFH directly, and objectives to affirmatively further fair housing in programs throughout the Element. Appendix A: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing includes an analysis of fair housing in St. Helena.

No-Net-Loss Zoning: Senate Bill 166 (2017)
SB 166 amended the No‐Net‐Loss rule to require that the land inventory and site identification programs in the Housing Element include sufficient sites to accommodate the unmet RHNA. When a site identified in the Housing Element as available to accommodate the lower‐income portion of the RHNA is actually developed for a higher Agenda Item #10.1.

income group, the City must either (1) identify, and rezone, if necessary, an adequate substitute site or (2) demonstrate that the land inventory already contains an adequate substitute site. This Housing Element has been prepared in accordance with the No-NetLoss rule and identifies sites that can accommodate 172 units in addition to the City's RHNA requirement of 256. Chapter 11 of the Needs Assessment includes a detailed discussion of the sites inventory process.

Safety Element to Address Adaptation and Resiliency: Senate Bill 1035 (2018) SB 1035 requires the General Plan Safety Element to be reviewed and revised to include any new information on fire hazards, flood hazards, and climate adaptation and resiliency strategies with each revision of the housing element. Program H-H of this Housing Element commits the City to updating the Safety Element within three years of certifying this Housing Element.

By Right Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing: Assembly Bill 2162 (2018) and Assembly Bill 101 (2019)
AB 2162 requires the City to change its zoning to provide a “by right” process and expedited review for supportive housing. The bill prohibits the City from applying a conditional use permit or other discretionary review to the approval of 100 percent affordable developments that include a percentage of supportive housing units, either 25 percent or 12 units, whichever is greater. The change in the law applies to sites in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including in nonresidential zones permitting multifamily use. The City currently permits transitional and supportive housing within all residential zones.

Additionally, AB 101 requires that a Low Barrier Navigation Center development be a use allowed by right in mixed-use zones and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets specified requirements. The City does not currently comply with this requirement. Program H-G commits the City to update the zoning code to allow low barrier navigation centers by right in areas zoned for mixed use as well as nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses.

Accessory Dwelling Units: Assembly Bill 2299 (2016), Senate Bill 1069 (2016), Assembly Bill 494 (2017), Senate Bill 229 (2017), Assembly Bill 68 (2019), Assembly Bill 881 (2019), Assembly Bill 587 (2019), Senate Bill 13 (2019), and Assembly Bill 671 (2019) In recent years, multiple bills have added requirements for local governments related to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulation. The 2016 and 2017 updates to State law included changes pertaining to the allowed size of ADUs, permitting ADUs by right in at least some areas of a jurisdiction, and parking requirements related to ADUs. More recent bills reduce the time to review and approve ADU applications to 60 days and remove lot size and replacement parking space requirements. AB 68 allows an ADU and a junior ADU to be built on a single-family lot, if certain conditions are met. The State has also removed owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs, created a tiered fee structure that charges ADUs based on their size and location, and prohibits fees on units of less than 750 square feet. In addition, AB 671 requires the Housing Element to include plans to incentivize and encourage affordable ADU rentals. In 2020 and 2023, the City adopted Agenda Item #10.1.

updated ADU regulations which streamlined the review process for ADU construction and conversion, in compliance with the requirements of State law.

Density Bonus: Assembly Bill 1763 (2019) and AB 2345 (2020) AB 1763 amended California’s density bonus law to authorize significant development incentives to encourage 100 percent affordable housing projects, allowing developments with 100 percent affordable housing units to receive an 80 percent density bonus from the otherwise maximum allowable density on the site. If the project is within half a mile of a major transit stop, a jurisdiction may not apply any density limit to the project. AB 2345 further amended California’s density bonus law to allow residential projects with some onsite affordable housing to receive a density bonus of up to 50 percent. Specifically, a residential development is eligible for a 50 percent density bonus if 11 percent of the units are very low-income, 20 percent are low-income units, or 40 percent are moderateincome units. The affordable units must remain affordable for a minimum of 55 years. In addition to the density bonus, qualifying projects will receive four regulatory incentives or concessions, depending on how much of the development includes affordable units.

Specifically:
• One incentive or concession for projects that include at least 10 percent of the total units for lower-income households, at least five percent for very low-income households, or at least 10 percent for persons and families of moderate-income in a common interest development.
• Two incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 17 percent of the total units for lower-income households, at least 10 percent for very low-income households, or at least 20 percent for persons and families of moderate-income in a common interest development.
• Three incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 24 percent of the total units for lower-income households, at least 15 percent for very low-income households, or at least 30 percent for persons and families of moderate-income in a common interest development.
• Four incentives or concessions for projects where one hundred percent of all units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, but exclusive of a manager’s unit or units, are for lower income households, as defined by Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, except that up to 20 percent of the units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, may be for moderate-income households, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code. For these projects, if it is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, the applicant also receives a height increase of up to three additional stories (33 feet).

The City of St. Helena currently establishes density bonus provisions for affordable housing in Chapter 17.144 (Affordable Housing). The provisions in that Chapter do not reflect the new maximum density bonus tier framework that was adopted by the State in 2020. Program H-F to commits the City to amend the Zoning Code for compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918; the updated density bonus Agenda Item #10.1.

ordinance in the published public review draft of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update is in compliance with state law with an anticipated adoption in the summer of 2023.

Housing Crisis Act of 2019: Senate Bill 330
SB 330 enacts changes to local development policies, permitting, and processes that will be in effect through January 1, 2025. SB 330 places new criteria on the application requirements and processing times for housing developments; prevents localities from decreasing the housing capacity of any site, such as through downzoning or increasing open space requirements, if such a decrease would preclude the jurisdiction from meeting its RHNA housing targets; prevents localities from establishing non-objective standards; and requires that any proposed demolition of housing units be accompanied by a project that would replace or exceed the total number of units demolished. Additionally, any demolished units that were occupied by lower-income households must be replaced with new units affordable to households with those same income levels. The Housing Element must describe the City's processing procedures related to SB 330. Please see the Needs Assessment, Chapter 8: Nongovernmental and Governmental Constraints for more information.

The City has adopted an SB 330 process and checklist to streamline the design and approval of by-right multi-family units within the community, in compliance with SB 330.

Surplus Land Act Amendments: Assembly Bill 1486 and AB 1255 (2019) AB 1486 refines the Surplus Land Act to provide clarity and further enforcement to increase the supply of affordable housing. The bill requires the City to include specific information relating to surplus lands in the Housing Element and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, and to provide a list of sites owned by the City that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of in the prior year. AB 1255 requires the City to create a central inventory of surplus and excess public land each year. The City is required to transmit the inventory to the Department of Housing and Community Development and to provide it to the public upon request. The City has committed to transmitting the required information to HCD each year with their annual report in Program H-CC.

