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Water Executive Committee
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Ukiah Valley Conference Center ♦ 200 South School Street ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482
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March 5, 2026 - 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.a. Approval of the Minutes for the February 9, 2026, Special Meeting.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) / Water Executive Committee Members welcomes input from the audience. 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 on non-agenda items. If you wish to
submit written comments, please provide information to the UVWA, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA, 95482.
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.a. Adoption of Resolutions Adopting Written Determinations Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66016 (AB 2257), and Separate Rate Adjustments for the City of Ukiah, Willow County
Water District, Millview County Water District, and Redwood Valley County Water District.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the resolution adopting the written determinations responding to
the objections pursuant to Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257); 2) Adopt separate
resolutions adopting the proposed water rate adjustments for the City of Ukiah, Willow County
Water District, Millview County Water District, and Redwood Valley County Water District; and 3)
Direct that the written objections, written determinations, protest count determination, and
adopted resolutions be included as part of the official administrative record.
Attachments:
1. AB 2257 Determination Resolution w Exhibit
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2. Rate Resolution - City of Ukiah
3. Rate Resolution - Willow
4. Rate Resolution - Millview
5. Rate Resolution - Redwood Valley
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL REPORTS
6.a. Report on Status of Application for SAFER Planning Grant.
6.b. General Management Report.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
8. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
8.a. Discussion, Consideration, and Scheduling of Next Meeting Date with Meeting to be Held at the
Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 South School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, at 5:00 p.m.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.0
One Case
10. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA)/ Water Executive Committee needs to be notified 24 hours in advance
of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. UVWA complies with ADA
requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Materials related to an item on
this Agenda submitted to the UVWA Committee Members after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at
the front counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482, during normal business hours, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any handouts or presentation materials from the public must be submitted to the clerk 48 hours in advance
of the meeting; for handouts, please include 10 copies.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin
board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California; and at the Ukiah Valley
Conference Center, located at 200 South School Street, Ukiah, California; not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this
agenda.
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC
Dated: 3-2-26
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Agenda Item 2a
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WATER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Special Meeting
UKIAH VALLEY CONFERENCE CENTER
200 South School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83268733029.
Ukiah, CA 95482
February 9, 2026
5:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Water Executive Committee (WEC) met at a Regular Meeting on February 9, 2026, having been
legally noticed on February 6, 2026. The meeting was held in person and virtually at the following
link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83268733029. The clerk called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Roll
was taken with the following Members Present: Juan Orozco, Gary Nevill (arriving at 5:15 p.m.),
Devin Gordon, Adam Gaska, Tim Prince, Steve Bogart, Tami Baarsch-Bogart, and Tom
Schoeneman. Member Absent by Prearrangement: Douglas Crane. Staff Present: Jared Walker,
Ukiah Water Resources Director / Millview, Redwood Valley, and Willow Water District General
Manager; Dan Buffalo, City of Ukiah Finance Director; Kristine Lawler, UVWA Clerk; and Kim Saylor,
UVWA Deputy Clerk. Also Present: Mark Hildebrand, Hildebrand Consulting.
CHAIR SCHOENEMAN PRESIDING.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Conduct of Public Hearing for Proposed Water Rate Adjustments, Adoption of Written
Determinations, and Direction to Adopt Separate Rate Resolutions Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66016 (AB 2257).
Presenters: Jared Walker, City of Ukiah Water Resources Director/Redwood, Millview, and Willow
Water Districts General Manager; Mark Hildebrand, Hildebrand Consulting; and Dan Buffalo, City of
Ukiah Finance Director.
THE CHAIR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:10 P.M., AND AT 5:28 P.M. FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment: Kenneth Budrow; and
For Millview County Water District: Ginny Richards, Kenneth Budrow (speaking a second
time); Maureen Phillips, Gary Mirada, and Kenneth Budrow (speaking a third time).
For Redwood Valley County Water District: Kitty Loberg and Eileen Gibson.
For City of Ukiah: No public comment was received.
For Willow County Water District: Pamela Mann,
Kenneth Budrow (speaking a fourth time);
Comment for Redwood Valley County Water District continued: (unidentified man).
Comment for Willow County Water District continued: Cathy Tanaka.
