Ukiah public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board’s regular meeting is canceled. The board reviews site design proposals but has no items to consider at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No substantive items will be decided or discussed. The cancellation notice was posted in compliance with state requirements.

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) – Redwood Valley County Water District will hold its regular meeting to approve the November 20, 2025 minutes and accept a financial report on water sales. Members will also hear administrative and operational reports on water supply updates, drought relief programs, and annexation efforts with Russian River Flood Control.

• Approve minutes of November 20, 2025
• Accept financial report on Redwood Valley water sales
• Presentation on water supply updates
• Discussion of Small Community Drought Relief Program
• Annexation efforts with Russian River Flood Control

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will vote on a consent calendar with routine items and consider new business, including a $664,000 contract for FERC relicensing consulting and approval of successor labor agreements with Operating Engineers Local 3. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on litigation and real property negotiations.

• Award $664,000 contract to HDR, Inc. for Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Plant relicensing
• Approve successor MOUs with Operating Engineers Local 3 (Admin/Maintenance and Fire units) for 2025-2028
• Purchase parking enforcement license plate reader cameras from EyeP Solutions for $53,386.10
• Approve $335,837.58 contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for Recycled Water Project Phase 4
• Terminate local emergency due to atmospheric rivers

The Ukiah City Council approved a $664,000 contract with HDR, Inc. for consulting services related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing application for the Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Plant, along with a corresponding budget amendment. The council also adopted a resolution approving successor Memoranda of Understanding with Operating Engineers Local 3 for the Administrative and Maintenance and Fire Units, effective September 19, 2025 through September 18, 2028. All consent calendar items were approved, including a revised action to reject all bids for the Orchard Substation Transformer Oil Processing and Repair Project due to non-conformity. The meeting adjourned to closed session for litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations, with no action reported.

• Awarded $664,000 contract to HDR, Inc. for FERC relicensing consulting (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-63 approving successor MOUs with Operating Engineers Local 3 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8a-8m, including rejecting all bids for Orchard Substation project (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2025 regular meeting (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-61 terminating local emergency due to atmospheric rivers (consent)
• Approved $53,386.10 purchase of parking enforcement license plate reader cameras (consent)
• Approved $335,837.58 contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for Recycled Water Project Phase 4 (consent)
• Approved $42,000 contract amendment for legal representation in Vichy Springs litigation (consent)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Millview County Water District board will meet to approve prior minutes, discuss a board member vacancy, and consider appointing a successor for J. Cardoza to the Ukiah Valley Water Authority. The agenda also includes reports on local water projects, UVWA activities, and Ackerman Bridge updates. No other major actions are listed.

• Notice of board member vacancy
• Possible appointment of successor for J. Cardoza to UVWA Board
• Report on local water districts projects
• Report on Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA)
• Ackerman Bridge updates

Bid Opening

The Ukiah City Council will publicly open sealed bids at 2:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chamber and via Zoom. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions or discussions.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency will receive technical updates and consider several actions, including amending a contract with Larry Walker Associates for Phase II well inventory work, conducting a Periodic Evaluation of its Groundwater Sustainability Plan, and entering a cost-sharing agreement with the Small Groundwater Sustainability Agency Coalition. The board will also approve minutes from its August 2025 meeting and receive updates from staff and legal counsel.

• Technical presentation on Water Year 2025 Report, Phase I Well Inventory, and Upper Russian River Interconnected Surface Water Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Study
• Possible amendment to On-Call Technical Support agreement with Larry Walker Associates for Well Inventory Phase II
• Consider conducting Periodic Evaluation (Option 1) instead of combined Periodic Evaluation & Plan Amendment (Option 2)
• Possible approval of cost-sharing agreement with Small Groundwater Sustainability Agency Coalition
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major site development permit, major use permit, and lot merger to convert an existing building into an urgent care and administration office at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard. The commission will also receive and discuss recommendations from the Downtown Zoning Code Ad Hoc Committee for updating the downtown zoning code. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the November 12, 2025 minutes and the director's report.

• Major Site Development Permit, Major Use Permit, and Lot Merger for conversion to urgent care at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard (APNs 180-080-74 & 180-080-75)
• Update on Downtown Zoning Code revisions per Ukiah 2040 General Plan Policy LU-3
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Community Development Director's report

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will consider changing its regular meeting start time to 5:15 p.m. and approving a $50,082.50 allocation from Fire Mitigation Funds (Fund 918) for the joint purchase of a dozer, transport truck, and equipment trailer, along with a corresponding budget amendment. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive public comments.

• Allocation of $50,082.50 in Fire Mitigation Funds (Fund 918) for joint purchase of dozer, transport truck, and equipment trailer
• Authorize corresponding budget amendment for the above purchase
• Discussion and consideration to change regular meeting start time to 5:15 p.m.
• Approval of minutes for June 4, 2025 and October 14, 2025 regular meetings

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board approved changing its regular meeting start time to 5:15 p.m. and allocated $50,082.50 in Fire Mitigation Funds (Fund 918) for the joint purchase of a dozer, transport truck, and equipment trailer, with a corresponding budget amendment. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0, with Director Cavalin absent). The board also directed staff to inform the board early when planning large purchases or projects.

• Approved changing regular meeting start time to 5:15 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved $50,082.50 allocation from Fire Mitigation Funds (Fund 918) for dozer, transport truck, and equipment trailer (4-0)
• Authorized corresponding budget amendment for the fire mitigation purchase (4-0)
• Directed staff to inform board early on large purchases or projects (consensus)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Willow County Water District board will consider approving a term sheet for the City of Ukiah's purchase of the district's office building. The board will also receive reports on the Eel-Russian Project Authority, water district projects, and the Ukiah Valley Water Authority. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and public comment.

• Consideration/approval of term sheet for sale of Willow office building to City of Ukiah
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)
• Report on Water Districts' Projects
• Report on Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority will receive a presentation on a proposed financial plan and preliminary rate adjustment framework from Hildebrand Consulting, and will discuss initiating the Prop 218 process. No formal action on rates is requested at this meeting. The committee will also consider adopting a resolution on officer rotations and hear reports on a SAFER grant application and general management.

• Presentation of proposed financial plan and rate adjustment framework by Hildebrand Consulting
• Initiation of Prop 218 process for water rate adjustments
• Adoption of resolution to adopt a policy for AB 2257
• Adoption of resolution establishing a policy for officer rotations
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one case)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet December 3 at 5:15 PM to decide on a $3,000,000 interfund loan for the Wastewater Utility Enterprise Fund, approve a $175,060.99 change order for emergency water main repairs on East Smith Street, and close out a state housing grant. The meeting also includes routine consent items, public hearings, and updates on solar and council reorganization.

• $175,060.99 change order to Ghilotti Construction for emergency water main repair on East Smith Street
• $98,580.50 change order to Ghilotti Construction for Fairgrounds Storm Drain Replacement Project
• $3,000,000 interfund loan from Pension Debt Service Fund to Wastewater Utility Enterprise Fund
• Public hearing on final grantee performance under State Community Development Block Grant 21-CDBG-HA-00001
• Discussion on Electric Service Center Solar and Battery Project

The Ukiah City Council approved a $3,000,000 interfund loan from the Pension Debt Service Fund to the Wastewater Utility Enterprise Fund, along with the loan agreement and amortization schedule. The council also authorized the Electric Service Center Solar and Battery Project, approved plans for the Corporation Yard Monitoring Well Abandonment Project, and adopted resolutions for grant closeout and council reorganization. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $3M interfund loan to Wastewater Utility (5-0)
• Authorized Electric Service Center Solar and Battery Project (5-0)
• Approved plans for Corporation Yard Monitoring Well Abandonment Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-58 for CDBG grant closeout (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-59 for interfund loan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-60 for council rotation guidelines (5-0)
• Appointed Sher as Mayor and Orozco as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar change orders totaling $273,641.49 (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will consider preparing a General Plan Amendment to designate infill nonresidential parcels under the UKIALUCP, review monthly financial reports, and discuss airport maintenance. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• General Plan Amendment to designate infill nonresidential parcels under UKIALUCP
• Airport monthly financial report including 2025 YTD and balance sheets
• Airport maintenance discussion

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Ukiah Design Review Board’s regular meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The board reviews site design permits and provides recommendations to city staff and commissions.

• Meeting cancelled per 2025-11-10 All Boards Cancellation Notice

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting is cancelled, as indicated by the cancellation notice. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Cancellation notice for the November 26, 2025 meeting

Demolition Review Committee

The Demolition Review Committee will consider a request to recommend demolition of two structures over 50 years old at 101 and 105 S. Main St. (APN 002-231-01) to the City Council. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 22, 2025 special meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Review of demolition request for 101 and 105 S. Main St. (APN 002-231-01)
• Recommendation to City Council on demolition of two structures over 50 years old
• Approval of May 22, 2025 draft minutes
• Attachments include Final ISMND (2022), Stamped Metal Siding Panel Evaluation (2023), Draft ISMND Addendum

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) – Redwood Valley County Water District will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 16, 2025 minutes and receive administrative reports, including a presentation on water supply updates. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda beyond minutes approval.

• Approval of October 16, 2025 Redwood Valley minutes
• Presentation on Water Supply Updates
• Review of Eel Russian Project Authority (ERPA) & IWPC
• Small Community Drought Relief Grant Program discussion
• Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) administrative report

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent calendar items, including adopting ordinances for a new Open Space zoning district and prezoning 1 Carousel Lane for a future municipal corporation yard. The council will also consider a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate sidewalk vending on public property, receive a status report on the Palace Hotel, and discuss committee assignments. Several contracts and budget amendments are up for approval, including an IT support contract increase and a fleet vehicle purchase.

• Adopt ordinance establishing Open Space (O-S) zoning district
• Prezone 1 Carousel Lane (APN 167-280-15) to Public Facilities (PF) for future corporation yard
• Approve contract amendment with Ryan Jackson for IT support, increasing not-to-exceed from $40,000 to $80,000
• Approve budget amendment of $318,074.37 and Notice of Completion for Recycled Water Project Phase 4
• Public hearing on ordinance to regulate sidewalk vending on public property

The Ukiah City Council approved a consent calendar that established an Open Space (O-S) zoning district, prezoned 1 Carousel Lane for a future corporation yard, and approved several contracts and budget amendments. The council also authorized the City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council for the use of the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Fuels Crew. A proposed sidewalk vending ordinance was discussed but not adopted; staff will bring it back for further consideration in early 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance 1262 establishing Open Space (O-S) zoning district (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1263 prezoning 1 Carousel Lane to Public Facilities (PF) (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Ryan Jackson, increasing scope by $40,000 to $80,000 (5-0)
• Approved $318,074.37 budget amendment and Notice of Completion for Recycled Water Project Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of fleet vehicles from Willow County Water District for $219,670 plus tax (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-57 authorizing CalRecycle Regional Payment Program application (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate MOU with Mendocino County Fire Safe Council for fuels crew (5-0)
• Disbanded Zoning Reform Ad Hoc; created Airport Infill Policy and Energy Resilience Ad Hocs (5-0)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Millview County Water District is holding a regular meeting to consider appointing a successor for Representative J. Cardoza on the Ukiah Valley Water Authority. The board will also receive reports on local water projects, UVWA, ERPA, and Ackerman Bridge updates, and will enter closed session for anticipated litigation.

• Appointment of successor for Representative J. Cardoza on the Ukiah Valley Water Authority
• Report on Local Water Districts Projects
• Report on Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA)
• Report on Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)
• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 95496.9(d)(2))

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, hear a director's report, and hold a community forum to discuss the future of parks in the Ukiah Valley, seeking public input on improving existing parks and developing new ones. They will also discuss and appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term.

