Ukiah City Council
April 1, 2026

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
108 of 122
The 5.00" waterway swivel is to be routed through the rotation point up to the heel pin swivel. The heel pin swivel will allow the water to flow to the ladder pipe while elevating the aerial ladder from -10 degrees to 77 degrees. The heel pivot pin is not integral with the waterway swivel at any point. The design of the waterway will allow complete servicing of the waterway swivel without disturbing the heel pivot pin.

The integral telescopic water system will consist of a 4.50" diameter tube in the base section, a 4.00" diameter tube in the inner mid-section, a 3.50" diameter tube in the outer mid-section, and a 3.00" diameter tube in the fly section. The telescopic waterway will be constructed of anodized aluminum pipe.

The aerial will be capable of discharging up to 1000 gpm at 100 psi parallel to the ladder and 90 degrees to each side of center while maintaining the rated tip load.

The aerial will be capable of discharging between 1001 and up to 1500 gallons per minute at 100 psi parallel to the ladder and 40 degrees to each side of center while maintaining the rated tip load.

The master stream will be capable of flow up to 30 degrees above horizontal.

An adjustable pressure relief valve will be furnished to protect the aerial waterway from a pressure surge.

A 1.50" drain valve will be located at the lowest point of the waterway system.

WATERWAY SEALS
The waterway seals will be of type-B PolyPak design, composed of nitroxile seal and a nitrile wiper, which together offer maximum stability and extrusion resistance on the waterway. The seal will be capable of withstanding pressures up to 2000 psi, temperatures in excess of 250 degrees Fahrenheit and have resistance to all foam generating solutions. The seals will be internally lubricated.

The waterway seals will have automatic centering guides constructed of synthetic thermalpolymer. The guides will provide positive centering of the extendible sections within each other and the base section to insure longer service life and smoother operation.

AERIAL MONITOR
An Akron Model 3486 monitor with stow and deploy will be provided at the tip with a Akron 1500 gpm Model 5178. This monitor will allow for an additional 30 degrees of travel above horizontal at the aerial tip.

The monitor's functions will be controlled electrically from two (2) separate locations. One (1) control will be located at the control console and the other at the ladder tip.

There will be a courtesy light at the tip of the aerial to illuminate the controls.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
109 of 122
If the aerial has a quick-lock waterway, a limit switch will be provided to disable the extended vertical travel when the monitor is locked to the lower ladder section.

AERIAL VALVE MANIFOLD UNDER MONITOR
An Akron Aerial Valve Manifold (AVM) valve and manifold will be provided at the aerial waterway monitor inlet. This configuration provides a valve to control flow through the monitor and an additional valve as a discharge connection for hose.

The AVM monitor flow control valve will be manually operated at the tip of the ladder with a slow close gear valve. The valve will have an integral automatic drain valve.

The Akron S2 left side discharge valve will have a 90 degree, 1/4 turn ball valve with 2.50" NH outlet threads. A 2.50" NH cap with chain will be provided.

A pressure relief valve will be installed to prevent incidental damage to the waterway system when both valves are closed.

AERIAL WATERWAY FLOW METER
Waterway flow, including total water flowed, will be monitored by the microprocessor. An LCD display will be located at the turntable control station.

REAR INLET
A 5.00" NST inlet to the aerial waterway will be provided at the rear of the apparatus. The inlet will have 5.00" aluminum plumbing. It will be furnished with a 5.00" chrome plated adapter and a 5.00" chrome plated, long handle cap.

WATERWAY LOCKING SYSTEM
The aerial ladder waterway monitor will be capable of being positioned at either the fly section or at the next lower section of the ladder.

The monitor location will be changeable by the use of a single handle, located at the side of the ladder.

The handle, attached to a cam bracket, will simply be moved forward to lock the monitor at the fly section and back to lock it to the previous section.

There will be no pins to remove and reinstall.

The monitor will be operational at all times, regardless of its position, without connecting or disconnecting electrical lines.

TOOLS
The following tools will be provided for retorquing of all specified bolts as recommended by the manufacturer:
• Torque Wrench
• All Required Extensions, Sockets and Adapters
• 4-to-1 Multiplier
ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
110 of 122

MANUALS
Two (2) operator maintenance manuals and two (2) wiring diagrams pertaining to the aerial device will be provided with the apparatus at time of pick-up. Manuals will be in the English language.

INITIAL INSTRUCTION
On initial delivery of the fire apparatus, the contractor will supply a qualified representative to demonstrate the apparatus and provide initial instruction to the fire department regarding the operation, care, and maintenance of the apparatus for a period of three (3) consecutive days.

LOOSE EQUIPMENT
The following equipment will be furnished with the completed unit:
• One (1) bag of chrome, stainless steel, or cadmium plated screws, nuts, bolts and washers, as used in the construction of the unit.

One (1) set of reflective emergency triangles will be provided.

NFPA LOOSE EQUIPMENT
NFPA Required Loose Equipment Provided by Fire Department The following loose equipment as outlined in NFPA 1900, 2024 edition, table 8.1 and CAN/ULC S515:2024 edition, section 5.2 will be provided by the fire department:
• One (1) traffic vest for each seating position, each vest to comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories, and have a fivepoint breakaway feature that includes two (2) at the shoulders, two (2) at the sides, and one (1) at the front.
• Five (5) fluorescent orange traffic cones not less than 28.00" (711 mm) in height, each equipped with a 6.00" (152 mm) retro-reflective white band no more than 4.00" (152 mm) from the top of the cone, and an additional 4.00" (102 mm) retro-reflective white band 2.00" (51 mm) below the

6.00" (152 mm) band.
• Five (5) illuminated warning devices such as highway flares, unless the five (5) fluorescent orange traffic cones have illuminating capabilities.
• Four (4) ladder belts meeting the requirements of NFPA 2500.

NFPA Loose Equipment That Should be Considered
The following loose equipment as outlined in NFPA 1900, 2024 edition, appendix table A.8.4 (a) and CAN/ULC S515:2024 edition, section 5.2 should be considered:
• 800 ft (240 m) of 2.50" (65 mm) or larger fire hose
• 400 ft (120 m) of 1.50" (38 mm), 1.75" (45 mm), or 2.00" (52 mm) fire hose • One (1) handline nozzle, 200 gpm min
• Two (2) handline nozzles, 95 gpm min
• One (1) playpipe with shutoff and 1", 1.125", and 1.25" tips • Four (4) SCBA apparatus
ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
111 of 122
• Four (4) SCBA spare cylinders
• One (1) first aid kit.
• Four (4) salvage covers, each a minimum size of 12 ft × 18 ft (3.6 m × 5.5 m). • Four (4) combination spanner wrenches.
• Two (2) hydrant wrenches.
• One (1) double female 2.50" adapter with national hose (NH) thread. • One (1) double male 2.50" adapter with national hose (NH) thread. • One (1) rubber mallet, suitable for use on suction hose connections. • One (1) 150 ft (45 m) light-use life safety rope meeting the requirements of NFPA 2500. • One (1) 150 ft (45 m) general-use life safety rope meeting the requirements of NFPA 2500. • One (1) automatic external defibrillator (AED).

SOFT SUCTION HOSE PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hose is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department will provide suction or supply hose.

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER
There will be One (1) extinguisher, 20 lb dry chemical extinguisher(s) provided.

WATER EXTINGUISHER PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The extinguisher is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department will provide and mount the extinguisher.

FLATHEAD AXE PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The axe is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department will provide and mount the axe.

PICKHEAD AXE PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The axe is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department will provide and mount the axe.

PAINT PROCESS
The exterior custom cab and body painting procedure will consist of a seven (7) step finishing process as follows:

1. Manual Surface Preparation - All exposed metal surfaces on the custom cab and body will be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting. Imperfections on the exterior surfaces will be removed and sanded to a smooth finish. Exterior seams will be sealed before painting. Exterior surfaces that will not be painted include; chrome plating, polished stainless steel, anodized aluminum and bright aluminum treadplate.

2. Chemical Cleaning and Pretreatment - All surfaces will be chemically cleaned to remove dirt, oil, grease, and metal oxides to ensure the subsequent coatings bond well. The aluminum surfaces will be properly cleaned and treated using a high pressure, high temperature 4 step Acid Etch process. The steel and stainless surfaces will be properly cleaned and treated using a high temperature 3 step process specifically designed for steel or stainless. The chemical treatment converts the metal surface to a passive condition to help prevent corrosion.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
112 of 122

3. Surfacer Primer - The Surfacer Primer will be applied to a chemically treated metal surface to provide a strong corrosion protective basecoat. A minimum thickness of 2 mils of Surfacer Primer is applied to surfaces that require a Critical aesthetic finish. The Surfacer Primer is a two-component high solids urethane that has excellent sanding properties and an extra smooth finish when sanded.

4. Finish Sanding - The Surfacer Primer will be sanded with a fine grit abrasive to achieve an ultrasmooth finish. This sanding process is critical to produce the smooth mirror like finish in the topcoat.

5. Sealer Primer - The Sealer Primer is applied prior to the Basecoat in all areas that have not been previously primed with the Surfacer Primer. The Sealer Primer is a two-component high solids urethane that goes on smooth and provides excellent gloss hold out when topcoated.

6. Basecoat Paint - Two coats of a high performance, two component high solids polyurethane basecoat will be applied. The Basecoat will be applied to a thickness that will achieve the proper color match. The Basecoat will be used in conjunction with a urethane clear coat to provide protection from the environment.

7. Clear Coat - Two (2) coats of Clear Coat will be applied over the Basecoat color. The Clear Coat is a two-component high solids urethane that provides superior gloss and durability to the exterior surfaces. Lap style and roll-up doors will be Clear Coated to match the body. Paint warranty for the roll-up doors will be provided by the roll-up door manufacturer.

After the cab and body are painted, the color will be verified to make sure that it matches the color standard. Electronic color measuring equipment will be used to compare the color sample to the color standard entered into the computer. Color specifications will be used to determine the color match. A Delta E reading will be used to determine a good color match within each family color.

All removable items such as brackets, compartment doors, door hinges, and trim will be removed and painted separately if required, to ensure paint behind all mounted items. Body assemblies that cannot be finish painted after assembly will be finish painted before assembly.

The paint finish quality levels for critical areas of the apparatus (cab front and sides, body sides and doors, and boom lettering panels) are to meet or exceed Cadillac/General Motors GMW15777 global paint requirements. Orange peel levels are to meet or exceed the #6 A.C.T. standard in critical areas.

The manufacture's written paint standards will be available upon request.

Environmental Impact
Contractor will meet or exceed all current state regulations concerning paint operations. Pollution control will include measures to protect the atmosphere, water and soil. Controls will include the following conditions:
• Topcoats and primers will be chrome and lead free.
• Metal treatment chemicals will be chrome free. The wastewater generated in the metal treatment process will be treated on-site to remove any other heavy metals. • Particulate emission collection from sanding operations will have a 99.99 percent efficiency factor.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
113 of 122
• Particulate emissions from painting operations will be collected by a dry filter or water wash process. If the dry filter is used, it will have an efficiency rating of 98 percent. Water wash systems will be 99.97 percent efficient.
• Water from water wash booths will be reused. Solids will be removed on a continual basis to keep the water clean.
• Paint wastes are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. • Empty metal paint containers will be recycled to recover the metal. • Solvents used in clean-up operations will be recycled on-site or sent off-site for distillation and returned for reuse.

Additionally, the finished apparatus will not be manufactured with or contain products that have ozone depleting substances. Contractor will, upon demand, present evidence that the manufacturing facility meets the above conditions and that it is in compliance with his state EPA rules and regulations.

CAB PAINT
The cab will be painted #90 red.

BODY PAINT
The body will be painted to match the lower section of the cab.

PAINT CHASSIS FRAME ASSEMBLY
The chassis frame assembly will be finished with primer and gloss black paint before the installation of the cab and body, and before installation of the engine and transmission assembly, air brake lines, electrical wire harnesses, etc.

Components that are included with the chassis frame assembly that will be painted (unless otherwise stated in a secondary option) are:
• Frame rails
• Frame liners
• Cross members
• Axles
• Suspensions
• Steering gear
• Battery boxes
• Bumper extension weldment
• Frame extensions
• Body mounting angles
• Rear Body support substructure (front and rear)
• Pump house substructure
• Steel fuel tank
• Castings
• Individual piece parts used in chassis and body assembly ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
114 of 122
Components treated with epoxy E-coat protection prior to paint:
• Two (2) C-channel frame rails
• Two (2) frame liners
The E-coat process will meet the technical properties shown.

AXLE HUB PAINT
All axle hubs will be painted to match lower job color.

COMPARTMENT INTERIOR PAINT
The interior of all compartments will be painted with a gray spatter finish for ease of cleaning and to make it easier to touch up scratches and nicks.

AERIAL DEVICE PAINT COLOR
The aerial device paint procedure will consist of a six (6) step finishing process as follows:

1. Manual Surface Preparation - All exposed metal surfaces on the aerial device structural components above the rotation point will be thoroughly cleaned and mechanically shot-blasted to remove metal impurities and prepare the aerial for painting.

2. Primer/Surfacer Coats - A two (2) component urethane primer/surfacer will be applied to the mechanically shot-blasted metal surfaces to provide a strong corrosion protective base coat and to smooth out the surface. All seams will be caulked with a two (2) component epoxy caulk before painting.

3. Hand Sanding - The primer/surfacer coat of the outer surfaces of the hand rails and base rails will be lightly sanded to a smooth finish.

4. Sealer Primer Coat - A two (2) component sealer primer coat will be applied over the sanded primer.

5. Topcoat Paint - Urethane base coat will be applied to opacity for correct color matching.

6. Clearcoat - Two (2) coats of an automotive grade two (2) component urethane will be applied.

Surfaces that will not be painted include all chrome plated, polished stainless steel, anodized aluminum and bright aluminum treadplate.

All buy out components, such as monitor, nozzle, gauges, etc. will be supplied as received from the vendor.

Removable items such as brackets will be removed and painted separately to ensure paint coverage behind all mounted items.

The stabilizer beams, pedestal and torque box (including water tank cradle) will be treated with E-coat prior to painting to help provide resistance to corrosion and chemicals. The stabilizers and torque box will be painted black.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
115 of 122
The aerial device components will be painted as follows using the aforementioned six (6) step finishing process:
• Aerial device ladder sections and extension cylinders: black 101 • Aerial turntable: black 101 with zinc rich primer
• Aerial control console: black 101
• Aerial lift cylinders: black 101
• Aerial egress: #90 red (will be a contrasting color to the aerial device) • Aerial boom support: black 101

REFLECTIVE STRIPES
Three (3) reflective stripes will be provided across the front of the vehicle and along the sides of the body. The reflective band will consist of a 1.00" gold stripe at the top with a 1.00" gap then a 6.00" black stripe with a 1.00" gap and a 1.00" gold stripe on the bottom.

The reflective band provided on the cab face will be at the headlight level.

REAR CHEVRON STRIPING
There will be alternating chevron striping located on the rear-facing vertical surface of the apparatus.

Covered surfaces will include the rear wall and aluminum doors. Roll up doors and stainless steel access doors will not be covered in chevron.

The colors will be red and fluorescent yellow green diamond grade.

Each stripe will be 6.00" in width.

This will meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 1901, which states that 50% of the rear surface will be covered with chevron striping.

REFLECTIVE STRIPE ON STABILIZERS
There will be a 4.00" wide fluorescent yellow green diamond grade reflective stripe provided on the forward and rear facing side of all aerial stabilizers.

FOLDED RIBBON IN REFLECTIVE STRIPE
There will be one (1) pair(s) of a folded type ribbon(s) added to the reflective stripe, with the location being as follows: front body compartment, one each side..

REFLECTIVE STRIPE OUTLINE
A black outline will be applied on the top and the bottom of the reflective band. There will be two (2) set of outline stripes required.

CAB DOOR REFLECTIVE STRIPE
A 6.00" x 16.00" fluorescent yellow green diamond grade reflective stripe will be provided across the interior of each cab door. The stripe will be located approximately 1.00" up from the bottom, on the door panel.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
116 of 122
This stripe will meet the current edition of applicable NFPA standards.

FIRE APPARATUS PARTS MANUAL
There will be one (1) custom parts manual(s) in USB flash drive format for the complete fire apparatus provided.

The manual(s) will contain the following:
• Job number
• Part numbers with full descriptions
• Table of contents
• Parts section sorted in functional groups reflecting a major system, component, or assembly • Parts section sorted in alphabetical order
• Instructions on how to locate parts
Each manual will be specifically written for the chassis and body model being purchased. It will not be a generic manual for a multitude of different chassis and bodies.

Service Parts Internet Site
The service parts information included in these manuals are also available on the Pierce website. The website offers additional functions and features not contained in this manual, such as digital photographs and line drawings of select items. The website also features electronic search tools to assist in locating parts quickly.

CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALS
There will be one (1) chassis service manuals on USB flash drives containing parts and service information on major components provided with the completed unit.

The manual will contain the following sections:
• Job number
• Table of contents
• Troubleshooting
• Front Axle/Suspension
• Brakes
• Engine
• Tires
• Wheels
• Cab
• Electrical, DC
• Air Systems
• Plumbing
• Appendix
ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
117 of 122
The manual will be specifically written for the chassis model being purchased. It will not be a generic manual for a multitude of different chassis and bodies.

