Ukiah public meetings in 2023

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The regularly scheduled Design Review Board meeting of December 28, 2023 has been canceled. The board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month; no items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet to decide on several consequential items, including fire remediation work at the Electric Utility Service Center, a land purchase for the Western Hills Open Land Acquisition project, and amendments to firefighter union contracts. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past minutes and updates on budget development.

• Approve $100,000 increase to Utility Design Services, LLC contract for electric capital projects
• Adopt plans for fire damage repair at Electric Service Center (1350 Hastings) and authorize bid advertising
• Approve amendment to firefighter union MOU for mandatory medical expense reimbursement contributions
• Approve land purchase agreement with David J. Hull for Western Hills Open Land Acquisition project (APN 003-190-11)
• Authorize $321,889.82 three-year HR/payroll software contract with NEOGOV

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District board will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase to fire impact fees for new construction. If approved, the district will ask the County of Mendocino and the City of Ukiah to adopt the fee hikes via two resolutions. The meeting also includes procedural items and public comment.

• Public hearing on proposed Fire Impact Fee Increase
• Consideration of Resolutions 2023-05 and 2023-06 for County and City adoption
• Attachments include IFNS 23 Final study and public notice verification

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The regularly scheduled Design Review Board meeting of November 23, 2023 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month; contact Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director, for future meeting information.

• Meeting cancelled — no agenda items

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine approvals, public hearings on grant closeouts, and a closed session for litigation and negotiations. The most consequential item is the annual appointment of the mayor and vice mayor for 2024, along with adoption of amended council rotation guidelines. The council will also consider purchases for email security and a concrete mixer, and receive financial reports.

• Approve purchase of Mimecast Email Security Suite from CompuNet for $58,779
• Approve purchase of portable concrete mixer from Cart-Away Concrete Systems for $71,514.32
• Public hearings to close out two Community Development Block Grants (20-CDBG-CV-2-3-00069 and 20-CDBG-12057)
• Receive first and fourth quarter financial reports
• Closed session includes litigation in cases like Roofing & Solar Construction, Inc. v. City of Ukiah and Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will hear a staff report on the long-term Orr Creek Greenway project and review a conceptual landscape plan for McGarvey Park. No formal decisions are scheduled; the body will provide comments on both items.

• Orr Creek Greenway vision report (accept and comment)
• McGarvey Park Conceptual Landscape Plan (review, discuss, comment)
• Draft Western Hills Watershed Protection Area Management Plan (review, discuss, comment)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the City Council on amending the Western Hills Annexation Area, including prezoning and adopting an addendum to the 2021 environmental review. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and receiving the director's report.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Western Hills Annexation Area amendment and prezoning
• Adoption of addendum to 2021 Western Hills Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2021040428)
• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Receive Community Development Director's Report

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Ukiah City Council with a single substantive item: a closed-session performance evaluation of the City Manager. The agenda includes roll call, public comments on non-agenda items, and adjournment, but no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation of City Manager (Gov. Code Section 54956)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine consent items, including approving minutes, records destruction, and an appointment. The most significant action is approving plans and specifications for the Urban Core Rehabilitation and Transportation Project (Spec 23-07) and advertising for bids. The council will also receive a status report on an emergency fire remediation contract and consider updating the SB 743 policy to include multimodal network assessments. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation and negotiations.

• Approve plans and specs for Urban Core Rehabilitation and Transportation Project (Spec 23-07) and advertise for bids
• Approve Notice of Completion for Clara Avenue Reconstruction Project (Spec 20-08) with Ghilotti Construction Co.
• Approve resolution authorizing destruction of outdated Police Department records
• Appoint Steven Ratley to Public Spaces Commission (term to Nov 1, 2026)
• Receive status report and approve continued work on emergency contract with West Coast Fire & Water for fire remediation at Electric Utility Service Center at Hastings

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator is holding a continuation of its October 12 meeting, primarily to decide on renewing the retail use permit for Green Advt 101, Inc., dba Cookies, at 1104 S. State St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and standard procedural items. The only substantive action is the use permit renewal recommendation.

• Renewal of Green Advt 101, Inc., dba Cookies, dispensary/retail use permit at 1104 S. State St., APN 003-530-51, File No. 23-8774
• Approval of September 13, 2023 Zoning Administrator meeting minutes
• Approval of October 12, 2023 Zoning Administrator meeting minutes
• Appeal deadline for decisions: November 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet on October 18, 2023, to decide on several items, including approving a $1.57 million change order for undergrounding electrical conductors on Clay and Jones Streets as part of wildfire mitigation efforts. The council will also consider a $30,000 budget amendment for roofing project management at the Grace Hudson Museum and hear a public appeal regarding a car wash development at 162 Talmage Road. Additionally, the council will discuss updates on the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project and address landscaping issues at the USPS South Orchard Avenue branch.