Housing Information Transparency: Assembly Bill 1483 (2019) AB 1483 requires the City to publicly share information about zoning ordinances, development standards, fees, exactions, surplus public lands, fair housing resources, and affordability requirements. The City is also required to update such information within 30 days of changes. The Housing Element will report on the City's compliance with these requirements. Program H-MM specifically commits the City to providing updated information on a range of housing issues through their website and at City offices.

Emergency and Transitional Housing Act of 2019: Assembly Bill 139 (2019) AB 139 established new criteria for evaluating the needs of the homeless population. The analysis must assess the capacity to accommodate the most recent homeless point-intime count by comparing that to the number of shelter beds available on a year-round and seasonal basis, the number of beds that go unused on an average monthly basis, and the percentage of those in emergency shelters that move to permanent housing (see Agenda Item #10.1.

Chapter 7: subsection Persons Experiencing Homelessness). The bill also established new parking standards for emergency shelters. Lastly, the bill requires the Housing Element to include a review of the effectiveness of the housing element goals, policies, and related actions to meeting the jurisdiction’s special housing needs (see Chapter 2:

Review of Previous Element).

The City is in compliance with State laws related to emergency shelters, supportive housing, and transitional housing. Currently, the Zoning Code allows both supportive and transitional housing by-right in all residential zoning districts. Additionally, emergency shelters are identified as a by-right use in the I and SC zoning districts.

Standardization of Sites Inventory Analysis and Reporting: Senate Bill 6 (2019) SB 6 requires the City to electronically submit the sites inventory to HCD. The City will submit the final sites inventory to HCD with the adopted Housing Element. Program H-A commits the City to submitting an electronic copy of the inventory to HCD.

Evacuation Routes: Senate Bill 99 and AB 747 (2019)
Two recent bills, AB 747 and SB 99, require the General Plan Safety Element to be updated to identify evacuation routes and their capacity, safety, and viability under a range of emergency scenarios and to include information identifying residential developments in hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes.

The bill requires these updates to occur with the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

Program H-H commits the City to updating to the Safety Element as necessary for compliance with SB 99 and AB 747 during the 6th Housing Element cycle.

ISSUES
The 6th cycle housing element updates for the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) region were mandated to be adopted by each local jurisdiction by January 31, 2023. In recognition of the challenges in meeting this deadline, HCD offers a 120-day grace period for adoption. If the housing element is adopted during this time (by May 31, 2023), the housing element is considered compliant. Any final changes requested in the adoption hearing will be integrated into the the final Housing Element Update and sent to HCD shortly after the Council hearing. Certification by HCD occurs following the deadline (assuming HCD finds the revised adopted document addresses their outstanding comments) and does not need to occur within the grace period. If the element is adopted before the end of the grace period, the City has three years to complete required rezoning.

If adopted after the grace period, that time drops to one year.

FISCAL IMPACT
Mintier Harnish's contract in the amount of $228,024 to prepare the Housing and Safety Element Updates was approved by the City Council on January 26, 2021. Approximately 98% of the budget has been spent to date ($222,643).

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

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1. Adopt the attached resolution for the EIR Addendum for the Housing Element Update to the City of St. Helena 2040 General Plan finding it is adequate and complete in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and

2. Adopt an Amendment to the General Plan (GPA 2023-001) updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 and incorporating it into the 2040 General Plan.

ATTACHMENTS
HE Resolution
2023 - 2031 Housing Element Update - Final April 2023
Housing and Safety Elements EIR Addendum_Final April 2023 HCD Letter #1_120622
HCD Response Matrix #1_022223
HCD Letter #2_040723
HCD Response Matrix #2_042523
2023 - 2031 Housing Element Update - Redline Version
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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA PLANNING ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 2023-001) TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2023-2031

AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL

IMPACT REPORT
Recitals

1. The California legislature has found that “California has a housing supply and affordability crisis of historic proportions. The consequences of failing to effectively and aggressively confront this crisis are hurting millions of Californians, robbing future generations of the chance to call California home, stifling economic opportunities for workers and businesses, worsening poverty and homelessness, and undermining the state’s environmental and climate objectives.” (Gov. Code Section 65589.5.); and

2. The legislature has further found that “Among the consequences of those actions are discrimination against low-income and minority households, lack of housing to support employment growth, imbalance in jobs and housing, reduced mobility, urban sprawl, excessive commuting, and air quality deterioration.” (Gov. Code Section 65589.5.); and

3. The legislature recently adopted the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) which states that “In 2018, California ranked 49th out of the 50 states in housing units per capita… California needs an estimated 180,000 additional homes annually to keep up with population growth, and the Governor has called for 3.5 million new homes to be built over 7 years”; and

4. State Housing Element Law (Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.) requires that the City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City of St. Helena’s (City) regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 256 housing units, comprised of 104 very-low income units, 59 lowincome units, 26 moderate-income units, and 67 above moderate-income units; and

5. To comply with State Housing Element Law, the City of St. Helena has prepared Housing Element Update 2023-2031 (the Housing Element); and

6. As provided in Government Code Section 65350 et. seq., the Housing Element constitutes a General Plan Amendment; and

7. As provided in Government Code Sections 65352 – 65352.5 the City of St. Helena referred the Housing Element to all California Native American tribes on the contact list provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and to other entities listed. No California Native American tribe requested consultation; and Agenda Item #10.1.

8. The Housing Element has been prepared to comply with State law, accommodate the RHNA, affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate and encourage a variety of housing types for all income levels, including multifamily housing (Gov. Code Sections 65583.2 and 65583(c)); and

9. The City conducted extensive community outreach over a two-year period including six public meetings/workshops and joint Planning Commission/City Council meetings; and

10. In accordance with Government Code Section 65585 (b), on September 7, 2022, the City submitted the draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review; and

11. On December 6, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD providing its comments and findings regarding the draft Housing Element; and

12. On January 31, 2023, the City published a revised draft Housing Element responding to HCD’s findings and requested public comment on the draft; and

13. On February 7, 2023, the City submitted a second draft Housing Element to HCD for review; and

14. On April 7, 2023, the City received a second letter from HCD providing additional comments and findings regarding the draft Housing Element; and

15. The City revised the draft Housing Element to address HCD’s additional comments; and

16. On May 2, 2023, the City of St. Helena Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the draft Housing Element where they approved a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the General Plan EIR Addendum and Housing Element Update; and

17. On May 9, 2023, the City Council of the City of St. Helena conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing, reviewed the Housing Element and all pertinent maps, documents and exhibits, including HCD’s findings, the City’s response to HCD’s findings, the staff report and all attachments, and oral and written public comments; and determined the Housing Element to be consistent with State law and the General Plan of the City of St. Helena.