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Water Executive Committee Minutes for February 9, 2026, Continued:
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Comment for City of Ukiah Continued: Karen Norbury.
Cathy Tanaka. (speaking for 2nd time).
Comment for Willow County Water District continued: Steve Miller.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:02 P.M.
Board Consensus to accept the final protest count for each service area pursuant to Proposition
218, based on the total number of written protests received [of non-verified addresses and APN
Nos.] and read by the deputy clerk as: City of Ukiah – 42; Millview – 72; Redwood Valley – 58;
and Willow – 35.
Motion/Second: Prince/Gaska to direct staff to prepare a Resolution adopting the proposed rates
for Millview. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Nevill, Gordon, Gaska,
Baarsch Bogart, Bogart, Prince, and Chair Schoeneman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane. ABSTAIN:
None.
Motion/Second: Gaska/Gordon to direct staff to prepare a Resolution to adopt the proposed rates
for Redwood Valley. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Nevill, Gordon,
Gaska, Baarsch Bogart, Bogart, Prince, and Chair Schoeneman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane.
ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Orozco/Gaska to direct staff to prepare a Resolution adopting the proposed rates
for City of Ukiah,. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Nevill, Gordon,
Gaska, Baarsch Bogart, Bogart, Prince, and Chair Schoeneman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane.
ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Gordon/Nevill to direct staff to prepare a Resolution adopting the proposed rates
for Willow. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Nevill, Gordon, Gaska,
Baarsch Bogart, Bogart, Prince, and Chair Schoeneman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane. ABSTAIN:
None.
Motion/Second: Gaska/Gordon to acknowledge the five protest [objection] letters and the
responses. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Nevill, Gordon, Gaska,
Baarsch Bogart, Bogart, Prince, and Chair Schoeneman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane. ABSTAIN:
None.
RECESS: 6:19 – 6:30 P.M.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the January 8, 2026, Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Gaska/Baarsch Bogart to approve the minutes for the January 8, 2026, Regular
Meeting, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Nevill, Gordon,
Gaska, Baarsch Bogart, Bogart, Prince, and Chair Schoeneman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment was received.
4. NEW BUSINESS
No new business items were placed on the agenda.
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Water Executive Committee Minutes for February 9, 2026, Continued:
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business items were placed on the agenda.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL REPORT
a. Report on Status of Application for SAFER Planning Grant.
Presenter: Jared Walker, Ukiah Water Resources Director.
Report was received.
b. General Management Report.
Presenter: Jared Walker, Ukiah Water Resources Director.
Report was received.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
No announcements or reports were received.
8. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
a. Discussion, Consideration, and Scheduling of Next Regular Meeting for February 5, 2026,
at 5:00 p.m., with the Meeting to be Held at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 South
School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482.
Presenter: Chair Schoeneman.
Member Consensus to hold the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
9. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: 1850 Talmage Rd., Ukiah, CA 95482
Agency Negotiator: Jared Walker and Sean White
Negotiating Parties: Ukiah Valley Water Authority, Member Agencies, and Rogina Municipal
Water Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9, One Case
No Closed Session was held.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Kristine Lawler, UVWA Clerk
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Agenda Item No: 5.a.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3/5/2026
ITEM NO: 2026-397
WATER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Adopting Written Determinations Pursuant to Government Code Section
66016 (AB 2257), and Separate Rate Adjustments for the City of Ukiah, Willow County Water District, Millview
County Water District, and Redwood Valley County Water District.
PREPARED BY: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director, Jared Walker, Redwood and Millview Water Districts
General Manager
PRESENTER: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director; Jared Walker, Water Resources Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1. AB 2257 Determination Resolution w Exhibit
2. Rate Resolution - City of Ukiah
3. Rate Resolution - Willow
4. Rate Resolution - Millview
5. Rate Resolution - Redwood Valley
Summary: The Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) will consider adopting resolutions that they directed
Staff to prepare at the public hearing held on February 9, 2026, for adopting written determinations pursuant to
Government Code Section 66016 (AB 2257), and separate rate adjustments for the City of Ukiah, Willow
County Water District, Millview County Water District, and Redwood Valley County Water District.
