Ukiah City Council
June 17, 2026

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5. 5.1. OVERVIEW
The quality of a natural body of water varies
over time and location, and these variables
must be recognized by water agencies.

During periods of intense rainfall,
contaminants can be washed into receiving
waters, although dilution of existing
contaminants may also occur. Conversely,
during a drought, the concentration of
existing contaminants may increase without
additional incoming flows. These principles
are true for both surface water and
groundwater. As groundwater levels
fluctuate, groundwater passes through
different layers of rock and sediment and
receives substances native to those strata.

Likewise, groundwater wells that have not
been utilized over periods of time can see
water quality issues resulting from stagnant
water. For these reasons, the City of Ukiah
(City) monitors its wells for water quality as
required by State and Federal regulations.

This Section provides a general description
of the City’s water sources, water quality
monitoring and reporting, and water
treatment. Local surface water and
groundwater are discussed in this Section. A
discussion of potential water quality impacts
on the reliability of supplies is also provided.

5.2. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

5.2.1. Federal Regulations
In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) in order to protect public
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Water Quality
The City’s water
sources require
minimal to no
treatment before
entering the
distribution system.

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health by regulating the nation's municipal
drinking water supply. As part of the SDWA,
powers were given to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate drinking
water. The 1996 amendment to the SDWA
required monitoring of new types of
contaminants. Since the 1996 amendment
to the SDWA, the EPA
has identified over 90
contaminants in its
National Primary
Drinking Water
Regulations (NPDWR)
or “primary
standards”). The main
categories that the
EPA has identified include: biological
microorganisms, disinfectants, disinfection
byproducts, inorganic chemicals, organic
chemicals, and radionuclides. As required by
the SDWA, water agencies must provide
annual Water Quality Reports to its
customers.

5.2.2. State Regulations
Water quality regulations have changed
since the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974.

Several state, regional and county agencies
have jurisdiction and responsibility for
monitoring water quality. The actual
regulations on water quality have also
changed over the years. This is the result of
the discovery of new contaminants,
changing understanding of the health effects
of previously known as well as new
contaminants, development of new
analytical technology, and the introduction
of new treatment technology. All water
purveyors are subject to drinking water
standards set by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The
California Department
of Public Health
(CDPH) previously
oversaw the water
quality of the State's
drinking water
program and the
environmental lab
accreditation program.

As of July 2014, those
programs were transferred to the SWRCB.

Under the SWRCB, the Division of Drinking
Water (DDW) regulates public drinking
water systems, including setting the
maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and
regulating the operation of water systems. In
addition to the SWRCB, several regional and
county agencies have jurisdiction and
responsibility for monitoring water quality
and contaminant sites.

5.2.3. State Drinking Water Standards
The State of California has established two
(2) main types of drinking water standards:

1. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)

2. Public Health Goal (PHG)
As part of Federal
EPA standards,
water agencies are
required to
prepare annual
water quality
reports.

In 2014, the
State’s drinking
water program
was transferred
from the Health
Department to the
State Water
Resources Control
Board.

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MCLs are the regulations aimed to be healthprotective drinking water standards to be met by public water systems. The levels set
by the State take into account a
contaminant’s health risk, detectability,
treatability, and costs of treatment. MCLs
are further broken down into the following
two (2) types:

1. Primary MCL – Health Related

2. Secondary MCL – Aesthetics
Secondary MCLs are not federally
enforceable according to the most recent
SDWA amendments. However, they are
regulated by the State of California. DDW
publishes a list of Secondary MCLs, which
include Copper, Iron, and Zinc.

PHGs are established by the Office of
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
(OEHHA). They are concentrations of
drinking water contaminants that pose no
significant health risk if consumed for a
lifetime. Public water systems use PHGs to
provide information about drinking water
contaminants in their annual water quality
reports. Certain public water systems must
provide a report to their customers about
health risks from a contaminant that
exceeds its PHG and about the cost of
treatment to meet the PHG, and hold a
public hearing on the report.

5.2.4. Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6)
As of the 2020 UWMP, California had
previously established a maximum
contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per
billion (ppb) for hexavalent chromium (Cr6),
which took effect on October 1, 2024. This
concentration can be described as one drop
in an Olympic-size swimming pool. Prior to
this, Cr6 was regulated under California's
total chromium MCL of 50-ppb. The Federal
Standard is currently set at 100-ppb. The
SWRCB is currently evaluating treatment
technologies and cost estimates for
Chromium-6 removal.

5.2.5. City Standards
The two (2) sources of the City's water
supply, as mentioned in Section 3:, are
surface water pumped from the Russian
River and groundwater pumped from the
Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin. The City
provides on-site “wellhead” treatment for
groundwater, and for surface Well #3. The
City treats surface water produced from its
Ranney collector at the City’s Water
Treatment Plant, located about 300 feet
away from the collector.

To ensure quality of its water, the City
conducts sampling and testing of water on a
weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Testing is
performed at several locations of the City’s
distribution system, as well as at the source.

Results of the water quality testing are

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posted annually to the City’s website at the
following link:
cityofukiah.com/water-resources/
The testing is conducted on several
parameters, including organic & inorganic
chemicals, bacteriological contaminants,
pesticides & herbicides, and radiological
contaminants. The City contracts with
certified laboratories
to perform water
quality testing. The
City’s Annual Water
Quality Reports (also
known as “Consumer
Confidence Reports”)
are filed with DDW and
released to customers. The annual reports
identify regulated substances (Primary
MCLs), secondary substances (Secondary
MCLs), unregulated substances (PHGs), and
other constituents of interest (such as
calcium and magnesium). The City identifies
all detected substances in the annual
reports. In addition, every three (3) years, at
least 30 residences are tested for lead and
copper at-the-tap. According to the City’s
2023 Annual Report, the most recent results
for this type of testing (performed in 2023)
indicate that lead was not detected above
the Action Level (AL) in the thirty-four (34)
homes tested. Likewise, copper was not
detected above the AL in the thirty-four (34)
homes tested.

Per the City’s 2023 Annual Water Quality
Report, the City tested for six (6) regulated
substances, six (6) secondary substances,
and twenty-two (22) unregulated
substances. These substances were tested at
the source and in the distribution system.

The testing indicated that none of the
contaminants were detected above the
MCL.

5.3. QUALITY OF WATER SOURCES
The quality of water delivered to the City’s
customers is related to the quality of the
City’s water sources. The amount of water
derived from each source depends on the
demands in the distribution system and the
time of year. This section provides a brief
overview of the water quality of the Russian
River and the Ukiah Valley Groundwater
Basin.

5.3.1. Surface Water
The Russian River watershed is about 1,500
square miles within Mendocino and Sonoma
Counties. The two major dams in the
watershed, create Lake Mendocino and Lake
Sonoma. Major tributaries to the Russian
River include Forsythe Creek, Big Sulphur
Creek, Dry Creek, Austin Creek, and Laguna
de Santa Rosa. The Russian River Watershed
and Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin are
shown in Figure 5.1.

In addition to
regular testing,
the City tests for
lead and copper
every three (3)
years at the tap.

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Figure 5.1 Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin and Russian River Watershed

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According to the SWRCB, some waterbodies
in the Russian River watershed are listed
under Clean Water Act Section 303(d) (also
known as the list of Impaired water bodies),
due to water quality impairments caused by
several different pollutants. The list
identified the entire Russian River
watershed for such impairments as
sediment and temperature. The list also
identified other impairments such as
pathogens, mercury, phosphorus, and
dissolved oxygen in waterbodies throughout
the watershed. Placement on this list
generally triggers development of a
pollution control plan called a Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for each water
body and associated pollutant/stressor on
the list
The Regional Water Board of the SWRCB
adopted the Action Plan to establish a Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Russian
River Watershed in August 2019. The Action
Plan revealed that these contaminants exist
in higher concentrations in the lower part of
the Russian River Watershed. Since the City
is located in the upper part of the watershed,
the surface water quality is generally of
higher quality.

5.3.2. Groundwater
Groundwater underlying the City's water
service area is generally of high quality.

According to DWR’s Groundwater Bulletin
118 (California’s Groundwater), water
quality in the Ukiah Valley basin is
characterized as hard to hard bicarbonate.

Total dissolved solids (TDS) content for
selected samples from municipal wells
ranged from 87 to 301 mg/L. In the City’s
most recent Annual Water Quality Report
(2024), the TDS concentrations ranged from
detected in the City's drinking water 100 to
270 mg/L. The secondary maximum
contaminant level (MCL) range for TDS
concentrations in drinking water is 500
(recommended) to 1,000 mg/L. According to
a report for the Ukiah Valley Basin in DWR’s
Bulletin 118, none of the sampled wells in
the basin were reported to have any of the
major contaminants (i.e. biological,
chemical, radiological), above the MCL. As
also noted on Page 5-4, the City did not
detect any contaminants above the MCL in
its wells or distribution system. In summary,
the City’s groundwater is generally of
excellent quality.

5.4. IMPACTS OF WATER QUALITY
The City’s water is innately of high-quality,
requiring minimal to no treatment before
entering the distribution system.

Nevertheless, the quality of water dictates
the management strategies a water supplier
will implement, including, but not limited to,
the selection of water sources, treatment
alternatives, blending options, and
modifications to existing treatment facilities.

A direct result of the degradation of a water
source is treatment costs.

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5.4.1. Impacts of Abandoned Wells
The presence of abandoned groundwater
wells represents a potential hazard to the
quality of the groundwater basin.

Abandoned and improperly destroyed wells
can act as conduits for contaminants to
reach drinking water supplies. It is vital for
the long-term
protection of the basin
that abandoned wells
be located and
destroyed.

While it is the
landowner’s
responsibility to destroy an abandoned well,
local water agencies should be proactive
about making sure that abandoned wells are
in fact destroyed. The destruction of
abandoned groundwater wells should be
performed in accordance with state
standards. California Water Code Section
13750.5 requires that those responsible for
the destruction of water wells possess a C-57
Water Well Contractor’s License. Whenever
a water well is destroyed, a report of
completion must be filed with the California
DWR within 60 days of the completion of the
work. DDW and Mendocino County (County)
are responsible for permitting and inspecting
construction and destruction of wells.

Well construction and destruction standards
are necessary for the protection of aquifers.

Recommended statewide well standards for
the protection of groundwater quality are
contained in the Department of Water
Resources Bulletin 74-81 and Bulletin 74-90.

In Mendocino County, water well and
monitoring well permits are issued by the
MCDEH, which requires that construction,
repair, alteration, and destruction of wells
follow the State of California (California Well
Standards Bulletin 74-81 and 74-90), and the
Mendocino County Well Ordinance (County
Code Chapter 16.04). Under the Mendocino
Monitoring Well Application, known
contaminated sites must also comply with
standards of the North Coast Regional Water
Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB), which
require an approved workplan before any
field work is initiated.

SWRCB-DDW regulations recommend a
minimum radius of 50 feet for well site
control zones for all public water systems in
the state. The requirement applies to
abandoned wells as well as functional
activities that could potentially lead to
“source water contamination” according to
EPA regulations. (IWRP, 2007).

5.4.2. Groundwater Contamination
Response
Currently, the City has a Water Shortage
Contingency Plan (WSCP), Annex of the
Mendocino County Hazard Mitigation Plan
(HMP), Water System Emergency Response
Plan (ERP), and an Emergency Operations
Plan (EOP) in place to deal with the effects of
Abandoned
private wells can
pose a water
quality concern if
left unaddressed.

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potential groundwater contamination that
reduces supplies. This information is
provided in Section 8:.

5.4.3. DDW Sanitary Surveys
A Watershed Sanitary Survey is a document
that examines the potential sources of
contaminants in a watershed and includes
recommendations for managing these
effects. Per DDW guidelines, the Watershed
Sanitary Surveys are supposed to be updated
every five (5) years. The City is also subject
to periodic inspections by DDW staff every
three (3) years. The Sanitary Survey
Inspection conducted by DDW includes
inspection and evaluation of the following:

1. Water Sources

2. Treatment

3. Distribution System

4. Finished Water Storage

5. Pumping Facilities

6. Monitoring & Reporting

7. System Management/Operation

8. Operator Compliance

5.4.4. Source Water Assessment
In December of 2023, the City completed a
Source Water Assessment. This study
considered the topography, type of
vegetative cover, soil type, type of animal
life, and climate conditions of our
watershed. The intent of the Assessment
was to identify sources of contaminants or
potential sources of contaminants. Several
types of land uses were considered to have
influence on raw waters, including:
• Existing and Historic Gas stations
• Plastic Manufacturers
• Existing and/or Historic Landfills
• Historic Mining Operations
• Leaking Tanks & Septic Systems
• Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
• Managed Forests
The influence of the above items was
considered to be minimal, and several areas
of concern have been mitigated. These
include the closing of the landfill, the
replacement of leaking underground storage
tanks, and bulk fuel containment. The City is
continually upgrading its system to prepare
for a variety of possible hazards. The City’s
water is still considered safe and reliable.

5.4.5. Impacts on Management &
Reliability
As a result of the City’s water quality policies,
the City has not experienced any water
quality issues that would affect water
supplies. Groundwater in the basin has been

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of high quality. The City’s 2024 Annual Water
Quality Report is provided in the Appendix.

The City does not anticipate any significant
impacts to water supply reliability due to
water quality issues.

5.4.6. Cross-Connection Plan Update
In cooperation with the DDW, City’s major
goal is to ensure the distribution of a safe
and potable water supply to all domestic
water users. In order for the City to achieve
this goal, a Cross-Connection Control
Management Plan (CCCMP) is being
developed and will be submitted to DDW for
review with an effective date to be
determined at a later time. The City’s CCCMP
will be developed pursuant to the
requirements set forth in the CrossConnection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) which replaced State of California
Administrative Code Title 17, Sections §7583
through §7605 and applies to all State of
California Public Water Systems, as defined
in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC,
section 116275(h))

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6. 6.1. OVERVIEW
As mentioned in Section 2:, the City’s water
service area is nearly fully-developed and
water use needs have been well-established
for nearly three (3) decades. As such, total
water demand on the City’s water supply
system is not subject to significant change
each year. However, water use within the
City’s service area varies each month based
on climate conditions.

This section explores the potable water
usage trends in the City and projects total
usage per customer type. As mentioned in
Section 2.2, the City’s “Sphere of Influence”
(SOI), will be considered in water use
projections. For practicality, a set number of
service connections will be assessed.

6.2. COVID PANDEMIC’S EFFECT ON THE

WATER SYSTEM
As a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Pandemic, Commercial and
Institutional water use had declined. On
March 19, 2020, an Executive Order and
Public Health Order directed all Californians
to stay home, except to go to an essential job
or to shop for essential needs. It was then
modified on May 4, 2020. The Regional Stay
Home Order, announced December 3, 2020,
triggered additional restrictions after the
region was announced to have less than
fifteen percent (15%) ICU availability. It
prohibited private gatherings of any size,
closed sector operations except for critical
infrastructure and retail, and required onehundred percent (100%) masking (with 6 Section 6:

Water Use
Water use within
the City’s service
area includes
residential indoor
use, commercial
use, and landscape
irrigation use.

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certain exceptions as indicated in guidance
for use of face coverings) and physical
distancing. The Regional Stay Home Order
was lifted January 25, 2021. During his 2021
State of the State Address Governor, Gavin
Newsom reported that California had
administered nearly eleven (11) million
doses of the vaccine, and that the State was
well on its way to seeing an end to this
pandemic.

The DDW has stated that the PWS
operations are designated as essential
functions and staff and suppliers are not
restricted by any current orders. This has
allowed for water system operators and
maintenance workers to successfully keep
the PWS providing safe and clean drinking
water to their customers.

The COVID‑19 pandemic temporarily altered
water‑use patterns and utility operations
across California. Stay‑at‑home orders in
2020 and 2021 led to
higher residential
water use, while
commercial, industrial,
and institutional
demand declined due
to widespread facility
closures. Many
agencies observed shifts in peak‑hour
demand and changes in spatial distribution,
with more water used in neighborhoods and
less in business districts. Although these
patterns gradually normalized as restrictions
eased, the pandemic highlighted how
quickly demand can shift during major
disruptions.

Water utilities also experienced operational
and financial impacts during the pandemic.

Many households faced economic hardship,
leading to increases in customer arrearages
and reduced revenue stability for some
agencies. Utilities also navigated staffing
shortages, supply‑chain delays, and the need
for enhanced safety protocols to maintain
essential services. While most systems
remained resilient, the pandemic
underscored the importance of emergency
planning, financial reserves, and operational
flexibility for maintaining reliable water
service during large‑scale disruptions.

6.3. CURRENT CITY WATER NEEDS
Since the City’s early stages, as previously
mentioned in Section 2.1.1, agriculture has
been the largest industry in the Ukiah Valley.

Since the City has recycled-water agricultural
customers, the agricultural industry has an
indirect impact on the City’s total demand.

That is, the Ukiah Valley is home to wineries,
grape vineyards, pear orchards, wood
production plants, and non-agricultural
manufacturers. These businesses have
influenced the City’s resident population and
visiting population over the past few
decades.

The City's population has increased only
The Covid-19
Pandemic has
impacted water
use in the
residential and
commercial
sectors.

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slightly since 2020, as shown in Section

2.5.1. The City is approaching ultimate
"build-out" with remaining expected future
water demands primarily attributable to
possible land use changes in residential
densities and in-fill land development
projects. Future water demand increases will
be attributable to these minor
redevelopments as well as increases in
household densities in existing developments.

6.3.1. Current Water Needs
The City supports the water needs of its
residents and businesses while maintaining
the beauty of its community parks, schools,
and recreational facilities both in the private
and in the public sector. The residentialzone
comprises the majority of the City’s water
service area. The residential sector consists
of personal-use water needs (i.e. showers,
toilets, and clothes washers) and nonpersonal water-use needs (i.e., irrigation, car washing, etc.). The City has a significant
number of residential lots which require
consistent landscape irrigation.

In the commercial and institutional sector,
water needs vary as customers range from
restaurants to offices and from retail stores
to schools. Office buildings and retail stores
require significantly less water than
restaurants and schools and are not usually
the key focus of water conservation efforts.

The key focus for the City in the commercial
sector will be to provide and maintain a
consistent water supply to the businesses,
including the planned commercial
developments near State Street and Perkins
Street, as shown in Figure 2.4 of Section 2:.

To maintain civic pride and a sense of
community, City parks and other City right of
ways (medians, etc.) require consistent
irrigation. To prevent water waste the City
follows an irrigation schedule that limits the
length of irrigation to avoid overspray runoff
and also evapotranspiration from daytime
watering.

Figure 6.1 Oak Manor Park
Overall water use characteristics within the
City's service area reflect slightly higher than
average regional water use characteristics
within the North Cost Hydrologic Region and
Mendocino County. Nevertheless, the City
has reduced water consumption by about

1.4% in the past decade. Additionally, the
City refers to its Water Shortage
Contingency Plan (Section 8:) to prohibit
water waste.

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6.4. CLIMATE IMPACTS ON WATER USE
California faces changes in water use habits
due to a variety of issues including
population growth, regulatory restrictions
and climate change (including the severe
drought of 2020-2022). More specifically,
weather unpredictability (more extreme
drought and flood events) poses additional
challenges to water agencies, not only due to
impacts on water supplies but also due to
impacts on water demands.

During and since the
preparation of the
2020 UWMP, there
have been local and
statewide influences
on water use in the
City. California
experienced a multiyear drought from 2020 through 2022, with precipitation consistently below average and
record-high temperatures exacerbating
water scarcity. Water year 2022, covering
October 2021 to September 2022, ended
with seventy-seven percent (77%) of
average precipitation, following an even
drier 2021, making the three-year stretch
drier than the previous record dry period of
2013–2015. Snowpack, a critical water
source, fell to thirty-five percent (35%) of
average by April 1, 2022, despite a strong
start in December. Drought severity varied
regionally, with the Central Valley and
northern basins experiencing the most
extreme conditions.

Environmental Impacts: The drought led to
dry soils, reduced water availability, and
increased wildfire risk. Wildfire activity
fluctuated, with 4.3 million acres burned in
2020, decreasing to 2.57 million acres in
2021 and 362,455 acres in 2022, reflecting
both drought intensity and mitigation
efforts. Reduced snowpack and low
precipitation stressed rivers, reservoirs, and
groundwater systems, affecting ecosystems
and water supply reliability.

Agricultural and Economic Impacts:

Agriculture was heavily affected, particularly
in the Sacramento Valley and rice-producing
counties. In 2022, 750,000 acres of farmland
were idled, more than half in the
Sacramento area. Direct economic losses to
farm activity were estimated at $1.2 billion
in 2022, up from $810 million in 2021, with
additional losses of $845 million in food
processing industries, totaling $2 billion in
value-added losses and 19,420 jobs lost.

Increased evapotranspiration due to higher
temperatures further stressed crops,
requiring more irrigation to maintain
productivity.

Regional and Temporal Variability: Drought
intensity varied across the state and over
time. In 2020, drought conditions were less
severe, while 2021 and 2022 saw
widespread and more intense drought,
Snowpack, a
critical water
source, fell to 35%
of average by
April 1, 2022.

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particularly in the Central Valley. Northern
California basins faced early water
curtailments, and the Sacramento Valley
experienced unprecedented climatological
stress due to limited groundwater pumping
capacity. Despite these challenges,
mitigation measures such as land idling,
water trading, and increased groundwater
pumping helped reduce potential losses.

Changes in water usage habits have a special
concern for the State due to the interdependence of many agencies for the transfer and use of water. For instance,
some agencies are unable to produce water
locally and thus entirely dependent on
imported water sources, while others are
able to produce all water locally (i.e.
groundwater). Further, some agencies are
able to reduce demands with minimal
economic impacts (only water sales
revenues), while other agencies will suffer
economically (i.e. agricultural & industrial
users) if required by State or local agencies
to reduce water consumption. Thus, the
State will likely face challenges in the near
future to find the correct balance of water
supply allocations to meet demands under
various weather conditions. For State Water
Project (SWP) water rights holders, this is an
all-too critical issue.

6.4.1. California Water Plan Update 2023
DWR’s California Water Plan Update 2023
emphasizes the urgency of climate change
impacts, the need for watershed resilience,
and the importance of equity in water
management. It aims to ensure that all
Californians benefit from water resources
that are sustainable and resilient to climate
change. There are three themes including:

Addressing Climate Urgency: The plan
recognizes the increasing variability in
California's hydrology due to climate change
and promotes adaptive infrastructure and
emergency planning to enhance resilience.

Strengthening Watershed Resilience: It
encourages coordinated efforts at the
watershed level to integrate engineered
systems with natural processes, aiming for
multiple benefits across water, agriculture,
and ecology.

Achieving Equity: For the first time, the
update includes a dedicated chapter on the
challenges and resources of California Native
American Tribes, ensuring that Indigenous
knowledge and priorities are integrated into
statewide planning.

6.5. WATER USE

6.5.1. Past Water Use
Although the population of the City has
mildly increased, overall water use within
the City’s service area has declined steadily.

This is a result of water conservation, as
water-use efficiency has outweighed the

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additional water users. As reported in the
City’s 2015 UWMP, the City’s baseline water
use until the mid-2000s was about 4,000
acre-feet (AF). By 2015, water consumption
in the City was about 2,500 AF, and lowered
to 2,270 AF in 2020.

6.5.2. Recent Water Use
Table 6.1 shows the City’s water
consumption over the past five (5) years.

Water consumption has been consistent,
with a fluctuation of about five percent (5%)
from the average.

Table 6.1 City Recent Water Use
Year Total Potable
Consumption (AF)
Per Capita
(GPCD)
2021 2,342 152
2022 2,313 141
2023 2,299 150
2024 2,440 150
2025 2,500 153
Average (GPCD): 149
2020 Water Use Target
(GPCD):
186
As indicated by Table 6.1, the City has
continued to reach their 2020 water use
reduction target.

6.6. WATER USE BY SECTOR

6.6.1. Service Connections/Accounts
The City maintains records of water
consumption and bills its customers on a bimonthly basis for its water service. The City maintains approximately 5,120 service
connections with a mixture of residential,
commercial, institutional, and industrial
customers. The City maintains single-family
and multi-family accounts as separate
sectors. Institutional and commercial
accounts are combined as one sector. The
current (2021) breakdown of accounts is
shown in Table 6.2:

Table 6.2 Number of Service Connections
(2025)
Sector Service
Connections
Single-Family
Residential 3,832
Multi-family Residential 252
Commercial/Institution
al 792
Industrial 6
Landscape Irrigation 55
Other 177
Total Connections: 5,114
As shown in Table 6.2, about eighty percent
(80%) of the City’s service connections are
residential accounts (single or multi- family),
since the City consists primarily of residential
properties. Commercial and institutional
accounts comprise sixteen percent (16%) of
the total accounts, other (fire services) three
percent (3%), and landscape Irrigation

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accounts only one percent (1%) of the City's
metered connections.

In general, the total number of active
accounts does not necessarily represent the
total number of actual service connections
tapped into the City's distribution mains. The
total number of active accounts varies based
on occupancy of a dwelling unit or
commercial property. The City recently
completed a Lead Service Line Inventory,
which confirmed connections by Sector.

6.6.2. Water Use by Sector
The City records water use per service
connection only and bills customers based
on a single water rate structure. The City’s
single rate is listed in Section 9.4 of this
UWMP. Water sales data is compiled by City
water staff and submitted to DWR in the
Electronic Annual Report.

The total water consumption by customer
type since 2021 is shown on Table 6.3. As
noted by the table, Single-Family and MultiFamily Residential accounts are equivalent, and are the highest consuming sectors in the
City since most of the City is zoned mostly for
residential accounts.

Table 6.3 Current and Historic Water Demand by Sector (AF) Sector 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Single-Family Residential 720 710 704 744 766
Multi-Family Residential 720 710 704 744 766
Commercial/Institutional 651 644 641 687 699
Industrial 44 44 44 48 47
Landscape Irrigation 182 182 182 192 197
Other 23 23 23 25 25
Total Water Sales: 2,341 2,313 2,299 2,440 2,500
Water Loss
(Real Loss + Apparent Loss) 375 312 406 277 292*
Total Water Consumption
(Total Supply into System): 2,716 2,625 2,705 2,717 2,792 Note: Estimated Water Loss value for 2025 was determined from City internal supply/demand data.

However, value cannot be verified until validation of 2025 Water Audit.

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Figure 6.2 Current Water Demand by Sector (in 2025)

6.6.3. Distribution System Losses
As indicated by Table 6.3, the City's water
losses ranged from 277 to 406 AF, which on
average is about ten percent (10%) of the
total water supply into the City's distribution
system. Water Loss is determined as the sum
of apparent loss and Real Loss, as
determined in each years Validated Water
Loss Audit. Examples of Water Loss consists
of routine flushing, unmetered use, and
main breaks, to name a few. Although water
losses have cost impacts on water agencies,
they cannot be prevented entirely.

Instead, effort is given to controlling the
quantity of water losses (to a cost-effective
extent) in order to reduce the cost impact of
water losses on water operations. For this
reason, the City’s Staff prepares annual
Water Loss Audits, using AWWA software.

The 2024 Audit shows that the City’s Leakage
Index (the ratio of real loss to unavoidable
loss) was 2.0, which is just above the median
of Water Purveyors. The City’s Validated
Water Loss Audits can be located on DWR’s
WUE Portal:
wuedata.water.ca.gov/awwa_plans
Since the City has not yet Validated its 2025
Water Loss Audit (due January 1, 2027), the
Water Loss value for 2025 was estimated by
calculating the difference in supply and
demand for that year.

