St. Helena, CA
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👤 Members & officials (6)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Michelle Deasy — Vice Mayor
- Paul Dohring — Mayor
- Billy Summers — Councilmember
- Kate Spadarotto — Councilmember
- Aaron Barak — Councilmember
- Billy — Councilmember
🗳️ Election results (6 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
Paul J. Dohring ✓ 1,836 · Billy Summers 826
City Council 2024-11-05
Michelle Deasy ✓ 1,580 · Aaron Barak ✓ 1,516 · Hector R. Marroquin 1,076
Mayor 2022-11-08
Paul J. Dohring ✓ 1,275 · Eric Hall 1,071
City Council 2022-11-08
Anna Chouteau ✓ 1,828 · William "Billy" Summers ✓ 864 · Amy Beaudine 676
Mayor 2020-11-03
Geoff Ellsworth ✓ 1,240 · Mary Koberstein 1,016 · Peter White 836
City Council 2020-11-03
Eric Hall ✓ 1,215 · Lester Hardy ✓ 1,190 · Leslie Stanton 1,132 · Rosaura Segura 977 · David Knudsen 594
Upcoming
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
Wed May 5, 2027 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
Wed May 12, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Wed Jul 14, 2027 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Oct 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Oct 18, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Nov 15, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Dec 20, 2027 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Jan 17, 2028 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Feb 21, 2028 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Mar 20, 2028 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Apr 17, 2028 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
St. Helena Planning Commission meeting of October 20, 2026 is canceled
The City of St. Helena Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Vintage Hall Board Room, 465 Main Street, has been canceled. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion — only the cancellation notice and standard procedural text on public comment, interpretation services, appeal rights, and legal challenge deadlines. The next Special Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
- Meeting canceled; no items were heard or decided
- Next Special Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026
- Agenda posted September 30, 2026 at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue, and Vintage Hall, 465 Main Street
- Public comment by email to [email protected] must arrive three hours before a meeting
- Interpretation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance via the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640
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Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
MEETING CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The Planning Commission meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on
the City’s website.
Public comment for Planning Commission meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online Planning Commission agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
menos 72 horas antes de la reunión llamando a l …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting canceled
The regular meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2026.
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Carnegie Building, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Carnegie Building
1360 Oak Avenue, St. Helena CA
MEETING CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Ashley Sylvester at [email protected]. All public comments must be
received three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be
attached to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read
out loud but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
MEETING CANCELLED
The next Regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for
November 16, 2026. The next Special Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
This agenda was posted at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue and the Carnegie Building, 1360 Oak
Avenue, St. Helena on October 18, 2026.
Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services
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 Dis …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Library Board of Trustees meeting canceled
The regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2026.
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St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
St. Helena Public Library
1492 Library Lane, St. Helena CA
MEETING CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Ashley Sylvester at [email protected]. All public comments must be
received three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be
attached to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read
out loud but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
MEETING CANCELLED
The next Regular Library Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for November
11, 2026.
This agenda was posted at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue, and at the St. Helena Public Library,
1492 Library Lane, St. Helena on October 13, 2026.
Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services.
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 ensu …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to hold closed session on property and employment matters
The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss personnel and real estate negotiations. The body will review employment terms for the City Manager and negotiate property interests with two outside parties.
- Public employment discussion regarding the City Manager
- Real property negotiation with Napa Valley Community College District for 1088 College Ave.
- Real property negotiation with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for 1301 Mitchell Drive
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Vintage Hall - First Floor, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Special City Council Closed Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Vintage Hall - First Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
Public comment for City Council meetings will be accepted via email via
to [email protected]. All public comments must be received three
hours prior to the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be
attached to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not
be read out loud but will be publicly available and attached to the online City Council
agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Paul Dohring; Vice Mayor: Michelle Deasy; City Council Members: Aaron
Barak, Kate Spadarotto, Scott Diaz
3.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
Each person’s comments shall be limited to 4 minutes.
5.
CLOSED SESSION
5.1. Public Employment (Sec. 54957)
Title: City Manager
City Labor Negotiators (James McCann, Joe Leach, Ethan Walsh)
5.2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Sec. 54956.8)
Property: Leasehold Interest in 1088 College Ave., St. Helena, CA / APN:
009-070-035-000
City Negotiators: James McCann, Ethan Walsh
Negotiating Parties: Napa Valley Community College District
Under Negotiatio …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider design-build contracting ordinance
The City Council will discuss updating the municipal code to authorize design-build project delivery. The body is also considering several water system contracts and the ratification of the Chief of Police contract.