Background:
On February 9, 2026, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) Executive Committee conducted the required
public hearing for proposed water rate adjustments for the City of Ukiah, Willow County Water District, Millview
County Water District, and Redwood Valley County Water District, and received and considered written
protests and written objections submitted in connection with those proposed adjustments. They determined
and accepted the final protest count for each service area pursuant to Proposition 218.
A total of five (5) objection letter files were received prior to the January 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m. deadline per the
public hearing notice. In addition, written protests were received up to and during the public hearing, pursuant
to Proposition 218 and was reflected in the protest count determination. Objections were received from
customers within the Millview County Water District (MCWD), Redwood Valley County Water District
(RVCWD), and Willow County Water District (WCWD) service areas.
All written objections were reviewed, categorized, and evaluated for materiality under AB 2257. Written
protests submitted pursuant to Proposition 218 were counted and evaluated solely for purposes of determining
whether a majority protest existed. Objections raising issues related to cost of service, proportionality, and
rate-setting methodology required substantive written determinations, while objections raising procedural,
policy, affordability, or legally incorrect assertions were reviewed and addressed through acknowledgment and
clarification.
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The Ukiah Valley Water Authority provides water service through its member agencies, including the City of
Ukiah, the Millview County Water District, the Redwood Valley County Water District, and the Willow County
Water District. In order to ensure the continued safe, reliable, and financially sustainable operation of these
systems, the UVWA prepared updated water financial plans and proposed water rate adjustments.
In accordance with Proposition 218, notices of the proposed water rate adjustments were mailed to affected
property owners and customers within the City of Ukiah, Willow County Water District, Millview County Water
District, and Redwood Valley County Water District, and a public hearing was held to receive oral and written
protests and then closed. Consistent with Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257), written objections
submitted prior to the deadline and protest letters received prior to or during the hearing were reviewed and
addressed before final action on the proposed rates.
Supporting documentation, including the UVWA water financial plans, rate schedules, and public hearing
presentation materials, were made publicly available prior to the hearing on February 9, 2026.
Discussion:
At its February 9, 2026, public hearing, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority directed Staff to prepare resolutions
adopting the written determinations responding to the objections pursuant to Government Code section 66016
(AB 2257) (Attachment 1); and the proposed rate adjustments for the City of Ukiah (Attachment 2), Willow
County Water District (Attachment 3), Millview County Water District (Attachment 4), and Redwood Valley
County Water District (Attachment 5). Staff recommends that UVWA members adopt the resolutions in five
separate motions using the exact language provided in the Member Prompt.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the resolution adopting the written determinations responding to the
objections pursuant to Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257); 2) Adopt separate resolutions adopting
the proposed water rate adjustments for the City of Ukiah, Willow County Water District, Millview County Water
District, and Redwood Valley County Water District; and 3) Direct that the written objections, written
determinations, protest count determination, and adopted resolutions be included as part of the official
administrative record.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ADOPTING WRITTEN DETERMINATIONS RESPONDING TO OBJECTIONS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66016 (AB 2257)
WHEREAS, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority ("UVWA") provides wholesale and coordinated
water service through its member agencies, including the City of Ukiah, Willow County Water
District, Millview County Water District, and Redwood Valley County Water District; and
WHEREAS, the UVWA Executive Committee conducted a public hearing pursuant to Proposition
218 on February 9, 2026 regarding proposed water rate adjustments applicable to the City of
Ukiah, Willow County Water District, Millview County Water District, and Redwood Valley County
Water District; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the Proposition 218 public hearing, written objections were
submitted prior to the hearing process; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 66016 (commonly referred to as AB 2257) requires the
legislative body of a local agency to consider written objections to proposed fees or charges and
to issue written determinations responding to those objections; and
WHEREAS, the UVWA Executive Committee has reviewed and considered all written objections
received, together with the administrative record, including the UVWA water financial plans, rate
schedules, public hearing materials, and the staff report prepared for this item; and
WHEREAS, Staff prepared an Objections and Protest Matrix summarizing each objection, the
category of objection, and the recommended written determination, which matrix is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive
Committee as follows:
1.Consideration of Objections. The Executive Committee hereby finds that all written
objections submitted in connection with the proposed water rate adjustments have been
received, reviewed, and considered in compliance with Government Code section 66016.