• Community forum on the future of parks in the Ukiah Valley
• Discussion and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for one year
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Director's report on parks and recreation projects

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and receive reports on operations, grants, and budget status. No action items are listed for discussion or decision beyond the routine approvals and reports.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Status of operations report with collection quantity historical summary
• Grant items report and discussion
• Budget status report for FY 2025-26

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority board met on November 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 regular meeting. The board received reports on operations, grant items, and budget status, with no public comments. No substantive policy decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, Norvell absent)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will meet to review procedural items, receive the Community Development Director's report, and hold a public hearing regarding a Major Site Development Permit for a single-story commercial shell at 1294 and 1296 North State Street. Staff recommends denying the permit if it includes a drive-through component due to public safety and traffic circulation concerns, but approving it conditioned upon the removal of the drive-through.

• Public hearing and consideration of a Major Site Development Permit for a single-story commercial shell at 1294 and 1296 North State Street (File No. 25-001039; PA25-000017), with staff recommending denial if a drive-through component is included or approval conditioned upon its removal
• Receive Community Development Director's November 2025 Report and Planning Division Projects Report
• Approval of the minutes from the October 22, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting

The Ukiah Planning Commission held a public hearing and first denied the Major Site Development Permit as proposed due to public safety and traffic circulation concerns related to the drive-through component. The Commission then approved the permit for a single-story commercial shell at 1294 N. State Street, conditioned on removal of the drive-through and installation of signage restricting egress to a right-hand turn onto North State Street. The approval also included a recommendation for additional pedestrian access improvements along Empire Drive.

• Denied Major Site Development Permit as proposed due to drive-through safety/traffic findings (5-0)
• Approved Major Site Development Permit for commercial shell at 1294 N. State St. with drive-through removed (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Special

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from September, discuss possible participation in tabling at upcoming community events, and receive an update from an ad hoc committee planning a 2026 resource fair. The meeting is open to public comment on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion and possible action on DEI Committee participation in tabling upcoming community events
• Update from Ad Hoc Committee on hosting a 2026 resource fair

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee met on November 12, 2025, and approved the minutes from its September 24, 2025 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on tabling community events and a 2026 resource fair were held without action.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

Public Spaces Commission

This meeting of the Public Spaces Commission is cancelled, as stated in the agenda's cancellation notice. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Cancellation notice for the November 11, 2025 meeting

Fire Executive Committee

This agenda is solely a cancellation notice for the regular meeting of the Ukiah Valley Fire District scheduled for November 11, 2025. No business items are listed; the meeting will not take place.

• Cancellation of the November 11, 2025 regular meeting

UVWA - Willow County Water District

The Willow County Water District board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss a resolution to change its regular meeting time. The board will also consider a proposal from the City of Ukiah to purchase certain district capital assets and set the date for the next meeting.

• Vote on Resolution 2025-01 to change regular board meeting time
• Consideration of Ukiah’s proposal to purchase Willow County Water District capital assets (office building, vehicles, equipment)
• Review of August–October 2025 financial reports and 2026 balance sheet
• Approval of October 23, 2025, WCWD minutes
• Set next meeting date for December 8, 2025

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The regular Water Executive Committee meeting of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority scheduled for November 6, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The notice of cancellation was posted by City Clerk Kristine Lawler on November 6, 2025. No business items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Notice posted by City Clerk Kristine Lawler on November 6, 2025

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine contracts and purchases, public hearings on zoning changes, and several action items including a proposed $300,000 disbursement from opioid settlement funds for the Ford Street Project expansion. The council will also consider approving new labor agreements with Operating Engineers Local 3, receive a financial report, and hold closed session discussions on litigation and property negotiations.

• Award contract to DC Electric Inc. for $44,322.60 for traffic signal maintenance
• Purchase of Caterpillar dozer, Mack truck, and trailer from Hopland Fire Protection District for $138,000
• Contract amendment with JM Integration for $73,187.90 for wastewater plant maintenance
• Contract amendment with The KPA Group for $96,555 for design services at 501 South State Street
• Public hearing to introduce ordinance creating Open Space (O-S) zoning district

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will consider preparing a General Plan Amendment to designate infill nonresidential parcels under the UKIALUCP, review airport maintenance and monthly financial reports, and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting is a regular session with public comment limited to three minutes per person.

• General Plan Amendment to designate infill nonresidential parcels under UKIALUCP
• Airport maintenance report
• Airport monthly financial report including fuel YTD and balance sheets
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025

The Ukiah Airport Commission held a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, with four commissioners present and one absent. The commission received reports on airport maintenance and monthly finances, but took no votes or formal decisions. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Received airport maintenance report
• Received monthly financial report

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Ukiah Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review a major site development permit and lot merger for converting an existing building into an urgent care and administration office at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard. The board will also consider approving minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Evaluate Major Site Development Permit for urgent care office conversion at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard (File No. 25-0011; Permit No. PA25-000019)
• Approval of September 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Design Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Major Site Development Permit, Major Use Permit, and Lot Merger for converting an existing building into an urgent care and administration office at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard. The recommendation is based on the applicant providing employee, historical, and patient volumes to determine appropriate parking. The board also approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comment was received.

• Recommended approval of Major Site Development Permit, Major Use Permit, and Lot Merger for urgent care conversion at 1240 Airport Park Blvd (5-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0, Hawkes absent)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Willow County Water District will consider approving a water rate study, the 2024-2025 audit, and a proposal from the City of Ukiah to purchase certain district capital assets. The board will also hear reports on the Eel-Russian Project Authority and other water district projects.

• Rate study presentation by Mark Hildebrand
• Approval of 2024-2025 Willow Audit
• Proposal of terms for City of Ukiah purchase of district capital assets (office building, vehicles, equipment)
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2025, at 5:15 PM. The body will receive reports from staff, consider routine consent items, and take public comment. The most consequential action is a vote on a proposed ordinance to establish an Open Space (O-S) Zoning District in the Ukiah City Code.

• Consideration of adoption of resolution to establish Open Space (O-S) Zoning District
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025 meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's October 2025 report
• Public hearing on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Appeal process reminder for Planning Commission decisions (deadline November 3, 2025)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Millview County Water District board will consider approving a water financial plan based on a rate study, and discuss purchasing a new mobile office for the water treatment plant. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and financials, plus reports on local projects and a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Rate study presentation by Mark Hildebrand; recommended action to accept the 2025 Water Financial Plan
• Consideration of new mobile office at Water Treatment Plant with sale quotes
• Approval of financials for July, August, and September 2025
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (Gov. Code 95496.9(d)(2))

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District is meeting to consider approving a water rate study, receive a water supply update, and discuss unfinished business including annexation and drought relief. The board will also review financial reports and minutes.

• Consideration/Approval of Rate Study — presentation by Mark Hildebrand
• Presentation on Water Supply Updates
• Small Community Drought Relief Grant Program — receive Opportunities and Constraints Report
• Check registers for August and September 2025
• Annexation efforts with Russian River Flood Control

Technical Advisory Committee to the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The committee will also receive staff and General Manager updates, approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider scheduling the next regular meeting for February 11, 2026. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible nomination/appointment of TAC Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-26
• Approval of May 7, 2025 TAC meeting minutes
• Staff updates from Larry Walker Associates and partners
• General Manager's report
• Consideration of next meeting date (proposed Feb 11, 2026)

The Technical Advisory Committee met on October 15, 2025, but a quorum was not established, so no formal actions could be taken. Members did discuss partner updates and expressed consensus to recommend proceeding with the Phase 2 inventory and moving forward with a Periodic Evaluation, but these were not official decisions. The next regular meeting was announced for February 11, 2026.

• No formal actions taken due to lack of quorum
• Member consensus to recommend proceeding with Phase 2 inventory (non-actionable)
• Member preference to recommend Periodic Evaluation to GSA (non-actionable)
• Next regular meeting set for February 11, 2026

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will receive an informational presentation on a proposed financial plan and preliminary rate adjustment framework for the Ukiah Valley Water Authority, with no formal action requested. The council will also consider adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and will vote on several contracts and budget amendments, including a $101,329.25 phone system contract with RingCentral and emergency slide mitigation contracts at the landfill and water storage tank.

• Water rate adjustment framework presentation by Hildebrand Consulting
• Adoption of 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Contract amendment with RingCentral for phone system, $101,329.25
• Emergency contract with Donahoo, Inc. for landfill slide mitigation, $45,320
• Emergency contract with Donahoo, Inc. for water tank slide mitigation, $45,141

The Ukiah City Council approved the consent calendar (items 8a-8l) unanimously, which included adopting ordinances amending the camping and fire prevention codes, approving contracts, and accepting notices of completion. The council also held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 2025-53 establishing the CDBG First Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines. The meeting adjourned to closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, with no action reported.

• Approved minutes for Sept 17 and Oct 6 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8a-8l (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1260 amending camping code (consent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1261 adopting 2025 Fire Code (consent)
• Approved contract amendment with RingCentral for $101,329.25 (consent)
• Approved emergency contract with Donahoo, Inc. for $45,320 landfill slide work (consent)
• Approved emergency contract with Donahoo, Inc. for $45,141 water tank slide work (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-53 CDBG Homebuyer Program Guidelines (5-0)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will meet on October 14, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt updated fire safety codes, including the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The board will also receive the final annual mitigation fee report for fiscal year 2024–25.

• Adopt 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code ordinance
• Receive final Annual Mitigation Fee Report for FY 2024–25

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-02, which adopts the 2025 California Fire Code (Part 9) with amendments and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Part 7), repealing conflicting ordinances. The board also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and received the final Annual Mitigation Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-02 adopting 2025 California Fire Code and WUI Code (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Received final Annual Mitigation Fee Report for FY 2024-25 (5-0)

Technical Advisory Committee to the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA

This meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation notice for the October 8, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from its September 24 meeting, receive the Community Development Director's October report, and consider a resolution to prezone one city-owned parcel at 1 Carousel Lane to the Public Facilities (PF) zoning district. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment periods.

• Adoption of Resolution Approving Prezoning of APN 167-280-15 at 1 Carousel Lane to Public Facilities (PF) zoning district
• Receive Community Development Director's October 2025 Report

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on airport maintenance, monthly financial reports, and an airport tour. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment on non-agenda items. Most items are listed as discussion or action items without specific recommended actions detailed in the agenda text.

• Airport Maintenance discussion
• Airport Monthly Financial report including balance sheets for 2025 and 2026 YTD, fuel YTD, and 1200 Aero operations report
• Airport Tour discussion
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on September 2, 2025, and voted 4-0 to approve a proclamation to the City Council thanking the Mendocino Family of Companies for donating redwood to the airport viewing area. The commission also received reports on airport maintenance and monthly finances, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved proclamation to council thanking Mendocino Family of Companies for redwood donation (4-0)
• Received airport maintenance report
• Received airport monthly financial report

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will vote on several items, including new three-year labor agreements with four employee bargaining units, a lease with Plant Road Farming for property at 300 Plant Road, and a new housing/grants staff position. They will also consider authorizing responses to state agencies and entering closed session for litigation and property negotiations.

