CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88492822902 March 4, 2026
5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on March 4, 2026, having been legally noticed on -ebruary 27, 2026. The meeting was held in person and virtually at the following link https://us06web.zoom.us/i/88492822902. Mayor Sher called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. Rol was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Douglas F. Crane, Mari Rodin, Heather Criss, Juan V. Orozco, and Susan Sher. Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David MAYOR SHER PRESIDING.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Rodin.
3. AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
4. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as National Nutrition Month in the City of Ukiah.
Presenter: Councilmember Crane.
No public comment was received
The Clerks office will deliver the proclamation to Adventist Health.
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler, stated that no communications had been received.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the February 18, 2026, Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Crane/Orozco to approve Minutes of February 18, 2026, a regular meeting, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Adoption of Resolution (2026-08) Making the Recommendation to the Ukiah Valley Basin L Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA) to Appoint Jared Walker as the City of Ukiah Representative to its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) - City Clerk.
City Council Minutes for March 4, 2026, Continued:
b. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution (2026-09) Appointing Aubrey Sabre to the Public Spaces Commission - City Clerk.
c. Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement (2526-187) with the County of Mendocino (Mendocino County Public Health) for the Enforcement of State Tobacco Laws and Local Ordinances, Including the Statewide Flavor Ban, through Retailer Inspections and Enforcement Operations; and Approve Corresponding Budget Amendments) for Receipt of Anticipated Grant Funds in Support of These Activities - Community Development. d. Receive Report and Approval of Request to Postpone Replacement of the Ukiah Transfer Station Tipping Floor Until 2028 - Public Works.
Public Comment: Aubrey Sabre.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to approve Consent Calendar Items 8a-8d, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
9. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were received.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Councilmember Rodin and Vice Mayor Orozco.
11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters:
: Tayman Park Golf Group Anniversary - Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager.
North Oak Street Creek Barrier Update - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
• Broadband Grant Construction- Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM)
a. Review and Introduction by Title Only of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 9 to Division 2 of the Ukiah City Code to Regulate Sidewalk Vending on Public Property and in the Public Right-of-Way.
Presenters: Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 5:55 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:55 P.M.
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to introduce an ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler, read the following ordinance title into the record:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9 TO DIVISION 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO REGULATE SIDEWALK VENDING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
City Council Minutes for March 4, 2026, Continued:
Council Consensus to move item number 6 on Page 1, under Section One. Findings, to the number 1 position.
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to introduce an ordinance adding a new Chapter 9 to Division 2 of the Ukiah City Code to regulate sidewalk vending on public property and in the public right-of-way with the amendments as discussed*. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. *Amendments as discussed: Item F on Page 3, change text to read "... without authorization from the City in the vending permit." (second amendment became consensus above) b. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Revising the Electric Rate Schedules for All Self-Generation Customers and Approval of the Utility's Avoided Cost Methodology.
Presenters: Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director and Diana Ramos, Electric Rate and Resource Analyst.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 6:36 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:37 P.M.
Motion/Second: Crane/Criss to adopt resolution (2026-10) revising all Electric Rate Schedules for Selt-Generation Customers, and approve the Utility's avoided cost methodology. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Receive Report and Consider Affirming Electric Utility's Administrative Policies on Distributed Generation.
Presenter: Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director.
Public Comment: Dale Harrison.
Council Consensus to direct Staff to do further research and development of new elements into the administrative policy and bring back to Council.
b. Approval of Annual Military Equipment Report from Ukiah Police Department, in Compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 481.
Presenter: Jason Chapman, Police Captain. Additional Present: Thomas Corning, Police Chief.
No public comment was received
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to receive and approve the Annual Military Equipment Report from Ukiah Police Department, in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 481. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
L Note: Captain Chapman and City Attorney Rapport stated that within 30 days a public meeting will be noticed and held for public comment pursuant to Section 772 of the statute [AB No. 481.]
City Council Minutes for March 4, 2026, Continued:
c. Adoption of the Ordinance to Implement a Street Trench Cut Fee in the City of Ukiah.
Presenter: Tim Eriksen, City Engineer/Public Works Director.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to adopt the Ordinance to implement a Street Trench Cut Fee in the City of Ukiah. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Crane.
ORDINANCE NO. 1265
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ESTABLISHING TRENCH CUT
FEES FOR CERTAIN EXCAVATIONS WITHIN PAVED CITY STREETS
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Receive Updates on City Council Committee and Ad Hoc Assignments and, if Necessary, Consider Modifications to Assignments and/or the Creation/Elimination of Ad hoc(s).
Presenter: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager.
Staff Comment: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director.
Reports were received. Staff is recommending the elimination of the Trench cut ad hoc.
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:30 P.M.
15. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4))
Initiation of litigation (2 cases)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Nui Rising Moon Trust v. City of Ukiah, et al.; Case No. 3:25-cv-08320 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 Involving a Joint Powers Agency (Inland Water and Power Commission) City representative on IWPC Board (Mari Rodin)
Discussion will concern: (Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov't Code §54956.8) Property: PG&E Potter Valley Project;
Agency Negotiators: Scott Shapiro, Janet Pauli.
Negotiating Parties: IWPC and PG&E
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
f. Conference with Labor Negotiator (54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Employee Organizations: All bargaining units
Unrepresented Employee: Police Chief
City Council Minutes for March 4, 2026, Continued:
g. Public Employment (City Attorney)
(Cal. Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1))
No action reported.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Justine. Lanter
Kristine Lawler, CMC
City Clerk
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