Ukiah City Council
September 18, 2024

15 have committed “Multiple Breaches.”

10.2 In the event Contractor’s default described in Section 10.1 is of a material provision of this Agreement and is not cured as set forth in Section 10.1, or if Contractor has committed Multiple Breaches (defined to mean three or more defaults of material provisions of this Agreement within an eighteen (18) month period, whether cured or not) (“Material Default”), City shall have the following remedies:

10.2.1 Liquidated Damages. The parties acknowledge that City will incur damages as a result of a Material Default, and that such Material Default may not warrant termination of this Agreement. The parties agree that as of the time of the execution of this Agreement, it is impractical, if not impossible, to reasonably ascertain the extent of damages which shall be incurred by City as a result of a Material Default. The factors relating to the impracticability of ascertaining damages include, but are not limited to, the fact that: (i) substantial damage results to members of the public who are denied services or denied quality or reliable service; (ii) such breaches cause inconvenience, anxiety, frustration, and deprivation of the benefits of the Agreement to individual members of the general public for whose benefit this Agreement exists, in subjective ways and in varying degrees of intensity which are incapable of measurement in precise monetary terms; (iii) that exclusive services might be available at substantially lower costs than alternative services and the monetary loss resulting from denial of services or denial of quality or reliable services is impossible to calculate in precise monetary terms; and (iv) the termination of this Agreement for such breaches, and other remedies are, at best, a means of future correction and not remedies which make the public whole for past breaches. Liquidated damages shall be City’s exclusive damages remedy for any individual Material Default which does not result in termination of this Agreement by City. The amount of liquidated damages is $1,000 for each day the Material Default continues after Contractor fails to cure until it is either cured or City terminates this Agreement.

10.2.2 Franchise Termination. Without further notice and without suit or other proceedings, City may cancel and annul the rights and privileges of this Agreement upon a Material Default. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the parties from meeting to discuss ways to resolve the issue. In the event of termination of this Agreement for Material Default, City shall have the right forthwith to grant a franchise to another person or to take possession of the trucks and other equipment of Contractor used to perform work under this Agreement. City shall have the right to retain possession of the trucks and other equipment for up to one (1) years after such termination and City shall pay Contractor the reasonable rental value of such trucks and other equipment, and keep them in good maintenance and repair, during the time the same are used by City. City shall also have access to Contractor's records for the purpose of billing customers during the period City is providing the services described in this Agreement, and shall retain all fees collected for such services.

Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Contractor shall have the obligation to sell to City and City shall have the option to purchase the equipment used by Contractor to perform its obligations under this Agreement in operating the Transfer Station and transporting Solid Waste to Disposal and Processing Facilities and other markets (the "equipment"). Such option shall be exercised by written notice to Contractor at least six (6) months prior to the termination date, unless the Agreement is terminated based on a Material Breach, in which event notice of the election must be given within sixty (60) days after the termination date.

The purchase price that City shall pay Contractor for the equipment shall be its cost less depreciation to the date of purchase calculated on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life as shown on the books of Contractor.

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16 10.2.3 Other Remedies. Upon termination of this Agreement based on a Material Default, City shall have all other remedies in law or equity for such Material Default.

10.3 If a dispute arises between City and Contractor regarding fees or any other term or provision of this Agreement, the parties agree to meet and confer in good faith to resolve the dispute.

Either party may request to meet and confer by written notice to the other party. Alternatively, the parties may agree to participate in non-binding mediation. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after the written request to meet and confer has been given or after the parties have agreed to non-binding mediation, the matter, other than an action seeking specific performance or other equitable relief, damages of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) or less, or indemnification or insurance coverage pursuant to Section 9, shall be submitted to non-binding arbitration in accordance with Title 9 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, commencing with Section 1280, before a single neutral arbitrator ("Arbitrator") in the Mendocino County. The Arbitrator shall be an attorney with at least ten (10) years’ experience or a retired judge (or a person having comparable qualifications) and shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties. If the parties are unable to agree on an Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall be appointed by the superior court in accordance with Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1281.6. The fees and expenses of the Arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties.

In the event such non-binding arbitration does not resolve the matter and in any other dispute that results in any court action, the parties waive any right to a jury trial and agree that any such action shall be filed in the federal or state courts in and for Mendocino County, each party hereby consenting to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts, the matter shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of California (irrespective of choice of law principles), and the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements incurred in such action from the non-prevailing party.

10.4 If Contractor shall at any time during the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof, become insolvent, or if proceedings in bankruptcy shall be instituted by or against Contractor, or if Contractor shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent by any Court, or if a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy or a receiver of any property by Contractor shall be appointed in any suit or proceeding brought by or against Contractor, or if Contractor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, then and in each and every such case, and provided that such proceedings, adjudication, appointment or assignment, as the case may be, continue in effect for ninety (90) days without being vacated, removed or withdrawn, this Agreement shall immediately cease and come to an end, and the rights and privileges granted shall immediately be cancelled and annulled without notice or action required on behalf of City.

10.5 Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no default, delay or failure to perform on the part of either party shall be considered a breach hereunder if such default, delay or failure to perform is due to causes beyond such party's control, including, but not limited to, riots, civil disturbances, actions or inactions of governmental authorities, epidemic, war, embargoes, severe weather, fire, earthquake, acts of God, defaults by the other party or defaults by carriers. In the event of any such default, delay or failure to perform, any dates or times by which the affected party otherwise is scheduled to perform shall be extended for a period of time equal in duration to the additional time required because of the excused default, delay or failure to perform.

11. Assignment.

11.1 Contractor shall not directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily assign, mortgage, Attachment 4

17 pledge or encumber any interest in all or a part of this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. The City Council shall have the right to determine in its sole discretion whether to approve, conditionally approve or deny any request by Contractor for approval under this Section. Any action requiring City Council approval under this Section that occurs without such approval shall give City the right to terminate this Agreement without prior notice to Contractor or its successors or assigns. For purposes of this Section, any transaction involving the transfer, sale or exchange of stock which results in a change in majority control of Contractor from its owners as of the date hereof (excluding transfers between such owners and transfers by any such owners to revocable living trusts for the benefit of their families) shall be an assignment subject to City review and approval.

11.2 Any written agreement between Contractor and a Disposal Facility for the Disposal of Solid Waste received at the Transfer Station entered into after the date of this Agreement, and any written agreement between Contractor and a Processing Facility for the Processing of Recyclables received at the Transfer Station entered into after the date of this Agreement, shall provide that: (a) City is a third party beneficiary with the same right as a party to enforce such agreement; (b) any assignment of such agreement shall require City approval; (c) in the event such agreement is terminated during its term or any extended term by Contractor or by the Disposal Facility or Processing Facility operator based on an uncured default by Contractor under such agreement, such agreement may be assumed by City without change, including as to Disposal or Processing rates and terms; and (d) if terminated based on an uncured default by Contractor, any payments due but unpaid under such agreement on the date of termination shall continue to be an obligation of Contractor and the obligation to make any such payments shall not be assumed by City upon its assumption of such agreement.

12. City’s Options to Purchase Site, Improvements and Equipment.

12.1 City’s Options to Purchase Site and Improvements. On December 31, 2016, Owner and Contractor shall have the obligation to sell and the City shall have the option to purchase from Owner both the Transfer Station Site and all the improvements on the Transfer Station Site (the “Improvements”) for an aggregate purchase price of One Dollar ($1.00). City shall be deemed to have exercised its option to purchase the Transfer Station Site and the Improvements, unless it has given Contractor written notice prior to December 31, 2016 that it has elected not to exercise the option. Title shall transfer to City within thirty (30) days after December 31, 2016. The purchase shall be on a then “as-is” basis, and otherwise on commercially reasonable terms then applicable to the purchase and sale of real property, except that Owner shall indemnify City against any cost or liability arising from hazardous or toxic waste contamination on the Transfer Station Site which occurred before escrow closes on City’s purchase of the Transfer Station Site. At closing, Owner shall convey to City clear, unencumbered fee title to the Transfer Station Site and City shall enter into a lease for the Transfer Station Site and the Improvements with Contractor in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F. Owner or Contractor’s failure to co-operate in City’s purchase of the Transfer Station Site and Improvements shall be a Material Default.

12.2 Prior Termination. If this Agreement is terminated before December 31, 2016 for any reason, City shall have the option to do all, but not part, of the following: (a) purchase or lease from Owner the Transfer Station Site pursuant to Sections 13.1 or 13.2, (b) purchase from Owner the Improvements pursuant to Section 13.3, and (c) purchase from Contractor all the Equipment pursuant to Section 10.2.2. City’s option under this Section 12.2 shall be exercised by written notice to Owner and Contractor given within sixty (60) days before the termination date, unless the Agreement is terminated based on a Material Breach, in which event notice of the election must be given within sixty (60) days after the termination date.

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18 13. Purchase or Lease of Site and Purchase of Improvements.

13.1 Purchase of Site. If City elects to purchase the Transfer Station Site in accordance with Section 12.2 above, Owner shall sell City the Transfer Station Site for a purchase price equal to the lesser of (a) $487,000 increased by the percentage increase in the CPI between November 7, 2001 and the date of termination of this Agreement, or (b) the then actual fair market value of the Transfer Station Site; provided, however, that the purchase price shall be One Dollar ($1.00) if the closing of the purchase occurs after September 30, 2016. The purchase shall be on a then “as-is” basis, and otherwise on commercially reasonable terms then applicable to the purchase and sale of real property, except that Owner shall indemnify City against any cost or liability arising from hazardous or toxic waste contamination on the Transfer Station Site which occurred before escrow closes on City’s purchase of the Transfer Station Site. At closing, Owner shall convey to City clear, unencumbered fee title to the Transfer Station Site.

13.2 Lease of Site. If City elects to lease the Transfer Station Site in accordance with Section

12.2 above, City’s lease shall commence on January 1, 2017 or thirty (30) days after the notice of exercise in the case of termination for Material Default, and expire ten (10) years thereafter. Rent under the lease shall equal the then fair market lease value of the Transfer Station Site (excluding any value attributable to the Improvements) and the lease shall otherwise be on commercially reasonable terms then applicable to the ground lease of real property. If City and Owner are unable to agree on the fair market lease value, they shall select and share the cost of an appraiser to determine such value. If they cannot agree on a single appraiser, each may obtain an appraisal of such value from a qualified appraiser of its choice. If the separate appraisals are within ten percent (10%) of each other, fair market lease value shall be the average of the two appraisals. If the appraisals differ by more than ten percent (10%), the two appraisers shall select a third appraiser to review the appraisal reports and determine which report represents the fairest appraisal. The appraisal selected by the third appraiser shall constitute the fair market lease value of the Transfer Station Site. The parties shall each bear the expense of their separately selected appraisers and share equally the cost of the third appraiser.

13.3 Purchase of Improvements. If City elects to purchase the Improvements in accordance with Section 12.2 above, the purchase price that City shall pay Owner for the Improvements shall be One Dollar ($1.00)

14. Waiver. The waiver by any party of any breach or violation of any term or condition of this Agreement or of any provision of law by the other party must be in writing signed by the party to be charged, and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the term, condition or provision of law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or any other term, condition or provision of law. The acceptance by City of any Surcharge or other fee or other monies which may become due hereunder to City shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by Contractor.

15. Administration. The administration and enforcement of this Agreement shall be the responsibility of the City Manager or a designated representative of that office. This section is not intended to indicate or suggest the City Manager has the authority to grant, amend, or revoke the rights referenced herein or to prevent the City Manager from seeking approval from the City Council for any decision the City Manager is required or authorized to make hereunder.

16. Independent Contractor. Contractor, its employees and agents are independent contractors and not employees or agents of City.

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19 17. Notices. Whenever notice or a document is required or permitted to be served or given hereunder, it shall be deemed given or served, when received if delivered by fax or email (with acknowledgment of receipt), certified U.S. Mail, overnight courier, such as UPS or Federal Express, or 48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail with first class postage affixed. Any such document or notice shall be addressed as follows:

City: City Manager
Ukiah Civic Center
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California 95482
FAX:

Email:

Contractor: Solid Wastes Systems, Inc.

Attn: David M. Carroll, President
P. O. Box 60
Ukiah, California 95482
FAX:

Email:

Owner: Yulupa Investments, LLC
Attn: David M. Carroll, President
P. O. Box 60
Ukiah, California 95482
FAX:

Email:
or to such other person or address as may be specified from time to time in writing by any party in accordance with this Section.

18. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended from time to time only by written agreement between the parties signed by an authorized representative of each party. Any party may at any time request that the service or other provisions in this Agreement be modified by delivering written notice of its requested modifications to the other parties. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any such request, the parties shall meet and negotiate in good faith on adopting such requested modifications, including, without limitation, any change to the Rates necessitated by such modifications, provided that nothing herein shall obligate any party to agree on any such requested modifications.

19. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the permitted successors and assigns of the parties.

20. Integration; Severability. This Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements between the parties, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter, including the Prior Agreement. If a court finds any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to Attachment 4

20 other persons or circumstances shall remain in effect. The parties further agree to replace such void or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision which will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of the void or unenforceable provision.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

Solid Wastes Systems, Inc.

By: _______________________
President
Yulupa Investments, LLC

By: _______________________
President
City of Ukiah

By: _______________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
________________________
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
City Attorney
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21 EXHIBIT A

FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR RECEIPT OF WOOD WASTE,

GREEN WASTE AND MIXED ORGANIC WASTE
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22 EXHIBIT C

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFER STATION SITE
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23 EXHIBIT D

RATE SCHEDULE
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24 EXHIBIT E

TRANSFER STATION RATE CALCULATION
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25 EXHIBIT F

TRANSFER STATION LEASE
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26 EXHIBIT G

CURRENT GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED BY TRANSFER STATION
The areas marked as Franchise Areas 3 and 2 (Inland) on the attached map, including the incorporated City limits.

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Agenda Item No: 8.d.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-577

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Review Landfill Closure Financial Plan Update and Authorize the Filing of the Update.

DEPARTMENT: Finance PREPARED BY: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director PRESENTER: Consent Calendar
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2016-03 CC Reso - Establishing Funding Closure

2. 2024 Landfill Annual Inflation Factor Form_signed
Summary: The City Council will receive an update on the Financial Plan of 2016 to finance closure, postclosure, and a corrective action plan of the Ukiah Landfill.

Background: The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting of January 6, 2016, considered a strategy to provide funding for the ultimate closure, post closure, and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) reserve of the Ukiah Landfill. The strategy was memorialized in the City Council Resolution No. 2016-03 (Attachment 1). The Resolution directs the Finance Director to present to Council for consideration annually the condition of the financial plan, with any recommended adjustments.

Discussion: Costs to conduct closure, post-closure, and prepare a corrective action plan have been adjusted by an inflationary index provided by CalRecycle. For 2024, the estimated cost with an assumed inflationary adjustment of 3.6 percent from 2023 is $22,768,933. The change in cost is due to the annual inflation factor provided by CalRecycle. The Finance Department, in coordination with Public Works and the City Manager's Office, will have a financing strategy prepared to meet this obligation in full, using a combination of reserves, cash inflows from surcharges collected at the transfer station, and potential new debt financing. The plan is anticipated to be ready for consideration by the Council when the closure project has cleared all remaining regulatory/legal delays and is ready for RFP development.

Detail of the calculation and the breakdown by the various categories of closure are included in Attachment 2.

Recommended Action: Receive and file update to the Landfill Closure Financial Plan.

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: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):

CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI):

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

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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 03

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ESTABLISHING

FINANCIAL MECHANISM FOR FUNDING CLOSURE, POST - CLOSURE MAINTENANCE,

AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CITY OF UKIAH SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE WHEREAS:

1. The City of Ukiah solid waste disposal site ( "Landfill ") located at 3100 Vichy Springs Road, Mendocino County Assessor Parcel No. 178- 130 -01), consisting of a landfill footprint of approximately 40 acres, ceased operations and accepting solid waste in September 2001; and

2. Since September 2001, the City has maintained the Landfill, including monitoring wells surrounding the perimeter of the property and a leachate collection system that captures and disposes of leachate through the City' s sewer system; and

3. Under applicable provisions of the California Public Resources Code and in Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations ( "CCR "), the City is required to adopt a plan for the closure, post - closure maintenance, and corrective actions required for the Landfill; and

4. Pursuant to 27 CCR 21180( a), the City must provide post - closure maintenance and a corrective action plan reserve ( "CAP ") for a thirty -year period after closure; and

5. The cash collected by the City to provide for Closure, Post - Closure Maintenance, and the CAP reserve are reflected in the City' s financial statements as a net position of the disposal site proprietary fund; and

6. The City is scheduled to complete the closure of the landfill ( "Closure ") in accordance with its approved closure plan in 2016; and

7. Recently, new and more costly regulatory requirements relating to Closure have been imposed by the California state agencies with jurisdiction over the Closure. These additional requirements, including installation of a methane gas collection system, would have been imposed, even if the Closure had occurred prior to the imposition of these new requirements; and

8. The most recent engineer's estimates for Closure, including the gas collection system and other additional requirements, indicate that the net proprietary fund for the Landfill is not sufficient to cover all of the costs of Closure, Post - Closure Maintenance, and to establish a CAP reserve; and

9. The City must provide the funding for Closure, Post - Closure Maintenance, and the CAP reserve; and

10. On January 1, 2017, pursuant to the Amended and Restated Transfer Station Agreement Transfer Station Agreement ") between the City of Ukiah and Solid Waste Systems, Inc.

SWS "), dated December 12, 2011, the City is entitled to acquire legal title to the Transfer Station (Transfer Station) located at 3151 Taylor Drive, Ukiah, California, and the City and SWS are obligated to enter a lease under which SWS will continue to operate the transfer station and pay rent ( "Transfer Station Rent ") to the City for the use of the Transfer Station; and 1 Attachment 1

10. Dedicating Transfer Station Rent to fund Closure, Post - Closure Maintenance, and the Cap Reserve as further provided herein will provide a source of revenue to fund those obligations which exceed the disposal site proprietary fund; and

11. Commencing on January 1, 2012, the City adopted a City Surcharge on the Gate Fee at the Transfer Station ( " Surcharge ") to provide a source of revenue in the Landfill /Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for Closure and Post - Closure Maintenance, and the CAP reserve. The Surcharge is currently $ 2. 00 per ton of Solid Waste received at the Transfer Station. The Surcharge is collected by SWS and remitted to the City, where it is recorded as revenue in the Landfill /Solid Waste Enterprise Fund as Closure and Post - Closure Reserve; and

12. Committing the Surcharge at its current level or any future level approved by the City Council will stabilize the Landfill /Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, provide a dedicated source of revenue to comply with the City' s Closure and Post - Closure Maintenance costs, and the establishment and replenishment of the Cap Reserve; and

13. The combination of the disposal site proprietary fund, Transfer Station Rent, and the Surcharge will provide adequate funding for City' s Closure and Post - Closure Maintenance costs, and the establishment and replenishment of the Cap Reserve, provided however, that an increase in the Surcharge may be necessary once the final Closure costs and the method of financing the City' s obligations is determined;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Ukiah as follows:

1. Transfer Station Rent is hereby committed to any unfunded Closure costs, Post - Closure Maintenance costs, and the establishment and replenishment of the CAP reserve.

2. There is hereby established a Transfer Station Rents Special Revenue Fund ( Special Revenue Fund) for all Transfer Station Rent revenue which fund is established and dedicated to pay for any Closure costs, Post - Closure Maintenance costs, and the establishment and replenishment of the CAP reserve.

3. Revenue recorded in the Special Reserve Fund shall be given first preference over other revenue sources, other than grants, in funding Closure and Post - Closure Maintenance expenses and CAP reserve requirements that are not funded by the disposal site proprietary fund.

4. Any Closure and Post - Closure Maintenance expenses and CAP reserve requirements not funded by grants, the disposal site proprietary fund, and the Special Revenue Fund shall be funded by the Surcharge.

5. The City Finance Director is hereby directed to prepare for City Council the approval a Financial Plan ( Plan) to extinguish in fifteen years the estimated unfunded Closure and thirty - year Post - Closure Maintenance costs, and the CAP reserve requirements, and present the Surcharge to be applied to the Transfer Station Gate Fee commencing on January 1, 2017. The revised Surcharge shall be submitted to the City Council for approval no later than October 2016. Thereafter, in September of each year, the City Finance Director shall prepare an update of the Plan to fund Closure, Post - Closure Maintenance, and CAP requirements. Any recommended increase or decrease in the Surcharge resulting from the annual update of the Plan shall be presented to the City Council for approval in October, and if approved, will be applied to the Transfer Station Gate Fee immediately following January 1st. 2 1
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1 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January 2016, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmember Crane, Mulheren, Doble, Brown, and Scalmanini.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:

Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
Stephen G. Scalmanini, Mayor
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Agenda Item No: 8.e.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-589

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use Map of the City of Ukiah by Establishing the Community Commercial (C1) Zoning District and Community Commercial (CC) Land Use Designation at 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39).

DEPARTMENT: Community
Development PREPARED BY: Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager PRESENTER: Consent Calendar
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Ordinance
Summary: Council will consider adoption of an ordinance to amend the general plan land use designation from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to Community Commercial (CC) and a rezone from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Community Commercial (C-1) at 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39) to facilitate tenant improvements to an existing ±2,475 sq. ft. structure for use as a ‘Professional Office’. No expansion of the existing structure is requested. Limited tenant improvements, however, would be facilitated to utilize the structure as a ‘Professional Office’.

Background: Per UCC §9265(d), on August 14, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed zoning and General Plan amendment and formulated, by a unanimous 4-0 vote, a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Project with requests for the City Council and Applicant to consider the provision of bicycle parking, as well as increased landscaping and parking lot shade coverage.

On September 4, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed zoning and General Plan amendment and formulated, by a unanimous 5-0 vote, introduction by title only an Ordinance to approve a General Plan Amendment from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to Community Commercial (CC) and a Rezone from Low-Density Residential (R1) to Community Commercial (C1), to allow for tenant improvements to an existing structure for use as a ‘Professional Office’ at 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39).

Discussion: This Project proposes to Rezone the existing parcel from R-1 (Low-Density Residential) to Community Commercial (C-1) to allow for tenant improvements to the existing structure for use as a ‘Professional Office’. The request also requires that a General Plan Amendment be facilitated to alter the existing land use designation from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to Community Commercial (CC). This project is requested because the Applicant desires to undertake tenant improvements to the existing structure and lease it for use as a ‘Professional Office’, which is not allowed under the presently applied R-1 designation. As defined in Ukiah City Code a ‘Professional Office’ is considered the provision of professional or technical services including accounting, counseling, architecture, design, medical/dental, engineering, law, financial management, and similar professions. For this proposed use, only minor modifications and tenant improvements to the existing structure would be required, given its recent ADA improvements and past renovations.

Beyond the use of the structure as a ‘Professional Office’, new development would require adherence to all C1 zoning regulations. Based on the site plan provided, the existing structures would meet the minimum setback requirements of the zoning district and comply with all other lot development standards required by

the C-1 land-use and zoning designations.

Staff recommends Council adopt the ordinance in Attachment 1, amending the general plan land use designation from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to Community Commercial (CC) and rezoning from LowDensity Residential (R-1) to Community Commercial (C-1) at 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39). If adopted, the Ordinance will go into effect in 30 days.

Recommended Action: Adopt an Ordinance amending the official zoning map and general plan land use map by establishing the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district and Community Commercial (CC) land use designation at 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39).

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: NA
FINANCING SOURCE: Cost-Recovery - Project Specific
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI): N/A
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): LU Policy 8.4 - Reuse of Underutilized Property

ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE OFFICIAL

ZONING MAP AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP BY ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) LAND USE DESIGNATION AT 195 LOW GAP ROAD (APN 002-080-39) The City Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION ONE - FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS
The City Council finds and declares as follows:

1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to provide direction on the location of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment and General Plan Amendment on August 14, 2024.

The Planning Commission voted in favor of recommending that the City Council approve a proposed Zoning Map Amendment and General Plan Amendment, rezoning the subject parcel from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Community Commercial (C-1), and changing the land use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (CC) (“Amendments”).

2. The 0.41-acre Project site is located on the corner of North Oak Street and Low Gap Road at 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39). The Project proposes to rezone the existing parcel, currently zoned as from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Community Commercial (C-1). The Project also requires a general plan amendment to change the land use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (CC). This project is requested because the Applicant desires to undertake tenant improvements to the existing structure and lease it for use as a ‘Professional Office’, which is not allowed under the present R-1 designation. As defined in Ukiah City Code a ‘Professional Office’ is considered the provision of professional or technical services including accounting, counseling, architecture, design, medical/dental, engineering, law, management, and similar professions.

3. The Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the findings required for adoption of an ordinance to approve a Zoning Map Amendment and General Plan Amendment as required by Ukiah City Code Section 9265.

4. The Project site is surrounded by a mixture of commercial, public facility and residential uses. Other C1 zoned parcels (with corresponding Community Commercial General Plan designations) currently exist immediately east of the site. No development is proposed.

However, future development of the site would require adherence to all C1 zoning regulations. The Project supports General Plan goals and policies related to land use and economic development, as it would provide an opportunity for commercial reuse of an underutilized structure. As such, the proposed Amendments would be consistent with the City’s General Plan and City’s zoning code.

5. The proposed use of this existing structure as a ‘Professional Office’ is anticipated to result in a less intensive use of the building and property. ‘Religious Assembly’, the previous use of the structure, typically experiences high peak usage during worship services, which are Attachment 1

often held multiple times throughout the week, or for holidays or specific events such as memorials, weddings or other ceremonies. Given this orientation, use of structures for religious assembly can attract large congregations, leading to increased traffic congestion and parking demand. In contrast, a ‘Professional Office’ operates on a more regular, daily schedule with appointments spread throughout the day, and typically features limited weekend hours. This results in a more consistent, moderate flow of traffic rather than the high peaks associated with church services.

6. Notice of the proposed Project and Amendments was provided in the following manner:
provided to property owners within 300 feet of the project parcels, as well as agencies and departments with jurisdiction or interest over the project on August 23, 2024; posted on the City’s webpage on August 23, 2024; published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on August 25, 2024; posted on the Project site on August 23, 2024; available to the public at the Community Development Counter on August 23, 2024, and posted at the Civic Center (glass case) 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

7. The City Council has considered the Amendments, attached hereto as Exhibits A & B, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve this Ordinance.

SECTION TWO – ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

1. The Official Zoning Map for the City of Ukiah is amended to change the Zoning designation of 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39) from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Community Commercial (C-1).

2. The Official General Plan land use map is amended to change the land use designation of 195 Low Gap Road (APN 002-080-39) from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to Community Commercial (CC).

3. This Ordinance incorporates the Amendments depicted in the figures attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B.

SECTION THREE
This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation.

SECTION FOUR

1. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ukiah and shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Introduced by title only on September 4, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Dueñas, Crane, Rodin, Sher, Orozco
NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
__________________
Josefina Dueñas, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A: GENERAL PLAN EXHIBIT MAP, APN 002-080-39
EXHIBIT B: REZONE EXHIBIT MAP, APN 002-080-39

Assessors Parcels
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MDR
P
MDR
CASE:

OWNER:

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APLCT:

AGENT:

ADDRESS:

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Exhibit A: General Plan Exhibit Map
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Eversole Mortuary
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Eversole Mortuary
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195 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah

Assessors Parcels
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CASE:

OWNER:

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ADDRESS:

File No. 24-9265
Eversole Mortuary
002-080-39
Eversole Mortuary
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195 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah
THIS MAP AND DATA ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

DO NOT USE THIS MAP TO DETERMINE LEGAL PROPERTY BOUNDARIES µ 0 65 130Feet
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Zoning
Exhibit B: Rezone Exhibit Map

Agenda Item No: 8.f.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-592

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance Establishing Procedures for Adopting and Imposing Development Mitigation Fees on Behalf of the Ukiah Valley Fire District.

DEPARTMENT: Fire PREPARED BY: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney PRESENTER: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney; Douglas Hutchison, Fire Chief
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Fire Development Mitigation Fee Ordinance
Summary: The Council will consider adopting an ordinance establishing procedures for adopting and imposing development mitigation fees on behalf of the Ukiah Valley Fire District.

Background: To continue providing fire protection services to new development within the Ukiah Valley, the Ukiah Valley Fire District (Fire District) requested in 2008 that the County of Mendocino adopt Fire Impact Fees on its behalf. These one-time fees are charged to new developments and are intended to offset the cost of providing necessary services, such as fire protection and emergency response, in areas experiencing growth. Since their adoption, the fees have remained unchanged.

In 2017, the City of Ukiah and the Fire District entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to provide unified fire protection services across the Ukiah Valley. The Fire District’s service area was expanded in 2022 to include the City of Ukiah. As part of this expansion, a nexus study was conducted to assess the impact of new developments on the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s capacity to provide fire services. This study, conducted in compliance with the California Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Sections 66000-66008), recommended an increase in Fire Impact Fees to address the rising costs of fire protection services, including capital improvements and vehicle acquisitions. The nexus study ensures that the fees are proportional to the actual impact of new developments, as required by law.

The Fire District Board, pursuant to the findings of the nexus study, has drafted a resolution requesting that the City Council adopt these updated fees within the city limits. Before the City can impose these development mitigation fees, it must adopt an ordinance establishing the procedures for doing so on behalf of the Fire District ("Ordinance").

Discussion: The attached Ordinance (Attachment 1), based on similar procedures used by the County of Mendocino, outlines the necessary steps that the City of Ukiah and the Fire District must follow to impose development impact fees on building permits issued within the city. These fees are critical to ensuring that new developments contribute their fair share to the costs of providing adequate fire services, in line with the nexus and proportionality principles established by both California law and recent court rulings, including the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Sheetz case. This decision emphasized that such fees must be closely tied to the actual impact of new developments and that transparent justification is essential to meet legal standards.

Under the Ordinance, the Fire District is required to adopt a resolution that makes specific findings demonstrating that the fees are necessary to maintain public health and safety, given the increasing demand

for fire services. These fees can only be used for capital improvements and the acquisition of equipment necessary to service new development. Additionally, the Fire District must provide an annual report detailing fee revenues, expenditures, and account balances to ensure transparency and compliance with the California Mitigation Fee Act. This requirement is crucial to meeting the standards established by the Sheetz decision, which emphasizes the need for clear documentation and public accountability in the use of impact fees.

The Fire District must also adopt a capital improvement plan for fire facilities and equipment, as required by Government Code Section 66002, at a noticed public hearing. This plan, updated annually, must justify the need for continued fee collection and detail the planned use of fee revenues. Should the Fire District fail to meet these reporting and procedural requirements, the City will cease collecting the fees on its behalf, ensuring ongoing accountability.

Once the City Council adopts the development mitigation fees, they will be assessed on new development projects requiring building permits, with exemptions specified in the Ordinance. The Fire District will be responsible for collecting these fees. The Ordinance also allows the City and Fire District to include administrative costs in the fee structure, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and covering the costs of managing the fee collection process.

Finally, the Ordinance outlines a clear process for suspending fee collection should the Fire District fail to adopt its required annual resolution or request that the City cease collecting the fees. This ensures that the fee program remains consistent with both legal requirements and the financial needs of the Fire District.

On September 4, 2024, the Council introduced this Ordinance, by title only, through a unanimous vote.

Following significant input from the community, City Staff, and the Council, the Ordinance is now ready for final adoption. If approved, the Ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption.

Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance establishing procedures for adopting and imposing development mitigation fees on behalf of the Ukiah Valley Fire District.

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: Ukiah Valley Fire District Board of Directors DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI): N/A
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI):N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP):N/A

ORDINANCE NO.X

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ESTABLISHING AND

IMPLEMENTING A FIRE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows:

SECTION ONE. FINDINGS

1. Adequate fire protection facilities and equipment must be available to serve new development projects.

2. New development projects require the construction or expansion of the Ukiah Valley Fire District’s fire protection facilities and the acquisition of additional equipment.

3. It is necessary to expand the District’s current facilities, apparatus, and equipment needed to maintain its existing level of service; no capacity exists to serve new development.

4. If the District’s fire system capacity is not increased to satisfy the additional demand, the quality and responsiveness of the District’s fire protection and emergency response services will deteriorate.

5. The above conditions pose a risk to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Ukiah that are served by the District.

6. Fire impact fees are necessary to ensure that the District can adequately fund its fire protection facilities, apparatus, and equipment necessary to mitigate the impacts, in particular the population and employment growth and new structural area, caused by new development within the District’s service area.

7. The District has requested the City of Ukiah to establish and administer a development mitigation fee because Fire Districts lack statutory authority to independently impose development impact mitigation fees.

8. The District has prepared all of the supporting documentation to support the findings required to establish the fee, collect the fee and comply with all necessary reporting and accounting procedures for the fee, including the documentation necessary to comply with the California Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code §§ 66000- 66025).

SECTION TWO.

Chapter 15 is hereby added to Division 1 of the Ukiah City Code and shall read as follows:

CHAPTER 15 FIRE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE
Attachment 1

§ 2090 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish and implement a procedure for the adoption of fire protection development mitigation fees for the Ukiah Valley Fire District and to ensure the assessment and collection of these fees in connection with the issuance of building permits. The fire protection development mitigation fees are to be allocated to the Fire District for the acquisition of capital facilities and equipment in order to ensure the provision of the capital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain current levels of fire protection services that are required as the result of new development projects.
§ 2091 DEFINITIONS
As used in this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

A. “City Council” means the City Council of the City of Ukiah.

B. “City Clerk” means the City Clerk for the City of Ukiah.

C. “Development project” means any construction for which a building permit or other permit is needed from the City’s Building Department.

D. “Fire District” means the Ukiah Valley Fire District.

E. “Fire District Board” means the Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District. § 2092 REQUIRED ACTIONS OF THE FIRE DISTRICT
This Chapter shall be applicable to development within the boundaries of the Fire District which are within the City of Ukiah when the following events occur:

A. The Fire District Board adopts a resolution making the following findings:

1. The Fire District does not have existing fire protection facilities and equipment that could be used to provide an adequate level of services to new development projects within the district’s boundaries;

2. The Fire District does not have sufficient funds available to construct additional facilities and purchase equipment from fund balances, capital facility funds, property tax sources, fire suppression assessments, or any other available sources; and

3. The lack of additional fire protection facilities and equipment to serve new development projects would create a situation that is dangerous to the public health and safety if fire mitigation fees are not levied within the fire district.

B. The Fire District further resolves as follows:

1. The Fire District requests that the City impose a specified fire protection development mitigation fee on the Fire District’s behalf on applicants for development projects;

2. Fire protection development mitigation fees imposed under this Chapter shall only be used to expand the availability of capital facilities and equipment to provide fire services to new development projects;

3. The Fire District shall place all funds collected under this Chapter and all interest subsequently accruing on these funds in a separate budget accounting category only for those purposes of providing capital improvements and equipment to serve new development projects;

4. The Fire District shall spend funds from the "fire district development mitigation fee" budget accounting category only for those purposes of providing capital improvements and equipment to serve new development projects;

5. The Fire District shall submit a fire mitigation fee annual report no later than October 31st of each year, after the first year the City imposes the specified fire protection development mitigation fee, to the City Clerk. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the balance in the account at the end of the prior fiscal year, the mitigation fee revenue received, the amount and type of expenditures made, and the ending balance in the fund. In addition, the report shall specify the actions the Fire District plans to take to mitigate the facility and equipment needs caused by the new development projects in a capital fire facilities and equipment plan adopted at a noticed public hearing. The Fire District shall make available, upon request by the City Clerk, a copy of the annual audited report;

6. The Fire District shall make its records that justify the basis for the development mitigation fee amount available to the public upon request;

7. The Fire District shall agree to indemnify and defend the City and its officers, agents, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding that arises from or is in any way related to the adoption of this ordinance or mitigation fees authorized by this ordinance; and

8. For the fifth fiscal year following the first deposit into the Fire District’s fire district mitigation fee account and every five (5) years thereafter, the Fire District shall make all of the following findings with respect to any cash portion of the mitigation fees remaining unexpended or uncommitted in the account:
a. Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put,
b. Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it was charged,
c. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing all incomplete improvements, and
d. Designate the approximate dates on which complete funding is expected to be deposited into the account.

If the findings in subsections B.8.a through d of this Section are not made, the Fire District shall refund, on a prorated basis, to the current record owner or owners of the development projects for which the fees were paid the unexpended or uncommitted portion of the fees and any interest accrued

for which a need cannot be demonstrated.

C. The Fire District Board shall adopt a capital fire facility and equipment plan in compliance with Government Code Section 66002 at a noticed public hearing.

D. The Fire District Board shall send a certified copy of the resolution and the capital fire facilities and equipment plan to the City Clerk. The Clerk shall place the resolution and capital fire facilities and equipment plan on an agenda for a regular City Councilmeeting for the Council’s consideration and approval at a public hearing noticed in the manner required by Government Code Section 66002.

At the close of the public hearing, the City Council may approve the resolution and capital fire facilities and equipment plan if it finds that the documents meet the requirements of this Chapter and Government Code Sections 66000 et seq.

E. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any development project within the boundaries of the Fire District that are within the boundaries of the City of Ukiah not later than thirty (30) days after the City Council’s approval. The Fire District shall notify the City Building Official of the effective date of its mitigation fee. Any judicial action or other proceeding to challenge the legality of the City Council’s approval and adoption of mitigation fees must be commenced within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Council’s action approving the mitigation fees.

F. By March 31st of each year following the year of the original adoption of a resolution and approval by the City Council of fire protection development mitigation fees under this Chapter, the Fire District shall submit a copy of a new resolution adopted by the district’s governing body making the findings required by Subsection A of this Section and identifying the fire protection development mitigation fees requested by the Fire District. If the resolution proposes to increase the fire protection development mitigation fees, the resolution shall only become effective if approved by the Council in the manner set forth in Subsection D of this Section. A revision of fire protection development mitigation fees shall be effective the following July 1st. § 2093 FEE PAYMENT
A. Before the issuance of any building permit or other permit for a development project, the applicant shall pay to the Fire District the fees prescribed by the Fire District resolution as approved by the City Council and shall present written evidence that the provisions of this Chapter have otherwise been satisfied with respect to the development project for which permits are sought. The District may, in its resolution adopting fire protection development mitigation fees, designate those projects requiring a building permit, such as re-roofing, adding siding, installation of mechanical devices, or construction of an accessory building, that will not require payment of a fee.

B. The amount of the fees shall be determined by using the fire protection development mitigation fee in effect on the date of the payment of fees for an unexpired plan check.

C. When application is made for a new permit for a development project following the expiration of a previously issued permit for a development project for which fees were previously paid, no new fee payment shall be required.

D. If a subsequent development project occurs with respect to property for which fees have already been paid, additional fees shall be required only for additional square footage which was not included in computing the prior fee.

E. For the purpose of payment of fees to the City, the City Council delegates to the Fire District the responsibility to collect or accept payment of the fees for the District. The District may contract with the City to collect or accept payment of fees.
§ 2094 EXEMPTIONS
Permits for the following types of development projects shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter:

A. Buildings or other structures constructed for governmental uses; B. Construction of accessory buildings or structures which will not produce additional risk of fire over and above the fire risk associated with the principal building or from the existing use of the land.

C. Alterations of an existing building where no additional square footage is constructed, where the use is not changed, and where the risk of fire is not increased over and above the risk of fire from the existing use.

D. Alterations of an existing building where no additional square footage is constructed, where the use is not changed, and where the risk of fire is not increased over and above the risk of fire from the existing use.

E. The replacement of a legally constructed dwelling or other building destroyed by fire or other calamity on the same parcel, provided that:

1. The application for a building permit to replace the destroyed structure is filed with the City building official within one year after destruction of the dwelling or other building,

2. There is no change in occupancy, and

3. The living space is not increased by more than five hundred (500) square feet compared to the destroyed structure.
§ 2095 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
A. The City may include in an adopted fire protection development mitigation fee a component that reflects the City’s reasonable costs of administering the fee and complying with all laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the fee.

B. The Fire District may include in a proposed fire protection development mitigation fee a component that reflects the District’s reasonable costs of administering the fee and complying with all laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the fee, including the requirements imposed by this Chapter.
§ 2096 USE OF FEES

With the exception of the administrative cost component described in Section 2095, all fees collected under this Chapter, including any interest accrued, shall be used by the Fire District for the purpose of providing for capital facilities and equipment.
§ 2097 RECORDS AND REPORTS
The Fire District shall maintain a separate budget accounting category for any fees collected. This category shall be known as the "fire district mitigation fee" account. By October 31st of each year, the Fire District shall file a report with the City Clerk on the balance in the account at the end of the prior fiscal year, the fee revenue received, the amount and type of expenditures made, and the ending balance of the fund. In addition, the report shall specify the actions the Fire District plans to take to mitigate the facility and equipment needs caused by new development projects. § 2098 TERMINATION OF FEE COLLECTION
Fee collection as to the Fire District shall terminate as follows:

A. If by March 31st of any year following the year of the original adoption of a resolution under this Chapter, which was approved by the City Council, the Fire District has not submitted a copy of a new resolution under Subsection 2092.F of this Chapter, fee collection shall terminate on July 1st of that year.

B. If, at any time, the Fire District Board submits a copy of a resolution requesting termination of fee collection, fee collection shall terminate thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the Clerk.

C. The Fire District shall notify the City Building Official of the effective date of its termination of fee collection.

SECTION THREE.

1. SEVERABILITY.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ukiah, and shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Introduced by title only on , 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, CMC/City Clerk

Agenda Item No: 8.g.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-593

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11, Division 3 of the City Code to Require the Manager of a Private, Commercially-Zoned Property to Abate Nuisance Conditions on the Property.

DEPARTMENT: City Attorney PREPARED BY: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney PRESENTER: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Commercial Property Manager Liability Redline

2. Commercial Property Manager Liability Clean
Summary: The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11, Division 3 of the City Code to Require the Manager of a Private, Commercially-Zoned Property to Abate Nuisance Conditions on the Property.

Background: Chapter 11, Division 3 of the Ukiah City Code sets forth guidelines for determining what conditions on private commercially-zoned property constitute a public health, safety, and visual blight problem; establish a method for giving notice of the conditions and an opportunity to correct them; and, finally, in the event the public health, safety, and visual blight conditions are not abated or corrected, provide a procedure for a hearing and determination of the facts and manner in which the conditions shall be corrected or removed.

While the statement of purpose for this Chapter and a number of procedural provisions in the Chapter suggest that the intent of this Chapter is that any individual who has control over private commercially-zoned property should be responsible for abating nuisance conditions on that property, this is not stated explicitly. Given the recent spate of properties in which public nuisance conditions exist and the difficulty of staff in incentivizing an absent or recalcitrant owner to abate these conditions, Staff urges Council to amend Chapter 11, Division 3, to authorize the City to require individuals with management authority over blighted properties to abate public nuisance conditions at these properties.

Discussion: The Ordinance Amending Chapter 11, Division 3 of the City Code to Require the Manager of a Private, Commercially-Zoned Property to Abate Nuisance Conditions on the Property ("Ordinance"), attached here in redline as Attachment 1 and in a clean version as Attachment 2, adds a definition of "Manager" to the definitions section of that Chapter. Manager is defined as "any natural person who is a decision-maker for an Owner or occupies a prominent and influential position with the Owner and/or has extensive knowledge and control over the Owner’s affairs and as a result thereof has personal responsibility to prevent or abate nuisance conditions under this Chapter." In addition, a "Manager" is added throughout Chapter 11 to the list of individuals, in addition to the Owner, having responsibility to address and abate nuisance conditions on commercially-zoned property.

Managers of nuisance properties will be notified of these conditions and given the opportunity to voluntarily abate these conditions. If they fail to do so within a reasonable abatement period, they will be notified of a public hearing to be held to determine the existence of a public nuisance; said hearing may result in an abatement order. The property Manager, like an owner, may testify at the public hearing. If the Hearing Officer issues an abatement order at the conclusion of the hearing, the Manager will be served with the order. If the Manager does not abate the nuisance conditions and the City must proceed with an abatement action, the Manager will be responsible for the costs and fees associated with abatement.

The confirmed cost of abatement of a nuisance upon any lot or parcel of land constitutes a personal joint and several obligation of the property owner and Manager of the property. Managers may also be subject to any criminal, administrative, or civil penalties for failure to abate a public nuisance.

On September 4, 2024, Council introduced this ordinance, by title only, with a unanimous vote. The current version of the Ordinance reflects a wide array of community, City Staff, and Council input. The Ordinance is now ready for consideration for adoption and will go into effect 30 days after adoption.

Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 11, Division 3 of the City Code to Require the Manager of a Private, Commercially-Zoned Property to Abate Nuisance Conditions on the Property, 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: Code Enforcement Department
DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):N/A
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI):N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP):N/A

ORDINANCE NO.X
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING CHAPTER 11, DIVISION 3 OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE THE MANAGER OF A PRIVATE,

COMMERCIALLY-ZONED PROPERTY TO ABATE NUISANCE CONDITIONS ON THE PROPERTY.

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

SECTION ONE.

Chapter 11 in Division 3 of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):
§3401 DEFINITIONS
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JUNK: Any castoff, damaged, discarded, junked, obsolete, salvaged, scrapped, unusable, worn out or wrecked object, thing or material or substance, having no substantial market value.

MANAGER: If not included in the definition of Owner, a Manager is any natural person who is a decisionmaker for an Owner or occupies a prominent and influential position with the Owner and/or has extensive knowledge and control over the Owner’s affairs and as a result thereof has personal responsibility to prevent or abate nuisance conditions under this Chapter.

OWNER: Any person(s) shown as the property owner on the latest equalized property tax assessment rolls, or in the case of a vehicle, any person(s) shown on the last registration of the vehicle, or if that information is not ascertainable, the owner shall be deemed to be the occupant of the property on which the vehicle is located.
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§3402 PROHIBITED HEALTH, SAFETY, AND VISUAL BLIGHT NUISANCES It shall be unlawful, and it is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge of any commercially zoned business or commercially zoned property within the cityCity of Ukiah, to maintain such premises in such a manner that any one or more of the conditions or activities described in the following subsections are found to exist:
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F. Broken or cracked windows, windows boarded up with unpainted materials attached to the exterior of the building, or unattractive products adhered to/covering the inside of the window, unless the structure is undergoing a remodeling project. The property owner or Manager can have thirty (30) to ninety (90) days to correct the problem with the submittal and approval of a reasonable improvement strategy/plan, unless the nuisance condition creates an imminent risk of damage to persons or property. * * *
§3404 NOTIFICATION OF DECLARED NUISANCE
Attachment 1

Whenever the city managerCity Manager or his/her designee finds that a condition declared a public nuisance, as defined by section 3402 of this chapter, exists on any premises located within the cityCity, he shall advise the property owner or Manager of the nuisance and direct the owner or Manager to abate the nuisance. The property owner or Manager shall be notified of the existence of the nuisance in writing.

The notification shall describe the violations and establish a reasonable abatement period, and may also set forth suggested methods of abatement.
§3405 VOLUNTARY ABATEMENT
The owner, Manager, or tenant of any building, structure or property found to be a nuisance under the provisions of this chapter may abate the nuisance at any time within the abatement period by rehabilitation, repair, removal or demolition as appropriate. The cityCity shall be advised of the abatement and shall inspect the premises to ensure that the nuisance has in fact been abated. * * *
§3407 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – REQUIRED
A. A written notice of public hearing, substantially in the form contained in subsection B of this section, shall be served at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the Hearing Officer public hearing.

B. Service of the notice and order may be made upon all persons entitled thereto either by personal delivery or by certified mail, addressed to the record owner and business owner or Manager at his or her or their address as it appears on the latest equalized assessment roll of Mendocino County, or as known to the City Manager. A copy of the notice and order and any amended or supplemental notice and order shall also be posted on the premises.

1. In lieu of personally serving the owner or Manager or service by certified mail, service of the notice and order and any amended or supplemental notice and order may be made as follows:
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§3408 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – FORM
Notice substantially in the following form shall be given:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AND

TO ABATE IN WHOLE OR IN PART
Notice is hereby given that on (insert date) the Hearing Officer of the City of Ukiah will hold a public hearing at (insert place) to ascertain whether certain premises situated in the City of Ukiah, State of California, known and designated as (insert address or description) to constitute a public nuisance subject to abatement by the rehabilitation of such premises or by the repair or demolition of buildings or structures situated thereon. If said premises, in whole or part, are found to constitute a public nuisance as defined by Section 3402 and if the same are not promptly abated by the owner or Manager, such nuisances may be abated by municipal authorities, in which case the cost of such abatement, including removal of the nuisance, rehabilitation, repair or demolition will be assessed upon such premises and such cost will constitute a lien upon such land until paid.

Said alleged violations consist of the following:

Said methods of abatement available are:

All persons having any objection to, or interest in, said matters are hereby notified to attend a hearing before the Hearing Officer of the City to be held on (insert date and time) when their testimony and evidence will be heard and given due consideration.

DATED (insert date)
City Manager of the City of Ukiah
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§3410 HEARING – PROCEEDINGS
At the time and place stated in the notice of public hearing, the Hearing Officer shall hear and consider all relevant evidence, objections or protests, and shall receive testimony from owners, managers, witnesses, City personnel and interested persons relative to such alleged public nuisance and to proposed abatement measures. The hearing may be continued from time to time. * * *
§3413 SERVICE OF ABATEMENT ORDER
Upon issuance of the Hearing Officer’s written decision, the City Manager/designee shall post a copy thereof conspicuously on the premises involved and shall serve a copy upon the record owner or Manager by first class mail and one copy shall be mailed to each of the following if known to the department head or disclosed from official public records: the holder of any mortgage or deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance of record; the owner, Manager, or holder of any lease of record; and the holder of any other estate or legal interest of record in the premises.
§3414 ABATEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER
The property owner, Manager, or person having charge or control of the property, may at his own expense abate the nuisance as prescribed by the order of the Hearing Officer prior to the expiration of the abatement period set forth in the order. If the nuisance has been inspected by the City and had been abated in accordance with the order, proceedings shall be terminated. §3416 ENFORCEMENT OF ABATEMENT ORDER
A. After any notice and order issued pursuant to this chapter shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such order. Any person who fails to comply with any such order or decision after notice thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor.