Single-Family
Residential 27.5%
Multi-Family
Residential 27.5%
Commercial/Institutional
25%
Industrial 1.7%
Landscape
Irrigation 7.0%
Other 0.9%
Losses

10.5%

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6.6.4. 2028 Water Loss Standard
California Water Code (CWC) Section
10608.34 requires SWRCB to develop water
loss performance standards for urban retail
water suppliers. Executive Orders B-37-16
and B-40-17 direct SWRCB and DWR to
minimize water waste through system leaks.

Water loss performance standards were
developed through a rulemaking that
became effective in 2023. As part of a
proposed water conservation regulation,
urban retail water suppliers (not individual
households or businesses) will be held to
"urban water use objectives." An urban
water use objective is the sum of standardbased budgets for a subset of water uses, such as residential outdoor use, as further
described in Section 6.7.

Retail Suppliers must meet water loss
standards by January 1, 2028, calculated on
a system level. Ongoing compliance will be
on a three-year average basis. The baseline
period for the 2028 Water Loss Standard is
2017-2020. Real loss and apparent losses
used to calculate the standard are the
average real losses and apparent losses in
the baseline period. SWRCB staff can initiate
an adjustment process for any system that
has significant changes in data compared to
the baseline if at least three (3) compliance
assessments have passed. Suppliers can
request an adjustment to the baseline
period data if significant data improvements
have been made.

Suppliers must either meet their apparent
loss standard (equivalent to their baseline
period (2017-2020) apparent losses) or
submit an inventory of all apparent losses.

Meeting the apparent loss standard is not
required as long as an inventory of apparent
losses is submitted.

The City’s Baseline Real Loss is 42.8 gallons
per service connection per day (GPSCD) and
Real Loss Standard is 21.7 gpscd, resulting in
a Required Real Loss Reduction from
Baseline of forty-nine percent (49%).

Apparent Loss Standard is 8.1 gpscd.

6.7. URBAN WATER USE OBJECTIVE
The “Making Conservation a California Way
of Life” regulation went into effect on
January 1, 2025 and establishes unique
efficiency goals for each urban retail water
supplier in California and provides those
suppliers flexibility to implement locally appropriate solutions. The regulation seeks to cultivate long-term practices that help
communities adapt to California’s ongoing
water challenges. The regulation requires
suppliers to:
• Annually calculate urban water use
objectives for a subset of urban water
uses: residential indoor water use,
residential outdoor water use, real
water loss, and commercial, industrial,
and institutional (CII) landscapes with
dedicated irrigation meters (DIMs).

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• Carry out performance measures for
CII water us.
• Annually report to SWRCB.

Thie City’s Compliance Summary Report,
prepared by SWRCB staff on March 4, 2026,
summarizes the supplier’s compliance with
annual reporting requirements under the
“Making Conservation a California Way of
Life” regulation for the state fiscal year 2024-
2025. This report was due on January 1,
2026.

6.7.1. Key Highlights from the Report
The following points are a summary of
Sections 3 through 7 of the City’s Compliance
Summary Report:
• The report was submitted on time on
December 9, 2025.
• The supplier has not met its calculated
objective for fiscal year 2024-2025; the
objective is 3%lower than actual water
use. This difference is equivalent to

19.8 MG or 60.8 AF of water. However,
SWRCB won’t begin formally assessing
compliance with the objective until the
report due on January 1, 2027.
• The supplier has no approved
variances or temporary provisions for
fiscal year 2024-2025.
• The report contains 0 data quality
flags.

6.7.2. Objectives Calculated with Future
Standards
The water use objectives will become
progressively smaller as standards change
through 2040. Table 6.4 compares the
current water use objective and reported
water use to future efficiency requirements;
the full summary can be found in Section 8
of the City’s Compliance Summary Report.

While this table does not capture how future
water use objectives will be influenced by
changes in local climatology, service area
population, square footage of irrigated
landscapes, and other data that will factor
into future water use efficiency objectives, it
is provided as a tool for local planning
purposes.

Table 6.4 Objectives Calculated with Future Standards
Fiscal Year FY 24-25 Use
(AF)
Calculated/Projected Objective
(AF)
Current use lower than
objective?
24-25 657.0 637.2 No (objective is 3.0% lower)
25-26 657.0 637.2 No (objective is 3.0% lower)
30-31 657.0 584.8 No (objective is 11.0% lower)

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Fiscal Year FY 24-25 Use
(AF)
Calculated/Projected Objective
(AF)
Current use lower than
objective?
35-36 657.0 538.1 No (objective is 18.1% lower)
40-41 657.0 515.1 No (objective is 21.6% lower)
As the table suggests, the City has not met
its calculated objective for fiscal year 2024-
2025. However, SWRCB won’t begin formally
assessing compliance with the objective
until the report due on January 1, 2027. The
City’s Compliance Summary Report can be
located on DWR’s WUE Portal:
wuedata.water.ca.gov/uwuo_plans

6.8. WATER CONSERVATION ACT

6.8.1. Act Background (SBx7-7)
Due to reductions of water in the San
Joaquin Delta, the Legislature drafted the
Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SBx7-7) to
protect statewide water sources. The
legislation called for a twenty percent (20%)
reduction in water use in California by the
year 2020. The legislation amended the
water code to call for 2020 and 2015 water
use targets in the 2010 UWMPs, updates or
revisions to these targets in the 2015
UWMPs and allows the Department of
Water Resources (DWR) to enforce
compliance to the new water use standards.

Beginning in 2016, failure to comply with
interim and final targets will make the City
ineligible for grants and loans from the State
needed to attain water self-sufficiency by
2020.

In addition to an overall statewide twenty
percent (20%) water use reduction, the
objective of SBx7-7 is to reduce water use
within each hydrologic region in accordance
with the agricultural and urban water needs
of each region. Currently, the Department of
Water Resources (DWR) recognizes ten (10)
separate hydrologic regions in California as
shown in Figure 6.4. Each hydrologic region
has been established for planning purposes
and corresponds to the State's major
drainage areas. The City of Ukiah is located
in the North Coast Hydrologic Region (HR),
which includes all of Mendocino, Humboldt,
Trinity, and Del Norte counties, roughly half
of Sonoma, Siskiyou, and Modoc counties,
and a small portion of Lake and Glenn
Counties. The North Coast HR is shown in
Figure 6.5.

The North Coast Hydrologic Region is
characterized by a cool, coastal climate, with
average annual precipitation ranging from
20 to over 100 inches, making it one of the
wettest regions in California. It includes
sixty-three (63) state-recognized

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groundwater basins and subbasins, many of
which are relatively small and structurally
controlled, reflecting the region’s complex
geology and localized groundwater systems.

The region’s topography consists of rugged
coastal mountains, river valleys, and narrow
alluvial plains, with major structural features
associated with the San Andreas Fault
influencing basin formation and
groundwater flow. The climate is
predominantly maritime, with mild, wet
winters and cool, dry summers, and
significant fog influence along the coast.

Snowfall is generally limited to higher
elevations, with occasional accumulation in
the inland mountain ranges during winter
months.

Per capita water use, measured in gallons
per capita per day (GPCD), in the North Coast
HR varies between different water

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Figure 6.3 California’s 2020 Water Conservation Goals

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Figure 6.4 North Coast Hydrologic Region
The City

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agencies depending on the geographic and
economic conditions of the agency’s service
area. The North Coast HR has an overall
baseline per capita water use of 165 GPCD
and DWR has established a regional target of
137 GPCD for the region as a compliance
target to satisfy SBx7-7 legislation.

The Methodologies guidebook made
provisions that allowed a water supplier to
meet the target requirements by achieving
one of four (4) different targets, provided
that the water supplier's baseline water use
was low enough relative to the region within
which it supplies water. For most agencies,
the two most common options are 1) 20%
reduction or 2) 5% reduction from the
Hydrologic Region.

6.8.2. Exempt Agencies
If an agency has a baseline per capita water
use of 100 GPCD or less, that agency will not
have to adhere to any reduction targets as
that agency is already considered water
efficient. In such a case, that agency must
document in subsequent UWMPs that its
water usage is still under 100 GPCD.

6.8.3. SBx7-7 Baseline & Target
The basic procedure for determining the
applicable water reduction target is
illustrated by Figure 6.6 and Figure 6.7. The
City previously established water use targets
for 2015 and 2020. DWR provided guidelines
for determining these targets in its
Methodologies guidebook for the 2010 and
2015 UWMPs. In the 2015 and 2020
UWMPs, the City's baseline water use and
targets were determined based on the
procedures shown in by Figure 6.6 and
Figure 6.7.

If an agency's 10-year baseline is slightly
higher than the Hydrologic Region's target,
that agency still must achieve a five percent
reduction from its 5-year baseline. If an
agency has a per capita water use of 100
GPCD or less, that agency will not have to
adhere to any reduction targets as that
agency is already considered water efficient.

Since the City did not use recycled water
during the baseline period, a 10-year rolling
average was previously calculated instead of
a 15-year rolling average. The City’s baseline
water use is 233 GPCD, which was obtained
from the 10-year period January 1, 1995 to
December 31, 2004.

Table 6.5 shows historic (1995 to 2009)
water use and provides the base period
ranges used to calculate the baseline water
use for the City. The data was used to
calculate the continuous 10-year and 5-year
average baseline. Moreover, regardless of
the compliance method adopted by the City
it will need to meet the minimum water use
target of five percent (5%) reduction from a
5-year baseline as calculated.

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Figure 6.5 Procedure for Determining Baseline Per Capita Water Use Figure 6.6 Procedure for Determining Target Per Capita Water Use 4 Compile
Water Use
Rates over 10
Years
3 Water Use /
Population
= Rate
2 Potable
Water Use
1 Service Area
Population
5 Select
Higher
Target
4 ...Calculate
95%
Reduction
Target
3 If < 95%
Hydrologic
Region...
2 Compare to
95%
Hydrologic
Region
1 Set 80%
Reduction
Target

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Table 6.5 City of Ukiah Water (GPCPD)
Year
Total Potable
Consumption
(AF)
Per Capita
(GPCD)
1995 3,879 231
1996 4,036 239
1997 3,910 229
1998 3,762 219
1999 4,223 245
2000 4,097 236
2001 4,088 234
2002 4,164 252
2003 3,870 216
2004 4,131 230
2005 3,753 209
2006 3,833 214
2007 3,744 209
10-yr. Baseline (1995-
2004) (SB7: 10608.20) 233
5-yr. Baseline (2003-2007)
(SB7: 10608.22) 216
North Coast HR Baseline: 165
North Coast HR Target: 137
As shown in Table 6.5, the City's 10-yr and 5-
yr baselines were determined to be 233
GPCD and 216 GPCD, respectively. The City's
baseline water use was then compared to
the regional compliance target to determine
the applicable reduction amounts per the
SBx7-7 additions to the water code. The legal
stipulations applicable to the City and the
required target to be enforced by DWR are
shown in Table 6.6:

Table 6.6 City of Ukiah SBx7 2020 Water
Use Targets (GPCD)
Min.

Reduction
Requirement
(10608.22)
20% Target
(10608.20)
(b)(1)
5%
Reduction
from
Regional
Target
(10608.20)
(b)(3)
205 186 130
2020 Per Capita Target: 186
Interim (2015) Target: 209
Since the City's minimum reduction
requirement of 205 GPCD is greater than the
regional target of 137 GPCD, the City must
select Method 1, or eighty percent (80%) of
10-year baseline, as its 2020 water use
target. Therefore, the City's compliance
target for 2020 is 186 GPCD in accordance
with Section 10608.22 of the Water Code. As
noted in Table 6.1, the City has been under
their target for the past five (5) years.

6.8.4. SBx7-7 Target Compliance
With an annual water consumption rate of
155 GPCD in 2016 and 153 GPCD in 2025, the
City has seen a 1.4% increase in water-use
efficiency in the past ten (10) years. As

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indicated by Table 6.6, the City has achieved
not only its interim (2015) target of 209
GPCD, but also its 2020 target of 186 GPCD.

This is due to greater water conservation
awareness amongst the general public and
the implementation of water conservation
measures mentioned in Section 9:. The City
can maintain its water consumption rates
below its SBx7-7 target by focusing on water
conservation measures.

6.9. PROJECTED WATER DEMAND
Future water use projections must consider
significant factors on water demand, such as
development and/or redevelopment, and
climate patterns, among other less
significant factors that affect water demand.

Although redevelopment is expected to be
an ongoing process, it is not expected to
significantly impact water use since the City
is zoned for new development for at least
twenty-five (25) years. Climate conditions
will continue to be a major influence on
demand as drought conditions will increase
demand at a time when these supplies are
limited.

6.9.1. Passive Savings
The City should experience only mild
increases in its water consumption over the
long term in spite of overall population
increases through 2050. This is due to
“passive savings”. That is, over time, homes
will be equipped with water-saving fixtures
and landscapes. Also, over time, residents
will become more aware of water
conservation and City water code policies
such as limitations on landscape irrigation
and car washing. This “passive savings” will
offset new water demands stemming from
population growth.

For the sake of future water demand
projections in this UWMP, “passive savings”
is taken into consideration by analyzing the
declines in water consumption rates. The
estimated rate of decline in the water
consumption rate (GPCD) is 0.5% annually. It
is practical to assume that water use
efficiency will continue to increase on its
own over the next couple of decades.

6.9.2. Low-Income Water Demands
Senate Bill 1087 and California Water Code
Section 10631.1 require that water use
projections of a UWMP include the
projected water use for lower income
households as identified in an agency’s
Housing Element. The City has a civic and
legal responsibility to provide for the waterrelated health and safety of the community.

One of the City's objectives is to provide its
customers with an adequate and reliable
supply of high-quality water to meet present
and future needs in an environmentally and
fiscally responsible manner. As such, water
use priority does not differ based on income
level.

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6.9.3. Current Low-Income Housing Needs
According to the 2019-2027 Housing
Element Update of the City’s General Plan,
there are about 6,500 total housing units in
the City. The low-income units in the City are
listed as follows:
• Extreme/Very-Low Income
About 1,945 Homes
• Low-Income
About 950 Homes
Thus, there are a total of 2,895 low-income
housing units currently in the City. This
represents about forty-five percent (45%) of
the total housing needs in the City. With an
estimated three persons (3) per household
and a consumption rate of 160 GPCD, the
City requires about 1,500 AFY of water to
meet the needs of these residents.

6.9.4. Projected Low-Income Housing
Needs
Regarding projected low-income water
needs, the population projections shown in
Section 2: of this UWMP indicate that
population will increase by about 1,500
people by 2050. This means that about 680
additional low-income persons will require
water in the City. This amounts to 120 AFY of
additional water to meet low-income
housing needs. This quantity represents the
natural growth of lower-income households,
and does not include planned low-income
housing developments. The City’s 2019-2027
Housing Element projects 160 new
affordable housing units by 2027. This would
add about 480 people to the City within the
next decade. If constructed, the City would
need about 86 AFY of additional water to
meet the needs of these residents. This
would bring the total projected water needs
of lower-income residents to 1,706 AFY.

These low-income water demands are
included in future projections for single
family and multi-family homes listed in Table

6.7.

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Table 6.7 Projected Water Demand by Sector
Sector 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Water Service Area
Population 16,685 16,979 17,272 17,566 17,860
Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive
Savings
156.6 152.7 148.9 145.2 141.6
Demands (AF)
Single-Family Residential 797 791 785 778 772
Multi-Family Residential 797 791 785 778 772
Commercial/Institutional 664 721 715 710 704
Industrial 45 49 49 49 48
Landscape Irrigation 204 203 201 200 198
Other 26 26 26 25 25
Total Water Sales: 2,601 2,581 2,561 2,540 2,519
Unaccounted for Water 325 322 320 317 315
Total Water Consumption
(Total Supply into System): 2,926 2,904 2,881 2,857 2,833 Figure 6.7 Projected Water Demand by Sector (in 2050)
Single-Family
Residential

27.2%
Multi-Family
Residential

27.2%
Commercial/Institutional

24.8%
Industrial

1.7%
Landscape
Irrigation

7.0%
Other

0.9%
Losses

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7. 7.1. OVERVIEW
The recent drought of 2020-2022 heavily
impacted agencies within the Russian River
watershed. Due to the drought, Sonoma
Water requested temporary allowances to
the conditions of its water right permits,
which affects dam releases from Lake
Mendocino into the Russian River upstream
of the City’s surface water intake. These
conditions indicate that local agencies that
rely on surface water should maintain and
enhance groundwater and recycled water
supplies, to prepare for up to five (5) years of
drought. As indicated in Section 3: and
Section 4:, the City has a strong groundwater
and recycled water network.

This Section discusses historic and recent
droughts in the State and in the region. This
Section also compares projected supply to
projected demand over a 25-year planning
period (through 2050) for various climate
scenarios. Demand and supply projections
are provided in Table 7.1.

7.2. HISTORIC STATEWIDE DROUGHTS
Climate data has been recorded in California
since 1858. Since then, California has
experienced several periods of severe
drought, including: 1928-34, 1976-77 and
1987-91, 2007-2009, 2011-2017 and most
recently in 2020-2022. In addition to these,
California has also experienced several
periods of less severe drought. Among the
aforementioned droughts, the year 1977 is
7 Section 7:

Reliability
Planning
Flows in the Russian
River adjacent to the
City can decrease by
over 50% during
drought conditions.

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still considered to be the driest year of
record in the Four Rivers Basin by DWR
(these rivers flow into the Sacramento Delta
and are the source of water for the State
Water Project) which had an all-time low of
15 million acre-feet of average annual
runoff.

In 1983, as a result of previous droughts, the
State legislature enacted the UWMP Act,
which requires the preparation of an UWMP.

Several subsequent amendments have been
made to the Act to ensure such items as
public coordination, recycled water, and
contingency response plans are included in
UWMPs.

In 1991, as a result of the 1987-1991
drought, over one-hundred (100) water
agencies and environmental groups came
together to form the California Urban Water
Conservation Council (CUWCC) to manage
the impacts of drought and promote water
conservation. In January 2018, the CUWCC
became the California Water Efficiency
Partnership (CalWEP), and consists of over
two-hundred (200) water agencies and
private companies. CalWEP assists its
member agencies with public policy,
research, and education tools.

As a result of the drought of 2007-2009,
Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Water
Conservation Act of 2009 (SBx7-7), which is
perhaps the strongest piece of legislation to
date on water conservation, requiring
mandatory water conservation up to 20
percent by 2020. In January of 2014, former
Governor Brown declared a state of
emergency and directed state officials to
take all necessary actions to prepare for
water shortages. As the drought prolonged
into Water Year 2015, former Governor
Brown gave an executive order in April 2015,
which mandated a statewide twenty-five
percent (25%) reduction in water use, with
each agency assigned specific target
reductions.

At the local level, water agencies have
enacted their own ordinances to deal with
the impacts of droughts. Article 11, Section
3600 to 3616 of the City’s Municipal Code
deals with Water Conservation. Since then,
the City has applied the water use
prohibitions of the City’s code in response to
the recent drought of 2011-2017 and 2020-
2022. More on the City’s code and
ordinances can be found in Section 8:.

7.3. RECENT DROUGHT (2020-2022)
The most recent drought in Mendocino and
Sonoma Counties began in 2020. As
measured in the City of Ukiah, recorded
rainfall for 2020 was 11.32 inches, which
amounts to 35% of the average rainfall
(32.61 inches). This was the second lowest
rainfall recorded since 1893. According to
the individual permits issued under Decision
1610, dam releases from Lake Mendocino

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into the East Fork of the Russian River must
be a minimum of 25 cubic feet per second
(cfs) at all times, which totals to 16 million
gallons per day (MGD). Under Decision 1610,
Sonoma Water must release sufficient water
from Lake Mendocino to maintain a river
flow of 150 cfs to 185 cfs during normal
(rainfall) conditions, 75 cfs under dry
conditions, and 25 cfs under critically dry
conditions (the minimum required amount
under Decision 1610).

In January, 2021, Sonoma Water filed a
Temporary Urgency Change Petition (TUCP)
with the State Water Resources Control
Board (SWRCB) regarding the requirements
of Decision 1610. TUCPs are prepared when
drought conditions affect a water rights
holder’s ability to meet
the needs of its service
area. The TUCPs can
provide relief to water
rights holders by
deviating from the
terms of their water
rights agreements. The TUCPs are valid for a
period of six (6) months, and are renewable
if drought conditions persist. The TUCP filed
by Sonoma Water in January was in regard
to the management of water levels in Lake
Mendocino. In particular, Sonoma Water
requested changes to the conditions of
Decision 1610, to stipulate that instream
flow requirements for the Upper Russian
River be established based on water storage
in Lake Mendocino, rather than Lake
Pillsbury. The requested changes by Sonoma
Water intend to improve water levels in Lake
Mendocino, which currently are at critically
dry levels. The TUCP was filed in response to
a variance filed by Pacific Gas & Electric over
the inflows to the Potter Valley Powerhouse.

PG&E had concerns over whether minimum
inflow flow requirements would allow them
to maintain safe operation of the Potter
Valley Powerhouse. This would reduce water
diverted from the Eel River into the Russian
River from 45 cfs to 15 cfs.

On April 21, 2021, a drought emergency was
declared for Sonoma and Mendocino
Counties (Figure 7.1). An Executive Order
was signed, which officially declared a
drought emergency for these two counties.

The executive order did not enact any
mandates, but allows for mandates to follow
should the conditions persist. Further, the
Executive Order opens the door for
variances in water rights agreements should
agencies file for TUCPs.

The TUCP was in
regard to the
management of
water levels in
Lake Mendocino.

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Figure 7.1 Governor Newsom at Lake
Mendocino in Ukiah on April 21, 2021
On July 8, 2021, Governor Newson declared
a state of emergency and issued an
Executive Order calling for a statewide
voluntarily reduction of fifteen percent
(15%) from consumers 2020 levels in order
to preserve the State's surface and
groundwater supplies and better prepare for
the potential for continued dry conditions
next year, and to join existing efforts by
agricultural water users, public water
systems, and governmental agencies to
respond to water shortages. On October 19,
2021, Governor Newsom issued an
Executive Order declaring a statewide
drought emergency.

In May 2022, the Governor ordered the
SWRCB into evaluate the adoption of
regulations Ukiah irrigation of “nonfunctional” turf (or grass), such as decorative grass adjacent to large industrial and
commercial buildings. The ban would not
include residential lawns or grass used for
recreation, such as school fields, sports fields
and parks. The DWR estimated this ban
alone would result in potential water savings
of several hundred thousand acre-feet. An
acre-foot of water serves the needs of
approximately three households for a year.

In March 2024 DWR finalized the 2024 State
Water Project Long-Term Drought Plan. The
2024 State Water Project Long-Term Drought
Plan consolidates information and actions
taken during past droughts along with
descriptions of the actions taken by the SWP
to plan for and prepare for future droughts.

7.3.1. Drought Impacts on City Water
Supply
The TUCP filed by Sonoma Water will allow
remaining storage in Lake Mendocino to be
conserved, but will result in reduced
releases from the Coyote Dam into the East
Fork of the Russian River, which confluences
with the main Russian River which flows
alongside the City. It is expected that the
minimum requirement of 25 cfs will be met,
but dam releases above this amount may be
intermittent in order to allow Lake
Mendocino to refill. When released, these

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Figure 7.2 Lake Mendocino Before Drought (2020)
Figure 7.3 Lake Mendocino During Drought (April 2021)

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Figure 7.4 California State Reservoir Levels (May 2026)

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flows will confluence with the western
branch of the Russian River, and thus the
flows adjacent to the City will be greater
than 25 cfs. Notwithstanding, the City
recognizes that these
surface water flows
still exceed the City’s
surface water rights,
which stand at 16,507
AFY (combined total).

Further, the City’s
capacity to extract its
total available surface
water rights is limited by its current pumping
infrastructure, which currently consists of its
Ranney Collector and Well #3. The City’s
Ranney Collector has a capacity of 5,155 AFY
and Well #3 has a capacity of 483 AFY, which
results in a combined total of 5,638 AFY. This
pumping capacity is well below the
minimum flow requirements in the Russian
River of 25 cfs (18,100 AFY). For these
reasons, the City’s surface water supplies
even during severe droughts are not
adversely impacted. The City will however
bias operations towards groundwater to
minimize its impact on Lake Mendocino and
the Russian River.

7.4. CITY SUPPLY RELIABILITY
The City obtains its water sources from
surface water, groundwater, and recycled
water, with surface water sources
accounting for the slight-majority of the
City’s total water supply. These surface
water sources are fed from tributaries miles
upstream of the City’s intake point. For this
reason, there are several factors outside of
the City’s control that can impact water
supply reliability, including:
• Physical
Water Storage & Pumping Facilities
• Legal
Water Rights
• Environmental
Plant & Aquatic Life Obligations
• Water Quality
Concentrations of Contaminants
• Climate
Renewal of Source Water
The previous section (Section 7.3) discussed
the impacts of droughts on the City’s surface
water supplies. Depending on drought
severity, all of the above factors can exist
concurrently or can overlap during the
course of a drought. For instance, low water
volumes in rivers and reservoirs could result
in a higher concentration of contaminants,
decay of plant and aquatic life, and changes
in legal contracts for water rights. It could
also result in indirect restrictions on surface
water availability from local agencies, such
as Sonoma Water’s TUCP mentioned in
Section 7.3 which could impact the dam
releases into the east fork of the Russian
River. Conversely, during periods of
excessive rainfall, flooding can potentially
damage
Surface flows
during severe
droughts still
exceed the City’s
surface water
rights.

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Figure 7.5 Coyote Dam Spillway and City of Ukiah Hydroelectric Plant Coyote Dam structures, similar to the
damage at Lake Oroville in 2017.

Earthquakes can also cause damage to the
Coyote structures, including the City’s
Hydroelectric Plant.

7.4.1. Physical Constraints
The fundamental factor that affects water
supply reliability is the hydraulic capacity of
supply and distribution system facilities. As
indicated in the previous section, although
the City’s water supply infrastructure underutilizes the City’s water rights, the current supply and distribution system is considered
sufficient for the current and projected
demands within the planning horizon of this
UWMP.

7.4.2. Legal Constraints
As mentioned in Section 3:, the City
maintains two (2) water-rights permits with
SWRCB for diversions from the Russian
River. Of the two (2) agreements with
SWRCB, the City’s Pre-1914 Appropriative
Right to divert from the Russian River
provides a reliable supply source, which is
unlikely to be interrupted due to the
seniority of this right. On the other hand, the
City’s Water Rights Permit 12952 expired in
2000 and the City had previously filed an
Extension of Time petition with the SWRCB.

The City had requested that this permit be
extended to the year 2080. As of this UWMP,
the City is currently re-filing with the SWRCB,
for continued extension of this permit.

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7.4.3. Environmental Constraints
The two key environmental agencies that are
involved on water supplies issues related to
the Russian River and Lake Mendocino
include:
• California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
• National Marine Fisheries Service
The City is not involved directly with these
agencies. Sonoma Water is the primary
liaison for the City and the Flood Control
District. Sonoma Water’s operations are
subject to the Russian River Biological
Opinion. To date, the City’s surface water
supplies have not been impacted by
environmental factors, and the City does not
anticipate future disruption of supplies as a
result of environmental factors.

7.4.4. Water Quality Constraints
The quality of existing surface water and
groundwater supply sources over the course
of this UWMP planning period is expected to
be excellent. If water quality becomes an
issue for water supply reliability in the
future, the City will evaluate the need for
upgrades to its current treatment system or
construction of a new water treatment
facility. The quality of the City’s water
supplies is further discussed in Section 5: of
this UWMP.

7.4.5. Climate Impacts on Water Supply
As a member of the UVBGSA, the City has
access to groundwater models, as
mentioned in Section 3.3.2. These models
help the City to better understand drought
impacts on groundwater levels in the Basin.

In general, the Ukiah Valley area receives an
average of 37 inches of precipitation per
year. The relatively
abundant precipitation
contributes runoff to
the Russian River
system and recharges
the groundwater basin.

