Agenda packet — Ukiah City Council, February 21, 2024 (part 4 of 4)

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winds can literally force fire back into the building and create a blowtorch effect, in addition to preventing “natural” ventilation and cross-ventilation efforts.

2. Geographic and Topographic
a. The fire environment of a community is primarily a combination of two factors: the area’s physical geographic characteristics and the historic pattern of urban-suburban development.

These two factors, alone and combined, create a mixture of environments, which ultimately determines the area’s fire protection needs.

The basic geographical boundaries of the District include Nelson Ranch Road to the south, Cleland Mountain to the west, Gold Gulch to the north and Cow Mountain to the east.

Because of the size of the Ukiah Valley Fire District (98 square miles), the characteristics of the fire environment changes from one location to the next. Therefore, the District has not one, but a number of fire environments, each of which has its individual fire protection needs.

The service area of the Ukiah Valley Fire District has a varied topography and vegetative cover. A conglomeration of valley floor, mountainous slopes, and ridges make up the terrain.

Development has occurred on the flat lands in the central portion of the District. However, over the last thirty years, development has spread onto the surrounding mountainous slopes. b. Seismic Location. The relatively young geological processes that have created the San Francisco Bay Area are still active today. The District sits on the Maacama fault between the San Andreas fault to the west and the Bartlett Springs fault to the east. c. Size and Population. The Ukiah Valley Fire District covers 98 square miles including a population estimated at 35,000. Ukiah Valley Fire has the largest number of dispatches of any fire district in Mendocino County. Within the Fire Protection District are four (4) fire stations and a total of 34 Fire District personnel. The Fire Protection District handles diverse responsibilities including wildland, urban, freeway, and medical. d. Roads and Streets. The 2005 Regional Transportation Plan states that the mountainous nature of Mendocino County tends to minimize ground transportation options throughout the region. As a result, lengthy cul-de-sacs, dead-end roads, and looped road systems generally service many of the existing and new developments. Some planned unit developments are served by private roads, which create access problems (i.e., narrow paved widths and onstreet parking).

The roadway systems on the flat lands within the Ukiah Valley Fire District are for the most part a grid or loop system. Many of the roads servicing residential areas on the east and west foothills of the District are narrow and winding affording difficult ingress to emergency apparatus. Ingress and egress into the foothill areas will be made extremely difficult by largescale emergencies such as earthquake and wildland fire. e. Topography. The District’s service area is a conglomeration of valley floor, mountainous slopes, and ridges. The flatter lands are found in the central portion of the District. Most of the existing urban and suburbanized areas are on relatively flat lands (0 – 5% slope).

Correspondingly, there is much diversity in slope percentages to the east and west of the valley floor. Slopes on the northeast side of the valley floor average 26% and range from 8-80%.

Slopes on the southeast side of the valley floor average 35% and range from 9-80%. Slopes

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on the northwest side of the valley floor average 32% and range from 13-80%. Slopes on the southwest side of the valley floor average 48% and range from 6-80%. Slope is an important factor in fire spread. As a basic rule of thumb, the rate of spread will double as the slope percentage doubles, all other factors remaining the same.

Elevations are varied in the District with the most southwest turn on Ruddick Cunningham Road listed as 566 feet above sea level. The average elevation of the valley floor within the District is 585 feet above sea level. The highest elevation is located above Willow Creek on the east side of the District at 2600 feet above sea level. f. Vegetation. The Ukiah Valley’s semi-arid Mediterranean-type climate produces vegetation similar to that of most of Mendocino County, with specific growth locale a result of topography and prevailing wind. The south facing exposures are primarily annual grass with occasional clumps of Oak trees. The east, north, west facing slopes are heavily wooded from lower elevations to ridge with Oak, Madrone, Douglas-fir, Redwood, and minor shrubs of the general Chaparral class.

Expansion of the residential community into areas of heavier vegetation has resulted in homes existing in close proximity to dense natural foliage. Often such dwellings are completely surrounded by highly combustible vegetation compounding the fire problem from a conflagration point of view.
g. Hydrology. The Ukiah Valley Fire District contains Lake Mendocino, the Russian River, Mill Creek, Robinson Creek and multiple ephemeral streams. Annual precipitation at or above the annual average of 37 inches can result in flooding along the Russian River and its tributaries.

These flooding events lead to increased emergency response times for apparatus responding through or around the flooded roadways.
h. Summary. The above local geographic and topographic conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems, and fire hazards presented to the Ukiah Valley Fire District.

Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself.

The majority of the Ukiah Valley’s industrial/commercial complexes are located in close proximity to the Maacama fault. This fault zone also contains the largest concentration of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest number, should a significant seismic event occur. The District’s resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may likely be unavailable for smaller single-dwelling or structure fires.

Other variables may tend to intensify the situation:
1) The extent of damage to the water system;
2) The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse; 3) The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways; 4) Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds); 5) Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours;
6) The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance;

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Conclusion: Local climatic, geographic, and topographic conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity and size of fire involving buildings in this community.

Further, they affect potential damage to all structures from earthquake, or flood, and subsequent fire.

Therefore it is found to be reasonably necessary that the California Fire Code and the State Building Standards Code be changed or modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions.

Furthermore, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the City of Ukiah City Council finds that the following table provides code sections that have been modified pursuant to Ordinance 2023-1 which are building standards as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18909, and the associated referenced conditions for modification due to local climatic, geological and topographical reasons.

Section Number Local climatic, geological and topographical conditions 315.8 1e,2h
315.8.1 1e,2h
315.8.2 1e,2h
315.8.3 1e,2h
315.8.4 1e,2h
315.8.5 1e,2h
315.8.6 1e,2h
315.8.7 1e,2h
315.8.8 1e,2h
315.8.9 1e,2h
315.8.10 1e,2h
503.3.1 1e, 2a, 2d, 2e, 2f
503.4.2 1e, 2a, 2d, 2e, 2f
505.1 1e, 2h
505.3 1e, 2h
505.4 1e, 2c
505.5 1e, 2h
506.3 1e, 2h
1201.4 1e, 2h
903.2 1e, 2h
3314.1 1e, 2h
Table B105.2 1e, 2h
BB105.1 1w, 2h
5704.2.9.6.1 1e, 2h
5706.2.4.4 1e, 2h
5806.2 1e, 2h
6104.2 1e, 2h
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Fire Chief of the Ukiah Valley Fire District shall provide a copy of the change or modification together with a copy of this resolution to the County of Mendocino pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(b)

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PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City of Ukiah City Council, County of Mendocino, State of California on February 21, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Josefina Dueñas, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristine Lawler, City Clerk

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Attachment 2
ORDINANCE NO. 20242-
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 6, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLES 1 AND 3, OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE, ENTITLED: FIRE PREVENTION CODE.

The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows:

SECTION ONE.

Article 1 of Chapter 3 in Division 6 of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):
§5200 ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Ukiah, being marked and designated as the California Fire Code, 2019 2022 Edition, including Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N and O as published by the International Code Council, and National Fire Protection Association (NPFA) 1 Chapter 38, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Ukiah, in the State of California regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes, if any, prescribed in Division 6, Chapter 3, Articles 2 and 3 of this code. Further, the regulations known as the "SRA Fire Safe Regulations" as set forth within Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2 of the California Board of Forestry applicable to the State Responsibility Area ("SRA") are hereby incorporated, adopted verbatim and made part hereof, and such SRA Fire Safe Regulations shall be enforced and implemented within all applicable High Fire Severity Zones within the City of Ukiah. §5200.5 INSERTIONS INTO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2019 2022 EDITION
The following sections of the California Fire Code, 2019 2022 Edition, are hereby revised amended by inserting information specific to the City of Ukiah so that these sections read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Ukiah, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 105.1, General, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:

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105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with Sections 105.1.1 through 105.76.25 24 or other provisions of this code as required by the City of Ukiah.

Section 111.1, Board of Appeals Established, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Board of Appeals Established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall be the Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District or a subcommittee as appointed by the Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District. The fire code official shall be an ex-officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.

Section 111.3, Qualifications, of Chapter 1 is deleted.

Section 111.5, Appeals Process, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
111.5 Appeals Process. The appeals process for appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be defined by sections 111.5.1 through 111.5.5.

Section 111.5.1, Initiating Appeal, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.1 Initiating Appeal. Any beneficially interested party has the right to appeal the order served by the fire code official by filing a written “NOTICE OF APPEAL” with the office of the fire code official within ten days after service of such order and upon payment of the sum of $150. In the event the order of the fire code official is overturned following the appeal, the fee shall be returned. The notice shall state the order appealed from, the identity and mailing address of the Appellant, and the specific grounds upon which the appeal is made.

Section 111.5.2, Stay of Order, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.2 Stay of Order. The timely filing of a properly completed notice of appeal shall have the effect of staying the implementation of the order appealed from until the final decision of the appeal. Failure to file a timely notice of appeal waives any right to further challenge the order of the fire code official. “File” means delivered to the office of the fire code official at 300 Seminary Ln, Ukiah, California 95482.

Exception: Orders affecting acts or conditions which in the opinion of the fire code official, pose an immediate threat to life, property, or the environment as a result of panic, fire, explosion, or release are enforceable when made and are not stayed by the filing of a notice of appeal.

Section 111.5.3, Hearing of Appeal, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

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Section 111.5.3 Hearing of Appeal. Following is the process for establishing and hearing appeals:

The Board of Appeals, or the secretary thereof, shall set the matter to be heard at a date within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice of appeal. Written notice of the time and place set for hearing shall be served on the Appellant by first class mail to the mailing address given in the notice of appeal. A hearing may not be conducted less than 20 days after notice is given to the applicant. The Board of Appeals may adopt rules governing the conduct of its hearings. Those rules shall include, at least, the following:

1.The fire code official shall submit evidence at the hearing substantiating his/her decision.

Such evidence may include testimony, fire district, police or other reports of the incident, witness statements, and other documents. Not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing, the fire code official must notify the Appellant of the name, address, and phone number of any witness to the violation and furnish the Appellant with a copy of any document the fire code official intends to submit at the hearing. Not less than seven (7) days prior to the hearing, the Appellant may request the fire code official to produce at the hearing any witness he/she intends to rely upon to substantiate the violation. The written request must name the witness or witnesses who are requested to attend the hearing. The fire code official may not rely on the testimony of any witness (including such testimony contained in reports or written witness statements) whose appearance at the hearing is required by this subsection if that witness fails to appear.

2.Not less than 10 days prior to the hearing, the Appellant must notify the fire code official in writing of the name, address, and phone number of any witness the Appellant intends to call as a witness at the hearing, provide a brief description of the proposed testimony, and furnish the fire code official with a copy of any document the Appellant intends to offer as evidence at the hearing. The Appellant may not call any witness to testify at the hearing who was not identified as required by this subsection or offer any document as evidence at the hearing that was not provided to the fire code official as required by this subsection.

3.At the hearing, the Appellant may be represented by an attorney, at the Appellant’s expense. Both the fire code official and the Appellant shall have the right to examine and cross-examine any witness produced at the hearing. The rules of evidence that normally apply in court shall not apply in a hearing before the Board of Appeals, but it shall only consider evidence that would be relied upon by reasonable people making an important decision, and shall disregard evidence that by its nature is unreliable or not credible.

4.The entire hearing shall be electronically or stenographically recorded. The Board of Appeals shall base its decision exclusively on the evidence presented at the hearing and shall issue a written decision, which includes a statement of the relevant facts that it finds to be true and explains how the facts support its decision. The record of the hearing shall be preserved for not less than six (6) months after the decision is served on the Appellant.