B. If, after any notice and order has become final, the person(s) to whom such order has been directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such order after notice thereof, the cCity Mmanager/designee may, without further notice:

1. Refer the person for criminal prosecution;

2. Institute an appropriate action to abate the conditions that constitute a public nuisance. The city managerCity Manager or his designee may cause the same to be abated by cCity forces or a private

contractor.

3. Whenever the Ccity Mmanager or his designee determines that a public nuisance is so imminently dangerous to life or adjacent property that such condition must be immediately removed, repaired or isolated, the Ccity Mmanager/designee shall notify such person, or persons, of the danger involved and require that such condition be immediately removed, repaired or isolated so as to preclude harm to any person or property.
a. Notice: The Ccity Mmanager or his/her designee shall attempt to make contact through a personal interview, or by telephone, with the owner or Manager of the property or the person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge of the property. The Ccity Mmanager/designee shall notify such person, or persons, of the danger involved and require that such condition be immediately removed, repaired or isolated so as to preclude harm to any person or property.
b. Abatement: If the city managerCity Manager or his/her designee is unable to make contact as hereinabove noted, or if the appropriate persons after notification by the city managerCity Manager or his designee do not take action within such time as may be specified by such official, then the city managerCity Manager/designee may take all actions deemed necessary in order to protect the public from harm to remove, repair or isolate such dangerous condition or conditions, with the use of cityCity forces or a contractor engaged pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. §3417 RECORD OF ABATEMENT COSTS
A. If abatement action is taken by the city, all costs of the abatement will be assessed against the property and will attach as a lien until paid.

Costs of expenses for which the cityCity may be reimbursed shall begin to accrue at the time the city first receives a complaint regarding a problem on the property.

The costs of abatement shall include the total cityCity cost of inspections and enforcement (excluding the actual costs of abatement which shall be itemized as set forth in subsection B of this section), which shall be set by resolution of the city council. An additional fee which shall be set by resolution of the city council shall be imposed on the owner and Manager of the property at the conclusion of any matter in which a notice and order has been issued. This termination fee shall be calculated to recover the cost of closing the file, removing or placing liens, and other associated administrative costs. Costs shall be assessed at the conclusion of the abatement provided, however, in the case of the abatement by any method which takes more than six (6) months, costs may be assessed at any time after six (6) months, but in no event more than two (2) times a year.

Costs and expenses may be recovered even if the nuisance is corrected voluntarily, subsequent to the issuance of an abatement order. No fees shall be due and owing if an appeal is filed and the appeal is sustained. All fees shall be a personal obligation of the owner and Manager and a lien upon the property and are due and payable within thirty (30) days of issuance of the notice and order or closing of the file respectively; provided that if an appeal is filed, the fees shall be due and payable upon a final decision on the appeal. Any fee not paid within that time shall be payable to the cityCity.

B. The city managerCity Manager/designee shall keep an account of the costs (including incidental expenses) of abating such nuisance on each separate lot or parcel of land where the work is done and shall render an itemized billing to the property owner or Manager which shall be due and payable within

thirty (30) days. If the owner or Manager refuses or neglects to pay the bill, an itemized report in writing shall be made to the city council showing the cost of abatement and the rehabilitation, demolishing or repairing of said premises, building or structures, including any salvage value relating thereto; provided, that before said report is submitted to the city council a copy of the same shall be mailed together with a notice of the time when said report shall be heard by the city council for confirmation.

C. The city council shall set the matter for hearing to determine the correctness or reasonableness, or both, of such costs, and shall serve notice thereof.

D. Proof of said service shall be made by declaration under penalty of perjury filed with the city clerk. * * *
§3419 NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN
A. If the nuisance abatement and related administrative costs are not paid within five (5) days after the city council confirms the costs of abatement, the cityCity shall notify the owner of record of the parcel of land on which the nuisance is maintained, based on the last equalized assessment roll or the supplemental roll, whichever is more current, that a nuisance abatement lien will be recorded. The notice shall specify the amount of the lien, the name of the cityCity, the date of the abatement order, the street address, the legal description and the assessor’s parcel number of the parcel on which the lien is imposed, and the name and address of the owner of the parcel. The notice shall be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action in accordance with article 3 (commencing with section 415.10) of chapter 4 of title 5 of part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. If the owner of record after diligent search cannot be found, the notice may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place upon the property for a period of ten (10) days and publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation published in Mendocino County pursuant to section 6062 of the Government Code. The notice of lien shall be in substantially the form provided in subsection 3420B of this chapter.

B. After notice is given in accordance with subsection A of this section, the notice of lien shall be recorded in the Mendocino County recorder’s office and shall thereafter constitute a lien on the real property for the expense of the abatement, and the related administrative costs (assessed in accordance with subsection 3417A of this chapter) together with interest thereon.

C. In the event the lien is discharged, released or satisfied, either through payment or foreclosure, notice of the discharge containing the same information as the notice of lien shall be recorded in the Mendocino County recorder’s office.

D. The city may enforce the nuisance abatement lien by an action for a money judgment. * * *
§3421 OWNER’S OR MANAGER’S PERSONAL OBLIGATION
A. The confirmed cost of abatement of a nuisance upon any lot or parcel of land shall constitute a personal joint and several obligation of the property owner and Manager and the city managerCity Manager/ designee is authorized to commence an action in the name of the cityCity in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect the cost of abatement from the property owner and Manager.

B. Upon entry of a second or subsequent civil or criminal judgment within a two (2) year period finding that an owner or Manager of property is responsible for a condition that may be abated in accordance with this chapter, except for conditions abated pursuant to section 17980 of the California Health and Safety Code, the court may order the owner or Manager or both to pay triple the costs of the abatement. §3422 ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION METHODS
A civil action to foreclose a lien, the special assessment procedure and a personal action against the owner or Manager or both shall not be mutually exclusive and the cityCity shall be free to use all methods simultaneously as long as the Ccity does not receive recover multiple payment for the abatement costs. * * *
§3424 VIOLATION – PENALTY
A. Criminal Violations; Civil Penalties: Any responsible party, whether owner, Manager, lessee, sublessor, sublessee or occupant of any premises who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each day such violation continues. Without limiting the enforceability of any other statute, ordinance or regulation that may contain a different or greater penalty under those provisions, after service of notice thereof pursuant to this chapter any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil action to abate or enjoin the nuisance and shall be liable for civil penalties as follows: Any violation concerning property that is located in a commercially zoned district as authorized by articles 6, 7, and 8 of this code (as amended or supplanted) of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each day the violation continues. The city attorney may pursue any lawful civil remedy and civil penalties brought to enforce any provisions of this chapter.

B. Administrative Penalties: In addition to criminal sanctions, civil penalties provided in this section, and other remedies set forth in this chapter, administrative penalties may be imposed against any responsible party, whether owner, Manager, lessee, sublessor or sublessee or occupant of any premises in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Imposition, enforcement, collection and administrative review of administrative penalties imposed shall be conducted pursuant to this code.

C. Reasonable Period To Correct Violations: No administrative penalty shall be imposed for violations of provisions of this chapter unless the owner or Manager has been provided a reasonable period of time after service of notice thereof pursuant to this chapter to correct the violation before imposition of the penalty except in those cases in which there is an immediate danger to health or safety. The reasonable period for purposes of this chapter shall be thirty (30) days from service of a notice of violation unless otherwise directed by the city council.

D. Abatement Interference: Any person who obstructs, impedes or interferes with any representative, officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the city council or with any representative of a city department or with any person who owns or holds any estate or interest in a building which has been ordered to be vacated, repaired, rehabilitated or demolished pursuant to the provisions of this chapter when any of the aforementioned individuals are engaged in the work of abating any nuisance as required by the provisions of this chapter, or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or incidental to such work authorized or directed pursuant to this chapter lawfully engaged in proceedings involving the abatement of a nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor.

§3425 NUISANCES ENDANGERING PUBLIC HEALTH
A. Whenever a nuisance endangering the public health is ascertained to exist on any premises, or in any house or other place, the health officerBuilding Official shall notify, in writing, any person owning or having control of, or acting as agent for such premises, house or other place, to abate or remove such nuisance within a reasonable time, to be stated in such notice.

B. Upon the neglect or refusal of any owner, Manager, occupant, or agent, or other person having control of such house or other place, to comply with such notice, the health officerBuilding Official may abate such nuisance; and the owner, Manager, agent or occupant, or other person having control of such house or place, in addition to the penalties provided by this chapter shall be liable to the cityCity for the cost of such abatement, to be recovered in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If no person can be found upon whom to serve such notice, the health officeBuilding Division shall proceed to abate such nuisance at the expense of the cityCity, at a cost of not to exceed twentyfifty five dollars per day.

SECTION THREE.

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.

3. Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

Introduced by title only on , 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, CMC/City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO.X
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING CHAPTER 11, DIVISION 3 OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE THE MANAGER OF A PRIVATE,

COMMERCIALLY-ZONED PROPERTY TO ABATE NUISANCE CONDITIONS ON THE PROPERTY.

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

SECTION ONE.

Chapter 11 in Division 3 of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):
§3401 DEFINITIONS
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JUNK: Any castoff, damaged, discarded, junked, obsolete, salvaged, scrapped, unusable, worn out or wrecked object, thing or material or substance, having no substantial market value.

MANAGER: If not included in the definition of Owner, a Manager is any natural person who is a decisionmaker for an Owner or occupies a prominent and influential position with the Owner and/or has extensive knowledge and control over the Owner’s affairs and as a result thereof has personal responsibility to prevent or abate nuisance conditions under this Chapter.

OWNER: Any person(s) shown as the property owner on the latest equalized property tax assessment rolls, or in the case of a vehicle, any person(s) shown on the last registration of the vehicle, or if that information is not ascertainable, the owner shall be deemed to be the occupant of the property on which the vehicle is located.
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§3402 PROHIBITED HEALTH, SAFETY, AND VISUAL BLIGHT NUISANCES It shall be unlawful, and it is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge of any commercially zoned business or commercially zoned property within the City of Ukiah, to maintain such premises in such a manner that any one or more of the conditions or activities described in the following subsections are found to exist:
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F. Broken or cracked windows, windows boarded up with unpainted materials attached to the exterior of the building, or unattractive products adhered to/covering the inside of the window, unless the structure is undergoing a remodeling project. The property owner or Manager can have thirty (30) to ninety (90) days to correct the problem with the submittal and approval of a reasonable improvement strategy/plan, unless the nuisance condition creates an imminent risk of damage to persons or property. * * *
§3404 NOTIFICATION OF DECLARED NUISANCE
Attachment 2

Whenever the City Manager or his/her designee finds that a condition declared a public nuisance, as defined by section 3402 of this chapter, exists on any premises located within the City, he shall advise the property owner or Manager of the nuisance and direct the owner or Manager to abate the nuisance. The property owner or Manager shall be notified of the existence of the nuisance in writing. The notification shall describe the violations and establish a reasonable abatement period, and may also set forth suggested methods of abatement.
§3405 VOLUNTARY ABATEMENT
The owner, Manager, or tenant of any building, structure or property found to be a nuisance under the provisions of this chapter may abate the nuisance at any time within the abatement period by rehabilitation, repair, removal or demolition as appropriate. The City shall be advised of the abatement and shall inspect the premises to ensure that the nuisance has in fact been abated. * * *
§3407 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – REQUIRED
A. A written notice of public hearing, substantially in the form contained in subsection B of this section, shall be served at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the Hearing Officer public hearing.

B. Service of the notice and order may be made upon all persons entitled thereto either by personal delivery or by certified mail, addressed to the record owner and business owner or Manager at his or her or their address as it appears on the latest equalized assessment roll of Mendocino County, or as known to the City Manager. A copy of the notice and order and any amended or supplemental notice and order shall also be posted on the premises.

1. In lieu of personally serving the owner or Manager or service by certified mail, service of the notice and order and any amended or supplemental notice and order may be made as follows:
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§3408 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – FORM
Notice substantially in the following form shall be given:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AND

TO ABATE IN WHOLE OR IN PART
Notice is hereby given that on (insert date) the Hearing Officer of the City of Ukiah will hold a public hearing at (insert place) to ascertain whether certain premises situated in the City of Ukiah, State of California, known and designated as (insert address or description) to constitute a public nuisance subject to abatement by the rehabilitation of such premises or by the repair or demolition of buildings or structures situated thereon. If said premises, in whole or part, are found to constitute a public nuisance as defined by Section 3402 and if the same are not promptly abated by the owner or Manager, such nuisances may be abated by municipal authorities, in which case the cost of such abatement, including removal of the nuisance, rehabilitation, repair or demolition will be assessed upon such premises and such cost will constitute a lien upon such land until paid.

Said alleged violations consist of the following:

Said methods of abatement available are:

All persons having any objection to, or interest in, said matters are hereby notified to attend a hearing before the Hearing Officer of the City to be held on (insert date and time) when their testimony and evidence will be heard and given due consideration.

DATED (insert date)
City Manager of the City of Ukiah
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§3410 HEARING – PROCEEDINGS
At the time and place stated in the notice of public hearing, the Hearing Officer shall hear and consider all relevant evidence, objections or protests, and shall receive testimony from owners, managers, witnesses, City personnel and interested persons relative to such alleged public nuisance and to proposed abatement measures. The hearing may be continued from time to time. * * *
§3413 SERVICE OF ABATEMENT ORDER
Upon issuance of the Hearing Officer’s written decision, the City Manager/designee shall post a copy thereof conspicuously on the premises involved and shall serve a copy upon the record owner or Manager by first class mail and one copy shall be mailed to each of the following if known to the department head or disclosed from official public records: the holder of any mortgage or deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance of record; the owner, Manager, or holder of any lease of record; and the holder of any other estate or legal interest of record in the premises.
§3414 ABATEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER
The property owner, Manager, or person having charge or control of the property, may at his own expense abate the nuisance as prescribed by the order of the Hearing Officer prior to the expiration of the abatement period set forth in the order. If the nuisance has been inspected by the City and had been abated in accordance with the order, proceedings shall be terminated. §3416 ENFORCEMENT OF ABATEMENT ORDER
A. After any notice and order issued pursuant to this chapter shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such order. Any person who fails to comply with any such order or decision after notice thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor.

B. If, after any notice and order has become final, the person(s) to whom such order has been directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such order after notice thereof, the Cty Manager/designee may, without further notice:

1. Refer the person for criminal prosecution;

2. Institute an appropriate action to abate the conditions that constitute a public nuisance. The City Manager or his designee may cause the same to be abated by Cty forces or a private contractor.

3. Whenever the City Manager or his designee determines that a public nuisance is so imminently dangerous to life or adjacent property that such condition must be immediately removed, repaired or isolated, the City Manager/designee shall notify such person, or persons, of the danger involved and require that such condition be immediately removed, repaired or isolated so as to preclude harm to any person or property.
a. Notice: The City Manager or his/her designee shall attempt to make contact through a personal interview, or by telephone, with the owner or Manager of the property or the person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge of the property. The City Manager/designee shall notify such person, or persons, of the danger involved and require that such condition be immediately removed, repaired or isolated so as to preclude harm to any person or property. b. Abatement: If the City Manager or his/her designee is unable to make contact as hereinabove noted, or if the appropriate persons after notification by the City Manager or his designee do not take action within such time as may be specified by such official, then the City Manager/designee may take all actions deemed necessary in order to protect the public from harm to remove, repair or isolate such dangerous condition or conditions, with the use of City forces or a contractor engaged pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
§3417 RECORD OF ABATEMENT COSTS
A. If abatement action is taken by the city, all costs of the abatement will be assessed against the property and will attach as a lien until paid.

Costs of expenses for which the City may be reimbursed shall begin to accrue at the time the city first receives a complaint regarding a problem on the property.

The costs of abatement shall include the total City cost of inspections and enforcement (excluding the actual costs of abatement which shall be itemized as set forth in subsection B of this section), which shall be set by resolution of the city council. An additional fee which shall be set by resolution of the city council shall be imposed on the owner and Manager of the property at the conclusion of any matter in which a notice and order has been issued. This termination fee shall be calculated to recover the cost of closing the file, removing or placing liens, and other associated administrative costs. Costs shall be assessed at the conclusion of the abatement provided, however, in the case of the abatement by any method which takes more than six (6) months, costs may be assessed at any time after six (6) months, but in no event more than two (2) times a year.

Costs and expenses may be recovered even if the nuisance is corrected voluntarily, subsequent to the issuance of an abatement order. No fees shall be due and owing if an appeal is filed and the appeal is sustained. All fees shall be a personal obligation of the owner and Manager and a lien upon the property and are due and payable within thirty (30) days of issuance of the notice and order or closing of the file respectively; provided that if an appeal is filed, the fees shall be due and payable upon a final decision on the appeal. Any fee not paid within that time shall be payable to the City.

B. The City Manager/designee shall keep an account of the costs (including incidental expenses) of abating such nuisance on each separate lot or parcel of land where the work is done and shall render an itemized billing to the property owner or Manager which shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days.

If the owner or Manager refuses or neglects to pay the bill, an itemized report in writing shall be made to the city council showing the cost of abatement and the rehabilitation, demolishing or repairing of said

premises, building or structures, including any salvage value relating thereto; provided, that before said report is submitted to the city council a copy of the same shall be mailed together with a notice of the time when said report shall be heard by the city council for confirmation.

C. The city council shall set the matter for hearing to determine the correctness or reasonableness, or both, of such costs, and shall serve notice thereof.

D. Proof of said service shall be made by declaration under penalty of perjury filed with the city clerk. * * *
§3419 NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN
A. If the nuisance abatement and related administrative costs are not paid within five (5) days after the city council confirms the costs of abatement, the City shall notify the owner of record of the parcel of land on which the nuisance is maintained, based on the last equalized assessment roll or the supplemental roll, whichever is more current, that a nuisance abatement lien will be recorded. The notice shall specify the amount of the lien, the name of the City, the date of the abatement order, the street address, the legal description and the assessor’s parcel number of the parcel on which the lien is imposed, and the name and address of the owner of the parcel. The notice shall be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action in accordance with article 3 (commencing with section 415.10) of chapter 4 of title 5 of part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. If the owner of record after diligent search cannot be found, the notice may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place upon the property for a period of ten (10) days and publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation published in Mendocino County pursuant to section 6062 of the Government Code. The notice of lien shall be in substantially the form provided in subsection 3420B of this chapter.

B. After notice is given in accordance with subsection A of this section, the notice of lien shall be recorded in the Mendocino County recorder’s office and shall thereafter constitute a lien on the real property for the expense of the abatement, and the related administrative costs (assessed in accordance with subsection 3417A of this chapter) together with interest thereon.

C. In the event the lien is discharged, released or satisfied, either through payment or foreclosure, notice of the discharge containing the same information as the notice of lien shall be recorded in the Mendocino County recorder’s office.

D. The city may enforce the nuisance abatement lien by an action for a money judgment. * * *
§3421 OWNER’S OR MANAGER’S PERSONAL OBLIGATION
A. The confirmed cost of abatement of a nuisance upon any lot or parcel of land shall constitute a personal joint and several obligation of the property owner and Manager and the City Manager/ designee is authorized to commence an action in the name of the City in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect the cost of abatement from the property owner and Manager.

B. Upon entry of a second or subsequent civil or criminal judgment within a two (2) year period finding that an owner or Manager of property is responsible for a condition that may be abated in accordance

with this chapter, except for conditions abated pursuant to section 17980 of the California Health and Safety Code, the court may order the owner or Manager or both to pay triple the costs of the abatement. §3422 ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION METHODS
A civil action to foreclose a lien, the special assessment procedure and a personal action against the owner or Manager or both shall not be mutually exclusive and the City shall be free to use all methods simultaneously as long as the City does not recover multiple payment for the abatement costs. * * *
§3424 VIOLATION – PENALTY
A. Criminal Violations; Civil Penalties: Any responsible party, whether owner, Manager, lessee, sublessor, sublessee or occupant of any premises who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each day such violation continues. Without limiting the enforceability of any other statute, ordinance or regulation that may contain a different or greater penalty under those provisions, after service of notice thereof pursuant to this chapter any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil action to abate or enjoin the nuisance and shall be liable for civil penalties as follows: Any violation concerning property that is located in a commercially zoned district as authorized by articles 6, 7, and 8 of this code (as amended or supplanted) of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each day the violation continues. The city attorney may pursue any lawful civil remedy and civil penalties brought to enforce any provisions of this chapter.

B. Administrative Penalties: In addition to criminal sanctions, civil penalties provided in this section, and other remedies set forth in this chapter, administrative penalties may be imposed against any responsible party, whether owner, Manager, lessee, sublessor or sublessee or occupant of any premises in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Imposition, enforcement, collection and administrative review of administrative penalties imposed shall be conducted pursuant to this code.

C. Reasonable Period To Correct Violations: No administrative penalty shall be imposed for violations of provisions of this chapter unless the owner or Manager has been provided a reasonable period of time after service of notice thereof pursuant to this chapter to correct the violation before imposition of the penalty except in those cases in which there is an immediate danger to health or safety. The reasonable period for purposes of this chapter shall be thirty (30) days from service of a notice of violation unless otherwise directed by the city council.

D. Abatement Interference: Any person who obstructs, impedes or interferes with any representative, officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the city council or with any representative of a city department or with any person who owns or holds any estate or interest in a building which has been ordered to be vacated, repaired, rehabilitated or demolished pursuant to the provisions of this chapter when any of the aforementioned individuals are engaged in the work of abating any nuisance as required by the provisions of this chapter, or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or incidental to such work authorized or directed pursuant to this chapter lawfully engaged in proceedings involving the abatement of a nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor.
§3425 NUISANCES ENDANGERING PUBLIC HEALTH
A. Whenever a nuisance endangering the public health is ascertained to exist on any premises, or in

any house or other place, the Building Official shall notify, in writing, any person owning or having control of, or acting as agent for such premises, house or other place, to abate or remove such nuisance within a reasonable time, to be stated in such notice.

B. Upon the neglect or refusal of any owner, Manager, occupant, or agent, or other person having control of such house or other place, to comply with such notice, the Building Official may abate such nuisance; and the owner, Manager, agent or occupant, or other person having control of such house or place, in addition to the penalties provided by this chapter shall be liable to the City for the cost of such abatement, to be recovered in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If no person can be found upon whom to serve such notice, the Building Division shall proceed to abate such nuisance at the expense of the City, at a cost of not to exceed fifty dollars per day.

SECTION THREE.

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.

3. Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

Introduced by title only on , 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, CMC/City Clerk

Agenda Item No: 8.h.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-590

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Consider Giving Authorization of $200,000 Interfund Loan from General Fund to Golf Enterprise Fund for Recycled Water Project Phase 4, and Approve Corresponding Budget Amendments.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager /
Admin PREPARED BY: Maya Simerson, Project & Grant Administrator PRESENTER: Maya Simerson, Grants and Project Manager.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2024-____, GF - Golf, 9-18-24

2. LAIF Daily Rate
Summary: Staff requests Council authorization for an interfund loan, not exceeding $200,000, from the General Fund to the Golf Enterprise Fund. This loan will finance the installation of recycled water distribution equipment and a main line to service the gravity-fed portion of the Ukiah Valley Golf Course. The funds will facilitate the completion of Phase 4 of the Recycled Water Project, allowing for further water conservation and operational cost savings. The interfund loan will be repaid over a period of five years at a fixed interest rate of

4.58%, based on the City’s current rate of return from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).

Background: Phase 4 of the Recycled Water Project, awarded to Ghilotti Construction, Inc. in 2023, provided for the installation of a recycled water distribution line to the main pumphouse at the Ukiah Valley Golf Course.

This system currently irrigates two-thirds of the course, while the remaining one-third relies on a gravity-fed potable water system.

To maximize the use of recycled water on the property and reduce the need for potable water, Staff evaluated options to connect the remaining portion of the golf course to the recycled water system. It was determined that the existing main line can be converted into a dual-purpose line with the addition of a booster pump, allowing the recycled water to flow to the gravity-fed area. By doing this work the entirety of the property will be able to utilize recycled water, with the exception of one small area at the 6th tee, which is at a higher elevation and may not be able to be supported by recycled water at this time. Overall, the proposed conversion of the existing gravity-fed system will require some additional modifications at the pumphouse, the addition of a small structure to cover the new pump, and the installation of other connection infrastructure, and will result in significant reductions in potable water usage.

Discussion: The estimated cost of completing the connection of the gravity-fed portion of the golf course to the recycled water system is approximately $200,000. This investment is expected to result in annual cost savings of approximately $60,000 by reducing potable water use, leading to a return on investment in approximately three and a half years. After the loan is repaid, these ongoing savings will be utilized to pay down prior debts in the Golf Enterprise Fund.

In addition to the financial benefits, this project aligns with the City Council’s Strategic Plan, the General Plan, and Climate Initiatives, promoting the use of sustainable water practices. By converting the remaining section of the golf course to recycled water, the City supports its environmental sustainability goals and reduces dependency on potable water sources.

Pursuant to the City of Ukiah Debt Management Policy, interfund borrowing is a recognized method of financing under Section 5. This policy allows for the City to borrow internally from funds with surplus cash, providing a cost-effective alternative to issuing bonds for financing needs below $10 million. Interfund loans must be repaid with interest, ensuring that the lending fund is compensated fairly while maintaining fiscal discipline across all City funds.

This transaction is structured as an interfund loan in accordance with Governmental GAAP, ensuring that the General Fund is reimbursed with interest. Under an interfund loan arrangement, the borrowing fund (Golf Enterprise Fund) records the loan as a liability, while the lending fund (General Fund) records a receivable.

This structure maintains transparency and accountability, as the loan must be repaid under agreed terms. In contrast, an interfund transfer involves a permanent movement of funds without any repayment obligation.

The loan terms, detailed in Attachment 1 (Interfund Loan Agreement Resolution), specify that the loan will be repaid over five years at a fixed interest rate of 4.58%. This interest rate is based on the City’s current return from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), in line with the City’s Debt Management Policy, which ensures that internal loans are repaid at a fair rate based on current investment returns (see Attachment 2 for supporting documentation of the LAIF rate). The regular payments will ensure that the General Fund is made whole, and the structured repayment schedule is consistent with the City’s approach to prudent fiscal management.

Staff recommends authorizing the interfund loan, not to exceed $200,000, from the General Fund to the Golf Enterprise Fund for the installation of recycled water distribution equipment and main line to the gravity-fed portion of the Ukiah Valley Golf Course related to the Recycled Water Project Phase 4, and approving the corresponding budget amendments.

Recommended Action: Authorize the interfund loan, not to exceed $200,000, from the General Fund to the Golf Enterprise Fund for the installation of recycled water distribution equipment and main line to the gravityfed portion of the Ukiah Valley Golf Course related to the Recycled Water Project Phase 4, and approve corresponding budget amendments.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Not to exceed $200,000
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: 72022400.80230.18464: $0
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: 72022400.80230.18464: $200,000
FINANCING SOURCE: Interfund loan from the General Fund
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: Contract 2223-220 COORDINATED WITH: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director, Mary Horger, Financial Services Manager & Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI): N/A
CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): 7a- Expand sustainable water practices.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): N/A

1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUTHORIZING AN

INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND FOR

THE INSTALLATION OF RECYCLED WATER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT AND MAIN LINE AS PART OF THE RECYCLED WATER PROJECT PHASE 4
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah owns and operates the Ukiah Valley Golf Course, which currently uses potable water for a portion of its irrigation system; and WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah has initiated Phase 4 of the Recycled Water Project to provide recycled water to the Ukiah Valley Golf Course, promoting water conservation and reducing operational costs; and
WHEREAS, the remaining portion of the golf course that is currently served by a gravity-fed potable water system can be connected to the recycled water distribution system at a cost not to exceed $200,000; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Debt Management Policy, adopted by Resolution No. 2017-16 and amended in 2021, authorizes the use of interfund borrowing as a method of financing under Section 5 (Methods of Financing), allowing internal borrowing between funds with surplus cash in lieu of issuing bonded debt; and
WHEREAS, the City's Debt Management Policy provides that the Finance Director is responsible for evaluating interfund loans on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that interfund loans are repaid with interest at a rate based on the City’s investment returns, and requires Council approval for long-term borrowing between City funds with full maturity beyond the succeeding fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the interfund loan will bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.58% per annum, which represents the City’s current rate of return from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), and will be repaid over a period of five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the loan are outlined in Exhibit A (Amortization Schedule), attached hereto and made a part of this resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AS FOLLOWS:

1. Loan Authorization: The City Council hereby authorizes an interfund loan from the General Fund to the Golf Enterprise Fund in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the installation of recycled water distribution equipment and the Attachment 1

2 main line for the Ukiah Valley Golf Course as part of the Recycled Water Project Phase 4.

2. Interest Rate and Term: The loan will be repaid over a term of five (5) years at a fixed interest rate of 4.58% per annum, based on the City’s current rate of return from LAIF.

3. Repayment Schedule: The loan will be repaid in equal annual installments as outlined in Exhibit A (Amortization Schedule). Payments shall be made from the Golf Enterprise Fund to the General Fund, beginning one year from the date of loan disbursement.

4. Budget Amendment: The City Manager and Finance Director are hereby authorized and directed to amend the budget to reflect this interfund loan and to make any necessary adjustments to implement this resolution.

5. Severability: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.

6. Effective Date: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________
Douglas Crane, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
Attachment 1

3 EXHIBIT A: Amortization Schedule
Payment Due Date Beginning
Balance Payment Interest (4.58%) Principal Ending Balance June 30, 2025 $200,000 $45,762 $9,160 $36,602 $163,398
June 30, 2026 $163,398 $45,762 $7,485 $38,277 $125,121
June 30, 2027 $125,121 $45,762 $5,732 $40,030 $85,091
June 30, 2028 $85,091 $45,762 $3,898 $41,864 $43,227
June 30, 2029 $43,227 $45,762 $1,978 $43,784 $0
Attachment 1

Date Daily Quarter to Date Average Maturity
09/11/24 4.58 4.55 215
09/10/24 4.58 4.55 216
09/09/24 4.59 4.55 214
09/08/24 4.59 4.55 217
09/07/24 4.59 4.55 217
09/06/24 4.59 4.55 217
09/05/24 4.59 4.55 219
09/04/24 4.59 4.55 219
09/03/24 4.59 4.55 219
09/02/24 4.53 4.55 219
09/01/24 4.53 4.55 220
08/31/24 4.53 4.55 221
08/30/24 4.57 4.55 219
08/29/24 4.59 4.55 215
08/28/24 4.60 4.55 214
08/27/24 4.59 4.55 215
08/26/24 4.60 4.54 214
08/25/24 4.60 4.54 217
08/24/24 4.60 4.54 217
08/23/24 4.60 4.54 217
08/22/24 4.60 4.54 219
08/21/24 4.60 4.54 219
08/20/24 4.59 4.54 220
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08/17/24 4.59 4.54 224
08/16/24 4.59 4.53 224
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08/11/24 4.57 4.53 220
08/10/24 4.57 4.53 220
08/09/24 4.57 4.53 220
08/08/24 4.57 4.53 221
08/07/24 4.57 4.53 221
08/06/24 4.57 4.52 222

CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER

FIONA MA, CPA
PMIA Daily Effective Yield
*Daily yield does not reflect capital gains or losses Updated: 9/11/2024 Attachment 2

Date Daily Quarter to Date Average Maturity

CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER

FIONA MA, CPA
PMIA Daily Effective Yield
08/05/24 4.57 4.52 222
08/04/24 4.57 4.52 224
08/03/24 4.57 4.52 224
08/02/24 4.57 4.52 224
08/01/24 4.57 4.52 224
*Daily yield does not reflect capital gains or losses Updated: 9/11/2024 Attachment 2

Agenda Item No: 13.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-605

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Receive Report Regarding FEMA's Response and Updated FEMA Floodplain Maps to the City of Ukiah's March 2023 Appeal; Authorize the City Manager to Develop and Submit a Second Appeal; and Take Any Other Action Deemed Necessary.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works PREPARED BY: Seth
PRESENTER: Tim Eriksen, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Existing FEMA Floodplain

2. FEMA New Floodplains Proposal 2022

3. L.Huffman re FEMA_031523
Summary: Council will receive a report regarding FEMA's most recent response and updated FEMA floodplain maps to the City's 2023 appeal letter; authorize the City Manager to develop and submit a second appeal; and take any other action deemed necessary.

Background: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began updating the floodplain elevations, and corresponding maps, within the City of Ukiah in 2020. In 2022, FEMA presented the proposed updated floodplains to the City for comment (See Attachment 1 for existing floodplain and Attachment 2 for FEMA's newly proposed floodplain). In immediately noticing significant differences in the proposed floodplain versus what areas of the City and Ukiah Valley had actually flooded over the last 30 years, Staff requested the engineering firm GHD review the flood data provided by FEMA. GHD's review found deficiencies with FEMA's analysis and data inputs. With these noted discrepancies, Staff coordinated with GHD and Mayor Rodin to prepare and submit an appeal letter to FEMA through Congressman Jared Huffman's Office (Attachment 3).

Discussion: In response to the City's first appeal letter, FEMA has revised their initial proposed floodplain changes, reducing the expanded floodplain areas (please review the below link to access an interactive map of FEMA's most recently proposed floodplains). However, based on observed and anecdotal data about historical flooding over the last 30 years, as well as additional analysis conducted by GHD on September 12, the data and studies used by FEMA to produce the most recent floodplains appear incomplete. As a result, it is the opinion of both Staff and GHD that FEMA's proposed floodplain maps still include many new properties in the special flood hazard area that should not be included in this area. This is significant, as properties in the special flood hazard area would be required to obtain flood insurance, of which annual costs can be between $2,000 and $8,000. Especially concerning is that many of the affected properties within the proposed floodplain are in a census tract/block group that has among the highest concentrations of low-income residents in Ukiah, thereby increasing the risk of foreclosures and vacant homes.

July 2024 FEMA proposed floodplains
link: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e7a7dc3ebd7f4ad39bb8e485bb64ce44.

The deadline for this appeal (September 23) falls before the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Therefore, Staff is recommending that Council authorize the City Manager to work with Staff and GHD to submit a second appeal to FEMA.

Recommended Action: 1. Receive report regarding FEMA's most recent response and updated FEMA floodplain maps to the City's 2023 appeal letter, and authorize the City Manager to develop and submit a second appeal.

2. Consider and take any other action deemed necessary.

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: Jason Benson, Senior Engineer, Tim Eriksen, Director of Public Works, Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI): Goal 4 – Identify and actively engage underrepresented communities in which to retain, expand, develop, and implement programs.

CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI): N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): N/A

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NOTES TO USERS
For information and questions about this Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), available products associated with this FIRM, including historic versions, the current map date for each FIRM panel, how to order products, or the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in general, please call the FEMA Map Information eXchange at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center website at https://msc.fema.gov.

Available products may include previously issued Letters of Map Change, a Flood Insurance Study Report, and/or digital versions of this map. Many of these products can be ordered or obtained directly from the website.

Communities annexing land on adjacent FIRM panels must obtain a current copy of the adjacent panel as well as the current FIRM Index. These may be ordered directly from the Flood Map Service Center at the number listed above.

For community and countywide map dates, refer to the Flood Insurance Study Report for this jurisdiction.

To determine if flood insurance is available in this community, contact your Insurance agent or call the National Flood Insurance Program at 1-800-638-6620.

Basemap information shown on this FIRM was provided in digital format by USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA).

This information was derived from NAIP, dated April 11, 2018.

SCALE
Map Projection:

GCS, Geodetic Reference System 1980;
Vertical Datum: NAVD88
Panel Contains:

MAP NUMBER

EFFECTIVE DATE

COMMUNITY NUMBER PANEL
PANEL 1512 OF 2050
0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Feet
0 100 200 300 400 50
Meters
This map was exported from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) on 9/4/2024 6:41 PM and does not reflect changes or amendments subsequent to this date and time. The NFHL and effective information may change or become superseded by new data over time. For additional information, please see the Flood Hazard Mapping Updates Overview Fact Sheet at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/118418 This map complies with FEMA's standards for the use of digital flood maps if it is not void as described below.

The basemap shown complies with FEMA's basemap accuracy standards. This map image is void if the one or more of the following map elements do not appear: basemap imagery, flood zone labels, legend, scale bar, map creation date, community identifiers, FIRM panel number, and FIRM effective date.

PINOLEVILLE
INDIAN

RESERVATION

MENDOCINO COUNTY

CITY OF UKIAH
060058
060183
060186
1512
1512
1512
06045C1512F
June 02, 2011
For information about the specific vertical datum for elevation features, datum conversions, or vertical monuments used to create this map, please see the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Report for your community at https://msc.fema.gov

SEE FIS REPORT FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDEX MAP

FOR DRAFT FIRM PANEL LAYOUT
OTHER

FEATURES

FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION
Without Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Zone A, V, A99
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Regulatory Floodway

0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas
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17.5Water Surface Elevation
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Profile Baseline
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Base Flood Elevation Line (BFE)
Limit of Study
Jurisdiction Boundary
8 Effective LOMRs

GENERAL

STRUCTURES

OTHER AREAS

OTHER AREAS OF

FLOOD HAZARD

SPECIAL FLOOD

HAZARD AREAS
B

20.2 1 inch = 500 feet 1:6,000
123°13'7.98"W 39°11'21.59"N
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FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP

NOTES TO USERS
For information and questions about this Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), available products associated with this FIRM, including historic versions, the current map date for each FIRM panel, how to order products, or the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in general, please call the FEMA Map Information eXchange at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center website at https://msc.fema.gov.

Available products may include previously issued Letters of Map Change, a Flood Insurance Study Report, and/or digital versions of this map. Many of these products can be ordered or obtained directly from the website.

Communities annexing land on adjacent FIRM panels must obtain a current copy of the adjacent panel as well as the current FIRM Index. These may be ordered directly from the Flood Map Service Center at the number listed above.

For community and countywide map dates, refer to the Flood Insurance Study Report for this jurisdiction.

To determine if flood insurance is available in this community, contact your Insurance agent or call the National Flood Insurance Program at 1-800-638-6620.

Basemap information shown on this FIRM was provided in digital format by USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA).

This information was derived from NAIP, dated April 11, 2018.

SCALE
Map Projection:

GCS, Geodetic Reference System 1980;
Vertical Datum: NAVD88
Panel Contains:

MAP NUMBER

EFFECTIVE DATE

COMMUNITY NUMBER PANEL
PANEL 1514 OF 2050
0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Feet
0 100 200 300 400 50
Meters
This map was exported from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) on 9/4/2024 5:09 PM and does not reflect changes or amendments subsequent to this date and time. The NFHL and effective information may change or become superseded by new data over time. For additional information, please see the Flood Hazard Mapping Updates Overview Fact Sheet at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/118418 This map complies with FEMA's standards for the use of digital flood maps if it is not void as described below.

The basemap shown complies with FEMA's basemap accuracy standards. This map image is void if the one or more of the following map elements do not appear: basemap imagery, flood zone labels, legend, scale bar, map creation date, community identifiers, FIRM panel number, and FIRM effective date.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

CITY OF UKIAH
060183
060186
1514
1514
06045C1514F
June 02, 2011
For information about the specific vertical datum for elevation features, datum conversions, or vertical monuments used to create this map, please see the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Report for your community at https://msc.fema.gov

SEE FIS REPORT FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDEX MAP

FOR DRAFT FIRM PANEL LAYOUT
OTHER

FEATURES

FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION
Without Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Zone A, V, A99
With BFE or DepthZone AE, AO, AH, VE, AR
Regulatory Floodway

0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas
of 1% annual chance flood with average
depth less than one foot or with drainage
areas of less than one square mileZone X
Future Conditions 1% Annual
Chance Flood HazardZone X
Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee
See NotesZone X
Area with Flood Risk due to LeveeZone D
NO SCREENArea of Minimal Flood HazardZone X
Area of Undetermined Flood HazardZone D
Channel, Culvert, or Storm Sewer
Levee, Dike, or Floodwall
Cross Sections with 1% Annual Chance

17.5Water Surface Elevation
Coastal Transect
Coastal Transect Baseline
Profile Baseline
Hydrographic Feature
Base Flood Elevation Line (BFE)
Limit of Study
Jurisdiction Boundary
8 Effective LOMRs

GENERAL

STRUCTURES

OTHER AREAS

OTHER AREAS OF

FLOOD HAZARD

SPECIAL FLOOD

HAZARD AREAS
B

20.2 1 inch = 500 feet 1:6,000
123°13'7.98"W 39°9'29.11"N
123°11'14.62"W 39°7'23.43"N
ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 2

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Honorable Jared Huffman
200 South School Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Dear Congressman Huffman,
As you are likely aware, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed updated flood maps for Mendocino County and the City Ukiah. These maps revise flood hazard designations along Orrs Creek, Gibson Creek, Doolin Creek and other tributaries across the Ukiah Valley. As conveyed, these updates greatly and curiously expand the existing floodplain hazards, thereby increasing residential and commercial insurance requirements, as well as the financial burdens for residents and businesses. Even though it has been some time since the last update to the City’s flood maps, no significant new developments in or near existing flood zones have been facilitated, nor have changes to flood protection systems (e.g., levees) developed. While drought continues, no other significant environmental changes have occurred that would substantiate such a considerable change in known flood hazards.

Unfortunately, those most impacted by these revisions will be the least able to absorb the associated costs. For middleclass and low-income homeowners, even slight changes to monthly expenses could have substantial budgetary consequences. These impacts will be most pronounced for low-income and borrowers with lower credit scores, since the added financial burden of insurance reduces the ability of disadvantaged households to borrow.1 Increased flood insurance mandates will also lead to reductions in residential lending activity, which will stymie appropriate infill development and new construction. Creating additional barriers to infill development is a mistake, as the City of Ukiah must be well-positioned to encourage this type of growth to limit regional sprawl and non-sustainable land uses increasingly subject to fire hazards within the wildland urban interface.

An important objective of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is to break the cycle of flood damage but the City of Ukiah has experienced relatively few claims since commencing participation in the NFIP in 1982. Per the FEMA NFIP Insurance Mitigation Division, only 60 documented losses totaling $1,041,230.16 across the entire 95482 zip code have been identified. This implies that the impacts of flooding within City limits are relatively constrained, as this zip code extends far-beyond City limits and includes large swaths of unincorporated Mendocino County.

Upon review and consultation, most of the areas subject to revised designations are not historically associated with flood hazards, even during notable events, such as those in 1994 and 2005/2006 (DR – 1628 CA). The impacts to mobile home park residents are concerning, as the City of Ukiah has taken efforts to preserve existing mobile home parks as affordable housing. Specifically, the revised flood hazard maps would impact the Manor Oak Mobile Home Estates and additional mobile home parks along East Gobbi Street to increased insurance requirements. FEMA published its Affordability Framework in 2018, but it is unclear how or if this framework would protect or assist residents, particularly those with modest incomes.

We encourage you to review the technical response that has been submitted in coordination with the County of Mendocino and assist the City of Ukiah in addressing concerns with these proposed flood map revisions. We believe that, based on technical merits, our appeal is fully justified. As conveyed, the expansion of flood hazard areas would be tremendously impactful to residents and businesses, especially those who reside in mobile home parks. Thank you for your consideration and review of these concerns.

Sincerely,
Mari Rodin, Mayor, City of Ukiah
Enclosed: City of Ukiah FEMA Map Revision Review; GHD and Northern Hydrology & Engineering; March 8, 2023 1 Unintended Consequences of “Mandatory” Flood Insurance Kristian S. Blickle and João A. C. Santos Federal Reserve Bank of New York Staff Reports, no. 1012 April 2022 JEL classification: G21, G28, Q5, Q54 ATTACHMENT 3

Agenda Item No: 14.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/18/2024

ITEM NO: 2024-555

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Receive Report of the Completed Local Road Safety/Action Plan Completed by the Consultant TJKM.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works PREPARED BY: Seth Strader, Administrative Analyst PRESENTER: Tim Eriksen, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:

1. F08152024 Ukiah LRSAP Final Report_Amended (002)
Summary: Council will receive a report on the updated Local Road Safety/Action Plan completed by the consultant TJKM.

The City of Ukiah’s Local Road Safety/Action Plan (LRS/AP) is a comprehensive plan that creates a framework to systemically identify and analyze traffic safety related issues and recommend projects and countermeasures. The LRS/AP aims to reduce fatal and severe injury (KSI) collisions through a prioritized list of improvements that can enhance safety on local roadways. It is viewed as a guidance document that can be a source of information and ideas for the Council, City Staff and community when considering future infrastructure development and improvements.

Background: The City is teamed with Mendocino County of Governments (MCOG) and Caltrans to work with TJKM on a Local Roadway Safety/Action Plan (LRS/AP). TJKM is a multidisciplinary firm with extensive expertise in broad areas of transportation, parking, and land use. TJKM provides expertise and services for transportation planning, traffic operations, freeway and corridor studies, traffic engineering design (including PS&E), intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic safety, and multimodal studies. This work includes complete street services to meet the needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and public transportation riders.

Discussion: The City of Ukiah's Local Road Safety/Action Plan (LRS/AP) provides a framework for identifying and analyzing traffic safety issues, and recommending projects and countermeasures. The goal of the LRS/AP is to reduce fatal and severe injury collisions by implementing improvements to enhance roadway safety. This latest update, building on the 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), adopts a proactive stance in meeting safety needs and serves as a guidance document. The LRS/AP is a living document, routinely reviewed and updated by the City and safety partners to reflect evolving collision trends, community needs, and priorities. With the LRS/AP as a guide, the City will be able and ready to consider future capital improvement projects and apply for grant funds, such as the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A). The complete study can be found in Attachment 1.

The preparation of this report (or plan) was programmed through the Mendocino Council of Governments' FY 2023/24 Transportation Planning Work Program and funded with State (Regional Planning Assistance) Discretionary Grant funds. The report is based on technical data collected and analyzed by TJKM, a multidisciplinary firm specializing in transportation and traffic safety. The findings and recommendations within the LRS/AP were reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and other safety partners to ensure a comprehensive and technically sound approach. Given the report is a guidance document, the

recommendations from the report do not necessarily reflect final project recommendations from City staff. However, the data and recommendations will be valuable for project development and future capital investment consideration and priorization.

Input for the LRS/AP was sought through multiple stakeholder meetings and workshops. Specifically, three virtual stakeholder meetings were held with various departments and agencies to review project goals, findings, and gather feedback on proposed safety measures.

Recommended Action: Receive report of the completed Local Road Safety/Action Plan completed by the consultant TJKM.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: State (Regional Planning Assistance) Discretionary Grant PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.:

COORDINATED WITH: Jason Benson, Senior Engineer and Tim Eriksen, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Mayor Duenas is the city representative on the MCOG Board.

DIVERSITY-EQUITY INITIATIVES (DEI):

CLIMATE INITIATIVES (CI):

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): GP-A4 - Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element GP-A3 - Mobility Element

Local Road Safety/Action Plan

CITY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA
August 2024
Updated Final Report

PREPARED BY
ATTACHMENT 1

The preparation of this report (or plan) was programmed through the Mendocino Council of Governments' FY 2023/24 Transportation Planning Work Program and funded with State (Regional Planning Assistance) Discretionary Grant funds. $89,707 is the dollar amount for the contract related to the preparation of this Final Report/Plan.