CHASSIS OPERATION MANUAL
The chassis operation manual will be provided on two (2) USB flash drives. Manuals will be in the English language.

ONE (1) YEAR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP
A Pierce basic apparatus limited warranty certificate, WA0008, is included with this proposal.

ENGINE WARRANTY
A Paccar five (5) year limited engine warranty will be provided. A limited warranty certificate is included with this proposal.

STEERING GEAR WARRANTY
A Sheppard three (3) year limited steering gear warranty will be provided. A copy of the warranty certificate will be submitted with this proposal.

FIFTY (50) YEAR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
The Pierce custom chassis frame only (does not include crossmembers) limited warranty certificate, WA0013, is included with this proposal.

FRONT AXLE THREE (3) YEAR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY The Pierce TAK-4 suspension limited warranty certificate, WA0050, is included with this proposal.

SINGLE REAR AXLE FIVE (5) YEAR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY A Meritor™ Axle 5 year limited warranty will be provided.

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM THREE (3) YEAR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY A Meritor Wabco™ ABS brake system limited warranty certificate, WA0232, is included with this proposal.

TEN (10) YEAR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
The Pierce custom cab limited warranty certificate, WA0012, is included with this proposal.

TEN (10) YEAR PRO-RATED PAINT AND CORROSION
A Pierce cab limited pro-rated paint warranty certificate, WA0055, is included with this proposal.

FIVE (5) YEAR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP
The Pierce Command Zone electronics limited warranty certificate, WA0014, is included with this proposal.

CAMERA SYSTEM WARRANTY
A Pierce fifty four (54) month warranty will be provided for the camera system.

COMPARTMENT LIGHT WARRANTY
The compartment lights will not offer an extended warranty.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
118 of 122

TRANSMISSION WARRANTY
The transmission will have a five (5) year/unlimited mileage warranty covering 100 percent parts and labor. The warranty will be provided by Allison Transmission.

Note: The transmission cooler is not covered under any extended warranty you may be getting on your Allison Transmission. Please review your Allison Transmission warranty for coverage limitations.

TRANSMISSION COOLER WARRANTY
The transmission cooler will carry a five (5) year parts and labor warranty (exclusive to the transmission cooler). In addition, a collateral damage warranty will also be in effect for the first three (3) years of the warranty coverage and will not exceed $10,000 per occurrence. A copy of the warranty certificate will be included with this proposal.

WATER TANK WARRANTY
A UPF poly water tank limited warranty certificate, WA0195, is included with this proposal.

TEN (10) YEAR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
The Pierce apparatus body limited warranty certificate, WA0009, is included with this proposal.

ROLL UP DOOR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
An AMDOR roll-up door limited warranty will be provided. The roll-up door will be warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of ten (10) years. A five (5) year limited warranty will be provided on painted roll up doors.

The limited warranty certificate, WA0185, is included with this proposal.

PUMP WARRANTY
The Waterous pump will be provided with a seven (7) year material and workmanship limited warranty.

A copy of the warranty certificate will be included with this proposal.

TEN (10) YEAR PUMP PLUMBING WARRANTY
The Pierce apparatus plumbing limited warranty certificate, WA0035, is included with this proposal.

TWENTY (20) YEAR AERIAL DEVICE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY WARRANTY The Pierce device limited warranty certificate, WA0052, is included with this proposal.

AERIAL SWIVEL WARRANTY
An Amity five (5) year limited swivel warranty will be provided. A copy of the warranty certificate will be included with this proposal.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS WARRANTY
Aerial hydraulic system components will be provided with a five (5) year material and workmanship limited warranty.

HYDRAULIC SEAL WARRANTY
Aerial hydraulic seals will be provided with a three (3) year material and workmanship limited warranty.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
119 of 122
A copy of the warranty certificates is included with this proposal.

AERIAL WATERWAY WARRANTY
An Amity ten (10) year limited waterway warranty will be provided. A copy of the warranty certificate is included with this proposal.

FOUR (4) YEAR PRO-RATED PAINT AND CORROSION
A Pierce aerial device limited pro-rated paint warranty certificate, WA0047, is included with this proposal.

TEN (10) YEAR PRO-RATED PAINT AND CORROSION
A Pierce body limited pro-rated paint warranty certificate, WA0057, is included with this proposal.

VEHICLE STABILITY CERTIFICATION
The fire apparatus manufacturer will provide a certification stating the apparatus complies with NFPA 1900, current edition, section 7.14, Vehicle Stability. The certification is included with this proposal.

ENGINE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION
The fire apparatus manufacturer will provide a certification, along with a letter from the engine manufacturer stating they approve of the engine installation in the bidder's chassis. The certification will be provided at the time of delivery.

POWER STEERING CERTIFICATION
The fire apparatus manufacturer will provide a certification stating the power steering system as installed meets the requirements of the component supplier. The certification is included with this proposal.

CAB INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION
The fire apparatus manufacturer will provide a cab crash test certification with this proposal. The certification will state that a specimen representing the substantial structural configuration of the cab has been tested and certified by an independent third party test facility. Testing events will be documented with photographs, real-time and high-speed video, vehicle accelerometers, cart accelerometers, and a laser speed trap. The fire apparatus manufacturer will provide a state licensed professional engineer to witness and certify all testing events. Testing will meet or exceed the requirements below:
• SAE J2422 Cab Roof Strength Evaluation - Quasi-Static Loading Heavy Trucks. • European Occupant Protection Standard ECE Regulation No.29. • SAE J2420 COE Frontal Strength Evaluation - Dynamic Loading Heavy Trucks.

Side Impact
The cab will be subjected to dynamic preload where a 14,320-lb moving barrier is slammed into the side of the cab at 5.50 mph, striking with an impact of 13,000 ft-lb of force. This test is part of the SAE J2422 test procedure and more closely represents the forces a cab will see in a rollover incident.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
120 of 122
Frontal Impact
The same cab will withstand a frontal impact of 32,600 ft-lb of force using a moving barrier in accordance with SAE J2420.

Additional Frontal Impact
The same cab will withstand a frontal impact of 65,098 ft-lb of force using a moving barrier. (Twice the force required by SAE J2420)
Roof Crush
The cab will be subjected to a roof crush force of 22,500 lb. This value meets the ECE 29 criteria, and is equivalent to the front axle rating up to a maximum of ten (10) metric tons.

Additional Roof Crush
The same cab will be subjected to a roof crush force of 110,000 lbs. (Four and a half times the load criteria of ECE 29)
The same cab will withstand all tests without any measurable intrusion into the survival space of the occupant area.

CAB DOOR DURABILITY CERTIFICATION
Robust cab doors help protect occupants. Cab doors will survive a 200,000 cycle door slam test where the slamming force exceeds 20 G's of deceleration. The bidder will certify that the sample doors similar to those provided on the apparatus have been tested and have met these criteria without structural damage, latch malfunction, or significant component wear.

WINDSHIELD WIPER DURABILITY CERTIFICATION
Visibility during inclement weather is essential to safe apparatus performance. Windshield wipers will survive a 3 million cycle durability test in accordance with section 6.2 of SAE J198 Windshield Wiper Systems - Trucks, Buses and Multipurpose Vehicles. The bidder will certify that the wiper system design has been tested and that the wiper system has met these criteria.

ELECTRIC WINDOW DURABILITY CERTIFICATION
Cab window roll-up systems can cause maintenance problems if not designed for long service life. The window regulator design will complete 30,000 complete up-down cycles and still function normally when finished. The bidder will certify that sample doors and windows similar to those provided on the apparatus have been tested and have met these criteria without malfunction or significant component wear.

SEAT BELT ANCHOR STRENGTH
Seat belt attachment strength is regulated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and should be validated through testing. Each seat belt anchor design will withstand 3000 lb of pull on both the lap and shoulder belt in accordance with FMVSS 571.210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. The bidder will certify that each anchor design was pull tested to the required force and met the appropriate criteria.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
121 of 122

SEAT MOUNTING STRENGTH
Seat attachment strength is regulated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and should be validated through testing. Each seat mounting design will be tested to withstand 20 G's of force in accordance with FMVSS 571.207 Seating Systems. The bidder will certify, at time of delivery, that each seat mount and cab structure design was pull tested to the required force and met the appropriate criteria.

PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATIONS
Cab Air Conditioning
Good cab air conditioning temperature and air flow performance keeps occupants comfortable, reduces humidity, and provides a climate for recuperation while at the scene. The cab air conditioning system will cool the cab from a heat-soaked condition at 100 degrees Fahrenheit to an average of 78 degrees Fahrenheit in 30 minutes. The bidder will certify that a substantially similar cab has been tested and has met these criteria.

Cab Defroster
Visibility during inclement weather is essential to safe apparatus performance. The defroster system will clear the required windshield zones in accordance with SAE J381 Windshield Defrosting Systems Test Procedure And Performance Requirements - Trucks, Buses, And Multipurpose Vehicles. The bidder will certify that the defrost system design has been tested in a cold chamber and passes the SAE J381 criteria.

Cab Auxiliary Heater
Good cab heat performance and regulation provides a more effective working environment for personnel, whether in-transit, or at a scene. An auxiliary cab heater will warm the cab 77 degrees Fahrenheit from a cold-soak, within 30 minutes when tested using the coolant supply methods found in SAE J381. The bidder will certify, at time of delivery, that a substantially similar cab has been tested and has met these criteria.

AMP DRAW REPORT
The bidder will provide, at the time of bid and delivery, an itemized print out of the expected amp draw of the entire vehicle's electrical system.

The manufacturer of the apparatus will provide the following:
• Documentation of the electrical system performance tests. • A written load analysis, which will include the following:
o The nameplate rating of the alternator.
o The alternator rating under the conditions specified per:
▪ Current edition of applicable NFPA standards.
o The minimum continuous load of each component that is specified per:
▪ Current edition of applicable NFPA standards.
o Additional loads that, when added to the minimum continuous load, determine the total connected load.

ATTACHMENT 4

Specifications For: One (1) Pierce Stock Program
Enforcer 107’ Ascendent Single Rear Axle Quint Aerial
122 of 122
o Each individual intermittent load.

All of the above listed items will be provided by the bidder per the current edition of applicable NFPA standards.

ATTACHMENT 4

Agenda Item No: 14.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 4/1/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-511

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Approval of a Demolition Permit to Remove an Existing Commercial Structure Subject to Historical Review at 228 East Perkins (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22); File No. 25-000256; Permit No. PA25- 000001.

DEPARTMENT: Community
Development PREPARED BY: Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager PRESENTER: Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Application Materials

2. UCC Section 3016

3. March 5, 2026 DRC Draft Minutes
Summary: The City Council will consider approval of a Demolition Permit to remove an existing commercial structure subject to historical review at 228 East Perkins (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22); File No. 25- 000256; Permit No. PA25-000001.

Background: On January 20, 2026, a Demolition Permit application was received from the property owner, the Pinoleville Pomo Nation, to demolish a commercial building that has been vacant for many years (see Attachment 1 - Application Materials).

Based on a review of commercial building permits and appraisal records from the Mendocino County Assessor, the subject structure spans two parcels (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22) and was originally constructed between 1965 and 1966. Throughout its history, the building has operated as a restaurant, café, and commercial bar, previously known as the "Perkins St. Grill" and "The Lido." Building records detail several modifications over the decades, including a restaurant addition around 1975-1976 and a bar remodel in 1981.

The most recent assessor notes indicated the building was in "average condition" and had been closed.

The primary importance of these records is that they officially date the building to the mid-1960s, confirming the structure is over 50 years old. Under Ukiah City Code (UCC) Section 3016 (Attachment 2), an application to demolish a building that is 50 years or older "may require further review." This involves a review and recommendation by the Demolition Review Committee and a decision by the City Council. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the structure to determine if it possesses any historical, architectural, or cultural significance before a demolition permit can be issued.

At its March 5, 2026, meeting, the Demolition Review Committee unanimously recommended approval of the demolition request, with Member Ballard noting that no additional historically significant information was found within the records of the Historical Society of Mendocino County for this property. Further details are available in the meeting minutes (Attachment 3).

Discussion: The Property Owner/Applicant seeks approval for a Demolition Permit to remove the existing commercial structure and clear the site. The application materials include documentation related to the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD), noting that asbestos has previously been removed from the building and clearance for demolition has been sought.

As conveyed in UCC Section 3016(A), evaluation is required before demolishing structures older than 50 years to ensure preservation of historically, architecturally, or culturally significant buildings that may otherwise be overlooked. This review is conducted by the Community Development Director, Demolition Review Committee, and the City Council.

As part of this evaluation, the City utilizes Historical and Architectural Surveys (the original 1985 survey, and the updated survey from 1999) to identify and catalog local historic and architectural resources. These inventories act as a primary screening tool. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a property is generally presumed to be historically or culturally significant if it is included in a local register of historical resources, identified in a historical resource survey, or listed in (or eligible for) the California Register of Historical Resources. If the building were listed on the 1985 or 1999 City inventories, or any state/national register, demolishing it would be considered a "substantial adverse change" under CEQA, which would render it ineligible for an exemption, and require additional environmental review and potential mitigation.

The Community Development Director concluded that the demolition proposal does not meet the immediate exemption criteria pursuant to Ukiah City Code Section 3016(b), as the structure is neither an accessory building (Subsection B1) nor an immediate threat to public health or safety (Subsection B2). Consequently, review of the building for historic or architectural significance by the Demolition Review Committee is required, along with the Committee's recommendation, with a decision made on the demolition permit by the Ukiah City Council.

In reviewing the application materials, historical inventories, and documentation from the Mendocino County Assessor, Staff has provided the following analysis pursuant to UCC Section 3016(e):

1. The structure is a standard 1960s commercial building that does not possess the distinctive architectural expressions required to be considered an exemplary historic resource. Under CEQA Guidelines, an exemplary building embodies the distinctive characteristics of a specific type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual. In contrast, the County Assessor and City Building records show this structure was built using standard, utilitarian materials, specifically concrete block (Basalite) and wood framing, with a flat composition roof and basic commercial storefronts.

2. The structure does not exemplify or reflect special elements of the city’s cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, or architectural history. The structure is not listed on the City’s 1985 or 1999 Historical and Architectural Surveys. While County Assessor records show it functioned as a local restaurant and bar for decades (operating under names like "Perkins St. Grill" and "Lido"), it does not reflect a significant milestone or stylistic movement in Ukiah’s cultural or architectural history. Based on the Mendocino County Historical Society's evaluation of the adjacent mid-century property (214 E.

Perkins – the former Curry’s Furniture building), the mid-century commercial growth along this section of Perkins Street "did not materialize into a historically significant commercial district". Therefore, this building's contribution to the city's broader historical or architectural narrative is considered marginal.

3. There is no clear evidence that the structure is strongly associated with any historically significant person or event. Assessor transaction records document a succession of standard commercial property owners and operators throughout the building's history, including William Edwards, the Siderakis family, and various other private owners. None of these individuals, nor the businesses that operated there, are identified in the City's General Plan, historical inventories, or other available documentation as playing a significant role in shaping local, state, or national history.

Based on the records from the Mendocino County Assessor, together with the findings of the City's 1985 and 1999 surveys, Staff concludes that the structure does not meet the criteria for historical significance under Ukiah City Code Section 3016.

At their March 5, 2026, meeting, the Demolition Review Committee agreed with Staff's analysis and found that

none of the criteria listed in subsection (e) applied to the building proposed for demolition. Staff therefore recommends Council approve the demolition permit to remove an existing commercial structure subject to historical review, located at 228 East Perkins (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22); File No. 25-000256; Permit No. PA25-000001.

Recommended Action: Approve a Demolition Permit to remove an existing commercial structure subject to historical review at 228 East Perkins (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22); File No. 25-000256; Permit No.

PA25-000001.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
REVENUE: No GRANT: No
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: Demolition Review Committee
STRATEGIC PLAN (SP): N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): GP-A1 - Land Use Element, Policy LU-11.9 Historic Preservation and Restoration.