During drought
conditions, when surface
water supplies are
limited or unavailable, water supply is
available to the City from groundwater
storage in the Basin. Due to the total storage
of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin
mentioned in Section 3.3 and annual
recharge, the City's groundwater volumes
are not subject to short-term water
shortages from dry weather conditions.

7.5. DROUGHT RISK ASSESSMENT
The drought risk assessment is an
assessment of the reliability of the City’s
water supplies by comparing projected
future water demands with expected
available water supplies under three
different hydrologic conditions: (1) normal
water year, (2) single dry year, and (3)
multiple dry years. For the sake of this
The City's
groundwater
volumes are not
subject to shortterm water
shortages from
dry weather
conditions.

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UWMP, the multiple dry-year period is taken
to be five (5) years. Future supply and
demand conditions can be determined from
the following data:
• Population forecasts
• Water supply capacity
• Recent water use trends
The data described above has been provided
in the previous sections of this UWMP,
including Section 3: (Water Sources &
Supplies) and Section 6: (Water Use). The
projected comparisons in this Section are
based on data from those previous sections.

7.5.1. Basis for Projected Demands
To project future demands, it will be
assumed that total demand will change
annually based on changes in population
multiplied by the individual demand perperson (also known as the “per-capita” consumption rate -see Section 6:). The percapita rates used in the future projections will be based on actual water use data from
the recent past. In particular, the City’s
averages for the last ten (10) years will be
used as the basis to project demands
through the year 2050. To project demands
and supplies, the following is assumed:
• Consumption rate of 160.5 gallons per
capita per day (GPCD) as the average
consumption rate of the City from
years 2016 to 2025
• Decreasing consumption rate (from
160.5 GPCD) starting in 2026 with a
passive savings of 0.5% annually. This
brings the 2026 consumption rate to
159.7 GPCD.

A decreasing consumption rate scenario
provides a realistic basis for planning
purposes since it considers gradual increases
in water-use efficiency. As identified in
Section 6.8.4, the City has seen a 1.4%
increase in water-use efficiency in the past
ten (10) years.

For drought-time demands, is expected that
there will be a small degree of increase due
to the lack of rainfall on landscapes. To
project demands during single and multiple
(five) year drought periods, the following
increase factors will be assumed:
• Dry Year: 8%
• Multiple Dry Years: 8%, 10%, and 5%
During the drought of 2011 to 2017, water
agencies in the State experienced an
increase in water demands, until former
Gov. Brown’s Emergency Declaration in
2015. Nevertheless, the increase factors
listed above are reasonable for the purposes
of demand projections since they provide
reasonable estimates of increases in water
use for irrigation during dry-years.

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7.5.2. Basis for Projected Supplies
For projected supplies, the City expects its
surface water supplies to be based off of the
City’s two (2) surface water agreements with
the State Water Resources Control Board. As
mentioned in Section 7.3, this amounts to a
total of 16,507 AFY. Finally, the City’s
groundwater supply will be based on the
City’s groundwater pumping capacity, which
is currently at 4,677 AFY. Thus, the City is
forecasted to have 21,184 AF of water
available during normal years.

As seen by the recent drought of 2020-2022,
during dry years, surface water flows in the
Russian River could decrease by up to twothirds of normal water year river flows.

These reduced surface flows in the river still
exceed the City’s water rights. Nonetheless,
for conservative planning purposes, it will be
assumed that the City’s surface water
supplies during dry years will be one-third
(33%) of normal water year surface supplies.

This would impact only the City’s Water
Right Permit 12952 (Application 15704),
since the City’s Pre-1914 Right is not
curtailable by the SWRCB. This would result
in the following surface supplies during dry
years:
• Surface Water (Pre-1914): 2,027 AFY
• Surface Water (Permit 12952): 4,830 AFY
This results in a total surface supply of 6,857
AFY. Since annual groundwater recharge
exceeds the City’s pumping capacity,
groundwater is expected to be a “drought
proof” source of supply. Thus, the City’s total
supply (surface + groundwater) during dry
years is 11,531 AFY.

7.5.3. Tabular Comparisons
Table 7.1 through Table 7.7 provide the
City’s supply and demand projections to the
year 2050. Figure 7.6 and Figure 7.7 show a
visual pie-chart of Projected Normal Water
Supply for 2030 and 2050, respectively.

Based on the data presented in these tables
and figures, the City can expect to meet
future demands under all climate conditions
through 2050.

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Table 7.1 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projects (Normal Water Year) Water Sources 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Population
Water Service Area Population 16,685 16,979 17,272 17,566 17,860 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 156.6 152.7 148.9 145.2 141.6 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,711 1,698 1,684 1,671 1,657 Surface Water 1,215 1,206 1,196 1,187 1,176
Purchased Water 0 0 0 0 0
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 2,926 2,904 2,881 2,857 2,833
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Demand
Estimated Potable Water Demand 2,926 2,904 2,881 2,857 2,833 Estimated Recycled Water Demand 0 0 0 0 0
Total Estimated Demand 2,926 2,904 2,881 2,857 2,833
Compare to Avg. Demand from 2016-
2025 (2,787 AF) 105% 104% 103% 103% 102%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,605 8,627 8,650 8,673 8,698 Notes:

1. Total Demand = Consumption Rate x Projected Population a. Average consumption rate of last 10 years = 160.5 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) b. Estimated starting consumption rate in 2026 = 159.7 GPCD c. SBx7-7 Target for 2020: 186 GPCD
d. Approximate “passive” savings: 0.5% per year
e. Projected “passive” savings: 0.5% per year = 141.6 gpcd by 2050

2. Surface water supply represents supply available to City, if needed, based on the City’s surface water rights through Pre-1914 Appropriative Right of 2,027 AFY and through Water Rights Permit 12952 (14,480 AFY).

3. Projected groundwater and surface water pumping is set equal to the projected water consumption (demands) shown in Table 6.7.

4. Minimum available supply in all years: 4,677 AFY + 2,027 AFY + 1/3 of 14,480 AFY = 11,531 AFY.

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Table 7.2 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projections (Single Dry Year) Water Sources 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Population
Water Service Area Population 16,685 16,979 17,272 17,566 17,860 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 156.6 152.7 148.9 145.2 141.6 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,848 1,834 1,819 1,804 1,789 Surface Water3 1,312 1,302 1,292 1,281 1,271
Purchased Water 0 0 0 0 0
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 3,160 3,136 3,111 3,086 3,060
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Normal Year Supply 2,926 2,904 2,881 2,857 2,833
% of Normal Year 108% 108% 108% 108% 108%
Demand
Total Dry Demand 3,160 3,136 3,111 3,086 3,060
Normal Year Demand 2,926 2,904 2,881 2,857 2,833
% of Normal Year 108% 108% 108% 108% 108%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,371 8,395 8,419 8,445 8,471 Notes:

1. Total Dry Demand = Consumption Rate x Population x Single Dry Year Increase of 108%.

2. All other items derived in similitude to Table 7.1.

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Table 7.3 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projections (Multiple Dry Years, 2026 – 2030)
Water Sources 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Population
Water Service Area Population 16,384 16,443 16,501 16,560 16,685 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 159.7 158.9 158.1 157.3 156.6 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,851 1,883 1,795 1,792 1,796 Surface Water 1,315 1,337 1,274 1,273 1,276
Purchased Water 0 0 0 0 0
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 3,166 3,220 3,069 3,064 3,072
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Normal Year Supply 2,931 2,927 2,923 2,919 2,926
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Demand
Total Dry Demand 3,166 3,220 3,069 3,064 3,072
Normal Year Demand 2,931 2,927 2,923 2,919 2,926
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,365 8,311 8,462 8,466 8,459 Notes:

1. Total Dry Demand = Consumption Rate x Population x Multiple Dry Year Increase of 108%, 110% and 105%.

2. All other items derived in similitude to Table 7.1.

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Table 7.4 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projects (Multiple Dry years, 2031-2035)
Water Sources 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035
Population
Water Service Area Population 16,744 16,802 16,861 16,920 16,979 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 155.8 155.0 154.2 153.4 152.7 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,845 1,876 1,788 1,786 1,783 Surface Water 1,310 1,332 1,270 1,268 1,266
Purchased Water 0 0 0 0 0
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 3,155 3,209 3,058 3,054 3,049
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Normal Year Supply 2,921 2,917 2,913 2,908 2,904
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Demand
Total Dry Demand 3,155 3,209 3,058 3,054 3,049
Normal Year Demand 2,921 2,917 2,913 2,908 2,904
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,376 8,322 8,472 8,477 8,482 Notes:

1. Total Dry Demand = Consumption Rate x Population x Multiple Dry Year Increase of 108%, 110% and 105%.

2. All other items derived in similitude to Table 7.1.

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Table 7.5 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projections (Multiple Dry Years, 2036-2040)
Water Sources 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040
Population
Water Service Area Population 17,037 17,096 17,155 17,214 17,272 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 151.9 151.2 150.4 149.6 148.9 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,831 1,862 1,774 1,772 1,769 Surface Water 1,300 1,322 1,260 1,258 1,256
Purchased Water 0 0 0 0 0
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 3,131 3,184 3,034 3,030 3,025
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Normal Year Supply 2,899 2,895 2,890 2,885 2,881
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Demand
Total Dry Demand 3,131 3,184 3,034 3,030 3,025
Normal Year Demand 2,899 2,895 2,890 2,885 2,881
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,400 8,347 8,496 8,501 8,506 Notes:

1. Total Dry Demand = Consumption Rate x Population x Multiple Dry Year Increase of 108%, 110% and 105%.

2. All other items derived in similitude to Table 7.1.

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Table 7.6 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projections (Multiple Dry Years, 2041-2045)
Water Sources 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045
Population
Water Service Area Population 17,331 17,390 17,449 17,507 17,566 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 148.2 147.4 146.7 145.9 145.2 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,816 1,847 1,760 1,757 1,754 Surface Water 1,290 1,312 1,250 1,248 1,246
Purchased Water 0 0 0 0 0
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 3,106 3,159 3,010 3,005 3,000
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Normal Year Supply 2,876 2,871 2,867 2,862 2,857
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Demand
Total Dry Demand 3,106 3,159 3,010 3,005 3,000
Normal Year Demand 2,876 2,871 2,867 2,862 2,857
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,424 8,372 8,521 8,526 8,531 Notes:

1. Total Dry Demand = Consumption Rate x Population x Multiple Dry Year Increase of 108%, 110% and 105%.

2. All other items derived in similitude to Table 7.1.

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Table 7.7 City of Ukiah Water Supply Availability & Demand Projections (Multiple Dry Years, 2046-2050)
Water Sources 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050
Population
Water Service Area Population 17,625 17,684 17,742 17,801 17,860 Consumption Rate (GPCD)
Including 0.5% Annual Passive Savings 144.5 143.8 143.0 142.3 141.6 Supply
Groundwater Pumped (Total) 1,601 1,628 1,551 1,548 1,546 Surface Water 0 0 0 0 0
Purchased Water 1,480 1,505 1,434 1,432 1,429
Total Anticipated Use of Supplies
(Estimated Production) 3,081 3,132 2,985 2,980 2,975
Minimum Available Supply 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 11,531 Normal Year Supply 2,852 2,848 2,843 2,838 2,833
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Demand
Total Dry Demand 3,081 3,132 2,985 2,980 2,975
Normal Year Demand 2,852 2,848 2,843 2,838 2,833
% of Normal Year 108% 110% 105% 105% 105%
Supply/Demand Comparison
Supply-Demand (Difference) 0 0 0 0 0
Supply/Demand (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Available Supply Capacity 8,450 8,398 8,546 8,551 8,556 Notes:

1. Total Dry Demand = Consumption Rate x Population x Multiple Dry Year Increase of 108%, 110% and 105%.

2. All other items derived in similitude to Table 7.1.

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Figure 7.6 Projected Normal Water Supply Year 2030
Notes:

1. See Notes Under Table 7.1.

2. Surplus = Total Available Supply – Total Demand
Surface Water
(1,215 AF)
Min. Available
Supply
(11,531 AF)
Groundwater
(1,711 AF)
Total
Demand
(2,926 AF)
Surplus
(8,605 AF)

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Figure 7.7 Projected Normal Water Supply Year 2050
Notes:

1. See Notes Under Table 7.1.

2. Surplus = Total Available Supply – Total Demand
Surface Water
(1,176 AF)
Min. Available
Supply
(11,531 AF)
Groundwater
(1,657 AF)
Total
Demand
(2,833 AF)
Surplus
(8,605 AF)

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7.6. ENSURING ADEQUATE SUPPLY
As indicated by Table 7.1 through Table 7.7,
the City does not expect to have a water
supply shortage through 2050. The City’s
surface water supplies exceed the City’s
surface water pumping capacity. Further,
groundwater supplies are not expected to be
affected during droughts lasting up to five
years. Finally, extreme droughts or sudden
supply interruptions can be addressed by
following the criteria of the City's Water
Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) along
with any regional contingency plans. These
programs are discussed in Section 8:. For
these reasons, the City is confident that
water supplies are adequate to meet
demands for all weather conditions through
2050.

7.7. WSCP SUPPLY AUGMENTATION
Although the City does not expect to have a
water supply shortage through 2050, as
indicated by Table 7.1 through Table 7.7,
severe and extent droughts may cause the
WSCP to be enacted. The City will rely on the
implementation of the WSCP to augment the
City’s reduced supply during consecutively
dry years. The WSCP supply augmentation
benefits during a five-year drought are
shown in Standard DWR Table 7-5 in
Appendix E.

7.8. WATER SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIES
Other than upgrades to its existing
infrastructure, the City only has formal plans
for new Well #10 (Section 3.7). The City
continually reviews practices that will
provide its customers with adequate and
reliable supplies. Prior to Well #10 the most
recent example was the City’s Well #9, which
went online in 2017 (Section 3.3.3).

In the coming years, the City will focus
efforts on upgrading or establishing new
wells. The City will also continue its regular
maintenance of its existing infrastructure,
including its Ranney Collector.

7.9. RELIABILILTY MANAGEMENT
As noted in Table 7.1 through Table 7.7,
surface water supplies can be impacted
during severe droughts, including the
current drought which has seen the second
lowest rainfall on record for the Ukiah
Valley. This highlights the need to monitor
and coordinate pumping activities in the
Basin. As identified in Section 3.3.2, the City
will work with the UVBGSA to properly
manage the Basin, which operates under the
provisions the 2014 SGMWA.

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8. 8.1. INTRODUCTION
In addition to prolonged droughts that can
gradually decrease water supplies, water
supplies may be interrupted in a number of
sudden, catastrophic ways. Sudden
catastrophes may include earthquakes,
power outages, pumping equipment
failures, or spikes in groundwater
contaminants that cannot be remedied
expeditiously. Water shortages can also be a
result of intentional or accidental manmade
catastrophes, such as acts of terrorism or
chemical spills into nearby canals or
groundwater spreading grounds. It is
important that the City has a plan in place to
manage its water system during short or
long-term water shortages. Long term,
water shortages can be addressed through
conservation and supply augmentation.

Short term, water shortages are best
handled though a “Contingency Plan”. A
Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is
a required component of the City’s UWMP,
which provides guidance on stages of action
to be undertaken by the City in response to
water supply shortages. A WSCP is an
independent document that is incorporated
into the City’s UWMP.

This Section serves as the City’s WSCP. The
City's response to water shortages will be a
coordinated effort between its own staff and
other local and regional water agencies
8 Section 8:

Contingency
Planning
Diesel-powered
pumps can provide
emergency water
supplies during
sudden
catastrophes.

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Figure 8.1 Lake Oroville Failure (February 2017)
During a water shortage emergency, the City
will activate this WSCP, which coincides with
Article 11, Section 3600 to 3616 of the City’s
Municipal Code. The intent of the plan is to
reduce the effect of shortages on the City’s
customers. This WSCP is in compliance with
Water Code requirements CWC § 10632 to
10632.5.

8.2. NEED FOR CONTINGENCY PLANS
The recent drought of 2020-2022
significantly depleted the State’s supply of
water and posed a challenge to many
agencies throughout the State. Following the
drought, the State experienced a wet winter
in 2022. Climate-driven weather extremes,
long-term water supply uncertainty, and
aging infrastructure are stressing a system
built for a different era. The modernized
California Water Plan 2028 is allowing the
state’s opportunity to respond with a clear,
actionable, and durable approach to
statewide water planning.

The modernization of the California Water
Plan 2028 is driven by Senate Bill 72 (SB 72).

This legislation sets a clear expectation:
move statewide water planning from
description to direction. The Water Plan will
be modernized to:

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• Identify and evaluate effective water
management strategies, informed by
economic considerations
• Quantify beneficial uses of water at a
watershed scale throughout California
• Expand engagement across all sectors as
DWR develops the Water Plan
Establish clear water supply targets that
help align state, regional, and local
actions

8.2.1. Recent California Water Code
Amendments
There have been minor changes to the
Water Code affecting the 2025 UWMPs, with
only some affecting WSCPs. The changes are
described in Section 1.3. In addition, the
following measures were taken in recent
years that affect WSCPs:

Starting January 1, 2025, major water
suppliers will be required to significantly
reduce water delivery by 2040 to build
drought resilience into everyday life.

The 2025 update to Title 24 (including the
forthcoming enforcement beginning January
1, 2026 for many permit-applications)
introduces a number of changes aimed at
reducing water consumption and improving
system efficiency. Among the most
important:
• Lower maximum flow-rates for toilets,
showerheads and faucets (for example,
toilets continue to be capped around

1.28 gallons per flush in many cases).
• Requirements to reduce pipe sizing and
hot-water wait times to reflect lowervolume fixtures and shorter delivery distances.
• Enhanced documentation and
compliance measures: designers must
show that plumbing layouts meet both
water efficiency and energy criteria
under Title 24 Part 6 and CALGreen (Title
24, Part 11).
• Greater emphasis on seismic bracing of
plumbing and efficient plumbing system
design, reflecting California’s dual
challenges of drought and quake-risk.

The SWRCB has adopted emergency
regulations to encourage Californians to use
water wisely and make conservation a way
of life.

8.3. LEGAL AUTHORITY
As indicated by Section 8.1 and Section 8.2,
the City has the legal obligation to prepare
and implement a WSCP during times of
drought or sudden supply interruptions.

Response to water shortages is also codified
into City Municipal Code (Article 11, Section
3600 to 3616, “Water Conservation”).

Section 8.6.3 and Table 8.2 of this WSCP
include a listing of water shortage stages per
CWC § 10632 (a)(3)(A), including the means
by which the City will declare a water
shortage and authorize response actions.

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shortage response actions for the City’s
customers are shown in Table 8.2. The
remaining Sections of this WSCP describe
the City’s response actions in greater detail.

8.4. WATER SUPPLY RELIABILITY ANALYSIS
The City’s UWMP does not anticipate a
water supply shortage due to drought
conditions through 2050. Groundwater
supplies are not expected to be affected
during droughts lasting up to five (5) years.

Likewise, the City’s Pre-1914 surface water
rights are expected to be available during
drought periods. Furthermore, droughts will
be mitigated by implementing this WSCP.

The results of the City’s Drought Risk
Assessment (DRA) are shown in Table 7.1
through Table 7.7 and Figure 7.6 and Figure

7.7 (also Appendix E, Table 7-5).

Due to the number of groundwater wells in
the City’s water system, the City has
redundancy in the event of water quality
impairments with a particular well. Figure

8.2 shows a general procedure that the City
may take if any wells are detected to have
water quality concerns. If necessary, the City
has the ability to increase pumping from
other wells to account for loss of production.

The City may also construct additional wells
over the course of this UWMP planning
period (2050), to improve operational
flexibility and redundancy. Therefore, the
City does not anticipate any significant
impacts to water supply reliability as a result
of water quality.

Other events which may create a water
shortage condition are discussed in Section

8.7 of this WSCP. These events may include,
but not be limited to:
• Regional Power Outage
• Earthquake
• Terrorism Incident
If any of the above events occur, the City will
work in conjunction with the County of
Mendocino and the neighboring agencies
listed in Section 8.7 to address the effects of
potential water shortages. Section 8.7
provides a brief overview of the City’s
response actions to these types of
emergencies. Regional response actions are
also outlined in Regional Planning
documents on the County of Mendocino’s
website, and as referenced in this WSCP.

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Routine
Water Quality Test
Wellhead Sampling
Detection of Constituents
Above MCL
Determine Type of Constituent and
Identify Source
Temporarily
Shut Down Well
Short-Term Duration
(Days or Weeks)
Flush & Test Well
Determine if Flushing is Sufficient or
if Aquifer Zones Need to be Isolated
Determine if Well Needs
Rehab or
Well-Head Treatment
OR Determine if Depth of Well Pump
Intake Needs to be Adjusted to Avoid
Aquifer Zones of High Concentration
No
Flusing in Previous Step
Was Sufficient.

Water Quality is Good.

Return Well to Service
Yes
Keep Well Shut-Down
While Improvements
are Constructed
(Typically Months-Long)
Construct
Improvements
Or Remove Well Pump
and Adjust Depth of
Pump Intake
Re-Active Well
Once Construction
is Complete
End Result is
Fully Operational
System
Figure 8.2 Basic Overview of Water Quality
Contamination Response for City Wells
Increase Pumping
from Other Wells in the Interim
Until Well is Restored to Service
System

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8.5. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
Agencies typically prepare Water Supply
Assessments (WSAs) when housing
developments are proposed by developers.

WSAs provide an estimated of available
supplies for a proposed development in
order to confirm the possibility of serving
water to a particular development. Over the
next few decades, the City will experience
only mild growth in its water service area.

Most of this will be re-development. The City
will need to refine its procedure for
developing WSAs and for assessing water
demands in its service area.

Similar to a development-driven WSA, a
system-wide assessment of supplies and
demands will be required of all water
agencies in the State. According to CWC §
10632 (a)(2), the City will be required to
prepare an “Annual Assessment” of supplies
and demands, including an Annual Water
Shortage Assessment Report, by July 1st of
each year. At this time, DWR requires that
the City include a guideline for preparation
of an Annual Assessment in this WSCP.

8.5.1. Decision Making Process
The City’s Annual Assessment will be based
on metered data from active wells and from
customer meters. These figures are available
to the City on a monthly basis, or more
frequently if the City desires. The City can
also rely on quarterly or annual reports. With
newer software, the City can adjust to
changing conditions (such as rainfall) and
can adjust its reporting leading up to the
submittal of the Annual Assessments. As of
2022 City staff has reviewed water
production data and water consumption
data starting in January of that year, with the
intent to prepare an Annual Water Shortage
Assessment Report to the City Council by
May each year. The Final Reports are then
submitted to DWR by July 1 of each year.

8.5.2. Key Data Inputs
The Annual Assessment will be based on the
forecasted demands and estimated water
supply availability, including any known
infrastructure constraints. The Annual
Assessment will also consider weather,
population growth, and other influencing
factors, such as state or local policies that
will impact water demands, or regulations
affecting water supplies.

The following data are typically available to
City staff and can be relied on when
preparing the Annual Assessments:

1. Estimated dry-year demand without
any conservation measures. Dry-year
demands will be determined by
adding an increase factor of five
percent (5%) to normal demands.

2. Estimated total water supply
availability under dry-year scenarios.

The water supply available will be
based on what is available to the City,

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regardless of pumping capacity.

Groundwater supplies can be
estimated from annual Basin Reports
prepared under the 2014 Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA) and from local groundwater
level monitoring.

3. Estimated capacity of water
production infrastructure. Any known
or forecasted issues affecting the
City’s water production infrastructure
can be considered, such as:
o Mechanical or electrical issues
with groundwater well pumps.
o Possible power outages for
operation and maintenance
o New construction and repairs
The potential constraints on water supply
capacity listed under Item 3 above are
subject to change from year to year. The
City should inspect its water system for the
condition of its groundwater wells and
surface water treatment plant before
making a determination on possible
restrictions in water supplies (due to
mechanical or electrical conditions). In
addition, the City should contact SWRCB
and Sonoma Water concerning water
levels in Lake Mendocino. This will help the
City to forecast dam releases and stream
flows in the Russian River. Dam releases
also have a minor, indirect impact on
subsurface inflows to the Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Basin.

8.6. CONTINGENCY PLANS
Unlike many agencies in California, the City
does not rely on imported water directly
from a wholesale agency. The City’s water
sources come from local water sources only,
and the City obtains water from these
sources with its own pumping infrastructure.

However, the City coordinates with three (3)
water agencies that manage or oversee
water supplies in Lake Mendocino, the
Russian River, and the Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Basin. These agencies include
Sonoma Water, the Russian River Flood
Control and Water Conservation
Improvement District, and the Mendocino
County Water Agency. Thus, the City’s water
shortage response efforts can be
coordinated with the help of these agencies.

8.6.1. City Contingency Plan
The City’s “Water Shortage Emergency” Plan
was originally adopted as Article 11 Sections
3600 to 3616 of the City’s Municipal Code.

The provisions of the Plan are currently
being updated as described in this WSCP to
provide the City with the authority and
guidance to implement a phased response
plan to water shortages. In the event of a
water shortage, the City Council will
implement the appropriate water
conservation phase by resolution.

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The objectives of the response plan are to:

1. Prioritize essential uses of water

2. Maximize local municipal water supplies

3. Eliminate water waste city-wide

4. Minimize adverse financial effects
Regarding Objective No. 1, priorities for use
of available potable water during shortages
are based partly on California Water Code,
Sections 350-358. Water allocations are
established for all customers according to
the following ranking system:

1. First Priority: Minimum health and safety
allocations for interior residential needs

2. Second Priority: Commercial, industrial,
institutional/governmental operations

3. Third Priority: Existing landscaping

4. Fourth Priority: New customers,
proposed projects, etc.

Regarding the 1st Priority specified above,
about eighty percent (80%) of the City’s
water service connections consist of
residential accounts. As a result, the City can
use its population estimates to assess water
use needs during a shortage.

8.6.2. Health & Safety (1st Priority)
In 2018, the State adopted Assembly Bill
1668, which amends Section 10608.20 of the
Water Code to stipulate an indoor water use
standard of 55 gallons per capita per day.

The City is obligated to determine the
minimum health and safety water needs for
its residents. To assess the minimum amount
of water that should be available (1st Priority
Level), the amount of personal hygiene
household water use must be quantified.

Based on common indoor residential water
use in the United States, health and safety
water use is estimated to be as shown in
Table 8.1:

Table 8.1 Water Fixture: Health & Safety
Personal Use (gal/day)
Item Regular Voluntary
Conservation
Toilet 14 10.5
Shower 15 12
Washer 12 11
Kitchen 4 3
Other 4 4
Total 49 gal 40.5 gal
Since the City has a population of about
17,000 residents, at a rate of 40.5 GPCD, the
City will need up to 2.1 AF (0.7 MG) per day
to provide for the health and safety of its
residents (if conservation is voluntary). With
a total above-ground storage under 4 MG,
the City can only provide for just two (2)
days of water supply to its residents in the

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event of a shutdown of the City’s water
production infrastructure. However, the
ability to meet the most basic water needs of
its residents during a severe shortage may be
difficult unless the City’s citizens are aware
of the water supply shortage.

8.6.3. Stages of Action
The City’s Annual Assessments prepared
under Section 8.5 can be used to predict
shortages. The City’s WSCP imposes six (6)
stages of response actions based on the
severity of the City’s water supply shortage.

The stages are based on DWR’s established
criteria as shown in Table 8.2:

Table 8.2 Water Shortage Stages &
Reduction Targets
Shortage
Stage
Restriction
Type
Water
Supply
Reduction
Target
1 Voluntary 10%
2 Mandatory 20%
3 Mandatory 30%
4 Mandatory 40%
5 Mandatory 50%
6 Mandatory >50%
To lessen confusion on City customers, the
first four stages (Stages 1 to 4) regulate
customer responses to shortages (Table

8.3), while the latter two stages (Stages 5 &
6) regulate City water staff response efforts
(Table 8.4). Since the 2020 UWMP, the City
has expanded its recycled water use and as a
result has updated its shortage response
actions regarding landscape Irrigation to not
include those being serviced by recycled
water.