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CONTENTS
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 1 Safe Street and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan Components ..................................... 4

1. Introduction............................................................................................................... 5 What is a LRS/AP? ...................................................................................................... 5 Vision and Goals of the LRS/AP .................................................................................. 5 Study Area ................................................................................................................... 5

2. Safety Partners......................................................................................................... 7 Leadership Commitment to Road Safety ..................................................................... 8

3. Existing Planning Efforts......................................................................................... 10

4. Collision Data Collection and Analysis.................................................................... 18 Demographic and Jurisdiction Characteristics ........................................................... 20 Collision Data............................................................................................................. 22 Collision Data Analysis............................................................................................... 22 Preliminary Analysis................................................................................................... 23 Fatal and Severe Injury Collision Analysis ................................................................. 31 KSI Roadway Collision Analysis ................................................................................ 34 KSI Intersection Collision Analysis............................................................................. 37 Geographic Collision Analysis.................................................................................... 40 Collision Severity Weight ........................................................................................... 46 High-Injury Locations ................................................................................................. 48

5. Emphasis Areas...................................................................................................... 55 The Five E’s OF Traffic Safety ................................................................................... 55 Existing Traffic Safety Efforts in the City of Ukiah ...................................................... 56

5. Equity...................................................................................................................... 62 Average Annual Fatality Rate in the City.................................................................... 63 Equity Emphasis Communities .................................................................................. 63 Roadway Safety in Equity Emphasis Communities.................................................... 66

6. Countermeasure Identification................................................................................ 69 Countermeasure Selection......................................................................................... 69 Draft Countermeasure Toolbox.................................................................................. 70

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Other Countermeasures............................................................................................. 72

7. Safety Projects........................................................................................................ 73

8. Evaluation and Implementation .............................................................................. 78 Implementation .......................................................................................................... 79 Monitoring and Evaluation.......................................................................................... 80 LRS/AP Update.......................................................................................................... 82

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Study Area: City of Ukiah ................................................................................. 6 Figure 2. Project Website................................................................................................ 7 Figure 3. All Injury Collisions on Ukiah Roadways (2020 – 2022)................................. 19 Figure 4. Collisions by Severity (2020-2022)................................................................. 22 Figure 5. Yearly Collision Trend (2020-2022)................................................................ 24 Figure 6. Intersection vs. Roadway Collisions - All Collisions (2020-2022)................... 24 Figure 7. Collision Type – All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) ....................... 25 Figure 8. Violation Category: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022)................... 26 Figure 9. Motor Vehicle Involved With: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) ... 27 Figure 10. Lighting Conditions: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) ............... 28 Figure 11. Weather Conditions: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) .............. 29 Figure 12. Time of the Day: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022)..................... 30 Figure 13. KSI Collisions: Roadway Segments and Intersections (2020-2022) ............ 31 Figure 14. Ukiah KSI Collisions (2020-2022) ................................................................ 32 Figure 15. KSI Collisions: Violation Category (2020-2022) ........................................... 33 Figure 16. KSI Roadway Collisions by Type and Severity (2020-2022) ........................ 34

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Figure 17. KSI Roadway Collisions by Type and Violation Category (2020-2022)........ 34 Figure 18. KSI Roadway Collisions by Type and Motor Vehicle Involvement (2020-2022) ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Figure 19. KSI Roadway Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involvement and Violation Category (2020-2022)................................................................................................................... 35 Figure 20. KSI Roadway Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involvement and Lighting Conditions (2020-2022)................................................................................................................... 36 Figure 21. KSI Roadway Collisions by Collision Type and Time of Day (2020-2022) ... 36 Figure 22. KSI Intersection Collisions by Type and Severity (2020-2022)..................... 37 Figure 23. KSI Intersection Collisions by Type and Violation Category (2020-2022) .... 37 Figure 24. KSI Intersection Collisions by Type and Motor Vehicle Involved With (2020- 2022)............................................................................................................................. 38 Figure 25. KSI Intersection Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involved With and Violation Category (2020-2022) ................................................................................................... 38 Figure 26. KSI Intersection Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involved With and Lighting (2020- 2022)............................................................................................................................. 39 Figure 27.KSI Intersection Collisions Ukiah by Type and Time of Day (2020-2022) ..... 39 Figure 28. Broadside Collisions..................................................................................... 41 Figure 29. Improper Turning Collisions ......................................................................... 42 Figure 30. Unsafe Speed Collisions .............................................................................. 43 Figure 31. Nighttime Collisions...................................................................................... 44 Figure 32. Pedestrian Right of Way Violations .............................................................. 45 Figure 33. Ukiah EPDO Score ...................................................................................... 47 Figure 34. City of Ukiah High Injury Network (2015-2019) ............................................ 49 Figure 35. City of Ukiah High Injury Network (2020-2022) ............................................ 52 Figure 36. City of Ukiah Equity-Emphasis Communities ............................................... 65

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Figure 37. City of Ukiah Transportation Disadvantage.................................................. 66 Figure 38. Collision Share in Equity-Emphasis Community .......................................... 67 Figure 39. Top Violation Categories.............................................................................. 67

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Document Review Summary........................................................................... 10 Table 2. Ukiah and Mendocino Population and Centerline Miles .................................. 20 Table 3. Ukiah Commute to Work Census Data............................................................ 20 Table 4. Jurisdiction Ranking ........................................................................................ 21 Table 5. Office of Traffic Safety Ratings 2021............................................................... 21 Table 6. Collisions by Severity and Fatality Type.......................................................... 23 Table 7. EPDO Score used in HSIP Cycle 12 ............................................................... 46 Table 8. High Injury Intersections (2015-2019) ............................................................. 50 Table 9. High Injury Corridors (2015-2019)................................................................... 51 Table 10. High Injury Intersections (2020-2022) ........................................................... 53 Table 11. High Injury Corridors (2020-2022)................................................................. 54 Table 12. Existing Programs Summary ......................................................................... 56 Table 13. Emphasis Area 1 Strategies .......................................................................... 58 Table 14. Emphasis Area 2 Strategies .......................................................................... 59 Table 15. Emphasis Area 3 Strategies .......................................................................... 60 Table 16. Emphasis Area 4 Strategies .......................................................................... 61 Table 17. List of Viable Safety Projects......................................................................... 74 Table 18. Cycle 11 HSIP Applications........................................................................... 75

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Table 19. Prioritization Matrix........................................................................................ 76 Table 20. Priority Project List ........................................................................................ 77 Table 21. Potential Funding Sources ............................................................................ 78

APPENDICES
Appendix A: Matrix of Planning Goals, Policies, and Projects Appendix B: Consolidated Collision Database
Appendix C: Average Annual Fatality Rates Calculation
Appendix D: Equity Emphasis Communities Collision Analysis Appendix E: LRSM 2024
Appendix F: HSIP Analyzers (2024)
Appendix G: Project Prioritization Calculation

City of Ukiah
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1 Executive Summary
The City of Ukiah’s Local Road Safety/Action Plan (LRS/AP) is a comprehensive plan that creates a framework to systemically identify and analyze traffic safety related issues and recommend projects and countermeasures. The LRS/AP aims to reduce fatal and severe injury (KSI) collisions through a prioritized list of improvements that can enhance safety on local roadways.

This update to the previous Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) adopted in 2022 takes a proactive approach to addressing safety needs. It is viewed as a guidance document that can be a source of information and ideas. As indicated by this update, it is also be a living document, one that is routinely reviewed and updated by City staff and their safety partners to reflect evolving collision trends and community needs and priorities. With the LRS/AP as a guide, the City will be able and ready to apply for grant funds, such as the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A).

Chapter 1 – Introduction
The Introduction presents the project, describes how this report is organized, summaries the vision and goals, and the study area for the LRS/AP.

Chapter 2 – Safety Partners
This chapter covers Ukiah's collaborative approach to road safety, detailing the involvement of various city departments, local organizations, and agencies in developing and implementing the Local Road Safety/Action Plan. It highlights the engagement of diverse stakeholders through meetings and online platforms, as well as the city leadership's commitment to enhancing road safety through a multi-faceted approach. The chapter introduces Mendocino Council of Government (MCOG) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that will serve as the body to review and monitor the recommendations and Safety Project implementation and construction.

Chapter 3 – Existing Planning Efforts
This chapter summarizes existing City and regional planning documents and projects that are relevant to the LRS/AP. It ensures that the recommendations of the LRS/AP are in line with existing goals, objectives, policies, or projects. This chapter summarized the following documents: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2015), Doolin Creek: A Vision for Restoration and Enhancement (2015), City of Ukiah Safe Routes to School Plan (2014), Ukiah Valley Area Plan (2011), City of Ukiah Pavement Management Program Update (2010), Ukiah Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan (2009), Downtown Ukiah Parking Improvement Study (2007), and City of Ukiah General Plan (1995).

Additionally, regional plans have been created, such as the Mendocino Council of

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Chapter 4 – Collision Data Collection and Analysis
Collision data was obtained and analyzed for a three-year period from 2020 to 2022 from the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and the University of California at Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury Mapping Service (TIMS) and compared with previous LRSP’s (2015-2019) collision trends.

For the purpose of this update, California State Routes/Highways were not included as part of this collision data collection and analysis.
 The collision analysis identified general trends of collisions in the Ukiah. There were a total of 244 collisions reported Citywide from 2020 to 2022. Out of these, 157 were property damage only (PDO) (64 percent), 47 collisions (19 percent) led to complaint of pain injury and 25 collisions (10 percent) led to a visible injury. There were 15 fatal and severe injury (KSI) collisions, 15 collisions (6 percent) led to a severe injury, and there were no fatalities.
 KSI Collisions peaked during 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The highest amount of injury collisions were observed between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 Vehicle-Pedestrian collisions (47 percent) have the highest amount of KSI collisions followed by broadside (33 percent) collisions.
 The highest violation categories contributing to KSI collisions were unsafe speed (27 percent). For all injury collisions, the highest violation category was improper turning (34 percent).
 Out of all KSI collisions, 47 percent collisions occurred in dark conditions including dusk or dawn.

Chapter 5 - Emphasis Areas
Emphasis areas are a focus of the LRS/AP that are identified through the various collision types and factors resulting in KSI collisions within the City of Ukiah. The four emphasis areas for Ukiah are:
 Improve Intersection Safety
 Reduce Nighttime Collisions
 Reduce Broadside Collisions
 Improve Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety

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The Equity chapter underscores Ukiah's commitment to advancing fair and equitable transportation safety improvements for all residents. It analyzes collision data with respect to equity-emphasis communities (EEC), which comprise 75% of the city's census tracts and 72% of its population. Key findings reveal that 86% of total collisions and 80% of killed or severely injured (KSI) collisions occur in EEC. The analysis considers various factors including collision types, modes of transportation, violation categories and lighting conditions to provide a comprehensive overview of safety challenges in vulnerable communities.

Chapter 7 – Countermeasure Identification
Engineering countermeasures were selected for each of the high-risk locations. These were based off of approved countermeasures from the Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual (LRSM) used in HSIP grant calls for projects. The intention is to give the City potential countermeasures for each location that can be implemented either in future HSIP calls for projects, or using other funding sources, such as the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Non-engineering countermeasures were also selected using the E’s strategies, and are included with the emphasis areas.

Chapter 8 – Safety Projects
A set of four safety projects were created for high-risk intersections and roadway segments, using HSIP approved countermeasures. These safety projects are:
 Project 1: Improve Safety at Non-Signalized Intersections.  Project 2: Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Non-Signalized Intersections.  Project 3: Improve Safety at Roadway Segments.
 Project 4: Improve Safety at Roadway Segments.

Chapter 9 – Evaluation and Implementation
The LRS/AP is a guidance document that is recommended to be updated every two to five years in coordination with the safety partners. The LRS/AP document provides engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency medical service related countermeasures that can be implemented throughout the City to reduce KSI collisions.

After implementing countermeasures, the performance measures for each emphasis area should be evaluated annually. The most important measure of success of the LRS/AP should be reducing KSI collisions throughout the City. If the number of KSI collisions does not decrease over time, then the emphasis areas and countermeasures should be reevaluated.

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Components
SS4A defines nine action plan components that are integral to any safety action plan in order to satisfy SS4A grant requirements. Of these nine criteria, seven have to be met in order for SS4A grants to be submitted for funding. The table below describes SS4A Action Plan Components and the sections of the LRS/AP that satisfy the seven relevant components.

Action Plan Component Section

1. Leadership Commitment and
Goal Setting N/A

2. Planning Structure Ch-2, Ch-9

3. Safety Analysis Ch-4

4. Engagement and Collaboration Ch-2

5. Equity Considerations Ch-6

6. Policy and Process Changes N/A

7. Strategy and Project Selections Ch-7, Ch-8

8. Progress and Transparency
Ch-9 and Mendocino Council of
Governments (MCOG) website
https://www.mendocinocog.org

9. Action Plan Adoption Date August 2024

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5 1. Introduction
The Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) is assisting with updating the comprehensive Local Road Safety/Action Plan (LRS/AP) for the City of Ukiah. The updated LRS/AP would enable Ukiah to enhance safety for all modes of transportation and all ages and abilities.

What is a LRS/AP?
The LRS/AP is a localized data-driven traffic safety plan that provides opportunities to address unique highway safety needs and reduce the number of KSI collisions. The LRS/AP creates a framework to systemically identify and analyze traffic safety-related issues, and recommend safety projects and countermeasures. The LRS/AP facilitates the development of local agency partnerships and collaboration, resulting in the development of a prioritized list of improvements that can qualify for HSIP and SS4A funding.

The LRS/AP is a proactive approach to addressing safety needs and is viewed as a living document that can be constantly reviewed and revised to reflect evolving trends, and community needs and priorities.

Vision and Goals of the LRS/AP
 Goal #1: Systemically identify and analyze roadway safety problems and recommend improvements
 Goal #2: Improve the safety of all road users by using proven effective countermeasures
 Goal #3: Ensure coordination and response of key stakeholders to implement roadway safety improvements within Ukiah
 Goal #4: Serve as a resource for staff who continually seek funding for safety improvements
 Goal #5: Recommend how safety improvements can be made in a manner that is fair and equitable for all Ukiah residents
Study Area
The City of Ukiah is located in Mendocino County, California, covering a total area of about 4.83 square miles. Ukiah is the County seat and the largest city in Mendocino County and is located at an elevation of 633 feet.

The City’s estimated population is 16,607 (2020 census). The City is accessible via US Route 101 corridor. Figure 1 shows the study area.

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7 2.Safety Partners
Safety partners are vital to the development and implementation of an LRS/AP. For the City of Ukiah, these include representatives from Public Works, Police Department, Fire Department, School District, Caltrans District 1, and other interested citizens and community members. Three stakeholder meetings among these departments/agencies were conducted to review project goals and findings, and to solicit feedback from the group during the project timeline.

This stakeholder outreach was supplemented by a project website (mendoroadsafetyplan.com), with an interactive map input platform. Project related info was also published on the City’s website. As part of the project website, a public input platform called maptionnaire was published online and advertised on social media to solicit input public comments regarding traffic safety. The maptionnaire tool was open for public comments starting February 18, 2024 and closed on June 30, 2024.

No public comments were submitted for City of Ukiah during this period. Figure 2 shows the landing page of LRS/AP’s project website.

In addition to project website, five Public Workshops, three virtual and two in-person (in Fort Bragg and Ukiah), were held to introduce the project, present data information and recommendations, and provide a forum for comments and feedback.

Figure 2. Project Website

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8 Leadership Commitment to Road Safety
The City of Ukiah is deeply committed to enhancing road safety and significantly reducing traffic fatalities and severe injuries for all road users. Recognizing the vital importance of safe streets, the City has made it a top priority to create a safer transportation environment for residents and visitors alike.

This dedication to improving road safety is rooted in Ukiah’s core values of prioritizing the well-being and quality of life for all community members, whether they drive, walk, bike, or use public transit.

To achieve these road safety goals, the City is implementing a multi-faceted, evidencebased approach that addresses the various factors contributing to traffic incidents. This strategy includes:
 Infrastructure improvements to enhance road design and safety features  Public awareness campaigns to educate residents on safe road use practices  Collaboration with local law enforcement to ensure traffic laws are effectively upheld
By adopting this comprehensive approach, the City is confident it can make substantial progress in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on City roadways.

The City’s leadership team is fully committed to this safety initiative and have dedicated the necessary resources to drive meaningful change. Regular assessment of progress, analysis of traffic data, and engagement with community stakeholders will ensure Ukiah stays on course to meet its safety objectives.

Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), a committee of Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG), will serve as the body to review and monitor the recommendations and Safety Project implementation and construction. The TAC consists of nine (9) voting members or their authorized technical representatives, as follows: the County Director of Transportation, the County Director of Planning & Building Services, the Mendocino Transit Authority General Manager, the Caltrans Transportation Planning Branch Chief, one technical representative appointed by each of the four cities, and the County Air Pollution Control Officer. Additionally, one (1) non-voting member shall be a rail representative appointed by North Coast Railroad Authority. TAC meetings are typically once a month.

The nine (9) voting members or their authorized technical representatives of TAC consists as follows:

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 City of Ukiah
 City of Willits
 City of Fort Bragg
 City of Point Arena
 Mendocino County Department of
Transportation
 Mendocino County Planning & Building
Services
 Mendocino Transit Authority
 Caltrans
 Air Quality Management District
The TAC will ensure a comprehensive and equitable approach to safety improvements by fostering interagency coordination and community engagement. Regular monitoring and evaluation of safety metrics will allow for adaptive management, enabling the team to adjust strategies as needed. In addition, Ukiah’s Public Works Department will also be accountable for the progress made toward the plan goals.

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This chapter summarizes the planning documents, projects underway, and studies reviewed for the City of Ukiah LRS/AP, being developed as a part of Mendocino Council of Governments LRS/AP’s for local agencies. The purpose of this review is to ensure the LRS/AP vision, goals, and E’s strategies are aligned with prior planning efforts, planned transportation projects and non-infrastructure programs. The documents reviewed are listed below:
 Ukiah Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2015)
 Doolin Creek: A Vision for Restoration and Enhancement (2015)  City of Ukiah Safe Routes to School Plan (2014)
 Ukiah Valley Area Plan (2011)
 City of Ukiah Pavement Management Program Update (2020/21)  Ukiah Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan (2009)
 Downtown Ukiah Parking Improvement Study (2007)
 City of Ukiah General Plan (1995)
 Mendocino Council of Governments 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (2024)
 Mendocino County Regional Transportation Plan & Active Transportation Plan (2022)
 Mendocino County Safe Routes to School Plan (2014)
 Mendocino County (MCOG/GRTA) Rail-with-Trail Corridor Plan (2012) The following sections include brief descriptions of these documents and how they inform the development of the LRS/AP. A brief description of each document is summarized in Table 1. A more detailed list of relevant policies is in Appendix A.

Table 1. Document Review Summary
Document Highlights
Ukiah Bicycle & Pedestrian Master
Plan (2015)
The goal of the Ukiah Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP or Plan) is to improve bicycling and walking in the City of Ukiah as a comfortable and convenient transportation and recreation option.

Doolin Creek: A Vision for
Restoration and Enhancement
(2015)
This report provides long term guidance for the preservation of the healthy portions of the creek, restoration and enhancement of degraded areas, and reestablishing parts of the creek as a place for human use and appreciation.

City of Ukiah Safe Routes to
School Plan (2014)
This plan presents infrastructure and programmatic projects recommended to improve student safety and access to seven public schools in the City of Ukiah.

Ukiah Valley Area Plan (2011)
This plan is an element of the County General Plan governing land use and development on the unincorporated lands in the Ukiah Valley.

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City of Ukiah Pavement
Management Program Update
(2020/21)
This report assists policy makers in utilizing MTC’s StreetSaver pavement management program to improve overall
maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.

Ukiah Downtown Streetscape
Improvement Plan (2009)
The purpose of this plan is to upgrade State Street and Main Street from Norton Street to Gobbi Street to provide for a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly, attractive, and complete downtown core.

Downtown Ukiah Parking
Improvement Study (2007)
This report studies existing parking conditions in downtown Ukiah and identify potential solutions.

City of Ukiah General Plan (1995)
Last updated in 2004, Circulation element of the General Plan details long range plans for the City of Ukiah including bicycle, pedestrian, vehicle and transit policies.

Mendocino Council of
Governments 2024 Regional
Transportation Improvement
Program (2024)
The RTIP is a program of highway, local road, transit and active transportation projects that a region plans to fund with State and Federal revenue.

Mendocino County Regional
Transportation Plan & Active
Transportation Plan (2022)
Details improvements on all modes of transportation on County significant corridors.

Mendocino County Safe Routes to
School Plan (2014)
Safe Routes to School is a program with a simple goal: helping more children get to school by walking and bicycling.

Mendocino County (MCOG/GRTA)
Rail-with-Trail Corridor Plan (2012)
This plan identifies priority improvements for walking and biking facilities along the existing, currently unused, rail line running through Mendocino County. The plan's focus was on Hopland, Ukiah and Willits, with potential interregional connections, along the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA) railway.

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The goal of the update to the Ukiah Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP or Plan) is to improve bicycling and
walking in the City of Ukiah as a comfortable and
convenient transportation and recreation option. The plans goals include improve safety and education, greater
citywide access, a high quality of life and establish an effective implementation strategy.

Doolin Creek: A Vision for Restoration and
Enhancement (2015)
The goal of this Plan is to provide long-term guidance for the preservation of the healthy portions of the creek,
restoration and enhancement of degraded areas, and
reestablishing parts of the creek as a place for human use and appreciation. In attempting to manage the creek in an environmentally sensitive manner and protect it from further degradation, to prepare a conceptual restoration and
enhancement plan. This study largely does not have
projects or policies related to traffic safety.

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13 Ukiah Safe Routes to School Plan (2014)
The City of Ukiah Safe Routes to School Plan identifies and prioritizes capital projects, non-infrastructure strategies, and next steps for establishing a Safe Routes to School program in Ukiah. The Safe Routes to School Plan’s
recommendations are based on input gathered from the
initial discussions with City and school staff, “walk audit” observations, best practices from other communities, and additional stakeholder input. School improvement concepts were identified for each of the seven Ukiah Schools and evaluated through a ranking system of five criteria
(addresses a known safety issue, potential to serve the most students and increase rate of walking/biking, existing
community support, feasibility and cost, communitywide
benefits).

Ukiah Valley Area Plan (2011)
The Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP) is an individual
element of the Mendocino County General Plan and
represents a commitment to a comprehensive, longrange, and inter-jurisdictional planning document designed to meet the needs of the County, as well as
the shared needs of the City. The Circulation and
Transportation section of the UVAP seeks to
coordinate driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit
user needs with land use, air quality, plant and animal habitat, storm water runoff, noise, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emission goals. The plan states that acquisition of land for road widening and new road construction is expensive and has social and environmental cost implications, and therefore, the County and City will be proactive in facilitating the use of alternative modes of transportation such as bicycling and walking.

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14 City of Ukiah Pavement Management Program Update
(2020/21)
The purpose of this report is to assist policy makers in utilizing the results of MTC’s StreetSaver PMP. This report assesses the adequacy of current and projected revenues to meet the maintenance needs recommended by the PMP
program. It also maximizes the return from expenditures by:
implementing a multi-year road rehabilitation and
maintenance program; developing a preventative
maintenance program; and prioritizing and selecting the most cost effective repairs. This study largely does not have projects or policies related to traffic safety.

Ukiah Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan (2009)
The Ukiah Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan is part of the City of Ukiah’s efforts to resolve traffic, circulation, and urban design issues associated with its downtown area. The purpose of this plan is to upgrade State Street and Main Street from Norton Street to Gobbi Street in order to provide a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly, attractive, and complete downtown core.

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15 Downtown Ukiah Parking Improvement Study (2007)
The Downtown Ukiah Parking Study’s purpose was to
determine existing parking conditions in downtown Ukiah and identify potential solutions. This study largely does not have projects or policies related to traffic safety.

Ukiah General Plan (1995)
The General Plan presents a consolidated framework
of decisions for guiding where and how development
should occur in the City of Ukiah. The plan’s
Circulation and Transportation Element addresses the
street and transportation network with its emphasis on
the movement of people and products. The general
plan now being updated.

Mendocino Council of Governments 2024 Regional
Transportation Improvement Program (2024)
The RTIP is a program of highway, local road, transit and active transportation projects that a region plans to fund with State and Federal revenue programmed by the
California Transportation Commission in the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

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16 Mendocino County Regional Transportation Plan &
Active Transportation Plan (2022)
This Plan is intended to identify priority improvements for all modes of transportation within all jurisdictions of Mendocino County, which include the Cities of Ukiah,
Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena and the unincorporated areas of the County of Mendocino.

Mendocino County Safe Routes to School Plan (2014)
Safe Routes to School is a program with a simple goal:
helping more children get to school by walking and
bicycling. The plan envision active kids using safe streets, helped by engaged adults (from teachers to parents,
engineers, planners, and police officers), surrounded by responsible drivers. The plan is the first area-wide Safe Routes to School plan in Mendocino County, designed to
serve schools in the unincorporated areas of the county.

The plan includes recommendations for a Safe Routes to
School program that will strive to enhance children's health and well-being, ease traffic congestion near the school to improve safety, increase the number of students getting regular physical activity, improve air quality around schools and community members' overall quality of life, increase the number of students who walk and/or bike to and from school and provide clear projects and programs for implementation.

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17 Mendocino County (MCOG/GRTA) Rail-with-Trail
Corridor Plan (2012)
The Mendocino County Rail-with-Trail Corridor Plan (Plan) provides an analysis of general conditions along the length of the 103-mile corridor and identifies priority RWT projects for the Cities of Ukiah and Willits and the County of
Mendocino. Completed in conjunction with MCOG and
Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA), the Plan provides
jurisdictions along the rail corridor (City of Ukiah, City of Willits, County of Mendocino, and Caltrans) with information to assist with implementation of the RWT. This Plan is
funded by Caltrans' Community Based Transportation
Planning (CBTP) grant funds and local matching funds. For this Plan, MCOG consulted with representatives from the County of Mendocino, the cities of Willits and Ukiah, North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA), and Caltrans. The Plan was developed with community, stakeholder, and public agency input throughout its preparation.

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18 4. Collision Data Collection and Analysis
This chapter summarizes the results of a citywide collision analysis for collisions that occurred in the City of Ukiah between January 2015 and December 2019 as part of the LRSP adopted in 2022, with an updated summary of collision analysis spanning January 2020 to December 2022 to supplement and revise the earlier results as part of the plan update. The city-wide collision data set was retrieved from TIMS and SWITRS.

The LRS/AP focuses on systemically identifying and analyzing traffic safety issues to recommend appropriate safety strategies and improvements. This chapter starts with an analysis of citywide collisions of all severity, including Property Damage Only (PDO) collisions, retrieved from TIMS and SWITRS. Further on, a detailed analysis was conducted for high-injury collisions, including KSI collisions that have occurred on Ukiah’s roadways. After this data was separated, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted based on factors such as collision severity, type of collision, primary collision factor, lighting, weather and time of the day. The following is a brief overview of the sections:
 Demographic and Jurisdiction Characteristics
 Data Collection
 Collision Data Analysis
 KSI Collision Analysis
 Geographic Collision Analysis
 High Injury Network
 Summary
Figure 3 illustrates all the injury collisions that have occurred in Ukiah from January 2020 to December 2022.

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19 Figure 3. All Injury Collisions on Ukiah Roadways (2020 – 2022)

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20 Demographic and Jurisdiction Characteristics
This section provides an understanding of the demographics of the City of Ukiah and Mendocino County, including characteristics like the population, centerline miles of roadway and commute to work. The data was collected from the United States Census Bureau.

Population
According to the 2020 census, the population of Ukiah is 16,607 which is 18.1 percent of the county population. The population as well as the centerline miles are listed in Table

2. Table 2. Ukiah and Mendocino Population and Centerline Miles Population
Percent of
County
Population
Centerline
Miles
Percent of County
Centerline Miles
Point Arena 460 0.5% 2.3 0.2%
Willits 4,988 5.4% 20.5 1.8%
Fort Bragg 6,983 7.6% 27.75 2.5%
Ukiah 16,607 18.1% 58.9 5.3%
Unincorporated 62,563 68.3% 1,009.9 90.2%
Total 91,601 1,119.35
Commute to Work
According to five-year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) 20221from the U.S. Census, approximately 99 percent of residents travel by cars or vans to work, out of which 89 percent drive alone and 10 percent carpool. About one percent of residents took transit. The different modes of transportation used to commute to work for the City are listed in Table 3.