BUILDING DIVISION
(PDLO
SODQQLQJ#FLW\RIXNLDKFRP
:HE
FLW\RIXNLDKFRP
3KRQH

)D[

,QVSHFWLRQV


'HPROLWLRQ3HUPLW$SSOLFDWLRQDQG6XUYH\)RUP

6WUXFWXUHVRYHU<HDUV2OG6XEMHFWWR8&&6HFWLRQ

WƌŽƉĞƌƚLJKǁŶĞƌ͗ ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ͗
WƌŽũĞĐƚĚĚƌĞƐƐͬƌŽƐƐ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐ͗ ƐƐĞƐƐŽƌ͛ƐWĂƌĐĞůEƵŵďĞƌ͗ ŽŶŝŶŐŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͗ 'ĞŶĞƌĂůWůĂŶĞƐŝŐŶĂƚŝŽŶ͗
ŐĞŽĨ^ƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ͗ ,ŽǁǁĂƐĂŐĞĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞĚ͗
/ƐƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJůŝƐƚĞĚŽŶƚŚĞŝƚLJŽĨhŬŝĂŚƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƵƌĂůĂŶĚ,ŝƐƚŽƌŝĐĂůZĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ/ŶǀĞŶƚŽƌLJ͍ ƒ EŽ
zĞƐ /ĨLJĞƐ͕ĂŶƐǁĞƌƚŚĞ ƋƵĞƐƚŝŽŶƐ ďĞůŽǁ͘
/ƐŝƚŽŶĞŽĨƚŚĞϮϬϬŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůůLJůŝƐƚĞĚƉƌŽƉĞƌƚŝĞƐ͍
ƒ EŽ
zĞƐ
/ƐŝƚŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚŽŶĂƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂů,ŝƐƚŽƌŝĐŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͍
ƒ EŽ
zĞƐ
/ĨLJĞƐ͕ǁŚŝĐŚŽŶĞ͍
/ƐŝƚŽŶĞŽĨƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚŝĞƐŶŽƚĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚǁŽƌƚŚLJŽĨƐƉĞĐŝĨŝĐĂŶĂůLJƐŝƐ͍ ƒ EŽ
zĞƐ
ĞƐĐƌŝďĞƚŚĞƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ͛ƐĐƵƌƌĞŶƚĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶ͗
ĞƐĐƌŝďĞƚŚĞƉƵƌƉŽƐĞŽĨƚŚĞĚĞŵŽůŝƚŝŽŶ͗
ĞƐĐƌŝďĞĂůůƐĂůǀĂŐĞĂďůĞŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐĂŶĚĂŶLJƐĂůǀĂŐĞ ƉůĂŶ ;ĂƚƚĂĐŚŵĞŶƚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐĂůǀĂŐĞ ƉůĂŶ ŝĨ ĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůƐƉĂĐĞŶĞĞĚĞĚͿ͗ ĂŶƚŚĞƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞďĞŵŽǀĞĚ͍
ƒ EŽ
zĞƐ
ƌĞƚŚĞƌĞƉůĂŶƐƚŽŵŽǀĞƚŚĞƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ͍
ƒ EŽ
zĞƐ
ĞƐĐƌŝďĞĂŶLJŵŽǀŝŶŐƉůĂŶƐ;ůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶ͕ƚŝŵŝŶŐ͕ĞƚĐ͘Ϳ͗
ĞƐĐƌŝďĞĂŶLJƵŶŝƋƵĞĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐŽĨƚŚĞďƵŝůĚŝŶŐŽƌƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͗ WƌŽǀŝĚĞĂŶLJŐĞŶĞƌĂůĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐƚŚĞŚŝƐƚŽƌŝĐ͕ĂƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƵƌĂů͕ŽƌĐƵůƚƵƌĂůƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶĐĞŽĨƚŚĞďƵŝůĚŝŶŐͬƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͗ d
^hD/dd
͗ WW>/d/KEEhD
Z͗

PINOLEVILLE POMO NATION AMANDA PURCELL
228 E PERKINS ST UKIAH CA 95482 00219217 AND 00219222
UC ID
60 ASSESSOR

VACANT FOR MANY YEARS- POOR CONDITION

BUILD A MEDICAL FACILITY
NONE

LOAD INTO DUMP TRUCK IN PARKING LOT AND HAUL TO DUMP
NONE
NONE
ATTACHMENT 1

THIS MAP AND DATA ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

DO NOT USE TO DETERMINE LEGAL PROPERTY BOUNDARIES.
:
4 6

EAST PERKINS STREET

MASON STREET EAST STANDLEY STREET

EAST PERKINS STREET
Zone 4: Outer
Approach/Departure
Zone
Zone 6: Traffic
Pattern Zone
228 E Perkins Street 0 80
Feet
228 EAST PERKINS STREET AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY ZONE MAP
Map generated by City of Ukiah Community Development Department staff.

THIS MAP AND DATA ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

DO NOT USE TO DETERMINE LEGAL PROPERTY BOUNDARIES.
:

EAST PERKINS STREET

MASON STREET EAST STANDLEY STREET

EAST PERKINS STREET
DC
DC DC
DC DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC DC
DC
DC
DC
DC DC
DC
DC
Downtown Core
228 E Perkins Street
0 80
Feet
228 EAST PERKINS STREET 2040 GP LAND USE MAP
Map generated by City of Ukiah Community Development Department staff.

THIS MAP AND DATA ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

DO NOT USE TO DETERMINE LEGAL PROPERTY BOUNDARIES.
:

EAST PERKINS STREET

MASON STREET EAST STANDLEY STREET

EAST PERKINS STREET
UC
UC UC
GU UC
UC
GU
UC
UC
GU
UC UC
UC
UC
UC
UC UC
UC
UC
Urban Center (UC)
General Urban (GU)
ROW - Right of Way
228 E Perkins Street 0 80
Feet
228 EAST PERKINS STREET ZONING MAP
Map generated by City of Ukiah Community Development Department staff.

§3016 MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
A. The section of the California building code, relating to applications for building permits is modified to require in an application to demolish a building, the date when the building was first constructed, if known. The terms "demolish" or "demolition", as used in this section, shall mean: 1) the tearing down of all or part of a building or 2) the cumulative alteration of a building pursuant to one or more building permits issued over a five (5) year period, where fifty percent (50%) or more of the structural or exterior components of the building are removed or replaced. The review required by this section shall occur with the application for the permit that: 1) results in the tearing down of all or part of the building or 2) authorizes the cumulative alteration of the building that equals or exceeds the specified percentage.

B. The section of the California building code, relating to the issuance of a building permit, is modified to require that, as to buildings constructed fifty (50) years or more prior to the date of application, the director of planning or his/her designee shall determine whether:

1. The building is an accessory building such as, but not limited to, a garage, storage shed, or carport, whether attached or detached to a main building; except that certain accessory buildings, such as carriage houses, which are presumed to have historic or architectural significance shall be subject to further review as provided in subsection D of this section, unless the building is subject to demolition under subsection B2 of this section.

2. Immediate demolition of the building is necessary to protect the public health or safety and the failure to immediately demolish the building would constitute a serious threat to the public health or safety.

C. If subsection B1 or B2 of this section applies to the building, no further review shall be required under this section and the permit shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of the California building code.

D. If the planning director finds that neither of the exceptions in subsection B1 or B2 of this section applies to the building, a building permit to demolish a building shall be subject to further review in accordance with this section. The planning director shall transmit the proposal to the demolition review committee, or other official reviewing body established by the city council, for review, comment, and a recommendation to the city council. Once the demolition review committee formulates a recommendation ATTACHMENT 2

concerning the disposition of the proposed permit, the planning director shall schedule and duly notice the matter for a public hearing and decision by the city council. The public noticing shall indicate the day, time, place, and purpose of the public hearing, and how additional information about the subject matter can be obtained. The public noticing shall be accomplished in the following manner:

1. Publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.

2. Mailing or delivery at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to the owner(s) of the subject property, or his/her agent, and to the project applicant, if the applicant is not the owner.

3. First class mail notice to all owners (as shown on the latest available Mendocino County tax assessor’s equalized assessment roll) of property within three hundred feet (300’) of the subject property.

E. In reviewing proposed permits, and formulating recommendations to the city council, the demolition review committee shall consider any information provided during the meeting, and shall use the following criteria. The structure:

1. Has a special or particular quality such as oldest, best example, largest, or last surviving example of its kind; or

2. Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city’s cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, or architectural history; or

3. Is strongly identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history.

F. If the demolition review committee finds that any of the criteria listed in subsection E of this section apply to the building proposed for demolition, it shall recommend denial of the permit to the city.

G. 1. The city council shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to subsection D of this section to consider the recommendation of the demolition review committee, and to determine if any of the criteria listed in subsection E of this section apply to the building proposed for demolition. If the city council determines that any one of the criteria applies, it shall make a corresponding finding to that effect.

2. At the hearing, the applicant shall have the opportunity to present evidence that a viable market does not exist for the building, taking into account the condition of the building, the probable cost to put the building into marketable condition, and

the uses of the property allowed under existing or probable future zoning regulations. The city council shall consider such evidence offered by the applicant and any other information presented at the meeting by any interested party or by staff, to determine whether or not a viable market exists. "Viable market" means that it is reasonably likely that the building could be sold within a commercially reasonable period of time for more than the seller would be required to invest in the purchase of the property and preparing the property for sale, or that the property could produce a reasonable return on the amount of money it would take to purchase the property and prepare the building for income producing purposes. "Reasonable return" means the average rate of return on real estate investments in the Ukiah Valley.

3. If the city council determines that a viable market exists:
a. It shall so notify the building official who shall not issue the permit. The city council shall determine whether a viable market exists based on substantial evidence presented at the hearing, or, it may assume that a viable market exists, if the applicant fails to present substantial evidence that a viable market does not exist;
b. Not more than once within any twelve (12) month period, the applicant may submit a new application for a permit and the city council may reconsider whether a viable market exists:
(1) Upon a showing by the applicant that market conditions have changed; or
(2) Based upon new information that in the exercise of reasonable diligence the applicant could not have produced at the first hearing.

4. If the city council determines, based on substantial evidence, that a viable market does not exist, the issuance of the permit shall be stayed for a period of ninety (90) days.
a. During that ninety (90) day period, the city shall do the following:
(1) Determine whether other alternatives to demolition exist, which are acceptable to the applicant, that would preserve the historic, architectural or cultural significance of the building;
(2) Determine whether funds are available from any private source for the acquisition and preservation of the building through a negotiated purchase

on terms acceptable to the applicant; or
(3) If sufficient funds are available from any private source and a negotiated purchase is not possible, determine whether to acquire the building through eminent domain.
b. If within the ninety (90) days, the city does not reach agreement with the applicant or commence acquisition of the building, the building official may issue the permit in accordance with the provisions of the California building code.
c. If within the ninety (90) day period, the city either: 1) reaches agreement with the applicant or 2) commences acquisition of the building, the building official shall not issue the permit.
d. However, the building official shall continue to process the application for the permit in accordance with the California building code, if the city and the applicant terminate their agreement or the city fails to diligently pursue or abandons acquisition of the building.
e. The city manager or his/her designee shall inform the building official whenever the city and the applicant terminate their agreement or the city fails to diligently pursue or abandons acquisition of the building. f. If the building official has issued a demolition permit under this subsection and the permittee applies to extend the permit an additional one hundred eighty (180) days in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California building code then in effect, the building official shall refer the application to the city manager for an initial determination as to whether market conditions have changed. The city manager shall make the determination within ten (10) days after the application is referred by the building official. If the city manager determines that market conditions may have changed and that a viable market may exist for the property, he or she shall schedule the matter for a hearing before the city council to be noticed and conducted in accordance with subsection D of this section and this subsection G. However, at the hearing the city shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that market conditions have changed and a viable market exists. If the city manager determines that market conditions have not changed, he or she shall so notify the building official and the applicant. Upon such notification, the building official shall further process the application to extend the term of the permit in accordance with the requirements of the California building code then in effect.

If the city council conducts a hearing upon referral by the city manager, the city

clerk shall provide written notification to the building official and the applicant of the city council decision. If the city council decides that a viable market exists, the building official shall not issue the permit, but the provisions of subsection G3b of this section shall apply. If the city council decides that a viable market does not exist, the building official immediately shall proceed to further process the application in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California building code then in effect.

5. "Diligently pursue acquisition" means taking all steps within the time required by law to acquire the building by eminent domain.

6. References to "applicant" herein shall include the building owner.

H. The planning director shall provide a written notice of the city council determination to the applicant. The written notification shall be mailed or hand delivered within five (5) days from the date of the city council’s decision. The notice shall include the finding(s) and decision made by the city council and a copy of this section.

I. The applicant for a permit for a building determined to have historic, architectural or cultural significance shall salvage the building materials for reuse to the maximum extent feasible, and shall ensure that upon completion of the demolition, the site is left in a safe, presentable, and clutter free condition.

J. 1. Grounds For Reconsideration: The city council may reconsider a decision under this section within sixty (60) calendar days from the date the decision was made, if information that may have materially affected the decision was: a) misrepresented by the applicant, or b) not disclosed by the applicant, if the applicant knew or should have known that the information may have affected the city council decision. "Information" as used herein means matters of fact or law.

A decision may not be reconsidered, if all three (3) of the following have occurred:

The permit: a) has been issued, b) did not at the time it was issued violate any provision of the California building code, as adopted by the city, or any other city ordinance or state or federal law, and c) the permittee has commenced demolition in good faith reliance on the permit.

2. Procedure On Reconsideration: Reconsideration of a decision under this section may be placed on the agenda for a regular city council meeting by any member of the city council who voted in favor of the original decision. Notice of any meeting where reconsideration is on the agenda shall be provided in accordance with subsection D of this section. If already issued, the permit shall be suspended from the date that an eligible city council member requests that the matter be placed on

the agenda and until the city council makes a final decision upon reconsideration.

The building official shall notify the applicant in writing of the permit suspension. At the meeting, the city council shall determine, based on evidence provided to the city prior to or during the meeting, whether reconsideration is permitted under subsection J1 of this section. Any motion to reconsider the decision shall contain findings supported by substantial evidence. If upon reconsideration the city council makes a different decision, the city clerk shall provide notice of that decision to the building official and the applicant/permittee within five (5) working days after the decision is made. If, upon reconsideration, the city council determines that a building has historic, architectural, or cultural significance, and the building official has issued a permit based on the previous decision, the building official shall revoke the permit. If the previously issued permit has expired, the building official shall deny an application for a new permit, unless the permit is issued in accordance with subsection G4 of this section. (Ord. 838, §1, adopted 1984; Ord. 927, §1, adopted 1992; Ord. 1014, §1, adopted 1998; Ord. 1103, §1, adopted 2007)

CITY OF UKIAH

DEMOLITION PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING

DRAFT MINUTES
March 5, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER
With Chair Craig Schlatter absent, Member Tim Eriksen called the Demolition Permit Review Committee meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in person and via Zoom teleconference.

2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Member Matthew Keizer, Chief Building Official, Community Development Department; Member Alyssa Ballard, Mendocino County Historical Society; Member Tim Eriksen, City Engineer
Members Absent: Chair Craig Schlatter, Community Development Department (prearranged absence) Staff Present: Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager; Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager
Others Present: Applicant, Daniel Grassi

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Special Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2025
i. Motion/Second Ballard/Eriksen to approve the minutes of November 20, 2025, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Member Keizer, Ballard, and Eriksen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Chair Schlatter.

4. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGNEDA ITEMS
None.

5. APPEAL PROCESS
There is no formal appeal process for decisions made by the Demolition Review Committee, as all decisions are advisory to the City Council.

6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request for Review and a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the Demolition of a Structure Over the Age of 50 Years Located at 228 East Perkins (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22); File No. 25-000256; Permit No. PA25- 000001.

PUBLIC INPUT OPENED: 3:08 p.m.

Speakers: None
ATTACHMENT 3
DRAFT

PUBLIC INPUT CLOSED: 3:09 p.m.
i. Motion/Second: Keizer/Eriksen to recommend to the City Council approval of the demolition permit to demolish the building located at 228 East Perkins (APNs 002-192-17 and 002-192-22); File No. 25-000256; Permit No. PA25-000001.

Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Keizer, Ballard, and Eriksen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Chair Schlatter.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None

8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:11 p.m.

DRAFT

Agenda Item No: 14.b.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 4/1/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-156

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Location and Associated Standards for City Gateways Consistent with 2040 General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and Related Implementation Measures.

DEPARTMENT: Community
Development PREPARED BY: Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager, Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager PRESENTER: Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ukiah Valley Growth Management Plan (1995 General Plan) - Gateway Excerpts

2. 2012 Ukiah Valley Area Plan - Gateway Excerpts

3. 2015 Perkins Street Gateway Master Plan

4. 2040 Ukiah General Plan (2022) - Gateway Excerpts

5. City Council Resolution - Gateways

6. 2026-02 PC Resolution
Summary: City Council will consider adopting a resolution establishing the location and associated standards for City gateways consistent with 2040 General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and related implementation measures.

Background: The Ukiah community has long recognized gateways as important contributors to community identity and first impressions. The concept of gateway signage in the Ukiah Valley dates back to the early 20th century, particularly the 1930s, when communities along the U.S. 101 corridor north of San Francisco promoted themselves as the “Gateway to the Redwoods.” This branding effort was aimed at attracting automobile-based tourism and positioned Ukiah, along with similar communities, as an entry point to natural and recreational destinations.

By the mid-1990s, the City formalized its approach to gateways through adoption of the 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan and Growth Management Program (1995 General Plan). This plan established a more structured, policy-driven framework and identified two distinct gateway types. The first level consisted of regional entry points into the Ukiah Valley, generally associated with major highway approaches. The second level focused on primary corridors leading into and through the city, recognizing that gateways function not only as points of entry but also as extended corridor experiences. These second-level gateways included nearly all major city streets, such as North State Street, South State Street, Perkins Street, Gobbi Street, Talmage Road, and Low Gap Road.

The 1995 General Plan emphasized preservation of the Ukiah Valley’s rural and bucolic visual character and highlighted the role of corridor design in shaping perceptions of the community. Gateway areas were identified as locations where development patterns, landscaping, signage, and roadway design should be coordinated to reinforce a cohesive visual identity. To support these objectives, the plan included Implementation Measure CD-7.I(a), which called for use of redevelopment authority and other property improvement incentives to encourage reinvestment and aesthetic enhancement within gateway areas. Although redevelopment agencies have since been dissolved under California law, this measure reflects the City’s broader policy direction to use available public tools to support gateway improvements. Relevant excerpts from the 1995 General Plan are provided in Attachment 1.