The Ukiah City Council will formally declare
the stage of the water shortage, following a
public hearing, upon determination from
City water staff that a water shortage exists
and the WSCP should be implemented.

Following Council declaration of a shortage
stage, the WSCP will become effective no
sooner than the first billing period on or after
the date of publication of the Council
Resolution.

Figure 8.3 City Council Can Declare
Shortage Stages
The WSCP will remain in effect until Council
declares the water shortage emergency has
ended. Alternatively, Council may also
change the water shortage stage as
appropriate. However, Council will not
impose mandatory measures without first
conducting a duly-noticed public hearing
pursuant to CWC § 350 or § 375.

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8.6.4. Communication Protocols
A common understanding on the water
supply situation is essential for the WSCP to
be effective. During a water shortage, the
City will be able to allocate staffing and
resources to inform its customers of the
Council-declared water shortage. In
particular, the City will inform its water
service customers of the following:
• Water Shortage Stage
• Water Use Prohibitions
• City Water Staff Response Actions
The communication protocol will be in place
prior to formal declaration of a water supply
shortage. The frequency and extent of
coordination will be based on the shortage
severity. The City will use the following
resources to communicate with its
customers:
• City Website
• Social Media (i.e. Twitter/Facebook)
• Bill Inserts/Postcard Notices
• Billboard or Digital Message Boards
• Advertisements (Radio & Print)
The goal of the communication efforts will
be to raise awareness of the drought and to
motivate customers to conserve water. The
City should also prepare customers for
possible increases in water shortage severity.

Finally, as mentioned under Priority 1 in
Section 8.6.1, the key goal of communication
is to promote available water resources,
provide specialized outreach for impacted
industries, including instructions on how to
receive bottled water, and how to
participate in public hearings with City staff.

8.6.5. Limitations/Prohibitions
During a shortage, prohibitions on water use
may include some or all of the following:

1. Irrigation runoff

2. Landscape irrigation for more than 15
minutes (except drip irrigation)

3. Irrigation on rainy days or within
specified hours of a rain event

4. Failure to repair leaks in a timely manner

5. Washing of automobiles without a
bucket or positive shutoff nozzle

6. Restaurants serving water to their
customers, except when specifically
requested by their customers

7. Operating a decorative water fountain
without re-circulated water

8. Operating a commercial car wash
without re-circulated water

9. Operating a single-pass cooling system

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10. Hotels and motels shall not launder
towels and linens daily, except when
specifically requested by their customer
Additional prohibitions may also be
enforced, depending on the declared stage
shown in Table 8.3. As mentioned on Page 8-
10, it is the City’s intent to maintain only four
(4) levels of water-use prohibitions for
customers. The additional Stages of
shortages will be used for communication
purposes with customers. The City’s Water
Division will use Stages 5 and 6 to implement
response actions by Water Division staff. The
City response actions to water shortages are
listed in Table 8.4.

8.6.6. Penalties for Non-Compliance
Although Article 11, Sections 3610 does not
explicitly describe penalties for violations of
this WSCP, the following penalties are
recommended:

1. First violation. For a first violation, the
City shall issue a written notice of
violation to the water user violating
the provisions of this chapter

2. Second violation: $50 fee in addition
to water bill for usage

3. Third violation: $100 fee in addition
to water bill for usage

4. Subsequent violations: Shut-off/
temporary discontinuance of service
The penalties listed above may be waived if
a customer completes an application for
exception permit. Hardship, safety, or health
conditions are among the reasons granted
for the exception.

8.7. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
During a water shortage, the City has the
following tools available to restrict water use
to health and safety uses only:
• Expanding public outreach
• More frequent meter readings
• Fines and penalties
• Flow-restriction devices
• Moratorium on service connections
The City participates in the Mendocino
County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which
provides guidance for hazard identification,
planning, preparation, and response. The
County’s 2020 HMP is currently being
updated, and the public review and
comment period of the draft recently closed.

The County’s HMP includes an assessment of
seismic risk and outlines strategies to reduce
risks from hazards such as wildfires, floods,
drought, earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe
weather, while enhancing community

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resilience, protecting lives and property, and
lowering long-term recovery costs. The
County’s HMP integrates current hazard
data, climate change projections,
community priorities, and best available
data, and provides a coordinated framework
for mitigation actions from 2026–2031. The
County’s HMP was
developed and will
soon be adopted by the
Planning Partners, the
local governments with
the authority to
implement mitigation
actions, including the City of Ukiah. The
individual Planning Partner Annexes also
present the identified mitigation actions for
each local government. Planning Partner
Annexes were also developed to show how
Planning Partners intend to incorporate the
County’s HMP into their local planning
mechanisms. The City of Ukiah Annex can be
found in Appendix N.

Other planning tools, such as the City of Ukiah
2021 Emergency Operation Plan (City EOP)
and 2025 Mendocino County Emergency
Operations Plan (County EOP), provides for
the most effective allocation of resources
during an emergency. The County EOP works
in conjunction with the County’s Office of
Emergency Services and the City’s Office of
Emergency Management, which is managed
by the City Manager’s office. The City’s
Office of Emergency Management
coordinates with the City’s Fire and Police
Departments, City staff, local businesses,
and the general public to prepare, respond,
and recover from natural or man-made
hazards. During a disaster, the City’s water
department staff will maintain water
operations as follows:
• All on-duty personnel will remain on
duty until relieved of duty
• Off-duty personnel will be expected
to return to work or be “on-call”
• During a disaster, operational shifts
may be extended for the duration of
the event
In the event that any portions of the City’s
water system are without water, the City’s
water department staff will carry out the
following operations:
• Assess impact of incident
• Communication with adjacent water
agencies
• Identify need for and prioritize
locations for water distribution
• Provide for water quality assurance or
prepare notices for water quality
• Evaluate, plan, and implement actions
to acquire and distribute water
The County’s HMP
provides guidance
for the City in
dealing with
disasters.

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• Determine the need to staff a water
task group and secure resources
through the Logistics Section
• Provide informational status to nearby
water agencies, including:
o Mendocino County Water Agency
o Sonoma Water
o Flood Control District
o Millview County Water
o Willow County Water
o Redwood Valley County Water
o Calpella County Water
• Provide information to media as
appropriate
This WSCP provides a general guide of City
response actions to catastrophes. Other
planning documents referenced herein or
provided in the Appendix provide additional
details which supplement this WSCP.

8.7.1. Seismic Risk and Emergency Backup
According to the US Geological Survey
(USGS) GIS Fault Maps, the Maacama Fault
Zone runs alongside the City of Ukiah, and
underlies the path of the Russian River from
Lake Mendocino. Figure 8.4 provides a
screenshot of the Maacama Fault in relation
to the Ukiah Valley. The County’s HMP
displays historical earthquakes that have
occurred in the region, along with the
locations of known faults(see Figure 8.5). An
earthquake can damage potable water,
recycled water, and wastewater utilities.

Impacts to the City’s water system may
include, but not be limited to:
• Damage to wells/well houses
• Water tank damage or collapse
• Damage to water distribution system
Damage to distribution lines due to shifting
ground and soil liquefaction can result in
potential water loss, water service
interruptions, low pressure, contamination
and sinkholes and/or large pools of water
throughout the service area. For these
reasons, earthquakes can potentially restrict
water supplies for a longer period of time
than a power outage or man-made
catastrophe. In the event that an earthquake
damages portions of the City’s pumping or
distribution system, the City can provide
temporary drinking water to customers
through potable water trucks as noted in
Section 8.7.3.

8.7.2. Emergency Backup for City Wells
Even if an earthquake does not result in
damage to water production or distribution
facilities, an earthquake could result in a
power outage. The City’s water operations
staff will be on standby alert during an
emergency to respond promptly to water
supply interruptions. The City’s water
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Figure 8.4 USGS Fault Zone GIS MAP
Electric Utility Department to restore power
to water supply facilities. In the interim, the
City’s water supply facilities are equipped
with quick connections that allow for quick
and easy hook-up to generators brought to
the facility. This ensures little down time of
pumping facilities during power failures. The
total water available from the City’s wells
with backup power is 2,900 gpm (4.2 MGD).

These quantities would be sufficient to meet
not only reduced demands, but normal
demands. If additional water supply capacity
is needed, or if the primary backup power is
not functioning, portable diesel-powered
pumps can be procured and set up at the
well sites. Due to sufficient well capacity, this
task is to be used in the most severe
shortage (Stage 6), as noted in Table 8.4.

8.7.3. Emergency Water Supply
The City’s distribution system does not have
any physical interconnections with other
agencies’ pipelines. In the event that the City
is in need of an emergency supply of water
for health and safety needs, the City can
obtain emergency water through portable
means. This would involve vehicles equipped
with potable water tanks. The City would
have to obtain potable water trucks from
nearby suppliers.

The California Department of Public Health
maintains a list of Licensed Water Haulers
that includes Mendocino County. According
to the most recent data provided by the
State, the closest hauler/provider of potable
water tanks and/or trucks is
Active Maacama Fault
City of Ukiah

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Figure 8.5 Historical Earthquakes in Mendocino County with Known Faults (County’s HMP)

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Lucchetti Excavating®, located within the
City limits. The next-closest hauler/provider
is the Mendocino Water Company®, located
about 60 miles from the City.

Figure 8.6 Potable Water Tank Trailer
The City can also consider purchasing large
tanks (500 gallons or more), and securing
them to the back of City trucks. This will
allow the City to distribute water to
customers during an emergency.

8.7.4. Additional Aid
Additional available emergency services
include the Master Mutual Aid Agreement
and the California Water Agency Response
Network (CalWARN). These services are
available to all public agencies that have
signed the agreement and is planned out of
the California Office of Emergency Services.

This aid is available to the City, if necessary.

8.7.5. Summary of Emergency Response
The City’s response to natural or man-made
disasters will be a coordinated effort
amongst its own its own staff with backup
assistance from the County and neighboring
agencies. The most critical task in the City’s
response to a catastrophe is the distribution
of water to customers. In so doing, the City
can follow the provisions of the County’s
HMP and City’s Annex (Appendix N), the
County EOP, the City’s EOP, and the City’s
Water System Emergency Response Plan
(ERP). The County Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) can also be used, if necessary.

8.8. WSCP ENFORCEMENT & EVALUATION
To properly assess the effectiveness of this
WSCP, the City will need to monitor metered
consumption and production. The City will
also need to track its billing system to see if
fines for violations of water-use prohibitions
have been issued.

8.8.1. Monitoring
Using the City’s water billing records, the
City will be able to identify not only the
conserved volumes, but also the customers
which are in violation of the provisions of
this chapter. In particular, the City can
review data from the following sources:
• Production Meters: Provides an
account of daily water production
• Customer Meters: Provides an
account of monthly consumption
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weekly or weekly basis which will allow the
City to enforce the conservation
requirements of this WSCP.

In addition to monitoring customer use, the
City also has the ability to monitor
production volumes to determine if the well
supplies have been reduced. Under normal
conditions, potable water production figures
are recorded daily. Weekly and monthly
reports are prepared and monitored. This
data will be used as a baseline to measure
the effectiveness of any water shortage
contingency stage that may be
implemented.

Figure 8.7 Well Production Meter
During rationing conditions, the City’s water
budget will also be monitored more
frequently. This may be done on a weekly,
daily, or hourly basis depending on the
severity of the drought.

8.8.2. Enforcement
During shortage conditions, the City can
implement water-waste patrols, or increase
the frequency of existing water waste
patrols. If City staff are unable to conduct
additional water waste patrols, the City can
contract with outside support to conduct
water waste patrols. However, contracting
with an outside firm would incur additional
costs at a time when revenue is impacted. If
violations are observed, fines/penalties per
Section 8.6.6 can be applied.

8.8.3. Reporting
During a declared water shortage, City water
staff will report water production and
consumption figures to City Council on a
monthly basis. Pending regulations from the
SWRCB will also require the City to report
data to SWRCB on a monthly basis. Thus,
during a declared shortage of the WSCP, City
staff will report water production and
consumption figures to both City Council and
the SWRCB on a monthly basis.

8.9. FISCAL IMPACTS

8.9.1. Impacts to Revenue
During a water shortage, the City's total
water revenue and operating expenses,
demand reductions will likely result in
negative net cash provided by operating
activities. The City recently completed a
Water Rate Study in February, 2026, which
will set forth water rate increases in March
of this year (2026). The City uses only one
rate for all customer types. The current and
pending rates are as follows:

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• Current: $4.18 per CCF
• March 2026: $4.43 per CCF
To mitigate the impacts of revenue loss, the
City currently has a fixed monthly readinessto-serve charge that applies to all accounts regardless of consumption. These charges
range from about $52 per month for a 3/4-
inch meter to $1,541 per month for an 6-inch
meter. These rates helps generate some
revenue even if no water is used.

Fiscal impacts can also be mitigated by
implementing the City’ drought rate
surcharges. In 2016, the City adopted
drought rate surcharges, which allow for
increases of nearly thirty-three (33%) above
the normal rates listed above. The
surcharges would mitigate the impact of
revenue losses during water shortages.

In addition, the following actions could take
place under such circumstances:
• Implement a tiered structure during
water shortages that penalizes
higher usage
• Delay capital improvement projects
• Consider temporary increase of
water rates to meet operation and
maintenance costs
The City also contributes (transfers) water
rate revenue from the Operating Fund to the
Capital Replacement Fund to support the
capital improvement program. In the most
severe water shortages, the City may reduce
the annual contribution to the Capital
Replacement Fund.

A combination of the measures outlined
above may be used to offset or diminish the
effects of lost revenues. The measures
would be temporarily employed and then
returned to pre-shortage rates when
conditions improve.

8.9.2. Impacts to Reserve Funds
The City carries reserves in the water system
accounts, to fund for needed improvements
to its water system. The balance of reserves
the City is maintained primarily for facility
repair and replacement. Under a shortage
crisis, some flexibility would exist to dip into
these reserves to help offset loss of revenue.

8.10. WSCP ADOPTION AND REFINEMENT

8.10.1. Council Resolution
On June 17, 2026, the City Council adopted a
Resolution No. 2026-## (included in
Appendix B) approving this WSCP. The City
will be updating Article 11, Sections 3600 to
3616 of the City’s municipal code in the
following weeks to coincide with this WSCP.

Table 8.3 & Table 8.4 provide a summary of
the customer water use prohibitions and
City response actions to the water shortages.

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8.10.2. WSCP Refinement Procedures
The City intends to update and refine this
WSCP as necessary. The WSCP can be
updated in one of the following ways:
• Cyclical Updates
• Data-Driven Updates
• Externally-Driven Updates
The following is a guideline for how the City
will update this WSCP:

Cyclical Updates
The cyclical updates will be handled by City
staff internally with the assistance of an
outside engineering consultant. Once the
WSCP is implemented, the City will
document the effectiveness of the customer
water use prohibitions listed in Table 8.3 and
the City water staff response actions listed in
Table 8.4. The effectiveness will be
evaluated using the methodologies
described in Section 8.8. The WSCP
effectiveness will be documented over the
course of five (5) years, until the next UWMP
update. It is the City’s intent to update the
WSCP every five (5) years, alongside the
City’s UWMP. The City will conduct an
internal review of the WSCP prior to
releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
the UWMP and WSCP. The RFP process will
provide the City with an opportunity to
revise the WSCP as-needed.

Data-Driven Updates
Data-driven updates to the WSCP will likely
occur mid-cycle or at some point between
the 5-year cycle. The data-driven updates
can be prepared entirely by City staff
(internally) due to the urgency of such
updates. For example, if the City finds that
the fines/penalties covered under Section

8.6.6 are not effective at reducing overall
demand, the City may increase the fines
through an amendment to the City
Municipal Code, and revise Section 8.6.6
(and City Municipal Code) to reflect the new
fines. Other items of this WSCP can be
updated in a similar manner.

Externally-Driven Updates
Conversely, if the fines are found by the
City’s customers to be too punitive, and
Council is petitioned to reduce the fines, the
City can adjust a portion of the City
Municipal Code, and revise Section 8.6.6
herein to reflect the new fines. Other items
of this WSCP can be updated in like manner.

8.10.3. WSCP Re-Adoption
Once the WSCP is revised, the City Council
will be required to re-adopt the revised
WSCP. This will require a public hearing to
receive public comments on the WSCP. The
revised WSCP will replace the former WSCP,
and will then remain effective until the City
elects to update the WSCP

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Perhaps the most critical task in the City’s
response to shutdowns in water is the
distribution of water to customers. As noted
in the caption to the cover of this Section,
portable pumps and water trucks can be
used to distribute water to customers. Due
to the time and planning involved in
procuring these types of vehicles, this task is
identified only in the most severe type of
shortage (Stage VI).

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Table 8.3 Prohibition on Water Use During Water Shortages Stage Prohibition/Restriction Penalty
Stage 1
(<10%)
• No Potable Irrigation between 10 am to 8 pm
• No Person Shall Operate a Decorative Water Feature (Fountains, Ponds, etc.) that Does Not have a Recirculating System
• All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Three (3) Days per Week • All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 15 minutes per Station per Watering Day
• Repair or Isolate Leaks within 72 Hours of Notification by the City • No Washing Sidewalks and Driveways with Water
• Car Washing Only with Bucket or a Hose with Shutoff Valve or Nozzle • Excess Irrigation Runoff is Prohibited
• No Potable Landscape Irrigation During or Within 48 hours of a Rain Event • Restaurants to Serve Water Only Upon Request
• Restaurants to Wash Kitchen and Dining Room with Bucket or Specialized Water Broom Only
• Hotels/Motels to Provide Customer Option of Daily Laundry • Automobile Wash Business Must Use Water Recycling Systems No
Stage 2
(10% to 20%)
• All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Two (2) Days per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No More than Once per Week from Nov 1 to May 31 • All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 10 minutes per Station per Watering Day
• No Refilling of Ornamental Lakes or Ponds, Except to Sustain Aquatic Life • Repair or Isolate Leaks within 48 Hours of Notification by the City • Pools or Spas to have a Cover to Prevent Evaporation
• Cease All Operation of a Decorative Water Features (Fountains, Ponds, etc.) • No Potable Landscape Irrigation During or Within 72 hours of a Rain Event • Commercial Nurseries shall Use Water Only During the Hours from Midnight to 6 am • Commercial Landowners to Allow Tenants the Option of Replacing Lawns & Landscapes
Yes
Stage 3
(20% to 30%)
• All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Once per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No Potable Irrigation from Nov 1 to May 31 • All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 8 minutes per Station per Week
• Repair or Isolate Leaks within 24 Hours of notification by the City • Car Washing Limited to Only Automobile Washes that Use Water Recycling Systems • No Potable Landscape Irrigation During or Within 1 Week of a Rain Event • Restaurants to Wash Dining Room Once Daily (after Close of Business) and Only with Bucket or Specialized Water Broom
• Restaurants to Pre-Soak Dishes
• Restaurants to Install Solenoid Valve for Sinks with Garbage Disposals • No Commercial Window-Washing
Yes

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Stage Prohibition/Restriction Penalty
Stage 3
(20% to 30%)
• Apartment Buildings to Certify Low-Flow Fixtures (Showerheads and Faucets) are Installed prior to Leasing Apartments
• Commercial Buildings and Restaurants to Replace/Install Waterless Urinals • Commercial Buildings and Restaurants to Replace/Install Low-Flow Toilets • Hotels/Motels to Wash Laundry Only After Change of Customer Yes
Stage 4
(30% to 40%)
• Cease All Irrigation Except by Reclaimed Water or Except for Crops or Horticulture (Nurseries) or for Fire or Erosion Maintenance • No Refilling of Pools or Spas
• Commercial Landscape to be Replaced with CA-Friendly Landscape Yes
Stages 5 &
6 (50% or more)
• N/A (Same Requirements as Stages 1 to 4 Above)
• This Stage Involves Only Operational/Management Response Actions Yes

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Table 8.4 City Water Department Response Actions During Water Shortages Stage City Water Department Response Action Financial Impacts Stage 1
(<10%)
• Begin an Enhanced Public Awareness Campaign Increased Expense for City Use Financial Reserve Funds
Stage 2
(10% to 20%)
• No Refilling of Municipal Ornamental Lakes or Ponds,
Except as Necessary to Sustain Aquatic Life
• Reduced Flushing Frequency
• No New Potable Water Service
• No New Temporary Meters or Permanent Meters
• No Statements of Immediate Ability to Serve or
Provide Potable Water Service
• (Will Serve Letters, Certificates, Or Letters of
Availability)
• Suspend Consideration of Annexations to the City’s
Water Service Area
• Establish a Water Allocation for Certain Properties
Within the City's Jurisdiction
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Stage 3
(20% to 30%)
• Increase Groundwater Pumping
• Issue Water Quality Notices (if Necessary) in Case
Additional Pumping Creates Water Quality Issues
• Coordinate with Adjacent Agencies to Prepare for
Possible Need of Emergency Water when/if Conditions
Worsen
• Notify customers immediately of suspected leaks in
their plumbing
• Repair or Isolate Water Main Leaks within 24 Hours
• Provide Letters to Certain Properties for Allocations Established in Stage 2 Informing Reduction of 10% in
Allocation of Tiered Rate
• Elimination of Specific Municipal Uses such as Hydrant Flushing, Street Cleaning, and Water-Based Recreation
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Stage 4
(30% to 40%)
• Rate Increase Study to Mitigate Loss of Revenue
• Further Increase in Rates for Certain Over-Allocation Properties Issued Warnings/Notices in Stage 3
• Increase Frequency of Meter Readings to Once
Monthly in Order to Allow Staff and Customers to
Track Progress
• Implement Water Waste Patrols (Once Monthly)
• Coordinate with Adjacent Agencies to Receive
Emergency Water via Emergency Interconnections
• Deter Flushing of Mains Until Maximum Allowable
Time for Quality/Safety
• Coordinate with Manufacturers and/or Governing
Agencies to Receive Fleet of Potable Water Trucks
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Defer Capital Projects

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Stage City Water Department Response Action Financial Impacts Stage 5
(40% to 50%))
• Systemwide Rate Increase to Achieve Necessary
Reduction and to Mitigate Loss of Revenue
• Notices on Government Access Channel (TV)
• Hand-Post Drought Notices on all Customer Properties
(Residential Homes & Commercial Buildings)
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Defer Capital Projects
Stage 6
(>50%)
• Mobilize Potable Water Trucks
• Decrease Pressure in Water Mains
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Defer Capital Projects

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9. 9.1. OVERVIEW
As a result of seasonal droughts and
continued urban development, water
conservation is important to California’s
sustainability. To help conserve California's
water resources, several public water
agencies came together to form the
California Urban Water Conservation Council
(CUWCC). The CUWCC was officially formed
in 1991 when the agencies signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on
urban water conservation. In January 2018,
the CUWCC became the California Water
Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP). Currently,
over 200 water agencies are members of
CalWEP. The main focus of CalWEP is to
assist its member agencies with public
policy, research, and education tools.

Regarding the UWMPs, CalWEP works with
DWR in order to help form BMP/DMM
policies contained in the UWMPs.

The CUWCC/CalWEP MOU established
fourteen (14) Best Management Practices
(BMPs) which were defined roughly as
policies, programs, practices, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that resulted in a
more efficient use or conservation of water.

The BMPs were equivalent to the fourteen
(14) Demand Management Measures
(DMMs) defined in the UWMP Act, until
2015. As of the 2015 UWMPs, the
Department of Water Resources (DWR)
streamlined the fourteen (14) DMMs into six
(6) generalized categories, with an additional
9 Section 9:

Conservation
Measures
Conservation
measures, including
those aimed at
water waste
prevention, are an
essential part of the
City's policies.

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seventh (7th) optional category. According to
the UWMP Guidebook, DWR has confirmed
that the Water Code has not updated the
reporting requirements for the DMMs in the
2025 UWMPs.

The City acknowledges that efficient water
use is the foundation of its current and
future water planning and operations
policies. The City implements water
conservation through a combination of
programs, resources, and policies.

9.2. DWR DMMs FOR 2020 UWMPs
The DMMs are intended to reduce long-term
urban demands from what they would have
been without their implementation. The
DMMs are in addition to programs which
may be instituted during occasional water
supply shortages.
i. Water Waste Prevention Ordinances
ii. Metering
iii. Conservation Pricing
iv. Public Education & Outreach
v. Programs to Assess and Manage
Distribution System Real Loss
vi. Water Conservation Program
Coordination and Staffing Support
vii. Other Demand Management
Measures that have a significant
impact on water use
As with previous UWMPs, agencies that are
members of CalWEP can submit the BMP
annual reports in lieu of providing a
description of each DMM in the UWMP.

9.3. CalWEP BMPs
An active member of the CalWEP is one that
has signed the MOU and implements the
water conservation measures stipulated by
the CalWEP. According to CalWEP, an agency
“implements” a conservation measure by
achieving and maintaining the level of
activity called for in each BMP's definition, as
described in the MOU. This requires a
minimum level of staffing and funding
efforts. To document the implementation of
a BMP, an agency is required to submit
annual BMP reports to CalWEP that
document the implementation of each BMP.

Figure 9.1 CUWCC became CalWEP in
January 2018
The City is not currently a member of
CalWEP. However, the City is implementing
the same conservation measures as
described in the previous sub-section.

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Figure 9.2 Conservation Measures for 2025 UWMPs: CalWEP and DWR Compared 2025 UWMP
Conservation Measures
CalWEP BMPs
BMP 1: Utility Operations
BMP 2: Education
BMP 3: Residential
BMP 4: Landscape
BMP 5: CII Programs
CA Water Code
Requirements
Water Code § 10631(B)
i.

Water Waste Prevention
Ordinances
ii.

Metering
iii.

Conservation Pricing
iv.

Public Education &
Outreach
vi.

Water Conservation
Program
v.

Water Loss Programs

SERVICES
(ACTIVE MEASURES)
REBATE
S

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9.4. CITY CONSERVATION MEASURES
The City actively promotes the reduction of
water demand through various water
conservation outreach programs. As noted
in Figure 9.2, the CalWEP BMPs are broad
measures aimed at reducing water use
either directly (through rebates and fixture
changes), or indirectly (through serviceoriented measures).

As a smaller community surrounded by miles
of agriculture and open space, the City is
unique compared to many of the other
urban, “built-out” water agencies. As such,
the City’s conservation efforts are tailored to
address the characteristics of the City’s
community. Over the past several years, the
City has focused primarily on water
operations-oriented efforts, including the
measures highlighted in blue in Figure 9.2.

For example, the City which includes a
drought rate surcharge in its rate structure.

The City has focused less on rebates and
retrofits as water-efficient appliances and
fixtures have saturated the market over the
past few decades. Nevertheless, the City is
committed to using “good faith effort” to
implement all of the BMPs as described in
this section.

DMM No. 1 Water Waste Prevention
City Ordinance No. 691 was adopted by the
City Council in 1977, prohibiting the waste of
water. Ordinance No. 691 was incorporated
as Article 11, Section 3600 to 3616 of the City
municipal code. This part of the City code
was most recently updated in 2014 to
include a description of non-essential uses of
water, and prohibitions of water use under
shortage conditions. The City code also
describes the actions taken by the City if
subsequent violations occur.

Figure 9.3 Irrigation Water Waste
Similar to water waste prohibitions,
Assembly Bill No. 1881 was passed in 2006,
requiring local agencies to adopt model
water efficiency landscape ordinances
beginning in January 2010. The City has
incorporated landscape standards into its
municipal code in Chapter 2 (Zoning),
Articles 4 through 8. The landscape
standards were last updated in 2016 via
Ordinance No. 1168.

