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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-12-17 PacketUKIAH PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMO To: From: RE: Date: City Council Charley Stump, Director of Planning and Community Development~¢ Airport Industrial Park Mixed-Use Development Regulations December 17, 2003 The City Attorney has provided additional suggestions for the City Council to consider before introducing the Ordinance to amend the mixed-use regulations in the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development. The suggestions include the following: . '2. . . . . Page 15 - item 2(e): The architectural facades for buildings situated along and facing Airport Park Boulevard shall be creative and interesting with features consistent with section 5(0 of this subsection, and shall be designed to soften the height, bulk and mass. Page 16 - item 3(a): Notwithstandinq Subsection K, all light manufacturing, commercial, professional office, Iow density residential, and mixed use projects ............ " Page 19 - Item e(2): Buildings shall be shaped and oriented to be compatible with surrounding land uses in terms of noise, visual privacy, and functionality. Ar~-ether n, ,lo.hr..- factors. Page 25 - Item c (second sentence): In no case shall lots be created that are less than one-haft acre 20,000 square feet in size. Page 28 - Item m(1): All development shall comply with the Federal Aviation Administration Ukiah Airport Master Plan. Throughout the document: the term "immediate built environment" is changed to "development on adjacent and nearby parcels." 7. Formatting: numbering and lettering errors to be corrected. Ukiah City Council Meeting December 17, 2003 Overview Existing tensions threaten prosperity Keys to a prosperous community What the economy needs from the community What the community needs from the economy Requirements of leadership Specific strategies for Ukiah Sources m Sierra Business Council, Investing for Prosperity, 2003 · James Irvine Foundation, "Linking the New Economy to the Livable Community", 1998 ,, Henton, D. et. al., Grassroots Leaders for a New Economy, 1997 · Henton, D. et. al., Civic Revolutionaries, 2003 Increasing Tension Threatens Prosperity & Quality of Life Vital Cycle Prosperous Communities Stewards Engaged Clusters Community Compete~cies Engaged Clusters of Specialization · Clusters drive the vitality of support and local serving industries · Clusters are concentrations of competing and complementary firms that create wealth in regions through export · Benefits of clustering are Access to specialized workforce Access to specialized suppliers Access to networke of information flows and technologies Community Competencies Workforce education Technology innovation Business creation Global trade Physical infrastructure Regulation and taxation Quality of life Responsive to business needs Collaborative Leadership Link community competencies with economic clusters Build cross-sector relationships Create social capital Entrepreneurial: searches for change; recognizes opportunities; mobilizes others Work in teams Economic Forces of Change G Iobalization DMi~frek~etntiation . Consol idation Information , of Buyers Technology Developing Nations Industry Response to Forces · Fast · Flexible . Global w Networked . Innovative . Knowledge-based Work Styles Changing Economy ................ Work New Nature of Work De-centralized work Portfolio workers Free agents Reintegration of hcrne and work What the Economy Needs from Communities ,, Economic regions w Distinctive quality of life = Vital centers w Choice for living and working ~ Speed and adaptability . The natural environment Rural Communities in Transition I n-M igration..~///~.~ EChc~nango~igc '( Community }" Base ~ Higher Housing Prices Strained Public Infrastructure Info~ & Connected Citizens Impacted Natural Resources What Communities Need from the Economy · Build trust = Business not a replacement for government . Stop the Blame Game w Provide process leadership · Forge partnerships between public and private sectors Contemporary Leadership Skills Agreement building Networking Exercising non-jurisdictional power Institution building Flexibility Inspire commitment and action Lead as peer problem solver Build broad-based involvement Sustain hope and participation Path to Prosperity Identify, build upon and capitalize on existing assets Nurture entrepreneurship to create sustainable and diverse economy Build social capital Foster partnerships Research Findings ~ Four over-arching themes: Build partnerships Identify and build upon existing assets · Build upon existing assets in arts, education and culture · Enhance and safeguard existing natural assets: water Build social capital: housing Build Partnerships & Nurture Entrepreneurship · City/county business advocate . Joint public/private advisory panel · Business Enhancement Strategy = Assess business' contribution to community ,~ Booklet for business permits Three Types of Assets Financial Social Natural Identify & Build on Existing Assets . Identify key economic assets: forestry, wine, agriculture, arts, tourism, water, land Link arts, culture and education with economic development efforts; promote strengths Maintain & Enhance Natural Assets ~ Create city/county/private sector water planning partnership to determine and plan for water needs Build necessary infrastructure for storage, delivery, conservation and reuse Increase Housing Choices Update, certify and implement Housing Elements Create downtown specific plan with housing component Create incentives for housing development where appropriate Form public/private housing advocacy coalition Process for Building Economic Community ~, Initiate = Incubate u Implement ,, Improve and renew The Devil is in the Details Massive Constraints Limited Resources Declining civic budgets No available staff Many other priorities and crises : Fiscal health for services : Housing Water Public Services How Then Can Ukiah Lead? Civic issues ar_.~e business issues, visa versa. It's a matter of cooperation. It's a matter of priorities. Tap business resources and their energy. Forge common understandings. Align local human capital toward the same goals. Then Do Projects for the benefit of all. There are Available Resources $60K from Jobs Housing RDA Business leadership wanting to help Chamber, Main Street, County staff, MCCC, EDFC, MCOG, etc. Specific Program Start with Key Basics Annex land for business, housing. Staff a City business advocate Create official business advisory committee Clarify permit and entitlement processes Know your businesses - license list Website update and upgrade. Distribute your brochures Thank you. 10 CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 December 17, 2003 6:30 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION/INTRODUCTION m APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2003 b. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 1,2003 Sm 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. 1 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. a. Approval of Disbursements for Month of November 2003 b. Notice of Completion For Gobbi Street Class 2 Bike Lane From Orchard Avenue To Babcock Lane, Specification No. 03-06 c. Report Of Disposition Of Surplused Materials d. Award Purchase Of Liquid Polymer To Polydyne Inc. In The Amount Of $7,500 Plus Tax, Bid Specification POLY-50 7, 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, 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. aw PUBLIC HEARING (6:45 P.M.) a. Introduction of Ordinance Amending The Airport Industrial Park Planned Development Ordinance By Establishing New Regulations For The 32-Acre Mixed-Use Area 1 NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding The "City Of Ukiah Business Enhancement Program" b. Report Regarding Potential Loss of Vehicle License Fees And Impacts To The City Of Ukiah Budget c. Status Report Regarding Ukiah's Water System Improvement Project d. Approval Of City Of Ukiah Electric Utility Renewable Portfolio Standard 10. COUNCIL REPORTS 11. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS 12. CLOSED SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT The City of Ukiah complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. of lt iah UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 SEMINARY AVENUE DECEMBER 17, 2003 Please be advised that the Regular Meeting of the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency scheduled for December :t7, 2003 is CANCELLED. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2:t, 2004 300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 Phone# 707/463-6200 Fax'# 707/463-6204 Web Address: www.cityofukiah.com MEMO Agenda Item: 4b TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers City Clerk Marie Ulvila SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes: October 1,2003 DATE: December 12, 2003 Every attempt will be made to forward the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council meeting held on October 1,2003 for review by Monday, December 15, 2003. Memos: CC-delay of minutes MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 4b The Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on September 17, 2003, which had been legally noticed and posted, at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken Councilmembers were present: Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin Staff present: Public Utilities Director Barnes, City Services Director DeKnoblough, Finance Director Elton, Risk Harris, City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, De Publi Seanor, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steele, Deputy City Clerk Ulvila. ;r Counc lowing )n. rter, Co ,rks Dire( Stump 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Michael Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer. ;giance. 3. PRESENTATION 3a. Presentation by Nancy Jones, Public Financial M~ City Treasurer Carter introduced Nancy Jones, fina~ Financial Management (PFM) and manages the City's ~ment ReDresentative with Public ment advisor Nancy Jones reviewed quarter of 2003. She discusSed noted that the portfolio is in compli; the City's investment policy. All of th a high priority She consisted of diversifi managed ;llent returns. for the second its composition, and overnment Code and with a percentage basis and have ~rter portfolio highlights, which with good liquidity, and a proactively 4. Al Deputy they be postp( OF Mil ES the minutes are incomplete and requested that the next meeting. minui consens the next I. to continue review of the July 16, 2003 meeting 1 Mayor read the appeal process. = CALENDAR n/Smith approving items "a" through "g" of the Consent Calendar as Disbursements for Month of August 2003; Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 1 of 14 b. Approved Budget Amendment in the Amount of $4,275 to Water System Improvement Project, Account 820.3908.250.000, For Additional Costs To The Federal Emergency Management Agency Floodway Study; c. Approved Notice of Completion for 2002 STIP Construction of Sidewalk Al. State Street, Specification No. 02-22; d. Rejected Claim for Damages Received from Lennie Richards and Re Powers Authority, Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund; e. Approved Phase II Fence Improvements For the Ukiah Municip~ the Amount of $8,500; f. Waived Bid Proposal Irregularity and Awarded Contract to Centi Inc. for Street Striping 2003, Specification Number 2 in' $25,746.16. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: Rodin, N lone. ABSENT: 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON James Mulheren, stated that he is the self a and inquired as to why the American flag was not Hall on September11th in commemoration of Patriot's Dayl'= for the 911 majority, half mast in front of City Michael Decker expressed hi,, Officer and the City is doing Mark Oswell explained that he has been growing marijuana on a commercial enterprise and also note~ n that the City has Animal Control land on that Is. Ukiah and that a person !his should be treated as a 8. NEW BI 8a. Re~ PI PI; Ukiah City the draft and" expand hillside )ns irector Draft Revised Hillside Zoning stated the of this agenda item is to introduce the · ' ~ns of the existing Zoning Ordinance to the conduct a public workshop to further discuss ~nd provide direction to staff on a number of major outstanding as the adoption of a new set of development standards and the that would separate the hillside district into "upper" exc lumber of parcels that do have hillside characteristics, and to the south to capture a number of parcels that do have topics new ~illside di He summal essentially Ilside the Planning Commission's recommendation to Council, which is the existing Hillside Regulations and adopt new Regulations for the District. He went on to discuss other recommendations of the ~. Some of the issues controversial in nature are the proposed expansion of parcel size requirement for the upper areas, the concept of allowing for units, expansion of the technical information requirements, and the design for hillside residential development. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 2 of 14 He further advised that staff did not prepare an environmental document for the Draft Ordinance Regulations so that the City Council would have the opportunity to and/or make changes to the Planning Commission's initial recommendation seeking guidance on the new issues, and once resolved, will allow staff t~ Preliminary Draft Hillside Regulations, and prepare the required document. Councilmember Baldwin asked a series of questions regard factor as to the quantity of land that must remain natural to the developments constitute accessory uses that are normall, residences. Director Stump responded there was no discussi area ratio and/or lot coverage standard, noting n~ page 7 of the Regulations, Section 9141, amount of acreage to be retained as a of average cross slope. He also stated that such swimming pool, tennis court, garden area, and other single-family residence. restricting or exists. He Site ga demonstrates the the percentage uses would include a of uses found around a Councilmember Andersen ~n parcel divisions were determi how the concept and lower Director Stump stated that was to conduct fieldwork, review from various vantage points in the for each of the ~ the upper a~ were more closer mo re! The divi~ parcel c fieldwork wa., divisic ,rmination and lower divisions utilization of binoculars he assessor's parcel number 3rder to determine which parcel as opposed to those upper parcels not uniform because of the individual cst beneficial component to making the Councilme~ requirement to how the minimum 30-foot vegetation ing a building was derived. looking reaso it came in part from the defensible space requirements development and what seemed appropriate for fire the underbrush is for fuel modification for fire. Andersen inquired about how the regulations within the City limits regulations outside the City limits in the general vicinity, especially in the Avenue and where it comes into the City limits. d explained that most of the land outside the City limits in the hillside 40-acre minimum parcels and classified as Suburban Residential. There are Jrban standards in the City's regulations than in the County's regulations for the minimum. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 3 of 14 Councilmember Rodin inquired about discussions with the applicant concerning undergrounding of utilities and firebreaks with regard to visibility. ' .... Director Stump explained that the Planning Commission suc. landscaping and trees be planted while the native flammable vegetation terms of undergrounding utilities, the typical way it was been done in trenching, which disturbs the earth. He explained that new technol~ micro tunnel utility lines and it's a much less disruptive way of h ~d to Councilmember Smith inquired about the height limits for Why the 30 foot restriction for the lower and 20 feet for th~ Director Stump explained that the primary reason visible and the taller the structures, the more ws this project is to blend the development in Planning Commission's views on this matter. rezoning as one whole package. If the City Council dc a particular topic back to the Commission, he would be Commission and then continue the process that staff is take it back as one package. ~. He discussed the prefer doing the at they wanted to remand return it to the Planning on, and Mayor Larson inquired if th~ also inquired if there was a criteria that apply equally through~ that was used to arrive at category. He ~ntext of formulating eted in the same sense Director Stum there should they could and too endel Commission struggled with that and felt y-parcel analysis. They decided luse it would be too time consuming ~n struggled with the situation, they Councilmei Implementatio~ bout attachment 5 that lists General Plan sures that provide a rationale for doing the hillside ordinance. He measures that mention the preservation of open space trails from the valley are missing. He inquired as to what ~lic recreation and public access of the hills. that there is a section under Pedestrian Facilities on page 28 was discussed in detail with the public and affected property owners. discuss the three provisions relative to public pedestrian walkways Planning Commission's recommendation. comment period opened. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 4 of 14 Members of the audience that spoke in support of the proposed Hillside Zoning regulations or further regulations for hillside developments were: Susan Cuff and Fred Koeppel, Scott Miller, Mendocino County Division of Environmental Health, was that as the properties are developed, the City could extend sewer service not possible, the County would be happy to continue its relationshi pursue other septic options for the developer. Members of the audience that spoke against the proposed Hillside any additional regulations for hillside developments Grauber, Scoff Butler, and Brian Manning. Members of the audience that requested there matter were: James Mulheren, Tim Pletcher, J Pletcher, Jan Moore, George Rau, Mary Christenson, Al Beltrami, and Eric Crane. Ihat wer~'~i~ City or reg ulat:~i~!~f research concerning iii[iii~bert Krause, Suzann~ii?: ine, D~'~eL de la Peza, David 8:40 p.m.: Public comment period closed. 8:40 p.m.: Recessed 8:53 p.m.: Reconvened. Councilmember Baldwin Commission to review s conceivably give the Paths, to study the trail and access issues. aspects of the the Planning ;ide district that could (POSCC) a chance Councilmember was of the regarding units felt there ' at the heigh recomm Iionthat send with s for them were many people who spoke could be developed in the western hills. He areas more closely. It was his :ire package back to the Planning the document and hold more public Councilm~ al say, he the van( make sending areas ider by discussed the Helen Avenue issue. Although Council has ~nsure if the City Council wanted to expend its time on the entire when the Planning Commission has been charged to to the City Council. In conclusion, he felt that ~k to the Planning Commission made sense, with specific to be reviewed. Councilme, the Rodin was of the opinion that if Council sends the document back to it will still come back to the Council for review. PI explained that by sending the document back to the Commission, it for residents of the Helen Avenue area to voice their concerns to the Commission. He expressed a need for specific direction to Staff and the )n with regard to those things Council wants further input and delineation. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 5 of 14 There has been concern with height limits and the need for further discussion concerning second units. There was also concern expressed regarding public recreational access. He disagreed and thought that it is not a zoning issue. City Attorney Rapport explained that part of the Initial Study is and whether they can be mitigated, and that would determine Declaration or an EIR should be prepared. Mayor Larson noted that other concerns raised by the concerns, concerns related to irrigation requirements, irrigation of the project, the issue of group homes and exclude larger projects in the same sense that they woul or three story apartment buildings on the hillside as also noted that there was some comment about g~ flat land development having some parity and c( He inquired as to architectural review of secon~ a second unit in the hillside district is less ~g ,,=the water issues. He ~ns that apply to unit. Director Stump advised that the second unit ord the City Council would regulate second units in the hil ordinance there are some architecture standards for seco~ was recently adopted by ::In the recent ~nvasion, and Discussion continued with the western hillside and drilling concerning the issue of metering the of the water. instructing a home on There was discussion the City for their use Director Stul the Plannin geotechn nical Rau me~ that he be ~n to Mr. Rau's input concerning the )uld be required. He noted that Mr. ~nts to the City. M; to be very hi ,din concurred that the information may prove lilmember' ht that it ;ignations "open n pag. expressed concern regarding the upper and lower parcels investigation. He stated that other jurisdictions have els. He inquired as to the meaning of what would be "residential atmosphere". He noted that it seems there are with regard to the reports that are being asked and "maybe ~xplained that it should be adequately defined. He noted that on page 11 the Planning Director's responsibility, it states, "the Planning Director and felt there is an interesting twist in that if the Planning Director g and it's negative towards the developer, then they can appeal City Council. He thought that it should follow the usual procedure of Planning Commission before it comes to the City Council. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 6 of 14 Director Stump advised that the language Councilmember Andersen referred to is contained in the Municipal Code and has been there for some time. Councilmember Andersen noted that he is very sympathebc to the argum~~ design and that he is a little uneasy with telling people what specific type o~§e ~!iiii~== can build when they own property that they expect to develop. A descri~1'i'ke "eart~iil~i? tones does not help him determine paint color. He wanted to find ~~~e more specific or prowde a range so people w~ll know what ~s expected of t =. H~~ed to know who would judge what is the best design. :':.~:~?~;~?~:=~ ...... -:%~:~:~;~:.:::~:~::~ Director Stump stated that the intent is not to dictate a ce~ encour~~;~,~ creativity in a meaningful look at the hillside and a' ~roach designing ~;':~;;~,~;~,~,¢~?,? home that works with the topography, and works will ~n/ir)~ ~ ,nt and not, against it. In terms of "eaCh tones" they are talking it blending in with the naturat;~;~ environment. Mayor Larson suggested deleting specific on the ability to blend in and not conflict with the :, and instead focus features. Councilmember Baldwin explained that one issue he structures allowed. It was his o accessory buildings. He felt th something could be Ordinance. He noted that ti need to acquire easements and o that the idea of identifying some trai a parallel process for a trail plan this process. concerning required". number of are unlimited thought that are left in the it infeasible, we If the City Attorney says inance, there is a need for ;asements plan that parallels "Shall be required to hookup" of the speakers used the words "may be Dir, feet However, from the ,ms." It goe ulation version says "Any development within 200 required to connect." That is the City Code. says, "Development further than 200 feet main "may" be allowed to utilize on site sewage disposal say that an "on site sewage disposal system shall comply with County Environmental Health. Mayor criteria elevation is places. Ve ability with fe; ded there be more discussion and focus on the specific [ke for regulations in the upper and lower zones. He didn't think that issue because some higher places are less visible than lower and existing density are other criteria's. There should be some e Ordinance to allow, through discretionary review, to take into account of a parcel that lend themselves to a higher or lower degree of parcel that is high up and invisible from the highway doesn't necessarily eet the same design standards as a parcel that is at a much lower elevation. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 7 of 14 Director Stump summarized that the Council is requesting the Planning Commission look at the height limits of the upper areas, the idea of second units or no second units, reevaluate the Helen Avenue parcels and provide a forum for those property to be involved, look at the upper and lower level criteria and analyze that provide for those things mentioned by Mayor Larson, and discuss whether issue. He noted that Council also wants Staff to look at the day care h state preemption, and staff investigation as to whether the City is b~ law and whether some high impact uses could be excluded on the also some consensus of the Commission to look at the design of dictating color and allowing some flexibility. Aisc, the way in crafted it appears that someone can have an unlimited except do have to keep a certain amount of the area in ~nd for Commission to have further discussions and anal' metering of water. Councilmember Smith explained that his higher than 20 feet since there is a 30-foot unsure if there are restrictions on architectural desic 24-foot height would limit it. to be a little bit level. He was 20 feet as opposed to Director Stump advised that it's height limitation through the dis, does not require a variance he Ordinance that if required of exceed the ~est to do that. It It was the consensus of the look Director Stump advised that he Commission study th ample notice ing to be the ~n back to the Planning noted y the City Council and provide in the process. 2B-946 8. ISINESS Public in q The remove roots of tt house. redwo( who are Two Redwood Trees Located in the City Standley Engineer Steele provided a report on the history of the requested Council's approval of Staff's recommendation to the adjacent right-of-way to 1200 West Standley Street. nt property owners, have requested that the City of Ukiah from the right-of-way along their property frontage. The are causing damage to a retaining wall at the front of the She curring Staff is of the opinion that if the trees remain there will be liability for ~ for damage caused by the root system and that adequate modifications ,stem would harm the trees such that it would result in even greater liability and property. Based on these risks, it is Staff's recommendation, supported ;ndation from REMIF and the arborist, that the two trees should be Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 8 of 14 removed. She advised that notice was given to the neighborhood because they are sensitive to this being a topic of concern. Staff received several expressions of protest. In response to questioning by Councilmember Andersen, Ms. Steele typically no building is allowed in the City's right-of-way. Former Felton, stated to Ukiah neighbor, Mrs. Carter, that when the Feltons they thought they were on their property. One suggestion as a miti¢ tree that could stand in that location that wouldn't cause damage neighborhood. Therefore, the stump would need to be another tree planting. Councilmember Smith drew attention that there is a way of the entire street because several residents h extends beyond the right-of-way. He disagreed wit location and in the right-of-way and suggested should be located on their property, not in the ri he make r a the the rig that their property another tree in the sam~,i~iiiiii~?~i? anoth~ ree is to be planted, ~iii?~ Councilmember Baldwin inquired if one of the alterr stairway closest to the trees and reinforce the base of suggested moving the corner of the stairway westward, He inquired if it would be cheape~move the stairway over, is cracking, build a new eck, and retain the Ms. Steele responded lower level to the upper level. because Section 1 near the in considering Councilmember that the retainin~ the roots ~erty to abandon the cement ~ck to save the deck. He in of the deck. where it iood trees. to inst~iiiii:'a~'~'~::~ walkway from their wasn't examined s cracking. She noted that estion,, would still have the concern there is bnly about three feet of space for base of the tree. s shown in 'ning wall Discuss~ and ti ard to the the trees, their affect on the structures Councilme' property owne He :h rig mes~ out ~ning the right-of-way and leaving it to the as to a solution to the problem with the trees, including the with Councilmember Smith's previous statements regarding ~at particular area of the City. He felt it sends a mixed ~n general. City for the rem wants to City. The that he did not think the City would be responsible to pay of the tree. Because of the City Code, the City requires anyone that ach in a City right-of-way to obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Permit lays out the terms under which they can do that. In this parently they did the work, based on a mistake of fact, that it was their in fact it's the City's. He explained that the fact that the property owners the work in the City's right-of-way several years ago doesn't deprive the City right-of-way rights. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 9 of 14 Mayor Larson inquired if the City would be immune from litigation if it allowed the situation to continue and if there were an accident in the future. City Manager Horsley explained that she had asked this question of REM responded by saying that the City would not be immune from liability sir been made aware of the situation with the trees. She explained owners have two options of 1) to plane the roots of the trees, wh stated that this process would make the trees unstable, or 2) has Bruni Kobbe suggested that they replace some of the concrete wi~ materials, such as a wooden staircase. She recommend~ back to Staff to explore other options that might include right-of-way restrictions and set back regulations as Des. com the m~ wners City Manager Horsley explained that the City brochure for trees that are available at City Hal brochures and a Ci~?ii? ..... Councilmember Rodin expressed her concern wi1 going 125 feet laterally and if they would reach the housi Douglas Crane, 1295 Yokayo traveled a great distance and discussed an in: damage to a buildin~ of the trees possibly root system Eric Crane was of the o impacting the foundation. to the house. He felt it ~ched louse and are already roots will cause damage City Attorney regulates and and if th, ity Street Tree Ordinance that between the improved road way .~ and inspection of those trees they can apply to the City for a permit. al neighbors want the , they explained that the Taylors have been good perty well. It was his opinion that if the Taylors ~t of their house removed, and since City staff recommends they be removed. M~ not adh responsibi'i that exist w things as ~on discus g wall; building the deck on the property line and to the requirements, and felt that it is the property owner's .nd They should obtain an Encroachment Permit for those things the City's right-of-way and jurisdiction, and assume the liability for those that permit. with regard to how redwood trees should be planted, its root possible damage to buildings. The situation of setting a precedent with iblems with other tree issues was discussed. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 10 of 14 City Manager Horsley was of the opinion that this should be handled on a case-by- case basis because not all situations will be the same and some trees can be saved, while others cannot. When Staff is unable to make a determination, the City's ist, John Phillips, is consulted. She noted that there have been several instance sidewalk was installed around the tree in order to save it. M/S Rodin approving Staff's recommendations. Discussion followed concerning the proposed motion. his disagreement with the recommendation. City Manager Horsley advised that a change to Staff's r, the Taylor's expense". Councilmember Andersen seconded the that under #1, that the payment for the expense. the le trees' .,.ndment, and a provi~? be at the Taylor's City Manager Horsley stated that if the tree is to be plai should plant it and allow staff to pick the appropriate tree. the right-of-way, the City M/S Rodin/Andersen approw~ City's right-of-way adjacent Taylor's) expense, with th~ location upon the approval of the and that the property owners apply of the two Street at located in the owners' (the another tree at that of tree and location, as soon as possible. Discussion Motion An~ None. C~ AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Councilmember Baldwin. ABSTAIN: 8. NEWBI 8c. Report Re Products Used By The City of Ukiah explained that she asked Purchasing Agent Nora Kennedy to larding the use of recycled products within the City of 3ntinue to use the "Source Reduction and Recycling m. Andersen inquired if there is a City policy regarding construction publicly funded and if there is a requirement that they recycle ;ctor Stump advised that there is currently no statute in the City of unicipal Code requiring that. However, all developments, whether private or are encouraged to recycled materials and staff provides information to private ;lopers regarding recycling waste products from their development. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 11 of 14 City Manager Horsley explained that the City has an agreement with Solid Waste Systems to provide multiple bins to contractors who want to recycle their material 8. NEW BUSINESS 8d. Discussion of Possible Sale of Low Gap Property To Mendocino of Education (MCOE) Paul Tichinen, Superintendent of Schools for Mendocino (MCOE), provided a presentation to the City Council regardin! purchase a City-owned parcel located at 1011 Low Gap Road that 1.3 acres. MCOE has been leasing the property from Agency (URA) that is owned by the City. They have be~ property for a high school, high tech east project and into an Instructional Center for the benefit and disturbed (SED) for high school students. They also toddler staff to provide special educational ne. d a North Coast Opportunities (NCO) that will minor students at the high school. ~passes to on th~ ;] the property of severely emotionall g their infant facility with of the pregnant Discussion followed with regard to the proposal. Th~ addressed as well as the ;e of Redevelopment Ag~ and facade and design plans, that MCOE's built out. facility was ~r landscaping ;nter is currently 8. NEW BUSINESS 8e. Discussion and Possible D Agency Response to Inland W~ Coun~ ' now and th~ some responses alarm istributed leg main chan~ suggested ndocino County Water recommen ;ouncil briefly review the matter :il's next m~ consider the specific changes of the (MOU) by the County. It was his opinion that somewhat c~ ctory and is intended to avoid causing from the Water and Power Commission (IWPC) discussing the MOU changes. The of First Right of Refusal by the IWPC. The ~ges will be distributed to the City Council prior to the next Council 9. C Councili and there the County security discussion IL REPOF ~orted that last night she went to a gang prevention meeting ~an :ing report from Police Officer Rich Venturi who is a member of Task Force and he talked about trends. Several people talked about ow to keep children and people safe from gangs. There was also g the prevention of gangs. a~ a League of California Cities meeting and spent a lot of time learning League. She attended some of their policy committee meetings, resolutions ttee meetings, and public relations sessions. Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 12 of 14 Councilmember Rodin explained that the League members voiced their support for a ballot initiative next year to ensure that the state doesn't raid local government coffers. It was approved and now they are in a major fund raising mode to raise the to place this on the ballot. She reported that she also attended a session conce optics. There was some discussion concerning public ownership of some the fiber optic cable. Councilmember Andersen reported that he attended the Economic Strategy session and it is getting close to being County development strategies that capitalize on what the County energy independence and water based economic deve reclaimed water and innovative water technology. :,It talks offer incl~ as use He reported that Portland produces an annual repo a great idea. The report details the actions of number of permits issued and the number occurred in the various departments during forward to doing in the next year. He suggested in have a separate annual report to the citizens of Ukiah. the City and he thought it ~t the year, such as It reviewed what they are looking year, that the City Councilmember Smith re Main Street Program have been negotiating with Polk merchants regarding have also asked that the Ci' business plan contest with the idei businesses in the downtown area. conference next he plans to ~mbers of the ~eries. Staff has a workshop for The members are preparing to have a might develop some new ICPA is having their annual Councilm~ reported like a were sli disappointe~ related to Rossman', the was very interesting and it seems responses from the County and the of the JPA changes as suggested by Ma~ Larso~ 'ted that he attended the American Legion dinner on September honor of ng men who have participated in the Boys State Program and he :h. nts addressed the Legion and related their experiences. Williams in attendance. p~ of California Cities in place of Councilmember Andersen who negotiations at that time. He attended a session where Steve Wessley, Controller, addressed the group and offered his support and the constitutional amendment. Mr. Wessley stated that it because ~ents deliver most of the services, they should have their own revenue State should not be able to encroach on that. The next day, that matter unanimous support. The Resolutions that were an issue for the City I regarding the wilderness setasides, was significantly changed in committee to ~ss the issue of separating all of the various bills. He noticed on their literature that Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 13 of 14 Bowling for Columbine is going to be shown at the Yoga Center on Mason Street. Tomorrow afternoon he will be at the Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC for the dedication of their building and he has been asked to say a few words, the dedication to the Grace Hudson School. 10. CITY MANGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS Deputy City Clerk Ulvila advised that she is now living in Lakeport. Clerk's office completed the location of 237 boxes of archival materi; of this process will involve compiling a list of documents for destroyed. .~. City ~e There was a brief discussion concerning the status meetings and it was noted by staff that the equipment Adjourned to sit as the Ukiah Redevelopment Reconvened: 11:52 p.m. Adjourned to Closed Session at 11:52 p.m. 11. CLOSED SESSION G.C. §54956.8- Conference With Real Pro Property: 1041 Low Gap Owner: City of Ukiah Negotiating Parties: City Under Negotiation: Pric~ No action taken. tn Reconvened: 12:15 a.m. 12. ADJOURI There bein the was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Marie Ulvil~ Regular City Council Meeting September 17, 2003 Page 14 of 14 ITEM NO.: 6a DATE: December 17, 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2003 Payments made during the month of November 2003, are summarized on the attached Report of Disbursements. Further detail is supplied on the attached Schedule of Bills, representing the four (4) individual payment cycles within the month. Accounts Payable check numbers: 51414-51517, 51590-51681, 51686-51828 Accounts Payable Manual-check numbers: 44163 Payroll check numbers: 51518-51589, 51829-51897 Payroll Manual check numbers: 51412-51413, 51685 Void check numbers: 51682-51684 This report is submitted in accordance with Ukiah City Code Division 1, Chapter 7, Article 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Report of Disbursements for the month of November 2003. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: Candace Horsley, City Manager Prepared by: Kim Sechrest, Accounts Payable Specialist Coordinated with:Gordon Elton, Director of Finance and Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: Report of Disbursements APPROVED: Candace Horsley, City ger KRS:W ORD/AGENDANOV03 CITY OF UKIAH REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS REGISTER OF PAYROLL AND DEMAND PAYMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2003 Demand Payments approved: Check No. 44163, 51414-51517, 51590-51681, 51686-51773, 51774-51828 FUNDS: 100 General Fund $162,330.57 131 Equipment Reserve Fund 140 Park Development 141 Museum Grants $1,739.50 143 N.E.H.1. Museum Grant $733.08 150 Civic Center Fund 200 Asset Seizure Fund 201 Asset Seizure (Drug/Alcohol) 203 H&S Education 11489 (B)(2)(A1) 204 Federal Asset Seizure Grants 206 Community Oriented Policing $214.50 207 Local Law Enforce. BIk Grant $1,666.74 220 Parking Dist. #10per & Maint $470.67 230 Parking Dist. #1 Revenue Fund $109.00 250 Special Revenue Fund $61,757.41 260 Downtown Business Improvement 290 Bridge Fund 301 2107 Gas Tax Fund 315 Airport Capital Improvement $13,946.00 330 Revenue Sharing Fund 332 Federal Emerg. Shelter Grant $4,291.75 333 Comm. Development Block Grant $3,817.80 334 EDBG 94-333 Revolving Loan 335 Community Dev. Comm. Fund $412,000.00 341 S.T.P. $22,724.51 342 Trans-Traffic Congest Relief $19,795.00 345 Off-System Roads Fund 410 Conference Center Fund $7,723.32 550 Lake Mendocino Bond $163,016.29 575 Garage $1,268.19 PAYROLL CHECK NUMBERS 51412-51413, 51518-51589 DIRECT DEPOSIT NUMBERS 18560-18694 PAYROLL PERIOD 10/26/03-11/8/03 PAYROLL CHECK NUMBERS: 51685, 51829-51897 DIRECT DEPOSIT NUMBERS .18695-18845 PAYROLL PERIOD 11/9/03-11/22/03 600 Airport 611 Sewer Construction Fund 612 City/District Sewer 615 City/District Sewer Replace 640 San Dist Revolving Fund 652 REDIP Sewer Enterprise Fund 660 Sanitary Disposal Site Fund 664 Disposal Closure Reserve 670 U.S.W. Bill & Collect 678 Public Safety Dispatch 679 MESA (Mendocino Emergency Srv Auth) 695 Golf 696 Warehouse/Stores 697 Billing Enterprise Fund 698 Fixed Asset Fund 699 Special Projects Reserve 800 Electric 805 Street Lighting Fund 806 Public Benefits Charges 820 Water 840 Special Water Fund (Cap Imp) 900 Special Deposit Trust 910 Worker's Comp. Fund 920 Liability Fund 940 Payroll Posting Fund 950 General Service (Accts Recv) 960 Community Redev. Agency 962 Redevelopment Housing Fund 965 Redevelopment Cap Imprv. Fund 966 Redevelopment Debt Svc. TOTAL DEMAND PAYMENTS TOTAL PAYROLL VENDOR CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL PAYMENTS VOID CHECK NUMBER: 51682-51684 $38,708.00 $45,697.09 $43,77O.39 $45,352.55 $24,084.48 $576.79 $21,942.44 $81,184.55 $587.05 $3,057.03 $16,601.37 $502,330.31 $12,240.29 $4,212.87 $66,358.95 $15,042.81 $12,168.42 $737.80 $135,023.43 $2,009.91 $146,509.52 $31,290.63 $7,967.17 $332,876.17 $2,467,934.35 $66,737.48 $118,642.50 $370,744.11 $3,024,058.44 CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK This register of Payroll and Demand Payments was duly approved by the City Council on Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER I have examined this Register and approve same. CERTIFICATION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE I have audited this Register and approve for accuracy and available funds. 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'-4 -,4 0 ~D 0 ~D 0 0 o~oo ~ x 0 O0 ~ os§o~ 0 0 00000 ~ H ~ b~ 0 ~ H C~ ~ Z o ~ ~ z < m · · · [~ ~0 u~ (:::: ~ 022 0 22 ::x::l H~ O~ AGENDA SUMMARY ITEM NO. 6b DATE:December 17, 2003 REPORT SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GOBBI STREET CLASS 2 BIKE LANE FROM ORCHARD AVENUE TO BABCOCK LANE, SPECIFICATION NO. 03-06 SUMMARY: Funding for this project was approved in the fiscal year 2003/2004 budget in the amount of $102,000 in account number 250-9815-250-001 and $27,000 in account number 341-9815-250-000. The City Council awarded the contract on July 16, 2003 to Granite Construction Company of Ukiah, CA (contractor) in the amount of $125,249.55. The work of the contract was completed by the contractor in substantial conformance with the approved plans and specifications on November 3, 2003. The final contract cost based on actual quantities constructed and the approved contract change orders is $132,112.76. Of the final contract amount, $ 4,863.32 is being charged to the Electric Department for extra work performed at the request of the Electric Department. Final payment of the 10 percent retention will be made to the contractor after 35 days from the date the Notice of Completion is filed with the County Recorder. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Accept the work as complete; 2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder for Gobbi Street Class 2 Bike Lane from Orchard Avenue to Babcock Lane, Specification No. 03-06. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: None. Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: N/A Diana Steele, Director of Public Works / City Engineer'3;~5 Rick Kennedy, Project Manager Candace Horsley, City Manager 1. Notice of Completion ' Candace'H~rsley, Cit~anager AG-NOC-Spec-03-06.SUM Please return to: CITY OF UKIAH 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482-5400 (707) 463-6200 NOTICE OF COMPLETION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: . That the real property described is owned by the following whose address is: City of Ukiah, a Municipal Corporation, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California 95482-5400 . That the nature of the title to the Gobbi Street Class 2 Bike Lane from Orchard Avenue to Babcock Lane, Specification No. 03-06 of all said owners is that of fee simple. . That on the 3rd day of November 2003, the Contract work for this project was actually completed. . That the name and address of the Contractor is Granite Construction Company, 1324 S. State Street, Ukiah, California, 95482-6414. . That the real property herein referred to is situated in the County of Mendocino, State of California, and is described as follows: City-owned property identified as Gobbi Street within the City of Ukiah. City Council Approval CITY OF UKIAH, a Municipal Corporation DATE By: Marie Ulvila, Deputy City Clerk DATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF MENDOCINO) I, Marie Ulvila, being duly sworn says: That she is the Deputy City Clerk of the City of Ukiah City Council, that she has read the foregoing Notice of Completion and knows the content thereof and the same is true of her own knowledge. Marie Ulvila, Deputy City Clerk Subscribed and sworn before me, Gordon Elton, Notary Public, this~ 2003. day of Notary Public in and for the County of Mendocino, State of California /~TT~ f_. Fl/YIEHT J~ 1 ITEM NO. 6c DATE: December 17, 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: REPORT OF DISPOSITION OF SURPLUSED MATERIALS Per City of Ukiah Procedures for Sale of Surplus or Obsolete Materials, Used Equipment and Supplies dated September 18, 1996, a list of items determined to be obsolete by the Police Department and their disposition has been prepared (attachment #3). Sale and disposal of these items is in accordance to City Code Section 1533 and the Surplus Procedure Statement which includes auction and disposal of items in surplus. The November auction netted $2880.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file report regarding the disposition of surplused materials, used equipment and supplies. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: Gordon Elton, Director of l~inance Prepared by: Mary Horger, Purchasing Ag'~f~/t.~ Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: 1. Procedure for Sales of Surplus or Obsolete Materials, Used Equipment and Supplies Statement 2. City Code Section 1533 3. Surplus disposition list Candace Horsley, City~anager C:LMy Documents\Agenda-Surplus.doc PROCEDURES FOR SALES OF SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE MATERIALS~ USED EQUIPMENT~ AND SUPPLIES 9/18/96 In order to process m'~terials or equipment found to be surplus or obsolete within each City Department, the following procedure is established: 1. .On a quarterly, basis (July"1, October 1, January 1, April 1), each City Department Head completes and submits a prescribed form listing all materials and equipment found to be surplus or obsolete to the Director ot' Finance for approval. Copies of the completed form are distributed to the City Manager and Purchasing/Warehouse Supervisor. 2. Those items listed as surplus will continue to be housed within the Department requesting disposition : until a sale is completed or date of auction. · 3. Copie~'of the items listed as surplus are distributed by' the Director of Finance to ali Department Heads for possible recycling, 4. Purchasing Officer shaJl have the authority to dispose of surplus and file a report with the City Council. "serdng forth a description of sale by the close of the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting. 5. The Purchasing Department will follow City' Code Section 1533, Procedures for Sale of the Surplus Items. .. .. a. Purchasing Department will solicit bids on surplus wire and scrap iron from local and outside dealers of these commodities. b.. Purchasing Department will coordinate public auctions with the County of Mendocino, joining -..:.~ .... with them for the sale of surplus items. The auctioneer will publicize the date of auction and '" items available for sale. · c, Purchasing Departmbnt will coordinate the moving of surplus items to the auction site during the week immediately preceding the auction. .. d. Following the auction, the auctioneer will provide a list of items sold, the selling prices, and the funds received to the Purchasing Department. , e. Specialty items as approved by the Purchasing Officer or extremely large items which cannot 'be moved to the auction site, will be advertised for sale in the local newspaper or through direct contact with governmental agencies or purchasers appropriate to the specialty surplus items by the Purchasing Department. The Purchasing Officer shall have the authority to solicit on the open market. . . f. During those times of the year that items are declared as surplus that do not coincide with'the annual public auction conducted by the County, items 'for sale will be advertised by the Purchasing Department and closed bids will. be accepted by' the City Clerk. Bids will be opened at a designated time and th. high bidder will be notified by the Purchasing Department. In the event of the high bid ending in a tie for any item, all bids will be rejected and the bid process will be repeated, with the tie bid as the new minimum bid. , If after completing steps .1-5 above, any item is not sold or recycled, and it is not reasonable to assume · that the Item can be sold or recycled, the purchasing agent is authorized to dispose of such item by any safe and lawful method. 4,J=ln-,S u ~u= ,,P, ev:g/11~ {}1530 §1534 B) {}1531: 1. Recorded Explanation: The head of such department shall send to the Purchasing Officer a .requlsition and a copy of the delivery record together with a full written report, of the circumstances of the emergency. The report shall be filed with the Council. as provided in subsection A1 above. .~ · 2. Emergency Procedure: The Purchasing Officer shall prescribe by rules and regulations the procedure under which emergency purchases by heads of departments may be made.. (Ord. 667, {}2, adopted 1975) ~. -. COOPERATIVE PURC.HASING: The Purchasing Officer Shall have the auth.ority to join with other units of 'government in cooperative pur{Shasing plans when the 'best interests'of the City would be served thereby. (Ord. .667, §2, adopted 1975) §1532: INSPECTION AND TESTING: The Purchasing Officer shall Inspect supplies and 'equipment delivered to determine their conformance with the speciIications set forth in the. order. The Purchasing Officer shall have authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries 'which are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with specifications. (Ord. 667, §2,. adopted 1975) _~'~ {}1533: SURPLUS SUPPLIES 'AND EQUIPMENT: All departments sh'all Submit to · .the Purchasing Officer, at such times and in such forms as he shall prescribe, reports showing ~11 supplies and equipment which .are' no longer used or which have become obsolete or worn out. The Purchasing Officer shall have authority to exchange for or trade in on new Supplies and equipment all supplies and equipment which cannot be used by any agency or which have become, unsuitable for City use. The Purchasing Officer 'shall have the authority, to 'dispose of surplus 'property by solicitation of bids or by public a_uction. (Ord. 667, {}2, adopted, 1975) §1534: SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, ' subdivision, Sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held t~ be unconstitutional or otherwise Invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the entire ordinance or any of the remaining portions thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause and phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid. (Ord. 667, {}2, adopted 1975) 1064 -.~ I...- 0 Df.,o D © · AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT ITEM NO. 6d DATE: Dec. 17, 2003 SUBJECT: AWARD PURCHASE OF LIQUID POLYMER TO POLYDYNE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 PLUS TAX, BID SPECIFICATION POLY-50 Submitted for the City Council's consideration and action is staff's recommendation that the purchase of 25,000 lbs of liquid polymer (aluminum chlorhydroxide) be awarded to POLYDYNE Inc. in the amount $0.30 per lb. of material for a total value of $7,500 plus applicable tax. The material will be used at the City's Water Treatment Plant for the treatment of raw water. In response to the City's Request for Bids, two (2) bids were received and opened by the Deputy City Clerk at the time set for the public bid opening. The Notice To Bidders was advertised and noticed in accordance with the City's Informal Bid Process. The lowest responsible bidder is POLYDYNE Inc. at a base bid of $0.30 per lb. of liquid polymer plus tax. Funds for water treatment materials have been budgeted in the Water Enterprise Fund under account number 820-3908-520-000 and sufficient funds remain to pay for the proposed purchase. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award The Purchase Of 25,000 Lbs Of Liquid Polymer From POLYDYNE Inc. At The Unit Price Of $0.30 Per Lb. For A Total Payment Of $7,500 Plus Applicable Sales Tax. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTION: Reject all bids and provide direction to Staff. Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: N/A Alan Jamison, Water Treatment Plant Operator Rick Kennedy, Interim Public Utility Director ¢j~ Candace Horsley, City Manager 1. Bid Opening Results 2. Cover sheet of bid from POLYDYNE Inc. APPROVED: .. can'~ace Horsley, City Manager CITY OF UKIAH 300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 (707) 463-6217 (City Clerk's Office) BID OPENING FOR: 25,000 lbs. Liquid Polymer SPECIFICATION NO. POLY-50 DATE: November 21, 2003 TIME: 2:00 p.m. COMPANY AMOUNT . POLYDYNE, INC. P. O. BOX 279 RICEBORO, GA 31323 , DEGUSSA-STOCKHAUSEN 110 E. TERRELL STREET GREENSBORO, NC 27406-2920 Bids: Liquid Polymer 2003 CITY of UKIAH 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah CA. 95482 Phone 707-463-6217 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO FAX WILL BE ACCEPTED RETURN THIS FORM THIS IS NOT AN ORDER I DATE: 11/7/03 REQ. NO. Po1¥-50 BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 2:00 p.m. Nov. 21, 2003 TO: POLYDYNE INC. Attn: Bids & Contracts Administrator P.O. Box 279 Riceboro, GA 31323-0279 AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 300 SEMINARY AVE. CITY of UKIAH BY: Marie Ulvila Deputy City Clerk QUOTATIONS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ALL QUOTATIONS SHALL BE F.O.B. UKIAH, CA. QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL Approx. Clar±floc C-1200 25,000 lbs Liquid Polymer (Aluminum Chlorhydroxide, 50% Solution) for the Water $0.30/Lb. $ 7,500.00 Treatment Plant as per attached City of Ukiah specifications. If you have questions, contact: Alan Jamison at 707-467-2842 TERMS: Net 30 Days - No Discounts DEl.. TO: F.O.B. Ukiah i)EL. DATE: 3 Days A.R. 0. BIDDER: Polydyne Tnc. Lawrence D. Grizzle TITLE: Business Manager¢~, ~, Phone (ql_?3 ~80-2078v t z : BI~IJ-2035 Fax: DATE/BID: November 18, 2003 TERMS: 1. Right is reserved to reject any and all bids. 2. Right is reserved to accept separate items unless specifically denied by bidder. 3. In CASE OF DEFAULT, the City of Ukiah may procure the items quoted on from other sources and hold the original bidder liable for any increased costs. 4. All substitutions shall show manufacturer's name, catalog number and comparable specs. 5. The price, terms, delivery point, and delivery date may individually or collectively be the basis of the awarding of the bid. 6. ALL QUOTATIONS MUST BE SIGNED. OPENING DATE and TIME "MUST" be prominently displayed on submitting envelope. 7. In submitting the above, the vendor agrees that the acceptance of any or all quotations by the City of Ukiah, within 30 days constitutes a contract. Liquid Poly-50% Page 1 of 4 REQUEST FOR BID LIQUID POLYMER - 50% Solution The City of Ukiah invites bids to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services necessary to provide liquid polymer product. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on November 21 ,2003 at the office of the City Clerk, at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482. ALL QUOTATIONS/BIDS MUST BE SIGNED and OPENING DATE and TIME MUST BE SHOWN ON SUBMITTING ENVELOPE. Quantities shown are approximate and in no way obligate the City of Ukiah to purchase the full amount specified. Bidder guarantees unit price if fewer units are purchased. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS All prices to be quoted Freight Off loaded at designated City locations and exclude State and local sales tax, and Federal and State excise taxes. Contract shall cover a period of one (1) year from the date of Award. NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS MADE UPON FORMS FURNISHED BY THE CITY OF UKIAH. BILLING AND INVOICES All billings shall be sent to: City of Ukiah -Finance Department 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 Attn: Accounts Payable 707-463-6230 FAX: 707-463-6204 THIS IS A N~3N.TAXABLE ITEM FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT.. If other charges, such as California Pesticide Assessment, Hazard Material Compliance Charges, Fuel Surcharges, etc. are to be charge on Invoices supplier 'MUST SPECIFY' AT THE TIME OF BID or SUPPLIER WILL ABSORB COSTS. LICENSE REQUIREMENT Vendor/Supplier must possess a current City of Ukiah business license. For information contact Kathy Norris at 707-463-6202, Finance Depadment. ITEM NO: 8a DATE: December17, 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS FOR THE 32-ACRE MIXED-USE AREA SUMMARY: On December 3, 2003, the City Council conducted a public hearing and discussed the Planning Commission's recent recommendations for revising the regulations for the 32-acre mixed-use area in the Airport Industrial Park (ALP). At the conclusion of the discussion, the Council directed Staff to return with the recommended revised regulations in Ordinance form for possible introduction. The purpose of this Agenda item is for the Council to conduct another public hearing and consider introducing the Ordinance amending the AlP Planned Development by revising the regulations for the 32-acre mixed-use area. The Industrial/Mixed Use area is located west of Airport Park Boulevard and south of Commerce Drive. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recently formalized a recommendation to the City Council concerning the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the revised regulations. Its recommended revisions include completely repealing the existing regulations and replacing them with new ones. (Continued on page 2) RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Adopt the recommended Mitigated Negative Declaration; and 3) Introduce by title only the Ordinance amending the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTION: Do not introduce the Ordinance and provide direction to Staff. Citizen Advised: Publicly noticed according to the requirements of the Ukiah Municipal Code. Requested by: Charley Stump, Director of Planning and Community Development Prepared by: Charley Stump, Director of Planning and Community Development Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance revising the Airport Industrial Park . Planned Development (Light Manufacturing/Mixed Use regulations on page 13) Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration APPROVED:' Candace Horsley, City ~ager The proposed revisions would change the name of the Industrial/Mixed-use area to "Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use," and would include a purpose and intent section, general requirements, permitted land uses, required findings, and site planning and design standards. Environmental Review: The Planning Commission is recommending the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project (Attachment No. 2) to comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff prepared an Initial Study and concluded that while the project could result in adverse environmental impacts, those impacts could be successfully off-set by a comprehensive mitigation program. Most of the identified impacts are reiterations of those contained in the Airport Industrial Park Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified by the City Council in August 1995. That EIR analyzed potential adverse environmental impacts that would result from build-out of the Airport Industrial Park. Since the proposed project differs from the assumptions contained in the certified EIR, Staff prepared the Initial Study to determine if any "new" impacts would occur. The mitigation program contained in the EIR was referenced and incorporated into the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project. The only "new" impacts identified were related to traffic and circulation. As reported to the Council on December 3, 2003, before developing the draft Ordinance, Staff determined that a Traffic Study was needed to determine the existing levels of traffic, provide projections for traffic generation resulting from the modifications to the regulations, and determine if the existing traffic related Capital Improvement Program was adequate to accommodate the traffic that would be generated by development under the new regulations. The Traffic Study evaluated two different scenarios: 1) full retail commercial build-out of the area; and 2) a mixed-use (30% retail commercial, 35% professional offices, 30% light manufacturing, and 5% residential) build-out. The Study revealed that if the entire 32 acres were developed with retail commercial land uses, traffic improvements beyond those already planned for would have to be constructed. These include a traffic signal or roundabout at the Commerce Drive - Airport Park Boulevard intersection and a traffic signal at the Highway 101 northbound off-ramp intersection with Talmage Road. However, the City Public Works Department strongly questioned the need for a traffic signal at this intersection, and disputed the assumption that a significant amount of PM peak northbound traffic (+70 cars) would exit on this off-ramp and cause unacceptable delays at the intersection. The consultant did not have a reasonable response, and concluded that the City could reject this assumption and not require the improvement. The Initial Study concludes that the proposed project would not result in an adverse impact at the Highway 101 northbound off-ramp intersection with Talmage Road. It was concluded that adoption of the proposed regulations for the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area may require formal modifications to the Airport Industrial Park Capital Improvement Program (Traffic Impact Fees). Accordingly, a mitigation measure was established requiring the City to modify the Airport Industrial Park Capital Improvement Program as necessary to include the future cost of a roundabout, traffic signal, or other acceptable improvement at the Commerce Drive - Airport Park Boulevard intersection. That task would be undertaken if the Council adopts the proposed Ordinance. CONCLUSION: The Planning Commission has completed draft revisions to the regulations forthe 32-acre Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area within the Airport Industrial Park. The new regulations include specific development and design standards, and strongly encourage, but do not mandate mixed-use development. A Traffic Study was completed and an analysis of airport compatibility was performed to determine what potential impacts could result from the "flexible" mixed-use approach. Potential impacts have been resolved by modifying the regulations, and incorporating mitigation measures into the Mitigated Negative Declaration that will be applied to future development. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Adopt the recommended Mitigated Negative Declaration; and 3) Introduce the Ordinance by title only amending the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development. ATTACHMENT_.~ ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING THE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows: Section The purpose of this amendment to the Airport Industrial Park (ALP) Planned Development Ordinance is to,,~,':-' hotels ..,-md sit-dow'n, ................. ~,ou, ,~, ,,~ o~ ,~,,v~=u" ..... -'" ,o,'---',u uses ~n' the ~--'---:---' F-I UIt::~IUI lC:Il Land Use desi~3natioi-, revise the regulations for and rename the Industrial/Mixed-Use Land Use Designation to Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use. This amendment establishes Development Standards for commercial, professional office, light manufacturing, and Iow density residential land uses in the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area that are separate from those contained in Section "G" of this Ordinance. Section Two The overall purpose of the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development is to provide for a coordinated development of compatible industrial, office, and commercial land uses. It details both allowed and permitted uses within each land use category, regulate nuisances, and provide development standards and design guidelines. The AlP Planned Development is consistent with the "Master Plan" land use designation for the property contained in the Ukiah General Plan. Section Three This ordinance also formally amends the Land Use Map that illustrates which land use designations are assigned to the various properties throughout the Airport Industrial Park. The map shows the approximate 32 acres west of Airport Park Boulevard and south of Commerce Drive (Hastings) being redesignated from "Industrial/Mixed-Use" to "Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use." The land use designations apply to the 138-acre Airport Industrial Park in the following manner: 1. Professional Office: Applies to the northwest portion of the site, bounded by Talmage Road on the north, Airport Park Boulevard on the east, and Commerce Drive on the south (approximately 12.6 acres). 2. Highway Commercial: Applies only to the northeastern portion of the site, bounded by Talmage Road to the north, Airport Park Boulevard to the west, Highway 101 to the east, and the existing large commercial retail store property to the south (approximately 1.4 acres). 3. Retail Commercial' Applies to 13.44 acres north of Commerce Drive, and approximately 23.41 acres south of Commerce Drive, bounded by Airport Park Boulevard on the west, and Highway 101 on the east. (approximately 37 acres). 4. Industrial: Applies to the property situated at the southern end of the Airport Industrial Park (approximately 24.8 acres). 5. Industrial/Automotive Commercial: Applies to the southern portion of the Redwood Business Park, south of Assessor's Parcel Nos. 180-080-44 and 45, east of Airport Park Boulevard, and fronting Highway 101 (approximately 16 acres). 6. !nd,_,str!a! !M!v_ed- Use: Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use: Applies to the lands west of Airport Park Boulevard south of Commerce Drive. Includes the (2) acres adjacent to and north of the existing Mendocino Brewing Company parcel, and the approximate one (1) acre west of and adjacent to the existing pond (approximately 32 acres). 7. Roads and landscaping: Approximately 14.2 acres. 8. Total Acreage AlP: Approximately 138 acres. Three Four The Airport Industrial Park Planned Development was originally approved by City Council Resolution No. 81-59 on March 3, 1981, embodied in Use Permit No. 81-39. It was amended and further articulated in 1991 when the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-4. In 1993, the City Council adopted a revised Ordinance (929) to allow "General Commercial" in addition to the approved "Highway Oriented Commercial" land uses in the area bounded by Talmage Road on the north, Highway 101 on the east, Commerce Drive on the south, and Airport Park Boulevard on the west. This Ordinance also "created" the Planned Development Ordinance out of what was previously a Use Permit. On May 1, 1996, the City Council adopted Ordinance 963, which amended the AlP Planned Development to make it a more organized and useable set of regulations. On June 19, 1997, the Planned Development was amended again by the adoption of Ordinance 964, which created an Industrial/Automotive Commercial Land Use Designation for the 16 acres directly south of the home improvement center/hardware store facility east of Airport Park Boulevard. On April 2, 1997, the Planned Development Ordinance was amended by the adoption of Ordinance 991, which permitted drive-thru restaurants on the lands designated as Highway Commercial. On November 3, 1999, the Ordinance was amended to designate the 32 acres south of Hastings Avenue and west of Airport Park Boulevard as "Industrial Mixed-Use." On September 6, 2000, the Ordinance was revised to list hotels and sit-down restaurants as "allowed" uses in the Professional Office Land Use Designation. Section Five Airport Industrial Park Planned Development, as amended herein, provides a mixture of industrial, commercial, and office land uses within a Planned Development (PD), consistent with the City of Ukiah General Plan "Master Plan" land use designation. Section Six The Development Map (Generalized Land Use Map) for this Planned Development, as well as the design guidelines and development standards constitute the Concept Development Plan, as required by Article 14, Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the Ukiah Municipal Code. The Development Map (Generalized Land Use Map) attached as Exhibit "A", is approved. The Traffic Circulation Plan for this Planned Development is discussed in Section "1" on page 24, and the Circulation Map, attached as Exhibit "B", is approved. Section Seven Development standards not addressed in the Planned Development regulations shall be those specified in the City of Ukiah Zoning Code. Section Eight Amendment to this ordinance requires City Council action. All Major Variance, Use and Site Development Permits for proposed developments within the Airport Industrial Park require City Planning Commission review and action. Minor permits are subject to the review and action by the City Zoning Administrator. Decisions on Major and Minor Variance, Site Development and Use Permits made by the City Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator are appealable to the City Council pursuant to section 9266 of the Ukiah Municipal Code. Section Nine Some small commercial land uses may be permitted on the Industrial designated land if they are primarily intended to provide commercial type services to employees within the Airport Industrial Park. Section Ten This version of the Airport Industrial Park (ALP) Planned Development supersedes all past versions, and shall govern and regulate the growth and development within the AlP. Section Eleven The regulations for this Planned Development, as required in Article 14, Chapter 2 (Zoning), of the Ukiah Municipal Code are as follows: A. INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATION 1. Allowed Uses The following industrial uses are allowed in the Industrial designation with the securing of a Site Development Permit. a. Manufacturing - activities or operations involving the processing, assembling, blending, packaging, compounding, or fabrication of previously prepared materials or substances into new products. b. Warehouse and Distribution Activities - includes warehousing, and storage not available to the general public; warehousing and distribution activities associated with manufacturing, wholesaling, or non-retail business uses; delivery and transfer services; freight forwarding; moving and storage; distribution terminals for the assembly and breakdown of freight; or other similar use involving shipping, warehousing, and distribution activities. c. Wholesaling and Related Uses -includes establishments engaged in wholesale trade or warehousing activities including maintaining inventories of goods; assembling, sorting, and grading goods into large lots; breaking bulk and redistribution in smaller lots; selling merchandise to retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional, or business users, or other wholesalers. d. Contractor's Offices - includes business office for building, plumbing, electrical, roofing, heating, air conditioning, and painting contractors including storage of incidental equipment and supplies. e. Agricultural- allowed as a continuation of the existing land use, including all necessary structures and appurtenances. f. Research and Development Laboratories, and computer and data processing. g. Accessory Uses and Structures - activities such as administrative offices and warehouses which are related and ancillary to an allowed use. Ancillary structures containing ancillary uses shall be located on the same parcel as the primary use/structure, and shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of structure(s) containing the primary use. 2. Permitted Uses The following small commercial, business support, and repair service land uses may be permitted in the Industrial land use designation with the securing of a Use Permit, provided they are situated on a parcel no larger than one-half acre in size, and do not exceed 20 percent of the total land dedicated to the Industrial Land Use Designation: ao b. do Delicatessen, sandwich shop, or small sit-down restaurant (no drive- thru restaurants shall be permitted). Small grocery or convenience store. Banking facility. Child day-care facility. El so Industrial and business support services - establishments primarily engaged in providing services to business and industry, such as blueprinting and photocopying, janitorial and building maintenance, equipment rental and leasing, medical labs, commercial testing laboratories and answering services. Public Facilities - includes all public and quasi-public facilities such as utility substations, post offices, fire stations, and government offices. g. Repair Services - includes repair services such as radio and television, furniture, automotive repair, body and fender shops. h. Communication Installations - includes radio and television stations, telegraph and telephone offices, cable T.¥., and microwave stations. PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DESIGNATION 1. Purpose The purpose of the Professional Office Land Use Designation is to provide opportunity for a variety of business and professional offices, as well as a limited number of highway commercial land uses. Land uses such as child care facilities, delicatessens, and small retail stores and shops are intended to be ancillary components to professional office development projects, and the limited highway commercial land uses. 2. General Requirements a. Child care facilities, delicatessens, and small commercial retail stores and shops shall not exceed 20 percent of the total developable square footage of any one parcel. The resulting square 1 ,, footage that comprises this 20 percent shall only be developed with individual store/shop spaces that do not exceed 2,000 square feet in size. Allowed Uses The following uses are allowed in the Professional Office designation with the securing of a Site Development Permit: b. a. Professional and business offices such as accountants, engineers, architects, landscape architects, surveyors, attorneys, advertising, consultants, bookkeeping, medical and dental offices, and other similar activities. Business and office support services - includes services such as branch banks, savings and loan, credit unions, insurance brokers, real estate sales, blueprinting and photocopying and answering services. c. Child day-care facility. d. Retail commercial in the built-out northwest portion of this area outside the boundaries of the Redwood Business Park. e. Hotels and sit-down restaurants (no drive-thru restaurants). Permitted Uses The following uses are permitted in the Professional Office Designation with the securing of a Use Permit: ao bo Delicatessen and sandwich shop. Small grocery or convenience store. Ci Dm c. Small retail commercial stores and shops of 2,000 square feet or less, and in combination not exceeding 20 percent of the total developable square footage on a parcel. HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION 1. Allowed Uses The following uses are allowed in the Highway Commercial designation with the securing of a Site Development Permit: a. Businesses such as motels, sit-down and drive-thru restaurants, service stations, and other similar uses that provide services and merchandise primarily to highway travelers. b. Retail commercial stores. RETAIL COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION 1. Allowed Uses The following uses are allowed in the Retail Commercial designation with the securing of a Site Development Permit: a. Retail commercial stores. b. Child day-care facility. c. Delicatessen, sandwich shop, and ice cream parlor. 2. Permitted Uses The following uses are permitted in the Retail Commercial designation with the securing of a Use Permit: a, bo c. Restaurants (no drive-thru restaurants). Small grocery or convenience store. Banking facility. El Fi INDUSTRIAL/AUTOMOTIVE COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION 1. Allowed Uses The following uses are allowed in the Industrial/Automotive Commercial Land Use Designation with the securing of a Site Development Permit: a. All the allowed industrial uses listed in Item A (1) above. b. Automobile dealerships, except for those that exclusively sell used vehicles. 2. Permitted Uses The following uses are allowed in the Industrial/Automotive Commercial Land Use Designation with the securing of a Use Permit: a. All the permitted industrial land uses listed in Item A (:2) above. b. Delicatessen, sandwich shop, or small sit-down restaurant (no drive-thru restaurants). c. Automotive service (gas) station. d. Small grocery store, mini-market, or convenience store. e. Uses related to automobile dealerships such as tire stores, auto parts stores, car-washing facilities, automobile repair business, etc. !ND~JSTR!^L ! M!XED-USE DES!GNAT!OH The, ,n,-i,-rh,inn ,~ll,'~,,~,,',rl Ic~n,'~, ,c~,', in th,', In, h ,c~frie~l/~/liv,',,-i_l lo,', desJgnatJ0n ;o ;n,~, ,of riehl ~.t~l i,~11~1,~1 I] II I~ ~lll~llV II v'~ldl i~1,1~1 i,~ ~l~vg ii i il iv ii i~.dl~lm~l i~lwiii iiiil~V~ v~v I~I.IF II 1'~.41~il~Vil I~.~1 on~l linhf mon~fo~f~rinn Th~ n~rnne~nffh~ Ind~efrioll~iv~d-I le~d~ei nofinniefn ~1 ~ ! i~v I~1 ~ ~1 i i~ilglV i i ii1~ vi i viVVVlVl I~1 ~1 ilVV) ~1 i~ vviiiiilVl ~1~1 i~1 i~_ 10 VVlIVIMI I IV~IM I I VI I IV I I Ill'Ir All r.,,-,..,,-,,-,c~--,.,I-., , r- ,."'levelo'"'men+ designation must include a viable ind,Jstria! component. Allowed 'Jse~ The fo!!ow!ng uses are a!!owed in the !ndustr!a!!M!xed-Use Des!gnation w!t~ VVVMI II l~ vi ~ Vl~.V im,~ v w v, v 1~1~ i i l v i i ~. i vi Il lllk. In, dustria!: · nr~N~,~ooinn ~ee~-mhllnn hl~,n~llnn n~-I~nin~ ~-nmnn~,n~linn nr fohri~-~tlnn n~c nrat~in, 2. Warehouse and Distr!bution, ActMt!es - inc!udes :a~or~hnl ~einn onH dlefrihl ltinn ~.ti,.iti:e !![i ~1 ig~911 i~ ~1 i~ ~1~[i ll[[igl i [Vll i i[l~t ~ggl~[g~ !!1[I i MI IMIMV~MI II l~l lll IVlVVMIll I VI ~MVll IVVV MVVV ~l ~, .~,~. ~v~ ~,vv~? ~iefri~,lfi~m f~rmlnole fnr fh~ fr~inhf- nrnfhareimilor~e~int~nh~inn ehlnnlnn ~orDhn.~einn and distribution activities. !!1 iVlVg~lV ~1 ~v ~1 !!~1 91 ig~ll i~ ~g~l ! 1~1~9 ii igl~ll i~ m~infoinlnn int~antnrlae n~ nnnde' ~ee~mhllnn en~inn ~nH ,.,~,,,~,,,.,,~ ,,,.v,,~v,,~v v, ~vv~ ~v,,,~,,,,~l vv.~,,,~ ~,,~ grading goods ~+~ ~"~ ~+~' breaking ~, ,~ ~ .~o+~, ,+~ 11 lkV .~l ~V IVkV1 e~ll~ ~11~ I VMIVk' I~MklVl l II I VI I I~IIVI IVkVI VVI[II I~ I I IVI Vi IMI IMIVV kV I 1 11 CemmercJa!: ("l/:ll"l'l:l':'"J/"~"l'/'~l'le ("~,r-~i/-t~:~e ~!1/-:1 Vi"]l'/'Je _ I':ll leil,'i~'~ee /'~ft([i/'~-~ f/ir I':ll lilrlinr: nl,:mhinn --I--~-tri~,ol r/infirm h--otinn oir ~,nnrtiti/ininn onrl nointinn ,-/intro,-t/ire in~-.h l~linnu et/iron-- /if in,-iri--ntol e,.,ui,.,merl,,.: ~- : 3. Repair set:ices, Jnc!,JdJng a'--,temetJve repair. administrative o~ces and wareheuses which are related and on~illon~ t/i on oll/i:A~-',~ l le~:~ An~-illon~ etrl i/'~tl Ir,`e ~,/intoininn nrimon~ ~ ~e--,lefr, ,r,f, ir~'~ ,-Jll/':l eholl nnt ,',vr,,'-,',ri ,")r~o/~ nf th,'- hr/icc- floor area ef the prima.w use. c. Professional Offices Uses: Professional and business offices Pertained Uses Th-- fnlln:A,inn i le,`(~ mo~l h,` n,`rmitt,`rl in th,` Inrhletriol/l~Jliv,`rl_l lc-- I onrl lien i i i~.~ i ~l~ i i~l~ ! ! i i i~:~ ~ ~ ~.~ ~l~ i i i~] i~.~ ~l~ ~l~ i i i i i i~ ~,~ ~.~ ii i ~,1 i~ i i i ~l~ ~dl~l,~ ~.1 I ~.~l III ! III. ~ ~ ~ll~ ~l~ g F~l~ I I ~l~ ~ll~ ~ ~l~ Pl,`einnotinn :A~ith th-, e,`l~l :rinn /if ~ I lc,` D,`rmit' a. !ndustria! Uses: i %vgt~l~, ~,l i -~m~l l~,dl I~1~1~ ! VIVid~, I I~1~1 Ii I~m~,~l ~dllVl 12 Fn b. . . . LIGHT MANUFACTURING/MIXED-USE DESIGNATION 1. Purpose and Intent The purpose of the Light Manufacturing / Mixed-Use land use designation is to provide for a compatible mix of light manufacturing activities, commercial land uses, professional offices, and limited Iow-density residential uses. The intent is to provide an opportunity for a diversity of land uses to locate near each other that would typically be viewed as incompatible, but because of creative site planning and 13 design, they can function in harmony without adversely impacting one another. For example, the Ordinance permits "live-work" land uses where small dwelling units can be incorporated into Iow intensity light manufacturing or warehousing operations. There is also opportunity for Iow-density apartments to be situated above commercial shops and professional offices. The purpose of the Light Manufacturing / Mixed-Use designation is also to promote Smart Growth and New Urbanism planning techniques. The Ordinance contains design standards that will lead to the development of office, light manufacturing, commercial, and residential uses in a pedestrian oriented, aesthetically pleasing, mixed-use neighborhood. The Ordinance requires light manufacturing land uses, if proposed, to be situated along the railroad tracks on the rear of the parcels, and to develop other land uses along the front of the parcels on Airport Park Boulevard. The majority of parking facilities are required to be situated in-between the light manufacturing and commercial land uses in the middle of the parcels, rather than along the Airport Park Boulevard frontage. The land uses along Airport Park Boulevard are held to a higher design and site planning standard than the light manufacturing land uses, because it is situated in the more visible location, and because light manufacturing land uses are highly desired and a lesser design standard provides an inherent incentive. It is possible to develop full light manufacturing, office, or commercial land uses on a parcel, provided they are laid out and designed to be compatible with surrounding 14 land uses. Professional office and commercial land uses, if proposed as stand along developments must adhere to a high site planning and design standard. The regulations are intended to create a compatible mix of land uses with ample landscaping and strategic open areas, pedestrian walkways, and attractive architecture in an inviting scale, with hidden parking and practical functionality. 1 General Requirements a. Light manufacturing and warehousing land uses should be located along the railroad tracks on the western portion of the current parcels. Light manufacturing and warehousing can be situated along Airport Park Boulevard if it conforms to the site planning and design standards for commercial development. b. The majority of parking spaces for mixed-use development shall be located in- between the light manufacturing/warehousing land uses and the land uses along Airport Park Boulevard. Every attempt shall be made to create parking that cannot be seen from public streets. Shared access is strongly encouraged between land uses on the same and adjacent parcels to reduce encroachments onto Airport Park Boulevard. Street trees and a meandering sidewalk are required along Airport Park Boulevard. The architectural facades for buildings situated along and facing Airport Park Boulevard shall be creative and interesting with features designed to soften height, bulk, and mass. The orientation, height, and design of buildings, as well as the theme for property development shall be based on creating compatibility between land uses. There is opportunity for Iow density residential land uses such as apartment units C. do e. g. 15 above offices or commercial spaces, but densities are limited because of airport constraints to a total of 60 people per acre on a given parcel. 1 Permitted Land Uses a. All light manufacturing, commercial, professional office, Iow density residential, and mixed-use projects require the securing of a Use Permit from the City Planning Commission. The Use Permit process shall include an analysis of site planning and architecture, pursuant to Section 9262 of the Ukiah Municipal Code. 1 Required Findings a. Prior to approving a Use Permit for a project situated on land in the Mixed-Use designation, the Planning Commission and/or the City Council shall make the following findings: 1. The proposed land use is consistent with the goals and policies of the Ukiah General Plan, the provisions of the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development Ordinance, the Ukiah Municipal Code, and the Ukiah Airport Master Plan. 2. The proposed land use is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not be detrimental to the public's health, safety and general welfare. 3. There is sufficient variety, creativity, and articulation to the architecture and design of the structure(s) to avoid monotony and/or a box-like uninteresting external appearance. 4. For all land uses other than light manufacturing, there is uniqueness and an exemplary approach to the site planning, design, and architecture that 16 5, . results in a quality and sophisticated development. The Findings shall not be vague. The findings shall be sufficiently detailed to apprise a reviewing court of the basis for the action by bridging the gap between the evidence and the decision-maker's conclusions, and shall be based upon evidence contained in the administrative record. Site Planninq and Design Standards - Commercial Development The following site planning and design standards are specifically adopted for the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use Land Use Designation. They shall apply to all commercial, professional office, Iow-density residential, and mixed-use development projects not involving light manufacturing/warehousing unless it is situated along the Airport Park Boulevard street frontage: a. Yard Setbacks: 1. Front: 25 feet from the Airport Park Boulevard right-of-way. Architectural features, such as bay windows, porches and landing spaces, column treatments, and similar features may extend up to two-feet into the required front yard setback. 2. Side and Rear: The side and rear yard setbacks shall be determined in the discretionary review process. Factors that shall be considered include, but are not limited to Building Code requirements, traffic circulation, landscaping requirements, softening of the bulk and mass of structures, and compatibility with adjacent structures and land uses. 3. Relief: Relief from the front yard setback requirements may be granted through the approval of a variance, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 20 of the 17 bo C, do Ukiah Municipal Code. Maximum Building Height: 1. The maximum height of any building or structure shall be 40 feet, provided it complies with the side-slope criteria for the Ukiah Airport. 2. Mechanical penthouse and equipment may extend an additional 10 feet beyond the maximum height provided it is adequately screened from view. 3. Relief: Relief from the height standards may be granted through the descretionary review process if a finding is made that the proposed height is compatible with the scale and character of the immediate built environment and would not have an adverse impact on the health and safety of the general public. Minimum Lot Area: 1. The minimum lot area for parcels in the mixed-use area shall be determined through the subdivision and/or descretionary review process. In no case shall lots be created that are less than 20,000 square feet in size. Minimum Lot Coverage: 1. Commercial and mixed land uses may cover up to 40 percent of a lot provided that the site planning, architecture, parking, and landscaping are consistent with the requirements of the AlP Planned Development Ordinance. 2. Relief: Relief from the lot coverage standard may be granted through the descretionary review process provided a finding is made that the proposed lot coverage is compatible with the scale and character of the immediate built environment and would not have an adverse impact on the health and 18 e, safety of the general public. Building Orientation: 1. Buildings shall be shaped and oriented to take advantage of passive solar energy and solar collection in the winter, and to control solar cooling loads in the summer. . Buildings shall be shaped and oriented to be compatible with surrounding land uses in terms of noise, visual privacy, functionality, and other nuisance factors. f. Architectural Design: , , Buildings shall incorporate projecting columns, exterior wainscoting, framed panels, and/or other features to provide relief to large open blank walls. Architectural features such as arches, raised and decorative parapets, decorated and flared cornices, extended eaves and overhangs, balconies, entry insets, and a variety of roof angles and pitches are required to make buildings unique and interesting. , Windows shall be used to break up the mass and volume of buildings into smaller components. Buildings shall use different shaped and framed windows in a coordinated theme. Awnings and other attractive window treatments are strongly encouraged. , All four elevations of buildings shall incorporate the architectural design requirements listed above in a reasonable and feasible manner. 5. The use of strong or loud colors as the dominant building color shall not be permitted. The dominant colors used on buildings shall be subdued and earth tone in nature. Colors of buildings shall be compatible with adjoining 19 g. o Signs . . . buildings. Storage areas, loading docks and ramps, transformers, storage tanks, refuse collection areas, mechanical equipment, and other appurtenant items of poor visual quality shall be screened by the use of masonry walls, landscaping materials, or decorative fencing. All roof mounted electrical and mechanical equipment and/or ductwork shall be screened from view by an enclosure which is consistent with the building design. Fences exceeding six (6) feet in height may be appropriate for some commercial and industrial uses to screen the outdoor storage of building materials, supplies, construction equipment, etc. The Planning Commission may consider fences exceeding six (6) on a case-by-case basis during the review of Site Development and Use Permit applications. The colors, materials, and lighting of every sign on a site shall be restrained and harmonious with the building and site. Freestanding signs shall be tastefully designed with an interesting base, and shall not exceed twelve feet in height from finished grade. If a freestanding sign is placed on a berm, the Planning Commission shall have the discretion to limit its height to less than twelve feet from finished grade. No pole signs are permitted. Freestanding signs shall have a decorative support base. The size and amount of signs shall generally comply with the requirements of the Ukiah Municipal Code (UMC). The Planning Commission shall have 20 h, the discretion to reduce the size and amount of signs to something less than permitted by the U.M.C. if they make a finding that the proposed size and amount of signage is out of scale with the building and too dominating on the site. 4. Signs are not permitted on the roof or projecting above the roof of any building. 