Ukiah public meetings in 2021

Demolition Review Committee

The Demolition Review Committee will consider applications to demolish two structures over 50 years old at 101 and 105 South Main Street. The committee will review the proposals and make recommendations to the City Council, which will hold a public hearing at a later date. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a 2017 meeting and public comments.

• Demolition of building at 101 South Main Street (APN 002-231-01)
• Demolition of building at 105 South Main Street (APN 002-231-01)
• Review under UCC Section 3016
• Approval of draft minutes from November 28, 2017 meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution that would authorize the City Manager to execute documents for the city's participation in national opioid settlements. This action would allow the city to receive settlement funds under the California Distributor Allocation Agreement and the CA J&J Allocation Agreement. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with routine roll call, audience comments, and adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute opioid settlement participation documents
• Receipt of settlement funds under CA Distributor and J&J Allocation Agreements

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of December 22, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting canceled for December 22, 2021
• Next regular meeting: January 12, 2022

Ukiah Financing Authority

The Ukiah Public Financing Authority will hold a special meeting to consider adopting resolutions authorizing the issuance of lease revenue bonds, Series 2022, to fund renovation of the City Corporation Yard and improvements to various city streets. The recommended action is to approve the resolutions and authorize city management to execute related documents. The meeting is held in conjunction with the City Council meeting.

• Consider adopting resolutions authorizing lease revenue bonds, Series 2022
• Renovate the City Corporation Yard
• Construct improvements to various city streets
• Authorize city management to execute related documents

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will consider adopting a resolution to establish fees and charges under the California Public Records Act, approve a new public records request form, and set a new regular meeting schedule. The board will also vote on minutes from three prior meetings and a consent item to continue remote teleconferenced meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Adopt Resolution 2021-06 establishing fees and charges under the CA Public Records Act (PRA)
• Approve new Public Records Request Form and updates to Policy 1023
• Adopt resolution establishing a new regular meeting schedule for UVFD board meetings
• Approve draft minutes from Sept 21, Oct 12, and Nov 9, 2021 meetings
• Consent item: Resolution to continue remote teleconferenced meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation and discuss the Capital Financing Plan Workshop #2, which includes pro formas for the Corp Yard and Streets projects and the 5-year Capital Improvement Program. No formal action is scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Capital Financing Plan Workshop #2 presentation and discussion
• Corp Yard Project Pro Forma
• Streets Project Pro Forma
• CIP 5-year FYE 2022 Final

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Major Site Development Permit for a mixed-use project at 1006 S State St, including a car wash, auto service/repair, and a one-bedroom apartment. The recommended action is to approve the permit, which is categorically exempt from CEQA. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Major Site Development Permit for mixed-use development at 1006 S State St (APNs 003-130-74/75), File No. 20-5427
• Project includes car wash, automobile service/repair, and one-bedroom apartment
• Recommended CEQA exemption under Section 15332, Class 3(c)
• Approval of draft minutes from November 10, 2021 regular meeting
• Appeal deadline for decisions: December 20, 2021

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a special meeting to review a request for a Major Use Permit for a new 2,137-square-foot Valvoline Quick Lube facility at 1280 Airport Park Boulevard. The board will make a recommendation to the Planning Commission on whether the project conforms to the Airport Industrial Park-Planned Development design standards. The agenda also includes approval of the November 8, 2021 meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Major Use Permit application for Valvoline Quick Lube (2,137 sq ft) at 1280 Airport Park Blvd, APN 180-080-90
• Review against Airport Industrial Park-Planned Development (AIP-PD) design standards
• Approval of November 8, 2021 special meeting minutes

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive reports on FAA grants, monthly financial/budget status, airport maintenance, the North East Corner project, and the Runway Extension Study. The commission will also consider approving the November 2, 2021 minutes. No action is listed for the North East Corner or Runway Extension Study items, which appear to be discussion-only.

• Approve November 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive report on FAA grants
• Receive monthly financial/budget report with 2021 and 2022 YTD and balance sheets
• Receive airport maintenance report
• Discuss North East Corner and Runway Extension Study

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Special

The Equity & Diversity Committee will consider approving the City of Ukiah's Equity Action Plan, a new business item. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, audience comments, and approval of the October 27, 2021 minutes. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of the Equity Action Plan for the City of Ukiah
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2021 regular meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comments. The main discussion item is a proposal by Community Services Director Neil Davis to potentially reform the Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission and the POSCC into a single Public Spaces Commission. Staff reports on parks, golf, events, and other areas will also be presented.

• Discussion on potential reformation of POSCC and PRGC into a Public Spaces Commission
• Staff reports on events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters
• Introduction by Library Director Deborah Frader Samson on Story Walk

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider three items: renewing a cannabis business use permit at 1076 Cunningham Street, modifying that permit to allow use of an adjacent structure at 1078 Cunningham Street for secure storage, and approving a minor use permit for a professional office at 677 North State Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the November 10, 2021 hearing and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Renewal of cannabis business use permit at 1076 Cunningham Street (APN 003-140-52)
• Minor modification to allow secure storage at 1078 Cunningham Street (APNs 003-140-52/54)
• Minor use permit for professional office at 677 North State Street (APN 002-121-15)
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2021 hearing
• Appeal deadline: November 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit for a U-Haul Self-Storage and Rental Facility at 675 North Orchard Avenue. The recommended action is approval, with a categorical CEQA exemption. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing for U-Haul Self-Storage and Rental Facility at 675 North Orchard Avenue (APNs 002-030-09 & 10)
• Recommended approval of Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit, categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 32, In-Fill Development)
• Approval of draft minutes from October 27, 2021 regular meeting