Resolution
A. In making the findings in this Resolution, the City Council relied upon and hereby incorporates by reference all of the documents referenced in this Resolution and the associated staff reports, City files for this matter, correspondence, presentations and other materials.

B. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this action.

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2. The City Council received an Addendum to the St. Helena General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2010042001). In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, the Addendum evaluated whether the project’s environmental impacts are covered by and within the scope of the General Plan EIR and substantiated the City’s determination that the Housing Element update policies and programs are within the scope of the General Plan EIR. Therefore, the Housing Element update does not require subsequent action under CEQA, and the Addendum Evaluation, in conjunction with the EIR, adequately analyzes potential environmental impacts.

3. The Housing Element substantially complies with Housing Element Law, as provided in Government Code 65580 et seq., and contains all provisions required by State Housing Element Law.

4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the City Council.

5. The Community Development Department or designee is hereby directed to file all necessary material with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Department to find that the Housing Element is in conformance with State Housing Element Law and is further directed and authorized to make all non-substantive changes to the Housing Element to make it internally consistent or to address any non-substantive changes or amendments requested by the Department to achieve certification.

6. The City Council adopts a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-001) to update the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023 – 2031 and adopts an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on _________, 2023, by the following vote:

Mayor Paul Dohring: _____
Vice Mayor Eric Hall: _____
Council Member Anna Chouteau: _____
Council Member Lester Hardy: _____
Council Member Billy Summers: _____
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................. iii

1. Policy Document
Policy Document Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Organization of the Policy Document.................................................................................................................................................... 1-3 Key Findings and Recommendations..................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs..................................................................................................................................... 1-9 Quantified Objectives........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-48

2. Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment Contents ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-7

2. Review of the Existing Housing Element .................................................................................................................................. 2-34

3. Demographic and Economic Trends ......................................................................................................................................... 2-58

4. Population and Employment Projections.................................................................................................................................. 2-80

5. Housing Conditions.................................................................................................................................................................. 2-84

6. Housing Market Conditions...................................................................................................................................................... 2-97

7. Special Housing Needs........................................................................................................................................................... 2-108

8. Non-governmental and Governmental Constraints................................................................................................................ 2-130

9. Opportunities for Energy Conservation................................................................................................................................... 2-171

10. Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types.................................................................................................................................... 2-173

11. Housing Resources................................................................................................................................................................. 2-179 Appendix A: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH)
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1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................A-5

2. Summary of Fair Housing Issues.................................................................................................................................................A-9

3. Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends....................................................................................................................A-14

4. Local Area of Knowledge .........................................................................................................................................................A-99

5. Sites Inventory Analysis..........................................................................................................................................................A-102

6. Contributing Factors...............................................................................................................................................................A-107 Appendix B: Comments on the Public Review Draft Housing Element.................................. B-1 Agenda Item #10.1.

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Introduction
Purpose of the Element
Since 1969, California has required that all local governments (cities and counties) adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. California’s local governments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans as part of their “general plan” (also required by the state). General plans serve as the local government’s "blueprint" for how the city and/or county will grow and develop and include seven required elements: land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing. The law mandating that housing be included as an element of each jurisdiction’s general plan is known as “housing-element law.” California’s housing-element law acknowledges that, in order for the private market to adequately address the housing needs and demand of Californians, local governments must adopt plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for (and do not unduly constrain), housing development. As a result, housing policy in California rests largely upon the effective implementation of local general plans and, in particular, local housing elements.

Although the Housing Element is one of seven required elements of the general plan, it has several unique requirements that set it apart from the other six. State law (Government Code Section 65580 (et seq.)) specifies in detail the topics that the housing element must address and sets a schedule for required updates every eight years. The housing element is also the only element reviewed and certified by the State for compliance with State law. Every jurisdiction in the State of California is required to submit a Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and certification.

The 2023-2031 Housing Element establishes a comprehensive plan to address housing needs in St. Helena over the eight-year planning period between January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2031. The Housing Element sets the community goals and policies surrounding the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing units to meet the needs of St. Helena residents (present and future. St. Helena is a member of the Association of Bay Area Association of Governments and, therefore, is required submit an updated Housing Element to HCD by January 31, 2023.

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Housing Element Update Components
The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update consists of two parts; the Housing Needs Assessment, and this Housing Element Policy Document.

1. The Policy Document states goals, policies,
implementing program, and quantified objectives for the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing.

The Policy Document is the action plan that reacts directly to the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment and input
from the community. The City will implement the actions specified in the Policy Document throughout the planning period.

2. The Needs Assessment identifies and analyzes the
existing and projected housing needs, provides a list of sites for housing development that are adequate to accommodate the City’s regional housing needs allocation, documents constraints to housing production, and analyzes fair housing.

In short, the Needs Assessment provides the context for the City's housing action plan.

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Organization of the Policy Document .................................................................................... 1-3 Key Findings and Recommendations ..................................................................................... 1-5 Review of Existing Housing Element ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 Demographic and Economic Trends ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 Housing Conditions............................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 Special Housing Needs.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6 Non-governmental and Governmental Constraints............................................................................................................................... 1-7 Sites Inventory and Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types ................................................................................................................... 1-7 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.................................................................................................................................................... 1-8 Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs ..................................................................... 1-9 Goal 1 A Diversity of Housing to Meet Local Needs ......................................................................................................................... 1-9 Goal 2 High-Quality Neighborhoods with a Balance of Housing Types .......................................................................................... 1-20 Goal 3 Conservation of Existing Housing........................................................................................................................................ 1-29 Goal 4 Assistance to Support Affordable Housing .......................................................................................................................... 1-33 Goal 5 Resource Conservation........................................................................................................................................................ 1-40 Goal 6 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.................................................................................................................................. 1-43 Quantified Objectives ........................................................................................................... 1-48 Quantified Objectives by Type............................................................................................................................................................. 1-48 Quantified Objectives Summary Table................................................................................................................................................. 1-49 Agenda Item #10.1.

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Organization of the Policy Document
The 2023-2031 Housing Element Policy Document includes six goals, supported by policies and implementation programs that aim to address identified housing needs during the planning period. The goals, policies, and programs of the Housing Element establish a policy framework to guide city decision-making to meet identified housing needs. The Policy Document is organized under the following goal titles:

1. A Diversity of Housing to Meet Local Needs

2. High-Quality Neighborhoods with a Balance of Housing

3. Conservation of Existing Housing

4. Assistance to Support Affordable Housing

5. Resource Conservation

6. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Goals
The housing goals are articulated as general “end condition statements,” which describe a desired outcome or end state. The goals do not contain an action verb as they reflect a final statement of what the city hopes to achieve. Goals describe ideal future conditions for a topic and tend to be general and broad in nature. How the goal will be achieved is established via the applicable policies and programs.