The City is currently preparing an update to
Article 11, Section 3600 to 3616 of the City’s
code to include new prohibitions on water
use, depending on drought severity. This
pertains to updates to CA Water Code §

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10632(a)(3), which was amended by Sente
Bill 606 in 2019.

DMM No. 2: Metering
All of the City's water service connections,
for all customer sector types, are metered.

The City bills its customers according to
meter consumption on a monthly basis.

Meter calibration and periodic replacement
ensures that customers are paying for all of
the water they consume, and therefore
encourages conservation. The City will
continue to meter all new water service
connections.

All of the City’s meters are standard Badger®
model meters. The City has evaluated the
potential for fixed-base and drive-by
Automatic Meter Read (AMR) systems that
would allow the City to monitor each
individual customer account for compliance
with water conservation measures. A fixed
system involves placing antennas
throughout the City that would collect data
from the water meters at set intervals. The
data would then be downloaded to the City's
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system or transferred to a desktop
computer. The data is used for individual
users for billing purposes or for alerting the
City if a set water use threshold has been
exceeded, signaling a possible leak on the
property. If this condition arises, the owner
of the property would be notified by either
email or a phone call. A drive-by system is
similar to the fixed base system, but instead
of using a network of antennas, meter
readings are picked up by driving by the
meters with specially equipped vehicles and
then downloading the readings after
returning to the office.

Figure 9.4 AMI-Style Water Meters
As of this UWMP, the City has some AMI
meters within the distribution system, and is
currently applying for grants to convert all
connections to AMI. Effectiveness of the
City’s metering is evaluated by comparison
of water use before meter retrofit to water
use after the meter retrofit. When metered
water use increases and unaccounted-for
water decreases, the new water meters are
assumed to be accurately recording the
actual volume of water delivered to
customers. Implementation of this DMM is
expected to help the City achieve its water
use targets by providing accurate water use
information to the customer and the City.

DMM No. 3: Conservation Pricing

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Due to the sufficiency of the City’s water
supply as described in Section 7:, the City
does not have a tiered rate that encourages
water conservation (i.e. increases rates for
higher-volume customers). The water usage
rate was last updated in October, 2025. The
current (March 2026) water usage rates for
all of the City’s customer types are shown in
Table 9.1:

Table 9.1 City of Ukiah Water Rates (March
1, 2026)
Tier Pricing (per HCF)
Current Rate $4.18
Pending Rate $4.43
Drought Surcharge 15% to 35%
The pending rate structure listed above was
established as part of a Water Rate Study
that was completed in February, 2026. The
drought surcharge was approved by the City
in June 2016, to help the City recover lost
revenue during a water shortage. The
measure of effectiveness of the City’s rate
structure, and in particular the drought
surcharge, will be assessed based on
decreases in the total amount of metered
consumption, since the usage charges are
based on total consumption measured by
the City’s water meters on a monthly basis.

DMM No. 4: Public Education & Outreach
This conservation measure consists of
distributing information to the public
through a variety of methods including
brochures, radio and television, school
presentations and videos, and web sites,
including a school education program that
includes providing educational materials and
instructional assistance. The City promotes
public awareness of water conservation
through occasional bill stuffers, distribution
of its Annual Water Quality Report, radio
broadcasts, and the City website. In addition,
City employees are encouraged to discuss
conservation measures with customers. The
City offers local school tours of its water
treatment plant and provides materials to
schools for conservation education. In
addition, four science classes on public
water supply are offered once a year at the
local high school.

The City has implemented this conservation
measure and provides public information
programs on water conservation and other
water issues on an ongoing, year-round
basis. The City understands that public
awareness of water conservation issues is an
important factor in ensuring a reliable water
supply.

The City does not directly measure the
effectiveness of this conservation measure.

In general, however, more public awareness
and education programs give customers

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increased knowledge of water conservation
opportunities. Implementation of this
conservation measure is expected to help
the City achieve its water use targets by
educating water users about the importance
of improving water use efficiency and
avoiding water waste.

DMM No. 5: Programs to Assess and
Manage Distribution System Real Loss
A water audit is a process of accounting for
water use throughout a water system to
quantify the unaccounted-for water.

Unaccounted-for water is the difference
between metered production and metered
consumption on a system-wide basis. A leak
detection program typically consists of both
visual inspection and audible inspection.

Visual inspection includes the inspection of
distribution system to identify obvious signs
of leakage. Audible inspection utilizes
specialized electronic listening equipment to
detect the sounds associated with
distribution system leakage. This process
allows the City to pinpoint the location of
suspected leaks.

The City’s surveillance of its water system to
detect leaks is an on-going operation. The
City recognizes the urgency of repairing
leaks and responds to any leak in an
expedient manner. Field employees are
trained in detecting leaks and signs of
unauthorized uses of water. In addition, the
customer billing system flags high or unusual
water bills, which are then investigated for
possible leaks in customer’s piping. When a
leak is first noticed, the pipeline is inspected
and promptly repaired.

The City has prepared water audits since the
2015 UWMP. The audits were prepared in
accordance with CWC Section 10631(e)(3),
using methods and a worksheet developed
by the American Water Works Association
(AWWA). The AWWA audit worksheets
require a detailed approach to separate
apparent water losses from overall water
loss totals to reveal the actual “Real Losses”
as well as the “Non-Revenue Water”. The
AWWA audit defines the following:
• Water Losses: Water supplied minus
authorized (metered) consumption.
• Apparent Losses: Unauthorized or unmetered consumption and inaccuracies or errors.
• Real Losses: Water losses minus
apparent losses. The actual volume of
water lost through leaks, breaks, etc.
• Non-Revenue Water: Real water losses
plus apparent losses plus unbilled
metered and unbilled unmetered
consumption
Based on the results of the 2021-2024 water
audits, as described in Section 6.6.3, the

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City's water system losses are shown in
Table 6.3. The results of the last few audits
indicate that the City has made
improvements on testing, repairs, and
record keeping. In addition, the City has also
installed new AMI water meters at some
locations.

DMM No. 6: Water Conservation Program
Coordination and Staffing Support
The position of Conservation Coordinator is
an ongoing part of the City’s water utility
policies. The City's Management Analyst
serves as the City’s Water Conservation
Coordinator. The City's Public Works staff
also assists with coordinating conservation
efforts and providing public information
about water conservation. In particular,
Water and Sewer Division Staff provide
indoor and outdoor conservation tips for
customers. Typical water conservation
coordination duties include answering
questions of the public, coordinating with
State and local agencies, and providing
information to customers on water
conservation.

The effectiveness of this conservation
measure will be evaluated in conjunction
with the success of the City’s water
conservation efforts as a whole.

Implementation of this conservation
measure is expected to help the City achieve
its water use targets by making water
conservation a priority of all City staff, in
addition to the day-to-day conservation
coordinator.

DMM No. 7: Other Conservation Measures
In addition to the six (6) DMMs described
above, the City implements a large
landscape irrigation conservation program
and a commercial, industrial, institutional
water customer conservation program.

These two programs are described below.

DMM No. 7a: Large Landscape Conservation
As part of Chapter 2 (Zoning), Articles 4
through 8, the City has established
landscape efficiency standards. The City’s
landscape efficiency standards were last
updated in 2016 via Ordinance No. 1168.

The City’s Planning Department reviews all
proposed landscaping plans for new
development, in order to ensure that
proposed landscaping consists of plants
“which grow well in Ukiah’s climate without
extensive irrigation”. New developments
can only be approved when the proposed
landscaping plans adhere to the City’s
municipal code. It is through the planning
review process that the City ensures that
large landscapes are water efficient.

The City implements this conservation
measure on an ongoing, year-round basis.

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The City has very few commercial, industrial,
and institutional (CII) accounts and does not
track the water use for large landscape
consumers. Therefore, the City has not
historically tracked the actual water savings
associated with the implementation of this
conservation measure. Implementation of
this conservation measure is expected to
help the City maintain its water use targets
by preventing planting of landscaping that
would not grow well in Ukiah’s climate
without extensive irrigation.

DMM No. 7b: Commercial, Industrial, &
Institutional Programs
With this conservation measure, the City can
develop a conservation program for CII
accounts that includes water audits targeted
to the top water users. This program would
include surveys of past program participants
to determine if audit recommendations
were implemented. This program would also
include incentives related to the use of
efficient water-use technologies.

The City has only three (3) industrial customers,
including Mendocino Brewing Company and
Maverick Enterprises who make up the majority
of the water use in the industrial sector. To
implement this conservation measure, the City
surveys the water usage of these industries. Any
new commercial, industrial, or institutional
developments will be reviewed by the City’s
Planning Department and must meet all
requirements of the City’s Municipal Code.

The City has not historically tracked the
actual water savings associated with the
implementation of this conservation
measure. Implementation of this
conservation measure is expected to help
the City maintain its water use targets by
tracking water use of large industrial
customers and alerting the customer to
substantial changes in water use that could
indicate the need for greater water use
awareness within the industrialfacility.

9.5. CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION
Through implementation of conservation
measures described in this Section and the
construction of the City’s recycled water
system described in Section 4:, the City has
saved over 1,000 AF of potable water this
past year (2020). The City has also
successfully recharged about 2,200 AF of
treated wastewater into the groundwater
basin in 2020. The City anticipates that over
1,500 AF of potable water can be conserved
each year through recycled water use and
the implementation of water conservation.

As described in Section 6: of this UWMP, the
City's per capita water use in 2025 was 152.7
gallons per capita per day (GPCD), which
demonstrates that the City has met its 2020
urban water use target of 186 GPCD.

Although the City has met its target year
water use, the City plans to continue its
conservation efforts described herein for at
least the next five (5) years, and re-evaluate

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these measures in the 2025 UWMP. The City
will continue to track all program activities.

Program effectiveness and per capita water
use will be monitored through the billing
system. For example, the City can measure
impacts of infrastructure, repairs and
replacements, including leaky mains, by
comparing apparent water losses from the
previous month.

Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING THE 2025

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The City Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 797 (Water Code Section 10610 et seq.), known as the Urban Water Management Planning Act, during the 1983-1984 Regular Session, and as amended subsequently, which mandates that every supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually, prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), the primary objective of which is to plan for the conservation and efficient use of water; and WHEREAS, the City is an urban supplier of water providing water; and WHEREAS, the UWMP shall be periodically reviewed at least once every five years, and that the City shall make any amendments or changes to its plan which are indicated by the review; and WHEREAS, the UWMP must be adopted after public review and hearing, and filed with the California Department of Water Resources within thirty days of adoption; and WHEREAS, the City has therefore, prepared and circulated for public review a draft UWMP, and a properly noticed public hearing regarding said UWMP was held by the City Council on June 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah shall file said UWMP with the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days of adoption.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ukiah assembled in a regular Council Meeting on June 17, 2026, in City Council Chambers, to hereby agree as follows:

1. The City is in conformance with all applicable requirements of the Urban Water Management Planning Act;

2. The 2025 UWMP is hereby adopted and ordered filed with the City Clerk;

3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof;

4. The Council is hereby authorized and directed to file the 2025 UWMP with the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days after this date; The City Attorney is authorized to make minor typographical changes to this Resolution that does not change the substance of this Resolution;
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2026-XX as duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Ukiah, at the regular meeting of the City Council, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to Form and Legality:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Araceli Sandova, Deputy City Clerk City Attorney

CITY OF UKIAH, CA
Presentation of
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
June 17, 2026

UWMP Background

 Planning Tool for Water Agencies
 Source of Information for Updates to General Plans and Other Planning Documents
 Required by State Law
UWMP Defined

 Urban Water Management Planning Act (1983)
 Multiple Amendments to the Act Since 1983
 Most Significant Amendment to Date:
 Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SBx7-7 –Steinberg)
UWMP Legal Foundations

 CWC § 10608.40: Clarified Reporting for SBx7-7
 CWC § 10631(d)(3)(C): Water Losses
 CWC § 10609.25: Updates to DMMs
 CWC § 10609.4: UWUO and Water Use Reporting
 CWC § 10618.14: Irrigation of Nonfunctional Turf
 CWC § 10608.12: Definitions
CA Water Code Updates
to 2025 UWMPs

 Who is Required to Prepare an Urban Water Management
Plan (UWMP)?
 Urban Water Suppliers with 3,000 Customers OR
 Urban Water Suppliers with 3,000 Acre-Feet per year (AFY) Supply  UWMPs are Filed Every 5 years (2020, 2025, etc.) with Dept. of Water Resources
 Deadline for 2025 UWMPs (July 1, 2026)
 Agencies that Submit after July 1, 2026 are Still Eligible for State Grants or Loans
UWMP Requirements

Content of City’s 2025 UWMP

1. Introduction

2. Service Area Description

3. Water Sources & Supplies

4. Recycled Water Opportunities

5. Water Quality

6. Water Use

7. Reliability Planning

8. Contingency Planning

9. Conservation Measures
Contents of City’s 2025 UWMP

UWMP

HIGHLIGHTS

 Approximate water service area population: 16,325
 City has experienced minimal growth since the 2020 UWMP (population was 16,061)
 As the Mendocino County seat, daytime populations can increase significantly, which impacts water use
 City’s planned Western Hills development will add appox. 20 dwelling units
 Projected water service area population in 2050: 17,860

UWMP HIGHLIGHTS

WATER SERVICE AREA

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 Pre-1914 Surface Water Rights: 2,027 AFY
 Permit 12952 Surface Water Rights: 14,480 AFY
 Four (4) groundwater wells with annual pumping
capacity of 4,677 AFY
 Total available water supply: 21,184 AFY
 Over past five (5) years, groundwater supplies have
accounted for 72% of total supply (surface water = 28%)

UWMP HIGHLIGHTS

SUPPLIES

Well No.4

 City began using recycled water in 2019
 All four (4) phases are complete (phase 4 in 2025)
 Recycled water use in 2025: 615 AF (200 MG)
 Projected recycled water capacity: 1,500 AFY (489MG)
 Recycled water has offset diversions from the Russian River and improved water supply reliability in Lake
Mendocino

UWMP HIGHLIGHTS
Recycled Water

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Page 512 of 672
 Current water demands for 2025: 2,792 AF (Including Water Loss)  Current 153 GPCD, meeting 2020 Per Capita Target of 186 GPCD  2025 UWMP projects demands to year 2050. Gradual improvements in water-use efficiency are projected to help offset new growth, with water-efficient fixtures and efficient landscaping.
 Consumption rates are expected to decrease by a passive savings of

0.50% through 2050.
 Projected water demands for 2050: 2,833 AF (Including Water Loss)

UWMP HIGHLIGHTS

WATER DEMANDS

 No changes to 2020 WSCP
 Six (6) Stages of shortages
 1) 10%, 2) 20%, 3) 30%, 4) 40%, 5) 50%, and 6) >50%
 Customer Prohibitions only specified for Stages 1 to 4  Customers will be notified of Stages 5 and 6
 Stages 5 and 6 will require City water staff response

UWMP HIGHLIGHTS

WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

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 Water supply capacities (surface water, groundwater,
and recycled water) are sufficient to meet demands,
even under drought conditions, through 2050
 City should continue to construct additional
groundwater wells, like new Well #10
 Recycled water has improved overall supply reliability  City should use provisions of Water Shortage
Contingency Plan (WSCP) for sudden shortages or
disasters

CONCLUSIONS

 Adopt the UWMP by Council Resolution
 Adopt the WSCP by Council Resolution
 Within thirty (30) days of adoption:
 Submit adopted UWMP to DWR (online submittal)
 Provide CD copies to State Library and County
 Make the UWMP available to the public (i.e. website)
Next Steps

Questions

Thank You

Agenda Item No: 12.c.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 6/17/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-1059

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Conduct a Public Hearing to Discuss the City Of Ukiah’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

DEPARTMENT: Water Resources PREPARED BY: Sean White, Water Resources Retired Annuitant PRESENTER: Sean White, Water Resources Retired Annuitant ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2025 WCSP - Section 8 of 2025 UWMP

2. 2025 WSCP Resolution
Summary: Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the City Of Ukiah’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and consider adopting a Resolution approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Background: California Water Code Section 10632 requires every urban water supplier (serving more than 3,000 connections) to maintain a standalone Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) as part of its overarching Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Adoption of a WSCP is required every five years for urban retail water suppliers that “directly provide potable municipal water to more than 3,000 end users or that supply more than 3,000 acre-feet of potable water annually at retail for municipal purposes.” A WSCP is a strategic, locally adopted framework that utilities use to prepare for and respond to water shortages caused by droughts or emergencies. Mandated by the state, these plans dictate specific demandreduction stages and supply-augmentation measures to ensure community resilience. The proposed 2025 WSCP complies with requirements of California Water Code Section 10632.

Discussion: In 2025, the City entered into an agreement with West & Associates to develop the City’s 2025 UWMP and WSCP. The 2025 WCSP is housed in Section 8 (Attachment 1) of the 2025 UWMP.

Per the Department of Water Resouces (DWR) Guidebook, "The UWMP submitted by July 1, 2026 must include the WSCP, but the WSCP must be treated as a stand-alone plan for the public hearing and adoption procedures. This separate treatment allows for the WSCP to be revised and re-adopted on a shorter timeline than the rest of the UWMP, in cases where a Supplier chooses to do so." In accordance with California Water Code Section 10621(b), the City notified Mendocino County and other stakeholders that the City was preparing the 2025 UWMP and WSCP more than 60 days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. The Draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP were made available to the public and interested parties for review and comment. A notice of public hearing was published in the local newspaper and posted at City facilities in accordance with Section 6066 of the Government Code.

Within 30 days following adoption, the adopted 2025 UWMP and WSCP will be submitted to DWR and the California State Library.

Staff is recommending that Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment 2) to approve the 2025 WSCP.

Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing to discuss the City of Ukiah’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

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

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8. 8.1. INTRODUCTION
In addition to prolonged droughts that can
gradually decrease water supplies, water
supplies may be interrupted in a number of
sudden, catastrophic ways. Sudden
catastrophes may include earthquakes,
power outages, pumping equipment
failures, or spikes in groundwater
contaminants that cannot be remedied
expeditiously. Water shortages can also be a
result of intentional or accidental manmade
catastrophes, such as acts of terrorism or
chemical spills into nearby canals or
groundwater spreading grounds. It is
important that the City has a plan in place to
manage its water system during short or
long-term water shortages. Long term,
water shortages can be addressed through
conservation and supply augmentation.

Short term, water shortages are best
handled though a “Contingency Plan”. A
Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is
a required component of the City’s UWMP,
which provides guidance on stages of action
to be undertaken by the City in response to
water supply shortages. A WSCP is an
independent document that is incorporated
into the City’s UWMP.

This Section serves as the City’s WSCP. The
City's response to water shortages will be a
coordinated effort between its own staff and
other local and regional water agencies
8 Section 8:

Contingency
Planning
Diesel-powered
pumps can provide
emergency water
supplies during
sudden
catastrophes.

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Figure 8.1 Lake Oroville Failure (February 2017)
During a water shortage emergency, the City
will activate this WSCP, which coincides with
Article 11, Section 3600 to 3616 of the City’s
Municipal Code. The intent of the plan is to
reduce the effect of shortages on the City’s
customers. This WSCP is in compliance with
Water Code requirements CWC § 10632 to
10632.5.

8.2. NEED FOR CONTINGENCY PLANS
The recent drought of 2020-2022
significantly depleted the State’s supply of
water and posed a challenge to many
agencies throughout the State. Following the
drought, the State experienced a wet winter
in 2022. Climate-driven weather extremes,
long-term water supply uncertainty, and
aging infrastructure are stressing a system
built for a different era. The modernized
California Water Plan 2028 is allowing the
state’s opportunity to respond with a clear,
actionable, and durable approach to
statewide water planning.

The modernization of the California Water
Plan 2028 is driven by Senate Bill 72 (SB 72).

This legislation sets a clear expectation:
move statewide water planning from
description to direction. The Water Plan will
be modernized to:

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• Identify and evaluate effective water
management strategies, informed by
economic considerations
• Quantify beneficial uses of water at a
watershed scale throughout California
• Expand engagement across all sectors as
DWR develops the Water Plan
Establish clear water supply targets that
help align state, regional, and local
actions

8.2.1. Recent California Water Code
Amendments
There have been minor changes to the
Water Code affecting the 2025 UWMPs, with
only some affecting WSCPs. The changes are
described in Section 1.3. In addition, the
following measures were taken in recent
years that affect WSCPs:

Starting January 1, 2025, major water
suppliers will be required to significantly
reduce water delivery by 2040 to build
drought resilience into everyday life.

The 2025 update to Title 24 (including the
forthcoming enforcement beginning January
1, 2026 for many permit-applications)
introduces a number of changes aimed at
reducing water consumption and improving
system efficiency. Among the most
important:
• Lower maximum flow-rates for toilets,
showerheads and faucets (for example,
toilets continue to be capped around

1.28 gallons per flush in many cases).
• Requirements to reduce pipe sizing and
hot-water wait times to reflect lowervolume fixtures and shorter delivery distances.
• Enhanced documentation and
compliance measures: designers must
show that plumbing layouts meet both
water efficiency and energy criteria
under Title 24 Part 6 and CALGreen (Title
24, Part 11).
• Greater emphasis on seismic bracing of
plumbing and efficient plumbing system
design, reflecting California’s dual
challenges of drought and quake-risk.

The SWRCB has adopted emergency
regulations to encourage Californians to use
water wisely and make conservation a way
of life.

8.3. LEGAL AUTHORITY
As indicated by Section 8.1 and Section 8.2,
the City has the legal obligation to prepare
and implement a WSCP during times of
drought or sudden supply interruptions.

Response to water shortages is also codified
into City Municipal Code (Article 11, Section
3600 to 3616, “Water Conservation”).

Section 8.6.3 and Table 8.2 of this WSCP
include a listing of water shortage stages per
CWC § 10632 (a)(3)(A), including the means
by which the City will declare a water
shortage and authorize response actions.

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shortage response actions for the City’s
customers are shown in Table 8.2. The
remaining Sections of this WSCP describe
the City’s response actions in greater detail.

8.4. WATER SUPPLY RELIABILITY ANALYSIS
The City’s UWMP does not anticipate a
water supply shortage due to drought
conditions through 2050. Groundwater
supplies are not expected to be affected
during droughts lasting up to five (5) years.

Likewise, the City’s Pre-1914 surface water
rights are expected to be available during
drought periods. Furthermore, droughts will
be mitigated by implementing this WSCP.

The results of the City’s Drought Risk
Assessment (DRA) are shown in Table 7.1
through Table 7.7 and Figure 7.6 and Figure

7.7 (also Appendix E, Table 7-5).

Due to the number of groundwater wells in
the City’s water system, the City has
redundancy in the event of water quality
impairments with a particular well. Figure

8.2 shows a general procedure that the City
may take if any wells are detected to have
water quality concerns. If necessary, the City
has the ability to increase pumping from
other wells to account for loss of production.

The City may also construct additional wells
over the course of this UWMP planning
period (2050), to improve operational
flexibility and redundancy. Therefore, the
City does not anticipate any significant
impacts to water supply reliability as a result
of water quality.

Other events which may create a water
shortage condition are discussed in Section

8.7 of this WSCP. These events may include,
but not be limited to:
• Regional Power Outage
• Earthquake
• Terrorism Incident
If any of the above events occur, the City will
work in conjunction with the County of
Mendocino and the neighboring agencies
listed in Section 8.7 to address the effects of
potential water shortages. Section 8.7
provides a brief overview of the City’s
response actions to these types of
emergencies. Regional response actions are
also outlined in Regional Planning
documents on the County of Mendocino’s
website, and as referenced in this WSCP.

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Routine
Water Quality Test
Wellhead Sampling
Detection of Constituents
Above MCL
Determine Type of Constituent and
Identify Source
Temporarily
Shut Down Well
Short-Term Duration
(Days or Weeks)
Flush & Test Well
Determine if Flushing is Sufficient or
if Aquifer Zones Need to be Isolated
Determine if Well Needs
Rehab or
Well-Head Treatment
OR Determine if Depth of Well Pump
Intake Needs to be Adjusted to Avoid
Aquifer Zones of High Concentration
No
Flusing in Previous Step
Was Sufficient.

Water Quality is Good.

Return Well to Service
Yes
Keep Well Shut-Down
While Improvements
are Constructed
(Typically Months-Long)
Construct
Improvements
Or Remove Well Pump
and Adjust Depth of
Pump Intake
Re-Active Well
Once Construction
is Complete
End Result is
Fully Operational
System
Figure 8.2 Basic Overview of Water Quality
Contamination Response for City Wells
Increase Pumping
from Other Wells in the Interim
Until Well is Restored to Service
System

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8.5. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
Agencies typically prepare Water Supply
Assessments (WSAs) when housing
developments are proposed by developers.

WSAs provide an estimated of available
supplies for a proposed development in
order to confirm the possibility of serving
water to a particular development. Over the
next few decades, the City will experience
only mild growth in its water service area.

Most of this will be re-development. The City
will need to refine its procedure for
developing WSAs and for assessing water
demands in its service area.

Similar to a development-driven WSA, a
system-wide assessment of supplies and
demands will be required of all water
agencies in the State. According to CWC §
10632 (a)(2), the City will be required to
prepare an “Annual Assessment” of supplies
and demands, including an Annual Water
Shortage Assessment Report, by July 1st of
each year. At this time, DWR requires that
the City include a guideline for preparation
of an Annual Assessment in this WSCP.

8.5.1. Decision Making Process
The City’s Annual Assessment will be based
on metered data from active wells and from
customer meters. These figures are available
to the City on a monthly basis, or more
frequently if the City desires. The City can
also rely on quarterly or annual reports. With
newer software, the City can adjust to
changing conditions (such as rainfall) and
can adjust its reporting leading up to the
submittal of the Annual Assessments. As of
2022 City staff has reviewed water
production data and water consumption
data starting in January of that year, with the
intent to prepare an Annual Water Shortage
Assessment Report to the City Council by
May each year. The Final Reports are then
submitted to DWR by July 1 of each year.

8.5.2. Key Data Inputs
The Annual Assessment will be based on the
forecasted demands and estimated water
supply availability, including any known
infrastructure constraints. The Annual
Assessment will also consider weather,
population growth, and other influencing
factors, such as state or local policies that
will impact water demands, or regulations
affecting water supplies.

The following data are typically available to
City staff and can be relied on when
preparing the Annual Assessments:

1. Estimated dry-year demand without
any conservation measures. Dry-year
demands will be determined by
adding an increase factor of five
percent (5%) to normal demands.

2. Estimated total water supply
availability under dry-year scenarios.

The water supply available will be
based on what is available to the City,

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regardless of pumping capacity.

Groundwater supplies can be
estimated from annual Basin Reports
prepared under the 2014 Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA) and from local groundwater
level monitoring.

3. Estimated capacity of water
production infrastructure. Any known
or forecasted issues affecting the
City’s water production infrastructure
can be considered, such as:
o Mechanical or electrical issues
with groundwater well pumps.
o Possible power outages for
operation and maintenance
o New construction and repairs
The potential constraints on water supply
capacity listed under Item 3 above are
subject to change from year to year. The
City should inspect its water system for the
condition of its groundwater wells and
surface water treatment plant before
making a determination on possible
restrictions in water supplies (due to
mechanical or electrical conditions). In
addition, the City should contact SWRCB
and Sonoma Water concerning water
levels in Lake Mendocino. This will help the
City to forecast dam releases and stream
flows in the Russian River. Dam releases
also have a minor, indirect impact on
subsurface inflows to the Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Basin.

8.6. CONTINGENCY PLANS
Unlike many agencies in California, the City
does not rely on imported water directly
from a wholesale agency. The City’s water
sources come from local water sources only,
and the City obtains water from these
sources with its own pumping infrastructure.