Table 3. Ukiah Commute to Work Census Data
Commute to Work Ukiah
Drive alone 89%
Carpool 10%
Public Transportation 1%
Source: Data from the Census Bureau ACS 5-year Estimate 2022

1 https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S0804?q=Ukiah%20city,%20California&y=2022&tp=true

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21 Jurisdiction Rankings
From 2020 to 2022, Ukiah reported zero fatal traffic collisions, with an annual traffic fatality rate per 100,000 populations of zero for Ukiah and 21.47 for County as a whole. Table 4 shows the comparison of traffic fatality rates and population.

Table 4. Jurisdiction Ranking
Jurisdiction
Fatal Traffic
Collisions
(2020-2022)
Population
3-year annual
Fatality Rate per
100,000
Ukiah 0* 1,607 0
Mendocino County 59* 91,601 21.47
California 12,921 39,538,223 10.89
United States 124,558 331,449,281 12.52
*Note: These numbers include all state route collisions fatalities.

Source: TIMS, Census, NHTSA
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Rankings
Additional information on collisions in the City of Ukiah is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The OTS is designated by the Governor to receive federal traffic safety funds for coordinating California’s highway safety programs. OTS rankings from 2021, the latest available year, indicate that the City of Ukiah ranks in the top, meaning higher collisions rates in DUI collisions (age less that 21) (seven out of 101 similarly sized cities), bicycle collisions (age less than 15) (21 out of 101 similarly sized cities) and pedestrian collisions (age less than 15) (22 out of 101 similarly sized cities). These rankings take into account fatal and injury crashes per population and per VMT. Overall Ukiah ranks 64 out 101 similarly sized cities in California in fatal and injury collisions.

Table 5 provides a summary of the 2021 rankings2.

Table 5. Office of Traffic Safety Ratings 2021
OTS 2021 Ranking Ukiah OTS 2021 Ranking Ukiah
Total Fatality and Injury 64/101 Bicycle 51/101
Alcohol Involved 41/101 Speed Related 83/101
Pedestrian 74/101 Nighttime 74/101

2 California Office of Traffic Safety. (2021). Office of Traffic Safety Rankings 2021. https://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-research/crash-rankings-results/?wpv_view_count=1327&wpv-wpcfyear=2021&wpv-wpcf-city_county=Ukiah&wpv_filter_submit=Submit

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22 Collision Data
Collision data analysis helps understand different factors that might be influencing collision patterns and various factors leading to collisions in a given area. For the purpose of this analysis, a five-year jurisdiction-wide collision data, from 2015 to 2019 was retrieved from TIMS3 and SWITRS4 database. Additionally, collision data from 2020 to 2022 is included to update and refine preceding findings. Collisions on State Route/ Highway 101 were excluded from this analysis. The collision data was further analyzed and plotted in ArcMap to identify high-risk intersections and roadways segments.

Collision Data Analysis
Collision Severity
There were a total of 637 collisions and 24 KSI collisions reported Citywide from 2015 to 2019 and there were a total of 254 collisions reported jurisdiction-wide from 2020 to 2022.

Out of 254 collisions, 156 collisions (61 percent) were PDO collisions, 51 collisions (20 percent) led to complaint of pain injury and 30 collisions (12 percent) led to a visible injury.

There were 17 KSI collisions, 17 collisions (7 percent) led to a severe injury and zero collisions led to a fatality. Note the graphs and charts presented in this chapter includes collisions from 2020 to 2022. Figure 4 illustrates the classification of all collisions based on severity. This collision analysis doesn’t include collisions that occurred on state routes.

Figure 4. Collisions by Severity (2020-2022)

3 UC Berkeley Safe TREC. (2021). Transportation Injury Mapping System https://tims.berkeley.edu/ 4 California Highway Patrol. (2021). Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/switrs-internet-statewide-integratedtraffic-records-system Severe Injury
7%
Visible Injury
12%
Complaint of
Pain
20%
Property
Damage Only
(PDO)
61%

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23 The analysis first includes a comparative evaluation between all collisions and KSI collisions, based on various factors including but on limited to the collision trend, primary collision factor, collision type, facility type, motor vehicle involved with, weather, lighting, and time of the day. Further on, a comprehensive analysis is conducted for only KSI collisions. KSI collisions cause the most damage to those affected, infrastructure and the aftermath of these collisions lead to great expenses for jurisdiction administration. The LRS/AP process thus focuses on these collision locations to proactively identify and counter their respective safety issues.

The collision data was segregated by fatality type, i.e. based on collisions occurring on intersections and roadway segments. For the purposes of the analysis, a collision was said to have occurred at an intersection if it occurred within 250 feet of it. The reported collisions categorized by facility type and collision severity are presented in Table 6.

Table 6. Collisions by Severity and Fatality Type
Collision Severity 2015-2019 2020-2022 2015-2022
Killed 0 0 0
Severe Injury 24 17 41
Visible Injury 67 30 97
Complaint of Pain 124 51 175
Property Damage Only (PDO) 422 156 578
Total 637 254 873
Note: State Route/Highway 101 Collisions are excluded from the analysis.

Preliminary Analysis
Collision Severity by Year
For all collisions, the number increased from 2015 to 2019 and 2020 to 2022. The highest number of collisions (152 collisions) were observed in 2019 and the lowest number of collisions (83) were observed in 2020 and 2021.

A total of 17 KSI collisions occurred in the City of Ukiah from 2020-2022. The lowest number of KSI collisions (two collisions) were observed in 2020. Overall, KSI collisions were observed to rise from 2020 to 2022, with the highest number of KSI collisions (11 collisions) occurring in the year 2022. Figure 5 illustrates the three-year collision trend for all collisions, KSI collisions and also PDO collisions.

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24 Figure 5. Yearly Collision Trend (2020-2022)
Intersection vs. Roadway Collisions (2020-2022)
When evaluating roadways vs intersections, it was observed that the majority of collisions occurred at intersections. In the City of Ukiah from 2015-2019, 87 percent of all collisions (551 collisions) occurred at intersections whereas 13 percent (86 collisions) occurred on roadway segments.

In 2020-2022, 85% of all collisions (215 collisions) occurred at intersections whereas 15 percent (39 collisions) occurred on roadway segments. When only KSI collisions are considered, an even greater portion of collisions occurred on intersection, with 88 percent (15 collisions) whereas 12 percent (2 collisions) occurred on roadway segments. This classification by facility type can be observed in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Intersection vs. Roadway Collisions - All Collisions (2020-2022) 2 4
11 54 51 51
83 83
88 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
2020 2021 2022
KSI Injury Collisions Property Damage Only (PDO) Total Collisions Roadway
Segment
15%
Intersection
85%

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25 Collision Type
Considering all collisions from 2015-2019, the most commonly occurring collision type was rear end collisions (27 percent) and broadside collisions (26 percent).

Whereas, for 2020-2022, common collision types were broadside collisions (35 percent) and rear end collisions (22 percent). The collision type for KSI collisions are noticeably different. Considering only KSI collisions, 41 percent of the collisions are vehicle/pedestrian collisions, and 35 percent are broadside collisions in 2020-2022.

Figure 7 illustrates the collision type for all collisions as well as KSI collisions.

Figure 7. Collision Type – All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) 6%
13%
22%
35%
14%
1%
6%
2% 2%
6%
0%
6%
35%
0%
6%
41%
6%
0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Head-OnSideswipeRear EndBroadsideHit ObjectOverturnedVehicle/PedestrianOtherUnknown Total KSI

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26 Violation Category
Considering all collisions, the most common violation category was observed to be unsafe speed (27 percent), improper turning (22 percent) and automobile right of way (16 percent) in 2015-2019.

For 2020-2022, improper turning (33 percent) and unsafe speed (20 percent) were top categories. For KSI collisions in 2020-2022, driving under the influence (24 percent), automobile right of way (24 percent) and unsafe speed (24 percent) was observed to be the main violation categories. Figure 8 illustrates the violation category for all collisions and KSI collisions.

Figure 8. Violation Category: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) 7%
20%
3%
1% 1%
33%
19%
2%
24% 24%
0% 0% 0%
6%
24%
18%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
DUI Unsafe Speed Wrong Side of
Road
Improper
Passing
Unsafe Lane
Change
Improper
Turning
Automobile
Right of Way
Pedestrian
Right of Way
Total KSI

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27 Motor Vehicle Involved With
Considering all collisions, 56 percent of the collisions are motor vehicle involved with another motor vehicle in 2015-2019.

For 2020-2022, 54 percent of collisions involved with other motor vehicle. The trends for KSI collisions are noticeably different. For KSI collisions in 2020-2022, 41 percent of the collisions involved a pedestrian, 29 percent involved another motor vehicle and 18 percent involved a bicycle, indicating that pedestrians are more likely to be involved in a killed or severe injury collision. Figure 9 illustrates the percentage for all collisions as well as KSI collisions.

Figure 9. Motor Vehicle Involved With: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) 6%
54%
1%
16%
4%
15%
3%
41%
29%
0%
6%
18%
0%
6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Pedestrian Other Motor
Vehicle
Motor Vehicle
on Other
Roadway
Parked Motor
Vehicle
Bicycle Fixed Object Other Object
Total KSI

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28 Lighting
For collisions of all severity in 2015-2019, 78 percent of collisions have occurred in daylight and 15 percent of collisions have occurred in the dark on streets with street lights.

For 2020-2022, 73 percent of collisions have occurred in daylight and four percent in dark on street lights with street lights. For KSI collisions in 2020-2022, 59 percent of collisions have occurred in daylight and 12 percent of collisions occurred in the dark on streets with street lights. Figure 10 illustrates the lighting condition for all collisions and KSI collisions.

Figure 10. Lighting Conditions: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) 0%
73%
4%
22%
0%
59%
12%
29%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Daylight Dusk - Dawn Dark - Street Lights Not Stated
Total KSI

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29 Weather
For all collisions in 2015-2019, 77 percent of the collisions have occurred during clear weather conditions and 15 percent collisions have observed to occur during cloudy weather conditions.

In 2020-2022, 87 percent of collisions have occurred during clear weather conditions and 10 percent of collisions occurred in cloudy weather conditions. For KSI collisions, 88 percent of the collisions occurred during clear weather conditions and 12 percent of collisions occurred during cloudy weather conditions. Figure 11 illustrates the percentage distribution of weather conditions during the occurrence of collisions of all severity as well as KSI collisions.

Figure 11. Weather Conditions: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) 87%
10%
3%
88%
12%
0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Clear Cloudy Raining
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30 Time of the Day
For collisions of all severity in 2015-2019, a maximum number of collisions have occurred between 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (11 percent) and no collisions have occurred between 11:00 pm to 12:00 am (zero percent).

For 2020-2022, a maximum number of collisions occurred between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in 2020-2022. For all KSI collisions in 2020-2022, a maximum number of collisions have occurred between 8:00 am to 10:00 am, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Figure 12 illustrates the percentage of collisions occurring during the day for all collisions as well as KSI collisions.

Figure 12. Time of the Day: All Collisions vs. KSI Collisions (2020-2022) 0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
1:00 AM2:00 AM3:00 AM4:00 AM5:00 AM6:00 AM7:00 AM8:00 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM1:00 PM2:00 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM5:00 PM6:00 PM7:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM Total KSI

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31 Fatal and Severe Injury Collision Analysis
General Characteristics
This section describes a detailed collision analysis performed for KSI collisions occurring at roadway segments and intersections in the City of Ukiah. Of the total 24 KSI collisions that occurred from 2015-2019 in Ukiah, 21 collisions (88 percent) occurred at intersections and three collisions (12 percent) occurred on roadways.

In 2020-2022, 17 KSI collisions that occurred in Ukiah, 15 collisions (88 percent) occurred at intersections and two collisions (12 percent) occurred on roadways. This distribution is illustrated in Figure 13.

Figure 13. KSI Collisions: Roadway Segments and Intersections (2020-2022) Figure 14 maps all KSI collisions from 2020-2022 within the City of Ukiah.

Roadway Segment
12%
Intersection
88%

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32 Figure 14. Ukiah KSI Collisions (2020-2022)

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33 Violation Category
For KSI collisions on roadways in 2020-2022, driving under the influence (50 percent) and unsafe speed (50 percent) were observed to be major violation categories on roadways. Figure 15 illustrates the violation category for KSI collisions.

Figure 15. KSI Collisions: Violation Category (2020-2022) 50%
0% 0%
50%
0% 0%
20%
27%
7%
20% 20%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
DUI Unsafe Speed Improper Turning Automobile Right
of Way
Pedestrian Right
of Way
Traffic Signals and
Signs
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A total of three KSI collisions occurred in Ukiah on roadway segments between 2015 and 2019 and a total of two collisions occurred on the roadway segments from 2020-2022.

The following analysis details the collision attributes of roadway KSI collisions.

Collision Type vs. Severity
For roadway KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was rear-end and broadside collisions. Figure 16 shows the severity of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 16. KSI Roadway Collisions by Type and Severity (2020-2022) Collision Type vs. Violation Category
For roadway KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was rear-end and broadside collisions. The violation categories that led to these collision types on roadways were DUI violations and automobile right-of-way violations. Figure 17 shows the violation category of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 17. KSI Roadway Collisions by Type and Violation Category (2020-2022) 1 1
0 0.2

0.4 0.6

0.8 1

1.2 Rear End Broadside
Severe Injury
1 1
0 0.2

0.4 0.6

0.8 1

1.2 DUI Automobile Right of Way
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35 Collision Type vs. Motor Vehicle Involvement With
For roadway KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was rear-end and broadside collisions which involved parked motor vehicle and bicycle. Figure 18 shows the violation category of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 18. KSI Roadway Collisions by Type and Motor Vehicle Involvement (2020- 2022)
Motor Vehicle Involved With vs. Violation Category
For roadway KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type occurred due to parked motor vehicle and bicycle collisions with each driving under the influence and automobile right-of-way violations on roadways. Figure 19 shows the violation category of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 19. KSI Roadway Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involvement and Violation Category (2020-2022)
1 1
0 0.2

0.4 0.6

0.8 1

1.2 Parked Motor Vehicle Bicycle
Rear End Broadside
1 1
0 0.2

0.4 0.6

0.8 1

1.2 DUI Automobile Right of Way
Parked Motor Vehicle Bicycle

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36 Motor Vehicle Involved With vs. Lighting Conditions
For roadway KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type occurred due to parked motor vehicle and bicycle collisions. These collisions occurred during the daylight and dusk-dawn. Figure 20 shows the violation category of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 20. KSI Roadway Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involvement and Lighting Conditions (2020-2022)
Collision Type vs. Time of Day
For roadway KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was rear-end and broadside collisions that occurred between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm. The rear-end collision occurred between 4:00 pm and the broadside collision occurred at 10:00 pm.

Figure 21 shows the violation category of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 21. KSI Roadway Collisions by Collision Type and Time of Day (2020-2022) 1 1
0 0.5
1 1.5
Daylight Dusk - Dawn
Parked Motor Vehicle Bicycle
0 0.5
1 1.5
4:00 PM 10:00 PM
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A total of 21 KSI collisions occurred in Ukiah at intersections between 2015 and 2019 and 15 KSI collisions from 2020-2022. The following analysis details the collision attributes of intersection KSI collisions.

Collision Type vs. Severity
For intersection KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was vehicle/pedestrian collisions. Figure 22 illustrates the severity as well as the collision type.

Figure 22. KSI Intersection Collisions by Type and Severity (2020-2022) Collision Type vs. Violation Category
For intersection KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision violation category was DUI and unsafe speed collisions. Figure 23 shows the severity of intersection KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 23. KSI Intersection Collisions by Type and Violation Category (2020-2022) 1 5
1 7
1 0
2 4
6 8
Head-On Broadside Overturned Vehicle/Pedestrian Other
Severe Injury
0 1
2 3
4 5
DUI Unsafe Speed Improper Turning Automobile Right
of Way
Pedestrian Right of
Way
Traffic Signals and
Signs
Head-On Broadside Overturned Vehicle/Pedestrian Other

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For intersection KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was vehicle/pedestrian collisions which involved with a pedestrian. Figure 24 shows the violation category of roadway KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 24. KSI Intersection Collisions by Type and Motor Vehicle Involved With (2020-2022)
Motor Vehicle Involved With vs. Violation Category
For intersection KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common violation category was DUI and unsafe speed collisions which involved a pedestrian. Figure 25 shows the severity of intersection KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 25. KSI Intersection Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involved With and Violation Category (2020-2022)
0 2
4 6
8 Head-On Broadside Overturned Vehicle/Pedestrian Other Pedestrian Other Motor Vehicle Bicycle Other Object
1 2
1 3
2 3
1 1
1 0
1 2
3 4
5 DUI Unsafe Speed Improper Turning Automobile Right
of Way
Pedestrian Right of
Way.

Traffic Signals and
Signs
Pedestrian Other Motor Vehicle Bicycle Other Object

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39 Motor Vehicle Involved With vs. Lighting Conditions
For intersection KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type occurred due to a pedestrian in daylighting conditions. Some of these collisions occurred during the daylight and some occurred at night. Figure 26 shows the severity of intersection KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 26. KSI Intersection Collisions by Motor Vehicle Involved With and Lighting (2020-2022)
Collision Type vs. Time of Day
For intersection KSI collisions in 2020-2022, the most common collision type was vehicle/pedestrian collisions occurring between 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Figure 27 shows the severity of intersection KSI collisions as well as the collision type.

Figure 27.KSI Intersection Collisions Ukiah by Type and Time of Day (2020-2022) 0 2
4 6
8 10
Daylight Dusk - Dawn Dark - Street Lights
Pedestrian Other Motor Vehicle Bicycle Other Object
0 1
2 3
4 4:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Head-On Broadside Overturned Vehicle/Pedestrian Other

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40 Geographic Collision Analysis
This section describes a detailed geographic collision analysis performed for injury collisions occurring at roadway segments and intersections in the City of Ukiah. The above collision analysis was used to identify five main collision factors that highlight the top trends among collisions in the City of Ukiah. These five collision factors were identified to be broadside collisions, improper turning, unsafe speed collisions, nighttime collisions and pedestrian right of way violation collisions.

Broadside Collisions
For KSI collisions in the City of Ukiah, 33 percent of collisions were broadside collisions compared to 35 percent of all severity collisions. Figure 28 shows the distribution of broadside collisions throughout Ukiah between 2020 and 2022. State Street, Gobbi Street, and North Oak Street have a higher concentration of broadside collisions, compared to other Ukiah roads.

Improper Turning Collisions
For KSI collisions in the City of Ukiah, 7 percent of collisions were due to improper turning.

This trend rose to 34 percent when consider all severity collisions. Figure 29 shows the distribution of improper turning collisions throughout Ukiah between 2020 and 2022. East Gobi Street, Airport Park Boulevard and State Street have a higher concentration of improper turning collisions, compared to other Ukiah roads.

Unsafe Speed Collisions
For KSI collisions in the City of Ukiah, 27 percent of collisions were unsafe speed collisions. Figure 30 shows the distribution of unsafe speed collisions throughout Ukiah between 2020 and 2022. South Dore Street, North Oak Street and State Street have a higher concentration of unsafe speed collisions, compared to other Ukiah roads.

Nighttime Collisions
For KSI collisions in the City of Ukiah, 47 percent of collisions occurred in the dark or during dusk or dawn compared to 27 percent of all severity collisions, meaning nighttime collisions are more likely to result in a KSI collision. Figure 31 shows the distribution of nighttime collisions throughout Ukiah between 2020 and 2022. State Street, Gobbi Street, and South Dore Street have a higher concentration of nighttime collisions, compared to other Ukiah City roads.

Pedestrian Right of Way Violations
For KSI collisions in the City of Ukiah, 20 percent of collisions were due to pedestrian right of way violations, compared to just three percent for all severity collisions. Figure

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Figure 28. Broadside Collisions

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42 Figure 29. Improper Turning Collisions

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43 Figure 30. Unsafe Speed Collisions

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44 Figure 31. Nighttime Collisions

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45 Figure 32. Pedestrian Right of Way Violations

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46 Collision Severity Weight
A collision severity weight was used to identify the high severity collision network, using the Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO) method. The EPDO method accounts for both the severity and frequency of collisions by converting each collision to an equivalent number of PDO collisions. The EPDO method assigns a crash cost and score to each collision according to the severity of the crash weighted by the comprehensive crash cost.

These EPDO scores are calculated using a simplified version of the comprehensive crash costs per HSIP Cycle 12 application. The weights used in the analysis are shown below in Table 7.

Table 7. EPDO Score used in HSIP Cycle 12
Collision Severity EPDO Score
KSI Combined 165*
Visible Injury 11
Possible Injury 6
PDO 1
*This is the score used in HSIP Cycle 12 for collisions on roadways segments, to simplify the analysis this study uses the same score for all KSI collisions regardless of location The EPDO scores for all collisions can then be aggregated in a variety of ways to identify collision patterns, such as location hot-spots. The weighted collisions for the City of Ukiah were geolocated onto Ukiah’s road network. Figure 33 shows the location and geographic concentration of collisions by their EPDO score.

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47 Figure 33. Ukiah EPDO Score

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48 High-Injury Locations
Following the detailed collision analysis, the next step was to identify the high-risk roadway segments and intersections in the City of Ukiah. The methodology for scoring the high injury locations is the same method used in the severity weight section.

Figure 34 shows the top eight high-collision roadway segments, and top 13 high-collision intersections based on 2015-2019 collision analysis.

Figure 35 shows the top eight high-collision roadway segments, and top 11 high-collision intersections based on 2020-2022 collision analysis.

For the purposes of the high collision network analysis, intersections include collisions that occurred within 250 feet of it and roadways include all collisions that occurred along the roadway except for collisions that occurred occur directly at an intersection, or collisions that occurred at a distance of zero feet from an intersection as per the SWITRS.

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49 Figure 34. City of Ukiah High Injury Network (2015-2019)

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50 High Injury Intersections (2015-2019)
Table 8 lists the most significant high-collision intersections identified in the 2015-2019 analysis.

Table 8. High Injury Intersections (2015-2019)
ID Intersection
Total KSI Veh/
Ped
Hit
Object DUI
Unsaf
e
Speed
Bike EPDO
Score
Collisions
1 Gobbi St and State St 5 2 2 0 0 1 1 358
2 Main St and Perkins St 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 330
3 Washington Ave and
Hastings Ave and S State
St
11 1 4 1 0 0 1 245
4 Perkins St and South
Orchard Ave 7 1 3 0 0 4 1 206
5 Wabash Ave and State St 6 1 0 0 0 4 0 195
6 Standley St and State St 4 1 1 0 1 2 0 183
7 Ford Rd and State St 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 182
8 Perkins St and S State St 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 176
9 East Gobbi St and South
Orchard Ave 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 171
10 Dora Ave and Grove Ave 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 165
11 Grove Ave and Spring St 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 165
12 Clara Ave and North
Orchard Ave 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 165
13 Arlington and North Bush St 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 165

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51 High Injury Corridors (2015-2019)
Table 8 lists the most significant high-collision roadway segments identified in the 2015- 2019 analysis.

Table 9. High Injury Corridors (2015-2019)
ID Corridors
Total KSI Ped Hit
Object DUI Unsafe Speed Bike Length
(miles)
EPDO
Score
Collisions
A
State St: Beacon Ln
to Ford Rd 36 3 5 2 0 23 3 2.5 728
B
N Orchard Ave:

Clara Ave to E
Perkins St
4 2 1 0 0 1 2 0.3 342
C
Perkins St:

Hortense St to
Redwood Hwy SR
101
11 1 4 0 1 6 1 2.3 235
D
Gobbi St: S Dora St
to Washo Dr 5 1 2 0 1 1 2 3.8 199
E
Main St: Norton St
to E Perkins St 3 1 2 0 1 0 1 2.8 177
F
Observatory Ave:

Marwen Dr to State
St
3 1 1 1 0 1 0 0.5 177
G
Despina Dr: Capps
Ln to Low Gap Rd 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 165
H
Marshall St: S Main
St to E Gobbi St 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0.12 165

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52 Figure 35. City of Ukiah High Injury Network (2020-2022)

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53 High Injury Intersections (2020-2022)
There are 11 intersections that were identified as high injury intersections for 2020-2022.

A total of 12 KSI collisions occurred at these intersections. The intersection of South State Street and Observatory Avenue has the highest EPDO score. Table 10 lists the most significant high-collision intersections identified in the 2020-2022 analysis.

Table 10. High Injury Intersections (2020-2022)
ID Intersections Total Killed Severe
Injury
Pedestrian/
Bicycle
EPDO
Score
1 S State St & Observatory
Ave 6 0 2 2 359
2 S Orchard Ave & Peach St 2 0 1 1 176
3 N Main St and E Perkins St 2 0 1 1 171
4 N State St & Bricarelli Dr 2 0 1 0 171
5 Apple Ave & Cherry St 1 0 1 0 165
6 N Oak St & W Smith St 1 0 1 1 165
7 Scott St & N School St 1 0 1 1 165
8 N State St & Mazzoni St 1 0 1 1 165
9 S Dora St & W Church St 1 0 1 1 165
10 S Dora St & W Mill St 1 0 1 1 165
11 E Gobbi St & S Main St 1 0 1 0 165

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54 High Injury Corridors
Eight corridors were identified as high injury corridors for 2020-2022. There was a total eight KSI collisions on these corridors. The corridor with the highest EPDO score is S State Street from Beacon Lane to W Perkins Street. Table 11 lists the most significant high-collision roadway segments identified in 2020-2022 analysis.

