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The following provides a summary of community input received at the first two General Plan events held
in 2019 and input provided on the General Plan Update website (ukiah2040.com).
Community Workshop #1:
Topic: Existing Conditions and Trends, Identification of Issues and Opportunities, and Visioning
Location: Ukiah Valley Conference Center, Downtown Ukiah
Attendance: 75 community participants
The City hosted the first community workshop on the General Plan Update on September 24, 2019, at
the Ukiah Valley Conference Center in Downtown Ukiah. The Workshop lasted approximately two hours
and was attended by over 75 community members. The focus of Community Workshop #1 was to
familiarize the community with the Update process, introduce the City Planning team and the Advanced
Planning Specialists team assisting City staff through the process, as well as gather initial feedback that
would inform the upcoming phases of the Update. Workshop #1 also included a series of interactive
stations pertaining to Existing Conditions and Trends, Identification of Issues and Opportunities, and
Visioning. The stations were created to allow community members regardless of language and age to
participate and provide feedback for the future of Ukiah. Below is an overview of the stations and a
record of the public comments and feedback. All stations also included informational boards and
workshops translated into Spanish.
Station #1 Existing Conditions and Trends Overview
Station #1 included posters that provided an overview of the General Plan process, key milestones, and
opportunities to become involved. Station #1 also had a series of informational boards that highlighted
the key findings from the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook (slated for release in early 2020).
Boards included an overview of existing community information in a graphical format organized around
each Workbook chapter. Community members were able to read the boards and ask questions of City
staff and members of the Advanced Planning Specialists team in an open house style format. This
approach allowed for free-flowing dialogue with community members and spurred further discussion
about community expectations for the General Plan.
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Station #2 Identification of Issues and Opportunities
Station #2 included an exercise focused on the identification of issues and opportunities that the
General Plan Update should address. Participants were asked to use a series of sticky notes to write
down issues and opportunities that are important to them. At each of the tables for Station #2, the City
also provided a table map of Ukiah and its boundaries, and asked community members to mark on the
map specific areas that need addressing in the update or areas that the City should capitalize on and
maintain over the next 20 years.
The following pages provide a list of all issues and opportunities provided at Community Workshop #1.
There is no ranking or order to these ideas. These items are presented as written, without editing, and
do not necessarily reflect the views of the City. Any comments that contained profanities were removed.
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Transportation and Parking
Speed bumps please on streets with 25 mph limit. X
Traffic, Mill Street is too narrow for 2 way traffic. X
Plan for a westside roadway west of Dora Street. X
Roads on E/S Calpella. X
Need speed bump on Gibson St, kids race up and down to high school. X
Traffic too fast up Grove Ave. X
Lack of bike racks throughout city. X
Incomplete sidewalks - west-side near Todd Grove Park, i.e.. Live Oak ave. X
Lack of bike and walk corridors that are safe & complete. Need more bike lanes and
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functional sidewalks.
Lack of commuter bike lanes connecting N-S/E-W. X
State Street very bike-unfriendly. X
More bike paths so everyone is only 1 to 3 blocks from one. X
Bike paths separated from streets. X
Please add bike lane along Talmage Road. X
Traffic involved with building up housing in areas - How could all the farm worker
X
condos ever been allowed on Brust St., on that rather inaccessible road?
Please make the permissive left turn at the N> Orchard Ave. to E. Perkins SE. I always
X
see a long line waiting for left turn without opposing traffic.
Please improve the Talmage Bridge crossing. When you travel eastbound , before you
pass the railroad track that is the bridge. Pedestrians and bicyclists are fighting their X
way through the mixed car traffic. Very dangerous!
More bike lanes and promotion and celebration of existing bike lanes. X
Smart train to Ukiah. X
State Street is very dry. We can try road diet, have bicycle lanes, street scaping, turn
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bays.
The intersection Tedford & Laws has a terrible ditch. X
The entry to Hillside clinic has a ditch. X
Lockwood Drive is in great need of repairs. This area is promoting walking to school, X
but the street is not very walkable.
Arreglar pavimartacien de unai calles * Fix paving on streets. X
Normalize bike riding to help with transportation issues. X
Light rail service to Bay Area. X
Bike lanes to all areas. X
Support smart train extension to Ukiah. X
Trains!!! X
Install bike racks in public possession. X
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Ruta para bicicleta alrededor de las escuelas primarias actualmente me resulta X
peligroso llegar en bici. * Cycling route around elementary school is currently
dangerous for me to arrive by bike.
Housing
Lack of housing for market rate buyers. X
Need more working class housing without grants. City needs to expand jobs = housing,
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housing =jobs.
Res: Housing in neighborhoods 18-25 years old. X
Build energy efficient housing now - What are you waiting for? Including housing for
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homeless.
Affordable housing, some form of rent control. X
More small housing options to house homeless. X
Need low income affordable housing. X
Housing - Affordable housing is unaffordable to most. X
Creating innovative housing/community projects. X
Gentrification awareness and rights union. X
Rent control single family dwellings. X
Market value senior housing! X
I'd like to see a better plan for affordable housing. X
Resident owned park - i.e., Mobile homes are the answer to housing for the elderly & X
young working couples. Units can be from 500 to 1800 square feet.
More home buying programs. X
No rent control!! X
Economics
Long range budget to allow for streets & roads to be maintained every five years. X
Too many regulations hamper business in neighborhoods & small scale development. X
More jobs or companies that pay more than minimum wage and a future for the
X
employees.
I was very surprised to see the decreased population on one of the posters. Hope that
the city could investigate more of this critical issue. Maybe the housing & economic X
development provide a more sustainable living, working environment.
Encourage cannabis and wine tourism. X
Tax sharing agreement with County. X
Retail/Businesses
Long range budget to allow for streets & roads to be maintained every five years. X
Encourage businesses to maintain their stores - offer some sort of incentive. - No
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parking on lawns of homes.
Help for new businesses. X
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More jobs or companies that pay more than minimum wage and a future for the
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employees.
Local Banks! X
Revamped downtown promoting *nightlife/events *more family events. X
Get some competition for Adventist \[Health Ukiah Valley\]. Lure Kaiser or Sutter to have X
more physicians.
Development/Design
Infill rather than sprawl - Look at ways to have higher density housing. X
Prioritize in-fill for reduced urban sprawl and conversion of agricultural land. X
Work with County to discuss any incorporation areas - Collaboration is better. X
Permitting for structures related to agriculture. Lower barriers for new farmers. X
Promote smaller houses in 100 to 400 square foot range- perhaps as ADU's. X
How to help individual existing residences become energy efficient with solar access if
X
low-income?
Sustainable downtown multi-use housing (shops below-apts up top) Walkable, X
Communities, reduce traffic, reduce carbon footprint.
Walkable housing so people can do without a car. X
Development is important because it's the source of income to keep the city, the X
residents striving. However, each development will need to be examined and make
sure it fits the green concept, reduce carbon footprint etc.
in-fill development will reduce urban sprawl. Need to conserve ag. Land as much as X
possible - especially prime farmland.
Reduce urban sprawl for reduced greenhouse gas emissions. X
Is it time to incorporate more of the county? Perhaps at least as far as the edge of the X
old masonite property & possibly it too. How far can the city extend its electricity
capacity?
Land that the city owns, what can we do with them? -public use, -gardens, -soccer X
fields?
Explain to residents how they benefit from having solar panels on their roofs. X
Making our city be a local garden supporting city. X
City building retrofits to net zero X
More infill, grow vertically. X
Create urban boundaries. X
Promoting more mixed use space downtown. X
Protection of ag. lands paired with higher density development. X
Corridors to open space outside of city limits - facilitate rec. X
Promote roof-top gardens. Simplify permitting process. X
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Establish real growth boundaries to preserve rural beauty & force development to X
density & enliven the downtown core.
Zoning changes for future buildings. X
Food court for mobile food vendors!! (Yes!) X
Rainwater retainment should be a part of all new buildings. X
List of vacant properties for development could be made public to explore alternative X
uses.
Revise ordinances to remove barriers to end up with dense, fiscally stable pedestrian& X
bike friendly zero emissions city. Remove setbacks, height limits - exclusionary zoning.
Services and Programs
Antagonistic relationship with San District. X
Need higher ed. Services. X
System for mentally ill. X
Poor street drainage on Perkins. X
Working to house everyone - not accepting "homeless" as a given. Working to cut the X
US military budget so we don't have endless fights at the "bottom".
Continue to work on solutions with the County on homeless issues. Show how funding X
= benefit.