Policies
Policies are statements on the position the City takes to implement a goal. Policies contained in the Housing Element are important statements as they provide a clear and unambiguous statement that guides a specific course of action for decision-makers to achieve a desired goal. Future actions and development must be consistent with these policies.

Programs
While many policies can be implemented as part of standard City operations, some policies require specific programs to assure their implementation. Housing programs define the specific actions the City will undertake to achieve the stated goals and policies.

For more information, please see the Policy Document Reader's Guide diagrams on the following page.

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Key Findings and Recommendations
The following section summarizes the key findings in the Housing Needs Assessment and references the resulting programs.

Review of Existing Housing Element
Since the City of St. Helena adopted the Housing Element Update in 2014, the City successfully implemented a majority of the Housing Element implementation programs. Between 2014 and 2021, the City was successful in obtaining additional funding for affordable housing production, preserving existing affordable housing units, and promoting the expansion of multifamily and mixed use housing through the recent 2040 General Plan Update. The City also successfully implemented programs incentivizing and streamlining affordable housing development and revised development standards related to second units for state compliance. While the 2040 General Plan Update process required significant staff time and delayed implementation of some Municipal Code amendments, the City is currently (2022) undertaking a zoning code update that will address the remaining code amendments implementation measures during the 6th cycle. As the code update draws to its conclusion, the City will have more resources available to implement the remaining implementation actions, which have been continued and expanded in the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

Demographic and Economic Trends
Generally, the population of the Bay Area continues to increase because of natural growth and the strong economy drawing new residents to the region. The population of St. Helena increased by 2.1 percent from 2000 to 2020, which is lower than the growth rate of the Bay Area. In 2019, St. Helena’s youth population under the age of 18 was 1,050 and senior population 65 and older was 1,636. These age groups represent 17.2 percent and 26.8 percent, respectively, of St. Helena’s population. Program H-A commits the City to providing sufficient housing sites to meet the needs of the population and Programs H-H and H-I address workforce housing.

Housing Conditions
Number of Homes. The number of new homes built in the Bay Area has not kept pace with the demand, resulting in longer commutes, increasing prices, and exacerbating issues of displacement and homelessness.

The number of homes in St. Helena increased, 4.4 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is above the growth rate for Napa County and below the growth rate of the region’s housing stock during this time period. Program H-N, H-O work to facilitate higher density development, and H-P works to provide residential development opportunities in commercial areas through the implementation of mixed-use zoning.

Home Prices. A diversity of homes at all income levels creates opportunities for all St. Helena residents to live and thrive in the community.

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• Ownership. The largest proportion of homes had a value in the range of $1 million-$1.5 million in 2019. Home prices increased by 118.2 percent from 2010 to 2020. Program H-GG works to increase affordable homeownership opportunities in St. Helena through the pursuit of mortgage credit certificates.
• Rental Prices. The typical contract rent for an apartment in St. Helena was $1,470 in 2019. Rental prices increased by 15.7 percent from 2009 to 2019. To rent a typical apartment without cost burden, a household would need to make $59,160 per year. Programs H-DD, H-EE, H-FF, and H-HH work to assist the development of affordable housing. Program H-II includes a commitment to support the Housing Choice Voucher program and to support efforts to expending funding for the program.

Housing Type. It is important to have a variety of housing types to meet the needs of a community today and in the future. In 2020, 63.9 percent of homes in St. Helena were single family detached, 6.1 percent were single family attached, 6.2 percent were small multifamily (2-4 units), and 18.4 percent were medium or large multifamily (5+ units). Between 2010 and 2020, the number of single-family units increased more than multifamily units. Generally, in St. Helena, the share of the housing stock that is detached single family homes is above that of other jurisdictions in the region. Programs aimed at addressing the lack of affordable housing types include H-A, H-B, H-E, H-H, H-I, H-J, H-M, H-P, and H-W.

Cost Burden. A household is considered “cost-burdened” if it spends more than 30 percent of its monthly income on housing costs, while those who spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing costs are considered “severely cost-burdened.” In St. Helena, 21.1 percent of households spend 30-50 percent of their income on housing, while 16.6 percent of households are severely cost burden and use the majority of their income for housing. Lower-income, Latinx, and large households are disproportionally impacted by housing cost burdens. Programs including H-E, H-H, H-M, H-DD, H-EE, and H-FF work to reduce the costs of production or create more affordable housing opportunities by streamlining development approvals, incentivizing affordable housing types, generating funds, and reducing fees.

Special Housing Needs
People with Disabilities. In St. Helena, people with disabilities make up around 12 percent of the total population. Children (under 18) make up around 38 percent of the developmentally disabled population, while adults make up around 62 percent. Most of the developmentally disabled population reside with their parent, family, or guardian.

Senior Households. Senior households represent a higher percentage of the total households in St. Helena, at about 39 percent of households in the city. There is a large income disparity between seniors who rent housing and seniors who own their home. Most seniors who rent make 0 to 30 percent of AMI, and sixty-eight percent of senior households in this income category have housing cost burdens. By contrast, most seniors who own make greater than 100 percent of AMI; thirteen percent of senior households in this category experience housing cost burdens.

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Farmworkers. The number of permanent farm workers in Napa County has increase from 2,916 in 2002 to 4,290 in 2017, while the number of seasonal farm workers decreased from 7,855 to 5,734. In St. Helena, the migrant worker student population totaled 20 during the 2019-20 school year, an increase of two students since the 2016-17 school year.

Persons Experiencing Homelessness. According to a Point in Time Count provided by the Chief of Police, there is one homeless person who resides in St. Helena. Countywide, many of the persons experiencing homelessness report chronic substance abuse or mental illness.

Programs H-E, H-H, H-I, H-BB, H-FF, H-KK, H-LL, H-NN, H-OO respond to the city's special housing need by streamlining development review, incentivizing development, or providing directly funding for construction or rehabilitation of housing for those with special needs.

Non-governmental and Governmental Constraints
The non-governmental constraints that restrict building in St. Helena include the price of land, cost of construction, flooding, conservation easements and long-term vineyard leases, and a lack of rental accessory dwelling units. The governmental controls analyzed in this section were land use controls, codes and enforcements, on-and off-site improvements, fees and exactions, processing and permit procedures, and regulations affecting housing for persons with disabilities. The land use controls including zoning and current General Plan land use designations do not constrain residential development; however, some changes are necessary to streamline the design review process. Additionally, water and sewer access are constrained, and the City must prioritize service for proposed development that includes housing for lower-income households (Program H-C). Additionally, St. Helena must also amend the Zoning Code to allow for low barrier navigation centers, consistent with State law. See Program H-F for more information.

