Agenda, regular meeting — St. Helena City Council, February 24, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

City of St. Helena
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
Mayor: Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor: Michelle Deasy, City Council Members:

Aaron Barak, Kate Spadarotto, Billy Summers

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Estimated start time: 6:05 p.m.

5.1. Consideration and proposed approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026.

Regular City Council - 10 Feb 2026 - Minutes
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6. 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

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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.

Estimated start time: 6:10 p.m.

7. 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.

Estimated start time: 6:20 p.m.

8. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS

8.1. Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Manager Wesley Maffei and St. Helena's appointed board member, Brian Cramer
Presentation
15 - 24

8.2. Tourism Presentation by Visit Napa Valley, St. Helena Chamber, St.

Helena Tourism Improvement District (TID)
Presentation - St. Helena Chamber of Commerce
Presentation - Visit Napa Valley
25 - 98

9. STAFF BRIEFING

10. CONSENT ITEMS
Members of the Council or the public (present at the meeting) 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) Estimated start time: 7:15 p.m.

10.1. January 2026 Review and Forecasting of City Water Supply Availability.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Ian Dale, Environmental Services Tech
Recommendation:

Receive and file.

Staff Report - Water Supply and Forecasting - January 2026 - Pdf 99 - 106

10.2. Consideration and proposed adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the W18-118 Project Plans (2) Approving a Change Order to the Contract with Argonaut Constructors in the amount not-to-exceed $497,138; (3) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve Change Orders not-to-exceed 10% of the Change Order price.

CEQA Determination: Class I Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 of CEQA
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Prepared By: Mario Traverso, Project Manager
Recommendation:

Consider and Approve the Resolution
Staff Report - Oak Avenue Utilities Rehabilitation Change Order - Pdf

10.3. Consideration and Proposed Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Work and Directing the Filing of the Notice of Completion for the R25- 79 Pavement Restoration Project.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Mario Traverso, Project Manager, Stephanie Killingsworth, Public Works Financial Analyst
Recommendation:

Approve the Resolution
Staff Report - NOC - R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project - Pdf 119 - 126

10.4. Approval of a Resolution eliminating funding for the Engineering Technician position, reallocating those funds to fund an Assistant Engineer position, and authorizing recruitment for the Assistant Engineer position.

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

Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.

Staff Report - Assistant Engineer Funding and Recruitment - Pdf 127 - 131

10.5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the SH Contract FY 2025-017 Professional Services Agreement with M-Group to increase the contract amount by $90,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $255,000.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Jackie Oneal, Senior Planner
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council approve the attached resolution.

Staff Report - PSA Amendment No. 3 with M-Group for Planning Services - Pdf
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10.6. Proposed Approval of a Resolution authorizing 1) Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bluepoint Planning LLC STH Contract No. FY 2025-005 for Parks and Recreation Master Planning Services; and 2) A Budget increase in the amount of $5,435 utilizing Park Impact Fee funds.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.

Staff Report - Parks and Recreation Master Plan Amendment #2 - Pdf 155 - 163

10.7. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Application to the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program and Prohousing Incentive Program. 165 - 265

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CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Jackie Oneal, Senior Planner
Recommendation:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program; and

2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing application for Prohousing Incentive Program funds; and

3. Authorize the Director of Community Development, or designee, to execute and submit all documents necessary to implement the above resolutions and submit the applications following completion of the required 30-day public review period.

Staff Report - Prohousing Designation Application - Pdf

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Estimated start time: 7:35 p.m.

11.1. Public Hearing to report on activities related to the St. Helena Community Wellness & Mental Health Program funded through the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program grant agreement 21-CDBG-NH-20007 and closeout of the project.

CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Martin Beltran, Finance Manager
Recommendation:

Receive a report summarizing the accomplishments performed under the State Community Development Block Grant Agreement 21-CDBGNH-20007; conduct a public hearing to solicit public input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under this contract; and direct staff to proceed with submitting required documents for closeout.

Staff Report - CDBG Closeout 21-CDBG-NH-20007 - Pdf
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11.2. Consideration and proposed approval of a resolution approving the annexation of the property known as Assessor's Parcel Number 009- 391-035-000, located on Spring Street in St. Helena, CA, into the St.

Helena Municipal Sewer District No. 1. MSD Annexation No. 154.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Rebecca White, Administrative Assistant
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the annexation of the territories into the St. Helena Municipal Sewer District No. 1 MSD.

Staff Report - Public Hearing to Approve a Sewer Annexation No. 154 - Pdf
Presentation
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12. OLD BUSINESS
Estimated start time: 8:00 p.m.

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12.1. Proposed waiver of second reading and adoption of an Ordinance to implement the Triannual California Building Standards Code Adoption and Modifying Chapter 15 of the St Helena Municipal Code to Make Certain Local Amendments.

CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Philip Henry, Chief Building Official
Recommendation:

The Community Development Department, Building Division recommends the City Council:

1. Find the proposed amendments to the Building Code is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061 (b) (3) the ‘General Rule’; and

2. Conduct a second reading and adopt by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance titled “Amendments to St. Helena Municipal Code Title 15 Buildings and Construction, Adopt and Amend in full the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24.

Staff Report - Second reading of an Ordinance to Implement the Triannual California Building Standards Code Adoption and Modifying Chapter 15 of the S - Pdf
Public Comment - Daniel Hale
Public Comment - Wayne Leong
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13. NEW BUSINESS

14. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

14.1. 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. Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) H. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
I. Napa County Watershed Information Center & Conservancy (WICC) J. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
K. Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee L. Napa County Regional Climate Action Committee

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M. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports

15. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, 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 February 20, 2026.

Andrew Bradley, 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 1088 College 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.

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MINUTES
City of St. Helena
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena
A complete video recording of this meeting, except for closed session, can be found at https://sthelena.civicweb.net/Portal/ or by calling the City Clerk at (707) 968-2742. The City Council video is the official record of the Council meeting.

Present: Mayor Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy, Council Member Aaron Barak, and Council Member Kate Spadarotto

Absent: Council Member Billy Summers

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dohring called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dohring led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Clerk, Andrew Bradley requested that Items 13.1 and 13.2 be considered out of order before the Public Hearing.

Council Member Aaron Barak moved to approve the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kate Spadarotto and on voice call carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy, Council Member Aaron Barak, and Council Member Kate Spadarotto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Billy Summers
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Consideration and proposed approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026
Council Member Kate Spadarotto moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026. The motion was seconded by Council Member Aaron Barak and on roll call carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy, Council Member Agenda Item #5.1.

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Aaron Barak, and Council Member Kate Spadarotto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Billy Summers
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None

6. PUBLIC FORUM:

No public comment was made.

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

Mayor Dohring called upon City Attorney, Ethan Walsh to provide his report from the Special Closed Session meeting held on February 10, 2026. No reportable action was taken.

8. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS

9. STAFF BRIEFING

9.1 Streets Master Plan Public Review Period (January 22 - February 16, 2026) CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Joseph Leach, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Recommendation:

Streets Master Plan Ready for Public Review
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, Joe Leach made a brief presentation on the item.

10. 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)

10.1 Adopt resolution to authorize issuance of Request For Bids on the W25-01 Napa Intertie Pipeline Replacement Project
CEQA Determination: Class I Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 of CEQA
Prepared By: Mario Traverso, Project Manager
Recommendation:

Approve the Resolution

10.2 Consideration and proposed adoption of a Resolution (1) Awarding the Tank 2 Rehabilitation Project to Champion Painting Specialty Services. in the amount Agenda Item #5.1.

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of $1,194,310; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract with Champion Painting Specialty Services; (3) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve Change Orders not-to-exceed 15% of the Contract price; and (4) Authorize the Recommended Budget Amendments/Transfers.

CEQA Determination: Class I Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 of CEQA
Prepared By: Mario Traverso, Project Manager
Recommendation:

Approve the Resolution

10.3 Consideration and proposed approval of a resolution authorizing the City of St.

Helena Sesquicentennial parade on Main Street and authorizing City staff to assist with traffic control before, during, and after the parade.

CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City of St. Helena Sesquicentennial parade on Main Street authorizing City staff to seek Caltrans approval for the limited closure, and to provide traffic control before, during, and after the parade.

10.4 Consideration and Proposed Adoption of a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Marine Industrial Tank, Inc. in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $83,281 for Interior Relining of Filters 5-8 at Stonebridge Wells; (2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Approve Change Orders up to 15%; and (3) Authorizing Appropriation of Water Enterprise Fund Balance.

CEQA Determination: Class I Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 of CEQA
Prepared By: Stephanie Killingsworth, Public Works Financial Analyst Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution.

Council Member Aaron Barak moved to approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kate Spadarotto and on roll call carried by the following vote:

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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

11.1 Request by City Ventures, LLC for a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide three existing parcels totaling 2.53 acres into 42 lots, 41 for condominium purposes, one lot for common areas to be owned by the future homeowners’ association, and one 0.1-acre lettered lot, Parcel A, to contain the riparian corridor not for development. The applicant also requests City Council authorization to pay the water neutrality in-lieu retrofit fee pursuant to SHMC Section 13.12.030. The two items currently before the City Council for review are a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and the Water Neutrality in-lieu retrofit fee request.

A Demolition Permit for three existing single-family residences located at 1447, 1505, and 1515 Spring Street was approved by the Planning Commission by a vote of 4-0 at the regularly scheduled December 2, 2025, Planning Commission meeting (Attachment 4). In addition, Minor Design Review of the project architecture, landscaping, and site improvements for the proposed 41 townhomes has been ministerially approved by the Community Development Director (Attachment 8).

CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Mike Janusek, Contract Planner
Recommendation:

For the reasons described above, staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the applicant to pay the Water Neutrality In-Lieu Retrofit Fee pursuant to SHMC

13.12.030; and

2. Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 2) approving, pursuant to a statutory exemption under PRC 21080.66, the requested Vesting Tentative Map No. TSM25-001, File #PL24-065 for the Spring Grove Project.

Contract Planner, Mike Janusek presented on the item along with Fire Chief John Sorensen and Fire Inspector Alec Vidler.

Mayor Dohring reopened the Public Hearing and allowed for a 15-minute presentation by the Mark Wolfe on behalf of opponents St. Helena Neighborhood Association. A 5-minute rebuttal was given by the applicant, Kelso Barnett of City Ventures.

Public Comment was received by Ryan O'Connell, Joshua Devore, Tamera Sorensen, Cameron Crebs, Wayne Leong, Donna McCormick, Linda Reiff, Tom Belt, Dan Hale, Ruben Zuniga, Lester Hardy, Michelle Covell, Joshua Parke and Linda Tunney.

City Attorney Ethan Walsh noted that Council Member Spadarotto was absent from the previous two meetings and requested confirmation that she had Agenda Item #5.1.

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reviewed the meeting recordings and was familiar with the testimony presented. Council Member Spadarotto confirmed that she watched both City Council meetings live.

City Attorney Walsh further advised that, given the extensive discussion surrounding the item, Council Members should disclose any meetings held with individuals outside of the public hearings to ensure full transparency.  Mayor Dohring reported meeting with Wayne Leong, Clark McCormick, Dan Hale and Kelso Barnett.
 Vice Mayor Deasy reported speaking with Wayne Leong, Linda Tunney, Joshua Parke, Cameron Crebs and Kelso Barnett.
 Council Member Aaron Barak reported meeting with Wayne Leong, Clark McCormick and Dan Hale.
 Council Member Spadarotto reported speaking with Cameron Crebs.

The item was turned over to the Council for deliberation, during which questions and comments were made.

During the deliberation at 9:00 p.m., Mayor Dohring asked for a motion to extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m. Council Member Barak moved to extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spadarotto and on voice vote carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy, Council Member Aaron Barak, and Council Member Kate Spadarotto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Billy Summers
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
Deliberations continued until 9:30 p.m. when Mayor Dohring asked for another motion to extend the meeting to 9:45 p.m. Council Member Barak moved to extend the meeting to 9:45 p.m., the motion was seconded by Council Member Spadarotto and on voice vote carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy, Council Member Aaron Barak, Council Member Kate Spadarotto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Billy Summers
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
Further discussion ensued among the Council.

Mayor Dohring took the opportunity to thank members of the community for attending the meeting and participating in the public process regarding the item.

Agenda Item #5.1.

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Council Member Aaron Barak moved to adopt both staff recommendations in one motion. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kate Spadarotto and on roll call carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Paul Dohring, Council Member Aaron Barak, and Council Member Kate Spadarotto
NOES: Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy
ABSENT: Council Member Billy Summers
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None

12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS
These items were heard ahead of the Public Hearing.

13.1 City of St. Helena Public Art Project
CEQA Determination: Not a CEQA project
Prepared By: Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services Recommendation:

Receive direction from the City Council related to the public art project.

Director of Community Services, Ashley Sylvester made presentation on the item.

Mayor Dohring opened up Public Comment; public comment was made by Deanna Griffin, Denise Nelson and Sue Furdek.

The discussion was turned over to the Council. Council Members expressed support for the item but emphasized the importance of ensuring that the appropriate due diligence is completed. Staff will return with a more formal policy at a future date.

13.2 Consideration and proposed approval of a resolution for the City Council appointment of applicants to fill the Library Board of Trustees vacancy.

CEQA Determination: Exempt
Prepared By: Andrew Bradley, Program Manager
Recommendation:

Approve a resolution appointing one applicant to the Library Board of Trustees.

City Clerk Bradley noted that a Special City Council was held earlier in the evening during which interviews were conducted to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees.

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Mayor Dohring opened up public comment; no public comment was made.

Mayor Paul Dohring moved to appoint Kristina Skinner to the Library Board of Trustees vacancy. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy and on roll call carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Paul Dohring, Vice Mayor Michelle Deasy, Council Member Aaron Barak, and Council Member Kate Spadarotto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Billy Summers
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None

14. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

No reports were made.

14.1 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. Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) H. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
I. Napa County Watershed Information Center & Conservancy (WICC) J. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
K. Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee L. Napa County Regional Climate Action Committee
M. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dohring adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m.

Agenda Item #5.1.

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APPROVED:
______________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
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Napa County
Mosquito Abatement District
Phone: 707-553-9610
Website: www.napamosquito.org
Wes Maffei, District Manager
Brian Cramer, St. Helena Board Representative
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Brief Overview
• District History
• General Mosquito Biology
• Ways to Manage Mosquitos
• Physical Control
• Biological Control
• Chemical Control
• Public Education
The key to minimizing human mosquito interactions is to effectively manage the water in and around your home.

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Image from: Citrus County Mosquito
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Non-Native Yellow Fever Mosquito
Aedes egypti Adult Mosquito Image from: entnemdept.ufl.edu Agenda Item #8.1.

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Image from: L.A. County West Vector Control
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Image from: County of San Diego
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Mosquito Control is a community effort !
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TID Destination Marketing
25-26 Report
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2022-2023 TID Quarter Report
•TID + Chamber Funded Campaigns
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STR Report
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2022-2023 TID Quarter Report
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2022-2023 TID Quarter Report
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2022-2023 TID Quarter Report
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2022-2023 TID Quarter Report
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Sthelena.com - Destination Marketing Website
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Website Metrics
www.sthelena.com
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Video Shoot Planned for July 2026!
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Chamber Projects
• 150th Celebration Content /12-month Plan
• Celebrate St. Helena @Beringer March 27th
• Annual Video Shoot July 2026
• Sidewalk Sale May + October 2026
• Chamber Ribbon Cuttings
• Business Support Workshops – Learn AI
• May Mixer @ Alila
• Insider’s Report 1X Month
• 2 DM + Local newsletters X2 per Month
• Inspiration Guide Production
• Influencer Visits
• Holidays In St. Helena 2026
• Holiday Gift Guide 2026
• New Visitor Guide + Map COMING SOON
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Holiday’s in St. Helena
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Holiday’s in St. Helena
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Holiday’s in St. Helena
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Holiday’s in St. Helena
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Wine Passport
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Wine Passport
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Little Book + Uncorked Wine
Passports
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Influencer Parnterships
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Little Book Wine Passport Ads
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Instagram Metrics
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Pinterest Metrics
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Giveaways
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Instagram Metrics
Influencer Visits @NapaDad
• 7.5K Views
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• 40K views
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Instagram Metrics
Influencer Visits
@Blisssbebe
• 16.5K Views
• 16.2K Views
• 22.8K Views
@Sashabonar
• 518K Views
• 14K Views
• 18.1K Views
• 16.7K Views @alila
• 5.6K New Passport IG
@TheNomadicPeople

13.3K
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• TV Live Shot
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Chamber Creates Bench Project
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Destination Marketing Emails
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Welcome Center & Mercantile
• Open 6 Days: 10am-5pm
• Nearly 22K Visitors Annually
• Nearly 11K maps distributed annually
• GIN Tracking- VNV
Chamber Funded + VNV+ + City Funded
Operations
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• Public Restroom
• Bookings
• Wedding Mailers
• Wine Passport
Distribution
• St. Helena Retail
• Event Promotions
• Track Guests- GIN
Reporting with VNV
• Partner Referrals
• Tourism Data
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Updated Foot Traffic +
Occupancy
Pedestrian traffic saw a healthy 5% lift, while vehicle traffic held steady with a slight uptick.

Nice signs of continued local and visitor activity in St. Helena.

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DESTINATION

MARKETING

OVERVIEW

S T H E L E N A C I T Y C O U N C I L
F E B R U A R Y 2 4 , 2 0 2 6
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Destination
Marketing
Update
Linsey Gallagher
President & CEO
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WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
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The official destination marketing and
management organization for Napa
County. We promote the region as an
attractive travel destination and
enhance its public image as a
dynamic place to visit, live, and work.

Vision
Elevate Napa Valley
as the world’s
premier wine country
experience.

Mission
Promote, protect,
and enhance the
Napa Valley
destination.

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Cultivate the Napa Valley Brand
• Create awareness and desire to experience Napa Valley • Deploy multi-channel storytelling efforts
• Meet the audiences where they are with their travel objectives and deliver relevant information
Inspire and Motivate Travel
• Drive travel during need periods (Nov - Mar and midweek) • Engage international travelers with Napa Valley value proposition vs other destinations
• Grow the Corporate Group business segment
Support the Local Industry
• Engage stakeholders to amplify a unified message about Napa Valley and experiences found within
• Communicate and advocate for the value of tourism in Napa County • Support county-wide best-in-class destination stewardship model Visit Napa Valley
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Capitalizing on valley-wide Napa Valley brand
to position each town’s personality and
offerings
Capitalizing on valley-wide and towns brands:

Content, offers & deals from hotels, wineries,
restaurants, shops, attractions, events, etc.

Representing the voice of the larger
community, Visit Napa Valley partners with
organizations on an international, national,
state, and regional level to foster the
greatest impact for local destination
partners and tourism businesses.

DESTINATION

PARTNER
TOWNS
COUNTY

COUNTRY
STATE

TOURISM

BUSINESSES
Promoting the United States as
a premier travel destination
Promoting the state and
gateway city on a national
and international scale
Promoting the valley in its
entirety to key markets near and
far
75% TID
FUNDS
25% TID
FUNDS
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TOURISM BENEFITS NAPA VALLEY
DEMYSTIFIED: TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT (TID) & TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) Tourism Improvement District (TID):
a self-imposed assessment by lodging businesses on overnight stays for destination marketing Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT):
a county tax on lodging stays earmarked for each town’s general fund Visitors come
to Napa Valley
Visitors stay in
lodging property
Visitors leave
Napa Valley
V
I
S
I
T
O
R
P
A
I
D
R
E
V
E
N
U
E
2%
12%
Assessment
revenue
collected
Tax
revenue
collected
1%
74% of assessment goes to
NVTC (Napa Valley Tourism
Corporation)
NVTC contracts with VNV to
produce county-wide tourism
marketing
Inspiring visitation,
growing TOT in each town,
and driving positive
economic impact on the
visitor economy
26% of assessment stays in
jurisdiction (1% collection fee)
Provides funds for townspecific marketing and events
Revenue from the visitor economy improves resident quality of life in Napa Valley TOT collected within town added
to that town’s general fund
Paying for community services and
improvements such as police and
fire safety, parks and recreation,
infrastructure, and more
An additional 1% of TOT collected within all towns, except American Canyon, goes to support workforce housing
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8 FY25 TOT COLLECTED BY JURISDICTION
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY2025
$55M
$40M
$31M
$68M $69M $66M $68M
$13M
MORE
than
FY19
$68M
FY25

CITY OF NAPA
44%, $29.8M

AMERICAN CANYON
2%, $1.3M

NAPA COUNTY
17%, $11.8M

YOUNTVILLE
12%, $8.4M
ST. HELENA
6%, $3.9M

CALISTOGA
18%, $12.3M
TOT Revenue from Lodging Guests goes directly to each town/jurisdiction general fund.

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9 FY25 TOT DETAILS BY JURISDICTION
Population
(rounded to hundreds, per US
Census Bureau 2023)
# Rooms
(per STR, June 2025)
Total TOT Collected by
Jurisdiction
TOT as % of
General Fund
(based on FY25 Budget)
TOT Growth vs 2011
AMERICAN CANYON 21,300 313 $1,301,442 7% 80%
CITY OF NAPA 77,500 2,871 $29,785,798 21% 202%
YOUNTVILLE 3,400 446 $8,447,040 59% 111%
ST. HELENA 5,300 292 $3,888,766 21% 179%
CALISTOGA 5,100 903 $12,310,000 54% 259%
UNINCORPORATED 21,000 752 $11,777,050 6% 144%
Total Napa County 133,200 5,577 $67,510,096 148%
TOT Revenue from Lodging Guests goes directly to each town/jurisdiction general fund.