Water - What do we do to make sure there's enough for the community? Purple pipe X
good idea. - What else can be done?
What is happening with the city's recycling, etc.? Need more focus on that, especially X
businesses.
Expansion of city/county - power/utility. X
House homeless people. X
Make Ukiah's electric grid infrastructure so power can move 2 ways & take advantage X
of local generation.
Subsidies for water storage from drain spouts. X
All new and existing programs should be evaluated to create as little pollution as X
possible or we don't reach 2040.
The homeless need help! X
Increase power resilience to grid power shutdowns and natural emergencies. X
Problem with access to health care providers. X
Engage homeless to participate in trash pick-up & other activities. X
Gender neutral public facilities. X
Clinics long waiting list, more providers, acute & long term. X
More promotion of bilingual events. X
Campanos sobre el papel de los padres en la educacion. Salud emocional. * Campaigns X
on the role of parents in educational health.
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Tener staff que realmente sea bilingue. * Have staff that is really bilingual X
Music, art classes.
A place for kids other than public library with access of internet, arts, crafts. X
Community gardens are important - Children should learn to grow food. X
Support small farmers. Establish local processing plants. (Daier Canning, Comm.
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Kitchens, Buck Storage)
Subsidize renewable energy collection and storage for residences, businesses and city
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services.
Work with MCC to give more short-term classes by community members with
X
teachable skills. More public transportation to MCC from around town.
Places youth can go on weekends. X
Assist cannabis growers with fees! X
Ukiah utilities. Build solar panel covered parking lots. X
Renewable development fund for homeowners. X
More kid friendly business/activity choices. X
Provide financial, material labor support to connect community gardens to greywater
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line.
It would be great to give everyone in the city a container in their green waste that
could go in their kitchen - especially with a label of instructions. To be emptied into the X
larger bin.
Promote energy audits. - Tool lending library - PACE - rebates - Incentives for green X
building.
Exposicion de musica y arte para ninos y jovenes. * Exebition of music and art for X
children and young people.
Complejo deportivo alberca techada para invierno. Salones multiuso para actividades. X
Como: baile zumba, musica skate, pintura etc. a precias bajos. Sequir el modelo de CV
stars Fort Bragg para tener un lugar con las mismas condiciones en Ukiah a un precio
razonable. * Sports complex, indoor pool for Winter. Multipurpose rooms for activities
like Zumba dance, skate music, painting etc. at low prices. Follow the model of CV stars
Fort Bragg to have a place with the same conditions in Ukiah at a reasonable price.
Parks and Open Space
Clear western hills of brush - need a fire break. Residents need to care for their own
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residences also.
Lack of parks on S&E Ukiah. X
ADD redwood trees to those protected in town. Remove flammable eucalyptus. X
Preserve open space and smart, balanced development. X
City Gym or Rec area with soccer fields, pools, tennis, basketball courts. Outdoor
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workout equipment.
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Recreational places for our kids and youth. X
Creating parks and byways, such as across town (rail to trail) & Russian River parks. X
We need parks and green space on the south end of town. X
Protection of prime ag. soils enhance potential for long term sustainability of the ag.
X
based economy.
I would like to see more green spaces near low income areas. Soccer fields. X
Continue to maintain public space. X
Existing ag. conservation easements (i.e.. Lover's Ln.) provide opportunity for X
incorporation/expansion of open space/greenway - expanded urban growth boundary.
More spaces for music, beer gardens etc. to bring community together downtown. X
Greenways! X
Low Gap Park! Yay! X
Greenspace included in all new development. X
Maintain the wonderful trees of Ukiah. X
Access up to Gibson Creek to Low Gap for hiking. X
Create public space around the economic core of Ukiah. In the Gobbi/Main Mill. X
Wouldn't it be excellent to have a covered, year round facility for concerts, community X
events and farmer's markets.
Open space along Gibson Creek in Western Hills. X
The rail Trail is underutilized. Should we have food trucks, benches and events there? X
Porque acuatico y salones multiusos, asadores. * Water, multipurpose rooms and X
grills.
City Identity/Community
We need a simple and streamlined process for allowing public art on private buildings. X
Art attracts tourists who spend money in cafes, hotels & shops. This county is blessed
X
with many artists. Fund public art!
State Street is very "dry". Need to plant more trees. More street-scaping. Road diet to
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make the city more attractive.
Keep arts & music classes in ALL schools. X
More banners all over the city for upcoming events like the one across State St. X
Tourist attractions in Ukiah. X
We need to see more city event banners other than just the one by The Alex Thomas
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Plaza.
Creating more events that reach all communities. X
Keep community activities going, continue to build - family oriented. X
More culturally diverse community events. More Spanish language used in these X
events. A Latino night at the ice-skating event.
As there are so many good artists in Ukiah, the city should always celebrate the arts. X
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I would love to see The Grace Hudson museum more strongly connected to historic X
downtown.
Arts bring tourists to Ukiah. X
More public art. It engages people of all ages & ethnicities & brings funds into the area. X
Celebrate diversity & educate about the historic culture of local native people. X
Environmental Considerations
More money to support solar installations. X
Subsidies for improved building insulation. X
Work towards developing businesses that re-use plastic &/or other "garbage". This will X
help our other unemployment problems & the environment.
Transition to renewable energy. X
Climate Change! De-carbonize or energy system. X
Climate crisis SHALL be addressed! X
Climate change - mitigations shall be addressed. X
How to sequester carbon? X
Stop all pesticide use in city limits especially in school yards. X
General Plan needs to address climate changes, Green house impact. How can the X
development in Ukiah adopt & fitting such scope, such as encouraging biking, walking,
road diet?
Climate change is a reality. The city needs to address how to mitigate its effects. X
There are new buildings and developments throughout the city that STILL don't have X
solar.
The 1995 General Plan had lots of good ideas relating to a reduced carbon emission X
impact. They have not been done.
Increase tree canopy in a major way. X
How does the city plan to meet and comply with state requirements re: climate crisis. X
Phase out natural gas. Plan to decarbonize buildings. X
City subsidized efficiency energy. (LED's, Heat pumps, Local micro grids) X
Solar & wind power - turbines in Low Gap. X
Regenerative gardening. Wise water use. X
Cool roofs, cool pavements. X
Electrify muni vehicles, phase out internal combustion. X
Build micro grids for solar efficiency for neighborhoods and subdivisions. X
Zero waste cap or tap methane in landfill. X
LED lighting: city, residents, streetlights. X
Community solar and storage net zero for new construction. X
Low gap road Municipal building's solar potential. Lots of wind too. X
Charging stations for E.V.'s. X
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We need solar powered or wind powered homes & neighborhood microgrid. X
Incentive renovating existing buildings. X
Reduce idling with solar shade structures. X
Promote Carbon Sequestration. - Plant trees. Institute a tree ordinance. -Promote X
regenerative agriculture. - Ban herbicides/pesticides.
Promote heat pumps. X
No more fossil fuel infrastructure. X
We should re-lamp the city with LED's X
How can we decarbonize existing buildings? X
Need a polystyrene ban. X
Let's tap into the old landfill & use the methane there to be piped into a power X
generating system.
Require all electric (solar wind) homes- even if they are set up for gas as well. X
City should have a no idling ordinance so people don't sit spewing out greenhouse gas X
emissions in parking lots and drive- thrus
California plant native trees and bushes. X
We should have a City Climate Coordinator - Either a new position or an expanded one. X
Pass garden-friendly resolution like Fort Bragg. X
Incentive for 20% of developed green space to incorporate food producing spaces. X
How can we institute a disposable foodware ban? X
Hazards and Safety
Threat of wildfire needs to be mitigated. X
Future fire hazards, bury the lines. X
Other
Overuse of plastics/Plastic waste management. X
Low quality public works construction oversight. X
Gov. needs to be flexible and creative! - to enable community ownership of public X
spaces.
Assume this is the golden time when it's possible to change & improve - future will be X
much tougher.
Access to healthy foods in S. Ukiah - FRESH FOODS! X
Change diet to more local food. X
Tree attrition, need more! X
How will the new General Plan comply with The State Requirements? X
Make dog owners responsible to not disturb their neighborhoods with barking. X
Clasifican los videojuegos como otra forma de actividad viciosa y concientizar a ca X
poblacion * Classify video games as another form of vicious activity and raise
awareness of the population.
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Traduccion correcta de la informacion en Espanol. Porque las traducciones que hacen. X
No les entiendo! * Correct translation of information in Spanish. Because the
translations they have, I do not understand them!