2.Adoption of Written Determinations. The Executive Committee hereby adopts the
written determinations responding to the objections, as set forth in the Staff Report and
summarized in the Objections and Protest Matrix attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
3.Findings. The Executive Committee finds that:
o The proposed water rates are supported by the UVWA water financial plans and
recover the reasonable cost of providing water service;
o The rate design and methodologies establish a reasonable relationship between
the rates charged and the cost of service attributable to customer classes and
systems;
ATTACHMENT 1
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o The objections do not identify material defects in the proposed rates under
Proposition 218 or Government Code section 66016; and
o Procedural, affordability, policy, or legally incorrect assertions raised in certain
objections do not require modification or withdrawal of the proposed rates.
4.Administrative Record. This Resolution, together with the Staff Report, written
objections, and Exhibit A, shall be included as part of the official administrative record for
the proposed water rate adjustments.
5.No Rate Adoption. Adoption of this Resolution constitutes adoption of written
determinations only and does not itself adopt water rates, which shall be considered
through separate rate adoption resolutions for each affected agency.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5 th day of March 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tom Schoeneman, Chair
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC, Clerk
UVWA Executive Committee
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Exhibit A
Category Category Definition Specific Objection District Material Under AB 2257?Recommended Determination
A Cost of service, nexus, and proportionality Rates exceed cost of service / lack proportionality RVCWD Yes
RVCWD has met its burden of proving that the proposed water
rates proportionately recover costs from ratepayers based on the
cost to provide service as demonstrated by the 2025 Water Rate
Study, which can be found here: https://cityofukiah.com/utility-
services/
A Cost of service, nexus, and proportionality Rates exceed cost of service / lack proportionality RVCWD Yes
RVCWD has met its burden of proving that the proposed water
rates proportionately recover costs from ratepayers based on the
cost to provide service as demonstrated by the 2025 Water Rate
Study, which can be found here: https://cityofukiah.com/utility-
services/
A Cost of service, nexus, and proportionality Parcel-level proof required RVCWD No
RVCWD has met its burden of proving that the proposed water
rates proportionately recover costs from ratepayers based on the
cost to provide service as demonstrated by the 2025 Water Rate
Study, which can be found here: https://cityofukiah.com/utility-
services/
A Cost of service, nexus, and proportionality Cross-subsidization between systems RVCWD Yes
The City of Ukiah as Administrative Agent to UVWA, on behalf of
RVCWD, maintains its accounts in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the revenue received
and expenses incurred in providing water service to its customers,
which includes ensuring water rate revenue in one system is not
used to pay for costs of other systems for which it receives no
commensurate benefit.
A Cost of service, nexus, and proportionality Cross-subsidization between systems RVCWD Yes
The City of Ukiah as Administrative Agent to UVWA, on behalf of
RVCWD, maintains its accounts in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the revenue received
and expenses incurred in providing water service to its customers,
which includes ensuring water rate revenue in one system is not
used to pay for costs of other systems for which it receives no
commensurate benefit.
A Cost of service, nexus, and proportionality Fixed monthly charges not tied to fixed costs RVCWD Yes
RVCWD has met its burden of proving that the proposed water
rates proportionately recover costs from ratepayers based on the
cost to provide service as demonstrated by the 2025 Water Rate
Study, which can be found here: https://cityofukiah.com/utility-
services/
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Financial assumptions unsupported or speculative RVCWD Yes
The proposed rates are based on a financial plan that uses
reasonable assumptions to estimate the cost of providing water
service.
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Financial assumptions unsupported or speculative RVCWD Yes
The proposed rates are based on a financial plan that uses
reasonable assumptions to estimate the cost of providing water
service.
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Capital projects insufficiently disclosed RVCWD Limited
The proposed rates are based on a financial plan that uses
reasonable assumptions to estimate the cost of providing water
service.
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Capital projects insufficiently disclosed RVCWD Limited
The proposed rates are based on a financial plan that uses
reasonable assumptions to estimate the cost of providing water
service.
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Front-loaded rate increases unreasonable RVCWD Limited
The proposed rates are based on a financial plan that uses
reasonable assumptions to estimate the cost of providing water
service.