• Approve $1,568,627.45 Change Order #4 to Contract #2324-084 with ARB, Inc for undergrounding primary electrical conductor on Clay Street and Jones Street as part of Fire Mitigation Undergrounding Project
• Approve $29,980 budget amendment for project management and inspection services from Jankovsky Engineering Services for the Grace Hudson Museum Re-Roof Project
• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission decision to approve major site development permit for car wash at 162 Talmage Road (APNs 003-140-49; 003-140-05)
• Adopt ordinance amending Ukiah City Code to update objective design and development standards for new multi-family residential construction
• Receive status update and consider letter of support for the New Eel-Russian Facility Proposal related to the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting with a workshop presentation from the Northern California Power Agency on power supply basics, followed by a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with all bargaining units. No action is scheduled on the presentation; the closed session items are confidential.

• Presentation from Northern California Power Agency on Power Supply Basics
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator (City Manager Sage Sangiacomo) for all bargaining units

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider renewing the existing retail use permit for Green Advt 101, Inc., doing business as Cookies, at 1104 S. State St. Staff recommends approval based on draft findings and conditions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on renewal of dispensary/retail use permit for Cookies at 1104 S. State St. (APN 003-530-51, File No. 23-8774)
• Staff recommends approval of the use permit renewal subject to conditions of approval
• Approval of September 13, 2023 Zoning Administrator meeting minutes
• Appeal deadline for decisions is October 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider introducing an ordinance updating objective design and development standards for new multi-family residential construction, and will also decide on allocating opioid settlement funds to substance abuse treatment facilities. Other business includes adopting an organic waste disposal ordinance, reviewing police fees, and receiving reports on the golf course capital plan and an emergency fire remediation contract.

• Introduction of ordinance amending objective design standards for new multi-family residential construction (CEQA exempt)
• Adoption of ordinance establishing organic waste disposal regulation per SB 1383
• Direction on allocating opioid settlement funds to substance abuse treatment facilities
• Annual review of Ukiah Police Department fee schedule (no changes proposed)
• Notice of intent to adjust curbside collection and transfer station rates by Ukiah Waste Solutions and Solid Waste Systems

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several items, including FAA grants and projects, a Luv Carwash matter, and an airport tour. No action items are listed with specific recommendations, and the agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
• Discussion of FAA grants and projects
• Discussion of Luv Carwash
• Discussion of airport tour

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a major site development permit for a Redwood Credit Union bank facility at 101 South Main Street. The council may overturn the denial and approve the permit, allowing demolition and construction based on revised plans and findings.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for Redwood Credit Union bank at 101 South Main Street
• Potential approval of Major Site Development Permit and Demolition Permit
• Closed session to discuss existing litigation: Roofing & Solar Construction, Inc. v. City of Ukiah

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board regular meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, has been canceled. The board typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month; no items are being decided or discussed at this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Special

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee is holding a special meeting for a community policing workshop. The agenda includes roll call, audience comments on non-agenda items, the workshop itself, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Community policing workshop
• Audience comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The main item of new business is a request to modify a previously approved Major Use Permit to allow on-site consumption of cannabis products in an outdoor area at 1076 & 1078 Cunningham Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 13 meeting and receive the Community Development Director's report.

• Modification to Major Use Permit for on-site cannabis consumption at 1076 & 1078 Cunningham Street (APN 003-140-65)
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's report

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will vote on several contracts and purchases, including a $797,096.24 slurry seal bid, a $40,346.42 drone bundle, and a $50,000 contribution to the Inland Water and Power Commission. They will also hold a public hearing to declare a property at 725 Porzio Lane a public nuisance and introduce an ordinance on organic waste disposal. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations, as well as closed session discussions on litigation and the City Manager's performance.

• Award bid to American Asphalt and Resurfacing Co., Inc. for $797,096.24 for slurry seal of local streets (Spec 23-12)
• Purchase of Axon Air Unmanned Aircraft System Bundle for $40,346.42
• Financial contribution of $50,000 to Inland Water and Power Commission for Potter Valley Project legal services
• Public hearing to declare 725 Porzio Lane a public nuisance and commence abatement
• Introduction of ordinance to establish organic waste disposal regulations per SB 1383

Bid Opening

The City of Ukiah is holding a bid opening on September 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM, both in person and virtually. The agenda contains only procedural instructions for observing the bid opening; no specific project or contract details are listed.