Engaging and supporting leadership in the Latinx community X
In the 1995 Ukiah General Plan, 4.04 Site Planning. How much of it has actually been X
implemented and enforced?
Recruit more local farmers to farmers market. X
Promote free vegetation management for low-income land owners. X
Vegetarian friendly. X
College town. X
I'd like to see a ban of the pesticide Glyphosate in Ukiah where possible. X
Harm reduction Ukiah should take a stand to outlaw vaping. X
Friendly to young families. X
"Tidy Town" concept i.e. same as they have in Ireland. X
Include fruit trees in tree planting initiatives. X
City fleet should be completely electric. X
How about an on-going suggestion box for ideas the city could incorporate? X
Flexible and creative government that fosters community power + agency + ownership X
of public space.
Expansion of local power production. X
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Station #3 Visioning
Station #3 included an interactive engagement exercise focused on soliciting feedback on a vision for the
City. could fill in a blank
vision statement for Ukiah using sample key attributes (i.e., adjectives, assets, and values) or fill in the
blanks with words they feel are appropriate. Participants placed these attributes on a magnetic board
to create their own vision. Once participants finished filling out their desired vision, they were
photographed with their vision statement. This exercise was highly successful and captured opinions
from a wide demographic. Below is the fill in the blank vision statement used at the events and the
following page show the list of attributes that participants used to create their vision for Ukiah.
Ukiah 2040 General Plan Visioning Exercise
Ukiah is a/an \[adjective\] _______________ community that is built on \[3 values\] ________________,
________________, and ________________. We are proud to live in a city with a/an \[adjective\]
_______________ \[3 assets\]________________, and ________________, ________________.
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Visioning Exercise Key Attributes
Values Assets Adjectives
Safety Open Space Changing
Trust confiar Parks Friendly
Sense of Community Natural Resources Diverse
Unique
Inclusiveness Historic Resources
Welcoming
Sense of Heritage and Tradition
Family-oriented
Airport
Collaboration Community Events
Engaging
Health
Close-knit
Civic Facilities
Fiscal Responsibility
Walkable
Hillsides
Bikeable
Community Participation
Neighborhoods
Vibrant vibrante
Creativity c
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Business-friendly
Social Equity
Education e
Location
Proactive
Fun
Schools
Transparent
Entrepreneurship
Community College
Sustainable
Transparent Local Government
Resilient
Shopping
Sustainability
Recreation Opportunities
Resiliency
Trails
Downtown
Economic Diversity
Social Services
The full list of community visions from participants are shown below. This information will help inform
the development of a Vision Statement for the community as well as guide work on the alternatives
analysis and development of the goals, policies, and programs that will guide the community towards
this future.
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Documented Community Visions
1 Ukiah is a/an Diverse (diverso) community that is built on Sustainability (sustentabilidad),
Creativity (creatividad), and Inclusiveness (inclusividad). We are proud to live in a city with
(a/an) Walkable (transitable) Open Space (espacio abierto), Trails (caminos), and Parks
(parques).
2 Ukiah is a/an Engaging (contratarando) community that is built on Fun (divertido), Collaboration
colaboración, and Sense of Community (sentido de comunidad). We are proud to live in a city
with (a/an Business-friendly (favorable a los negocios) Schools (escuelas), Community Events
(eventos comunitarios), and Recreation Opportunities (oportunidades de recreación).
3 Ukiah is a/an Family-oriented (orientado a la familia) community that is built on Sustainability
(sustentabilidad), Sense of Community (sentido de comunidad), and Health (salud). We are
proud to live in a city with (a/an) family-oriented (orientado a la familia) Downtown (céntrico),
Parks (parques) and Community Events (eventos comunitarios).
Ukiah is a/an Family-oriented (orientado a la familia) community that is built on Sustainability
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(sustentabilidad), Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento), and Community Participation. We are
proud to live in a city with (a/an) Welcoming (acogedor), Downtown (céntrico), Community
Events (eventos comunitarios), and Economic Diversity (diversidad económica).
5 Ukiah is a/an Resilient (la Resistencia) community that is built on Education (educación)
Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento), and Social Equity (igualdad social). We are proud to live in
a city with (a/an) Vibrant (vibrante), Schools (escuelas), Social Services (servicios sociales) and
Economic Diversity (diversidad económica).
6 Ukiah is a/an Sustainable (sostenible) community that is built on Social Equity (igualdad social),
Education (educación), and Arts (artes). We are proud to live in a city with (a/an) Diverse
(diverso), Trails (caminos), Natural Resources (recursos naturales) and Community College
(colegio comunitario).
7 Ukiah is a/an Diverse (diverso) community that is built on Education (educación), Community
Participation (participación comunitaria), and Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento). We are
proud to live in a city with (a/an) Vibrant (vibrante), Community College, Parks (parques) and
Community Events (eventos comunitarios).
8 Ukiah is a/an Welcoming (acogedor) community that is built on Creativity (creatividad),
Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento), and Sense of Community (sentido de comunidad). We are
proud to live in a city with (a/an) Vibrant (vibrante), Downtown (céntrico), Historic Resources
(recursos históricos) and Recreation Opportunities.
Ukiah is a/an Bikeable (transporte de Bicicleta) community that is built on Social Equity
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(igualdad social), Sustainability (sustentabilidad), and Health (salud). We are proud to live in a
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city with (a/an) Vibrant (vibrante), Social Services (servicios sociales), Trails (caminos) and
Community Events (eventos comunitarios).
10 Ukiah is a/an Vibrant (vibrante) community that is built on Creativity (creatividad), Sustainability
(sustentabilidad), and Collaboration (colaboración). We are proud to live in a city with (a/an)
Unique (único), Arts (Artes), Trails (caminos), and Shopping (compras).
11 Ukiah is a/an Walkable (transitable) community that is built on Sustainability (sustentabilidad),
Social Equity (igualdad social), and Sense of Community (sentido de comunidad). We are proud
to live in a city with (a/an) Sustainable (sostenible) Social Services (servicios sociales), Parks
(parques) and Downtown (céntrico).
12 Ukiah is a/an Transparent (transparente) community that is built on Social Equity (igualdad
social), Fiscal Responsibility (responsabilidad fiscal), and Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento).
We are proud to live in a city with (a/an) Sustainable (sostenible) Historic Resources (recursos
históricos), Community College (colegio comunitario) and Economic Diversity (diversidad
económica).
13 Ukiah is a/an Business-friendly (favorable a los negocios) community that is built on Education
(educación), Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento), and Fiscal Responsibility (responsabilidad
fiscal). We are proud to live in a city with (a/an) Engaging (contratarando), Community Events
(eventos comunitarios), Recreation Opportunities (oportunidades de recreación) and Schools
(escuelas).
14 Ukiah is a/an Arts (Artes) community that is built on Collaboration (colaboración), Inclusiveness
(inclusividad), and Sense of Heritage and Tradition (sentido del patrimonio y la tradición). We
are proud to live in a city with (a/an) Engaging (contratarando), Economic Diversity (diversidad
económica), Recreation Opportunities (oportunidades de recreación) and Natural Resources
(recursos naturales).
15 Ukiah is a/an Resilient (la Resistencia) community that is built on Inclusiveness (inclusividad),
Transparent Local Government (gobierno local transparente), and Sense of Community (sentido
de comunidad). We are proud to live in a city with (a/an) Vibrant (vibrante), Economic Diversity
(diversidad económica), Natural Resources (recursos naturales) and Recreation Opportunities
(oportunidades de recreación).
16 Ukiah is a/an Welcoming (acogedor) community that is built on Inclusiveness (inclusividad),
Fiscal Responsibility (responsabilidad fiscal), and Sense of Heritage and Tradition (sentido del
patrimonio y la tradición). We are proud to live in a city with (a/an) Diverse (diverso),
Recreation Opportunities (oportunidades de recreación), Parks (parques) and Community
College (colegio comunitario).
17 Ukiah is a/an Vibrant (vibrante) community that is built on Community Participation
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(participación comunitaria), Social Equity (igualdad social), and Resiliency (resistencia). We are
proud to live in a city with (a/an) Sustainable (sostenible) Economic Diversity (diversidad
económica), Natural Resources (recursos naturales), and Social Services (servicios sociales).
18 Ukiah is a/an Diverse (diverso) community that is built on Inclusiveness (inclusividad),
Sustainability (sustentabilidad), and Social Equity (igualdad social). We are proud to live in a city
with (a/an) Sustainable (sostenible) Economic Diversity (diversidad económica), Natural
Resources (recursos naturales), and Parks (parques).