Section 111.5.4, Hearing Decision, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.4 Hearing Decision. The chairperson of the Board of Appeals shall issue the written decision required by subsection 4 of Section 111.4.3 Hearing of appeal. The

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Board of Appeals may issue a decision affirming, modifying, or vacating the order of the fire code official. The decision shall be in writing and shall be served upon the Appellant by first class mail to the mailing address given in the notice of appeal. The hearing decision shall include notice of the Appellant’s right to seek review of the decision pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.

Section 111.5.5, Finality of the Decision of the Board of Appeals, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.5 Finality of the Decision of the Board of Appeals. The decision of the Board of Appeals shall be the final decision for the District. The Board of Appeals shall have the power to continue any hearing and may, at its discretion, take the appeal under submission. The Board of Appeals shall render a decision not later than the seventh (7th) day following the date the matter was taken under submission, and forthwith notify the interested parties as previously set forth.

Section 111.5.6, Appeal to Superior Court, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.6 Appeal to Superior Court. Judicial review of the decision of the Board of Appeals shall be governed by the Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.

Section 111.5.7, Enforcement of Decision, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.7 Enforcement of Decision. Unless stayed by a court, any final decision of the Board of Appeals is effective immediately and may be implemented and enforced by the District. The remedies provided by this code are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

1.Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this ordinance shall constitute a violation.

2.Violations of this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances.

3.A violation of this code constitutes a misdemeanor/infraction punishable by a fine of $1,000 or by imprisonment in the County jail for six months, or both.

4.In addition to other remedies provided by this ordinance or by other law, any violation of this ordinance may be remedied by a civil action brought by the District, including, for example, administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, other legally authorized enforcement proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief.

Section 1120.4, Violation Penalties, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 1120.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor/infraction. The first citation within a 12-month period, for violations of the Fire

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Code and any amendments adopted herein shall be treated as a Civil Penalty payable directly to the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District and is set at $250.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the current rate set from time to time by the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District, per hour with a 1 hour minimum. Said civil penalties shall be a debt owed to the City of UkiahDistrict by the person responsible for the violation within thirty (30) days after the date of mailing the citation, unless an appeal is filed as provided in this section. Upon failure to pay the Civil civil penalty when due, the responsible person shall be liable for civil action brought forth by the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District for such penalty and costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

Any subsequent citations within a twenty-four (24) month period for any violations of the Fire Code and any amendments adopted herein shall be misdemeanors/infractions, and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein, or a civil penalty shall be assessed in the sum of $500.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the current rate set from time to time by the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time. When not otherwise specified, each day that a violation occurs or continues, after a final notice has been delivered shall constitute a separate offense. The application of both penalties shall be held to prevent the enforced correction of the prohibited condition. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed or interpreted to prevent the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District from recovering all costs associated with a Fire Department District response as described in the City of Ukiah Valley Fire District’s current cost recovery ordinance, Ordinance 2004-1, or subsequent cost recovery ordinances.

Any violation of any provision of this Chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and shall entitle the Ukiah Valley Fire District to collect the costs of abatement and related administrative costs by a nuisance abatement lien as more particularly set forth in Government Code Section 38773.1, and by special assessment to be collected by the County Tax Collector as more particularly set forth in Government Code Section 38773.5.

At least thirty (30) days prior to recordation of the lien, or submission of the report to the Tax Collector for collection of this special assessment, the record owner shall receive notice from the Chief of the Ukiah Valley Fire District of the intent to charge the property owner for all administrative costs associated with enforcement of this Ordinance and abatement of the nuisance. The notice shall include a summary of costs associated with enforcement of this Ordinance and abatement of the nuisance. The property owner may appeal the Chief’s decision to the Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District within fifteen (15) days of the date of the notice and request a public hearing prior to recordation of the lien or submission of the report to the County Tax Collector for collection of the special assessment. In addition to the foregoing, the Ukiah Valley Fire District is authorized to prosecute a civil action to collect such abatement costs from the property owner or other person in possession or control of the affected property and shall be entitled to recover such abatement costs, together with the cost of litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

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Any person receiving a citation for a civil penalty pursuant to Section 112.3, Violation Penalties, of Chapter 1, may file an appeal per Section 111.5 through 111.7 of this code against the imposition of the civil penalty or response costs and expense.

Section 1132.4, Failure to Comply, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 1132.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine payable directly to the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District in the amount of set at not less than $250.00 or more than $1000.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the rate set from time to time by the City of UkiahUkiah Valley Fire District, per hour with a 1 hour minimum. This civil penalty shall be a debt owed to the District by the person responsible for the violation within thirty (30) days after the date of mailing of the citation unless an appeal is filed as provided for in Section 108.4.

Section 315.8 Lithium battery storage and handling, of Chapter 3, is hereby added to read as follows:
315.8Lithium battery storage and handling. The storage and handling of lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries or cells in quantities exceeding 1,000 pounds (4086 kg) shall comply with Sections 315.8.1 through 315.8.10, and Chapter 32 where applicable. 315.8.1Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.27. 315.8.2Maximum quantity in a fire area. The aggregate amount of lithium batteries stored and handled in a single fire area shall not exceed 9,000 pounds (4086 kg). 315.8.3Construction requirements. Fire areas shall be separated from each other by fire barriers having not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code.
315.8.4Number of fire areas. The maximum number of fire areas within a building shall be four.
315.8.5Group H, Division 2 occupancy. Storage and handling of more than 9,000 pounds of lithium batteries per fire area shall be in an approved Group H, Division 2 occupancy constructed in accordance with the Building Code and provided throughout with approved automatic smoke detection and radiant-energy detection systems. 315.8.6Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings containing fire areas used for lithium battery storage or handling shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The design of the sprinkler system within each fire area shall not be less than that required for Extra Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 2,500 square feet. Where the storage arrangement is required by other provisions of this code to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided.

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315.8.7Automatic smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be provided throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907. 315.8.8Radiant energy detection. An approved radiant-energy detection system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be installed throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907.
315.8.9Collection containers. Containers used to collect or store lithium batteries shall be: noncombustible and shall not have an individual capacity exceeding 30 gallons (113.6 L); or be approved for transportation in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
315.8.10Storage configuration. Lithium batteries shall be considered a high-hazard commodity in accordance with Chapter 32 and where applicable, lithium battery storage shall comply with Chapter 32 in addition to Section 315.8.

Section 503.3.1, Fire Lane Designation, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 503.3.1 Fire Lane Designation. Where the fire code official determines that it is necessary to ensure adequate fire access, the fire code official may designate existing roadways as fire access roadways as provided by Vehicle Code section 22500.1 (public) or 22658(a) (private).

Section 503.4.2, Roadway Design Features, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 503.4.2 Roadway Design Features. Roadway design features (speed bumps, speed humps, speed control dips, etc.) which may interfere with emergency apparatus responses shall not be installed on fire access roadways, unless they meet design criteria approved by the fire code official.

Section 505.1, Address Identification, of Chapter 5 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 505.1 Address Identification. Approved numbers and/or addresses shall be placed and maintained on all new and existing buildings and at appropriate additional locations as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property from either direction of approach. Said number shall contrast with their background and shall meet the minimum standards as to size: 4" high with a 0.5" stroke for residential buildings, 6' high and a 0.5" stroke for commercial and multi-residential buildings, 12" high with a 1" stroke for industrial buildings. Additional numbers shall be required where deemed necessary by the fire code official, such as rear access doors, building corners, and entrances to commercial centers. The fire code official may establish different minimum sizes for numbers for various categories of projects.

Section 505.3, Easement Address Signs, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.3 Easement Address Signs. All easements, which are not named differently from the roadway from which they originate, shall have an address sign installed and

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maintained, listing all street numbers occurring on that easement, located where the easement intersects the named roadway. Minimum size of numbers on that sign shall be 4" in height with a minimum stroke of 0.5" and shall contrast with the background.

Section 505.4, Map Directories, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.4 Map Directories. A lighted directory map, meeting current Ffire department District standards, shall be installed at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the numbers of units in such projects exceed 15.

Section 505.5, Response Map Updates, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.5 Response Map Updates. Any new development, which necessitates updating of emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall be required to provide map updates in a format (PDF and/or CAD format as approved by the fire code official) or compatible with current department District mapping services, and shall be charged a reasonable fee for updating all response maps associated with this development.

Section 506.3, Emergency Electrical Disconnects, of Chapter 5 is hereby added as follows:

Section 506.3 Emergency Electrical Disconnects. Where access to main electrical control panels requires entry to, and passage through, portions of a structure which may be involved with fire, smoke, gasses, hazardous materials, or which otherwise present unsafe conditions to emergency personnel, the fire code official may require that a means of remotely disconnecting electrical service to the structure be provided. This means of remotely disconnecting electrical service shall be by a secured key switch mechanism approved by the fire code officialFire District.

Section 6041201.43.1.1, Alternate Power Sources, of Chapter 6 12 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 6041201.4.3.1.1 Alternate Power Sources. All permanent installations of electrical generators, wind generators, or other power sources shall be approved by the building code official. All applicable provisions of the National California Electrical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the Uniform Fuel Gas Code, the California Building Code, California Residential Code, and this Code shall be followed for any such installation. Permanent engraved and affixed signage, red in color, reading "WARNING – This premises is provided with an Alternate Power source, Disconnection of commercial power may not disable the electric power source." Lettering shall be a minimum of 0.5" tall and shall be permanently affixed on each electrical panel subject to back-feed form alternate power sources. Any and all power disabling switches shall be clearly labeled.

Section 903.2, Where required, of Chapter 9 is hereby amended to read as herein provided.

This section shall not amend the portion commencing and following Section 903.2.1.

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Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new, additions to existing, remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.

A. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the new buildings and structures requiring a fire flow of 2000 2,0001,750 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined by Appendix B of this code.

B. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in addition to existing structures where the new total building area would require a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined by Appendix B of this code.

C. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in existing structures which are remodeled, added to or altered, except for ordinary maintenance and repair not involving structural alterations,where improvements occur during any three (3) year period which meet the definition of a “substantial remodel” and requiring a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined by Appendix B of this code, and when the cost of such remodels, additions, or alterations within any 36 month period exceeds $60,000.00.

Exception: Projects which are solely complying with statutory regulations (examples may be Health and Safety Codes, earthquake/seismic, American Disabilities Act (ADA), or façade improvements) will not trigger this requirement.

D. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new structures exceeding 30 feet in height above lowest grade level.

E. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in those new, additions to existing, remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures which require a fire flow, as determined by Appendix B of this code, in excess of the capability of the available water supply.

F.Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed per 903.3.1.3 in new mobile homes, and manufactured homes.

G.For purposes of this Section, “substantial remodel” shall mean the alteration of any structure which combined with any additions to the structure, performed within any three (3) year period, affects an area of work that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area of the structure. When any changes are made in the building, such as walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists and coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components, the area of work for all rooms affected by such changes shall be included in computing floor areas for purposes of applying this definition. This definition does not apply to the replacement and upgrading of residential roof coverings or exterior wall finishes.

Definition: Area of work: (For the purpose of determining the square footage affected by a construction permit.) An area, where work activity takes place for which a permit is required plus 5 feet in all directions and does not include adjacent spaces where no work requiring a permit is being done.

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Example: A 10 foot walls are moved that will take two spaces and turn them into one. The only area of work would be the wall plus five feet on either side. Total square footage 100 square foot assuming there is no other work being done that would require a permit in the same space.

Section 3313.1, Where required, of Chapter 33 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3313.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such

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standpipes shall be installed during construction for each story above or below the first floor grade. Such standpipes shall be provided with Ffire department District hose connections at locations adjacent to stairways complying with Section 3311.1. Such standpipes shall be extended to the floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.

