CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84940223510 April 1, 2026
5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on April 1, 2026, having been legally noticed on March
Present: Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney (arriving at 5:19 p.m.); and Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk.
MAYOR SHER PRESIDING.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Rodin.
AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
4. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Acknowledgements.
Presenter: Mayor Sher.
Mayor Sher recognized:
• March 23-27 as Government Finance Professional Week
• April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• April 12-18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 22nd as Earth Day
• April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
Staff Comment: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, stated that no communications had been received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the March 18, 2026, Special Meeting. b. Approval of the Minutes for the March 18, 2026, Regular Meeting. c. Approval of the Minutes for the March 25, 2026, Special Meeting.
City Council Minutes for April 1, 2026, Continued:
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to approve the Special and Regular meeting minutes of March 18 and March 25, 2026. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Rodin, Criss, and Sher. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Crane and Orozco. ABSTAIN: None.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Notice of Completion for the Urban Core Rehabilitation Project (2324-170), Specification No. 23-07, Contract Change Order for $392,523.77, Final Payment of the 5% Retention to Ghilotti Construction Company Inc, and Corresponding Budget Amendment - Public Works.
b. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution (2026-14) Approving Records Destruction for the Police Department - City Clerk.
c. Notification of Purchase (2526-192) of Existing Conduit Segments from Sonic Telecom, LLC, in the Amount of $63,100 for the Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project - Community Development.
Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer answered questions regarding Agenda Item 8a.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to approve Consent Calendar Items 8a-8c, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Rodin, Criss, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane and Orozco. ABSTAIN: None.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were received.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Councilmember Criss and Mayor Sher.
11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
No reports were received.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM)
a. Conduct a Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comment; and Consider Authorizing Staff to Proceed with Submittal of an Application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a New Pierce 107-foot Single Rear Axle Aerial Apparatus (Ladder Engine) for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority.
Presenters: Jim Robbins, Housing and Grants Manager. Also present at staff table: Justin Buckingham, Fire Battalion Chief.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 5:37 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:37 P.M
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to authorize Staff to submit an application (2526-201ga) to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund the purchase (2526-201gb) of a new Pierce 107- foot Single Rear Axle Aerial Apparatus (Ladder Engine) for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Rodin, Criss, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane and Orozco. ABSTAIN: None.
City Council Minutes for April 1, 2026, Continued:
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business items were placed on the agenda.
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. 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.
Presenter: Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager.
Applicant Comment: Daniel Grassi, VP of Development & Construction, OneTogether Solutions, Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to 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. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES:
Rodin, Criss, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane and Orozco. ABSTAIN: None. b. 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.
Presenter: Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager. Also present at staff table: Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to adopt a resolution (2026-15) establishing the location and associated standards for City gateways consistent with 2040 General Plan Policy LU-11.2 and related implementation measures. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Rodin, Criss, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane and Orozco. ABSTAIN: None. c. 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).
Presenters: Councilmember Rodin and Mayor Sher.
15. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (2 cases)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) 2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 case)
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Nui Rising Moon Trust v. City of Ukiah, et al.; Case No. 3:25-cv-08320 d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et Al; Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018-70200
City Council Minutes for April 1, 2026, Continued:
e. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort, Inc v. City of Ukiah, et al.; Case No. 24-cv-07106-JSC f. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 001-020-78-00, 001-030-01, 001-090-01 Negotiator: Maya Simerson, Senior Management Analyst, City Manager's Office Negotiating Parties: Tayman Park Golf Group
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Agreement
g. Conference with Labor Negotiator (54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Employee Organizations: All bargaining units
Unrepresented Employee: Police Chief
h. Public Employment (City Attorney)
(Cal. Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1))
No Closed Session was held.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. stateurf
raceli Sandoval
Deputy City Clerk