Score: +26 (52/20/26)
Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Ukiah Streets March 20, 2018

Published: March 20, 2018 18 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings

F1
The city streets deteriorated due to deferred maintenance beginning with the recession of 2008.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The city continue to use the Pavement Condition Index as the primary criterion to select streets for maintainence and repair. (F1, F2)
F2
The current use of the Pavement Condition Index as a tool for the selection of streets promotes impartiality in the order of streets to be repaired.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The city continue to use the Pavement Condition Index as the primary criterion to select streets for maintainence and repair. (F1, F2)
F3
State road funding redirection created a need in Ukiah for revenue for local street maintenance and repair that led to the passage of a 1/2 cent sales tax.
Related Recommendations (5)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R3
City staff include in the Measure Y dashboard a list of specific revenue sources and expenditures by the next budget. (F3, F6-8, F10)
R4
City staff update the Measure Y dashboard at least quarterly and make it publicly available. (F3-8)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
F4
The reason for proposing a general tax measure rather than a special tax measure for the street maintenance sales tax was that its likelihood of success is statistically greater.
Related Recommendations (4)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R4
City staff update the Measure Y dashboard at least quarterly and make it publicly available. (F3-8)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
F5
Because Measure Z is not legally binding, the use of a general sales tax generated by Measure Y may be used by the City Council at their discretion for other purposes.
Related Recommendations (4)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R4
City staff update the Measure Y dashboard at least quarterly and make it publicly available. (F3-8)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
F6
The city is striving for transparency of the sales tax revenue expenditure.
Related Recommendations (6)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R3
City staff include in the Measure Y dashboard a list of specific revenue sources and expenditures by the next budget. (F3, F6-8, F10)
R4
City staff update the Measure Y dashboard at least quarterly and make it publicly available. (F3-8)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
R9
In accordance with the intent of Measure Z, the city not spend Measure Y sales tax revenue on any grant funded project, for example on the Downtown Streetscape, Rail Trail, and Low Gap-Bush roundabout. (F11-13) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: From the following governing bodies:  Ukiah City Council (All Findings and All Recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are requested from the following individual(s):  Ukiah City Manager (All Findings and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Public Works (All Finding and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Finance (F6-8,10,13) (R2-4)
F7
The budget dashboard falls short of the intent to make the Measure Y sales tax revenue and expeditures transparent. Page BB54 of the 2017-18 Budget Book, Attachment 3 8
Related Recommendations (6)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R3
City staff include in the Measure Y dashboard a list of specific revenue sources and expenditures by the next budget. (F3, F6-8, F10)
R4
City staff update the Measure Y dashboard at least quarterly and make it publicly available. (F3-8)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
R9
In accordance with the intent of Measure Z, the city not spend Measure Y sales tax revenue on any grant funded project, for example on the Downtown Streetscape, Rail Trail, and Low Gap-Bush roundabout. (F11-13) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: From the following governing bodies:  Ukiah City Council (All Findings and All Recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are requested from the following individual(s):  Ukiah City Manager (All Findings and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Public Works (All Finding and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Finance (F6-8,10,13) (R2-4)
F8
The Resolution 2016-34 commitment to a baseline general fund revenue for streets is not evident in the Measure Y dashboard.
Related Recommendations (6)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R3
City staff include in the Measure Y dashboard a list of specific revenue sources and expenditures by the next budget. (F3, F6-8, F10)
R4
City staff update the Measure Y dashboard at least quarterly and make it publicly available. (F3-8)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
R9
In accordance with the intent of Measure Z, the city not spend Measure Y sales tax revenue on any grant funded project, for example on the Downtown Streetscape, Rail Trail, and Low Gap-Bush roundabout. (F11-13) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: From the following governing bodies:  Ukiah City Council (All Findings and All Recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are requested from the following individual(s):  Ukiah City Manager (All Findings and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Public Works (All Finding and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Finance (F6-8,10,13) (R2-4)
