The following is a press release issued by the City of Ukiah:
Dear Ukiah Community,
Effective Monday, April 19th, the City of Ukiah is pleased to announce the reopening of the majority of our public facilities. For an updated status of all services and for information on how you can continue to reach us, please refer to the information below. Use the links below to jump to specific sections of the document:
- UTILITY BILLING (PAYMENTS, NEW SERVICE, DISCONNECTS, BILLING QUESTIONS, ETC.) • PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
- PARKS AND FACILITY RENTALS
- HUMAN RESOURCES / JOB APPLICATIONS/ CLAIMS
- PUBLIC MEETINGS
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
- FIRE DEPARTMENT
- WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
- WATER TREATMENT PLANT
- ELECTRIC UTILITY
- PUBLIC WORKS (ENCROACHMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS)
- EMERGENCY ORDER AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- UTILITY BILLING (PAYMENTS, NEW SERVICE, DISCONNECTS, BILLING QUESTIONS, ETC.)
Our Customer Service Representatives will be available in person or by phone during normal business hours (M-F 8-5). Customers may also continue to pay their utility bills online (www.cityofukiah.com), by phone 463-6228, or by dropping payment off at a drop box at the Civic Center. Please note that there are two drop boxes at the Civic Center—one is in the median of our driveway at 300 Seminary Avenue (drop off from your vehicle) and the other is at the entrance of 411 West Clay Street (our Annex building). Important: cash payments may ONLY be dropped off at the 411 West Clay Street location.
Customers may access applications for service requests in-person at the Civic Center or via our website at www.cityofukiah.com.
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
Our Community Development Department will be open to the public Monday-Friday, 8-12 and 1-5. Building Division
• New–introducing “Over The Counter (OTC) Review” on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:30- 10:30! For simple projects, permits can be issued “over the counter” during these times. Call 467-5786 for more information.
• Plan submittals for smaller projects- residential remodels, etc. where a full plan submittal is not needed, plans and applications will be accepted electronically via email:
Buildingdivision@cityofukiah.com
PARKS AND FACILITY RENTALS
All City parks, including restroom facilities, are conditionally open to the public. Masking and social distancing requirements remain in place.
The City of Ukiah is now accepting Special Event Permit Applications and reservations for parks and facilities, including the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, subject to COVID mitigation requirements at the time of the event. The Community Services team is actively planning for Summer Safari, aquatic programs, recreation classes and programs, Sundays In The Park, and more. Please visit the links below for more information on these programs and events:
• Rentals and meetings at the Conference Center and other City-owned facilities • Recreation classes, activities, and sports programs
• The Ukiah Golf Course
The Grace Hudson Museum will reopen in the first part of May. For information regarding current exhibits and details regarding the official opening date, please see their official facebook page.
Community Services staff is available in person or by phone and/or email during normal working hours:
• Email: CommunityServices@CityofUkiah.com
• Recreation Department: 707-463-6231
• Conference Center: 707-463-6701
• Museum: 707-467-2836
LIVE SCAN SERVICES
Live Scan fingerprinting services are being offered at 411 West Clay St. Monday-Friday, 8-12 and 1-5..
For more information visit: http://www.cityofukiah.com/live-scan-services/
HUMAN RESOURCES / JOB APPLICATIONS/ CLAIMS
Employment applications may be dropped off in person at the Civic Center, submitted by email: personnel@cityofukiah.com, or by mail (300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah CA 95482).
We will accept all Claims for Damages Against the City in person at the Civic Center, via email: klawler@cityofukiah.com; riskmanagement@cityofukiah.com, or by mail. Address is on the Claim Form.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Council meetings are held remotely on a weekly basis, with the teleconference location shown at the top of the agenda, and live-streamed from the Agendas & Minutes page of the City’s website: www.cityofukiah.com/meetings. The need to hold other public meetings will be determined on a case by-case basis, providing that Brown Act and “social distancing” recommendations can be complied with. To be notified by email regarding public meetings, please visit
http://www.cityofukiah.com/meetings/ and click the “Subscribe” button:
For other questions regarding public meeting, please contact Kristine Lawler, City Clerk, at 463-6217 or klawler@cityofukiah.com.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department’s front lobby is now open to the public Monday-Thursday 8-4:00 p.m.; closed for lunch 12-12:30. We are asking the community to consider telephoning the Department to request law enforcement services, rather than responding to the Police Department in-person. When possible, these needs will be met by telephone or by scheduling an appointment. To speak with an officer or report a crime, please call the Communications Center at 463-6262. For records requests and most other needs, please call the Front Office at 463-6242.
The Police Department’s smaller, night entrance lobby (located at 300 Seminary Avenue) will remain open 24 hours with immediate access to Police Dispatch available by utilizing the telephone in that lobby.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
There continue to be no impacts to Fire service. Questions may be directed to the business office at 462-2938.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The Wastewater Treatment Plant will operate normally; however, the facility will be closed to the public. Bird watchers are invited to visit the treatment ponds for viewing birds and other wildlife.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
The Water Treatment Plant will operate normally; this facility is closed to the public.
ELECTRIC UTILITY
There are no impacts to the City’s Electric Utility. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Electric Utility Program Coordinator: 467-5711.
PUBLIC WORKS (ENCROACHMENT, TRANSPORATAION, AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS)
Encroachment and Transportation Permits can be obtained in person at the Civic Center, faxed to 463- 6204 or emailed to Daniel Flores, dflores@cityofukiah.com,. For telephone inquiries, please call 463- 6282.
EMERGENCY ORDER AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
On May 15th, 2020, City Manager Sage Sangiacomo issued an Emergency Order designed to assist Ukiah’s businesses in meeting the challenging operational requirements related to COVID-19. This action expedites, streamlines processes, and eliminates fees associated with utilizing outside space for business operations and mobile food vending. This Order is designed to provide immediate support for Ukiah businesses, which are working to operate under COVID-19-related requirements. For the full text of the Emergency Order, please visit the City’s website at http://www.cityofukiah.com/businesses/.