However, the City coordinates with three (3)
water agencies that manage or oversee
water supplies in Lake Mendocino, the
Russian River, and the Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Basin. These agencies include
Sonoma Water, the Russian River Flood
Control and Water Conservation
Improvement District, and the Mendocino
County Water Agency. Thus, the City’s water
shortage response efforts can be
coordinated with the help of these agencies.

8.6.1. City Contingency Plan
The City’s “Water Shortage Emergency” Plan
was originally adopted as Article 11 Sections
3600 to 3616 of the City’s Municipal Code.

The provisions of the Plan are currently
being updated as described in this WSCP to
provide the City with the authority and
guidance to implement a phased response
plan to water shortages. In the event of a
water shortage, the City Council will
implement the appropriate water
conservation phase by resolution.

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The objectives of the response plan are to:

1. Prioritize essential uses of water

2. Maximize local municipal water supplies

3. Eliminate water waste city-wide

4. Minimize adverse financial effects
Regarding Objective No. 1, priorities for use
of available potable water during shortages
are based partly on California Water Code,
Sections 350-358. Water allocations are
established for all customers according to
the following ranking system:

1. First Priority: Minimum health and safety
allocations for interior residential needs

2. Second Priority: Commercial, industrial,
institutional/governmental operations

3. Third Priority: Existing landscaping

4. Fourth Priority: New customers,
proposed projects, etc.

Regarding the 1st Priority specified above,
about eighty percent (80%) of the City’s
water service connections consist of
residential accounts. As a result, the City can
use its population estimates to assess water
use needs during a shortage.

8.6.2. Health & Safety (1st Priority)
In 2018, the State adopted Assembly Bill
1668, which amends Section 10608.20 of the
Water Code to stipulate an indoor water use
standard of 55 gallons per capita per day.

The City is obligated to determine the
minimum health and safety water needs for
its residents. To assess the minimum amount
of water that should be available (1st Priority
Level), the amount of personal hygiene
household water use must be quantified.

Based on common indoor residential water
use in the United States, health and safety
water use is estimated to be as shown in
Table 8.1:

Table 8.1 Water Fixture: Health & Safety
Personal Use (gal/day)
Item Regular Voluntary
Conservation
Toilet 14 10.5
Shower 15 12
Washer 12 11
Kitchen 4 3
Other 4 4
Total 49 gal 40.5 gal
Since the City has a population of about
17,000 residents, at a rate of 40.5 GPCD, the
City will need up to 2.1 AF (0.7 MG) per day
to provide for the health and safety of its
residents (if conservation is voluntary). With
a total above-ground storage under 4 MG,
the City can only provide for just two (2)
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event of a shutdown of the City’s water
production infrastructure. However, the
ability to meet the most basic water needs of
its residents during a severe shortage may be
difficult unless the City’s citizens are aware
of the water supply shortage.

8.6.3. Stages of Action
The City’s Annual Assessments prepared
under Section 8.5 can be used to predict
shortages. The City’s WSCP imposes six (6)
stages of response actions based on the
severity of the City’s water supply shortage.

The stages are based on DWR’s established
criteria as shown in Table 8.2:

Table 8.2 Water Shortage Stages &
Reduction Targets
Shortage
Stage
Restriction
Type
Water
Supply
Reduction
Target
1 Voluntary 10%
2 Mandatory 20%
3 Mandatory 30%
4 Mandatory 40%
5 Mandatory 50%
6 Mandatory >50%
To lessen confusion on City customers, the
first four stages (Stages 1 to 4) regulate
customer responses to shortages (Table

8.3), while the latter two stages (Stages 5 &
6) regulate City water staff response efforts
(Table 8.4). Since the 2020 UWMP, the City
has expanded its recycled water use and as a
result has updated its shortage response
actions regarding landscape Irrigation to not
include those being serviced by recycled
water.

The Ukiah City Council will formally declare
the stage of the water shortage, following a
public hearing, upon determination from
City water staff that a water shortage exists
and the WSCP should be implemented.

Following Council declaration of a shortage
stage, the WSCP will become effective no
sooner than the first billing period on or after
the date of publication of the Council
Resolution.

Figure 8.3 City Council Can Declare
Shortage Stages
The WSCP will remain in effect until Council
declares the water shortage emergency has
ended. Alternatively, Council may also
change the water shortage stage as
appropriate. However, Council will not
impose mandatory measures without first
conducting a duly-noticed public hearing
pursuant to CWC § 350 or § 375.

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8.6.4. Communication Protocols
A common understanding on the water
supply situation is essential for the WSCP to
be effective. During a water shortage, the
City will be able to allocate staffing and
resources to inform its customers of the
Council-declared water shortage. In
particular, the City will inform its water
service customers of the following:
• Water Shortage Stage
• Water Use Prohibitions
• City Water Staff Response Actions
The communication protocol will be in place
prior to formal declaration of a water supply
shortage. The frequency and extent of
coordination will be based on the shortage
severity. The City will use the following
resources to communicate with its
customers:
• City Website
• Social Media (i.e. Twitter/Facebook)
• Bill Inserts/Postcard Notices
• Billboard or Digital Message Boards
• Advertisements (Radio & Print)
The goal of the communication efforts will
be to raise awareness of the drought and to
motivate customers to conserve water. The
City should also prepare customers for
possible increases in water shortage severity.

Finally, as mentioned under Priority 1 in
Section 8.6.1, the key goal of communication
is to promote available water resources,
provide specialized outreach for impacted
industries, including instructions on how to
receive bottled water, and how to
participate in public hearings with City staff.

8.6.5. Limitations/Prohibitions
During a shortage, prohibitions on water use
may include some or all of the following:

1. Irrigation runoff

2. Landscape irrigation for more than 15
minutes (except drip irrigation)

3. Irrigation on rainy days or within
specified hours of a rain event

4. Failure to repair leaks in a timely manner

5. Washing of automobiles without a
bucket or positive shutoff nozzle

6. Restaurants serving water to their
customers, except when specifically
requested by their customers

7. Operating a decorative water fountain
without re-circulated water

8. Operating a commercial car wash
without re-circulated water

9. Operating a single-pass cooling system

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10. Hotels and motels shall not launder
towels and linens daily, except when
specifically requested by their customer
Additional prohibitions may also be
enforced, depending on the declared stage
shown in Table 8.3. As mentioned on Page 8-
10, it is the City’s intent to maintain only four
(4) levels of water-use prohibitions for
customers. The additional Stages of
shortages will be used for communication
purposes with customers. The City’s Water
Division will use Stages 5 and 6 to implement
response actions by Water Division staff. The
City response actions to water shortages are
listed in Table 8.4.

8.6.6. Penalties for Non-Compliance
Although Article 11, Sections 3610 does not
explicitly describe penalties for violations of
this WSCP, the following penalties are
recommended:

1. First violation. For a first violation, the
City shall issue a written notice of
violation to the water user violating
the provisions of this chapter

2. Second violation: $50 fee in addition
to water bill for usage

3. Third violation: $100 fee in addition
to water bill for usage

4. Subsequent violations: Shut-off/
temporary discontinuance of service
The penalties listed above may be waived if
a customer completes an application for
exception permit. Hardship, safety, or health
conditions are among the reasons granted
for the exception.

8.7. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
During a water shortage, the City has the
following tools available to restrict water use
to health and safety uses only:
• Expanding public outreach
• More frequent meter readings
• Fines and penalties
• Flow-restriction devices
• Moratorium on service connections
The City participates in the Mendocino
County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which
provides guidance for hazard identification,
planning, preparation, and response. The
County’s 2020 HMP is currently being
updated, and the public review and
comment period of the draft recently closed.

The County’s HMP includes an assessment of
seismic risk and outlines strategies to reduce
risks from hazards such as wildfires, floods,
drought, earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe
weather, while enhancing community

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resilience, protecting lives and property, and
lowering long-term recovery costs. The
County’s HMP integrates current hazard
data, climate change projections,
community priorities, and best available
data, and provides a coordinated framework
for mitigation actions from 2026–2031. The
County’s HMP was
developed and will
soon be adopted by the
Planning Partners, the
local governments with
the authority to
implement mitigation
actions, including the City of Ukiah. The
individual Planning Partner Annexes also
present the identified mitigation actions for
each local government. Planning Partner
Annexes were also developed to show how
Planning Partners intend to incorporate the
County’s HMP into their local planning
mechanisms. The City of Ukiah Annex can be
found in Appendix N.

Other planning tools, such as the City of Ukiah
2021 Emergency Operation Plan (City EOP)
and 2025 Mendocino County Emergency
Operations Plan (County EOP), provides for
the most effective allocation of resources
during an emergency. The County EOP works
in conjunction with the County’s Office of
Emergency Services and the City’s Office of
Emergency Management, which is managed
by the City Manager’s office. The City’s
Office of Emergency Management
coordinates with the City’s Fire and Police
Departments, City staff, local businesses,
and the general public to prepare, respond,
and recover from natural or man-made
hazards. During a disaster, the City’s water
department staff will maintain water
operations as follows:
• All on-duty personnel will remain on
duty until relieved of duty
• Off-duty personnel will be expected
to return to work or be “on-call”
• During a disaster, operational shifts
may be extended for the duration of
the event
In the event that any portions of the City’s
water system are without water, the City’s
water department staff will carry out the
following operations:
• Assess impact of incident
• Communication with adjacent water
agencies
• Identify need for and prioritize
locations for water distribution
• Provide for water quality assurance or
prepare notices for water quality
• Evaluate, plan, and implement actions
to acquire and distribute water
The County’s HMP
provides guidance
for the City in
dealing with
disasters.

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• Determine the need to staff a water
task group and secure resources
through the Logistics Section
• Provide informational status to nearby
water agencies, including:
o Mendocino County Water Agency
o Sonoma Water
o Flood Control District
o Millview County Water
o Willow County Water
o Redwood Valley County Water
o Calpella County Water
• Provide information to media as
appropriate
This WSCP provides a general guide of City
response actions to catastrophes. Other
planning documents referenced herein or
provided in the Appendix provide additional
details which supplement this WSCP.

8.7.1. Seismic Risk and Emergency Backup
According to the US Geological Survey
(USGS) GIS Fault Maps, the Maacama Fault
Zone runs alongside the City of Ukiah, and
underlies the path of the Russian River from
Lake Mendocino. Figure 8.4 provides a
screenshot of the Maacama Fault in relation
to the Ukiah Valley. The County’s HMP
displays historical earthquakes that have
occurred in the region, along with the
locations of known faults(see Figure 8.5). An
earthquake can damage potable water,
recycled water, and wastewater utilities.

Impacts to the City’s water system may
include, but not be limited to:
• Damage to wells/well houses
• Water tank damage or collapse
• Damage to water distribution system
Damage to distribution lines due to shifting
ground and soil liquefaction can result in
potential water loss, water service
interruptions, low pressure, contamination
and sinkholes and/or large pools of water
throughout the service area. For these
reasons, earthquakes can potentially restrict
water supplies for a longer period of time
than a power outage or man-made
catastrophe. In the event that an earthquake
damages portions of the City’s pumping or
distribution system, the City can provide
temporary drinking water to customers
through potable water trucks as noted in
Section 8.7.3.

8.7.2. Emergency Backup for City Wells
Even if an earthquake does not result in
damage to water production or distribution
facilities, an earthquake could result in a
power outage. The City’s water operations
staff will be on standby alert during an
emergency to respond promptly to water
supply interruptions. The City’s water
operations staff will work with the City’s

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Figure 8.4 USGS Fault Zone GIS MAP
Electric Utility Department to restore power
to water supply facilities. In the interim, the
City’s water supply facilities are equipped
with quick connections that allow for quick
and easy hook-up to generators brought to
the facility. This ensures little down time of
pumping facilities during power failures. The
total water available from the City’s wells
with backup power is 2,900 gpm (4.2 MGD).

These quantities would be sufficient to meet
not only reduced demands, but normal
demands. If additional water supply capacity
is needed, or if the primary backup power is
not functioning, portable diesel-powered
pumps can be procured and set up at the
well sites. Due to sufficient well capacity, this
task is to be used in the most severe
shortage (Stage 6), as noted in Table 8.4.

8.7.3. Emergency Water Supply
The City’s distribution system does not have
any physical interconnections with other
agencies’ pipelines. In the event that the City
is in need of an emergency supply of water
for health and safety needs, the City can
obtain emergency water through portable
means. This would involve vehicles equipped
with potable water tanks. The City would
have to obtain potable water trucks from
nearby suppliers.

The California Department of Public Health
maintains a list of Licensed Water Haulers
that includes Mendocino County. According
to the most recent data provided by the
State, the closest hauler/provider of potable
water tanks and/or trucks is
Active Maacama Fault
City of Ukiah

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Figure 8.5 Historical Earthquakes in Mendocino County with Known Faults (County’s HMP)

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Lucchetti Excavating®, located within the
City limits. The next-closest hauler/provider
is the Mendocino Water Company®, located
about 60 miles from the City.

Figure 8.6 Potable Water Tank Trailer
The City can also consider purchasing large
tanks (500 gallons or more), and securing
them to the back of City trucks. This will
allow the City to distribute water to
customers during an emergency.

8.7.4. Additional Aid
Additional available emergency services
include the Master Mutual Aid Agreement
and the California Water Agency Response
Network (CalWARN). These services are
available to all public agencies that have
signed the agreement and is planned out of
the California Office of Emergency Services.

This aid is available to the City, if necessary.

8.7.5. Summary of Emergency Response
The City’s response to natural or man-made
disasters will be a coordinated effort
amongst its own its own staff with backup
assistance from the County and neighboring
agencies. The most critical task in the City’s
response to a catastrophe is the distribution
of water to customers. In so doing, the City
can follow the provisions of the County’s
HMP and City’s Annex (Appendix N), the
County EOP, the City’s EOP, and the City’s
Water System Emergency Response Plan
(ERP). The County Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) can also be used, if necessary.

8.8. WSCP ENFORCEMENT & EVALUATION
To properly assess the effectiveness of this
WSCP, the City will need to monitor metered
consumption and production. The City will
also need to track its billing system to see if
fines for violations of water-use prohibitions
have been issued.

8.8.1. Monitoring
Using the City’s water billing records, the
City will be able to identify not only the
conserved volumes, but also the customers
which are in violation of the provisions of
this chapter. In particular, the City can
review data from the following sources:
• Production Meters: Provides an
account of daily water production
• Customer Meters: Provides an
account of monthly consumption
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weekly or weekly basis which will allow the
City to enforce the conservation
requirements of this WSCP.

In addition to monitoring customer use, the
City also has the ability to monitor
production volumes to determine if the well
supplies have been reduced. Under normal
conditions, potable water production figures
are recorded daily. Weekly and monthly
reports are prepared and monitored. This
data will be used as a baseline to measure
the effectiveness of any water shortage
contingency stage that may be
implemented.

Figure 8.7 Well Production Meter
During rationing conditions, the City’s water
budget will also be monitored more
frequently. This may be done on a weekly,
daily, or hourly basis depending on the
severity of the drought.

8.8.2. Enforcement
During shortage conditions, the City can
implement water-waste patrols, or increase
the frequency of existing water waste
patrols. If City staff are unable to conduct
additional water waste patrols, the City can
contract with outside support to conduct
water waste patrols. However, contracting
with an outside firm would incur additional
costs at a time when revenue is impacted. If
violations are observed, fines/penalties per
Section 8.6.6 can be applied.

8.8.3. Reporting
During a declared water shortage, City water
staff will report water production and
consumption figures to City Council on a
monthly basis. Pending regulations from the
SWRCB will also require the City to report
data to SWRCB on a monthly basis. Thus,
during a declared shortage of the WSCP, City
staff will report water production and
consumption figures to both City Council and
the SWRCB on a monthly basis.

8.9. FISCAL IMPACTS

8.9.1. Impacts to Revenue
During a water shortage, the City's total
water revenue and operating expenses,
demand reductions will likely result in
negative net cash provided by operating
activities. The City recently completed a
Water Rate Study in February, 2026, which
will set forth water rate increases in March
of this year (2026). The City uses only one
rate for all customer types. The current and
pending rates are as follows:

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• Current: $4.18 per CCF
• March 2026: $4.43 per CCF
To mitigate the impacts of revenue loss, the
City currently has a fixed monthly readinessto-serve charge that applies to all accounts regardless of consumption. These charges
range from about $52 per month for a 3/4-
inch meter to $1,541 per month for an 6-inch
meter. These rates helps generate some
revenue even if no water is used.

Fiscal impacts can also be mitigated by
implementing the City’ drought rate
surcharges. In 2016, the City adopted
drought rate surcharges, which allow for
increases of nearly thirty-three (33%) above
the normal rates listed above. The
surcharges would mitigate the impact of
revenue losses during water shortages.

In addition, the following actions could take
place under such circumstances:
• Implement a tiered structure during
water shortages that penalizes
higher usage
• Delay capital improvement projects
• Consider temporary increase of
water rates to meet operation and
maintenance costs
The City also contributes (transfers) water
rate revenue from the Operating Fund to the
Capital Replacement Fund to support the
capital improvement program. In the most
severe water shortages, the City may reduce
the annual contribution to the Capital
Replacement Fund.

A combination of the measures outlined
above may be used to offset or diminish the
effects of lost revenues. The measures
would be temporarily employed and then
returned to pre-shortage rates when
conditions improve.

8.9.2. Impacts to Reserve Funds
The City carries reserves in the water system
accounts, to fund for needed improvements
to its water system. The balance of reserves
the City is maintained primarily for facility
repair and replacement. Under a shortage
crisis, some flexibility would exist to dip into
these reserves to help offset loss of revenue.

8.10. WSCP ADOPTION AND REFINEMENT

8.10.1. Council Resolution
On June 17, 2026, the City Council adopted a
Resolution No. 2026-## (included in
Appendix B) approving this WSCP. The City
will be updating Article 11, Sections 3600 to
3616 of the City’s municipal code in the
following weeks to coincide with this WSCP.

Table 8.3 & Table 8.4 provide a summary of
the customer water use prohibitions and
City response actions to the water shortages.

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8.10.2. WSCP Refinement Procedures
The City intends to update and refine this
WSCP as necessary. The WSCP can be
updated in one of the following ways:
• Cyclical Updates
• Data-Driven Updates
• Externally-Driven Updates
The following is a guideline for how the City
will update this WSCP:

Cyclical Updates
The cyclical updates will be handled by City
staff internally with the assistance of an
outside engineering consultant. Once the
WSCP is implemented, the City will
document the effectiveness of the customer
water use prohibitions listed in Table 8.3 and
the City water staff response actions listed in
Table 8.4. The effectiveness will be
evaluated using the methodologies
described in Section 8.8. The WSCP
effectiveness will be documented over the
course of five (5) years, until the next UWMP
update. It is the City’s intent to update the
WSCP every five (5) years, alongside the
City’s UWMP. The City will conduct an
internal review of the WSCP prior to
releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
the UWMP and WSCP. The RFP process will
provide the City with an opportunity to
revise the WSCP as-needed.

Data-Driven Updates
Data-driven updates to the WSCP will likely
occur mid-cycle or at some point between
the 5-year cycle. The data-driven updates
can be prepared entirely by City staff
(internally) due to the urgency of such
updates. For example, if the City finds that
the fines/penalties covered under Section

8.6.6 are not effective at reducing overall
demand, the City may increase the fines
through an amendment to the City
Municipal Code, and revise Section 8.6.6
(and City Municipal Code) to reflect the new
fines. Other items of this WSCP can be
updated in a similar manner.

Externally-Driven Updates
Conversely, if the fines are found by the
City’s customers to be too punitive, and
Council is petitioned to reduce the fines, the
City can adjust a portion of the City
Municipal Code, and revise Section 8.6.6
herein to reflect the new fines. Other items
of this WSCP can be updated in like manner.

8.10.3. WSCP Re-Adoption
Once the WSCP is revised, the City Council
will be required to re-adopt the revised
WSCP. This will require a public hearing to
receive public comments on the WSCP. The
revised WSCP will replace the former WSCP,
and will then remain effective until the City
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Perhaps the most critical task in the City’s
response to shutdowns in water is the
distribution of water to customers. As noted
in the caption to the cover of this Section,
portable pumps and water trucks can be
used to distribute water to customers. Due
to the time and planning involved in
procuring these types of vehicles, this task is
identified only in the most severe type of
shortage (Stage VI).

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Table 8.3 Prohibition on Water Use During Water Shortages Stage Prohibition/Restriction Penalty
Stage 1
(<10%)
• No Potable Irrigation between 10 am to 8 pm
• No Person Shall Operate a Decorative Water Feature (Fountains, Ponds, etc.) that Does Not have a Recirculating System
• All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Three (3) Days per Week • All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 15 minutes per Station per Watering Day
• Repair or Isolate Leaks within 72 Hours of Notification by the City • No Washing Sidewalks and Driveways with Water
• Car Washing Only with Bucket or a Hose with Shutoff Valve or Nozzle • Excess Irrigation Runoff is Prohibited
• No Potable Landscape Irrigation During or Within 48 hours of a Rain Event • Restaurants to Serve Water Only Upon Request
• Restaurants to Wash Kitchen and Dining Room with Bucket or Specialized Water Broom Only
• Hotels/Motels to Provide Customer Option of Daily Laundry • Automobile Wash Business Must Use Water Recycling Systems No
Stage 2
(10% to 20%)
• All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Two (2) Days per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No More than Once per Week from Nov 1 to May 31 • All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 10 minutes per Station per Watering Day
• No Refilling of Ornamental Lakes or Ponds, Except to Sustain Aquatic Life • Repair or Isolate Leaks within 48 Hours of Notification by the City • Pools or Spas to have a Cover to Prevent Evaporation
• Cease All Operation of a Decorative Water Features (Fountains, Ponds, etc.) • No Potable Landscape Irrigation During or Within 72 hours of a Rain Event • Commercial Nurseries shall Use Water Only During the Hours from Midnight to 6 am • Commercial Landowners to Allow Tenants the Option of Replacing Lawns & Landscapes
Yes
Stage 3
(20% to 30%)
• All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Once per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No Potable Irrigation from Nov 1 to May 31 • All Potable Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 8 minutes per Station per Week
• Repair or Isolate Leaks within 24 Hours of notification by the City • Car Washing Limited to Only Automobile Washes that Use Water Recycling Systems • No Potable Landscape Irrigation During or Within 1 Week of a Rain Event • Restaurants to Wash Dining Room Once Daily (after Close of Business) and Only with Bucket or Specialized Water Broom
• Restaurants to Pre-Soak Dishes
• Restaurants to Install Solenoid Valve for Sinks with Garbage Disposals • No Commercial Window-Washing
Yes

148 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

CITY OF UKIAH
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Stage Prohibition/Restriction Penalty
Stage 3
(20% to 30%)
• Apartment Buildings to Certify Low-Flow Fixtures (Showerheads and Faucets) are Installed prior to Leasing Apartments
• Commercial Buildings and Restaurants to Replace/Install Waterless Urinals • Commercial Buildings and Restaurants to Replace/Install Low-Flow Toilets • Hotels/Motels to Wash Laundry Only After Change of Customer Yes
Stage 4
(30% to 40%)
• Cease All Irrigation Except by Reclaimed Water or Except for Crops or Horticulture (Nurseries) or for Fire or Erosion Maintenance • No Refilling of Pools or Spas
• Commercial Landscape to be Replaced with CA-Friendly Landscape Yes
Stages 5 &
6 (50% or more)
• N/A (Same Requirements as Stages 1 to 4 Above)
• This Stage Involves Only Operational/Management Response Actions Yes

2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

CITY OF UKIAH
149
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2025
Table 8.4 City Water Department Response Actions During Water Shortages Stage City Water Department Response Action Financial Impacts Stage 1
(<10%)
• Begin an Enhanced Public Awareness Campaign Increased Expense for City Use Financial Reserve Funds
Stage 2
(10% to 20%)
• No Refilling of Municipal Ornamental Lakes or Ponds,
Except as Necessary to Sustain Aquatic Life
• Reduced Flushing Frequency
• No New Potable Water Service
• No New Temporary Meters or Permanent Meters
• No Statements of Immediate Ability to Serve or
Provide Potable Water Service
• (Will Serve Letters, Certificates, Or Letters of
Availability)
• Suspend Consideration of Annexations to the City’s
Water Service Area
• Establish a Water Allocation for Certain Properties
Within the City's Jurisdiction
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Stage 3
(20% to 30%)
• Increase Groundwater Pumping
• Issue Water Quality Notices (if Necessary) in Case
Additional Pumping Creates Water Quality Issues
• Coordinate with Adjacent Agencies to Prepare for
Possible Need of Emergency Water when/if Conditions
Worsen
• Notify customers immediately of suspected leaks in
their plumbing
• Repair or Isolate Water Main Leaks within 24 Hours
• Provide Letters to Certain Properties for Allocations Established in Stage 2 Informing Reduction of 10% in
Allocation of Tiered Rate
• Elimination of Specific Municipal Uses such as Hydrant Flushing, Street Cleaning, and Water-Based Recreation
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Stage 4
(30% to 40%)
• Rate Increase Study to Mitigate Loss of Revenue
• Further Increase in Rates for Certain Over-Allocation Properties Issued Warnings/Notices in Stage 3
• Increase Frequency of Meter Readings to Once
Monthly in Order to Allow Staff and Customers to
Track Progress
• Implement Water Waste Patrols (Once Monthly)
• Coordinate with Adjacent Agencies to Receive
Emergency Water via Emergency Interconnections
• Deter Flushing of Mains Until Maximum Allowable
Time for Quality/Safety
• Coordinate with Manufacturers and/or Governing
Agencies to Receive Fleet of Potable Water Trucks
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Defer Capital Projects

150 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

CITY OF UKIAH
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Stage City Water Department Response Action Financial Impacts Stage 5
(40% to 50%))
• Systemwide Rate Increase to Achieve Necessary
Reduction and to Mitigate Loss of Revenue
• Notices on Government Access Channel (TV)
• Hand-Post Drought Notices on all Customer Properties
(Residential Homes & Commercial Buildings)
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Defer Capital Projects
Stage 6
(>50%)
• Mobilize Potable Water Trucks
• Decrease Pressure in Water Mains
Increased Expense for City
Use Financial Reserve Funds
Possible Implementation of Drought
Rate Surcharge
Defer Capital Projects

Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

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

SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
The City Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the California Water Code Section 10632 requires every urban water supplier shall prepare and adopt a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) as part of its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP); and
WHEREAS, the City is an urban supplier of water providing water; and WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah has prepared and adopted a UWMP under separate Resolution No. 2026__ __; and
WHEREAS, State Senate Bill 606 passed in 2018 has amended the Water Code related to the requirements of WSCPs to include six standard stages for water shortages up to and beyond 50 percent; and
WHEREAS, the City has updated its WSCP in accordance with these changes in the Water Code, and said WSCP is included as part of the UWMP; and WHEREAS, the conservation of water is critically important if the City of Ukiah is to sustain itself; and the effective and equitable management of limited water supplies during a water shortage minimizes the impact on the people and the economy of the City of Ukiah; and WHEREAS, the City of is granted the authority by the State Water Code Section 350 and City municipal code 3602 to declare a water supply shortage and to adopt by resolution regulations and restrictions on the delivery and consumption of water; and WHEREAS, the City has therefore, prepared and circulated for public review a draft UWMP, and a properly noticed public hearing regarding said UWMP, held by the City Council on June 17, 2026, wherein the WSCP was also presented in the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah shall file said WSCP with the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days of adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah urban water supplier shall make available the WSCP prepared pursuant to this article to its customers and any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 30 days after adoption of the WSCP.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ukiah assembled in a regular Council Meeting on June 17, 2026, in City Council Chambers, to hereby agree as follows:

1. The City is in conformance with all applicable requirements of the Water Code

2. The WSCP is hereby adopted and ordered filed with the City Clerk;

3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof;

4. The Council is hereby authorized and directed to submit the WSCP along with UWMP to the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days after this date;

The City Attorney is authorized to make minor typographical changes to this Resolution that does not change the substance of this Resolution;
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2026-XX as duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Ukiah, at the regular meeting of the City Council, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to Form and Legality:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Araceli Sandova, Deputy City Clerk City Attorney

Agenda Item No: 12.d.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 6/17/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-819

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Amending the Definition of Business License Fee Category A to Apply to Manufacturing and Industrial Businesses.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager /
Admin PREPARED BY: Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
PRESENTER: Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Business License Fee Rates

2. Resolution Regarding Business License Fee Rates Setting Classification "A" Summary: The City Council will consider amending the definition of Business License Fee Classification "A" to apply to manufacturing and industrial businesses, as the current schedule does not include a clear classification for these types of businesses.