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee will meet to approve draft minutes from May and July 2021, adopt a new governance meeting schedule, and adopt a resolution on teleconferencing requirements during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes public comment, chief's reports, and a possible closed session.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 12, 2021 and July 14, 2021
• Adoption of new governance meeting schedule and resolution
• Adoption of resolution on teleconferencing requirements during COVID-19 emergency
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution to continue teleconferencing requirements during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, approval of minutes, and reports. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Adoption of resolution to continue teleconferencing requirements during COVID-19 emergency
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Closed session may be held at any time during the meeting

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Ukiah Design Review Board will review two major site development permit requests and make recommendations to the Planning Commission. The first is a mixed-use development at 1006 South State Street with a car wash, auto service/repair, and a one-bedroom apartment. The second is new construction of a commercial cannabis retail structure at 1102 & 1104 South State Street. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Mixed-use development: car wash, auto service/repair, one-bedroom apartment at 1006 South State Street (APNs 003-130-74 & 75)
• Commercial cannabis retail structure at 1102 & 1104 South State Street (APNs 003-130-09 & 003-530-11)
• Both projects require Major Site Development Permits and recommendations to the Planning Commission
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a workshop to consider a management strategy for financing several significant capital projects related to streets, the corporation yard, and electric services. The council will also decide whether to merge two commissions into a single Public Spaces Commission, and will consider a consent calendar that includes contracts for environmental work, maintenance, and a bridge study. The meeting is a continuation from November 3, 2021, and includes several closed-session items on litigation and negotiations.

• Contract to SMB Environmental Inc. up to $15,000 for CEQA documentation for Recycled Water Phase 4
• Contract award of $37,251.76 to JM Integration for bi-weekly maintenance at Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Authorize contract with California Conservation Corps ($26,000) for Great Redwood Trail Phase 4 support
• Authorize professional services agreement up to $149,999.50 with GHD Inc. for Orr Street Bridge and Transportation Corridor Study
• Approve $29,440 payment to Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority for operations shortfall

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will consider approving the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for 2023-2027, receive monthly financial and budget reports, and discuss maintenance and a letter regarding the northeast corner of the airport. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approve ACIP for 2023-2027
• Receive monthly financial/budget report including 2021 and 2022 YTD data
• Review letter regarding northeast corner of airport
• Approve minutes from October 5, 2021 meeting

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Equity & Diversity Committee is meeting to receive a report on a September training and workshop, appoint an ad hoc committee to develop an Equity Action Plan, approve a schedule of proclamations, and discuss changing or canceling November and December meeting dates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and receiving a report on encouraging public input into the General Plan.

• Receive report on September 18th training and workshop and appoint ad hoc to develop Equity Action Plan
• Approve recommended schedule of proclamations for the City of Ukiah and dissolve related ad hoc
• Receive report from ad hoc on plan to encourage voices and input into the General Plan
• Discuss and take action to change or cancel November and December regular meeting days/times
• Approve minutes for August 25th regular meeting and September 18th workshop

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will receive a presentation on 2021 California housing bills (SB 8, SB 9, SB 10) and discuss them. They will also consider approving Resolution 2021-01 to continue remote teleconferencing meetings under Executive Order N-15-21. The agenda includes routine items like approving the October 13, 2021 minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of 2021 California housing bills: SB 8, SB 9, SB 10
• Approval of Resolution 2021-01 to continue remote teleconferencing meetings
• Approval of draft minutes from October 13, 2021 regular meeting
• Appeal deadline for decisions: November 8, 2021

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will consider approving a Major Use and Site Development Permit for a U-Haul self-storage and rental facility at 675 North Orchard Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of the September 22, 2021 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items. Staff recommends approval, with a CEQA categorical exemption.

• Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit for U-Haul facility at 675 North Orchard Avenue (File No. 21-6246)
• CEQA exemption under Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 22, 2021 regular meeting
• Appeal deadline: October 25, 2021 for decisions made at this meeting

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will consider adopting its final budget for fiscal year 2021/2022, setting the per-meeting director fee to $0, updating public records policies, approving remote meeting procedures, and purchasing a new pickup truck. The board will also review the draft minutes from June 8, 2021, and receive reports on tax revenue and mitigation.

• Adoption of final budget for FY 2021/2022
• Set per-meeting director fee at $0.00
• Approve Policy 1023 update and Resolution 2021-06 for Public Records Act fees
• Approve Resolution 2021-07 for remote teleconferencing meetings
• Purchase one 2022 Ford F250XL 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider two actions regarding the Emerald Sun Manufacturing, LLC cannabis business-related use permit at 1825 Airport Road: a renewal and a minor modification. Staff recommends approval of both, based on findings and conditions in the September 20, 2021 staff report. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, approval of minutes, and audience comments.

• Renewal of Emerald Sun Manufacturing, LLC cannabis use permit at 1825 Airport Road (APN 180-110-07)
• Minor modification to the same cannabis use permit
• Public hearing with appeal deadline of October 7, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
• Staff recommends approval for both items

Countywide Oversight Board to the Successor Agencies to the City Redevelopment Agencies

The Countywide Oversight Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, administering an oath to a new member, and adopting a resolution for the amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for January-June 2022. The ROPS is required by state law and outlines payments for former redevelopment agency obligations.

