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/81403975423 September 2, 2026
5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on September 2, 2026, having been legally noticed on Rapport, City Attorney (present on the Dais for the beginning of the meeting); Darcy Vaughn, City MAYOR SHER PRESIDING.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Orozco.
AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
There were no AB 2449 notifications or considerations.
PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction and Oath of Office Ceremony of Newly Appointed City Attorney Darcy Vaughn.
Presenter: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager.
Public Comment: Hafsa Stewart.
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, administered oath of office to newly appointed City Attorney Darcy Vaughn.
David Rapport stepped off the Dais and City Attorney Darcy Vaughn took a seat on the Dais. b. Acknowledgments.
Presenter: Mayor Sher.
Mayor Sher recognized:
• September 15 - October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Public Comment: Jackeline Orozco.
Recess 5:32 P.M. - 5:36 P.M.
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2026, Continued:
c. Presentation on the Ukiah Valley Golf Course 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
Presenter: Jake Burgess, Community Services Director.
No public comment was received.
A Powerpoint was received
d. Community Services Summer Wrap Up.
Presenters: Marianne Aranda, Recreation Supervisor and Daniel Spence, Community Services Supervisor.
Public Comment: Janete Rosen.
A Powerpoint was received.
e. Presentation from Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance Regarding Activities and Events.
Presenters: Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager and Katrina Kessen, Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance Director.
No public comment was received.
A Powerpoint was received.
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, stated that all communications had been distributed.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the August 19, 2026, Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Crane/Criss to approve Minutes of August 19, 2026, a regular meeting, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
7. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Sher read the right to appeal.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Construction Change Orders Totaling $380,732.29 for the Remodel of 501 South State Street, Specification No. 25-04, and a Corresponding Budget Amendment of $31,947.29 - Community Development.
b. Approval of Purchase of Two 2027 Ford Police Intercepter Utility Vehicles from Visalia Ford in the Amount of $126,488.69 Police - Pulled by Mayor Sher and placed as Agenda Item 14d, to be heard before Agenda Item 14c.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Criss to approve Consent Calendar Item 8a. 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
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2026, Continued:
Public Comment: Janete Rosen - Flock cameras; Thalia Olson - Flock cameras; Clementine (no surname given) - Flock cameras; Diann Lells - School Street; and Sabrina Williamson - Flock cameras.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Councilmembers Rodin and Criss, and Mayor Sher.
11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; and
• Mendocino Council of Governments Housing Allocations Appeal Update - Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director. • Code Enforcement Division Activity Report - Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM)
No public hearings were placed on the agenda.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Receive Report and Provide Direction Related to the Scope and Meeting Schedule of the Design Review Board with a Possible Introduction of an Ordinance by Title Only Amending Section 1166 of the Ukiah City Code.
Presenters: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk and Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to introduce an ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Deputy City Clerk, Araceli Sandoval, read the following ordinance title into the record:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 4B, SECTION 1166 OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO MEETINGS; RULES; RECORD FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to introduce an ordinance amending Section 1166 of the Ukiah City Code, adjusting the regular meeting schedule of the Design Review Board. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Mendocino County.
Presenter: Traci Boyl, Senior Management Analyst.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to adopt a resolution (2026-62) adopting the 2026 Mendocino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the City of Ukiah jurisdictional annex. 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 September 2, 2026, Continued:
b. 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 Crane
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Crane/Criss to disband the Advance Planning and Policy for Annexation Applications Ad Hoc. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Council consensus to hear agenda item 14d out of order. d. Approval of Purchase of Two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Visalia Ford in the Amount of $126,488.69 - From Consent Calendar Item 8b.
Presenters: Mayor Sher, Tom Corning, Police Chief, and Myles Fisette, Purchasing Manager.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Criss/Crane to approve purchase (P.O. 49061) of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Visalia Ford in the amount of $126,488.69. 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 8:06 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED OPEN SESSION AT 8:44 P.M.
c. Adoption of Resolution Adopting the City of Ukiah Electric Utility's Facilities Physical Security Plan as Required by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision 19-01-018.
Presenter: Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director.
No public comment was received.
Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to adopt a resolution (2026-63) adopting the City of Ukiah Electric Utility's Facilities Physical Security Plan and authorize the Electric Utility Director to transmit a notice to the California Public Utility Commission regarding the update within 30 days of Council approval.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Sher. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
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)
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et Al; Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018-70200
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2026, Continued:
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 g. Threat to Public Services or Facilities
Consultation with: Cindy Sauers, Electric Utility Director No action reported; direction provided to Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. quifuy
Deputy City Clerk
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