Sites Inventory and Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types Sites Inventory. In combination with the City’s pending projects and ADU development trends, the sites inventory provides adequate sites to meet the City’s RHNA allocation and buffer requirements. St. Helena received a RHNA of 256 total units distributed across very low-income (104 units), low-income (59 units), moderate-income (26 units), and above moderate-income (67 units) categories. A total of 83 lower income housing units can be accommodated on City-owned properties and 332 total housing units can be accommodated on vacant and non-vacant sites. Multiple property owners of vacant and non-vacant sites are supportive of and interested in housing development on their properties. See Program H-A for more information.

Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types. St. Helena’s Zoning Code allows for a variety of housing types in the City including multiple-family units, transitional and supportive housing, single-room occupancy units, manufactured and mobile homes, and accessory dwelling units. However, to comply with Section 65915 through 65918 of the California Government Code, St. Helena should amend the Zoning Code to reflect the new Agenda Item #10.1.

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maximum density bonus provisions that were adopted by the State in 2020. Program H-F commits the City to updating the Zoning Code for compliance with State law.

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Concentrations of Lower- and Moderate-Income Earning Populations. In St. Helena, residents with low and moderate household incomes are concentrated in the eastern portion of the city. The Housing Element ensures available land to accommodate all income levels on sites located across the city. Efforts to combat this impediment are outlined in Programs H-A, H-B, H-N, H-O, H-R, H-S, H-U, H-V, H-W, and H-AA.

Insufficient Housing Stock for Farmworkers. Farmworker housing is a critical need in Napa County and St. Helena due to the presence of year-round agricultural production. The migratory and sometimes seasonal nature of farm work poses housing challenges for the community and are seen as an impediment for St. Helena.

Efforts to combat this impediment are outlined in Programs H-E, H-H, H-I, and H-KK.

Lack of Affordable Housing Types. There is a lack of diversity in housing types that restricts development of affordable housing in St. Helena. Local land use and zoning regulations perpetuate this deficiency by limiting the form of housing that can be developed on a particular site. Much of the residentially zoned parcels within the city are zoned low and medium density residential and are not compatible with the construction of duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and multifamily housing developments. The City is upzoning a number of parcels as a part of the Housing Element Update to allow higher density residential development. Efforts to further combat this impediment are outlined in Programs H-A, H-B, H-E, H-H, H-I, H-J, H-M, H-N, H-P, H-R, H-S, H-V, H-W, H-AA, H-DD, H-EE, H-FF, H-GG, H-LL, and H-NN.

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Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs
Goal 1 A Diversity of Housing to Meet Local Needs
To facilitate development of a variety of housing types to meet the full range of housing needs throughout our community, with particular emphasis on housing for our local workforce, people with special housing needs, and people with extremely low, very low, low, and moderate incomes.

Policies
HE 1.1 Maintain a sufficient supply of land zoned for residential development to meet the identified housing need at all income levels. [Existing Policy HE 1.1, modified] HE 1.2 Work with property owners and developers to facilitate development of new affordable housing throughout the community. [Existing Policy HE 1.2, modified] HE 1.3 Encourage the development of affordable housing and remove non-governmental development constraints, as feasible. [Existing Policy HE 1.3, modified] HE 1.4 Remove governmental constraints to housing. [New Policy] HE 1.5 Address workforce housing needs by supporting in-fill and mixed-use development near downtown. [Existing Policy HE 1.4, modified]
HE 1.6 Encourage innovative housing types and designs. [Existing Policy HE 1.5] Implementation Programs
Implementation programs for this goal have been included in a table beginning on the following page.

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H-A Available Sites Inventory
The City will prepare a sites inventory and suitability analysis that identifies suitable sites for housing
development that allows targeted income housing
developers to have a clear idea of what sites are suitable for meeting the Regional Housing Needs of the City. To
accommodate the remaining lower-income RHNA of 156
units, the City of St. Helena will identify and rezone a minimum of 14 acres to the HDR zoning district, allowing exclusively residential uses and a minimum of 20 units per acre to a maximum of 28 units per acre by January 31,
2026. Rezoned sites will permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by right pursuant to Government Code
section 65583.2(h) and (i) for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower income households and will be selected from sites 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 in the parcel listing (Table 58). As reflected in 11: Housing Resources, each site has the capacity to accommodate at least 16 units and will be available for development in the planning period where water, sewer, and dry utilities can be provided.

The City will maintain an inventory of parcels meeting the requirements of Government Code Section 65583.2(c); that is, vacant sites identified in two or more consecutive
housing elements or nonvacant sites identified in a prior housing element, that are identified to accommodate
housing for lower income households. This inventory shall be made available online. All previously used lower-income sites currently meet the lower-income density threshold (20 du/ac), however the City shall update the zoning code to allow by-right approval for housing developments that
Identify housing sites suitable to accommodate:
· Very low income: 104 units
· Low income: 59 units
· Moderate income 26 units
· Above Moderate income: 67 units
· Total: 256 units
Provide sites that proactively work to overcome
concentrations of lower- and moderate-income
earning populations; with the goal of facilitating
the development of 82 lower income units in the
western portion of the city
Provide sites appropriate for affordable housing
types
Commit to streamlining review of Hunter
Subdivision project to completion with the goal of
Building Permit applications in 2025. Evaluate
timeline at the end of 2025 and if determined
necessary, identify additional housing sites to
meet the City’s 6th Cycle RHNA requirements.

HE1.1 Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Within three
years of the
adoption
deadline
Publiclyavailable
inventory: by
2024
Hunter
Subdivision
Building
permits: 2025
Evaluate
timeline by
end of 2025
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include 20 percent or more of its units affordable to lower income households (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (c).) on these sites.

The City will consider AFFH in the identification of sites within the inventory and will work to provide sites that proactively work to overcome concentrations of lower- and moderate-income earning populations on the eastern
portion of the city.
[New Program]
H-B Growth Management System
The City will remove the Growth Management System
(GMS) from the Zoning Code.

Due to Senate Bill 330, the GMS cannot currently be
enforced. The City shall remove the GMS from the zoning code through the current Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update currently underway. The GMS has been removed
from the Draft Zoning Code, which is scheduled for
adoption in summer/fall 2023.
[Existing Program HE1.A, modified]
During the planning period, encourage the
development of:
· 4 very low-income units
· 4 low-income units
· 10 moderate-income units
· 10 above moderate-income units
Address the city's lack of affordable housing by
removing governmental constraints
HE1.1
HE1.4
Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Implementatio
n: immediate
Revised
Zoning Code:
by 2025 (prior
to sunset of
SB 330)
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H-C Water and Sewer Access
The City will continue to give priority access to water and sewer infrastructure to projects that include affordable housing units.