In 2012, Mendocino County adopted the Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP). While the UVAP is a County planning document and does not establish City policy, it is derived from the City’s 1995 General Plan and provides useful context regarding the evolution of gateway concepts. The UVAP expanded on themes established in the 1995 General Plan, discussing gateways both as scenic entry points into the Ukiah Valley and as urban corridors leading into Ukiah. It reflects a continued shift toward understanding gateways as continuous experiences shaped by streetscape design, land use patterns, and visual continuity rather than as isolated points of arrival. Although some implementation tools referenced in the UVAP, such as redevelopment, are no longer available, the document illustrates the ongoing challenge of defining gateway locations and associated planning approaches. Relevant excerpts from the UVAP are included as Attachment

2. Following adoption of the City’s Downtown Zoning Code in 2012, the City advanced many gateway-related design principles primarily through public infrastructure investments rather than new regulatory requirements for private property. During this period, several corridor studies and plans were prepared that addressed gateway concepts but were not fully implemented. Notably, the 2015 Perkins Street Gateway Master Plan (Attachment 3) proposed design strategies to reinforce Perkins Street as a major entry corridor. While the Master Plan itself was not fully realized, many of its concepts informed later City public works projects.

In subsequent years, the City implemented the State Street Streetscape Project (Phases 1 and 2) and the Urban Core Rehabilitation Project along key corridors, including Perkins Street, Gobbi Street, and Main Street.

These projects introduced coordinated public realm improvements such as widened sidewalks, landscaped medians, street trees, pedestrian-scale lighting, street furniture, and roadway design treatments. Collectively, these investments improved walkability, pedestrian safety, and visual cohesion, reinforcing corridor identity and functioning as gateway improvements without imposing new development standards on adjacent private parcels.

Most recently, in May 2023, the City supported installation of two rust-colored, U-shaped gateway signs replacing the previous “Welcome to Ukiah” signage. One sign is located at the northern entrance to the city on private property, and the other is located near the southern entrance at Rivino Vineyards, both in unincorporated Mendocino County. Funding for the project was originally reserved annually by Visit Ukiah and was transferred intact when Visit Ukiah merged with the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce and the Ukiah Main Street Program to form the Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance. Although the signs are located outside City jurisdiction, they correspond to the first-level regional entry points identified in the 1995 General Plan and reflect continued recognition of gateways as a regional consideration.

Discussion: On December 7, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution adopting the 2040 General Plan (Resolution No. 2022-79). The City of Ukiah’s 2040 General Plan Land Use Element establishes a clear policy framework for the identification and treatment of gateways. Policy LU-11.2 directs the City to “establish key gateways through landscape design, appropriately scaled signage, building form, and historic themes to create a unique sense of place." Excerpts from the 2040 General Plan addressing gateways are included as Attachment 4. This policy is supported by Implementation Program D: City Gateway Design Standards, which calls for preparation of gateway design standards addressing landscape design and materials, signage, building form, and historic themes for all City gateways.

Staff propose to implement these policies by building upon previously adopted Department of Public Works plans, recently constructed public improvements, and existing design standards that already embody needed principles to address LU-11.2 and inform future public investments. Over the past decade, the City has implemented a series of Public Works projects, including the State Street Streetscape Phase 1 and Phase 2 and related corridor rehabilitation efforts. These plans established consistent standards for street trees, landscaping, sidewalks, medians, and street furniture near downtown, which can also be used to inform the City's land use policies related to gateways.

With respect to previous planning efforts related to first-level gateways, the City recently supported installation of new highway gateway signage along U.S. 101. Although these signs are located outside City jurisdiction, they address the regional entry points into the Ukiah Valley identified in both the 1995 Ukiah Valley Growth

Management Plan and the Ukiah Valley Area Plan, and replace previous gateway signage that had become dated and less-effective. To ensure effective branding, the proposed City Council Resolution (Attachment 5) recommends that the Community Development Director prioritize the consideration and removal of older publicly sponsored gateway signage or recommend improvements to the City Council.

For second-level gateways and to address the 2040 General Plan Land Use policy, Staff recommend recognizing east-west corridors including Talmage Road, Gobbi Street, and Perkins Street, including key intersections at Orchard Avenue and Airport Park Boulevard, as corridors within which gateway features should be located. These recommend features and standards are pulled from recent planning and public works efforts. Talmage Road, Gobbi Street, and Perkins Street were selected by Planning Division Staff as they function as primary entry points into the long-standing City street grid, with Gobbi and Perkins recently the focus of public investment. In fact, as part of the Urban Core Rehabilitation and Transportation Project, foundations for future public art installations were built in the newly-installed landscaped medians on East Gobbi Street. Staff-identified gateway locations within these corridors that are conceptual in nature, as final placement, design, and extent of gateway features would be subject to site conditions, funding, project cost, infrastructure constraints, safety considerations, and coordination with future capital improvement projects. To provide guidance and reference for future monument placement, Planning Division Staff recommend utilizing excerpts from the Perkins Street Master Plan, which are included as Exhibit A within the draft City Council resolution.

Under this approach, new development regulations or private parcel requirements are not recommended.

However, the draft City Council resolution states that future public or private projects located in the immediate vicinity of identified gateway locations should avoid features that interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established gateway signage and design elements. These recommendations would be applied as standards for applications seeking discretionary permits, such as Site Development or Use permits.

At its January 28, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed gateway policies and locations, advancing four recommendations. At its March 11, 2026 meeting, the Planning Commission (PC) adopted these policies as recommendations to the Council, which are reflected in the adopted Resolution No.

PC 2026-02 (Attachment 6) and described further below:
• The Commission supports continuation of the use of light pole banners along the corridors. This is consistent with the City's existing Community Services Light Pole Banner Standards, which allows community organizations, educational institutions, governmental bodies, and nonprofits to display banners on City-owned poles to promote local events and awareness initiatives. It is administered by the Community Services Department.
• Commissioner Montaño recommended involving a local artist in the design of future City-sponsored gateway installations and requested that a formal public review process be established for those designs. Staff incorporated both recommendations into the resolution to ensure that future gateway projects prioritize community engagement and local artistic participation. During the March 11 discussion, the Commission clarified that the resolution establishes recommended standards and locations, but the specific design of future monuments (e.g., an arch versus a traditional monument) is not yet decided and will be determined through this local artist and public review process.
• Commissioner Hilliker requested clarification regarding the applicability of the proposed standards to public improvement projects and Caltrans rights-of-way. Staff notes that formal adoption of the identified gateway locations and design standards provides clear policy direction for upcoming City Public Works initiatives and establishes the City’s design preferences to help coordinate future projects on and around our gateways with Caltrans.

Resolution PC 2026-02 incorporates example gateway monument concepts and objective design considerations within Exhibit A, drawn from previously approved plans and documents, as well as the City's Light Pole Banner Standards in Exhibit B. Following their review on March 11, 2026, the Planning Commission

voted unanimously (5-0), recommending that the City Council adopt the gateway locations and affirm the design and development standards.

Staff recommends that Council review and consider adoption of a resolution (Attachment 5) adopting policies establishing the location and development standards for City gateways, consistent with General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and related implementation measures.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the location and associated standards for City gateways consistent with 2040 General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and related implementation measures.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
REVENUE: No GRANT: No
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: Community Services Department
STRATEGIC PLAN (SP): SP 3A — Review and revise land use planning documents to be reflective of the long-term vision for the community.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): GP-A1 - Land Use Element, Implementation Program D - City Gateway Design Standards; and Policy LU-11.2 (Gateways).

City of Ukiah • Mendocino County Ukiah Valley General Plan and Growth Management Program Vl.2. Community Design ♦ Page 5

2.02.02 General Plan goals, policies, and implementing programs Goal CD-5: Preserve and enhance the scenic setting of the Ukiah valley.

Policy CD-5.1: Maintain areas without urban scale development that provide visual separation between the Valley's communities.

Implementation Measure CD-5.J(a): Consider the visual effects of density when assigning land use density and building intensity in areas between communities. [Timeframe for completion: Ongoing planning period ♦ Measure applies to: City and County ♦ Agency/Department responsible: City Planning Department and County Department of Planning and Building]
Policy CD-5.2: Preserve native riparian vegetation on both the Russian River and along tributary ·creeks in the Ukiah Valley.

Implementation Measure CD-5.2(a): Implement provisions of the Open Space Element related to riparian habitat in the Design Review Guidelines. [Tlmeframe for completion:

Ongoing planning period ♦ Measure applies to: City and County ♦ Agency/Department responsible: City Planning Department and County Department of Planning and Building] Policy CD-5.3: Encourage an attractive US 101 viewshed.

Implementation Measure CD-5.3(a): Ensure that design standards in the Land Development Code incorporate provisions to be responsive to enhancing or complementing views from US 101 through the use of landscaping or other site design characteristics. (Timeframe for completion: Ongoing planning period ♦ Measure applies to: City and County ♦ Agency/Department responsible: City Planning Department and County Department of Planning and Building] G oal CD-6: Ensure community separation and identification.

Policy CD-6.1: Enhance, protect and preserve viewscapes and visually important community separators.

Implementation Measure CD-6. 1 (a): Provide guidelines and design recommendations for property owners which assist in their pre-planning for development when their properties are located in highly visible areas. [Timeframe for completion: Ongoing planning period ♦ Measure applies to: City and County ♦ Agency/Department responsible:

City Planning Department and County Department of Planning and Building]

2.03 The "Gateways"

2.03.01 Summary of major findings
A"gateway" is a term used to describe the "first impression" that a resident or visitor has of the Ukiah Valley. For the General Plan, there are two levels of gateways. The first level is the . gateways into the Valley- US 101, Highways 20 and 253, and Eastside Road. In general, most participants in the visioning process find that the entry points to the Valley present an attractive panorama of orchards, vineyards, and trees. The natural appearance of the Valley is well-recognized as attractive and beautiful.

Adopted by the City Council: December 6, 1895
ATTACHMENT 1

Ukiah Valley General Plan and Growth Management Program City of Ukiah• Mendocino County, California Vl.2. Community Design ♦ Page 6
These beautiful gateway views of the Valley can become cluttered with large scale buildings of "utilitarian., design and a proliferation of signs and billboards. Thus the beauty which could otherwise be both an attraction to visitors and source of pride for~==============--~ residents would be Jost. • .._.>,.,,,v,-.:.~• ,'/: \.',, •.•• ,:,:•·.,.' .•. : .. ,.,., \, • .-••• :.-···· ....

The second gateway level is the entrance into
the City itself. There are six main gateways to the
City and its environs: North State Street, South State
Street, Perkins Street, Gobbi Street, Talmage Road,
and Low Gap Road. The City gateways are Jess of
a panorama, in that one sees a more narrow scope of
view - the streetscape and immediately-visible
buildings or Jots. Much of the discussion about
"how Ukiah looks" when one enters the City is ... :;_;_;'._. based on the impressions of the area's heaviest
~1~:z~~~~~;§~~~~; •=~~~c•:%Cik ,~
treecover, the area close to the railroad opens to llliiiii---------------iiliiiiilll "satellite" or "strip-style" commercial development.

The corridor of commercial development along State Street is a strong, visually dominant element in both Ukiah and other parts of the Ukiah valley. For visitors and residents alike, generally both the initial and most frequent impressions of Ukiah are made while traveling along this thoroughfare. To a lesser extent this is also true of Perkins Street, Gobbi Street, and Talmage Road. Outside the City's immediate downtown area, much of State Street is dominated by a typical strip development type of streetscape. While street trees have been installed along some property frontages, the trees species used for the most pan lack the ultimate growth size needed to provide a more significant visual presence in softening or unifying the streetscape.

2.03.02 General Plan goals, policies, and implementing programs Goal CD-7: Improve the appearance of area gateways.

Policy CD-7.1: &tablish public policy to enhance and improve the appearance of area gateways.

Implementation Measure CD-7.l(a): Utilize redevelopment powers and other property improvement incentives to encourage property owners to rebuild, restore, or generally enhance the appearance of gateway areas. [Timeframe for completion: Ongoing planning period ♦ Measure applies to: City and County ♦ Agency/Department responsible: City Planning Department and County Department of Planning and Building] Jmplemenulti.on Measure CD-7.J (b): Utilize volunteer efforts and make available public rightsof-way for planting trees and flowers to improve the gateway streetscape. [Timeframe for completion: Ongoing planning period ♦ Measure applies to: City and County ♦ Agency/Department responsible: City Planning Department and County Department of Planning and Building]
Adopted t,y the City CoLl!lcil: December 6, 1995

[ 4 - 4 ] U K I A H V A L L E Y A R E A P L A N
S e c t i o n 4 C o m m u n i t y D e s i g n
pleasant contrast to the developed areas of the Ukiah Valley and contribute to its rural and picturesque character. The Russian River, with its riparian groves of trees, also provides a major visual element as it flows through the Valley. Examples of important riparian habitats within the UVAP planning area include the River Park area located at the east end of Gobbi Street, the vicinity of the Perkins Street crossing of the river, and the river area lying south of Lake Mendocino Drive. Creeks flowing to the Russian River also provide riparian corridors. Scattered throughout the Valley are remnants of the valley oak forests that originally covered much of this area. These remaining groves provide a significant silhouette and add to the visual character and heritage of the Ukiah Valley. Many outstanding large trees of all species should be conserved or protected through creative site design. In the northeastern portion of the Planning Area, Lake Mendocino provides an expansive vista of open water nestled between the hills. Community design can play a role in maintaining the panoramic views and attractive first impressions.

Community Separation
Although design guidelines are intended to provide a
comprehensive and cohesive aspect associated with the visual environment, they can also be utilized to reinforce the uniqueness of the existing communities within the UVAP planning area.

This can be accomplished by tailoring certain elements of the guidelines to reinforce unique aspects of communities such as Talmage, Calpella, and The Forks. Design guidelines can also help in maintaining green/open space between communities in order to emphasize community distinctiveness.

Creating a Sense of Place
In addition to maintaining visual separation between communities, measures that create a sense of place are equally important. By incorporating features such as green space, landscaping, street trees and furniture, public art, pedestrian oriented development, cohesive architectural elements and other visual aspects that reflect the vision of the people, a community with a stronger sense of place can be created. By requiring and encouraging such design elements in new development, the County can help to preserve and enhance community character well into the future.

Scenic Corridors and Gateways
A Scenic corridor is a route with a high visual attractiveness that should be protected and enhanced. A gateway is a term used to describe an entry point to a community or area.

ATTACHMENT 2

A U G U S T 2 0 1 1 [ 4 - 5 ]
S e c t i o n 4 C o m m u n i t y D e s i g n
U.S. 101 is an important scenic corridor that provides travelers and residents visual access to the beauty of the Valley. Prior efforts to enhance the corridor’s appearance included the Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. 101 beautification program that resulted in the planting of trees in an area between Burke Hill Drive and Lake Mendocino Drive. Organized efforts such as Caltrans’ Adopt-a-Highway program provides litter cleanup by local groups, improving the overall aesthetic beauty of the Valley.

Improvement of the appearance along the U.S. 101 corridor enhance the impressions on the users of that highway.

Gateways are important because they provide a resident or visitor’s “first impression” of the Valley and its various community areas. The major Valley gateways include U.S. 101, State Routes 20 and 253, and Eastside Road. Within the Valley, entrances to the various community areas such as the City of Ukiah, Talmage, and Calpella are also considered gateways.

Several of the Valley’s gateways present a panorama of
orchards, vineyards, trees, mountain sides, and various levels of development. It is important to protect and enhance gateway views which can become cluttered with too many structures and a proliferation of signs and billboards. The community wishes to preserve and enhance the beauty that is an attraction to visitors and source of pride for residents.

The gateways into the City of Ukiah and the immediate
surrounding vicinity include North and South State Street, Perkins Street, Gobbi Street, Talmage Road and Low Gap
Road. These gateways focus attention on the streetscape and development immediately visible in the area. The relatively intense and disorganized commercial development at many of these gateways could negatively influence the perception of the area for first time visitors and everyday residents alike.

Indeed much of State Street outside of downtown Ukiah is dominated by commercial strip development. While street trees have been installed along some property frontages, the tree species generally lack the ultimate growth size needed to provide a significant visual presence by softening or unifying the streetscape.

Both Talmage and Calpella are distinct communities which have gateways that provide visitors with an overall impression of each community’s unique characteristics. Talmage contains unique features such as the entrance to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas which is visible as one approaches from the south on Eastside Road. Calpella includes features such as Russian River views, open space and agricultural lands immediately adjacent to the built environment, and an eclectic style of buildings in close

[ 4 - 6 ] U K I A H V A L L E Y A R E A P L A N
S e c t i o n 4 C o m m u n i t y D e s i g n
proximity to one another which is part of the current community character.

Changes in what both the County and City require of future development projects as well as collaborative efforts by both jurisdiction will go a long way in improving the Valley’s scenic corridors and gateways.

Design Guidelines
The UVAP Community Design policies are intended to be the foundation from which formal Community Design Guidelines shall be established. These guidelines, which will be developed from community input and may be implemented via a separate Design Guidelines document or Land Use Codes, will form the framework for design-related evaluation of proposed developments.