• Administer oath of office to new board member Becky Jeffries
• Approve January 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adopt resolution approving amended ROPS for Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2022

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board regular meeting scheduled for September 23, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Use/Site Development Permit for a 90-foot broadcast radio tower and a Determination of Appropriate Use for a broadcast and recording studio in an existing structure at 390 West Clay Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 6, 2021, and standard procedural items. Staff recommends approval of the permit and determination.

• Public hearing on Minor Use/Site Development Permit for 90' broadcast radio tower at 390 West Clay Street (APN 002-257-01, File No. 21-6422)
• Determination of Appropriate Use for broadcast and recording studio within existing structure at same address
• Approval of Zoning Administrator Minutes from July 6, 2021
• Appeal deadline: October 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM for decisions made at this meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the fourth 6-month report on the Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street. The commission will consider continuing to request these reports for the Redwood Community Services Building Bridges facility.

• Receive and review fourth 6-month report on Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street
• Continue requesting 6-month reports for Redwood Community Services Building Bridges facility
• Approve draft minutes of September 8, 2021 regular meeting

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The September 22, 2021 regular meeting of the Equity & Diversity Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ukiah City Council and Ukiah Valley Fire District are holding a joint special meeting to consider and adopt resolutions agreeing to the allocation of property taxes and fire district parcel taxes upon the annexation of the City of Ukiah by the Fire District. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, along with roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Adoption of resolutions on allocation of property taxes and Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District parcel taxes upon annexation

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Ukiah Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, minutes approval, and public comments. The main substantive item is a discussion-only staff report covering events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Services Department staff reports on events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person and 10 minutes per subject
• Meeting held in conference room #5 at 411 W. Clay St., with entry via 300 Seminary or main entrance

Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency will hold a special meeting to consider approving the amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for January 1 to June 30, 2022, and to approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Adoption of resolution approving amended ROPS for Jan 1–Jun 30, 2022
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2021 special meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and public comments. The only substantive item is a proposed Major Use Permit and Major Site Development Permit for a U-Haul Self-Storage and Rental Facility at 675 North Orchard Avenue; staff recommends continuing this item to the October 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2021 regular meeting
• Major Use Permit and Major Site Development Permit for U-Haul Self-Storage and Rental Facility at 675 North Orchard Avenue (File No: 21-6246) — staff recommends continuance to October 13, 2021
• Appeal deadline for decisions made at this meeting is September 20, 2021

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive reports on FAA grants and projects, monthly financial/budget status, airport maintenance, and the North East Corner. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Receive report on FAA Grants/Projects
• Receive report on Airport Monthly Financial/Budget/Ad Hoc with 2021 and 2022 YTD balance sheets
• Receive report on Airport Maintenance
• Receive report on North East Corner

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering equipment purchases, contracts, and a housing ordinance, plus a public hearing on ambulance fee adjustments. The council will also discuss new business items including a street utility project, a seasonal ice rink purchase, and several closed-session litigation and negotiation items.

• Public hearing on adjusting fees for pre-hospital emergency and ambulance services by Ukiah Valley Fire Authority
• Adoption of ordinance amending Ukiah Municipal Code for General Plan Housing Element implementation and state housing law compliance
• Award contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for $321,078 for 2021 slurry seal of local streets
• Award professional services agreement to BKF Engineers for $195,789 for Gobbi Street Utility Replacement Project plans
• Purchase of seasonal ice rink for $167,737

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a mutual aid agreement for emergency water assistance among Mendocino County, Ukiah, Fort Bragg, and other agencies. The agenda also includes a closed session with multiple items on anticipated and existing litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations. The only open-session action item is the mutual aid agreement.

• Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Assistance (water) among County of Mendocino, City of Ukiah, City of Fort Bragg, and other signatories
• Closed session: anticipated litigation from emergency drought declaration (1 potential case)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation re possible termination of construction contract for cause (1 potential case)
• Closed session: existing litigation Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah (2 cases), City of Ukiah v. Questex, Siderakis v. Ukiah

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Equity & Diversity Committee will receive presentations on Native American tribes and communities in Mendocino County, seniors 65+, and the Ukiah Police Department. It will also hear reports on a proclamations schedule, a plan to encourage public input into the General Plan, and community services grant input. The meeting includes roll call, audience comments, and approval of July 28, 2021 minutes.

• Presentation on Native American Tribes and Communities in Mendocino County and Seniors 65+
• Presentation on the Ukiah Police Department
• Report from Ad Hoc on Proclamations Schedule
• Report from Ad Hoc on Plan to Encourage Voices and Input into the General Plan
• Report on Community Services Grant Input (Outdoor Equity Grants Program)

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda. The main business is receiving staff reports on events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters. No votes or decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Staff reports on events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Meeting held in conference room #5 at 411 W. Clay St., Ukiah

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of August 11, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2021. No items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 2021

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The regularly scheduled Ukiah Valley Fire District Board meeting for August 10, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• August 10, 2021 board meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting set for October 12, 2021 at 6:00 P.M.

Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission

The August 5, 2021 meeting of the Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2021. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for August 5, 2021
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a regular meeting. The Ukiah City Council's August 4, 2021, meeting has been cancelled, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ukiah Civic Center Council Chamber. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this cancelled meeting.

