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Saint Helena plans water-neutrality policy update and nexus study; resident proposes using fees for leak repairs
Summary
Public Works outlined a January–May 2026 schedule to revise the city’s water-neutrality guidelines and a FY27 nexus study to set an in-lieu fee; resident Gary Rose proposed redirecting in-lieu fees toward distribution leak detection and repair to 'create water.'
SAINT HELENA, Calif. — Public Works staff told the City Council on Jan. 13 they expect to present a draft water‑neutrality policy update for legal review in February and to return to council in May 2026 with a final policy and fee recommendations following a planned nexus (impact‑fee) study in fiscal year 2027.
Eric Janzen, assistant director of public works, said the city’s existing ordinance (enacted by Ordinance 2016‑13) and subsequent guidelines have not been updated since adoption and that residents, developers and some commissioners have asked for clarification on calculation methods and landscape use…
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