Ukiah public meetings in 2022

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board's regularly scheduled meeting for December 22, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The board typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 21, 2022, with a consent calendar that includes several budget amendments and contract approvals, as well as new business items such as adopting a 2023 Advocacy Platform, reviewing the FY 2023-24 budget development schedule, and possibly canceling the January 18, 2023 meeting. The council will also enter closed session for litigation, real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and a performance evaluation.

• Budget amendment of $437,676.65 for Dora Utility Improvement Project (Spec 19-01)
• Budget amendment of $77,000 for Ice Rink personnel costs
• Budget amendment of $19,079 for Mead & Hunt Construction Administration Services Agreement
• Resolution to transfer CDBG funds to Ukiah Valley Fire Authority for ambulance purchase
• Adoption of 2023 Advocacy Platform for legislative matters

The Ukiah City Council approved the consent calendar, adopted the 2023 Advocacy Platform, and extended the terms of three Planning Commission members until seats are filled. The council also approved canceling the January 18, 2023 regular meeting and scheduling a special meeting on January 11, 2023. No closed session was held.

• Approved consent calendar including disbursements, budget amendments, and contract approvals (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-82: 2023 Advocacy Platform (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-83: extended terms of three Planning Commission members (4-0)
• Approved canceling January 18, 2023 regular meeting and scheduling special meeting January 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2022 regular meeting (4-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for a children's play center (Mendo LEAP) in an existing building at 203 S. State St. Staff recommends approval. The meeting also includes approval of the October 17, 2022 minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Minor Use Permit for Mendo LEAP children's play center at 203 S. State St., APN 002-267-09, File No. 22-7678
• Staff recommends approval with findings and conditions
• Appeal deadline: December 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Approval of October 17, 2022 Zoning Administrator minutes

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Special

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive a progress report on the Equity Action Plan, discuss Brown Act revisions, and review the 2022 Diversity and Equity Annual Report. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Review 2022-12-14 Progress Report on Equity Action Plan
• Discuss Brown Act regulations revisions
• Review 2022 Diversity and Equity Annual Report
• Approve October 26, 2022 minutes
• Discuss committee seat terms

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee discussed the Equity Action Plan and agreed to form an ad hoc group (Marston, Tognoli, Stern, Martinez) to identify ways to support implementation. The committee also discussed Brown Act regulations, recommended alternating term lengths for roster continuity, and provided input on the 2022 Annual Report. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded.

• Formed ad hoc group to support Equity Action Plan implementation
• Recommended alternating committee term lengths for continuity
• Provided input on 2022 Diversity and Equity Annual Report

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a mural permit for the Lucky Supermarket building at 504 E. Perkins St. The commission will also receive the Community Development Director's report and the department's End of Year Report, and approve minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on mural permit for Lucky Supermarket at 504 E. Perkins St. (APN 002-200-29), File No. 22-7834
• Approve minutes of November 9, 2022 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's report
• Receive Community Development Department End of Year Report

The Planning Commission approved a permit for a mural to be located on the Lucky Supermarket building at 504 E. Perkins St. The commission also received the Community Development Department End of Year Report.

• Approved Mural Permit for 504 E. Perkins St. (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to agendize a report on commercial solar mandates
• Directed staff to agendize a presentation on building and fire code changes
• Directed Community Development Department to provide End of Year Report annually

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect officers for 2023 and appoint a board member to the Fire Executive Committee. The board will also approve the draft minutes from the October 11, 2022 regular meeting. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Election of 2023 Board Officers: Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, President
• Appointment of a new Board Member to the Fire Executive Committee for a two-year term
• Approval of Draft Minutes of October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors held its annual organizational meeting and re-elected David Haas as president and Peter Bushby as vice president for 2023, both by unanimous votes. The nomination of a Secretary/Treasurer was postponed to the next board meeting on February 14, 2023. The board also approved the October 11, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Nominated Peter Bushby as Vice President (4-0)
• Nominated David Haas as President (4-0)
• Postponed Secretary/Treasurer nomination to February 14, 2023

City Council

The City Council will certify the November 2022 election results and swear in new members. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Ukiah 2040 General Plan.

• Adoption of the Ukiah 2040 General Plan and certification of its Environmental Impact Report
• Certification of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results
• Award of contract to Magellan Broadband for digital infrastructure up to $252,339
• Budget amendment of $59,000 for wastewater treatment plant roof repairs
• Budget amendment of $40,000 for Civic Center roof replacement

The provided text consists of official election results from the November 8, 2022, Statewide General Election. It contains vote tallies for state and federal offices, local judicial seats, school boards, and various propositions and measures. No City Council meeting deliberations or decisions are recorded.

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine items including approval of prior minutes, a runway extension study, FAA grants and projects, airport financial reports, and maintenance updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on December 6, 2022, and received reports on the runway extension study, FAA grants and projects, monthly financial/budget, the City Corporation Yard project, and airport maintenance. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were informational. The minutes from November 1, 2022, were approved.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received runway extension study report
• Received FAA grants and projects report
• Received monthly financial/budget report
• Discussed City Corporation Yard project
• Received airport maintenance report

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will consider appointing two new members to fill vacancies. The agenda includes public comment and a single action item on the appointments.

• Consideration of options to fill two board vacancies
• Letters of interest from Mark Hilliker and Kevin Jennings
• Verification to serve on the board from Mendocino County Elections Office

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors held a special meeting and interviewed three candidates to fill two vacancies. The board unanimously appointed Kevin Jennings and Mark Hilliker to the board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Kevin Jennings to the Board of Directors (3-0)
• Appointed Mark Hilliker to the Board of Directors (3-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a $1.62 million loan from the Ukiah Housing Trust Fund to DANCO Communities for a 71-unit mixed-use development at 210 East Gobbi Street. The council will also decide whether to authorize the City Manager to execute loan documents and approve a budget amendment. Public comments are invited on non-agenda items.

• Approve $1.62 million loan to DANCO Communities for 71-unit mixed-use project at 210 East Gobbi Street
• Authorize City Manager to execute loan documents and related agreements
• Approve corresponding budget amendment

The Ukiah City Council approved a $1.62 million loan to DANCO Communities through the Ukiah Housing Trust Fund for the development of a 71-unit mixed-use project at 210 East Gobbi Street. The council also authorized the City Manager to execute loan documents and related agreements, and approved a corresponding budget amendment if necessary. The motion passed unanimously with all five councilmembers voting in favor.

• Approved $1.62M loan to DANCO Communities for 71-unit mixed-use project at 210 East Gobbi Street (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute loan documents and related agreements (5-0)
• Approved associated budget amendment, if necessary (5-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider approving an application to Mendocino LAFCo for interim sewer services to certain unincorporated parcels within the city's sphere of influence, along with a CEQA exemption determination. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving October disbursements, extending the abandoned vehicle abatement program, approving a $145,000 supplement for electrical utility infrastructure at Western Hills, and filing a notice of completion for the Dora Overlay Project. The council will also receive updates on committee assignments and hold closed sessions for litigation, real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and a performance evaluation.

• Approve submittal of Out of Agency Service Agreement to Mendocino LAFCo for interim sewer services
• Approve supplement to Western Hills Open Land Agreement for electrical utility infrastructure up to $145,000
• Adopt resolution extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
• Approve Notice of Completion for Dora Overlay Project (between Mill and Luce Streets)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (3 cases), existing litigation (3 cases), real property negotiations, labor negotiations

The Ukiah City Council approved a submittal to Mendocino LAFCo for interim sewer services to certain unincorporated parcels within the city's sphere of influence. The council also adopted a resolution extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and approved a budget amendment for electrical utility infrastructure in the Western Hills area not to exceed $145,000. Additionally, the council accepted the completion of the Dora Overlay Project construction.

• Approved submittal of Out of Agency Service Agreement to Mendocino LAFCo for interim sewer services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-74 extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Western Hills electrical utility infrastructure up to $145,000 (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Ghilotti Construction Co. Dora Overlay Project (5-0)
• Approved CEQA exemption determination for sewer service project (5-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive reports. The most consequential item is a continued public hearing on adopting a resolution recommending the City Council approve the Ukiah 2040 General Plan, replacing the 1995 plan.

• Continued Public Hearing to consider adopting resolution recommending City Council adopt Ukiah 2040 General Plan to replace 1995 plan
• Approval of draft minutes from August 10, 2022 and October 26, 2022
• Receive Director's report from Community Development Director

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will hold a special meeting to introduce a new member, approve past minutes, and receive reports. Staff will present on the City of Ukiah's Climate Action Initiatives and seek community input on the Western Hills baseline assessment. The meeting is primarily for discussion and comment, with no major decisions listed.

• Introduction of new commission member Casey Thompson
• Approval of minutes from March 22 and August 4, 2022 meetings
• Presentation on City of Ukiah Climate Action Initiatives (Resolution 2022-44)
• Western Hills update seeking input on baseline assessment approach
• Audience comments limited to 3 minutes per person

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet on November 2, 2022, to decide on several contracts and budget amendments, including a $294,083.25 purchase of emergency intertie pumps and a $20,000 engineering study for a future water storage tank. The council will also introduce an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code and consider appointments to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

• Adopt resolution for $294,083.25 diesel-powered emergency intertie pumps from Pac Machine Co.
• Approve $20,000 contract amendment with GHD Inc. for water storage tank siting study
• Introduce ordinance to adopt 2022 California Fire Code with local amendments
• Approve $7,715 budget increase for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority maintenance and $3,100 for ambulance supplies
• Receive update on landfill closure financial plan

The City Council approved participation in the State's Clean Fuel Reward Program and authorized a construction agreement for airport runway pavement rehabilitation. The council also appointed members to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and approved several budget amendments.

• Approved participation in State's Clean Fuel Reward Program (5-0)
• Authorized construction agreement with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for Runway 15-33 Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract amendment with GHD, Inc. for water storage tank siting study (5-0)
• Approved $294,083.25 budget amendment for diesel-powered emergency intertie pumps (5-0)
• Approved scope of work for General Plan mobility subconsultant GHD and contract amendment with Mintier Harnish (5-0)
• Formed ad hoc committee of Councilmembers Crane and Orozco to review 2019-2022 Fire Code (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Crane as Member and Vice Mayor Duenas as Alternate Member to the UVBGSA (5-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to receive reports on a runway extension study, FAA grants and projects, monthly financials, the City Corporation Yard Project, airport maintenance, and Airport Day. The only action item is approval of the October 4, 2022 minutes; all other items are informational reports with no decisions expected.

• Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Runway Extension Study report
• FAA Grants and Projects report
• Airport Monthly Financial/Budget report with 2022 and 2023 YTD and balance sheets
• City Corporation Yard Project report

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on November 1, 2022, and approved the minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting. All other agenda items were informational reports received by the commission, including the runway extension study, FAA grants and projects, monthly financial/budget, City Corporation Yard project, airport maintenance, and Airport Day. No substantive decisions or votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of October 4, 2022 meeting
• Received report on Runway Extension Study
• Received report on FAA Grants and Projects
• Received report on Airport Monthly Financial/Budget
• Discussed City Corporation Yard Project (report received)
• Received report on Airport Maintenance
• Received report on Airport Day

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The regularly scheduled Design Review Board meeting of October 27, 2022 has been cancelled. The board meets on the fourth Thursday of every month; no items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will meet to receive a report on the Ukiah Police Chief recruitment, review updates and goals of the Equity Action Plan, and set meeting schedules for November and December. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and discussion of upcoming committee seat vacancies.

• Receive report on Ukiah Police Chief recruitment status
• Review Equity Action Plan updates and goals, including DEI training proposals
• Set meeting schedule for November and December 2022
• Discuss upcoming committee seat vacancies and outreach plan
• Approve minutes from September 14 and August 24 meetings

The Committee canceled its regular November and December meetings, scheduling a special meeting for December 14, 2022. Members reviewed Equity Action Plan updates and discussed the limitations of a communication survey sample size.

• Approved September 14, 2022 Special Meeting minutes
• Approved August 24, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes
• Canceled regular November and December meetings
• Scheduled special meeting for December 14, 2022

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Ukiah 2040 General Plan, but staff recommends continuing the item to the November 9 meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes, a director's report, and audience comments.

• Public hearing on resolution recommending City Council adopt Ukiah 2040 General Plan (continued to Nov 9)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Appeal deadline for major discretionary permits: November 7, 2022
• Director's report from Community Development Director

The Ukiah Planning Commission held a public hearing on a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Ukiah 2040 General Plan, but voted to continue the hearing to the November 9, 2022 meeting. The commission also approved the September 28, 2022 minutes and agreed to cancel its November 23 and December 28, 2022 meetings due to the holidays. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued public hearing on Ukiah 2040 General Plan resolution to Nov. 9, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept. 28, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Agreed to cancel Nov. 23 and Dec. 28, 2022 meetings

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet on October 19, 2022, to approve routine minutes, disbursement reports, and a $166,540.52 purchase of two hybrid police vehicles. Two public hearings will address the closeout of a state grant and adoption of a local housing plan. The council will also consider canceling the January 4, 2023, meeting and approving new labor agreements.

• Approve purchase of two 2023 Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Redwood Ford for $166,540.52
• Adopt resolution confirming closeout of State Community Development Block Grant 20-CDBG-12036 and full reimbursement
• Adopt Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan and authorize application for state funding
• Approve cancellation of January 4, 2023, City Council meeting with option for special meeting
• Approve successor Memoranda of Understanding with employee bargaining units

The City Council adopted a five-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan and approved a successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Ukiah Police Officers Association. The council also confirmed the closeout of a state community development grant and maintained existing police fee schedules.

• Adopted PLHA Five-Year Plan and authorized state application (5-0)
• Approved successor MOU for Ukiah Police Officers Association (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-69 to close out State CDBG grant 20-CDBG-12036 (5-0)
• Approved no changes to Ukiah Police Department fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of January 4, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7a-7d, including Resolution 2022-68 regarding COVID-19 teleconferencing (5-0)
• Approved assignment of professional services agreement to Radian Generation, LLC (5-0)
• Approved minutes for October 5, 2022, Special and Regular meetings (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed-session items, including discussions with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation, real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Roofing & Solar Construction, Inc. v. City of Ukiah
• Closed session on existing litigation: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah
• Closed session on existing litigation: Russian River Keepers et al. v. City of Ukiah
• Closed session on real property negotiations for multiple APNs and labor negotiations with all bargaining units

The Ukiah City Council approved several items, including a successor MOU with the Ukiah Police Officers Association, a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) five-year plan and application, and a resolution confirming closeout of a CDBG grant. It also approved no changes to the police fee schedule, canceled the January 4, 2023 regular meeting, and approved consent calendar items including police vehicle purchases. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including $166,540.52 for two police vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 2022-69 confirming CDBG grant closeout (5-0)
• Adopted PLHA five-year plan and application resolution 2022-70 (5-0)
• Approved no changes to police fee schedule (5-0)
• Canceled January 4, 2023 regular council meeting (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 2022-71 approving successor MOU with police union (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a request for a Minor Use Permit to develop an indoor 9-hole mini-golf course with a lounge at 125 So Orchard Avenue. Staff recommends approval based on draft findings and conditions. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of past minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Minor Use Permit for indoor 9-hole mini-golf course at 125 So Orchard Avenue (APN 002-247-03)
• Staff recommendation to approve permit with draft conditions
• Appeal deadline for Zoning Administrator decisions: October 27 at 5:00 PM
• Approval of draft minutes from August 30, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing on zoning permit request

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District board will meet to approve past meeting minutes and decide whether to appoint new members to fill two vacant board seats. The board will also discuss election-related communications and receive reports from directors and chiefs.

• Approve minutes of August 9, 2022 meeting
• Vote to appoint new members to fill two Board of Directors vacancies
• Review letter from Mendocino County Registrar of Voters about November 8, 2022 election
• Select Fire District Representative for GSRMA Board of Directors

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors voted to appoint new board members to serve two-year terms. These positions will be open for election in 2024.

• Approved appointment of new board members to two-year terms (4-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM, considering proclamations, routine consent items, and public hearings. Key decisions include issuing proclamations for Indigenous Peoples' Day and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, approving a $226,613.56 playground replacement at Todd Grove Park, and reclassifying a building inspector position. The council will also discuss floodplain analysis, overhead-to-underground utility conversion projects, and grant applications.

• Issue proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day in Ukiah
• Approve $226,613.56 contract for Todd Grove Park playground replacement (Miracle Play Systems)
• Reclassify full-time Building Inspector II position to Senior Building Inspector
• Amend legal services hourly rate to $275 for City Attorney contract
• Approve baseline methodology for 2040 General Plan under SB 743 requirements

The Ukiah City Council approved a $216,628.07 project proposal for replacing the Todd Grove Park large playground and adopted baseline methodologies and thresholds for evaluating future land use projects under SB 743. The council also approved successor memoranda of understanding with employee bargaining units, set a new hourly rate for legal services, and approved various personnel and administrative updates.

• Approved minutes for the September 21, 2022 special and regular meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7a-7d including building inspector reclassification, Todd Grove Park playground project for $216,628.07, city attorney legal services rate of $275 per hour, and adding an administrative analyst position (4-0)
• Approved baseline methodology and thresholds for evaluating future land use development and transportation projects for the 2040 Draft General Plan and SB 743 (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign related grant agreements and letters of commitment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-67 approving successor Memoranda of Understanding with employee bargaining units (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting focused on closed session items. Discussions include existing and anticipated litigation, real property negotiations, and a labor negotiation involving all bargaining units.

• Conference regarding anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Litigation: Roofing & Solar Construction, Inc. v. City of Ukiah et al.
• Litigation: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et Al
• Litigation: Russian River Keepers et al. v. City of Ukiah
• Real property negotiations for APN Nos: 003-190-11 and APN Nos: 003-260-01, 003-500-14

The City Council held a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The only reported action from the closed session was the establishment of a committee to review the City Manager.

• Established ad hoc committee of Mayor Brown and Councilmember Rodin to conduct City Manager review (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss a runway extension study and various FAA grants and projects. The meeting also includes a report on monthly airport finances and budget allocations.

• Runway Extension Study discussion
• FAA Grants and Projects report
• Airport monthly financial, budget, and fuel reports
• City Corporation Yard Project discussion
• Airport maintenance discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on airport finances and maintenance and discussed a runway extension study and the City Corporation Yard Project.

• Approved September 6, 2022 minutes

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting to receive a director's report, a bi-annual status update on the community center and winter homeless shelter at 1045 South State Street, and to preview and discuss the public review draft of the 2040 Ukiah General Plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, but the main substantive items are the two reports and the General Plan discussion.

• Bi-annual status update on community center and winter homeless shelter at 1045 South State Street
• Preview and discussion of the 2040 Ukiah General Plan public review draft
• Director's report (receive only)
• Appeal process reminder: appeals due by October 10, 2022

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The regularly scheduled Design Review Board meeting for September 22, 2022 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider approving a baseline methodology and thresholds for evaluating future land use and transportation projects under SB 743, as part of the 2040 Draft General Plan. The agenda also includes several consent items, including a budget amendment for a conference center generator, a contract amendment for downtown sewer design, and resolutions on teleconferencing and labor agreements. The council will also hold public hearings and closed session discussions on litigation and negotiations.

• Approve budget amendment of $16,240 for Ukiah Valley Conference Center Generator Project (CDBG-funded)
• Approve contract amendment of $117,449.10 for sanitary sewer replacement design for Downtown Streetscape Project Phase 2
• Adopt resolution for airport matching grant application for Runway 15-33 width reduction and lighting (Phase 2)
• Possible adoption of ordinance amending City Code regulating parks and recreation facilities
• Closed session: anticipated litigation, existing cases (Roofing & Solar Construction, Vichy Springs Resort, Russian River Keepers), labor negotiations, and real property negotiations

The City Council approved a grant agreement for airport runway and lighting improvements and adopted an ordinance amending city code for parks and recreation facilities. The council also approved several labor agreements and a contract amendment for downtown sewer design.

• Approved $117,449.10 contract amendment for Downtown Streetscape Project Phase 2 sewer design (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-64 for Caltrans Airport Matching Grant for runway and lighting (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for airport grant (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1228 amending City Code provisions for parks and recreation facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-65 approving successor MOU for Management Unit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-61 regarding emergency teleconferencing requirements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-62 updating Conflict of Interest Code disclosure filers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-63 for IBEW Local 1245 side letter agreement (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed-session items. The council will discuss anticipated and existing litigation, labor negotiations with all bargaining units, and real property negotiations for two parcels. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Existing litigation: Roofing & Solar Construction, Inc. v. City of Ukiah (Case No. 22CV00048)
• Existing litigation: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah (Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018-70200)
• Existing litigation: Russian River Keepers et al. v. City of Ukiah (Case No. SCUK-CVPT-20-74612)
• Real property negotiations for APN 003-260-01 and 003-500-14 with Eric Crane and Francine Selim

The Ukiah City Council convened a special meeting on September 21, 2022, took no audience comments, and immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, existing litigation, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations. No substantive decisions or open-session votes are recorded in the minutes before the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and real property

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Special

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to select one of its members to serve as a stakeholder representative in the City of Ukiah's police chief recruitment process. The agenda also includes roll call, an opening intention, and public comments on non-agenda items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Selection of a committee member as stakeholder representative for the City of Ukiah Police Chief recruitment process

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission held a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and introduce a new commissioner. Staff presented a code update, and members discussed planning for a November community forum.

• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2022 and August 4, 2022 meetings
• Introduction of new commissioner Casey Thompson-New
• Parks and Facilities Code Update by Community Services Director Neil Davis
• Planning for November Community Forum Agenda

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider a consent calendar with several notable purchases, including a fire training tower and police body cameras and tasers, plus a contract for design services and a budget amendment for park vandalism cleanup. The council will also discuss a resolution supporting Measure P, a 1/4 cent sales tax for fire agencies, and introduce an ordinance amending parks regulations. Closed session items include litigation and real property negotiations.

• Re-approve $467,822.58 purchase of fire training tower from Fire Training Systems, funded by PG&E Disaster Settlement Funds
• Approve $374,731.34 purchase of 40 Axon body cameras, tasers, holsters, software from Axon Enterprise
• Award $104,918 contract to Whitchurch Engineering for tenant improvements at Hastings Electric Service Center
• Adopt ordinance for General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 701 South Orchard Avenue
• Consider resolution supporting Measure P, 1/4 cent sales tax for fire agencies on November 2022 ballot

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting Measure P, a 1/4 cent sales tax for fire agencies and prevention. The council also approved several equipment purchases for fire and police services and appointed a representative to the North Coast Opportunities Board.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-60 supporting Measure P sales tax for fire agencies (4-0)
• Approved $487,822.58 for a Fire Training Tower (4-0)
• Approved $374,731.34 for police body cameras, tasers, and software (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-59 clarifying Power Cost Surcharge application (4-0)
• Appointed Jake Burgess as City Representative to the North Coast Opportunities Board (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance by title to amend City Code regarding parks and recreation facilities (4-0)
• Approved August 17, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and receive reports on FAA grants and projects, monthly financials, maintenance, a runway extension study, the City Corporation Yard Project, and a noise abatement flyer. The agenda also includes approval of the August 2, 2022 minutes and public comment. Most items are informational reports with no final decisions expected.

• Receive report on FAA Grants and Projects
• Review Airport Monthly Financial/Budget including 2022 and 2023 balance sheets and YTD reports
• Receive report on Runway Extension Study
• Receive report on City Corporation Yard Project
• Review Noise Abatement Flyer with helicopter postcard attachment

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 2, 2022 meeting. An ad hoc committee consisting of Commissioners Albright and Ashiku was formed to gather more information on the City Corporation Yard Project.

• Approved August 2, 2022 minutes
• Created ad hoc committee for City Corporation Yard Project (Albright and Ashiku)

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for an outdoor dining shade canopy at Patrona Restaurant and Lounge. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from prior meetings and standard procedural items. The decision on the permit is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Minor Use Permit for outdoor dining shade canopy at 130 West Standley Street (APN 002-224-02, File No. 21-6729)
• Approval of draft minutes from June 30, 2022 and July 25, 2022 meetings
• Appeal deadline: September 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for decisions made at this meeting

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board's regularly scheduled meeting for August 25, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive a progress report on the Equity Action Plan, develop training objectives for Goal 3.2, and create a stakeholder contact list for Goals 4.1 and 5.2. The committee will also hear a report from the General Plan Ad Hoc and approve the July 27, 2022 meeting minutes. This is a regular working meeting focused on monitoring and advancing equity initiatives.

• Receive Equity Action Plan progress report (attachment: 22-8-19 PROGRESS RPRT)
• Develop training objectives for Equity Action Plan Goal 3.2 (attachment: Workplace Diversity Vector Solutions Training)
• Develop stakeholder contact list for Equity Action Plan Goals 4.1 and 5.2
• Receive report from the General Plan Ad Hoc
• Approve minutes of July 27, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed power cost surcharge rider and a General Plan Amendment and rezone for 701 South Orchard Avenue. The consent calendar includes contracts, agreements, and budget amendments, including a $640,975.73 change order for the Dora Overlay Project. The council will also discuss purchasing thresholds and change order limits, and receive updates on public benefits programs and a Prohousing application.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment and rezone of 701 South Orchard Avenue
• Adoption of Power Cost Surcharge Rider
• Change Order #1 to Ghilotti Construction for $640,975.73 (Dora Overlay Project)
• Contract to SHN Engineers for $13,000 for Clara Avenue Reconstruction testing
• Purchase of battery backup for Police Department for $35,208

The City Council introduced an ordinance to rezone 701 South Orchard Avenue to Community Commercial (C1). The council also established a power cost surcharge rider and updated purchasing threshold procedures.

• Approved Initial Study and Negative Declaration for 701 South Orchard Avenue (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone 701 South Orchard Avenue to Community Commercial (C1) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-54 establishing a Power Cost Surcharge Rider (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-55 and 2022-56 amending purchasing thresholds and change order limits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-57 to participate in the HCD Prohousing Designation Program (5-0)
• Approved $13,000 contract for SHN Engineers for Clara Avenue Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $35,208 purchase of battery backup for Ukiah Police Department (5-0)
• Approved $640,975.73 change order for Ghilotti Construction Company for Dora Overlay Project (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: receiving a report on the kickoff of the Ukiah Airport Runway Extension Study. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and public comments, but no action is scheduled on the study.

• Receive report on Ukiah Airport Runway Extension Study Kickoff
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Meeting held in-person and via Zoom

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and receive a report from the Director. The commission will also discuss and provide feedback regarding an abbreviated presentation style with staff.

• Approval of July 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Discussion regarding abbreviated presentation style

The Planning Commission approved the draft minutes from the July 27, 2022, meeting. The commission also provided direction to staff regarding an abbreviated presentation style.

• Approved July 27, 2022, minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Gave direction to staff regarding abbreviated presentation style

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will meet to approve routine minutes, update a savings account for the Employee’s Association by replacing former members with Ryan Nelson, and adopt the fiscal year 2022-23 budget. No major policy decisions or new contracts are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting
• Update Employee’s Association savings account: remove former members, add Ryan Nelson as authorized signer
• Adopt Ukiah Valley Fire District budget for fiscal year 2022-23

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fire Authority Budget. The board also approved updating the Employee’s Association savings bank account by removing former members and adding Ryan Nelson as the authorized signer. Both measures passed with a 3-0 vote, with two directors absent.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved updating Employee’s Association bank account to add Ryan Nelson as signer (3-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fire Authority Budget (3-0)

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will discuss draft updates to the City of Ukiah’s Tree Management Guidelines and proposed changes to Parks and Facilities Code. Staff will also present reports on the Great Redwood Trail and Todd Grove Park upgrades, including plans for new play structures.

• Draft update to City of Ukiah’s Tree Management Guidelines
• Proposed updates to Parks and Facilities Code
• Report on Great Redwood Trail development
• Plans to install new play structures at Todd Grove Park
• Approval of minutes from March 22 and May 10, 2022

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed-session items. The council will confer with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation, discuss real property negotiations, and meet with its labor negotiator. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Closed session: Roofing & Solar Construction, Inc. v. City of Ukiah, Case No. 22CV00048
• Closed session: Siderakis v. Ukiah, Case No. 21CV00603
• Closed session: Arturo Flores Valdes et al., Fed. Dist. Ct. 22-CV-03125 RMI
• Closed session: real property negotiations on APNs 157-070-04, 001-040-84, 001-040-82, 001-040-65

The City Council met for a special virtual meeting and adjourned immediately to closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to streamline cannabis business permits and review the annual fee schedule for community services. Other items include awarding street striping and engineering contracts and discussing the Great Redwood Trail.

• Ordinance to streamline cannabis-related business use permits and operational standards
• Annual review and adoption of updated fee schedules for parks, pools, and the Grace Hudson Museum
• Street Striping 2022 contract award to Chrisp Company for $44,555.96
• Engineering services contract with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting for $33,000
• Trail planning and mapping contract with Rock Solid Trail Contracting up to $15,096

The City Council awarded a construction bid for the Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project and approved a corresponding budget amendment. The Council also updated community services fees and approved successor agreements for two employee bargaining units.

• Awarded Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project bid to Ghilotti Construction (5-0)
• Approved $44,555.96 street striping contract to Chrisp Company (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-48 updating Community Services fee schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-49 approving MOUs for IBEW and Ukiah Professional Firefighter Association (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Rodin and Vice Mayor Duenas to Great Redwood Trail ad hoc (5-0)
• Approved $33,000 contract with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting for sewer permit services (5-0)
• Appointed Kali Gordon to the Design Review Board via Resolution 2022-47 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2022, regular meeting (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and receive reports on FAA grants and projects, monthly financial and budget updates, airport maintenance, and a runway extension study. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting. No final decisions are expected on the reports, as they are for informational purposes.

• Receive report on FAA grants and projects
• Review monthly financial/budget reports including 2021 and 2022 balance sheets and YTD statements
• Receive report on airport maintenance
• Receive report on runway extension study
• Approve minutes from June 7, 2022 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 7, 2022, meeting. Members discussed future projects and the runway 15-33 project, which is currently awaiting a grant offer from the FAA.

• Approved June 7, 2022, minutes

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting for the City of Ukiah, held both in person and virtually. The agenda contains only procedural instructions on how to view or participate, with no substantive items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled beyond the bid opening itself.

• Bid opening at 2:00 PM on August 1, 2022
• In-person location: Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom link or phone call-in
• ADA accommodations require 72-hour advance notice

Bid Opening

This meeting is scheduled for the public opening of bids. The agenda contains only procedural instructions for viewing or participating in the session.

• Bid opening session

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed Major Use Permit for the United Disaster Relief Center of Northern California at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard, and a recommendation to the City Council for an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, and Rezone of 701 South Orchard Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 13 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Major Use Permit for United Disaster Relief Center at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard (APN 180-080-74)
• Initial Study & Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, and Rezone of 701 South Orchard Avenue (APN 003-181-01)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)

The Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit for the United Disaster Relief Center of Northern California. The commission also recommended that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment, rezone, and Initial Study and Negative Declaration for 701 South Orchard Avenue.

• Approved Major Use Permit for United Disaster Relief Center of Northern California at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Initial Study and Negative Declaration for 701 South Orchard Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment and Rezone for 701 South Orchard Avenue (4-0)
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from Mendocino County's Department of Social Services on its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, and to discuss upcoming proclamations. The committee will also receive a report on the Equity Action Plan and consider dissolving the General Plan ad hoc. Minutes from May and June meetings are up for approval.

• Presentation from Mendocino County Department of Social Services DEI program
• Discussion and assignment of direction for upcoming proclamations
• Report from General Plan Ad Hoc, possible dissolution
• Equity Action Plan monthly progress report
• Approval of minutes from May 25 and June 22 meetings

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a request to renew a minor use permit for a cannabis-related business. The permit would allow for processing and distribution at 120 and 150 Brush Street.