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CALISTOGA
-JurisdictionERIC

REICHERT
Calistoga Chamber
of Commerce
10 NAPA VALLEY TOURISM CORPORATION
Fiscal Year 2026 Board of Directors
-LodgingDAVE ELCON
Solage, Auberge
Resorts Collection
ST. HELENA
-JurisdictionANIL COMELO
City Manager
-LodgingRICK KAUFMAN
Harvest Inn

COUNTY OF NAPA
-JurisdictionANNE

COTTRELL
County Supervisor
-LodgingGEORGE

GOEGGEL
CHAIR,

SECRETARY/TREASURER
Auberge du Soleil

VNV BOARD

ED COSTA
Managing Director,
Carneros Resort
& Spa

AMERICAN CANYON
DONALD

WILLIAMS
Jurisdiction
-LodgingERIK BURROW
Doubletree

YOUNTVILLE
-JurisdictionBRAD

RAULSTON
Town Manager
-LodgingMAX

COMPAGNON
Napa Valley Lodge

CITY OF NAPA
-JurisdictionSTEVE POTTER
City Manager
-LodgingSARA BROOKS

VICE CHAIR
Napa River Inn
-LodgingJENNY
TOOMER
River Terrace Inn
-JurisdictionDAVID ORO
Council Member
The County of Napa
contracts with the
Napa Valley Tourism
Corporation
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11 FY26 VISIT NAPA VALLEY BOARD
Fiscal Year 2025
EMMA
SWAIN,
Past Chair
CEO ,
St. Supery Estate
Vineyards & Winery

PATRICK
EGAN
Senior VP, Marketing
& Communications,
Boisset Collection
ED
COSTA,
Chair
Managing Director,
Carneros Resort
& Spa

PATRICK

NAYROLLES,
Chair Elect
General Manager,
Meadowood Napa
Valley
TODD

SHALLAN,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Managing Director,
Silverado Resort
& Spa
NATHAN
DAVIS,
General Manager,
Napa Valley
Wine Train
ROBBY

DELANEY,
General Manager,
Four Seasons
Resorts &
Residences
DAVE
ELCON
General Manager,
Solage, Auberge
Resorts Collection
LINSEY

GALLAGHER
President & CEO,
Visit Napa Valley
JERI
HANSEN
President & CEO,
Napa Chamber
of Commerce
JASON

SCOGGINS
Co-Founder &
Partner, Latitude
38/ Bottlerock
RICK

KAUFMAN,
Vice Chair
Co-Owner,
Harvest Inn
JOE

LEINACKER,
Managing Director,
Meritage Resort &
Spa
JENNY
TOOMER
General Manager,
River Terrace Inn
RACHEL
WILSON
General Manager,
Napa Valley
Marriott Hotel &
Spa
DAVID

SHIPMAN
General Manager,
White House Napa
HEIDI

MIERSEMANN
General Manager
Alila Napa Valley
TODD

HUMPHRIES
Chef/Co-Founder,
Kitchen Door
Executive Committee
The Napa Valley
Tourism
Corporation
contracts with
Visit Napa Valley
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All Visit Napa Valley
departments work together
to drive valley-wide awareness
and affinity
…at all touchpoints
…on all channels

INTEGRATED DMO PROGRAMMING
12 COMMUNICATIONS VALLEY-WIDE

MARKETING

COMMUNITY
& INDUSTRY

RELATIONS
SALES

PARTNER

RELATIONS
& EVENTS
DATA &

INSIGHTS
Destination Marketing Organization Support
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VISIT NAPA VALLEY

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Promoting the Napa Valley brand through cohesive awareness and affinity strategies via integrated programs and initiatives including paid, owned & earned media [email protected]

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES
Engaging with tourism trade professionals (B2B), to inform, educate, and inspire members to consider Napa Valley as the premier destination for leisure and business clients [email protected]

PARTNER RELATIONS & EVENTS
Servicing tourism and hospitality partner businesses, providing a network of touchpoints for optimizing marketing channels, resources, and events [email protected]

COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Collaborating with community stakeholders to maintain sustainable, actionable, and measurable destination stewardship initiatives
[email protected]

DATA & INSIGHTS
Providing market intelligence and data to assist the tourism and hospitality industry in making informed business decisions
[email protected]

NAPA VALLEY WELCOME CENTER
Inspiring visitors with all the insider tips they need to explore Napa Valley while providing unique gifts and souvenirs for purchase
[email protected]
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65,000

NAPA VALLEY WELCOME CENTER
104,000

A N N U A L V I S I T O R S

VISITOR GUIDE

COPIES DISTRIBUTED

DIGTIAL & PRINT ADVERTISING
81 MILLION

CAMPAIGN IMPRESSIONS

WEBSITE & EMAIL

3.1 MILLION

A N N U A L W E B S I T E V I S I T S
71,000

E M A I L S U B S C R I B E R S
1,200,000

P A R T N E R W E B S I T E R E F E R R A L S

SOCIAL MEDIA

MILLION

I M P R E S S I O N S

MEDIA RELATIONS
32 450,000 +

F O L L O W E R S

1.3 BILLION

EARNED MEDIA

IMPRESSIONS

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION PROGRAMMING
$14.5 MILLION

TOTAL AD VALUE
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GROUP SALES

E C O N O M I C I M P A C T

TRAVEL TRADE

PARTNER REFERRALS

PARTNERSHIP
132 PARTNER

INFORMATION

MEETINGS
6,660

PORTAL LOGIN

SESSIONS

ORGANIZATIONAL
$78 MILLION
191,000

ROOM NIGHTS
768 90,000

DELEGATES

MEETING LEADS

DISTRIBUTED
940 +

TOTAL PARTNERS
550 +
24 PARTNER
VISITS
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16 FY26 ANNUAL PLAN
https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/napavalley/FY26_Annual_Report_4d1ff492-f4a3-4871-9b8f-f7c75a5fd53f.pdf Agenda Item #8.2.

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LODGING: CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Source: Smith Travel Research-YTD December 2025
Napa Valley occupancy ended
2025 at 64.6%, +3% YOY, on par
with the competitive set.

CYTD 2025 Hotel Rooms
(Approximate) Occupancy YOY % ADR YOY % RevPAR YOY %

COMPETITIVE SET
Napa County 5,400 64.6 2.6% $422.52 0.9% $272.94 3.5%
Sonoma County 8,300 60.1 -1.4% $210.65 -2.3% $126.68 -3.7% Monterey County 12,900 68.7 2.7% $269.99 0.8% $185.42 3.5% San Luis Obispo County 10,900 65.2 0.9% $189.62 -0.4% $123.71 0.6% Santa Barbara County 10,800 67.2 -0.8% $253.67 1.6% $170.40 0.8% San Francisco County 34,000 67.2 6.9% $243.33 7.0% $163.60 14.3%

JURISDICTIONS
American Canyon 410 72.0 0.4% $153.50 -4.0% $110.51 -3.6% Napa (City of) 2,790 66.5 3.5% $345.86 1.7% $230.11 5.3% Yountville 440 57.8 -2.2% $712.14 1.8% $411.40 -0.5%
St. Helena 210 67.2 3.2% $592.29 0.8% $397.93 4.0%
Calistoga 790 62.2 1.3% $565.03 1.3% $351.40 2.6%
Unincorporated Co. 760 60.7 6.1% $599.18 0.7% $363.81 6.9%

SERVICE TYPE
Luxury Hotels 60.4 4.4% $992.97 1.6% $599.31 6.0%
Group Hotels 66.8 5.0% $317.11 -0.4% $211.74 4.6%
Limited-Service Hotels 70.7 0.1% $199.43 -2.5% $211.74 -2.4% St. Helena occupancy surpassed
the Valley overall at 67.2% ,
ranking #2.

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Visit Napa Valley
18 DESTINATION MARKETING PROGRAMS
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PAID MEDIA: KEY ADVERTISING INITIATIVES
Cheers 2025
(with Towns)
CA, TX

LUXURY &

ASPIRATIONAL
Crush That
Meeting

CA, MO, IL, MN, DC
GROUP
Cheers Local
(Tourism
Matters)
Napa Valley

RESIDENTS
Crush That
Career
Napa, SF, Sac

WORKFORCE
Cheers 2026
(with Towns)

CA, TX, NY, FL

LUXURY &

ASPIRATIONAL
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“TOWNS” PAID ADVERTISING PROGRAM
GOAL
Educate on the unique characteristics of
each Napa Valley town, generating longer
stays, repeat visits, greater economic
impact and multi-town visitation.

CAMPAIGN
Create inspiration and awareness of the
towns of Napa Valley and the experiences,
sense of discovery.

STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES
• Create awareness amongst interested, engaged consumers. Retarget segments that already saw and engaged with Visit Napa Valley ads, further educating them on the unique characteristics of each town. • Drive quality traffic, connecting potential audiences with content that piques interest and engages.
$500,000
Visit Napa Valley
incremental paid
advertising support for
Towns program
5 Unique Towns,
1 Awesome Valley
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ST. HELENA “TOWNS” CREATIVE
Digital ads showcase curated images
of St. Helena and drive users to the
customized St. Helena landing page
on VisitNapaValley.com
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ST. HELENA “TOWNS” LANDING PAGE
The “Towns” campaign clicks through to a custom
St. Helena landing page
This landing page highlights St. Helena’s defining
characteristics, history, businesses, and where to
eat, drink & stay
The page drives traffic to St. Helena businesses,
as well as driving traffic to St. Helena.com
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NEW CAMPAIGN: LIVE A LITTLE, LIVE A LOT
Campaign Landing Page:

Live a Lot offers from St. Helena partners (to date)
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OWNED MEDIA CHANNELS
• Website & Blog - 3.1M annual visits
• Newsletter Subscribers
Consumer - 71,000+
Travel Trade - 17,000+
Group Travel - 20,000+
• Social Media – 500k followers
• Visitor Magazine – 65k copies
• Print Collateral
• Napa Valley Welcome Center –
100k+ visitors annually
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NEW INSTAGRAM TOWN HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Napa Valley has launched town-focused
Instagram Highlights that helps travelers quickly
find town-specific inspiration while planning their
trips.

These Highlights—permanently featured at the
top of our Instagram profile and refreshed
regularly—guide trip planners deeper into the
consideration phase while encouraging overnight
stays and exploration in Calistoga, St. Helena,
Yountville, Napa, and American Canyon.

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26 Sales
Strategy
Engage  Educate  Motivate
Global Meeting Planners and Tourism Trade
Professionals to choose Napa Valley as the top
destination for corporate events, incentive
travel, leisure groups and high-end individual
travelers
Targets
Group Sales: Meeting & Incentive Planners
Travel Trade: Luxury Travel Advisors & Tour Operators
Foster relationships with key industry associations
Lead/collaborate on sales missions promoting Napa Valley Educate and increase market knowledge among meeting
and travel trade professionals

SALES TEAM
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COLLABORATION
& ENGAGEMENT
VISIT NAPA VALLEY’S

TRIANGLE OF ENGAGEMENT
Tourism Associations
United States Travel Association
Brand USA
Destinations International
Visit California
California Travel Association
San Francisco Travel Association
Global Business Travel Association
Great Wine Capitals Global Network
Local Wine-Affiliated Organizations
Napa Valley Vintners
Napa County Farm Bureau
Napa Valley Grapegrowers
Winegrowers of Napa County
Environmental Sustainability Organizations
California Green Business Network
Napa Green
Napa Climate Action Committee
Napa Recycling & Waste
Upper Valley Waste Disposal
Recology
Local Government
County of Napa
American Canyon
City of Napa
Yountville
St. Helena
Calistoga
Chambers and Business Improvement
Districts
Local Chambers of Commerce
within Napa County (American Canyon, City of Napa,
Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, and Hispanic Chamber) Downtown Napa Association
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Community Relations Organizations
Community Organizations Active Disaster (COAD)
Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
Leadership Napa Valley
Napa Hospitality Industry Partnership (Napa HIP)
Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Montalcino Sister City Program
Napa Valley Community Foundation

N A T U R A L

R E S O U R C E S
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Overnight guests provide a 2% assessment to
the Tourism Improvement District
Visitor-funded TID dollars are used to market Napa Valley to prospective visitors 75% of TID funds go to Visit Napa
Valley for valley-wide destination
marketing
25% of TID funds go to the St. Helena local
TID, who contracts with the St. Helena
Chamber of Commerce for local destination
marketing programs
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Public Works
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Ian Dale, Environmental Services Tech
SUBJECT: January 2026 Review and Forecasting of City Water Supply Availability.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Receive and file.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

Monthly Receive and File reports to City Council.

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

To provide monthly updates of the amount of water
produced at the Louis Stralla Water Treatment Plant and the Stonebridge Potable Water Wells, and potable water
delivered from the City of Napa.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND:

The City of St. Helena publishes a monthly water report on the City website (www.cityofsthelena.org/publicworks/page/water-reports). The report includes the amount of water produced at the Louis Stralla Water Treatment Plant and the Stonebridge Potable Water Wells, and potable water delivered from the City of Napa. In addition to presenting data on the amount delivered monthly, the report includes yearto-date information and prior year data. Water elevation and capacity at the Bell Canyon Reservoir is included as well as information on rain and temperatures.

At the City Council meeting of May 9, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023- 46 adopting City Council goals for FY 2023-24. Five new City Council Goals for FY 2023-24 which include Goal 1: Financial Sustainability, Goal 2: Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability, Goal 3: Water Security, Goal 4: Community Information and Engagement, and Goal 5: Quality of Life. City Council has the responsibility of establishing broad goals and the City's leadership has the responsibility to develop a work plan to achieve them.

DISCUSSION:

In connection with City Council Goal 2, City staff has developed a forecasting tool to facilitate its ability to optimize water use and track water availability. Included as Attachment 1 is the Monthly Water Report for January 2026. The water produced for January 2026 is down by 44% when compared to January 2025 and is down by 58% compared to the average of January 2018-2020. Below is a chart summarizing the water produced per source:

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Water Produced per Source
Source
Average (2018 -
2020)
(Acre-Feet)
January 2025
(Acre-Feet)
January 2026
(Acre-Feet)
Bell Canyon 41 19.75 19.32
Stonebridge Wells 4 16.6 0
Napa Water 37 26.8 15.74
Total 82 63.15 35.06
 Percent change from January 2025: -44%
 Percent change from average of January 2018 - 2020: -58%  It is important to note that Stonebridge Wells was out of commission in January due to repairs resulting in 0 water produced from this source.

Bell Canyon Reservoir
The City is no longer in water emergency conditions based upon the Phase I Water Emergency measures being terminated by City Council adopting Resolution No. 2023- 94 on July 25, 2023. Bell Canyon Reservoir has adequate water to support the City's needs through this calendar year. The storage in Bell Canyon graph (Attachment 2) has been revised to include historic reservoir supply levels since July 2021. It also shows the water availability forecast through June 2024 based on the highest water usage during a non-drought year (FY 2019/20) and 10 inches of rainfall (lowest recorded).

As of February 1, 2026, Bell Canyon Reservoir elevation was at 420.40 feet representing approximately 2,262.41 acre feet (AF) and 94.9% capacity. Bell Canyon spillway level is 422 feet representing 2,383.69 acre feet in water supply volume. Below is a chart comparing Bell Canyon elevation levels, water supply availability in acre feet, and percent capacity of the reservoir on February 1st in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Year 2024 2025 2026
Bell Canyon Elevation Level 422 Ft. 419.85 Ft. 420.40 Ft.

Acre Feet 2,383.69 AF 2,221.00 AF 2,262.41 AF
Percent Capacity 100% 93.18% 94.9%
As a follow up to the May 24, 2022, City Council meeting, staff developed a graph (Attachment 3) highlighting the relationship between the reservoir elevation level and water supply availability in acre feet. The graph shows the current status of the reservoir. Furthermore, the graph also displays the points where City Council decided to declare Phase I and Phase II Water Emergencies in 2020.

Continued Water Conservation
California experienced two consecutive dry years 2020 and 2021. Due to the combination of warmer-than-average temperatures and minimal precipitation in the state, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) declared 2021 as the fourth-driest year on record statewide. The record-breaking dry period in January and February Agenda Item #10.1.

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2022, and the absence of significant rains in March 2022, required DWR to reduce anticipated deliveries from the State Water Project (SWP). However, the reduction at the time did not affect St. Helena as the City has multiple robust water sources not affected by the executive order. Water availability from the Bell Canyon reservoir is based on the City's State Water Rights permit and not the SWP. The City has not received any curtailment order from DWR nor does the City anticipate receiving one.

It should be noted that on July 25, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- 94 to formally end the Phase I Water Emergency. The projected demand on the system versus the anticipated rainfall over the next year reflects an available supply in Bell Canyon approximately 1,895 acre-feet, significantly above the 1,481 acre-feet standard for declaration of a Phase I Water Emergency. Staff will monitor State-wide and local drought conditions, weather conditions, and provide updates on a monthly basis. The corresponding staff report provided a variety of data to reflect the disposition of the water supply at that time in relation to the Council-adopted Safe Yield Policy.

City of Napa Water Supply
Normal operations continue at Rutherford Pump Station (RPS) and the City is taking delivery of the allotment purchased from City of Napa. During the month of January 2026, Rutherford Pump Station was producing an average of 0.16 MG/day for a total of

15.74 acre feet (AF) for the month.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Not applicable.

GOAL:

Goal 3: Pursue Water Security & Sustainable Management of Water Resources DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

MWR January 1-31 2026
Attachment 2 - Bell Canyon Water Storage Forecast
Attachment 3 - Bell Canyon Reservoir Storage Phase I II Attachment 4 - Bell Canyon Reservoir Historical Elevation Levels Attachment 5 - Bell Canyon Reservoir Historical Storage Elevation Agenda Item #10.1.

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CITY OF ST. HELENA

MONTHLY WATER REPORT
CC: CC __X__ PC__X__ FILE _____
RECEIVED: _____ BY: __

LOUIS STRALLA

WATER PLANT
TK #1 & #2
ADJUST

19.32 6.29 -0.14

55.8% -1.3%

11.42 MG MG
n/a MG MG
n/a MG MG

0.36 MG MG
% %
195.80 AF 33.6% 210.76 AF 29.5%

63.78 MG 68.65 MG
270.86 AF 46.5% 285.66 AF 40.0%

88.23 MG 93.05 MG
115.28 AF 19.8% 217.97 AF 30.5%

37.55 MG 71.00 MG
TOTAL WATER PRODUCED 581.94 AF 100.0% 714.39 AF 100.0%

DELIVERY (ALL)

0.00 0.00
420.40 FT. FT.
-1.60 FT. FT.
2262.41 AF AF

94.9 % %

7.40 IN IN

18.93 IN IN
DISCLAIMER: The data presented in this report is approximate and for informational purposes only.

Updates will be provided if any errors are identified.

AVERAGE 54.6 55.8

REMARKS
City of Napa Water Delivery: RPS producing an average of 0.16 MG/day during January 2026.

THIS MONTH, THIS YEAR THIS MONTH, LAST YR.

DEGREES IN FAHRENHEIT 75.3-33.9 36.1-75.5

TEMPERATURES
MONTHLY RISE OR DROP -2.39
CAPACITY AT END OF PERIOD 2221.00
PERCENT OF FULL CAPACITY 93.2
RAINFALL IN THIS PERIOD 1.08
TOTAL RAINFALL SEASON TO DATE 32.46
ELEVATION BELL CANYON RESERVOIR 419.85
STONEBRIDGE APARTMENTS MG/Jan. 1-31 0.00 MG/Jan. 1-31

WATER ELEVATION, CAPACITY & RAINFALL

THIS FISCAL YEAR LAST FISCAL YEAR
NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE MG/Jan. 1-31 0.00 MG/Jan. 1-31

STONEBRIDGE POTABLE WELLS

SBW IRRIGATION WATER
THIS MONTH THIS MONTH, LAST YR.

THIS FISCAL YEAR LAST FISCAL YEAR

LOUIS STRALLA WATER PLANT

NAPA WATER
MINIMUM DAILY PRODUCED n/a
AVERAGE DAILY PRODUCED 0.66

WATER YEAR TOTALS

WATER PRODUCED DELIVERY (AGGREGATE)
TOTAL PRODUCED THIS PERIOD 20.57
MAXIMUM DAILY PRODUCED n/a

0.00 5.13
PERCENT 0.0% 45.5%
-0.44

January 1-31, 2026

STONEBRIDGE

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WATER

NAPA WATER

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AMOUNT PRODUCED in AF 0.00 0.00 15.74
AMOUNT PRODUCED in MG 0.00
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Agenda Item #10.1.

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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Public Works
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Mario Traverso, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and proposed adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the W18-118 Project Plans (2) Approving a
Change Order to the Contract with Argonaut Constructors in the amount not-to-exceed $497,138; (3) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve Change Orders not-toexceed 10% of the Change Order price.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Consider and Approve the Resolution

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

The W18-118 Replace Mains <6" in Diameter Project is
included in the City’s FY 2024-2028 CIP which was
approved by City Council on June 13, 2023, the FY 2025- 2029 CIP adopted by City Council on September 24, 2024
and the FY 2026-30 CIP adopted by City Council on May
27, 2025.