• Approve successor MOUs with IBEW Local 1245, Ukiah Police Officers Association, Management Unit, and Department Head Unit, effective 9/19/25-9/18/28
• Authorize lease agreement with Plant Road Farming for 300 Plant Road, Ukiah
• Add Management Analyst I/II (Housing and Grants Specialist/Coordinator) position in Community Development
• Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Pinoleville Pomo Nation for public safety and animal control services
• Closed session: Vichy Springs Resort litigation, real property negotiations with Henry's Original and Project Ovis LLC

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Site Development Permit for a remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard, including interior and exterior updates within the existing building footprint and use of previously approved signage for continued restaurant use. The meeting also includes approval of the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Minor Site Development Permit for remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard (APN 180-080-41)
• Interior and exterior updates within existing building footprint
• Use of previously approved signage for continued restaurant use
• Approval of May 27, 2025 Zoning Administrator meeting minutes
• Appeal deadline: October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority’s Water Executive Committee will hold a special meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers, and receive updates on a SAFER Planning Grant application, a rate study, and PG&E’s Potter Valley Project surrender. The body will also discuss scheduling the next meeting and receive administrative reports.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of officers
• Status report on SAFER Planning Grant application
• Introduction of rate study
• Update on PG&E’s surrender of Potter Valley Project

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review a minor site development permit for a restaurant remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard, providing a recommendation to the Zoning Administrator. The agenda also includes approval of the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Evaluate Minor Site Development Permit for remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard (APN 180-080-41)
• Interior and exterior updates within existing building footprint
• Use of previously approved signage for continued restaurant use
• Approval of March 27, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from March 27, 2025, and recommended a minor site development permit for a remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard to the Zoning Administrator. The project includes interior and exterior updates within the existing building footprint and use of previously approved signage for continued restaurant use. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended minor site development permit for 1201 Airport Park Blvd to Zoning Administrator (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 27, 2025, receive the Community Development Director's September 2025 report, and participate in a training session on the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development (AIP-PD). The training is for informational purposes and discussion with staff; no decisions are scheduled on this item.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's September 2025 report
• Training on Airport Industrial Park Planned Development (Ordinance #1213)
• Discussion of AIP traffic issues (2006 report attached)

The Ukiah Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 24, 2025, with four commissioners present. They approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. The commission also received a staff report and a training presentation on the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development, but took no substantive action on these items.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2025 regular meeting (4-0)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Ukiah Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will meet to consider approving minutes, receive a presentation on seniors, and discuss the scheduling of its November meeting. The committee will also discuss hosting a community resource fair in 2026 and the possible creation of ad hoc committees for the event.

• Approval of the July 23, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Presentation by Committee Member Lieberman on The Plight of Seniors in our Community
• Discussion and possible action regarding the regular meeting on November 26, 2025
• Discussion on a Resource Fair for 2026 and Possible Creation of Related Ad Hoc Committees

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee voted to cancel its regular November 26, 2025 meeting and instead hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025. The committee also approved the July 23, 2025 minutes and appointed an ad hoc committee to plan a 2026 resource fair.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 regular meeting (6-0, Orozco absent)
• Cancelled November 26, 2025 regular meeting (6-0, Williams absent)
• Scheduled special meeting for November 12, 2025 (5-0, Williams absent, Morales de Martinez abstained)
• Appointed Lieberman, Gorny, and Kirsch to ad hoc committee for 2026 resource fair (6-0, Williams absent)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The regular meeting of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) and Redwood Valley County Water District (RVCWD) scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold public hearings on sewer rate adjustments, the Lookout Peak Trail project, and a CDBG grant closeout, and will consider several contracts and budget amendments. They will also continue a hearing on a bid protest for the remodel of 501 South State Street, with a recommendation to award the $3,487,850 contract to DMR Builders. Other items include introducing a camping ordinance amendment and adopting the 2025 California Fire Code.

• Public hearing on sewer service rate adjustments, first increase effective October 1, 2025
• Adopt CEQA Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Lookout Peak Trail Project; authorize negotiation of trail construction donation by Ukiah Valley Trail Group
• Continue bid protest hearing for Spec 25-04 remodel of 501 South State Street; recommend award to DMR Builders for $3,487,850
• Approve $126,000 budget amendment for cybersecurity with Convergent Computing
• Introduce camping ordinance amendment by title only

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Millview County Water District board will hold a regular meeting with a light agenda. They will approve the previous meeting's minutes and receive reports on local water district projects, the Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA), the Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA), and updates on Ackerman Bridge. No action items or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of 2025-08-19 Millview meeting minutes
• Report on local water district projects
• Report on Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)
• Report on Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA)
• Update on Ackerman Bridge

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will consider changing its meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly. The board will also review operational, grant, and budget status reports, and approve minutes from a May 2025 special meeting.

• Discussion and consideration to modify MSWMA board meetings to quarterly meetings
• Approval of minutes from May 29, 2025 special meeting
• Status of operations report including hazmobile schedule and transfer station guide
• Report and discussion of grant items
• Report and discussion of budget status including end-of-year and year-to-date reports

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation notice for the September 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will consider approving a letter of support for the CEQA document for the Lookout Peak Trail project, which would allow trail construction to begin. They will also discuss recommending a new name for the Western Hills Watershed Protection Area. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Letter of support for Lookout Peak Trail CEQA document and notice to proceed with construction
• Recommendation to rename the Western Hills Watershed Protection Area
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 Community Forum

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority and Redwood Valley County Water District will meet jointly to discuss a proposed annexation of the Redwood Valley County Water District’s complete service area. The meeting is held in person at Barra Winery in Redwood Valley. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed annexation of the Redwood Valley County Water District Complete Service Area

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

This regular meeting of the Water Executive Committee has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was issued by Kristine Lawler, CMC, on August 28, 2025. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on planning and building fee changes, adoption of ordinances on administrative use permits and ADU regulations, and a decision on a bid protest for a $3.49 million remodel project. The council will also consider updates to the sewer system management plan, a floodplain management urgency ordinance, and affirm a local emergency declaration. Several items are routine or procedural, such as approval of minutes and disbursements.

• Award contract to DMR Builders for $3,487,850 for remodel of 501 South State Street, rejecting protest from Cupples and Sons Construction Inc.
• Public hearing on resolution to eliminate fee discounts and establish an Administrative Use Permit fee for Planning and Building divisions.
• Adopt ordinance establishing Administrative Use Permit process and clarifying zoning and animal keeping provisions.
• Adopt ordinance amending Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior ADU regulations to comply with state law.
• Adopt urgency ordinance adopting FEMA's model floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance rate maps.

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items, including approval of minutes, recognition of a Redwood donation from the Mendocino Family of Companies, airport maintenance, and monthly financial reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Recognition of Redwood donation from Mendocino Family of Companies
• Airport maintenance discussion
• Monthly financial report including fuel YTD and balance sheets for 2025 and 2026

Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) will receive a recommendation from its Facilitation Support Services Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Implementation Service Plan agreement with Stantec, and will discuss updates to its Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws. The board will also hear updates from the General Manager, including new monitoring and consulting agreements, and consider approving the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Receive recommendation on Facilitation Support Services Implementation Service Plan agreement with Stantec
• Discuss Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws update under the FSS agreement
• Approve minutes from June 12, 2025 GSA regular meeting
• Receive updates on agreements with CLSI (surface water monitoring), MCRCD (groundwater monitoring), and Larry Walker Associates (technical consulting)
• Set next regular meeting for November 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency voted unanimously to create a standing advisory committee for Facilitation Support Services, lasting for the duration of the DWR-Stantec contract. Directors also directed staff to prioritize updates to the Joint Powers Agreement and bylaws, including revisiting membership seats and establishing new tribal representatives. The board approved the June 12, 2025, meeting minutes with a modification that the clerk attest to them.

• Established advisory committee for Facilitation Support Services (3-0)
• Directed staff to prioritize JPA and bylaws updates, including membership seats and tribal representatives
• Approved June 12, 2025, minutes with clerk attestation modification (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive reports, approve minutes, and discuss training on recently approved discretionary projects. The meeting includes procedural items, a director's report, and a training presentation on three recently approved projects.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's August 2025 report
• Planning Commission training on recently approved projects at 414 East Perkins Street, 105 Pomeroy Street, and 162 Talmage Road

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District board will discuss water supply updates, a rate and fee study, and possible action on paying IWPC annual invoices. They will also consider a public workshop on annexation into the Russian River Flood Control District and whether to conduct a water system loss audit. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• Discussion and possible action to pay IWPC annual invoices
• Discuss rate and fee study by Mark Hildebrand for budgeting IWPC/NERF/ERPA
• Discussion and possible action on public workshop for annexation into Russian River Flood Control District
• Comparison of water pumped from Lake, through Intertie, and billed; consider water system loss audit
• Small Community Drought Relief Grant Program update

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider approving a public-private partnership with Vero Fiber Networks to design and build the grant-funded Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project for up to $3,277,654, and to lease, operate, and maintain the city's fiber network for 35 years. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning and housing ordinances, review community services fees, and consider several contracts and agreements, including a $250,000 landfill consulting contract and a $44,700 HVAC replacement. The agenda includes multiple closed-session items on litigation and real property negotiations.

• Public-private partnership with Vero Fiber Networks for $3,277,654 fiber project and 35-year lease
• Sole source contract with Utility Design Services for $328,575 for fiber project engineering
• Ordinance to establish Administrative Use Permit process and clarify zoning/animal keeping rules
• Ordinance to update Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations for state law compliance
• Contract with EBA Engineers for $250,000 for landfill closure consulting

The Ukiah City Council approved a public-private partnership with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC to design and build the grant-funded Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project for up to $3,277,654 and to lease, operate, and maintain the city's fiber network for 35 years. The council also approved a sole source contract for engineering and inspection services for the project, introduced ordinances on administrative use permits and accessory dwelling units, and adopted the community services fee schedule. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved public-private partnership with Vero Fiber Networks for fiber project (5-0)
• Approved sole source contract with Utility Design Services for fiber project engineering (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance establishing administrative use permit process (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit regulations (5-0)
• Adopted community services fee schedule changes (5-0)
• Authorized $12,455.25 performance agreement with EDFC (5-0)
• Terminated emergency action for Western Hills mudslide repair (5-0)
• Cancelled October 1, 2025 regular council meeting (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed-session items. The council will discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including two cases involving Vichy Springs Resort, real property negotiations with Henry's Original and Project Ovis LLC, and labor negotiations with all bargaining units and the Police Chief. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 case)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018-70200
• Closed session on existing litigation: Vichy Springs Resort, Inc v. City of Ukiah, Case No. 24-cv-07106-JSC
• Real property negotiations with Henry's Original (APNs 184-080-37, 184-080-36, 184-090-01, 184-090-07, 184-090-06, 184-100-04)
• Real property negotiations with Project Ovis LLC (APNs 170-030-05, 170-030-03, 170-010-05, 170-020-07, 170-020-11, 170-040-03, 170-020-08)

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting for a city project, held 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 2:00 PM on August 19, 2025
• Meeting held at Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue
• Virtual participation via Zoom or phone

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Millview County Water District will consider two agreements: one related to Russian River flood control water transfer and another for water meter installation. The board will also receive reports on local projects, the Eel-Russian Project Authority, and Ackerman Bridge updates. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Russian River Flood Control Water Transfer Agreement
• Water Meter Install Agreement
• Approval of 2025-06-23 Calpella & Millview Joint Meeting Minutes
• Report on Ackerman Bridge updates
• Report on Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission's regular meeting on August 13, 2025, is largely procedural, with no major land-use decisions on the agenda. The commission will consider approving the minutes from the July 23 meeting, receive the Community Development Director's report, and hold a new commissioner orientation presentation. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's August 2025 report
• New Planning Commissioner Orientation presentation and discussion

The Ukiah Planning Commission met on August 13, 2025, but took no substantive actions. The only formal decision was approving the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting. The rest of the agenda consisted of reports and a new commissioner orientation presentation, with no public hearings or item votes.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 regular meeting (3-0-1-1; Brown abstained, de Grassi absent)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors will meet on August 12, 2025, to decide on adopting an updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, a 2025 California Fire Code ordinance, and the final FY 2025–26 budget. The board will also discuss compliance with state fire safety laws and adopt a Gann Limit Resolution.

