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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.
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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.
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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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:
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.
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.
Increasing Recycling and Reducing Organic Waste
Transition to Cloud Computing
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Press Release: CITY OF UKIAH CONTINUES COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS ON ANNEXATION OPTIONS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR BALANCED GROWTH
Ukiah, CA. October 9, 2025. – The City of Ukiah continues to engage community members in discussions about potential annexation options and the future growth of our community. As part of this ongoing engagement, the City met yesterday with representatives from three local organizations that have been active in the annexation discussion: Mendocino County Farm Bureau, Mendo Matters, and “No Ukiah Annexation.”
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange information, address misconceptions, and gather feedback on specific ideas that could inform revisions to the City’s potential annexation maps.
Mendocino County Farm Bureau leadership shared specific feedback on issues related to water, farmland, and agricultural production – key areas of importance for both the Farm Bureau and the City. Discussion topics included minimizing impacts to farmland, maintaining reliable water supplies, and ensuring that agricultural operations can continue successfully. Farm Bureau representatives also asked questions about water and sewer rates for properties in potential annexation areas.
“I felt everyone made a sincere effort to listen carefully to one another, and I appreciate the productive conversation,” said Ukiah Councilmember Mari Rodin. “The Farm Bureau representatives identified concrete areas of interest where we can work together to address concerns. This kind of collaboration is incredibly helpful as we continue to work toward uniting the Ukiah Valley through annexation.”
Mendo Matters representatives noted that the group as a whole could support future growth and annexation under the right circumstances. The group identified homelessness, water supply, and local economic growth as its top community priorities. The City made clear that it shares those priorities and committed to continue to provide information on how strategic, well-planned growth through annexation can help strengthen the local economy, address the challenges our homeless face, and ensure a reliable water supply for generations to come.
Misconceptions surrounding annexation and the City of Ukiah were also addressed. For example, when a Mendo Matters representative asked whether the City would take over the Flood Control District, City representatives made clear that no such proposal has ever been proposed or even considered. The City reaffirmed its strong partnership with the Flood Control District and their ongoing collaboration to protect regional water supplies, including their partnership through Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) and the City’s support for Flood Control’s annexation of Redwood Valley Water District.
Mendo Matters representatives also raised questions about emergency response capacity. The City noted that police and dispatch staffing levels are strong and that the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority has expanded its capacity to provide both ambulance and fire services. The City emphasized that ensuring strong and effective public safety coverage remains a top priority. Additionally, Mendo Matters asked about private septic tanks and related permitting processes; the City made clear that these processes would not change through annexation.
The “No Ukiah Annexation” group did not present specific proposals or recommendations on what considerations should inform any future annexation. The City remains open to receiving constructive input and suggestions that serve the community as a whole.
Moving forward, and as it committed to do in July, the City will continue to evaluate and incorporate community feedback to recalibrate annexation boundary alternatives – reflecting both practical service needs and the shared values of Ukiah residents.
“As Ukiah has grown over time, our city boundaries have not matched areas of development, resulting in a patchwork of overlapping and inconsistent municipal services,” said Rodin. “Annexation has been identified as an important step forward to ensure positive growth occurs in areas where quality city services can be realistically and efficiently provided to our neighbors.”
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Join us for this community conversation regarding historic preservation!
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m., the City of Ukiah and Historical Society of Mendocino County will co-host a historic preservation community workshop at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center.
The purpose of the October 16th workshop is to engage with the community on recommendations for the drafting of the City’s Historic Preservation policy. The City and Historical Society of Mendocino County will provide information of architectural and historic resources in Ukiah, facilitate questions and comments on the historic preservation process, and receive preliminary input on the City’s approach to the drafting of the City’s first-ever historic preservation ordinance.
Event: Historic Preservation Community Workshop
Date and Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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The City of Ukiah is seeking an experienced Information Technology Manager to lead our IT team.
If you’re passionate about technology, strategic leadership, and supporting essential city services, we’d love to hear from you.
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