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Exhibit A
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Multi-year increases excessive WCWD No
The proposed rates are based on a financial plan that uses
reasonable assumptions to estimate the cost of providing water
service.
B Methodology, assumptions, and rate structure Magnitude and duration excessive WCWD No Affordability concern; no cost-of-service defect.
C Procedural, notice, and transparency issues Insufficient access to rate study / financial plans RVCWD Limited
Documents posted at https://cityofukiah.com/utility-services/
prior to hearing.
C Procedural, notice, and transparency issues Insufficient access to rate study / financial plans RVCWD Limited
Documents posted at https://cityofukiah.com/utility-services/
prior to hearing.
C Procedural, notice, and transparency issues Rate study outdated or unavailable WCWD Limited Current financial plans govern this rate action.
C Procedural, notice, and transparency issues Notice insufficient for evaluation RVCWD Limited Notices summarized rates and directed public to website.
C Procedural, notice, and transparency issues Request for continuance or deferral RVCWD No Continuance discretionary; record sufficient.
C Procedural, notice, and transparency issues Request for continuance or deferral RVCWD No Continuance discretionary; record sufficient.
D Affordability, equity, and policy concerns Rates unaffordable / hardship MCWD No Affordability concerns acknowledged; policy issue.
D Affordability, equity, and policy concerns Rates unaffordable / seniors / fixed income WCWD No Policy concern only.
D Affordability, equity, and policy concerns Rates unaffordable / magnitude excessive WCWD No Policy disagreement.
D Affordability, equity, and policy concerns Consolidation unfair or improper MCWD No Governance issue outside AB 2257 scope.
D Affordability, equity, and policy concerns Consolidation unfair or improper WCWD No Governance issue outside AB 2257 scope.
E Legal misstatements or incorrect assertions Rates are taxes WCWD No Incorrect legal premise; Prop 218 applies.
E Legal misstatements or incorrect assertions Two-thirds vote required WCWD No No voter approval required for water rates.
E Legal misstatements or incorrect assertions Rates used to backfill City budget WCWD No Utility revenues restricted to water purposes.
E Legal misstatements or incorrect assertions Improper sharing of water revenues WCWD No Financial plans show system-specific use.
SUMMARY NOTES
Unique written objection letters 5
Unique objection sets requiring response 5
Objection categories requiring substantive AB 2257 response Categories A and B only
Objector(s)
Joyce & Pierre Archain
Raymond, Priscilla & Stephanie Yeh; Six Madley
Letters by District:
MCWD (Millview)
RVCWD (Redwood Valley)
WCWD (Willow)Jim Donnelly; Melissa Dale
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADOPTING
WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF UKIAH FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF A
PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN DETERMINATIONS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66016 (AB 2257)
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah owns and operates a municipal water utility and is a member agency of the
Ukiah Valley Water Authority ("UVWA"); and
WHEREAS, Section 6(A)(2) of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for The
Ukiah Valley Water Authority provides that the Water Executive Committee has the power to set rates to
fund the services the Water Authority provides for its Members, including property-related fees for the City
of Ukiah; and
WHEREAS, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee conducted a Proposition 218 public
hearing on February 9, 2026, regarding proposed water rate adjustments applicable to the City of Ukiah;
and
WHEREAS, written objections submitted in connection with the proposed rate adjustments were reviewed
and written determinations were adopted by the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee
pursuant to Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257); and
WHEREAS, the proposed water rate schedule for the City of Ukiah is set forth in Exhibit A to this
Resolution and is based on the UVWA water financial plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HEREBY:
1. Finds that the Proposition 218 public hearing conducted on February 9, 2026, has been completed
in compliance with applicable law.
2. Finds that the written determinations adopted pursuant to Government Code section 66016
support adoption of the proposed water rates.
3. Adopts the water rate schedule for the City of Ukiah as set forth in Exhibit A, effective as specified
therein.