As required by State law, the City shall deliver the adopted housing element to water and sewer providers, including a cover memo describing the City’s housing element, as well as the City’s housing needs and regional housing need.
[Existing Program HE1.C, modified]
·
Establish specific procedures providing priority
access to water and sewer infrastructure to
developments with units affordable to lowerincome households, as required by State law.

Provide water and sewer providers with the
adopted housing element, including cover memo,
as required by State law.

HE1.3
HE1.4
Planning
and Public
Works
Departments
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Water
and
Sewer
Enterpris
e Funds
Establish
procedure: by
2025
Provide
providers with
housing
element:
immediately
upon
adoption
H-D Road and Utility Improvement Coordination
The City will continue to work with private property
owners/developers to plan for road and utility
improvements necessary to support housing on sites
identified for lower-income housing, in the event these sites are developed. Funding for off-site improvements will be provided through development impact fees. The City shall annually evaluate funding levels and potential opportunities for use of the funds in line with this program. [Existing Program HE1.E]
During the planning period, encourage the
development of:
· 4 very low-income units
· 4 low-income units
· 4 units identified for seniors,
farmworkers, or persons with disabilities
HE1.2
HE1.3
Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Throughout
the planning
period, as
needed
Evaluate
funding
levels and
opportunitie
s: annually
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H-E Streamline Special Needs Housing
The City will apply streamlined ministerial review to housing developments that meet the needs of lower income
households and special needs groups, such as seniors,
people with disabilities, farmworkers, and homeless families and individuals.

The City shall evaluate the streamlined review policy every two years to identify constraints on special needs housing production.

The City shall provide priority processing to development applications that work to provide housing for residents with special housing needs. The City shall also support these applicants by providing technical support through the
entitlement process and shall provide additional density bonuses and modifications to development standards
(beyond State law) to special needs housing projects
proposed on the western half of the city, where fair housing issues are less concentrated. [Existing Program HE1.F,
modified]
During the planning period, encourage the
development of:
· 15 very low-income units
· 8 low-income units
· 6 units identified for seniors,
farmworkers, or persons with disabilities
Address the lack of affordable housing types in
the city
Address the lack of farmworker housing in the city
Provide incentives that work to overcome
concentrations of affordable housing on the
eastern portion of the city.

HE1.4 Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Evaluate
constraints:
every two
years
Apply
streamlined
review:
throughout
planning
period
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H-F Municipal Code Updates
The City will review and amend the Municipal Code, to
comply with State law to:
· Allow low barrier navigation centers for compliance
with Government Code Sections 65660 and 65668
(AB 101).
· Allow for residential care facilities of six or fewer in zones allowing single-family uses, subject only to
the requirements of single-family uses, in
compliance with State law (HSC § 1568.0831); and
permit facilities with seven or more beds in all
residential zones with objectivity and certainty
similar to other residential uses of the same form
· Update Chapter 17.144 (Affordable Housing) to
reflect new maximum density bonus tier framework
in compliance with California Government Code
Sections 65915 through 65918.
· Amend the Zoning Ordinance to define “family” as
one or more persons living together as a single
housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. The definition
should not distinguish between related and
unrelated individuals and should not impose a
numerical limit on the number of persons that
constitute a family.
· Update parking requirements related to emergency
shelters for compliance with Government Code
section 65583, subdivision (a)(4)(A) to require only
be the number of spaces necessary for staff
working in the shelter and no more than other uses
in the same zones.
· Allow accessory dwelling units in all zones allowing
residential uses, including the AP Zone, mixed-use
and commercial zones.

Amend the Municipal Code for compliance with
State law by 2025
Address the lack of affordable housing types in
the city by removing governmental constraints to
housing production
Amend the inclusionary housing ordinance to
update in-lieu fees to reflect real costs of
developing affordable housing, provide incentives
to construct workforce housing, and provide more
on-site housing requirements for affordable
housing development
HE1.4
HE6.1
Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
By 2025
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· Update Chapter 17.116.030 (Accessory Dwelling
Units) for compliance with Government Code
section 65852.2.
· Update Chapter 173.200 (Reasonable
Accommodation) to remove discretionary finding
requirements that constrain development, including
finding #5, which considers impacts to surrounding
properties or uses.
· Incorporate objective design standards for singlefamily, small lot, and multifamily developments that provide a ministerial design review process
· Provide a by-right streamlined review process for
affordable housing developments meeting state
affordability thresholds, in compliance with SB 35
and SB 330.
· Allow permanent and supportive housing pursuant
to Government Code section 65661 without
discretionary action.
[Existing Program HE1.K, expanded]
H-G Safety Element Update
The City will, in accordance with SB 1035, update the
General Plan Safety Element to include any new information on fire and flood hazards, as well as climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. In accordance with SB 99 and AB 747, the updated Safety Element will also include evacuation routes and their capacity, safety, and viability under a range of emergency scenarios and to include information
identifying residential developments in hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes. [New Program]
Update the Safety Element by 2024 HE1.4 Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
2024
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H-H Workforce and Farmworker Housing
The City will identify and adopt, as appropriate, incentives for development to address the housing needs of
“workforce” and farmworker households, with priority
given to projects in lower-density higher income on the western half of the city.. As part of this effort, the City will explore the feasibility of adding an above moderate-income workforce housing component to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements and amend the Ordinance as
appropriate. [Existing Program HE1.H, modified]
Identify and adopt, as appropriate, development
incentives such as higher density and height
allowances, a streamlined design review process,
and financial incentives, including fee reductions
and waivers and contributions from the City’s
Housing Trust Fund, to encourage the
development of workforce and farmworker
housing, including additional incentives for those
projects in low-density high-income areas
Encourage the development of:
· 10 units identified for workforce or
farmworker housing during the planning
period
· 2 workforce housing developments in
low-density high-income areas
Address the lack of affordable housing types in
the city
Address the lack of farmworker housing in the city
HE1.4 Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
By 2025
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H-I ADU Workforce Housing Incentive Program
The City will implement a program to provide financial
assistance for the development of accessory dwelling units in exchange for affordability restrictions that will provide workforce housing. Potential funding sources include, but are not limited to, Housing Trust Funds and Transient
Occupancy Tax revenues.