Section Table B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, of Appendix B is hereby amended as follows:

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE
FLOW
(gallons per
minute)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table
B105.1(2)
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the California
Fire Code
50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California
Fire Code
50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Exceptions:

1.A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5,678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.

Section BB105.1, Fire-Flow requirements for buildings, of Appendix BB is hereby amended as follows:

Section BB105.1 The minimum fire flow and flow duration for school buildings shall be specified in Table BB105.1.

Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent is allowed when the building is provided with an approved sprinkler system.
§5201 DEFINITIONS
In the California Fire Code, herein adopted, the terms used therein shall comply with the common construction given to and usage of them in the City and as hereinafter defined. §5202 ENFORCEMENT
A. The California Fire Code (CFC) herein adopted shall be enforced by the Chief of the Fire Department of the CityUkiah Valley Fire District who is hereby appointed to supervise the Bureau of Fire Prevention and such regularly employed members of said DDistrict department in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Fire Code.

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B. Section 104.3 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding subsection 104.3.2 thereto as follows:

For the purpose of providing and maintaining functions necessary for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property from fire and panic, there is hereby established a "self-inspection program" assuring that certain California building code (CBC) group B, F, H, L, M, and S occupancies within the city are inspected on an annual basis for fire safety.

The Ukiah Ffire department District shall deliver, by hand or by mail, "self-inspection worksheet" and "business and emergency record" forms as established from time to time by said department District to certain CBC group B, F, H, L, M, & S occupancies within the city on an annual basis, or as may be initiated through the business license application process.

The owner or manager of said occupancy or person in highest authority in said occupancy shall be allowed thirty (30) days from issue date, as noted on the self-inspection worksheet, in which to conduct an inspection for fire safety, correct any deficiencies, complete said forms, and return completed forms to the Ukiah Valley Fire District Ukiah fire department as directed by the fire chief or his designee.

Any person who fails to comply with the requirements to return said forms duly completed and to correct the deficiencies noted in said occupancies within thirty (30) days of the issuance of said forms shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of $100 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense.

SECTION TWO.

Article 3 of Chapter 3 in Division 6 of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
* * *
§5216 SECTION 903.2
Section 903.2 (not including sections 903.2.1 and all subsections thereof) of the California fire code, 2010 edition, is amended to read as follows:

Section 903.2 – Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new, additions to existing, remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.

A. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures requiring a fire flow of 2,0002,0001,750 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined by appendix B of this code.

B. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in additions to existing structures where the new total building area would require a fire flow of 2,000 2,0001,750 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined by appendix B of this code.

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C. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in existing structures where improvements occur during any three (3) year period wch meet the definition of a “substantial remodel” and which are remodeled, added to or altered, except for ordinary maintenance and repair not involving structural alterations, requiring a fire flow of 2,000 2,0001,750 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined by appendix B of this code, and when the cost of such remodels, additions, or alterations within any 36 month period exceeds $60,000.

Exception: Projects which are solely complying with statutory regulations (examples may be health and safety codes, earthquake/seismic, American disabilities act (ADA), or facade improvements) will not trigger this requirement.

D. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new structures exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest grade level.

E. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in those new, additions to existing, remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures which require a fire flow, as determined by appendix B of this code, in excess of the capability of the available water supply.

F.Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed per 903.3.1.3 in new mobile homes, and manufactured homes.

G.For purposes of this Section, “substantial remodel” shall mean the alteration of any structure which combined with any additions to the structure, performed within any three (3) year period, affects an floor area of work that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area of the structure. When any changes are made in the building, such as walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists and coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components, the floor area of work of all rooms affected by such changes shall be included in computing floor areas for purposes of applying this definition. This definition does not apply to the replacement and upgrading of residential roof coverings or exterior wall finishes. * * *
§5218 SECTION 506.3
Section 506.3 of the California fire code, 2010 edition, is added as follows:

Section 506.3 – Emergency Electrical Disconnects.

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§5223 GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS
That The geographic limits referred to in certain section of the California Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
2019 2022 edition of the
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 The geographic limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2022 2219 edition of the California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II, and liquids in outside above ground tanks is prohibited are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial areas as established by the City of Ukiah County of Mendocino, and agricultural land of less than two (2) acres.

Section 5706.2.4.4 The geographic limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the 202219 edition of the California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II, and liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial areas as established by the County of Mendocino City of Ukiah, and agricultural land of less than two (2) acres.

Section 5806.2 The geographic limits referred to in the 2022219 edition of the California Fire Code in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: In all residential areas and heavily populated or congested commercial areas, as established by the City of Ukiah County of Mendocino.

Section 6104.2 The geographic limits referred to in Section 61 613804.2 of the 2022 2219 edition of the California Fire Code in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters), is restricted, are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial areas as established by the City of Ukiah.
§5224 SECTION 7904.4.1.1
Section 7904.4.1.1 is hereby added to the California fire code to read as follows:

Section 7904.4.1.1 – Location Of Bulk Plants.

No bulk plants shall be constructed within the city limits of the city of Ukiah, except if constructed in accordance with section 7902.2.2.1 of the California fire code.

SECTION TWO.

1. Publication: Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, this Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ukiah. In lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance, the City may publish a summary of the Ordinance once 5 days prior to its adoption and again within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.

2. Effective Date: The ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Introduced by title only on 11/2 , 2022, by the following roll call vote:

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Adopted on12/6 , 20232, by the following roll call
vote: AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Jim O. Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristine Lawler, City Clerk

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Attachment 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 6, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLES 1 AND 3, OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE, ENTITLED: FIRE PREVENTION CODE.

The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows: SECTION ONE.

EDITION
The following sections of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby amended by inserting information specific to the City of Ukiah so that these sections read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Ukiah, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 105.1, General, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with Sections 105.1.1 through 105.24 or other provisions of this code as required by the City of Ukiah.

Section 111.1, Board of Appeals Established, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Board of Appeals Established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall be the Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District or a sub- committee as appointed by the Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District. The fire code official shall be an ex-officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for

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conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.

Section 111.3, Qualifications, of Chapter 1 is deleted.

Section 111.5.1, Initiating Appeal, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.2, Stay of Order, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.3, Hearing of Appeal, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.3 Hearing of Appeal. Following is the process for establishing and hearing appeals:

1. The fire code official shall submit evidence at the hearing substantiating his/her decision. Such evidence may include testimony, fire district, police or other reports of the incident, witness statements, and other documents. Not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing, the fire code official must notify the Appellant of the name, address, and phone number of any witness to the violation and furnish the Appellant with a copy of any document the fire code official intends to submit at the hearing. Not less than seven (7) days prior to the hearing, the Appellant may

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request the fire code official to produce at the hearing any witness he/she intends to rely upon to substantiate the violation. The written request must name the witness or witnesses who are requested to attend the hearing. The fire code official may not rely on the testimony of any witness (including such testimony contained in reports or written witness statements) whose appearance at the hearing is required by this subsection if that witness fails to appear.

2. Not less than 10 days prior to the hearing, the Appellant must notify the fire code official in writing of the name, address, and phone number of any witness the Appellant intends to call as a witness at the hearing, provide a brief description of the proposed testimony, and furnish the fire code official with a copy of any document the Appellant intends to offer as evidence at the hearing. The Appellant may not call any witness to testify at the hearing who was not identified as required by this subsection or offer any document as evidence at the hearing that was not provided to the fire code official as required by this subsection.

3. At the hearing, the Appellant may be represented by an attorney, at the Appellant’s expense. Both the fire code official and the Appellant shall have the right to examine and cross-examine any witness produced at the hearing. The rules of evidence that normally apply in court shall not apply in a hearing before the Board of Appeals, but it shall only consider evidence that would be relied upon by reasonable people making an important decision, and shall disregard evidence that by its nature is unreliable or not credible.

4. The entire hearing shall be electronically or stenographically recorded. The Board of Appeals shall base its decision exclusively on the evidence presented at the hearing and shall issue a written decision, which includes a statement of the relevant facts that it finds to be true and explains how the facts support its decision. The record of the hearing shall be preserved for not less than six (6) months after the decision is served on the Appellant.

Section 111.5.4, Hearing Decision, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.4 Hearing Decision. The chairperson of the Board of Appeals shall issue the written decision required by subsection 4 of Section 111.4.3 Hearing of appeal. The Board of Appeals may issue a decision affirming, modifying, or vacating the order of the fire code official. The decision shall be in writing and shall be served upon the Appellant by first class mail to the mailing address given in the notice of appeal. The hearing decision shall include notice of the Appellant’s right to seek review of the decision pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.

Section 111.5.5, Finality of the Decision of the Board of Appeals, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Section 111.5.6, Appeal to Superior Court, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

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Section 111.5.6 Appeal to Superior Court. Judicial review of the decision of the Board of Appeals shall be governed by the Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.

Section 111.5.7, Enforcement of Decision, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

1. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this ordinance shall constitute a violation.

2. Violations of this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances.

3. A violation of this code constitutes a misdemeanor/infraction punishable by a fine of $1,000 or by imprisonment in the County jail for six months, or both.

4. In addition to other remedies provided by this ordinance or by other law, any violation of this ordinance may be remedied by a civil action brought by the District, including, for example, administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, other legally authorized enforcement proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief.

Section 11.4, Violation Penalties, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 11.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor/infraction. The first citation within a 12-month period, for violations of the Fire Code and any amendments adopted herein shall be treated as a Civil Penalty payable directly to the Ukiah Valley Fire District and is set at $250.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the current rate set from time to time by the Ukiah Valley Fire District, per hour with a 1 hour minimum. Said civil penalties shall be a debt owed to the District by the person responsible for the violation within thirty (30) days after the date of mailing the citation, unless an appeal is filed as provided in this section.

Upon failure to pay the civil penalty when due, the responsible person shall be liable for civil action brought by the Ukiah Valley Fire District for such penalty and costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

Any subsequent citations within a twenty-four (24) month period for any violations of the Fire Code and any amendments adopted herein shall be misdemeanors/infractions, and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein, or a civil penalty shall be assessed in the sum of $500.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the current rate set from time to time by the Ukiah Valley Fire District. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time. When not otherwise specified, each day that a violation occurs or continues, after a final notice has been delivered shall constitute a separate offense. The application of both penalties shall be held to prevent the enforced correction of the prohibited condition. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed or interpreted to prevent the Ukiah Valley Fire District

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from recovering all costs associated with a Fire District response as described in the Ukiah Valley Fire District’s current cost recovery ordinance, Ordinance 2004-1, or subsequent cost recovery ordinances.

Section 112.4, Failure to Comply, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 112.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine payable directly to the Ukiah Valley Fire District in the amount set at not less than $250.00 or more than $1000.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the rate set from time to time by the Ukiah Valley Fire District. This civil penalty shall be a debt owed to the District by the person responsible for the violation within thirty (30) days after the date of mailing of the citation unless an appeal is filed as provided for in Section 108.4.

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having not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code.
315.8.4 Number of fire areas. The maximum number of fire areas within a building shall be four.

315.8.5 Group H, Division 2 occupancy. Storage and handling of more than 9,000 pounds of lithium batteries per fire area shall be in an approved Group H, Division 2 occupancy constructed in accordance with the Building Code and provided throughout with approved automatic smoke detection and radiant-energy detection systems.
315.8.6 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings containing fire areas used for lithium battery storage or handling shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The design of the sprinkler system within each fire area shall not be less than that required for Extra Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 2,500 square feet.

