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/88613491186 March 18, 2026
3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ukiah City Council met at a Special Meeting on March 18, 2026, having been legally noticed on March 13, 2026. The meeting was held in person and virtually at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88613491186. Mayor Sher called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Douglas F. Crane, Mari Rodin, , Juan V Orozco, and Susan Sher. Councilmember Absent: Heather Criss Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
MAYOR SHER PRESIDING.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sher.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Pinky Kushner - Agendas and links.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Mid-Year Departmental Budget and Objectives Progress Review for Fiscal Year 2025-26, Review of Draft Objectives, and Review of Individual Departmental Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Updates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Presenters: Department Directors.
Public Works:
Overview - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:08 p.m.) Parks (Maintenance and Operations) - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer and Brian Christopher, Parks/Golf Lead Worker (3:09 p.m.)
Building Maintenance - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:27 p.m.) Streets - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:28 p.m.) Landfill - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:31 p.m.) Corp Yard - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:38 p.m.) Engineering - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:41 p.m.) Fleet and Plant Maintenance (aka Garage) - Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer (3:44 p.m.)
Council Directive to add an Objective under Engineering to have the Complete Streets ad hoc develop a complete streets policy.
Public Comment: Mike Jensen - Doolan Creek transients; Pinky Kushner - Creek Plan.
Human Resources, Risk Management & Payroll: Sheri Mannion, Human Resources/Risk Management Director (4:02 p.m.)
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City Council Minutes for March 18, 2026, Continued:
Water Resources:
Water Services - Jared Walker, Water Resources Director (4:25 p.m.) Wastewater Services Jared Walker, Water Resources Director and Ryan Kriken, Wastewater Treatment Plan Supervisor (4:31 p.m.)
Recycle Water Services (4:36 p.m.)
Community Services Department:
Overview - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:40 p.m.) Alex Rorabaugh Recreation Center (ARRC) - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:42 p.m.) Parks (Development) - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:44 p.m.) Parks Development - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:45 p.m.) Aquatics - Danie/ Spence, Community Services Supervisor (4:48 p.m.) Golf - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:50 p.m.) Conference Center - Daniel Spence, Community Services Supervisor (4:51 p.m.) Museum - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:53 p.m.) Recreation - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director; Daniel Spence, Community Services Supervisor; and Marianne Aranda, Recreation Supervisor (4:54 p.m.) Special Service - Jake Burgess, Community Services Director (4:56 p.m.)
4. NEW BUSINESS
No new business items were placed on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk