City Council
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
(to be held both at the physical and virtual locations below) Civic Center Council Chamber ♦ 300 Seminary Avenue ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482 To participate or view the virtual meeting, go to the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88667788948 Or you can call in using your telephone only:
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October 7, 2026 - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
4. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Acknowledgments:
• October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples' Day
Recommended Action: Recognize acknowledgements.
Attachments:
1. October 7, 2026 Acknowledgements
4.b. Status Report from Owner of the Palace Hotel.
Recommended Action: Receive report.
Attachments: None
4.c. 2027-35 Ukiah Housing Element Update Kickoff Presentation.
Recommended Action: Receive presentation from Staff on the updating of the City of Ukiah Housing Element, including an overview of process, timeline, and expectations.
Attachments:
1. HCD Housing Element Completeness Checklist
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.a. Approval of the Minutes for the September 16, 2026, Regular Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the September 16, 2026, Regular Meeting.
Attachments:
1. 2026-09-16 Draft Minutes
7. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Persons who are dissatisfied with a decision of the City Council may have the right to a review of that decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which generally limits to ninety days (90) the time within which the decision of the City Boards and Agencies may be judicially challenged.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items listed are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote by the City Council.
Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon request of a Councilmember or a citizen in which event the item will be considered at the completion of all other items on the agenda. The motion by the City Council on the Consent Calendar will approve and make findings in accordance with Administrative Staff and/or Planning Commission recommendations.
8.a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of August 2026.
Recommended Action: Approve the report of disbursements for the month of August 2026.
Attachments:
1. August 2026 Summary of Disbursements
2. Account Codes for Reference
3. Object Codes for Reference
4. August 2026 Disbursements Detail
8.b. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the North State and Highway 101 Utility Infrastructure Boring Project, Specification 26-02, to Install Underground Infrastructure for Electric, Middle Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI), and the Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project (Last Mile Fiber); and Direct Staff to Advertise for Bids.
Recommended Action: Approve the Plans and Specifications for the North State and Highway 101 Utility Infrastructure Boring Project, Specification 26-02, to install underground infrastructure for Electric, Middle Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI), and the Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project (Last Mile Fiber); and direct Staff to advertise for bids.
Attachments:
1. Specification - North State and Hwy 101 Utility Infrastructure Boring
2. Stamped Dwgs State St at Hwy Boring Project
3. N STATE HWY 101 BORE Engineering Estimate
9. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The City Council welcomes input from the audience. If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you are interested in, you may address the Council when this matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on this agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, you may do so at this time. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments in which the subject is not listed on the agenda.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM)
12.a. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Adjust the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rate and Establish a DC Fast Charging Rate.
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution revising the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rate and establishing a DC Fast Charging Rate.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2019-17 EV Charging Station Rate
2. 2026 Resolution with Appendix A
3. EV Charging Station Rates
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.a. Status Report on the Emergency Contract with Diamond D Construction, LLC for Landslide Mitigation Work at the Pressure Zone 1 Water Storage Tank and Request for Authorization to Continue Work Under This Emergency Contract.
Recommended Action: Review the emergency action for the contract with Diamond D Construction, LLC for landslide mitigation work at the Pressure Zone 1 water storage tank and determine, by a four-fifths vote pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(1), that emergency conditions continue to require immediate action without competitive bidding and that there is a need to continue the emergency action.
Attachments:
1. Reso 2026-65 - Approving Emergency Procurement for Water Tank in Western Hills
2. SHN-CityofUkiah-Proposal
13.b. Receive Annual Report Regarding the City of Ukiah's Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan in Response to Sentate Bill 901.
Recommended Action: Receive annual report regarding the City of Ukiah's Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan in response to Senate Bill 901.
Attachments:
1. City of Ukiah's 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan FINAL
14. NEW BUSINESS
14.a. Adoption of a Resolution Proclaiming a Local Emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño Event.
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the existence of a local emergency in the City of Ukiah for the developing 2026–2027 El Niño event.
Attachments:
1. Proclamation of Emergency re Super El Nino
14.b. Adoption of Resolution Approving Award of Emergency Contract with Wipf Construction, in the Amount of $253,305 for Trenching, Conduit Installation, Repaving, and Equipment Box Placement in Oak Manor Subdivision; and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendment.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution approving award of emergency contract with Wipf Construction, in the amount of $253,305 for trenching, conduit installation, repaving, and equipment box placement in Oak Manor Subdivision; and approval of corresponding budget amendment.
Attachments:
1. Emergency Underground Oak Manor Drawing
2. Oak Manor Emergency Work Estimate
3. Oak Manor Emergency Work Resolution
14.c. Authorization for the Mayor to Work with Staff to Finalize, Sign, and Submit a Joint Rural Northern California Cities Letter to the State Legislature Related to the 7th Cycle Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Determination and Methodology; and/or Provide Additional Direction to Staff as Necessary.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to work with Staff to finalize, sign, and submit a joint rural northern California cities letter to the State Legislature related to the 7th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Determination and Methodology; and/or provide additional direction to Staff as necessary.
Attachments:
1. Joint rural cities 7th cycle RHNA reform letter (DRAFT)
14.d. 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).
Recommended Action: Receive report(s). The Council will consider modifications to committee and ad hoc assignments along with the creation/elimination ad hoc(s).
Attachments:
1. 2026 City Council Special Assignments & Ad Hocs
15. CLOSED SESSION - CLOSED SESSION MAY BE HELD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
15.a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (1 case)
15.b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 case)
15.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
15.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
15.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-cv03147, 03230
15.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
15.g. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 170-030-05; 170-030-03; 170-010-05; 170-020-07; 170-020-11; 170-040- 03; 170-020-08
Negotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Project Ovis LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
16. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the front counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any handouts or presentation materials from the public must be submitted to the clerk 48 hours in advance of the meeting; for handouts, please include 10 copies.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Araceli Sandoval
Posted: 10/2/26