5. Relief: Relief from the sign standards may be granted through the descretionary review process provided a finding is made that the proposed sign is compatible with the scale and character of the immediate built environment and would not have an adverse impact on the health and safety of the general public. Pedestrian Orientation 1. Pedestrian walkways shall be included that directly and safely link all parking areas with building entrances, off-site transportation facilities, established sidewalks, and adjacent public rights-of-way. 2. Outdoor pedestrian spaces shall be landscaped and include such features as planters along sidewalks, pedestrian oriented signs, attractive street furniture, Iow-level lighting, and outdoor seating areas. 3. Lots with frontages along the primary street shall provide a 5-foot wide meandering sidewalk located within the required front setback. The sidewalk may be located over the public utility easement. Every effort shall be made to link developments with attractive and accessible pedestrian facilities. 4. Secondary streets accessing the rear portion of parcels shall include 5-foot wide sidewalks or alternative pedestrian facilities that link the development 21 Lighting 1. o on the rear portion of the parcels with Airport Park Boulevard. Exterior lighting shall be subdued and of Iow wattage. It shall enhance building design and landscaping, as well as provide safety and security. 2. Exterior lighting shall not spill out and create glare on adjoining properties, and shall not be directed towards the night sky. 3. Light standard heights shall be predicated on the lighting need of the particular location and use. Tall lighting fixtures that illuminate large areas shall be prohibited. 4. Lighting fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories shall be harmonious with building design, and innovative in style. 5. All pedestrian and building access areas shall be adequately lighted to provide safety, security, and aesthetic quality, without violating number 2 above. Energy Conservation 1. Passive solar orientation is required. Active solar design is strongly encouraged. 2. Deciduous trees and/or other vegetation shall be planted on the south side of buildings whenever feasible to increase energy efficiency. 3. Sunlight shall be used for direct heating and illumination whenever possible. Solar heating equipment need not be screened, but shall be as unobtrusive as possible and complement the building design. Every effort shall be made to integrate solar panels into the roof design, flush with the roof slope. 22 m, n, Outdoor Storage and Service Areas 1. Storage areas shall be limited to the rear of a site, and shall be screened from public view with a solid fence or wall using concrete, wood, stone, brick, or other similar material. 2. All outdoor storage areas and enclosures shall be screened, when possible, with landscaping. 3. If trash and recycling areas are required in the discretionary review process, they shall be designed to harmonize with the building and landscaping, and shall be consistent with the size and design requirements of the Ukiah Municipal Code. Landscaping 1. Landscaping shall comply with Section H of this Ordinance. 2. Landscaping Plans shall include outdoor shaded sitting/resting areas for employees and the general public, unless infeasible. Ukiah Airport Master Plan 1. All development within the Airport Industrial Park shall comply with the Federal Aviation Administration side slope criteria, density requirements ("BI" Compatibility Zone - 60 persons per acre /"C" Compatibility Zone - 150 people per acre) and all other applicable provisions of the Ukiah Airport Master Plan. Public Utility Easements, Public Streets, and Access Driveways 1. All Public Utility Easements, Public Streets, and Access Driveways shall comply with Section "G" of this Ordinance. 23 1 Site Plannincj and Design Standards for Light Manufacturing and Industrial Development The Site Planning and Design Standards for Light Manufacturing and Industrial development are less demanding than those for commercial, professional office and mixed- use development. The lesser design standards are meant to encourage and promote light manufacturing and industrial development, particularly along western portion of the parcels. The Following Site Planning and Design Standards shall apply to all Light Manufacturing and Industrial Development: a. b. Yard Setbacks: 1. Front: 25 feet from the Airport Park Boulevard right-of-way if located along the frontage. If the development does not have frontage along Airport Park Boulevard, and is served by a private access easement, the front yard setback shall be determined in the discretionary review process. Architectural features, such as bay windows, porches and landing spaces, column treatments, and similar features may extend up to two-feet into the required front yard setback. 2. Side and Rear: The side and rear yard setbacks shall be determined in the discretionary review process. Factors that shall be considered include, but are not limited to Building Code requirements, traffic circulation, landscaping requirements, softening of the bulk and mass of structures, and compatibility with adjacent structures and land uses. 3. Relief: Relief from the front yard setback requirements may be granted through the approval of a variance. Maximum Building Height: 1. The maximum height of any building or structure shall be 50 feet, provided it 24 d, e, complies with the side-slope criteria for the Ukiah Airport. 2. Mechanical penthouse and equipment may extend an additional 10 feet beyond the maximum height provided it is adequately screened from view. 3. Relief: Relief from the height standards may be granted through the descretionary review process if a finding is made that the proposed height is compatible with the scale and character of the immediate built environment and would not have an adverse impact on the health and safety of the general public. Minimum Lot Area: 1. The minimum lot area for light manufacturing and industrial development parcels in the mixed-use area shall be determined through the subdivision and/or descretionary review process. In no case shall lots be created that are less than one-half acre in size. Minimum Lot Coverage: 1. Light manufacturing and industrial land uses may cover up to 60 percent of a lot provided that the site planning, architecture, parking, and landscaping are consistent with the requirements of the AlP Planned Development Ordinance. 2. Relief: Relief from the lot coverage standard may be granted through the descretionary review process provided a finding is made that the proposed lot coverage is compatible with the scale and character of the immediate built environment and would not have an adverse impact on the health and safety of the general public. Building Orientation: 1. Buildings shall be shaped and oriented to take advantage of passive solar 25 g, energy and solar collection in the winter, and to control solar cooling loads in the summer. 2. Buildings shall be shaped and oriented to be compatible with surrounding land uses in terms of noise, visual privacy, functionality, and other nuisance factors. Architectural Design: 1. Buildings shall incorporate projecting columns, exterior wainscoting, framed panels, and/or other features to provide relief to large open blank walls. 2. The use of strong or loud colors as the dominant building color shall not be permitted. The dominant colors used on buildings shall be subdued and earth tone in nature. Colors of buildings shall be compatible with adjoining buildings. Signs 1. The colors, materials, and lighting of every sign on a site shall be restrained and harmonious with the building and site. 2. Freestanding signs shall be tastefully designed with an interesting base, and shall not exceed eight feet in height from finished grade. If a freestanding sign is placed on a berm, the Planning Commission shall have the discretion to limit its height to less than eight feet from finished grade. No pole signs are permitted. The size and amount of signs shall generally comply with the requirements of the Ukiah Municipal Code (UMC). The Planning Commission shall have the discretion to reduce the size and amount of signs to something less than permitted by the U.M.C. if they make a finding that the proposed size and amount of signage is out of scale with the building and too dominating on the site. , 26 4. Signs are not permitted on the roof of any building. 5. Relief: Relief from the sign standards may be granted through the descretionary review process provided a finding is made that the proposed sign is compatible with the scale and character of the immediate built environment and would not have an adverse impact on the health and safety of the general public. Lighting 1. Exterior lighting shall be subdued. It shall enhance building design and landscaping, as well as provide safety and security. 2. Exterior lighting shall not spill out and create glare on adjoining properties, and shall not be directed towards the night sky. 3. Light standard heights shall be predicated on the lighting need of the particular location and use. Tall lighting fixtures that illuminate large areas shall be prohibited. Outdoor Storage and Service Areas 1. Storage areas shall be limited to the rear of a site, and shall be screened from public view with a solid fence or wall using concrete, wood, stone, brick, or other similar material. 2. All outdoor storage areas and enclosures shall be screened, when possible, with landscaping. Landscaping 1. Landscaping shall generally comply with Section H of this Ordinance, although a lesser amount of landscaping may be approved depending upon the scale, intensity, and visibility of the development. 27 Fi mo no Ukiah Airport Master Plan 1. All development within the Airport Industrial Park shall comply with the Federal Aviation Administration Pedestrian Orientation 1. Pedestrian walkways shall be included that directly link all parking areas with building entrances, off-site transportation facilities, established sidewalks, and adjacent public rights-of-way. 2. Lots with frontages along the primary street shall provide a 5-foot wide meandering sidewalk located within the required front setback. The sidewalk may be located over the public utility easement. Every effort shall be made to link developments with attractive and accessible pedestrian facilities. 3. Secondary streets accessing the rear portion of parcels shall include 5-foot wide sidewalks or alternative pedestrian facilities that link the development on the rear portion of the parcels with Airport Park Boulevard. NUISANCES 1. No lot shall be used in such a manner as to create a nuisance to adjacent parcels. Proposed uses shall comply with the performance criteria outlined below. a. All activities involving the storage of inflammable and explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion by adequate fire-fighting and fire suppression equipment and devices standard in industry. All incineration is prohibited. bo Devices which radiate radio-frequency energy shall be so operated 28 C. d. eo as not to cause interference with any activity carried on beyond the boundary line of the property upon which the device is located. The maximum sound level radiated by any use of facility, when measured at the boundary line of the property upon which the sound is generated, shall not be obnoxious by reason of its intensity or pitch, as determined by standards prescribed in the Ukiah Municipal Code and/or City General Plan. No vibration shall be permitted so as to cause a noticeable tremor beyond the property line. Any use producing emissions shall comply with all the requirements of the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District. Projects involving the use of toxic materials or hazardous substances shall comply with all Federal, State, and all local Laws and regulations. . Prohibited Uses or Operations Industrial uses such as petroleum bulk stations, cement batching plants, pulp and paper mills, lumber mills, refineries, smelting plants, rendering plants, junk yards, auto wrecking, and similar "heavy industrial" uses which typically create external and environmental effects are specifically prohibited due to the detrimental effect the use may have upon the general appearance, function, and environmental quality of nearby uses. 29 G. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The following standards have been established to ensure compatibility among uses and consistency in the appearance and character of development. These standards are intended to guide the planning, design, and development of both individual lots and the entire Airport Industrial Park except in areas. Projects shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for high quality design, efficient function, and overall compatibility with surrounding land uses. 1. Minimum Lot Requirement The minimum lot area shall be 20,000 square feet. Each lot shall have a minimum frontage of 100 feet on a public street. Except for lots fronting on Airport Park Boulevard, or other public streets shown on the Land Use Map, access easements to a public street may be authorized in lieu of public street frontage in the discretion of the appropriate decision-maker and with the approval of the City Engineer. Proposed access easements shall be consistent with the standards contained in Table 4-1. The Planning Commission may approve a public street frontage of less 1 than 100 feet for lots located on cul-de-sacs, street curves, or having other extraordinary characteristics. Maximum Lot Coverage No more than 40 percent of the lot shall be covered by buildings or structures. Above ground parking lots and landscaping areas shall not be included in the calculation of lot coverage. Industrial land uses may cover a maximum of 60 percent of a lot provided that the site planning, architecture, parking, and landscaping are consistent with the requirements of the AlP Planned Development Ordinance. 30 . w 1 Minimum Building Setbacks All buildings and structures shall be setback from the property line a minimum of 25 feet along the entire street frontage. Lots abutting U.S. Highway 101 shall maintain a minimum setback of 60 feet from the property line adjacent to the freeway. Side yard setbacks shall be determined in the Site Development or Use Permit review process. Maximum Building Height The maximum height of any building or structure shall be 50 feet. Mechanical penthouse and equipment may extend an additional 10 feet beyond the maximum building height. Ukiah Airport Master Plan All development within the Airport Industrial Park shall comply with the Federal Aviation Administration side slope criteria, density requirements ("BI" Compatibility Zone = 60 persons per acre /"C" Compatibility Zone = 150 people per acre) and all other applicable provisions of the Ukiah Airport Master Plan. Screening Storage areas, loading docks and ramps, transformers, storage tanks, refuse collection areas, mechanical equipment, and other appurtenant items of poor visual quality shall be screened by the use of masonry walls, landscaping materials, or decorative fencing. All roof mounted electrical and mechanical equipment and/or ductwork shall be screened from view by an enclosure which is consistent with the building design. Fences exceeding six (6) feet in height may be appropriate for some commercial and industrial uses to screen the outdoor storage of building materials, supplies, construction equipment, etc. The Planning Commission may 31 w el = 10. 11. consider fences exceeding six (6) on a case-by-case basis during the review of Site Development and Use Permit applications. Public Utility Easement All lots shall provide a 5-foot easement in the required front setback for the provision of utilities. Sidewalk Requirements Lots with frontages along the primary street shall provide a 5-foot curvilinear sidewalk located within the required front setback. The sidewalk may be located over the public utility easement. Every effort shall be made to link developments with attractive and accessible pedestrian facilities. Bicycle Lanes Class III Bicycle lanes shall be provided on all streets according to CalTrans standards. Development Integration Every effort shall be made to "master plan" development within the Airport Industrial Park. Applicants shall be encouraged to coordinate development proposals to ensure compatible architectural themes, high quality site planning, efficient and functional traffic circulation, coordinated pedestrian circulation, and compatible land uses. Required Public Streets Lot line adjustments, parcel maps, tentative and final subdivision maps, and Site Development and Use Permits shall not be approved, unless public streets identified on the Land Use Map serving the parcels covered by the lot line adjustment, map or permit have been or will be dedicated to the City of Ukiah upon 32 approval of the lot line adjustment, map or permit. 12. Street Width Standards The following street standards have been established by the Ukiah Department of Public Works. All primary and secondary streets shall be designed and constructed in accordance with these standards: Table 4-1: Minimum Street Standards Airport Park Boulevard and Commerce Drive Primary Secondary Access Easement . 3. 4. 5. Right-of-way Pavement a. travel lanes (2) b. left turn lane Curbs (both sides) Cul-de-sac (turn-arounds) Curb Returns Radius 66 feet 44 feet 64 feet 40 feet 14 feet 20 feet 12 feet 12 feet 1 foot 1 foot 100 feet diameter 35 feet 35 feet 32 feet 30 feet 15 feet 13. Access Driveways and Deceleration Lanes a. Every effort shall be made to minimize access driveways along Airport Park Boulevard. All driveway and intersection radii shall be designed to accommodate heavy truck turning movements, consistent with the requirements of the City Engineer. b. Every effort shall be made to design common driveways for individual developments. c. No Talmage Road access shall be permitted for the parcel or parcels located at the southeast corner of Talmage Road and Airport Park Boulevard. 33 14. d. All major driveways, as determined by the City Engineer, shall have left turn pockets in the median area where feasible. e. Deceleration and acceleration lanes shall not be required unless the City Engineer determines they are necessary to ensure safety and efficient traffic flow. Minimum Parkinq and Loadinq Requirements a. No loading or unloading shall be permitted on the street in front of the building. A sufficient number of off-street loading spaces shall be provided to meet the needs of the approved use. Adequate apron and dock space also shall be provided for truck maneuvering on individual lots. b. The number of entrance/exit driveways shall be limited to one per every 100 feet of street frontage with a maximum curb cut of 40 feet. The Planning Commission may relax these standards when a comprehensive plan for an entire block has been prepared and presented to the City Planning Commission for review and approval. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided to accommodate the parking needs of employees, visitors, and company vehicles. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall generally be provided according to the requirements of the Ukiah Municipal Code. The Planning Commission may deviate from the parking requirements contained in the Ukiah Municipal Code on a case-by-case basis. Any deviation must be supported by findings related to a unique use, such as a Mixed-use development, or use not specifically described in the Ukiah Municipal Code, and findings that otherwise demonstrate no on-street Co d. 34 parking congestion will result. Hi 15. Signa_cle Except as indicated elsewhere in this Ordinance, building identification and other signs shall generally comply with the sign regulations for industrial, commercial and office land uses contained in the Ukiah Municipal Code. All proposed development projects shall include a detailed sign program. DESIGN GUIDELINES The following guidelines shall be used by the Planning Commission when approving a Site Development or Use Permit to ensure high quality design, and the coordination and consistency of development. 1. Landscaping and Open Space a. A comprehensive landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval as a part of the Site Development or Use Permit process. a. Existing trees shall be retained whenever possible. c. A variety of tree species shall be used that provides diversity in form, texture, and color. d. Landscaping at corners should be arranged to maintain traffic visibility. e. Landscaping along an entire street frontage should be coordinated to achieve a uniform appearance. f. Landscaping shall be proportional to the building elevations. g. Landscape plantings shall be those which grow well in Ukiah's climate without extensive irrigation. Native species are strongly encouraged. h. All landscape plantings shall be of sufficient size, health and intensity so that 35 m. n, a viable and mature appearance can be attained in three years. Deciduous trees shall constitute the majority of the trees proposed along the south and west building exposures; non-deciduous street species shall be restricted to areas that do not inhibit solar access. Parking lots with twelve (12) or more parking stalls shall have a tree placed between every four (4) parking stalls within a continuous linear planting strip, rather than individual planting wells, unless clearly infeasible. Parking lot trees shall primarily be deciduous species, and shall be designed to provide a tree canopy coverage of 50 percent over all paved areas within ten years of planting. Based upon the design of the parking lot, a reduced number of trees may be approved through the discretionary review process. Parking lots shall have a perimeter planting strip with both trees and shrubs. Parking lots with twelve (12) or more parking stalls shall have defined pedestrian sidewalks or marked pedestrian facilities within landscaped areas and/or separated from automobile travel lanes. Based upon the design of the parking lot, and the use that it is serving, relief from this requirement may be approved through the discretionary review process. Street trees may be placed on the property proposed for development instead of within the public right-of-way if the location is approved by the City Engineer, based upon safety and maintenance factors. All new developments shall include a landscaping coverage of 20 percent (20%) of the gross area of the parcel, unless because of the small size of a parcel, such coverage would be unreasonable. A minimum of 50 percent 36 1 (50%) of the landscaped area shall be dedicated to live plantings. o. Landscaping Plans shall include an automatic irrigation system. p. All required landscaping for commercial development projects shall be adequately maintained in a viable condition. q. The Planning Director, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council shall have the authority to modify the required elements of a Landscaping Plan depending upon the size, scale, intensity, and location of the development project. Orientation and Location of Buildings a. The location of buildings shall be coordinated with other buildings and open space on adjacent lots, and should include design elements, oriented to pedestrian usage, such as, linked walkways and sidewalks. b. Buildings should be sited to preserve solar access opportunities, and should include passive and active solar design elements. c. Buildings should be oriented to minimize heating and cooling costs. d. Buildings should be creatively sited to provide open views of the site and surrounding environment. e. Buildings shall not be sited in the middle of large parking lots. Architectural Design a. Individual projects shall exhibit a thoughtful and creative approach to site planning and architecture. b. Projects shall be designed to avoid the cumulative collection of large structures with similar building elevations and facades. c. Buildings shall be limited in height, bulk, and mass, and shall be designed 37 to avoid a box-like appearance. 4. Building Exteriors a. Colors and building materials shall be carefully selected, and must be compatible with surrounding developments, and shall be finalized during the Site Development or Use Permit process. b. The Planning Commission may permit exterior walls of architectural metal where it is compatible with adjacent structures, and the overall appearance and character of the Airport Industrial Park. 5. Lighting a. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review and approval with all Site Development and Use Permit applications. All lighting plans shall emphasize security and safety, and shall minimize energy usage. b. Lighting for developments shall include shielded, non-glare types of lights. c. Lighting shall not be directed towards Highway 101, the Ukiah Municipal ^irport, adjacent properties, or upwards towards the sky. 6. Design Amenities a. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided near the entrance to buildings. One (1) bicycle space shall be provided for every ten (10) employees, plus one (1) space for every fifty (50) automobile parking spaces. b. Fountains, kiosks, unique landscape islands, outdoor sitting areas, and other quality design amenities are encouraged. CIRCULATION PLAN The Circulation Plan for the Airport Industrial Park is illustrated on the attached Exhibit "B". 38 J. As shown, the plan includes points of access at Talmage Road at the north, Hastings Avenue at the northwest, and Airport Road at the southwest. In lieu of the originally envisioned southern access road (Airport Park Boulevard to Norgard Lane) an emergency access is provided through the airport to a future gated encroachment along the southern portion of Airport Road. Internal access includes an extension of Airport Road from the west into the southern portion of the site; Airport Park Boulevard from Talmage Road on the north, extending south to intersect with the Airport Road extension; and Commerce Drive from west to east in the northern portion of the AlP. All streets within the AlP shall be public. Property owners of parcels with frontage along the railroad right-of-way are encouraged to plan for possible future use of the railroad. DISCRETIONARY REVIEW The discretionary permit review process for development projects within the Airport Industrial Park (ALP) is the same as for discretionary permits elsewhere in the City. As articulated in Section 9 of this ordinance, a Site Development Permit or Use Permit is required for development projects proposed in the AlP. 1. Site Development Permits and Use Permit-~ a. As articulated in Section 9 above, development projects within the Airport Industrial Park are subject to the Site Development or Use Permit process, depending upon the proposed use and its location. A Site Development Permit shall not be required for any development proposal requiring a Use Permit. Within the Use Permit review process, all site development issues and concerns shall be appropriately analyzed. b. All Major Use Permits, Variances, and Site Development Permits for proposed developments within the Airport Industrial Park require City Planning Commission review and action. Minor Use Permits, Variances, and Site Development Permits shall be subject to Zoning Administrator review and action. 39 c. Decisions on Site Development and Use Permits made by the City Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator are appealable to the City Council pursuant to Section 9266 of the Ukiah Municipal Code. d. Major modifications to approved Site Development Permits and Use Permits, as determined by the Planning Director, shall require the filing of a new application, payment of fees, and a duly noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission. Minor modifications to approved Site Development Permits and Use Permits, as determined by the Planning Director shall require the filing of a new application, payment of processing fees and a duly noticed public hearing before the City Zoning Administrator. e. The Planning Commission's decision on major modifications to an approved Site Development Permit, Variance or Use Permit is appealable to the City Council. The Zoning Administrator's decision on minor modifications to an approved Site Development Permit, Variance or Use Permit is appealable directly to the City Council. 2, Building Modifications a. Exterior modifications to existing buildings shall be designed to complement and harmonize with the design of the existing structure and surrounding developments. b. A Site Development Permit shall be required for all substantial exterior modifications to existing structures, site design elements, and landscaping within the Airport Industrial Park. The application procedure shall be that prescribed in Article 20 the Ukiah Municipal Code. Section Twelve Whenever a use is not listed in this Planned Development Ordinance as a permitted or allowed use in any of the land use designations, the Planning Director shall determine whether the use is appropriate in the land use designation where the subject property is situated, and make a 40 decision as to whether or not it is an allowed or permitted land use. In making this determination, the Planning Director shall find as follows: 1. That the use would not be incompatible with existing nearby land uses, or the allowed and permitted land uses listed for the particular land use designation. 2. That the use would not be detrimental to the continuing development of the area in which the use would be located. 3. That the use would be in harmony and consistent with the purpose and intent of the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development Ordinance and Ukiah General Plan. 4. In the case of determining that a use not articulated as an allowed or permitted use could be established with the securing of a Use Permit, the Planning Director shall find that the proposed use is similar in nature and intensity to the uses listed as allowed uses. All determinations of the Planning Director regarding whether a use can be allowed or permitted in any land use designation within the Airport Industrial Park shall be final unless a written appeal to the City Council, stating the reasons for the appeal, and the appeal fee, if any, established from time to time by City Council Resolution, is filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the date the decision was made. Appeals may be filed by an applicant or any interested party. The City Council shall conduct a duly noticed public hearing on the appeal in accordance to the applicable procedures as set forth in this chapter. At the close of the public hearing, the City Council may affirm, reverse, revise or modify the appealed decision of the Planning Director. All City Council decisions on appeals of the Planning Director's actions are final for the City of Ukiah. 41 Section Thirteen This Ordinance shall be published as required by law and shall become effective thirty (30) days after it is adopted. Introduced by title only on December 17, 2003 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Passed and adopted on by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Marie Ulvila, Deputy City Clerk Eric Larson, Mayor 42 ATTAOliI,tENT.