• Regular City Council meeting of August 4, 2021, cancelled
• Next meeting: August 18, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Ukiah Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Ave.

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will meet to discuss airport operations, including financial reports for 2020 and 2021, fuel data from 2009-2021, and maintenance updates. The commission will also review FAA grants, projects, and status reports regarding the North East Corner and Ukiah Aviation Services.

• Review of 2020 and 2021 airport balance sheets and year-to-date financials
• Review of fuel sales data from 2009-2021
• Discussion of FAA grants and airport projects
• Airport maintenance report

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Ukiah Equity & Diversity Committee will receive presentations on LGBTQ+ and Persons of Color demographic groups, hear reports from ad hoc committees on proclamations and General Plan input, and receive updates from the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority and Map One Mendocino. The meeting also includes approval of the June 30, 2021 minutes and public comments.

• Receive presentation on LGBTQ+ and Persons of Color demographic groups (20 min)
• Approve minutes of June 30, 2021 regular meeting
• Receive report on recommended schedule of proclamations for City of Ukiah
• Receive report on plan to encourage voices and input into General Plan
• Receive presentation from Ukiah Valley Fire Authority (20 min)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will review a proposed major site development permit for a U-Haul self-storage and rental facility at 675 N. Orchard Avenue and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The board will also approve minutes from the May 27, 2021 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Major Site Development Permit for U-Haul Self-Storage and Rental Facility at 675 N. Orchard Avenue (APNs 002-030-09 & 10), File No. 21-6246
• Review of site plan, landscape plan, floor plan, building elevations, and colors/materials
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine consent items, including contracts for engineering and water treatment services. The council will also hold a public hearing on updating the Community Services fee schedule, consider the 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Plan for the Ukiah Valley Golf Course, and receive updates on the COVID-19 emergency. Closed session items include potential litigation and real property negotiations.

• Public hearing on updating Community Services fee schedule (recreation, parks, pools, conference center, museum)
• Approval of 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Plan for Ukiah Valley Golf Course and amended Cart Barn Lease with Ukiah Men's Golf Club
• Contract amendment #3 to SHN Consulting Engineers for $49,200 for Pressure Zone 2 South Reservoir project
• Contract with Larry Walker and Associates for $140,000 for NPDES and recycled water permit assistance
• Purchase of filter media for wastewater treatment plant from WesTech Inc. for $37,080

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes roll call, introductions, petitions, minutes approval, audience comments, and commissioner reports. No specific action items or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily procedural and informational.

• Audience comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Staff reports on events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters
• Unfinished business and new business listed as discussion only

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee is meeting to approve the draft minutes from May 12, 2021, and to adopt a new governance meeting schedule via Resolution 2021-1. The agenda also includes public comment, chief's reports, and a possible closed session.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 12, 2021 special meeting
• Approval of new Fire Executive Committee governance meeting schedule
• Approval of Resolution 2021-1 for the governance meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will consider recommending approval to the City Council of a draft resolution and ordinance that would amend the General Plan and City Code to allow increased density and lot coverage, in line with state housing laws. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 23 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment
• Ordinance amending Division 9, Chapter 2 of City Code for housing element implementation
• Changes to R-1, R-2, R-3, C-N, C-1, C-2 zoning districts
• Objective standards and flexible parking options
• Approval of June 23, 2021 draft minutes

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for cannabis processing and distribution uses in two existing buildings at 120 Brush Street (APN 002-040-32, File No. 21-6195). Staff recommends conditional approval. The meeting also includes routine items: approval of June 7, 2021 minutes, site visit verification, and audience comments on non-agenda items.

• Minor Use Permit for cannabis processing and distribution at 120 Brush Street, APN 002-040-32, File No. 21-6195
• Staff recommends conditional approval of the permit
• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from June 7, 2021 hearing
• Public hearing with appeal rights: written appeal to City Clerk within 10 days of decision

Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission

The Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission will discuss and provide preliminary recommendations on the 2040 General Plan update, focusing on the existing Open Space and Transportation Elements from 1995. They will also receive updates on the Orr Creek Pedestrian Pathway and Bridge, the Ukiah Western Hills Open Land Acquisition, and the Creek Setback Ordinance implementation. The meeting is remote and includes routine items like approving the June 3, 2021 minutes.

• Discussion of 2040 General Plan Update: review Open Space & Transportation Elements (1995) and provide preliminary recommendations
• Staff update on Orr Creek Pedestrian Pathway and Bridge funding
• Staff update on Ukiah Western Hills Open Land Acquisition & Limited Development Agreement
• Review of Creek Setback Ordinance recommendation letter to City Council (Feb 5, 2021)
• Preliminary update on City View Trail as part of Low Gap Park trail network

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Equity & Diversity Committee will receive a presentation from the Community Services Department, approve minutes from the May 26 meeting, and set its regular meeting date to the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 PM. They will also hear introductions to the 2040 General Plan website and the Equity Action Plan, and consider appointing ad hoc groups for proclamations and General Plan input.

