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Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2024-2025

The Orr Street Bridge - Twelve Years of Delay July 16, 2020

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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings

The extension of Orchard Avenue to Brush Street relieved the traffic and made it possible to close the Orr St bridge for repairs which provided an opportunity for the WNA to seek a change in the use of the bridge.

No recommendations for this finding

City Council decisions on October 6, 2010 and again on February 21, 2018 supported the WNA goals for bridge use but did not include formal assignments of Lead and Responsible Agencies which has resulted in long-term delays and increases in project scope and costs.

Related Recommendations (2)

the City utilize public surveys funded by the Community Development Block Grant and in the final decision on the alterations to the bridge. (F2, F3)

in future disagreements between Staff and Community Groups, the city investigate alternatives, document a decision and make quarterly progress reports. (F2, F3, F6,

Since the closure of the bridge in 2009, development of housing and a new roadway on County land to the north ending abruptly at the bridge. This has accelerated the need for repairing the bridge for traffic and introduced new potential stakeholders to the project.

Related Recommendations (2)

the City utilize public surveys funded by the Community Development Block Grant and in the final decision on the alterations to the bridge. (F2, F3)

in future disagreements between Staff and Community Groups, the city investigate alternatives, document a decision and make quarterly progress reports. (F2, F3, F6,

Project delays caused by the change in project scope have resulted in increased costs for either repairs or alterations to the Orr Street Bridge. Bridge repair estimates in 2009 were $125,000, and in 2017 were between $300,000-$400,000. It is unknown what the costs for 2022 will be.

Related Recommendations (2)

if plans for projects change based on need or finance, the City shall inform interested parties of delays or fundamental changes. (F4)

the Planning Department should be the agency that does research and seeks public input on projects that have ramifications beyond engineering and construction. (F4, F10, F11)

The Regional Redwood trail crossing, one block West of Orr Street, with a pedestrian bridge over Orr Creek limits the justification for a pedestrian/bike only bridge on Orr Street.

No recommendations for this finding

The bridge repairs have been included in the 2019 grant application for the entire Wagenseller Neighborhood which may cause delays in construction for two to four more years.

Related Recommendations (2)

in future disagreements between Staff and Community Groups, the city investigate alternatives, document a decision and make quarterly progress reports. (F2, F3, F6,

the city prevent any use of the bridge until reconstruction or refurbishment is complete and the bridge deemed safe for access from either side. (F6)

Refurbishment of the Orr Street Bridge for vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic would have met all the needs of the neighborhood residents and qualified for project exemptions under CEQA in 2009.

No recommendations for this finding

The root cause for inaction on the bridge is that the focused outcome pursued by the WNA requires more planning and a CEQA review which can take years to complete under normal circumstances. FF910. . TPhreo jCecitty d eCloauyns chila vceo uleldd htoav teh efo crumrarellnyt abslsiigghnteedd tchoisn dpirtoiojenc to tfo t hthee O Prrla Sntnrienegt DBreipdagretm. ent and not Public Works after accepting recommendations from a community group.

Related Recommendations (1)

in areas like the Wagenseller/Brush neighborhood which straddle the City and County jurisdiction, it is essential for agencies to coordinate plans for the area. (F8, F9)

F10 Page 1

The City Council could have formally assigned this project to the Planning Department

Related Recommendations (1)

the Planning Department should be the agency that does research and seeks public input on projects that have ramifications beyond engineering and construction. (F4, F10, F11)

F11

The Planning Department was not informed of the line-item fund available for bridge repair/refurbishment in the City budget while managing the application for CDBG funds.

Related Recommendations (1)

the Planning Department should be the agency that does research and seeks public input on projects that have ramifications beyond engineering and construction. (F4, F10, F11)

Agency Responses 3

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

City of Ukiah

October 08, 2021 • 6 pages • 16 responses • Score: 0 (+0, 1, 0) View Details ▾

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16 responses to findings and recommendations

Response: Unknown Score: 0

the City utilize public surveys funded by the Community Development Block Grant and in the final decision on the alterations to the bridge. (F2, F3)

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Response: Unknown Score: 0

in future disagreements between Staff and Community Groups, the city investigate alternatives, document a decision and make quarterly progress reports. (F2, F3, F6,

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Response: Unknown Score: 0

if plans for projects change based on need or finance, the City shall inform interested parties of delays or fundamental changes. (F4)

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Response: Unknown Score: 0

in areas like the Wagenseller/Brush neighborhood which straddle the City and County jurisdiction, it is essential for agencies to coordinate plans for the area. (F8, F9)

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

The Regional Redwood trail crossing, one block West of Orr Street, with a pedestrian bridge over Orr Creek limits the justification for a pedestrian/bike only bridge on Orr Street.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

the city prevent any use of the bridge until reconstruction or refurbishment is complete and the bridge deemed safe for access from either side. (F6)

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

The bridge repairs have been included in the 2019 grant application for the entire Wagenseller Neighborhood which may cause delays in construction for two to four more years.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

Partiallydisagree . The affordable housing shortage is more a function of external factors than the number of housing and community development planners

the Planning Department should be the agency that does research and seeks public input on projects that have ramifications beyond engineering and construction. (F4, F10, F11)

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Refurbishment of the Orr Street Bridge for vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic would have met all the needs of the neighborhood residents and qualified for project exemptions under CEQA in 2009.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

F10

The City Council could have formally assigned this project to the Planning Department

Response: Unknown Score: 0

F11

The Planning Department was not informed of the line-item fund available for bridge repair/refurbishment in the City budget while managing the application for CDBG funds.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

City of Ukiah

October 08, 2021 • 10 pages • 5 responses • Score: +2 (+3, 1, -1) View Details ▾

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5 responses to findings and recommendations

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

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in future disagreements between Staff and Community Groups, the city investigate alternatives, document a decision and make quarterly progress reports. (F2, F3, F6,

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R2, R6, R7 The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future; attached, as required, is a time frame for implementation: GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSE FORM PAGE TWO The following Recommendation(s) require further analysis, and attached, as required, is an explanation and the scope and parameters of the planned analysis, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared, discussed and approved by the officer and/or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed: (This time frame shall not exceed six (6) months from the date of p...