Where the storage arrangement is required by other provisions of this code to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided.
315.8.7 Automatic smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be provided throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907.
315.8.8 Radiant energy detection. An approved radiant-energy detection system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be installed throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907.
315.8.9 Collection containers. Containers used to collect or store lithium batteries shall be:
noncombustible and shall not have an individual capacity exceeding 30 gallons (113.6 L); or be approved for transportation in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT). 315.8.10 Storage configuration. Lithium batteries shall be considered a high-hazard commodity in accordance with Chapter 32 and where applicable, lithium battery storage shall comply with Chapter 32 in addition to Section 315.8.

Section 503.3.1, Fire Lane Designation, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 503.4.2, Roadway Design Features, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.1, Address Identification, of Chapter 5 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Section 505.3, Easement Address Signs, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.3 Easement Address Signs. All easements, which are not named differently from the roadway from which they originate, shall have an address sign installed and maintained, listing all street numbers occurring on that easement, located where the easement intersects the named roadway. Minimum size of numbers on that sign shall be 4" in height with a minimum stroke of 0.5" and shall contrast with the background.

Section 505.4, Map Directories, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.4 Map Directories. A lighted directory map, meeting current Fire District standards, shall be installed at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the numbers of units in such projects exceed 15.

Section 505.5, Response Map Updates, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 505.5 Response Map Updates. Any new development, which necessitates updating of emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall be required to provide map updates in a format (PDF and/or CAD format as approved by the fire code official) or compatible with current District mapping services, and shall be charged a reasonable fee for updating all response maps associated with this development.

Section 506.3, Emergency Electrical Disconnects, of Chapter 5 is hereby added as follows:

Section 041201.43.1.1, Alternate Power Sources, of Chapter 12 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 041201.4.3.1.1 Alternate Power Sources. All permanent installations of electrical generators, wind generators, or other power sources shall be approved by the building code official. All applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Building Code, California Residential Code, and this Code shall be followed for any such installation.

Permanent engraved and affixed signage, red in color, reading "WARNING – This premises is provided with an Alternate Power source, Disconnection of commercial power may not disable the electric power source." Lettering shall be a minimum of 0.5" tall and shall be permanently affixed on each electrical panel subject to back-feed form alternate power sources. Any and all power disabling switches shall be clearly labeled.

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Section 903.2, Where required, of Chapter 9 is hereby amended to read as herein provided. This section shall not amend the portion commencing and following Section 903.2.1.

A. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the new buildings and structures requiring a fire flow of 2000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined by Appendix B of this code.

C. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in existing structures where improvements occur during any three (3) year period which meet the definition of a “substantial remodel” and requiring a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined by Appendix B of this code.

D. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new structures exceeding 30 feet in height above lowest grade level.

F. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed per 903.3.1.3 in new mobile homes, and manufactured homes.

For purposes of this Section, “substantial remodel” shall mean the alteration of any structure which combined with any additions to the structure, performed within any three (3) year period, affects an area of work that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area of the structure. When any changes are made in the building, such as walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists and coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components, the area of work for all rooms affected by such changes shall be included in computing floor areas for purposes of applying this definition. This definition does not apply to the replacement and upgrading of residential roof coverings or exterior wall finishes.

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Example: 10-foot walls are moved that will take two spaces and turn them into one. The only area of work would be the wall plus five feet on either side. Total square footage 100 square foot assuming there is no other work being done that would require a permit in the same space.

Section 3313.1, Where required, of Chapter 33 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3313.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed during construction for each story above or below the first-floor grade. Such standpipes shall be provided with Fire District hose connections at locations adjacent to stairways complying with Section 3311.1. Such standpipes shall be extended to the floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.

Table B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, of Appendix B is hereby amended as follows:

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)
b
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
Section BB105.1, Fire-Flow requirements for buildings, of Appendix BB is hereby amended as follows:

Section BB105.1 The minimum fire flow and flow duration for school buildings shall be specified in Table BB105.1.

Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent is allowed when the building is provided with an approved sprinkler system.
§5201 DEFINITIONS
In the California Fire Code, herein adopted, the terms used therein shall comply with the common construction given to and usage of them in the City and as hereinafter defined. §5202 ENFORCEMENT
A. The California Fire Code (CFC) herein adopted shall be enforced by the Chief of the Ukiah Valley Fire District who is hereby appointed to supervise the Bureau of Fire Prevention and such regularly employed members of said District in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Fire Code.

B. Section 104.3 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding subsection 104.3.2 thereto as follows:

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For the purpose of providing and maintaining functions necessary for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property from fire and panic, there is hereby established a "selfinspection program" assuring that certain California building code (CBC) group B, F, H, L, M, and S occupancies within the city are inspected on an annual basis for fire safety.

The Ukiah Fire District shall deliver, by hand or by mail, "self-inspection worksheet" and "business and emergency record" forms as established from time to time by said District to certain CBC group B, F, H, L, M, & S occupancies within the city on an annual basis, or as may be initiated through the business license application process.

SECTION TWO.

A. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures requiring a fire flow of 2,000gallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined by appendix B of this code.

B. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in additions to existing structures where the new total building area would require a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined by appendix B of this code.

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D. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new structures exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest grade level.

E. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in those new, additions to existing, remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures which require a fire flow, as determined by appendix B of this code, in excess of the capability of the available water supply.

F. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed per 903.3.1.3 in new mobile homes, and manufactured homes.

When any changes are made in the building, such as walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists and coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components, the area of work of all rooms affected by such changes shall be included in computing floor areas for purposes of applying this definition. This definition does not apply to the replacement and upgrading of residential roof coverings or exterior wall finishes. * * *
§5218 SECTION 506.3
Section 506.3 of the California fire code, 2010 edition, is added as follows:

Section 506.3 – Emergency Electrical Disconnects.

Where access to main electrical control panels requires entry to, and passage through, portions of a structure which may be involved with fire, smoke, gasses, hazardous materials, or which otherwise present unsafe conditions to emergency personnel, the chief may require that a means of remotely disconnecting electrical service to the structure be provided. This means of remotely disconnecting electrical service shall be by a secured key switch mechanism approved by the Fire District. * * *
§5223 GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS
The geographic limits referred to in certain section of the California Fire Code are hereby established as follows: 2022 edition of the
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 The geographic limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II, and liquids in outside above ground tanks is prohibited are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial areas as established by the County of Mendocino, and agricultural land of less than two (2) acres.

Section 5706.2.4.4 The geographic limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II, and liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial areas as established by the County of Mendocino, and agricultural land of less than two (2) acres.

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Section 5806.2 The geographic limits referred to in the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: In all residential areas and heavily populated or congested commercial areas, as established by the County of Mendocino.

Section 6104.2 The geographic limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters), is restricted, are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial areas as established by the City of Ukiah.

SECTION TWO.

2. Effective Date: The ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Introduced by title only on February 21, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Adopted on , 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Josefina Dueñas, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristine Lawler, City Clerk

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Agenda Item No: 13.c.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 2/21/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-80

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Annual Report on Climate Initiatives.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager /
Admin PREPARED BY: Maria Ceja, Administrative Analyst
PRESENTER: Maria C. Ceja, Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS:

1. CC Reso 2022-44 - Endorsing Climate Emergency Action

2. Climate Emergency Action_2023 action items

3. 13c Presentation given at Meeting
Summary: Council to receive a report on the 2023 Climate Initiatives.

Background: On June 15, 2022, the Ukiah City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Declaration of a Climate Emergency and a Call to Action to Restore a Safe Climate. Following the City Council's endorsement and call to action, City Staff has worked to implement the initiatives and, further, to embed the accountability for this responsibility within our governing documents, including Agenda Summary Reports and the Annual Budget.

Discussion: On June 15, 2022, the Ukiah City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Declaration of a Climate Emergency and a Call to Action to Restore a Safe Climate (Attachment 1). This resolution marked a significant milestone in the City's commitment to addressing the pressing issue of climate change. The restoration of a safe climate is intricately woven into the City of Ukiah's 2040 General Plan, aligning the City's long-term vision with urgent environmental responsibilities. Additionally, City Staff has worked to implement all of the initiatives and, further, to embed the accountability for this responsibility within our governing documents, including Agenda Summary Reports and the Annual Budget.

Some key achievements and initiatives include:
• Climate Resilience Webpage: The City of Ukiah launched a dedicated Climate Resilience webpage (https://cityofukiah.com/climate-resilience/) to provide residents with resources, updates, and information about our ongoing efforts. This platform serves as a hub for engaging the community and keeping them informed.
• Continued to incorporate Complete Streets principles into all streets projects, effectively adding nearly three miles of new bike lanes in the process.
• Secured grant funding (nearly $54 million) to complete the Recycled Water Project. • Implemented AI-based fire detection cameras to help protect the valley from damage and dangerous emissions related to fire.

Attachment 2 provides a summary of the action(s) taken on each of the initiatives adopted within the resolution.

For next steps, the City of Ukiah continues to move forward to develop a clear and actionable Climate Action Plan to address climate resiliency. This plan will include:

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• Emission Reduction Targets: Establishing ambitious but achievable greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the City, aligned with state and national goals. • Resilience Strategies: Developing strategies to enhance the community's resilience to the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, and wildfire risks. • Policy and Regulation: Implementing new policies and regulations to promote sustainable practices, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption.
• Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships with regional, state, and federal agencies, as well as seeking funding opportunities to support the City's climate initiatives.

The City of Ukiah remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the climate emergency declared in 2022 and is actively working towards a sustainable and resilient future, as outlined in the 2040 General Plan.

Recommended Action: Receive the report on Climate Initiatives.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:

CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT:

PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT:

FINANCING SOURCE:

PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.:

COORDINATED WITH:

DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):

CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): 1a – Implement a 100% Green Rate option to all City electric customers. 1b – Increase renewable power production and storage. 1c – Install energy-efficient outdoor lighting. 1d – Continue plan to meet statewide goals for purchased power by 2030. 1e – Decarbonize existing building stock. 1f – Continue to explore rebate programs. 1g – Perform energy and waste audits. 2a – Transformation of the fleet. 2b – Encourage active transportation as a viable alternative to automobiles. 2c – Encourage clean vehicles when active transportation is not feasible. 2d – Continue to expand the Great Redwood Trail – Ukiah. 2e – Educate the public about the dangers of idling vehicles. 3a – Continue to lead the way in solid waste diversion including the diversion of compostable food. 4a – Implement nature-based climate solutions. 4b – Maintain wild lands. 4c – Continue to develop the City of Ukiah’s Tree Management Guidelines. 4d – Enhance carbon sequestration capacity. 5a – Update zoning ordinance. 6b – Continue to actively promote climate matters on City web site/social media. 6c – Ensure that climate responsibility is integrated throughout the City’s departments and operations. 7a – Expand sustainable water practices. 8a – Information Technology. 9a – Eliminate pesticide use. 10a – Protect from dangerous emission by preventing fires.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP):GP-A5 - Environment and Sustainability Element

