Visitors come to experience a scenic location with a myriad of outdoor spaces and activities, a bustling restaurant scene, and a flourishing wine and beer industry.
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Municipal infrastructure improvements, information, and opportunities to enhance our business climate
The City of Ukiah offers residents the convenience of accessing municipal services online.
The City of Ukiah is the county leader in recreational events for the family, invests in solid improvements to municipal infrastructure, and continually seeks out redevelopment opportunities to enhance our business climate.
Meetings, agendas, and minutes for City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Greening Your Home and Business
In today’s era of escalating energy costs and climate change, making energy efficiency improvements to your home or business is a top priority. You can secure immediate cost savings by lowering your overall energy usage, which also reduces your carbon emission footprint. You can also save money in the areas of waste reduction, equipment use, transportation, and building design. We’ve gathered 21 green business tips that you can implement quickly and easily in your own business.
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Water-Efficiency, Treatment, and Storm Water Improvements
Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Ukiah has made significant investments to build conservation into the structure of our operations. A critical component of our structural conservation has been our state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. This plant has allowed us to reduce overall water use, reduce discharges to the river, and enhance the supply of sustainable, reliable water resources. The treatment plant also relies on LED lighting and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motors, which greatly increase energy efficiency.
Ukiah secured a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board to cover about a third of the cost of the recycled water system and secured another grant from CalRecycle to filter storm water before it is discharged to the river.
Learn more about the wastewater treatment plant.
Converting Water Fixtures
As the City modernizes its buildings, we are replacing traditional toilets and sink faucets with low flow fixtures, significantly reducing the amount of water used in our facilities.
Using Recycled Water for Outdoor Irrigation
The City is using recycled water at the Ukiah Sports Complex, at Oak Manor Elementary, and Oak Manor Park, keeping our fields and parks green while also promoting responsible and sustainable use of our water resources; additional expansion of the recycled water program is underway. Learn more about the Recycled Water Project.
Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled
Bike Lanes
There are currently approximately 11.2 miles of class II bike lanes in the City of Ukiah. The City is in the design process and intends to expand the distance of bike lanes to 3.8 miles, which will be a total of approximately 15 miles.
Expanding the Great Redwood Trail – Ukiah
With broad public support, the City has been very active in developing the Great Redwood Trail within the City limits. The existing 2 miles of class I multi-purpose pathways provides a safe and efficient corridor for bicycle and pedestrian traffic to access major employment centers, services, shopping, residential areas, and the future Mendocino County Courthouse, as well as connectivity to other bicycle routes throughout the City. The fourth phase of this trail will add an additional mile and complete the trail within the City limits from north to south. Learn more about the trail.
Our Electric Utility
Learn more about the Electric Utility as well as few simple things you can do at your home and at work to reduce your own energy costs.
Parks and Recreation
The City secured an Urban Greening Grant from the California Natural Resources Agency, which is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. This $1.78 million grant was awarded in 2017 and used to support the build-out of the Rail Trail.
At the direction of the City Council, the City of Ukiah Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission prepared a document establishing the policies and procedures for the City crews and other agencies and organizations to follow when performing creek maintenance and garbage and rubbish removal. Learn more.
In partnership with the Community Foundation of Mendocino County and the ReLeaf program, the Parks team has set a goal of planting 50 trees per year. An emphasis on planting trees that provide street shade will expand the benefit of the City’s urban forest.
Environmentally Friendly Land Use Policies
The City is in the process of updating its General Plan. Included in the proposed 2040 General Plan are new policies prioritizing complete streets, the development and implementation of a Climate Action Plan, preservation of agricultural lands and open space, and other climate friendly policies and goals. Additionally, Ukiah has created a Green Building Toolkit to actively promote energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners and contractors.
Increasing Recycling and Reducing Organic Waste
Transition to Cloud Computing
Our Hybrid Fleet and Clean Equipment
Well ahead of state goals, the City of Ukiah is replacing gas and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment with hybrid vehicles and Tier 4, California Air Resources Board compliant equipment. Ukiah Police have deployed an electric vehicle and all City vehicles that travel out of town are certified hybrid vehicles.
Ukiah has always been forward-looking with regard to electric vehicles. We have had electric vehicle (EV) charging stations since the 1980’s. Currently, the City has public EV charging at the public parking lot on Oak and Standley Streets.
The City has also invested heavily in retiring outdated diesel equipment and replace generators, mowers, and tractors and other equipment used by public works and parks maintenance teams with vehicles that are compliant with new emission requirements from the California Air Resources Control Board.