~ INITIAL STUDY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CITY OF UKIAH : I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1. Name of Project: AlP Planned Development Ordinance Amendment 03-46 2. Name of Project Proponent: City of Ukiah - Department of Planninq and Community Development 3. Address of Project Proponent: 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482 4. Project Location- Airport Industrial Park- 32 acres south of Commerce Drive and west of Airport Park Blvd. 5. Assessors Parcel Number(s): Various 6. Date of Initial Study Preparation' October 1, 2003 7. Name of Lead Agency: City of Ukiah 8. Address and Phone Number of Lead Agency- 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482 / (707) 463-6200 9. Project Description: (See the detailed Project Description on page 2 of this Initial Study) 10. Plans, Exhibits, and other Submitted Application Materials: The proposed AlP Mixed-Use requlations and traffic study are attached to this document. All other project materials and documents referenced in this Initial Study are available for review at the City of Ukiah Planning Department- 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah 11.Initial Study Prepared by: Ukiah Planning Department Staff 1 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project involves the revision of the Light Manufacturing / Mixed Use zoning regulations for an approximate 32-acre area within the Airport Industrial Park. The proposal includes completely repealing the existing regulations and replacing them with new ones. The new regulations are "performance" based in that they would allow light manufacturing, office, commercial, or residential land uses on the parcels within the designated area, or a compatible mix of one of more on these types of land uses. The intent of the proposed regulations is to provide an opportunity for a diversity of land uses to locate near each other that would typically be viewed as incompatible, but because of creative site planning and design, they can function in harmony without adversely impacting one another. For example, the Ordinance permits "live-work" land uses where small dwelling units can be incorporated into Iow intensity light manufacturing or warehousing operations. There is also opportunity for Iow-density apartments to be situated above commercial shops and professional offices. Another purpose of the new regulations is to promote Smart Growth and New Urbanism planning techniques. The proposed Ordinance contains design standards that will lead to the development of office, light manufacturing, commercial, and residential uses in a compact, pedestrian oriented, aesthetically pleasing, mixed-use neighborhood. LOCATION The Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use 30-acre area is located along the west side of Airport Park Boulevard south of Commerce Drive within the Airport Industrial Park. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT SITE The project site is situated within the Airport Industrial Park, which is comprised of retail commercial stores, restaurants, a hotel, fueling station, bank, and professional office developments. Existing development in the Light Manufacturing / Mixed-Use area include a veterinarian hospital and retail tire store. The vacant land has been rough graded and all utilities and infrastructure have been installed. PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In July of 1995, the City Council certified the Airport Industrial Park Environmental Impact Report, which evaluated the potential significant adverse impacts that could result from full build-out of the Airport Industrial Park. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS It has been determined that the proposed project, as mitigated, will not violate any of the significance criteria, and therefore a Mitiqated Negative Declaration is appropriate for the project. 2 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions 30-Acre Mixed-Use Development Area N GS'AVE: COMMERCE Legend Airport Industrial Park (ALP) DUkiah City Umits Parcels Updated 10-02_ 30 Acre Mixed Use. RD I I F---! I 0 415 830 I 1,660 I 2,490 I Feet 3,320 DISCUSSION ENVI RONM IS OF POTENTIAL I. GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND SEISMICITY A. Setting: The Ukiah Valley is part of an active seismic region that contains the Maacama Fault, which traverses the valley to the east and north of the City. According to resource materials maintained by the Ukiah Planning Department, the projected maximum credible earthquake along this fault would be approximately 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale. B. Significance Criteria: A significant geologic impact would occur if a project exposed people or structures to major geologic features that pose a substantial hazard to property and/or human life, or hazards such as earthquake damage (rupture, groundshaking, ground failure, or landslides), slope and/or foundation instability, erosion, soil instability, or other problems of a geologic nature that cannot be mitigated through the use of standard engineering design and seismic safety design techniques. C. Impacts: The proposed revised regulations in and of themselves would not have direct adverse impacts on the geology, soils, and seismicity. The potential impacts to geology, soils, and seismicty resulting from the buildout of the 32-acre Light Manufacturing/Mixed use area was previously evaluated in the Airport Industrial Park (ALP) "Program" Environmental Impact Report. The lot coverages, building intensities, etc. that would result from development under the proposed regulations are in substantial conformance with those assumed in the AlP EIR. Moreover, the AlP EIR indicated that the Airport Industrial Park has no significant geologic constraints. D. Mitigation Measures: All mitigation measures contained in the AlP Subsequent EIR (Final - July, 1995 / State Clearinghouse Number 90030999) shall be imposed on all future development projects. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: Insignificant II. AIR QUALITY A. Setting - Air Basin Characteristics: The concentration of a given pollutant in the atmosphere is determined by the amount of pollutant released and the atmosphere's ability to transport and dilute the pollutant. The major determinants of transport and dilution are wind, atmospheric stability, terrain, and sunshine. In Ukiah, the combined effects of moderate winds, clear skies, frequent atmospheric inversions that restrict vertical dilution, and terrain that restricts horizontal dilution, result in a relatively high potential for air pollution. The City of Ukiah is situated in the flat and narrow Ukiah Valley. The presence of the mountains on both the west and east sides of the valley create the terrain that tends to restrict the horizontal east-west movement of pollutants. The dominant wind direction in the Ukiah Valley is from the northwest to the southeast. Wind speeds in the central portion of the community are moderate, with wind speeds of 4 mph or less occurring over 60 percent of the time. 3 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions While the potential for air pollution is high in the Ukiah Valley, the actual pollutant levels are relatively Iow due to the lack of upwind sources and the relatively Iow level of development in the local air basin. B. Significance Criteria: Air Quality Impacts would be significant if the project results in any of the following: · Conflicts with or obstructs implementation of any applicable Air Quality Plan; · Violates any air quality standard or contributes substantially to an existing or project air quality violation, including a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria for which the region is in nonattainment as defined by Federal or State regulations. For the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District, the applicable daily thresholds for criteria pollutants would be significant if they exceed any of the following: · Reactive organic gases (ROG) 220 lbs. · Nitrogen oxides (Nox) 220 lbs. · Sulfer oxides (Sox) 220 lbs. · Particulates (PM10) 80 lbs. · Exposes sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; or · Creates objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people. C. Air Quality Standards: The Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 established National Ambient Air Quality Standards for six "criteria pollutants." These include photochemical ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and lead. California then adopted its own Clean Air Act in 1977, creating separate and stricter air quality standards. Each standard is shown as a duration of time for which a specific contaminant level cannot exceed. The standards are designed to protect the public from health hazards, visibility reduction, soiling, nuisance, impacts to agricultural crops, and other forms of air quality damage. Table 1: Federal and State Ambient Air Quality Standards Pollutant Ozone Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Dioxide Sulfur Dioxide PM-10 Lead PPM = Parts per Million Average Time 1-hour 8-hour 1-hour Annual 1-hour Annual 24-hour 1-hour Annual 24-hour 30-day Avg. Month Avg. Federal Standard 0.12 PPM 9.0 PPM 35.0 PPM 0.05 PPM 0.03 PPM 0.14 PPM 50 ug/m3 150 ug/m3 1.5 ug/m3 State Standard 0.09 PPM 9.0 PPM 20.0 PPM 0.25 PPM 0.05 PPM 0.5 PPM 30 ug/m3 50 ug/m3 1.5 ug/m3 uglm3 = Micrograms per cubic meter 4 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions D. Violation of a State Standard: If a county (or a portion of a county located within an air basin) exceeds the State standard for any of the criteria pollutants, it can be designated by the State Air Resources Board (ARB) as non-attainment for that substance. To evaluate the exceedance, the ARB uses standard criteria found in the State Health and Safety Code. They review air-sampling data to determine the nature and extent of the exceedance, and they make a finding as to whether or not the exceedance was a highly irregular or infrequent event. If it is determined that the exceedance was an exceptional event caused by an act of nature or unusual human activity, it is deemed an exceedance and not a violation. Similarly, if the exceedance is an extreme concentration event (unusual meteorology) or an unusual concentration event (an anomalous exceedance which does not qualify as an exceptional event or extreme concentration event), it is not regarded as a violation, and the designation for the area does not change. The ARB will designate an area as attainment for a pollutant if the data show that the State standard for that pollutant was not violated during the previous three (3) years. Again, exceedances affected by highly irregular or infrequent events are not considered violations and, therefore, are not considered in the area designation process. As a result, an area may have measured concentrations that exceed a State standard and still be designated as attainment. A District that becomes designated as nonattainment for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, or sulfur dioxide is required to develop a plan for attaining the State standard for that particular pollutant. The plan must be submitted to the State Air Resources Board (ARB) for review and approval. The ARB has indicated that an attainment plan, particularly one for multiple pollutants can be very expensive (Marcella Nystrom, ARB, personal communication, 1997). Another possible consequence of a nonattainment designation is the ability to levy fees under certain conditions. Nonattainment Districts are authorized to levy a fee of up to $4.00 on motor vehicles registered in the District for the purposes of California Clean Air Act implementation. E. Existing Air Quality in Ukiah: The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) operates a monitoring site in Ukiah measuring concentrations of PM-10. Prior to August of 1988 the District also monitored several gaseous pollutants in Ukiah. In August of 1992, the District again established a multi-pollutant monitoring site in Ukiah for gaseous pollutants, which measures ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Air quality in Ukiah meets all Federal and State air quality standards with the exception of the State 24-hour PM-10 standard. This standard was exceeded on 3 days in 1990, 2 days in 1991, 0 days in 1992, 2 days in 1993, and 1 day in 1994. No exceedances have occurred since 1994. Sources of PM-10 include field burning, dust from unpaved roads and grading operations, combustion, and automobiles. 54 of the 58 counties in California are designated non-attainment for PM-10, which means that most of the California air basins exceed the permitted 24-hour concentration. The ARB does not require an Attainment Plan for jurisdictions that violate the PM-10 standard. Ozone is one of the most serious pollutants affecting the State, and 30 of the 58 counties are designated non-attainment. While Mendocino County is attainment for ozone, the Ukiah (East Gobbi Street) sampling station has shown a steady increase in the annual hours of ozone levels exceeding the 40, 50, and 60 parts per billion thresholds since 1993 (see Table 2). Additionally, the 80 ppb (State standard = 90 ppb) threshold has been exceeded twice over the 5 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions past 4 years. However, based upon 1993-1995 data, the ARB has assigned Ukiah an "Expected Peak Day Concentration" (EPDC) level of 74 ppb, which means that any values above 70 ppb would be excluded from the designation process as extreme concentrations (Marcella Nystrom, ARB, personal communication, 4/24/97). Regardless of the attainment designation and the EPDC status, ozone remains as the pollutant of primary concern to the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District. The major sources of ozone precursors are combustion sources such as, factories, automobiles, and evaporation of solvents and fuels. Other State criteria pollutants measured in Mendocino County have routinely had maximum concentrations well below the applicable Federal or State standards. The only other pollutant of significant concern is Carbon Monoxide (CO). The local threshold for point source production of CO is 550 pounds per day. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas whose primary source is automobiles. Concentrations of CO measured in Mendocino County have never exceeded State or Federal standards, and current maximum concentrations measured in Ukiah are well below the applicable standards. F. Short-term Construction Related Air Quality Impacts: Future Construction activities resulting from development in the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area would create a wide range of emissions, ranging from exhaust from heavy equipment to the air bound organic gases from solvents, insulating materials, caulking materials, and "wet" pavement. However, while these emissions may contribute to the accumulation of substances that undergo the photochemical reaction that creates urban ozone, they are not regarded as significant short- term impacts. Dust generated by equipment and vehicles used in construction of the building pads and roadways would cause the most substantial short-term construction-related air quality impacts. Fugitive dust is emitted both during site preparation, grading, and construction activity and as a result of wind erosion over exposed earth surfaces. Construction dust impacts are extremely variable, being dependent upon wind speed, soil type, soil moisture, the type of construction activity and acreage affected by the construction activity. The highest potential for construction dust impacts typically occur during the late spring and summer, and early fall months when soils are dry. These small particulates are respirable particulates that can increase the risk of chronic respiratory disease, and can alter lung function in children and the elderly when distributed in large enough concentrations. It can also rise into the lower troposphere and contribute to the production of ozone. Based on the project plans submitted for this project, it is estimated that area of earth that will be cleared for the building pad, driveway, and landscaping would be approximately three-quarters (.75) of an acre. While this is not a substantially large area, the site preparation activities required for this project could cause potentially significant levels of dust (PM-10) if exposed soils are left unattended. However, the AlP EIR contains mitigation measures to control short-term air quality impacts resulting from all future development projects in the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area. These mitigation measures are similarly included in this document. 6 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions G. Miti~iation Measures for Dust (PM10) Control' The following mitigation measures shall be imposed on all future development projects in the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area: All future development projects shall provide equipment and personnel for the watering of all exposed or disturbed soil surfaces at a frequency sufficient to avoid visible dust plumes. An appropriate dust palliative or suppressant, added to water before application, may be appropriate. 2. All earthmoving or other dust-producing operations shall be suspended during periods of high winds when dust control efforts are unable to prevent visible dust plumes. 3. All stockpiles of soil, sand, or other material that can be blown by wind shall be covered or routinely watered. 4. All roads and streets on and adjacent to project sites shall be routinely swept of mud, soil and debris. ' 5. All construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 miles per hour in speed while on the construction site. 6. All soil, sand and other materials transported by truck that could cause dust shall be covered or wetted down to suppress visible dust. H. Impact Significance After Mitiqation' All potentially significant PM-10 related impacts would be reduced to a level below significance by implementing the mitigation measures described above. I. Air Quality Impacts Related to Auto Emissions Based upon the nature of the proposed project, there would not be any industrial ':'ype emissions that would degrade the regional air quality. However, auto related emissions, such as Reactive Organic Gases (ROG) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX), which are two precursors of ozone, Carbon Monoxide, and, as indicated above, PM-10, would result from the proposed project. ROG/NOX/PM-10: Based upon the findings and conclusions contained in the Traffic Study prepared for the project by Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., a total of 15,495 new vehicle trips would result from the proposed Light manufacturing/Mixed-Use regulations if the area was built out with commercial land uses. Based upon the following rationale, staff has determined the pounds-per-day of various pollutants that would be produced by these vehicle trips: 1. Based on past comments received from the Mendocino County Air Quality Mana~:T;:~-~! District, it is anticipated that 4,500 new trips of traffic resulting from a project would generate the following daily amounts of pollutants: 7 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions 167 lbs. of NOX 87.5 lbs. of VOC (ROG*) 131.9 lbs. of PM-10 2. As indicated above, the proposed project would result in approximately 15,500 new vehicle trips. 15,500 divided by 4,500 = 3.4 167 lbs. of NOX times 3.4: 567.8 lbs of NOX daily 87.5 lbs. of VOC (ROG*) times 3.4: 297.5 lbs. of VOC daily 131.9 lbs. of PM-10 times 3.4 - 448.5 lbs. of PM-10 daily * VOC means Volatile Organic Compounds. ROG means Reactive Organic Compounds. According to the MCAQMD staff, these terms are virtually synonymous, although there are some VOC's that do not constitute ROG's. An example is Perchloroethylene, a substance used in the dry cleaning process, which affects stratospheric ozone, but does not directly contribute to the production of smog. For the purpose of this study, VOC and ROG are used synonymously. Ozone: Ozone is a secondary pollutant, formed by a reaction of several compounds in the presence of sunlight. The two primary pollutants creating ozone are NO× and ROG. The primary source of these two pollutants in the summer months when ozone levels are high in the Ukiah area is the automobile. To model and determine ozone formation, and to precisely calculate ozone impacts, a significant amount of scientific data is needed. This information includes, but is not limited to, extensive meteorological baseline data, a detailed examination of pollutant transport, and a detailed auto emission inventory. This information is not currently available. To generate it would take many months and maybe years of work and hundreds of thousands to several million dollars (Resolution 93-17 certifying the WalMart EIR). Development of such a data base is outside the scope of this Initial Study, and is a basin wide, multi-jurisdictional project. Carbon Monoxide: As previously indicated, another pollutant of concern is Carbon Monoxide (CO). It has been estimated by the MCAQMD that 4,500 daily automobile trips would generate approximately 822.6 pounds per day of CO, where the local point source threshold is 550 pounds per day (there is no threshold for non-point sources). A subsequent CALINE 4 modeling revealed that the actual production of CO produced from 4,500 vehicle trips would be well below the 550 pounds per day threshold. While it can be debated whether or not the threshold is valid for the current project, an analysis is provided in a good faith effort to adhere to the local standard. As indicated in the discussion of ozone precursor pollutants above, the anticipated traffic generated by this project is 15,500 daily trips. While the term "well below" is vague, a figure of 500 lbs was used for this analysis. 15,500 divided by 4,500 = 3.4 500 times 3.4 = 1,700 lbs. of CO daily VVhile the local point source threshold standard may not be relevant, it is clear that the "worst case" scenario of 15,500 daily vehicles would produce a significant amount of CO. 8 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions J. Cumulative Air Quality Impacts Cumulative impacts refers to two or more individual effects which, when considered together, are considerable. An examination of cumulative impacts to air quality must take into account the accumulative of past, present, and probable future projects, and their associated emissions. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant projects taking place over a period of time. The cumulative air quality impact issue has been seriously debated at the local level many times over the past ten years. Beginning with the Walmart project in 1992, where it was concluded by the City Council that while the accumulation of ozone resulting from past, present and probable future projects may have a significant adverse impact on local air quality, the impact is speculative and cannot feasibly be quantified with any degree of accuracy. Essentially, the City Council found that it could not be definitively stated whether or not the accumulation of ozone from past, present and probable future projects would orwould not have a significant adverse effect on the formation of ozone in the Ukiah Valley. As a result, they adopted a statement of overriding considerations pertaining to this issue. The uncertainty with respect to the cumulative ozone impact issue was stated again during the review and approval of the KMart project in 1994. The issue was resolved by the imposition of a number of important mitigation measures, including the construction of major transit improvements, the formation of an Employee Transportation Management program, and a monetary contribution into an "air quality offset fund." The latter condition was accepted by KMart even though it's legality was debatable. Indeed, the City Attorney has recently indicated that defense of such an exaction in court would likely not be successful absent the legal establishment of a comprehensive and programmatic air quality impact fee ordinance. The uncertainty continued with the new Safeway store project in 1997, and it remains today with the proposed new light manufacturing/Mixed-use regulations for the Airport Industrial Park. There is still no quantitative evidence that indicates that the pollutants which cause the formation of ozone, in combination, will cause an exceedance of the State ozone standard. In 1998, MCAQMD prepared A Study of Air Quality Conditions Includinq Emissions Inventory, Ozone Formation, PM-10 Generation, and Mitigation Measures for Mendocino County. One of the conclusions in this study was that by using future year projected emissions, ozone levels from local emissions were expected to decline or remain the same, if regulatory control programs remain in effect. In May of 2003, the MCAQMD revised its local regulations pertaining to the definition of "indirect source." As a result, very large development projects that will result in releases of significant amounts of air pollution from vehicle trips may require a MCAQMD permit. The goal of the new definition/rule is to encourage project applicants of these types of projects to implement effective air quality mitigation measures. Accordingly, the focus for this Initial Studies has been to identify mitigation measures and develop a mitigation program that will reduce or eliminate all potential air pollutants as much as possible. The following mitigations measures, when imposed on individual development projects in the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area will reduce pollutants from automobile emissions to levels below significance: 9 Initial Study 2003 AlP Mixed-Use Zoning Text Revisions K. Mitigation Measures for Pollutants Emitted from Automobiles The following mitigation measures shall be imposed on all future development projects in the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area: 7. A minimum of twelve (12) bicycle parking spaces or facilities shall be installed adjacent to every main entrances to each proposed building prior to final inspection and the grant of occupancy. 8. All proposed parking lots shall contain clearly defined and safe pedestrian walkways leading to building entrances. The pedestrian walkways should be incorporated into landscaped areas and should include sitting benches. 9. All future businesses shall participate in a Transportation management Association if and when one is established for the Airport Industrial Park. 10. All future land uses shall be encouraged to establish carpooling incentive programs for their employees. 11. Large retail projects may be required to designate separate preferential parking spaces/areas for Dial-a-Ride van service or other similar services. 12. Large retail projects may be required to include a bus stop(s) along their street frontages, and a pedestrian walkway from the bus stop to the store entrance. 13. All future construction activities shall be scheduled to avoid conflicts with peak-hour traffic flows. 14. All future business shall seriously consider the use of alternative work schedules, if feasible, to reduce vehicular trips made by employees. An example is flexible work hours or a compressed work-week where weekly hours are reduced into fewer than five days. 15. Large businesses shall seriously consider including small showering/locker room facilities for employees who choose to bicycle or walk to work. 3. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: A. Setting: Three major creeks flow through the City on their way to the Russian River, with adjacent areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as being potential subject to flooding events. Additionally, there are numerous Iow-lying areas within the City that are subject to short-term flooding during the winter months. Domestic water quality, as well as the quality of creek waters in the City is rated as very good. In the case of the Hull/Piffero subdivision, and the subject property, sufficient water for fire protection and domestic use has been made available by the installation of a well on the Hull property (Parcel 3), which is to the east of he subject property. 10 B. Significance Criteria: Significant impacts associated with hydrology and water quality would result from a project if water quality standards or waste discharge requirements were violated; groundwater and surface water quality and quantity were substantially altered; drainage patterns were substantially altered that would increase erosion/siltation and increase surface runoff; increase runoff that would exceed capacity of existing or planned drainage systems or add a substantial source of pollution; located on a 100-year floodplain; or expose people to hydrological hazards such as flooding or inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. C. Impacts: The proposed revised regulations would not significantly change the buildout assumptions for the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area contained in the AlP EIR. These assumptions include lot coverages, building heights, etc. Based on this consistency, it is concluded that the proposed revised regulations would not change the findings and conclusions of the AlP EIR, and, with the EIR mitigation measures imposed, would not adversely impact the hydrology and water quality of the area. D. Mitigation Measure for Hydrology and Water Quality All Hydrology and Water Quality mitigation measures contained in the AlP Subsequent EIR (Final - July, 1995 / State Clearinghouse Number 90030999) shall be imposed on all future development projects. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: Insignificant. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE: A. Setting: The Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area has been rough graded and preliminarily prepared for future development, and therefore is devoid of wildlife habitat values. B. Significance Criteria: Project impacts upon biological resources would be significant if any of the following resulted: Substantial direct or indirect effect on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local/regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or any species protected under provisions of the Migratory Bird treaty Act (e.g.burrowing owls); · Substantial effect upon sensitive natural communities identified in local/regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the agencies listed above; · Substantial effect (e.g., fill, removal, hydrologic interruption) upon Federally protected wetlands under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; Substantially interfere with movement of native resident or migratory wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites; 11 · Conflict with any local policies/ordinances that protect biological resources (e.g., tree preservation policy or ordinance); C. Impacts: The AlP EIR did not identify any potential significant impacts on wildlife or vegetation resulting from the future development of the subject parcels. D. Mitigation Measure: No mitigation measures required. 5. NOISE: A. Setting: The Airport Industrial Park is a densely urban setting with background noise from U.S. Highway 101, the Ukiah Regional Airport, internal traffic, and various common sounds found in a commercial business park. B. Significance Criteria: A project will typically have a significant noise impact if it meets any of the following criteria: 1. Exposes people to or generate noise levels in excess of standards established in the local General Plan or noise Ordinance. 