F9
The reasons for the fall 2017 stoppage in major scheduled road repair, such as on Luce, Washington, Observatory Avenues, and Brush Street, have not been adequately explained to the public at large.
Related Recommendations (2)
R5
City staff reinstate the Measure Y project tab on the city website no later than July 2018. The tab information should show ongoing and current street repair projects, scheduling timelines, and updated revenue and expenditures. (F3-9)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
F10
The public has an opportunity to review next year’s budget and future spending plans and express their ideas and concerns at city workshops.
Related Recommendations (5)
R2
The City of Ukiah expand the process of making Measure Y information accessible and transparent. (F3-8, F10)
R3
City staff include in the Measure Y dashboard a list of specific revenue sources and expenditures by the next budget. (F3, F6-8, F10)
R6
The city create an informational on-the-street bulletin board in a downtown location, such as in front of the Convention Center, expressly for city announcements and schedules of public meetings and workshops. (F3-10)
R7
To assure that the city priorities match the residents’ preferences, the city make more effort to enable public input early in the planning process for grant funded projects. (F10-13)
R8
The city listen and respond to public input, such as by creating a designated public comment page for each project and recognizing media comments. (F10-13) 9
F11
Redirection of state transportation funding has resulted in funding for alternatives to vehicular projects instead of needed street repair and maintenance.
Related Recommendations (3)
R7
To assure that the city priorities match the residents’ preferences, the city make more effort to enable public input early in the planning process for grant funded projects. (F10-13)
R8
The city listen and respond to public input, such as by creating a designated public comment page for each project and recognizing media comments. (F10-13) 9
R9
In accordance with the intent of Measure Z, the city not spend Measure Y sales tax revenue on any grant funded project, for example on the Downtown Streetscape, Rail Trail, and Low Gap-Bush roundabout. (F11-13) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: From the following governing bodies:  Ukiah City Council (All Findings and All Recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are requested from the following individual(s):  Ukiah City Manager (All Findings and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Public Works (All Finding and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Finance (F6-8,10,13) (R2-4)
F12
The Ukiah City Council, MCOG, and city residents may have different priorities in applying for state transportation grants, such as the Ukiah Downtown Streetscape, Low Gap roundabout, and the Rail Trail.
Related Recommendations (3)
R7
To assure that the city priorities match the residents’ preferences, the city make more effort to enable public input early in the planning process for grant funded projects. (F10-13)
R8
The city listen and respond to public input, such as by creating a designated public comment page for each project and recognizing media comments. (F10-13) 9
R9
In accordance with the intent of Measure Z, the city not spend Measure Y sales tax revenue on any grant funded project, for example on the Downtown Streetscape, Rail Trail, and Low Gap-Bush roundabout. (F11-13) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: From the following governing bodies:  Ukiah City Council (All Findings and All Recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are requested from the following individual(s):  Ukiah City Manager (All Findings and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Public Works (All Finding and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Finance (F6-8,10,13) (R2-4)
F13
The budget for the Ukiah Downtown Streetscape approved in 2009 is likely inadequate for construction costs a decade later.
Related Recommendations (3)
R7
To assure that the city priorities match the residents’ preferences, the city make more effort to enable public input early in the planning process for grant funded projects. (F10-13)
R8
The city listen and respond to public input, such as by creating a designated public comment page for each project and recognizing media comments. (F10-13) 9
R9
In accordance with the intent of Measure Z, the city not spend Measure Y sales tax revenue on any grant funded project, for example on the Downtown Streetscape, Rail Trail, and Low Gap-Bush roundabout. (F11-13) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: From the following governing bodies:  Ukiah City Council (All Findings and All Recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are requested from the following individual(s):  Ukiah City Manager (All Findings and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Public Works (All Finding and All Recommendations)  Ukiah Director of Finance (F6-8,10,13) (R2-4)

Additional Recommendations 1

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

Agency Responses 6

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.