In The Matter of Sydney Maria Lynn Delima

As Defendants note in Reply, the Proposed Order provides: “Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.4, this action is stayed pending completion of the arbitration, except for proceedings concerning provisional relief permitted by Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.8.” (8/5/26 Proposed Order. Emphasis added.) The Court further notes, as Plaintiffs acknowledge in their Limited Opposition, that Defendants’ Motion expressly states the requested stay “will not interfere” with injunctive relief, noting that “[b]oth the settlement agreement (paragraph 17.1) and the California Arbitration Act (Code Civ. Proc., § 1281.8, subd. (b)) authorize a party to seek injunctive relief from the Court even if arbitration is pending.” (Mem., 12:6-9.)

Thus, Plaintiffs’ concern regarding the scope of the stay appears moot. Because the motion is otherwise unopposed, and Plaintiffs expressly agree to arbitration, the motion is GRANTED.

In The Matter of Sydney Maria Lynn Delima 26CV001413

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TENTATIVE RULING: Notice has been properly published and no written objections have been filed. The petition is GRANTED without need for appearance.

**at 1:30 p.m.** Reed Woodson v. City of St. Helena et al 26CV000379

PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PEREMPTORY WRIT OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANDATE

APPEARANCE REQUIRED. The Court will hear argument from the parties regarding the below tentative ruling on September 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. B. The parties need not request or notice a request for oral argument, as otherwise required by Local Rule.

TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition is DENIED.

A. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

By the instant litigation Mr. Woodson seeks an order directing the St. Helena City Council to vacate and reconsider its November 25, 2025, Ruling, made after hearing on the matter on November 18, 2025, upholding the October 10, 2025, decision by Joseph M. Leach, as administrative hearing officer, assessing transient occupancy tax (TOT), penalties, and interest against Mr. Woodson in the amount of $48,566.05.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

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