Background: The City of Ukiah assesses business license taxes based on annual gross receipts, pursuant to Ukiah City Code (UCC) § 2152. The current fee schedule (Attachment 1) establishes multiple categories (A– H), each with a corresponding rate and minimum fee. Classification "A" currently carries the lowest rate ($0.10 per $1,000 in gross receipts, $20 minimum), but it is not actively used.

Historically, Classification "A" was defined as applying to businesses operating with extremely low profit margins (0.99% or less), based on outdated industry studies. Staff analysis indicates this classification is obsolete and has not been used in decades.

Additionally, the current schedule does not include a clear classification for manufacturing or industrial businesses, resulting in ambiguity and inconsistent categorization.

Discussion: Manufacturing and industrial businesses are a distinct sector with characteristics that differ from retail, service, or professional uses currently listed in the schedule. The absence of a defined category creates uncertainty for both Staff and applicants. The only manufacturing or industrial business currently operating in the City, for lack of a category that specifically includes such businesses, has been classified under Classification "D," which includes General Merchandise Wholesale businesses, and is taxed at a rate of $0.30 per $1,000 of gross receipts.

Staff recommends redefining Classification "A" via resolution (Attachment 2) to apply to manufacturing and industrial businesses, replacing the outdated profit-based definition.

This approach:
• Utilizes an existing but unused category
• Avoids creating additional complexity in the fee schedule • Provides clear and predictable classification for applicants • Aligns with economic development goals by recognizing industrial uses as a distinct sector.

Importantly, this action does not modify the fee structure itself. The rate for Classification "A" would remain unchanged. The proposed amendment:
• Clarifies applicability only
• Does not increase or decrease any adopted rates
• Does not alter the method of calculating business license taxes.

UCC § 2156 requires notice and a hearing when the Council amends business license fees. However, because this action does not change fee rates, and only clarifies the definition of an existing category, it may reasonably be considered an administrative clarification rather than a fee increase or establishment of a new fee that would trigger Proposition 218 requirements. It would also functionally result in a reduced rate assessed for the manufacturing business currently operating in the City.

This action is not expected to materially impact revenues. Any changes would be limited to improved consistency in classification of businesses. This amendment supports:
• Transparency and fairness in fee application
• Administrative efficiency
• Economic development by appropriately recognizing industrial uses

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the definition of Business License Fee Classification "A" to apply to manufacturing and industrial businesses.

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: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney; Community Development Dept.

STRATEGIC PLAN (SP): SP 4A - Identify and remove barriers to economic development while leveraging economic opportunities.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): GP-A2 - Economic Development Element.

BACKGROUND: All licenses for gross receipt businesses are considered annual from the date issued.

Renewal notices are emailed from the City of Ukiah 30 days prior to expiration. Once the fee is calculated, a statement will be issued. License fees are considered delinquent if not paid 60 days after expiration.

All licenses are subject to a I0% delinquent penalty per month of delinquency past 60 days. Penalties shall not exceed I00% of the original license fee amount. Flat rate licenses are expected to be paid at the time of application due to the various periods ofissuance (Municipal Code Section 2100 et seq.) FLAT RATE BUSINESSES: The following types of businesses are generally measured by a flat rate, rather than by gross receipts:

Business Type License Fee Licensing Period
Circus orsimilar show $100.00 Per Day
Magazine or periodical salesman $30.00 Per Month
Dance, Race, Lecture Exhibition $30.00 Per Month
Hand Bill Distributor $30.00 Per Year
Tobacco Retailer $35.50 Per Year
GROSS RECEIPTS BUSINESSES: (Below, are justsome of the examples; the type of business you are operating may not be on this sheet)
Business
Type Cat. Business Type Cat. Business Type Cat. Business Type Cat.

Accounting F Clothing
Wholesale D Furniture Retail E Osteopath H
Advertising F Consultants H Gardening
Service F Parade Vendor K
Airplane
Retail C Contractor G Garden Supplies E Parking Lot F
Ambulance
Service F Convalescent Hospital E Gas Stations C Photography Studio F Answering
Service D Dairy Retail D
General
Merchandise
Retail
E Physical
Therapist H
Appliance
Retail C Dance K
General
Merchandise
Wholesale
D Public
Relations F
Appraisers F Dental
Lab/Asst F Gift Shop F Races K
Arcade
(Machine) L Dentist H Grocery Store B Radio Stations F
Architectural
Services F Developers H Group Stores Retail E Radio Sales Retail D Attorney H Doctor H Handy Man F Real Estate F
Automobile
Repair F Door to Door Sales J Hearing Aid Repair Sales D Records Retail E Barber Shop D Drafting F Hospital D Refuse
Systems F
Beauty Shop D Dress Shop
Retail E Hotel F Restaurants E
Bicycle Sales
Retail C Drugs Retail D Janitorial Services F Sporting Goods Retail E Business License - Overview
Attachment 1

Business
Type Cat. Business Type Cat. Business Type Cat. Business Type Cat.

Bingo E Drugs
Wholesale C Jewelry
Repair F
Sporting
Goods
Wholesale
E
Bookkeeping F Dry Cleaners B Laboratories H Stationary
Retail E
Book Store
Retail D Electric Supplies C Laundries B Stores Retail E Bowling
Alley F Educational Services H Lecture K SubContractors G Building
Material E Engineering F Linen Svc/Supply C Surgeon H
Bus Machine
Sales F Equipment Rental F Lumber Retail E T.V. Repair F CALCULATION OF RATE BASED ON GROSS RECEIPTS: The Business License Fee is calculated by dividing your reported gross receipts by $1,000.00 and multiplying by the rate listed below for the category appropriate for your business type. There is a minimum fee for each category. The gross receipts you report should be the same figure reported to the Internal Revenue Service. The Finance Director reserves the right to periodically audit your reported gross receipts (Municipal Code Section 2133). ����EXAMPLE:

If your new business is a retail gift shop, with a category of "E" and you expect that your annual gross receipts will be $65,000, your business license fee is:
$65,000 ÷ $1,000 = 65
65 × $0.35 = **$22.75**
Business License Fee Rates by Category
Category Rate Minimum Category Rate Minimum
A $0.10 $20.00 E $0.35 $20.00
B $0.20 $20.00 F $0.40 $20.00
C $0.25 $20.00 G $0.25 $40.00
D $0.30 $20.00 H $0.75 $40.00

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION - BRICK AND MORTAR - IN CITY LIMITS - WITHPLANNING AND ZONING REVIEW - ONE TIME FEE $206.00
BUSINESS RENEWAL - IN AND OUT OF CITY LIMITS $30.00
AB 1379 $4.00

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING BUSINESS LICENSE FEE RATE STRUCTURE CLASSIFICATION “A” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2156 OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ukiah in 1961 adopted Ordinance No. 540 setting forth the provisions for licensing business for revenue within the City of Ukiah; and WHEREAS, Sections 2152 and 2153 of the Ukiah City Code state that the City Council shall from time to time adopt a resolution setting forth the rates for business license fees; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ukiah last adopted a revised business license fee rate structure in Resolution 93-39; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 93-39 set forth a business license tax schedule that included a Classification “A” that did not enumerate or define the types of businesses to be included in that Classification; and
WHEREAS, none of the existing classifications set forth in Resolution 93-39, or any past City Council resolution setting forth rates for business licenses, enumerate, define, or include industrial and manufacturing businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ukiah wishes to include those industrial and manufacturing businesses currently operating within the City within a defined business license tax schedule classification.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby adopt the following definition for Classification “A” in the business license fee rate structure for businesses operating within the City of Ukiah:

Classification "A" Businesses Enumerated: Classification "A" shall include but not be limited to the following businesses: (a) any manufacturing or industrial enterprise. (b) Any business operating on a comparable net profit on net sales as reported in an acceptable comprehensive study.

PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 17th day of June, 2026, by the following vote on roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk
Attachment 2

Agenda Item No: 13.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 6/17/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-1106

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Approval and Adoption of 2026-27 Fiscal Year City Budget through Resolution, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, the Gann Limit Resolution, and the Budget Agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District.

DEPARTMENT: Finance PREPARED BY: Oliver MacDonald, Senior Accountant PRESENTER: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS:

1. FY 26-27 Budget Resolution

2. Capital Improvement Plan - FYE 2027 - FINAL

3. Vehicle & Equipment Justifications

4. FY 26-27 Gann Limit Resolution

5. Budget Approval Agreement, FY 20267Draft

6. Financial Management Policy Update - Redlined and Annotated Summary: The Council will consider for approval and adoption through resolution the City budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the City's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan, the City's Gann Limit for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Background: Presented here is the operating and capital budget for the City of Ukiah and related documents for the fiscal year 2026-27. This is the final step in the budget development and adoption process.

As part of this packet, the following are provided:

1. Budget unit pages (OpenGov stories). The Finance Department continues to enhance the usability and navigation of the budget document, turning to the OpenGov platform to deliver the budget document in its entirety. Budget units (departments and divisions) are presented in a standardized format in what are called "stories." They are dynamic, navigable web pages designed to be read electronically through a web browser.

They offer the reader drill down features so that data can be presented as generally or as granularly as desired.

The best way to access stories is by clicking this link and finding each subsequent link in the table of contents:
https://stories.opengov.com/ukiahca/published/oXNLMdUj9 This page is the cover of the budget document (in draft), including a table of contents at the bottom. Each budget story can be accessed by clicking on its respective link in the table of contents. As the budget document is further developed, links will be activated for any reader to examine.

The OpenGov platform is best viewed through the Google Chrome web browser. It is a free application and can be found at the following link, complete with download and installation instructions. https://www.google.com/chrome/

Discussion: To adopt the budget, Council will approve and adopt:

1. Budget Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the annual City of Ukiah Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Per City budget policy, Council is adopting appropriations at the fund level. Also included in the resolution is reference to changes to the Financial Management Policies in the budget, which is detailed below.

2. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Schedule (Attachment 2) and the Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Justifications (Attachment 3) - resolution not required.

3. The Appropriations (Gann) Limit calculations and associated resolution (Attachment 4). This information is part of the overall budget document.

4. Approval in substantial form the operating and capital budget agreement with UVSD for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This is a requirement under the operating agreement signed with UVSD in 2018. The agreement is included as Attachment 5. Minor edits may still be made and the final cost split between the two agencies will be included when the calculation is completed by the City and District's shared consultant.

Budget Revisions Since Original Presentation
Minor cleanup adjustments have been made to the total appropriations of this recommended budget since its presentation to Council on June 1 and June 2, 2026. These adjustments are summarized as follows:

Fund 100 General Fund - Decrease in personnel expenses of $14,311, and decrease in projected contribution to UVFA subfund 105 of $202,906.47
• Fund 105 Ukiah Valley Fire Authority - Increase in liability insurance premium of $15,482, increase in personnel expenditures of $3,491. Reduction in budgeted revenue for reimbursement from other agencies for fire response by $130,000. This is to reflect that the corresponding reimbursable expenditures are not in the budget either.
• Fund 200 City Administration - Increase in personnel expenditures of $13,045 • Fund 209 IT Fund - Increase of Recruit/Retain of $10,000 • Fund 700 Landfill - Increase in personnel expenditures of $843 • Fund 710 Ambulance Services - Increase in personnel expenditures of $5,769 • Fund 830 Recycled Water - Increase in personnel expenditures of $27,012 • Fund 840 Wastewater - Increase in personnel expenditures of $81,072 Financial Management Policies Update
Staff has reviewed the City's Financial Management Policies and is recommending several targeted revisions intended to clarify existing practices, improve administrative efficiency, and align certain provisions with current governmental finance best practices. The proposed revisions are limited in scope and are not intended to substantially alter the City's financial management framework.

The proposed revisions include: (1) clarifying the City's balanced budget policy by incorporating the concept of structural balance; (2) refining budgetary control provisions to provide the City Manager limited authority to approve fund-level budget adjustments while continuing to report such actions to the City Council; (3) formally documenting the City's longstanding practices regarding Internal Service Fund budget adjustments and the resulting impact on internal cost allocations; and (4) clarifying how budget amendments are administered for separate governmental entities whose budgets are controlled by their respective governing bodies but are accounted for by the City.

Attachment 6 contains a redlined version of the Financial Management Policies showing all proposed revisions in red text, together with margin comments describing the purpose and rationale for each change. A clean version of the revised Financial Management Policies is included in the appendix of the OpenGov budget presentation materials with revisions references placed where appropriate for ease of review.

Recommended Action: Taken Separately:

1. Approve and adopt budget resolution for the fiscal year 2026-27

2. Approve and adopt the updated Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Schedule for the fiscal year 2026- 27 3. Approve and adopt Gann Limit resolution for fiscal year 2026-27

4. Approve in substantial form the budget agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (UVSD) and authorize the City Manager to complete and sign it when the cost share split calculation is completed.

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

ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -00

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND OTHER FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET WHEREAS, the Ukiah Municipal Code requires the City Manager to prepare and submit an Annual Budget to the City Council for its approval; and
WHEREAS, it is good management practice to have comprehensive operating and capital improvement budgets to implement the various policies, programs and projects of the City Council, and the City Council has established a policy to review, adopt, and provide multiple updates to Fiscal Year (FY) Budgets; and WHEREAS, on June 1, 2026, the City Council reviewed Draft FY 2026-27 revenues and expenditures for all governmental, proprietary, and internal service funds of the City, as well as fiduciary funds that are administered by the City solely in a trustee or custodial capacity; and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2026, the City Council reviewed Draft FY 2026-27 revenue and expenditures for the departmental budget units and capital improvements; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby adopt the budget for the General Fund and other budgeted funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that,

1. Funds are appropriated at the Fund level for total expenditures, transfers and other uses as summarized in Exhibit A, attached hereto;

2. Transfers between funds are authorized as summarized in Exhibit B, attached hereto;

3. The FY 2026-27 Budget provides detail to the sources and uses of the authorized appropriations by fund and the final adopted document is incorporated herein by reference;

4. The Council has made changes to its financial management and budget policies since the last fiscal year (2025-26), as presented in the Agenda Summary Report for budget adoption, dated June 17, 2026 and, accordingly, all revised policies are in effect; and

5. The open encumbrances outstanding at year-end are hereby designated as reserved in fund balance or working capital and appropriated July 1, 2026 for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

ATTACHMENT 1

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 1

Fiscal Year 2026-27
Changes to Fund Balance/Working Capital
Primary
Fund No. Fund Name
Estimated
Beginning Fund
Balance Revenues Appropriations Transfers In Transfers (Out) Other In (Out) Estimated
Increase
(Decrease) to
Fund Balance
Estimated
Ending Fund
Balance
100 General Fund $ 9,998,217 $ 36,689,634 $ 35,834,859 $ 554,028 $ (3,346,081) $ 1,947,458 $ 10,180 $ 10,008,397 Capital Project Funds:
120 STREETS AND ROADS CAPITAL (1,805,087) - 2,122,485 2,960,399 (639) - 837,275 (967,812) 220 EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND 393,118 4,566 461 - - - 4,105 397,223 251 SPECIAL PROJECTS RESERVE 18,529 2,562 258 - - - 2,304 20,833 252 STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND 1,021,726 25,521 2,574 - - - 22,947 1,044,673 300 PARK DEVELOPMENT FEES FUND 40,804 934,991 934,798 - (1,572) - (1,379) 39,425 301 ANTON STADIUM FUND 11,925 139 14 - - - 125 12,050
302 OBSERVATORY PARK FUND 51,291 595 - - - - 595 51,886 303 PLAYGROUND & PARK AMENITIES 703 10 1 - - - 9 712
304 SWIMMING POOL FUND 4,575 53 5 - - - 48 4,623
305 RIVERSIDE PARK FUND 24,851 1,491,127 1,505,512 - - - (14,385) 10,466 307 SOFTBALL COMPLEX FUND 7,103 82 8 - - - 74 7,177
511 RAIL TRAIL FUND 585,416 - - - (140,359) - (140,359) 445,057 Total capital project funds 354,954 2,459,646 4,566,116 2,960,399 (142,570) - 711,359 1,066,313 Debt Service Funds:
130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 4,631,863 44,648 4,503 154,374 - - 194,519 4,826,382 131 DEBT SERVICE RESERVE 2022 LRB 2,446,021 160 1,627 - - - (1,467) 2,444,554 Total debt service funds 7,077,884 44,807 6,130 154,374 - - 193,051 7,270,936 Special Revenue Funds:
250 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 14,940 174 18 - - - 156 15,096 253 CITY PROP 172 67,183 101,735 46,540 - - - 55,195 122,378 308 OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND 206,228 104,504 200,000 - - - (95,496) 110,732 311 ARRC GENERAL OPERATING FUND (29,166) 103,000 96,572 - (104) - 6,324 (22,842) 312 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT 2,107 14,038 13,504 - - - 534 2,641 313 LMIHF HOUSING ASSET FUND 7,300,503 74,006 - - - - 74,006 7,374,509 314 WINTER SPECIAL EVENTS (220,228) 170,000 157,989 - - - 12,011 (208,217) 315 ADVANCED PLANNING FUND 365,058 44,454 34,386 - - - 10,068 375,126 316 SPECIAL RECREATION EVENTS 102,713 81,244 51,750 - - - 29,494 132,207 500 GAS TAX FUND 752,509 5,096,857 5,667,752 - - - (570,896) 181,613 505 SIGNALIZATION FUND 393,899 4,575 461 - - - 4,114 398,013 508 SB325 REIMBURSEMENT FUND 65,558 837 84 - - - 753 66,311 509 S.T.P. 146,267 202,576 201,009 - - - 1,567 147,834
600 COMM. DEVELOPMT. BLOCK GRANT 1,097,657 4,981 - - - - 4,981 1,102,638 611 CDBG GRANTS - 960,000 960,000 - - - - -
613 HOME PROGRAM INCOME 9,144,917 1,196,637 1,190,000 - - - 6,637 9,151,554 620 CASp CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING FUND 55,231 4,716 40,500 - - - (35,784) 19,447 630 ASSET SEIZURE FUND 102,206 42,232 48,320 - - - (6,088) 96,118 634 FEDERAL ASSET SEIZURE GRANTS (1,036) - - 1,036 - - 1,036 - 635 SUP.LAW ENFORCE.SVC.FD(SLESF) 326,574 203,270 119,047 - (479) - 83,744 410,318 638 ASSET FORFEITURE 11470.2 H&S 43,228 595 20,000 - - - (19,405) 23,823 639 SPECIAL REVENUE POLICE 43,517 125,476 48 - (125,000) - 428 43,945 695 TRANSFER STATION FUND 11,264 411,249 126 - (410,000) - 1,123 12,387 696 SOLID WASTE MITIGATION FUND 140,713 61,606 62,291 - - - (685) 140,028 Total special revenue 20,131,843 9,008,762 8,910,397 1,036 (535,583) - (436,183) 19,695,660 Permanent Funds:
400 RIPARIAN CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT 151,281 1,757 177 - - - 1,580 152,861 Enterprise Funds*:
640 PARKING DISTRICT #1 (53,729) 146,510 161,193 - - - (14,683) (68,412) 700 LANDFILL CLOSURE FUND 11,194,800 1,122,010 17,949,716 410,000 - 16,000,000 (417,706) 10,777,094 710 AMBULANCE SERVICES FUND (972,409) 5,274,256 4,944,965 - - - 329,291 (643,118) 720 GOLF FUND (436,171) 140,817 227,370 - - 82,117 (4,436) (440,607) 730 CONFERENCE CENTER FUND (325,288) 593,220 681,260 - - 95,000 6,960 (318,328) 777 AIRPORT 211,441 2,311,657 2,237,896 67,375 (67,375) - 73,761 285,202 800 ELECTRIC 30,015,344 33,287,470 36,127,236 8,200,000 (8,200,000) - (2,839,766) 27,175,578 805 STREET LIGHTING FUND (310,386) 200,000 174,771 - - - 25,229 (285,157) 820 WATER 3,917,579 12,503,895 12,406,478 4,550,694 (4,550,694) - 97,417 4,014,995 840 WASTEWATER 936,342 11,242,834 10,561,991 2,187,419 (2,187,419) (353,334) 327,510 1,263,851 Total enterprise funds 44,177,523 66,822,671 85,472,876 15,415,488 (15,005,488) 15,823,783 (2,416,423) 41,761,098

ATTACHMENT 1

Internal Service Funds*:
200 CITY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (58,967) 7,685,010 7,554,016 - (23,291) - 107,703 48,736 201 WORKER'S COMP FUND 417,447 2,067,998 1,556,091 - (780) - 511,127 928,574 202 LIABILITY FUND 263,598 4,447,593 4,247,370 - (780) - 199,443 463,041 203 GARAGE FUND (48,340) 1,013,513 926,239 - (2,985) - 84,290 35,950 204 PURCHASING FUND 194,213 570,400 565,485 - (2,260) - 2,654 196,867 205 BILLING AND COLLECTION FUND 115,951 2,974,048 3,209,643 - (8,776) 250,000 5,629 121,580 206 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH FUND 110,552 2,506,497 2,486,402 - (7,895) - 12,200 122,752 208 BUILDING & MAINTENANCE FUND 3,600,289 2,603,267 3,177,271 - (253,063) - (827,067) 2,773,222 209 IT FUND 590,211 4,914,186 5,757,561 250,000 (5,773) 389,093 (210,055) 380,156 Total internal service funds 5,353,255 28,782,512 29,480,077 250,000 (305,603) 639,093 (114,076) 5,239,179 Total City Funds 87,244,957 143,809,789 164,270,633 19,335,325 (19,335,325) 18,410,334 (2,050,512) 85,194,444 Fiduciary Funds**:
911 Russian River Watershed Assoc (749) 650,749 650,000 - - - 749 - 915 UVFD GENERAL OPERATING FUND (1,510,467) 3,289,814 3,170,807 - - - 119,007 (1,391,460) 916 UVFD PROP 172 (2,836) 65,146 62,015 - - - 3,131 295 917 UVFD MEASURE B 478,684 296,251 403,889 - - - (107,638) 371,046 918 UVFD FIRE MITIGATION FEE 168,758 102,178 153,309 - - - (51,131) 117,627 920 MSWMA (115,542) 800,948 760,901 - - - 40,047 (75,495) 922 MILLVIEW COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 3,253,341 2,182,225 2,401,082 - - - (218,857) 3,034,484 923 MILLVIEW CAPITAL CHARGE 1,531,062 60,000 22,758 - - - 37,242 1,568,304 924 MILLVIEW CONNECTION CHARGE 71,832 1,000 76 - - - 924 72,756 927 REDWOOD VALLEY WATER DISTR 514,907 2,757,918 2,634,445 - - - 123,473 638,380 932 WILLOW WATER DISTRICT OPERAT 24,013 1,256,608 1,064,288 - - - 192,320 216,333 937 CALPELLA WATER DISTRICT OPERAT 35,303 289,745 234,280 - - - 55,465 90,768 938 CALPELLA UNASSIGNED 52,288 264,100 261,520 - - - 2,580 54,868 945 RIVER ESTATES WATER OPERATIONS 49,934 100,029 108,915 - - - (8,886) 41,048 947 HOPLAND WATER OPERATIONS (84,572) 326,580 306,316 - - - 20,265 (64,307) 950 HOPLAND SEWER OPERATIONS 146,834 388,766 320,616 - - - 68,150 214,984 969 REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY 6,359,433 1,118,416 850,056 - - - 268,360 6,627,793 Total fiduciary funds 12,512,970 13,950,472 13,405,272 - - - 545,201 13,058,171 Total all funds $ 99,757,927 $ 157,760,261 $ 177,675,905 $ 19,335,325 $ (19,335,325) $ 18,410,334 $ (1,505,311) $ 98,252,615 Legend:
**Denotes current assets. Funds held for the benefit of other agencies or entities. *Denotes approximate available working capital.

Begin of Year = Current Year Beginning Fund Balance
Expected Change = Estimated Year End Revenues - Estimated Year End Expenditures Proj YE FB = Projected Upcoming Year End Fund Balance

ATTACHMENT 1

Fund Fund
Number Fund Name Amount Number Fund Name Amount
100 GENERAL FUND 112,500 101 VISIT UKIAH (S-100) 112,500 100 GENERAL FUND 2,960,399 120 STREETS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 2,960,399 100 GENERAL FUND 74,170 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 74,170 100 GENERAL FUND 1,036 634 FEDERAL ASSET SEIZURE GRANTS 1,036 * 105 FIRE AUTHORITY (S-100) 176,169 106 USDA FOREST SERV CWDG (S-100) 176,169 105 FIRE AUTHORITY (S-100) 18,062 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 18,062 106 USDA FOREST SERV CWDG (S-100) 3,745 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 3,745 120 STREETS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 639 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 639 200 CITY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 23,291 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 23,291 201 WORKER'S COMP FUND 780 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 780 202 LIABILITY FUND 780 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 780 203 GARAGE FUND 2,985 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 2,985 204 PROCUREMENT, CAPITAL & SPECIAL PROJECTS 2,260 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 2,260 205 BILLING AND COLLECTION FUND 8,776 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 8,776 206 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH FUND 7,895 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 7,895 208 BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 3,063 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 3,063 208 BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 250,000 209 IT FUND 250,000 209 IT FUND 5,773 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 5,773
300 PARK DEVELOPMENT FEES FUND 1,572 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 1,572 311 ARRC GENERAL OPERATING FUND 104 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 104 511 RAIL TRAIL FUND 140,359 100 GENERAL FUND 140,359
635 SUP.LAW ENFORCE.SVC.FD(SLESF) 479 130 PENSION STABILIZATION FUND 479 639 AB 109 SPECIAL REVENUE POLICE 125,000 100 GENERAL FUND 125,000 * 695 TRANSFER STATION FUND 410,000 700 SANITARY DISPOSAL SITE FUND 410,000 * 777 AIRPORT FUND 53,000 778 AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT (S-777) 53,000 * 777 AIRPORT FUND 14,375 779 SPECIAL AVIATION FUND (S-777) 14,375 * 800 ELECTRIC FUND 5,700,000 801 ELECTRIC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND (S-800) 5,700,000 * 807 ELECTRIC CAP AND TRADE FUND (S-800) 2,500,000 801 ELECTRIC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND (S-800) 2,500,000 * 820 WATER FUND 1,100,000 821 WATER CAPITAL RESERVE FUND (S-820) 1,100,000 * 820 WATER FUND 1,379,133 822 WATER CONNECTION FEE FUND (S-820) 1,379,133 820 WATER FUND 2,071,561 825 UVWA WATER SHARED EXPENSES 2,071,561 * 840 CITY SEWER OPERATIONS FUN 2,187,419 841 SEWER BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND (S-840) 2,187,419 Total Transfers Out $ 19,335,325 Total Transfers In $19,335,325 * Denotes an intrafund transfer between subfunds. For internal accounting purposes.

Note: Funds with a suffix (S-XXX) are subfunds of a parent fund, e.g. (S-100) is a subfund of fund 100, General Fund.

Fund Transferring From (Transfers Out) Fund Transferring To (Transfers In) Fiscal Year 2026-27

SCHEDULE OF TRANSFERS

300 Seminary Avenue • Ukiah • CA • 95482-5400

FIVE-YEAR

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
ATTACHMENT 2

AIRPORT

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

AIRPORT
Repair leaking roof in hangar.

Additional Comments: Repairs to add 20-30 years to life of roof. Deferred to FYE 28.

The current small portal port style hangar at the Airport are reaching or have reached their end of life and some are no longer serviceable. Staff is recognizing a need to replace these hangars.

Additional Comments: Prioritization and funding source(s) under review.

SUB-TOTAL: $ - $ - $ 35,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 35,000
Hangar Project TBD TBD TBD TBD New TBD No
Hangar Roof Repair TBD TBD TBD 1403 S State New TBD TBD $ 35,000 26/27
$ 35,000
$ - Reviewed

FACILITIES/BUILDINGS/LAND
Project Name Project Description Org/Obj Project # Allocation to Multi-funds Project Location Project Status AIRPORT Shovel Ready Funding Source Funding Identified 27/28 28/29 Totals Funding Source Add'l Comments City Council Status Costs to date 29/30 30/31
*Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 1

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

AIRPORT
This project is for the pavement rehabilitation design of Taxiways A (4,540'x55'), A3 (250'x45'), and A5 (250'x45') due to thermal and aging related cracking with localized structural related cracking but no evidence of structural failure. Proposed rehabilitation is milling top 2 inches of AC crack sealing and pavement repair, and placement of 2 inch layer of new AC and markings. The electrical improvement design associated with the rehabilitation of Taxiways A, A3 and A5. Proposed improvements include installation of taxiway lights, guidance signs and pullboxes.

Add'l Comments: The FAA has made cost and project scope adjustments.

Moved from FY 23/24 and increased from $250k. Moved from FY 25/26 and increased from $360k. 77825200.80230 Pavement
Rehabilitation of
Taxiways A, A3 and
A5 - Design
27/28 Totals Project # N/AProject Name Project Description Costs to date 26/27 X City Council Status 28/29 Shovel Ready
$ 365,000 Reviewed
29/30
$ 365,000 18034 Org/Obj Allocation to Multi-funds
Contingent upon
FAA Grant Funding. Project Location Project Status Funding Source Funding Identified Funding Source Add'l Comments New Grant Yes 1403 S State
30/31

AIRPORT

INFRASTRUCTURE
*Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 2

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

AIRPORT
This project will cover construction to rehabilitate pavements of Taxiways A (4,540'x55'), A3 ( 250'x45') and A5 (250'x45').

Add'l Comments:

This project consists of the engineering design for a new FAA-compliant taxiway connector, designated Alpha Four, that will replace the existing Taxiway Delta. Taxiway Delta is classified as non-standard and does not meet current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) taxiway design standards. The new connector will be constructed in a revised location in the immediate vicinity of the current Taxiway Delta, providing a safe, efficient, and fully compliant alternative while maintaining operational continuity at the airfield.

Add'l Comments:

The Master Plan would focus on updating aviation activity forecasts, runway length analysis, long-term development plans, and financial selfsufficiency/revenue generation.

Add'l Comments: Conduct study in FY 23/24 and complete in FY 24/25. The Federal Aviation Administration has reviewed our ACIP schedule and recommends strongly that we prioritize immediate pavement rehabilitation of the taxiways over initiating the Airport Master Plan study. Their rationale:
active infrastructure upgrades maintain operational safety and grant eligibility far better than draft planning papers right now. Removed $500k.

In February of 2025, the Council approved a runway extension study. Based on this study, efforts are underway to restore the runway to a length of 5,000 feet. This restoration project aims to improve the airport's capabilities and accommodate a wider range of aircraft.

Add'l Comments:
$ - - $ 365,000 $ 2,760,000 $ - $ 252,000 $ 3,377,000 $ Taxiway A4
(Taxiway D
Demolition) 77825200.80230 18035 N/A 1403 S State New Grant YesContingent upon FAA Grant Funding. 77825200.52100 1403 S State New Grant YesContingent upon FAA Grant Funding.

Pavement
Rehabilitation of
Taxeways A, A3
and A5 -
Construction 77825200.80230 18035 N/A 1403 S State New Grant Yes Master Plan
Contingent upon
FAA Grant Funding.

Restoration of the
Ukiah Municipal
Airport Runway to
5,000 feet TBD N/A New
SUB-TOTAL: Reviewed 1403 S State Grant Contingent upon
FAA Grant Funding.
$ - 77825200.80230
$ 2,760,000 Reviewed Reviewed Reviewed
$ -
$ 2,760,000
$ 252,000 $ 252,000 18420 N/A
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

AIRPORT
Project Name
Project Description
Org/Object
Project Number
Allocation to Multifunds
Project Status
Funding Source
Funding Identified
Funding Source Add'l
Comments
Costs to date
Estimated Costs per
Fiscal Year
Totals
Comments
City Council Status
Shovel Ready
Costs estimated to be spent in each of the fiscal years.

The sum of the five year estimate for each project.

Additional information as needed.
"Not Reviewed"- First time that Council has been presented the project; "Reviewed" - Council has been presented the project during an agendized meeting; "Explore" - Council has reviewed and has asked staff to further explore; "Reviewed and Supported" - Council has reviewed and supports the placement of the project on the CIP Plan; "Budget Adopted" - Council has approved the project through the Council action that takes place through either the full budget adoption process, or through a specific agendized item brought to Council.

Project is ready to be sent out to bid.

Indicates if the cost of the proposed cost is shared. In this case, here it will state what other funds are sharing the cost.

This indicates whether the project is "NEW", "IN PROGRESS", "ONGOING", "DEFERRED", or "COMPLETED".

The Fund the actual expense will come out of.

The proposed account code where the expense will be accounted for.

The number assigned to track all expenses related to the project.

Definition of terms used:
"Yes" indicating funding has been identified and will be available, "No" indicating funding has not yet been identified and is unavailable.

To further explain, as necessary, the funding type used selected.

Costs spent on the project.

Provides a description and additional narrative to assist in the understanding of the need and value of the proposed project.

The name of the project.
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CITY MANAGER

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT
Replacing parking meters.

Add'l Comments: Funded by line of credit loan proceeds being secured by Finance as part of a larger capital improvement funding strategy. Moved from FYE 20 year. Installation will coincide with Streetscape Project. Funding secured through bond issuance; project put on hold due to COVID-19 and will resume when market conditions allow. Moved from FYE 21. Project put on hold due to COVID-19 and will resume when market conditions allow. Moved from FYE 26 due to ongoing and anticipated construction/development in the downtown. Moved from FYE 27 to coincide with the completion of the courthouse and other anticipated development in the downtown. $ - - $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000 $
Project Name
Project Description
Org/Object
Project Number
Allocation to Multifunds
Project Status
Funding Source
Funding Identified
Funding Source Add'l
Comments
Costs to date
Estimated Costs per
Fiscal Year
Totals
Comments
City Council Status
Shovel Ready

VEHICLES, MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Project Name Project Description
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT Shovel Ready 26/27 27/28 Org/Obj 28/29 Project Status Totals City Council Status Costs to date 29/30
The name of the project. Enterprise Yes 64012600.80230 18165 N/A Downtown Deferred Project # Allocation to Multi-funds Project Location Reviewed Funding Source Funding Identified Funding Source Add'l Comments
30/31
The number assigned to track all expenses related to the project.

Indicates if the cost of the proposed cost is shared. In this case, here it will state what other funds are sharing the cost.

This indicates whether the project is "NEW", "IN PROGRESS", "ONGOING", "DEFERRED", or "COMPLETED".

The Fund the actual expense will come out of.
$ 400,000 $ 400,000
Provides a description and additional narrative to assist in the understanding of the need and value of the proposed project.

The proposed account code where the expense will be accounted for.

Definition of terms used:

Parking Meter
Replacement
SUB-TOTAL:
"Yes" indicating funding has been identified and will be available, "No" indicating funding has not yet been identified and is unavailable.

Project is ready to be sent out to bid.

To further explain, as necessary, the funding type used selected.

Costs spent on the project.

Costs estimated to be spent in each of the fiscal years.

The sum of the five year estimate for each project.

Additional information as needed.
"Not Reviewed"- First time that Council has been presented the project; "Reviewed" - Council has been presented the project during an agendized meeting; "Explore" - Council has reviewed and has asked staff to further explore; "Reviewed and Supported" - Council has reviewed and supports the placement of the project on the CIP Plan; "Budget Adopted" - Council has approved the project through the Council action that takes place through either the full budget adoption process, or through a specific agendized item brought to Council.
*Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 1

COMMUNITY SERVICES

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Urban Rivers Grant to restore floodplain wetlands, clear debris, plant trees, and repair trails.

Additional Comments: Hydrology studies and CEQA complete. Project was bid in fall of 2024, with lowest bid coming in nearly twice the available funding. Staff has filed a deadline of completion for this project to October of 2028 and secured an additional $607,677 from the State to supplement the $883,447 remaining on the original grant . A modified scope of work and bids for construction will be released in the summer of 2026 with work expected to commence shortly after. Increased from $832,005.

Park master plan needed once a site is identified.

Additional Comments: Public Spaces Commission and Staff are actively working to have a plan in place if funding is secured. Department estimate is $3-5 million for completion of project. Added $100,000 to FYE 27. Moved from FYE 27.

The 2017 Wagenseller Park Feasibility Analysis and the 2025 Parks Gap analysis suggest a need for a park in the Wagenseller area.

Additional Comments: The 2025 Parks Gap Analysis identifies a number of potential locations for a park in the Wagenseller neighborhood. A linear park along Mason St. as well as a playground north of Clara Ave. are options being considered. Site remidiation will be necessary prior to any park construction. Increased from $500,000 and moved from FYE 28.

Develop additional area for meeting, band stand, viewing platforms. Install lighting.

Additional Comments: Prioritization and funding source(s) under review; Need to explore grant funding. Department estimate/request is $250,000. Added $250k to FYE 30. Reviewed $ 250,000

FACILITIES/BUILDINGS/LAND
Totals City Council Status

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
26/27 27/28 Project Status Funding Source Funding Identified Funding Source Add'l Comments Project # Allocation to Multi-funds Project Location Project Name Project Description 29/30 Costs to date 28/29 Shovel Ready Org/Obj 30/31
Skate Park Phase 2 -
Back Lot
Development 30022200.80220 TBD N/A 1043 Low Gap New TBD NoSeeking grant funding Reviewed
$ 3,000,000 NoSeeking grant
funding. Reviewed
$ 3,000,000 Grant Yes Grant funded.

Wagenseller Park
Development 30022200.80220 18063 N/A Mason and Clara
Wagenseller Park
Plan 30022250.80220 18063 N/A Mason and Clara New New TBD NoSeeking grant funding. TBD
$ 210,253 Reviewed
$ 100,000
$ 250,000
$ 100,000
$ 1,491,127 $ 1,491,124
Riverside
Floodplain
Regeneration
Project 30522250.80220 18014 N/A 1281 E. Gobbi Deferred *Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 1

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Municipal Pool at Todd Grove park is approx. 100 years old. Maintenance costs are becoming prohibitive. The existing facility needs to be demolished and a new facility needs to be designed and built. The addition of Multi-purpose recreation ruilding to the new Pool Facility would eliminate the Splash Pad and Day Camp Office projects from other CIP lists. Facility would serve Day Camp, Recreation Classes, Facility Rentals, Trainings, Meetings, Youth Sports Practices and Green Room for Concerts.

Additional Comments: Funding will need to come from some combination of grants, fundraising, bond measures, and/or special district. Estimated cost: $12M. Staff has completed "Pool Needs Assessment/Feasibility Study" to be prepared for funding efforts. Added $12M to FYE 30.

Outdoor security cameras for protection of property.

Additional Comments: Department estimate/request is $30,000. Added $30k to FYE 2027. Deferred to FYE 28.

Building exterior needs painting.

Additional Comments: Funding not secured, planning for routine maintenance.

Deferred to FYE 28. $5k bdugeted for FYE 27 is for awing and not considered exterior paiting.

Security cameras and keyless door lock entry.

Additional Comments: The Conference Center is host to State and US political offices and holds large community forums with local leaders in attendance. Security cameras are essential for the safety of these offices and meetings. Additionally, keyless entry allows for real-time monitoring and tracking of entry events. Moved from FYE 26.

Increased from $30,000. Security cameras first and keyless entry considered fro FYE

28. Decreased from $50,000.

Replace aging HVAC at the UVCC before they fail and the rooms are unusable or emergency repairs become prohibitively expensive.

Additional Comments: 1 unit is $50,000. 3 units are in need of replacement. Moved from FYE 26. FYE 28 and FYE 29 added for additional units. Increased from $50,000 with estimate from Building Maintenance.

Conference Center
HVAC Replacement 73022600.80220 18326 N/A 200 S. School New General Yes Internal Financing $ 30,000
$ 12,000,000
$ 50,000 X Reviewed
$ 45,000 Reviewed $ 45,000
X Reviewed
X
$ 175,000 Reviewed
X Reviewed TBD NoSeeking grant
funding. $ 30,000
Conference Center
Exterior Painting
Security Cameras
at Museum 10022700.54100 18111 N/A N/A 512 Park Blvd. New TBD NoMunicipal Pool Replacement TBD TBD 431 S Main Deferred NoInternal Financing 18112 N/A TBD NoInternal Financing 200 S. School New 73022600.56300 TBD Conference Center
Security 73022600.80100 18189 N/A 200 S. School New$ 30,000 $ 75,000 $ 50,000 50,000 $
$ 20,000
$ 12,000,000
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

COMMUNITY SERVICES
The roof at the historic Sunhouse is in need of replacement. Asphalt shingles are historically appropriate and no other historic requirements are anticipated.

Additional Comments: An architectural assessment done in 1991 by Long Hoeft Architects identifies that the roof was last renovated in 1984 with composition shingles.Grant funding has not yet been found. Staff has consulted with a local contractor and an engineer who suspect the builing needs more than a simple reroofing. Structural roof improvements and electrical work is also needed. An engineering report describing a scope of work is needed to develop grant requests. A scope of work document is estimated to be between $7-10k. Placed $400k for FYE

27. Budgetary cost of $200,000 provided by Dave Jankovsky. Reduced from $400,000.

The City owns 2.5 acres at the end of Norgard Lane that is suitable for a public park with river access. The draft COU Parks Gap analysis suggests a need for one to three parks south of the City.

Additional Comments: Seeking grant funding.

The Western Hills Watershed Protection Area Management Plan offers the possibility of passive use recreational trails. The City is partnering with the Ukiah Valley Trail Group to open miles of mixed use trails. CEQA is complete and work is under way.

Additional Comments: The Ukiah Valley Trail Group is actively working on the initial 4 miles of trail, referred to as the "Gateway Loop." Opening is tentatively scheduled for late June 2026. Further trail building on the "Lookout Peak" section will occur next year along with fire mitigation work to be managed by the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District. Zero cost to the City. FYE 29 is expected completion.

The 2025 Parks Gap Analysis identifies the need for additional parks on the south end of town. Annexation of this area will place the park responsibility on the City. The goal is to assure all residents live within a half mile of a park. To achieve this goal, at least two and possibly three parks will be needed.

Additional Comments: Seeking grant funding. Seeking suitable location.

The 2025 Parks Gap Analysis identifies the need for additional parks on the south end of town. Annexation of this area will place the park responsibility on the City. The goal is to assure all residents live within a half mile of a park. To achieve this goal, an additional park will be needed in the vacinity of Lover's Lane.

Additional Comments: Seeking grant funding. Seeking suitable location. $ 1,811,127 210,253 $ 255,000 $ 6,050,000 $ 12,250,000 $ - $ 20,366,124 $ Western Hills Trails
Construction 30022200.80220 18488 N/A TBD New Grant NoUkiah Valley Trail Group Reviewed $ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000 Reviewed
$ 225,000 Reviewed
$ 500,000 Reviewed
$ -
$ 1,000,000 Reviewed
SUB-TOTAL:

Norgard Park 30022200.80 TBD N/A Norgard Lane NewSeeking Grant Funding
Seeking Grant
Funding
Seeking Grant
Funding No
Historic Sunhouse
Roof Repair and
Replacement 30022200.80220 TBD N/A TBD New Grant No 10022700.80220 Large Park on
South End of Town
Park on North Side
of Town 30022200.80220 TBD N/A TBD New Grant NoSeeking Grant Funding 18439 N/A 431 S Main New TBD No Grant $ 500,000 $ 225,000
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Project Name
Project Description
Org/Object
Project Number
Allocation to Multifunds
Project Status
Funding Source
Funding Identified
Funding Source Add'l
Comments
Costs to date
Estimated Costs per
Fiscal Year
Totals
Comments
City Council Status
Shovel Ready Project is ready to be sent out to bid.

Definition of terms used:

The Fund the actual expense will come out of.
"Yes" indicating funding has been identified and will be available, "No" indicating funding has not yet been identified and is unavailable.

To further explain, as necessary, the funding type used selected.

Costs spent on the project.

Costs estimated to be spent in each of the fiscal years.

The sum of the five year estimate for each project.

Additional information as needed.
"Not Reviewed"- First time that Council has been presented the project; "Reviewed" - Council has been presented the project during an agendized meeting; "Explore" - Council has reviewed and has asked staff to further explore; "Reviewed and Supported" - Council has reviewed and supports the placement of the project on the CIP Plan; "Budget Adopted" - Council has approved the project through the Council action that takes place through either the full budget adoption process, or through a specific agendized item brought to Council.

This indicates whether the project is "NEW", "IN PROGRESS", "ONGOING", "DEFERRED", or "COMPLETED".

The name of the project.

Provides a description and additional narrative to assist in the understanding of the need and value of the proposed project.

The proposed account code where the expense will be accounted for.

The number assigned to track all expenses related to the project.

Indicates if the cost of the proposed cost is shared. In this case, here it will state what other funds are sharing the cost. *Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 4

ELECTRIC UTILITY

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

ELECTRIC UTILITY
Renewable energy development for the Utility’s resource portfolio in meeting the States green energy mandates.

Add'l Comments: Rebudgeted to insure replacement roofing system meets building, solar and grading requirements. Reduced FYE 25 from $2.2 M, added $2.5M to FYE 26, and $50k to FYE 27. Increased from $50,000 for FYE

27. $50,000 moved from FYE 27.

Evaluate the need and sites available to construct a future electrical substation to serve future loads based on planning forecasts of the City's growth.

Add'l Comments: Increased amount from $350k due to market prices. Moved from FYE 26 to FYE 27.
$ 2,500,000 55,000 $ 50,000 $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ 3,050,000 $ City Council Status

ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
26/27 27/28 Project Status Funding Source Funding Identified Funding Source Add'l Comments Project # Allocation to Multi-funds Project Location Project Name Project Description Costs to date 29/30 30/31 Rate Revenue
28/29 Shovel Ready Org/Obj

FACILITIES/BUILDINGS/LAND
Totals Yes $ 500,000
$ 2,550,000
$ 500,000
Funded by
Greenhouse Gas
Funds
Substation Site
Development 80126100.80230 18046 N/A TBD Enterprise Reviewed $ 55,000 Enterprise Yes $ 50,000
Renewable
Resource
Development -
Solar 80126100.80220 ECC01 New
$ 2,500,000 ReviewedX N/A
SUB-TOTAL: 1350 Hasting Road In Progress
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

ELECTRIC UTILITY
Upgrade fish hatchery pumps and flow meters.

Add'l Comments: Spec complete for pump replacement. Changed description to clarify scope. Working to find engineering consultant. Moved from FYE 26.

Replaces existing low voltage (4160V) system with 12,000 Volt primary rated cable and transformers and secondary conductor. Fairgrounds to provide USERC specified metering and underground duct. Removes existing low voltage (4160V) system.

Add'l Comments: Rebudgeted to reflect workforce scheduling allocation due to the Oak Manor Undergrounding project. Moved from FYE 25 pending agreement with Fairgrounds on funding division. Yes
$ 12,551
30/31
$ 500,000 18041 Enterprise Yes
Rate Revenue
28/29

ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
Totals Enterprise 80126100.80230
Upgrade Fish
Hatchery Pumps
and Controls
(Hydro)
Project Name Project Location Costs to date Funding Source Add'l Comments

INFRASTRUCTURE
$ 225,000 $ 225,000
Project Description Org/Obj
Fairgrounds 4160
to 12,000 volt
Conversion Project # Allocation to Multi-funds Ukiah Electric Sys In Progress Reviewed X City Council Status 26/27 27/28 Shovel Ready 29/30 In Progress 1229 Lake Mend. Dr Reviewed $ 500,000 Project Status Funding Source Funding Identified 80126100.80230 18037 N/A N/A *Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 2

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

ELECTRIC UTILITY
Replace accumulators for redundancy of tainter operation.

Add'l Comments: Replace accumulators for redundancy of tainter valve operation. Moved from FYE26 due to workload and increased from $100,000.

Transformer replacement and upgrades, wood pole testing and replacement, system capacity improvements and protection, control, monitoring and communication enhancements.

Add'l Comments: UG Capital Projects >$10,000. Added funding for FYE 28 and FYE 29, and changed funding source.

Transformer replacement and upgrades, system capacity improvements and protection, control, monitoring and Communication enhancements.

Add'l Comments: Added funding for FYE 28 and FYE 29, and changed funding source.

Upgrades to the governor sensing, controller and feedback transducers to improve performance and reliability. Existing governor controls frequently are out of service due to failure or adjustment.

Add'l Comments: Added funding source. Working to procure engineering firm ($75k), contruction work pushed from FYE 26. Increased from $300,000.

Install cable and associated equipment for replacing the overhead facilities.

Add'l Comments: Per Council directive, undergrounding focus will be redirected to Talmage, the completion of Oak Manor is being pushed until adequate rate revenue is available. Moved from FYE 27. Yes $ 1,128,680 $ 125,000 Reviewed Reviewed
X
X
$ 800,000
$ 350,000
$ 250,000
$ 235,000
$ 800,000
$ 840,057
$ 350,000 Reviewed
X
X
Overhead Capital
System
Improvements
(<$50,000 each)
Governor Speed
Control & Valve
Upgrades (Hydro)
Oak Manor
Dr. Overhead to
Underground
Conversion 8012610.80230 18489 N/A 18044 N/A Ukiah Electric Sys 1229 Lake Mend. Dr Enterprise Yes 80126100.80230 Enterprise Yes Rate Revenue On-going Enterprise New On-going Ongoing 80126100.80230 Rate Revenue Rate Revenue
Rate Revenue Enterprise Enterprise Yes Ongoing Yes 80126100.80230 18047 80126100.80230 18121 N/A Oak Manor Dr. N/A 1229 Lake Mend. Dr Reviewed $ 750,000 Reviewed
$ 235,000 $ 705,000
$ 250,000 250,000 $
Rate Revenue
$ 235,000
$ 125,000 18043 N/A Ukiah Electric Sys
Replace
Accumulators at
Hydro for Tainter
Operation
Underground
Capital System
Improvements
(<$50,000 each)
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

ELECTRIC UTILITY
Upgrade existing and provide redundancy for Hydro transfer trip circuit.

Add'l Comments: Redesigning North State Street facilities to accommodate changes - it will require an extra 700-1000' of undergrounding to avoid conflicts when the roundabout is completed in 2027-2028. Reduced FYE 25 from $375k, increased FYE 26 from $50k, and added $50k to FYE 27. Increased from $50,000 for FYE 27. $50,000 moved from FYE 27. Revenue offset of $125,000 from Vero and Middle Mile.

Extend Cherry Circuit (102) to back feed 303 Circuit to provide redundancy to southeast Ukiah.

Add'l Comments: Moved from FYE 27.

Extend fiber optic to Electric Service Center for Substation Visibility and Hydroelectric Control.

Add'l Comments: Moved from FYE 25 to correspond with Cherry circuit extension and added funding source. Moved from FYE 27.

Replace poles identified by the 10-year pole inspection.

Add'l Comments: Increased from $850k due to inflation. Anticipate needing to replace 100 poles. Moved from FYE 24 due to budget constraints. Added funding source. Added $500,000 to FY26 and moved $1,000,000 from FY 25 to correspond with completion of pole testing.

Design and build new substation.

Add'l Comments: Added funding source. Moved from starting FYE 26.

Hydroelectric Plant
Transfer Trip
Upgrade TBD 18533 Enterprise Yes 1350 Hastings Road Ongoing New Reviewed X
$ 800,000
$ 2,500,000 200,000 $
$ 25,806
Rate Revenue $ 19,905
$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000
$ 800,000 Reviewed Reviewed Reviewed
X
$ 500,000
$ 15,200,000 Reviewed
$ 1,000,000 80126100.80230
Pole Replacement
Project 80126100.80230
New Substation 80126100.80230
Cherry Circuit (102)
Extension Across
101 80126100.80230 Enterprise Yes
$ 50,000 $ 550,000
Fiber Optic Cable
Extension Hydro Plant N/A N/A 18440 N/A 18490 N/A S.E. Ukiah 18125 EnterpriseCPUC Middle Mile Reimbursement and
Vero Fiber In Progress
Reimbursement N/A Yes 80126100.80230
$ 12,500,000
$ 500,000 Various Ongoing Enterprise Yes Rate Revenue Yes Rate Revenue TBD In Progress Enterprise *Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 4

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

ELECTRIC UTILITY
Underground all overhead power & communications between State & Airport Park Boulevard.

Add'l Comments: $30k for design, $2.5M for construction. Moved to FYE 28 and FYE 29 due to funding and cooperation from other utilities.

Various locations for large SL replacement with LEDs
Add'l Comments:

Install padmount switch to replace recloser and air switches.

Add'l Comments: Moved from FYE 26.

Replace failing batteries for operations at hydro.

Additional Comments:
$ 3,390,000 2,026,999 $ 4,120,000 $ 16,785,000 $ - $ - $ 24,295,000 $ $ 50,000 Hydroplant Battery
Bank Replacement 80126100.80230 18534 N/A Hydro Plant New Enterprise Yes Rate Revenue $ 50,000 Reviewed $ 150,000 $ 150,000
SUB-TOTAL: Yes Hydro Plant New Enterprise Hydroelectric Padmount Switch 80126100.80230
$ 2,530,000 Reviewed Reviewed Rate Revenue
$ 30,000
$ 30,000 $ 2,500,000
$ 60,000 Reviewed 18492 N/A New Enterprise Yes Rate Revenue Talmage
Underground
$ 30,000 LED Street Light
Conversion 80126100.80230 18491 N/A Various 80126100.80230 18422 N/A Talmage Road Ongoing Enterprise Yes *Refer to last page of this document for definition of terms used. PAGE 5

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
26/27 FISCAL YEAR

ELECTRIC UTILITY
Electric Meter Replacement and cloud based data management system improving customer access to outage information, usage data and provide customer selectable notifications.

Add'l Comments: Currently in the planning stage. Added funding to FYE 27.

Many electric meters are at end of life and need replacement with an upgraded AMI. Increased FYE 27 from $2M.
$ 2,000,000 27,436 $ 2,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,500,000 $ Costs to date 26/27 27/28 28/29
$ 2,000,000
29/30
Seeking grant
funding. $ 2,500,000 27,436 $ X City Council Status
$ 4,500,000 Shovel Ready Reviewed
30/31 Totals 80126100.80100 Org/Obj Project Name Ukiah Electric System In Progress Project #

ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
VEHICLES, MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT Enterprise Allocation to Multi-funds Project Location Project Status Project Description SUB-TOTAL: Funding Source Funding Identified Funding Source Add'l Comments Yes 15080 N/AElectric Meter
Replacements
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