To encourage housing mobility and housing choice, the City shall provide marketing of the ADU Workforce Housing
Program (and financial incentives) targeted at low-density areas of the city, with particular emphasis on the western half of the city where fair housing issues and existing affordable units are less concentrated. As part of this effort, the City shall hold up to two multi-lingual engagement
events. [Existing Program HE1.I]
Establish an ADU Workforce Housing incentive
program
Market financial incentives to residents in LR and
MR zones, particularly on the western portion of
the City
in combination with Programs H-Q and H-R,
encourage the development of:
· 80 accessory dwelling units, targeting 60
on the western portion of the city
· 20 ADUs with affordability restrictions
during the planning period, including 15
within the western portion of the city.
· 15 ADUs near downtown
Address the lack of affordable housing types in
the city
Address the lack of farmworker housing in the city
HE1.4 Planning
Department
Housing
Trust
Funds
Transient
Occupan
cy Tax
State and
Federal
workforc
e
housing
programs
State and
Federal
grant
funding
Establish
program: by
2025
Provide
marketing and
engagement
events: 2025
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H-J Non-traditional Housing Types
The City will encourage development of co-housing,
ecohousing, a ‘green’ manufactured home, and other forms of housing, and will ensure these housing types are
considered in the city’s streamlined approval process.

The City will evaluate and update, as appropriate, current zoning practices to remove constraints to non-traditional housing types. The City will also amend the zoning code to provide objective standards for residential development that work for a variety of housing types, including nontraditional housing types. [Existing Program HE1.J, modified]
Evaluate current zoning practices to identify
constraints to non-traditional housing types by
2025.

Amend the zoning code to remove constraints and
provide objective design standards by 2026.

Encourage the development of:
· 10 missing middle units on infill parcels
or in areas within the western portion of
the city, consistent with AFFH.
· 4 non-traditional housing units during the
planning period.

Address the lack of affordable housing types in
the city
HE1.5 Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Encourage
nontraditional
housing types:
throughout
the planning
period
Evaluate
zoning: by
2025
Amend
zoning: by
2026
H-K Non-Vacant Sites
The City shall adopt a policy(ies) to incentivize new or more intense development on sites included in the sites inventory as lower-income capacity, including sites 7, 9, and 11 (for sites 1 and 2, see Program H-L. Incentives may include, but are not limited to, reducing development standards,
providing flexible parking standards, priority processing, or deferred fees. The City shall engage property owners within six months of adoption to discuss constraints and potential incentives.

Adopt policies that Incentivize the development of
new or more intense uses on non-vacant sites
identified as lower-income capacity to meet the
RHNA.

Encourage the construction of 42 new lowerincome units on sites 7, 9, and 11, including 32 on the western portion of the city
HE 1.1
HE 1.2
HE 1.3
Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Engage
property
owners:
within six
months of
adoption
Adopt
incentives:
2024
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H-L City-owned Sites
The City will maintain compliance with the Surplus Land Act throughout the 2023-2031 Housing Element planning
period. The City will assess the appropriateness of and consider implementing the following: outreach
opportunities with housing developers, requests for
proposals, development incentives, fee waivers, priority processing, and financial assistance (when available) to facilitate and incentivize developers to develop housing units on City-owned sites.

The City plans to make 3 properties available through the Surplus Land Act process over the next two years for a
potential development of 57 lower-income units. The City shall conduct studies of City owned sites included in the sites inventor to determine the most efficient use for
housing. These include sites 1, 2, and 3. Through this
process, the City shall engage local affordable housing developers to determine site constraints and potential
policies to meaningfully incentivize affordable housing development on these sites. The City shall proceed with the findings for housing development by 2026. The City
anticipates two-and-a-half years to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (Fall 2026), and one-and-a-half
additional years for land use entitlements and development agreements (Spring 2028).

City owned sites included in the inventory (sites 1-3) shall be rezoned incompliance with Govt. Code Section
65583.2(h) and (i) within three years of the adoption
deadline (by January 31, 2026.

Engage local affordable housing developers
immediately
Study city owned sites to determine the most
efficient use for affordable housing development
within the first year following adoption
By 2026, implement an action plan to sell, or
release an RFP to develop, City owned land for
affordable housing development based on the
findings of the conducted studies. Through the
action plan, establish and implement a variety of
incentives to facilitation housing development.

Maintain compliance with the Surplus Land Act
throughout the 2023-2031 Housing Element
Planning Period
Make properties available through the Surplus
Land Act process
Target Exclusive Negotiating Agreement by Fall
2026
Target land use entitlements issuance by Spring
2028
Encourage the development of 57 lower-income
units in the northeast quadrant of the city near
transit opportunities, and where fair housing
issues are less concentrated, and walkability and
environmental scores are more positive
HE 1.1
HE 1.2
HE 1.3
Planning
Department
General
Fund
(staff
time)
Engage
developers:
immediately
upon
adoption
Conduct
studies: by
July 2025
Implement
action plan
and incentives
for City
owned sites:
by 2026
Rezone sites:
by Jan. 31,
2026
Agenda Item #10.1.

City of St. Helena 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Public Hearing Draft, April 2023 1-20
Goal 2 High-Quality Neighborhoods with a Balance of Housing Types To plan for a balance of housing types throughout the community. [Existing Goal, modified]
Policies
HE 2.1 Encourage higher density development. [Existing Policy HE 2.1, modified] HE 2.2 Promote higher density development opportunities in low density, high resource areas. [New Policy]
HE 2.3 Promote mixed-use developments. [Existing Policy HE 2.3] HE 2.4 Promote accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production. [Existing Policy HE 2.4, modified] HE 2.5 Allow duplexes to the extent required by State law in all single-family residential zones consistent with SB 9. [New Policy]
HE 2.6 Promote the development of missing middle housing with an area median income target of 120 percent (moderate income). [New Policy]
HE 2.7 Promote a balance of housing types and unit sizes throughout the community. [Existing Policy HE 2.6, modified]
Implementation Programs
Implementation programs for this goal have been included in a table beginning on the following page.

Agenda Item #10.1.

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What Policies
Who is
Responsible
Potential
Funding
Source
Timing
H-M Incentives for Lower-Cost Housing
Types
The City will continue to provide incentives for
higher density housing and will explore possible
incentives for building attached market rate housing
units for rent and for sale. Incentives may include,
but are not restricted to, fast tracking development
applications, deferred development fees, reduced
parking and/or other city standards, and density
bonuses. [Existing Program HE2.A]
Encourage the development of 20 lower income units
during the planning period
Study potential incentives for attached market rate
units by 2027
Address the lack of affordable housing types in the
city
HE2.1 Planning
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
Throughout
the
planning
period
Attached
market-rate
housing
study by
2027
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H-N Zoning to Facilitate Higher Density
Housing
The City will modify the Zoning Code to facilitate
higher density housing, consistent with the 2040
General Plan Update and Housing Sites Analysis,
and discourage the construction of oversize homes,
particularly within the western portion of the city,
consistent with AFFH.