• Adopt updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map per CAL FIRE
• Adopt 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Adopt final Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget
• Approve Gann Limit Resolution for FY 2025–26
• Acknowledge compliance report with SB1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) Water Executive Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss scheduling the next meeting. No major decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025, and July 24, 2025, meetings
• Discussion and scheduling of the next meeting date

City Council

This special meeting of the Ukiah City Council is cancelled, as stated in the cancellation notice attached to the agenda. No other business is scheduled.

• Cancellation notice for the August 6, 2025 special meeting

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including Airport Day, airport maintenance, monthly financial reports, the City Corporation Yard Project, and an airport tour. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Airport Day discussion
• Airport Maintenance report
• Monthly financial reports including fuel YTD and balance sheets
• City Corporation Yard Project update
• Airport Tour discussion

The Airport Commission held a regular meeting on July 1, 2025, but the minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, or other substantive actions. The agenda included discussion items on Airport Day, maintenance, monthly finances, the City Corporation Yard Project, and an airport tour, but no outcomes are noted. The meeting was procedural in nature.

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority’s Water Executive Committee will meet to hear administrative reports and decide on a resolution that updates utility deposit requirements, fees, delinquency protocols, and billing procedures. The committee will also receive a status update on a SAFER Planning Grant application.

• Adoption of a resolution amending utility deposit requirements, fees, and compliance measures
• Report on the status of the application for the SAFER Planning Grant

The Water Executive Committee voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending the Ukiah Valley Water Authority's policies on utility deposits, fees, delinquency protocols, and customer billing procedures. The resolution supersedes Resolution No. 2025-1 and takes effect 60 days after adoption. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution amending utility deposit requirements, fees, and compliance measures (8-0, 2 absent)

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will hear a report on the City Council's resolution reducing its membership from 11 to 7 seats, and will appoint a chair and vice chair. Members will also discuss strategies to improve communication between city officials and the community. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and a cancellation notice.

• Report on City Council resolution amending Resolution 2024-09 to reduce committee seats from 11 to 7
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on mitigating communication gaps between City officials and the community
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting
• Approval of cancellation notice for May 28, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly administrative items. They will approve minutes from July 9, 2025, receive a director's report, and swear in new commissioners. The commission will also consider a resolution to change its meeting start time to 5:15 p.m. and receive an orientation presentation for new members.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's July 2025 report
• Introductions and oaths of office for new commissioners
• Resolution to change meeting start time to 5:15 p.m.
• New commissioner orientation presentation

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial and operational reports, and discuss unfinished business including the Eel Russian Project Authority, drought relief grants, annexation efforts, and water supply updates. The main new business item is a discussion and possible action on Russian River Flood Control contracted water and surplus status. The agenda also includes public comments and committee reports.

• Discussion and possible action on Russian River Flood Control contracted water and surplus status
• Update on Small Community Drought Relief Grant Project
• Update on annexation efforts with Russian River Flood Control District
• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial reports review

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider initiating a Proposition 218 process to adjust sewer service rates, which would set a public hearing for September 17, 2025. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a $591,204 contract for the Fairgrounds Storm Drain Replacement Project and multiple service agreements. Other business includes appointments to the Planning Commission, a resolution on the Diversity and Equity Committee, and updates on the Western Hills mudslide emergency repair.

• Initiate Proposition 218 process for sewer service rate adjustments, with public hearing set for Sept 17, 2025
• Award $591,204 contract to Ghilotti Construction for Fairgrounds Storm Drain Replacement (Spec 25-02)
• Approve three Master Service Agreements: $183,055.68 (Ukiah Valley Sanitation District), $161,000.86 (Hopland PUD), $39,707.07 (River Estates Mutual Water Co.)
• Approve $23,522 amendment to Rincon Consultants contract for CEQA/GIS services
• Approve plans for remodel of Municipal Services Building at 501 South State Street and advertise for bids

The Ukiah City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-33, initiating the Proposition 218 process for proposed sewer service rate adjustments, including mailing notices to affected property owners and setting a public hearing for September 17, 2025. The council also approved the consent calendar, affirmed a local emergency declaration, authorized continued emergency mudslide repair work, made Planning Commission appointments, and revised the Diversity and Equity Committee membership. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Resolution 2025-33 initiating Prop 218 sewer rate adjustment process (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8a-8i, including contracts, resolutions, and appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-37 affirming local emergency declaration remains in effect (5-0)
• Authorized continued emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-38 making Planning Commission appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-39 reducing Diversity and Equity Committee seats from 11 to 7 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025. No items were listed for decision or discussion, and no public hearings or ordinances were scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will consider recommending two ordinance amendments to the City Council: one updating Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior ADU regulations to comply with state law and HCD findings, and another establishing an administrative use permit process, reorganizing performance standards, and clarifying animal keeping and zoning provisions. The commission will also receive the Director's report and approve the June 11, 2025 minutes. A previously scheduled item on pre-zoning for annexation has been removed and continued to an uncertain date.

• Recommendation to City Council on ADU ordinance amendment to ensure compliance with state law and HCD findings
• Recommendation to City Council on ordinance to establish Administrative Use Permit process and reorganize performance standards
• Ordinance amendment to clarify animal keeping and zoning regulations
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's July 2025 report

The Ukiah Planning Commission approved minutes from June 11, 2025, and adopted resolutions recommending City Council approval for two ordinance amendments. The first amendment updates accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit regulations with a memorial comment of protest regarding state requirements. The second amendment establishes an administrative use permit process, reorganizes performance standards, clarifies animal keeping provisions including beekeeping, and determines the action is exempt from CEQA. An unfinished business item regarding the '2025 Ukiah Valley Reorganization' was removed by staff and continued to an uncertain date.

• Approved minutes of the June 11, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
• Continued consideration of the '2025 Ukiah Valley Reorganization' to a date not yet certain
• Adopted PC Reso 2025-02 recommending City Council approve updated ADU and JADU regulations with a comment of protest (3-0)
• Adopted PC Reso 2025-03 recommending City Council approve an ordinance establishing an Administrative Use Permit process and updating zoning and animal keeping provisions (3-0)

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission is holding a special meeting that begins with a site visit to the east end of Norgard Lane to view a site being considered for a new community park. Following the tour, a community forum will be held at the Alex Rorabaugh Community Center to solicit input on desired features and plans for the park. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 regular meeting and hear audience comments on non-agenda items.

• Site visit and tour of Norgard Lane site for a potential new community park (5:30 PM)
• Community forum to solicit input on desired features and plans for a new park at the east end of Norgard Lane (6:00 PM)
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Audience comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject

The Public Spaces Commission held a community forum to solicit input on desired features and plans for a new park at the east end of Norgard Lane. Public comments were received from two residents and provided to staff. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
• Heard public input on Norgard Lane park features

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will receive a presentation from the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority about its proposed 'Ukiah Elders Village' housing project at 420 Cooper Lane. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including a stormwater consulting contract, a dispatch services agreement, and rejection of bids for well abandonment. Additionally, it will receive updates on an emergency mudslide repair contract and consider a SAFER grant application for fire agency consolidation. The agenda includes multiple closed-session items on litigation and property negotiations.

• Presentation on 'Ukiah Elders Village' housing project at 420 Cooper Lane
• Contract with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting for stormwater permitting services (FY 2025/2026)
• Authorize city manager to negotiate inter-facility dispatch contract with All Access Transfer Center
• Reject all bids for Abandonment of Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Wells Project (Spec 24-08)
• Resolution authorizing SAFER grant application for Ukiah Valley Multi-Agency Consolidation

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting, not a regular council decision session. The agenda contains only procedural instructions for observing the opening, with no details on the project or contract amounts. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Bid opening scheduled for July 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• Meeting held at Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom and phone available

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will meet June 25 at 6 p.m. to discuss two ordinance amendments for City Council recommendation: one updating accessory dwelling unit rules to comply with state law, and another establishing an administrative use permit process and reorganizing zoning standards. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and a director’s report, while a major rezoning item was continued indefinitely by staff.

• Recommendation to City Council to amend ADU and Junior ADU regulations in Ukiah City Code
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt ordinance establishing administrative use permits and reorganizing zoning performance standards
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Receive Director’s Report including Planning Division Projects Report (06-01-25)
• Major rezoning item for Ukiah Valley Reorganization continued to an uncertain future date by staff

Bid Opening

The Ukiah City Council will publicly open sealed bids for upcoming projects at the Civic Center Council Chamber and via Zoom. This is a procedural bid-opening session; no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

UVWA - Millview County Water District

The Millview and Calpella County Water Districts are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes public comments and a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2)(3))
• Next meeting date set for July 15, 2025

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District is holding a regular meeting to discuss water supply updates, unfinished business including the Eel-Russian Project Authority and annexation efforts with the Russian River Flood Control District, and to approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely administrative, with no new business items listed.

• Presentation on Water Supply Updates
• Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA) discussion
• Small Community Drought Relief Grant Project update
• Annexation efforts with Russian River Flood Control District, including Exhibit A & B
• Approval of 2025-05-15 and 2025-05-29 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, the five-year capital improvement plan, and related resolutions, along with a budget agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as disbursements, a fire hazard zone map ordinance, vehicle purchases, and a tax anticipation note. The council will also receive a status report on an emergency mudslide repair contract and consider a demolition permit for a historic commercial building. Several closed session items are scheduled, including litigation and real property negotiations.

• Adoption of FY 2025-26 budget, five-year capital improvement plan, and Gann limit resolution
• Ordinance adopting updated CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Ukiah
• Contract award to Peoria Ford for two 2026 police interceptors ($127,160.50)
• Contract with Intercounty Mechanical for data center cooling replacement ($98,175)
• Demolition permit for commercial structure at 214 East Perkins (historical review)

The Ukiah City Council approved the purchase of two Type-1 fire engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus for $1,945,048.96, financed through a municipal lease agreement. The council also adopted the FY 2025-26 budget, approved a demolition permit for a historic commercial structure at 214 East Perkins, and authorized continued emergency work on the Western Hills mudslide repair. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Rodin absent.

• Approved purchase of two Type-1 fire engines for $1,945,048.96 (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2025-26 budget resolution (2025-29) (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit at 214 East Perkins (4-0)
• Authorized continued emergency work with Diamond D Construction for mudslide repair (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $127,160.50 for two police vehicles and $98,175 for data center cooling (4-0)
• Adopted Gann Limit resolution (2025-30) (4-0)
• Approved budget agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (4-0)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The regular meeting of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority-Millview County Water District scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM is cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board of Commissioners has issued a cancellation notice for its regular meeting scheduled on June 12, 2025. No items were listed for decision or discussion, and no public hearings or ordinances were included in the agenda.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency board will meet to discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 operating budget and a resolution adopting regulatory fee changes. Staff and legal counsel will also provide updates, including news about the disbandment of the Upper Russian River Water Agency.

• Approve FY 2025–2026 operating budget for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
• Adopt regulatory fee changes for FY 2025–2026 via Resolution 005-2025
• Authorize amendments to vendor agreements with CLSI, MCRCD, West Yost, and LWA extending terms through June 2025
• Approve minutes from the April 10, 2025 GSA regular meeting
• Set FY 2025–2026 meeting schedule for the GSA board and technical advisory committee

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency approved its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget and adopted Resolution 2025-04 for regulatory fee changes. The board also authorized extending vendor agreements with four organizations through June 2028 and adopted the FY 2025-26 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with two directors absent.

