2022 UKIAH Housing Element Annual Progress Report
TABLE E - Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 No Data Available
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TABLE F - Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(2) Affordability by Household Incomes
(Units that DO NOT count towards RHNA)
Activity Type Extremely Low-Income Very Low-Income Low-Income Total Units Description of Activity Rehabilitation Activity 0 0 0 0Preservation of Units At-Risk 0 0 0 0Acquisition of Units 0 0 0 0Mobilehome Park Preservation 0 0 0 0Total Units by Income 0 0 0 0 Affordability by Household Incomes
(Units that DO count towards RHNA)
Activity Type Extremely Low-Income Very Low-Income Low-Income Total Units Description of Activity Rehabilitation Activity 0 0 0 0Preservation of Units At-Risk 0 0 0 0Acquisition of Units 0 0 0 0Mobilehome Park Preservation 0 0 0 0Total Units by Income 0 0 0 0 UKIAH - 2022 25
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TABLE G - Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of (CCR Title 25�6202) No Data Available
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TABLE H - Locally Owned Surplus Sites (CCR Title 25 �6202) No Data Available
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LEAP Reporting (CCR Title 25 �6202)
Total Award Amount 65,000.00
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Task Status Other Funding Notes
Update Historic Structure Policy 19,900.00 19,000.00 In Progress None Staff has engaged a consultant to update the policy and will
present an ordinance
amendment to the BOS by 2024
to encourage adaptive reuse of
historic structures for residential
pruposes.
Facilitate Lot Consolidation 14,900.00 14,900.00 In Progress None Research is ongoing, but staff will present an ordinance
amendment to streamline the
procedures and policies for lot
line adjustment and incentivize
the merger of multifamily parcels
by 2024.
New Infill Housing Policy 16,200.00 16,200.00 In Progress None Electronic Permit System Plan 14,000.00 14,000.00 In Progress None A contract for a software vendor to be awarded by 03/15/23, and
the electronic permit system
implemented by 10/15/23.
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City of Ukiah
2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report OPR - Cover Sheet
CITY OF UKIAH
GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
2022
Prepared by
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
March 15, 2021
Date of City Council Acceptance: MARCH 15, 2023
Attachment #2
300 Seminary Avenue • Ukiah • CA • 95482-5400
Phone: (707)463-6200 · Fax: (707)463-6204 ·www.cityofukiah.com Ringing in 2023 with Ukiah City Manager Sage Sangiacomo On behalf of the City of Ukiah, I am pleased to wish you a happy New Year. As we reflect on the past year, there is a lot to be proud of in the City of Ukiah. The City is busy at work building, reinforcing, and expanding on the foundations that make our community a great place to live, work, invest, and visit.
We are investing wisely in community priorities in a way that benefits Ukiah today AND positions us well for the future. I am proud to be part of a team of dedicated, talented staff, and to work closely with the City Council that shares common goals and passion for our community. Here are a few of our achievements from the past year, and our priorities for moving forward into 2023.
We are Responding Responsibly to water challenges, keeping our community resilient against drought. • Our City’s work to put into place “Structural Conservation” methods, such as our investment in the recycled water facility, allowed us to scale up and down water efficiency tools as needed. This greatly reduced the need for individual families to enact harsh cutbacks like those of our surrounding communities.
• As other cities around the state faced serious shortages, not only did Ukiah avoid State-mandated water cutbacks, but we also utilized our expertise to lead the way in developing a Water Sharing Agreement with the State Water Board. This ground-breaking agreement was touted as a model for regional cooperation, and made the Ukiah Valley better prepared to work together in addressing supply shortages.
• In 2023, we will build upon this work. We will continue to demonstrate leadership and position our community to handle whatever hydrological challenges the year presents.
We are making progress on environmental initiatives.
• We recognize the significance of the global climate emergency and are taking concrete steps to do our part. In June 2022, the Ukiah City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution endorsing the declaration of a climate emergency and issuing a call to action to restore a safe climate -- joining the County of Mendocino and 2,104 jurisdictions that have passed similar declarations. We are grateful for the work of Climate Action Mendocino for being the tip of the spear on this effort.
We have successfully delivered significant street improvements. • Across the city, we have been implementing major street improvements, making it safer to travel by foot, car, or bike. Our approach has been to invest in holistic improvements that will stand the test of time, rather than implement a patchwork of short-term fixes. Streets that were reconstructed include Dora from Luce to Grove and from Beacon to Washington, State Street from Beacon to Cherry, Grove Avenue from Dora to Bush, Bush from Walnut to Grove, and a large number of streets that were slurry sealed.
• Included in this effort was a complete rebuilding of Dora Street from Mill Street to Grove Avenue with new water and sewer infrastructure underground that will last generations.