19 Ukiah is a/an Diverse (diverso) community that is built on Inclusiveness (inclusividad),
Sustainability (sustentabilidad), and Resiliency (Resistencia). We are proud to live in a city with
(a/an) Sustainable (sostenible) Economic Diversity (diversidad económica), Trails (caminos), and
Parks (parques).
20 Ukiah is a/an Diverse (diverso) community that is built on Sustainability (sustentabilidad), Sense
of Community (sentido de comunidad), and Trust (confiar). We are proud to live in a city with
(a/an) Vibrant (vibrante) Downtown (céntrico), Green Landscape (Paisaje verde), and Highway
101 (Carretera 101).
21 Ukiah is a/an Arts (artes) community that is built on Creativity (creatividad), Inclusiveness
i9nclusividad), and Sense of Community (sentido de comunidad). We are proud to live in a city
with (a/an) Engaging (contratarando) Historic Resources (recursos históricos), and Green
Landscape (Paisaje verde).
22 Ukiah is a/an Welcoming (acogedor) community that is built on Sense of Community (sentido de
comunidad), Entrepreneurship (emprendimiento), and Collaboration colaboración. We are
proud to live in a city with (a/an) Vibrant (vibrante) Neighborhoods (los vecindarios),
Community Events (eventos comunitarios), and Natural Resources (recursos naturale).
General Comments
The following are general comments received at the Community Workshop. All comments are listed
verbatim as received and are in no particular order or ranking.
tğƩƷźĭźƦğƓƷ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷƭ
There's no time to lose in addressing how our city deals with climate concerns! Emissions, disasters
power outages, power! New buildings. Let's be a model for what should be done for zero net energy.
We can do it! Use grants!
We need to also look at the demographics of school children. We have a growing population of
retirees.
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tğƩƷźĭźƦğƓƷ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷƭ
Main Street and Waugh Ln need paving!!!
Question: When will the city insist that the "Palace Hotel" (a blight on the city) be demolished???
The west side of Ukiah needs a through street or series of passages west of Gobbi St.
How come we have a drop in population and an increase in traffic-
Mendocino College needs a second road to North State Street.
PumpkinFest 2019:
Topic: Existing Conditions and Trends, Identification of Issues and Opportunities, and Visioning
Location: Downtown Ukiah
Attendance: Over 200 community participants
The City hosted a General Plan Pop-Up Booth at the Ukiah PumpkinFest on October 19, 2019, at the Alex
R. Thomas Plaza. The pop-up booth consisted of similar activities to those at Community Workshop #1.
Participants were able to view existing conditions posters as well as mark-up a map of the City where
they feel change should occur. The map feedback will help inform the Alternatives Process of the
General Plan update. As part of the pop-up booth participants were provided with a survey (in both
English and Spanish) to complete that included two exercises relating to a vison for Ukiah in 2040 and
issues that should be addressed as part of the update. Each of the activities and the results of the survey
are located on the following pages. General comment cards were also received from community
members who visited the pop-up booth, with all comments listed verbatim at the end of this document.
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PumpkinFest 2019 Survey: English Version
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PumpkinFest 2019 Survey: Spanish Version
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Vision for the Future (Page 1 of the PumpkinFest General Plan Survey)
Participants were asked to select three values, assets, and adjectives that describe Ukiah in 2040. These
three descriptors help derive each participants vision for the community over the next 20 years. This
exercise is like the mad lib exercise from Community Workshop #1, where all the selected descriptors
will help inform an overall Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the General Plan Update. Since
PumpkinFest generally draws visitors from outside of Ukiah, the survey included an initial question that
asked where participants lived. This allowed for the disaggregation of feedback collected from those
who live in Ukiah and those who do not.
Values
Based on the feedback received the three values that participants highlighted the most were safety,
health, and education. All three value descriptors received were noted by more than 10 percent of
participants who took the survey.
Top Values
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Inside Ukiah City LimitsOutside Ukiah City Limits
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Assets
Based on the feedback received the three assets that participants highlighted the most were parks,
community events, and schools. All three value descriptors received more noted by more than 10
percent of participants who took the survey, with over 16 percent of participants who live in Ukiah
noting parks as their top choice.
Top Assets
18.0%
16.0%
14.0%
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
Inside Ukiah City LimitsOutside Ukiah City Limits
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Adjectives
Based on the feedback received the three adjectives that describe Ukiah in 2040 that participants
highlighted were friendly, diverse, welcoming, and family-oriented. All value descriptors received more
noted by more than 10 percent of participants who took the survey, with over 14 percent of participants
noting Ukiah as friendly as their top choice.
Top Adjectives
16.0%
14.0%
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
Inside Ukiah City LimitsOutside Ukiah City Limits
Community Identified Issues (Page 2 of the PumpkinFest General Plan Survey)
The following are community-identified issues received at the PumpkinFest 2019 General Plan Booth. All
the issues listed in the following table (in the blue columns) were part of the General Plan Survey on
page 2 that was given to all participants who stopped by the booth. Participants listed comments below
for each issue. All comments are listed verbatim as received and are in no particular order or ranking.
Where issues have an adjacent number (#), indicates the amount of times that particular issue was
noted by participants.
/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Transportation and Parking
Torn up streets Traffic (3)
Dangerous sidewalks Fix ADA camps
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/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Fix roads (11) Road improvements
Make them where you can see them at More lights on the street
night
Most of the streets need a lot of repairs Light the crosswalks
Parking (4) Better crosswalk striping
More bike/ walking opportunities Traffic/ Possibility of one lane downtown
Road quality Unsafe bike trails, get rid of heroine
needles
Freeway exits dangerous, too short - Streets/ potholes
merging together
Road repair without & before changes Roads/ street repair (4)
are made to State Street
Maintaining streets/ Avoiding empty Fix the potholes/ roads
buildings (incentives for businesses)
Better crosswalks (2) Better roads/ traffic redirection
Scratch the downtown plan to redo the Better roads/streets
road. Two lane State Street is going to be
chaotic.
Roads (19) Visually appealing streets, better
sidewalks.
Transportation Smart train (2)
Streets need lots of work (hard on cars) Airport - Flights to L.A., Oregon, Las
Vegas
Smart train to commute to Santa Rosa The poor road/ street conditions
area
Potholes State Street - ugly and dangerous
Try to get on SMART train line Roads need some work
Housing
Affordable Housing (7) Housing & homelessness
Do not need farmworker housing Housing (16)
Affordable housing - middle income Need for affordable housing (2)
Cost of housing Housing (for all)
More housing for working young people Housing for low income (2)
More homes More apartments
Middle class housing Accessible housing
New housing Housing shortage
Available, affordable housing More living for low income
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/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Develop sustainable housing Housing, fewer motels
Economics
Maintain/ grow economic vitality More jobs (6)
Tourism
on things that can be a contest in the
community)
Higher salaries Better job opportunities
Better job opportunities for young adults Increased wages
Economic diversity, sustainable jobs More open jobs for teens
Getting our share of cannabis business & Economic prosperity
funds
Taxes Fix median income - bring industry
Retail/Businesses
More family attractions Shopping
Very few places for teens to go, bring Mall
back bowling alley etc.
Concert hall (live events) Affordable shopping
More manufacturing jobs or jobs with a More entertainment (3)
higher rate of pay
Fun businesses, events, since things like Facilities for family fun (bowling alley,
Skate City, bowling alley shut down. skate rink, parks, walking trails)
Increase in affordable shopping venues Better restaurants
Family entertainment opportunities Keep local businesses in business
More shopping locations Shopping and other restaurants!!!
(different cuisines)
Development/Design
Better, faster processing for permits Maintaining livable single-family
neighborhoods
Space and population Get rid of the Palace Hotel & pull in multi-
floor parking
Repair or reface buildings Downtown development
Construction (too much going on with Put money/ resources into infrastructure,
nothing being improved) upkeep
Scaled down overhead and permit Renovate downtown
process
Growth Construction
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/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Development Figure out what is going on with the
Palace Hotel
Sprawl grows infill multi-units, residential above
commercial
It's getting too big!
Services and Programs
Support people in poverty/ homeless Mental health (3)
Family activities Healthcare (6)
Infrastructure (roads, creeks, fire safety) Higher education
Schools - Improve school facilities Fix water/ sewer utilities
Better relations with local tribes Schools (6)
Fix water/ sewer utilities Homeless/ mental health
Youth programs (2) Cleaning streets/ parks
Education (4) Parks cleanup
Homeless services (2) Resources
Mental health services (1) More adult recreational options for
entertainment
We need a place for youth to hang out More activity options
(2)
Things to do for young and old people Activities that are family and teen-
friendly (2)
More recreation for families & kids & kid Things for teens and seniors to do (2)
vocational centers & skate rink. Lost
bowling alley.