• Approved FY 2025-26 operating budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 for regulatory fee changes (4-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized extension of vendor agreements with CLSI, MCRCD, West Yost, and LWA through June 2028 (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2025-26 meeting schedule with 1:00 p.m. start times (4-0)

Other Agenda

The Ukiah City Council will host an informational session about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) design phase. The meeting will cover national objectives, funding limits, and the application process for the NOFA program. No decisions will be made at this session.

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially recommend changes to city zoning and land-use plans. The meeting includes routine procedural items, a director's report, and a major new business item proposing prezoning for parcels tied to the '2025 Ukiah Valley Reorganization' and adoption of the Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP) as an official city area plan.

• Consider prezoning specific parcels for annexation as part of the '2025 Ukiah Valley Reorganization'
• Adopt General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP) as an 'Area Plan'
• Amend City of Ukiah 2040 Land Use Element for consistency with Mendocino County designations
• Adopt ordinance amending zoning regulations to include Mendocino County Title 20, Division I provisions
• Receive Director's Report and Planning Division Projects Report

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting for the City of Ukiah, held in person and virtually. The agenda contains only procedural instructions for observing the bid opening, with no specific projects or contracts listed. No decisions are scheduled; it is a formal step in the procurement process.

• 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 notice

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will consider introducing an ordinance adopting CAL FIRE's updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone map for its local responsibility area, and discuss adopting the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Introduction of ordinance adopting updated CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone map for local responsibility area
• Discussion and possible adoption of preliminary FY 2025-26 budget via resolution
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 30, 2025 special meeting

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority Water Executive Committee regular meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice, with no other items for discussion or action.

• Cancellation of the June 5, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council and Ukiah Valley Fire District Board are holding a special joint meeting to participate in a workshop on the administration and operations of the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is a discussion and workshop session.

• Workshop on Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Administration and Operations

The Ukiah City Council and Ukiah Valley Fire District Board held a special joint meeting for a workshop on the administration and operations of the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with no public comment. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Held joint workshop on Ukiah Valley Fire Authority administration and operations (no action taken)

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s Executive Committee will continue discussing the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025/26. Members will provide feedback to staff for final budget preparation and transmittal to the City Council and Fire District Board. The meeting is a special joint session with the City Council and Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors.

• Continuing discussion and recommendation on the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will receive the draft 2025-26 budget and five-year capital plan, and consider several routine approvals including a sign code update, a new phone system contract, and continued emergency work on a mudslide repair. The meeting also includes public hearings on a new fire hazard map and multiple closed-session items on litigation and property negotiations.

• Adopt ordinance updating sign regulations across zoning districts
• Approve 5-year RingCentral phone system agreement for $156,625.20
• Approve plans and authorize bids for Fairgrounds Storm Drain Replacement Project
• Introduce ordinance adopting updated CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Authorize continued emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair at water tank PZ1-N

The Ukiah City Council introduced an ordinance adopting the updated CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, with Section Four removed, and continued lobbying on related regulations. It also approved continued work on the emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for the Western Hills mudslide repair at the city water tank. The council approved the consent calendar, including a new phone system and storm drain project plans, and disbanded the Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc committee. The 2025-26 budget was presented but adoption is scheduled for June 18, 2025.

• Introduced ordinance adopting updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, removing Section Four (5-0)
• Approved continued emergency work with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8a-8e, including $156,625.20 RingCentral phone system agreement (5-0)
• Approved plans and specifications for Fairgrounds Storm Drain Replacement Project and authorized bids (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26 affirming local emergency due to atmospheric rivers remains in effect (5-0)
• Disbanded Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet to receive a presentation on the Draft 2025-26 Fiscal Year City Budget and the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The Council will provide direction to staff regarding these financial documents.

• Presentation of Draft 2025-26 Fiscal Year City Budget
• Presentation of Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the draft 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The council will also review the draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan and provide direction to staff.

• Presentation of the Draft 2025-26 Fiscal Year City Budget
• Presentation of the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council held a special meeting to review the draft 2025-26 budget and five-year capital improvement plan, with presentations from the finance director, HR supervisor, and department heads. No formal votes or decisions were made during the hearing; it was an informational session. The meeting adjourned without public comment or further action.

• No formal decisions made; budget hearing was informational only

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review operational and financial reports. The board is scheduled to vote on the adoption of the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget and a proposed rate adjustment for the same period. Additionally, the board will consider contract amendments for service and administrative agreements.

• Adopt fiscal year 2025/2026 budget
• Approve proposed rate adjustment for FY 2025/2026
• Approve Amendment 1 to service agreement with Ukiah Waste Solutions
• Approve Amendment 1 to administrative agreement

City Council

The Ukiah City Council holds a special meeting jointly with the Inland Water and Power Commission to review issues related to the water supply from PG&E's Potter Valley Project. The council will receive an information briefing on a proposed new diversion structure, the Water Diversion Agreement, and the need for additional water storage in the Russian Watershed. A closed session follows to discuss price and terms related to the project.

• Joint meeting with Inland Water and Power Commission on water supply from PG&E's Potter Valley Project
• Proposal for a New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) diversion structure
• Discussion on the Water Diversion Agreement framework for water rights
• Review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibility study for additional water storage in the Russian Watershed
• Closed session to negotiate price and terms for PG&E Potter Valley Project property

The City Council held a special joint meeting with the Inland Power and Water Commission and other agencies to receive informational briefings on water supply issues related to PG&E's Potter Valley Project, including a proposed new diversion structure, a water diversion agreement framework, and storage options. No formal decisions were made; the reports were received and the boards adjourned to closed session for real property negotiations, with no action reported out.

• Received report on PG&E Potter Valley Project context and FERC issues
• Received report on proposed New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) diversion structure
• Received report on water diversion agreement framework
• Received report on additional water storage options in Russian watershed
• Received report on next steps, costs, and timing
• Held closed session on real property negotiations with PG&E; no action reported

UVWA - Redwood Valley County Water District

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority and Redwood Valley County Water District will participate in an Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) all-boards workshop. The meeting focuses on water supply from the PG&E Potter Valley Project, including discussions on the New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) and water storage options. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss price and terms for the PG&E Potter Valley Project with real property negotiators.

• Workshop on the New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) diversion structure
• Discussion of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water storage feasibility study
• Closed session regarding price and terms for the PG&E Potter Valley Project

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new staff member, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss possible actions from a March workshop. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the workshop follow-up.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair of the Diversity and Equity Committee
• Discussion and possible action on March 26, 2025 workshop items
• Introduction of Senior Recreation Coordinator Marianne Aranda
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several discussion items, including a workshop on developing an Open Space Zoning District, possible appointment of a commissioner to the Downtown Zoning Code Ad Hoc Committee, and a continuation of the public hearing on the 2025 Reorganization Project involving annexation and prezoning of parcels. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and the director's report.

• Workshop on Open Space Zoning District with draft regulations and potential designations
• Possible appointment of a Planning Commissioner to the Downtown Zoning Code City Council Ad Hoc Committee
• Continuation of public hearing on 2025 Reorganization Project, including prezoning of annexation parcels and adoption of Ukiah Valley Area Plan
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's report

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, to discuss administrative business and hold a public hearing. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and consideration of a minor variance request for a property on West Clay Street.

• Approval of May 20, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public hearing on a minor variance to allow a 2-foot encroachment into the rear/side setback for a pool and spa accessory structure at 1317 W. Clay Street (APN 001-242-02)

Bid Opening

The agenda for the Ukiah City Council bid opening consists entirely of procedural instructions for observing the bid opening process. No specific construction projects, contracts, or financial figures are listed in the document.

Demolition Review Committee

The Demolition Review Committee is holding a special meeting to review a request to demolish a structure over 50 years old at 214 East Perkins (APNs 00219224 and 00219225) and will make an advisory recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also approve minutes from its November 22, 2024 special meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items. All committee decisions are advisory only, as there is no formal appeal process.

• Review of demolition request for structure at 214 East Perkins (APNs 00219224 and 00219225)
• Approval of November 22, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)

Other Agenda

The Investment Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the Annual Investment Report. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center Conference Room #3 and via Zoom.

• Annual Investment Report

The Investment Oversight Committee met on May 21, 2025, and received the annual investment report presented by Finance Director Dan Buffalo and PFM Asset Management's Allison Kaune. No formal decisions were made; the report was simply received. The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

• Received annual investment report (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2025 Climate Action Plan and an associated environmental study. The Council will also vote on adding new registration and monitoring fees for vacant and abandoned properties, and review updates to city sign regulations. Additionally, the Council will address several contracts, including emergency repairs for a mudslide at a city water tank.

• Public hearing on 2025 Climate Action Plan
• Contract amendment with Evergreen Job and Safety Training for $90,588
• Purchase of cooling system for Civic Server Data Center for $76,014.57
• Contract with West & Associates Engineering for $39,440 for water planning
• New fees for vacant and abandoned property registration and monitoring

The City Council adopted the 2025 Ukiah Climate Action Plan and its accompanying CEQA Initial Study and Negative Declaration, with Councilmember Crane voting no on both. The council also approved a fee schedule amendment for vacant and abandoned property registration, introduced a sign regulations ordinance, and authorized continued emergency work on the Western Hills mudslide repair.

• Adopted resolution 2025-23 approving CEQA Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Climate Action Plan (3-1, Crane no)
• Adopted resolution 2025-24 adopting the 2025 Ukiah Climate Action Plan (3-1, Crane no)
• Adopted resolution 2025-25 adding annual registration and vacant building monitoring fees for vacant/abandoned property ordinance (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance updating sign regulations, including deletion of 32 sq ft size limit in Section 3225(I) (4-0)
• Approved continued emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair at water tank PZ1-N (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $90,588 contract amendment for job/safety training, $76,014.57 cooling system purchase, and legal services contract changes (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 regular meeting (3-0, Sher abstained)

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance request for a property at 1317 W. Clay Street. The proposal seeks to allow a 2-foot encroachment into the required 5-foot rear/side setback for a pool and spa accessory structure. The administrator will also review and approve minutes from the April 15, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for Minor Variance (File No. 25-000323) at 1317 W. Clay Street
• Approval of April 15, 2025, meeting minutes

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The regular meeting of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority-Millview County Water District scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) - Redwood Valley County Water District will hold a regular meeting to discuss water supply updates, unfinished business including the Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA), a Small Community Drought Relief Grant Project, and annexation efforts with the Russian River Flood Control District. The meeting includes approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Presentation on Water Supply Updates
• Discussion of Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)
• Small Community Drought Relief Grant Project update
• Annexation efforts with Russian River Flood Control District
• Approval of 2025-04-17 meeting minutes

Fire Executive Committee

The Fire Executive Committee will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the preliminary budget for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The committee will provide feedback to staff to assist in the final preparation of the budget before it is sent to the City Council and Fire District Board. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the January 14, 2025, regular meeting.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Preliminary Budget
• Approval of January 14, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ukiah Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Ave. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for May 14, 2025
• Next meeting: May 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Ukiah Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Ave.

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Fire Executive Committee has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive reports and provide comments on two items: planning for a new park on Norgard Lane and the progress of the newly created volunteer program. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and audience comments. An informational item on the city's annexation application was removed from the agenda.

• Discuss and provide comment on planning for a new park on Norgard Lane
• Receive report and provide comment on the City's Volunteer Program
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 Community Forum
• Director's report (no attachments)

Technical Advisory Committee to the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA

The Technical Advisory Committee to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency will discuss and provide recommendations on education, outreach, and engagement tasks, including tribal and public outreach under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. They will also review and recommend updates to the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws, including TAC board seats and assignments. The meeting includes routine approval of past meeting minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Discussion of Task 3 (Tribal Outreach and Coordination) and Task 4 (Public Outreach and Education) under the SGMA Facilitation Support Services Implementation Plan
• Review and recommendations on Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws update, including TAC board seats and assignments
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024, and March 5, 2025, TAC meetings
• Proposal to hold regular meetings on first Wednesdays of January, May, and October at 1:00 p.m. at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah
• Next regular meeting proposed for October 1, 2025

The Technical Advisory Committee directed staff to post draft recommended amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws on the website and circulate them to stakeholders in August for input. The committee also approved the consent calendar, set regular meeting dates, and directed staff to add a recurring General Manager Report agenda item. No substantive decisions were made on groundwater management actions.