• Bid opening at Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom link and phone access provided
• ADA accommodations require 72-hour advance notice

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will receive reports on grant items and budget status, discuss possible HazMobile and remote event dates for the first quarter of FY 23/24, and consider approval of a leased equipment agreement. They will also receive notifications of fully executed agreements and consider scheduling or canceling the October 12, 2023 meeting.

• Report and discussion of grant items
• Report and discussion of budget status (YTD Budget Report, 8-31-23)
• Discussion of HazMobile and remote event dates for Q1 FY 23/24
• Notification of fully executed administrative, lease, and service agreements
• Review and possible approval of leased equipment agreement

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will review progress on the Riverside Park Regeneration Project, discuss trails and non-motorized path plans, and consider future uses of the city-owned Norgard Lane property. They will also advise on landscaping updates at Observatory Park and approve the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Review 90% plans for Riverside Park Regeneration Project
• Discuss trails and non-motorized path plans for the City of Ukiah
• Discuss future park and recreation uses of city-owned property on Norgard Lane
• Review and advise on Observatory Park landscaping update
• Approve minutes from July 11, 2023 regular meeting

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on several items, including the Luv Carwash project, FAA grants and projects, monthly financials, maintenance, a runway extension study, and the City Corporation Yard Project. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Luv Carwash discussion
• FAA Grants and Projects
• Airport Monthly Financial / Budget / Ad Hoc with year-to-date reports
• Runway Extension Study
• City Corporation Yard Project

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, disbursement reports, and several contracts. Key decisions include a $450,000 roofing contract for the Grace Hudson Museum, a $167,266 engineering contract for Main, Perkins, and Gobbi Street reconstruction, and a $1,000 storage equipment purchase. The Council will also discuss investment policies for petroleum companies and consider canceling the September 6 meeting.

• Approve $450,000 contract for Grace Hudson Museum roof replacement with San Francisco Roofing Services, Inc.
• Approve $167,266 contract amendment for engineering services on Main, Perkins, and Gobbi Street reconstruction with BKF Engineers
• Approve $1,000 purchase of storage drives and Dell Power Vault from The Drala Project Inc.
• Discuss and provide direction on City investment policy related to petroleum companies
• Approve cancellation of September 6, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority board will discuss HazMobile and remote event dates for the first two quarters of FY23/24, and consider a possible leased equipment agreement. The notification of fully executed agreements item is cancelled. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Discussion of HazMobile and remote event dates for FY23/24 Q1-Q2
• Possible leased equipment agreement with attachments (Equipment Lease Agreement, Units Lease List)
• Cancelled item: Notification of fully executed agreements
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting, not a decision-making session. The city will open bids for a project at the Civic Center Council Chamber and via Zoom. No agenda items beyond procedural instructions for observing the bid opening are listed.

• Bid opening at 2:00 PM on August 1, 2023
• Location: Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom and phone available

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will review and provide input on a proposed ordinance amendment updating the City's objective design and development standards for new multi-family residential construction. The board's recommendation will go to the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes introducing a new board member and approving prior minutes.

• Ordinance amendment to update objective design and development standards for new multi-family residential construction
• Introduction of Lorena Akin, new Design Review Board appointee
• Approval of May 25, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items, including approval of minutes and receiving the Community Development Director's report. The main discussion item is a proposal to consider changes to the format and presentation of planning division staff reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of June 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Receive Community Development Director's report
• Discussion on possible changes to planning division staff report format

Bid Opening

The City of Ukiah will publicly open and read aloud sealed bids for city projects at 2:00 PM on July 25, 2023. The bid opening will occur in the Civic Center Council Chamber and simultaneously via Zoom. No decisions are made at this event; bids are opened for transparency and record-keeping.

• Bid opening for city projects at 2:00 PM on July 25, 2023
• Held in Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
• Virtual participation via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85126037291
• Telephone access: 1-888-788-0099 (Access Code: 851 2603 7291)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a major site development permit for a Redwood Credit Union bank facility at 101 South Main Street. The Council may overturn the denial and approve the project, which includes revised plans and conditions of approval. The meeting will also address routine administrative items, contracts, and budget amendments.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for Redwood Credit Union bank project at 101 South Main Street ($0, public hearing)
• Award of $68,680.65 contract to Chrisp Company for 2023 Street Striping Project
• Approval of $81,600 contract with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting for stormwater engineering services
• Approval of $158,555.29 contract change order for SCADA system upgrades at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approval of $174,864.80 on-call maintenance agreement with JM Integration for Wastewater Treatment Plant

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting with a public works workshop focused on future improvements to the Perkins and Gobbi Street corridors. The council will receive a presentation from Blue Zones Fellow Dan Burden and may provide direction to staff. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the item is a discussion and possible direction.