• These improvements were made possible because the City was in a strong financial position and able to secure bond funding. For example, through Measure Y, the City is able to leverage bond funds with matching grants from Caltrans to do major projects.
• In 2023, our philosophy of prudent fiscal management and leveraging of responsible financial mechanisms such as Measure Y will continue to allow us to plan ahead, make improvements, and make our City a better place to traverse.
We are prioritizing and promoting strategies that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. • We understand that we have a unique responsibility as a city to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, in January, we published our Equity Action Plan, which identifies and establishes equity objectives and goals, specific steps, and measurable indicators for each goal. • The City invested in a new website that is more accessible to those with disabilities. The website also includes a feature that seamlessly translates all of our content for non-English-speaking visitors. • The City negotiated new contracts with our seven labor union partners that includes giving financial incentives for employees who are bilingual in Spanish and American Sign Language. • In 2023, we will continue these efforts through the leadership of our Diversity and Equity Committee which serves as a steadfast champion for DEI-related initiatives, ensuring our diverse groups are represented, engaged, and heard.
We have updated the General Plan, setting Ukiah on a path of prosperity. • The City of Ukiah is pleased to announce the adoption of the 2040 General Plan, a long-range plan that guides decision-making and establishes rules and standards for new development and city improvements. It reflects the community's vision for the future and is intended to provide direction through the year 2040. The 2040 General Plan process, which began in Spring 2019, included several community engagement events where community input was solicited to help guide the future of the City.
We are expanding child care and community recreation options:
• The City has greatly expanded access to sports, classes and activities run by the Parks & Recreation Department. Check out our Recreation & Activities Guide for information on all the upcoming fun! • The City has partnered with Ukiah Unified School District to increase capacity and improve the activities offered for their After School Education and Safety (ASES) Programs at five Elementary School sites (Oak Manor, Yokayo, Nokomis, Frank Zeek and Calpella). The City employees about 150 young adults in this program.
We have implemented fire mitigation measures that will protect our community against increasingly threatening fire seasons.
• Along with the beauty provided by our valley’s rolling hills and abundance of trees comes the annual threat of wildfires. As a result of proactive actions, wise allocation of resources, and a strong network of collaboration, the Ukiah Valley is more prepared than ever to protect our region from the increasing threat of wildfires.
• The City acquired open space in the western hills through a combination of purchases, trades, transfers, and donations. The land is important for fire mitigation and water supply planning.
• Ukiah also secured grant funding from FEMA to do utility undergrounding and fire mitigation work in high risk areas.
Protecting public safety remains a top priority.
• We are using technology to fight crime. License plate scanning cameras have been installed at entryways to the city. The cameras integrate into a network of crime-fighting software and databases that help resolve Amber Alerts, recover stolen or vehicles otherwise flagged by law enforcement. • We are rebuilding leadership at the Ukiah Police Department. Ukiah has engaged a professional recruitment firm to help fill the role of Police Chief. This has included a process to conduct stakeholder interviews and gather input from the community to help inform the candidate profile. The recruitment process is underway, and we expect the position to be filled in the first quarter of 2023. • We have also improved emergency response. The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority has increased staffing and resources to improve emergency medical response within city limits which has resulted in lower response times for residents.
We have implemented a user-friendly interface to connect residents with their utility provider. • The City rolled out a new system for billing and has been working with customers to answer questions about the new format. The utility payment website has been updated to provide more information and interactive explanations about what labels and charges are reflected on customer bills. The new system replaces outdated technology, offers an easier way for customers to make payments, and provides more transparency.
We are extending the Rail Trail, creating more outdoor space for Ukiah residents to recreate. • Through 2023, the City worked through extensive state review processes and secured grant funding. By virtue of this secured funding, we are now in a position to begin constructing one more mile of Class 1 bike trail parallel to the existing abandoned railroad.
We have completed a Municipal Service Review (MSR).
• Although this is a government administrative task, it is hugely important for planning how the City serves the community most effectively. Updating the MSR is mandated by the Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) and is an essential part of good governance so that we can show where the City provides services and how, and positions us for growth in the future.
Generally, we are prioritizing initiatives that improve our residents’ quality of life. • The 2022 Pumpkinfest was a clear demonstration of why it’s so great to be here. In 2023, we will continue to support community events that bring our community closer together. • We are fortunate to be home to the Grace Hudson Museum, which this year acquired 16 Grace Hudson paintings. The Grace Hudson Museum continues to be valuable institution which promotes the culture of the Ukiah Valley.
This community is special. It has been incredible to see us bounce back from pandemic challenges and make meaningful progress on key city priorities.