• Directed staff to post draft JPA and Bylaws amendments for stakeholder input in August
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from March 14, 2024 and March 5, 2025 meetings (6-0)
• Set regular meetings for second Wednesdays of February, May, and October at 1:00 p.m.
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• Directed staff to add recurring General Manager Report agenda section

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider purchasing a parcel at 1 Carousel Lane for the city corporation yard, reviewing an emergency contract for western hills mudslide repairs at water tank PZ1-N, and voting on a resolution for a new municipal well project. The consent calendar includes various financial reports, software purchases, and a grant for Phase 4 of the Great Redwood Trail.

• Purchase of real property located at 1 Carousel Lane (APN 167-280-15) for the Corporation Yard
• Purchase of services from National Aquatic Services for $60,590 for municipal pool filters
• Five-year agreement with Fishbowl Inventory for software totaling $82,071.59
• Financial contribution of $84,000 to the Inland Water and Power Commission for Potter Valley Project legal and consulting services
• Emergency contract status report and authorization to continue work with Diamond D Construction for the Western Hills mudslide at water tank PZ1-N

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the draft 2025 Airport Business Plan, along with monthly financial reports, maintenance updates, the Corp Yard Project, and plans for Airport Day and an airport tour. The agenda includes several informational reports and attachments, but no specific recommended actions are listed for these items.

• Review of Ukiah Regional Airport Business Plan Draft 2025
• Monthly financial report with YTD 2024 and 2025 comparisons, balance sheets, and fuel data
• Airport maintenance update
• City Corporation Yard Project update
• Airport Day 2025 and airport tour planning

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on April 1, 2025, and approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. The commission received reports on the airport's monthly financials, maintenance, and the Corp Yard Project. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after 5 minutes.

• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting
• Received monthly financial report
• Received maintenance report
• Received Corp Yard Project report

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Water Executive Committee will meet to decide whether to adopt a statement of policy supporting the Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) and the Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA). The meeting will also receive presentations on Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission membership and the City of Ukiah’s proposed reorganization.

• Consideration of Statement of Policy Regarding Support for Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) and the Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)
• Presentation from Dr. Janet Pauli regarding Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission, and UVWA’s Potential Membership
• Presentation on the City of Ukiah’s Proposed Reorganization

The Water Executive Committee directed staff to draft a Statement of Policy supporting the Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) and the Eel-Russian Project Authority, and directed legal counsel to work with IWPC on a potential membership amendment. The committee also formed an ad hoc committee to review a SAFER Planning Grant application and removed two standing agenda items. No formal votes were taken on these items; all were by member consensus.

• Directed staff to draft Statement of Policy on IWPC/ERPA support (consensus)
• Directed legal counsel to draft potential IWPC membership amendment (consensus)
• Appointed ad hoc committee for SAFER Planning Grant review (informal, consensus)
• Struck item 6b (services start date report) from future agendas (consensus)
• Struck item 6c (Secretary of State filing report) from future agendas (consensus)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2025 (consensus)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors is holding a special budget workshop to review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget with Finance Director Dan Buffalo. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Presentation by Finance Director Dan Buffalo
• Public comment on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. has been canceled. The board meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending the city's sign regulations, covering signage type, placement, illumination, and design consistency. They will also discuss and possibly appoint a commissioner to the Downtown Zoning Code City Council Ad Hoc Committee. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving the Director's Report.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Ukiah City Code Division 9 to update sign regulations
• Discussion and possible appointment of a commissioner to the Downtown Zoning Code Ad Hoc Committee
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's bi-monthly report

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District is meeting to discuss water supply updates, unfinished business including the Eel Russian Project Authority and annexation efforts, and new business including a ballot to fill a vacancy, a resolution supporting annexation, and a uniform water sale and purchase agreement. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• Consideration of RESOLUTION 2025-02 for RVCWD annex support
• First Amendment to MOU with Russian River Flood Control District regarding annexation application
• Uniform Water Sale and Purchase Agreement
• Ballot to fill vacancy with Mendocino LAFCo as Special District Alternate
• Presentation on Water Supply Updates

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 16, 2025, featuring the swearing-in of incoming Police Chief Thomas Corning, recognition of local achievements, and decisions on emergency repairs and budget amendments. The meeting also includes updates on ongoing litigation and property negotiations.

• Swear in Thomas Corning as new Police Chief
• Approve up to $100,000 budget amendment for Municipal Pool Filters replacement
• Authorize emergency contract continuation with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repairs at City Water Tank PZ1-N
• Issue proclamation recognizing April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
• Adopt resolution affirming local emergency due to ongoing atmospheric rivers damaging public infrastructure

The Ukiah City Council directed staff to prepare applications for reorganization and sphere of influence update, including prezoning and 2040 General Plan amendments with required CEQA analyses. The council also approved continued emergency work on the Western Hills mudslide repair, authorized a comment letter on fire hazard maps, and approved hiring a retired annuitant as interim Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Directed staff to prepare reorganization and sphere of influence applications with General Plan amendments and CEQA analysis (5-0)
• Approved continued emergency contract work with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign comment letter on 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps (5-0)
• Approved hiring retired annuitant Dave Sentak as interim Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 affirming local emergency due to atmospheric rivers remains in effect (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including record destruction and $100,000 budget amendment for pool filters (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 special and regular meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special budget workshop to review mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for FY 2024-25, as well as draft objectives and five-year capital improvement plan updates for FY 2025-26. The Council will also review and possibly update its Strategic Plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Mid-year budget and objectives progress review for FY 2024-25
• Review of draft departmental objectives for FY 2025-26
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan updates for FY 2025-26
• Review and possible update of the Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan

The Ukiah City Council held a special meeting for a budget workshop, reviewing mid-year departmental budgets and objectives for FY 2024-25, draft objectives for FY 2025-26, and five-year capital improvement plan updates. No formal votes were taken; the council reached consensus on edits to the City Council Strategic Plan. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• Reviewed mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress for FY 2024-25
• Reviewed draft objectives for FY 2025-26
• Reviewed individual departmental five-year capital improvement plan updates for FY 2025-26
• Reached consensus on edits to the Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Millview County Water District (operating as Ukiah Valley Water Authority) is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports on local projects and regional agencies, and consider a special election ballot related to LAFCo. The agenda includes routine administrative items and updates, with the main action item being the ballot consideration.

• Consideration of Special Election Ballot - LAFCo
• Report on Local Water District Projects
• Report on Upper Russian River Water Agency and Consolidation Efforts (URRWA)
• Report on Eel-Russian Project Authority (ERPA)
• Report on Ackerman Bridge Updates

Zoning Administrator

The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider two items: a Minor Site Development Permit for a restaurant renovation with a drive-through at 105 Pomeroy Street, and the renewal of the cannabis-related business use permit for 'Local Roots' at 195 Seminary Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of the December 19, 2024 minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Minor Site Development Permit for restaurant renovation and drive-through at 105 Pomeroy Street (APN 002-247-02)
• Renewal of cannabis business use permit for 'Local Roots' at 195 Seminary Avenue (APN 002-272-16)
• Approval of December 19, 2024 Zoning Administrator meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Appeals of decisions must be filed by April 25 at 5:00 PM

Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) will receive updates on the City of Ukiah administration services contract, a preliminary FY 25/26 budget, results of a groundwater dependent ecosystem study RFP, and the Water Year 2024 annual report. The board may direct staff on vendor selection and form a budget committee. The agenda also includes routine consent items and scheduling the next meeting.

• Update on City of Ukiah administration services contract (Agreement 2425-181)
• Preliminary FY 25/26 GSA budget presentation and possible Budget Ad Hoc Committee
• Results and next steps for Upper Russian River Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem RFP
• SGMA Facilitation Support Services plan with Stantec
• Water Year 2024 Annual Report results

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to administer oaths to new commissioners, elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, and receive reports on operations, grants, and budget status. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting and schedule the next meeting date. No major action items are listed on the agenda.

• Administer oath of office to new commissioners and elect chair and vice chair for 2025
• Approve minutes of December 12, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive general manager update on operations
• Report and discussion on grant items
• Report and discussion on budget status

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from February 26, 2025, receive the Community Development Director's bi-monthly report, and participate in an educational workshop. The meeting will also include a presentation on the 2024 annual progress reports for housing and general plan updates.

• Approval of minutes for February 26, 2025 meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's bi-monthly report
• Planning Commission Educational Workshop on DZC procedures and findings
• Presentation on 2024 Annual Progress Reports for Housing Element and General Plan

The Ukiah Planning Commission met on April 9, 2025, and approved the minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting. The commission received a training session (Part 2 of 2) and a presentation on the 2024 Annual Progress Report to state housing agencies. No substantive decisions were made; all other agenda items were informational or procedural.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
• Received planning commission training, Part 2 of 2 (informational)
• Received 2024 Annual Progress Report presentation (informational)

Bid Opening

This is a bid opening meeting for a city project, held 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 2:00 PM on April 8, 2025
• Location: Civic Center Council Chamber, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
• Virtual participation via Zoom and phone

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District board will receive a presentation on the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s objectives and accomplishments, along with the draft FY 2025–26 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also review and approve minutes from two special meetings and consider two election ballots for external district positions.

• Presentation of Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s Objectives and Accomplishments and draft FY 2025–26 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of Special Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2025
• Approval of Special Meeting Minutes from February 27, 2025
• GSRMA Board Election Ballot (deadline April 14, 2025)
• LAFCo Special District Alternate Member Seat Election Ballot (deadline April 30, 2025)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

This meeting of the Water Executive Committee is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Cancellation of the April 3, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council holds a special meeting to receive and discuss updates on the current fiscal year's departmental budget and objectives, as well as preliminary draft objectives and five-year capital improvement plans for 2025-26. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The City Council met for a special budget workshop to review mid-year departmental budgets, objectives, and five-year capital improvement plan updates for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Department directors presented updates for Electric Utility, Community Services, Public Works, and Finance. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the budget workshop

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider approving a $1,584,000 change order for additional utility work on the Urban Core Project, including replacing a water main on Gobbi Street, and will receive a status report on the emergency contract for the Western Hills mudslide repair. The agenda also includes routine items such as proclamations, minutes approval, and a business license fee increase ordinance.

• Emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair at city water tank PZ1-N
• Change order to Ghilotti Construction Inc. for $1,584,000 for water main replacement on Gobbi Street between Main Street and Orchard Ave
• Ordinance to increase business license application processing fees
• Adoption of 2040 General Plan Land Use and Planning Area Map updates
• Reappointment of Douglas 'Rick' Johnson to Planning Commission

The Ukiah City Council approved a consent calendar that included a $1,584,000 change order for additional utility work to replace a water main on Gobbi Street, along with a corresponding budget amendment. The council also approved an ordinance increasing business license application processing fees, adopted updates to the 2040 General Plan maps, and reappointed Douglas 'Rick' Johnson to the Planning Commission. In unfinished business, the council authorized continued work on the emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for the Western Hills mudslide repair. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Rodin absent.

