CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Special Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84685724162 October 6, 2025
4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ukiah City Council met at a Special Meeting on October 6, 2025, having been legally noticed on October 3, 2025. The meeting was held in person and virtually at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84685724162. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Mari Rodin, Heather Criss, Juan V. Orozco, Susan Sher, and Douglas, F. Crane. Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
MAYOR CRANE PRESIDING.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Crane.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment was received.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Consider Authorization for the Mayor to Finalize and Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (2526-119) Confirming Public Safety and Animal Control Services for Pinoleville Pomo Nation - Police.
b. Approval of the Adding of a Management Analyst I/II (Housing and Grants Specialist/Coordinator) Position in the Community Development Department; and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendment - Community Development. c. Authorization for the City Manager to Respond to a Letter from Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Objecting to Two of the Proposed Locations for a Parole Office in Ukiah - City Manager.
Approval of Proposal Received from Plant Road Farming, Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement (2526-120) with Plant Road Farming, and Approve Corresponding Budget Amendment - Water Resources.
Tom Corning, Police Chief addressed questions regarding Agenda item 3a.
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to approve Consent Calendar Items 8a-8d, with the updated recommended action for agenda item 8d. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES:
Rodin, Criss, Orozco, Sher, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Council Minutes for October 6, 2025, Continued
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Successor Memoranda of Understanding Between the City of Ukiah and Employee Bargaining Units - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245, Ukiah Police Officers Association, Management Unit, and Department Head Unit - Effective September 19, 2025, through September 18, 2028, and Corresponding Salary Schedules; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreements and Amend the Budget Accordingly.
Presenter: Sheri Mannion, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Sher/Criss to adopt a Resolution (2025-51) approving the successor Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Ukiah and Employee Bargaining Units - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 (2526-121), Ukiah Police Officers Association (2526- 122), Management Unit (2526-123), and Department Head Unit (2526-124) - effective September 19, 2025, through September 18, 2028, and corresponding Salary Schedules; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City and amend the budget accordingly. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Rodin, Criss, Orozco, Sher, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:48 P.M.
6. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (1 case)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(2) or (3))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (1case)
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et Al; Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018- 70200
d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort, Inc v. City of Ukiah, et al.; Case No. 24-cv-07106-JSC e. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 184-080-37;184-080-36; 184-090-01; 184-090-07; 184-090-06; 184-100- Negotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Henry's Original
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
City Council Minutes for October 6, 2025, Continued:
f. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 170-030-05; 170-030-03; 170-010-05; 170-020-07; 170-020-11; 170-040- 03; 170-020-08
Vegotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manage
Vegotiating Parties: Project Ovis LLO
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
g. Conference with Labor Negotiator (54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Employee Organizations: All bargaining units
Unrepresented Employee: Police Chief
No action reported; direction provided to Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
There being, no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m usthe haulu
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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