Keeping things clean, updated Things for kids to do (3)
Better education for public schools Infrastructure assistance
Better solutions for homeless/ mental The schools are a joke
health population (2)
Need bigger jail Need mental health hospital
Activities for kids/ families More open events for schools all over
Ukiah
Teenagers need more activities to keep Schools!! The highest rated school is
them out of trouble, alcohol, drugs,
fights. school.
Quality of education for middle and high Music classes
schools
Children's activity center More events during the school year
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/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Providing appropriate help for the More schools
homeless
Homeless population getting work not Community fundraiser
just getting shelter
Affordable child care Larger library
Public Works Shelters/ resources
More help for the mentally unstable Youth and young adult entertainment
options
Special Ed. programs Resources for educational needs
Family oriented activities Focus more on education
Drug rehabilitation More recreational places for youth
Maintenance around town Utility sustainability (solar, electric)
o
Medical health (2)
Parks and Open Space
Maintaining natural resources/ parks More open space
Parks (3) Keep parks clean and updated
Lack of recreation Get rid of walking trail on tracks, that was
stupid
Finish the rest of the blueprints for the Walking paths in South Ukiah/ Oak ct rd/
skatepark Oak Knoll
Bike paths at south end Upgrade and improve park play areas
Recreation/ sports fields Soccer fields
Recreational fields i.e., artificial turf fields Indoor recreation for kids
More parks and hiking trails More parks and hiking trails
Big open area just for anything, no events Pet parks
Dog (pet) park renewal Recreational activities
Better use of park management Retain natural resources
Parks - recreational areas for kids
City Identity/Community
Community Historical preservation
Lack of things to do More diversity in community
Statue in the plaza recognizing the local More community things
Indian heritage
The 4th of July celebration at Todd Grove Diversity
is a great asset. The city pool sponsoring
neon lights is appreciated. Kidovation (a
business) made things easier for us
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/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
teachers on in-service days. We like the
clean up efforts at Vinewood Park.
Culture center More festivals like Pumpkinfest
Arts - concert venues - shopping.
Environmental Considerations
Long term sustainability More sustainable farming and energy
Less littering and taking care of the Natural resources/ sustainability
environment
Ecofriendly Climate change
Increasing sustainability and Climate change is the most important
environmental protection thing to address. How does our
community prepare and plan for natural
disasters?
Hazards and Safety
Prepare for & respond to natural Gangs
disasters
Fire prevention Overall Safety (10)
Need a safer City Violent Crime (2)
Safety for the public School safety
School system safety Information during issues faster
Lack of safety in community Safety improvements
Safety. You shop downtown if you Fire safety
Crime/ transients - Community watch
coming to Ukiah with my child.
Anti-gangs Violence (youth shootings, stabbings,
etc.)
Other
Homeless (65) Everything's pricy
Diversity Homeless/ transient population
Getting a climbing gym Bums
Too many homeless (sad) Income inequality
Cleanliness Transient/Homelessness (3)
Cleanliness of public areas Public safety & friendliness of both fire
and police towards public
Get rid of all the homeless Rude teens, they need guidance
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/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Quit taking care of homeless and illegal Drug culture
farm workers
Parent - child relationships Get rid of the drugged out tweekers
Quit awarding contracts to out of the Large amount of homelessness
area contractors. You preach about "buy
local" start acting like it.
Public restrooms Responsible fun
Littering Recycling
Drug/ alcohol addiction Nicer people
More fun things to do Poverty
Drug use City clean up
Garbage on streets Hospital
We need people to see for the people We need people to see for the people
not for the government not for the government
Pet friendly establishments Graffiti
Keep up the good work Develop green industry in Old Masonite
area. Unless income can be addressed,
this town cannot change & support
housing needs of growth. Expand city
limits. Tax on greater size - do it as a
celebration of growth - (perception)
General Comments
The following are general comments received at the PumpkinFest 2019 General Plan Booth. These items
are presented as written, without editing, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the City. Any
comments that contained profanities were removed.
tğƩƷźĭźƦğƓƷ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷƭ
Super excited about the downtown project. Please stop patching roads and start fixing them.
Mendocino road has become a racetrack, we need speed bumps.
We need a climbing gym
Need housing for lower income families that are not on welfare.
Keep working hard! Thanks
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tğƩƷźĭźƦğƓƷ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷƭ
River park would be great.
Please build a memorial statue to honor Pomo history and place it in the park that honors a rancher
i.e.., Alex Thomas Plaza - Please address global warming.
Need more events
I love Ukiah!
More activities for kids, nothing to do
Support our local schools
It would be great to provide more of our own local food, veggies, dairy, meat. Develop sustainable
energy sources - solar. Make more public transportation. Better hiking and biking trails.
Need another store/ stores in the downtown area
Use inmates to clean hwy & Lake Mendocino campgrounds (Sheriff Dept). Miniature golf course for
kids and family, water park, bowling alley...
Large amounts of money should not be spent on a "slogan" or a website when it easily could have
been provided by the college or community members through a contest.
Ukiah has huge potential but locals and outsiders alike need to feel safe in the community (going to
parks, walking downtown and other areas, etc.)
The proposed State Street changes will harm rather than help the downtown merchants. If streets do
not get immediate attention you will soon have muddy, rutted wagon trails - appreciate those that
have been done but if you proceed with the State Street Shannon Memorial Roadway you will be
pushing daily traffic onto the side streets. The light down School Street adds character to the
downtown. Nice to see them all working. Trash containers need to be maintained!
Our city officials need to listen and then heed citizens opinions and desires. For instance, (THE R
STREET DIET!) Decision made even though many citizens objected.
Major issue, Ukiah needs to get under control its homelessness.
The town seems to have more crime lately (i.e., theft, break-ins)
Use inmates to clean up our town, Lake Mendocino & campgrounds.
Need to look at economic diversity and also address cultural sensitivity, address homelessness.
Everything closes at 5 - not friendly for those that work 8-5.
I know we all want to keep the small town vibe, but at the same time, we need to be able to work for
a decent wage. Many of us commute to Santa Rosa and beyond to achieve this lifestyle.
I am a Mendocino county resident (30 years) and have been disappointed with our town/ county.
Considering moving to different county unless the county/ city starts addressing the transients, drug
use in our community, and low rated education system. I don't want to leave my hometown but am
so scared to raise my child here. Please let me know what we can do to help our town return to the
greatest small town in California.
Open facilities for kids/ teens
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tğƩƷźĭźƦğƓƷ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷƭ
Shop at local businesses. Thank you for the candy! And opportunity to help make a change in our
community!
Segregation
Thriving community is based on thriving industry. Allow us to thrive.
Right now Ukiah is doing great! Keep up the good work!
Park in Wagenseller neighborhood
Police need more Hispanic and women
I think we should spend more time on the people in our town, rather than the way the town looks.
There is a serious lack of intrigue in parks staying manageable and well kept. They are lumpy and
dangerous for athletic activity.
Pet friendly areas
Vagrancy
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Online Engagement:
Topic: Identification of Issues and Opportunities and Visioning
Location: General Plan Website (ukiah2040.com)
Attendance: 35 community participants
Identification of Issues and Opportunities
The General Plan website included a series of interactive exercises that focused on topics previously
covered at both Community Workshop #1 and the General Plan Pop-Up Booth at PumpkinFest. This was
meant to allow for those who were not able to attend either of the previous events the ability to submit
feedback related to the General Plan process. The following exercise asked participants to select their
five issues and opportunities that they feel the General Plan should address. The following table includes
all collected feedback from those who participated in the online exercise. These items are presented as
written, without editing, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the City. Any comments that
contained profanities were removed.
ƚƦ CźǝĻ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Environmental Sustainability
Fix the roads/streets.
The need for in-fill housing
Road repair on low gap
Homelessness, homeless waste produced and cleanup
more bike lanes and pedestrian zones
Downtown is NOT attractive to tourists
Climate Chaos. Needs to be addressed at every level from individual to world and every institution
between. Ban idling, Support regenerative ag, agroforestry, emissions reduction.