• Public hearing for minor use permit renewal at 120 and 150 Brush Street (File No. 22-7235)
• Approval of minutes from the June 30, 2022, Zoning Administrator Hearing

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes awarding a $1,511,529.90 bid to Granite Construction for the State Street and Dora Street Rehabilitation Project, a $1,218,573 professional services agreement to LDA Partners for Corporation Yard design, and a $56,000 budget amendment for firefighter PPE. A public hearing will consider streamlining the use permit process for cannabis businesses. The council will also discuss energy costs and a possible power cost surcharge, and appoint ad hoc members for a police chief recruitment.

• Award bid to Granite Construction for $1,511,529.90 for State Street and Dora Street Rehabilitation Project
• Award $1,218,573 contract to LDA Partners for Corporation Yard design
• Public hearing on ordinance to streamline cannabis business use permits
• Budget amendment of $56,000 for PPE for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority
• Contract with HdL Companies for transient occupancy tax administration

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.5M road project and a $1.2M design agreement for the Corporation Yard. Council also introduced an ordinance to streamline cannabis business permits and appointed a recruitment committee for a new Police Chief.

• Awarded $1,511,529.90 bid to Granite Construction Company for State Street and Dora Street Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Awarded $1,218,573 agreement to LDA Partners, Inc. for Corporation Yard Design plans and specifications (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to streamline use permit process and operational standards for cannabis-related businesses (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Brown and Councilmember Rodin to Police Chief recruitment ad hoc committee (5-0)
• Authorized $12,455.25 performance agreement with Economic Development and Financing Corporation for FY 2022-23 (5-0)
• Re-authorized three-year contract with HdL Companies for Transient Occupancy Tax administration (5-0)
• Approved $56,000 budget amendment for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority personal protective equipment (5-0)
• Authorized staff to schedule public hearing for a Power Cost Surcharge Rider (Consensus)

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will hear staff reports and provide comments on several items, including the draft update to the City of Ukiah's Tree Management Guidelines, proposed updates to the Parks and Facilities Code, the Great Redwood Trail, and upgrades to Todd Grove Park. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No final decisions are expected; most items are for discussion and comment.

• Draft update to City of Ukiah's Tree Management Guidelines
• Proposed updates to Parks and Facilities Code
• Report on the Great Redwood Trail
• Upgrades to Todd Grove Park, including BBQ area
• Approval of minutes from March 22 and May 10, 2022

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed Major Use and Site Development Permit for a 16-bed residential and outpatient mental health rehabilitation center at 531 South Orchard Avenue. Staff recommends approval with conditions and a revised landscape plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Major Use and Site Development Permit for 16-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center at 531 South Orchard Avenue (APN 002-340-47)
• Public hearing and recommended approval with conditions and Landscape Plan Revision 2
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2022 regular meeting
• Appeal deadline for decisions: July 25, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a Major Use and Site Development Permit for a 16-bed Residential and Outpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. The approval included amended Landscape Plans, Revision 2, and conditions from the July 6, 2022, Staff Report.

• Approved Major Use and Site Development Permit for 16-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center at 531 South Orchard Ave. (5-0)
• Approved June 22, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

Bid Opening

The Ukiah City Council will open sealed bids for unspecified contracts in a public session held at the Civic Center Council Chamber and via Zoom. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance, with dial-in and one-tap mobile options provided.

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a minor use permit for a single beehive in the rear yard of a residential property at 323 Jones Street. Staff recommends approval based on draft findings and conditions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 24, 2022, and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Minor Use Permit for single beehive at 323 Jones Street (APN 001-294-06), File No. 22-7116
• Staff recommends approval with findings and conditions
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2022 hearing
• Appeals due by July 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two new business items: approving plans and specifications for the Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project and authorizing the purchase of a police vehicle. The meeting includes public comment on non-agenda items and will adjourn after the decisions.

• Approve plans and specifications for Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project (Specification 20-08) and direct staff to advertise for bids
• Approve purchase of 2022 Honda Accord Sport Sedan from Thurston Honda for $34,513.67 for Ukiah Police Department

The Ukiah City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project and authorized staff to advertise for bids. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of a 2022 Honda Accord Sport Sedan for the Ukiah Police Department.

• Approved plans for Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project (5-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise for Clara Avenue project bids (5-0)
• Approved $34,513.67 purchase of police vehicle (4-1)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Special

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to receive a report on the Equity Action Plan's monthly progress and to participate in a workshop led by the City's Human Resources Department. The agenda also includes roll call, an opening intention, and public comments on non-agenda items. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for receiving reports and discussion.

• Receive Ad Hoc Report on the Equity Action Plan with June Monthly Progress Reports
• City of Ukiah Human Resources Department Workshop (presentation and discussion)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of prior minutes and an annual presentation from the Community Development Department. The main substantive item is receiving and discussing the department's annual report, with no other major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2022 regular meeting
• Annual presentation and report on Community Development Department
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)

The Ukiah Planning Commission approved the draft minutes of its April 27, 2022 regular meeting by a 5-0 roll call vote. The only other substantive item was receiving an annual presentation and report on the Community Development Department; no action was recorded on it. No appeals, public comment, consent calendar items, or unfinished business were recorded. Commissioner Michelle Johnson left the meeting at 7:15 p.m., and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved draft minutes of April 27, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Received annual presentation and report on Community Development Department (no action recorded)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will vote on the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, including a five-year capital improvement plan and a Gann limit resolution. The council will also hold public hearings on the 2040 General Plan environmental review and a Community Development Block Grant application. Other notable items include a resolution endorsing a climate emergency declaration and participation in a regional water sharing program.

• Adoption of FY 2022-23 budget, five-year CIP, Gann limit resolution, and budget agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District
• Public hearing on scope of EIR for 2040 General Plan
• Public hearing on 2022 State CDBG application
• Resolution endorsing climate emergency declaration
• Contract awards: $492,666.04 for slurry seal, $84,012 for job training, $14,000 for Ozomatli concert

The Ukiah City Council approved the fiscal year 2022-23 city budget, a Gann Limit resolution, and a budget agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. It also adopted a resolution endorsing a climate emergency declaration, approved participation in a voluntary regional water sharing program, and authorized a state Community Development Block Grant application. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Crane absent.

• Approved consent calendar items 7a-7j and 7l, including a $84,012 three-year job and safety training contract and a $492,666.04 slurry seal contract (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-41 authorizing a 2022 State Community Development Block Grant application and budget amendments if awarded (4-0)
• Adopted budget resolution 2022-42 for fiscal year 2022-23 (4-0)
• Adopted Gann Limit resolution 2022-43 for fiscal year 2022-23 (4-0)
• Approved fiscal year 2022-23 budget agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-44 endorsing a climate emergency declaration and call to action (4-0)
• Approved participation in a voluntary regional water sharing program (4-0)
• Introduced an ordinance repealing obsolete boards and commissions references in the city code (4-0)

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Board will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the fiscal year 2022-23 budget. The agenda also includes approval of the April 12, 2022 special meeting minutes and routine consent calendar items. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Consideration and possible adoption of FY 2022-23 Fire Authority budget
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2022 special meeting
• Consent calendar for routine items
• Closed session may be held

The Fire Executive Committee approved the budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022, special meeting.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fire Authority budget (3-1)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fire Authority Budget. The board will also discuss refinancing the Lovers Lane mortgage through the City of Ukiah's General Fund.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fire Authority Budget
• Refinancing of the Lovers Lane Mortgage through the City of Ukiah's General Fund
• Increase to the UVFD Cal-Card Credit Card monthly limit and revision of Procurement Policy #1021
• Discussion on replacement of the west fence at the North Fire Station
• Report on changes within the Fire Authority's Fire Prevention Office

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to receive reports on FAA grants and projects and the status of the runway extension. The commission will also review monthly financial, budget, and fuel reports.

• FAA Grants and Projects report
• Airport monthly financial and budget review
• Airport fuel year-to-date report
• Runway extension report
• Airport maintenance discussion

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on June 7, 2022 and approved the minutes of its May 5, 2022 meeting. The commission received reports on FAA grants and airport capital improvement projects (ACIP), the airport's monthly financial/budget, airport maintenance, and the runway extension. Staff reported that Phase 2 plans and specifications for the runway 15-33 project have been approved by Council and that the commission is waiting on an FAA grant offer. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved May 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received report on FAA grants/ACIP; Phase 2 runway 15-33 plans and specs approved by Council, awaiting FAA grant offer
• Received airport monthly financial/budget report
• Received airport maintenance report
• Received runway extension report

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the draft 2022-23 fiscal year city budget and the draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The council will provide direction as necessary. No formal action is scheduled on the budget at this meeting.

• Presentation of Draft 2022-23 Fiscal Year City Budget
• Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) working draft
• Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Request & Justification Forms

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special budget hearing to receive a presentation on the draft 2022-23 fiscal year city budget and the draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The council will provide direction as necessary. The agenda includes only this budget item, along with routine roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Draft 2022-23 Fiscal Year City Budget presentation
• Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FYE 2023
• Vehicle and heavy equipment request and justification forms

The Ukiah City Council met in a special budget hearing on June 2, 2022, to hear a presentation of the Draft 2022-23 Fiscal Year City Budget and Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Department directors gave overviews covering Community Development, Building Services, Community Services, the Electric Utility Department, Water Resources and Public Works, the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, and the Police Department. No public comment was received, and the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other decisions. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts and purchases, including a $609,806 bid for the Dora Street Overlay Project, a $220,775 lift station replacement, and several emergency traffic signal repairs. They will also hold a public hearing on a new electric rate rider for self-generation customers, receive a presentation on the city's investment portfolio, and discuss the golf course capital improvement plan. The agenda includes several proclamations and a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations.

• Award bid to Ghilotti Construction Co. for $609,806.30 for Dora Street Overlay Project (Spec 21-05)
• Award bid to Wahlund Construction, Inc. for $220,775 for Ford and Orchard Lift Station Replacement (Spec 22-02)
• Emergency purchase of $49,895 for traffic signal cabinet repairs at South State Street and Washington Ave
• Public hearing on establishing G1 Electric Rate Rider for self-generation customers
• Approve 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Plan for Ukiah Valley Golf Course

The Ukiah City Council approved revisions to the city's investment policy and adopted a resolution establishing the G1 electric rate rider for self-generation customers. The council also approved the 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Plan for the Ukiah Valley Golf Course and passed a consent calendar containing multiple contracts, purchases, and the call for a November 8, 2022 general municipal election.

• Approved recommended revisions to City's investment policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-36 establishing the G1 Electric Rate Rider (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Plan for the Ukiah Valley Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7a-7m (5-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special budget hearing to receive a presentation on the draft 2022-23 fiscal year budget and the draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The council will provide direction as necessary. No final budget adoption is scheduled; it is a working session.