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RESOLUTION 2022- 44

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ENDORSING THE

DECLARATION OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND A CALL TO ACTION TO RESTORE A

SAFE CLIMATE
WHEREAS, human activities have warmed the Earth, destabilizing the climate and setting in motion catastrophic changes to the Earth' s systems, including fresh water scarcity and droughts, floods, extreme weather events and increased heat, wildfires, species extinction and accelerating ice mass decline resulting in sea-level rise; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2022 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC) Working Group II reported, " The scientific evidence is unequivocal: climate change is a threat to human well- being and the health of the planet. Any further delay in concerted global action will miss the brief, rapidly closing window to secure a livable future"; and WHEREAS, the U. S. moving toward rapid decarbonization will avoid economic losses and take advantage of entirely new economic opportunities that are likely to emerge; governments at all levels need to focus on setting regulation and policy; rapidly deploying and scaling advanced technologies; and accelerating critical infrastructure programs; and WHEREAS, California' s Fourth Climate Change Assessment warned that extreme weather and climate- related events in the United States are worsening, predicting increased drought cycles and heat waves in the western U. S. with a resulting three- fold increase in intensity and magnitude of wildfires, declined water supply and snow pack, increased flooding, impacted agriculture, as well as substantial damages to the U. S. economy and human health, unless greenhouse gas GHG) emissions are curbed; and
WHEREAS, current global warming is contributing to the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, floods, droughts, heat waves, and other extreme weather, including the Northern California wildfires of 2017 and 2018 that destroyed at least 38, 333 structures, killed 118, displaced thousands, and caused serious reductions in air quality; in 2020, in California, four million acres were burned, 112 million tons of GHG' s released, 11 million gallons of fire retardant used and 31 lives lost; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, drifting smoke from wildfires in California caused haze on the other side of the United States; the Pacific Northwest was gripped by a heat wave that caused thousands of emergency department visits for heat- related illness and likely killed hundreds; extreme heat has killed an estimated 3, 900 people in California over the last decade; and WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has set clear climate objectives for the next decade, including a 40% reduction in 1990 level GHG emissions by 2030; 50% renewable energy; and reduce petroleum use by 45% by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the economic impacts of climate change if left unabated will have catastrophic implications on the global economy with direct impacts at the federal, state, local and household level including storm damage, real estate losses, energy costs, water costs, and food availability; and
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WHEREAS, the current pace and scale of worldwide and national climate action is not sufficient to avert substantial damage to the economy, environment, and human health over the coming decades; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2020, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution proposed by their appointed Climate Action Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah and its surrounding areas have been profoundly affected by several natural disasters due to climate change including severe drought, flooding, devastating wildfires and accompanying days-long power outages and related Public Safety Power Shutoff events; and WHEREAS, marginalized communities including people of color, immigrants, indigenous communities, low-income people, those with disabilities, and the unhoused— are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts and must be supported in the transition to a sustainable environment and economy; and
WHEREAS, in order to avoid irreversible, catastrophic climate change impacts, we must significantly decrease our carbon emissions, incorporating new technologies, setting new policies and accelerating critical infrastructure, thus preparing for significant ecological and economic impacts due to climate change; and
WHEREAS, during emergencies such as the COVID- 19 pandemic and wildfires, the City of Ukiah, along with the County of Mendocino and the State of California demonstrated a remarkable capacity to protect human health in the face of crises, based on early, preventative action in response to evidence and warnings issued by scientists, that same focus must be an ongoing focus to eliminate any activities that threaten our climate stability and the overall health of our City residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah must actively work for a clean environment, to improve environmental standards and promote sustainable energy policies; and WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah is committed to doing everything in its power to encourage an ecologically, socially and financially sustainable economy.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Ukiah declares that a climate emergency threatens humanity and the natural and built environments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah joins a global call for supporting ecologically sustainable livelihoods creating a fair and more equal society that moves away from fossil fuels and supports an urgent collaborative climate mobilization effort, focused on enacting policies that dramatically reduce heat-trapping emissions both inside and outside the City's borders across all sectors to accelerate the necessary systems change required to restore a safe climate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an urgent global climate mobilization effort to address global warming is needed to address global warming is needed to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible, and no later than 2045, and that full community participation, inclusion and support is integral to our efforts to safely draw down carbon from the atmosphere and accelerate adaptation and resilience strategies in preparation for intensifying climate impacts; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah commits to ongoing education and active engagement of all City staff, members of committees and commissions, I
contractors, consultants, residents and independent community groups in alignment with the goals of mitigation, drawdown; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah commits to address the climate implications of all policies and actions that come before the Council that have the potential to impact greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, and disaster preparedness within the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah will identify and consider an initial list of actions toward restoring a safe climate and meeting State goals by 2030 as detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto, and the City Council will continue to implement, evolve and update the list based on changing conditions, regulations, constraints, and policy direction; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these actions be reflected throughout the new General Plan currently being developed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 151 day of June, 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Rodin, Duenas, and Mayor Brown NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Crane
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: Al
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A

CITY OF UKIAH ACTIONS TOWARD RESTORING A SAFE CLIMATE

1. Enemy Efficiency
a. Implement a 100% Green Rate option to all City electric customers. b. Increase Renewable Power Production and Storage: Install renewable energy with storage capacity on City-owned land within City limits, where feasible. c. Install Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting: Replace all streetlights and lighting in public facilities ( parking lots, field lots, etc.) with LEDs. Continue to install " dark sky compliant" streetlights to reduce light pollution and eliminate light trespass into residents' homes.
d. Continue Plan to Meet Statewide Goals for Purchased Power by 2030: Prepare for an increase in overall renewable power to meet 2030 50% emission reduction plans pursuant to federal and state guidelines.
e . Decarbonize Existing Building Stock: Explore opportunities to provide incentives for electrification and increased energy efficiency of existing residential and commercial buildings—both appliance-by-appliance and as whole building retrofits. f. Continue to Explore Rebate Programs: Explore additional options for rebate programs for fuel shifting and energy efficiency improvements to benefit commercial and residential properties, ensuring access to affordable power for all, including tenants. g. Perform Energy and Waste Audits: Contract with a reputable private company to conduct energy and waste audits on City buildings.

2. Transportation
a. Transformation of the Fleet: Continue replacement of City fleet vehicles, light- andheavy- duty trucks, and other mobile equipment, where feasible, with models that run fully on electricity or green hydrogen.
b. Encourage Active Transportation as a viable alternative to automobiles:

Encourage more walking and biking by ensuring safe and attractive paths. c. Encourage Clean Vehicles when Active Transportation is not Feasible: Continue to support the expansion of the number of Level 2 and 3 vehicle- charging stations in the City through direct installation of public charging stations and through publiclprivate partnerships. Continue efforts to offer electric utility rebates for installation of residential and workplace EV chargers.
d. Continue to Expand the Great Redwood Trail-- Ukiah: Continue to extend the Trail to the north and the south, while also adding amenities like water, shade, and connectivity throughout. This trail provides direct access to major employment centers, 4

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services, shopping, residential areas, the future Mendocino County Courthouse, and connectivity to other bicycle routes throughout the city. e . Educate the Public About the Dangers of Idling Vehicles: Utilize public service announcements and social media to discourage drivers from letting their engines run when their vehicles are not moving, which is hazardous to children' s developing lungs, wastes gasoline and causes unnecessary GHG emissions.

3. Solid Waste
a. Continue to lead the way in solid waste diversion including the diversion of compostable food: Take measures to ensure that the City's waste removal contractor informs and monitors customers' adherence to California' s new compost law that went into effect January 1, 2022. Senate Bill ( SB) 1383 was passed in September 2016 as part of a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short- lived climate pollutants. SB 1383 set the targets of reducing organic waste disposal 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025.

4. Urban Greenhouse Gas Drawdown
a. Implement Nature Based Climate Solutions: Manage parks, community gardens, greenways, riparian and aquatic zones with best practices for carbon sequestration. b. Maintain wild lands: The State of California Executive Order N- 82- 20 identifies land management actions that protect climate-vulnerable communities and achieve carbon neutrality; promote biodiversity protection, habitat restoration and wildfire- resilience; sustainably manage landscapes; and steward natural and working lands, building climate resilience and economic sustainability.
c. Continue to Develop the City of Ukiah' s Tree Management Guidelines: To reduce the City' s heat island effect, continue developing the City' s Tree Management Guidelines to cool streets with trees, prioritizing shade equity in neighborhoods. Explore opportunities to better protect existing trees inside the City limits and support efforts to strengthen oak protection efforts.
d. Enhance Carbon Sequestration Capacity: Support regional efforts to encourage climate beneficial agriculture and land management, incorporating compost and other methods that increase urban soil carbon and nutrient cycling.

3. Land Use
a. Update Zoning Ordinance: Educate the public and promote " gentle density" as a sustainable, climate friendly way to preserve small town quality of life. Utilize policies and programs within the City's 2040 General Plan to implement environmental and sustainability goals.
b. Protect Against Sprawl Through Completion of Annexations: Implement the City' s Annexation Policy in Resolution No. 2020- 06 to avoid the consequences of continued urban sprawl and protect open space and prime agriculture lands in the Ukiah Valley, encouraging urban, compact design that relies less on the automobile and reduces overall GHG emissions.

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c. Complete Update of 2040 General Plan: Complete and adopt the 2040 General Plan, including a new Complete Streets policy and Climate Vulnerability Analysis. Set goals for implementation of programs and annually report to the City Council on status of completion of General Plan programs.

6. Community Ensaacaement
a. Develop a Web Page with Informational and Educational Resources: Create a dedicated page of the City' s website identifying all the resources now available to City of Ukiah residents such as home energy audits, energy efficiency tool lending library, financing for energy efficiency, rebates and incentives. Also, include information on residential and commercial best practices ( including all-electric), home performance best practices, green building best practices and more. b . Continue to Actively Promote Climate Matters on City Web Site/Social Media:

Actively promote the City's goals, efforts and initiatives related to climate on the City's website and social media.
c. Ensurethat climate responsibility is integrated throughoutthe City' s departments and operations.

7. Water Policy
a. Expand Sustainable Water Practices: Continue to explore expansion of the Recycled Water Project, water conservation, and other practices that help ensure a healthy, sustainable, water supply.

8. Information Technolosav
a. Transition to Cloud Computing: Continue to move our digital systems onto the cloud, reducing our reliance on energy intensive servers, which require batteries, battery back-up systems, and climate controls, as well as reducing paper usage.

9. Parks and Recreation
a. Eliminate Pesticide Use: The City will continue to keep its parks 100% free of pesticides and use only approved organic materials for pest control, and reuse all mulch generated from those parks.

10. Fire Prevention
a. Protect from Dangerous Emission by Preventing Fires: The City shall engage in multijurisdiction activities to reduce the risk of future fires throughout the County, including the acquisition of open space, putting in firebreaks, and clearing fuel.

Additionally, the City shall use non-toxic alternatives to fire-fighting foam that are free from the PFAS and PFOS chemicals.
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1 ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF UKIAH ACTIONS TOWARD RESTORING A SAFE CLIMATE

1. Energy Efficiency
a. Implement a 100% Green Rate option to all City electric customers.

ACTION TAKEN:
• The 100% Green Rate was adopted by Council on 2/22/22 and is incorporated into the electric rates as Ukiah Green Energy Program. b. Increase Renewable Power Production and Storage: Install renewable energy with storage capacity on City-owned land within City limits, where feasible.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Solar panels are projected for the new electric facility on Hastings. • The Electric Department is continually evaluating sites for renewable production and storage.
c. Install Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting: Replace all streetlights and lighting in public facilities (parking lots, field lots, etc.) with LEDs. Continue to install "dark sky compliant" streetlights to reduce light pollution and eliminate light trespass into residents' homes.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Seventy (70) LED streetlights were added in the past two years, and more are being added to the Streetscape Phase 2.
d. Continue Plan to Meet Statewide Goals for Purchased Power by 2030:

Prepare for an increase in overall renewable power to meet 2030 50% emission reduction plans pursuant to federal and state guidelines.

ACTION TAKEN:
• The City of Ukiah continues to exceed the state goals for carbon free energy.
e. Decarbonize Existing Building Stock: Explore opportunities to provide incentives for electrification and increased energy efficiency of existing residential and commercial buildings-both appliance-by-appliance and as whole building retrofits.

ACTION TAKEN:
• The Electric Utility Department has provided (and continues to provide) rebate programs for over 20 years.