• Approved $1,584,000 change order for Gobbi Street water main replacement (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1254 increasing business license application processing fees (4-0)
• Adopted updates and corrections to 2040 General Plan Land Use and Planning Area Maps (4-0)
• Reappointed Douglas 'Rick' Johnson to the Planning Commission via Resolution 2025-13 (4-0)
• Approved continued work on emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 special and regular meetings (4-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission is holding its regular April 2025 meeting, primarily consisting of routine items: approving prior minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving reports on monthly finances, maintenance, the City Corporation Yard Project, and an airport tour. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting
• Review of Airport Monthly Financial report including balance sheets for 2024 and 2025 and fuel YTD data
• Discussion of Airport Maintenance report
• Update on City Corporation Yard Project
• Discussion of Airport Tour

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on March 4, 2025, and discussed a runway extension study in a joint meeting with the City Council. The commission received reports on the airport's monthly financials, maintenance, and the Corp Yard Project. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting
• Discussed runway extension study joint meeting with Council
• Received airport monthly financial report
• Received airport maintenance report
• Received Corp Yard Project report

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will evaluate a minor site development permit for a commercial building at 105 Pomeroy Street to be renovated and repurposed for continued restaurant use, including a new drive-through component. The board will provide a recommendation to the Zoning Administrator. The board will also discuss and possibly appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term.

• Minor Site Development Permit at 105 Pomeroy Street (APN 002-247-02) for restaurant renovation and drive-through
• Drive-through addition permitted under Ukiah City Code §9081
• Off-street parking compliance under UCC §9198(D)
• Nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for one year
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the City of Ukiah's Climate Action Plan and provide input (non-action). They will also approve minutes from the October 2024 meeting and a cancellation notice for the January 2025 meeting, and review committee attendance and goals. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive presentation.

• Presentation on City of Ukiah's Climate Action Plan (non-action, 20 min)
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of cancellation notice for January 22, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum
• Review and discuss committee attendance, commitments, and goals

Planning Commission

This agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice. The Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM is cancelled, and no items will be discussed or decided.

• Cancellation of the March 26, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a special meeting to receive and discuss the mid-year departmental budget and objectives progress review for FY 2024-25, review draft objectives for FY 2025-26, and consider updates to each department's five-year capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes a closed session for real property negotiations regarding a specific parcel.

• Mid-year budget and objectives progress review for FY 2024-25
• Review of draft departmental objectives for FY 2025-26
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan updates for FY 2025-26
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 167-280-15-00 with AE Carousel, LP

The Ukiah City Council held a special meeting on March 19, 2025, to review the mid-year departmental budget and objectives for fiscal year 2024-25, as well as draft objectives and five-year capital improvement plan updates for fiscal year 2025-26. No formal votes were taken during this review session. The council also held a closed session on real property negotiations, where no action was reported and direction was provided to staff.

• Reviewed mid-year departmental budget and objectives for FY 2024-25
• Reviewed draft objectives for FY 2025-26
• Reviewed individual departmental five-year capital improvement plan updates for FY 2025-26
• Closed session on real property negotiations (APN 167-280-15-00) - no action reported, direction provided to staff

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold public hearings on updating the electric utility fixed fee schedule and increasing business license application processing fees. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including contracts for medical oversight, land surveying for annexation, and camera purchases, as well as reports on the Western Hills mudslide repair and the 2025 Parks Gap Analysis.

• Public hearing to adopt resolution updating Electric Utility Fixed Fee Schedule
• Public hearing to introduce ordinance increasing business license application processing fees
• Contract amendment with Dr. Brandon Begley for medical control oversight, total $86,700
• Sole source professional services agreement with Ron Franz for land surveying ($60,000 budget amendment) for annexation efforts
• Purchase of Cisco Meraki cameras ($37,144.09) and 5-year licensing agreement ($201,179.21)

The Ukiah City Council unanimously approved a resolution updating the Electric Utility Fixed Fee Schedule and authorized submission of a CDBG Program Income-Only application for a Code Enforcement Services program. It also introduced an ordinance to increase business license application processing fees, approved the 2024 annual progress reports, and authorized continued emergency work on the Western Hills mudslide repair. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-11 updating Electric Utility Fixed Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 authorizing CDBG PI-Only application for Code Enforcement Services (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to increase business license application processing fees (5-0)
• Approved submittal of 2024 annual progress reports to HCD and Governor's Office (5-0)
• Authorized continued work on emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8a-8g, including $163,000 contract amendment for NPDES permitting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice. The Ukiah Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Cancellation of the March 12, 2025 regular meeting

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority Fire Executive Committee regular meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of the March 11, 2025, Fire Executive Committee meeting

UVWA - Redwood Valley County Water District

The Redwood Valley County Water District board will review financial and operational reports, consider filling a vacancy with Mendocino LAFCo, and discuss bid adjustments and payment terms for a new water supply well from DBS&A and Week's Drilling & Pump Company. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Consideration of bid adjustment and payment terms from DBS&A and Week's Drilling & Pump Company for new water supply well
• Consideration of President Gaska to fill vacancy with Mendocino LAFCo as a Special District Alternate
• Approval of 2025-02-20 Redwood Valley Minutes
• Financial reports and administrative/operational reports

Public Spaces Commission

The Public Spaces Commission will review and comment on the final draft of the 2025 City of Ukiah Parks Gap Analysis, and will also receive a report and provide comment on the possible creation of a new city park at the end of Norgard Lane. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and audience comments.

• Review of final draft of 2025 City of Ukiah Parks Gap Analysis
• Discussion of possible new city park at end of Norgard Lane
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Community Services Director report

Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)

The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to administer oaths to new commissioners, elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, and review operational, grant, and budget reports. The board will also consider approving the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes and canceling the March 13 meeting in favor of April 10.

• Administer oath of office to new commissioners and elect chair/vice chair for 2025
• Approve minutes of December 12, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive general manager update on operations
• Discuss grant items and budget status
• Consider canceling March 13 meeting and scheduling next regular meeting for April 10

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority’s executive committee will decide whether to admit the Calpella Water District as a member. Members will also discuss possible future expansions and a potential partnership with the Inland Water and Power Commission. A professional services contract for a $147,750 water-rate study is on the agenda for approval.

• Adoption of resolution allowing Calpella Water District to join the Ukiah Valley Water Authority
• Professional services agreement with Hildebrand Consulting, LLC for 2025 Comprehensive Joint Water Utilities Rate Study, not to exceed $147,750
• Discussion on potential expanded membership
• Discussion on possible UVWA membership in Inland Water and Power Commission
• Approval of minutes from January 30, 2025 special meeting

Technical Advisory Committee to the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA

The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Technical Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss the order of the agenda, and receive a presentation on a US Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart Grant-funded project for long-term water supply resiliency. They will also discuss the RFP process for a study on groundwater-dependent ecosystems and interconnected surface water, and review the annual report on Water Year 2024 and well-monitoring updates. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions expected beyond agenda approval and scheduling.

• Presentation on USBR WaterSmart Grant project 'Creating Long-Term Water Supply Resiliency for Ukiah Valley and Upper Russian River'
• Discussion of RFP process for Upper Russian River Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem and Interconnected Surface Water study
• Annual Report on Water Year 2024 and update on Well-Monitoring Study
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 TAC meeting
• Discussion and adoption of order of agenda

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes several notable items: authorizing a $153,500 change order with Milsoft for utility billing services, adopting an ordinance to preserve agricultural uses, approving the purchase of a water tender for $574,948.03, and approving an assignment agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District and Willow County Water District. The council will also receive reports on the annual military equipment report, the city's audited financial report, and a mid-year budget review, and discuss a historic resources survey. The meeting includes closed session items on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Purchase of Pierce-International 2100 gallon water tender from Golden State Fire Apparatus for $574,948.03
• Authorize $153,500 change order with Milsoft for utility billing for Ukiah Valley Water Authority members
• Adopt ordinance to preserve and strengthen agricultural uses consistent with Ukiah 2040 General Plan
• Approve assignment and assumption agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District and Willow County Water District
• Receive annual military equipment report from Ukiah Police Department (AB 481)

The Ukiah City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a $153,500 change order for utility billing software, a resolution affirming the local emergency due to atmospheric rivers, and an ordinance (No. 1253) modifying city code to regulate agricultural uses and cannabis business standards. The council also approved the purchase of a fire water tender for $574,948.03, and received reports on the annual military equipment report, the audited financial report, and the second quarter budget. Additionally, the council created two ad hoc committees and reappointed two members to the Airport Commission.

• Approved consent calendar items 8a-8c and 8e-8h (5-0), including $153,500 change order for Milsoft utility billing, Resolution 2025-09 affirming local emergency, Ordinance No. 1253 on agricultural uses and cannabis standards, $574,948.03 water tender purchase, and Placer Labs demographic data contract
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 special joint and regular meetings (5-0)
• Received and approved annual military equipment report from Ukiah Police Department (5-0)
• Created Historic Preservation Code Ad Hoc consisting of Councilmembers Sher and Criss (5-0)
• Approved continued emergency contract with Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide repair at PZ1-N water tank (5-0)
• Created Fire Severity Ad Hoc consisting of Councilmembers Rodin and Orozco (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10 reappointing Eric Crane and Randal S. Beckler to Airport Commission (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and discuss several operational and financial items, including a runway extension study, monthly financial reports, airport maintenance updates, and the City Corporation Yard Project. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Runway Extension Study (discussion only)
• Airport Monthly Financial review with attached reports
• Airport Maintenance update
• City Corporation Yard Project discussion

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will review and provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission on a proposed ordinance amendment to update the City's sign provisions. The meeting also includes approval of the November 21, 2024 special meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Review of proposed ordinance amendment to Ukiah City Code Chapter 7 (Signs)
• Recommendation to Planning Commission on sign code update
• Approval of November 21, 2024 special meeting minutes

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will consider approving an additional $201,355 from Measure B reserve funds to fully fund the purchase of a water tender. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is routine procedural business.

• Approve $201,355 in Measure B reserve funds for water tender purchase
• Water tender: Pierce-GSFA proposal, IHC 2100 gallon

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors unanimously approved using $201,355 in additional Measure B reserve funds to fully fund the purchase of a water tender. The decision was made at a special meeting on February 27, 2025, with all five directors voting in favor. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved $201,355 in additional Measure B reserve funds for water tender acquisition (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission is meeting for a regular session with mostly routine items, including approving minutes, receiving a director's report, and holding a training presentation on planning topics. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Community Development Director's bi-monthly report
• Planning Commission training on APA, AICP, and planning trends

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District, as part of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority, is meeting to discuss water supply updates, the Eel Russian Project Authority, a drought relief grant, annexation efforts, and to hold a closed session on potential litigation and negotiations with PG&E over the Potter Valley Project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation (Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(4))
• Closed session: Real property negotiations with PG&E for Potter Valley Project (price and terms)
• Presentation on Water Supply Updates
• Eel Russian Project Authority (ERPA) update
• Small Community Drought Relief Grant Project update

Other Agenda

The Ukiah City Council and Airport Commission will meet to decide whether to authorize staff to pursue a 5,000-foot runway extension at the Ukiah Municipal Airport. The project would be included in the Airport's Capital Improvement Program and future planning documents.

• Authorization of 5,000-foot runway extension at Ukiah Municipal Airport
• Inclusion of project in Airport's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Consideration of all options for runway extension

The City Council and Airport Commission held a special joint meeting and unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to pursue a 5,000-foot runway extension at Ukiah Municipal Airport, encompassing all options. The project was added to the Airport's Capital Improvement Program as 'Restoration of the Ukiah Municipal Airport Runway to 5,000 feet' and will be included in future planning documents. No public comment was received on the item.