• Presentation of concepts for Perkins and Gobbi Street corridor improvements
• Possible direction to staff on corridor improvements
• Presentation by Blue Zones Fellow Dan Burden

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will meet to discuss and take action on several operational and financial items, including fuel pricing, a carwash appeal, and updates on grants, budget, and maintenance. The meeting also includes time for public comments on non-agenda items, though no formal action will be taken on those comments.

• Luv Carwash appeal (action item)
• FAA grants and projects discussion
• Airport fuel pricing review with 2023 pricing chart
• Runway extension discussion
• Airport monthly financial and budget report

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will discuss and possibly direct staff on the Observatory Park landscape upgrade plan, and review the McGarvey Park landscape plan process. The meeting also includes approval of June minutes and suggestions for upcoming community forums.

• Discussion of Observatory Park Landscape Upgrade; recommended action to direct staff to proceed or discontinue planning
• Review of McGarvey Park Landscape Plan Process and Status (discussion only)
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2023 special meeting
• Discussion of subjects for upcoming community forums

City Council

This agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice for the July 5, 2023 regular City Council meeting. No business items are scheduled to be discussed or decided.

• Cancellation of the July 5, 2023 City Council regular meeting

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will introduce a new member, receive a presentation from the City's Office of Emergency Management, and review progress on the Equity Action Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Introduce new committee member Lorena Akin, representing the Hispanic/Latino community
• Receive presentation from City of Ukiah Office of Emergency Management on preparedness and prevention
• Approve minutes from May 24, 2023 regular meeting
• Receive Equity Action Plan June progress report

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Site Development Permit to demolish an existing car wash facility and construct a new automated car wash at 162 Talmage Road. Staff recommends approval based on draft findings and conditions of approval. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and director’s report.

• Consideration of Major Site Development Permit (MaSDP 22-7956) to demolish ±2,857 sq. ft. car wash and build ±2,433 sq. ft. automated car wash with 85-foot tunnel at 162 Talmage Road

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider a minor use permit for Medstar Ambulance of Mendocino County, Inc., dba Ukiah Ambulance, to operate within two existing buildings at 960 N. State St. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items. The decision on the permit is subject to appeal by June 30, 2023.

• Minor Use Permit for Medstar Ambulance at 960 N. State St.; APN 001-351-37; File No. 23-8466
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2022, December 15, 2022, and June 1, 2023 meetings
• Appeal deadline for decisions: Friday, June 30, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2023-24 budget, a five-year capital improvement plan, and related resolutions. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as contract extensions and project approvals, plus a closed session on litigation and personnel matters.

• Adoption of FY 2023-24 budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Gann Limit Resolution, and budget agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District
• Approval of $60,000 one-year extension for pre-hospital emergency medical services consulting with AP Triton LLC
• Approval of $133,869.21 contract amendment for SCADA system upgrade at Water Treatment Plant using Water Reserve Funds
• Adoption of plans and specifications for Orr Street Bridge Replacement, Specification 23-06, and authorization to issue bids
• Consideration of bid award for Recycled Water Project – Phase 4, Specification 23-01

Bid Opening

The City of Ukiah is holding a bid opening on June 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM, both in person and virtually. The agenda contains only procedural instructions for viewing and participating in the bid opening; no specific project or contract details are listed.

• Bid opening at Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom link and toll-free call-in number
• ADA accommodations require 72-hour advance notice

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Major Site Development Permit for a Redwood Credit Union bank facility at 101 S. Main St. Staff recommends approval, including exceptions to the Downtown Zoning Code, and a finding of consistency with a mitigation measure. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive a director's report.

• Public hearing on Major Site Development Permit for Redwood Credit Union at 101 S. Main St. (APN 002-231-001)
• Requested exceptions to Downtown Zoning Code
• Finding of consistency with Mitigation Measure CUL-2 for Demolition Permit No. 21-6155
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 regular meeting
• Director's report on Planning Division projects

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, amending the bank signature list, updating harassment policies, and approving purchases of a command vehicle and an ambulance. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Adoption of FY 2023-24 budget for Ukiah Valley Fire District/Fire Authority
• Resolution to amend bank signature list: remove Jenifer Bazzani and Robert Banks, add Kevin Jennings
• Title change of Policy 1024 to 'Prohibited Harassment' and add Policy 5014 'Sexual Harassment'
• Purchase of Command/Chief vehicle ($75,000-$88,000) with $25,000 budget amendment (total $100,000)
• Purchase of one 2023 Type 3 ambulance from Braun Northwest for $207,275.33

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Executive Committee will meet on June 13, 2023, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Preliminary Budget. The meeting will be held in person at the Civic Center Council Chamber and virtually via Zoom.