2. Causes a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. 3. Causes a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels without the project. C. Impacts: The proposed regulation revisions would not substantially change the buildout assumptions for the Light manufacturing/Mixed-Use area in terms of noise. D. Mitigation Measure: All mitigation measures contained in the AlP Subsequent EIR (Final- July, 1995 / State Clearinghouse Number 90030999) shall be imposed on all future development projects. E. Impact Significance After Mitiqation: Insignificant 6. AESTHETICES, VISUAL QUALITY, AND LIGHT AND GLARE: A. Setting: The Mixed-Use area has been rough graded and prepared for development. A number of the parcels are already developed, complete with structures, parking facilities, and ample landscaping. Lighting on the developed parcels is hooded and down-cast, and primarily intended for security purposes. B. Significance Criteria: Aesthetic impacts would be significant if the project resulted in the obstruction of any scenic view or vista open to the public, damage to significant scenic resources within a designated State scenic highway, creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to the public, substantial degradation to the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings, or generates new sources of light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area, including that which would directly illuminate or reflect upon adjacent property or could be directly seen by motorists or persons residing, working or 12 otherwise situated within sight of the project. C. Impacts: When the remaining vacant parcels in the mixed-use area are developed, views of open parcels will be replaced with views of some mixed light manufacturing, commercial, office and residential development. There would be future views of buildings, parking lots, parked cars, signs, lights, etc. Given the location of the Study Area, the primary views that would be affected are from highWay 101 and the hills to the west. Poor site planning, design, and landscaping would result in adverse impacts from these viewing points. However, the proposed mixed-use regulations include site planning, architectural, and landscaping standards designed to ensure high quality development. For example, the yard setback, height, building coverage, building orientation, and architectural standards require a thoughtful approach to project design, and require a coordinated approach to ensure compatibility. B. Mitigation Measures to Off-Set Visual Impacts: No mitigation measures necessary. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A 7. LAND USE: A= Setting: The City of Ukiah is a compact urban environment, and functions as the County seat for Mendocino County. Commercial, residential, and industrial land uses are planned for the specific areas, as set forth in the 1995 Ukiah General Plan and other planning documents. Bm Significance Criteria: Significant land use impacts would occur if the project substantially conflicted with established uses, disrupted or divided an established community, or resulted in a substantial alteration to present or planned land uses. Proposed project consistency with the Ukiah General Plan and zoning and any other applicable environmental plans and policies is also evaluated in making a determination about potential land use impacts. Gm Impacts: The Airport Industrial Park mixed-use area has been planned for light manufacturing, office, and commercial land uses for many years. The proposed revised regulations add residential opportunities, which provides for diverse mixed-use opportunities. The Ukiah General Plan designates the AlP as a "Master Plan" area. The proposed revised mixed-use regulations diversify and increase the master planned concept for the subject 32 acres. D. Mitigation Measure: No Mitigation Measures are required. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A 13 8. NATURAL RESOURCES: A. Setting: As the nation, state, and local area's populations grow, the demand for raw materials increases. To meet this demand, mining activities and use of natural resources can be expected to increase in scope and diversity. B. Significance Criteria: Impacts to natural resources would be substantial if the proposed project resulted in the loss of significant or locally important materials such as minerals, gravel, sand, and heritage trees. C. Impacts: Construction of buildings, parking lots, and access roads would require the use of energy and natural resources. However, there is no evidence that the energy and materials would be uses in a wasteful manner. The impact is considered to be a necessary one-time investment of energy and resources and is considered less than significant. D. Mitigation Measures: None required. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A. Sm HUMAN HEALTH, TOXIC MATERIALS, AND OTHER HAZARDS: A. Setting: Ukiah is generally regarded as a healthy City with relatively clean air and water. While there are some known toxic "spots" resulting from the past storage of hazardous materials underground, the City is not regarded as having a highly contaminated environment. Based on field review, and the review of contaminated site listings maintained by the City, it has been determined that the project site is in a clean and healthy state and not contaminated with toxic or hazardous materials. a. Significance Criteria: A significant impact to the environment and the public associated with hazards and hazardous materials would result from a project if any of the following occurred: · Creation of a significant hazard to the public or environment by routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials or from foreseeable upset and accident conditions; · Emission and/or handling of hazardous, acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within ¼ mile of an existing or proposed school; · Location of a project on a listed hazardous materials site compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5; · Impairment/interference with adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan; C. Impacts: The project does not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, and therefore would not meet any of the criteria listed above. Staff is able to conclude that the proposed project would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and the public associated with hazardous materials. 14 10. D. Mitigation Measures: None required. E. Impact Significance After Mitiqation: N/A. POPULATION AND HOUSING: A. Setting: The 2000 census indicates that the population of Ukiah is 15,597 persons, With a slow and stable growth rate. The population has not changed much in the past several years, and it has only been very recently that it appears to be noticeably increasing. The 1995 General Plan projected a population of 17,291 for the year 2000, which is 1694 more than the actual 2000 population. B. Significance Criteria: Population and housing impacts would be significant if the project induced substantial direct or indirect (e.g., road extensions) population growth in an area and displaced substantial numbers of existing houses and/or substantial numbers of people, thus requiring replacement housing elsewhere. C. Impacts: The proposed revised mixed-use regulations provide opportunity for residential development, rather than preclude it as it did before. Therefore the project represents a benefit and positive impact to population and housing. D. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are necessary E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A 11. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION: A.Setting: Ukiah is a rural city that is not experiencing significant population growth. However, as the government and commercial center for Mendocino County, the City has been growing in terms of commercial development. This has increased traffic and its corresponding delays at intersections, particularly during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. While traffic impacts are somewhat subjective in nature, recent traffic studies show that the delays at some key intersections have substantially increased in the past several years. B. Significance Criteria: According to the Ukiah General Plan Circulation Element, the minimum acceptable level of service (LOS) on City residential streets/intersections is LOS "C." Other criteria include whether the project would have substantial effects upon air traffic patterns; whether the project would increase traffic hazards due to design features; whether the project has inadequate emergency access; whether the project has inadequate parking capacity; and whether the project would create conflicts with adopted policies, programs and plans for alternative transportation. C. Impacts: The City has an adopted Capital Improvement (Development Impact) fee for traffic within Aiport Industrial Park. The fee is based on buildout assumptions for each parcel. The proposed project is modifying the potential buildout of the mixed-use area by permitting residential opportunities, and full light manufacturing, office, or commercial development provided it meets site planning and design standards. 15 As the proposed revised regulations took shape, Staff determined that a Traffic Study was needed to determine the existing levels of traffic, provide projections for traffic generation resulting from the modifications to the regulations, and determine if the existing traffic related Capital Improvement Program was adequate to accommodate the traffic that would be generated by development under the new regulations. The Traffic Study evaluated two different scenarios: 1) full retail commercial build-out of the area; and 2) a mixed-use (30% retail commercial, 35% professional offices, 30% light manufacturing, and 5% residential) build-out. The Study revealed that if the entire 32 acres were developed with retail commercial land uses, traffic improvements beyond those already planned for would have to be constructed. These include a traffic signal or roundabout at the Commerce Drive - Airport Park Boulevard intersection and a traffic signal at the Highway 101 northbound off-ramp intersection with Talmage Road. However, the City Public Works Department strongly questioned the need for a traffic signal at this intersection, and disputed the assumption that a significant amount of PM peak northbound traffic (+70 cars) would exit on this off-ramp and cause unacceptable delays at the intersection. The consultant did not have a reasonable response, and concluded that the City could reject this assumption and not require the improvement. A full mixed-use scenario would require minor additional traffic improvements beyond what is already planned for. Adoption of the proposed regulations for the Light Manufacturing/Mixed-Use area may require formal modifications to the Airport Industrial Park Capital Improvement Program (Traffic Impact Fees). D. Mitigation Measures: 16. The City shall modify the Airport Industrial Park Capital Improvement Program (Traffic Impact Fees) as necessary to include the future cost of a roundabout, traffic signal, or other acceptable improvement at the Commerce Drive - Airport Park Boulevard intersection. E. Impact Significance After Mitiqation: Insignificant. 12. PUBLIC SERVICES: A. Setting: Ukiah is a compact City with a full complement of public services. B. Significance Criteria: Impacts to public services would be significant if the project resulted in adverse physical impacts upon capacity that would lead to construction of new public facilities or substantial alteration to existing governmental facilities to maintain acceptable service levels or performance levels. C. Impacts: Discussion with all public service providers reveals that all necessary and required public services can be provided to the 32 acre mixed use area for future development. D. Miti~lation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. 16 E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A 13. ENERGY: A. Setting: Energy resources are readily available to the citizens of Ukiah. These include electricity, natural gas, propane, and alternative sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric. B. Significance Criteria: A project will typically have a significant impact if it causes the use of fuel or energy in a wasteful manner, or encourages activities which result in the use of large amounts of fuel or energy. C. Impacts: As noted in the discussion of natural resources, the construction of buildings, parking lots, and access roads would require the use of energy. However, there is no evidence that the energy would be used in a wasteful manner. The impact is considered to be a necessary one-time investment of energy and is considered less than significant. D. Mitigation Measures: None necessary. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A 14. RECREATION: A. Setting: Recreation resources in the City of Ukiah are abundant and well maintained. Outside the City limits there are substantial recreational resources and open space areas available to the general public. B. Significance Criteria: Impacts to recreation would be significant if the project resulted in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities or required creation of new recreational facilities. Impacts: The proposed revised mixed-use regulations would not impact the quality or quantity of existing recreation facilities, because it is a zoning text revision that would not result in the physical change or significantly increased use of any parks. D. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are necessary. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: N/A. 15. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES: A. Setting: The City of Ukiah is rich in historical resources, which include an eclectic assortment of historic homes and properties. Cultural resources are similarly abundant, and the City has provided for the preservation and enhancement of its cultural heritage. 17 B. Significance Criteria: A significant impact to historic and cultural resources would occur if implementation of the project would: · Cause a substantial change in the significance of a historical or cultural resource; · Result in the removal or substantial exterior alteration of a building or structure or district that may be eligible for listing in the National Register or California Register; · Result in the removal or substantial exterior alteration of a building or structure so that it results in the loss of a designated county landmark in the City of Ukiah; · Result in the destruction of a unique paleontological resource, site or unique geological feature, or disturbs any human remains. C. Impacts: Previous Environmental Impact Reports (VVaI-Mart and RBP Buildout) surveyed the Redwood Business Park for archaeological and historic resources, and found none. However, those documents included the standard mitigation measure requiring all work to halt in the event of a discovery. D. Mitigation Measures: 17. The mitigation measure contained in the AlP Subsequent EIR (Final - July, 1995 / State Clearinghouse Number 90030999) shall be imposed on all future development projects. E. Impact Significance After Mitigation: Insignificant. 21. MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING: AB 3180 requires all public agencies to adopt a monitoring and reporting program whenever they adopt an EIR or "Mitigated Negative Declaration." The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this Mitigated Negative Declaration requires the imposition of a number of important Mitigation Measures on future development projects. The primary mitigation measures in this document requires that the mitigation measures contained in the previously certified AlP Subsequent EIR (Final - July, 1995 / State Clearinghouse Number 90030999) be imposed on all future development projects. City Staff have the responsibility to impose those mitigation measures on projects that are approved. The other primary mitigation measure contained in this document is for the City to modify the Airport Industrial Park Capital Improvement Program (Traffic Impact Fees) as necessary to include the future cost of a roundabout, traffic signal, or other acceptable improvement at the Commerce Drive - Airport Park Boulevard intersection. City Staff have the responsibility to implement this mitigation measure subsequent to the adoption of the Ordinance amending the AlP mixed-use area development regulations. 18 22. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: A. Potential to Degrade: Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal species, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? YES NO X a. Short Term: Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environments one which occurs in a relatively, brief, definitive period of time. Long- term impacts will endure well into the future). YES NO X C. Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect on the total of those impacts on the environment is significant). YES NO X DI Substantially Adverse: Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? YES NO X 19 23. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this Initial Study: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. j · ,~ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described within the Initial Study will be incorporated into the design of the project or required by the City of Ukiah. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant adverse impact on the ONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT shall be required. Charles Stump ?~~7 ~ - /'/ Print Name Planning Director/Environmental Coordinator Title Date 20 RESO. URCES USED TO PREPARE THIS INITIAL STUDY . . . 10. 11. 12. 13. City of Ukiah General Plan, 1995 The Linkaqe Between Land Use, Transportation and Air Quality, State Air Resources Board, 1993. The Land Use - Air Quality Linkage: How Land Use and Transportation Affect Air Quality, State Air Resources Board, 1997. Transportation-Related Land Use Strategies to Minimize Mobile Source Emissions: An Indirect Source Research Project, State Air Resources Board, 1995. A Source of Air Quality Conditions Includinq Emissions Inventory, Ozone Formation, PM10 Generation, and Mitiqation Measures for Mendocino County, CA., Sonoma Technologies, Inc., November, 1998. General Plan Revision and Growth Management Plan Technical Report: Natural Habitat Section, Michael W. Skenfield, October, 1991 Soil Survey of Mendocino County, Eastern Part, and Trinity County, Southwestern Part, California, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service, January, 1991. A History of the Salmonid Decline in the Russian River, Steiner Environmental Consulting, August, 1996. U.S.G.S. Topographical Map, Ukiah Quadrangle, 1958 (photo inspected 1975). Ukiah Municipal Airport Master Plan Report, Shutt Moen Associates, July, 1996. City Air Photographs: 1996, 2000, and 2001 Airport Industrial Park Rezoninq Traffic Analysis , VVhitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., September 2002. Airport Industrial Park Subsequent EIR, prepared be Leonard Charles and Associates - certified by the City of Ukiah August 1995. 21 Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis for the City of Ukiah September 2002 Table of Contents Introduction and Summary ..................................................... 1 Study Parameters ................................... ........................... 3 Vehicle Trip Generation ....................................................... 5 Evaluation of Intersection Operations .............................................. 8 Mitigation Recommendations ................................................... 10 Study Participants And References ............................................... 12 Figures 1 Study Area and Existing Traffic Volumes ............................................ 2 Existing Plus Project Traffic Volumes ............................................... Tables 1 Intersection Level of Service Criteria .............................................. 4 2 Project Trip Generation Summary ................................................ 6 3 Summary of Intersection Operations .............................................. 9 Appendices A Trip Generation Calculations B Intersection Level of Service Calculations DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page i City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Introduction and Summary Introduction This report presents an analysis of the potential traffic impacts for the Airport Industrial Park in the City of Ukiah with proposed zoning changes. The analysis in this report builds upon previous traffic analysis presented in the report, Airport/Redwood Business Park Traffic Analysis dated April 17, 1997 and Airport Industrial ParkRezoning Traffic Analysis dated June 25, 1999. The study area is located west of U.S. 101 and bounded between Talmage Road on the north, U.S. 101 on the east, the NWP rail line on thewest and Norgard Lane on the south. The analysis focused on six study intersections, U.S. 101 northbound off- ramp/Talmage Road, U.S. 101 southbound off-ramp/Talmage Road, Airport Park Bou!evard/Talmage Road, South State Street/Talmage Road, Hastings Avenue/South State Street, and Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive. Conditions were analyzed under Existing plus Project conditions for two development scenarios. Cumulative traffic volumes from other projects or growth in the City were not evaluated as part of this report. Summary Project Trip Generation The City of Ukiah has indicated that the parcels along the west and south side of the park may be rezoned with a Mixed-Use designation that would allow or permit a mix of compatible retail commercial, professional office, and industrial land uses. The City is considering two different scenarios which would modify the zoning of these parcels. Scenario 1 assumes commercial zoning for the entire 32 acre area, while Scenario 2 assumes a mix of uses in the area, including 30 percent commercial uses, 35 percent office uses, 30 percent light manufacturing uses, and 5 percent residential uses. Scenario 1 is projected to generate a total of 15,495 daily, and Scenario 2 is projected to generate somewhat fewer daily vehicle trips at 11,751 per day. Existing Traffic Conditions Based on new traffic counts which were taken in April 2002, the existing Levels of Service were calculated. The northbound left turn at the intersection of Talmage Road/U.S. 101 Northbound Off-Ramp is currently operating with an average delay of 21.4 seconds per vehicle and a LOS C while the southbound off-ramp movement at the interchange is currently operating with an average delay of 21.9 seconds per vehicle and a LOS C. The intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park Boulevard is currently operating with an average delay of 24.2 seconds per vehicle and a LOS C. The intersection of South State Street/Hastings Avenue is operating with an average delay of 40.8 seconds per vehicle and a LOS C. The all-way stop controlled Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive is operating with a LOS A overall. Existing plus Project Conditions Under Scenario 1 with full commercial land use, the northbound left-turn at the freeway off-ramp would be expected to operate with a LOS E which would be considered unacceptable. The southbound off-ramp movement at the intersection of Talmage Road/U.S. 101 Southbound Off-Ramp would be expected to operate with an average delay of 46.3 seconds per vehicle and a LOS E. The intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park Boulevard would be expected to operate at LOS E. The intersection of South State Street/Hastings Avenue would be expected to operate with a very high delay and a LOS F. The all-way stop controlled Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive would be expected to operate at a LOS E overall. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 1 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Under Scenario 2 with mixed use in the development area, the northbound left-mm at the freeway off-ramp would be expected to operate with a LOS D. The southbound off-ramp movement at the intersection of Talmage Road/U.S. 101 Southbound Off-Ramp would be expected to operate with an average delay of 28.3 seconds per vehicle and a LOS E. The intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park Boulevard would be expected to operate at LOS D. The intersection of South State Street/Hastings Avenue would still be expected to operate with a LOS F. The all-way stop controlled Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive would be expected to operate at a LOS D overall. Mitigation Recommendations Intersection it 1 - U.S. 101 NB Off-ramp/Talmage Road: Traffic signal warrants and the northbound level of service conditions indicate the need for a traffic signal (Scenario 1 only). Intersection/t2 - U.S. 101 SB Off-ramp/Talmage Road: A second westbound through lane on Talmage Road should be extended back to the southbound offramp to allow the offramp traffic turning right to mm into its own lane without conflict (Scenarios 1 or 2). Intersection It3 - Airport Park Boulevard/Talmage Road: Install a second westbound left-mm lane (Scenario 1). Although not required to meet intersection level of service standards, a second westbound left-mm lane may be required to address excessive queuing for the left-mm movement (Scenario 2). Intersection/t5 - South State Street/Hastings Avenue: The westbound approach should be widened to accommodate a combined through-right mm lane and a separate left mm lane. The two northbound through lanes on South State Street should be extended through the intersection with Hastings Avenue. The eastbound approach should be restriped to include a left mm lane, and signal timing should be modified to accommodate the increased traffic volumes on the westbound approach (Scenarios 1 or 2). Intersection It6 - Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive: Install a traffic signal or roundabout (Scenario 1 only). DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 2 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Study Parameters Study Area The study area includes the following intersections. 1. U.S. 101 northbound off-ramp/Talmage Road 2. U.S. 101 southbound off-ramp/Talmage Road 3. Airport Park Boulevard/Talmage Road 4. South State Street/Talmage Road 5. Hastings Avenue/South State Street 6. Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive Study Period Weekday p.m. peak hour conditions were analyzed. Intersection Level of Service Methodologies Operational analyses typically focus on intersections rather than road segments since the capacity of the intersections is usually more critical than the capacity of the roadway. Level of Service (LOS) is used to rank traffic operation on various types of facilities based on traffic volumes and roadway capacity using a series of letter designations ranging from A to F. Generally, Level of Service A represents free flow conditions and Level of Service F represents forced flow or breakdown conditions. Each of the intersections was analyzed using methodologies from the Highway Capacity Manual 2000. This source contains methodologies for various types of intersection control, all of which are related to a measurement of delay in average number of seconds per vehicle. Table 1 contains detailed descriptions of intersection level of service criteria. Following is a summary of the HCM Level of Service methodologies for various types of intersection control. Signalized Intersection Level of Service Analysis Methodology The signalized study intersections were analyzed using the Operations Method contained in the Highway Capacity Manual. This methodology is based on factors including traffic volumes, green time for each movement, phasing, whether or not the signals are coordinated, truck traffic, and pedestrian activity. Average stopped delay per vehicle in seconds is used as the basis for evaluation in this LOS methodology. It should be noted that the levels of service for this study were calculated using optimized signal timing. Unsignalized Intersection Level of Service Analysis Methodology The study intersections which are "unsignalized," or controlled by a stop sign on the minor street approaches, were analyzed using the unsignalized intersection capacity method from the Highway Capacity Manual. This method determines a level of service for each minor turning movement by estimating the level of average delay in seconds per vehicle. The through movements on the main street are assumed to operate at free flow and a Level of Service A. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 3 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersection Level of Service Analysis Methodology Evaluation of the all-way stop-controlled intersection of Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive was based on the "All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersection" methodology contained in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual. This methodology evaluates delay for each approach based on turning movements, opposing and conflicting traffic volumes, and the number of lanes. Average vehicle delay is computed for the intersection as a whole, and is then related to a Level of Service. Table 1 - Intersection Level of Service Criteria LOS Signalized Intersections Unsignalized and All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections A Delay of 0 to 10 seconds. Most vehicles arrive Delay of 0 to 10 seconds. Gaps in traffic are readily during the green phase, so do not stop at all. available for drivers exiting the minor street. B Delay of 10 to 20 seconds. More vehicles stop than Delay of 10 to 15 seconds. Gaps in traffic are someWhat less with LOS A, but many drivers still do not have to readily available than with LOS A, but no queuing occurs on stop. the minor street. C Delay of 20 to 35 seconds. The number of vehicles Delay of 15 to 25 seconds. Acceptable gaps in traffic are stopping is significant, although many still pass less frequent, and drivers may approach while another through without stopping, vehicle is already waiting to exit the side street. D Delay of 35 to 55 seconds. The influence of Delay of 25 to 35 seconds. There are fewer acceptable gaps congestion is noticeable, and most vehicles have to in traffic, and drivers may enter a queue of one or two stop. vehicles on the side street. E Delay of 55 to 80 seconds. Most, if not all, vehicles Delay of 35 to 50 seconds. Few acceptable gaps in traffic must stop and drivers consider the delay excessive, are available, and longer queues may form on the side street. F Delay of more than 80 seconds. Vehicles may wait Delay of more than 50 seconds. Drivers may wait for long through more than one cycle to clear the periods before there is an acceptable gap in traffic for exiting intersection, the side streets, creating long queues. Reference: Highway Capacity Manual 2000, Transportation Research Board, 2000 Traffic Signal Warrants The Traffic Manual, California Department of Transportation, contains guidelines for determining the need for a traffic signal. Potential need for installing traffic signals at the unsignalized and all-way stop controlled study intersections was evaluated using Warrant #11, Peak Hour Volume, assuming urban conditions. Although traffic signal warrants may be met for some conditions, the decision to install a traffic signal should also be based on the other traffic signal warrants which consider daily traffic volumes, accident experience, current traffic operations, and adjacent traffic controls. Level of Service Standards The level of service standard used in the A irport/RedwoodBusiness Park EIR traffic analysis was a minimum of Level of Service C. The City's General Plan states that, "Level of Service D shall be the minimum acceptable service level for accommodating new development on roads classified as state highways, freeways, expressways, arterials or collectors." There is no differentiation within this standard for all-way stop- controlled or unsignalized intersections. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 4. City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Vehicle Trip Generation Project Description For the purposes of this study, the project considered was the Airport Industrial Park area bounded by Talmage Road on the north, U.S. 101 on the east, the NWP rail line on the west and N0rgard Lane on the south. Several developments within the park have already opened, including WalMart, Friedman Brothers (home improvement store), a Shell gas station, a Jack-in-the-Box fast food restaurant, Food-4-Less, Staples, Lay-Z-Boy furniture and the Mendocino Brewing Company facility. The Airport Industrial Park mixed use area is approximately 32 acres in size, comprised of parcels along the west side of Airport Park Boulevard and south of Commerce Drive. The City is considering two different scenarios which would modify the zoning of these parcels. Scenario 1 is based on an assumed commercial zoning for the entire 32-acre area, and represents the "worst case" condition in terms of traffic generation. Scenario 2 includes a mix of uses in the area, with 30 percent commercial uses, 35 percent office uses, 30 percent light manufacturing uses, and 5 percent residential uses. Two of the parcels in the central portion of the 32-acre project area have specific development proposals. A 5,000 square foot Les Schwab Tire store and the adjacent 2.25-acre Mountanos Warehouse project were assumed to be components of both Scenarios 1 and 2. For the purposes of this study and with consultation from City Staff, commercial uses were assumed to have 25 percent lot coverage, office uses 30 percent lot coverage, light manufacturing uses 60 percent lot coverage, and residential uses an average density of 14 units per acre. Lot coverage may also be referred to as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Surrounding Development Potential development on parcels surrounding the 32-acre site was also included in the traffic analysis as trips generated from these sites will also impact the study area intersections and roadways. The surrounding uses that were included in the analysis include a 75-room Hampton Inn, 32,000 square feet of retail uses, a 164- seat Applebee's, and a 171-seat high-turnover sit-down restaurant. The City of Ukiah has also indicated that 5.68 acres of automobile sales and 5.68 acres of Industrial Park uses may be assumed to occur on adjacent parcels. Scenarios 1 and 2 each have a substantial amount of retail development. Trip generation rates for retail uses were based on the "Shopping Center" land use category (//820) contained within Trip Generation, 6th Edition, by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Shopping Center trip generation rates vary according to the size of the retail center, and therefore vary somewhat between Scenarios 1 and 2. It should also be noted that since new retail development will be adjacent to existing shopping center uses, the trip generation formulas were based on the total anticipated amount of retail in the immediate area. Existing retail in the immediate vicinity includes the Food-4-Less, Staples, Lay-Z-Boy store, WalMart, and Friedman Brothers. Trip Generation Summary A summary of the overall resulting trip generation characteristics is provided in Table 2. More detailed calculations, descriptions of individual parcels, and summaries of multi-use trip generation characteristics are provided in spreadsheet format in Appendix A. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 5 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Scenario 1 is projected to generate a total of 15,495 daily vehicle trips. Of these, 627 are expected to occur during the a.m. peak hour, with 1,506 occurring during the p.m. peak hour. Full buildout of Scenario 2 is projected to generate somewhat fewer daily vehicle trips at 11,751 per day. Of these, 866 are anticipated during the a.m. peak hour and 1,231 during the p.m. peak hour. Table 2 Trip Generation Summary Land Use Units Daily A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Rate Trips Rate Trips In Out Rate Trips In Out Scenario 1 - Full Commercial for 32 Acres Commercial 299.6 ksf 35.79 10,723 0.77 231 141 90 3.40 1019 489 530 Les Schwab Tires 5.0 ksf 24.87 124 2.85 14 9 5 4.12 21 9 12 Mountanos Warehouse 2.25 acres 57.23 128 10.03 22 16 6 8.86 20 7 13 Other Development 5,495 376 234 142 499 227 272 Internal Trip Reduction -975 -16 -11 -5 -53 -24 -29 Total 15,495 627 389 238 1506 708 798 Scenario 2 - 30 % Commercial, 35% Office, 30% Light Manufacturing, 5% Residential Commercial 89.84 ksf 41.63 3,740 0.91 82 50 32 3.93 353 169 183 Office 125.78 12.58 1,583 1.78 224 197 27 1.49 187 32 156 Residential 19 du 5.86 111 O. 44 8 1 7 O. 54 10 7 3 Light Manufacturing 215.62 3.82 824 0.73 157 121 36 0.74 160 57 102 Les Schwaab Tires 5.0 ksf 24.87 124 2.85 14 9 5 4.12 21 9 12 Mountanos Warehouse 2.25 acres 57.23 128 10.03 22 16 6 8.86 20 7 13 Other Development 5,682 379 236 143 515 235 280 Internal Trip Reduction 441 -20 -15 -5 -35 -13 -21 Total 11,751 866 615 251 1,231 503 728 Note: ksf = 1,000 square feet internal Trip Reduction The publication Trip Generation Handbook: An ITE Recommended Practice, Institute of Transportation Engineers, includes data and methodologies that may be applied to determine the proportion of internal trips that may occur at mixed use projects. In terms of Scenarios 1 and 2, internal trips would be created by the interaction between employment-based uses and retail-based uses. An example of an internal trip would be an office employee going to a nearby restaurant for lunch. The majority of these trips would be made by walking, and the few that would be made by automobile would typically travel onsite or in the immediate area and not on the surrounding street network. Based on information contained within the ITE Handbook and the mix of office and retail uses at the proposed project, approximately 7 percent of daily and 4 percent of DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 6 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 peak hour trips would be internal under Scenario 1. With Scenario 2, approximately 5 percent of daily and 4 percent of peak hour trips would be internal. Trip types referred to as pass-by and diverted link refer to those that "capture" vehicles already passing by the site on adjacent or nearby streets. Based on a review of the existing traffic volumes, the existing commercial space is already attracting pass-by trips from Talmage Road. It is anticipated that new commercial uses will draw pass-by or diverted link trips from U.S. 101 since the available pass-by traffic from Talmage Road has already been exhausted. Since any diverted link trips from U.S. 101 are considered new to the study area, no additional reductions to the trip generation have been made. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 7 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Evaluation of Intersection Operations Existing Conditions The intersections of Airport Park BoulevardFFalmage Road, South State Street/Talmage Road, and Hastings Avenue/South State Street are controlled by traffic signals while the two intersections of Talmagc Road with the U.S. 101 Ramps are controlled by stop signs on the off-ramp approaches to Talmage Road. The intersection of Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive is controlled by stop signs on all approaches. The locations of the study intersections are shown in Figure 1. Existing traffic volumes were collected between April 16 and 22, 2002, and are shown in Figure 1. Based on these volumes, all of the study intersections are operating acceptably at LOS C or better except South State Street/Hastings Avenue, which is operating at LOS D. A summary of the intersection level of service conditions are shown in Table 3. The existing level of service calculations are included in Appendix B. Existing plus Project Conditions Two project scenarios were evaluated. Scenario 1 represents the "Full Commercial" land use while Scenario 2 is the "Mixed Use" alternative. Under Scenario 1 with full commercial land use, several of the study intersections would be expected to experience increased delays resulting in unacceptable operating conditions. The left-mm from the northbound freeway off-ramp and right-roms from the southbound off-ramp to Talmage Road would be expected to operate at LOS E, which would be considered unacceptable. Due to unacceptable operation on the stop-controlled approach and identified safety issues concerning the limited sight distance from the southbound off-ramp to the east, mitigation appears to be warranted. The intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park Boulevard would be expected to operate at LOS E due to a large increase in traffic to/from U.S. 101. The intersection of South State Street/Hastings Avenue would be expected to operate with a very high average delay and a LOS F. Delay would be most prominent on the westbound Hastings Avenue approach due to the availability of only one travel lane. The all-way stop-controlled intersection of Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive would be expected to operate at a LOS E overall as well. Under the mixed use development assumed for Scenario 2, similar deterioration in operation is projected to occur. The left-mm from the northbound freeway off-ramp to Talmage Road and the right-mm from the southbound off-ramp would be expected to operate at LOS D, while the northbound right-mm from the southbound off-ramp would be expected to operate at LOS E. As previously noted, mitigation appears to be warranted at the U.S. 101 SB Ramps/Talmage Road intersection. The intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park Boulevard would be expected to operate at LOS D, as would the all-way stop controlled Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive. The intersection of South State Street/Hastings Avenue would be expected to operate at LOS F. The resulting operating conditions for the Existing plus Project alternatives are shown in Table 3. The Existing plus Project Level of Service calculations are included in Appendix B. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 8 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Table 3 Summary of Intersection Operations (Weekday P.M. Peak Hour) Existing Existing plus Existing plus Intersection Scenario I Scena rio 2 Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS 1. U.S.101 NB Off-ramp/Talmage Rd Northbound Left 21.4 C 45.5 E 34.6 D Northbound Right 12.8 B 13.3 B 13.3 B 2. U.S.101 SB Off-ramp/Talmage Rd Northbound Right 21.9 C 43.0 E 40.1 E Southbound Right 14.8 B 46.3 E 28.2 D Westbound Left 10.3 B 12.8 B 12.5 B 3. Airport Park Blvd/Talmage Rd 24.2 C 60.2 E 43.4 D 4. South State St/Talmage Rd 15.5 B 17.9 B 17.6 B 5. South State St/Hastings Ave 40.8 D ** F 94.7 F 6. Airport Park Blvd/Commerce Dr 9.6 A 43.1 E 25.7 D Notes: Delay = average delay per vehicle in ;econds LOS -- level of service ** = delay exceeds reasonable parameters for methodology DtMFT,4irport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 9 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Mitigation Recommendations Based on the level of service conditions presented, the following mitigation measures were developed which would be required to meet the minimum level of service thresholds. Scenario 1 - Full Commercial Intersection Itl - U.S. 101 NB Off-ramp/Talmage Road · Traffic signal warrants and the northbound level of service conditions indicate the need for a traffic signal. Intersection It2 - U.S. 101 SB Off-ramp/Talmage Road · A second westbound through lane on Talmage Road should be extended back to the southbound off- ramp to allow the off-ramp traffic mining right to mm into its own lane without conflict. Intersection #3 - Airport Park Boulevard/Talmage Road · A second westbound left-mm lane should be installed. Intersection It5 - South State Street/Hastings Avenue · The westbound approach should be widened to accommodate a combined through-right turn lane and a separate left turn lane. · The two northbound through lanes on South State Street be extended through the intersection with Hastings Avenue. · The eastbound approach should be restriped to include a left turn lane, and signal timing modified to accommodate the increased traffic volumes on the westbound approach. Intersection tt6 - Airport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive · A traffic signal or .rounda~bout. should be installed. Scenario 2 - Mixed Use Intersection Itl - U.S. 101 NB Off-ramp/Talmage Road · No mitigation required. Intersection It2 - U.S. 101 SB Off-ramp/Talmage Road · A second westbound through lane on Talmage Road should be extended back to the southbound off- ramp to allow the off-ramp traffic turning right to turn into its own lane without conflict. DRAFT,4 irport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 10 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Intersection #3 - Airport Park Boulevard/Talmage Road · A second westbound left-turn lane may be required to address excessive queuing for the left-turn movement. Intersection #5 - South State Street/Hastings Avenue · The westbound approach should be widened to accommodate a combined through-right turn lane and a separate left mm lane. · The two northbound through lanes on South State Street should be extended through the intersection with Hastings Avenue. · The eastbound approach should be restriped to include a left mm lane, and signal timing modified to accommodate the increased traffic volumes on the westbound approach. Intersection #6 - Aiport Park Boulevard/Commerce Drive · No mitigation is required. DRAFT Airport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. Page 11 City of Ukiah September 13, 2002 Study Participants And References Study Participants Project Manager: Report Review: Graphics: Traffic Counts: Steve Weinberger, P.E., P.T.O.E. Dalene J. Whitlock, P.E., P.T.O.E. Debbie Dunn Noah Garcia References Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report No. 209, Transportation Research Board, 2000 Traffic Manual, California Department of Transportation Trip Generation Handbook: An ITE Recommended Practice, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 2001 Highway Design Manual, California Department of Transportation Left-Turn Channelization Design Guide, Transportation Research Board Trip Generation, 6th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997 Airport/Redwood Business Park EIR, Leonard Charles & Associates. Airport/Redwood Business Park Traffic Analysis, Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., April 17, 1997 DRAFT~4irport Industrial Park Rezoning Traffic Analysis Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. 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SEP 13 2002 i:2?PM WHITLOCK & WEIHBERGER TRR ?07-542-$590 p. lO 010.~ 0 ~ ,,..I lei O, 0 o o o ~'~ 0 o c3 ~ LJ r-~ 0 ~''~ i I · . ,~§~°o~ ~ .. ~oo.~o~.o~oo~ ~.~ .. ~§~°°~§~°~§§~ -- .. -- AGENDA ITEM NO: MEETING DATE: 9a December 17, 2003 SUMMARY REPORT SUB3ECT: D]:SCUSSI~ON AND POSS]:BLE ACT]:ON REGARD]:NG THE "C1~TY OF UK]:AH BUS]:NESS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM" Tn early 2001 the City applied for and received a Jobs Housing Balance Program Grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount of $100,000. Additionally, the City contributed $10,000 of general funds as a cash match. The grant was executed on August 24, 2001, and funded two different activities. One was the preparation of an economic development strategic plan, and the second was to implement a set of economic development activities, including business targeting and outreach. $25,000 of the grant funds were spent for the strategic plan, which the City Council adopted on January 15, 2003. The balance of $85,000 was allocated to implement the recommendations in the strategic plan. As part of that implementation, Applied Development Economics (ADE) was subsequently retained by the City to prepare the Business Enhancement Program being presented to you tonight. ADE conducted a series of business focus group sessions aimed at identifying policies and actions the City can take to improve the local business climate, thus aiding existing businesses as they expand, and also more effectively recruiting new businesses. (Continued on page 2) RECOMMENDED ACT]:ON: Accept the report, direct staff to submit it to HCD, and direct staff to continue implementation of the recommendations contained therein. ALTERNAT]:VE COUNC]:L POL]:CY OPT]:ONS: Discuss and recommend that ADE make revisions to report before submittal to HCD. Citizens Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: N/A Candace Horsley, City Manager Candace Horsley, City Manager Kathie Studwell and Wes Ervin, Applied Development Economics 1. Draft City of Ukiah Business Enhancement Program Candace Horsley, 4:CAN/ASR. BusEnhancePrgm.121703 Review and Analysis ADE has worked with the City of Ukiah for a number of years and has developed a considerable understanding of local economic issues and potential. This report brings to the Council the added value of direct input from the local business community. also builds on the information developed by ADE in several other assignments for the City in recent years, including review of both the downtown and industrial park areas, target industry studies for those areas, and general economic development analysis. In addition, ADE is currently serving as the economic development sub-consultant for the Mendocino County General Plan update. The City is already implementing several of the recommendations funded by the Grant, and Staff would like to implement the others as soon as Staff time and resources become available. There are a number of business enhancement actions recommended in this report. The most critical actions for effective business attraction and expansion include: 1) Work with the County of Mendocino to annex additional land for commercial, industrial and housing development. The City is out of useable land for these purposes other than in-fill land; 2) Create a full-time Ukiah Economic Development Specialist/Business Advocate position through use of the excess grant funds with possible refunding next year through the Redevelopment Agency. This position would be responsible for business attraction, business retention, staffing the new Advisory Committee, and a host of other business advocacy functions; 3) Publish the City's entitlement and permit review processes- for more certainty about timing and costs; the Planning Department has already published the Building Permit Review Brochure. 4) Modernize the City's business license list-- so it can be used to better understand Ukiah's business demographics; 5) Update the City's web site. Financial Considerations The City contracted $19,950 of the grant implementation funds for this Business Enhancement Program, and will use the remaining $65,050 in-house for selected activities recommended above and in the earlier Economic Strategy report. -2- DECEMBER 2003 Business Enhancement Program for City of Ukiah Funded by Jobs Housing Balance Incentive Grant ~)O-JHBP~34 Prepared by Applied Development Economics In association with Kathryn Studwell, AICP CITY OF UKIAH BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM December 2003 Prepared for City of Ukiah Prepared by Applied Development Economics 2029 University Avenue · Berkeley, California 94704 · (510) 548-5912 1029J Street, Suite 310 · Sacramento, California 95814 · (916) 441-0323 www.adeusa.com In Association With Kathryn Studwell, AICP Regional Development Strategist 925 Amarillo Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 ° (650)-857-0301 CONTENTS I Rationale for Program ............................................. 1 2 Summary of Focus Group Notes .......................... 4 3 Recommendations ................................................... 9 4 Program Implementation ..................................... 11 1. RATIONALE FOR PROGRAM The City of Ukiah has initiated a Local Business Enhancement Program as an element of its Jobs Housing Balance Grant Implementation The program-a business retention and expansion strategy- involves polling local businesses for their opinions about doing business in Ukiah, identifying assistance needs and business.climate issues, and then developing an appropriate problem-solving response system. This report establishes a clear need for the City of Ukiah to establish an ongoing business retention program. REASONS FOR PROGRAM AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES It is a given in economic development circles that about 70% of new jobs are created from local company expansions, either from direct expansions, vertical integration of existing companies, or through supplier/customer relationships. By implementing the Business Retention and Expansion Program, at least seven key benefits will be achieved: 1. Companies become aware that the City wants them to succeed; 2. Companies learn where to turn for local assistance; 3. City officials increase their awareness of the importance of existing businesses; 4. Specific job creation and retention projects are identified; 5. Jobs are saved and/or created if existing barriers can be removed; 6. Opportunities to recruit base and supplier industries from outside are identified; 7. The City and its economic development partners improve their services through collaborative problem solving. A series of business climate strengths and weaknesses were identified for business attraction in the City of Ukiah Applied Development Economics Economic Development Report and Strategy prepared in December 2002. This program will extend that analysis by identifying a set of detailed issues, some of which the City can address directly, and others with more long-term solutions. THE PARTNERS The following individuals provided initial guidance, suggestions, and/or support for this phase of the program: Candace Horsley and Shannon Riley, City of Ukiah; Joy Beeler, .U. kiah Downtown Association/Main Street Program; Elizabeth Brazil, Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce; Madelin Holtcamp, Economic Development and Financing Corporation; and Tony Shaw, County of Mendocino. THE PROCESS The owner or manager of 200 randomly selected businesses in and around Ukiah were invited to a 90-minute focus group meeting, one of a series of eight facilitated focus sessions. The Dun and Bradstreet Marketplace(g) database was used for the mailing list. The sessions were held back-to-back on October 9 and 10, 2003 at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center in downtown Ukiah. The goal was to have five to ten participants at each group who could freely discuss the issues that confront them as they conduct business in Ukiah, with an emphasis on identifying issues that the City can change for the better through specific actions at the staff and policy levels. The sessions were professionally facilitated and outcomes recorded. The eight focus groups included: · Major employers and manufacturers · Downtown, retail, personal services and professional services representatives · Small and emerging business owners · Real Estate and land developers · Local government officials · Economic development, education, training, community groups, and business associations · Agriculture/natural resources firms · Lodging/tourism/recreation/arts organizations Applied Development Economics A total of 29 individuals attended the combined sessions. In addition, several interested individuals were interviewed over the phone, a few written and verbal comments were received in response to the invitation, and the facilitators' understandings of the local business climate derived from previous work was incorporated. No comments have been attributed to any participant. A summary of the discussions follows. Applied Development Economics 2. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS The opinions heard at the focus group sessions tended to converge into four key issue groups. The City can direcdy affect the first two issue groups on its own. The last two dramatically affect business within the City but are more acute outside the city limits and, thus, require significant cooperation from the County of Mendocino to solve. These . are: 1. Promoting linkages between government and business. There is a strong and universal belief among business leaders that local elected officials-both county and city- need a better understanding of the role business plays in creating economic vitality. There is a corresponding lack of business involvement in the Valley's governance. 2. Linking the arts, education, and culture. These are keys to enhancing the Valley's economic vitality. . Increasing supply and creating more choices in housing. These issues are keeping business owners and skilled and talented workers away in droves. Many that do come to work are discouraged by the lack and price of available housing. Managing Regional Water Resources. The need for coordinated regional water management is fundamental to economic vitality. 2.1PROMOTING LINKS BETWEEN ECONOMIC VITALITY AND COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE Premise Strong economic communities require productive collaborative relationships among community, business, government, and education leaders in addressing new challenges and opportunities. Applied Development Economics Symptoms · Businesses would like a more active role in the development and implementation of city and county goals and policies. · Small businesses are unaware of design standards and review process, and uncertain of how to navigate the permit approval process. · Businesses stated that the existing processes of permit approval create too much uncertainty and risk, and are hesitant to make business investments in Ukiah. Recommendations · Employ a city/county business advocate-an ombudsman-that will assist businesses with permit applicahons, whether in the City or in the County. · Create an advisory panel made up of business leaders and building and planning department officials to advise on permit streamlining; institute permit streamlining. · Form a Ukiah Valley Business Enhancement Strategy Committee made up of business, county, city, non-profit and education leaders. Charge the Committee with the task of advising City Council and Board of Supervisors on economic development strategy. · Acknowledge the contributions that businesses make to the region's economic vitality through taxes (payroll, sales, property), philanthropy, and community volunteer activities. Conduct an assessment of the direct and indirect economic contributions made to the local economy by Ukiah Valley businesses. Such an assessment would indicate not only the direct contributions through payroll and sales revenue and purchases made to other local businesses, but also the contribution to local, state and federal government through payroll, sales and property taxes. Develop a booklet that instructs and illustrates the various business-related permit application procedures, including site design guidelines; architectural review; Applied Development Economics CEQA. Distribute to businesses and place on Business Service Center website. 2.2 LINK THE ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTORS WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Premise Knowledge workers and their employers choose to live in communities with well-developed arts and culture sectors, in addition to strong educational and retail institutions. As such, promotihg and enhancing existing arts and cultural activities and linking economic development planning and strategies to the arts, culture and entertainment sector is key to enhancing the Valley's economic vitality. Symptoms · Ukiah Valley Arts venues compete with those on the Mendocino Coast as well as with those in Sonoma and Napa Counties. Though the Ukiah Valley has a well- developed lively and visual arts sector that is connected with cultural, academic, educational and business institutions, it is not as well promoted and well known as it could be. Business was usually complimentary of the local schools, an asset that not many communities can boast. This advantage is not usually acknowledged in economic development planning, strategies or programs. While many school districts in California are substandard in terms of test scores and choices in education, Ukiah has several charter and other schools that provide students with opportunities not usually available in smaller communities. Recommendations · Promote Ukiah Valley arts, culture and entertainment through tourism and convention bureau, arts council, Main Street Program, city and county agencies, and hotel and restaurant associations. Encourage the arts, culture, entertainment and recreation organizations to collaborate with business organizations to develop an economic strategy that acknowledges the link between livable communities and economic vitality. Applied Development Economics Promote quality K-14 educational opportunities available through public, private and higher educational institutions. 