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

Consider and approve a change order to the current
contract with Argonaut Constructors to include the W18- 118 Replace Mains <6" in Diameter Project with the
current Oak Avenue Utilities Rehabilitation Project.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact of this approval and change order is $497,138 in addition to possible change orders in the
amount of $49,714.

Currently, the project has a continued budget appropriation of $310,136 and a FY2025-26 budget of $327,702 for a
combined available budget of $637,838. This project is
funded with GO Bonds.

BACKGROUND:

Argonaut Constructors was awarded the Oak Avenue Utility Rehabilitation Project on October 28, 2025. The total contract amount for the project is $2,833,095. The project is currently in construction. The project includes replacing sewer, water and storm drain utility infrastructure in Oak Avenue from Madrona Avenue to Mitchell Drive. Staff is requesting City Council consideration of a change order to this project to include the W18-118 Project.

DISCUSSION:

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The City recently completed the improvement plans for Capital Improvement Plan Project No. W18-118 Replace Water Main Pipelines <6" in Diameter. This project was developed to target and replace the 1940's era 4" cast iron pipelines in the distribution system. These pipelines are the significant contributor to discolored water and reduced system pressure and circulation. This project proposes to replace the 4" water pipeline in Pine Street from Oak Avenue to Stockton Street. This 4" water main was exposed during the Kearney and Andrea Watermain Replacement Project in 2024 and revealed extreme corrosion. The pipeline in Pine Street is one of the last remaining 4" cast iron pipes in this area of the City.

Argonaut Constructors is currently under contract to perform the Oak Avenue Utilities Rehabilitation Project which included a significant water pipeline replacement component with contract line items that were competitively bid. Staff requested Argonaut Constructors to prepare a cost estimate for consideration to include the W18- 118 Project as a change order to the existing contract for the Oak Avenue project.

Including the W18-118 project with the current work provides significant advantages for the City. Generally, the proposed change order costs are closely aligned with the Engineers Estimate and the Oak Avenue Bid items. Any significant cost variations from the Oak Avenue project bid items are due to material cost increase or minor bid item scope alterations. Approving the change order will result in reduced staff time which would otherwise be spent preparing and managing the solicitation as a discrete project.

Additionally, approving the change order will result with expedient project delivery. The cost proposal provided by Argonaut Constructors for the W18-118 is $497,138. City staff has reviewed the cost proposal and finds it acceptable for consideration as a change order. This change order would not be funded from the existing project contingency but from the existing W18-118 project budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: None
GOAL:

Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure & Further Environmental Sustainability Goal 3: Pursue Water Security & Sustainable Management of Water Resources Goal 5: Enhance Quality of Life
Goal 8: Implement Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) Projects Miscellaneous/Other DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution - Awarding Argonaut Change Order
W18-118 Project Plans
Change Order Proposal Detail
Bid Tabulation - Oak Avenue Utilities Project
Agenda Item #10.2.

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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING (1) APPROVING THE PROJECT
PLANS FOR THE W18-118 PROJECT (2) APPROVING A CHANGE
ORDER TO CONTRACT FY2026-023 WITH ARGONAUT
CONSTRUCTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $497,138 (3)

AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS NOT-TO-EXCEED 10% OF THE CHANGE
ORDER PRICE.

RECITALS
A. On September 25, 2025, a Notice Inviting Bids for the Oak Avenue Rehabilitation Project was posted and, on October 16, 2025, nine (9) bids were received and publicly opened; and
B. On October 28, 2025 the City Council Awarded the Oak Avenue Utility Rehabilitation Project to Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,833,095; and C. Argonaut Constructors has provided a Change Order proposal to include the W18-118 Capital Improvement Project work with the Oak Avenue Project; and D. The cost proposal is $497,138; and
E. Issuance of a Change Order to Argonaut Constructors to include the W18-118 Project benefits the City with regards to cost savings and project delivery; and F. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 1 Existing Facilities.

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

1. Approves the Change Order to the construction contract for the Oak Avenue Utility Replacement Project to Argonaut Constructors in an amount not-toexceed $497,138; and Agenda Item #10.2.

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2. Authorizes the Public Works Director to issue the change order to Argonaut Constructors; and

3. Authorizes the Director of Public Works to approve construction change orders not to exceed 10%; and

4. Funding is as follows:

Description Fund GL Account Amount
W18-118
Construction Contract
421 – GO Bonds 741-50-14-31-60 $497,138
W18-118
Contingency 421 – GO Bonds 741-50-14-31-70 $49,714
Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

Mayor Dohring:

Vice Mayor Deasy:

Council Member Barak:

Council Member Spadarotto:

Council Member Summers:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
Agenda Item #10.2.

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LOCATION MAP
CITY OF ST. HELENA
PLANS FOR :

NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

FOR THE
CITY OF ST. HELENA
07-5246
JANUARY 2026
1 4
JANUARY 2026

WATER CIP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
CITY OF ST. HELENA

WATER CIP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

PROJECT

VICINITY MAP

LOCATION NAPA COUNTY

MM/DD/YYYY

SHEET INDEX
1400 Neotomas Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
DCCM Infrastructure, Inc.
707.571.8005 | DCCM.com
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WATER CIP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
1400 Neotomas Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
DCCM Infrastructure, Inc.
707.571.8005 | DCCM.com
2 4ABBREVIATION LEGEND & GENERAL NOTES
LEGEND
ABBREVIATIONS:

DETAIL AND SECTION CALLOUTS

GENERAL NOTES

CONSTRUCTION NOTE DESIGNATIONS

BENCHMARK

SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT

BASIS OF BEARINGS
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R4 INSTALL BLUE TWO-WAY REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER PER CITY STD 102B.

W1 INSTALL WATER MAIN, SIZE AS INDICATED, PER CITY STD 101.

WATER MAIN TO MEET REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CITY STD 122 & 129.

W2 INSTALL GATE VALVE PER CITY STD 111. CONCRETE COLLAR TO BE SET FLUSH WITH FINISH GRADE.

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W4 INSTALL 6" BLOW OFF PER CITY STD 112 & 112A.

W5 INSTALL 1” WATER SERVICE PLUMBED FOR 1” METER PER CITY STD 103. CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER SERVICE.

W6 INSTALL 6" PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANT PER CITY STD 102.

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DISTRIBUTION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.

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8" PVC (PC305) W

WATER CIP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
1400 Neotomas Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
DCCM Infrastructure, Inc.
707.571.8005 | DCCM.com
3 4PINE STREET - STOCKSTON ST TO END SITE PLAN & PROFILE DATE: JANUARY 2026
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R2 SAWCUT AND CONFORM TO EXISTING PAVEMENT.

R3 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING PCC SIDEWALK PER CITY
STD 316A.

W1 INSTALL WATER MAIN, SIZE AS INDICATED, PER CITY STD 101.

WATER MAIN TO MEET REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CITY STD
122 & 129.

W2 INSTALL GATE VALVE PER CITY STD 111. CONCRETE COLLAR TO BE SET FLUSH WITH FINISH GRADE.

W3 INSTALL 8" X 8" TEE AND 8" GATE VALVES ON EXISTING 8" WATER MAIN. CONNECT NEW 8" MAIN TO EXISTING 8" MAIN
AS A SINGLE OPERATION UNDER CITY INSPECTION.

W5 INSTALL 1” WATER SERVICE PLUMBED FOR 1” METER PER CITY STD 103. CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER SERVICE.

W10 LOWER WATER MAIN AS REQUIRED PER CITY STD 117.

W16 INSTALL TEMPORARY BLOW OFF PER CITY STD 112B AND PER SPECIFICATION.

W18 INSTALL 8" X 6" REDUCER AND CONNECT TO EXISTING 6"
WATER MAIN.

X1 PLUG AND ABANDON EXISITNG WATER MAIN PER CITY WATER
DISTRIBUTION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.

X2 REMOVE OR ABANDON EXISTING WATER MAIN PER CITY WATER DISTRIBUTION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.

X5 REMOVE EXISTING WATER METER AND TRANSFER TO NEW
WATER BOX. EXISTING WATER METER BOX TO BE REMOVED.

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MAIN.

OAK ST.

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5'
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WATER CIP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
1400 Neotomas Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
DCCM Infrastructure, Inc.
707.571.8005 | DCCM.com
4 4PINE STREET - KEARNY ST TO OAK AVE SITE PLAN
DATE: JANUARY 2026
EX. HIGH PRESSURE GAS LINE
EX. HIGH PRESSURE GAS LINE
EX. 8" X 8" CROSS,
8" WV, AND 8" X 4"

REDUCER
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Oak Ave Utility Improvements
Attn: Mario Traverso
Re: Change Order Request for Water Line Add - Pine Street Description Price Quantity Unit Total
Water Line Add - Pine Street $497,138.00 1 LS $497,138.00 Total $497,138.00
We hereby request a Change Order for the above reference work. If you have any questions or require additional information please contact me at 707-890-0515
Additional Contract Days Requested = 12
Joel Gonnella
Project Manager
Argonaut Constructors
February 10, 2026
Argonaut Job 2025-030
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Item
No.

Bid Item Quantity Units Unit Cost Total Cost
1 Mobilization 1 LS
2 Traffic Control 1 LS
3 Permanent Trench Paving 132 TON
4 Trench Shoring and Bracing - Water 1 LS
5 8" PVC Water Main 816 LF
6 Fire Hydrant and Lateral Assembly 1 EA
7 Abandon Existing Fire Hydrant 1 EA
8 8" Water Main Lowering 1 EA
9 8" Gate Valve 7 EA
10 Temporary Blowoff 3 EA
11 Water Main Tie-In 3 EA
12 6" Permanent Blowoff 1 EA
13 1" Single Water Service 12 EA
14 1" Single Water Service and Traffic Rated Lid 2 EA
15 Abandon Water Main and Appurtenances 1 LS
16 Blue Two-Way Retroreflective Pavement Markers 1 EA
City of St. Helena Engineer's Estimate of Probable Cost

WATERMAIN CIP REPLACEMENT PROJECT
100% Submittal
Subtotal
Total
1 1
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02/10/2026 8:00
2025-030-CCO PINE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS*** Joel Gonnella BID TOTALSBiditem Description Status - Rnd Quantity Units Unit Price Bid Total 1 1 MOBILIZATION F - New 1.000 LS 42,050.00 42,050.002 TRAFFIC CONTROL F - New 1.000 LS 20,834.00 20,834.003 PERMANENT TRENCH PAVING F - New 132.000 TON 468.50 61,842.004 TRENCH SHORING AND BRACING - WATER F - New 1.000 LS 2,918.00 2,918.005 8" PVC WATER MAIN F - New 816.000 LF 165.00 134,640.006 FIRE HYDRANT AND LATERAL ASSEMBLY F - New 1.000 EA 18,150.00 18,150.007 ABANDON EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT F - New 1.000 EA 5,097.00 5,097.008 8" WATER MAIN LOWERING F - New 1.000 EA 11,927.00 11,927.009 8" GATE VALVE F - New 7.000 EA 3,286.00 23,002.0010 TEMPORARY BLOWOFF F - New 3.000 EA 2,529.00 7,587.0011 WATER MAIN TIE-IN F - New 3.000 EA 12,595.00 37,785.0012 6" PERMANENT BLOWOFF F - New 1.000 EA 12,400.00 12,400.0013 1" SINGLE WATER SERVICE F - New 12.000 EA 6,778.00 81,336.0014 1" SINGLE WATER SERVICE AND TRAFFIC RATED LID F - New 2.000 EA 9,038.00 18,076.0015 ABANDON WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES F - New 1.000 LS 3,994.00 3,994.0016 BLUE TWO-WAY RETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS F - New 1.000 EA 500.00 500.0017 STRIPING & MARKERS F - New 1.000 LS 15,000.00 15,000.00 Bid Total ========> $497,138.00
Agenda Item #10.2.

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Mario Traverso
DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ UNIT COST, $ ITEM TOTAL, $ Bid Schedule
1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $150,000 $150,000 $280,000 $280,000 $130,030 $130,030 $146,346.00 $146,346.00 $120,000 $120,000 $268,000 $268,000 $498,045.00 $498,045.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $320,000.00 $320,000.00 ######### $260,000.002 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $16,750 $16,750 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000 $50,000 $88,000 $88,000 $41,532.00 $41,532.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $55,000.00 $55,000.00 ######### $500,000.003 REMOVE EXISTING STORM DRAIN MANHOLE EA 4 $2,000 $8,000 $2,000 $8,000 $3,000 $12,000 $2,500.00 $10,000.00 $4,166 $16,664 $2,200 $8,800 $4,039.00 $16,156.00 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,200.00 $12,800.00 $4,000.00 $16,000.004 ABANDON EXISTING STORM DRAINPIPE LS 1 $8,000 $8,000 $58,000 $58,000 $40,000 $40,000 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $96,205 $96,205 $44,000 $44,000 $66,402.00 $66,402.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $83,000.00 $83,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.005 INSTALL 60-INCH STORM DRAIN MANHOLE EA 6 $10,000 $60,000 $13,000 $78,000 $13,750 $82,500 $15,000.00 $90,000.00 $16,880 $101,280 $14,000 $84,000 $17,462.00 $104,772.00 $12,000.00 $72,000.00 $23,000.00 $138,000.00 $30,000.00 $180,000.006 INSTALL 60-INCH STORM DRAIN PRESSURE MANHOLE EA 1 $11,500 $11,500 $24,000 $24,000 $14,000 $14,000 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $16,361 $16,361 $20,000 $20,000 $17,462.00 $17,462.00 $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 7 CURB OPENING CATCH BASIN EA 2 $2,500 $5,000 $9,000 $18,000 $6,500 $13,000 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $8,472 $16,944 $9,000 $18,000 $4,039.00 $8,078.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,500.00 $21,000.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.008 PIPE TO PIPE CONNECTION JUNCTION STRUCTURE EA 17 $2,500 $42,500 $1,600 $27,200 $600 $10,200 $5,000.00 $85,000.00 $2,242 $38,114 $1,500 $25,500 $4,279.00 $72,743.00 $500.00 $8,500.00 $1,700.00 $28,900.00 $7,500.00 $127,500.009 **24" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 50 $200 $10,000 $250 $12,500 $80 $4,000 $315.00 $15,750.00 $240 $12,000 $275 $13,750 $318.00 $15,900.00 $400.00 $20,000.00 $480.00 $24,000.00 $512.00 $25,600.00 10 42" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 510 $200 $102,000 $372 $189,720 $450 $229,500 $500.00 $255,000.00 $353 $180,030 $450 $229,500 $441.00 $224,910.00 $520.00 $265,200.00 $550.00 $280,500.00 $694.00 $353,940.0011 36" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 840 $200 $168,000 $330 $277,200 $440 $369,600 $450.00 $378,000.00 $324 $272,160 $425 $357,000 $404.00 $339,360.00 $575.00 $483,000.00 $550.00 $462,000.00 $667.00 $560,280.0012 30" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 1,040 $200 $208,000 $285 $296,400 $387 $402,480 $400.00 $416,000.00 $311 $323,440 $410 $426,400 $397.00 $412,880.00 $500.00 $520,000.00 $500.00 $520,000.00 $579.00 $602,160.0013 POTHOLE EA 25 $1,500 $37,500 $1,700 $42,500 $1,000 $25,000 $500.00 $12,500.00 $802 $20,050 $700 $17,500 $476.00 $11,900.00 $800.00 $20,000.00 $1,400.00 $35,000.00 $2,500.00 $62,500.0014 18" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 55 $200 $11,000 $210 $11,550 $265 $14,575 $250.00 $13,750.00 $296 $16,280 $320 $17,600 $304.00 $16,720.00 $400.00 $22,000.00 $440.00 $24,200.00 $485.00 $26,675.0015 12" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 205 $200 $41,000 $162 $33,210 $121 $24,805 $200.00 $41,000.00 $217 $44,485 $250 $51,250 $260.00 $53,300.00 $400.00 $82,000.00 $360.00 $73,800.00 $432.00 $88,560.0016 8" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 30 $200 $6,000 $210 $6,300 $176 $5,280 $150.00 $4,500.00 $123 $3,690 $275 $8,250 $227.00 $6,810.00 $400.00 $12,000.00 $245.00 $7,350.00 $380.00 $11,400.0017 6" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION LF 30 $200 $6,000 $135 $4,050 $144 $4,320 $150.00 $4,500.00 $114 $3,420 $250 $7,500 $199.00 $5,970.00 $400.00 $12,000.00 $105.00 $3,150.00 $361.00 $10,830.0018 INSTALL 60-INCH STORM DRAIN MANHOLE NIGHTWORK EA 1 $15,000 $15,000 $18,000 $18,000 $13,750 $13,750 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $22,284 $22,284 $18,000 $18,000 $27,560.00 $27,560.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 19 POTHOLE 12" WATERMAIN NIGHTWORK LS 1 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $1,000 $1,000 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,950 $1,950 $4,400 $4,400 $3,280.00 $3,280.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.0020 PIPE TO MANHOLE CONNECTION NIGHTWORK LS 1 $2,500 $2,500 $8,000 $8,000 $1,750 $1,750 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $7,617 $7,617 $6,400 $6,400 $2,517.00 $2,517.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $4,700.00 $4,700.00 $13,000.00 $13,000.0021 24" HDPE PIPE INSTALLATION NIGHTWORK LF 400 $250 $100,000 $285 $114,000 $267 $106,800 $350.00 $140,000.00 $338 $135,200 $380 $152,000 $355.00 $142,000.00 $500.00 $200,000.00 $460.00 $184,000.00 $460.00 $184,000.00 21A SCHOOL 12” LATERAL & DI LS 1 $5,000 $5,000 $2,800 $2,800 $9,500 $9,500 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $21,727 $21,727 $12,500 $12,500 $18,102.00 $18,102.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 22 60-INCH SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE EA 9 $10,000 $90,000 $13,000 $117,000 $15,000 $135,000 $15,000.00 $135,000.00 $13,261 $119,349 $12,000 $108,000 $17,418.00 $156,762.00 $14,000.00 $126,000.00 $17,000.00 $153,000.00 $22,000.00 $198,000.0023 60-INCH SANITARY SEWER DROP MANHOLE EA 1 $10,000 $10,000 $12,000 $12,000 $15,750 $15,750 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $12,012 $12,012 $14,000 $14,000 $17,418.00 $17,418.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.0024 REMOVE EXISTING SS MANHOLE EA 6 $3,000 $18,000 $2,200 $13,200 $2,700 $16,200 $2,500.00 $15,000.00 $2,020 $12,120 $2,800 $16,800 $4,039.00 $24,234.00 $1,000.00 $6,000.00 $3,700.00 $22,200.00 $4,000.00 $24,000.0025 CONNECT TO EXISTING SEWER PIPE EA 10 $2,500 $25,000 $1,200 $12,000 $170 $1,700 $5,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,436 $14,360 $1,400 $14,000 $198.00 $1,980.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $1,400.00 $14,000.00 $6,000.00 $60,000.0026 ABANDON IN PLACE EXISTING SEWER MAIN LS 1 $8,000 $8,000 $11,000 $11,000 $4,750 $4,750 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,615 $6,615 $16,000 $16,000 $3,461.00 $3,461.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $28,000.00 $28,000.00 $17,500.00 $17,500.0027 REPLACE 4-INCH SDR 26 PVC LATERAL WITH 2- WAY CLEANOUT EA 43 $4,000 $172,000 $4,400 $189,200 $6,900 $296,700 $1,500.00 $64,500.00 $5,273 $226,739 $7,000 $301,000 $5,504.00 $236,672.00 $3,500.00 $150,500.00 $8,000.00 $344,000.00 $6,000.00 $258,000.0028 REPLACE 6-INCH SDR 26 PVC SANITARY SEWER LATERAL WITH 2-WAY CLEANOUT EA 13 $5,000 $65,000 $5,900 $76,700 $7,400 $96,200 $1,500.00 $19,500.00 $6,079 $79,027 $8,500 $110,500 $6,438.00 $83,694.00 $4,500.00 $58,500.00 $9,000.00 $117,000.00 $9,600.00 $124,800.0029 8-INCH SDR 26 PVC SANITARY SEWER PIPE TRENCHING AND BEDDING LF 2,810 $200 $562,000 $142 $399,020 $164 $460,840 $200.00 $562,000.00 $193 $542,330 $200 $562,000 $173.00 $486,130.00 $325.00 $913,250.00 $230.00 $646,300.00 $260.00 $730,600.00 30 6-INCH SDR35 PVC SANITARY SEWER PIPE TRENCHING AND BEDDING LF 20 $200 $4,000 $170 $3,400 $252 $5,040 $180.00 $3,600.00 $189 $3,780 $200 $4,000 $167.00 $3,340.00 $350.00 $7,000.00 $440.00 $8,800.00 $250.00 $5,000.0031 PIPE CROSSING ENCASEMENT, 10-FT MINIMUM EACH WAY EA 2 $2,500 $5,000 $6,000 $12,000 $2,400 $4,800 $1,200.00 $2,400.00 $2,425 $4,850 $1,000 $2,000 $1,973.00 $3,946.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $4,300.00 $8,600.00 $4,500.00 $9,000.00 32 8-INCH C900 CL 150 PVC PIPE TRENCHING AND BEDDING LF 900 $200 $180,000 $150 $135,000 $142 $127,800 $100.00 $90,000.00 $147 $132,300 $200 $180,000 $151.00 $135,900.00 $300.00 $270,000.00 $205.00 $184,500.00 $245.00 $220,500.00 33 6-INCH C900 CL 150 PVC PIPE TRENCHING AND BEDDING LF 160 $200 $32,000 $135 $21,600 $122 $19,520 $80.00 $12,800.00 $118 $18,880 $190 $30,400 $141.00 $22,560.00 $300.00 $48,000.00 $260.00 $41,600.00 $240.00 $38,400.0034 TWO 8-INCH MECHANICAL JOINT SLEAVE WITH 3-FOOT C900 CL150 PIPE EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $2,200 $2,200 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,196 $1,196 $450 $450 $1,923.00 $1,923.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 35 TWO 6-INCH MECHANICAL JOINT SLEAVE WITH 3-FOOT C900 CL150 PIPE EA 5 $1,000 $5,000 $1,650 $8,250 $750 $3,750 $1,000.00 $5,000.00 $937 $4,685 $350 $1,750 $2,194.00 $10,970.00 $1,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,100.00 $5,500.00 $3,500.00 $17,500.0036 RELOCATE AND CONCRETE ENCASE AT CROSSINGEA 2 $1,000 $2,000 $6,000 $12,000 $715 $1,430 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $4,414 $8,828 $5,000 $10,000 $1,661.00 $3,322.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,700.00 $5,400.00 $8,300.00 $16,600.0037 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT AND LATERAL EA 3 $7,500 $22,500 $12,000 $36,000 $14,000 $42,000 $10,000.00 $30,000.00 $15,287 $45,861 $18,500 $55,500 $13,637.00 $40,911.00 $16,000.00 $48,000.00 $15,000.00 $45,000.00 $20,000.00 $60,000.0038 1-INCH WATER SERVICE EA 7 $5,000 $35,000 $2,600 $18,200 $5,000 $35,000 $5,000.00 $35,000.00 $7,836 $54,852 $6,500 $45,500 $4,020.00 $28,140.00 $3,000.00 $21,000.00 $7,900.00 $55,300.00 $20,000.00 $140,000.00 39A 1-1/2-INCH WATER SERVICE EA 7 $5,000 $35,000 $3,700 $25,900 $5,500 $38,500 $5,000.00 $35,000.00 $5,467 $38,269 $7,500 $52,500 $4,800.00 $33,600.00 $3,500.00 $24,500.00 $7,700.00 $53,900.00 $2,300.00 $16,100.00 39b 1-1/2-INCH WATER SERVICE HOT TAP EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,426 $6,426 $7,500 $7,500 $5,360.00 $5,360.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $7,100.00 $7,100.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 40 8-INCH DI MJ 45-DEGREE BEND AND THRUST BLOCKEA 8 $1,000 $8,000 $415 $3,320 $400 $3,200 $250.00 $2,000.00 $814 $6,512 $500 $4,000 $591.00 $4,728.00 $500.00 $4,000.00 $1,150.00 $9,200.00 $3,000.00 $24,000.0041 6-INCH DI MJ 45-DEGREE BEND AND THRUST BLOCKEA 4 $1,000 $4,000 $350 $1,400 $300 $1,200 $250.00 $1,000.00 $408 $1,632 $450 $1,800 $484.00 $1,936.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 $905.00 $3,620.00 $2,900.00 $11,600.0042 8-INCH DI FLG GATE VALVE AND VALVE BOX EA 2 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 $3,600 $7,200 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,824 $5,648 $3,000 $6,000 $4,110.00 $8,220.00 $4,000.00 $8,000.00 $3,100.00 $6,200.00 $5,500.00 $11,000.0043 8-INCH DI MJ GATE VALVE AND VALVE BOX EA 2 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 $3,600 $7,200 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,874 $5,748 $3,000 $6,000 $4,169.00 $8,338.00 $4,000.00 $8,000.00 $3,100.00 $6,200.00 $5,700.00 $11,400.0044 6-INCH DI FLG X MJ GATE VALVE AND VALVE BOXEA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $1,300 $1,300 $3,000 $3,000 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,235 $2,235 $2,400 $2,400 $3,277.00 $3,277.00 $3,200.00 $3,200.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.0045 6-INCH DI FLG GATE VALVE AND VALVE BOX EA 2 $1,000 $2,000 $1,300 $2,600 $3,000 $6,000 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,118 $4,236 $2,400 $4,800 $3,283.00 $6,566.00 $3,200.00 $6,400.00 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $8,000.0046 8-INCH DI MJ TEE AND THRUST BLOCK EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $700 $700 $675 $675 $250.00 $250.00 $1,101 $1,101 $750 $750 $920.00 $920.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.0047 8-INCH DI MJ X FLG TEE AND THRUST BLOCK EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $700 $700 $690 $690 $250.00 $250.00 $1,152 $1,152 $750 $750 $936.00 $936.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.0048 8 X 6 INCH DI FLG TEE AND THRUST BLOCK EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $850 $850 $875 $875 $250.00 $250.00 $1,328 $1,328 $750 $750 $1,142.00 $1,142.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.0049 8 X 6-INCH DI MJ X FLG TEE AND THRUST BLOCK EA 2 $1,000 $2,000 $550 $1,100 $575 $1,150 $250.00 $500.00 $904 $1,808 $750 $1,500 $793.00 $1,586.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $12,000.0050 8 X 6-INCH MJ REDUCER EA 2 $1,000 $2,000 $325 $650 $315 $630 $250.00 $500.00 $417 $834 $300 $600 $496.00 $992.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $580.00 $1,160.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.0041 8-INCH FLG TO MJ ADAPTER EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $325 $325 $345 $345 $250.00 $250.00 $434 $434 $300 $300 $383.00 $383.00 $500.00 $500.00 $610.00 $610.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.0052 6-INCH FLG TO MJ ADAPTER EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $250 $250 $225 $225 $250.00 $250.00 $343 $343 $200 $200 $276.00 $276.00 $500.00 $500.00 $520.00 $520.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.0053 8-INCH DI BLIND FLANGE AND THRUST BLOCK EA 1 $1,000 $1,000 $400 $400 $340 $340 $250.00 $250.00 $680 $680 $750 $750 $509.00 $509.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.0054 ABANDON WATER FACILITIES LS 1 $5,000 $5,000 $7,500 $7,500 $1,500 $1,500 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,202 $6,202 $10,000 $10,000 $6,922.00 $6,922.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,100.00 $4,100.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.0055 GAS/WATER SERVICE MODIFICATION EA 5 $2,500 $12,500 $2,000 $10,000 $900 $4,500 $1,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,664 $8,320 $5,000 $25,000 $1,384.00 $6,920.00 $2,000.00 $10,000.00 $4,400.00 $22,000.00 $2,500.00 $12,500.0056 WATER SYSTEM MAINLINE CONNECTIONS EA 6 $2,500 $15,000 $4,400 $26,400 $12,000 $72,000 $5,000.00 $30,000.00 $5,958 $35,748 $5,500 $33,000 $14,170.00 $85,020.00 $7,000.00 $42,000.00 $12,800.00 $76,800.00 $10,000.00 $60,000.0057 CONTAMINATED SOIL DIFFERNETIAL CY 100 $250 $25,000 $225 $22,500 $95 $9,500 $250.00 $25,000.00 $171 $17,100 $100 $10,000 $537.40 $53,740.00 $200.00 $20,000.00 $300.00 $30,000.00 $400.00 $40,000.0058 WATER SYSTEM AUXILARY CONNECTIONS EA 6 $3,000 $18,000 $3,000 $18,000 $325 $1,950 $5,000.00 $30,000.00 $4,192 $25,152 $5,500 $33,000 $461.00 $2,766.00 $7,000.00 $42,000.00 $12,800.00 $76,800.00 $9,000.00 $54,000.00 1 48" HDPE PIPE TRENCHING AND BEDDING LF 376 $500 $188,000 $750 $282,000 $976 $366,976 $650.00 $244,400.00 $470 $176,720 $464 $174,464 $415.00 $156,040.00 $700.00 $263,200.00 $600.00 $225,600.00 $824.00 $309,824.002 INSTALL 60-INCH STORM DRAIN PRESSURE MANHOLE EA 2 $20,000 $40,000 $40,000 $80,000 $27,500 $55,000 $15,000.00 $30,000.00 $25,000 $50,000 $20,000 $40,000 $17,462.00 $34,924.00 $12,000.00 $24,000.00 $28,000.00 $56,000.00 $25,000.00 $50,000.00 3 OUTFALL LS 1 $20,000 $20,000 $35,000 $35,000 $33,000 $33,000 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $15,000 $15,000 $16,800 $16,800 $13,401.00 $13,401.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $2,429,000.00 $2,833,095.00 $2,964,000.00 $2,977,646.00 $2,978,593.00 $3,551,850.00 $3,601,899.00 $3,805,050.00 $4,366,910.00 $5,405,245.00 Mitchell Engineering
R24-02 Oak Avenue Utilities Rehabilitation Project