• Receive presentation from Community Services Department
• Approve minutes for May 26, 2021 regular meeting
• Establish fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:00-7:30 PM, as regular meeting time
• Introduction of 2040 General Plan website
• Presentation on development of Equity Action Plan

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Ukiah City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss real property negotiations. The council will confer with the city manager as negotiator regarding price and terms of payment for multiple properties with Dave Hull and Ric Piffero. No other business is listed; the rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Closed session under Gov't Code 54956.8 for real property negotiations
• Properties include APNs 003-500-19, 003-190-08, 057-050-12, and others
• Negotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
• Negotiating parties: Dave Hull and Ric Piffero
• Subject: price and terms of payment

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and hearing public comments. The main item is a recommendation to the City Council on a proposed ordinance to amend the Ukiah Municipal Code for housing element implementation and state housing law compliance, but staff recommends continuing it to the July 14 meeting. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 9, 2021 regular meeting
• Proposed ordinance amending Division 9, Chapter 2 of Ukiah Municipal Code for housing element tasks and state housing law compliance (recommended to continue to July 14)
• Appeal deadline for agenda items is July 5, 2021
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2021, with several significant items. The council is set to adopt the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, including the five-year capital improvement plan and related resolutions. They will also consider introducing an ordinance to require compliance with the 2020 Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Additionally, the council will discuss a response to the County of Mendocino regarding Project Homekey 2.0 and receive an update on the COVID-19 emergency.

• Adoption of FY 2021-22 budget, Gann Limit, and financial/debt management policies
• Introduction of ordinance to add Section 9004 requiring compliance with 2020 Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Approval of 4-year CAL Fire dispatch agreement up to $356,303 per year
• Approval of $15,198 transfer from General Fund to Golf Fund for storm drain project
• Discussion of response to County of Mendocino regarding Project Homekey 2.0

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear public comments. The main item is a staff recommendation to continue the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Ukiah Western Hills Open Land Acquisition & Limited Development Agreement Project to a later date. No final decisions are expected on this item at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2021 regular meeting
• Staff recommends continuing Western Hills Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (File No. 20-5915)
• Public comments on non-agenda items limited to 3 minutes per person
• Appeals of planning decisions must be filed by June 21, 2021

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fire Authority budget and approving a five-year professional services agreement with InterWest Consulting Group for fire/life safety plan review services. The board will also present service proclamations to four volunteers and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Adoption of FY 2021-22 Ukiah Valley Fire Authority budget
• Five-year agreement with InterWest Consulting Group for Fire/Life Safety Plan Review Services (as-needed, contingent on budget)
• Proclamations for Mike Mayfield, Tori Carpenter, Joyce Boghosian, and Jason Gilman for volunteer service
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2021 regular meeting and May 18, 2021 special meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to continue a presentation on the draft 2021-22 fiscal year budget and the draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The recommended action is to receive the budget overview presentation. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Draft 2021-22 Fiscal Year City Budget presentation
• Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FYE 2022
• Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Justifications for FY 21-22

Paths, Open Space, and Creeks Commission

The Paths, Open Space, and Creeks Commission will hold a regular remote meeting. The main item is a discussion of a General Plan research report update presented by Commissioner Jeanne Wetzel Chinn. The agenda also includes approval of the May 13, 2021 special meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Discussion of General Plan Research Report – Update (Commissioner Jeanne Wetzel Chinn)
• Approve May 13, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The council will also consider updates to the city's investment policy, a draft budget for fiscal year 2021-22, and several contracts and purchases. The agenda includes multiple closed-session items on litigation and negotiations.

• Public hearing on 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Consider revisions to City's investment policy after PFM presentation
• Contract with NEOGOV for cloud-based recruiting module, $39,908 for three years
• Purchase of Caterpillar 304E2 excavator from Peterson Cat for $84,425.10
• Introduction of ordinance amending water and sewer fee apportionment for mobilehome parks and apartments

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting with reports on FAA grants/projects, the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, monthly financial/budget data including fuel sales and balance sheets, maintenance, the North East Corner, and a one-page business plan. The agenda is mostly routine reports and discussions, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Receive report on FAA grants/projects
• Receive report on Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Receive monthly financial/budget report with YTD fuel sales and balance sheets for 2020 and 2021
• Discussion of North East Corner
• Review of one-page Ukiah Airport Business Plan

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider two main items. They will vote on a mural permit for the Arbor Youth Resource Center at 810 North State Street, and receive a status update on the Ukiah Western Hills Open Land Acquisition & Limited Development Agreement Project, with a staff request to continue that public hearing to June 9, 2021.

• Mural Permit for Arbor Youth Resource Center at 810 North State Street (APN 002-080-36)
• Continuance of Ukiah Western Hills Open Land Acquisition & Limited Development Agreement Project to June 9, 2021
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2021 regular meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including roll call, minutes approval, and audience comments. The main substantive item is a discussion-only review of Community Services Department staff reports covering events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters. No new business or action items are listed.

• Discussion of Community Services Department staff reports (events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, financial matters)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Meeting held in conference room #5 at 411 W. Clay St., Ukiah

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Board is considering a resolution to annex certain City of Ukiah parcels into the Ukiah Valley Fire District. This includes discussions regarding the annexation and subsequent Service District Amendment (SDA) for these specific areas.

• Resolution of Application to Annex the City of Ukiah into the Ukiah Valley Fire District
• Annexation Justification of Proposal: A Plan for Services for Fire District Annexation
• Service District Amendment Justification of Proposal: A Plan for Services for Fire District Service District Amendment

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meets to receive routine reports on FAA grants, land-use planning, finances, maintenance, and observation-area projects. Commissioners will also provide input on the draft Ukiah Regional Airport Business Plan for May 2021.