We are working well with regional partners, like the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, Sanitation District, and regional water agencies. That allows the entire region to improve efficiencies, ensure the reliable and affordable delivery of municipal services, and continue to strengthen the foundations that support work and play.
We are keeping the lights on with an increasing reliance on sustainable energy sources; we are keeping the water flowing while doing our part with structural conservation measures; we are taking steps in advance to reduce the risk of fire or service disruption; we are rebuilding infrastructure with a focus on long term efficiency, all while providing affordable, reliable, high quality local services.
At the same time, our quality of life locally is something to be protected, celebrated, and continuously prioritized.
The City of Ukiah is here to serve YOU. We invite your engagement, and welcome your feedback at any time. _____________________________
Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Agenda Item No: 13.b.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3/15/2023
ITEM NO: 2023-2483
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Update from City Staff Regarding the Appeal Process that the City has Undertaken in Opposition to FEMA's Proposed Adjustments to the Flood Maps that Affect Properties in the City of Ukiah and Provide/Authorize any other Direction Deemed Necessary.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works PREPARED BY: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer PRESENTER: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Summary: The Council will get an update from City Staff regarding the appeal process that the City has undertaken in opposition to FEMA's proposed adjustments to the flood maps that affect properties in the City of Ukiah.
Background: On March 1, 2023, the City Council received an update on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) process of updating the flood plain elevations throughout the City of Ukiah. The Council directed staff to file a technical appeal and draft a letter for the Mayor's signature that would identify the impacts of the proposed changes. At the time of agenda publication, both of these efforts are underway.
In 2020, FEMA began the process of updating the flood plain elevations throughout the City of Ukiah. The first preliminary results were reported to the City Engineering team in 2021. The results were radically different than what currently exists in the city, the implications of which could have significant impacts on development and insurance rates throughout the city. Since that time, in order to protect the interests and investments of the community, City Staff has worked on solutions with FEMA staff to review the study results and discuss contradictions with observed historic flood events in the city. In short, City Staff have been concerned about the fact that the FEMA study does not reflect what City Staff has witnessed in the city during significant flood events. The hydraulic modeling performed by FEMA and their consultants is a very specialized field of Civil Engineering and not something current engineering staff are involved in on a regular basis. Therefore, Public Works Staff brought an item to the City Council on July 20, 2022, to award a contract with GHD Engineering. GHD has experts in the hydraulic field in order to assist in the review of the FEMA results.
Discussion: The FEMA appeal process expires on the night of the City Council meeting (March 15, 2023). The appeals that are eligible to be heard by FEMA must be technical. Staff and consultants have identified two technical, significant areas of concern that are appealable. The first is a review of the modeling process that was used by the FEMA hydrologists; the second is the elevation input that was used.
Staff has been working on both the technical appeal and the letter that highlights the impact on the Ukiah Valley. These work products are in process as this report is being written and will be inserted in the link below, as well as handed out at the meeting for Council and public information.
The City has links to all the updated information on this process on our website in the "Projects + Information" tab. The webpage can be found at https://cityofukiah.com/flood-maps/.
Recommended Action: Receive report and provide/authorize additional direction if necessary.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NA
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: NA
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: NA
FINANCING SOURCE: NA
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: NA
COORDINATED WITH: Community Development and City Manager's Office DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): 6c – Ensure that climate responsibility is integrated throughout the City’s departments and operations.
Agenda Item No: 14.a.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3/15/2023
ITEM NO: 2023-2450
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Receive Report and Approve Application for Grant Funding from Upstate CA Creative Corps Program and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendments if Awarded.
DEPARTMENT: Community Services PREPARED BY: Neil Davis, Community Services Director PRESENTER: Neil Davis, Community Services Director.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CA Creative Corps Artist Application
2. CA Creative Corps Press Release
Summary: Council will receive a report, and consider approving an application for grant funding from Upstate CA Creative Corps Program.
Background: A California Creative Corps program has been formed as part of the Governor’s economic and jobs recovery task force. A first of its kind in the nation, the $60 million allocated from the 2021-22 state budget has been invested in the California Arts Council to create a program through which Administering Organizations, appointed through a competitive process, are responsible for regranting monies across their service areas, or “Regions.”
Nevada County Arts Council has been selected as the Administering Organization (DBA “Upstate California Creative Corps”) for the Upstate Region, responsible for distributing $3.38 million in grant funding across nineteen Northern California counties, including Mendocino County.
The goal of the program is to provide work for artists while addressing areas of need identified by the Healthy Places Index. More specifically, the program aims to increase awareness of 1) environment-related issues, such as water and energy conservation, climate mitigation, and emergency preparedness, relief, and recovery; 2) civic engagement, such as election participation; 3) social justice and community engagement; and 4) public health awareness messages, such as mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Funding will focus on areas that score below the twenty-fifth percentile in Healthy Places Index scores.