BID RESULTS
Engineer's Estimate Argonaut Constructors Team Ghilotti West Rock Engineering Cratus Inc Magiorria Ghilotti

BASE BID
Bid Opening: October 16, 2025
Terracon Constructors Ghilotti Construction Lafluer Engineering BID ALTERNATE 1
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Public Works
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Mario Traverso, Project Manager, Stephanie Killingsworth, Public Works Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: Consideration and Proposed Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Work and Directing the Filing of the Notice of Completion for the R25-79 Pavement Restoration
Project.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Approve the Resolution

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

Project Award to JD General Engineering on June 24,
2025 per Resolution 2025-071.

Contract Amendment No. 1 to construction contract on
August 12, 2025 per Resolution 2025-090.

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

To accept the work and direct the filing of the Notice of Completion for the R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: See summary in discussion section.

BACKGROUND:

The R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project was the City's annual pavement repair project and a continuation of the City's efforts to improve and maintain 26 centerline miles of roadway within the City of St. Helena.

On May 27, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY2025-26 to FY2029-30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which includes the R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project; and on June 10, 2025 the City Council adopted the FY2025-26 to FY2026-27 budget which included funding for said project.

On December 12, 2023, the City Council adopted an updated 5-Year Pavement Management Plan (PMP). The R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project represents Year 2 of the updated PMP. This updated PMP project scope includes a focus on roadway maintenance when compared to the FY24 pavement restoration project. The project funding will be supported by the existing Measure U funding adopted in the FY2025-26 to FY2029-30 CIP.

The project plans were developed by Project Manager Mario Traverso. The project plans, specifications and contract documents were compiled by City Staff and approved for bid solicitation by City Council on April 22, 2025.

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On May 23, 2025, a notice inviting bids, project plans and specifications was posted. On June 12, 2025, two (2) bids were received and opened publicly at City Hall 1088 College Ave. St. Helena, CA 94574. All bids are provided by reputable, licensed firms and are complete and competitive.

The lowest bid was provided by JD General Engineering of Ukiah, California. On June

24. 2025, the project was awarded to JD General Engineering in the amount of $1,420,640.

On August 12, 2025 a resolution was approved to amend the contract to include Bid Alternate 1 which increased the construction contract by $177,500.

The project includes maintenance treatment of many local roadway segments, rehabilitation of South Crane Avenue, drainage improvements, and significant roadway repairs. Additional elements of this project include restriping traffic lines and crosswalks, various repairs to sidewalk, curb and gutter, and the installation of ADAcompliant curb ramps.

DISCUSSION:

The R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project represented Year 2 of the 5-Year Pavement Management Plan and included the following scope items:
 Pavement rehabilitation of South Crane Avenue
 Drainage improvements at Vallejo and South Crane Avenue  Pedestrian crossing improvements at Edwards and Pope
 Spring Street final roadway striping
 Spring Street pedestrian safety improvements
 Drainage improvements at Spring Mountain Court
 Utility trench repairs on Adams, Dowdell and Mills
 Microsurface on Madrona, Chiles, Signorelli, Mariposa and Fulton  Speed Hump installation on Fulton, S. Crane, Spring and Pratt  Erosion and drainage repairs on Old Howell Mountain Road  Crane Park parking lot rehabilitation
 Corp Yard parking lot rehabilitation
 WWTP parking lot rehabilitation
Work commenced on the Pavement Restoration Project in July 2025 and was generally completed by January 2026. The project addressed many significant, longstanding maintenance items throughout the City.

Expenditure Summary - R25-79 Pavement Restoration Project (JD General Engineering):

Expenditures Budgeted Actual
Agenda Item #10.3.

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R25-79 - Pavement Restoration
Construction Contract $732,640 $732,640
Construction Contingency (15%) $109,896 $28,950
R19-05 - Grayson and South Crane Rehab
Construction Contract $467,000 $467,000
Construction Contingency (15%) $70,050 $11,500
Bid Alternate 1 - Crane Park
Repaving
Construction Contract $177,500 $177,500
Construction Contingency (15%) $26,625 $0
Bid Alternate 2 - WWTP Repaving
Construction Contract $101,000 $101,000
Construction Contingency (15%) $15,150 $0
Bid Alternate 3 - Corp Yard Lot Paving
Construction $120,000 $120,000
Construction Contingency (15%) $18,000 $17,757
Total $1,837,861 $1,656,347
JD General Engineering's final construction contract amount is $1,656,347. This amount includes four change orders issued to the contractor totaling $80,707. The change orders were necessary to compensate the contractor for modifications to the plans, either requested by the City or as a result of constructability issues experienced in the field.

Upon approval of the resolution accepting the completion for the project, staff will file the appropriate notifications with the County and close out the project and issue a final retention payment to the contractor.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: None
GOAL:

Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure & Further Environmental Sustainability Goal 5: Enhance Quality of Life
Goal 8: Implement Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) Projects Miscellaneous/Other DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Resolution Corrected
Exhibit A - NOC R25-79
CIP Page R25-79
CIP Page R19-05
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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__
RESOLUTION (1) ACCEPTING THE WORK AND FINAL PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF $1,656,347 AND (2) DIRECTING THE
FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR R25-79
PAVEMENT RESTORATION PROJECT AND R19-05 GRAYSON
AND SOUTH CRANE REHABILITATION PROJECT.

RECITALS
A. Pursuant to St. Helena Municipal Code Chapter 3.04; Article 3 public Works Projects; Section 3.04.220 on May 23, 2025, a notice inviting bids was posted; and
B. On June 12, 2025, two (2) bids were received and opened in accordance with applicable law; and
C. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Project was JD General Engineering of Ukiah California in the amount of $1,199,640.00; and D. On June 24, 2025 City Council awarded the R25-79 and R19-05 projects to JD General Engineering in the amount of $1,420,604, which included Bid Alternate 2 and Bid Alternate 3, totaling $121,000, authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of $1,420,604 with JD General Engineering for R25-79 and R19-05 projects, and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders not-to-exceed 15% of the contract amount; and E. On August 12, 2025, a resolution was approved to amend the contract to include Bid Alternate 1 which increased the construction contract by $177,500.

F. The final construction contract amount is $1,646,347; and G. The project has been inspected and commissioned, and JD General Engineering has completed the work in accordance with the contract documents for the project; and
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H. If no liens or claims have been filed within 35 days of filing the Notice of Completion, the retained payment funds, and any amount due will be released to JD General Engineering.

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

1. The contract entitled R25-79 Pavement Restoration and R19-05 Grayson and South Crane Rehabilitation Project, with the final project construction costs of $1,656,347 is accepted as complete; and

2. The Public Works Director/City Engineer is authorized to release retention and prepare a Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is directed to file a Notice of Completion with the Napa County Recorder; and

3. The project funding is depicted in the attached Exhibit A and authorized under this action.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

Mayor Dohring:

Vice Mayor Deasy:

Council Member Barak:

Council Member Spadarotto:

Council Member Summers:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Project
Expenditure
Category
Funding Source
Approved
Contract
Amount
Actual Project
Expenses
Difference
Construction 240 $732,640 $732,640 $0
Contingency 240 $109,896 $28,950 -$80,946
$842,536 $761,590 -$80,946
Construction 240 $467,000 $467,000 $0
Contingency 240 $70,050 $11,500 -$58,550
$537,050 $478,500 -$58,550
Construction 101 $177,500 $177,500 $0
Contingency 101 $26,625 $0 -$26,625
$204,125 $177,500 -$26,625
Construction 571 $101,000 $101,000 $0
Contingency 571 $15,150 $0 -$15,150
$116,150 $101,000 -$15,150
Construction 101 $120,000 $120,000 $0
Contingency 101 $18,000 $17,757 -$243
$138,000 $137,757 -$243
$1,837,861 $1,656,347 -$181,514
Design done previous to construction contract and CIP Overhead not included in total for this reconciliation.

Construction Total
Total - R19-05
RECONCILIATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT R25-79
R25-79 (FY26) Pavement Restoration
Bid Alternate 1 - Crane Park Repaving
Total - R25-79
R19-05 Grayson and South Crane Rehab
Total - R19-05
Bid Alternate 2 - WWTP Repaving
Total - R19-05
Bid Alternate 3 - Corp Yard Lot Paving
Total - R19-05
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FY 26 thru FY 30
Capital Improvement Plan
St Helena, CA
Project # R25-79
Project Name Pavement Restoration FY 25 Design/FY 26 Construction Total Project
Cost
$767,752 Department Public Works
Category Streets Priority High
Phase Active Status Stable Operations/Complete
Project Location Select Streets Expenditure
Account
741-5014-
Description
Rehabilitate streets citywide by implementing various surface treatments, including slurry seal, micro-surfacing, and asphalt overlays.

These treatments will extend pavement life, improve roadway conditions, and enhance safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Key project components include:
•Street rehabilitation across select locations based on priority needs identified in the updated Pavement Management Plan. •Curb ramp upgrades where necessary to ensure ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance. •Utilization of Measure T funding for project implementation.

The project will follow a two-phase approach:
--Design Phase: FY25
--Construction Phase: FY26
Notes
•FY25 - The City Council adopted the updated street rehabilitation list per Resolution 2023-163 (December 12, 2023). -Budget based upon Measure T projection.
-Design Anticipated in FY25 Q2, bid process expected in Q3. -Contract award presented to City Council 6/24/2025.
•FY26 - Construction scheduled to begin in FY26 Q1.
-NOC Filing for City Council Approval 2/24/2026.

Expenditures Prior FY 26 FY 27 FY 28 FY 29 FY 30 Future Total 3160 - Construction Contract 0 732,640 0 0 0 0 0 732,640 3170 - Contingency 0 28,950 0 0 0 0 0 28,950
3180 - CIP Overheads 0 6,162 0 0 0 0 0 6,162
Total 0 767,752 0 0 0 0 0 767,752
Funding Sources Prior FY 26 FY 27 FY 28 FY 29 FY 30 Future Total 240-Measure T/U 0 767,752 0 0 0 0 0 767,752
Total 0 767,752 0 0 0 0 0 767,752
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FY 26 thru FY 30
Capital Improvement Plan
St Helena, CA
Project # R19-05
Project Name Grayson and South Crane Rehab
Total Project
Cost
$684,877 Department Public Works
Category Streets Priority High
Phase Active Status Stable Operations/Complete
Project Location Grayson and South Crane Expenditure
Account
741-5014-
Description
The Grayson and South Crane Rehabilitation Project aims to reconstruct Grayson Avenue and South Crane Avenue to improve roadway conditions, enhance accessibility, and ensure long-term durability. The project includes pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk repairs, and upgrades to curb ramps to comply with ADA standards where applicable.

Notes
Resolution 2020-36: Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with BKF for design services totaling $175,139. •FY23 - Project was deferred to FY24 per Public Works (PW) recommendation. •FY24 - Grayson Avenue: -Transferred to project R23-79 with a revised design budget of $30,000 and a construction budget of $400,000. -Reso 2023-166 (12/12/23): Expanded design scope and approved additional fees. -Reso 2024-112 (07/23/24): Accepted completed Grayson Avenue improvements. •FY25 - Contract Award presented to Council 6/24/2025 including a budget increase of $324,539. •FY26 - South Crane Avenue construction scheduled for FY26Q1. -NOC Presented to City Council on 2/24/2026.

Expenditures Prior FY 26 FY 27 FY 28 FY 29 FY 30 Future Total 3110 - Design 206,377 0 0 0 0 0 0 206,377
3160 - Construction Contract 467,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 467,000 3170 - Contingency 11,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,500
Total 684,877 0 0 0 0 0 0 684,877
Funding Sources Prior FY 26 FY 27 FY 28 FY 29 FY 30 Future Total 240-Measure T/U 684,877 0 0 0 0 0 0 684,877
Total 684,877 0 0 0 0 0 0 684,877
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Human Resources
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Mandy Kellogg, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution eliminating funding for the Engineering Technician position, reallocating those funds to fund an Assistant Engineer position, and authorizing recruitment for the Assistant Engineer position.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

None.

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

The purpose is to eliminate funding for the Engineering Technician position and reallocate the funds to establish an Assistant Engineer position to better support the City’s capital program and engineering service requirements.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated annual cost increase is approximately $26,500, subject to adjustment based on final hiring
details. Where eligible, a portion of the cost may be offset by non–General Fund sources when directly attributable to Capital Improvement Plan project-related funding.

Based on an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026, the
estimated fiscal impact for FY 2025-26 is approximately $4,350. This cost can be absorbed within the existing
budget; therefore, no budget amendment is required.