Promote infill housing (e.g., condos, apartments, etc.) in underutilized, vacant, and blighted
properties and prioritizing properties closest to the downtown core. Do this by incentivizing
development, seeking developers, etc. Whatever it takes! The more people that live close to
downtown, the more vital the City will become and more jobs will be created and this will help the
overall economy.
Make the railroad depot functional- trains to the coast via Willits, fast train to bay area.
More accessible open space
Exercise infrastructure: Ukiah lacks trail systems and bike lanes, especially on the south side
Green space, open space
Street and sidewalk conditions
Affordable housing
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ƚƦ CźǝĻ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Our inability to resolve the Palace Hotel as a deteriorating eye-sore and enable a value added cleanup
of State Street across from and on the sides of this sad relic.
State Street traffic calming. It feels unsafe for pedestrians and generally too fast.
Annexation of growth areas
Public Services
Removal of signs when a business closes.
Is there a way the general plan can affect out homeless crisis
Road repair on empire
fire danger preparation on every level, more clearing, more fire roads, study all areas that have power
lines (especially forested) and make those a priority for safety
support to retrofit major facilities to use renewable energy
Unchanged small-town atmosphere in a changing world
Living wages for all. Require businesses to pay $15 minimum/hr tied to inflation from the 2016 dollar,
and attract businesses by offsetting their added cost (perhaps a sales tax or wealth tax
Secure a tax sharing agreement with the County so that the City can annex the urban areas of Ukiah.
The County needs to stop allowing development (other than industrial at Masonite) outside the City
limits. Sprawl is not part of Valley residents' vision for the Ukiah Valley!
Make the Palace hotel functional condos on the upper floor and shops on the ground floor and
mezzanine with central light well to roof.
Emphasis on "green" (low to zero carbon-emitting) building
Public Water: There aren't enough drinking fountains and the ones that exist are dirty and unfiltered
Fire safety
Broadband availability
Good roads
Addressing a grave need to put meaningful effort into upgrading the academic success of our
elementary and middle school children in terms of testing and outcomes.
Greater trail access and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists. For example, a path that connects
Low Gap to Orr Creek corridor to the East end of Bush near Kohls.
Services - Utility, Sewer and Water to areas that are beyond city limits
Transportation
Do something about the homeless population.
Denser housing options and raising building height limits
Road repair on n. State street
keep improving street conditions
more carbon neutral public transportation
Homeless people camp around city
Homelessness. Solutions include job creation, mental health counseling, street medicine including
plants/nutrition, not just allopathic, tiny home parks
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ƚƦ CźǝĻ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Enforce ordinances around property maintenance and signs. For example, Blue Drug on the corner of
Mill and Dora has looked HORRIBLE for at least 10 years. Does it have to be that way? Maybe a carrot,
versus a stick, approach would help?
re locate courthouse and replace that building with a town square like Healdsburg
Better protection/management of riparian areas
Inequity: the south side is far underdeveloped compared to the north side (green spaces, social
services, event space)
Safe pedestrian and bike travel around town, and in large store parking lots
Solar energy for government buildings
Jobs
A needed support by the powers that be to address other major buildings in town which are unable to
upgrade and remain viable, such as the Methodist Church Building.
Energy Resiliency. We need to be independent of PG & E supplying our energy. We need to break our
dependence on unsustainable and imported energy sources.
Airport Land Use - Densities and land use limitations need to be expanded upon or allow for greater
flexibility
Land Use
Better enforcement of traffic laws. Stop sign runners, red light runners, red curb parkers, failure to
use turn signals etc...
The need for a unified planning process and map so that we grow as a community in a smart way
rather than our current plot by plot process
Palace Hotel - are we waiting for it to fall down and become an emergency before something is done?
raising awareness of climate crisis and taking local action
Transportation. Add EV chargers at more locations, work with MTA to increase frequency of buses
and promote them & cycling over cars.
Maintain the plaza downtown. The drinking fountain area and area under the roof are dirty and not
very appealing to hang out around.
obtain easements for more bike/pedestrian trails away from the roads
Waste: How can we recycle? Do people know how to compost/ use green waste bins? Public
education
Transient issues - trash, crime, human waste, etc.
Trenching power lines
Safe streets
Addressing the inequity of salaries and income of community employees, particularly in the lopsided
salaries in administration in comparison to those of others in community.
Support for arts in the form of a truly community art center and shared and/or individual studios and
gallery space. Look to models such as the Willits center for the arts, and shared studios in Santa Rosa
for examples.
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ƚƦ CźǝĻ LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ LƭƭǒĻƭ
Revised the UCC. Code should encourage and allow uses that the city wants and discourage land uses
the city wants to avoid. Code is dated
Fix the dilapidated tennis courts and make them dual pickle ball/tennis courts.
Historic preservation issues and how we can become a tourist destination.
Promoting family and community values
Re-focus away from rural factory farm uses to higher education, medical and assisted living facilities.
Public Transportation: I would like to see more regular routes up and down State street, with
incentive for regular use.
Upgrade Perkins street entrance to town - trees, flowers, improved building facades, etc.
Improving schools.
Going green.
Ensuring that our tree coverage does not continue to be destroyed without protections to create a
better environment through significant and increased number of heritage trees.
LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷźĻƭ
Consider other issues (energy, transportation) as environmental sustainability
Attract a business that caters to all ages, that replaces the loss of the bowling alley and skating rink.
Historic preservation is one of the few things we are absolutely missing out on
Road repair on low gap
Attract more businesses to relocate here (software, consulting, etc) perhaps give certain tax
incentives to these businesses to entice them.
Nurturing collaborative efforts from local nonprofits, religious groups, schools, to address above
issues
Make downtown beautiful, clean up and make Ukiah more attractive to tourists
Urban agriculture in vacant lots and parks, to sequester carbon as organic matter and perennial roots
in soil. Possible works program for homeless.
The new streetscape planned for State Street is a huge opportunity for improving the vitality of
downtown Ukiah. How can the general plan help to promote this vitality?
Foster a long term vision of Ukiah becoming a many faceted cultural and educational center.
Green building resources and/or grants
Local Food System: with so much local talent and a year- round growing season, Ukiah could have a
more innovative and efficient food system
Increase sharing of buildings, resources between (for example) young people and senior citizens.
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LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷźĻƭ
Invest in the Mendocino County Brand (awareness through even more advertising, encouraging
events/festivals, etc.)
More alternative energy
Increasing the attractiveness and cleanliness of the entire downtown corridor.
Energy Resiliency. We already have an independent contract with PG&E. Lets invest in our own
independent energy grid or multiple micro grids and always have our power up.
Annexation of growth areas
It would great to have something similar to Ft. Bragg's CV Starr Aquatic Center.
Is there a way to bring wine tasting rooms into a more generalized area so that we can attract more
tourists
attract retirement communities such as Del Webb and others to invest and build in Ukiah. Ukiah
businesses would benefit from residents and the services they would need. What's going to happen
the courthouse once moved? Make them condos.
we have beautiful nature, let's keep it protected and pristine, and promote local parks
Upgrade some old stores, invest in new stores
A 4 year university - working with Mendocino College to upgrade and/or look at Masonite Site.
There is eventually going to be a new courthouse on Perkins St. Is it too early to begin thinking about
how to re-purpose the existing courthouse? And the block with the library and City parking lot....how
could that become a vibrant part of our downtown, connecting the west and east sides of State Street
at Perkins once the new courthouse is in? Not to early to plan!!
develop mutual sharing of resources
Civic Engagement: incorporate local government into school curriculum and get kids involved early,
have local officials visit the classroom
Incentives for home owners to add on granny units
Cannabis Farms, Events and the tax opportunities they provide
Creative planning & zoning
Holding open forums for the community on the Palace Hotel as to what conditions are needed to
either eliminate or rebuild.
Incredible natural areas. We need to promote connecting to our open and natural spaces by bike and
foot.
Airport Land Use - Densities and land use limitations need to be expanded upon or allow for greater
flexibility
Build a homeless shelter that is designed for families only. Don't forget about the homeless school
kids. Check with the Ukiah Unified School District Office. They have a Liaison.
Set aside areas for future schools and medical facilities
Re-envision Alex Thomas Plaza as a gathering place not only for special events which seems to be the
current case but surrounded by cafes and restaurants for all day activity. Add a small play area for
children.
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LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷźĻƭ
support youth to be positively engaged in society - they are our future
Issue more building permits, allow the town to grow as prepare for more people to move into town
EV fast chargers non-tesla. Ukiah could become a stopping place for all long-range EV's to recharge,
not just Teslas. While the level 2's are good for folks working or spending extended time in town, a
few high speed chargers would entice long distance drivers to make a stop here and still spend a bit
hopefully.