• Review and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Preliminary Budget for the Ukiah Valley Fire District/Authority

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the draft 2023-24 fiscal year city budget and the draft five-year capital improvement plan. The council will provide direction as necessary, but no final action is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine items like roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Draft 2023-24 fiscal year city budget presentation
• Draft five-year capital improvement plan (FYE 24)
• Vehicle and equipment justification placeholder attachment

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly adopt the FY23/24 budget, review existing equipment, and plan HazMobile and remote event dates. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date, with a possible closed session.

• Consideration and possible adoption of FY23/24 budget
• Discussion on existing equipment approach
• Discussion on HazMobile and remote event dates for first two quarters of FY23/24
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion on changing regular meeting schedule and setting next meeting date

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed electric rate adjustments, consider awarding a $2,994,000 bid for thickening and dewatering improvements, and act on several consent calendar items including a $245,000 budget amendment for fire dispatch services. The agenda also includes proclamations, a wildfire mitigation plan report, and multiple closed session items on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing on proposed electric rate adjustments (Resolution adopting rate schedule 07/01/2023)
• Award bid to Pacific Infrastructure for $2,994,000 for Thickening and Dewatering Improvements (Spec 23-02)
• Approve budget amendment for Fire Dispatch Services in the amount of $245,000 for FY 2022/2023
• Ratify addendum #1 to license agreement with North Coast Rail Authority for Mason Street Property; authorize license agreements with Big Daddy Garden Supply, Alpha Labs Inc., and Ron Meaux
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate agreement with Pano AI for four wildfire camera sites

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the draft 2023-24 fiscal year budget and the draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The council may provide direction on these items, but no final approval is scheduled. Public comments on non-agenda items are also permitted.

• Presentation of Draft 2023-24 Fiscal Year City Budget
• Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FYE 24)
• Vehicle and Equipment Justification Placeholder attachment

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will discuss and potentially recommend airport fuel pricing to the City Council, review monthly financials, and hear updates on FAA grants, maintenance, and a runway extension study. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Airport fuel pricing recommendation to Council, with 2017 resolution and 2023 pricing chart
• Review of year-to-date financials for 2022 and 2023, including balance sheets and fuel YTD
• Discussion of FAA grants and projects
• Update on runway extension study
• Update on City Corp Yard Project

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District board will discuss and review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and consider approving a stipend increase for its paid-on-call firefighters from $80 to $100 per 24-hour shift. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Review and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Ukiah Valley Fire District/Fire Authority Budget
• Proposed increase of paid-on-call stipend from $80.00 to $100.00 per 24-hour shift

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to decide whether to renew Vibe Ukiah, LLC’s cannabis manufacturing and retail permit at 441 North State Street and to approve a 39-foot fire training tower proposed by Ukiah Valley Fire Authority. The meeting also includes routine approval of past meeting minutes and an appeal process overview.

• Renewal of Vibe Ukiah, LLC cannabis permit at 441 North State Street (APN 002-186-19)
• Approval of 39-foot fire training tower for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority at an unspecified location
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2022 and December 15, 2022 Zoning Administrator meetings

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will hold its regular meeting at the Grace Hudson Museum and via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving a museum presentation, and reviewing equity action plan updates. No major decisions or new proposals are listed.

• Approval of April 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Grace Hudson Museum presentation
• Approval of Committee Guidelines for Conduct
• Equity Action Plan progress report

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including a $35,000 per year lease for 14 Flock safety cameras, a $143,679.50 contract amendment for the Recycled Water Project Phase 4, and a $50,000 budget for opioid settlement funds. The council will also receive proclamations, a budget primer, and updates on committee assignments. Several closed session items are scheduled for legal counsel and labor negotiations.

• Lease of 14 Flock safety cameras at $35,000/year for 5 years
• Contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for $143,679.50 for Recycled Water Project Phase 4 design
• Budget amendment creating $50,000 expenditure accounts for opioid settlement funds (Special Fund 308)
• Resolution promoting an idle-free Ukiah
• Status report on emergency fire remediation contract at Electric Utility Service Center at Hastings

Bid Opening

The Ukiah City Council will publicly open sealed bids for unspecified projects during a hybrid meeting at the Civic Center Council Chamber and via Zoom. Residents can watch the live stream or call in to listen; participation requires advance notice for accommodations.

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Major Site Development Permit for a new Redwood Credit Union bank facility at 101 S. Main St. The staff recommends approval, including exceptions to the Downtown Zoning Code, and finding the project consistent with a prior mitigation measure. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving the director's report.