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2 • Since July 2011, there have been 1,672 rebate applications processed. That’s roughly 130 applications/year.
• Additional rebates were added after Council approved in June 2023:
• HVAC – Minimum efficiency requirements for SEER, EER & HSPF were increased as well as included new SEER2, EER2 & HSPF2 federal ratings’ standards
• Increased rebate amount/ton on ductless/mini-split heat pumps • Increased rebate amount/sq ft on window replacement
• Added Electric ENERGY STAR certified Clothes Dryers
• Added Induction Range & Cooktop to Residential Rebates. • Updated Commercial Kitchen Equipment minimum requirements for electric equipment from CA Energy Wise qualifying products list. • Added induction range & portable induction cooktops to Commercial Rebates
• Added Electric Yard Equipment Rebate
• Added Electric Bike Rebate
• The full list of residential and commercial rebates can be found at https://cityofukiah.com/electric-utility/
f. Continue to Explore Rebate Programs: Explore additional options for rebate programs for fuel shifting and energy efficiency improvements to benefit commercial and residential properties, ensuring access to affordable power for all, including tenants.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Electric Utility continually evaluates existing programs to utilize funding for rebates & programs to ensure customers have opportunities to reduce their energy usage by utilizing funding through rebates and programs.
g. Perform Energy and Waste Audits: Contract with a reputable private company to conduct energy and waste audits on City buildings.

2. Transportation
a. Transformation of the Fleet: Continue replacement of City fleet vehicles, light-and- heavy-duty trucks, and other mobile equipment, where feasible, with models that run fully on electricity or green hydrogen.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Three (3) hybrid vehicles and an all-electric Ford F-150 have been purchased.
• The general purchasing policy is that our bid specs for vehicles include priority for pricing electric/hybrid options as they are available. • Procured an energy efficient-unmanned aerial system, which can search a large area with minimal energy use.

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3 b. Encourage Active Transportation as a viable alternative to automobiles:

Encourage more walking and biking by ensuring safe and attractive paths.

ACTION TAKEN:
• All major street projects are planned through the Complete Streets lens, with input from the Complete Streets Ad Hoc Committee and in conformance with the 2040 General Plan.
• New bike lanes (July 2022-December 2023): total = 2.63 miles • State Street from Beacon to Cherry = 13,914 LF (2.63 miles) • Altered bike lanes with added buffer (July 2022-December 2023):
total = 2.22 miles
• Dora Street from Beacon to Washington = 3,418 LF (0.65 miles) • Dora Street from Luce to Mill = 3,897 LF
(0.74 miles)
• Dora Street from Mill to Grove = 4,400 LF
(0.83 miles)
• Adopted SB 743 methodology to encourage smart growth, lessen the number of vehicle miles travelled, and reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions citywide
c. Encourage Clean Vehicles when Active Transportation is not Feasible:

Continue to support the expansion of the number of Level 2 and 3 vehiclecharging stations in the City through direct installation of public charging stations and through public/private partnerships. Continue efforts to offer electric utility rebates for installation of residential and workplace EV chargers.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Major expansion of City-owned EV charging network in planning phase as of August 2023.
d. Continue to Expand the Great Redwood Trail -Ukiah: Continue to extend the Trail to the north and the south, while also adding amenities like water, shade, and connectivity throughout. This trail provides direct access to major employment centers, services, shopping, residential areas, the future Mendocino County Courthouse, and connectivity to other bicycle routes throughout the city.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Over seventy trees and close to 100 native plants planted along the trail since June 2022.
• Phase 4 on hold pending legal decision regarding railbanking. e. Educate the Public About the Dangers of Idling Vehicles: Utilize public service announcements and social media to discourage drivers from letting their engines run when their vehicles are not moving, which is hazardous to children's developing lungs, wastes gasoline and causes unnecessary GHG emissions.

ACTION TAKEN:

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4 • No-idling signs were posted at all public City facilities in September 2023. • A no-idling social media campaign has been started and will continue in 2024.

3. Solid Waste
a. Continue to lead the way in solid waste diversion including the diversion of compostable food: Take measures to ensure that the City's waste removal contractor informs and monitors customers' adherence to California's new compost law that went into effect January 1, 2022. Senate Bill (SB) 1383 was passed in September 2016 as part of a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. SB 1383 set the targets of reducing organic waste disposal 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Trash tote sizing guide placed in Civic Center lobby and added as an attachment to the utility service application.
• The trash tote sizing guide was developed and send out with utility bills in December 2023.
• Greenwaste totes were placed (by C&S) at all City facilities • Countertop compost bins were placed in breakrooms of City facilities • Compost informational board placed in the employee breakroom December 2023
• Public Works Department Analyst is tracking SB 1383 including audits.

4. Urban Greenhouse Gas Drawdown
a. Implement Nature Based Climate Solutions: Manage parks, community gardens, greenways, riparian and aquatic zones with best practices for carbon sequestration.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Council approved the acquisition of additional 25 acres of land in the Western Hills in accordance with the City Council’s Strategic Plan • Community Services developed a draft management plan adopted by City Council in January of 2024 for the Western Hills property and identifies watershed protection as the primary goal of management. • Parks Division developed a landscape update plan for Observatory Park, which includes the removal of old landscape plants, to be replaced with Native Plants. The plan is part of a larger effort: rely on native, habitat friendly landscaping plants.
• Parks is gradually transitioning away from gas-powered landscaping equipment. Social media post about battery-powered landscaping equipment published in March 2023.
b. Maintain wild lands: The State of California Executive Order N-82-20 identifies land management actions that protect climate-vulnerable communities and achieve carbon neutrality; promote biodiversity protection, habitat restoration and wildfire-resilience; sustainably manage landscapes; and steward natural and working lands, building climate resilience and economic sustainability.

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5 ACTION TAKEN:
• Council approved the acquisition of additional 25 acres of land in the Western Hills
• Community Services developed a draft management plan adopted by City Council in January of 2024 for the Western Hills property and identifies watershed protection as the primary goal of management.

The plan outlines goals and strategies for climate friendly management. • Energy Efficiency-unmanned aerial system can assist in maintaining wild lands by searching a large area with minimal energy use. c. Continue to Develop the City of Ukiah's Tree Management Guidelines: To reduce the City's heat island effect, continue developing the City's Tree Management Guidelines to cool streets with trees, prioritizing shade equity in neighborhoods. Explore opportunities to better protect existing trees inside the City limits and support efforts to strengthen oak protection efforts.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Additional training in tree care is provided to staff consistent with new guidelines.
• Council adopted the resolution updating the Tree Management Guidelines April 2023.
d. Enhance Carbon Sequestration Capacity: Support regional efforts to encourage climate beneficial agriculture and land management, incorporating compost and other methods that increase urban soil carbon and nutrient cycling.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Forty (40) oak trees have been planted at Riverside Park • Forty-two (42) trees planted along the Great Redwood Trail and Orr Creek Trail since January 1, 2024.
• Over 500 native grasses planted along the Orr Creek Trail. The extensive root systems of native grasses have been shown to have significant capacity for carbon sequestration.
• Council approved the acquisition of additional 25 acres of land in the Western Hills
• Free compost distributed (131 tons total)
• Compost tracking through 3A

5. Land Use
a. Update Zoning Ordinance: Educate the public and promote "gentle density" as a sustainable, climate friendly way to preserve small town quality of life.

Utilize policies and programs within the City's 2040 General Plan to implement environmental and sustainability goals.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Completed two zoning code ordinance amendments to prioritize production of new housing units over parking spaces, creating a

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6 flexible parking policy, and de-prioritizing the development of new parking spaces.
• Completed a zoning code ordinance amendment to allow multi-family housing production “by-right” if meeting the City’s newly created (and adopted) Objective Design and Development Standards. The Standards require buildings be solar-ready.
• Completed a zoning code ordinance amendment to establish a Housing Overlay Zone on two parcels on Gobbi Street.
• Utilized the three above ordinance amendments and the City’s Ukiah Housing Trust Fund to facilitate the construction of a 71-unit mixed use project on Gobbi Street.
• Staff is currently developing a zoning code Ordinance Amendment to the City’s residential zoning districts (R1, R2 & R3) to encourage new housing development by updating setbacks, parking minimums and other development standards. Staff plans to further recommend the streamlining of ADU regulations, as well as updating definitions and allowances for residential structures like townhomes, duplexes, and cottage housing clusters.
• Promoted the City’s Pre-Designed and Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), resulting in three (3) new units being constructed across the City. Since 2020, the City has issued approximately thirty (30) permits for ADUs, the majority of which were conversions of existing residential or outbuildings (e.g. garages, storage structures, etc.).
b. Protect Against Sprawl Through Completion of Annexations: Implement the City's Annexation Policy in Resolution No. 2020-06 to avoid the consequences of continued urban sprawl and protect open space and prime agriculture lands in the Ukiah Valley, encouraging urban, compact design that relies less on the automobile and reduces overall GHG emissions.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Annexation of City owned properties was completed 9/11/23 and the new annexation application for Western Hills will be completed in approximately 6 months.
c. Complete Update of 2040 General Plan: Complete and adopt the 2040 General Plan, including a new Complete Streets policy and Climate Vulnerability Analysis. Set goals for implementation of programs and annually report to the City Council on status of completion of General Plan programs.

ACTION TAKEN: Council certified the Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 2022-78) and adopted the 2040 General Plan (Resolution No. 2022-79)

6. Community Engagement
a. Develop a Web Page with Informational and Educational Resources:

Create a dedicated page of the City's website identifying all the resources now available to City of Ukiah residents such as home energy audits, energy efficiency tool lending library, financing for energy efficiency, rebates and

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7 incentives. Also, include information on residential and commercial best practices (including all-electric), home performance best practices, green building best practices and more.

ACTION TAKEN: March 2023, developed landing page for the City of Ukiah website, which is updated regularly.
b. Continue to Actively Promote Climate Matters on City Web Site/Social Media: Actively promote the City's goals, efforts and initiatives related to climate on the City's website and social media.

ACTION TAKEN: Climate resilience webpage added to City of Ukiah website and referenced in multiple social media posts. Additionally, press releases and social media campaigns have been done for related milestones, i.e. delivering over one billion gallons of recycled water. c. Ensure that climate responsibility is integrated throughout the City's departments and operations.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Compost informational board in the employee breakroom December 2023 • Countertop compost bins placed in breakrooms November 2023 • Greenwaste totes were placed (by C&S) at City facilities • Field trip to C&S recycling facility in June 2023
• SB 1383 Recycled paper sourcing
• Applied for and received $927,000 grant to hire Chief Resilience Officer (CRO); CRO currently in background process. CRO will collaborate with County and community to draft a Community Resilience Plan, participate in the update of the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) and apply for mitigation funding.

ACTION TAKEN:
• Council approved the acquisition of additional 25 acres of land in the Western Hills
• Almost 90% of the water used by Ukiah is replenished back into the water basin • Additional infrastructure replacement occurring with Streetscape Phase 2 and Recycled water Phase 4 (the latter is underway). • McGarvey Park conceptual landscape update plan developed and approved by the Public Spaces Commission that will decrease water use at the park.

8. Information Technology

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8 a. Transition to Cloud Computing: Continue to move our digital systems onto the cloud, reducing our reliance on energy intensive servers, which require batteries, battery back- up systems, and climate controls, as well as reducing paper usage.

ACTION TAKEN:
• The s-drive migration to SharePoint was completed November 2023 • The Munis SaaS migration to the cloud was completed September 2023 • RestoreVault – a “Trusted System” (aka WORM) was implemented in 2022, which is a state requirement to go paperless.
• The Police Department is transitioning to the cloud. The unmanned aerial system platform records all video footage to Axon's Cloud. Also uploading to the Axon cloud are vehicle and body camera footage, as well as evidentiary photos and recordings.