Census tract 116, which includes Ukiah’s downtown, meets these criteria in the areas of civic engagement, social justice, and community engagement.
The program will provide funding for artists to engage in paid, one-year “residencies.” The City is eligible to apply for up to $150,000.
Discussion: City Staff have reviewed the grant guidelines and consulted with the Arts Council of Mendocino County and local artists, and have concluded that the odds of receiving funding are high compared to the amount of work associated with the application process. The application is due on April 14th, requiring Staff to initiate steps to prepare the application. The grant requires that the specific Artists provided “residencies” be identified in the grant application. In order to meet the application deadline, Staff have prepared and released a Call for Artists and application (Attachment 1) and identified a review panel to select the artists. A press release (Attachment 2) and call for artists was released on March 7th with a deadline for artist submissions set at April 1st.
Although final details of the grant application will be influenced by the interests of the selected artists, Staff have a basic outline of the proposed program ready. The program is hoped to provide funding for 3-5 artists, each in the $15-20,000 range, although a smaller award could limit the number of artists employed. The artists will be tasked with working on individual public art projects that will be owned by the City when complete. Although working as individuals, they will also be tasked with working as a collaborative group in an effort to mutually reinforce one another’s messaging to address the themes of social cohesion and empowerment.
Artists will be required to use the City’s Art in Public Places policy, including submitting proposed work to the Design Review Board and Planning Commission, before initiating work. The proposal will also request funding for a part-time, non-artist publicist position and a few admin costs to limit the cost of program implementation to the City. The artists and publicists will be employed as contract labor as opposed to employees.
Staff recommend approval of a grant application to the Upstate California Creative Corps Grant Program.
Recommended Action: Receive report and approve application for grant funding from Upstate CA Creative Corps Program and approval of corresponding budget amendments if awarded.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: None
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: None
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: None
FINANCING SOURCE: Upstate California Creative Corps
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.:
COORDINATED WITH: Arts Council of Mendocino County
DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI): Goal 4 – Identify and actively engage underrepresented communities in which to retain, expand, develop, and implement programs.
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI):
City of Ukiah Artist Residency – Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Deadline for Artist Applications: 5PM; March 31, 2023
I’m excited to announce the City of Ukiah’s effort to obtain funding for an Artist Residency program. The Upstate California Creative Corps grant program will provide funding to local artists using any medium to beautify our City with public art. Projects will address the theme of social exclusion and disparities in opportunities for marginalized communities. I encourage local artists to apply to become an artist resident. Having well qualified professional artists identified in our proposal will increase our chance of obtaining this valuable funding. —Mayor Mari Rodin Project Details: The City of Ukiah is seeking applications from artists from any discipline for a potential Artist Residency Program funded by the Upstate California Creative Corps grant program. The Upstate California Creative Corps grant program, to be administered by the California Arts Council, will award through a competitive application process a total of $60 million to local governments from regions throughout the state for artist residencies. The funding is made possible by a statewide Creative Corps pilot program recommended by the Governor’s economic and jobs recovery task force.
The City of Ukiah is preparing an application for these funds but must first select artists to include in the application. If successful, funding will provide the selected artists a one-year art residency. The theme for the grant program is Community Cohesion and Empowerment and selected artists will be asked to work as part of an Art Residency Collaborative with a goal of producing individual works using any medium that amplify one another and the theme.
Although compensation for the selected residents will not be known until an award is made, it is hoped to be in the $15-$20,000 range per resident for the year. The residency program will run from May 22, 2023 - May 21, 2024.
This call for artists is open to all artists, 18 years of age or older, who live or work in the Upstate Region of the California Creative Corps representing nineteen counties to the north and east of Mendocino County with preference given to applicants based on their proximity to the City of Ukiah. The selection committee for Upstate California Creative Corps will be looking for artists representing various demographics and artistic disciplines. Story tellers or spoken word artists who can incorporate intergenerational learning into their art and to speak to the community about the project are encouraged to apply.
Applications are available by contacting the City of Ukiah’s Director of Community Services, Neil Davis at [email protected] or on the City’s Community Services page at https://cityofukiah.com/community-services/
Attachment 1
City of Ukiah Artist Residency – Call for Artists
Artists from any of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply. • Dance – contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap, house, dance and movement traditions of all cultures • Literary Arts – poetry, zine-making, spoken word, excerpts from novels, literary criticism, essays, prose • Media Arts – animation, video, digital photography, film, podcasts, other forms of new media • Music – traditional/culturally specific, folk, jazz, hip-hop, rock, punk, classical • Theater – original works, readers theater, playwriting, productions • Traditional and Folk Arts - basketry, embroidery, weaving, woodcarving, storytelling, puppetry • Visual Arts – murals, exhibitions, 3D, photography, sculpture, clay works, curatorial training • Multimedia – creative combinations of media genres, hybrid forms of technology and experimental works
• Social Practice Arts – An art medium that focuses on engagement through human interaction and social discourse
• Other Creative Process
Selection Information: A selection committee composed of City of Ukiah staff and local artists will review submissions and select an artist taking into consideration the artists professional experience, quality of work, artistic vision, originality in past works and demonstrated ability to work on projects of similar scale and budget delivered in a timely manner. Additional consideration may be given to artists with a connection to the local region.