2.3 INCREASE SUPPLY AND CREATE MORE CHOICE IN HOUSING Premise Regions with an adequate supply of housing at all levels can compete more effectively for skilled and talented workers and the companies that employ them. Choice in housing type and cost is critical to sustainable economic vitality. Symptoms · The price of available homes in the Ukiah Valley has increased faster than at the state level. Ukiah Valley businesses have reported difficulty in recruiting professional and technical workers alike due to lack of available housing in appropriate price ranges. For instance, the hospital failed to recruit 15 new doctors recendy due to a lack of housing for professionals and executives. · City of Ukiah retailers have reported a shortage of young entry-level workers, especially college-aged workers, due to a lack of affordable rental housing. Recommendations · Update, certify and implement city and county housing elements. Working cooperatively with businesses, the Main Street Program, and the Chamber to create a downtown specific plan that addresses the need for a variety of housing choices close to the downtown. As part of a joint business, city and county planning effort for the Ukiah Valley, develop incentives for housing development where appropriate. Applied Development Economics 2.4 MANAGE REGIONAL WATER RESOURCES Premise Water, including the storage, treatment and distribution infrastructure needed to use it, is fundamental to economic vitality. Constraints in the supply, storage or distribution of water limits economic growth and vitality. Symptoms · Commercial, industrial and residential housing development has been delayed due to a perceived shortage of water. Permits for one proposed 200-unit housing development have been stalled due solely to lack of water. Water prices vary by district. · Federal and state policies are encouraging multiple uses of water resources, including the preservation of biodiversity along wedands corridors. This may result in less water allocated to urban and agricultural uses. · Multiple water districts, including the City, compete for water supplies among themselves as well as with water supphers and retailers in other jurisdictions and counties. · The problem of water resource allocation is at a crisis point. As yet, there is no regional water resource management plan that addresses increasing the storage capacity, monitoring use, or increasing conservation and reuse of water throughout the Ukiah Valley/Russian River system. Recommendation · Support efforts of the countywide water resource manager to oversee the preparation of a system-wide water resource management plan and to coordinate water storage, delivery, and conservation and reuse infrastructure investments throughout the region. Consider consolidating some of the water districts. Increase efforts at water conservafon, including building appropriate infrastructure for treating and reusing water, and re-charging groundwater sources during the rainy SeaSOn. Applied Development Economics 3 ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A local government truly interested in its own economic vitality can always inidate a number of posidve responses to its business climate issues. The appropriate level of government should respond to issues in accordance with its iurisdicdonal role. The matrix below shows how the business climate issues raised a the focus sessions can be appropriately handled. RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC ISSUES In addition to the City and County, there are a number of entities that have major or associated responsibilities for a healthy business climate. These entities may have responsibility for permitting, for infrastructure, for business development, for training and education, for the arts, etc. These entities need to be well coordinated to ensure a well managed and effective response to local business needs, particularly in these times of extremely limited resources to respond. The "Business Assistance Resource Team" should be formed and should meet periodically. This team should be responsible for responding quickly and effectively to both individual company issues and long-term policy issues. Members would include but not be limited to: · City of Ukiah · Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce · Ukiah Main Street Program · Mendocino County · Mendocino Workforce Investment Board · Mendocino College West Company (Microenterprise services) Applied Development Economics § 8 § 4 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION The City of Ukiah can impact key issues affecting the health of local businesses in many ways. In particular the City should first take the following actions: To enable well-planned and attractive economic development in the Ukiah Valley, annex unused and underutilized land adjacent to city limits. The City has the best potential to provide adequate and envi}onmentally sound services. Over time this includes Brush Street, North State Street, South State Street, and the Talmage area. Work with the County to meet LAFCO and revenue-neutral requirements. Expand services to meet business and resident needs in these areas. Optimize use of redevelopment powers. Use its remaining $59,900 of Jobs Housing Grant funds to create the position of Ukiah Economic Development Specialist/Business Advocate. This is admittedly limited term. However, it should be enough to fund the equivalent of one full-time individual for a year. If during that year the position can prove effective, additional funds from the Redevelopment Agency or other public, private and foundation sources may be possible. The Advocate should be a liaison with the County and be tasked to complete the next items. o Create a "Doing Business in Ukiah" handbook. This handbook would be a guide for businesses seeking to remodel, expand, or establish new facilities. The primary focus of the handbook is to provide a clear and complete explanation of the city's entitlement, permit and code enforcement programs. It should also include a complete list and description of local business resources. It should be posted on the City's web site as well as be available in hard copy. o Formally establish a City Business Advisory Committee composed of a cross-section of local businesses. This Committee would advise city staff and elected officials on an ongoing basis about issues affecting the health of the local business climate. The Committee Applied Development Economics 11 would meet quarterly. All local business organizations should all be represented. Encourage Mendocino County to create a similar advisory committee. Conduct combined meetings periodically. Modernize the city's business license list. The software used to compile the list is not compatible with today's commonly used software and, thus, does not lend itself to statistical compilation without re-entering the data.-Reviewing the information requested from licensees and the subsequent analysis of that information could help inform city officials about their business population and, as a result, could help improve local services. Update the Ukiah official city website as an informational and communication tool. This is a more passive tool that tends to be expensive to implement and should, therefore, be undertaken only after the other implementation items are completed, or at least assured. Applied Development Economics 12 AGENDA SUMMARY 9b YI'EM NO. DATE: December 17, 2003 REPORT SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEES AND IMPACTS TO THE CITY OF UKIAH BUDGET The City of Ukiah is facing a loss of over three quarters of a million dollars in General Fund revenue in the current fiscal year. Sacramento is adopting a budget plan that depends on the voters approving a $15 billion bond issue. That budget does not currently specify payment of the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) backfill to cities and counties. The Governor's decision to unilaterally repeal the VLF results in a loss to local government of 67.5% of the revenue from VLF. For the City of Ukiah this loss is $600,000. When this loss is coupled with reduced investment earnings of $156,000 the City's revenue will be decreased by $756,000. The desire of the State government to pay for State expenses with revenues previously dedicated to local programs at the City and County levels, coupled with the weakened economy that reduced, interest levels dramatically, has created our current dilemma. This is a status report to inform the Council of the overall imacts on City finances. In the second meeting in January, staff will present more detailed information to the Council that crafts both short and long term options to these operational challenges. The report will take a discerning and sensitive look at both revenue options, such as the Public Safety Sales Tax ballot item, fee increases and expenditure reductions. However, the extent of the double- edged sword of both the local economic downturn and state withdrawal of local revenues, creates a catastrophic impact that could cause the deterioration of City services to an extent never before envisioned and which could seriously affect the health and safety of the community. (continued on page 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and discuss report on loss of Vehicle License Fee revenue ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTION: Provide staff with alternative action. Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: N/A Candace Horsley, City Manager Gordon Elton, Finance Director and Candace Horsley, City Manager Candace Horsley, City Manager None APPROVED: C~dh'~ Horsley, City Ma~er Excerpts From the Budget A. Revenues: Total General Fund Revenue budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 VLF Loss l~nvestment income reduction from budget Total loss $8,625,775 600,000 7% 156,000 2% 756,000 9% B. Expenditures: The following are some examples of costs that are currently contained within the City budget: Police officer 69,000 * Fire Engineer 66,000 * Swimming pool deficit 85,000 Grace Hudson Museum (net) 182,000 * Excluding Overtime Expenditure areas that will be reviewed include: Special programs such as: Swimming pool Youth sports Grace Hudson Museum Street sweeping Playground closings if required maintenance cannot be performed Re-opening labor negotiations Reduced hours at city hall Reductions in workforce Reductions in other services Street maintenance Code enforcement Police patrol Fire and paramedic response The State government has identified it's preference to pay for State expenses with revenues previously dedicated to local programs at the City and County levels while balking at reducing state expenditures or raising state revenues. When this is coupled with the weakened economy that dramatically reduced interest income, the City is forced to reduce local programs. The citizens of our community must be made aware that when Sacramento reduces local revenues, it affects their families and their community. The City of Ukiah created a General Fund reserve fund balance to assist with meeting financial challenges and to allow the City to plan for financial crisis. However, these potential deficits could exhaust our reserves and we would not be able to continue current operations for another fiscal year without either additional revenue or devastating expenditure cuts. As previously indicated, more detailed analysis and recommendations will be presented in .lanuary. ITEM NO. DATE: D~c~.mher 17_ 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT REGARDING UKIAH'S WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SUMMARY: In May 2002, SPH Associates began design work on the Water System Improvement Project. The improvement project included the following elements to increase the reliability of the water system and correct the deficiencies as determined and required by the California Department of Health Services (DHS): · Treatment facility building improvements · Two additional water filtration units · Additional water storage reservoirs · Electrical service, controls, instrumentation and telemetry system · Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System to monitor operations · Standby generator replacement and automatic transfer switch and control plant (Continued on page 2) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: N/A Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: N/A Candace Horsley, City Manager Ann Burck, Project EngineedManager Rick Kennedy, Interim Director of Public Utilities and Candace Horsley, City Manager None AP P ROVE D' (-~___~""~,~,.~,~-'~,~ Candace 'Hc;rsleg~ City ~anager STATUS REPORT REGARDING UKIAH'S WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT December 17, 2003 Page 2 PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT SPH Associates, project design engineering firm, has completed the following tasks: 1. Surveying a. Western hillside location for storage tanks b. Water Treatment Plant (WTP) site location for storage tanks and plant upgrade 2. Geotechnical Investigation a. Western hillside location for storage tanks b. WTP site location for storage tanks and plant upgrade 3. Environmental Review a. Biological survey b. Botany survey, Fall and Spring c. Archeological survey 4. Preliminary Design Report 5. Resolution of FEMA Floodway Issue at the WTP Site SPH Associates' environmental subconsultant has completed the Initial Study document required for the environmental review. Fifteen copies of the Initial Study will be sent to the Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse for distribution to state agencies for review. City staff will be responsible for distributing copies to all appropriate federal, county, and local agencies. The results of the Initial Study will be noticed in the local newspaper and will be available for public review and comment. Following the 30-day public review period, a response to all comments received will be prepared and sent not less than 10 days prior to a public hearing regarding the Initial Study and Water System Improvement Project to everyone who submitted comments. After the pubic hearing and upon approval by the City Council of the Initial Study and the project, the Director of Planning will then file the "Notice of Determination" at the County Recorder's office. The most time-consuming design task is preparation of the construction drawings for the WTP upgrades. Completion of the water storage reservoirs could be expedited if the design and construction of the reservoirs were separated from the plant upgrades. This would allow work on the tanks to move forward while the WTP construction drawings are being completed. Although separating the project will involve additional charges to the design fee, staff supports this action. The Water System Improvement project could be separated as follows for bidding: 1. Project 1 - ,Steerage. T~nks May 2004 - begin construction Oct. 2004 - construction completed 2. Pro?ct 2 - WTP tJpgmde, s Aug. 2004 - begin construction June 2005 - construction completed STATUS REPORT REGARDING UKIAH'S WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT December 17, 2003 Page 3 In September 2001, a pre-application for a Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the Water System Improvement Project was submitted to the DHS. Each year the DHS establishes a priority list to determine which projects will be eligible to apply for an SRF loan. The basic goal of the project is to correct Ukiah's water system deficiencies as determined by the DHS inspection in May 2001. Unfortunately, projects to correct water system deficiencies are ranked 15th out of the 17 priority categories for SRF loans. Ukiah's project did not make the DHS Priority Funding List for 2003 and according to Bruce Burton, DHS District Engineer; the project is very unlikely to be approved for an SRF loan in subsequent years. WATER SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES Source Capacity The City currently has a water source capacity of 6.57 MGD from its Ranney collector and Wells 3 and 4. Well 5 stopped producing after the installation of new laterals in the Ranney Collector in August 2003 and Wells 2/6 stopped producing in September 2003. Well 2 is a shallow dug well and Well 6, a drilled well, actually pumps directly into Well 2. At the time of the DHS inspection, staff believed that source capacity could be sufficiently increased by rehabilitation of the Ranney Collector. The Ranney Division of Layne Christensen (now a division of Reynolds, Inc.) was hired to evaluate and rehabilitate the City's Ranney collector well. This work began in June 2001 and was initially not included as part of the Water System Improvement Project. Existing Ranney Collector Well Ranney Division was hired to clean the existing laterals to increase water production from the City's Ranney collector well. Ranney estimated the yield of the well would be increased from 4 million gallons per day (MGD) to between 5.5 MGD and 8.0 MGD. Ranney completed the rehabilitation work on the existing laterals in March 2002. Unfortunately, cleaning the laterals did not result in any increase in yield. However, the water quality did improve. There was significantly less turbidity, which reduced plant operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. Ranney concluded that a significant portion of the loss in capacity of the Ranney well was due to changes in the Russian River water level, flow rate, width, distance from the Ranney and river bottom permeability. These changes resulted in decreased saturated aquifer thickness, decreased aquifer transmissivity and decreased recharge to the aquifer. In addition, the loss of a strategically placed lateral, which was previously grouted and abandoned, also Contributed to the Ranney well decline. STATUS REPORT REGARDING UKIAH'S WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT December 17, 2003 Page 4 Without restoration of the river, Ranney concluded that it would not be possible to restore the Ranney well to its previously higher capacity. However, Ranney did believe that by installing several new laterals, it would be possible to increase the yield by 0.43 to 0.86 MGD under summer conditions of Iow river flow rates. Ranney completed installation of four new laterals in June 2003, which increased the yield from the Ranney well by 0.32 MGD. Problems with the Ranney collector and decreased capacity of the wells have decreased the maximum source capacity to 6.57 million gallons per day (MGD) during the driest period of each year when natural stream flow in the Russian River is at its lowest level. The average Maximum Day Demand, which typically occurs during the last two weeks in July and the first two weeks in August, from 1993 through 2003 was 7.07 MGD. VOLUNTARY WATER CONVERSATION PROGRAM Until the storage tanks are completed, a voluntary water conservation program could be implemented for the last two weeks in July and the first two weeks in August when water demand is the highest. Depending on the degree of cooperation throughout the City, such a program could reduce the likelihood of a water supply shortage. A program similar to the one Gilroy has in place could be implemented on a voluntary basis. City of Gilroy Water Conservation Program Phase I-Voluntary Water Uses Prohibited Water waste, including, but not limited to, flooding or runoff on sidewalks, driveways, streets, gutters and similar outdoor surfaces. Cleaning/washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, patios, porches, parking lots or other paved or hard-surfaced areas, except for cleaning/washing for health purposes, as required by the Public Health Code. Washing of the exterior of dwellings, buildings and structures. Except for window washing and washing of dwellings, buildings and structures in direct conjunction with the painting of the structure. Use of garden hose without a positive/automatic or manual shutdown valve on the outlet end of the hose. Washing an automobile at a commercial car wash is permitted when water is recycled within an approved tolerance. STATUS REPORT REGARDING UKIAH'S WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT December 17, 2003 Page 5 Decorative fountains - unless they utilize a re-circulating system. Water for construction purposes, such as consolidation of backfill, unless no other source of water or method can be use. Waste of water due to broken or defective plumbing, sprinklers and watering/irrigation systems. Water service in a restaurant upon request ONLY. Hydrant flushing, except where required for public health and safety. Refilling of existing private pools, except to maintain water levels. The use of solar blankets or pool covers is recommended. Irrigation of any landscaping at any resident or business between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with the exception of a drip irrigation systems and the use of reclaimed water. Other Requirements Require water audit for large industrial, commercial, and multi-family residential water users In summary, the Water System Improvement Project is proceeding, with construction of the storage tanks scheduled to begin in May 2004. Since the project is unlikely to receive any SRF loans, other means of financing must be found as soon as possible. Staff will be returning with recommendations for a voluntary water conservation program in March 2004. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Date: Item No. 9d December 17, 2003 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CITY OF UKIAH ELECTRIC UTILITY RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD Section 387 ofthe California Public Utilities Code (PUC) was amended by Senate Bill 1078 in September 2002 outlining a statewide goal and requirement of Investor Owned Utilities (IOU) to obtain 20% eligible renewable resources by 2017, increasing current resources 1% annually until the goal is reached. As a municipal electric utility, the City of Ukiah is exempt from this resource requirement; however, municipalities are required to implement and enforce a local Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). This RPS, approved by the governing board of each municipal electric, "recognizes the intent of the Legislature to encourage renewable resources, while taking into consideration the effect of the standard on rates, reliability, and financial resources and the goal of environmental improvement." In addition, each municipal electric utility shall report the following annually to its customers: a. expenditures of public benefits funds collected for renewable energy resource development including a description of programs, expenditures, and expected or actual results; and, b. the resource mix used to serve its customers by fuel type containing the contribution of each type of renewable energy resource with separate categories for those fuels considered eligible renewable energy resources. City of Ukiah's Renewable Portfolio Standard To establish a RPS, the City is to create a local definition of eligible renewable resources and determine the current power mix. The City of Ukiah includes hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind, digester gas and tidal current in its definition of renewable energy. The City has for some time known and reported the current power mix used in its system. (Continued on Page 2) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve City of Ukiah Electric Utility Renewable Portfolio Standard and Authorize Staff to Submit It to NCPA. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: 1. Determine RPS is to be modified, identify changes, and approve revised Standard. 2. Do not approve RPS and direct Staff as to Alternative Action. Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachment: N/A Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Utilities Cindy Sauers, Electrical Distribution Engineer Candace Horsley, City Manager 1) City of Ukiah Electric Utility Renewable Portfolio Standard A P P ROVE D: (._~),--'L,~ Candace Horsley,~ Manager APPROVAL OF CITY OF UKIAH ELECTRIC UTILITY RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD December 17, 2003 Page 2 The City's definition differs slightly from the State's, in that all hydroelectric sources are considered eligible. The State includes only hydroelectric of 30 megawatts or less for baseline and new renewable consideration. The PUC allows for differences to exist between the State definition and that adopted by municipalities. As noted, the City has for several years reported our power mix to demonstrate its commitment to environmentally sensitive sources. Presented here is a matrix displaying the mixes for the past three years, the current year, and forecasted figures for future periods. The City already greatly exceeds the State goal for IOUs of 20% based upon the State's definition of renewable energy resources. The complete mix for the future dates is unknown due to the City's ever-increasing load and the need to procure new generation sources as the load exceeds the current generation ownership. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2012 2017 RESOURCES Power Power Power Forecasted Forecasted Forecasted Mix Mix Mix Power Mix Power Mix Power Mix State Defined 47% 57% 57% 52% 48% 46% Renewable Large 44% 27% 32% 24% 28% 26% Hydroelectric Total 91% 84% 89% 76% 76% 72% Renewable Other 9% 16% 11% 24% 9.4% 8.8% Pending 0% 0% 0% 0% 14.6% 19.2% Resources Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 85.4% 80.8% Ukiah's resource portfolio consists of assets owned through the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), a contract with Western Area Power Administration (Western), and a contract with Calpine. The 2002 and projected 2003 power mix reflects over 75% total renewable resources and over 50% of state-defined renewable resources. Although the percentage of state defined renewable resources may decrease as Ukiah's demand increases, current forecasts show continued compliance with the State's requirements for IOUs. Recommendation As required by SB 1078, the City of Ukiah Electric Utility recommends approval of a Renewable Portfolio Standard that outlines Ukiah's current power mix and commits to evaluating future resource investments for environmental as well as economic benefits, and annual reporting of the expenditures of public benefits funds for renewable energy resource development and descriptions of all energy efficiency and renewable generation programs to customers. The City of Ukiah Electric Utility will continue to report annually the resource mix used to serve customers by fuel type through the distribution of the Power Content Label, as required since 1997. ATI'ACHMEN~ / CITY OF UKIAH ELECTRIC UTILITY Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Introduction Section 387 of the California Public Utilities Code (PUC) was amended by Senate Bill 1078 (SB 1078)in September 2002. The change in the PUC was effective January 1,2003. SB 1078 outlines a statewide goal and requirement of Investor Owned Utilities to obtain 20% eligible renewable resources by 2017 with a 1% increase yearly until the goal is reached. As a municipal electric utility, the City of Ukiah is exempt from this requirement, however SB 1078 does outline requirements for municipalities in Section 387. Section 387 of the PUC requires that the governing board of each municipal electric utility to implement and enforce a local Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that "recognizes the intent of the Legislature to encourage renewable resources, while taking into consideration the effect of the standard on rates, reliability, and financial resources and the goal of environmental improvement." In addition, each municipal electric utility shall report annually to its customers: (a) expenditures of public goods funds collected for renewable energy resource development including a description of programs, expenditures, and expected or actual results; and, (b) the resource mix used to serve its customers by fuel type containing the contribution of each type of renewable energy resource with separate categories for those fuels considered eligible renewable energy resources. SB 1078 recognizes the following generation as eligible renewable energy resources, provided the facilities are located within California: · Biomass · Solar Thermal · Photovoltaic · Wind · Geothermal · Small Hydroelectric - 30 megawatts or less (becomes ineligible if the facility is new and requires new or increased appropriation or diversion of water) Page 1 of 3 · Digester gas, or Landfill gas · Ocean wave, Ocean thermal, or Tidal current Although large hydroelectric power generation facilities (> 30MW) are non-fossil and renewable in general terms, SB 1078 considers large hydroelectric facilities ineligible as a renewable energy resource for baseline and new renewable consideration. City of Ukiah's Commitment to RPS As a municipal electric utility, the City of Ukiah is not required to adopt any particular percentage goal for renewable resources. In addition, the City is not required to favor any particular technology, as SB 1078 allows each municipal utility to define "renewable resources" in terms that makes sense for the utility. The purpose of this document is to establish an RPS in the spirit of SB 1078 and to ensure that proper reporting procedures are in place. Environmental Stewardship The City of Ukiah encourages energy efficiency and conservation through a broad range of programs that effectively enhance environmental stewardship. The City of Ukiah encourages customers to use energy wisely, as well as providing rebate programs for customers installing energy efficient appliances, weatherization products and customer-owned generation. The City of Ukiah staff will continue to make every effort to implement and maintain cost effective programs to encourage wise use of energy. In addition, the City will, on an as needed basis, evaluate all new energy supply options that economically enhance environmental stewardship. Renewable Energy SB 1078 requires that IOUs use renewable resources that are located within California. Municipal utilities are not restricted to this definition of renewable resources and the City of Ukiah believes that renewable resources located within the Western region provide similar environmental benefits. In addition, the City of Ukiah supports all hydroelectric generation as providing environmental benefit. Therefore, for the purposes of the City of Ukiah, renewable energy generation shall be defined to include the following: 1. All Hydroelectric resources 2. Geothermal 3. Photovoltaic 4. Wind 5. Digester gas or Landfill gas Page 2 of 3 6. Ocean wave, Ocean thermal, or Tidal current Current Power Mix The City of Ukiah has been very proactive in the use of renewable energy. The City of Ukiah currently exceeds the state mandate placed on Investor Owned Utilities of 20% renewable resources. Including large hydroelectric, the City of Ukiah's power mix exceeds 75% renewable resources. 2001 2002 2003 Qtr I Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr I Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Eligible Renewables 52% 52% 71% 52% 53% 54% 55% 55% 52% 53% 52% Biomass 1% 1% 0% 1% >1% 1% 0% 0% >1% 1% <1% Geothermal 50% 50% 70% 50% 51% 52% 53% 54% 50% 50% 50% Sm. Hydro 2% 2% 1% 2% >1% 1% >1% >1% >1% 0% <1% Solar 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% <1% 0% Wind 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% <1% 0% Coal 6% 6% 0% 6% 4% 3% 2% 2% 3% 3% 4% Lg. Hydro 27% 27% 27% 27% 26% 26% 31% 32% 23% 25% 32% Nat. Gas 11% 11% 2% 11% 11% 13% 9% 8% 16% 14% 10% Nuclear 5% 5% 0% 5% 5% 4% 3% 2% 5% 4% 3% Other 0% 0% 0% 0% , 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Table 1 City of Ukiah's Power Mix The City of Ukiah will continue to support renewable energy resources and continue to maintain a diverse electric supply mix. As demand increases and the need for additional generation is evaluated, the City of Ukiah will continue to consider the development and purchase of renewable power resources. Reporting The City of Ukiah shall report to customers on an annual basis the resource mix used to serve its customers by fuel type. This information will be distributed through the Power Content Label. In addition, the City of Ukiah will report to customers annually the expenditures of public benefits funds used for renewable energy resource development with a description of these programs. Currently the only program within the Public Benefits Fund that meets this description is the Photovoltaic Buy-down program where customers are encouraged to install solar systems to offset their energy usage using renewable technology. Funds are set aside to reimburse part of the customer's installation costs. Page 3 of 3