Design Guidelines could include some or all of the following designrelated aspects and would be developed with substantial public input:
• Architectural features
• Encouraged/Discouraged design elements
• Setbacks, height limits, building envelopes
• Parking requirements and visual treatments
• Public and Private area landscaping
• Sign requirements and limitations
• Relationship to neighboring structures
• Street, curb and sidewalk standards
Additional aspects could be added as needed with the entire set of Guidelines refined over time. The design review guidelines will be used for evaluating the suitability and appropriateness of individual projects. A project that is consistent with the design guidelines (once adopted) is likely to be well received and could therefore move more quickly through the permitting process. To prevent unnecessary delay of development projects, the guidelines should be clear enough for architects, agents and planners to design a project that is consistent with the intent of the Design Guidelines or Land Use Code.

Design guidelines for the UVAP and the City of Ukiah should be consistent in City-County transition areas, the Valley’s “gateways,” and along the State Street, U.S. 101 and railroad corridors. A comprehensive approach to design standards and guidelines will

A U G U S T 2 0 1 1 [ 4 - 7 ]
S e c t i o n 4 C o m m u n i t y D e s i g n
help to improve overall visual appearance, unify streetscapes, emphasize valued community themes, provide a “sense of
place”, and enhance the cohesiveness of the “Valley” as a community.

Special Design Issues
Below are some special issues to be considered in the
development of design guidelines. As development occurs, design and visual appearance issues facing a community tend to increase. The visual appearance of signs, sound walls, above ground utilities, public places, parking lots, and the effects of artificial light, are issues of particular importance. It is the County’s intention that these issues will be addressed in the future set of design guidelines or additions to the land use code.

These issues are not intended to be all inclusive, other design issues and programs would be addressed as deemed necessary as part of the preparation of the design guidelines.

Sound Walls: As an area develops or as traffic increases, vehicle noise can become a source of annoyance and potentially a health hazard in residential areas adjoining major street and highway corridors. A common solution is to construct noise barriers between the residences and the road generating the noise. Technically, noise barrier sound walls must be of adequate height to block the line-of-sound between the noise-generating vehicles and the noise receivers. Noise barriers may take a variety of forms, most notably sound walls, or fences if properly designed. Poorly designed, they can overwhelm the scale of the community, block views and create a substantial visual dead space that decreases the walkability. This plan recommends avoiding these structures wherever possible and mitigating the noise impacts though other mitigation if feasible.

Utilities: A common method of improving the design and
appearance of an area is to place utilities— electrical power, telecommunications and cable television—underground.

Utility facilities which must be placed aboveground, such as communication and electrical towers, should be subject to special design standards, such as shared use to avoid unnecessary duplication of facilities.

Public Places: Public buildings, parks and other facilities are often visually prominent. However, quite often, local governments economize on facility appearance. The County and City can develop standards of design that sets an example for quality in appearance, through the appropriate use of signs, graphics, color and trim. Because public buildings often dominate or set the tone for the area in which they are located, they should at minimum adhere to the same quality design guidelines as private development.

[ 4 - 1 0 ] U K I A H V A L L E Y A R E A P L A N
S e c t i o n 4 C o m m u n i t y D e s i g n
CD1.2a: Site Planning
Promote and encourage the use of creative site planning techniques such as clustered development and planned
development to facilitate the objective of providing a mix and range of housing types.

CD1.2b: Attractive Street Frontages
During project review, promote improvements that offer
attractive, accessible, and pedestrian-friendly street frontages that contribute to the character of the Valley.

CD1.2c: Segmented Buildings
Ensure that building forms are well articulated. Avoid large, unsegmented shapes in building design such as blank walls or an unbroken series of garage doors on street frontages.

CD1.2d: Parking Lots
Require shade trees in large parking lots and planter separation between parking and property lines. Where possible, achieve substantial mature-tree canopy coverage of the paved areas of new parking lots.

Encourage development of surface parking behind the structures they serve rather than between the building and the street.

CD1.2e: Unique Design Elements
Ensure that building designs include varied building façades, rooflines, and building heights to create interesting and differentiated building forms and shapes.

CD1.2f: Public Facilities
New public uses shall be subject to design guidelines that address building form and incorporate relevant standards applied to private development.

Seek the cooperation of government agencies and special districts in complying with the design guidelines for new buildings and facilities.

CD1.2g: Design Guideline Outreach
Assist the public in understanding and complying with the design guidelines through informational materials and pre-application conferences.

GOAL CD2: Protect and enhance the natural beauty
and scenic viewsheds of the Ukiah Valley.

Policy CD2.1: Enhance the visual appearance of the CityCounty transition areas, the Valley’s gateways, State Street, and U.S. Highway 101 within the Valley.

CD2.1a: Building Distribution
Limit building intensity between Valley communities to provide a visual separation.

CD2.1b: Gateway Enhancement
Use the redevelopment powers or property incentives to
encourage property owners to rebuild, restore, or enhance the appearance of the gateways.

A U G U S T 2 0 1 1 [ 4 - 11 ]
S e c t i o n 4 C o m m u n i t y D e s i g n
Make public rights-of-ways available for the planting of trees and flowers to improve gateway streetscapes.

CD2.1c: Noise Barriers
Avoid the use of sound walls or other noise barriers for noise mitigation whenever feasible; if unavoidable, require design review for aesthetics, function and sound-reducing capabilities.

CD2.1d: Sign Guidelines
Develop sign guidelines that incorporate a program for sign size, height, location and design to enhance visual appearance, unify the streetscape, and reduce visual clutter.

Policy CD2.2: Reduce excessive artificial light to maintain the quality of life throughout the Ukiah Valley.

CD2.2a: Lighting Guidelines
Adopt and enforce design guidelines that include standards to reduce excessive artificial light such as reduced wattage, downward shielding and limited hours.

Coordinate with the Ukiah Dark Sky Initiative to identify recommendations for lighting standards that reduce artificial light while maintaining adequate visibility for safety and security.

CD2.2b: Interim Design Guidelines
Until the design guidelines and landscape guidelines are adopted, the County will conduct design review of proposed discretionary projects. Outdoor lighting for new projects will not be allowed to cause light trespass and will limit light pollution to the degree feasible. The County will use as interim guidelines the Simple Guidelines for Outdoor Lighting Regulations
developed by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Policy CD2.3: Encourage and design the placement of
utilities in a manner which improves visual appearances.

CD2.3a: Underground Utilities
Locate utilities underground where feasible and safe. Support utility provider cooperation in sharing costs and responsibilities for locating utilities underground.

CD2.3b: Utility Screening
Require that utilities, communications towers, and devices that must be sited above ground be designed and located to minimize visual impact and clutter, using techniques such as screening and shared use of facilities.

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY MASTERPLAN
JULY, 2015
ATTACHMENT 3

2 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CITY COUNCIL
DOUGLAS F. CRANE - MAYOR

STEVE SCALMANINI - VICE-MAYOR
JIM O. BROWN

KEVIN DOBLE

MAUREEN MULHEREN

PLANNING COMMISSION

LAURA CHRISTENSEN

CHRISTOPHER WATT

MARK HILLIKER
MICHAEL L. WHETZEL

CITY STAFF

TIM ERIKSEN - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER

RICK SEANOR - DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

CHARLEY STUMP - DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUNDED BY:

MENDOCINO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - OVERALL WORK PROGRAM

PHIL DOW - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LORETTA ELLARD - DEPUTY PLANNER
PREPARED BY:

GATES + ASSOCIATES

CITY OF UKIAH 3

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW ........................................................ 5

2. PROJECT SETTING ............................................. 6

3. EXISTING CONDITIONS ..................................... 8

4. GOALS + OBJECTIVES ...................................... 10

5. COMMUNITY INPUT ........................................ 12

6. VISION .......................................................... 14

7. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ......................... 19

8. PHASING STRATEGY ......................................... 20

9. FUNDING SOURCES ......................................... 20

10. COST ............................................................. 22

11. ELEMENTS ...................................................... 23

12. APPENDIX 1 .................................................... 27

4 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

CITY OF UKIAH 5

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

1. OVERVIEW
The City of Ukiah, situated along Highway 101, is
the largest city in Mendocino County as well as the
County seat. In addition to its civic significance,
Ukiah’s character and charm are built upon a long
agrarian tradition of pear orchards and rolling
vineyards as well as a vibrant arts community. This
character should be reflected along the city’s major
thoroughfare of Perkins Street. As an entrance into
the community, it needs to adequately reflect Ukiah’s
rich heritage.

The Perkins Street Gateway Master Plan aims to
strengthen its link to downtown Ukiah from Highway 101 by creating a more welcoming and accessible community gateway that is a reflection of the city’s character. This includes accommodating
multiple modes of transportation including vehicles,
pedestrians, and bicyclists, as well as enhancing safety and aesthetic design. The study looks at both current and future adjacent land uses to build a healthy relationship between all modes of transportation
and economic health for the community. Ukiah is a
wonderful place to live and visit, and this should be
reflected in its gateway streetscapes.

Source: Google Maps Location Map
0 .75 mi
01-INTRODUCTION

6 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

2. PROJECT SETTING
The 2010 census lists Ukiah as a thriving city of
16,075, covering an approximate area of 5 square
miles. Perkins and Gobbi Streets are the two major
thoroughfares into the City, bringing vehicular traffic from Highway 101 into downtown Ukiah.

Future development of the courthouse along Perkins Street will further enhance the street’s dominant role as a gateway into Ukiah and to the Mendocino
County Seat.

Main Street and State Street run perpendicular to
Perkins. It is a primary street providing access to
the cultural, civic, and business heart of the city of
Downtown Ukiah with its civic center, art galleries, a
farmer’s market, and local shops.

Ukiah also hosts Class II bicycle lanes which run
along State, Orchard Avenue and Gobbi Street.

Phase 1 of the NWP Rail Trail from Clara Avenue
to Gobbie Street will be completed in Summer 2015.

Perkins Street intersects the trail and will further
enhance the bikability and walkablility of Ukiah.

Bike Lane Classification
Class I (NWP Rail Trail Phase 1) - Includes bike
paths and multi-use trails that are seperated from
roadways. They are often shared with pedestrians,
and bicyclist must yield to pedestrians. These are
paved facilities that are typically 12 feet wide
Class II (Existing Gobbi Street bike lane) - Includes
bike lanes on roadways and are designated for
bike use by way of striping, signage and pavement
legends. Street parking may or may not be allowed
along the roadways in which bike lanes are situated.

These lanes are typically are 5’ in width.

Class III - Includes roadway travel lanes designated
by signage for shared bicycle use.

Class I bike path - NWP Rail Trail Phase 1
Class II bike path
Class III bike path - Existing Condition at Gobbi Street

CITY OF UKIAH
7 PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
0 0.1 0.2 MILES 0.4
PERKINS ST. GOBBI ST.

STATE ST.

ORCHARD AVE.

MAIN ST.

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL

RESIDENTIAL

INSTITUTIONAL

OPEN SPACE/AGRICULTURAL
EXISTING CLASS 1 BIKE LANE

EXISTING CLASS II BIKE LANE
LEGEND
HIGHWAY 101

UKIAH VALLEY

MEDCIAL CENTER
FUTURE
COURTHOUSE

DOWNTOWN
CIVIC
CENTER

GRACE HUDSON

MUSEUM-SUN
HOUSE
Existing Bike Path Conditions
0 0.2 mi
PERKINS ST. GOBBI ST.

STATE ST.

ORCHARD AVE.

MAIN ST.

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL

RESIDENTIAL

INSTITUTIONAL

OPEN SPACE/AGRICULTURAL
EXISTING CLASS 1 BIKE LANE

EXISTING CLASS II BIKE LANE
LEGEND
HIGHWAY 101

UKIAH VALLEY

MEDCIAL CENTER
FUTURE
COURTHOUSE

DOWNTOWN
CIVIC
CENTER

GRACE HUDSON

MUSEUM-SUN
HOUSE

8 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
• Utilities and utility poles impeding
pedestrian circulation (undergrounding
between State and Pomeroy under
construction, completion 2015)
• Lack of trees or planting to soften the street
• Lack of visibility to retail shops
• Long, straight roadway encourages
speeding
3 . E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S
In accessing existing conditions, the following issues
were noted:
• Auto dominated thoroughfare
• Gaps in sidewalks prohibit pedestrian
movement
• Limited pedestrian crossing opportunities
• Limited right-of-way width
• Lack of pedestrian scaling
• Lack of pedestrian scale lighting
As one of the primary vehicular entries to the heart
of downtown Ukiah, Perkins Street has a special
role in bringing people into the center of the city,
as well as providing critical access to the county’s
largest medical campus. It is comprised of 4 lanes
of traffic—2 lanes in each direction—and straddled
by institutional and commercial properties between
Highway 101 and State Street (the exception being
the area between Orchard & Leslie St, which is comprised of residential properties). The distance to city center from Highway 101 is just over half a mile.

Vehicle dominated street Parking extends over sidewalk Existing improvement could be refreshed Historic character should be emphasized

CITY OF UKIAH 9

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
0 40 80 160

MAIN STREET

PERKINS STREET

STATE STREET

MASON STREET

WARREN DRIVE

LESLIE STREET

HOSPITAL DRIVE

ORCHARD AVENUE

POMEROY STREET

RAILROAD

RAILROAD
HIGHWAY 101

DOWNTOWN

LIBRARY

UKIAH VALLEY

MEDICAL CENTER

FUTURE COURTHOUSE SITE

THE TRAVEL

CENTERS

SHELL GAS

STATION

CHEVRON

GAS STATION

MCDONALDS

PEAR TREE CENTER SAVINGS
BANK

WALGREENS

RAINBOW

AGRICULTURAL

SERVICES
ROMI’S BREW
& BBQ DRAGON’S
LAIR
CURREY’S

FURNITURE

PERKINS STREET
LOUNGE

RAILROAD
CENTER
Perkins Street Existing Conditions
0 160’ 320’

10 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

4. GOALS + OBJECTIVES
The goal of the project is to develop a welcoming
gateway that identifies the Highway 101 edge to
Ukiah and encourages vehicular, pedestrian, and
bicycle movement into downtown in a safe manner
and within an inviting streetscape. The project will
celebrate and highlight the unique character of the
community while providing traffic calming, increasing safety for cyclists and pedestrians, improving the overall health of the community, and enhancing
the visual appeal of the streetscape. The streetscape
improvements will create an environment where
people want to spend time, thus promoting economic development in a variety of ways.

A. Create a Destination/Branding

1. Entry Statements - Demarcation at Orchard
Avenue defines the entrance into Ukiah. Monoliths and/or overhead arches can be used to enhance the sense place as residents and visitors
enter into and exit the downtown core.

2. Elements Palette - Design streetscapes with a
iconic vocabulary of furnishings that are pedestrian friendly in scale and amenities. Development along store frontages should establish a human, touchable scale that encourages the
pedestrian to feel comfortable enough to walk
around and linger. This includes widening sidewalks and providing opportunities for benches and seating areas to activate the sidewalk spaces
and unify the streetscape experience.

3. Green Streets - Adding trees and planting along
Perkins Street will help to define the City Core.

Greenery creates a readable landscape which
welcomes and slows down visitors, encouraging
them to enjoy Ukiah

CITY OF UKIAH 11

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

1. Pedestrian Enhancements - The large residential
community within 2 miles of the project area
presents a unique opportunity to get people out
of their cars. Walkable destinations to the store,
to the library, or to a restaurant help residents
get to know and interact with their neighbors,
business owners and their city. Following Complete Streets guidelines, such as implementing bulb outs and safe crossings, encourages this
pedestrian behavior which also helps to support the economic vitality of downtown Ukiah.

Widening sidewalks and reducing the lanes to
one lane in each direction in the downtown core
will increase safety. This will facilitate pedestrian
crossing by allowing individuals to establish their
presence within a crossing area before vehicles
begin to turn.

2. Bicycle Enhancements - While Perkins Street
will never be considered a bike thoroughfare,
it should support bike crossings such as at the
NWP Rail, by having a visible and safe design to
facilitate bike movement across the busy street.

B. COMPLETE STREET - SHARED USE OF COORIDORS BY MULTIPLE TRANSPORTATION MODES.

12 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

5. COMMUNITY INPUT
A. Community Outreach
On September 27, 2014, Gates and Associates
staffed a booth at the Ukiah Farmers Market to
talk with the community about the proposed improvements along Perkins and Gobbi Streets. In a booth setting, Farmers Market attendees could see
proposed changes, ask questions, and provide input
on the plan and sections provided. Concerns and
preferences were documented and implemented for
the public workshop presentation.

Dot preference boards with comments
Farmers Market booth with displays
Between 75 - 100 people stopped by to talk about
the proposed improvements.

Some general comments:

1. Many expressed that they hoped the improvements would not worsen the traffic in the area.

2. Include wayfinding and signage for pedestrians
and bicyclists to point out overpasses that are
bike-friendly

3. Liked medians in the street with trees

4. Interested in Gateway with arch over Perkins.

But, wondered about City restrictions on the
height for this archway. Would need to clear
truck heights.

CITY OF UKIAH 13

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
B. Public Workshop
On October 28, 2014, a public workshop was held
at City Hall. Mailed flyers and postings invited
residents, business owners and interested parties to
attend and provide input on the proposed changes.

A short presentation was followed by a question and
answer period to encourage input on the revised
plan and sections. Approximately 30 individuals,
comprised of residents, business owners and public
staff participated in the workshop.