• Presentation of Draft 2022-23 Fiscal Year City Budget
• Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FYE 2023 working draft)
• Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Request and Justification Forms

The City Council met to receive a presentation on the draft 2022-23 fiscal year budget and the draft five-year capital improvement plan. Staff from various city departments provided overviews of their respective areas. No formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

• Received presentation on 2022-23 draft budget
• Received presentation on five-year capital improvement plan

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will review a proposal for a 16-bed residential mental health rehabilitation services building with outpatient and administrative services at 531 South Orchard Avenue. The board will make a recommendation to the Planning Commission on the project's conformance with design guidelines. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Major Use and Site Development Permit for 16-bed mental health rehabilitation building
• Applicant: Redwood Quality Management Company
• Location: 531 South Orchard Avenue (APN 002-340-47)
• File No. 22-6999
• Review against Design Guidelines for Projects Located Outside the Downtown District

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive presentations from the Human Resources Department and regarding the Hispanic/Latino community. Members will also discuss upcoming proclamations and provide direction on an equity workshop.

• Presentation from City of Ukiah Human Resources Department
• Presentation on Persons from the Hispanic/Latino Community
• Discussion and assignment of July Disability Independence Day proclamations
• Equity Action Plan update report
• Direction regarding an equity workshop

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Minor Use Permit for cannabis manufacturing and distribution at 1061 Cunningham Street, a request continued from May 9, 2022. Staff recommends approval based on findings and conditions in the May 2, 2022 staff report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• Minor Use Permit for cannabis manufacturing and distribution at 1061 Cunningham Street, APN 003-081-27, File 19-4986
• Appeal deadline June 3, 2022 for decisions made at this hearing
• Approve minutes of May 9, 2022 Zoning Administrator hearing
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pre-application Meeting

This is a special pre-application meeting for the City of Ukiah's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The meeting will provide an overview of the 2022 CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and the state CDBG program, as well as the city's local application process and timeline. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a pre-application design discussion and to ask questions.

• Overview of 2022 CDBG NOFA and state CDBG program
• City of Ukiah 2022 CDBG local application process and timeline
• Pre-application (design) discussion
• Public questions session

City Council

The City Council approved a demolition permit for 101 South Main Street, requiring that existing pressed metal siding be salvaged and incorporated into any future development. The Council also approved several wastewater treatment plant expenditures and cancelled the July 6, 2022, regular meeting.

• Authorized demolition permit for 101 South Main Street (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-31 for the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (4-1)
• Approved $522,087 contract with West Yost for wastewater treatment plant services (5-0)
• Approved $36,192.57 emergency purchase for wastewater treatment plant repair parts (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-28 regarding state of emergency teleconferencing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-29 for records destruction (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-30 appointing Zhao Qiu to Diversity and Equity Standing Committee (5-0)
• Cancelled the July 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting (5-0)

Public Spaces Commission

At a special virtual meeting on March 22, 2022, the Ukiah Public Spaces Commission elected Elora Babbini as Chair and Vicki Bitonti-Brown as Vice Chair. The commission set its regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of every other month at 5 p.m., with the next meeting in May, to be held hybrid at the Council Chambers, Conference Center, or Conference Room #5 depending on attendance. It also approved a draft Community Outreach Plan and Activity Schedule. Commissioner James Bair was absent.

• Elected Elora Babbini as Chair (4-0, Bair absent)
• Elected Vicki Bitonti-Brown as Vice Chair (4-0, Bair absent)
• Set regular meetings for second Tuesday of every other month at 5 p.m., next in May (4-0, Bair absent)
• Approved draft Community Outreach Plan and Activity Schedule (4-0, Bair absent)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Use Permit for a single beehive at 504 Nokomis Drive and renewed an existing Major Use Permit and Dispensary Use Permit for a cannabis business at 902 Waugh Lane. A separate cannabis use permit request for 1061 Cunningham Street was continued to May 24, 2022, for an interior inspection. The April 12, 2022 minutes were approved with a minor typographical correction.

• Approved Minor Use Permit for a single beehive at 504 Nokomis Drive (File No. 22-6979)
• Approved renewal of Major Use Permit and Dispensary Use Permit for cannabis processing, distribution, and non-storefront retail delivery at 902 Waugh Lane (File No. 22-6696)
• Continued Minor Use Permit for cannabis distribution and manufacturing at 1061 Cunningham Street to May 24, 2022, for interior inspection (File No. 19-4986)
• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes with a typographical correction

City Council

The Ukiah City Council approved its consent calendar in one 5-0 vote, including PG&E disaster settlement agreements for fire equipment and a $298,920 wastewater equipment purchase. In a public hearing, the council found 105 South Main Street has no historic architectural significance under Ukiah City Code Section 3016 (5-0), and separately deemed 101 South Main Street historic under Section 3016(e) (3-1, one abstention). The 101/105 South Main item was continued to the May 18, 2022 meeting. The council also authorized an FAA grant agreement and runway rehabilitation bid, and appointed a Corp Yard ad hoc committee.

• Approved consent calendar items 7a-7k as submitted (5-0)
• Found 105 South Main Street has no historic architectural significance under UCC Section 3016 (5-0)
• Deemed 101 South Main Street historic under UCC Section 3016(e) (3-1, Orozco abstained)
• Continued the 101/105 South Main Street item to the May 18, 2022 meeting at 6:15 p.m. (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute FAA grant agreement and award bid for Runway 15-33 Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2, contingent on grant offer (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 20, 2022 Special and Regular meetings (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Crane and Mayor Brown to a Corp Yard ad hoc committee (5-0)
• Received and filed the Third Quarter 2021-22 Financial Report

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on May 3, 2022 and approved the minutes of its April 5, 2022 meeting. The Commission received reports on airport finances/budget, maintenance, and the runway extension, and discussed FAA grants and future projects; staff reported that Phase 2 plans and specifications for the runway 15-33 project had been approved by Council and that bids opened April 14, 2022. Commissioners also discussed reaching out to the City Manager about the North East Corner and reviewing/updating the Airport Zoning District with City Planning Staff. No other substantive decisions or vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received Airport Monthly Financial / Budget report
• Received Airport Maintenance report
• Received Runway Extension report
• Discussed FAA grants/ACIP and future projects; noted Council approval of runway 15-33 Phase 2 plans and specs and April 14, 2022 bid opening
• Discussed contacting City Manager about the North East Corner
• Discussed reviewing/updating the Airport Zoning District with City Planning Staff

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from previous meetings and receive a presentation of the Annual Housing Report. The commission may also discuss the report with staff.

• Presentation of Annual Housing Report
• Approval of March 23, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 12, 2022, special joint meeting minutes

The Ukiah Planning Commission approved the minutes of its March 23 and April 12, 2022 meetings and voted to cancel its May 11, 2022 meeting. The Commission received a presentation of the Annual Housing Report; no action was recorded on it. No appeals or public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2022 regular meeting (3-0, two absent)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 regular meeting (3-0, two absent)
• Cancelled the May 11, 2022 meeting (3-0, two absent)
• Received Annual Housing Report presentation (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider awarding a $4,376,766.45 construction contract for the Dora Street Utility Improvement Project, along with several other purchases and resolutions. The agenda includes a consent calendar with routine items such as disbursements, a new police truck, and a water tender, as well as a status report on the COVID-19 emergency and possible discontinuation of regular updates. The council will also hold closed sessions on litigation and property negotiations.

• Award $4,376,766.45 bid to Ghilotti Construction Co. for Dora Street Utility Improvement Project
• Purchase 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning truck for $43,729.28 from Redwood Ford
• Purchase Fouts Brothers 2000 gallon water tender for $424,233.30 from Republic Fire Equipment
• Purchase BHX 700 dewatering system for $397,455 from FKC CO, Ltd
• Consider discontinuing regular COVID-19 updates

The City Council approved a major utility improvement project on Dora Street and passed several consent calendar items including vehicle and equipment purchases. The Council also decided to move COVID-19 updates to an as-needed basis.

• Awarded $4,376,766.45 bid to Ghilotti Construction Co. for Dora Street Utility Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $424,233.30 purchase of Fouts Brothers 2000 Gallon Water Tender (5-0)
• Approved $397,455 purchase of BHX 700 Dewatering System (5-0)
• Approved $43,729.28 purchase of 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning truck (5-0)
• Decided to agendize COVID reports on an as-needed basis (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Gregory Andronaco to the Airport Commission (5-0)
• Approved 2021-22 SB1 road repair project and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Northern California Power Agency administration and resource contracts (5-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special meeting to review mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for FY 2021-22, and discuss draft objectives for FY 2022-23. They will also receive the 2021 Ukiah Police Department Annual Report. No formal action is listed beyond receiving and discussing these items.

• Mid-Year Departmental Budget and Objectives Progress Review for FY 2021-22
• Review of Draft Objectives for FY 2022-23
• 2021 Ukiah Police Department Annual Report

The Ukiah City Council held a special meeting on April 20, 2022, that consisted of presentations and reports rather than decisions. Staff and department heads gave a mid-year budget and objectives progress review for fiscal year 2021-22 and reviewed draft objectives for fiscal year 2022-23, along with departmental reports covering fire, police, community services, finance, and information technology. The Police Department annual report was received during the earlier budget presentation. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. with no substantive actions or votes recorded.

Bid Opening

This meeting is a formal bid opening held by the City of Ukiah. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding how to attend or observe the meeting.

• Bid opening scheduled for April 14, 2022

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting for a city project, held in person and virtually. The agenda contains only procedural details on how to attend or observe; no specific project, contract, or dollar amount is listed.

• Bid opening held at Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Board of Directors will review and approve minutes from previous regular and special meetings. They will also consider a resolution to implement teleconferencing requirements for meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 8, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Approval of December 14, 2021, meeting minutes
• Resolution to continue remote teleconferencing for Board meetings

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors approved minutes from its February 8, March 8, and December 14, 2021 meetings. The board removed a consent calendar item on teleconferencing rules and decided to return to in-person, bi-monthly meetings beginning June 14, 2022, with meetings held in a hybrid format. No new or unfinished business was agendized, no closed session was held, and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 P.M.

• Approved February 8, 2022 regular meeting minutes (4-0, Banks absent)
• Approved March 8, 2022 special meeting minutes (4-0, Banks absent)
• Approved December 14, 2021 regular meeting minutes (4-0, Banks absent)
• Removed teleconferencing resolution from consent calendar; set return to in-person hybrid meetings beginning June 14, 2022 (4-0, Banks absent)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding the preferred land use alternative for the Ukiah 2040 General Plan. The Council is expected to provide direction to staff on how to proceed with this alternative.

• Presentation and direction regarding Ukiah 2040 General Plan land use alternatives

The Ukiah City Council and Planning Commission held a special joint meeting and received a presentation on the Ukiah 2040 General Plan. Both bodies voted independently to direct staff to proceed with the preferred land use Alternative 3. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

• Planning Commission directed staff to proceed with preferred land use Alternative 3 for the 2040 General Plan (4-0)
• City Council directed staff to proceed with preferred land use Alternative 3 for the 2040 General Plan (5-0)

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from March 8, 2022, and to adopt a resolution continuing remote teleconferencing for its meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or unfinished business listed for discussion or action.