How to Apply: Please send the requested materials via email with the subject line “Monarch Mural Submission” to [email protected] or mail to Community Services, c/o Neil Davis 411 W Clay St, Ukiah CA 95482
More information is available at https://www.upstatecreativecorps.org/
City of Ukiah Artist Residency – Call for Artists
Application
Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Instagram and/or website:
Other Social Media or Internet Presence:
Bio/CV; (May add separate page(s)
Chosen Discipline (Select all that apply)
Dance – contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap, house, dance and movement traditions of all cultures
Literary Arts – poetry, zine-making, spoken word, excerpts from novels, literary criticism, essays, prose
Media Arts – animation, video, digital photography, film, podcasts, other forms of new media Music – traditional/culturally specific, folk, jazz, hip-hop, rock, punk, classical Theater – original works, readers theater, playwriting, productions Traditional and Folk Arts - basketry, embroidery, weaving, woodcarving, storytelling, puppetry Visual Arts – murals, exhibitions, 3D, photography, sculpture, clay works, curatorial training Multimedia – creative combinations of media genres, hybrid forms of technology and experimental works
Social Practice Arts – An art medium that focuses on engagement through human interaction and social discourse
Other Creative Process – please describe:
Artist statement, Tell us about your work. (up to 200 words):
Statement describing your connection to the local region (up to 200 words):
City of Ukiah Artist Residency – Call for Artists
Tell us about your experience as a professional artist (up to 200 words):
Please attach at least 3 samples of previous artwork that represent your artistic style • jpeg Only • No larger than 5 MB each. (If your work does not lend itself to jpeg and you would like to present your work in a different medium, contact Neil Davis at [email protected]
300 Seminary Avenue • Ukiah • CA • 95482-5400
Phone: (707)463-6200 · Fax: (707)463-6204 ·www.cityofukiah.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Neil Davis, Community Services Director
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 467-5764
CITY OF UKIAH RELEASES CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR YEAR-LONG PUBLIC ART PROJECT Ukiah, CA. March 7, 2023. – The City of Ukiah is seeking applications from artists from any discipline for a potential Artist Residency Program, funded by the Upstate California Creative Corps grant program, that will generate public art throughout the community over a one-year span.
The City is preparing an application for these funds, but must first select artists to include in the application. If successful, funding will provide the selected artists a one-year art residency. The theme for the grant program is Community Cohesion and Empowerment and selected artists will be asked to work as part of an Art Residency Collaborative with a goal of producing individual works for public spaces using any medium that amplify one another and the theme.
According to Mayor Mari Rodin, “The Upstate California Creative Corps program offers the opportunity for us to beautify our City and provide paid work for artists while addressing issues of social exclusion and disparities in opportunities for marginalized communities.” Although compensation for the selected residents will not be known until an award is made, it is hoped to be in the $15-$20,000 range per resident for the year; the number of artists selected will be based on the amount of funding awarded. The residency program will run from May 22, 2023 - May 21, 2024.
This call for artists is open to all artists, 18 years of age or older, who live or work in the Upstate Region of the California Creative Corps representing nineteen counties to the north and east of Mendocino County with preference given to applicants based on their proximity to the City of Ukiah. The selection committee for Upstate California Creative Corps will be looking for artists representing various demographics and artistic disciplines. Story tellers or spoken word artists who can incorporate intergenerational learning into their art and to speak to the community about the project are encouraged to apply. All projects will be approved through the City of Ukiah’s Public Art Policy.
The Upstate California Creative Corps grant program, to be administered by the California Arts Council, will award through a competitive application process a total of $60 million to local governments from regions throughout the state for artist residencies. The funding is made possible by a statewide Creative Corps pilot program recommended by the Governor’s economic and jobs recovery task force.
Attachment 2
Applications are available by contacting the City of Ukiah’s Director of Community Services, Neil Davis at [email protected] or on the City’s Community Services page at https://cityofukiah.com/community-services/
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
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Agenda Item No: 14.b.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3/15/2023
ITEM NO: 2023-2449
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Receive Updates on City Council Committee and Ad Hoc Assignments, and, if Necessary, Consider Modifications to Assignments and/or the Creation/Elimination of Ad Hoc(s).