ACTION TAKEN: Pesticides are not used in parks.

10. Fire Prevention
a. Protect from Dangerous Emission by Preventing Fires: The City shall engage in multi-jurisdiction activities to reduce the risk of future fires throughout the County, including the acquisition of open space, putting in firebreaks, and clearing fuel. Additionally, the City shall use non-toxic alternatives to firefighting foam that are free from the PFAS and PFOS chemicals.

ACTION TAKEN:
• March 2023—City of Ukiah awarded $7.2 million grant from the US Dept. Of Agriculture to conduct fire mitigation work in the Ukiah Valley and surrounding areas, which will include the hiring of a dedicated crew of 11 to conduct this work.
• Council approved the acquisition of additional 25 acres of land in the Western Hills, allowing for more efficient maintenance of fuel breaks.
• The City of Ukiah prioritizes the importance of hosting the CalFire Air Attack base, which significantly reduces the response time for wildfires and decreases the risk and rate of spread.
• City of Ukiah participates in the development and maintenance of the shaded fuel break along the western hills, as well as the removal of invasive, fire-prone vegetation.

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9 • The Electric Utility was awarded a $3.8 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the undergrounding of primary electrical facilities as well as enhanced vegetation management in high fire threat areas. • AI-driven fire detection system deployed in October 2023 o 360-degree panoramic visibility
o 24/7 Pano Intelligence Center screening
o Multi-camera incident location triangulation
o Ability to quickly share incident detail, imagery

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Climate Initiative
2023 Report

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June 15, 2022
The City Council adopted the Resolution Endorsing the Declaration of a Climate Emergency and a Call to Action to Restore a Safe Climate.

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Tracking Progress
• 21% of the ASRs presented to the
Council in 2023 have to do with Urban Greenhouse Gas Drawdown and another 21% regarding transportation • Tracked in the annual budget •...and more

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Embedded in the
2040 General Plan
Development of the Climate Action Plan is underway

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Initiative #1:

Energy Efficiency
• 100% Green Rate launched• 70 LED streetlights; more coming• Social media post: battery powered landscaping equipment
• Rebate programs (now available in
Spanish)
• https://cityofukiah.com/electric‐
utility/
• 1,672 applications processed (since
July 2011)
https://cityofukiah.com/utility‐services/

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Initiative #2:

Transportation
• Complete Streets• Purchasing policy
• Priority for pricing electric/hybrid
• Bike lanes
• 2.63 miles added• 2.22 miles altered (with added buffer) • Planned expansion of EV charging
network
• No idling campaign
• Signs• Social media campaign

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Initiative #3:

Solid Waste
• 10‐gallon container
program
• Green waste totes and
countertop compost bins added to all City facilities
• SB 1383: requires organic
waste facilities and operations to measure and report organic waste material activity

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Initiative #4:

Urban‐Greenhouse Gas Drawdown
• Open space acquisition in
the Western Hills
• Management plan
• Transitioning away from
gas‐powered equipment
• Expanding the urban
forest

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Initiative #5:

Land Use• Zoning Code amendments to facilitate
new housing development
• Streamline Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) regulations
• Update definitions and allowances• Pre‐Designed and Pre‐Approved ADUs • 3 new units• 30 ADU permits issued (since 2020)

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Initiative #6:

Community Engagement
• Webpage• Social media • Integrating climate
responsibility

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Initiative #7
Water Policy• Almost 90% of the water used
by Ukiah is replenished back into the water basin
• Phases 1‐3 provide 1,000 acre
feet of water; Phase 4 increases that to 1,500

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Initiative #8:

Information Technology City systems moving toward cloud‐based storage and reduced paper usage

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Initiative #9:

Parks and RecreationCity Staff adhere to theIntegrated Pest Management Plan

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Initiative #10:

Fire Prevention
• Artificial Intelligence‐
driven cameras for early fire detection
• Undergrounding
powerlines and tree trimming
• Maintaining and
expanding the shaded fuel break

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Next steps
• Council member ad hoc
and a working group were formed to participate in the development of the Climate Action Plan • Resiliency officer• Continue tracking and
demonstrating accountability

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Questions

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Agenda Item No: 14.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 2/21/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-1490

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Direction for the Establishment of an Oversight Committee, with Possible Appointments, to Review Measure P Expenditures for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 per Resolution 2014-28 as well as Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024.

DEPARTMENT: Police PREPARED BY: Cedric Crook, Police Chief PRESENTER: Cedric Crook, Police Chief
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2014-28
Summary: Council will discuss and provide direction for the establishment of an Oversight Committee, with possible appointments, to review Measure P expenditures for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 per resolution 2014- 28 as well as Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024.

Background: During the summer of 2014, the City of Ukiah began the effort to renew Measure S, which was due to sunset, and was ultimately replaced with Measure P. During this process, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2014-28 (Attachment #1), which established an expenditure plan for public safety and an Oversight Board to review and report on the performance of the public safety spending plan, to include expenditures of Measure P revenues, every other year. Since the passage of Measure P, the City has enhanced its reporting practice and produces a Measure P report with each annual operating budget and audited financial statements. Although this information has been publicly reported by the City annually, it is overdue in appointing a new Measure P Oversight Committee and completing the biannual review consistent with the original resolution.

Discussion: The process for the review of Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 would normally occur after the completion of the second Fiscal Year and was delayed due to the effects of the pandemic on operations two years ago. To efficiently and effectively complete this review, one option for City Council would be to appoint members of the public from prior committees to complete this review, with the alternative option being for City Council to provide direction to staff to seek out new community applicants for the next committee. Staff would ask that this committee also review Measure P Expenditures for the Fiscal Years of 2023 and 2024 to expedite the reviews and be current.

The last active Measure P Oversight Committee Community members were Edward Eversole, Roe Sandelin, and Larry Olson. Resolution 2014-28 states that the committee will be comprised of persons appointed to the committee who should represent a broad range of interests, such as business owners, ethnic minorities, (1) Ukiah City Firefighter, (1) Ukiah City Peace Officer, homeowners and tenants. Staff also identified Max Brazill as representing the Ukiah Police Department and Tony Selvitella as representing the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority.

Recommended Action: Approve the establishment of an Oversight Committee to review Measure P expenditures for the fiscal years 2021 and 2022, as well as 2023 and 2024; and appoint Max Brazill representing the Ukiah Police Department; Tony Selvitella representing the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority; and three community members as persons representing members at large to the Measure P Oversight Committee.

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BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: None
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: None
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; Dan Buffalo, Finance Director: Douglas Hutchison, Fire Chief
DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI): N/A
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): GP-A6 - Safety Element

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Agenda Item No: 14.b.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 2/21/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-1488

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Review and Update, if Warranted, the Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager /
Admin PREPARED BY: Traci Boyl, City Manager's Office Senior Analyst PRESENTER: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft City Council Strategic Plan 24
Summary: Each year during the annual budget process, the Ukiah City Council reviews and updates the City's Strategic Plan.

Background: The Strategic Plan provides a framework that prioritizes focus on core functions and ensures City Departments are working together to meet the needs of our residents and businesses as directed by the City Council. The priorities identified in the plan will guide decision-making to desired outcomes through strategies and specific actions.

The priorities, strategies, and actions that make up the strategic plan evolve over time with the changing needs of the community and organization.
• Priorities are broad guiding statements that describe the hopes of the community for the future. A priority may never be completely attainable, but it is used as a point towards which to strive. • Strategies describe what is needed to move the City in the direction of completing each priority. • Actions outline specific steps to be taken to achieve the strategy. Actions are further defined, detailed, and assigned as objectives within each departmental budget.

Throughout the annual budget process, the City Council reviews and modifies the Plan as necessary and sets annual objectives for all departments (within departmental budgets) that are in line with the City's priorities.

Discussion: The City Council will review and discuss the Strategic Plan (Attachment #1). The plan includes updates and edits (in redline) to reflect the Council's recent policy changes and priorities over the previous year. This year's update also includes incorporating the City Equity Action Plan goals and strategies.

The Equity Action Plan, developed by the City of Ukiah Diversity and Equity Committee, was adopted by the City Council in January 2022 as a two-year plan. It has been implemented across all departments of the City and is creating a positive impact on the agency and community based on employee demographics polls, surveys, and feedback from team members. Therefore, with direction and guidance provided by the City's Diversity and Equity Committee, City Staff recommends the Equity Action Plan goals and strategies be incorporated into the City Council's Strategic Plan. This step would memorialize the ongoing commitment to this work and ensure diversity, equity, transparency, and justice are embedded into policymaking, accountability, and delivery of City services.

Additional updates to the plan include:

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• Development of a Climate Action Plan
• Protection of the community's investment in improved infrastructure • Explore designs and plans to develop enhanced gateways into the City

Recommended Action: Review the Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan and provide direction as may be warranted to update the document.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: n/a
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: n/a
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: n/a
FINANCING SOURCE: n/a
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: n/a
COORDINATED WITH: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):

Goal 2 – Eliminate internal and external barriers to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the systems of our organization. Goal 5 – Instill diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential core elements of policy-making, accountability, and delivery of City services.

CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): 6c – Ensure that climate responsibility is integrated throughout the City’s departments and operations.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP):GP-A1 - Land Use Element, GP-A2 - Economic Development Element, GP-A3 - Mobility Element, GP-A4 - Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element, GP-A5 - Environment and Sustainability Element, GP-A6 - Safety Element, GP-A7 - Agriculture Element, GP-A8 - Housing Element (2019-2027)

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1 Ukiah City Council Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan provides a comprehensive framework that prioritizes focus on core functions and ensures City Departments are working together to meet the needs of our residents and businesses. The priorities identified in the Plan will guide decision-making to desired outcomes through strategies and specific actions.

The priorities, strategies and actions that make up the strategic plan evolve over time with the changing needs of the community and organization. During the annual budget process, the City Council reviews and modifies the Plan as necessary and sets annual objectives for all departments that are in line with the City’s priorities.

In addition, successful development and implementation of the Strategic Plan requires continued engagement, collaboration, and review with our commissions and citizens.

Outcomes
The primary outcomes for the Strategic Planning Process are threefold:

1. Create alignment among Councilmembers, City Staff, and the Community about the top strategic priorities for the City of Ukiah.

2. Develop a set of operational principles that will guide the practices and decisions of the Council in focusing the strategic priorities.

3. Identify specific mechanisms for tracking these strategic priorities over time that will allow the Council and City Staff to make the necessary adjustments to achieve the strategic priorities.

General Principles
A set of accepted guidelines formed to capture values and priorities that transcend broadly to the strategic plan.
• We value diversity, equity, transparency, and justice and those values are essential core elements of policy-making, accountability, and delivery of City services. • We are mindful that our actions have a profound effect on the health and well-being of future generations.
• Our strategies and approaches maintain or enhance the positive characteristics of our community. • Our decisions reflect fiscal responsibility, reliability, sustainability, and affordability with an understanding and consideration of impacts to the entire community and organization.
• We look to partner with our community members to promote greater ownership and involvement in their services.
• We look for strategies that increase efficiencies while enhancing customer service. • Where applicable, we adjust rates and fees to reflect changes in the economy and cost of services.

Components of the Plan
• Priorities are guiding statements that describe desired outcomes for our community and organization. A priority may not be completely attainable, but it is used as a point towards which to strive.
• Strategies describe what is needed to move the City in the direction of completing each priority. • Actions outline specific steps to be taken to achieve the strategy. Actions are further defined, detailed, and assigned as objectives within each departmental budget.