- Ordinance to authorize design-build project delivery and adopt a conflict of interest policy
- Professional Services Agreement with Cannon Corporation for SCADA System design not-to-exceed $248,967
- Professional Services Agreement with Hydrologics, Inc. for water system maintenance
- Ratification of the Chief of Police contract
- Amendments to the Planning Commission By-Laws
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Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on the City’s
website.
Public comment for City Council meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online City Council agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
menos 72 horas antes de la reunión llamando a la oficina de la Secretaria de l …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 15:00
Finance Committee
St. Helena Finance Committee to discuss draft final report on General Fund expenditures, revenues and reserves
The St. Helena Finance Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM at City Hall, 1088 College Ave. The main scheduled item is discussion of a Draft Final Committee Report to City Council on General Fund Expenditures, Revenues and Reserves. The agenda also includes routine items: roll call, public forum, staff/committee reports, and consent approval of meeting minutes from August 14 and September 10, 2026. No votes on contracts, fees, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of Draft Final Committee Report to City Council on General Fund Expenditures, Revenues and Reserves
- Consent item: approval of Finance Committee meeting minutes from August 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026
- Public comment accepted by email to Staff Liaison Susan Casey until three hours before the meeting
- Next regular Finance Committee meeting date listed as TBD
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City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Finance Committee Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall Main Conference Room
1088 College Ave., St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Susan Casey at [email protected]. All public comments must be received
three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be attached
to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud
but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
ROLL CALL
Vice Chair: Christopher Warner, Members: Gregg Dawley, Richard Garber, Garry
Rose, George Schisler, Mark Smithers
City Council Member Liaison: Aaron Barak
Staff Liaison: Susan Casey, Interim Director of Administrative Services
2.
CALL TO ORDER
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action on matters not
described on …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
Committee to discuss utility rates and water infrastructure studies
The Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee will review updates on water operations and a discolored water mitigation program. The body will also discuss utility rate research, reservoir sediment, and backflow installation options.
- Utility Rate Setting/Infrastructure Investment Research presentation by Dr. Eric Edwards
- Bell Canyon Reservoir Sediment Study by Scott Alman
- Cross Connection Control Program Regulations and citywide backflow installation options
- Draft Citywide Sampling Program for discolored water mitigation
- Development of the Water & Wastewater Advisory Committee Work Plan
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City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee Regular
Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
City Hall Main Conference Room
1088 College Avenue, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison at [email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item the next
business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be publicly
available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Chair: Brent Randol Vice Chair: Garry Rose Committee Members: Jay Kouba,
Mario Trinchero, Peter White
Alternate Member: Carl Myers
Staff Liaison: Joe Leach, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action on matters not
descri …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
St. Helena committee to elect vice chair and draft FY 2027 work plan
The St. Helena Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue. The main scheduled business is voting for a vice chair and developing the committee's FY 2027 work plan. The rest of the agenda is largely procedural, plus a list of future agenda topics the committee may ask staff to schedule. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda.
- Vote for committee Vice Chair (item 6.1)
- Develop the FY 2027 Committee Work Plan (item 6.2)
- Consent item: approve meeting minutes of September 2, 2026 (item 5.1)
- Future agenda topics listed for possible scheduling: PFAS in city water/wastewater, traffic calming under the Streets Master Plan, RCAAP-related measures, Trails and Open Space Implementation Plan, pedestrian safety improvements, and Vine Trail engagement (items 7.1-7.6)
- Public comments accepted by email to Staff Liaison Rebecca White until three hours before the meeting; speakers limited to four minutes
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City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee Regular
Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
City Hall Main Conference Room
1088 College Avenue, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Rebecca White at [email protected]. All public comments must be received
three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be attached
to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud
but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Members Jeff Farmer, Tony Rabin, Shannon Nolan, Emma Leggat, and Antoinette
Freeman Staff Liaison: Joe Leach, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public
Works/City Engineer
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action on matters not
described on the agenda.
