CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.z0om.us/j/81998296451 May 20, 2026
5:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026, having been legally noticed on May 15, 2026. The meeting and virtually at the • following link:
Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney; and Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk MAYOR SHER PRESIDING.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Criss.
AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
There were no AB 2449 notifications or considerations.
4. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
No proclamation, introduction, or presentation items were placed on the agenda.
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, stated that no communications had been received.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the May 6, 2026, Regular Meeting. b. Approval of the Minutes for the May 12, 2026, Special Joint Meeting.
Motion/Second: Orozco/Criss to approve Regular meeting minutes of May 6, 2026, and the Special joint meeting minutes of May 12, 2026, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes:
AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
7. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Sher read the right to appeal.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of April 2026 - Finance. b. Approval of a Budget Amendment for the Server Room Project in the Amount of $487,633 - L Police.
City Council Minutes for May 20, 2026, Continued.
c. Adoption of Resolution (2026-37) Making Appointments to the 2026 Measure P Oversight Committee - City Clerk.
d. Consideration of Approval of Contract Amendment (2425-199-A3) with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the Amount of $86,600, Adding Additional Services for the Purpose of Providing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Professional Consulting Services and Geographic Information System (GIS) Support Pertaining to the City's Reorganization - City Manager. e. Consider Adoption of Resolution (2026-38) Authorizing Submittal of a Program Income Only Application (2526-222ga) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program; and if Selected, the Execution of a Standard Agreement (252-222gb), Any Amendments Thereto, and of Any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, as well as Authorization of the Corresponding Budget Amendments - Community Development.
f. Annual Report on Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program; Consideration to Authorize Use of Account Reserves for FY 25-26 Administrative Costs; Adoption of Resolution (2026-39) Updating Program Fees for FY 26-27; and Authorization to Waive Invoicing the Mobilehome Parks - City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to approve Consent Calendar Items 8a-8f, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were received.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Councilmember Rodin and Mayor Sher.
11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
No City Manager/City Clerk reports were received.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM)
a. Possible Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Adopting Modifications to Ukiah City Code by Amending Chapter 2, Article 17, to Update Off-Street Parking Regulations.
Presenters: Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 5:49 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:49 P.M.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to introduce and adopt an urgency ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to introduce and adopt an urgency ordinance amending Ukiah City Code Chapter 2, Article 17, to update the City's off-street parking regulations. Motion carried by the
City Council Minutes for May 20, 2026, Continued:
following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 1268
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 9 OF THE CITY CODE REGULATING OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING IN THE CITY.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business items were placed on the agenda.
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Presentation and Direction to Staff Regarding the Ukiah Regional Airport Business Plan and One-Page Business Plan.
Presenter: Greg Owen, Airport Manager.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to receive and file the Ukiah Regional Airport Business Plan and One- Page Business Plan; and to Staff to utilize the plans as guiding documents for airport development, grant applications, and budgeting. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Receive a Report on Current Efforts and Strategic Direction of the City of Ukiah's Geographic Information System (GIS) Services.
Presenters: Mariam Garcia, GIS Analyst, Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager, and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to receive report on current efforts and strategic direction of the City of Ukiah's Geographic Information System (GIS) services. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
c. Receive and Accept the 2026 City of Ukiah Housing Conditions Survey, Funded by a State Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant, and Provide Additional Direction to Staff as Necessary.
Presenters: Jim Robbins, , Housing and Grants Manager, Andrea Trincado, Project and Grant Administrator, and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Criss/Orozco to receive and accept the completed 2026 Housing Conditions Survey, funded by a State Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
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d. Requesting Approval for the Acquisition of Real Property at 701 South Orchard Ave and Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Purchase Agreement to
City Council Minutes for May 20, 2026, Continued:
Benefit the Electric Utility Department in the Amount of $329,000, Plus Closing Costs and Find the Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Presenters: Maya Simerson, Senior Management Analyst and Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to find that the acquisition of real property at 701 South Orchard Ave is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines §15301(b), Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to approve the acquisition of real property at 701 South Orchard Ave and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Purchase Agreement (2526-220) with D&J Investments Inc. in the amount of $329,000, plus closing costs, and approve the corresponding budget amendment. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. e. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Electric Utility Department Draft Budget and Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Presenters: Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director and Olga Keough, Finance Controller.
Electric Utility - Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director Electric Distribution (7:06 p.m.)
Electric Technical Services (7:09 p.m.)
Electric Administration (7:17 p.m.)
No public comment was received.
Presentation was received.
f. Receive Updates on City Council Committee and Ad Hoc Assignments and, if Necessary, Consider Modifications to Assignments and/or the Creation/Elimination of Ad hoc(s).
Presenter: Mayor Sher and Vice Mayor Orozco.
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:35 P.M.
15. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (1 case)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (2 cases)
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
City Council Minutes for May 20, 2026, Continued:
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 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 and Jake Burgess, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties: Tayman Park Golf Group
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Agreement
g. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 170-030-05; 170-030-03; 170-010-05; 170-020-07; 170-020-11; 170-040-03; 170-020-08
Negotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Project Ovis LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
h. Conference with Labor Negotiator (54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Employee Organizations: All bargaining units
Unrepresented Employee: Police Chief and City Attorney
No action reported; direction provided to Staff.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. raceli Sandova
Deputy City Clerk
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