BACKGROUND:

The Administration Division of the City’s Public Works Department is responsible for planning, design, delivery, and oversight of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, as well as providing ongoing engineering support for operations, maintenance, development review, and regulatory compliance. In recent years, the City has experienced a significant increase in the number, size, and complexity of capital projects driven by infrastructure rehabilitation needs, regulatory mandates, and development activity.

From time to time, the city evaluates the structure and appropriateness of classifications to provide effective and efficient services to the community. Given the large amount of CIP projects and increased demand for services in the Public Works team, the city has determined that a restructuring of the Public Works office is warranted. The current staffing structure includes an Engineering Technician position that historically supported Agenda Item #10.4.

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drafting, encroachment permit administration/inspections, and routine technical tasks.

While this position has provided essential support, the scope and technical demands of the City’s current and projected workload have shifted substantially. Many active and upcoming projects now require higher-level engineering analysis, project management, consultant oversight, interdepartmental coordination, and direct engagement with regulatory agencies. These are functions that exceed the typical responsibilities and authority of an Engineering Technician classification.

To ensure the City is appropriately staffed to meet organizational needs, maintain project schedules, manage risk, and protect the City’s infrastructure investments, staff have evaluated alternatives for aligning personnel resources with current service demands.

DISCUSSION:

Staff recommend eliminating funding for the Engineering Technician position and reallocating those funds to establish an Assistant Engineer position. This action reflects a strategic realignment of staffing resources to better support the City’s expanding capital program and engineering service requirements.

The Assistant Engineer classification would provide the City with a technical capacity necessary to manage multiple concurrent capital projects, prepare and review technical analyses, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards. This level of expertise is increasingly essential given the complexity, visibility, and financial scale of current and anticipated projects.

Maintaining the Engineering Technician position in lieu of an Assistant Engineer would limit the City’s ability to efficiently deliver projects, increase reliance on outside consultants for tasks that could be performed in-house, and place additional workload pressure on existing professional engineering staff. Reclassifying the position allows the City to respond proactively to workload demands while maintaining fiscal responsibility by reallocating existing budgeted resources rather than adding new positions.

Overall, the recommended action aligns staffing levels with operational needs, strengthens the City’s capacity to deliver critical infrastructure projects, and supports responsible workforce management during a period of organizational change.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

None.

GOAL:

Goal 7: Enhance Organizational Effectiveness
Goal 8: Implement Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) Projects Miscellaneous/Other Agenda Item #10.4.

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DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution Authorization for Assistant Engineer
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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -
Resolution approving eliminating funding for the Engineering Technician position, reallocating those funds to establish an Assistant Engineer position, and authorizing recruitment for the Assistant Engineer position.

RECITALS
A. The Administration Division of the City’s Public Works Department is responsible for planning, design, delivery, and oversight of the City’s Capital Improvement Program; and
B. The current staffing structure includes an Engineering Technician position that historically supported drafting, encroachment permit administration/inspections, and routine technical tasks; and
C. While this position has provided essential support, the scope and technical demands of the City’s current and projected workload have shifted substantially; and D. To ensure the City is appropriately staffed to meet organizational needs, maintain project schedules, manage risk, and protect the City’s infrastructure investments, staff have evaluated alternatives for aligning personnel resources with current service demand; and
E. Staff recommend eliminating funding for the Engineering Technician position and reallocating those funds to establish an Assistant Engineer position; and F. It is estimated that the annual cost increase is approximately $26,500, subject to adjustment based on final hiring details; and
G. Based on an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026, the estimated fiscal impact for FY 2025-26 is approximately $4,350. This cost can be absorbed within the existing budget; therefore, no budget amendment is required.

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

1. Authorize the action to delete funding for the Engineering Technician classification and add funding for an Assistant Engineer classification.

2. Authorize the action to recruit for one Assistant Engineer position.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

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Mayor Dohring: __________
Vice Mayor Deasy: __________
Councilmember Barak: __________
Councilmember Spadarotto: __________
Councilmember Summers: __________
APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Planning
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Jackie Oneal, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the SH Contract FY 2025-017 Professional Services
Agreement with M-Group to increase the contract amount
by $90,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $255,000.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends City Council approve the attached
resolution.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

On September 30, 2024, the City entered into a
Professional Services Agreement with M-Group in the
amount of $25,000 to provide on-call planning consulting services.

On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved PSA
Amendment No. 1 providing an additional $50,000 for a
total contract not-to-exceed $75,000.

On September 9, 2025, the City Council approved PSA
Amendment No. 2 providing an additional $90,000 for a
total contract not-to-exceed $165,000.

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

To continue to allow M-Group to provide contract planning support services to the City, primarily for development projects and entitlement applications supported by
developer-funded deposit and reimbursement accounts.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed amendment increases the Professional Services Agreement with M-Group by $90,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $255,000.

There is no additional General Fund impact beyond what
has already been authorized in the adopted budget. All
projects currently being processed by M-Group are
supported by applicant-funded deposit and reimbursement accounts that cover consultant costs associated with
application review and entitlement processing. As a result, consultant expenses related to these projects are offset by applicant funding.

BACKGROUND:

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On September 30, 2024, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement with M-Group in the amount of $25,000 to provide on-call planning consulting services. At that time, M-Group assisted with several planning applications and provided part-time Associate Planner support to maintain Planning Division operations during a vacancy in the Senior Planner position.

Since execution of the original agreement, the scope of services has expanded to include processing of multiple complex entitlement applications, including SB 330 housing development projects and winery-related applications. Subsequent amendments increased the contract authority to accommodate this expanded workload.

On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved PSA Amendment No. 1 providing an additional $50,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed $75,000.

On September 9, 2025, the City Council approved PSA Amendment No. 2 providing an additional $90,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed $165,000.

The current contract authority has been fully expended; however, additional work remains on active applications that will extend into 2027, which forms the basis for this amendment.

DISCUSSION:

M-Group is providing on-call planning services on an as-needed basis to support the City’s processing of multiple housing and winery-related development applications. The projects currently assigned to M-Group are in various stages of entitlement review, preapplication coordination, and post-entitlement implementation, including plan check.

The current assignments include:
 1933 Spring Street (Spring Vineyard): Currently undergoing second-round completeness review.
 1933 Spring Street (Historic Home Redevelopment): Pre-submittal coordination only at this time; formal application forthcoming.  2366 Madrona Avenue (Madrona Ranch Winery): Third completeness resubmittal anticipated.
 1447 Spring Street (Spring Grove): Entitlements complete; M-Group is expected to assist with preparation and negotiation of the Affordable Housing Agreement, Final Map review, and building permit plan check.  0 Fountain Street (Fountain Workforce Housing): Entitlements complete; assistance anticipated during building permit plan check upon submittal.

These projects collectively require ongoing technical review, coordination with applicants and design teams, and compliance analysis under SB 330 and other applicable State housing laws. Several of the applications are complex in nature and involve multi-phase review processes extending beyond initial entitlement approval.

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Due to the number and complexity of active projects currently assigned to M-Group, including multiple SB 330 housing applications, winery-related entitlements, postentitlement Affordable Housing Agreement coordination, Final Map review, and anticipated building permit plan check services, the originally authorized contract amount is insufficient to cover the remaining scope of work.

Approval of this amendment will increase the contract amount by $90,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $255,000. The additional capacity will allow the City to maintain continuity in project staffing, ensure timely processing of housing development applications in compliance with State law, and support projects transitioning from entitlement into implementation phases.

For discretionary projects, reimbursement agreements remain in place to offset consultant costs associated with application processing, thereby minimizing fiscal impact to the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed action involves approval of a Professional Services Agreement amendment for planning consulting services. This action does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it is an administrative and fiscal activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.

GOAL:

Miscellaneous/Other
DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution, M-Group PSA Amendment No. 3

2. Executed STH Contract FY2025-017

3. Amendment No. 3 STH Contract FY2025-017
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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO 2026-XX
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MGROUP CONSULTANTS FOR CONTINUED PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $90,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $255,000.

RECITALS
A. On September 30, 2024, the City entered into an agreement with M-Group for planning related support services for a not to exceed cost of $25,000; and B. On February 11, 2025, the City amended the contract with M-Group for planning related support services for an additional $50,000, for a not-to-exceed cost of $75,000; and C. On September 9, 2025, the City amended the contract with M-Group for planning related support services for an additional $90,000, for a not-to-exceed cost of $165,000; and D. M-Group has provided planning support to the Community Development Department since September 2024 and the City desires to continue this support through 2027 with a number of entitlement applications under review; and
E. The City has expended the currently authorized contract amount, and additional contract authority is necessary for M-Group to continue providing planning support services; and F. The proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it involves administrative and fiscal activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment; and
G. The City of St. Helena and M-Group now desire to amend the Agreement for an additional $90,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $255,000.

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

1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City Contract No. FY2025-017 with M-Group Consultants in the amount of $90,000, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $255,000.

2. Funding for this amendment is available within the adopted FY 2025-26 budget and is supported primarily by developer-funded reimbursement accounts.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

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Mayor Dohring: __________
Vice Mayor Deasy: __________
Council Member Barak: __________
Council Member Spadarotto: ___________
Council Member Summers: ___________
APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________ __________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Andrew Bradey, City Clerk
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[M-Group 9-30-2024 ]

AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on September 30, 2024 by and between the City of St. Helena, located in the County of Napa, State of California (City), and MGroup(Consultant).

RECITALS:

A. City desires to employ Consultant to furnish professional services in connection with the project described as on call planning consulting services.

B. Consultant has represented that Consultant has the necessary expertise, experience, and qualifications to perform the required duties.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1 – BASIC SERVICES
Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” and made part of this Agreement.

SECTION 2 – ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of those set forth in this Agreement or Exhibit A, “Scope of Services” (the “Services”), unless such additional Services and compensation are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Council or City Manager of the City.

SECTION 3 – TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of Services shall be as identified in Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”. The parties expressly agree that time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

SECTION 4 – COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay consultant the amount specified in Exhibit A, “Compensation” attached hereto and made a part hereof. Total compensation shall not exceed $25,000 unless additional compensation is approved in accordance with Section 2.

B. Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories if applicable: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, subconsultant contracts, and miscellaneous expenses. Each original invoice furnished shall include the expenses incurred during the preceding month, the cumulative Agreement amount, and the Agenda Item #10.5.

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amount remaining on the Agreement. City shall independently review each invoice submitted to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. If no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved, and City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice.

If the City disputes any charges or expenses, the City will return the original invoice to Consultant for correction and resubmission. If the City reasonably determines, in its sole judgment, that the invoiced charges and expenses exceed the value of the Services performed to date and that it is probable that the Agreement will not be completed satisfactorily within the contract price, City may retain all or a portion of the invoiced charges and expenses. Within thirty (30) days of satisfactory completion of the project, City shall pay the retained amount, if any, to Consultant.

C. Payment to the Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.

SECTION 5 – STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
A. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services described herein. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons in the same or similar geographical area engaged in providing Services similar to those required of Consultant under this Agreement.

B. In order to induce City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is duly organized, existing and in good standing under applicable state law; Consultant is licensed to perform all aspects of the Services; Consultant will employ only persons and Subconsultants with all required licenses and certifications; that Consultant is duly qualified to conduct business in the State; that Consultant has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Services to be performed herein; and that the Agreement does not violate or create a default under any instrument, agreement, order or decree binding on Consultant.

SECTION 6 – INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Consultant’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City, unless the parties mutually agree to extend such deadline. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Consultant’s work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects and fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the sections pertaining to indemnification and insurance.

SECTION 7 – INSURANCE REQUIRED
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Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees, as indicated:

A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).

2. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

B. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:

1. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including operations, products and completed operations, as applicable. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

C. Professional Liability Insurance. When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, environmental engineer or other professional engineer, or land surveyor (“design professional”), Consultant shall maintain at least $2,000,000 of professional liability insurance. When Consultant is not a design professional, Consultant shall maintain at least $1,000,000 of professional liability insurance combined single limit for each occurrence, insuring against professional errors and omissions in the Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, including, without limitation, claims for negligence, misrepresentation, violation of good faith and fair dealing, and inaccurate advise arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement.

D. Excess Limits. If Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.

E. Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract the Consultants insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects to City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of Consultants insurance and shall not contribute with it.

F. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions of $25,000 or greater must be declared to and approved by the City.

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G. Other Insurance Provisions. The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. The City, its agent, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by the Consultant or Consultant’s subconsultants; or automobile owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant.

2. For any claims related to Consultant’s conduct while performing the work of this project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

4. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subsection (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.

H. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, and employer’s liability policies shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation. The insurance company, in its endorsement, agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arises from the work performed by the named insured for the City.

I. The Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

J. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on forms provided by the City or on forms that conform to City requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences.

The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.

SECTION 8 – INDEMNIFICATION
A. To the fullest extent allowed by law (including without limitation California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), as may be applicable, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages, injury, and/or liability (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith, including legal fees and expert witness costs) (collectively, “Liabilities”), incurred by reason of any negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, subconsultants, and subcontractors, or any of them, under or in connection with this Agreement; and Consultant agrees at its own cost, expense and risk to defend any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought or instituted against City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or any of them, arising out Agenda Item #10.5.

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of, pertaining to, or relating to such negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, and to pay and satisfy any resulting judgments.

B. When Consultant under this Agreement is duly licensed under California Business and Professions Code as an architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor (i.e., a “design professional,” pursuant to Civil Code § 2782.8(c)), the provisions of this section regarding Consultant’s duty to defend and indemnify apply only to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant.

C. If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnitees by reason of any of the matters against which Consultant has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as provided above, Consultant, upon notice from City, shall defend Indemnitees at Consultant’s expense by counsel acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first paid for any of the matters to which Indemnitees are entitled to Indemnification in order to be so indemnified. The insurance required to be maintained by Consultant shall ensure Consultant’s obligations under this section, but the limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Consultant hereunder. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

D. The provisions of this section do not apply to claims to the extent occurring as a result of the City’s sole negligence, active negligence, or willful acts or misconduct.

E. Duty to Cooperate. Each party shall notify the other party immediately in writing of any claim or damage related to activities or Services performed under this Agreement. The parties shall cooperate with each other in the investigation and disposition of all Liabilities arising out of the activities or Services under this Agreement.

F. In the event that Consultant executes any subconsulting agreements in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall place in all such subconsulting agreements, and cause its subconsultants to agree to, the indemnity and insurance obligations in favor of City and other Indemnitees, as provided herein, in the exact form and substance of those contained in this Agreement.

SECTION 9 – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
A. Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner or to incur an obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.

B. The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City.

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C. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

SECTION 10 – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANTI-FRAUD AND ANTICORRUPTION POLICIES A. Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

B. City understands and acknowledges that Consultant is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related Services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Consultant is aware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.

C. Consultant understands and acknowledges City maintains an anti-fraud and anticorruption policy to protect the City, its operations, and its employees from and against financial risks, operational breaches, and unethical, fraudulent and corrupt activities. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant, its subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) and their respective employees providing Services pursuant to the Agreement are (1) in good standing; (2) have not been previously investigated, convicted, or debarred for fraudulent or corrupt activities; (3) will not participate in fraudulent or corrupt activities, and (4) will take steps to ensure that its employees and subcontractor(s) / subconsultant(s) employees do not participate in any fraudulent or corrupt activities. Consultant acknowledges and agrees further that it has a duty to and will report to City any information or incident(s) about possible fraudulent or corrupt activities Consultant may discover, and will cooperate in any fraud or corruption investigation conducted, with respect to Consultant’s service provided pursuant to this Agreement.

SECTION 11 – OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. When requested by City, but no later than three years after project completion, Consultant shall deliver to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.

B. All copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights associated with any ideas, concepts, techniques, inventions, processes, improvements, developments, works of authorship, or other products developed or created by Consultant during the course of providing Services (collectively the “Work Product”) shall belong exclusively to City. The Work Product Agenda Item #10.5.

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shall be considered a “work made for hire” within the meaning of Title 17 of the United States Code. Without reservation, limitation, or condition, Consultant hereby assigns, at the time of creation of the Work Products, without any requirement of further consideration, exclusively and perpetually, any and all right, title, and interest Consultant may have in the Work Product throughout the world, including without limitation any copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights, all rights of reproduction, all rights to create derivative works, and the right to secure registrations, renewals, reissues, and extensions thereof.

SECTION 12 – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF

INFORMATION
A. All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.

B. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement.

Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.

C. If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.

D. Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant.

However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite such response.

SECTION 13 – SUSPENSION OF WORK
City may, at any time, by ten (10) days written notice suspend further performance by Consultant. All suspensions shall extend the time schedule for performance in a mutually satisfactory manner and Consultant shall be paid for Services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the suspension date.

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SECTION 14 – COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.

SECTION 15 – COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS
During the performance of this contract, Consultant agrees as follows:

A. Equal Employment Opportunity. In connection with the execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression as protected categories specifically and expressively in that category, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rate of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship.

B. Nondiscrimination Civil Rights Act of l964. Consultant will comply with all federal regulations relative to nondiscrimination to federally-assisted programs.

C. Solicitations for Subcontractors including Procurement of Materials and Equipment.

In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiations, made by Consultant for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor, supplier, or lessor shall be notified by Consultant of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination.

SECTION 16 – COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE

REQUIREMENTS
A. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records Agenda Item #10.5.

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directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.

B. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

C. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.

SECTION 17 – AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS
A. Records of Consultant’s direct labor costs, payroll costs, and reimbursable expenses pertaining to this project covered by this Agreement will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and made available to City if and when required for a period of up to 3 years from the date of Consultant’s final invoice.

B. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records prepared by or furnished to Consultant during the course of performing the Services for at least three (3) years following completion of the Services. Such records include, but are not limited to, correspondence, internal memoranda, technical reports and investigations, calculations, books and accounts, accounting records documenting its work under its Agreement, and invoices, payrolls, records and all other data related to matters covered by this Agreement.

C. Consultant shall permit City to audit, examine and make copies, excerpts and transcripts from such records, and the Consultant shall in no event dispose of, destroy, alter, or mutilate said books, records, accounts, and data in any matter whatsoever for three (3) years after City makes the final or last payment or within three (3) years after any pending issues between City and Consultant with respect to this Agreement are closed, whichever is later.

SECTION 18 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
A. Consultant agrees that any liability of City arising in connection with this Agreement shall be limited exclusively to the City-entity identified as the “City” under this Contract. Under Agenda Item #10.5.

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no circumstance shall any other City-entity be liable to Consultant under any theory, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, and Consultant waives unconditionally any such claims. Consultant hereby waives and release other City-entites from any liability under this Agreement.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall City be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract or tort, for any special, consequential, indirect or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Services performed hereunder.

SECTION 19 – COOPERATION BY CITY
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the work as outlined in the Exhibit A, “Scope of Services”, shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the work to be performed under this Agreement.

SECTION 20 – NOTICES
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by facsimile or first class mail, addressed as follows:

To City:

To Consultant:

City Manager
1088 College Avenue
St. Helena, California 94574
M-Group c/o Olivia Ervin
51 East Campbell Ave
#1247
Campbell, CA 95009
Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile, or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit in the custody of the U.S. Postal Service.

SECTION 21 – TERMINATION
A. City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving ten (10) days written notice of termination to Consultant. If such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress.

B. If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice.

C. Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging to City which is in Consultant’s possession shall be delivered to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in this Agreement.

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SECTION 22 – ATTORNEYS’ FEES
If litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. In addition, any legal fees, costs and expenses incurred to enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall be reimbursed to the prevailing party.

SECTION 23 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits, is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding unless in writing duly executed by the parties or their authorized representatives.

SECTION 24 – SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. However, this Agreement shall not be assigned by Consultant without written consent of the City.

SECTION 25 – CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff assigned to perform the Services required under this Agreement, prior to any such performance.

SECTION 26 – DEFAULT
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and may terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to Consultant.

SECTION 27 – WAIVER
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision, or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.

Acceptance by City of any work or Services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 28 – LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE
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This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Napa. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Northern District of California, in San Francisco.

SECTION 29 – SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).

SECTION 30 – THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Consultant’s subconsultants shall agree to be bound to the terms of the Agreement to the extent of their scope of Services, including but not limited to, terms regarding indemnity and dispute resolution, and shall agree that City is deemed an express third party beneficiary of their subconsultant agreements. Nothing contained in this Agreement, however, shall operate to confer such or similar rights or benefits on persons or entities not party to this Agreement.

SECTION 31 – STATUTES OF LIMITATION
As between the parties to this Agreement, any applicable statute of limitations for action arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to any act or failure to act in connection with this Agreement shall commence to run on the date of City’s issuance of the final Certificate for Payment, or termination of this Agreement, whichever is earlier, except for latent defects and/or deficiencies, for which the applicable statute of limitation shall begin to run upon discovery of the defect and/or deficiency and its cause.

SECTION 32 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement is subject to the following special provisions: none.

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.