I understand that annexation discussions with the County will resume. That is a huge opportunity for
the City to re-make Ukiah into an aesthetically pleasing and cohesive urban center.
Residential businesses: I would like to see new large businesses have a requirement for building
affordable residences on campus
Incentives for public to pick up trash
Increasing funding to Mendocino College
How can we not become another Bay Area commuting community
Setting a 95% tenancy of downtown buildings as a goal and setting guidelines on the number of
massage, nail, body building and hair salons allowed versus other businesses.
The Old Post office. Maybe it can become a community art and cultural center?
Services - Utility, Sewer and Water to areas that are beyond city limits
This is a sticky subject for Ukiah but a huge opportunity if curated properly. Since CA is embracing
cannabis and things are changing, explore teaming up with established medical centers or the UC
school system such as the Berkeley Cannabis Research Center or other campuses with medical
centers to study and explore the medicinal uses for Cannabis and CBD. Most of the reputable schools
already have started to explore this area of study. We are perfectly located in close proximity to farms
already. Why not capitalize on this and attract a medical facility? Take it all out of the dark and
capitalize on the positive health aspects.
Is it possible to consolidate things like the locations of medical offices? Would this help free up former
residential buildings? Will this make it easier for people to access medical care
support more nature engagement opportunities for youth
The Airport Business Park seems to be thriving. There is an opportunity there to direct some of those
revenues to the downtown to beautify it and promote the development of housing there. I hear from
many retired Ukiahans who want to sell their homes and exchange them for condos that are walkable
to downtown amenities. The opportunity is there, though I'm not sure what role government has
here beyond trying to promote and incentivize development. Seems like the private sector needs to
take off.
Rooftops: valuable space for energy efficiency and innovation, i.e. solar and rooftop gardens (would
also be great event space)
Increased support for trails, bike lanes, and other urban outdoor activities
Using our climate to our advantage, by using solar to become more energy independent (mitigates
issues with PSPS)
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LķĻƓƷźŅźĻķ hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷźĻƭ
Support true local businesses
Require that any significant tree eliminated/lumbered/forested within the city that over 12 inches in
diameter must first be approved, and then be replaced somewhere in the city.
Our upcoming road diet! Maybe people will be able to compete with the fast and furious traffic of
State st.
Revised the UCC. Code should encourage and allow uses that the city wants and discourage land uses
the city wants to avoid. Code is dated
Does the current layout of our streets work? Could improvements be made? Could some streets be
extended or altered to make them work better (i.e. taking Hospital Drive straight through to Clara,
thus eliminating the dangerously sharp turn)
If we could only get that train moving again to bring more people and even commuters here to boost
the economy. Sonoma is doing it!
support holistic health - diet, exercise, environment, balanced lifestyle
Events: I really love the diversity and engagement in public events downtown-- keep up the great
work for the next 20 years!
Bring back Neighborhood watch programs
Increase Mendocino County wine brand awareness
Creating places for families and kids
Increasing community participation to develop a determined effort to increase school properties and
educational achievements.
Better interactive website. Including GIS look up, code look up. Search feature is broken.
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Vision Key Term Identification
Online exercises also included a variation on the Visioning Exercise from both Community Workshop #1
and PumpkinFest. The online exercise asked participants to select which adjectives, values, and assets
described Ukiah 2040 as part of the following Vision Statement. The results of this exercise are attached.
Ukiah 2040 General Plan Visioning Exercise
Ukiah is a/an \[adjective\] _______________ community that is built on \[3 values\] ________________,
________________, and ________________. We are proud to live in a city with a/an \[adjective\]
_______________ \[3 assets\]________________, and ________________, ________________.
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Draft General Plan Vision Statements
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Draft General Plan Vision Statements
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RESEARCHINTO HISTORY OF 1995-PROPOSED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Overview
On August 27, 2019, City Council and Staff discussed the City of Ukiah’s long-term land use planning policy
for Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley during a workshop at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. During discussion
by Council related to the recommended Policy Directive No. 2, Council requested additional information
regarding possible reasons for the reduced Sphere of Influence (SOI) proposed in the 1995 General Plan. To
address Council’s questions, Staff has conducted extensive research into the City’s archives and historical
files, as well as reviewing past City Planning staff’s notes and files.
Documentation of Sources and Materials
The following constitutes the sources and materials reviewed: 1974 General Plan, 1984 General Plan,
Sphere of Influence Study prepared by William R. Zion, Fall 1984, Planning Commission agenda packets and
minutes for the period 1991 to 1995 (which included updates from the Growth Management Steering
Committee formed to provide recommendations for the City’s 1995 General Plan), 1991 Ukiah Valley-Wide
Task Force Report and Recommendations, minutes and agenda packet materials from 1994 and 1995
meetings of the City Council, the 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan, documents/notes from former Director
Stump titled “City of Ukiah Sphere of Influence Update 2014-2015,” 2009 Ukiah Valley Area Plan, Mendocino
County General Plan (2009), and the 2012 City of Ukiah Municipal Service Review.
Research was conducted from published reports, studies, and documents and publicly available legislative
materials. No interviews were conducted as part of this research, nor were any opinions collected from the
former members of the committees, City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, special districts, certain special
interest agencies and organizations, or the former or current staffs of these various entities.
Below is a timeline listing key events leading up to and/or related to the development of the 1995 General
Plan, as well as pertinent quotes.
1.Establishment of the City of Ukiah Sphere of Influence
Fall 1984:Sphere of Influence Study, by William R. Zion
Known as the Zion Study, this was an independent Mendocino County-wide study completed for all special
districts and local agencies in Mendocino County. The purpose of the study was to make recommendations
to Mendocino LAFCo on appropriate SOIs for Mendocino County. Relevant quotes:
“The adopted city” \[of Ukiah\] “sphere of influence includes all of both \[Willow and Millview\] water districts,
except for that part of Willow south of Boonville Road. In addition the territory of both districts is part of the
Ukiah urban area and needs the full range of city services.”
“Because of the inclusion of the districts within the Ukiah sphere, a “zero” sphere is indicated, implying no
annexations and eventual annexation to Ukiah and dissolution. That part of the Willow district outside the city
sphere could have a sphere permitting some expansion, if LAFCo feels this is consistent with the county
general plans and with local needs.”
This study and recommendations within the study served as the basis for establishing Ukiah’s SOI, which
Mendocino LAFCo adopted on December 3, 1984, through Resolution No. 84-15.
2.Early Annexation Efforts and Intentions
There has been speculation that the City never intended to annex areas within its 1984 SOI. However, in
reviewing actions and legislative proceedings from 1984 to 1989 it appears the City was actively preparing to
annex areas within the entire SOI while also focusing on preservation and protection of agricultural areas.
August 1986: City Council Ordinance 858, Prezoning Certain Properties Ukiah North
“Whereas, pursuant to Government Code Section 65859, the City has the authority to prezone property
within its Sphere of Influence, and
Whereas, the subject prezone includes 1110 parcels extending from the northern city boundaries to Highway
20 and westerly to the foothills from the Russian River.”
November 1988: City Council Minutes, Presentation of Maps of the Incorporated Ukiah Valley
“The City Manager presented maps depicting the Ukiah Valley with the City of Ukiah sphere of influence that
is overlapped by different water, sanitation, and fire districts. He noted since the City Council has established
a goal of incorporating the Ukiah Valley, this map visibly shows the magnitude of the issues to be resolved.
(Mayor Henderson, Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey, and Wattenburger).”
February 1989: Letter from Mayor of Ukiah City Council to Board of Supervisors and Policy Resolution
First paragraph and part of second paragraph from letter written by Mayor Colleen Henderson to Marilyn
Butcher, Chairman of Board of Supervisors: “As you may know, the City of Ukiah is in the process of
prezoning all parcels of land within its sphere of influence. We have completed the prezoning of all lands to
the north, and down the east side of the valley south to Gobbi Street. This process raised some concern
within the farming community that agriculturally zoned lands might not be preserved. The City has always
had a strong commitment to the preservation of agriculture in the valley and an individual’s right to farm on
such agriculturally zoned lands. In light of this commitment and in light of the farming community’s concerns,
the City Council and Mendocino County Farm Bureau have adopted policy resolutions reflecting our joint
position on prezoning and annexation of agricultural lands from Gobbi Street south in Ukiah’s sphere of
influence…I am enclosing copies of both resolutions for your reference.”