• Adoption of resolution to continue remote teleconferencing meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2022 special meeting

The Fire Executive Committee approved a resolution regarding teleconferencing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee decided to return to in-person meetings every other month starting May 10, 2022.

• Approved March 8, 2022 Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved return to bi-monthly in-person meetings starting May 10, 2022 (4-0)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider renewing two existing cannabis use permits. Staff recommends approval for both renewals, subject to conditions outlined in attached documents.

• Renewal of Wine Country Cannasseurs cannabis microbusiness permit at 270, 272 & 274 East Smith Street
• Renewal of Vibe Ukiah, LLC cannabis manufacturing and dispensary permit at 441 North State Street
• Public hearing for both permit renewals scheduled for April 12, 2022

The Zoning Administrator approved the renewal of the Wine Country Cannasseurs cannabis microbusiness use permit at 270, 272, and 274 East Smith Street with an expiration date of February 12, 2023, and a new administrative review condition. Additionally, the renewal of the Vibe Ukiah, LLC cannabis manufacturing and dispensary/retail use permit at 441 North State Street was approved with an expiration date of May 13, 2023. The minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of the January 19, 2022 meeting
• Approved renewal of Wine Country Cannasseurs cannabis microbusiness use permit at 270, 272, and 274 East Smith Street expiring February 12, 2023, with an added administrative review condition by August 12, 2022
• Approved renewal of Vibe Ukiah, LLC cannabis manufacturing and dispensary/retail use permit at 441 North State Street expiring May 13, 2023

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar containing multiple ordinances and contracts, including regulations on shopping carts, adoption of the state's water-efficient landscape ordinance, and expedited permitting for EV charging stations. The council will also consider several budget amendments for water system repairs and equipment purchases, and will hold a public hearing on the Measure P oversight report. Closed session items include litigation and real property negotiations.

• Ordinance to regulate shopping cart containment, retrieval, impoundment, and disposal
• Ordinance adopting California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
• Ordinance for expedited permit processing for electric vehicle charging systems
• Contract with HdL Companies for Transient Occupancy Tax administration (3-year)
• Purchase of Vactor 2100i truck-mounted vacuum system for $542,462.07

The Ukiah City Council approved a series of ordinances regulating shopping carts, adopting water-efficient landscape standards, and expediting electric vehicle charging permits. The council also voted to remove on-street parking on State Street from Mill Street to Beacon Lane, and approved a three-year contract with HdL Companies for Transient Occupancy Tax administration services. Additionally, the Measure P Oversight Board was officially disbanded following its final report.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1222 regulating shopping cart containment and retrieval (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1223 adopting the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1224 setting procedures for expediting electric vehicle charging permits (5-2)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including water sampling, street slurry seals, software licenses, and fire association MOU (5-2)
• Disbanded the Measure P Oversight Board after receiving 2019-2020 findings (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-22 removing on-street parking on State Street from Mill Street to Beacon Lane (5-2)
• Authorized a three-year contract with HdL Companies for Transient Occupancy Tax administration services (5-2)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to review mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for fiscal year 2021-22, and to discuss draft objectives for fiscal year 2022-23. The council will receive, review, consider, and discuss updates on current stated objectives and preliminary draft departmental objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Mid-Year Departmental Budget and Objectives Progress Review for FY 2021-22
• Review of Draft Objectives for FY 2022-23

The Ukiah City Council met in a special meeting on April 6, 2022, for a mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress review for fiscal year 2021-22 and a review of draft objectives for fiscal year 2022-23. Department heads from Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works, Water Resources and related services gave reports. No public comment was received, and the minutes record no motions, votes, or formal decisions; the meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review FAA grants and projects and discuss airport maintenance. The commission will also review monthly financial and budget reports.

• FAA Grants and Projects report
• Airport Monthly Financial/Budget review
• Airport Maintenance discussion
• North East Corner discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting. Staff provided reports on airport maintenance, finances, and FAA grants, noting that City Council has approved plans for the runway 15-33 project.

• Approved March 1, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting resolutions to support a grant funding application. If the grant is awarded, the Council will also authorize a corresponding budget amendment.

• Adoption of resolutions for State Water Resources Control Board grant application
• Authorization for City Manager to sign grant application documents

At a special meeting on March 30, 2022, the Ukiah City Council adopted resolutions 2022-18 and 2022-19 supporting a grant application to the State Water Resources Control Board. The council also authorized the City Manager or designee to sign related application documents and approved a corresponding budget amendment contingent on the grant being awarded. The motion carried 5-0 by roll call, with no public comment received. The meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

• Adopted resolutions 2022-18 and 2022-19 supporting a State Water Resources Control Board grant application (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager or designee to sign all related grant application documents (5-0)
• Approved a corresponding budget amendment if the grant is awarded (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Major Use Permit for phased development at 1117 Commerce Drive. Phase 1 would build a 7,973 sq ft concrete masonry structure for auto repair and detailing for Fowler Automotive. Staff recommends approval with findings and conditions. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including minutes approval and public comment.

• Major Use Permit for 1117 Commerce Drive (Fowler Automotive) - 7,973 sq ft structure
• Public hearing on the proposed permit
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Appeal deadline April 4, 2022 for decisions

The Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit for phased development at 1117 Commerce Drive, allowing construction of a 7,973 sq. ft. concrete masonry building for automobile repair, maintenance, cleaning, and detailing tied to Fowler Automotive. The vote was 5-0, with all commissioners present. The commission also approved the draft minutes of its March 9, 2022 regular meeting, 4-0. No appeals or public comments on non-agenda items were received.

• Approved Major Use Permit for 1117 Commerce Drive, Phase 1: 7,973 sq. ft. auto repair/detailing building for Fowler Automotive (5-0)
• Approved draft minutes of the March 9, 2022 regular meeting as submitted (4-0)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the Gobbi Street Project and consider approving a letter of support. They will also discuss proclamations for May (Asian Pacific American Heritage and Older Americans' Month) and decide on future meeting formats (virtual, in-person, or hybrid). The meeting includes routine items like roll call, audience comments, and approval of minutes.

• Receive presentation and approve letter of support for Gobbi Street Project
• Discuss proclamations for Asian Pacific American Heritage and Older Americans' Month
• Discuss meeting format options (virtual, in-person, or hybrid)
• Approve minutes of February 23, 2022 meeting

Public Spaces Commission

The Ukiah Public Spaces Commission is holding a special meeting to organize itself: electing a Chair and Vice Chair, establishing a regular meeting date/time/location, and reviewing a draft community outreach plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive discussion item being a report on the Susan Knopf-Orr Street Bridge.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Establish regular meeting date, time, and location
• Review and approve draft Community Outreach Plan and Activity Schedule
• Discussion of Susan Knopf-Orr St Bridge (with correspondence from Pinky Kushner)

At a special virtual meeting on March 22, 2022, the Ukiah Public Spaces Commission elected Elora Babbini as Chair and Vicki Bitonti-Brown as Vice Chair, both by unanimous roll-call votes of the commissioners present. The commission also established its regular meeting schedule as the second Tuesday of every other month at 5 p.m., with the next meeting in May, and approved a draft Community Outreach Plan and Activity Schedule. Commissioner James Bair was absent by prearrangement. The minutes note that an earlier meeting planned for March 15 was not properly noticed, was therefore informal, and took no action.

• Elected Elora Babbini as Chair (AYES: Bitonti-Brown, Knopf, Parker; NOES: None; Absent: Bair)
• Elected Vicki Bitonti-Brown as Vice Chair (AYES: Babbini, Knopf, Parker; NOES: None; Absent: Bair)
• Established regular meetings as the second Tuesday of every other month at 5 p.m., next meeting in May; format hybrid at Council Chambers, Conference Center or Conference Room #5 pending audience attendance (AYES: Babbini, Bitonti-Brown, Knopf, Parker; NOES: None; Absent: Bair)
• Approved the draft Community Outreach Plan and Activity Schedule (AYES: Babbini, Bitonti-Brown, Knopf, Parker; NOES: None; Absent: Bair)
• Received Commissioner Knopf's report on the Orr St Bridge

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to review mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for fiscal year 2021-22, and to discuss preliminary draft objectives for fiscal year 2022-23. The council will receive, review, consider, and discuss updates on current stated objectives. No attachments are listed for this item.

• Mid-Year Departmental Budget and Objectives Progress Review for FY 2021-22
• Review of Draft Objectives for FY 2022-23

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct a mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress review for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and a review of draft objectives for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Various city departments provided reports. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider a large consent calendar of purchases and contracts, including radios, a bucket truck, SCADA equipment, and a cloud hosting contract. They will also hold public hearings on the Upper City View Trail project and residential garbage collection rates, and introduce ordinances on shopping carts, water-efficient landscaping, and EV charging permits.

• Approve $225,276.40 for radios/pagers and $10,760.53 for headsets
• Award $220,703.95 for Altec bucket truck for Electric Utility
• Approve $494,670 three-year Tyler Technologies cloud hosting contract
• Public hearing on Upper City View Trail project and construction approval
• Protest hearing on residential garbage curbside collection rates

The Ukiah City Council approved construction of the Upper City View Trail and adopted an environmental study for it. The council also accepted new residential garbage collection rates effective April 1, 2022, after a protest hearing where the protest threshold was not met. In closed session, the council authorized a settlement agreement to discharge the Palace Hotel receivership. The council also introduced several ordinances, including one regulating shopping cart containment and another adopting the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 2022-17 adopting Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Upper City View Trail Project and approved trail construction (4-0, Crane absent)
• Accepted new residential garbage collection rates effective April 1, 2022, after protest threshold not met (3-1, Dueñas no, Crane absent)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Settlement Agreement and Stipulation to Discharge Receivership for Palace Hotel (4-0, Crane absent)
• Approved consent calendar items 7a-7m, including $494,670 contract with Tyler Technologies for cloud hosting and $329,932 emergency water tank repair (4-0, Crane absent)
• Introduced ordinance regulating shopping cart containment, retrieval, impoundment, and disposal (4-0, Crane absent)
• Introduced ordinance adopting California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (4-0, Crane absent)
• Introduced ordinance expediting permit processing for electric vehicle charging systems (4-0, Crane absent)
• Authorized $36,500 agreement with Mead and Hunt for Ukiah Airport Runway Extension Study (4-0, Crane absent)

Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission

The Paths, Recreation, and Golf Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM. The session is procedural with no substantive items listed on the agenda.

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee will hold a special meeting to introduce and swear in new members. The committee will also receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the use of Measure P funding.