Consultant: City:

By: ________________________________ By: ________________________ Name: Heather Hines Name: Anil Comelo
Title: Principal Title: City Manager

Approved as to Form:

By: _________________________________
Name: Ethan Walsh
Title: City Attorney
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m-group a new design on urban planning
policy planning  urban design  environmental review  historic preservation  community engagement  staffing solutions m-group.us campbell  santa rosa  hayward
September 25, 2024
Maya DeRosa, AICP
Community Development Director
City of St. Helena
Subject: M-Group On-Call Planning Services Contract
Maya,
I am pleased to submit this letter proposal for M-Group to provide on-call planning services for the City of St. Helena. M-Group will provide on-call professional planning services for projects assigned by the City and agreed to by M-Group, with the understanding that a majority of the wok will occur remotely with occasional in person meetings for site visits, major milestone review meetings, and for public hearing(s). Based on our understanding of the City’s current needs, Senior Planner Mike Janusek will be available on a project-by-project basis to assist the Planning Division. Additionally, as requested by the City, other M-Group planners (Assistants, Associates, Seniors, and Principals) and Specialists (Environmental, Historic Preservation, and Public Art Specialists) can be available on an on-call basis.

Planning services to be provided by M-Group may include but are not limited to the following:
• Process Development Review Applications
• Prepare Staff Reports
• Maintain Administrative Files
• Assist with city led advanced planning and policy efforts • Manage/Assist with various Community Development Department priorities • Attend/present at Board, Committee, Commission, and Council Meetings remotely or in person, as requested
• Other planning and environmental tasks requested by the City To accommodate the range of work listed above and to ensure flexibility based on specific city needs, M-Group will provide on-call professional planning services for projects assigned by the City and under the City’s cost recovery agreement with developers. M-Group will bill on-call services on a time and materials basis consistent with M-Group’s 2024/2025 billing rates (attached), with a not to exceed budget of $25,000. On call services, under this contract will extend through June 30, 2025, with an option for time and budget extensions upon request.

I trust that this proposal to provide on-call planning services meets the City of St. Helena’s immediate needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss any revisions or refinements.

Thank you,
Olivia Ervin, Principal-In-Charge
[email protected]
707.540.0723 x 202

EXHIBIT A
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M-GROUP STAFF

HOURLY RATES
2024 2025
Admin Analyst
Planning Tech $95 $95
Assistant Planner
Assistant Urban Designer
Social Media Coordinator
$115 $120
Associate Planner
Associate Urban Designer
GIS Services
$145 $150
Environmental Planner
Historic Preservation Specialist
Public Art Specialist
$160 $165
Senior Planner
Senior Urban Designer
Senior Environmental Planner
$175 $180
Principal Planner
Principal Environmental Planner
Principal Policy Planner
Director of Urban Design
$195 $200
Principal
Interim CDD $280-$300 $230-$350
* M-Group will invoice the client by billable hours per month or percentage of task completed. * Hourly rates are subject to annual adjustment on January 1st. * M-Group adds a 10% administration fee to Subconsultant rates.

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AMENDMENT No. 3
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M-GROUP; STH CONTRACT NO:
2025-17 PERTAINING TO ON CALL PLANNING SERVICES TO CITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL $90,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $255,000.

This Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with M-Group STH Contract: FY 2025-017 dated September 30, 2024 ("Agreement") is made as of this ____ day of _______, 2026 by and between the City of St. Helena and M-Group, Inc.

RECITALS
A. On September 30, 2024, the city entered into an agreement with M-Group for planning related support services for a not-to-exceed cost of $25,000; and B. On February 11, 2025, the city amended the contract with M-Group for planning related support services for an additional $50,000, for a not-to-exceed cost of $75,000; and
C. On September 9, 2025, the City amended the contract with M-Group for planning related support services for an additional $90,000, for a not-to-exceed cost of $165,000; and
D. M-Group has provided planning support to the Community Development Department since September 2024 and the City desires to continue this support through 2027 with a number of entitlement applications under review; and
E. The City has expended the currently authorized contract amount, and additional contract authority is necessary for M-Group to continue providing planning support services; and
F. The City of St. Helena and M-Group now desire to amend the Agreement for an additional $90,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $255,000. .

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, for good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

1. Section 4.A. The total compensation that may be paid under the Agreement as set forth in Section 4.A is hereby amended to an amount that shall not exceed $255,000.

2. Scope of Services. The Scope of Services as set forth in the Agreement is hereby amended to include the additional scope of work attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.

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3. All other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

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.

M-GROUP
By: _____________________________
Print Name:_______________________
Title: ____________________________
CITY OF ST. HELENA
a Municipal Corporation
By:_________________________________
Print Name: Anil Comelo
Title: City Manager, St. Helena
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Ethan Walsh, City Attorney, St. Helena
ATTEST:
____________________________
Andrew Bradley
City of St. Helena City Clerk

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M-Group 2026 Hourly Rates 01/22/2026
M-GROUP| 2026 RATESHEET
M-GROUP STAFF 2026 HOURLY RATES
Admin Analyst
Environmental Tech
Planning Tech
Contract Administrator
$100
Assistant Planner
Assistant Environmental Planner
Assistant Urban Designer
Social Media Coordinator
Document Specialist
$126
Associate Planner
Associate Environmental Planner
Associate Urban Designer
GIS Services
Graphics Specialist
$158
Historic Preservation Specialist
Public Art Specialist $173
Senior Planner
Senior Project Manager
Senior Environmental Planner
Senior Urban Designer
$189
Principal Planner
Principal Project Manager
Principal Environmental Planner
Principal Policy Planner
Director of Urban Design
$210
Principal
Interim CDD
$245 - $400

1. M-Group will invoice the client by billable hours per month or percentage of task completed.

2. Hourly rates are subject to annual adjustment on January 1st.

3. M-Group adds a 10% administration fee to Subconsultant invoices.

4. Mileage costs of $0.75/mile may be charged for staff travelling beyond their Bay Area region (SF/South Bay, East Bay, North Bay).

5. Work over 8 hours per day, on holidays, or after business hours may be charged at 125% of the above-listed rates, upon client approval.

EXHIBIT A
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Recreation
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Proposed Approval of a Resolution authorizing 1) Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Bluepoint Planning LLC STH Contract No. FY 2025-
005 for Parks and Recreation Master Planning Services;
and 2) A Budget increase in the amount of $5,435 utilizing Park Impact Fee funds.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

On January 28, 2025, STH 2025-005 was adopted,
approving a Professional Services Agreement with
BluePoint Planning for the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan with a contract end date of December 31,
2025.

On January 13, 2026, STH 2025-005 was amended and
approved to have a contract date extension to end on
February 28, 2026.

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

The purpose is to extend the date of completion from
February 28, 2026 to April 30, 2026 to complete the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan with BluePoint Planning and to increase the contract by $5,435 for the additional services.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed contract amendment increases the total contract amount by $5,435, for a revised not-to-exceed
amount of $130,149. A budget increase in the amount of
$5,435 is required and will be funded using Park Impact Fee funds.

BACKGROUND:

On January 28, 2025, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement for the preparation of the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan, with a project completion date of December 31, 2025. The original timeline was developed prior to staffing departures within the Community Services Department that resulted in reduced capacity and delays in advancing the project as initially anticipated.

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To address these impacts, the City Council approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement on January 13, 2026, extending the project completion date to February 28, 2026.

Following additional and new staff getting up to speed and a comprehensive review of the Master Plan process, staff identified the need for additional coordination with the consultant team. Specifically, additional consulting meetings and expanded engagement and input from the Parks and Recreation Commission, community stakeholders, and City staff were determined necessary to further refine and strengthen the Plan.

This additional collaboration will ensure that the Master Plan reflects meaningful community input and provides clear, strategic, and achievable recommendations. It will also allow for stronger alignment with other adopted and ongoing City of St. Helena master planning efforts, resulting in a more cohesive, actionable framework to guide parks, recreation, and trails planning over the long term.

DISCUSSION:

Subsequent changes in project management have affected project continuity and required additional time for additional staff to become familiar with the Master Plan scope, background materials, and project objectives. These staffing and management transitions have contributed to delays in meeting the original project schedule and have limited staff’s ability to consistently coordinate and advance the work at the pace originally anticipated.

To address these challenges, a Professional Services Agreement amendment is proposed to revise the project timeline. The extension will provide staff with adequate time to effectively manage the consultant team, complete remaining tasks, and ensure the Master Plan is developed in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner that supports successful long-term implementation.

Following discussions with BluePoint Planning and City staff, extending the project schedule has been determined to be necessary to deliver a detailed and actionable Master Plan that aligns with the City’s goals and operational capacity. The proposed extension will allow for improved coordination, continuity, and quality control throughout the remainder of the planning process.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: N/A
GOAL:

Goal 4: Provide Effective Community Information & Opportunities for Engagement Goal 5: Enhance Quality of Life
Goal 7: Enhance Organizational Effectiveness
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DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution BluePoint Planning 2.24.2026_v1
012326-Fully Executed Amendment 1 STH Contract FY2025-005-01A Amendment #2 BluePoint Planning-c1
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Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement STH Contract: FY 2025-005 Consultant: BluePoint Planning
CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO 2026-
AUTHORIZING 1) AMENDMENT #2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUEPOINT PLANNING LLC; STH CONTRACT NO: FY 2025-005 FOR PARKS AND

RECREATION MASTER PLANNING SERVICE FOR A CONTRACT EXTENTION END DATE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES; AND 2) A BUDGET INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,435 USING THE PARK IMPACT FUND.

RECITALS
A. On January 13, 2025, the City and Consultant entered into the Agreement for Consultant to provide professional services for Parks and Recreation Master Planning for a not-toexceed total of $124,714; and B. On December 8, 2025, an updated presentation by BluePoint Planning was made at a Special City Council Meeting; and
C. On January 13, 2025, an updated Amendment #1 was made to the professional services agreement with BluePoint Planning to extend the contract date to end on February 28, 2026;
D. The City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement with the Consultant to extend the agreement for completion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to end on April 30, 2026 for and additional $5,435 for a total not-to-exceed total amount of $130,149

RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, for good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

1.) The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to STH Contract FY 2025-005 with Bluepoint Planning in the amount of $5,435 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $130,149 and a contract end date of April 30, 2026.

2.) Funding is as follows:

Funding Details Fund GL Account Amount
Biweekly Coorination Calls Park Impact Fees 734-47-28-21-45 $1,341 Incorporate Staff, Stakeholders, and PRC strategy Park Impact Fees 734-47-28-21-45 $3,276 Additional Project Management Park Impact Fees 734-47-28-21-45 $558.00 Website Domain Name renewal Park Impact Fees 734-47-28-21-45 $260.00 TOTAL $5,435.00
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Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement STH Contract: FY 2025-005 Consultant: BluePoint Planning
Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

Mayor Dohring: __________
Vice Mayor Deasy: __________
Council Member Barak: __________
Council Member Spadarotto: __________
Council Member Summers: __________
APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________ __________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
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STH Contract FY2025-005-01A
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Mindy Craig
Principal
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First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement STH Contract: FY 2025-005 Consultant: BluePoint Planning
83578.00007\44702494.1
AMENDMENT #2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLANNING SERVICES FOR A CONTRACT

EXTENTION END DATE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

RECITALS
A. On January 13, 2025, the City and Consultant entered into the Agreement for Consultant to provide professional services for Parks and Recreation Master Planning for a not-toexceed total of $124,714; and B. On December 8, 2025, an updated presentation by BluePoint Planning was made at a Special City Council Meeting; and
C. On January 13, 2025, an updated amendement #1 was made to the professional services agreement with BluePoint Planning to extend the contract date to end on February 28, 2026;
D. The City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement with the Consultant to extend the agreement for completion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to end on April 30, 2026 for and additional $5,435.00 for a total not-to-exceed total amount of $130,149

1. Subparagraph b. of Section 2 Compensation is amended to read as follows:
“In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of $130,149. In addition to professional services, this amount is to cover all printing and related costs. Periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed description of the work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will be made on a regular billing basis established during the kickoff meeting with consultant, but not more frequently than monthly payments.

2. Section 5. Time of Performance is amended to read as follows:
“The term of this Agreement shall be from February 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Project. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner within the term of this Agreement and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to Proceed”). The Notice to Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of work.”

3. Such All other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

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First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement STH Contract: FY 2025-005 Consultant: BluePoint Planning
83578.00007\44702494.1
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.

Bluepoint Planning LLC. City of St. Helena
By: ________________________________ By: ________________________ Name: ______________________________ Name: Anil Comelo
Title:________________________________ Title: City Manager Approved as to Form:

By: _________________________________
Name: Ethan Walsh
Title: City Attorney
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Agenda Report to the City Council
Agenda Section: CONSENT ITEMS
Department: Planning
DATE: February 24, 2026
FROM: Jackie Oneal, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Application to the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program and
Prohousing Incentive Program.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
application to and participation in the Prohousing
Designation Program; and

2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
application for Prohousing Incentive Program funds;
and

3. Authorize the Director of Community Development,
or designee, to execute and submit all documents
necessary to implement the above resolutions and
submit the applications following completion of the
required 30-day public review period.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION: N/A

STATEMENT OF THE
PURPOSE:

To authorize the City to apply for Prohousing Designation and to pursue related funding under the State’s
Prohousing Incentive Program.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost to apply for Prohousing Designation.

BACKGROUND:

In 2019, AB101 established the Prohousing Designation Program (PDP), administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The program creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing law and have adopted local policies that promote housing production beyond minimum statutory requirements.

In December 2022, HCD launched the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP), funded by Senate Bill 2, to provide direct funding to designated Prohousing jurisdictions for housing-related activities.

On September 30, 2025, HCD released the Notice of Funding Availability for Round 4 of the PIP. Applications are due March 31, 2026. Jurisdictions must be designated as prohousing by that date to be eligible for Round 4 funding.

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As of December 1, 2025, sixty-six jurisdictions statewide have received Prohousing Designation, including several jurisdictions in Napa and Sonoma Counties.

Key city actions that are relevant to this subject include:

On May 9, 2023, the City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element and has taken multiple actions to implement State housing law, including zoning updates, objective design standards, and streamlined housing approval procedures. On September 25, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development found the Housing Element to be in substantial compliance with relevant State law.

DISCUSSION:

The Prohousing Designation Program evaluates jurisdictions based on adopted policies that accelerate housing production, reduce development barriers, streamline approval processes, and provide financial support for housing.

To qualify, a jurisdiction must receive at least 30 points across four scoring categories:

1. Favorable Zoning and Land Use (21 possible points)

2. Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes (21 possible points)

3. Reduction of Construction and Development Costs (12 possible points)

4. Providing Financial Subsidies (20 possible points)
The City’s self-scoring worksheet demonstrates 54 base points, and up to 68 points including enhancement factors, well above the 30-point minimum required for designation. Supporting documentation referenced in the self-scoring worksheet is available upon request and will be included in the final application submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

HCD requires a governing body resolution authorizing submission of the Prohousing Designation application using its prescribed template. The attached resolution materially conforms to HCD’s required format.

Prohousing Incentive Program
Separate from designation, the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) provides direct funding to designated jurisdictions for eligible housing-related planning and implementation activities.

PIP Guidelines require a separate resolution authorizing:
 Submittal of the PIP application;
 Receipt of funds, if awarded; and
 Execution of a Standard Agreement and related documents.

The attached PIP resolution conforms to the required HCD template.

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Eligible uses of PIP funds include, but are not limited to:
 Predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing;
 Workforce housing programs;
 Matching contributions to housing trust funds;
 Assistance for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness;  Accessibility improvements; and
 Homeownership assistance programs.

If awarded, staff will return to Council with a funding agreement and proposed expenditure plan for acceptance and appropriation of funds.

Public Outreach
Pursuant to Prohousing Designation regulations, the draft application must be made available for public review for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days prior to submission.

The draft application package has been included in the publicly noticed February 24, 2026 City Council agenda packet and will remain available on the City’s website to satisfy the required 30-day public review period. As part of this required process, staff will distribute notice of the draft application to the City’s Housing Element stakeholder list to ensure public access and opportunity for comment.

This City Council meeting serves as the required public hearing informing the public of the City’s intent to submit a Prohousing Designation application. Any comments received during the public review period will be considered and incorporated as appropriate prior to submission to HCD.

Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP):

If designated, the City will be eligible to apply for funding under Round 4 of the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP). Award amounts are subject to geographic distribution and available funding under the Notice of Funding Availability. Based on current guidelines, the City may be eligible for:
 A base award of $150,000; and
 A bonus award calculated based on the City’s Prohousing Designation score, up to $500,000.

The total potential award is up to $650,000. Bonus funding is not guaranteed and is dependent upon final scoring and availability of funds.

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No General Fund appropriation is required to submit the applications. If funds are awarded, a future Council action will be required to accept funds and amend the budget, if necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

No environmental review is required.

GOAL:

Goal 1: Strengthen Financial Sustainability
DOCUMENTS ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Prohousing Designation Program Resolution

2. Draft Prohousing Incentive Program Resolution

3. Application and Appendices 1-6 Combined (Public Review)

4. Prohousing Incentive Program Guidelines
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Formal Resolution for the PROHOUSING Designation Program RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF ST. HELENA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION

IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with State housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code Section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the The City of St. Helena (“Applicant”) desires to submit an application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.

2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.

3. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production.

Examples of such local laws, policies, and actions include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development standards, or permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that the Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and 65583. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its General Plan is in alignment with an adopted sustainable communities strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21155- 21155.4. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the treatment of homeless encampments on public property comply with and will continue to comply with the Constitution and that it has enacted best practices in its jurisdiction that are consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, Agenda Item #10.7.

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2022, update).

4. If the Application is approved, Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program Documents”).

5. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application; the terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents; the Program Regulations; and any and all other applicable law.

6. The Community Development Director is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

The undersigned, Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

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CITY OF ST. HELENA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. HELENA

AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, PROHOUSING INCENTIVE

PROGRAM FUNDS

RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50470 et seq., the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) is authorized to issue Guidelines as part of an incentive program (hereinafter referred to by the Department as the Prohousing Incentive Program or “PIP”); and
B. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Helena desires to submit a PIP grant application package (“Application”), on the forms provided by the Department, for approval of grant funding for eligible activities toward planning and implementation activities related to housing and community development as a result of meeting eligibility criteria including, but not limited to, Prohousing Designation; and
C. WHEREAS, the Department issued PIP Guidelines and Application materials in September 2025 for Round 4 funding.

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

1. The Community Development Director is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department in response to the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and to apply for PIP grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $650,000.

2. In connection with the PIP grant, if the Application is approved by the Department, the Community Development Director of the City of St. Helena is authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver on behalf of the City, a State of California Standard Agreement for the amount of $650,000, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the PIP grant, the City’s obligations related thereto, and any amendments thereto.

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3. The City shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the PIP Guidelines and the Standard Agreement provided by the Department after approval. The Application and any and all accompanying documents are incorporated in full as part of the Standard Agreement. Any and all activities funded, information provided, and timelines represented in the Application shall be enforceable through the fully executed Standard Agreement. The City hereby agrees to use awarded funds for eligible uses and allowable expenditures in the manner presented and specifically identified in the approved Application.

Approved at a Regular Meeting of the St. Helena City Council on February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

Mayor Dohring:

Vice Mayor Deasy:

Council Member Barak:

Council Member Spadarotto:

Council Member Summers:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Paul Jamison Dohring, Mayor Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
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Prohousing Designation Program Application
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Tomiquia Moss, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director
Division of Housing Policy Development
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Website: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/prohousingdesignation-program Email: [email protected]
February 2025
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Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions
The applicant is applying for a Prohousing Designation under the Prohousing Designation Program (“Prohousing” or “Program”), which is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9.

The Program creates incentives for Jurisdictions that are compliant with State Housing Element Law and that have enacted Prohousing Policies. These incentives will take the form of additional points or other preference in the scoring of applications for competitive housing and infrastructure programs. The administrators of each such program will determine the value and form of the preference.

In order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation, the applicant must accurately complete all sections of this application, including any relevant appendices. The Department reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from the applicant.

This application is subject to Government Code section 65589.9 and to the regulations (Cal.

Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) adopted by the Department in promulgation thereof (“Regulations”). All capitalized terms in this application shall have the meanings set forth in the Regulations.

All applicants must submit a complete, signed application package to the Department, in electronic format, in order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation. Please direct electronic copies of the completed application package to the following email address:

[email protected].

A complete application will include all items identified in the Application Checklist.

In relation to Appendix 1, the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, please use strikethrough and underline if proposing any modifications to the text of the Resolution. Please be aware, any sustentative deviations from the Formal Resolution may result in an incomplete application and will likely be subject to additional internal review and potential delays.

Appendix 2, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule, applies only if an application includes proposed policies.

Appendix 3, Self-Scoring Sheet and Sample Self-Scoring Sheet, includes a blank template to be completed by the applicant as part of the application, as well as a Sample Self-Scoring Sheet with an example of how this template may be completed.

Appendix 4 lists examples of Prohousing Policies with enhancement factors to aid applicants in understanding how enhancement factors may be applied.

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Appendix 5 provides a sample template to assist applicants with confirming the treatment of homeless encampments within the jurisdiction is consistent with USICH’s “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments.”
Appendix 6 provides a checklist to confirm that a Diligent Public Participation Process was conducted.

Appendix 7 is where the applicant will include any additional information and supporting documentation for the application.

If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical assistance in preparing this application, please email [email protected].