• Major Site Development Permit for Redwood Credit Union at 101 S. Main St. (APN 002-231-001, File No. 22-7977)
• Requested exceptions to Downtown Zoning Code
• Public hearing on the bank project
• Approval of April 26, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
• Community Development Director's report

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee will meet to consider adopting the fiscal year 2023-24 budget and receive a report on a completed fire mitigation fee nexus study. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a June 2022 special meeting and routine items like public comment and chief's reports.

• Consideration and possible adoption of FY 23-24 Fire Authority Budget
• Introduction of completed Fire Mitigation Fee Nexus Study (receive report)
• Approval of June 14, 2022 special meeting minutes

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will consider recommending that the City Council extend the Observatory Park Strategic Plan for five more years and adopt the California 30x30 Initiative to conserve 30% of city-owned properties. They will also receive reports on the city's new volunteer program, the municipal pool at Todd Grove Park, and conditions at McGarvey Park, and may schedule an additional meeting for June 11th.

• Recommendation to extend 2018-2023 Observatory Park Strategic Plan for five years
• Recommendation to pursue California 30x30 Initiative (conserve 30% of city-owned properties)
• Report on City's new volunteer program
• Report on state of Municipal Pool at Todd Grove Park
• Report on current conditions at McGarvey Park

Design Review Board Special Meeting

The Design Review Board is holding a special meeting to receive staff presentations on the Brown Act and the board's roles, responsibilities, and procedures of conduct. No project reviews or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to training and discussion.

• Brown Act refresher training for board members
• Discussion of Design Review Board roles and responsibilities
• Review of 2018 Design Review Board Procedures of Conduct

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is meeting to consider several items, including adopting an ordinance to prohibit retail sales of flavored tobacco products, approving a reduced garbage collection rate for qualifying residents, and receiving financial and departmental progress reports. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent calendar items, and closed session discussions on litigation and negotiations.

• Adoption of ordinance prohibiting retail sales of flavored tobacco products
• Approval of $20.95 monthly garbage rate for reduced 10-gallon service with Ukiah Waste Solutions
• Approval of scope of work for greenhouse gas emissions inventory with Rincon and contract amendment with Mintier Harnish
• Receive and file third quarter 2022-23 financial report
• Mid-year departmental budget and objectives review for FY 2022-23

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding its regular May 2023 meeting. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on airport fuel pricing, a Zip Car service, FAA grants and projects, monthly financials, maintenance, a runway extension study, the City Corp Yard project, Airport Day, and aviation outreach. Most items are listed without detailed staff reports or recommended actions, so the meeting is largely a discussion and status-update session.

• Airport fuel pricing review with 2023 pricing chart
• Discussion of Zip Car car-sharing service
• FAA grants and projects update
• Runway extension study discussion
• Airport Day 2023 planning with flyer

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board's regularly scheduled meeting for April 27, 2023 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.

• Meeting cancelled

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Clean California Local Grant Program, discuss its purpose and conduct guidelines, and receive city news updates. It will also consider approving the March 22, 2023 minutes, dissolving the ad hoc committee that created the Equity Action Plan, and receiving a progress report on the plan's objectives and performance measures.

• Receive presentation on Clean California Local Grant Program
• Discuss committee purpose and develop guidelines for conduct
• Approve minutes from March 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Dissolve ad hoc committee established to create the Equity Action Plan
• Receive Equity Action Plan updates and goals (April progress report)

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board of Commissioners will decide on a major restructuring plan involving three agreements with Ukiah Waste Solutions and the City of Ukiah. Items include a new household hazardous waste services contract, a lease transfer, and administrative services, contingent on City Council approval. The board will also vote on budget amendments totaling $67,083.25 and consider changing future meeting dates to the second Thursday of each month.

• Approve three agreements with Ukiah Waste Solutions and City of Ukiah for waste services restructuring, effective April 1, 2023
• Add $19,083.25 budget line for JPA agreement restatement and restructuring plan costs
• Add $48,000 budget line for City of Ukiah general manager compensation (March 1–June 30, 2023)
• Transfer all MSWMA funds to City of Ukiah as new custodian and close existing accounts
• Move regular meetings to second Thursdays at 9:00 a.m., starting May 11, 2023

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to review mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for fiscal year 2022-23, and to consider draft objectives for 2023-24. They will also receive the Ukiah Police Department's 2022 annual report. The meeting is primarily for discussion and receiving reports, with no new business items listed.