• Introduction and administering of oaths of office for new members
• Presentation, discussion, and possible vote on Measure P funding use

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a major use and site development permit for a 1,553 square foot addition to an existing dental office at 772 South Dora Street. They will also receive a bi-annual status update on the community center and winter homeless shelter at 1045 South State Street. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing on proposed major use and site development permit for 1,553 sf addition to dental office at 772 South Dora Street (APN 001-313-11)
• Bi-annual status update on community center and winter homeless shelter at 1045 South State Street
• Approval of February 23, 2022 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission approved a Major Use and Site Development Permit for a 1,553 square foot addition to an existing dental office. The approval requires the permittee to install drought-resistant landscaping along both front lot lines.

• Approved Major Use and Site Development Permit for dental office addition at 772 South Dora Street (5-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will meet to consider a resolution regarding the state of emergency. The resolution addresses the implementation of teleconferencing requirements for board meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Adoption of resolution to reconsider state of emergency circumstances
• Implementation of teleconferencing requirements for board meetings

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee will meet virtually to consider adopting a resolution to continue teleconferencing requirements for its meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The committee will also approve minutes from its January and February 2022 special meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy or financial decisions listed.

• Resolution to continue remote teleconferencing for Fire Executive Committee meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2022 special meeting

The Fire Executive Committee adopted a resolution to continue allowing teleconferencing for meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 11 and February 8, 2022, special meetings.

• Adopted resolution for virtual meeting requirements (4-0)
• Approved January 11, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 8, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements related to the Western Hills Open Land Acquisition & Limited Development Project, including a road access agreement and a property purchase-sale/exchange and development agreement. The council will also introduce an ordinance on organic waste disposal reduction, approve plans for several street projects, and handle consent calendar items such as contract amendments and notices of completion. A closed session will address anticipated and existing litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations.

• Authorize City Manager to negotiate Western Hills land acquisition and development agreements
• Introduce Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance
• Approve plans for Dora Street Utility Improvement, Dora Street Overlay, and State Street and Dora Street Rehabilitation projects
• Emergency purchase of traffic signal control system at North State and Empire Drive/Ford Road for $30,395
• Contract amendment with GHD Inc. for Great Redwood Trail Phase 4 environmental studies

The City Council authorized agreements for the Western Hills Open Land Acquisition project and introduced an organic waste disposal reduction ordinance. The council also approved plans for three utility and road projects on Dora and State Streets.

• Authorized Western Hills land acquisition agreements and budget amendments (5-0)
• Introduced Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance by title (5-0)
• Approved plans for Dora Street Utility Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved plans for Dora Street Overlay Project (5-0)
• Approved plans for State Street and Dora Street Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved $30,395 emergency purchase for traffic signal control system (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Great Redwood Trail Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved notices of completion for downtown streetscape, water reservoir, and slurry seal projects (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is meeting to discuss routine business and receive reports on FAA grants, monthly finances, maintenance, and the northeast corner. The most consequential item is a recommendation to the City Council to proceed with a Runway Extension Study, with the final study attached for review.

• Recommendation to Council to proceed with Runway Extension Study
• Report on FAA Grants and Projects including Rwy phase 2
• Monthly financial/budget report with 2021 and 2022 balance sheets and YTD figures
• Approval of February 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Ukiah Airport Commission recommended that the City Council enter into a contract with Mead and Hunt to complete a runway extension study. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 1, 2022, meeting and received reports on airport finances and maintenance.

• Approved February 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recommended City Council contract with Mead and Hunt for runway study (4-0)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive presentations on utility services and billing, and on residents whose primary language is not English. The committee is also set to approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement for the City of Ukiah, along with minutes from the January 26 meeting.

• Receive presentation on City of Ukiah Utility Services and Billing
• Receive presentation on Persons Whose Primary Language is Not English
• Approve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement for the City of Ukiah
• Approve minutes of January 26, 2022 regular meeting
• Receive reports from General Plan and Equity Action Plan Ad Hocs

The City of Ukiah's Equity & Diversity Committee approved an abbreviated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion purpose statement for the City. The Committee also approved the minutes of its January 26, 2022 regular meeting. Presentations covered the City's utility billing services and assistance programs, and local residents whose primary language is not English. The Equity Action Plan Ad Hoc group reviewed sample job descriptions and gave direction to staff; no new business was taken up.

• Approved abbreviated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement for the City of Ukiah (7-0, 3 absent, 1 abstain on prior item)
• Approved minutes of the January 26, 2022 regular meeting (6-0, 3 absent, 1 abstain)
• Equity Action Plan Ad Hoc: reviewed sample job descriptions and provided direction to staff (no vote recorded)
• General Plan Ad Hoc Report: no report provided

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 23, 2022, with the main item being a request for a Dispensary Use Permit to sell and deliver cannabis from a commercial structure at 195 Seminary Avenue. The staff recommends approval based on findings and conditions. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of minutes, reports, and public comments.

• Dispensary Use Permit for cannabis sales and delivery at 195 Seminary Avenue (APN 002-272-16-00, File No. 21-6584)
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Planning Commissioner and Director reports

The Ukiah Planning Commission approved a Dispensary Use Permit for the sale and delivery of cannabis and/or cannabis products from an existing commercial structure at 195 Seminary Avenue. The vote was 5-0, with no commissioners absent or abstaining. The Commission also approved the draft minutes of its February 9, 2022 regular meeting. No appeals were received and no items were on the consent calendar.

• Approved Dispensary Use Permit for cannabis sale and delivery at 195 Seminary Avenue (5-0)
• Approved draft minutes of the February 9, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss several legal matters and negotiations. This includes discussions on anticipated and existing litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations with all bargaining units.

• Conference regarding anticipated litigation involving a potential construction contract termination
• Discussion of existing litigation: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah
• Discussion of existing litigation: City of Ukiah v. Questex, LTD, et al
• Discussion of existing litigation: Siderakis v. Ukiah, et al
• Real property negotiations regarding multiple APN numbers with Dave Hull and Ric Piffero

The Ukiah City Council met in a special virtual meeting on February 16, 2022, and went into closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations. No public comment was given. The minutes record no action reported out of closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Ukiah Financing Authority

The Ukiah Public Financing Authority will hold a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution authorizing electric revenue bonds, Series 2022, to fund capital improvements to the city's electric system. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior special meeting and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing electric revenue bonds, Series 2022
• Capital improvements to the City's electric system
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2022 special meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will vote on several routine consent items, including a $1.54 million fire dispatch agreement, a $700,000 HOME grant application for a first-time homebuyer program, and multiple professional services contracts for road and utility projects. They will also hold public hearings on demolishing two old structures on South State Street and authorizing electric revenue bonds for capital improvements. The agenda includes a mid-year budget report and several closed-session litigation items.

• Approve four-year dispatch services agreement with CAL FIRE, not to exceed $1,540,822
• Adopt resolution to apply for $700,000 in HOME funds for a First-Time Homebuyer Program
• Public hearing to approve demolition of two structures over 50 years old at 1100-1104 South State Street
• Award contracts for Talmage Road Rehabilitation ($239,393), Main Street Utilities ($285,353), and East Perkins Widening ($308,031)
• Adopt ordinance restricting retail sale of nitrous oxide

The City Council approved multiple infrastructure project contracts, including work on Talmage Road, Main Street, and East Perkins. Council members also adopted an ordinance restricting the retail sale of nitrous oxide and authorized the issuance of electric revenue bonds for capital improvements to the city's electric system.

• Approved $239,393 contract for Talmage Road rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $285,353 contract for Main Street utilities project (5-0)
• Approved $308,031 contract for East Perkins widening project (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance restricting retail sale of nitrous oxide (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of electric revenue bonds (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 contribution for Potter Valley Project legal services (5-0)
• Approved demolition of structures at 1100, 1102, and 1104 South State Street (5-0)
• Accepted 2019-2027 Housing Element and General Plan progress reports (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an offer for a public artwork proposal at 310 South State Street. Commissioners will also discuss potential professional development opportunities for 2022.

• Proposed Monarch Mural at Alex Thomas Plaza, 310 South State Street
• Discussion of 2022 professional development opportunities

The Planning Commission approved meeting minutes, approved a new public art installation at Alex Thomas Plaza, and discussed commissioner professional development opportunities. An agenda item regarding professional development was continued for a future meeting pending budget and logistics review.

• Approved minutes for the January 12, 2022 and January 26, 2022 regular meetings (5-0)
• Approved public artwork by Danza Davis at Alex Thomas Plaza, 310 South State Street (5-0)
• Discussed 2022 professional development and conference attendance, with further discussion tabled for the next agenda

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will meet to consider an overhead easement for Pacific West Builders. The board will also review a resolution to continue holding meetings via teleconferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approval of an overhead easement for Pacific West Builders on APN's 170-100-02 and 170-100-30
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-02 to continue teleconferencing meetings during a state of emergency
• Approval of January 11, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to appoint its chairperson for 2022 and to consider a resolution continuing teleconferenced meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, announcements, and public comment.

• Resolution 2022-02 to continue teleconferencing meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency
• Appointment of committee chairperson for 2022
• Next FEC meeting scheduled for March 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

Ukiah Financing Authority

The Ukiah Public Financing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider adopting resolutions authorizing lease revenue bonds, Series 2022, to renovate the City Corporation Yard and make improvements to various city streets. This item was continued from the January 19, 2022 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from three prior special meetings and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing lease revenue bonds, Series 2022, for City Corporation Yard renovation and street improvements
• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2020; December 15, 2021; and January 19, 2022 special meetings
• Bond purchase agreement with Piper Sandler
• Site lease and lease agreement for the corporation yard

The Ukiah Financing Authority held a special meeting on February 2, 2022, and approved Resolution PFA Reso 2202-01 authorizing the issuance of lease revenue bonds to renovate the City Corporation Yard and construct improvements to various city streets. The motion by Crane/Rodin carried 5-0 with no abstentions. The Authority also approved minutes from its September 30, 2020, December 15, 2021, and January 19, 2022 special meetings. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of the Sept 30, 2020, Dec 15, 2021, and Jan 19, 2022 special meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution PFA Reso 2202-01 authorizing lease revenue bonds for City Corporation Yard renovation and various city street improvements (5-0)

Demolition Review Committee

The Demolition Review Committee will hold a special virtual meeting to review applications for demolishing two structures over 50 years old at 1102 and 1104 South State Street. The committee will make advisory recommendations to the City Council, as it has no formal decision-making power. The agenda also includes approval of the December 28, 2021 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Review demolition of building at 1102 South State Street (APN 003-130-09)
• Review demolition of building at 1104 South State Street (APN 003-530-11)
• Recommendations to City Council under UCC Section 3016
• Approve December 28, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed electric utility rate adjustments and a new 100% Green Energy Rate, and will consider authorizing lease revenue bonds for the Corporation Yard renovation and street improvements. The council will also vote on consent items including a $38,500 emergency purchase order for water valve replacements and a $28,415.48 contract for firefighter physicals. Other business includes introducing an ordinance restricting nitrous oxide sales, reviewing the marijuana dispensary ordinance, and discussing updates to city park codes.