4. Directs staff to implement the adopted rates and include this Resolution in the administrative
record.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tom Schoeneman, Chair
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC, Clerk
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTACHMENT 2
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Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee- Resolution 2026-
Exhibit A
Water Rate Schedule: City of Ukiah
Current
March 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Water Usage Rate ($/CCF)
All Water Usage $4.18 $4.43 $4.61 $4.79 $4.98
Monthly Service Charge
3/4" meter $51.30 $54.38 $56.56 $58.82 $61.17
1" meter $82.15 $87.08 $90.56 $94.18 $97.95
1 1/2" meter $158.61 $168.13 $174.86 $181.85 $189.12
2" meter $250.72 $265.76 $276.39 $287.45 $298.95
3" meter $465.81 $493.76 $513.51 $534.05 $555.41
4" meter $773.02 $819.40 $852.18 $886.27 $921.72
6" meter $1,540.35 $1,632.77 $1,698.08 $1,766.00 $1,836.64
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADOPTING
WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE WILLOW COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOLLOWING
COMPLETION OF A PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN
DETERMINATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66016 (AB 2257)
WHEREAS, the Willow County Water District ("WCWD") owns and operates a water utility and is a member
agency of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority ("UVWA"); and
WHEREAS, Section 6(A)(2) of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Ukiah
Valley Water Authority provides that the Water Executive Committee has the power to set rates to fund the
services the Water Authority provides for its Members, including property-related fees for the Willow ; and
WHEREAS, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee conducted a Proposition 218 public
hearing on February 9, 2026, regarding proposed water rate adjustments applicable to the WCWD ; and
WHEREAS, written objections submitted in connection with the proposed rate adjustments were reviewed
and written determinations were adopted by the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee pursuant
to Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257); and
WHEREAS, the proposed water rate schedule for the WCWD is set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution and
is based on the UVWA water financial plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HEREBY:
1. Finds that the Proposition 218 public hearing conducted on February 9, 2026, has been completed in
compliance with applicable law.
2. Finds that the written determinations adopted pursuant to Government Code section 66016 support
adoption of the proposed water rates.
3. Adopts the water rate schedule for the WCWD as set forth in Exhibit A, effective as specified therein.
4. Directs staff to implement the adopted rates and include this Resolution in the administrative record.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tom Schoeneman, Chair
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC, Clerk
UVWA Executive Committee
Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee- Resolution 2026-
ATTACHMENT 3
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Exhibit A
Water Rate Schedule: Willow County Water District
Existing
March 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Water Usage Rates (per TGAL)
Residential Zone 1 $2.36 $2.81 $3.15 $3.53 $3.95
Commercial $2.36 $2.81 $3.15 $3.53 $3.95
Residential Zone 2 $3.38 $4.02 $4.50 $5.04 $5.64
Residential Zone 3 $4.08 $4.86 $5.44 $6.09 $6.82
Residential Zone 4 $4.58 $5.45 $6.10 $6.83 $7.65
Irrigation $2.36 $2.81 $3.15 $3.53 $3.95
Fixed Monthly Base Charges
3/4"$24.78 $29.49 $33.03 $36.99 $41.43
1"$39.94 $47.53 $53.23 $59.62 $66.77
1.5"$77.85 $92.64 $103.76 $116.21 $130.16
2" $123.33 $146.76 $164.37 $184.09 $206.18
3"$229.47 $273.07 $305.84 $342.54 $383.64
4"$381.08 $453.49 $507.91 $568.86 $637.12
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADOPTING
WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE MILLVIEW COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOLLOWING
COMPLETION OF A PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN
DETERMINATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66016 (AB 2257)
WHEREAS, the Millview County Water District ("MCWD") owns and operates a water utility and is a
member agency of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority ("UVWA"); and
WHEREAS, Section 6(A)(2) of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for The
Ukiah Valley Water Authority provides that the Water Executive Committee has the power to set rates to
fund the services the Water Authority provides for its Members, including property-related fees for the
Millview County Water District; and
WHEREAS, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee conducted a Proposition 218 public
hearing on February 9, 2026, regarding proposed water rate adjustments applicable to the MCWD ; and
WHEREAS, written objections submitted in connection with the proposed rate adjustments were reviewed
and written determinations were adopted by the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee
pursuant to Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257); and
WHEREAS, the proposed water rate schedule for the MCWD is set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution
and is based on the UVWA water financial plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HEREBY:
1. Finds that the Proposition 218 public hearing conducted on February 9, 2026, has been completed
in compliance with applicable law.
2. Finds that the written determinations adopted pursuant to Government Code section 66016 support
adoption of the proposed water rates.