• Mid-year budget and objectives review for FY 2022-23
• Draft objectives for FY 2023-24
• Police Department Annual Report for 2022
• Draft Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) for Fire, Police, and Finance/IT

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider awarding a $9.8 million construction contract for the Downtown Streetscape, Road Diet and Utilities Project Phase II, along with several other routine items. The agenda also includes public hearings, reports on emergency fire remediation, and possible introduction of an ordinance banning flavored tobacco sales. Closed session items include multiple lawsuits and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Award $9,835,445.75 bid to Ghilotti Construction for Downtown Streetscape Phase II
• Adopt ordinance establishing prezoning districts for 16 city-owned properties in unincorporated Mendocino County
• Approve $140,462.76/year three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell
• Introduce ordinance prohibiting retail sales of flavored tobacco products
• Approve application for CalTrans Clean CA Grant for Oak Manor Garden project

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will receive a bi-annual status update on the Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street, and discuss possible changes to its Rules of Conduct. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and standard procedural items.

• Status update on Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street
• Discussion of changes to Planning Commission Rules of Conduct
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023 regular meeting

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will consider appointing a new board member, adopting a resolution to continue fire protection mitigation fees, and approving changes to several district policies. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Appointment of a new board member (Jeff Adair submitted a letter of interest)
• Resolution requesting Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to continue fire protection mitigation fees
• Approval of changes to policies 1002, 1003, 1006, 1010, and 1011
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 regular meeting

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss airport operations, including user fees, a Zipcar parking agreement, federal grants, monthly finances, maintenance, a runway extension study, and a city corporation yard project. The meeting will also include public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of 2023 airport user fees
• Consideration of Zipcar parking agreement
• Discussion of FAA grants and projects
• Review of 2022–2023 financial reports and balance sheets
• Presentation of runway extension study

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board of Commissioners will consider approving three agreements that would restructure its operations, including contracting with Ukiah Waste Solutions for household hazardous waste services, leasing 3200 Taylor Drive to that company, and having the City of Ukiah provide general manager and administrative services. The board will also vote on budget amendments to fund the restructuring and a resolution to adopt action minutes with digital recordings as the official record. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and potential employee discipline.

• Approve services agreement with Ukiah Waste Solutions for household hazardous waste services
• Approve lease of 3200 Taylor Drive to Ukiah Waste Solutions
• Approve services agreement with City of Ukiah for general manager and administrative services
• Approve budget amendments: $19,083.25 for JPA restatement and $48,000 for City of Ukiah compensation (March-June 2023)
• Adopt resolution for action minutes with digital audio/video recordings as official record

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority board will consider approving three agreements that would restructure its operations, including contracting with Ukiah Waste Solutions for household hazardous waste services and leasing 3200 Taylor Drive to them, and with the City of Ukiah for general manager and administrative services. The board will also vote on budget amendments, fund transfers, and other administrative items. This is a regular meeting with several action items, not just procedural boilerplate.

• Approve services agreement with Ukiah Waste Solutions for household hazardous waste services, effective April 1, 2023
• Approve lease of 3200 Taylor Drive to Ukiah Waste Solutions
• Approve services agreement with City of Ukiah for general manager and administrative services, effective April 1, 2023
• Approve budget line items: $19,083.25 for JPA restatement costs and $48,000 for City of Ukiah initial compensation (March-June 2023)
• Transfer MSWMA funds to City of Ukiah Finance Director; close Casper Transfer Station surcharge account

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive updates on the Equity Action Plan, including a progress report and recommendations from ad hoc members. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, audience comments, introductions, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of Equity Action Plan Updates and Goals
• Ad Hoc Member Report with recommendations for City leadership
• Approval of Minutes for February 22, 2023 Regular Meeting
• City News and Updates from Committee Member Dueñas

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and consent calendar items. Key actions include introducing an ordinance to allow on-site consumption at cannabis dispensaries, adopting environmental findings for the Riverside Park Regeneration Project, and establishing an underground utility district on Talmage Road. The council will also consider contracts for utility consulting, electronic permitting software, and a police military equipment use policy, along with routine approvals and closed-session litigation matters.

• Introduce ordinance permitting on-site consumption at cannabis dispensaries
• Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for Ukiah Riverside Park Regeneration Project
• Establish Talmage Road Underground District No. 7 (State Street to Lorraine Street)
• Authorize 5-year contract with Borismetrics Inc. up to $50,000/year for electric utility rate studies
• Adopt Ukiah Police Department Policy 708 on military equipment use (AB 481)

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will hear staff reports and public input on developing land along the Great Redwood Trail, reviewing the Observatory Park Strategic Plan, and converting Low Gap tennis courts to pickleball courts. They will also consider scheduling a community forum for McGarvey Park design plans and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Potential development of undeveloped space along Great Redwood Trail between Mason St. and the trail
• Review of Observatory Park Strategic Plan 2018-2023 and 2023 performance evaluation
• Low Gap tennis court conversion to dedicated pickleball courts
• Possible approval to schedule community forum for McGarvey Park Conceptual Design Plan
• Approval of minutes from Nov 8, 2022 and Jan 10, 2023 meetings

