Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting - 19 Aug 2025

City Council and Planning Commission of the City of Saint Helena · August 20, 2025

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Opening and procedural housekeeping

Presentation

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Presiding officer called the meeting to order, asked attendees whether public comment cards were needed and announced the meeting format; the pledge of allegiance was recited. The presiding official signaled a listening mode for public input and reserved discretion to change comment procedures if more speakers arrived.

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St. Helena held a joint workshop of the City Council and Planning Commission to review recent California housing laws and their likely local impacts; land-use attorney Barbara Katz led the presentation and answered questions. Residents raised concerns about upzoning, water supply, fire evacuation routes, second homes, RHNA numbers and asked the city for follow-up and greater transparency.

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