• Receive FAA Grants/Projects report
• Receive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan report
• Review 2020–2021 financial statements and year-to-date fuel sales
• Provide input on the draft Ukiah Regional Airport Business Plan (May 2021)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: approving minutes, receiving reports, and discussing the commissioner orientation packet. No major decisions, rezonings, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Planning Commissioner's Orientation Packet
• Receive Major Advanced Planning Projects Report
• Receive Director's Report
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Bid Opening

The Ukiah City Council will open sealed bids for unspecified projects during a public bid-opening session. No further decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to review mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for fiscal year 2020-21, and to review draft objectives for fiscal year 2021-22. The council will also receive and review the Ukiah Police Department's Annual Report for 2020, including crime graphs. No formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and review.

• Mid-Year Departmental Budget and Objectives Progress Review for FY 2020-21
• Review of Draft Objectives for FY 2021-22
• Police Department Annual Report Review for 2020
• Crime Graphs attachment

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting with no substantive decisions or votes. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, staff reports, and public comment periods. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for action.

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to honor retiring personnel, approve prior minutes, and consider allowing installation of a culvert for offsite improvements at the North Fire Station property on Lovers Lane. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and reports from the chief and directors.

• Presentation honoring retirees: Fire Captain David B. Haas, Division Chief Jeff Adair, and Engineer Michael Graham for 30+ years of service
• Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Consideration of culvert installation for offsite improvements at North Fire Station, 141 Lovers Lane

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider several significant items, including extending the Inland Winter Homeless Shelter through April 2022, purchasing an automated license plate reader system, and approving a $353,141.07 contract for the Gobbi and Waugh traffic signal project. The council will also hold a public hearing on applying for state Community Development Block Grant funds and consider adopting housing rehabilitation program guidelines. Several other routine items, including appointments and proclamations, are on the consent calendar.

• Extend Inland Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street through April 30, 2022
• Purchase Automated License Plate Reader System from Vigilant Solutions for $42,610.20 over five years
• Award $353,141.07 contract to Team Ghilotti, Inc. for Gobbi and Waugh Traffic Signal Project
• Public hearing on 2021 State Community Development Block Grant application
• Adopt Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines, possibly funded by CDBG

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on FAA grants/projects, the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, monthly financial/budget reports, maintenance, Ukiah Aviation Services, and airport observation area dedications. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Review of FAA grants and projects
• Discussion of Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Monthly financial/budget reports including 2020 and 2021 balance sheets and YTD fuel sales
• Airport maintenance update
• Ukiah Aviation Services report

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel about an anticipated lawsuit related to an incident and arrest by the Ukiah Police Department on April 1, 2021. The meeting also includes public comment and a roll call, but no substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding April 1, 2021 police incident

Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission

The Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items (call to order, roll call, minutes approval) and two substantive discussions: an update on the Creek Setback Ordinance and next steps, and a report on research for the General Plan. No votes are scheduled on these discussion items.

• Approve March 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on Creek Setback Ordinance and discussion of next steps
• Discussion of POSCC report on research for General Plan (item 6c from July 2, 2020 meeting)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine items, including approving minutes from February 24, 2021, and receiving a third 6-month report on the Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the shelter report being the only substantive item.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 24, 2021 regular meeting
• Third 6-month report on Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street
• Report includes police calls data from 8.6.20 to 2.6.21

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items, including a housing overlay zone, utility contracts, and budget amendments. They will also hold public hearings on a land use change, receive updates on COVID-19 and housing plans, and discuss new business like pedestrian improvements. Several closed session items are scheduled for litigation and negotiations.

• Adopt ordinance establishing East Gobbi Housing Overlay Zone at 210 East Gobbi Street (APNs 003-040-77, 78 & 79)
• Approve change order #13 to Wahlund Construction for $274,479.62 for sewer work on W. Clay Street, extending Downtown Utility Upgrade project to $4,441,952.95
• Approve change order #05 to Ghilotti Construction for $757,481.63 for paving and ADA ramps, extending Downtown Streetscape and Road Diet project to $7,545,694.22
• Introduce ordinance amending land use designation for Fowler Auto Center at 1117 Commerce Drive (APN 180-070-03)
• Approve plans for pedestrian access improvements at South Dora Street and Luce Avenue crosswalk (Spec 20-16)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council meets to receive and discuss the mid-year progress review of departmental budgets and objectives for fiscal year 2020–21, and to review preliminary draft objectives for fiscal year 2021–22. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including roll call, minutes approval, and audience comments. The main substantive item is a discussion-only review of Community Services Department staff reports covering events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters. No new business or specific action items are listed.

• Discussion of Community Services Department staff reports (events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, financial matters)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Meeting held at 411 W. Clay St., with entry via 300 Seminary or main entrance

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Fire District's annexation of the city, including estimated revenues. The committee will also consider approving the draft minutes from its May 14, 2020 regular meeting. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Update on Fire District annexation of the City and estimated revenues
• Approval of May 14, 2020 FEC Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special meeting to introduce a proposed ordinance that would establish the East Gobbi Housing Overlay Zone at 210 East Gobbi Street. The item is scheduled for possible adoption at the March 17, 2021 meeting based on staff findings.