Public workshop discussion
Attendees reviewing boards and adding comments
A recap of comments from the workshop:

Components

1. No center paving pattern at pedestrian crossing
intersections.

2. Large piano striping preferred over pavers or
asphalt stamping.

3. Utilize traffic-rated striping paint that is not slippery to pedestrians.

4. Prefer contemporary LED lighting.

5. Follow dark sky requirements.

6. Need pedestrian-operated crossing signal for trail
crossing.

7. Use native plants / low-water plants in medians.

8. Ukiah as the County seat should be reflected in
civic monumentation.

Perkins

1. Need to include future courthouse and new road
alignment in proposed design.

2. Shift gateway element to area near future Courthouse.

3. Add banister to light poles between gateway and
State Street.

4. Look at opportunities to reduce motorists
speeds turning right on to Main Street.

5. Smaller monument at median nose after Orchard/No monument at northeast and southeast corners at Perkins and Orchard.

6. Verify tree selection with City street tree list.

7. Address drainage issues near Warren

14 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
6 . V I S I O N
A. Circulation

1. Vehicular - Perkins Street would be reduced from
a 4 lane thoroughfare to a 3 lane thoroughfare
with the third lane becoming alternating turn
lanes to facilitate traffic movement with strate-
gically placed planted medians. This will clarify
movement pattern and enhance street calming.

2. Pedestrian - Sidewalk enhancements include bulb
outs with enhanced sidewalk treatments at Or-
chard and State Streets to facilitate a comfortable
pedestrian crossing of Perkins Street.

B. Enhanced Landscaping
Planted medians, and dedicated planting along the
full south edge of Perkins Street, including street
trees, will enhance the streetscape character of Per-
kins Street and help link the entrance to Downtown.

C. Streetscape Improvements

1. Streetscape - Existing overhead utility lines are
to be underground, leaving the sidewalk clear of
obstructions. A new pedestrian crossing would
be installed (Summer 2015) at the trail/railway
crossing to faciliate pedestrian and bike move-
ment across Perkins Street and further support
the multi-use trail system running along the train
track in the City of Ukiah.

2. Gateway Element - Installed at Orchard Avenue,
just off Highway 101, the gateway defines the
City’s entrance, and reinforcing the sense of place
for the City of Ukiah.

3. Promote access into Ukiah Valley Medical Cen-
ter by opening up a lighted 4 way intersection at
Leslie Street.

HIGHWAY 101

MEDIANS

TRAIL CROSSING

RAILWAY
Perkins Railroad Enlargement

GATEWAY

GATEWAY
HIGHWAY 101

PERKINS STREET ORCHARD AVENUE
Perkins and Orchard Enlargement

CITY OF UKIAH 15

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
*
*
0 40 80 160

MAIN STREET

PERKINS STREET

STATE STREET

MASON STREET

WARREN DRIVE

LESLIE STREET

HOSPITAL DRIVE

ORCHARD AVENUE
UKIAH
VALLEY

MEDICAL
CENTER

RAILROAD

RAILROAD
101 FREEWAY
LIBRARY CURRY’S

FURNITURE
PERKIN’S
STREET
LOUNGE

RAILROAD
CENTER
DRAGON’S
LAIR
ROMI’S

BREW & BBQ RAINBOW

AGRICULTURAL

SERVICES
WALGREEN’S

SAVINGS
BANK

PEAR TREE CENTER

THE TRAVEL

CENTERS

SHELL GAS

STATION

CHEVRON

GAS STATION

MCDONALDS BIKE TRAIL

BIKE TRAIL

DOWNTOWN
0 2’ 4’ 8’

PERKINS STREETSCAPE PROPOSED
*

SIDEWALK ADDITION

LANDSCAPE PLANTING

MEDIAN PLANTING

ENHANCED CROSSWALK
LEGEND

BULBOUT
TREES

ENTRY ELEMENT/GATEWAY

RAILROAD

PEDESTRIAN/BIKE PATH

FUTURE COURTHOUSE SITE
Perkins Street Conceptual Plan
0 160’ 320’

16 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
Perkins Streetscape Photosimulation
Current View

PERKINS STREET - GATEWAY (PERKINS STREET AT ORCHARD AVENUE Add bulb outs with planting, zebra crosswalk, provide intersection colored enhancement cou- pled with Gateway at Orchard and Perkins announce the City entrance into Ukiah.

CITY OF UKIAH 17

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
Perkins Streetscape Photosimulation 2
Current View
A three lane thoroughfare with center medians at key location in turn lane help to calm the vehicular traffic down and enhance the streetscape with street trees and planting.

18 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
Gobbi Simulation 1
Current View
Colored bike lanes and planted medians work together to help calm traffic and indicate to moterist teh shared nature of the raodway. Crossings at the railway line support the NWP Rail Class I bike trail running along the train tracks.

CITY OF UKIAH 19

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

7. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Implementation strategies should follow the guidelines outlined in the Ukiah Downtown Streetscape Plan Final Report -- July 1, 2009.

The next steps of action are provided in descending order of importance. However, some steps will need to be executed simultaneously
and are described as such.

Step 1: Approval of the Perkins Gateway
Streetscape Master Plan
The first step in implementing the Plan is for
the City Council to approve the Master Plan.

Once approved, the City and agencies will have
a guiding document to begin applying for fund- ing and grants to help implement the Plan.

Step 2: Develop a Funding Strategy
The City should target appropriate funding
streams for capital improvements and mainte- nance of streetscape improvements. Earmark- ing funds today will establish a base of matching funds for grants in the near future.

Step 3: Apply for Grants to Fund the Streets- cape Improvement Plan The City should be prepared to apply for grants
to fund the preparation of design development
and construction documents for the Streetscape
Improvement Plan. This includes the preparation of engineered road and streetscape improvement drawings and specification in order to construct the new improvements (including
road reconfigurations, landscaping, and street
lights and gateway element). A phased approach
is recommended that allows for staggered fund- ing cycles and coordination with other public improvements projects such as new Courthouse.

Step 4: Prepare the Streetscape Improvement
Plans
Upon obtaining grant funding, proceed with
hiring an engineering and landscape architecture
firm, and commence with producing engineered
construction drawings and specifications for
the Improvement Plans. As Design Plans are
developed they should be reviewed by appropriate Stakeholders Meeting, Traffic Engineering Committee, Paths, Open Space and Creek Commissions, as well as the Planning Commission. The city may also wish to solicit input and garner support from the Walk and Bike Medocino Coalition Traffic Engineering Committee, Paths, Open
Space and Creek Commissions, as well as the
Planning Commission should be brought in
early in the process to provide input and garner
support for the project. City supported Walk &
Bike Mendocino Coalition would also provide
input.

Step 5: Environmental Review and Permitting
Any publicly-funded project is required by law
to comply with the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), before
construction can begin. The City should begin
applying for permits and undergoing environmental review during the design and engineering phase as soon as a definite scope of improvements has been determined. This will
allow a resiliency in both processes: the review
will consider all of the potential impacts, and
improvement designs will be revised based on
Initial Study review. Costs associated with environmental review vary based on the scope of work and permits required.

Step 6: Adjacent Property Owner Outreach
Work with adjacent property owners to develop
Construction Phasing plan to provide property
access and minimize delays during construction.

Step 7: Establish a Maintenance Plan
Before construction for the streetscape begins,
the City should establish a plan for the maintenance of the public improvements. It should include landscaping, lighting, and maintenance.

The City will need to examine the alternative
methods available and decide on the most affordable and feasible approach.

Step 8: Streetscape Construction and Phasing
Once construction documents are completed
and approved and construction funding is in
place the construction documents will be put
out to bid and installation of public improvements can begin. Part of this process will require a construction manager to oversee the
phasing of installations and coordinate the improvements with utility agencies.

20 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

9. FUNDING SOURCES
A. FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING
California Active Transportation Program
On September 26, 2013, Governor Brown signed
legislation creating the Active Transportation Program (ATP) in the Department of Transportation (Senate Bill 99, Chapter 359 and Assembly Bill 101,
Chapter 354). The ATP consolidates existing federal
and state transportation programs, including the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SR2S), into a single program with
a focus to make California a national leader in active
transportation. The ATP administered by the Division of Local Assistance, Office of Active Transportation and Special Programs.

The purpose of ATP is to encourage increased use
of active modes of transportation by achieving the
following goals:
• Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking, • Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users, • Advance the active transportation efforts of
regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG)
reduction goals,
• Enhance public health,
• Ensure that disadvantaged communities
fully share in the benefits of the program, and
• Provide a broad spectrum of projects to
benefit many types of active transportation users.

See graphic ATP Purpose and Goals - for additonal
information, page 22.
8 . P H A S I N G S T R AT E G Y
A. STREETSCAPE PHASING
Both Perkins Street and Gobbi Street act as major
ingresses into the City. At best, construction along
Perkins should not coincide with work to be performed on Gobbi. While inconvenient to have one of the two thoroughfares closed, the other ingress
would still provide access from Highway 101 into
the City center and visa versa during the other’s
construction phase.

In addition, each length of Perkins Street and Gobbi Street examined in this Visioning Plan, roughly .6 miles are short in terms of constructablility and
should be done as a single phase to utilize funding
for project effectively. In fact, if the proposed
changes could be extended further down Perkins
Street and Gobbi Street to Oak Street or even Dora
Street, this would efficiently create a uniform look
from Highway 101 to the residential zones for the
City further enhancing the visual cohesion that
supports the identity of the City of Ukiah while
utilizing funding in an efficient way.

Cycle 1 grants were awarded in 2014. Cycle 2 has
just opened, and applications are expected to be due
6/1/15. Minimum project requests under the ATP
program are generally $250,000.

Most elements of the Perkins-Gobbi Plan are eligible for funding under ATP, however, the program specifically excludes or limits a few of the plan’s
elements, such as a gateway monument, or median
landscape which is not a part of a pedestrian refuge
island.

Contacts for the ATP program are:

Teresa McWilliam, Program Manager - (916) 653-
0328 / [email protected]
Ted Davini, Program Manager - (916) 653-4335 /
[email protected]
Kevin Atkinson, Safe Routes to Schools Program
Manager - (916) 653-6920 / kevin.atkinson@dot.
ca.gov
Green Trees for the Golden State
Under the auspices of the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Green Trees for
the Golden State program funds urban tree planting projects and tree establishment care during the grant period. Preference will be given to the planting
of trees to optimize the multiple benefits of urban
forests in environmental justice communities with
special attention given to greenhouse gas (GHG)
sequestration and avoided GHG emissions. Grants
range from $150,000 to $750,000, and require a 25%

CITY OF UKIAH 21

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
match. The last cycle closed in November 2014, but
it is anticipated that funding will continue next year.

B. LOCAL FUNDING
Property and Business Improvement District
(PBID)
Property and Business Improvement Districts
(PBIDs), established in 1994, are also known as
business improvement district, community benefit
district, downtown improvement district. This type
of district may be used for capital improvements
include: parking, benches, trash cans, lighting, decorations, parks, fountains, landscaping, street modifications, security facilities, rehabilitation of existing structures. Funding may be from special assessment
on real property, a business, or both. Only commercial, not residential, properties may be assessed.

Formation requires minimum 50 % owners/businesses paying assessments to sign petition to initiate, and less than 50% protest ballots for the levy of the
special assessment. The initial district life limited to 5 years. Thereafter the district can renewed for up to
10 years maximum, and requires renewal at the end
of each extension period.

Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts (LLMAD) An LLMAD is a type of special benefit assessment.

The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (and
amended in 1984) provides for local governments
(cities, counties and certain special districts) to raise funds for developing, maintaining and servicing
public landscaping and lighting. Public landscaping
and lighting can include property acquisition and
improvement, landscaping, street lighting, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters. The revenue to pay for these facilities comes from special assessments levied against the benefited properties.

The establishment of the assessment is subject
to the requirements of Proposition 218, and the
assessment is collected as a separate item on the
annual property tax bill. Proposition 218 establishes
a strict requirement for formal landowner approval
before such assessments can be put in place. Each
landowner would vote in proportion to the amount
of any assessment that would be levied on his or
her property. The assessment must be approved by a
simple majority of the weighted ballots cast. Under
Proposition 218, public properties are treated the
same as private properties in a benefit assessment.

Community Facilities District (CFD)
The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act permits
the City to establish a Community Facilities District
(CFD) to finance new facilities and/or to pay for
operations and maintenance through the levying of
a special tax. The Act requires a two-thirds vote for
approving the special tax. CFD funds may be used
for capital improvements as well as maintenance.

Bonds may be sold to capitalize the revenues from
the CDF special tax.

Mitigations and Exactions
Private development requiring approval by the City
may be held responsible for mitigating its impacts
on the community. Such mitigation measures are
typically imposed as conditions of approval. These
conditions reflect on and off site measures that
must be completed in order to be able to develop,
and may include such items as curb and gutter improvements, sidewalk widening, or other streetscape improvements.

In addition to conditions of approval, mitigation
measures may be imposed by development agreements between the City and the private developer.

Mitigations can include providing adequate pedestrian access, setbacks, parking requirements, lighting, signage, sidewalks, landscaping and other
such streetscape improvements.

C. PARTNERSHIPS AND PRIVATE FUNDING
Foundation Grants
Various foundations support projects that encourage
alternative modes of transportation and support sustainable and walkable communities. Organizations such as PeopleforBikes and foundations such as the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have funded local
projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle access
for communities.

Sponsorship
Another method of securing private funding is
through corporate or individual sponsorship. A
program of attractive plaques for naming streetscape elements such as benches, pavers, tree grates or lights can provide an infusion of funds and of
community pride. Local civic organizations may also
be interested in participating.

22 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

10. COST
The construction cost estimate shown in Appendix
1 covers streetscape improvements including street
work, such as curb and gutter, striping and ramps
and landscape work, including trees, landscaping,
irrigation and gateway installations.

Construction cost should also include 30% soft costs
for permits, design and administration.
2380. There is hereby established the Active Transportation Program in the department for the purpose of encouraging increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking.

It is the intent of the Legislature that the program achieve all of the following goals: (a) - (f ) * “Plans” are not specifically listed as one of the project types. (f) Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.

As defined by the State Legislature and SB99
increased use of active modes of transportation
(e) Ensure that
disadvantaged
communities
fully share in
the benefits of
the program.
(c) Advance the active
transportation efforts
of regional agencies
to achieve greenhouse
gas reduction goals as
established pursuant to
Senate Bill 375
(Chapter 728, Statutes
of 2008) and Senate
Bill 391 (Chapter 585,
Statutes of 2009).
(d) Enhance public
health, including
reduction of
childhood obesity
through the use of
programs
including, but not
limited to, projects
eligible for Safe
Routes to School
Program funding.
(b) Increase
safety and
mobility for
nonmotorized
users.
(a) Increase the
proportion of
trips
accomplished by
biking and
walking.

Traffic Control
devices:
- New Ped Signals,
RRFBs, Protected LT
movements, Road
Diets, etc.

Infrastructure Projects
Non-Infrastructure Projects
SRTS; that
improve safety
of children
Plans *
ATP
Bike
Ped
Rec Trails/Trailheads, Park
linkages to corridors, & railsto-trails
SRTS Projects:
in accordance
with Section
1404 of Public
Law 109-59.

March, 2015
SRTS
Bike Carrying;
In connection
with Transit
Secure Bike
Parking
Bikeways & Walkways:
- New
- Improved
- Hazard elimination
- Maintenance
Safe Routes
to Transit
Educational
Programs
& other NI
that demonstrate
effectiveness in
increasing active
transportation

CITY OF UKIAH 23

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY
Entry Signage Concept 1
Entry Signage Concept 2

11. ELEMENTS - GATEWAY SIGNAGE

24 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

11. ELEMENTS - GATEWAY SIGNAGE
ENTRY SIGNAGE CONCEPT 3
ENTRY SIGNAGE CONCEPT 4

CITY OF UKIAH 25

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

11. ELEMENTS - LIGHTING OPTIONS
Lighting shall be a combination of
pedestrian and street scale lighting along
Perkin and Gobbi. Pedestrian lighting
should be 12 to 14 in height and work
combination with the exisitng street
lighting poles. Lighting shall meet minimum footcandle requirements for safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

26 CITY OF UKIAH

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

11. ELEMENTS - PLANT PALETTE
Coleonema pulchellum ‘ Sunset Gold’
Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven
SHRUBS
Crataegus phaenopyrum Lagerstroemia indica
Dietes irioides Lomandra longifolia
Phormium tenas ‘Maori Queen’
Quercus virginiana
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’
Washington Hawthorne Crape Myrtle
Fortnight Lily Breeze Mat Rush
New Zealand Flax
Southern Live Oaks
Bush Germander
TREES
Agave ‘Blue Glow’
Blue Glow Agave
Festuca ovina
Sheep’s Fescue
Planting palette should be drought tolerant, water conserving groundcovers, shrubs and trees that help to conserve water with a 3” layer of mulch. Plants plans should be designed with mature size spacing to reduce unnecessary shearing and maintenance.