3. Adopts the water rate schedule for the MCWD as set forth in Exhibit A, effective as specified
therein.
4. Directs staff to implement the adopted rates and include this Resolution in the administrative record.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tom Schoeneman, Chair
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC, Clerk
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTACHMENT 4
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Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee- Resolution 2026-
Exhibit A
Water Rate Schedule: Millview County Water District
Current
March 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Water Usage Rate ($/TGAL)
All customers $3.42 $3.94 $4.49 $5.12 $5.84
Monthly Service Charge
5/8" Meter $15.72 $18.08 $20.61 $23.50 $26.79
3/4" Meter $21.64 $24.89 $28.37 $32.34 $36.87
1" Meter $33.46 $38.48 $43.87 $50.01 $57.01
1.5" Meter $63.01 $72.46 $82.60 $94.16 $107.34
2" Meter $98.48 $113.25 $129.11 $147.19 $167.80
3" Meter $181.23 $208.41 $237.59 $270.85 $308.77
4" Meter $299.46 $344.38 $392.59 $447.55 $510.21
6" Meter $595.01 $684.26 $780.06 $889.27 $1,013.77
8" Meter $949.67 $1,092.12 $1,245.02 $1,419.32 $1,618.02
10" Meter $1,363.45 $1,567.97 $1,787.49 $2,037.74 $2,323.02
Private Fire Service $25.00 $28.75 $32.78 $37.37 $42.60
Temp. Construction Service $44.63 $51.32 $58.50 $66.69 $76.03
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADOPTING
WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF A PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
WRITTEN DETERMINATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66016 (AB 2257)
WHEREAS, the Redwood Valley County Water District ("RVWD") owns and operates a water utility and is a
member agency of the Ukiah Valley Water Authority ("UVWA"); and
WHEREAS, Section 6(A)(2) of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for The
Ukiah Valley Water Authority provides that the Water Executive Committee has the power to set rates to fund
the services the Water Authority provides for its Members, including property-related fees for the Redwood
Valley County Water District; and
WHEREAS, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee conducted a Proposition 218 public
hearing on February 9, 2026, regarding proposed water rate adjustments applicable to the RVWD ; and
WHEREAS, written objections submitted in connection with the proposed rate adjustments were reviewed
and written determinations were adopted by the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee pursuant
to Government Code section 66016 (AB 2257); and
WHEREAS, the proposed water rate schedule for the RVWD is set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution and
is based on the UVWA water financial plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE UKIAH VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HEREBY:
1. Finds that the Proposition 218 public hearing conducted on February 9, 2026, has been completed
in compliance with applicable law.
2. Finds that the written determinations adopted pursuant to Government Code section 66016 support
adoption of the proposed water rates.
3. Adopts the water rate schedule for the RVWD as set forth in Exhibit A, effective as specified therein.
4. Directs staff to implement the adopted rates and include this Resolution in the administrative record.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tom Schoeneman, Chair
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC, Clerk
UVWA Executive Committee
ATTACHMENT 5
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Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee- Resolution 2026-
Exhibit A
Water Rate Schedule: Redwood Valley County Water District
Current
March 1,
2026
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Water Usage Rate ($/TGAL)
Domestic $6.91 $8.98 $10.06 $10.66 $10.98 $11.31
Irrigation $0.92 $1.20 $1.34 $1.42 $1.46 $1.50
Monthly Service Charge
Non-Potable Meters
2" Meter $59.43 $77.26 $86.53 $91.72 $94.47 $97.30
4" Meter $180.94 $235.22 $263.45 $279.26 $287.64 $296.27
6" Meter $359.62 $467.51 $523.61 $555.03 $571.68 $588.83
Domestic Meters
Residential Dwelling Units $28.08 $36.50 $40.88 $43.33 $44.63 $45.97
3/4" and 1" Meters $28.08 $36.50 $40.88 $43.33 $44.63 $45.97
2" Meter $84.90 $110.37 $123.61 $131.03 $134.96 $139.01
3" Meter $167.57 $217.84 $243.98 $258.62 $266.38 $274.37
4" Meter $260.57 $338.74 $379.39 $402.15 $414.21 $426.64
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