• Consideration and possible introduction by title only of proposed ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to establish the East Gobbi Housing Overlay Zone 'HOZ' at 210 East Gobbi Street
• APNs 003-040-77, 78 & 79 included in the zoning change
• Recommended action: Introduce the ordinance by title only and schedule for possible adoption on March 17, 2021

Paths, Open Space, and Creeks Commission

The Ukiah Paths, Open Space, and Creeks Commission is holding a regular remote meeting. The main substantive item is a discussion of the 1995 General Plan Implementation Measure Status, with no recommended action or attachments listed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the February 4, 2021 minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of 1995 General Plan Implementation Measure Status
• Approval of February 4, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including awarding a $416,856.69 contract for Phase 2 of the Downtown Streetscape, Road Diet, and Utilities Project, and authorizing negotiations for a mixed-use affordable housing project on city-owned parcels. The council will also hear an appeal of a livestock permit, discuss the 2040 General Plan vision, and consider a roundabout project at Low Gap Road and Bush Street. Consent items include a $20,000 budget amendment and a $36,650 contract for electrical testing.

• Award $416,856.69 contract to GHD Inc. for Downtown Streetscape Phase 2 plans
• Authorize negotiation with Danco Communities for mixed-use affordable housing at 210 East Gobbi Street
• Appeal of livestock permit for two male goats at 1070 North Oak Street
• Approve $36,650 contract with Industrial Tests, Inc. for electrical maintenance at wastewater plant
• Approve $20,000 budget amendment for Fleet and Plant Maintenance Division

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to review and potentially update its 2021-22 Strategic Plan, and to receive a mid-year progress review of departmental objectives for fiscal year 2020-21 along with draft objectives for 2021-22. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, plus routine roll call, audience comments, and adjournment.

• Review and update of the Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan 2021-22 Draft dated 02-12-21
• Mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress review for fiscal year 2020-21
• Review of draft departmental objectives for fiscal year 2021-22

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will review and possibly recommend approval of a zoning ordinance creating an East Gobbi Housing Overlay Zone at 210 East Gobbi Street, and a land use amendment for Fowler Auto Center at 1117 Commerce Drive. The commission will also discuss updates to the new commissioner orientation packet and 2021 training topics. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Proposed ordinance establishing East Gobbi Housing Overlay Zone (HOZ) at 210 East Gobbi St, APNs 003-040-77, 78 & 79
• Land use amendment for Airport Industrial Park Planned Development for LACO Associates/Fowler Auto Center at 1117 Commerce Dr, APN 180-070-03
• Review of orientation packet for new commissioners
• Discussion of 2021 training and education topics for commissioners
• Approval of draft minutes from January 27, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and the city's local application process. The agenda includes an overview of the state CDBG program, the local application timeline, and a pre-application design discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and for questions.

• Overview of 2021 CDBG NOFA and state CDBG program
• Review of City of Ukiah 2021 CDBG local application
• Discussion of local application process key dates
• Pre-application (design) discussion
• Public Q&A session

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a livestock permit for two male goats at 1070 North Oak Street, with a recommendation to deny the appeal. The council will also receive a COVID-19 status report, consider an emergency water main repair update, and discuss a vision statement for the 2040 General Plan. Several routine items are on the consent calendar, including a $197,000 water line contract.

• Appeal of livestock permit for two male goats at 1070 North Oak Street
• Award $197,000 contract to Diamond D Construction for 12-inch water line replacement at Hydroelectric Plant
• Report of $14,291.80 for quarterly water sampling at Ukiah Landfill from Alpha Analytical Laboratories
• Update on emergency repair of Yosemite Drive water main
• Possible adoption of ordinance amending Planning Commission vacancy procedure

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will receive the mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2020-21, review departmental progress on current objectives, and discuss preliminary draft objectives for 2021-22. They will also review the five-year capital improvement plan and consider updates to the City Council Strategic Plan. This is a discussion and review meeting, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Mid-year budget report for FY 2020-21 and review of draft objectives for FY 2021-22
• Review of the City's five-year capital improvement plan (CIP)
• Review and potential update of the Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan 2021-22 draft

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider renewing a use permit for an existing cannabis microbusiness (cultivation, distribution, and dispensary/retail) at 270, 272 & 274 East Smith Street. The recommended action is to approve the renewal based on findings and conditions in the staff report. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and audience comments.

• Public hearing on renewal of microbusiness use permit for Wine Country Cannasseurs at 270, 272 & 274 East Smith Street (APN 002-191-23)
• Appeal deadline: February 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for decisions made at this meeting
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting

City Engineer

The City Engineer will hold a virtual special meeting to consider a public hearing item: a request for approval of a minor subdivision to split an existing ±4.6-acre parcel into three at 1280 Airport Park Blvd. The recommended action is conditional approval based on findings and conditions in the staff report. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, verification of notice, appeal process, audience comments, and approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing: Minor subdivision to split ±4.6-acre (200,376 sf) parcel into three at 1280 Airport Park Blvd., APN 180-080-29, File No. 20-5835
• Recommended action: Conditionally approve the minor subdivision based on findings and conditions in the staff report dated February 16, 2021
• Appeal deadline: February 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for decisions made at this meeting
• Approve minutes of the February 4, 2020 meeting

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of February 10, 2021 was adjourned to February 24, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. due to lack of quorum. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting adjourned to February 24, 2021 at 6:00 P.M.

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will consider accepting two grants totaling $13,339 for fire equipment and PPE, authorize drainage improvements at 141 Lovers Lane, and approve resolutions related to fire protection mitigation fees and bank signature lists. The board will also administer the oath of office to Director Michael Graham and approve the December 2020 meeting minutes.