4. …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
St. Helena Planning Commission meeting canceled; next special meeting Nov. 4, 2026
The City of St. Helena Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Vintage Hall Board Room, 465 Main Street, was canceled. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion — only cancellation notice and standard procedural information about public comment, interpretation services, appeals, and accessibility. The next Special Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
- Meeting canceled; no items were heard or decided
- Next Special Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026
- Public comment email: [email protected], due three hours before a meeting
- Interpretation requests due at least 72 hours in advance via City Clerk (707) 968-2640
- Agenda posted September 30, 2026 at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue, and Vintage Hall, 465 Main Street
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Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
MEETING CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The Planning Commission meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on
the City’s website.
Public comment for Planning Commission meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online Planning Commission agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
menos 72 horas antes de la reunión llamando a la …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to award sewer rehab contract, consider water credit policy
The St. Helena City Council will consider several consent items, including awarding a sewer rehabilitation contract and accepting work on a wastewater plant project. A public hearing will address a reimbursement agreement for a sewer extension. The council will also discuss a policy for crediting customers affected by discolored water incidents.
- Resolution awarding S26-05 Sewer Rehabilitation Project to The Trenchless Company
- Resolution accepting work on Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant Improvement Project (CIP S-52)
- Amendment to agreement with Sherwood Engineers for Highway 29 and Mills Lane Improvements, not to exceed $69,600
- Temporary closure of Hunt Avenue for Holiday Wine Barrel Tree installation (Nov 23, 2026–Jan 5, 2027)
- Public hearing on reimbursement agreement with Nicca Holding for Sulphur Springs Sewer Extension
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Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on the City’s
website.
Public comment for City Council meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online City Council agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
menos 72 horas antes de la reunión llamando a la oficina de la Secretaria de …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Commission to discuss multi-use path presentation and workplan goals
The Commission will hear a presentation regarding an alternative multi-use path for bikes and pedestrians. Members will also discuss the Parks and Recreation Commission workplan, goals, and committees.
- Jeff Farmer presentation on alternative multi-use path for bikes, pedestrians, etc.
- Parks and Recreation Commission Workplan, Goals and Committees discussion
- Parks and Trees Division Update and Overview
- Recreation Division Update
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Carnegie Building, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Carnegie Building
1360 Oak Avenue, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Ashley Sylvester at [email protected]. All public comments must be
received three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be
attached to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read
out loud but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Commission Chair: John Thompson
Vice Chair: Julie Jenanyan
Members: Denise Nelson, Elaine de Man, Vacant
Staff Liaison: Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action on matters not
described on the agenda.
4.
REPORTS BY STAFF/COMMITTEE
Report …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Commission
Carnegie Building, St. Helena
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh wine shop permit and hotel expansion
The St. Helena Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a retail wine shop at 1269 Main Street, Suite 1299, and will receive preliminary feedback on a proposed hotel expansion for the Wydown Hotel. The commission will also consider amendments to its by-laws and receive training on Brown Act and Rosenberg's Rules of Order. No formal action is requested on the hotel expansion, which is a pre-submittal review.
- Conditional Use Permit PL26-009 for retail wine shop with tastings at 1269 Main Street, Suite 1299 (APN 009-250-015), Central Business District
- CEQA exemption recommended for wine shop under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
- Pre-submittal review of Wydown Hotel expansion (PL26-018), CEQA to be completed later
- Proposed amendments to Planning Commission By-Laws, recommended for City Council approval
- October 20 and November 3 meetings canceled; special meeting November 4 for Alila Hotel & Spa Expansion
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Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The Planning Commission meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on
the City’s website.
Public comment for Planning Commission meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online Planning Commission agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
menos 72 horas antes de la reunión llamando a la oficina de la …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:30
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
Committee to review city council item on discolored water
The Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee will meet to receive an operations update, review the August 13 meeting minutes, and discuss a September 8 City Council item regarding discolored water. Subcommittee updates will cover water quality, water security, and the rate study. Future agenda items include decommissioning the Lower Reservoir and alternate energy options.