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk PREPARED BY: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk PRESENTER: Mayor Rodin and Various Councilmembers
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Special Assignments
Summary: City Council members will provide reports and updates on their committee and ad hoc assignments. If necessary, the Council may consider modifications.
Background: City Council members are assigned to a number of committees and ad hoc activities. These assignments are included as Attachment 1.
Discussion: Previously, the City Council discussed having more time allocated to reporting on committee and ad hoc activities. Often, the Council Reports section of the regular agenda is rushed due to impending business (i.e., public hearings), and not enough time is afforded for reports beyond community activities.
In an effort to foster regular updates on committee and ad hoc assignments, this item is being placed on the agenda to provide the City Council members an expanded opportunity to report on assignments and modify assignments as necessary.
* Vice Mayor Duenas has reported a scheduling conflict and has requested a replacement member for the Library Advisor Board committee assignment. The Library Advisory Board provides recommendations on County of Mendocino library policy and activities, and meets the 3rd Wednesday of alternate months at 1pm.
Recommended Action: Receive report(s). The Council will consider modifications to committee and ad hoc assignments along with the creation/elimination ad hoc(s). Appoint a replacement for Vice Mayor Duenas' position on the Library Advisory Board.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: N/A
DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI):
2023 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSIGNEMENTS
LOCAL / UKIAH VALLEY MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Investment Oversight Committee Varies
Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
Reviews City investments, policies, and strategies
Crane
Orozco - AlternateAlan Carter, Treasurer
Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance; 463-6220 [email protected] Disaster Council
Shall meet a minimum
of once a year at a
time and place
designated upon call
of the chair
Place designated upon call of the chair or, if she/he is unavailable or unable to call such meeting, the first vice chair and then the City Manager or her/his designee.
Office of Emergency Management 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482467-5765 - Tami Bartolomei Develop any necessary emergency and mutual aid plans, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations.
OrozcoDuenas- Alternate
Traci Boyl, City Manager's Office Management Analyst; 467-5720; [email protected] Greater Ukiah Business & Tourism Alliance (GUPTA)
4th Monday of month, 10:00 a.m.
200 S School St.Ukiah, CA 95482
200 S School St.Ukiah, CA 95482
Promotes tourism and works to strengthen and promote the historic downtown and businesses within the greater Ukiah area RodinDuenas - Alternate
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager;
467-5793 [email protected]
Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) 2nd Thursday of month, 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center300 Seminary Avenueconference room 5
IWPC Staff P.O. Box 1247Ukiah, CA 95482391-7574 - Candace Horsley Develops coordination for water resources and current water rights: Potter Valley project - Eel River Diversion RodinOrozco- Alternate
Sean White, Director of Water Resources; 463-5712 [email protected] North Coast Opportunities (NCO) 4th Wednesday of month, 2 p.m. Alternating locations - Ukiah and Lakeport Governing Board ChairNorth Coast Opportunities413 North State StreetUkiah, CA 95482 Assist low income and disadvantaged people to become self reliant Burgess Jake Burgess, Community Services Supervisor; 463-6201
[email protected]
Sun House Guild ex officio 2nd Tuesday of month, 4:30 p.m. Sun House 431 S. Main St. Ukiah, CA 431 S. Main Street Ukiah, CA 95482 467-2836 Support and expand Grace Hudson Museum Duenas Neil Davis - Alternate David Burton, Museum Director; 467-2836 [email protected] Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 2nd Thursday of month, 1:30 p.m.
Board of Supervisors Chambers;
501 Low Gap RoadUkiah, CA
County Executive Office501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010Ukiah, CA 95482463-4441 GSA serves as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency in the Ukiah Valley basin CraneDuenas - Alternate
Sean White, Director of Water Resources; 463-5712 [email protected]
MENDOCINO COUNTY MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT City Selection Committee Called as required by the Clerk of the Board BOS Conference Room 501 Low Gap Rd. Rm. 1090 Ukiah, CA C/O: BOS 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm 1090 Ukiah, CA 95482 463-4441 Makes appointments to LAFCO and Airport Land Use Commission (Mayor - Primary; Vice Mayor - Alternate) Mayor Rodin Vice Mayor Duenas - Alternate Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217 [email protected] Development & Financing Corporation (EDFC) 2nd Thursday of month, 2:00 p.m.
Primarily 631 S. Orchard Street (location varies)
Executive Director631 South Orchard AvenueUkiah, CA 95482467-5953 Multi-agency co-op for economic development and business loan program Riley(appointed 12/19/18)
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager;
467-5793 [email protected]
Library Advisory Board
3rd Wednesdays of alternate months; 1:00
p.m.