Lighting Upgrades at City Facilities
City facilities have transitioned to energy efficient LED lighting, which are estimated to consume 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than traditional incandescent lighting. These changes resulted in significant cost savings for the city.
The facilities that have made this conversion include the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, the Grace Hudson Museum, City Hall, the Water Treatment Facility, and more.
Storm Drains and Your Home
Protecting Our Emissions Savings by Preventing Fires
We have also streamlined how our fire response teams are structured to ensure full funding, adequate resources, and available equipment.
Ukiah Valley Fire District Annexation
In November 2021, the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District increased its service territory to include the City of Ukiah within its boundaries, creating a unified district that serves the entire Ukiah Valley. This annexation of service territory resolved a funding discrepancy, establishing an additional $900,000 to $1 million in annual revenue necessary to meet the growing needs of our region. This has included:
Converting to Solar Energy
To reduce our reliance on the electrical grid, the City of Ukiah has identified city buildings ideal for solar installation. To date, the City has installed 40 Photovoltaic (Solar) panels at the Civic Center, saving the City approximately $26,061 and reducing our carbon footprint by 42.6 metric ton over 17 years.
Additionally, the water re-circulation system that heats the Ukiah Municipal Swimming Pool is 100% solar powered.
The City continues to pursue funding opportunities to outfit additional municipal facilities with solar. The City is currently involved with adding 123 kW of solar system at Anton Stadium parking lot. This solar system will help reduce our carbon footprint by approximately 62 metric ton yearly. We have also implemented automation for heating and cooling of City facilities to reduce power use during peak times.
Preparing for the incoming storm and need sandbags?
Possible flooding and power outages are on the horizon, so it's crucial to be prepared. Friedman's Home Improvement is generously offering FREE sandbags, while supplies last. You must bring your own shovel.
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WINTER WEATHER WARNING AND FLOOD WATCH!
Ukiah residents and visitors should prepare themselves and their families for the incoming storm. The National Weather Services (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Ukiah and surrounding areas Wednesday a.m. through Friday a.m. For detailed forecast information, visit: forecast.weather.gov/
The incoming weather system will bring several days of significant rainfall and windy conditions beginning tonight into Friday with impacts lingering into the weekend. NWS predicts up to 8 inches of rainfall by Friday in the Ukiah Valley. This will likely cause small stream and localized flooding, mudslides, and possible power outages.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for this storm by:
• Reducing or eliminating unnecessary travel during the storm period
• Having emergency supplies on hand: sandbags, prescription medications, food/water, flashlights, battery-operated radio, extra batteries, important documents, supplies for your pets, etc.
• Checking on neighbors who may have special needs in advance of the storm
• Preparing for potential power outages due to wind, downed trees, etc.
• Removing debris from gutters and drainage areas, placing sandbags out in potential flooding areas.
• Checking to ensure pets/livestock are safe, especially animals that live outside
• Listen to your local radio and television stations for changing weather and emergency alerts
• Please use 9-1-1 for emergencies only.
If you have trees on or near your property be aware of their surroundings, and watch for falling limbs, wood debris, and falling trees. Need to report a power outage? City of Ukiah utility customers should call the power outage 24-hour hotline at 463-6288.
The City of Ukiah will be monitoring the incoming storm and will provide updated information as necessary through our social media channels, press releases, website updates, and Nixle, as necessary. Additionally, for non-emergency questions please contact the City of Ukiah, Office of Emergency Management at oem@cityofukiah.com. … See MoreSee Less
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You may have heard that there's going to be a big storm, which means lots of leaves will fall. Please remember that it is not legal to blow your leaves into the street which can cause them to clog the storm drains and flood the streets. But don't worry, you can still prepare for the storm by cleaning up your leaves and putting them in your green bin or bag them and wait for the Ukiah Waste Annual Leaf Pick-Up which is coming soon – December 2-6.
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Your Voice Matters: Join the Diversity & Equity Committee!
The City of Ukiah’s DEI Committee is looking for new members to represent the diversity of our community. If you identify with any of these groups, consider applying for these upcoming vacant seats:
• Physical/mental disabilities
• Lived experience of poverty
• LGBTQA community
• Native American heritage
• Persons of color
• Youth 21 and under
• Non-English speakers
Apply here: cityofukiah.com/boards-commissions-committees/
Recent past projects include:
Participation in the Parks Gap Analysis
Input for the development of the mission statement for Grace Hudson Museum
Celebrations & Proclamations for diversity & inclusion
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