Table 11. High Injury Corridors (2020-2022)
ID Corridors
Total
Injury
Collisions
Killed Severe
Injury Pedestrian/Bicycle Length (miles)
EPDO
Score
A
S State St: Beacon
Ln to W Perkins St 8 0 1 1 2.5 217
B
Airport Park Blvd:

Talmage Rd to
Entrance to Costco
Warehouse
7 0 1 2 0.6 216
C
N State St: W
Perkins St to Ukiah
City Limit
7 0 1 2 1.1 211
D
E Gobbi St: S State
St to Washo Dr 4 0 1 0 1.0 183
E
E Perkins St: S
State St to Oak
Manor Dr
4 0 1 0 0.8 183
F
S Dora: W Church
St to W Mill St 2 0 1 1 0.3 171
G
Apple Ave: Entire
length from Cherry
St
1 0 1 0 0.1 165
H
S Orchard Ave: E
Perkins to E Gobbi
St
1 0 1 1 0.3 165

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55 5.Emphasis Areas
Emphasis areas are focus areas for the LRS/AP that are identified through the comprehensive collision analysis of the identified high injury network within the City of Ukiah. Emphasis areas help in identifying appropriate safety strategies and countermeasures with the greatest potential to reduce collisions occurring at these highrisk locations. In addition, traffic safety related concerns were heard at Stakeholder Meetings and Public Workshops conducted for this plan.

This chapter summarizes the identified top four emphasis areas. These emphasis areas were derived from the systemic safety analysis of injury collisions (Appendix B) that occurred in the City from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022, along with safety concerns that were received as a part of the Stakeholder Outreach and Public Workshops.

The following are the identified emphasis areas –

1. Improve Intersection Safety

2. Reduce Nighttime Collisions

3. Reduce Broadside Collisions

4. Improve Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety
The Five E’s OF Traffic Safety
LRS/AP utilizes a comprehensive approach to safety incorporating “5 E’s of traffic safety”:

Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). While the fifth E, Equity, is not discussed in this chapter, it is still an area that needs to be considered and addressed as outlined in Chapter 6. This approach recognizes that not all locations can be addressed solely by infrastructure improvements. Incorporating the 5 E’s of traffic safety is often required to ensure successful implementation of significant safety improvements and reduce the severity and frequency of collisions throughout a jurisdiction.

Some of the common violation types that may require a comprehensive approach are speeding, failure-to-yield to pedestrians, red light running, aggressive driving, failure to wear safety belts, distracted driving, and driving while impaired. When locations are identified as having these types of violations, coordination with the appropriate law enforcement agencies is needed to arrange visible targeted enforcement to reduce the potential for future driving violations and related crashes and injuries.

To improve safety, education efforts can also be used to supplement enforcement.

Additionally, education efforts can supplement enforcement to improve the efficiency of each. Education can also be employed in the short-term to address high crash locations

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56 until the recommended infrastructure project can be implemented, addressed under Engineering improvements and countermeasures. Similarly, Emergency Medical Services entails strategies around supporting organizations that provide rapid response and care when responding to collisions causing injury, by stabilizing victims and transporting then to facilities.

Existing Traffic Safety Efforts in the City of Ukiah
The City of Ukiah has already implemented safety strategies corresponding to the E’s of traffic safety. The strategies detailed in this chapter can supplement these existing programs and concentrate them on high injury collision locations and crash types. These initiatives are summarized in the table below:

Table 12. Existing Programs Summary
Document/Program Description E’s Addressed
Ukiah Bicycle &
Pedestrian Master Plan
(2015)
The goal of the Ukiah Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP or Plan) is to improve bicycling and walking in the City of Ukiah as a comfortable and convenient
transportation and recreation option.

Engineering
City of Ukiah Safe Routes
to School Plan (2014)
Ukiah Safe Routes to School is a citywide program that
encourages and enables school children to walk and
bicycle to school by implementing projects and activities that improve the health, well-being, and safety of children and result in less traffic congestion and emissions caused by school-related travel.

Engineering
Education
Ukiah Downtown
Streetscape
Improvement Plan (2009)
The purpose of this plan is to upgrade State Street and Main Street from Norton Street to Gobbi Street to provide for a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly, attractive, and
complete downtown core.

Engineering
Ukiah Police Department
Ongoing Programs and
Resources
The City Police Department has a number of programs and resources to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries including a crosswalk safety pamphlet, a bicycle safety pamphlet
and an ongoing commitment to enforcing traffic violations at key location in Ukiah including schools.

Enforcement,
Education
Mendocino Council of
Governments 2024
Regional Transportation
Improvement Program
(2024)
The RTIP is a program of highway, local road, transit and active transportation projects that a region plans to fund with State and Federal revenue.

Engineering
Mendocino County
Regional Transportation
Plan & Active
Transportation Plan
(2022)
Details improvements for all modes of transportation on County significant corridors. Engineering
Mendocino County Safe
Routes to School Plan
(2014)
In addition to the Citywide program the countywide Safe Routes to School is also a resource to a program with a simple goal: helping more children get to school by walking and bicycling.

Engineering
Education

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Walk and Bike
Mendocino
Walk and Bike Mendocino promotes walking and biking as
a primary transportation choice in short distance travel in Mendocino County.

Education
Factors Considered in the Determination of Emphasis Areas This section presents collision data analysis of collision type, collision factors, facility type, roadway geometries, analyzed for the various emphasized areas. Emphasis areas were determined by factors that led to the highest amount of injury collisions, with a specific emphasis on KSI injury collisions. In addition to the collision data, emphasis areas were also determined by the feedback received from stakeholders. This section also presents comprehensive programs, policies and countermeasures to reduce collisions in specific emphasis areas.

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58 Emphasis Area 1 – Intersection Safety
A total 44 collisions occurred on the high injury network in the City. Of these collisions, 35 (80 percent) occurred at an intersection, including 12 KSI collisions. The following are major findings based on intersection injury collisions that occurred on the high injury network in the City of Ukiah followed by strategies to make these locations safer. 26%
Unsafe Speed
Collisions
37%
Broadside Collisions
29%
Improper Turning
Collisions
Table 13. Emphasis Area 1 Strategies
Objective
To reduce the number of KSI collisions at intersections Strategy Performance
Measure
Agencies/
Organizations
Education
Conduct public information and education campaign for
intersection safety laws regarding traffic signals, stop signs, and turning left or right.

Number of
education
campaigns
City/ School
District/ Police
Department
Enforcemen
t Targeted enforcement at high-risk intersections to monitor traffic law violations right-of-way violations, speed limit laws and other violations that occur at intersections.

Number of
tickets issued
Police
Department
Engineering
 SI02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, back-plates with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and number
 SI03, Improve signal timing (coordination, phases, red, yellow, or operation)
 SI07, Convert signal to mast arm (from pedestal-mounted)  SI08, Install raised pavement markers and striping
(Through Intersection)
 SI16RA/NS04RA/NS05RA, Convert intersection to
roundabout
 NS08, Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs or other intersection warning/regulatory signs
 NS09, Upgrade intersection pavement markings (NS.I.)
Number of
intersections
improved
City
EMS
SI04EV, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems EMS vehicle response time
Mendocino
County Local
Emergency
Services
Agency

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59 Emphasis Area 2 – Broadside Collisions
A total 44 collisions occurred on the high injury network. Of these collisions, 15 (34 percent) were broadside collisions, including five KSI collisions. The following are major findings based on broadside injury collisions on the high injury network in the City of Ukiah followed by strategies to make these locations safer:
47%
Automobile ROW
collisions
20%
Improper Turning
Collisions
87%
At Intersections
Table 14. Emphasis Area 2 Strategies
Objective
Reduce the number of KSI broadside collisions
Strategy Performance
Measure
Agencies/
Organizations
Education
Conduct public information and education campaign for
intersection safety laws regarding traffic signals, stop signs, and turning left or right.

Number of
education
campaigns
City/ School
District/ Police
Department
Enforcemen
t Targeted enforcement at high-risk intersections to monitor traffic law violations right-of-way violations, speed limit laws and other violations that occur at intersections.

Number of
tickets
issued
Police
Department
Engineering
 SI02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, back-plates with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and number
 SI03, Improve signal timing (coordination, phases, red, yellow, or operation)
 SI07, Convert signal to mast arm (from pedestal-mounted)  SI08, Install raised pavement markers and striping
(Through Intersection)
 SI16RA/NS04RA/NS05RA, Convert intersection to
roundabout
 NS08, Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs or other intersection warning/regulatory signs
 NS09, Upgrade intersection pavement markings (NS.I.)
Number of
locations
improved
City
EMS
SI04EV, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems
EMS vehicle
response
time
Mendocino
County Local
Emergency
Services
Agency

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60 Emphasis Area 3 – Nighttime Collisions
A total 44 collisions occurred on the high injury network. Of these collisions, 12 (27 percent) were pedestrian-bicycle collisions, including nine KSI collisions. The following are major findings based on pedestrian-bicycle collisions on the high injury network in the City of Ukiah followed by strategies to make these locations safer:
42%
Pedestrian Collisions
17%
Unsafe speed
collisions
25%
DUI Collisions
Table 15. Emphasis Area 3 Strategies
Objective
Reduce the number of KSI collisions that occur at nighttime Strategy Performance
Measure
Agencies/
Organizations
Education
Conduct public information and education campaign for
safety laws regarding and the larger risk of collisions during the nighttime.

Number of
education
campaigns
City/ Police
Department
Enforcement
Targeted enforcement at high-risk locations to monitor
collisions that occur at nighttime.

Number of
tickets issued
Police
Department
Engineering
 SI01NT/NS01NT/R01NT, Install lighting
 SI02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, back-plates
with retroreflective borders, mounting, size and number  SI9, Install flashing beacon as warning
 NS08, Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs or other intersection warning/regulatory signs
 R22, Install/Upgrade signs with new fluorescent
sheeting (regulatory or warning)
 R26, Install dynamic/ variable speed warning signs
 R27, Install delineators, reflectors and/or object
markers
Number of
locations
improved
City
EMS
SI04EV, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems.

EMS vehicle
response time
Mendocino
County Local
Emergency
Services
Agency

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61 Emphasis Area 4 – Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions
A total 44 collisions occurred on the high injury network. 12 (27 percent) of these collisions were pedestrian-bicycle collisions, including nine KSI collisions. The following are major findings based on pedestrian-bicycle collisions on the high injury network in the City of Ukiah followed by strategies to make these locations safer:
75%
Pedestrian
Collisions
33%
Pedestrian ROW
Violations
42%
Nighttime collisions
Table 16. Emphasis Area 4 Strategies
Objective
Reduce the number of KSI pedestrian and bicycle collisions Strategy Performance
Measure
Agencies/
Organizations
Education
Conduct pedestrian safety campaigns and outreach to
raise their awareness of pedestrian safety needs through media outlets, social media and Bike and Walk
Mendocino. Update pamphlet for crosswalk safety for
Ukiah every three-five years.

Number of
education
campaigns
City/ School District/
Police Department
Enforcement
Targeted enforcement at high-risk locations especially
near schools and downtown.

Number of
tickets issued Police Department
Engineering
 SI21PB, Install advance stop bar before crosswalk
(Bicycle Box)
 SI22PB, Modify signal phasing to implement a
Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
 NS09, Upgrade intersection pavement markings
 NS21PB, Install raised medians (refuge islands)
 NS23PB/R36PB, Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing
(with enhanced safety features)
 R33PB, Install bike lanes
 R37PB, Install raised pedestrian crossing
 R38PB, Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
(RRFB)
 High-visibility ladder crosswalks
 Mid-block curb extension
 In-road yield sign for pedestrian crossing at
crosswalk
 Pedestrian safety improvements at on ramp off/ramps
Number of
locations
improved
City
EMS
SI04EV, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems EMS vehicle response time
Mendocino County
Local Emergency
Services Agency

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62 5.Equity
Through this LRS/AP update, the city of Ukiah seeks to advance equity in identifying and addressing its transportation safety needs. The City recognizes that transportation benefits and costs can accrue unequally across communities. Despite transportation’s ability to connect communities to opportunities, resources, and destinations, historical patterns of decisions and investments in transportation have not addressed, and even aggravated or created, inequalities in wealth, access, and health.

Inequalities in transportation safety result in an undue concentration of collisions, unsafe roadways, or severe injury collisions in communities with social, economic, or other vulnerabilities. Data shows that roadway collisions disproportionately impact people who are Black, American Indian, and live in rural communities (USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy 2022).5 Non-motorists, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, are more likely to be involved in a KSI collision than motorists. Traditional safety strategies such as enforcement face backlash for their discriminatory outcomes that burden racial minorities.

These measures do not address policy or built environment limitations, resulting in safety hazards to roadway uses. Hence, a commitment to make roads safe for all users must consider equity seriously in analyzing roadway safety and recommending improvements.

It is a core goal of this LRS/AP to recommend safety improvements in a manner that is fair and equitable for all the City’s residents, in line with a federal commitment to creating an equitable transportation system that is safe, efficient, and sustainable. Planning and decision-making processes followed in this LRS/AP update adequately consider inputs and feedback from communities with limited means or ability to participate effectively.

Three virtual stakeholder meetings and five public workshops (three virtual and two inperson workshops) were held with residents during the LRS/AP update to gather insights into safety burdens faced by communities, share data and findings, and gather feedback on safety countermeasures and recommendations. LRS/AP is also guided by public inputs received through the online public input platform and feedback from the safety partners.

This chapter details how the safety data is analyzed with respect to equity-emphasis communities (EEC) to identify the impact of collisions in vulnerable communities.

USDOT’s6 commitment to expanding “access and opportunity to all communities while

5https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2022-02/USDOT-National-Roadway-SafetyStrategy.pdf 6 https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2022-04/Equity_Action_Plan.pdf

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63 focusing on underserved, overburdened, and disadvantaged communities” guides this plan in prioritizing safety projects to benefit the most vulnerable of the communities. The LRS/AP includes elements from the FHWA recommended Safe Systems Approach and prioritizes the needs of vulnerable road users such as bicyclists and pedestrians in identifying countermeasures and developing the countermeasure toolbox. The projects identified are also analyzed for their adherence to the Justice40 commitment to directing benefits of investments to vulnerable communities.

Average Annual Fatality Rate in the City
The City residents are less likely to be killed in a collision as compared to the average Californian. The average annual fatality rate (AAFR) for the City of Ukiah is 0.8 persons killed per 100,000 residents for 2017-2021 and 0.4 for 2018-2022, which is very modest when compared to the rate for the state of California (10.12 persons killed per 100,000 residents in 2017-2021, and 10.40 in 2018-2022). AAFR has been calculated based on the methodology provided by the Safe Streets for All grant program. The calculation worksheet and methodology are available in Appendix C.

Equity Emphasis Communities
Equity-emphasis communities are communities facing disadvantages in climate and disaster risk burden, environmental burden, health vulnerability, social vulnerability, and transportation insecurity due to underinvestment in their transportation systems. The LRS/AP utilizes the concept of transportation disadvantage developed by the USDOT to identify EEC. The five areas, developed using data including the 2020 American Community Survey, capture various population characteristics indicating vulnerabilities as described below:7
 CLIMATE AND DISASTER RISK BURDEN: measures current and future risks to an area from climate and natural disasters based on potential losses from existing hazard exposure and vulnerability.
 ENVIRONMENTAL BURDEN: measures factors such as pollution, hazardous facility exposure, water pollution and the built environment.  HEALTH VULNERABILITY: measures the prevalence of health conditions such as asthma, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and poor mental health  SOCIAL VULNERABILITY: identifies populations that are at a higher risk due to certain social conditions.

7 https://www.transportation.gov/priorities/equity/justice40/etc-explorer-indicator-table

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64  TRANSPORTATION INSECURITY: it is the condition in which people are unable to regularly and reliably satisfy the travel necessary to meet the needs of daily life.

The EEC are communities (census tracts) facing cumulative transportation disadvantages, as identified in USDOT’s Equitable Transportation Communities Explorer (ETCE). For each community, ETCE calculates a disadvantage ranking for all its census tracts. These rankings are reported as national percentiles, where a 65th percentile rank or above is considered disadvantaged.

The City has a large share of equity-emphasis communities. In Ukiah, EEC makes up 75 percent of census tracts, shown in Figure 36. These census tracts comprise 72 percent of the City’s 16.9K residents. In comparison, 37 percent of communities in California and 35 percent of communities in Mendocino County have such a disadvantage. Specifically, the city faces disadvantages due to social vulnerability (73 percent) and Environmental Burden (69 percent). The City also ranks higher for these elements, including climate and disaster risk burden (56 percent), compared to California, as shown in Figure 37. Ukiah ranks higher for all elements except transportation insecurity when compared to the County.

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65 Figure 36. City of Ukiah Equity-Emphasis Communities

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66 Figure 37. City of Ukiah Transportation Disadvantage Roadway Safety in Equity Emphasis Communities
Roadway safety burdens in equity emphasis communities in the City of Ukiah are identified after overlaying collision data on the equity data from ETCE. The data considered in this analysis is limited to collisions leading to a fatality or an injury and is available in Appendix D. Trends in roadway collision in EEC for collision severity, collision type, violation category, motor vehicle involved with, mode, and lighting conditions, as compared to other communities (non-EEC within the City), and to the overall City, are as follows:
 EEC saw a higher share of collisions when compared to their share in area or percentage. Eighty-six percent of total collisions and 80 percent of KSI collisions in the City occurred in these communities (Figure 38), accounting for 75 percent of land area.
 These communities face lower severity collisions. In EEC, 16 percent of collisions were KSI, compared to 25 percent in other communities and 17 percent in the City.  Broadside collisions were the most common type (48 percent), followed by rear end collisions (17 percent). EEC has a lower share of vehicle-pedestrian collisions (15 percent) than other communities (25 percent). However, these collisions were 56 69
56 73
35 28 26
51 69 70
62 61
48 55
38 65
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 Climate & Disaster
Risk Burden
Environmental
Burden
Health Vulnerability Social Vulnerability Transportation Insecurity
Percentile Rank
Transportation Disadvantage Components
Ukiah Mendocino County California 65th Percentile Rank

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67 more deadly, as 50 percent of KSI collisions were between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Figure 38. Collision Share in Equity-Emphasis Community Figure 39. Top Violation Categories
14%
20%
86%
80%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Total KSI Collisions
Share of Collisions
Other Communities Equity-Emphasis Communities
24%
23%
25%
11%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Automobile Right of
Way
Improper Turning Unsafe Speed DUI
Share of Collisions
Total Collisions

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68  The top violation categories for collisions EEC are automobile right of way violations (24 percent), improper turning (23 percent), unsafe speeds (15 percent) and DUI (11 percent). These contributed to approximately 83 percent of the total collisions, shown in Figure 39.
 EEC reported a higher share of collisions that involved a passenger car (57 percent), followed by a pickup truck and bicycle (11 percent each). However, the share of bicycle collisions is higher for other communities (17 percent).  Majority of the collisions occurred during the day (75 percent).

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This section summarizes the process of selecting countermeasures on Ukiah streets as part of the analysis for the LRS/AP. Countermeasures were selected for each of the identified high-risk intersections and roadway segments based on extensive review of existing conditions at the site and characteristics of identified collisions on the High Injury Network.

Identified collision factors and existing conditions were cross referenced with the Caltrans LRSM identified countermeasures that are HSIP approved. Countermeasures that best fit the site and had the highest opportunity for systemic implementation were selected.

Countermeasure Selection
In 2010, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a set of three manuals local and rural road owners to present a simple, data driven safety analysis framework for rural agencies across the country. In conjunction with these documents, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the LRSM. The goal of this manual is to “maximize the safety benefits for local roadways by encouraging all local agencies to proactively identify and analyze their safety issues and to position themselves to compete effectively in Caltrans’ statewide, data-driven call-for-projects.”8 Although, the LRSM identifies all of California’s local roadway safety issues and the countermeasures that address them, this document only highlights the issues and countermeasures relevant to the local roads of the City of Ukiah. This section identifies the different solutions for the City from HSIP-qualified and non-HSIP countermeasures. It also provides a brief description along with their corresponding crash reduction factors (CRF), expected life and baseline cost. An excerpt of the LRSM, detailing each available HSIP countermeasure referenced in the recommendations tables, is included as Appendix C.

The countermeasures have been divided into following categories:
 Signalized (SI) – countermeasures only applicable for signalized intersections;  Non-Signalized (NS) – countermeasures only applicable to stop-controlled, or uncontrolled intersections;
 Roadway Segment (R) – countermeasures only applicable to roadway segments; and  Other (O) – countermeasures that do not qualify for HSIP funding.

8 https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/hsip/2024/lrsm2024.pdf

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Non-Signalized Intersections Countermeasures
NS01NT – Add intersection lighting. Non-signalized
intersections that have a disproportionate number of nighttime crashes and do not currently provide lighting at the intersection or at its approaches. Crash data should be studied to ensure that safety at the intersection could be improved by providing lighting (this strategy would be
supported by a significant number of crashes that occur at night).
 Crash Reduction Factor
– 40%
 Expected Life – 20 years
NS08 – Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs
or other intersection warning/regulatory signs. The
visibility of intersections and, thus, the ability of
approaching drivers to perceive them can be enhanced by installing larger regulatory and warning signs at or prior to intersections. A key to success in applying this strategy is to select a combination of regulatory and warning sign
techniques appropriate for the conditions on a particular unsignalized intersection approach.
 Crash Reduction Factor
– 15%
 Expected Life – 10 years
NS09 – Upgrade intersection pavement markings.

Unsignalized intersections that are not clearly visible to approaching motorists, particularly approaching motorists on the major road. The strategy is particularly appropriate for intersections with patterns of rear-end, right-angle, or turning crashes related to lack of driver awareness of the presence of the intersection.
 Crash Reduction Factor
– 25%
 Expected Life – 10 years
NS23PB – Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing at
uncontrolled locations (with enhanced safety
features). Adding pedestrian crossings that include
enhances safety features has the opportunity to enhance pedestrian safety at locations noted as being especially problematic. The enhanced safety elements help delineate a portion of the roadway that is designated for pedestrian crossing.
 Crash Reduction Factor
– 35%
 Expected Life – 20 years
NS24PB - Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
(RRFB). RRFB includes pedestrian-activated flashing
lights and additional signage that enhance the visibility of marked crosswalks and alert motorists to pedestrian
crossings. It uses an irregular flash pattern that is similar to emergency flashers on police vehicles. RRFBs are
 Crash Reduction Factor
– 35%
 Expected Life – 20 years

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Roadway Countermeasures
R22 – Install/Upgrade signs with new fluorescent
sheeting (regulatory or warning). The target for this
strategy should be on roadway segments with patterns of head on, nighttime, non-intersection, run-off road, and sideswipe crashes related to lack of driver awareness of the presence of a specific roadway feature or regulatory requirement. Ideally this type of safety CM would be
combined with other sign evaluations and upgrades (install chevrons, warning signs, delineators, markers, beacons, and relocation of existing signs per MUTCD standards.).  Crash Reduction Factor
– 15%
 Expected Life – 10 years
R26 – Install dynamic/variable speed warning signs.

This strategy primarily addresses crashes caused by
motorists traveling too fast around sharp curves. It is intended to get the drivers attention and give them a
visual warning that they may be traveling over the
recommended speed for the approaching curve. Care
should be taken to limit the placement of these signs to help maintain their effectiveness.
 Crash Reduction Factor
– 30%
 Expected Life – 10 years
R35PB – Install sidewalk/pathway (to avoid walking
along roadway). Sidewalks and walkways provide people
with space to travel within the public right-of-way that is separated from roadway vehicles. The presence of
sidewalks on both sides of the street has been found to be related to significant reductions in the “walking along roadway” pedestrian crash risk compared to locations
where no sidewalks or walkways exist.
 Crash Reduction Factor –
80%
 Expected Life – 20 years
R36PB – Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing (with
enhanced safety features). Adding pedestrian crossings
has the opportunity to greatly enhance pedestrian safety at locations noted as being problematic. The enhanced
safety elements, which may include curb extensions,
medians and pedestrian crossing islands, beacons, and
lighting, combined with pavement markings delineating a portion of the roadway that is designated for pedestrian crossing.
 Crash Reduction Factor –
35%
 Expected Life – 20 years
R38PB – Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
(RRFB). RRFB includes pedestrian-activated flashing
 Crash Reduction Factor –
35%

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crossings.
 Expected Life – 20 years
Other Countermeasures
Bulb outs/curb extensions. Curb extensions (also called bulb-outs) extend the sidewalk into the parking lane to narrow the roadway and provide additional pedestrian space at key locations; they can be used at corners and at mid-block. Curb extensions enhance pedestrian safety by increasing pedestrian visibility, shortening crossing distances, slowing turning vehicles, and visually narrowing the roadway.

Speed Feedback Signs. Speed feedback signs, also known as dynamic speed displays, provide drivers with feedback about their speed in relationship to the posted speed limit.