• Accept $10,000 grant from California Fire Foundation for fireline hose clamps and wildland PPE
• Accept $3,339 grant from FM Global for two combustible gas detectors
• Authorize Munselle Civil Engineering to make offsite drainage improvements at 141 Lovers Lane
• Approve Resolution 2021-01 for County of Mendocino to continue fire protection mitigation fees
• Approve Resolutions 2021-02 and 2021-03 amending bank signature lists (remove Allen Cherry, add Robert Banks)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will appoint Mari Rodin to fill a vacant council seat, consider a public hearing on applying for up to $395,757 in state COVID-19 block grants, and vote on a consent calendar that includes contracts for water infrastructure and other routine items. The council will also receive a COVID-19 status report and consider several ordinances and funding requests.

• Appoint Mari Rodin to fill the unexpired council term of Maureen Mulheren
• Public hearing on applying for up to $395,757 in CDBG-CV2 and CV3 grants
• Approve $259,756 contract with JM Integration for SCADA upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant
• Approve $173,283.12 change order for the Pressure Zone 2 South Reservoir Replacement Project
• Adopt ordinances regulating short time limit parking and permanent outdoor dining facilities

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special virtual meeting to fill the vacant council seat left by departed Councilmember Maureen Mulheren. The council will review eight applications, discuss and possibly question applicants, then nominate and appoint one to serve the unexpired term. The agenda contains only this one substantive item plus routine roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Appoint applicant to fill unexpired term of former Councilmember Maureen Mulheren
• Eight applications received: Mari Rodin, Joel Veikko Soinila, Stephen G. Scalmanini, Jason Howard, Michelle Johnson, Jeff Trouette, Susan Sher, Cameron Ramos
• Special meeting held virtually via GoToWebinar
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

Countywide Oversight Board to the Successor Agencies to the City Redevelopment Agencies

The Countywide Oversight Board to the RDA Successor Agencies will meet virtually to consider approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules and administrative budgets for the successor agencies of Ukiah, Willits, and Fort Bragg for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The board will also administer oaths for new members and approve minutes from January 23, 2020. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for Willits Successor Agency (FY 2021-22)
• Approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fort Bragg Successor Agency (FY 2021-22)
• Approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for City of Ukiah (FY 2021-22)
• Introduction and administer oaths for new board members
• Approval of January 23, 2020 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will consider a capacity analysis for a potential Homeless Shelter Overlay District as part of Housing Element Implementation Task 2n, and may provide input or a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and standard procedural items.

• Review of Homeless Shelter Overlay District capacity analysis
• Possible recommendation to City Council on overlay district
• Approval of August 26, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes

Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency will hold a special virtual meeting to consider approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and administrative budget for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a January 15, 2020 special meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adopt resolution approving ROPS for 2021-22 pursuant to Health and Safety Code 34177(l) & (m)
• Adopt resolution approving administrative budget for 2021-22 pursuant to Health and Safety Code 34177(j)
• Approve minutes of January 15, 2020 special meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes awarding contracts for conduit installation at Yokayo Court and a network firewall, as well as approving the qualified contractors list. The council will also receive updates on the COVID-19 emergency, the city's audited financial report, and an emergency water main repair. New business includes introducing ordinances to regulate short-time parking and permanent outdoor dining, and discussing potential commission mergers.

• Award $106,917.50 contract to Wipf Construction, LLC for conduit installation at Yokayo Court
• Award $97,080.51 bid to CDWG for Palo Alto Networks Firewall
• Introduce ordinance to regulate short time limit parking (Section 7161)
• Introduce ordinance to regulate permanent outdoor dining facilities (Section 9224.7)
• Receive update on COVID-19 emergency and audited financial report (CAFR)

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Ukiah Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items including roll call, minutes approval, and audience comments. The main discussion items are staff reports on parks, golf, recreation programs, and financial matters, plus a new business item on the future direction of the commission. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Services Department staff reports covering events, parks, golf, building maintenance, museum, recreation programs, property management, and financial matters
• New business: Future Direction of Commission led by Program Administrator Neil Davis
• Meeting held at 411 W. Clay St. with remote access via GoToMeeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a resignation letter from Commissioner M. Whetzel, and hear a report from the Community Development Director. No new business or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of October 14, 2020 regular meeting minutes
• Receive resignation letter from Commissioner M. Whetzel
• Receive Community Development Director's report on department status
• Appeal deadline for decisions: January 25, 2021

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive reports on FAA grants/projects, the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, monthly financial/budget status, maintenance, and Ukiah Aviation Services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Receive report on FAA grants/projects
• Receive report on Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Receive financial/budget reports including 2020 and 2021 balance sheets and YTD figures
• Receive report on airport maintenance
• Receive report on Ukiah Aviation Services

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider two items: renewing the use permit for an existing cannabis dispensary at 1230 Airport Park Boulevard, Suite C, and approving a minor use permit and site development permit to improve a parking lot at 404 South Orchard Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior hearing and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Renewal of cannabis dispensary use permit for Ukiah Valley Holistic, Inc., dba Cannavine, at 1230 Airport Park Boulevard, Suite C (APN 180-080-81)
• Minor use permit and site development permit for parking lot improvements at 404 South Orchard Avenue (APNs 002-340-34 & 25)
• Appeal deadline for agenda items is January 22, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2020 hearing