- Review of September 8 City Council item regarding discolored water
- Water/Wastewater Operations Update
- Subcommittee update on Water & Wastewater Rate Study
- Future discussion: Decommissioning of Lower Reservoir
- Future discussion: Alternate Energy Options at Water and Wastewater Facilities
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City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee Regular
Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
City Hall Main Conference Room
1088 College Avenue, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison at [email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item the next
business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be publicly
available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Chair: Brent Randol Vice Chair: Garry Rose Committee Members: Jay Kouba,
Mario Trinchero, Peter White
Alternate Member: Carl Myers
Staff Liaison: Joe Leach, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action one matters not
de …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 15:00
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to review draft budget and financial policies
The St. Helena Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the draft Budget Subcommittee Report and the draft final committee report, as well as to review the city's financial and fiscal policies, including audited and unaudited financials and policy P-FI-0016. The meeting is open to public comment, with a four-minute limit per speaker.
- Discussion of Draft Budget Subcommittee Report and Draft Final Committee Report
- Review of City Financial and Fiscal Policies, including Audited and Unaudited Financials
- Review of City Financial Policy P-FI-0016
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City Hall - Main Conference Room, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Finance Committee Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall - Main Conference Room
1088 College Ave, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Martin Beltran at [email protected]. All public comments must be received
three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be attached
to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud
but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
ROLL CALL
Vice Chair: Christopher Warner, Members: Gregg Dawley, Richard Garber, Garry
Rose, George Schisler, Mark Smithers
City Council Member Liaison: Aaron Barak
Staff Liaison: Susan Casey, Interim Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer
2.
CALL TO ORDER
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action on matters …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to review organizational chart, pollinator garden, and survey results
The St. Helena Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, staff reports, and consent items. Scheduled items include a presentation on the library's organizational chart, a pollinator garden update, and discussion of outgoing surveys. The board will also consider future agenda items such as the annual report to City Council and library director recruitment.
- Review of Library Board meeting minutes from July 15, 2026
- Presentation on the Pollinator Garden
- Discussion of outgoing surveys related to the Library
- Future agenda item: annual report to City Council
- Future agenda item: Library Director Recruitment
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St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
St. Helena Public Library
1492 Library Lane, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Ashley Sylvester at [email protected]. All public comments must be
received three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be
attached to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read
out loud but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Chair: Gillian Casey
Vice Chair: Juana Navarro
Trustees: Kristina Skinner, Scott Symon, Kaylee Churchill
Youth Advisory Member: Vacant
Staff Liaison: Ashley Sylvester, Director of Community Services
City staff present at the meeting will be noted in the minutes.
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive disc …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 17:00
Library Board of Trustees
St. Helena Public Library, St. Helena
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider $500K water bill credit program for discolored water
The St. Helena City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed $500,000 one-time water bill credit fund for customers affected by discolored water, along with an ongoing credit policy. They will also receive updates on traffic calming, Oak Avenue, Main Street sidewalks, and city manager recruitment. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment for pedestrian improvements and adoption of ADU ordinances.
- Resolution to create $500,000 Water Bill Credit Fund, approx. $200 credit per eligible customer (item 13.3)
- Second reading and adoption of ordinances updating ADU and JADU regulations and water/sewer lateral requirements (item 10.2)
- Budget amendment for Downtown St. Helena Pedestrian Improvements Project (item 10.1)
- Public hearing on amendments to Library Board of Trustees chapter (item 11.1)
- Appointment of Planning Commissioner to fill vacancy (item 13.1)
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Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on the City’s
website.
Public comment for City Council meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online City Council agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
4 yea
Paul Dohring yea · Michelle Deasy yea · Kate Spadarotto yea · Scott Diaz yea
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 17:00
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee
Committee to discuss traffic calming and regional climate action plans
The Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee will discuss potential traffic calming measures and review the Napa County Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The meeting also includes nominations for the 2027 Chair and Vice Chair positions.
- Nominations and election for Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2027
- Discussion of traffic calming locations and NACTO speed reduction mechanisms
- Review of the Napa County Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP)
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 3, 2026, and August 5, 2026
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City Hall Main Conference Room, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee Regular
Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
City Hall Main Conference Room
1088 College Avenue, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a
comment under the "Oral Communication" portion of the agenda may do so, but please observe
the time limit of four minutes.
Members of the public and other parties are welcome to email their comments to the Staff
Liaison Rebecca White at [email protected]. All public comments must be received
three hours prior to the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be attached
to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud
but will be publicly available and attached to the online agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Members Jeff Farmer, Tony Rabin, Shannon Nolan, Emma Leggat, and Antoinette
Freeman
3.