The Regional Redwood trail crossing, one block West of Orr Street, with a pedestrian bridge over Orr Creek limits the justification for a pedestrian/bike only bridge on Orr Street.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The recommendation will not be implemented by the City of Ukiah. We have no knowledge of a "Homeless Housing Element" or what it would include, nor do we believe that an additional document that is not required by HCD or HUD would be beneficial. Homelessness is addressed in the City of Ukiah's Housing Element of its CityG eonf eUrkaila Phl'sa nC.i t Ay dCdoiutniocnila allnyd, hthoeu sCiOnCg iesv aadludartees ssteadn idna trhdes fCoOr Cp'as rSttnreartsehgiipc wPliathn .H HSA and Law Enforcement within 180 days of the release of this report. (Required response by UR6ki. a h City Council. Request...

the city prevent any use of the bridge until reconstruction or refurbishment is complete and the bridge deemed safe for access from either side. (F6)

Response: Will Not Implement

Scheduled: within 180 days Score: -1

the Planning Department should be the agency that does research and seeks public input on projects that have ramifications beyond engineering and construction. (F4, F10, F11)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R6, R7 The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future; attached, as required, is a time frame for implementation: GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSE FORM PAGE TWO The following Recommendation(s) require further analysis, and attached, as required, is an explanation and the scope and parameters of the planned analysis, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared, discussed and approved by the officer and/or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed: (This time frame shall not exceed six (6) months from the date of publi...

City of Ukiah

October 08, 2021 • 13 pages • 9 responses • Score: +5 (+7, 0, -2) View Details ▾

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9 responses to findings and recommendations

the City utilize public surveys funded by the Community Development Block Grant and in the final decision on the alterations to the bridge. (F2, F3)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R1, R3, R4, R5 The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future; attached, as required, is a time frame for implementation: GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSE FORM PAGE TWO The following Recommendation(s) require further analysis, and attached, as required, is an explanation and the scope and parameters of the planned analysis, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared, discussed and approved by the officer and/or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed: (This time frame shall not exceed six (6) months from the date ...

in future disagreements between Staff and Community Groups, the city investigate alternatives, document a decision and make quarterly progress reports. (F2, F3, F6,

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

The following Recommendations will NOT be implemented because they are not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable; attached, as required, is an explanation therefore:

if plans for projects change based on need or finance, the City shall inform interested parties of delays or fundamental changes. (F4)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R3, R4, R5 The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future; attached, as required, is a time frame for implementation: GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSE FORM PAGE TWO The following Recommendation(s) require further analysis, and attached, as required, is an explanation and the scope and parameters of the planned analysis, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared, discussed and approved by the officer and/or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed: (This time frame shall not exceed six (6) months from the date of p...

in areas like the Wagenseller/Brush neighborhood which straddle the City and County jurisdiction, it is essential for agencies to coordinate plans for the area. (F8, F9)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R4, R5 The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future; attached, as required, is a time frame for implementation: GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSE FORM PAGE TWO The following Recommendation(s) require further analysis, and attached, as required, is an explanation and the scope and parameters of the planned analysis, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared, discussed and approved by the officer and/or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed: (This time frame shall not exceed six (6) months from the date of publi...

The Regional Redwood trail crossing, one block West of Orr Street, with a pedestrian bridge over Orr Creek limits the justification for a pedestrian/bike only bridge on Orr Street.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the Findings numbered: F5, F9 I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered below, and have attached a statement specifying any portion of the Finding that are disputed with an explanation of the reasons therefore.

the city prevent any use of the bridge until reconstruction or refurbishment is complete and the bridge deemed safe for access from either side. (F6)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R5 The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future; attached, as required, is a time frame for implementation: GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSE FORM PAGE TWO The following Recommendation(s) require further analysis, and attached, as required, is an explanation and the scope and parameters of the planned analysis, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared, discussed and approved by the officer and/or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed: (This time frame shall not exceed six (6) months from the date of publicati...

The bridge repairs have been included in the 2019 grant application for the entire Wagenseller Neighborhood which may cause delays in construction for two to four more years.

Response: Agree Score: +1

I have completed the above responses, and have attached, as required the following number of pages to this response form: Number of Pages attached: 4 I understand that responses to Grand Jury Reports are public records. They will be posted on the Grand Jury website: www.mendocinocounty.org/government/grand-jury. The clerk of the responding agency is required to maintain a copy of the response. I understand that I must submit this signed response form and any attachments as follows: First Step: E-mail in pdf file format to: • The Grand Jury Foreperson at: grandjury@mendocinocounty.org • The Pre...

the Planning Department should be the agency that does research and seeks public input on projects that have ramifications beyond engineering and construction. (F4, F10, F11)

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

Refurbishment of the Orr Street Bridge for vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic would have met all the needs of the neighborhood residents and qualified for project exemptions under CEQA in 2009.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

The City does not agree with this finding, as it does not accurately F7.