• Approved motion to pursue 5,000-foot runway extension, all options (5-0)
• Included runway extension in Airport Capital Improvement Program
• Directed inclusion in future planning documents

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including a $20,750 contract for a sewer financial plan and a $119,394 contract amendment for a SCADA system upgrade. Public hearings will consider adopting fire impact fees for the Ukiah Valley Fire District and introducing an ordinance to preserve agricultural uses. The council will also receive reports on code enforcement and consider recruiting for a new Parks and Streets Operations Superintendent.

• Public hearing: adopt resolution for fire impact fees on behalf of Ukiah Valley Fire District
• Public hearing: introduce ordinance to preserve agricultural uses consistent with Ukiah 2040 General Plan
• Consent: budget amendment for $20,750 contract with Hildebrand Consulting for sewer financial plan
• Consent: contract amendment of $119,394 for SCADA system upgrade at Water Treatment Plant
• Consent: resolution to remove ~80 lineal feet of on-street parking on Hospital Drive for bus stop

The Ukiah City Council unanimously adopted a resolution imposing fire impact fees for the Ukiah Valley Fire District, introduced an ordinance to regulate agricultural uses and cannabis businesses, and ratified a local emergency due to atmospheric river damage. It also approved a $30,042 emergency contract for mudslide repair at the Western Hills water tank and authorized recruitment for a new Parks and Streets Operations Superintendent.

• Adopted resolution 2025-06 adopting Fire Impact Fees for Ukiah Valley Fire District (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to regulate agricultural uses and cannabis business standards (5-0)
• Ratified local emergency due to atmospheric rivers (5-0)
• Approved $30,042 emergency repair contract to Diamond D Construction for Western Hills mudslide (5-0)
• Approved new Parks and Streets Operations Superintendent position and recruitment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $20,750 sewer financial plan contract and $119,394 SCADA upgrade (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The regular meeting of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority-Millview County Water District scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been cancelled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including appointing a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 and receiving a presentation on the city's new Vacant and Abandoned Properties Ordinance. The commission will also approve the January 8, 2025 minutes and receive the Community Development Director's February 2025 report. No public hearings or major discretionary permits are scheduled.

• Nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Presentation on new Vacant and Abandoned Properties Ordinance
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive Community Development Director's February 2025 report

The Ukiah Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive land-use decisions. It approved the January 8, 2025 minutes and unanimously appointed Alex de Grassi as Chair and Mark Hilliker as Vice Chair for 2025. The commission also received a presentation on the new Vacant and Abandoned Properties Ordinance, with no action taken.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Alex de Grassi as Chair for 2025 (3-0)
• Appointed Mark Hilliker as Vice Chair for 2025 (3-0)

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice with no other business items.

• Cancellation of the February 11, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will consider a consent calendar with several purchases and contracts, including a $182,273.29 camera system, a $92,962.80 maintenance agreement, and a $60,964.56 electric truck. They will also hold public hearings on a 2025 advocacy platform and discuss changes to the Public Spaces Commission. The agenda includes multiple closed session items on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve $182,273.29 purchase of Cisco Meraki cameras from Rhino Networks
• Approve $92,962.80 six-year maintenance agreement with Stryker Corporation
• Approve $60,964.56 purchase of 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning using CDBG grant funds
• Adopt ordinance amending business license enforcement regulations
• Approve $379,665 budget transfer for RIMS dispatch software

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will discuss and possibly act on a runway extension study, including several analysis options, and will also review monthly financial reports, airport maintenance, and the City Corporation Yard Project. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Runway Extension Study with multiple analysis options (Option 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4)
• Monthly financial reports including YTD 2024 and 2025, balance sheets, and airport charges
• Airport maintenance report
• City Corporation Yard Project update

The Ukiah Airport Commission met on January 7, 2025, and took two substantive actions: it tabled a proposal to change its meeting schedule, and it formed an ad hoc committee (Commissioners Crane and Ashiku) to coordinate a joint meeting with the City Council to recommend the completed runway extension study. All other agenda items were informational reports received without action.

• Tabled changing the commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc committee (Crane, Ashiku) for joint council meeting on runway study

Ukiah Valley Fire District

The Ukiah Valley Fire District Board will decide whether to appoint Gregory Cavalin to fill a vacant board seat or hold a special election, and will elect officers for the coming year. The board will also consider a resolution requesting the County of Mendocino continue fire protection mitigation fees, appoint an alternate to the Fire Executive Committee, and receive the mitigation fee report for FY 2023-24.

• Appoint Gregory Cavalin or call special election for vacant board seat
• Elect President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Resolution to continue Fire Protection Mitigation Fees
• Appoint alternate to Fire Executive Committee
• Receive Mitigation Fees Report FY23-24

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority's Water Executive Committee will consider adopting a resolution that standardizes service charges, billing periods, and service initiation/termination protocols across its service area. The board will also receive reports on a SAFER planning grant application, startup costs, and other administrative matters. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting date.

• Resolution to establish standardized dates, fees, charges, penalties, and deposit amounts
• Report on status of SAFER Planning Grant application
• Finance and billing report with UVWA start-up costs attachment
• Progress report on services since January 1, 2025 service start date
• Discussion on scheduling or canceling February 6 meeting

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

The Countywide Oversight Board will meet to approve routine administrative items, including the 2025-26 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules for the Ukiah and Fort Bragg Successor Agencies and the Ukiah Administrative Budget. The board will also swear in any new members and conduct standard procedural business.

• Approval of 2025-26 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fort Bragg Successor Agency
• Approval of 2025-26 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for Ukiah Successor Agency
• Administration of Oaths of Office for new members

The Countywide Oversight Board approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules for the Fort Bragg and Ukiah successor agencies for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, including the Ukiah administrative budget. The board also approved the January 25, 2024 meeting minutes with a modification to a vote count, and administered the oath of office to new member Nicole Marin.

• Approved Fort Bragg Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2025-26 (COB Reso 25-01) (7-0)
• Approved Ukiah Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for 2025-26 (COB Reso 25-02) (7-0)
• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes with modified vote count (6-0, Marin abstaining)
• Administered oath of office to new member Nicole Marin

Diversity and Equity Standing Committee - Regular

The Diversity and Equity Standing Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2024 and hold a workshop to welcome new members, discuss priorities, and plan for 2025-2026. No formal action is expected on the workshop. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024 regular meeting
• Workshop to introduce new members and identify 2025-2026 priorities

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority (Millview County Water District). The agenda includes only routine items: approval of the December 17, 2024 minutes, audience comments, and administrative reports. No new business, unfinished business, or specific decisions are listed.

• Approval of December 17, 2024 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 151 Laws Avenue, Ukiah

Ukiah Valley Water Authority

The Redwood Valley County Water District is holding a regular meeting to review the 2024-2025 fiscal audit, consider adding fencing around the water treatment plant, and appoint a board president and committee representatives. They will also receive updates on water supply projects and annexation efforts, and schedule the next meeting date.

• 2024-2025 Fiscal Audit report review
• Consideration of additional fencing around water treatment plant
• Appointment of Board President and committee representatives
• Water supply updates: ERPA, Small Community Drought Relief Grant, UVWA annexation with Russian River Flood Control District
• Schedule next regular meeting for February 20, 2025

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, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and public comment. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on financial obligations.

• Adopt resolution approving ROPS for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• Adopt resolution approving administrative budget for same period
• Approve minutes of January 17, 2024 special meeting

The Ukiah City Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency, approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and the administrative budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Both resolutions (SA Reso 2025-01 and SA Reso 2025-02) were adopted unanimously. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comments and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved ROPS for July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 (SA Reso 2025-01) (5-0)
• Approved administrative budget for July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 (SA Reso 2025-02) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 17, 2024 Special Meeting (4-0, Criss abstaining)

City Council

The Ukiah City Council will meet on January 15, 2025, to decide on several key items, including adopting a new ordinance to regulate vacant and abandoned properties, approving a $25,000 budget amendment for repairs at the Electric Facility on Hastings Road, and considering the use of solid waste abatement funds for a new Volunteer Coordinator position. The meeting will also include discussions on agricultural land preservation, business license enforcement, and the 2025-26 budget development schedule.

• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 13 to Ukiah City Code on Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration and Maintenance
• Approve $25,000 budget amendment for Change Order #7 to Kirby Construction Company for repairs at Electric Facility on Hastings Road
• Approve use of solid waste abatement funds for a new part-time Volunteer Coordinator position and corresponding budget amendment
• Adopt resolution approving the City of Ukiah's Qualified Contractors List for 2025
• Introduce ordinance to preserve and strengthen agricultural uses in and around Ukiah per Ukiah 2040 General Plan

Public Spaces Commission

The Ukiah Public Spaces Commission will meet on January 14, 2025, to discuss and provide input on three key items: the 2025 Parks Gap Analysis, updates to the Western Hills Watershed Protection Area Management Plan, and the 2025 Community Outreach Plan. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approval of past minutes and audience comments.

• Review of final draft of the 2025 City of Ukiah Parks Gap Analysis
• Update to Western Hills Watershed Protection Area Management Plan and potential renaming of the property
• Review and approval of the 2025 Community Outreach Plan and Schedule
• Approval of minutes for the November 12, 2024, Community Forum
• Update on Observatory Park Landscaping

Fire Executive Committee

The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Fire Executive Committee will hold a special meeting to review the annual Fleet and Facilities Replacement Plan, discuss preliminary budget objectives and accomplishments, and consider approving the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Annual review of 2022 Fleet Replacement Plan and preliminary Facilities Replacement Plan
• Discussion of preliminary budget, 2024 objectives and accomplishments
• Approval of July 23, 2024 special meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ukiah Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2025, to approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting and receive reports from staff. The primary discussion will focus on developing a new Open Space Zoning District, including policy considerations and input from commissioners.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting
• Discussion and workshop on Open Space Zoning District development
• Receive Community Development Director's Report

The Ukiah Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the development of an Open Space Zoning District, with staff presentations and public comment. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and advisory. The next meeting on January 22, 2025, was canceled due to lack of agenda items.

• Approved minutes of December 11, 2025, as submitted (3-0)
• Held workshop on Open Space Zoning District (no action taken)

Airport Commission

The Ukiah Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes from the November 2024 meeting, discuss the 2025 meeting schedule, review the Runway Extension Study, and examine monthly financial reports including 2024 and 2025 balance sheets. Commissioners will also hear updates on airport maintenance and the City Corporation Yard Project.

• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes (acm_11052024)
• Review of Runway Extension Study with attachments
• Presentation of 2024 and 2025 balance sheets and monthly financial reports
• Discussion of Airport Maintenance report
• Update on City Corporation Yard Project

The Ukiah Airport Commission voted 4-1 to recommend replacing the crew quarters at the Reach base. They also supported placing a memorial bench for Bill Beard and discussed converting the bulk avgas tank to store JET A fuel. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended replacing Reach crew quarters (4-1)
• Supported Bill Beard memorial bench and council proclamation
• Discussed bulk avgas tank inspection and JET A conversion

City Council

This agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation for the City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 1, 2025. No business items are listed, and the meeting will not take place as planned.

• Notice of Cancellation for the January 1, 2025 regular meeting

Leadership Academy

The Ukiah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a wide range of operational items, including acquiring GPS mapping software, implementing a septage receiving station, adopting a generative AI policy, and applying for grants. The agenda is mostly new business with no public hearings or major rezonings.

• Consider approving GPS mapping equipment and consultant via RFP for city utility maps
• Consider implementing a Septage Receiving Station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Consider adopting a Generative AI Policy for city operations
• Consider authorizing grant application for Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighter to replace Plymovent system at Fire Station 682, 300 Seminary Avenue
• Consider amending Resolution No. 2010-44 Section 3b to adjust late fees and penalties for delinquent utility payments