PUBLIC FORUM
An opportunity for the public to directly address the Committee on items of interest
to the public that are not listed on the agenda. Any person addressing the
Committee should provide his or her name and address, and limit comments to
four minutes. Because of restrictions imposed by the Brown Act, the Committee
may not engage in substantive discussion, nor take action on matters not
described on the agenda.
4.
REPORTS BY STAFF/COMMITTEE
Reports by staff and/or committee on items of general inter …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
St. Helena Planning Commission meeting for September 1, 2026, is canceled
The scheduled Planning Commission regular meeting for September 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.
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Vintage Hall Board Room , St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
MEETING CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The Planning Commission meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on
the City’s website.
Public comment for Planning Commission meetings will be accepted via email via to
[email protected]. All public comments must be received three hours prior to
the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be attached to the item
the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
publicly available and attached to the online Planning Commission agenda.
To ensure interpreters are available, requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by
calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
Servicios de interpretación en español durante la reunión pueden ser solicitados por el público.
Para asegurar que los intérpretes estén disponibles, los servicios tienen que ser solicitados al
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council holds closed session to discuss liability claim by Thompson Builders
The St. Helena City Council will hold a special closed meeting on August 25, 2026, to discuss a liability claim filed by Thompson Builders Corporation against the city. No other substantive items are on the agenda, which consists primarily of procedural steps and public comment. The next regular meeting is also scheduled for the same date.
- Closed session discussion of liability claim by Thompson Builders Corporation
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Vintage Hall - First Floor, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
Special City Council Closed Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Vintage Hall - First Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or
make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
Public comment for City Council meetings will be accepted via email via
to [email protected]. All public comments must be received three
hours prior to the meeting. All other public comments received after the deadline will be
attached to the item the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not
be read out loud but will be publicly available and attached to the online City Council
agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Paul Dohring; Vice Mayor: Michelle Deasy; City Council Members: Aaron
Barak, Kate Spadarotto, Scott Diaz
3.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
Each person’s comments shall be limited to 4 minutes.
5.
CLOSED SESSION
5.1. Liability Claims
Claimant: Thompson Builders Corporation
Agency claimed against: City of St. Helena
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026.
This agenda was posted at City Hall, 1088 College Avenue, and at Vintage Hall, 465 Main
Street, St. Helena, California on August 20, 2026.
Andrew Bradley, City Clerk
In Compliance with the American …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to weigh ADU ordinance, water plan contract hike, interim finance director
The St. Helena City Council will consider consent items including a $93,000 increase to a water management plan contract, a construction management agreement for the Bell Canyon intake tower project, and a resolution opposing Assembly Bill 1383. A public hearing will introduce three ordinances updating accessory dwelling unit regulations and water/sewer lateral requirements. The council will also vote on appointing Susan Casey as interim finance director and adopting an interim strategic plan.
- Contract increase with West Yost & Associates for water management plan, total not-to-exceed $304,628
- Professional services agreement with GEI Consultants for Bell Canyon Intake Tower and Valve House Rehabilitation
- First reading of three ordinances updating ADU and water/sewer lateral regulations
- Resolution requesting Governor's veto of AB 1383 regarding public employees' retirement benefits
- Appointment of Susan Casey as Interim Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor, St. Helena
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City of St. Helena
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Vintage Hall Board Room - Second Floor
465 Main Street, St. Helena CA
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make a comment under the "Public Forum" portion of the agenda may do so, but please
observe the time limit of four minutes.
The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on Comcast Channel 28 and on the City’s
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the next business day or soon thereafter. Public comments will not be read out loud but will be
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calling the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 968-2640 or emailing [email protected].
The schedule of upcoming meetings and published meeting agendas can be found on the City
of St. Helena website at cityofsthelena.gov.
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
5 yea
Paul Dohring yea · Michelle Deasy yea · Aaron Barak yea · Kate Spadarotto yea · Scott Diaz yea
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 125 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Napa County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments4,486 (66,372 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,792/mo (62 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.8% (low numeracy 29% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
278
Recorded votes
$37.1M
Annual budget
150
Employees on payroll
11
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$37.1M
Spending$34.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
150 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.