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Application Checklist
Yes No
Application Information ☐ ☐
Certification and Acknowledgement ☐ ☐
The Legislative Information form is completed. ☐ ☐
The Threshold Requirements Checklist is completed. ☐ ☐
A duly adopted and certified Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program is included in the application package. (See Appendix 1 for the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program form.)
☐ ☐
If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is completed. (See Appendix 2.)
☐ ☐
The Self-Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3 for the SelfScoring Sheet and the Sample Self-Scoring Sheet.) ☐ ☐
One-page summary describing consistency with the 7 Principles for Addressing Encampments is completed. (See Appendix 5 for a template to assist.)
☐ ☐
The checklist confirming that a Diligent Public Participation process was conducted. (See Appendix 6 for the template.)
☐ ☐
Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to provide as Appendix 7.)
☐ ☐
Application Information
Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of St. Helena
Applicant Mailing Address: 1088 College Avenue
City: St. Helena, California
ZIP Code: 94574
Website: Cityofsthelena.gov
Authorized Representative Name James McCann
Authorized Representative Title: Interim Director of Community Development
Phone: (707) 968-2659
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person Name: Jackie O’Neal
Contact Person Title: Senior Planner
Phone: (707) 968-2747
Email: [email protected]
Total Self-Score (Based on Appendix 3): 68
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CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution No. ), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full, I hereby submit this full and complete application on behalf of the applicant.

I certify that all information and representations set forth in this application are true and correct.

I further certify that any proposed Prohousing Policy identified herein will be enacted within two (2) years of the date of this application submittal.

I acknowledge that this application constitutes a public record under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.) and is therefore subject to public disclosure by the Department.

Signature: __________________________________________
Name and Title: ______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
Legislative Information
District Number Legislators Name(s)
State
Assembly
District
4 Assemblymember Cecilia M. AguiarCurry
State
Senate
District
3 Senator Christopher Cabaldon
Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at https://www.assembly.ca.gov/
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Threshold Requirements Checklist
The applicant meets the following threshold requirements in accordance with Section 6604 of the Regulations:

Yes No
The applicant is a Jurisdiction. ☐ ☐
The applicant has adopted a Compliant Housing Element. ☐ ☐ The applicant has submitted or will submit a legally sufficient Annual Progress Report prior to designation.
☐ ☐
The applicant has completed or agrees to complete, on or before the relevant statutory deadlines, any rezone program or zoning that is necessary to remain in compliance with Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(1), and 65584.09, subdivision (a), and with California Coastal Commission certification where appropriate. ☐ ☐
The applicant is in compliance, at the time of the application, with applicable state housing law, including, but not limited to those included in Government Code section 65585, subdivision (j); laws relating to the imposition of school facilities fees or other requirements (Gov. Code, § 65995 et seq.); Least Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1); Permit Streamlining Act (Gov. Code, § 65920 et seq.); and provisions relating to timeliness of CEQA processing by local governments in Public Resources Code sections 21080.1, 21080.2, and 21151.5(a). ☐ ☐
The applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its treatment of homeless encampments on public property complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness and that it has submitted a one-page summary to the Department demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments,” (June 17, 2022 update), hereby incorporated by reference. ☐ ☐
The applicant has duly adopted and certified, by the applicant’s governing body, a Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (A true and correct copy of the resolution is included in this application package.) ☐ ☐
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Scoring Criteria
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total and income category. These additional sites must be identified in the Jurisdiction’s housing element adequate sites inventory, consistent with Government Code section 65583, subdivisions (a)(3) and (c)(1). 3 1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential zones in a manner that exceeds the requirements of SB 9 (Chapter 162, Statutes of 2021, Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, 66411.7). 3 1C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total and income category. These points shall not be awarded if the applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above. These additional sites must be identified in the Jurisdiction’s housing element adequate sites inventory, consistent with Government Code section 65583, subdivisions (a)(3) and (c)(1).
2 1D Density bonus programs that allow additional density for additional affordability beyond minimum statutory requirements (Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.).
2 1E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law, (Gov. Code, §§ 65852.2, 65852.22) (e.g., permitting more than one converted ADU; one detached, new construction ADU; and one JADU per single-family lot), and in a manner that exceeds the requirements of SB 9 (Chapter 192, Statutes of 2021, Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, 66411.7). These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B).
2 1F Eliminating minimum parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2; adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Gov. Code section 65915, subdivision (p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements at or less than ratios pursuant to Gov. Code section 65915, subdivision (p).
2 1G Zoning or incentives that are designed to increase affordable housing development in a range of types, including, but not limited to, large family units, Supportive Housing, housing for transition age foster youth, and deep affordability targeted for Extremely Low-Income Households in all parts of the Jurisdiction, with at least some of the zoning, other land use designation methods, or incentives being designed to increase affordable housing development in higher resource areas shown in the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map, and with the Jurisdiction having confirmed that it considered and addressed potential environmental justice issues in adopting and implementing 2 Agenda Item #10.7.

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this policy, especially in areas with existing industrial and polluting uses.
1H Zoning or other land use designation methods to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non-residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial). Qualifying non-residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar zones.
1 1I Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions or land use designation methods to promote greater development intensity. Potential areas of focus include floor area ratio, height limits, minimum lot or unit sizes, setbacks, and allowable dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.
1 1J Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in Government Code section 65620, or a Housing Sustainability District, as defined in Government Code section 66200.
1 1K Establishment of an inclusionary housing program requiring new developments to include housing affordable to and reserved for lowand very low-income households, consistent with the requirements of AB 1505 (Chapter 376, Statutes of 2017, Gov. Code, § 65850.01). 1 1L Other zoning and land use actions not described in Categories (A)-(K) of this section that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing Production.
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Scoring Criteria
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for multiple housing types, including, for example, single-family, multifamily and mixed-use housing.
3 2B Acceleration of Housing Production through the establishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of general plans, community plans, specific plans with accompanying Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents. 2 2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by applicable law, (e.g., Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4, 21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, § 65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15332; Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2, 21159.28).
2 2D Establishment of permitting processes that take less than four months to complete. Policies under this category must address all approvals necessary to issue building permits.
2 2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with zoning and the general plan.
2 2F Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for homes affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2 2G Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan. 1 2H Absence, elimination, or replacement of subjective development and design standards with objective development and design standards that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and timing.
1 2I Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement application to certificate of occupancy.
1 2J Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for ADUs/JADUs or multifamily housing.
1 2K Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement applications.
1 2L Documented practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals on the internet.
1 2M Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to category (2)(E) are not eligible for points under this category.
1 2N Other policies not described in Categories (2)(A)-(M) of this section that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of approval processes.
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Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development with units affordable to Lower-Income Households. This provision does not include fees associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable housing impact fees, and commercial linkage fees).
3 3B Adoption of policies that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved ADU/JADU design packages.
2 3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A), including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs. This provision does not include fees associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable impact fees and commercial linkage fees).
1 3D Accelerating innovative housing production through innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models, community ownership, and other forms of social housing) that reduce development costs.
1 3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect bike/micro-mobility lanes, creation of on-street parking for bikes, transit-related improvements, or establishment of carshare programs. 1 3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.
1 3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in lowdensity, single-family residential areas. 1 3H Adoption of ordinances that reduce barriers, beyond existing law, for the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households. 1 3I Other policies not described in Categories (3)(A)-(H) of this section that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs. 1 Agenda Item #10.7.

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Scoring Criteria
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of a housing fund or contribution of funds towards affordable housing through proceeds from approved ballot measures.
2 4B Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund, which include the Jurisdiction’s own funding contributions. The Jurisdiction must contribute to the local or regional housing trust fund regularly and significantly. For the purposes of this Category, “regularly” shall be defined as at least annually, and “significant” contributions shall be determined based on the impact the contributions have in accelerating the production of affordable housing.
2 4C Demonstration of regular use or planned regular use of funding (e.g., federal, state, or local) for preserving assisted units at-risk of conversion to market rate uses and conversion of market rate uses to units with affordability restrictions (e.g., acquisition/rehabilitation).

For the purposes of this category, “regular use” can be demonstrated through the number of units preserved annually by utilizing this funding source.
2 4D Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction affordable to Lower- and Moderate-Income Households.
2 4E A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to Lower Income Households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.
2 4F Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to Lower-Income Households. 2 4G Prioritization of local general funds to accelerate the production of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2 4H Directed residual redevelopment funds to accelerate the production of affordable housing.
1 4I Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source sufficient to facilitate and support the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
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4J Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. This point shall not be awarded if the applicant earns two points pursuant to Category (4)(G).
1 4K Providing operating subsidies for permanent Supportive Housing. 1 4L Providing subsidies for housing affordable to Extremely Low-Income Households.
1 4M Other policies not described in Categories (4)(A)-(L) of this section that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
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Scoring Criteria
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing Policies. An individual Prohousing Policy may not use more than one enhancement factor.

Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below.

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 The policy represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, housing affordable to Lower-Income Households, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.
2 2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1. 1 3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and non-housing) toward placebased strategies for community revitalization and equitable quality of life in lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and disadvantaged communities pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 39711 and 39715 (California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
1 4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of Lower-Income Households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to Lower-Income Households. 1 5 Rezoning and other policies that support intensification of residential development in Location Efficient Communities.
1 6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
1 7 Zoning policies, including inclusionary housing policies, that increase housing choices and affordability, particularly for Lower-Income Households, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.
1 8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing outside of those required pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(10), and 8899.50, including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded access to financing support.
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Self-Scoring Sheet Instructions
The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with statutory requirements and the Regulations.

The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning and Land Use, Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes, Reduction of Construction and Development Costs, and Providing Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total score of 30 points or more across all four categories.

Instructions
Please utilize one row of the Self-Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy. • Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Scoring Criteria list in this application. Where appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once. • Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule. • Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution, zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 7. • Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Scoring Criteria list in this application. • Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the appropriate category number using the relevant Scoring Criteria list in this application. • Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.

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Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Revised 09/24)
Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program Formal Resolution for the PROHOUSING Designation Program RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO

AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive Applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] (“Applicant”) desires to submit an Application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.

2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.

Examples of such local laws, policies, and actions include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development standards, or permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that the Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and 65583. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its general plan is in alignment with an adopted sustainable communities strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 21155- 21155.4. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the treatment of homeless encampments on public property comply do and will continue to comply with the Constitution and that it has enacted best practices in its jurisdiction Agenda Item #10.7.

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that are consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, 2022, update).

5. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application, the terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents, the Program Regulations, and any and all other applicable law.

6. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORY] is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: [Insert #] NOES: [Insert #] ABSENT: [Insert #] ABSTAIN: [Insert #] The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY] of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

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Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion
Date
Notes
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Appendix 3: Self-Scoring Sheet and Sample Self-Scoring Sheet Self-Scoring Sheet
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
Sample Self-Scoring Sheet
Note: This is a Sample Self-Scoring Sheet; an actual submission may include more specificity when an applicant completes the “Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy.” Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1B Permitted missing
middle housing uses by
allowing duplexes and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones beyond what is
required by SB 9.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 6 1 4
1C Sufficient sites to
accommodate 131
percent of the current
RHNA with rezoning by
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
total or income
category.
1D Density bonus program
exceeds statutory
requirements by 12
percent.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1F Eliminated parking
requirements for
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
section 65852.2.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1G Zoning that that is
designed to increase
affordable housing for a
range of types and for
extremely low-income
households.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1H Modified development
standards/other
applicable zoning
provisions to allow for
residential uses in nonresidential zones (light
industrial).

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1L Other zoning and land
use actions that
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.

P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2B Streamlined programlevel CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
2G Consolidated permit
processes that
minimize the levels of
review and approval
required for projects.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2I Established a one-stopshop permitting
process.

P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
2N Other actions that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3A Waiver of residential
development impact
fees.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 3
3B Adopted policies that
result in less restrictive
requirements than
Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.

P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
3E Measures that reduce
costs for transportationrelated infrastructure.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3I Other actions that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development costs.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
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E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
4C Regular use of funding
for preserving assisted
units at-risk of
conversion to marketrate uses.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2 1 3
4E Establishes a program
that complies with the
Surplus Land Act and
offers below-market
land leases for
affordable housing.

E Zoning code 2 2
4G Prioritization of local
general funds for
affordable housing.

E Zoning code 2 2
4M Other actions that
leverage financial
resources for housing.

E Zoning code 1 1
TOTAL 33 12 45
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Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the Scoring Criteria Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated therein. Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:

Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location Efficient Communities.
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations. • Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient Communities. • Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower-income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower-income households.

Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes • Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations. • Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower-income households in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).

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Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs • Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-related infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and affordability for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).

Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing affordable units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement.

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Appendix 5: Homeless Encampment Template
Subchapter 6.6 Prohousing Designation Program requires applicants to confirm that its treatment of encampments on public property complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness. An application must include a one-page summary demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments (June 17, 2022). The following template and certification are included to help jurisdictions meet this threshold.
• Principle 1: Establish a Cross-Agency, Multi-Sector Response to Encampments – Describe how system partners (name partners) work together to prioritize health and safety both for residents and unsheltered individuals. (350 characters max) • Principle 2: Engage Encampment Residents to Develop Solutions – Describe street outreach efforts to engage with encampment residents to find alternative shelter, housing, and service options using the housing first approach before an existing encampment is closed. (350 characters max)
• Principle 3: Conduct Comprehensive and Coordinated Outreach – Describe multidisciplinary connection strategies and linkages to resources and permanent housing solutions that is customized to individual needs. If applicable, describe how the jurisdiction uses the coordinated entry system to connect individuals to resources and permanent housing. (350 characters max)
• Principle 4: Address Basic Needs and Provide Storage – Describe efforts to meet basic needs, health, safety, and access to storage (timeframes) for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness while creating clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)
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• Principle 5: Ensure Access to Shelter or Housing Options – Describe how low barrier resources to housing and supportive services are communicated to encampment residents. Include how strategies involve alternative measures to criminalization, focusing on service engagement and harm reduction. (350 characters max) • Principle 6: Develop Pathways to Permanent Housing and Supports – Describe Housing First strategies emphasizing low barriers, a harm-reduction model, and services to support people obtaining permanent housing more efficiently. Identify efforts to align federal, state, and local funding/programs to provide clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)
• Principle 7: Create a Plan for What Will Happen to Encampment Sites After Closure – Describe plans for former encampment spaces (long-term solutions to prevent encampments from reoccurring). Include efforts to emphasize safety, accessibility, and inclusivity that improve infrastructure. Example: Communities can include curb cuts to increase mobility access and enhanced lighting to encourage safety. (350 characters max) Certification and Authorization:

Signature of Authorized Representative Date
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Appendix 6: Public Participation Checklist
Pursuant to Sections 6601, 6602, and 6605, applicants are required to demonstrate how they have engaged in a “Diligent Public Participation Process.” Please complete this checklist, and sign, to confirm that the applicant has complied with this requirement. Attach and reference any comments you received during the process.

Regulation Text Explanation Yes No
Outreach through a
variety of methods and
languages to ensure
access to the public
process and provide
opportunities for public
input.

Applicant should use methods such as newspaper
ads, email, social media, fliers, etc., to inform the
public that an application has been drafted and
posted for public comment. Language access
should reflect languages spoken in your local
community and should be available in multiple
languages in print media or upon request for digital
media.
☐ ☐
Specific effort to engage
all segments of the
community, including
individuals or
representatives of lowerincome and special
needs households, forprofit and non-profit
developers, and special
needs service providers.

Individuals and organizations representing lowerincome and special needs households, for-profit and non-profit developers, and special needs
service providers should be engaged, informed of,
and offered an opportunity to comment on the
application. Outreach lists utilized for Housing
Element compliance would suffice.
☐ ☐
Availability of the draft
document to the public,
including notification to
interested parties and all
segments of the
community, for thirty (30)
calendar days and
subsequent versions for
seven (7) calendar days.

Applicants should post the application in print and
digital forms, collect comments, and incorporate
those comments into the application if necessary.

Making the application available to the public could
be satisfied by posting the application online and/or
announcements through other mediums (e.g., local
newspapers) so long as these forums include
diverse segments of the community, including
individuals or representatives of lower-income and
special needs households, for-profit and non-profit
developers, and special needs service providers.
☐ ☐
Public hearings and
informative meetings.

For the purposes of satisfying this requirement, a
City Council or Board of Supervisors meeting
informing the public of the jurisdiction's intent to
submit a Prohousing Designation Program
application, in addition to any subsequent meetings
necessary to make revisions in response to public
comment, will satisfy this requirement.
☐ ☐
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Consideration of
comments, including
incorporation of
comments into a
jurisdiction's application
and Prohousing Policies
as appropriate.

Provide all comments received with a description
of how the comment was incorporated into the
application. If the comment is not appropriate for
incorporation, please describe why.
☐ ☐
Certification and Authorization:

Signature of Authorized Representative Date
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Appendix 7: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation Agenda Item #10.7.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF ST. HELENA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.

2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.

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2022, update).

6. The Community Development Director is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of February 24, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

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APPENDIX 2: PROPOSED POLICY COMPLETION SCHEDULE
Category
Number
(Proposed)
Concise Written Description of
Prohousing Policy
Key Milestones &
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion Date
1J 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.

Introduction of
ordinance
amendments by mid2027.

March 2028
3D 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 nontraditional 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.

Evaluate and initiate
zoning amendments
by mid-2027.

Amend zoning by
March 2028.
3G The City conducts ongoing monitoring
of new state legislation. In the event
that the proposed AB 1206 (2026)
passes, the County will expand its
existing program to provide preapproved plans for ADUs to singlefamily and multi-family residences by January 1, 2028, in consistency with
pending State law.

Evaluate
legislative applicability
by September 2026.

Initiate and complete
program actions in
2027.

Implement the pending
legislation by January
1, 2028.
4D 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.

Conduct community
engagement events
and initiate proactive
outreach by mid-2027.

March 2028
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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 multilingual engagement events.

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APPENDIX 3: PROJECT PROPOSAL SCORING SHEET
Category
Number
HCD Prohousing
Policy Language
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
(E) or
Proposed
(P)
Documentation
type (e.g.
resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to
Documents or Indicate
that Electronic Copies
are attached
Points EF EF
Points
Total
Points
1A Three (3) Points.

Sufficient sites,
including rezoning,
to accommodate
150 percent or
greater of the
current or draft
RHNA, whichever
is greater, by total
and income
category. These
additional sites
must be identified
in the
Jurisdiction’s
Housing Element
adequate sites
inventory,
consistent with
Government Code
section 65583,
subdivisions (a)(3)
and (c)(1).

St. Helena has a
RHNA of 156
and have
identified
realistic capacity
for 256 units
within the
Housing
Element, for a
total capacity of
164% of their
RHNA.

EF1 - Policy that
represents one
element of a
unified, multifaceted strategy
to promote
multiple planning
objectives, such
as efficient land
use, access to
public
transportation,
affordable
housing, climate
change
solutions, and/or
hazard
mitigation.

E Housing
Element
Appendix 7 –
Attached - HE H-A
Housing Element
3 1 2 5
1B Three (3) Points.

Permitting missing
St. Helena
amended its
E Housing
Element
HE H-W
HE2.2
3 2 1 4
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middle housing
uses (e.g.,
triplexes and
fourplexes) by
right in existing
low-density,
single-family
residential zones
in a manner that
exceeds the
requirements of
SB 9 (Chapter
162, Statutes of
2021, Gov. Code
§§ 65852.21,
66411.7).

Zoning Code to
allow missing
middle housing
on the majority
of its residential
land to enhance
housing mobility
and housing
choice,
encourage the
development of
a variety of
missing middle
housing types in
infill projects.

EF2: Missing
Middle Housing
supports infill
development
and efficient use
of land
consistent with
Gov Code
Section 65041.

HE2.6
HE2.7
Housing Element
Ordinance 23-4
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1D Two (2) Points.

Density bonus
programs which
exceed the
minimum statutory
requirements.

St. Helena offers
higher Density
Bonus incentives
for Lot
Consolidation
projects which
further expand
the affordable
housing
development in
the City.

EF2 - Density
Bonus incentives
for lot
consolidations
promotes
development of
affordable
housing
E Housing
Element
H-ZZ
HE 1.3
HE 4.6
HE6.1
Housing Element
Ordinance 23-4
2 2 1 3
1E Two (2) Points.

Increasing
allowable density
in low-density,
single- family
residential areas
beyond the
requirements of
state Accessory
Dwelling Unit law
(e.g., permitting
more than one
ADU or JADU per
single- family lot),
and in a manner
that exceeds the
requirements of
The City
modified the
zoning code to
allow for higher
density housing,
which is
consistent with
the 2040
General Plan.

EF5 - As St.

Helena is within
a high resource
area, according
to CTCAC Maps,
the city will work
E Housing
Element
H-N
HE2.1
HE2.2
Housing Element
Ordinance 23-4
2 5 1 3
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SB 9 (Chapter
162, Statutes of
2021, Gov. Code,
§§ 65852.21,
66411.7). These
policies shall be
separate from any
qualifying policies
under paragraph
(1)(B).
to amend the
zoning code to
allow for higher
densities which
is consistent with
the General Plan
2040.
1F Two (2) Points.

Reducing or
eliminating
minimum parking
requirements for
residential
development as
authorized by
Government Code
section 65852.2;
adopting vehicular
parking ratios that
are less than the
relevant ratio
thresholds at
subparagraphs
(A), (B), and (C) of
Government Code
section 65915,
subdivision (p)(1);
or adopting
maximum parking
requirements at or
less than ratios
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915,
subdivision (p).

St. Helena has a
parking overlay
district that
exempts projects
within this district
from parking
requirements.

The City offers
shared parking
reductions for
projects that
serve more than
one use.

EF 2 – Parking
reductions
support and
encourage
efficient land use
consistent with
Gov Code
65041.