• Public hearing on electric rate adjustments and creation of a 100% Green Energy Rate
• Resolution authorizing lease revenue bonds for Corporation Yard renovation and street improvements
• Emergency purchase order to Wipf Construction LLC for $38,500 to replace failed check valves
• Professional services agreement with On Duty Health for $28,415.48 for firefighter physicals
• Introduction of ordinance restricting retail sale of nitrous oxide

The City Council approved electric rate adjustments and the creation of a 100% Green Energy Rate. The council also authorized lease revenue bonds for street improvements and the renovation of the City Corporation Yard.

• Approved electric rate adjustments and 100% Green Energy Rate (5-0)
• Authorized lease revenue bonds for City Corporation Yard and street improvements (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance restricting retail sale of nitrous oxide (5-0)
• Established Measure P Oversight Committee and appointed five members (5-0)
• Created Public Spaces Commission by merging existing commissions (5-0)
• Approved $38,500 emergency purchase for water check valves (5-0)
• Approved $28,415.48 contract with On Duty Health for fire staff exams (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Brown and Vice Mayor Duenas to Cannabis ad hoc committee (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including FAA grants and projects, monthly financial reports, airport maintenance, the northeast corner, and a runway extension. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed beyond approving the December 7, 2021 minutes.

• Approval of December 7, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of FAA grants and projects
• Review of 2021 and 2022 financial reports, balance sheets, and fuel year-to-date
• Discussion of airport maintenance
• Discussion of runway extension

The Commission approved the minutes from their previous meeting and received reports regarding airport finances and maintenance. Staff and commissioners also discussed FAA grants, the runway 15-33 project, and a potential runway extension.

• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Received airport monthly financial report
• Received airport maintenance report

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will review and make recommendations on three items: a proposed public artwork for Alex Thomas Plaza, a major use permit for phased development of an auto repair facility on Commerce Drive, and a dental office building addition on South Dora Street. The board also will approve minutes from two prior special meetings. The board is advisory, with recommendations going to the Planning Commission.

• Offer of public artwork at Alex Thomas Plaza, 310 South State (APN 002-265-09)
• Major Use Permit for phased development at 1117 Commerce Drive, including 7,733 sq ft concrete masonry auto repair structure for Fowler Automotive (APN 180-070-03)
• Major Use and Site Development Permit for addition to dental office at 772 South Dora Street (APN 001-313-11)
• Approval of November 8, 2021 and December 8, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

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

The Countywide Oversight Board to the Successor Agencies to the City Redevelopment Agencies will hold a special meeting to approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules and administrative budgets for the successor agencies of Ukiah, Willits, and Fort Bragg for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also introduce and administer oaths for new members and approve minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on financial oversight of former redevelopment agencies.

• Approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for Willits Successor Agency (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fort Bragg Successor Agency (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for City of Ukiah (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Introduction and administration of oaths for new board members
• Approval of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

The Countywide Oversight Board approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules and administrative budgets for the successor agencies of Willits, Fort Bragg, and Ukiah for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The board also administered the oath of office to new member Merilyn Tiriboyi and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to new member Merilyn Tiriboyi
• Adopted Resolution COB Reso 22-01 approving Willits Successor Agency budget and payment schedule (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution COB Reso 22-02 approving Fort Bragg Successor Agency payment schedule (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution COB Reso 22-03 approving Ukiah Successor Agency budget and payment schedule (7-0)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will meet to elect a Vice-Chair and discuss potential equity workshops or training. The committee will also consider a letter of support for the City of Ukiah's CalTrans Clean California Local Grant Program application.

• Election of Committee Vice-Chair
• Approval of Letter of Support for CalTrans' Clean California Local Grant Program
• Presentation from Demographic Group Youth 21 Years and Younger
• Discussion regarding Equity Workshop/Training
• Report on the Equity Action Plan

The Diversity and Equity Committee elected Xochilt Morales de Martinez as vice-chair. Members also approved a letter of support for the City of Ukiah’s CalTrans Clean California Local Grant Program application after discussing potential additions for bilingual signage and a cultural flags project.

• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-3)
• Elected Xochilt Morales de Martinez as vice-chair (9-0-0)
• Approved letter of support for CalTrans grant application (9-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 26, 2022, to consider two major permits: a new Valvoline Quick Lube facility at 1280 Airport Park Boulevard and a cannabis retail/dispensary at 1102 & 1104 South State Street. The commission will also handle routine items such as minutes approval, public comments, and reports. Both items are new business with staff recommending approval.

• Major Use Permit for 2,137 sf Valvoline Quick Lube at 1280 Airport Park Boulevard (APN 180-080-90)
• Major Use and Site Development Permit for cannabis retail/dispensary at 1102 & 1104 South State Street (APNs 003-130-09 & 003-530-11)
• Appeal deadline for decisions is February 7, 2022
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

The Ukiah Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit for a new 2,137-square-foot Valvoline Quick Lube facility at 1280 Airport Park Boulevard, with signage capped at 150 square feet and a required bike rack. The Commission also approved a Major Use and Site Development Permit for a cannabis retail/dispensary in a new building at 1102 & 1104 South State Street, conditioned on a revised landscape plan. Chair Christensen recused herself from the dispensary vote due to a stated potential conflict of interest, and Vice-Chair Hilliker presided. No unfinished business was agendized and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

• Approved Major Use Permit for a 2,137 sf Valvoline Quick Lube at 1280 Airport Park Boulevard, signage capped at 150 sq ft, with a bike rack condition (5-0)
• Approved Major Use and Site Development Permit for a cannabis retail/dispensary at 1102 & 1104 South State Street, conditioned on a revised landscape plan (3-1, one abstention)

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider the annual renewal of the dispensary use permit for Ukiah Valley Holistics dba Cannavine at 1230 Airport Park Boulevard, Suite C. The recommended action is to approve the renewal based on findings and conditions in the staff report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• Annual renewal of dispensary use permit for Ukiah Valley Holistics dba Cannavine, 1230 Airport Park Boulevard, Suite C (APN 180-080-81)
• Public hearing on the renewal with recommended approval
• Approval of November 15, 2021 hearing minutes
• Appeal deadline: January 31, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Ukiah Financing Authority

The Ukiah Public Financing Authority will consider adopting resolutions authorizing 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
• Renovation of the City Corporation Yard
• Improvements to various city streets
• Bond purchase agreement with Piper Sandler

The Ukiah Financing Authority met for a special meeting on January 19, 2022. The board voted to postpone the consideration of resolutions for lease revenue bonds to a future date.

• Continued the item regarding Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 for City Corporation Yard renovation and street improvements to February 2, 2022 (5-0)

Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency will hold a special meeting to consider approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and administrative budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior special meeting and public comment on non-agenda items. The recommended actions are to adopt resolutions approving the ROPS and the administrative budget.

• Consider adopting resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Consider adopting resolution approving administrative budget for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Approve minutes of September 15, 2021 special meeting

The Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting on January 19, 2022. It approved the minutes of its September 15, 2021 special meeting, then adopted two resolutions: SA Reso 2022-01, approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and SA Reso 2022-02, approving the agency's administrative budget for the same period. Both votes were unanimous (5-0) with no public comment received. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the September 15, 2021 special meeting (5-0)
• Adopted SA Reso 2022-01 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted SA Reso 2022-02 approving the Successor Agency administrative budget for July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine contracts and purchases, a public hearing on lease revenue bonds for the Corporation Yard and street improvements, and several business items including a $4.6 million contract amendment for the Recycled Water Phase 4 project design. The council will also discuss COVID-19 response, potential rate adjustments for curbside collection, and other administrative matters.

• Contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for Recycled Water Phase 4 design, $4,600,773
• Public hearing on lease revenue bonds to renovate City Corporation Yard and improve streets
• Initiation of Proposition 218 protest period for residential curbside collection rate adjustments
• Purchase of Mobile Data Terminals for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, $173,830.11
• Resolution to rename Orchard Substation to Grandi Substation

The Ukiah City Council approved several spending items, including $173,830.11 for Mobile Data Terminals for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority and a $4,600,723 contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for the Recycled Water Phase 4 design. The council adopted the City's Equity Action Plan and renamed the committee, adopted a 2022 Advocacy Platform, and introduced an ordinance creating a Public Spaces Commission. A public hearing on lease revenue bonds for the Corporation Yard and street improvements was continued to February 2, 2022. The council also confirmed the City Manager's determination on solid waste rate adjustments and set a Proposition 218 protest hearing for March 16, 2022.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 adopting the Equity Action Plan and renaming the committee to Diversity and Equity Standing Committee (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7a-l and 7k-l, including a $32,000 airport rescue grant and a $17,000 flood mapping contract (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Mobile Data Terminals for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority for $173,830.11 from RadioMobile (5-0)
• Continued lease revenue bonds for Corporation Yard renovation and street improvements to February 2, 2022 (5-0)
• Confirmed City Manager's determination on solid waste rate adjustment and set Proposition 218 protest hearing for March 16, 2022 (4-0, Crane abstained)
• Introduced ordinance creating the Public Spaces Commission, as amended (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment eight with Carollo Engineers for Recycled Water Phase 4 design for $4,600,723 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 adopting the 2022 Advocacy Platform (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss possible recommendations to the City Council on cannabis ordinance modifications, and nominate and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed.

• Approve December 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Discuss and possibly recommend cannabis ordinance modifications to City Council
• Nominate and appoint Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022
• Possible Planning Commission reorganization

The Ukiah Planning Commission met on January 12, 2022 and approved its December 8, 2021 minutes with a correction. It voted to retain Laura Christensen as Chair and Commissioner Hilliker as Vice-Chair for the 2022 calendar year. The Commission also discussed possible cannabis ordinance modifications with staff, but the minutes record no recommendation or decision on that item. No new business or consent calendar items were agendized.

• Approved December 8, 2021 draft minutes with correction (5-0)
• Retained Chair Christensen and Vice-Chair Hilliker in current positions for 2022 (5-0)
• Discussed cannabis ordinance modifications with staff; no recommendation or action recorded

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect officers for 2022 and consider a resolution to continue remote teleconferenced meetings due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public comment, and reports from the chief and directors.

• Resolution 2022-01 to continue remote teleconferenced meetings during COVID-19 emergency
• Election of Board Officers for 2022: Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, President
• Public comment on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person, 10-minute per subject)

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2022-01, which would continue remote teleconferenced meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from previous meetings and routine items such as roll call, public comment, and reports. No other substantive business is listed.

• Resolution 2022-01 to continue remote teleconferenced meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency
• Approval of November 10, 2021 special meeting minutes (draft)
• Approval of December 13, 2021 re-adjourned special meeting minutes (draft)