3. Towards a Plan for the Ukiah Valley- Development of the 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan
1990-91:Ukiah Valley-Wide Task Force Report and Recommendations
A Valley-wide task force was formed by the City of Ukiah and County of Mendocino in April 1990. The task
force consisted of a combination of citizens-at-large, County and City representatives, representatives from
each of the water districts and fire district, and representatives from agencies of other certain interests. The
purpose of this task force was “to initiate a long overdue study of possible consolidation of services, and
consolidation of interests in providing services and/or meeting future service needs in the areas of water,
sewer, emergency services and development standards.”
After several meetings, the Task Force produced a draft report in August 1991 with findings and
recommendations for efficient delivery of public services within the Ukiah Valley. The task force also
produced an implementation plan for accomplishing the recommendations.
“8. The County and City shall reactivate their joint planning meetings and utilize these joint meetings to
facilitate the standardization of development standards in the Valley.”
In relation to the sections focused on the Ukiah Valley, the report reinforced the importance of joint planning
between the City and Mendocino County, especially in regards to future development and land use. The
report also served as the basis for the future Community Facilities Element of the 1995 Ukiah Valley General
Plan (1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan, Section 2.02.8).
1990-1994:Growth Management Steering Committee
November 21, 1994 Staff Report from City of Ukiah Planning Department to City of Ukiah Planning
Commission providing background and a recommendation to adopt the Draft Ukiah Valley General Plan and
Draft Environmental Impact Report:“In late 1990, the Ukiah City Council authorized and budgeted for this
planning effort” \[the 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan\]. “Thereafter, the Growth Management Steering
Committee (GMSC) was formed to guide the Plan’s development, and a planning consultant was awarded
the contract to perform necessary research and actually compose the document. The GMSC is a 35-member
citizen advisory committee made up of Valley-wide participants representing groups, organizations, agencies,
districts, and the general public. The consultant is The Company of Eric Jay Toll AICP, Inc., a small planning
firm from Carson City, Nevada. The GMSC, which met regularly over the course of the entire four-year
period, was basically responsible for crafting the final version of virtually every goal, policy, and
implementation measure contained in the Plan, as well as many of the findings contained in each Element.”
In addition to the GMSC, individual Citizen Advisory Committees (CACs) were created for each of the 14
General Plan Elements. Similar to the member composition of the GMSC, the CACs represented Valley-wide
interests.“Each volunteer \[of the GMSC and CACs\] was drawn from a broad cross-section of the entire
\[emphasis included within document\]community- both in the City and in the Valley.” (1995 Ukiah Valley
General Plan, Section 1- Preface)
“…it was apparent from the early stages of the planning process that the Ukiah Valley General Plan would
have its greatest influence on the long-term development and use of the Valley if both the City of Ukiah and
the County of Mendocino would utilize it for decision-making and planning policy. Accordingly, about mid-
1991, City staff broached the subject of having the County adopt the eventual document as an Area Plan of
the Mendocino County General Plan with County officials and the County Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors.”
Although serving as the City of Ukiah’s General Plan, the 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan appears to have
been envisioned by its creators to be the area plan for the Ukiah Valley. Through the collaborative efforts of
both County and City representatives, the 1995 Plan would eventually be used to develop the 2009 Ukiah
Valley Area Plan (UVAP), which is a component of the Mendocino County General Plan.
Utilization of an area plan as a municipal general plan is unusual. Common planning practice is for area or
specific plans to be used for systematic implementation of a general plan (as is the case currently with the
2009 UVAP and its relationship to the Mendocino County General Plan). This aspect deserves further study,
which Staff has attempted in Section 4 below. Additionally, given the City’s current updating of the General
Plan, Council will want to consider if continuing with a Valley-wide focus in the 2040 General Plan is
appropriate, especially in light of the 2009 adopted UVAP. Staff has provided some preliminary
recommendations (see Agenda Summary Report), and a future General Plan workshop has been scheduled
to discuss the subject further.
1994-1995:Sphere of Influence and Planning Commission and City Council Review and Adoption
The earliest conceptualizations of the 1995-proposed SOI appear to have been developed by various
stakeholder groups, either in conjunction with or independent of the Ukiah Valley General Plan GMSC. For
example, in a City planning staff report produced in February 1994 a footnote to the report states “In addition
to the Staff-proposed version, the GMSC already has a color copy of the Board of Realtors’ proposed Sphere
of Influence, and has seen a presentation of the Farm Bureau’s version. In addition, Lief Farr has also
proposed a Sphere of Influence based on other issues.”
From the reports, minutes, and documents produced during this period, it appears that the GMSC reviewed
multiple proposed SOIs from different Valley-wide stakeholders, then developed a final proposed SOI, which
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Because the GMSC provided information to the consultant Eric Jay Toll, Inc., who then prepared the Preliminary General Plan, which
would serve as the basis for the Draft Ukiah Valley General Plan presented to the Planning Commission and City Council, and because
it appears the GMSC and CACs were not legislative or quasi-legislative bodies and not subject to the Brown Act, no minutes or reports
have been found that were produced by the GMSC and CACs. Instead, Staff has been able to piece together the origin of City planning
staff’s Sphere of Influence recommendation through review of informational reports (updates) produced by City staff and agenda
packets and minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council.
The efforts of the GMSC concluded sometime in mid-1994, and the Draft Ukiah Valley General Plan was
presented to the Planning Commission on December 13, 1994. Through a series of public meetings from
December 1994 to April 1995, the Planning Commission discussed and deliberated on proposed revisions to
the General Plan. After conceptually approving the Draft on June 10, 1995, the City Council conducted a
series of public meetings and made “numerous additional revisions,” resulting in a Final General Plan that
was adopted on December 6, 1995.
It seems the final City Council adopted version was relatively unchanged from the GMSC Draft document.
Per Section I.1.3, Preface, of the Ukiah Valley General Plan“The Planning Commission worked hard on the
draft Plan, but, in the end, the Plan was left basically and functionally intact from the Growth Management
Steering Committee’s final version…The document was, and remains, truly representative of the citizens of
the Valley…”
4. Summary of Research
The 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan, although serving as the City’s municipal general plan, is essentially an
older version of the (2009) Ukiah Valley Area Plan. It is not a traditional municipal General Plan in that it is
not focused primarily on City incorporated areas. This historical context is important, as it aligns with earlier
General Plans that foresaw the City and Valley as one community. The difference between the City’s General
Plans and related efforts between 1974 and 1989 and the Ukiah Valley General Plan process of 1990-1995
appears to be that the former was Ukiah-centric versus the latter that was area-wide. It is Staff’s opinion that
although this was a worthwhile planning effort ultimately leading to development of the UVAP, at this point in
the Valley’s development it is appropriate for the City to have its own municipal general plan, and although
not required by State law, the 2040 General Plan should seek to achieve consistency with the 2009 UVAP.
It is also not clear that City of Ukiah representatives on the Planning Commission or City Council were fully in
support of the valley-wide approach to the City’s General Plan. “While the document was not changed in a
grand or profound way as a result of the Commission’s involvement, it would nevertheless be misleading and
inaccurate to deduce that the Commission was in full harmony on various issues, or that individual
Commissioners did not have viewpoints that substantially deviated from the Steering Committee’s
recommendations…Indeed, differences of opinion were expressed in regards to…the Plan’s relationship to
the community’s needs.”
However, although it can be proven with a degree of certainty that the 1995 Ukiah Valley General Plan is
akin to an area plan, the specific motivation or reasoning behind the 1995-proposed SOI is more ambiguous.
There appear to have been several early versions of the SOI developed by various stakeholder groups but
few additional details or reasons are provided as to how these proposals were formulated. Given that the
finalDraft Ukiah Valley General Plan was produced by the GMSC for presentation to the Planning
Commission and City Council and this Draft Plan included the 1995-proposed SOI, it is thus reasonable to
conclude the 1995 SOI was a product of the GMSC.
In light of this research, plus research into subsequent confirmations of the 1995 SOI by City Councils in
2006 and 2012 (although in 2012 there was an amendment to increase the 1995 SOI slightly to encompass
the western hills) it is Staff’s conclusion that the reasoning behind the 1995 SOI consisted of the following: 1)
the focus of the City’s General Plan was on the entire Valley, and the City’s representation was reduced due
to the composition and focus of the GMSC and CACs; 2) little to no City-related annexation applications had
been received, nor approved, during the period from 1974 to 2012, so there were limited realistic
development expectations for the City, and 3) a combination of little to no population growth, limited new
construction activity, and the Great Recession in 2007-2009 all tempered further growth expectations.
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