Fire Executive Committee

This special meeting of the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Fire Executive Committee, originally scheduled for March 14, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as roll call, public comment, approval of minutes, and reports, but no substantive actions were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 special meeting (item 4.a)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items, including approval of prior minutes and a director's report. The main substantive item is a discussion on possible changes to the commission's procedures of conduct, with a recommendation to agree on changes by consensus.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 22, 2023 meeting
• Discussion on changes to Ukiah Planning Commission Procedures of Conduct
• Appeal deadline for decisions: March 20, 2023
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider several significant items, including applying for a $455,000 state housing grant, approving plans for a downtown streetscape project, and introducing a military equipment use policy. The council will also receive updates on flood maps and the Great Redwood Trail, and hold closed-session discussions on litigation and negotiations.

• Resolution to apply for $455,000 from California's Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program
• Approve plans and authorize bids for Downtown Streetscape and Road Diet Phase 2 (Spec 21-01)
• Introduce ordinance adopting Police Department Policy 708, Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481)
• Delegate authority to negotiate PG&E license addendum for Public Safety Power Shutoff Resource Center at Ukiah Valley Conference Center
• Reclassify part-time Police Department Administrative Assistant to full-time

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes and a director's report. The main substantive item is the discussion and possible nomination and appointment of a chair and vice chair for 2023, along with possible reorganization of the commission.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 8, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion and possible appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Possible Planning Commission reorganization per Section 7l of Procedures of Conduct
• Appeal deadline for decisions: March 6, 2023

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Environmental Justice Element of the Ukiah 2040 General Plan, discuss proclamations and a community communication survey, and review progress on the Equity Action Plan. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or votes scheduled.

• Presentation of Environmental Justice Element in Ukiah 2040 General Plan
• Discussion of acceptance of proclamations for City of Ukiah
• Status update on City of Ukiah Communication Survey
• Review of Equity Action Plan updates and goals
• Ad hoc member recommendations on Equity Action Plan implementation

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet to receive presentations, approve routine disbursements, and act on several contracts and appointments. Key decisions include a $185,898 change order for Dora Street utility improvements, a $60,500 purchase for wastewater treatment equipment, and appointments to the Design Review Board.

• Approve $185,898 change order to Ghilotti Construction for Dora Street utility improvements
• Award $60,500 purchase order to Smith & Loveless for wastewater treatment plant equipment
• Adopt resolution appointing William Hawkes and Tom Liden to Design Review Board
• Issue proclamation recognizing Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
• Receive presentation on Mendocino County Museum Strategic Plan

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will receive and file the 2022 audited financial report and second-quarter financial report. They will also review and potentially update the City Council Strategic Plan for 2023.

• Receive and file 2022 Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Receive and file Second Quarter Financial Report
• Review and update City Council Strategic Plan 2023 DRAFT

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, adopt Gann Appropriations Limit resolutions for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23, and receive reports including the Measure B Annual Report. The board will also receive communications on office incompatibility and a vacancy notice, but no action is listed for those items.

• Adopt Gann Limit resolution for FY 2021-22
• Adopt Gann Limit resolution for FY 2022-23
• Receive Measure B Annual Report FY 21-22
• Approve minutes from Nov 29, 2022, Dec 13, 2022, and Jan 3, 2023 meetings
• Receive communications on Planning Commission and Fire District board office incompatibility

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is meeting to receive reports on FAA grants and projects, monthly financials, maintenance, a runway extension study, and the City Corporation Yard Project. The commission will also approve minutes from December and January and introduce a new senior airport attendant. No major decisions are listed; most items are reports for discussion.

• Approval of December and January meeting minutes
• Introduction of Sr. Airport Attendant
• Report on FAA Grants and Projects
• Review of monthly financial/budget reports including 2022 and 2023 balance sheets and YTD statements
• Discussion of Runway Extension Study and City Corporation Yard Project

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 for viewing and participating; no specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Bid opening at Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom link and phone access provided
• ADA accommodations require 72-hour advance notice

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will hold a special meeting to vote for a candidate to serve as a Regular Special District Member on Mendocino LAFCo and to appoint two board members to an ad hoc committee to discuss the adoption of a new fire code with the City. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda items, but no action will be taken on those comments.

• Vote for one candidate to serve as a Regular Special District Member on Mendocino LAFCo
• Appointment of two board members to an ad hoc committee to discuss new fire code with City's ad hoc committee