Various Mendocino County Libraries Ukiah County Library 463-4491 Review library policy and activities Duenas Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217; [email protected] Mendocino County 1st District Liaison Monthly; TBD
Civic Center Annexconference room #5411 West Clay St.Ukiah, CA 95482 Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
To coordinate activities and policy development with the City's 1st District Supervisor RodinCrane - Alternate
Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager;
463-6221; [email protected]
Mendocino County 2nd District Liaison 1st Wednesdays of month, 8:00 a.m.
Civic Center Annexconference room #5411 West Clay St.Ukiah, CA 95482 Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
To coordinate activities and policy development with the County's 2nd District Supervisor RodinDuenas - Alternate
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager;
467-5793 [email protected]
Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG)
1st Monday of month, 1:30 p.m.
Board of Supervisors Chambers
501 Low Gap RoadUkiah, CA
Executive Director367 N. State Street, Ste. 206Ukiah, CA 95482463-1859 Plan and allocate State funding, transportation, infrastructure and project County wide DuenasSher - Alternate
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected] Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission As needed
BOS Conference Room501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1090, Ukiah, CA Mendocino County Executive Office 501 Low Gap Rd. Rm. 1010 Ukiah, CA 95482 To formulate a land use compatibility plan, provide for the orderly growth of the airport and the surrounding area, and safeguard the general welfare of the inhabitants within the vicinity Liaisons: Owen/Schlatter
Greg Owen, Airport Manager; 467-2855;
[email protected] Schlatter, Director of Community Development; 463-6219; [email protected] Mendocino County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) 1st Monday of month, 9:00 a.m. Board of Supervisors Chambers Executive Director
200 S. School Street, Ste. 2Ukiah, CA 95482463-4470
Required by legislation - planning spheres of influence, annexation, service areas, and special districts RodinCrane - Desired Alternate if
appointment becomes available with City Selection Committee Craig Schlatter, Director of Community Development; 463-6219; [email protected] 3/2/2023
ATTACHMENT 1
2023 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSIGNEMENTS
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Continued MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)
3rd Thursday of every other month (varies), 10:00 a.m.
Willits Council Chambers
Solid Waste Director3200 Taylor DriveUkiah, CA 95482468-9710 County-wide Solid Waste JPA Crane Duenas- Alternate Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected] Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) Board of Directors
Last Wednesday of month, 1:30 p.m.
Alternating locations - Ukiah Conference Center or Fort Bragg, or Point Arena Executive Director
241 Plant RoadUkiah, CA 95482462-1422
County-wide bus transportation issues and funding Sher Duenas - Alternate Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected] Mendocino Youth Project JPA Board of Directors
3rd Wednesday of month, 7:45 a.m.
776 S. State Street Conference Room
Mendocino Co. Youth Project776 S. State Street, Ste. 107Ukiah, CA 95482 707-463-4915 Targets all youth with a focus on drug and alcohol prevention, healthy alternatives and empowering youth to make healthy choices Cedric Crook, Police CaptainDuenas - Alternate
Cedric Crook, Police Captain 463-6771; [email protected] Russian River Flood Control District (RRFCD) Liaison
1st Monday of month, 5:30 p.m.
151 Laws Ave.,Suite D Ukiah, CA
151 Laws Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482; [email protected]; 462-5278 Proactively manage the water resources of the upper Russian River for the benefit of the people and environment of Mendocino County White/Orozco Sean White, Director of Water Resources; 463-5712 [email protected] Ukiah Players Theater Board of Directors
3rd Tuesday of month, 6:00 p.m
1041 Low Gap Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 462-1210
1041 Low Gap RdUkiah, CA 95482462-1210
To oversee the activities, organization and purpose of the Ukiah Players Theater Greg Owen, Airport Manager(appointed 12/19/18)
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217
[email protected]
Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD) Committee Quarterly 511 S. Orchard, Ste. D Ukiah, CA 95482 511 S. Orchard Ukiah, CA 95482 Information exchange with UUSD Board Chair, Mayor, Superintendent, and City Manager Mayor, City Manager and Police Chief Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; 463-6221 ssangiacomo @cityofukiah.com
REGIONAL MTG DATE/TIME LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTAC
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Great Redwood Trail Agency Bi-monthly, 3rd Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Various Locations - announced 419 Talmage Road, Suite M Ukiah, CA 95482 463-3280 Provides a unified and revitalized rail infrastructure meeting the freight and passenger needs of the region Rodin Duenas - Alternate Neil Davis, Community Services Director 467-5764 [email protected] of California Cities Redwood Empire Legislative Committee Prior to Division Meetings, meets 3x in person and then via conference call Various locations that are announced
Redwood Empire League President; Public Affairs Program Manager (916) 658-8243 Elected city officials and professional city staff attend division meetings throughout the year to share what they are doing and advocate for their interests in Sacramento OrozcoDuenas -Alternate
Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; 463-6221 [email protected] Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA)
4th Thursday of month, 9:00 a.m. (only 5 times a year)
Windsor Town Hall
Russian River Watershed Association 425 South Main St., Sebastopol, CA 95472 508-3670 Consider issues related to Russian river - plans projects and funding requests RodinSher - Alternate
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected] Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Commission
4th Thursday of month, 9:00 a.m. (see NCPA calendar)
Roseville, CA and other locations
651 Commerce Drive Roseville, CA 95678916-781-4202
Pool of State and local power utilities developing and operating power generation, providing scheduling and related energy services and providing regulatory and legislative support.