CITY OF UKIAH 27

PERKINS STREET GATEWAY

12. APPENDIX 1 - COST ESTIMATE

Gates + Associates Opinion of Probable
Landscape Architecture Construction Costs
Perkins Street
Visioning Plan - Opinion of Probable Construction Cost JS Apr-15
Item Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost Subtotal
A. Civil
1 Water Pollution Control 1 LS $8,000.00 $8,000
2 Traffic Control 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000
3 Remove and Replace Curb and Gutter 1450 LF $50.00 $72,500 4 Install 4' Sidewalk 1535 SF $25.00 $38,375
5 Remove and Replace 4' Sidewalk/Driveway 4610 SF $35.00 $161,350 6 Island Curb (AC Cut and Curb Install) 835 LF $50.00 $41,750 7 Install Bulb Out Curb and Gutter 310 LF $50.00 $15,500 8 Install Bulb Out Conc Sidewalk 800 SF $30.00 $24,000
9 Curb Ramp 3 EA $4,800.00 $14,400
10 Traffic Strips and Pavement Markings 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000 11 Remove and Salvage Fire Hydrant and
Assembly 1 EA $900.00 $900
12 Fire Hydrant and Lateral Assembly 1 EA $7,500.00 $7,500 13 Trench Bracing and Shoring - Water 1 LS $1,500.00 $1,500 14 Drop Inlet Removal and Relocation 2 EA $4,000.00 $8,000 15 Storm Drain Installation 55 LF $100.00 $5,500
16 Trench Bracing and Shoring - Storm 1 LS $1,500.00 $1,500 $440,775
B. Landscape
1 General Landscaping 15010 SF $4.50 $67,545
2 Tree - 24" Box 41 EA $350.00 $14,350
3 Irrigation 15010 SF $3.00 $45,030
4 Irrigation Controller/Backflow 1 EA $5,000.00 $5,000
5 Gateway Element 2 EA $50,000.00 $100,000
$231,925
C. SUBTOTAL $672,700
D. Contingency
1 Construction Management @ 15% $100,905
2 Contingency @ 15% $100,905
E. Total of Construction $874,510
The above items, amounts, quantities, and related information are based on Gates' judgement at this level of document preparation & is offered only as reference data. Gates has no control over construction quantities, costs, and related factors affecting costs, and advises the client that significant variations may occur between this opinion of probable construction costs and actual construction prices. Costs shown reflect todays dollars (2015) and no adjustments have been made for inflation/deflation in this estimate. Estimates do not include the cost of irrigation water meter, soft costs or inflation.

Civil Subtotal
Landscape Subtotal

2. Land Use Element
Policy Document | December 2022 Page 2-33
Community design influences the way people experience a place and remember it. The prominence of a city largely depends on how it is perceived by the residents and by visitors. Community design plays an important role in creating a distinctive identity of the community and influencing the quality of life of the residents. While community design relates predominantly to the aesthetic quality of the urban form, it can also have a significant impact on land use, economic development, community health, safety, vitality, public services, and circulation.

Goals and Policies
To ensure high-quality site planning, landscaping, and architectural design for all new construction, renovation, or remodeling. (Source: New Goal) Commercial Character
The City shall update and maintain objective commercial design standards for all commercial land use designations, to enhance community character and encourage economic development. (Source:

Existing Policy CD-1.1)
Gateways
The City shall establish key gateways to Ukiah through landscape design, appropriately-scaled signage, and building form, and historic themes to create a unique sense of place. (New Policy) Neighborhood Character
The City shall ensure that Zoning Code standards and design guidelines are reflective of neighborhood character and land use intensity, complement views from US 101. (Source: Existing Programs CD-1.1a, -3.1a, and 5.3a, modified)
Public Buildings and Spaces
The City shall ensure that all new public buildings and places are consistent with City design review guidelines and standards, designed to be attractive, safe, and serve the neighborhood needs, and conform to standards similar to those applied to private development. (Source: Existing Programs CD16.1a, -16.1b, 16.2a, and 16.2b, modified) Public Street Furniture
The Public Works Department shall establish public design standards for street furniture and landscaping that enhance the streetscape and general fabric of the City. (Source: Existing Program CD-12.1a)
Public Art
The City shall encourage the installation of public art and identify permanent funding mechanisms to support new installations and maintenance. (New Policy) Sign Regulations
The City shall update the Zoning Code sign provisions to incorporate a consistent program for new signs to simplify the signage process.
(Source: Existing Program CD-13.1c, modified)
ATTACHMENT 4

Ukiah 2040 General Plan Land Use Element

Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoing
Housing Element Amendments to Address
Annexation-related RHNA Changes
The City shall amend the Housing Element
in conjunction upon the annexation of any
County land designated for residential
uses and identified in the Mendocino
County Housing Element as satisfying a
portion of the County’s RHNA. The City
Housing element amendment will increase
the City’s RHNA by a commensurate
amount. The City shall coordinate any
proposed amendment in advance with the
Mendocino Council of Governments and
the California Department of Housing and
Community Development to assure the
amendment is acceptable to both
agencies.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
LU – 7.6 Community
Development
◼
City Gateway Design Standards
The City shall prepare gateway design
standards for all City gateways, The
standards will address landscape design
and materials, signage, building form, and
historic themes that create a unique sense
of place.
(Source: New Implementation Policy)
LU – 9.2 Community
Development
Public Works
◼

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING GATEWAY

LOCATIONS AND AFFIRMING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH GENERAL PLAN POLICY LU-11.2
WHEREAS:

1. The City of Ukiah 2040 General Plan established Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D, which direct the City to identify and enhance gateways through landscape design, signage, building form, and historic themes; and

2. Prior City and County planning documents, including the City of Ukiah 1995 General Plan and Growth Management Program and County of Mendocino Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP), and subsequent public infrastructure investments have established gateway-related design principles through coordinated public improvements; and

3. Staff have evaluated gateway concepts over time through previously adopted plans, prior studies, and realized public improvements, and have determined that many of the City’s previous gateway objectives have been advanced through previous planning documents public investments, such as the Department of Public Works State Street Streetscape Phases 1 & 2, as well as the Urban Core Rehabilitation Program; and

4. The Planning Commission, at its January 28, 2026 meeting, reviewed the proposed gateway policies and locations and provided recommendations, including local artist involvement and the incorporation of semi-permanent or seasonal light pole banners along gateway corridors such as Perkins Street, and in response, Staff recommends utilizing the existing City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner standards, attached hereto as Exhibit B; and

5. It is the intent of the City Council that the formalized gateway locations and standards provide direct, adopted guidance for all future public improvement projects within the identified corridors, including those coordinated with Caltrans and upcoming City Public Works initiatives; and

6. The City’s streetscape and corridor improvement projects demonstrate that gateway character can be effectively established through public infrastructure and design consistency, without imposing new development regulations or additional requirements on private parcels; and

7. The identification of gateway locations is intended to distinguish specific points or zones of arrival from broader corridor planning efforts, and to provide guidance for the placement and design of gateway features identified in Exhibit A, rather than to regulate surrounding land uses; and

8. Future public or private projects located in the immediate vicinity of identified gateways should avoid features that would interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established or planned gateway signage and design elements; and
ATTACHMENT 5

9. The Planning Commission, at its March 11, 2026, meeting, adopted Resolution No. PC 2026- 02, recommending that the City Council adopt the gateway locations and affirm the design and development standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby:

1. Directs that first-level regional gateways and proposed second-level City gateways, as identified in Exhibit A to this Resolution, be incorporated into final placement, design, and gateway features subject to site conditions, funding, project cost, infrastructure constraints, safety considerations, and coordination with future capital improvement projects; and

2. Affirms the use of existing Public Works standards, adopted plans, and previously constructed public improvements to implement General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D inform the selection, construction, maintenance, upgrades and improvements to the Perkins Street, Gobbi Street and Talmage Road corridors and gateways; and

3. Directs that future public and private projects located in the vicinity of identified second level gateways avoid features that would interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established gateway signage and design elements; and

4. Directs Staff to analyze and produce recommendations to the City Council for removal of, or improvements to, older publicly sponsored gateway signage; and

5. Directs Staff to research potential funding sources for second-level gateways as identified and referenced in Exhibit A; and

6. Directs Staff to apply these adopted gateway standards to future public infrastructure and improvement projects, including coordination with Caltrans and Public Works initiatives; and

7. Directs Staff to award preference points for local artists during the procurement process in any future design and conceptualization phases of future City-sponsored gateway installations.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
______________________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF UKIAH RECOMMENDING THAT

THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT GATEWAY LOCATIONS AND AFFIRM THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH GENERAL PLAN POLICY LU-11.2 WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah 2040 General Plan established Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D, which direct the City to identify and enhance gateways through landscape design, signage, building form, and historic themes; and
WHEREAS, prior City and County planning documents, including the 1995 General Plan, and Ukiah Valley Area Plan ( UVAP) and subsequent public infrastructure investments have established gateway-related design principles through coordinated public improvements; and WHEREAS, Planning Division staff have evaluated gateway concepts over time through previously adopted plans, prior studies, and realized public improvements, and have determined that many of the City’s previous gateway objectives have been advanced through previous planning documents public investments, such as the Department of Public Works State Street Streetscape Phases 1 & 2, as well as the Urban Core Rehabilitation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended the incorporation of semi-permanent or seasonal light pole banners along gateway corridors such as Perkins Street, and in response, Staff recommends utilizing the existing City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner standards, attached hereto as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that the formalized gateway locations and standards provide direct, adopted guidance for all future public improvement projects within the identified corridors, including those coordinated with Caltrans and upcoming City Public Works initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City’s recent streetscape and corridor improvement projects demonstrate that gateway character can be effectively established through public infrastructure and design consistency, without imposing new development regulations or additional requirements on private parcels; and WHEREAS, the identification of gateway locations is intended to distinguish specific points or zones of arrival from broader corridor planning efforts, and to provide guidance for the placement and design of gateway features identified in Exhibit A, rather than to regulate surrounding land uses; and WHEREAS, future public or private projects located in the immediate vicinity of identified gateways should avoid features that would interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established or planned gateway signage and design elements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that recognizing first and second level gateway locations and associated design considerations will provide clarity, improve coordination for future public projects, and support implementation of General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D.

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed suggested gateway locations identified in Exhibit A, as well the objective gateway design considerations intended to distinguish gateways from broader corridor planning efforts and to avoid imposing new requirements on private parcels for future development as prioritized by the City of Ukiah.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Ukiah hereby:

1. Recommends that the City Council recognize existing first-level regional gateways and proposed second-level City gateways as identified in Exhibit A to this Resolution with final placement, design, ATTACHMENT 6

and gateway features subject to site conditions, funding, project cost, infrastructure constraints, safety considerations, and coordination with future capital improvement projects; and

2. Recommends that the City Council affirm the use of existing Public Works standards, adopted plans, and previously constructed public improvements to implement General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and Implementation Program D as provided in Exhibit A to inform the subsequent selection, construction, maintenance, upgrades and improvements to the Perkins Street, Gobbi Street and Talmage Road corridors and gateways; and

3. Recommends that future public and private projects located in the immediate vicinity of identified second level gateways avoid features that would interfere with, obscure, or visually compete with established gateway signage and design elements.

4. Recommend that the Community Development Director prioritize the consideration and removal of older publicly sponsored gateway signage or recommend improvements for existing signate to the City Council.

5. Recommend that the City Council consider allocating funds to provide the second-level gateways identified and referenced in Exhibit A.

6. Approve and incorporate the City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner standards, attached hereto as Exhibit B, to be utilized along designated gateway corridors.

7. Direct Staff to apply these adopted gateway standards to future public infrastructure and improvement projects, including coordination with Caltrans and Public Works initiatives.

8. Direct that a local artist be included in the design and conceptualization phases of future Citysponsored gateway installations, and that the development of such designs shall be subject to a formalized public review process prior to final approval and installation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Ukiah on the 11th day of March 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Commissioners Hilliker, Brown, Montaño, Johnson, and Chair de Grassi NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Alex de Grassi Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST:

Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC
Exhibit A: Ukiah Gateway Standards and Designated Location Reference Exhibit B: Ukiah Light Pole Banner Policy
Alex de Grassi ( Mar 24, 2026 14:36:50 PDT)
Alex de Grassi

UKIAH GATEWAY STANDARDS AND DESIGNATED LOCATIONS REFERENCE LOCATIONS ( FIRST LEVEL) CountyAPN 169-211-07 Unincorporated Mendocino County APN 184-210-03 Unincorporated Mendocino Exhibit A
Ren / Alexander Architect ( DRAFT City of Ukiah Gateway Signage)

Street Gobbi
StreetPerkins
Talmage Road
Talmage Road

UKIAH GATEWAY STANDARDS AND DESIGNATED LOCATIONS - REFERENCE LOCATIONS ( SECOND LEVEL) DRAFT

CITY OF UKIAH LIGHT POLE BANNER POLICY
TITLE: DISPLAY OF BANNERS ON STREET LIGHT POLES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, AWARENESS PURPOSES,

EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AFFILLIATES AND NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE: The City of Ukiah Light Pole Banner Program is intended to increase awareness of Ukiah- area events, activities and organizations, as well as add color and excitement to the City' s streetscapes.

The City of Ukiah' s Community Services Department manages and processes permits for the installation of banners on City- owned street light poles.

DESCRIPTION: The City of Ukiah will install and remove banners for approved Community Events and Awareness Initiatives on the City- owned street light poles, on a first- come, first- served basis. Banners are to be provided by and maintained by the event/ initiative organizer and/ or chairperson . Banners will be installed by the City on or about the first day of the month 30 days preceding the scheduled event ( e .g. if an event is scheduled for March 1st, a banner can be installed on or about February 1st.) Banners will be removed by the City on or about the first day of the month following the Community Event or Awareness Initiative.

LOCATIONS: There are 12 poles located on State Street between Clay Street and Henry Street; 9 poles on East Perkins Street between State Street and Orchard Avenue; and 5 ( double- banner) poles on Airport Park Boulevard.

PARTICIPATION: Participation and placement of banners is limited to, Community Organizations, Educational Institutions or Governmental Bodies, Community Events and Awareness Initiatives that have been recognized and approved by the City of Ukiah to be held in the City of Ukiah . Banners may not include typical advertisement themes ( such as but not limited to, " Sale", " Open for Business", " Grand Opening", etc.), or political or religious messages .

DESIGN OF BANNERS: Banners should be designed to reflect the unique nature of each Community Event or Awareness Initiative and to promote the purpose and benefits to the community. The design and text of the banner cannot include any corporate advertisements. The City encourages unique designs and bright colors that can add to the overall appearance of the downtown area . Banners should be designed so that the imagery and type are appropriately scaled for long- range visibility. Text should be limited and not include prices, telephone numbers, and addresses. The City of Ukiah' s Community Services staff shall have the right of final approval for the design of any banner to be installed under this policy.

Specifications: The banner size must meet the following specifications.

Banners must be 24 inches in width and 72 inches in length ( 24" x 72") " Exhibit D" 4" rod pocket is required at the top and bottom of the banner Grommets should be placed 1" below and above the casing line. Both grommets should be 1" from the edge
Banners should be made from 15 oz . rip- stop vinyl or equivalent material All rod pockets sewn with cotton thread and double lock stitch seams Banners are to be double- sided and identical on both sides The applicant is responsible for banner fabrication

EXHIBIT B

Any variations to these guidelines must be approved by the Community Services Staff.

Ifthere are any questions, please contact the Community Services Department at {707} 463-6231 PRIOR to ordering banners.

PLACEMENT: The City has approximately 26 light poles on which banners can be installed. The City reserves the right to limit the number of banners used for any Community Event or Awareness Initiative.

The minimum number of banners that can be displayed is six poles on State Street and/ or five poles on East Perkins Street. If the Airport Park Boulevard location is selected, all five poles must be used. The City reserves the right to adjust the actual location site if other banners are currently installed. Anyone requesting installation at a specific location( s) should indicate both a first choice and a second choice for placement of their banner( s). The City of Ukiah cannot be responsible for delays in installation or damage due to vandalism, theft or loss, weather conditions or disaster events.

FEES: The fee for use of the City poles is $ 30 per pole for installation and removal of the banners.

Applicants are responsible for all costs related to the design, production, and delivery. Applicants are responsible for maintenance and storage of the banners prior to and after installation. Banners will be displayed for four weeks prior to the event or for 30 days during specific Awareness Initiatives. Additional weeks may be requested, depending on availability. All fees must be paid in full to the City of Ukiah 14 days prior to installation.

REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION: Request for participation in this program shall be submitted to the Community Services Department . Request must be submitted using the attached form/ application along with one copy ( hard copy or e-mail) of the banner design. They can be mailed or emailed to the Community Services Department. Design revisions and re- submission may be required.

All applications for the banner program will be considered in the following priority:

1. City of Ukiah sponsored events, activities, or programs

2. Existing events, activities, or programs with previously approved applications

3. New events, activities, or programs offered by community organizations or governmental bodies
APPLICATION TIME LINE:

One- year maximum and two months minimum prior to event or initiative date, application and banner design proposal must be submitted to the Community Services Department at 411 West Clay Street, Ukiah or emailed to recreation@cityofukiah. com.

Community Services staff will review the application.

Within 30 days following the submission of application and design, the Community Services Staff will contact the applicant with approval, rejection, or amendments to the application.

If the Banner Use Application is approved, a Banner Use Agreement, Exhibit " C" will be issued. 14 days prior to banners being installed, fees are to be paid in order to reserve the banner space.

Fees are non- refundable and non- transferable in the event the applicant cancels the banner request.

Banner are to be delivered to Community Services 14 days before the installation date.

Banners will be installed by City Staff on or about the first day of the month 30 days preceding the scheduled event.

Banners are taken down by City staff and delivered back to Community Services Department.

Pick- up and storage of banners after removal is required by the applicant. No banners will be stored at the Community Services Department longer than ten business days.

PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF BANNER IS REQUIRED FROM THE CITY OF UKIAH. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ANY BANNERS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING CITY APPROVAL.

I have read and understand all aspects of this program including but not limited to: use, design, technical requirements, cost and conditions as outlined. I understand this application may be approved or denied based upon the program guidelines, banner space available and/ or agreements with the City of Ukiah.

Applicant Signature _________________ Date ______ _
Please submit this application with the appropriate deposit check payable to City of Ukiah, and mail to:

City of Ukiah
411 W. Clay Street
Ukiah, CA 95482

Exhibit "D"

BANNER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Downtown Light Pole Banner Program
Banner Specifications listed below:
4" Total Casing --
0 64" Design Space -- 72" Total Length ( finished)
0 4" Total Casing --
Please Note:
24" Total Width
Design should include bold solid design elements for maximum visibility.

Design should include highly contrasting colors for maximum visibility.

A grommet should be placed 1" below the top casing line, another 1" above the bottom casing line and both of these grommets should be l" in from the edge.

Exhibit " C"

CITY OF UKIAH

DOWNTOWN BANNER PROGRAM USE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered this ____ day of _____ . 20 __ between City of Ukiah, 411 West Clay Street, Ukiah CA 95482 and __________ _ hereinafter referred to as " Banner User"), ( address),

1. Banner User hereby agrees that City of Ukiah, in its handling, transporting, installation or use of Banner User's banners, makes no warranty or guarantee with respect to the care, custody, safekeeping, good condition, or timely installation of such banners. And City of Ukiah hereby disclaims all responsibility for loss or damage to such banners, whether resulting directly, consequentially, or incidentally from City of Ukiah handling, transporting, installation or use of such banners.

2. Banner User hereby releases the City of Ukiah from all liability, contractual or otherwise, and waives all claims against the Releases for but not limited to the following situations:
a. Mistakes made in installation of Banner User's banners; b. Damage to Banner User's banners during storage, transport, installation, or use; c. Theft of Banner User's banners;
d. Money lost due to scheduling conflicts which prevent City of Ukiah installation of Banner User's banners.
e. Installer errors in placement

3. Banner User agrees that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding continue in full legal force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City of Ukiah and Banner user by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, have executed this Downtown Banner use Agreement as of the above written date.

CITY OF UKIAH " Banner User"
By: ___________ _ By: _________ _
Title: -------------

Agenda Item No: 14.c.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 4/1/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-513

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Receive Updates on City Council Committee and Ad Hoc Assignments, and, if Necessary, Consider Modifications to Assignments and/or the Creation/Elimination of Ad Hoc(s).

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

1. 2026 City Council Special Assignments & Ad Hocs
Summary: City Council members will provide reports and updates on their committee and ad hoc assignments. If necessary, the Council may consider modifications.

Background: City Council members are assigned to a number of committees and ad hoc activities. These assignments are included as Attachment 1.

Discussion: Previously, the City Council discussed having more time allocated to reporting on committee and ad hoc activities. Often, the Council Reports section of the regular agenda is rushed due to impending business (i.e., public hearings), and not enough time is afforded for reports beyond community activities.

In an effort to foster regular updates on committee and ad hoc assignments, this item is being placed on the agenda to provide the City Council members an expanded opportunity to report on assignments and modify assignments as necessary.

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

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
REVENUE: No GRANT: No
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN (SP): N/A
GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): N/A

2026 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT LIST

LOCAL / UKIAH VALLEY MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Investment Oversight Committee Varies
Civic Center
300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
Reviews City investments, policies, and strategies
CraneOrozco - Alternate
Alan Carter, Treasurer
Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance; 463-6220
[email protected]
Disaster Council
Shall meet a minimum of once a year at a time and place designated upon call of the chair Place designated upon call of the chair or, if she/he is unavailable or unable to call such meeting, the first vice chair and then the City Manager or her/his designee.

Office of Emergency Management
300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482467-5720 - Traci Boyl
Develop any necessary emergency and mutual aid plans, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations.

OrozcoCriss - Alternate Traci Boyl, City Manager's Office Management Analyst; 467-5720; [email protected] Greater Ukiah Business & Tourism Alliance (GUPTA)
4th Monday of month, 10 a.m.
200 S School St.Ukiah, CA 95482
200 S School St.Ukiah, CA 95482
Promotes tourism and works to strengthen and promote the historic downtown and businesses within the greater Ukiah area Marianne Davison - Community Services Department Staff Orozco - Alternate Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager;
467-5793 [email protected]
Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) 2nd Thursday of month, 6:00 p.m.

Civic Center
300 Seminary Avenue
conference room 5
IWPC Staff P.O. Box 1247Ukiah, CA 95482391-7574 - Candace Horsley Develops coordination for water resources and current water rights: Potter Valley project - Eel River Diversion
RodinOrozco - Alternate
Jared Walker, Director of Water Resources; 467-5712, [email protected] North Coast Opportunities (NCO) 4th Wednesday of month, 2 p.m. Alternating locations - Ukiah and Lakeport Governing Board Chair
North Coast Opportunities413 North State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Assist low income and disadvantaged people to become self reliant Neil Davis Neil Davis, City [email protected] Sun House Guild ex officio 2nd Tuesday of month, 10:30 a.m. Sun House 431 S. Main St. Ukiah, CA 431 S. Main Street Ukiah, CA 95482 467-2836 Support and expand Grace Hudson Museum Orozco, Sher Jake Burgess - Alternate David Burton, Museum Director; 467-2836 [email protected] Ukiah Men's Golf Club Liaison 1st Tuesday of month, 4 - 5 pm Golf Course Clubhouse 599 Park Blvd. Golf Course Clubhouse 599 Park Blvd [email protected] An association of male golfers who promote and support golf in Ukiah. Jake Burgess Jake Burgess, Community Services Director; 463- 6201, [email protected] Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 2nd Thursday of month, 1:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Chambers; 501 Low
Gap RoadUkiah, CA
County Executive Office
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010Ukiah, CA 95482463-4441
GSA serves as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency in the Ukiah Valley basin CraneN/A - Alternate
Jared Walker, Director of Water Resources; 467-5712, [email protected]

MENDOCINO COUNTY MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT City Selection Committee Called as required by the Clerk of the Board BOS Conference Room 501 Low Gap Rd. Rm. 1090 Ukiah, CA C/O: BOS 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm 1090 Ukiah, CA 95482 463-4441 Makes appointments to LAFCO and Airport Land Use Commission (Mayor - Primary; Vice Mayor - Alternate) Mayor Sher Vice Mayor Orozco Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217 [email protected] Economic Development & Financing Corporation (EDFC)
2nd Thursday of month, 2:00 p.m.

Primarily 631 S. Orchard Street (location varies)
Executive Director631 South Orchard AvenueUkiah, CA 95482467-5953 Multi-agency co-op for economic development and business loan program Riley (appointed 12/19/18) Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager; 467-5793 [email protected] Library Advisory Board
3rd Wednesdays of alternate months; 1:00
p.m.

Various Mendocino County Libraries Ukiah County Library 463-4491 Review library policy and activities Sher Rodin - Alternate Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217; [email protected] Mendocino County 1st District Liaison Monthly; TBD
Civic Center Annex
conference room #5411 West Clay St.Ukiah, CA 95482
Civic Center
300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
To coordinate activities and policy development with the City's 1st District Supervisor Crane Rodin - Alternate
Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager;
463-6221; [email protected]
Mendocino County 2nd District Liaison 1st Wednesdays of month, 8:00 a.m.

Civic Center Annex
conference room #5411 West Clay St.Ukiah, CA 95482
Civic Center
300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482
To coordinate activities and policy development with the County's 2nd District Supervisor CrissRodin - Alternate
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager;467-5793 [email protected] Mendocino Council of Governments
(MCOG)
1st Monday of month, 1:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Chambers
501 Low Gap RoadUkiah, CA
Executive Director
367 N. State Street, Ste. 206
Ukiah, CA 95482
463-1859
Plan and allocate State funding, transportation, infrastructure and project County wide Criss Sher - Alternate
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer;
463-6280 [email protected] Schlatter, Community Development Director; 463-6219; [email protected]
Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission As needed
BOS Conference Room
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1090,Ukiah, CA
Mendocino County Executive Office
501 Low Gap Rd. Rm. 1010 Ukiah, CA 95482
To formulate a land use compatibility plan, provide for the orderly growth of the airport and the surrounding area, and safeguard the general welfare of the inhabitants within the vicinity Liaisons: Owen/Schlatter
Greg Owen, Airport Manager; 467-2855; [email protected] Craig Schlatter, Director of Community
Development; 463-6219; [email protected]
Mendocino Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo)
1st Monday of month, 9:00 a.m. Board of Supervisors Chambers Executive Director200 S. School Street, Ste. 2
Ukiah, CA 95482
463-4470
Required by legislation - planning spheres of influence, annexation, service areas, and special districts RodinCrane - Alternate for both city seat
members on Commission
Craig Schlatter, Director of Community Development; 463-6219; [email protected] Updated: 2/5/2026
Attachment 1

2026 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT LIST

MENDOCINO COUNTY
Continued MTG DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)
3rd Thursday of every other month (varies), 10:00 a.m.

Willits Council Chambers
Solid Waste Director3200 Taylor DriveUkiah, CA 95482468-9710 County-wide Solid Waste JPA Crane Sher - Alternate Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected] Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) Board of Directors
Last Wednesday of month, 1:30 p.m.

Alternating locations - Ukiah Conference Center or Fort Bragg, or Point Arena Executive Director241 Plant RoadUkiah, CA 95482462-1422 County-wide bus transportation issues and funding Sher Rodin - Alternate Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 463-6280 [email protected] Mendocino Youth Project JPA Board of Directors
3rd Wednesday of month, 7:45 a.m. 776 S. State Street Conference Room Mendocino Co. Youth Project776 S. State Street, Ste. 107Ukiah, CA 95482 707-463-4915 Targets all youth with a focus on drug and alcohol prevention, healthy alternatives and empowering youth to make healthy choices Criss Max Brazill, Admin Lieutenant - Alternate
Tom Corning, Police Chief; 463-6254;
[email protected]
Russian River Flood Control District (RRFCD) Liaison
1st Monday of month, 5:30 p.m.
151 Laws Ave.,Suite D Ukiah, CA
151 Laws Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482; [email protected]; 462-5278 Proactively manage the water resources of the upper Russian River for the benefit of the people and environment of Mendocino County Walker/Orozco Jared Walker, Director of Water Resources; 467-5712, [email protected]
Ukiah Players Theater Board of Directors
3rd Tuesday of month, 6:00 p.m
1041 Low Gap Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 462-1210
1041 Low Gap RdUkiah, CA 95482462-1210
To oversee the activities, organization and purpose of the Ukiah Players Theater Greg Owen, Airport Manager(appointed 12/19/18)
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217 [email protected] Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD) Committee Quarterly 511 S. Orchard, Ste. D Ukiah, CA 95482 511 S. Orchard Ukiah, CA 95482 Information exchange with UUSD Board Chair, Mayor, Superintendent, and City Manager Orozco, Criss Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Tom Corning, Police Chief Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; 463-6221 [email protected]

REGIONAL MTG DATE/TIME LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) Bi-monthly, 3rd Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Various Locations - announced 419 Talmage Road, Suite M Ukiah, CA 95482 463-3280 Provides a unified and revitalized rail infrastructure meeting the freight and passenger needs of the region Rodin Sher- Alternate Jake Burgess, Community Services Director 463-6201, [email protected] League of California Cities Redwood Empire Legislative Committee Prior to Division Meetings, meets 3x in person and then via conference call Various locations that are announced
Redwood Empire League President; Public Affairs Program Manager (916) 658-8243 Elected city officials and professional city staff attend division meetings throughout the year to share what they are doing and advocate for their interests in Sacramento OrozcoCriss - Alternate
Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; 463-6221
[email protected]
Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA)
4th Thursday of month, 9:00 a.m. (only 5 times a year)
Windsor Town Hall9291 Old Redwood Hwy, #400Windsor, CA 95492707-838-1000 Russian River Watershed Association 2235 Mercury Way, Suite 105Santa Rose, CA [email protected] 707-508-3670 (message only) Consider issues related to Russian river - plans projects and funding requests RodinSher - Alternate
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer;
463-6280 [email protected]
Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) - Commission
4th Thursday of month, 9:00 a.m. (see NCPA calendar)
Roseville, CA and other locations
651 Commerce Drive Roseville, CA 95678916-781-4202
Pool of State and local power utilities developing and operating power generation, providing scheduling and related energy services and providing regulatory and legislative support.

Crane - Commissioner Sher - City Council Alternate Sauers - Alternate and Commissioner in absence of Commissioner Crane
Cindy Sauers - Electric Utility Director;463-6286 [email protected] Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) – Lodi Energy Center (LEC) Appointment 2nd Monday of month, 10:00 AM Lodi, CA and other locations 651 Commerce DriveRoseville, CA 95678916-781-4299
Committee oversees the operation, maintenance and expenditures of the LEC 300 MW generating project.

Sauers – Project Participate Appointee
Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director,463-6286, [email protected] Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC)
4th Wednesday of month, 10 a.m. 35 Iron Point Circle Suite 225 Folsom, CA 35 Iron Point Cir #225Folsom, CA 95630916-852-1673; [email protected] Provide electric transmission to its Member utilities through transmission line ownership or contract arrangements.

CraneSauers - Alternate
Cindy Sauers - Electric Utility Director;
463-6286 [email protected]

STANDING COMMITTEES MTG DATE/TIME LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS/CONTACT COMMITTEE FUNCTION ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT Diversity and Equity TBD Virtual Meeting Room (link to be created) Civic Center 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482 Improve diversity and equity in the City’s workforce and municipal services Orozco/Criss Traci Boyl, City Manager's Office Management Analyst; 467-5720; [email protected] Fire Executive Committee
2nd Tue, every other month beginning in January; 5:00 p.m.

Ukiah Valley Conference Center,200 S. School Street Ukiah, CA Civic Center300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482 [email protected] Per the recently adopted agreement between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District Orozco/SherAlternates: Criss
Doug Hutchison, Fire Chief; 463-6263;
[email protected]
Countywide Oversight Board to the RDA Successor Agencies 4th Thursday of January, 4:00 p.m.; meets annually
Ukiah Valley Conference Center,200 S. School Street Ukiah, CA City of UkiahATTN: City Clerk300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482 Oversee and direct the Successor Agencies of the former redevelopment agencies Crane Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance; 463-6220 [email protected] Lawler, City Clerk; 463-6217, [email protected] Water Executive Committee(Ukiah Valley Water Authority) 1st Tue of each month
at 5:00 p.m.

Ukiah Valley Conference Center,200 S. School Street Ukiah, CA City of UkiahATTN: Water Resources 300 Seminary Ave.Ukiah, CA 95482 Oversight of UVWA; set annual budget for the combined water system; Manage rates and collect levies; modify existing water rights for the provision of water service; mediation and dispute resolution; Crane/Orozco Jared Walker, Director of Water Resources; 467-5712, [email protected] Updated: 2/5/2026

COMMITTEE ASSIGNED TO PRINCIPAL STAFF SUPPORT
Electric Grid Operational Improvements Crane/Orozco Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director; 463-6286 [email protected]
Advance Planning & Policy for Annexation
Applications Crane/Rodin
Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director
463-6219 [email protected]
UVSD/ City Relations
Ad hoc committee to address specific issues with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, including discussion of overall sewer system service delivery policies, operating policy revisions, potential revisions to the current Operating Agreement, and cost sharing
Crane/Orozco
Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance;
463-6220 [email protected]
Jared Walker, Water Resources Director
467-5712, [email protected]
Complete Streets Rodin/Crane
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer;
463-6280 [email protected]
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
467-5793 [email protected]
Jake Burgess, Community Services Director
463-6201 [email protected]
Special Districts (Water District Consolidation) Orozco/Crane Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467-5793 [email protected]
Corp Yard Planning Crane/Orozco Jason Benson, Senior Civil Engineer 463-6284 [email protected]
Mendocino County Courthouse Project and Reuse Sher/Orozco Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467-5793 [email protected]
City's 150-Year Anniversary Planning Orozco/Rodin Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467-5793 [email protected]
Airport Policy Criss/Crane Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director 463-6219 [email protected]
Parks & Recreation Special District Exploration Rodin/Orozco Jake Burgess, Community Services Director 463-6201 [email protected]
Downtown Zoning Code Crane/Rodin Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager 463-6207, [email protected]
Tourism Advisory Committee Rodin/Sher Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager 467-5793 [email protected]
Historic Preservation Code Sher/Criss Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director 463-6219 [email protected]
Fire Severity Rodin/Orozco Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director 463-6219 [email protected]
CalPERS Crane/Orozco Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance;
463-6220 [email protected]
City Council Handbook Review and Update Sher Kristine Lawler, City Clerk 463-6217; [email protected]
Energy Resilience Sher/Orozco Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director; 463-6286 [email protected]

2026 AD HOC COMMITTEES
*Note: Changing the composition of an existing ad-hoc among current councilmembers after work has begun presents potential Brown Act issues. Requests for fully filled ad-hocs are represented on the draft, but staff does not recommend changes except to fill vacated assignments. The current requests on the sheet for fully composed ad-hocs are primarily intended to convey interest in topics covered by these ad-hoc committees for possible future consideration of new assignments.

Updated: 3/19/2026