E St. Helena
Municipal Code
Attached to Appendix
7 SHMC 17.26.050
2 2 1 3
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1H One (1) point.

Zoning or other
land use
designation
methods to allow
for residential or
mixed uses in one
or more nonresidential zones
(e.g., commercial,
light industrial).

Qualifying nonresidential zones
do not include
open space or
substantially
similar zones.

The City allows
live/work
housing
development as
conditional use
in multifamily
and industrial
zones, with a
minor use permit
(MUP) in the
commercial
zoning district.

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.

E Housing
Element
HE 2.1
Housing Element
1 2 1 2
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EF2–
Maximizing
affordable
residential
development
supports infill
development
and is an
efficient use of
land consistent
with Gov Code
Section 65041.
1I One (1) point.

Modification of
development
standards and
other applicable
zoning provisions
or land use
designation
methods to
promote greater
development
intensity. Potential
areas of focus
include floor area
ratio; height limits;
minimum lot or
unit sizes;
setbacks; and
allowable dwelling
units per acre.

These policies
must be separate
from any qualifying
policies under
paragraph (1)(B).

The City revised
zoning code
development
standards to
allow 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. The City
revised 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
E Zoning Code Title 17 Zoning Code 1 1
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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 onebedroom units.

The City revised
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.
1J One (1) Point.

Establishment of a
Workforce
Housing
Opportunity Zone,
as defined in
Government Code
section 65620, or
a Housing
Sustainability
The City will
identify and
adopt, as
appropriate,
incentives for
development to
address the
housing needs
of “workforce”
and farmworker
P Housing
Element
Program H-H, p. 1-16
Housing Element
1 1
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District, as defined
in Government
Code section
66200.
households, with
priority given to
projects in lowerdensity higher
income on the
western half of
the city. As part
of this effort, the
City will explore
the feasibility of
adding an above
moderateincome
workforce
housing
component to
the Inclusionary
Housing
Ordinance
requirements
and amend the
Ordinance as
appropriate.
1K One (1) Point.

Establishment of
an inclusionary
housing program
requiring new
developments to
include housing
affordable to and
reserved for lowand very lowincome
households,
consistent with the
requirements of
AB 1505 (Chapter
376, Statutes of
The City
amended 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 onE Housing
Element
Update, Table
10 Factors that
Contribute to
Fair Housing
Issues
H-F Municipal
Code Updates
P. A-108, 1-14
Housing Element
Ordinance 23-4
1 1
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2017, Gov. Code,
§ 65085.01).
site housing
requirements for
affordable
housing
development.
1L One (1) Point.

Other zoning and
land use actions
not described in
subdivisions
(b)(1)(A)-(K) of this
section that
measurably
support the
Acceleration of
Housing
Production.
2A Three (3) Points.

Establishment of
ministerial
approval
processes for
multiple housing
types, including,
for example,
single-family, and
multifamily and
mixed-use
housing.

The City applies
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.

EF7 - The city
applies
E Housing
Element
HE 1.4
Housing Element
3 7 1 4
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streamlined
review through
zoning policies
to encourage the
development of
low-income
households and
special needs
groups such as
seniors,
farmworkers,
people with
disabilities and
homeless
families and
individuals.
2B Two (2) Points.

Establishment of
streamlined,
program-level
CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental
Impact Reports
(EIR), and related
documents.

With the
adoption of its
2040 General
Plan, the City
established a
streamlined
program-level
CEQA analysis
process for
future
developments
that comply with
the General Plan
and Zoning.

E Project
Documents
https://www.cityofsthel
ena.gov/DocumentCe
nter/View/535/CityCouncil-Resolution--
GP-and-EIRCertification-andAdoption-PDF
2 2
2C Two (2) Points.

Documented
practice of
streamlining
housing
development at
the project level,
The City has a
history of
streamlining
housing
developments by
utilizing
categorical
E Project
Documents
https://www.cityofsthel
ena.gov/DocumentCe
nter/View/5766/MinorDR-Approval---
Fountain-WorkforceHousing---PL24-059
2 2
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such as by
enabling a by-right
approval process
or by utilizing
statutory and
categorical
exemptions as
authorized by
applicable law,
such as Pub.

Resources Code,
§§ 21155.1,
21155.4,
21159.24,
21159.25; Gov.

Code, § 65457;
Cal Code Regs.,
tit. 14, §§ 15303,
15332; Pub.

Resources Code,
§§ 21094.5,
21099, 21155.2,
21159.28.
exemptions, as
identified by the
streamlined
review of the
Fountain Street
Workforce
Housing Project.
2D Two (2) Points.

Establishment of
permit processes
that take less than
four months.

Policies under this
Category (2)(D)
must address all
approvals
necessary to issue
building permits.

The City
processes its
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
(ADU) permits in
accordance with
timeframes set
by State law,
with building
permits issued in
under four
months from
submittal of a
complete
application.

E City
Memorandum
Letter from Cmmunity
Development Director
Attached to Appendix
7 2 2
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2E Two (2) Points.

Absence or
elimination of
public hearings for
projects consistent
with zoning and
the general plan.

The City has a
demonstrated
practice of
eliminating
public hearings
for 100%
affordable
projects that are
consistent with
Zoning and the
General Plan, as
illustrated by the
review process
for the Fountain
Street Workforce
Housing Project.

E Project
Documents
https://www.cityofsthel
ena.gov/DocumentCe
nter/View/5766/MinorDR-Approval---
Fountain-WorkforceHousing---PL24-059
2 2
2F Two (2) Points.

Priority permit
processing or
reduced plan
check times for
homes affordable
to Lower-Income
Households.

The City
provides 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
E Housing
Element
HE 1.4
Housing Element
2 2
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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.
2G One (1) Point.

Establishment of
consolidated or
streamlined permit
processes that
minimize the
levels of review
and approval
required for
projects, and that
are consistent with
zoning regulations
and the general
plan.

The City shall
evaluate the
streamlined
review policy
every two years
to identify
constraints on
special needs
E Housing
Element
Update
Program H-E
Streamline
Special Needs
Housing
P. 1-13
Housing Element
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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
2H One (1) Point.

Absence,
The City
amended the
E Housing
Element
H-F
Housing Element
1 1
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elimination or
replacement of
subjective
development and
design standards
with objective
development and
design standards
that simplify
zoning clearance
and improve
approval certainty
and timing.

Zoning Code to
incorporate
objective design
standards for
single-family,
small lot, and
multifamily
developments
that provide a
ministerial
design review
process.

Attached to Appendix
7 https://sthelena.munic
ipal.codes/Code/17.1

6.040
2I One (1) Point.

Establishment of
one-stop-shop
permitting
processes or a
single point of
contact where
entitlements are
coordinated
across city
approval functions
(e.g., planning,
public works,
building) from
entitlement
application to
certificate of
occupancy.

The City
processes all
entitlement
permits through
their permit
technician.

Those permits
are routed to the
various city
departments.

The City also
has template
applications for
each of the
permits they
review.

E Planning
Division
website
Application Check list
Attached to Appendix
7 1 1
2J One (1) Point.

Priority permit
processing or
reduced plan
check times for
ADUs/JADUs or
The City offers
pre-approved
ADU plans
through the
Napa Sonoma
ADU center.

Pre-reviewed
E City website ADU page
Attached to Appendix
7 1 2 1 2
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multifamily
housing.
plans through
this program are
turned around in
half the time a
normal ADU
plan.

EF2 –
Supporting infill
projects like
ADU’s and
JADU’s promote
development
consistent with
the state
planning
priorities
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65041.1.
2K One (1) Point.

Establishment of a
standardized
application form
for all entitlement
applications.
2L One (1) Point.

Documented
practice of publicly
posting status
updates on project
permit approvals
on the internet.

The City posts
both active and
approved
projects on their
website.

E City website Active projects
Attached to Appendix
7 1 1
2M One (1) Point.

Limitation on the
total number of
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hearings for any
project to three or
fewer. Applicants
that accrue points
pursuant to
Category (2)(E)
are not eligible for
points under this
Category (2)(L).
2N One (1) Point.

Other policies not
described in
subdivisions
(b)(2)(A)-(M) of
this section that
quantifiably
decrease
production
timeframes or
promote the
streamlining of
approval
processes.

The City utilizes
the eTRAKiT
online permitting
software that
expedites
internal review
timelines by
streamlining
interdepartmenta
l coordination
and allows the
applicant to track
the status of
reviews.

E City Website https://sthlntrk.aspgov.com/eTRA
KiT/
1 1
3A Three (3) Points.

Waiver or
significant
reduction of
development
impact fees for
residential
development with
units affordable to
Lower-Income
Households. This
provision does not
include fees
associated with
the provision of
The City will
continue to
reduce, defer, or
waive fees for
affordable
housing
developments
and will explore
and adopt as
appropriate
higher incentives
for affordable
housing
developments
with units
E Housing
Element
HE 4.1
Housing Element
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housing affordable
to Lower-Income
Households (e.g.,
inclusionary in lieu
fees, affordable
impact fees and
commercial
linkage fees).
affordable to
extremely lowand very lowincome
households.
3B Two (2) Points.

Adoption of
policies that result
in less restrictive
requirements than
Government Code
sections 65852.2
and 65852.22 to
reduce barriers for
property owners to
create
ADUs/JADUs.

Examples of
qualifying policies
include, but are
not limited to,
development
standards
improvements,
permit processing
improvements,
dedicated
ADU/JADU staff,
technical
assistance
programs, and
pre-approved
ADU/JADU design
packages.

The City
contracts with
the Napa
Sonoma ADU
Center to
provide free
feasibility
consults and
other technical
assistance for
potential
applicants. The
City also hosts
their preapproved ADU
plans online.

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.

E City Website
https://napasonomaadu.
org/
https://cityofsthelena.adu
accelerator.org/
2 2,
8 1 3
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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.

EF2 – ADU
development
supports infill
development
consistent with
Gov Code
Section 65041.

EF8 - Providing
financial
incentives for
ADU
development
supports
Affirmatively
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Furthering Fair
Housing outside
of those required
pursuant to
Government
Code sections
65583,
subdivision
(c)(10), and
8899.50.
3C One (1) Point.

Adoption of other
fee reduction
strategies
separate from
paragraph (3)(A),
including fee
deferrals and
reduced fees for
housing for
persons with
special needs.

This provision
does not include
fees associated
with the provision
of housing
affordable to
Lower-Income
Households (e.g.,
inclusionary in lieu
fees, affordable
impact fees and
commercial
linkage fees).

The City actively
pursues federal
and State
funding sources,
including CDBG,
Affordable
Housing and
Sustainable
Communities
(AHSC),
Permanent Local
Housing
Allocation
(PLHA),
CalHome funds,
HOME, and
other grant
sources to
support the
construction of
housing for
seniors
and those with
special housing
needs. The City
shall periodically
review available
housing
programs to
E Housing
Element
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HE 4.1
HE4.2
HE4.4
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identify
additional
funding sources.

EF8 - The city
will apply for
state, federal
and local funding
to allow for the
development of
lower-income
housing and
housing types
for special needs
groups.
3D One (1) Point.

Promoting housing
production through
innovative housing
types (e.g.,
manufactured
homes,
recreational
vehicles, park
models,
community
ownership, and
other forms of
social housing)
that reduce
development
costs.

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
P Housing
Element
HE 1.5
Housing Element
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practices to
remove
constraints to
non-traditional
housing types.

EF2 - The city
encourages
other forms of
development
housing types.

With this
encouragement
the city will
amend the
zoning code to
include these
alternative
building types.
3E One (1) Point.

Measures that
reduce costs for
transportationrelated
infrastructure or
programs that
encourage active
modes of
transportation or
other alternatives
to automobiles.

Qualifying policies
include, but are
not limited to,
publicly funded
programs to
expand sidewalks
or protect
bike/micro-mobility
The City’s
Parking
Standards have
robust parking
ratios,
differentiated
standards for
long/short term
bike parking,
electric vehicle
(EV) charging
standards, and
climate-oriented
housing oriented
actions that
intend to reduce
dependency on
car
infrastructure.

E Municipal Code Title 17 Zoning Code
https://sthelena.munic
ipal.codes/Code/17.2

6.080
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lanes; creation of
on-street parking
for bikes; transitrelated
improvements; or
establishment of
carshare
programs.
3F One (1) Point.

Adoption of
universal design
ordinances
pursuant to Health
and Safety Code
section 17959.
3G One (1) Point.

Establishment of
pre-approved or
prototype plans for
missing middle
housing types
(e.g., duplexes,
triplexes, and
fourplexes) in lowdensity, singlefamily residential
areas.

The City
conducts
ongoing
monitoring of
new state
legislation. In the
event that the
proposed AB
1206 (2026)
passes, the
County will
expand its
existing program
to provide preapproved plans
for ADUs to
single-family and
multi-family
residences by
January 1, 2028,
in consistency
P Proposed
California
legislation, AB
1206 (2026)
https://leginfo.legislatu
re.ca.gov/faces/billNa
vClient.xhtml?bill_id=
202520260AB1206
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with pending
State law.
3H One (1) Point.

Adoption of
ordinances that
reduce barriers,
beyond existing
law, for the
development of
housing affordable
to Lower-Income
Households
3I One (1) Point.

Other policies not
described in
subdivisions
(b)(3)(A)- (H) of
this section that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development
costs.
4A Two (2) Points.

Establishment of a
housing fund or
contribution of
funds towards
affordable housing
through proceeds
The City has
contributed $1
million in funds
from the
Affordable
Housing Trust
Fund and
Measure E
E Project
Documents
https://sthelena.civicw
eb.net/document/768
70/OTSH%20term%2
0sheet%20outlining%
20the%20proposed%
20loan%20ter.pdf?ha
ndle=041D610539C3
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from approved
ballot measures.
(Funds 751 and
752) to Our
Town St. Helena
for the
development of
affordable
housing in the
form of a
permanent loan
upon satisfaction
of certain
conditions.
4894B89B7F30D864
CFB2
4B Two (2) Points.

Establishment of
local housing trust
funds or
collaboration on a
regional housing
trust fund, which
include the
Jurisdiction’s own
funding
contributions. The
Jurisdiction must
contribute to the
local or regional
housing trust fund
regularly and
significantly. For
the purposes of
this subdivision,
“regularly” shall be
defined as at least
annually, and
“significant”
contributions shall
be determined
based on the
impact the
The City pursues
additional
funding for
affordable
housing, and
explores other
options for
affordable
housing funding,
including a real
property transfer
tax and Housing
Trust Fund
contributions
from the wine
and hospitality
industry in Napa
Valley.

St. Helena has
made significant
efforts to provide
financial
incentives,
including
reducing the
application and
E Housing
Element
# HE4.F
Housing Element
p. 2-51
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contributions have
in accelerating the
production of
affordable
housing.
impact fees for
affordable
housing projects
and will continue
to do so into the
foreseeable
future. In 2018,
the City joined
with all
municipalities in
Napa County,
put Measure E
on the ballot,
requesting voter
approval of a
special tax to
increase Transit
Occupancy
Taxes on hotels
by one percent,
with these
additional funds
being for the
sole purpose of
housing. This
measure was
approved and
went into effect
January 1, 2019.

Estimated
annual revenue
from this
measure is
approximately
$280,000.
4C Two (2) Points.

Demonstration of
regular use or
planned use of
The City actively
explores the
potential of using
Housing Trust
E Housing
Element
# HE4.L
Housing Element
P. 2-53
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funding (e.g.,
federal, state, or
local) for
preserving
assisted units atrisk of conversion
to market rate
uses and
conversion of
market rate uses
to units with
affordability
restrictions (e.g.,
acquisition/rehabili
tation). For the
purposes of this
subdivision,
“regular use” can
be demonstrated
through the
number of units
preserved
annually by
utilizing this
funding source.

Fund money to
purchase
existing housing
for conversion to
restricted
affordable
housing and
commit funding
as appropriate.

Priority use of
Housing Trust
Fund monies will
be given to the
creation of
housing
affordable to
extremely lowincome
households.

Explore the
potential of using
Housing Trust
Fund money to
purchase
existing housing
for conversion to
restricted
affordable
housing and
commit funding
as appropriate.

Priority use of
Housing Trust
Fund monies will
be given to the
creation of
housing
affordable to
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extremely lowincome
households.
4D Two (2) Points.

Provide grants or
low-interest loans
for ADU/JADU
construction
affordable to
Lower- and
Moderate-Income
Households.

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 lowdensity areas of
P Housing
Element
HE 1.4
Housing Element
2 2 1 3
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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.

EF2 – Providing
financial support
for ADU
development
supports infill
development
consistent with
Gov Code
Section 65041.
4F Two (2) Points.

Establishment of
an Enhanced
Infrastructure
Financing District
or similar local
financing tool that,
to the extent
feasible, directly
supports housing
developments in
an area where at
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least 20 percent of
the residences will
be affordable to
Lower-Income
Households.
4G Two (2) Points.

Prioritization of
local general funds
to accelerate the
production of
housing affordable
to Lower-Income
Households.
4F One (1) Point.

Development and
regular (at least
biennial) use of a
housing subsidy
pool, local or
regional trust fund,
or other similar
funding source
sufficient to
facilitate and
support the
development of
housing affordable
to Lower-Income
Households.
4G Two (2) Points.

Prioritization of
local general funds
to affordable
housing to LowerIncome
Households.
4H One (1) Point.

Directed residual
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redevelopment
funds to
accelerate the
production of
affordable
housing.
4I One (1) Point.

Prioritization of
local general funds
for affordable
housing. This point
shall not be
awarded if the
applicant earns
two points
pursuant to
paragraph (4)(G).
4K One (1) Point.

Providing
operating
subsidies for
permanent
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Supportive
Housing.
4L One (1) Point.

Providing
subsidies for
housing affordable
to Extremely LowIncome
Households.
4M One (1) Point.

Other policies not
described in
subdivisions
(b)(4)(A)-(K) of this
section that
quantifiably
promote, develop,
or leverage
financial resources
for housing
affordable to
Lower-Income
Households.

The City’s
CARES Program
utilizes General
Fund monies to
provide lowincome
households with
subsidies on
their utility bills.

E City Webpage https://www.cityofsthel
ena.gov/DocumentCe
nter/View/1914/CARE
S-ProgramApplication-PDF
1 1
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Appendix 5: Homeless Encampment Template
Subchapter 6.6 Prohousing Designation Program requires applicants to confirm that its treatment of encampments on public property complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness. An application must include a one-page summary demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments (June 17, 2022). The following template and certification are included to help jurisdictions meet this threshold. • Principle 1: Establish a Cross-Agency, Multi-Sector Response to Encampments – Describe how system partners (name partners) work together to prioritize health and safety both for residents and unsheltered individuals. (350 characters max)
St. Helena Police Department Policy 464 designates a Homeless Liaison Officer who coordinates with Napa County Health & Human Services and community partners to address encampments while prioritizing health, safety, and service connection.
• Principle 2: Engage Encampment Residents to Develop Solutions – Describe street outreach efforts to engage with encampment residents to find alternative shelter, housing, and service options using the housing first approach before an existing encampment is closed. (350 characters max)
Policy 464.3 encourages officers to provide shelter referrals and counseling in lieu of arrest for non-violent offenses when appropriate. Outreach and notice occur prior to encampment closures consistent with department procedures. • Principle 3: Conduct Comprehensive and Coordinated Outreach – Describe multidisciplinary connection strategies and linkages to resources and permanent housing solutions that is customized to individual needs. If applicable, describe how the jurisdiction uses the coordinated entry system to connect individuals to resources and permanent housing. (350 characters max)
Policy 464.2 requires coordination with social service organizations and maintenance of resource lists to connect individuals to housing, mental health, and supportive services through County and regional programs. • Principle 4: Address Basic Needs and Provide Storage – Describe efforts to meet basic needs, health, safety, and access to storage (timeframes) for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness while creating clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)
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Policy 464.4 prohibits destruction of personal property, requires supervisor authorization for cleanups, and mandates retention of property consistent with established safekeeping procedures.
• Principle 5: Ensure Access to Shelter or Housing Options – Describe how low barrier resources to housing and supportive services are communicated to encampment residents. Include how strategies involve alternative measures to criminalization, focusing on service engagement and harm reduction. (350 characters max)
Policy 464.1 states homelessness is not a crime and shall not be used as a sole basis for detention. Officers are encouraged to pursue service referrals and longterm solutions in lieu of arrest when appropriate. • Principle 6: Develop Pathways to Permanent Housing and Supports – Describe Housing First strategies emphasizing low barriers, a harm-reduction model, and services to support people obtaining permanent housing more efficiently. Identify efforts to align federal, state, and local funding/programs to provide clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)
Policy 464 directs coordination with County housing and service providers and supports referral to permanent housing, behavioral health, and assistance programs consistent with Housing First principles.
• Principle 7: Create a Plan for What Will Happen to Encampment Sites After Closure – Describe plans for former encampment spaces (long-term solutions to prevent encampments from reoccurring). Include efforts to emphasize safety, accessibility, and inclusivity that improve infrastructure. Example: Communities can include curb cuts to increase mobility access and enhanced lighting to encourage safety. (350 characters max)
Policy 464 requires supervisor oversight of encampment cleanups and coordination with appropriate agencies to address environmental or community impacts and ensure lawful site management.

Certification and Authorization:

Signature of Authorized Representative Date
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St. Helena City CouncilFebruary 24, 2026

St. Helena City Council
February 24, 2026