Crane - CommissionerSauers - Alternate and
Commissioner in absence of Commissioner Crane
Cindi Sauers - Electric Utility Director;463-6286 [email protected] Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) – Lodi Energy Center (LEC) Appointment 2nd Monday ofmonth, 10:00 AM Lodi, CA and other locations 651 Commerce DriveRoseville, CA 95678916-781-4299
Committee oversees the operation, maintenance andexpenditures of the LEC 300 MW generating project.
Sauers
– Project Participate
Appointee
Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director,
463‐6286, [email protected]
Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC)
4th Wednesday of month, 10 a.m.
35 Iron Point Circle Suite 225 Folsom, CA
35 Iron Point Cir #225Folsom, CA 95630916-852-1673; info @tanc.us
Provide electric transmission to its Member utilities through transmission line ownership or contract arrangements.
CraneSauers - Alternate
Cindi Sauers - Electric Utility Director;463-6286 [email protected]
STANDING COMMITTEES MTG DATE/TIME LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTAC
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Diversity and Equity TBD Virtual Meeting Room (link to be created) Civic Center 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482 Improve diversity and equity in the City’s workforce and municipal services Orozco/Duenas Traci Boyl, City Manager's Office Management Analyst; 467-5720; [email protected] Executive Committee 2nd Tue, every other month beginning in January; 5:00 p.m.
Ukiah Valley Conference Center,200 S. School Street Ukiah, CA Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482 sabba
@cityofukiah.com
Per the recently adopted agreement between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District Orozco/Sher Doug Hutchison, Fire Chief; 463-6263; [email protected] Countywide Oversight Board to the RDA Successor Agencies 4th Thursday of January, 4:00 p.m.; meets annually
Ukiah Valley Conference Center,200 S. School Street Ukiah, CA City of UkiahATTN: City Clerk300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482707-463-6217 oversee and direct the Successor Agencies of the former redevelopment agencies Crane Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance; 463-6220 [email protected] Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217, [email protected] 3/2/2023
COMMITTEE ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT
Electric Grid Operational Improvements Crane/Orozco Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director; 463-629586 [email protected]
Trench Cut Policy Development Crane Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected]
Advance Planning & Policy for Sphere of
Influence (SOI), Municipal Service Review (MSR),
Annexation, Tax Sharing, Detachment, and Out
of Area Service Agreements
Crane/Rodin
Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director
463-6219 [email protected]
UVSD/ City Relations
Ad hoc committee to address specific issues with the
Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, including discussion of overall sewer system service delivery policies, operating policy revisions, potential revisions to the current
Operating Agreement, and cost sharing
Crane/Orozco
Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance;
463‐6220 [email protected]
Sean White, Water Resources Director
463‐5712 [email protected]
Orr Street Bridge Corridor Rodin/Sher Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected]
Complete Streets Rodin/Crane
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer;
463-6280 [email protected]
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
467-5793 [email protected]
Neil Davis, Community Services Director
467-5764 [email protected]
Special Districts (Water District Consolidation) Orozco/Crane Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467‐5793 [email protected]
Corp Yard Planning Crane/Orozco Jason Benson, Senior Civil Engineer 463‐6284 [email protected]
Police Chief Recruitment Rodin/Sher Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467‐5793 [email protected]
City/District Review of 2019/22 Proposed Fire
Code Crane/Orozco Doug Hutchison, Fire Chief
463‐6263 [email protected]
Mendocino County Courthouse Project and
Reuse Sher/Orozco Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
467‐5793 [email protected]
Climate Action Plan
Will coordinate with the Community Development
Director to identify and assign representation to each of the identified categories, and also coordinate with the Community Development Director and the Climate Action
Plan Working Group related to other outreach efforts
during the development of the draft municipal Climate
Action Plan related to the 2040 General Plan
Sher/Duenas
Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director
463-6219 [email protected]
2023 AD HOC COMMITTEES
3/2/2023