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2 Strategic Plan Priorities

1. Enhance Our Neighborhoods: Foster small-town life prioritizing accessible, high-quality services for all residents and the creation of vibrant community spaces that reflect the diversity of our cultures while ensuring environmental sustainability and maintaining the unique character of our neighborhoods. a sense of small-town life by embracing our diversity and providing our residents with quality accessible services and vibrant places that reflect the diversity of cultures within our community (People, Places, & Services)

2. Develop Quality Infrastructure: Evaluate strategies and best practices to develop and implement a prioritized plan for maintaining and improving public infrastructure and utilities

3. Plan for the Future: Utilize sound principles for valley-wide planning that include a focused approach on identifying and leveraging partnerships for service delivery to increase efficiencies, capabilities, and resiliency.

4. Grow our Businesses: Facilitate the development of a sound local economy that attracts investment, promotes economic diversity, supports businesses, creates employment opportunities, and generates public revenues

5. Value our Team: Ensure Council and staff work together to create a more diverse, inclusive, responsive, and effective workplace environment

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3 A. RecommendedStrategy:

Build neighborhoods that provide access for all to a compatible balance of housing, employment, commercial, medical, education, and recreational resources.

Actionable Items:
i. Implement a housing plan that works to support the development of sustainable housing for all income levels.
ii. Responsively engage with our neighborhoods to align services with changing needs iii. Seek funding opportunities and partnerships to update and add park and recreational facilities
iv. Work to preserve, conserve, and protect the natural resources/features of the Ukiah Valley and open space
v. Develop a Complete Streets transportation network that enables safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

B. Recommended Strategy:

Provide services that support a high quality of life for all residents, including fostering diverse, inclusive, sustainable and accessible neighborhoods.

Actionable Items:
i. Ensure the safety of our community through proactive and responsive community policing and fire services with a focus on ensuring that our team members have the appropriate training and resources
ii. Promote healthy neighborhoods with access for all to quality recreational opportunities iii. Engage and conduct community-wide surveys to identify gaps and opportunities for changes or additions to our services and programs
iv. Continue to work with partnering agencies and stakeholders to identify and address the needs of the community’s most underrepresented
C. Recommended Strategy:

Encourage and support an environmentally sustainable and resilient community by

1. Enhance Our Neighborhoods
Foster small-town life prioritizing accessible, high-quality services for all residents and the creation of vibrant community spaces that reflect the diversity of our cultures while ensuring environmental sustainability and maintaining the unique character of our neighborhoods.
a sense of small town life by embracing our diversity and providing our residents with quality, accessible services and vibrant places that reflect the diversity of cultures within our community (People, Places, Services)

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4 eEmbracinge new technology, setting policy, and evaluatinge critical infrastructure. to encourage and support environmentally sustainable community.

Actionable Items:
i. Provide ongoing education and active engagement of City staff, members of committees and commissions, contractors, consultants, residents, and independent community groups in alignment with the goals of improving environmental standards and promoting sustainable policies ii. Address the climate implications of all policies and actions that come before the Ukiah City Council that have the potential to impact greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, and disaster preparedness within the City iii. Implement Continue to support Resolution 2022-44:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Endorsing the Declaration of a Climate Emergency and a Call to Action to Restore a Safe Climate
…and support the implementation of the related initiatives. the City of Ukiah Climate Initiatives (Resolution 2022-44) to restore a safe climate iii.iv. Support the development and implementation of a Climate Action Plan

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5 A. Recommended Strategy:

Continue the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan that considers the climate impacts of those improvements.

Actionable Items:
i. Determine current conditions, needs and opportunities, and focus on specific capital improvement projects for the following areas:
o Streets
o Water
o Sewer
o Electric
o Storm drains
o Landfill
B. Recommended Strategy:

Identify and/or develop funding for essential and vital infrastructure for the long-term.

Actionable Items:
i. Conduct regular evaluation of utility rates to ensure sustainability of services ii. Explore and seek grant funding
iii. Evaluate a potential trench cut fee to protect the community’s investment . Prioritize the protection of the community’s investment in improved infrastructure.

2. Develop Quality Infrastructure
Evaluate strategies and best practices to develop and implement a prioritized plan for maintaining and improving public infrastructure and utilities

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6 A. Recommended Strategy:

Review and revise land use planning documents to be reflective of the long-term vision for the community
Actionable Items:
i. Implement the goals, policies, and programs in the Ukiah 2040 General Plan ii. Prepare and submit annexation applications in alignment with the City of Ukiah’s updated sphere of influence (SOI) and annexation policies
i. Evaluate and amend the city zoning code to improve efficiencies/public service and protect natural resources
B. Recommended Strategy:

Analyze and consider opportunities for regional partnerships that support or improve the delivery of municipal services
Actionable Items:
i. Develop tax sharing agreement with the County of Mendocino ii. Support and implement the participation agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District iii. Continue the development of a plan for the delivery of fire services for the Ukiah Valley iv. Support newly-developed partnerships with Ukiah Valley water agencies and finalize agreements to consolidate services for improved efficiency, capability and resiliency C. Recommended Strategy:

Instill diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential core elements of policymaking, accountability, and delivery of City services.

Actionable Items:
i. Actively engage the community to recruit, board, commission, and committee members that reflect the diverse community we serve.
ii. Develop and expand public education and outreach platforms to reach underrepresented individuals.

D. Recommended Strategy:

3. Plan for the Future
Utilize sound principles for valley-wide planning that include a focused approach on identifying and leveraging partnerships for service delivery to increase efficiencies, capabilities, and resiliencey.

Formatted: Highlight

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7 Ensure accountability in the implementation of goals and assessment of progress toward outcomes.
i. Continue to track progress and ensure DEI alignment of projects and programs through ASR tracking and budget development tools and processes ii. Provide annual equity reports to Council
iii. Make corrective actions through ongoing engagement and evaluation from the DEI Committee

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8 A. Recommended Strategy:

Identify and remove barriers to economic development while leveraging economic opportunities
Actionable Items:
i. Leverage partnerships with other local agencies and stakeholders to provide economic development resources and services for the retention and recruitment of businesses. ii. Identify and support the development of public infrastructure needed to support growth B. Recommended Strategy:

Develop and preserve the historic downtown as a regional center of civic and economic activity.

Actionable Items:
i. Develop a plan to identify and attract anchor tenants to the downtown core ii. Continue efforts to affect positive change with the Palace Hotel iii. Coordinate with the County and State for a reuse plan for the Courthouse iv. Continue to support the implementation of the Evaluate and implement Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan (Phase II anticipated summer of 2023) v. Support public infrastructure development at the Perkins Street Depot site in support of the courthouse development and buildout of the property. vi. Develop and implement an improved downtown parking plan vii. Continue to support the development of the Great Redwood Trail vii.viii. Explore designs and plans to develop enhanced gateways into the city

4. Grow Our Businesses
Facilitate the development of a sound local economy
that attracts investment, promotes economic diversity, supports businesses, creates employment opportunities, and
generates public revenues.

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9 A. RecommendedStrategy:

Promote the core values that are embedded in the operational culture of the organization.

Actionable Items:
i. Develop organizational practices that reflect our o embed the core values (Professionalism, Service, Teamwork, Innovation, and Safety) through the lens of diversity, equity, transparency, and justice. and improve diversity, equity, transparency, and justice B. RecommendedStrategy:

Develop open communication and workflow practices that cultivate invested team members and communityawareness/involvement
Actionable Items:
i. Support the implementation of the City’s Equity Action Plan ii.i. Develop and expand a public education and outreach plan iii.ii. Continue to redesign City Council workflow calendaring and ad-hoc/committee files C. RecommendedStrategy:

Create, sustain, and advance a diverse and inclusive workplace and workforce that reflects, values, and celebrates the diverse community we serve.

Actionable Items:
i. Implement Diversity, Equity, and InclusionEI-related recruitment, development, and retention initiatives.
ii. Support the work of the City’s internal Opportunity and Inclusion Team (OIT) iii. Support and expand employee programs including, the Mentorship Program, Exceptional Employee Program, and Leadership Academy.
i.iv.Incorporate cultural awareness celebrations and education into employee events and programs.

5. Value our Team
Ensure Council and staff work together to create
a more diverse, inclusive, responsive, and
effective workplace environment

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Agenda Item No: 14.c.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 2/21/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-1527

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); and Committee Appointments to serve on the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Steering Committee with Adventist Health.

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk PREPARED BY: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk PRESENTER: Mayor Dueñas and Various Councilmembers
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2024 City Council Special Assignments and Ad Hocs
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.

Adventist Health has extended an invitation to the City of Ukiah - and to ensure representation from the City of Ukiah, Staff is recommending committee appointments to serve on the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Steering Committee and assist in the creation of the 2025 CHNA Report for the communities served by the three Adventist Health hospitals in Mendocino County. The CHNA Report represents the collaborative work between community members, stakeholders and hospital leadership in providing insight, identifying, gathering and analyzing the health needs of our community. Additionally, this committee will partner to prioritize key health needs and assess the local resources that provide support to these needs.

Recommended Action: Receive report(s). The Council will consider modifications to committee and ad hoc assignments along with the creation/elimination ad hoc(s).

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):

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GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP):

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2024 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT LIST

LOCAL / UKIAH VALLEY MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT City Broadband Project TBD TBD
Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
to evaluate the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the California's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Last Mile Broadband Orozco Jim Robbins, Grants Manager, 463-6708; [email protected] 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 95482467-5720 - Traci Boyl
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, 10:0 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 Marianne Davison - Community Services Department Staff Duenas - 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 Chair
North 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 Duenas Vice Mayor Crane - Alternate Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217 [email protected] Economic 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 Sher Rodin - Alternate 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 DuenasRodin - 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 Chambers501 Low Gap RoadUkiah, CA
Executive Director
367 N. State Street, Ste. 206 Ukiah, 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, serviceareas, and special districts RodinCrane - Alternate for both city seat
members on Commission
Craig Schlatter, Director of Community Development; 463-6219; [email protected] rev: 1/18/2024
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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 Sher - 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 Project
776 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 Chief Duenas - Alternate
Cedric Crook, Police Chief; 463-6771; [email protected] Russian River Flood Control District
(RRFCD) Liaison
1st Monday of month, 5:30 p.m.
151 Laws Ave.,Suite DUkiah, 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 RdUkiah, CA 95482462-1210
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 DuenasRodin - AlternateSage Sangiacomo, City ManagerCedric Crook, Police Chief Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; 463-6221 [email protected]

REGIONAL MTG DATE/TIME LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Great Redwood Trail Agency Bi-monthly, 3rd Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Various Locations - announced 419 Talmage Road, Suite M
Ukiah, CA 95482463-3280
Provides a unified and revitalized rail infrastructure meeting the freight and passenger needs of the region RodinDuenas - Alternate
Neil Davis, Community Services Director467-5764 [email protected] League 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 DuenasOrozco - 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 95472508-3670 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, CAand 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 providingregulatory and legislative support.

Crane - Commissioner Sher - City Council Alternate Sauers - 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 of month, 10:00 AM Lodi, CA and other locations 651 Commerce DriveRoseville, CA 95678916-781-4299
Committee oversees the operation, maintenance and expenditures 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; [email protected] 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/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT 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] Fire Executive Committee
2nd Tue, every other month beginning in January; 5:00 p.m.

Ukiah Valley Conference Center,
200 S. School StreetUkiah, CA
Civic Center
300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA [email protected]
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 StreetUkiah, CA City of UkiahATTN: City Clerk300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482 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] rev: 1/18/2024

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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]
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]
City's 150-Year Anniversary Planning Orozco/Rodin Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467-5793 [email protected]
Planning & Building Fee Schedule Review Crane/Orozco
Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director
463-6219 [email protected]
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