The City shall revise maximum lot coverage to 55
percent and maximum height to 42 feet in the HR
zone and on key housing sites in the MR zone (see
Section 17.40.020(N)).

The City shall revise the zoning code to allow minor
modifications of up to 10 percent increase in lot
coverage standards and 5 percent (or two feet,
whichever is greater) in maximum height. Minor
modifications shall be approved by the Community
Development Director without a public hearing.

The City shall reduce parking requirements for
multifamily uses with three or more units to require
one parking space for studio or one-bedroom units.

The City shall revise Section 17.40.020 to allow
duplexes and triplexes and densities of 5.1 to 16
dwelling units per acres in the MR zone without a
conditional use permit. [Existing Program HE2.B,
modified]
Modify the development standards within the Zoning
Ordinance to encourage higher density developments
by 2026
Develop land use patterns that work to overcome
geographic concentrations of lower-and moderateincome earning populations Address the lack of affordable housing types in the
city
HE2.1
HE2.2
Planning
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
By 2026
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H-O Exemptions from Minimum Density
The City will amend zoning regulations to prohibit
exemptions from minimum density requirements.
[Existing Program HE2.C]
Prohibit exemptions from minimum density
requirements
Encourage development patterns that work to
overcome geographic concentrations of lower-and
moderate-income earning populations
HE2.1
HE2.2
Planning
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
By 2026
H-P Mixed-use Development Types
The City will amend the Zoning Code to create and
implement the development criteria set for mixed
use development within St Helena. [Existing
Program HE2.G, modified]
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to create and
implement the development criteria set for mixed use
development by 2026
Encourage the development of 20 housing units in
mixed-use projects during the planning period
Explore and adopt, as appropriate, development
incentives such as higher density and height
allowances, a streamlined design review process, and
financial incentives, including fee reductions and
waivers and contributions from the City’s Housing
Trust Fund, to encourage employers to provide onsite employee housing Address the lack of affordable housing types in the
city
HE2.3 Planning
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
By 2026
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H-Q Direct Assistance for ADU
Development
The City will continue to provide financial incentives, such as fee waivers and pre-approved plans, for
ADU development.

The City will also explore additional options such as
covering the cost of a feasibility consult or the
license fee for pre-approved plans, or capping total
fees.

The City will work with Napa Sonoma ADU to
provide public information regarding ADUs on the
City website, including a guide for homeowners
explaining the benefits and procedures for adding
an ADU and links to resources, including the ADU
Feasibility Calculator, Home Match Program, and
Standard ADU Plans Program. [Existing Program
HE2.J, modified]
Provide direct financial incentives to 10 ADU projects
in the planning period
Explore additional financial incentives by 2025
Provide informational materials and technical
assistance regarding the development of ADUs to 30
households in low-density western portions of the
city within the planning period
Address the lack of affordable housing types in the
city
HE2.4 Planning
Department
Housing
Trust Fund
General
Fund (staff
time)
Explore
additional
incentives:
by 2025
Provide
information
al materials:
by 2025
Engage
Napa
Sonoma
ADU:
annually
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H-R Place-based ADU Strategy
The City will target specific areas for ADU incentives
and will create incentives to construct ADUs in the
low- and medium-density areas near downtown as
well as in low-density higher-income areas of the
city, particularly on the western portion of the city.

Potential incentives include, but are not restricted
to, fast tracking development applications, deferred
development fees, and reduced parking and/or other
city standards. [Existing Program HE2.K, modified]
Establish place-based ADU strategies and incentives
by 2026
In combination with Program H-I and H-Q, the
development of:
· 80 accessory dwelling units, targeting 60 on
the western portion of the city
· 20 ADUs with affordability restrictions during
the planning period, including 15 within the
western portion of the city.
· 15 ADUs near downtown
Proactively work to overcome concentrations of
lower- and moderate-income earning households
Proactively work to relieve displacement pressures on
multifamily zones
HE2.2
HE2.4
Planning
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
Establish
program: by
2026
H-S Affordability Requirements for ADU
Incentives
The City will link financial incentives and
development standard variances to affordability
requirements for ADUs. Whenever the City assists in
the development of an ADU through financial
incentives or by granting a variance, the City will
require that either the main house or the ADU is
used as a rental unit affordable to lower- and
moderate-income households for a minimum of five
years through an affordable housing regulatory
agreement with the City. [Existing Program HE2.M,
modified]
Update the zoning ordinance to include affordability
requirements for ADU projects receiving financial or
regulatory incentives by 2026
Incentivize the development of:
· 12 very low-income units
· 14 low-income units
· 6 moderate income units
HE2.4 Planning
Department
Housing
Trust Fund
General
Fund (staff
time)
By 2026
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H-T Illegal Housing Units
The City will continue to respond to complaints
regarding illegal units. Additionally, the City will
work with the property owners to help bring illegal
units up to code and to abate the use of nonhabitable buildings as living units. [Existing Program HE2.N]
Respond to complaints regarding illegal units
Provide technical and financial support to assist five
lower income units to be brought up to code within
the planning period
HE2.4 Planning and
Building
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
Housing
Trust Fund
Throughout
the
planning
period
H-U Place-based Density Increases
The City will revise the Zoning Code to allow urban
lot splits, duplexes, and other two-unit projects in
single-family residential zones in accordance with
Senate Bill 9. The City will also adopt incentives,
which may include fee reductions, deferrals, or
waivers; flexible development standards; priority
processing, or allowing triplexes on single-family
lots if one unit ensures affordability to lower- or
moderate-income renters by deed restriction. The
City shall publicize informational materials outlining
policies and incentives on the City website and
through mailing lists and social media outlets. [New
Program]
Adopt incentives for small multi-unit SB 9 projects in
single-family zones by 2024
Publicize informational materials by 2024; update
within 30-days of changes
Revise the Zoning Code by 2026
Proactively work to overcome concentrations of
lower- and moderate-income populations
Proactively work to relieve displacement pressures in
multifamily zones
HE2.2
HE2.5
Planning
Department
General
Fund (staff
time)
Allow
duplexes: by
2024
Adopt
incentives:
by 2024
H-V Multi-unit Development in Low-density
Higher-income Areas
The City will encourage the development of
affordable housing on in-fill parcels and in lowdensity areas in the western portion of the city, in line with the City's commitment to affirmatively
further fair housing. As part of this effort, the City
will explore and adopt, revisions to development
Post an inventory of potential housing sites on the
City’s web site immediately following adoption of the
Housing Element
Explore revisions to development standards to
encourage multi-unit infill development (as part of
comprehensive zoning code update) by 2026
HE2.2, HE2.6 Planning
Department
City Council
General
Fund (staff
time)
Housing
sites posted
to website
in 2023
Standards
update:
2026
Agenda Item #10.1.