CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85869100381 August 19, 2026
5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026, having been legally noticed on Rapport, City Attorney; and Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk.
MAYOR SHER PRESIDING.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Criss.
AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
There were no AB 2449 notifications or considerations.
4. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Acknowledgements.
Presenter: Mayor Sher.
Mayor Sher recognized:
August 26, 2026, as Women's Equality Day and the 106th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
No public comment was received.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, stated that all communications had been distributed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the July 15, 2026, Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Criss/Rodin to approve Minutes of July 15, 2026, a regular meeting, as submitted.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, and Sher. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Orozco.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Sher read the right to appeal.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes for August 19, 2026, Continued.
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of July 2026 - Finance. b. Consideration of Approval of the Purchase (P.O. 49053) of Equipment for the Network Rebuild Project from Rhino Networks in the Amount of $316,608.33 - Information Technology. c. Report of a Contract Amendment (2526-106-A1) to the Professional Services Agreement with AP Triton, LLC for Continued Consulting Services for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority's Pre- Hospital Emergency Medical Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 Plus Reimbursable Travel and Other Direct Expenses - Fire. d. Approval of Contract Amendment (2526-095-A2) with Ryan Jackson to Increase the Scope of Work by an Additional $20,000 for Specialized Information Technology Services - Information Technology.
e. Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment (2021-181-A4) to the Contract for Medical Control Oversight with Dr. Brandon Begley, Extending the Contract to the End of the 26/27 Fiscal Year with a Corresponding Increase in the Amount of $47,300 for Covered Services for the Fiscal Year - Fire.
f. Approval of Contract Amendment (2526-084-A1) in the Amount of $50,000 with Enercon Services, Inc. for Additional General Engineering Services for the Electric Utility Department and Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Corresponding Amendment - Electric Utility.
g. Consider Approval of a Contribution (P.O. 49054) of Up to $215,000 to the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and a Corresponding Budget Amendment - Water Resources.
h. Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Support for Continued Evaluation of a Regional EMS Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and Authorization for the Mayor to Sign the Letter of Support - Fire.
Councilmember Rodin answered questions from Mayor Sher regarding Agenda Item 8g.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to approve Consent Calendar Items 8a-8h, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Elizabeth Archer - Flock cameras.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenter: Mayor Sher.
11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; and
• Election Update - Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM)
a. Review Proposed Amendments to the Fee Schedule of the Community Development Department Building Division; and Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Amendments.
Presenters: Matt Keizer, Chief Building Official and Craig Schlatter, Community Development
City Council Minutes for August 19, 2026, Continued:
Department.
A PowerPoint was given.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 6:19 P.M
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:19 P.M.
Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to adopt a resolution (2026-59), as amended, approving a 5% adjustment to Building Division fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27, with the fees becoming effective 30 days after adoption; authorizing annual adjustments effective July 1 of each subsequent year based on the April-to-April percentage change in the CPI-U for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, provided that if the annual CP-U increase exceeds 5%, Staff shall return the fee schedule to the City Council for review and consideration before implementing an adjustment for that year; and directing Staff to review the performance of the Building Division fees with the City Council during each annual budget cycle. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Consider Adopting a Resolution Declaring Conditions Exist at 495 North Dora Street for the Property to be Declared a Public Nuisance and Intent to Commence Abatement Proceedings.
Presenters: Shane Baarts, Code Enforcement Inspector I and Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney.
A PowerPoint was given.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 6:37 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:37 P.M.
Motion/Second: Criss/Orozco to adopt a resolution (2026-60) declaring conditions exist at 495 North Dora Street for the property to be declared a public nuisance and intent to commence abatement proceedings. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Approval of Comment Letter / Letter of Support Recommending Census Tract 116.00 be Included in the List of Final Nominated Census Tracts Submitted by the California Governor to the U.S. Treasury for Inclusion in the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program.
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
No public comment was received
Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to approve submittal of a comment letter / letter of support recommending Census Tract 116.00 be included in the list of final nominated Census Tracts submitted by the California Governor to the U.S. Treasury for inclusion in the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
City Council Minutes for August 19, 2026, Continued:
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Darcy Vaughn as City Attorney, Approval of Employment Agreement, Authorization for the Mayor to Execute the Agreement, and Direction to Staff to Complete the Transition from Contract Legal Services to an In-House City Attorney Position.
Presenters: Sheri Mannion, Human Resources/Risk Management Director and Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager.
No public comment was received
Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to adopt a resolution (2026-61) appointing Darcy Vaughn as City Attorney, approve the Employment Agreement (2627-094), authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement, and direct Staff to complete the transition from contract legal services to an in-house City Attorney position. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 23-25, 2026, and Discussion and Possible Action to Determine the City's Position on the 2026 Resolution Being Considered by the League of California Cities, and Provide Corresponding Direction to the Clerk and Voting Delegate.
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
No public comment was received
Motion/Second: Crane/Criss to designate Vice Mayor Orozco as the Voting Delegate to represent the City of Ukiah for the 2026 League Annual Conference; authorize the City Clerk to submit the Voting Delegate Form on his behalf; and to direct the Voting Delegate to support the 2026 resolution being considered by the League of California Cities. Motion carried by the following roll call votes:
AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. c. Receive Updates on City Council Committee and Ad Hoc Assignments and, if Necessary, Consider Modifications to Assignments and/or the Creation/Elimination of Ad hoc(s).
Presenter: Mayor Sher and Councilmember Rodin.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to disband the Proclamation Ad Hoc. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:06 P.M.
15. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (1 case)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 case)
City Council Minutes for August 19, 2026. Continued:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et Al; Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018- 70200
d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort, Inc v. City of Ukiah, et al.; Case No. 24-cv-07106-JSC e. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code § 54956.9(1)(d))
City of Camden et al. v. 3 M Corporation (USDC South Carolina, Charleston Division) 2.23- cv-03147, 03230
f. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Kylle St. Pierre v. City of Ukiah, et al.; Case No. CV 26-07749 Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Cal. Gov't Code § 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Employee Organizations: All bargaining units
Unrepresented Employee: Police Chief and City Attorney
Public Employment
(Cal. Gov't Code § 54957(b)(1))
Title: Fire Chief & Director of Public Works/City Engineer No action reported; direction provided to Staff.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Araceli Sandoval
Deputy City Clerk
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