When appropriately complemented with police enforcement, speed feedback signs can be an effective method for reducing speeds at a desired location.

In Road Yield/stop Signs. In-street pedestrian crossing signs (MUTCD R1-6 or R1-6a) are placed within the roadway, either between travel lanes or in a median. The sign may be used to remind road users of laws regarding right-of-way at an unsignalized pedestrian crossing. This countermeasure is used with other crosswalk visibility enhancements to indicate optimal or preferred locations for people to cross and to help reinforce the driver requirement to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at crossing locations.

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This chapter summarizes the process of selecting safety projects as part of the analysis for the City of Ukiah’s LRS/AP. The next step after the identification of high-risk locations, emphasis areas and applicable countermeasures was to identify location specific safety improvements for all high-risk roadway segments and intersections.

Specific countermeasures and improvements were selected from the 2024 LRSM, where:
 SI refers to improvements at signalized locations,
 NS refers to improvements at non-signalized locations, and  R refers to improvements at roadway segments.

The corresponding number refers to the countermeasure number in the LRSM (2024).

The countermeasures were grouped into safety projects for high-risk intersections and roadway segments. A total of four safety projects were developed. All countermeasures were identified based on the technical teams’ assessment of viability that consisted of extensive analysis, observations, and City staff input. The most applicable and appropriate countermeasures as identified have been grouped together to form projects that can help make high-risk locations safer.

Table 17 lists the safety projects for high-risk intersections and roadway segments, along with total base planning level cost (2024 dollar amounts) estimates and the resultant preliminary Benefit-Cost (B/C) Ratio. The “Total Benefit” estimates were calculated for the proposed improvements being evaluated in the proactive safety analysis. This “Total Benefit” is divided by the “Total Cost per Location” estimates for the proposed improvements, giving the resultant B/C Ratio. The B/C Ratio Calculation follows the methodology as mentioned in the LRSM (2024).

Appendix F lists the HSIP Analyzers for each project which includes the complete cost, benefit and B/C Ratio.

The next step in the process will be to prepare grant ready materials for HSIP Cycle 12 applications. It should be noted that while the LRS/AP projects were based on high-risk locations, HSIP applications can be expanded to include many locations across the city.

Once the desired projects are selected, our team recommends three potential options for selecting locations to include in the HSIP applications:
 Select the top projects ranked by crash cost
 City identifies desired intersections
 Apply for various intersections citywide with more generic cost estimates

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Location CM1 CM2 CM3 Cost per
Location B/C Ratio
Project 1: Improve Safety at Non-Signalized Intersections.

S State St & Observatory Ave NS08 $3,950

85.5 S Orchard Ave & Peach St NS08 $975
N Main St and E Perkins St NS01NT NS08 NS09 $51,680
N State St & Bricarelli Dr NS08 $2,975
N Oak St & W Smith St NS01NT NS08 $25,200
Scott St & N School St NS08 $1,950
S Dora St & W Church St NS08 NS09 $4,000
S Dora St & W Mill St NS01NT NS08 $25,750
E Gobbi St & S Main St NS08 $5,800
Project 2: Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Non-Signalized Intersections.

N. Orchard Ave & Clara Ave NS23PB NS24PB $69,520

45.73 S Orchard Ave & Peach St NS23PB NS24PB $45,545
N Main St and E Perkins St NS23PB $84,000
N Oak St & W Smith St NS23PB $87,520
Scott St & N School St NS23PB $6,338
S Dora St & W Church St NS24PB $53,445
S Dora St & W Mill St NS23PB $80,900
Project 3: Improve Safety at Roadway Segments.

S State St: Beacon Ln to W
Perkins St R22 R26 $63,250

95.41 Airport Park Blvd: Talmage Rd
to Entrance to Costco
Warehouse
R26 $30,000
N State St: W Perkins St to
Ukiah City Limits R22 R26 $20,900
E Gobbi St: S State St to
Washo Dr R22 Repavement* $37,525
E Perkins St: S State St to
Oak Manor Dr R26 $30,000
S Dora: W Church St to W Mill
St R22 R26 $45,675
S Orchard Ave: E Perkins to E
Gobbi St R22 $7,125
Project 4: Improve Safety at Roadway Segments.

S State St: Beacon Ln to W
Perkins St R36PB $13,450

38.16 Airport Park Blvd: Talmage Rd
to Entrance to Costco
Warehouse
R35PB R36PB $455,400
S Dora: W Church St to W Mill
St R38PB $24,000

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NS01NT – Add intersection lighting.

NS08 – Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs or other intersection warning/regulatory signs.

NS09 – Upgrade intersection pavement markings.

NS23PB – Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing at uncontrolled locations (with enhanced safety features).

NS24PB – Install RRFB
R22 – Install/Upgrade signs with new fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or warning).

R26 – Install dynamic/variable speed warning signs.

R35PB – Install sidewalk/pathway (to avoid walking along roadway).

R36PB – Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing (with enhanced safety features).

R38PB – Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB).

Table 18 mentions projects funded by the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) that the City submitted for consideration during the 2022 HSIP Cycle 11 funding round.

These projects were awarded funding for Cycle 11.

Table 18. Cycle 11 HSIP Applications
Location CM1 CM2 CM3
Total
Estimated
Project Cost
HSIP Funds
Requested B/C Ratio
HSIP Application 1: Systemic Improvements at Signalized Intersections - Install traffic signal hardware, improve signal timing and coordination and provide protected left-turn phases.

Washington Ave and
Hastings Ave and S State St S02 S03 S07
$302,900 $151,450 36.87
Perkins St and South
Orchard Ave S02 S03
Standley St and State St S03
East Gobbi and South
Orchard Ave S02 S03 S07
Airport Park Boulevard and
Talmage Road S02 S03
HSIP Application 2: Improve roadway lighting in two corridors and the following improvements in all 10 corridors: install and/or upgrade pedestrian crossings with enhanced safety features including the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB).

Perkins St: Hortense St to
Redwood Hwy SR 101 R37PB
$4,101,200 $3,691,080 17.12
Gobbi St: S Dora St to
Washo Dr R35PB R37PB
Despina Dr: Capps Ln to
Low Gap Rd R35PB R37PB
State St: Beacon Ln to Ford
Rd R35PB

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Total
Estimated
Project Cost
HSIP Funds
Requested B/C Ratio
Main St: Norton St to E
Perkins St R35PB
Observatory Ave: Marwen
Dr to State St R01 R35PB
Brush Street R01
N Bush Street R01 R35PB R37PB
Low Gap Road R35PB R37PB
Airport Park Boulevard R35PB
Notes: For B/C ratio calculation, 5-year (2015-2019) collision data was utilized. Total estimated cost and Costs requested include contingency, PS&E, environmental and construction costs. These HSIP application followed LRSM 2022 countermeasure codes which are described below:

S02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, back-plates with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and number S03, Improve signal timing (coordination, phases, red, yellow, or operation) S07, Provide protected left turn phase (left turn lane already exists) R01, Add Segment Lighting
R35PB, Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing (with enhanced safety features) R37PB, Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) These projects address critical safety improvements for the City. These projects have been further prioritized based on the goals and vision outlined in Chapter 1 in order to meet Strategy and Project Selection SS4A criteria. The six criteria for the prioritization are safety benefits, benefits to vulnerable road users, school safety impact, equity impact, public engagement, and ease of implementation. Each criterion is scored separately and then weighed to arrive at the final scores for each project, as described in Table 19. A project can receive a maximum score of 100. The project prioritization worksheets are available in Appendix G. Table 20 presents the projects in the priority order.

Table 19. Prioritization Matrix
Criteria Description Weight
Safety Benefits
Safety benefits are evaluated using the Benefit-to-Cost (BCR) ratio.

BCR is calculated based on five-year collision data and 2024 planning-level cost estimates, as per the HSIP norms. Projects are then grouped into three equal-range buckets based on the BCR and receive safety scores as follows:
 Projects in the highest bucket - 100
 Projects in the Middle bucket - 50
40%

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 Projects in the Lowest bucket - 20
Benefit to
Vulnerable Road
Users
Considers improvements benefiting pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, or persons with disabilities.
 Projects with benefits - 100
 Projects without benefits - 0
15%
School Safety
Impact
Considers safety improvements on roadways and intersections within 1/4 mile of an existing school.
 Projects in proximity to schools - 100
 Projects without proximity to schools - 0
10%
Equity Impact
Considers the location of a project entirely or partially in an equityemphasis community (EEC).  Projects in EEC - 100
 Projects outside of EEC - 0
15%
Public
Engagement
Considers projects that have garnered community and stakeholder support during the CSAP outreach process.
 Projects with community support - 100
 Projects without community support - 0
10%
Ease of
Implementation
Projects are scored based on the complexity of their
countermeasures. For projects with multiple countermeasures, the lowest category score is applied.
 High-ease improvements like signs, lights, striping, and crosswalks - 100
 Medium-ease improvements like sidewalks, medians, and new signals - 50
 Low-ease improvements requiring lane/geometry changes, right-of-way acquisition, or utility or drainage work – 20 10%
Table 20. Priority Project List
Priority Project
Priority
Score (out
of 100)
1 Project 3: Improve Safety at Roadway Segments. 75
2 Project 1: Improve Safety at Non-Signalized Intersections. 75 3 Project 2: Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Non-Signalized Intersections. 58
4 Project 4: Improve Safety at Roadway Segments. 53

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This chapter describes the steps the City may take to evaluate the success of this plan and steps needed to update the plan in the future. The LRS/AP is a guidance document and requires periodic updates to assess its efficacy and re-evaluate potential solutions. It is recommended to update the plan every two to five years in coordination with the identified safety partners. This document was developed based on community needs, stakeholder input, and collision analysis conducted to identify priority emphasis areas throughout the City. The implementation of strategies under each emphasis area would aim to reduce KSI collisions in the coming years.

Funding is a critical component of implementing any safety project. While the HSIP program is a common source of funding for safety projects, there are numerous other funding sources that could be pursued for such projects. Potential funding sources are listed below in Table 21.

Table 21. Potential Funding Sources
Funding
Source
Funding
Agency
Amount
Available
Next
Estimated
Call for
Projects
Applicable
E’s Notes
Active
Transportation
Program
Caltrans,
California
Transportation
Commission
~$223
million per
year
2026
Engineering,
Education
Can use used for most
active transportation
related safety projects
as well as education
programs
Highway
Safety
Improvement
Program
Caltrans TBD 2024 Engineering
Most common grant
source for safety
projects
Surface
Transportation
Block Group
Program
FHWA
(Administered
through
MCTC)
Varies by
FY TBD Engineering Typically used for roadway projects
Office of
Traffic Safety
Grants
California
Office of
Traffic Safety
Varies by
grant
Closes
January
31st
annually
Education,
Enforcement,
Emergency
Response
10 grants available to
address various
components of traffic
safety
Affordable
Housing and
Sustainable
Communities
Program
Strategic
Growth
Council and
Dept. of
Housing and
Community
Development
~$405
million TBD Engineering, Education
Must be connected to
affordable housing
projects; typically
focuses on bike/ped
infrastructure/
programs

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Source
Funding
Agency
Amount
Available
Next
Estimated
Call for
Projects
Applicable
E’s Notes
Urban
Greening
California
Natural
Resources
Agency
$23.75
million TBD Engineering
Focused on bike/
pedestrian
infrastructure and
greening public spaces
Local Streets
and Road
Maintenance
and
Rehabilitation
CTC
(distributed to
local
agencies)
$1.5 billion
statewide
N/A;
distributed
by formula
Engineering
Typically pays for road
maintenance type
projects
RAISE Grant USDOT ~$1 billion TBD Engineering
Typically used for
larger infrastructure
projects
Sustainable
Transportation
Equity Project
California Air
Resources
Board
~$19.5
million
TBD; most
recent call
in 2023
Engineering,
Education
Targets projects that
will increase
transportation equity in
disadvantaged
communities
Safe Street for
All (SS4A) USDOT $200k -
$50 million 2026 Engineering
Two types of SS4A
grants available: Action
Plan Grants and
Implementation Grants
Transformative
Climate
Communities
Strategic
Growth
Council
~$90
million
TBD; most
recent call
in 2022
Engineering
Funds community-led
projects that achieve
major reductions in
greenhouse gas
emissions in
disadvantaged
communities
Implementation
The LRS/AP document provides engineering, education, enforcement, equity and emergency medical service related countermeasures that can be implemented throughout the City to reduce KSI collisions. It is recommended that the City of Ukiah implement the selected projects high-collision locations in coordination with other projects proposed for the City’s infrastructure development in their future Capital Improvement Plans.

The success of the LRS/AP can be achieved by fostering communication among the City and the safety partners.

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For the success of the LRS/AP, it is crucial to monitor and evaluate the E-strategies continuously. Monitoring and evaluation help provide accountability, ensures the effectiveness of the countermeasures for each emphasis area, and help making decisions on the need for new strategies. The process would help the City make informed decisions regarding the implementation plan’s progress and accordingly, update the goals and objectives of the plan.

After implementing countermeasures, the strategies should be evaluated annually as per their performance measures. The evaluation should be recorded in a before-after study to validate the effectiveness of each countermeasure.

Pre-Implementation Data Collection
Before any safety project is implemented, comprehensive baseline data should be collected within the project area to enable future before/after comparison analysis. Data to be compiled includes:

Collision Data:
 Collision types (pedestrian, angle, rear-end, etc.)
 Collision severity levels
 Locations and corridors
 Contributing factors
Traffic Data:
 Vehicle traffic volumes
 Pedestrian and bicycle traffic counts
Operations Data:
 85th percentile and pace speeds
 Vehicle/pedestrian/bicycle conflict observations
 Observable road user behavior and compliance levels
Statistical Analysis Methodology
Appropriate statistical techniques can be applied to account for regression-to-mean effects, traffic volume changes over time, and other potential biases. Recommended approaches include Empirical Bayes method and advanced regression modeling.

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Post-Implementation Data Collection
After allowing sufficient time following project implementation (typically 1-3 years), the same scope of "after" data can be re-collected to enable before/after comparison.

Performance Evaluation Measures
The following key safety performance measures can be evaluated by comparing predicted vs. actual post-implementation conditions:

1. Total collisions

2. Fatal and serious injury collisions (KSI)

3. Collisions by type (pedestrian, intersection, roadway departure, etc.)

4. Operating speeds

5. Conflicts between modes (vehicle/pedestrian/bicycle) Supplemental Measures for Behavioral Safety Projects
For safety initiatives focused on influencing driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist behavior (e.g. education campaigns, enforcement activities), leading indicators of compliance can be tracked, such as:

1. Speeding violations

2. Impaired driving arrests/citations

3. Distracted driving violations

4. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic counts

5. Observed yielding/compliance behavior
Project Evaluation Report
All findings from the before/after analysis should be documented in a comprehensive Project Evaluation Report containing:
 Project scope and description of implemented countermeasures  Implementation costs
 Data collection processes and sources
 Statistical analysis methodology
 Summary of before/after performance results
 Assessment of whether intended benefits were achieved  Lessons learned and recommendations
 Supplemental policy, program or design guidance as applicable

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To ensure ongoing effectiveness evaluation, city should establish:
 Routine schedules for MOE (Measure of Effectiveness) data collection and analysis  Designated staff responsibilities for MOE activities
 Integration of MOE findings into annual performance reviews  Mechanism for refining project approach based on evaluation results LRS/AP Update
The LRS/AP is a guidance document and is recommended to be updated every two to five years after adoption. After monitoring performance measures focused on the status and progress of the E’s strategies in each emphasis area, the next LRS/AP update can be tailored to resolve any continuing safety problems.

Aside from the Technical Advisory Committee and City of Ukiah’s review and monitoring of the projects as outlined in Chapter 2, an annual stakeholder meeting with the safety partners is also recommended to discuss the progress for each emphasis area and oversee the implementation plan. The document should then be updated as per the latest collision data, emerging trends, and the E’s strategies’ progress and implementation.

A copy of the final LRS/AP will be located on Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) website at https://www.mendocinocog.org/

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APPENDIX A: MATRIX OF PLANNING GOALS, POLICIES, AND

PROJECTS

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Matrix of Planning Goals, Policies, and Projects
Document Highlights
City of Ukiah General Plan
(2009)
 Goal CT-1: Consider all types of circulation and transportation issues in land use decisions
 Goal CT-3: Design new development and redevelopment
projects to be as accessible by foot, bicycle, and transit as they are by auto.
 Policy CT-6.4: Promote safe bicycle usage.
 Implementation Measure CI-6.4(a): Through the Public
Safety Department, maintain an educational program
promoting bicycle use and bicycle safety.
 Policy CJ'-7.1: Treat pedestrian access as an integrated part of all road improvements within the City and within urbanized development areas of the County.
 Implementation Measure CT-7.l(b): Pedestrian walkways shall be integrated and designed to provide direct access between areas
Ukiah Bicycle & Pedestrian
Master Plan (2015)
 Safety and Education Policy 1-1: Utilize the City’s Traffic Engineering Committee for the identification, analysis, and resolution of safety issues related to bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City of Ukiah. The Traffic Engineering Committee includes representatives from the Mendocino
Transit Authority, the public, the Public Works Department, Police Department, Planning Department, and other relevant departments.
 Safety and Education Policy 1-2: Expand and support school commute safety education, marketing, and physical
improvements, including educational curriculum, on-bike training, safety handbooks, helmet subsidy programs,
marketing materials on the benefits of bicycling and walking, and a ‘toolbox’, of physical measures to improve safety on school commute routes for bicyclists and pedestrians.
 Safety and Education Policy 1-3: Accommodate the needs of all travelers through a “Complete Streets” approach to
designing new transportation improvements. Complete
Streets are roadways designed to facilitate safe, comfortable, and efficient travel for all roadway users. Complete Streets accommodations include bike lanes sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, etc.
 Safety and Education Policy 1-4: Where possible, incorporate traffic calming techniques as described in published
documents produced by organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers, including measures to manage
vehicle speeds and flows - such as traffic circles, traffic diverters, and raised crosswalks – so as to maximize the safety of bicycle and pedestrian movement in residential and commercial neighborhoods.
 Safety and Education Policy 1-5: Educate adults on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and pedestrians through public information, and education of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Support adult bicycle training courses, and inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian laws as part of traffic school curriculum and driving test questions. Produce a

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safety brochure that illustrates basic rules of the road and other good practices for distribution in schools and libraries.  Safety and Education Policy 1-6: Coordinate with the Ukiah Police Department to enhance enforcement of existing
bicycle and pedestrian laws.
 Safety and Education Policy 2-1: Monitor bicycle and
pedestrian commute modes and accident statistics over the life of this Plan to measure the effectiveness of improvements and achievement of stated objectives. Prepare annual
summary reports on mode split (the percentage of various travel modes used by citizens for work trips, shopping trips, etc.) and accident data.

City of Ukiah Safe Routes to
School Plan (2014)
Projects
 Reduced and Extended School Zone Speed Limits
 Dora Street and Gobbi Street Intersection Improvements  Gobbi Street Bike Lanes
 “Level 1” Uncontrolled Crosswalk Enhancement
 Grove Avenue/Bush Street Buffered Bike Lanes
 Dora Street Buffered Bike Lanes
 North Bush Street/Low Gap Roundabout
 Enhanced Uncontrolled Crosswalks
 Helen Ave and Washington Ave Class III Shared Bikeways  Despina Drive/Low Gap Intersection Improvements
 Clay/Peach Street Sidewalk and Bikeway Gap Closure
 East Perkins Street Road Diet Study
 Leslie Street Curb Extensions and Sidewalk Improvements  School Parking Lot Redesign Options
 North Bush Street – Island Pathway Access Upgrades
 Arlington Drive at North Bush Street Enhanced Crosswalk and Curb Extensions
 Gobbi Street at Oak Street Curb Ramps and Crosswalk
 Mendocino Drive at Alice Avenue Crossing Improvement
 Despina Drive and Capps Lane Enhanced Intersection
 Low Gap Road/Orr Creek Pathway Study
Ukiah Downtown Streetscape
Improvements Plan (2009)
Projects
 Gobbi Street Intersection: Enhanced intersection treatment.  Between Gobbi Street and Mill Street: Raised Median
 Mill Street Intersection: Enhanced crosswalks to highlight pedestrian crossing.
 Seminary Avenue Intersection: Enhanced intersection
treatment and bulb-outs to reduce
 crossing distance.
 Between Stephenson Street and Church Street: Raised
median/pedestrian refuge island.
 Perkins Street Intersection: Signal timing changes and enhanced intersection treatment.
 Standley Street Intersection: Signal timing changes.
 Standley Street and Henry Street: Conversion of one-way to two-way.
 Between Smith Street and Henry Street: raised median.

City of Ukiah
Local Road Safety/Action Plan
Document Highlights
 Gibson Creek Crossing: Gateway and pedestrian crossing with bollards or street lights.

The planned alterations to Main Street include:
 Gobbi Street Intersection: Enhanced intersection treatment.  Cleveland Lane Intersection: New crosswalks.
 Clay Street to Norton Street: Dedicated bike lanes.
 Smith Street Intersection: Enhanced Crosswalks.
 Continuous sidewalks to fill in existing gaps.
 Widened sidewalks along State Street in order to
accommodate new planters, trees, street furniture, outdoor restaurant/café seating, and other pedestrian amenities.

The Ukiah Valley Area Plan
(2010)
 Goal CT-2: Enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
connectivity between land use types.
 Policy CT-2.1: Integrate pedestrian access into the
circulation system of the urbanized areas of the Ukiah valley.  Implementation Measure CT-2.1 (a); The land development code shall develop pedestrian access design standards that address:
 Accessibility to the disabled, with appropriate grades, ramps, and curb cuts.
 Separation of sidewalks or paths from auto travel lanes by an appropriate combination of grade separations, parking lanes or landscaping when feasible.
 Requirements for landscaped areas and tree shading when appropriate and with respect to solar access.
 Streetscape amenities such as lighting.
 Implementation Measure CT-2.1 (b): Pedestrian Walkways:

To the extent allowed under state law, require private
development projects provide pedestrian walkways that
provide direct access between key destinations.
 Implementation Measure CT-2.1 (c): When considering
new development projects, the County shall require bicycle and pedestrian access across the property to provide
connections for a route between the center of Calpella (along North State Street) and the Brush Street Triangle or between the City and the center of Talmage. The County will request that MCOG develop a map of these pedestrian linkages and include that map in the next Regional Transportation Plan update.
 Policy CT-2.2: Develop a safe and integrated bicycle
transportation system in order to promote the use of bicycles as a viable and attractive alternative to the automobile.  Implementation Measure CT-2.2 (a): Bicycle Route
Standards. The land development code shall include
standards for safe bicycle lanes or paths, as appropriate, for development projects. Consider bicycle safety in the design of roadways, intersections, and rights-of way encroachments.  Implementation Measure CT-2.2 (b) Bicycle Route
Requirements. Require that roads linking residential areas with schools, shopping, services, or employment be designed to include bicycle lanes.

City of Ukiah
Local Road Safety/Action Plan
Document Highlights
 Implementation Measure CT-2.2 (c): Bicycle Route
Construction. Construct and maintain bicycle routes and lanes in accordance with the Area Plan Bicycle Route map and the Mendocino County Regional Bikeway Plan. Seek
funds through MCOG for the construction of bicycle lanes on routes identified in a County bicycle plan, including in conjunction with County road improvement or widening
projects.
 Ensure that bicycle routes connect residential, retail, and employment centers.
 Work with Human Health Services (HHS) in applying for funding to plan and implement bicycle projects.
 Implementation Measure CT-2.2 (d): Bicycle Parking. Adopt and implement standards for safe and secure bike storage in new development. Develop incentives to place bike storage facilities at exiting places of employment and parking lots.  Implementation Measure CT-2.2 (e): Bicycle Route
Updates. Periodically update plans to extend the system of bicycle lanes and routes in appropriate locations throughout the Ukiah Valley.
 Policy CT-2.3: Coordinate transportation planning needs, developer obligations, and construction responsibilities.  Implementation Measure CT-3.2 (d): Mitigation and Impact Fees. Require development impact fees, development
agreements and other secured funding sources where
necessary to fund transportation improvements to maintain an acceptable level of service on County roads and for all transportation modes.
 Implementation Measure CT-3.2 (e): Travel Demand
Management Strategies. Mitigate trips generated by new
development using travel demand management strategies,
such as: free transit passes, mixed use development with concentrated employment centers and residential
communities, efficient walking, and bicycle connections.

Mendocino County
(MCOG/GRTA) Rail-with-Trail
Plan (2012)
 GOAL 1: Improve Non-Motorized Mobility and Accessibility - Expand and enhance non-motorized mobility for persons
living in, working in, and visiting Mendocino County, including access to and connections with other transportation modes.  GOAL 2: Preserve the Transportation System - Design a RWT that will efficiently utilize the NWP corridor, support the region's current blueprint planning efforts which calls for improved options for bicycling, walking, and equestrians, and allow for future rail service along the NWP line.
 GOAL 3: Enhance Public Safety and Security - Design the RWT segments to respond to safety and security needs as well as neighborhood privacy concerns.
 GOAL 4: Reflect Community Values - Promote community
values and identity, including use by multiple user groups, such as bicyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians (where feasible) and incorporate public involvement in decision making processes.