Davis · week of October 6, 2026
Council rejects Retention of Status Quo for Mayoral Selection, 0–1
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What changed in Davis
Retention of Status Quo for Mayoral Selection
0 yes, 1 no
Gloria Partida (no)
Watch this moment →Approval of Consent Calendar
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →TEFRA Resolution for Mutual Housing California Properties
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Change Regular City Council Meeting Start Time to 5:30 p.m.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Dissolution of Certain Council Subcommittees
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of Agenda
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Professional Services Agreement for Implementation Advisory Services for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Public Works Deputy Director Alexis Eastwood)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Professional Services Agreement for Property Management Services at Pacifico (multifamily) and GAMAT (20 single family) Properties (Social Services & Housing Director Dana Bailey)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Amendment 2 to On-Call Engineering Services Agreement Task Order 12 for Well 30 Manganese Treatment System and Distributed Energy Resources Project, CIP No. ET0013 (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/City Engineer Melissa…
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Amendment 2 to On-Call Engineering Services Agreement Task Order 31 for Flooding Hot Spots Evaluation (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/City Engineer Melissa Marshall/PW Deputy Director Eric Spann)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Authorization for Sole Source Purchase of a Pavijet Mini Paver Equipment Attachment for Existing Street Crew Skid Steer (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/PW Deputy Director Eric Spann/Public Works Superintendent Kip Brooks)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Appropriation of Unallocated Water Funds for Purchase of a Water Distribution Crew Vehicle (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/PW Deputy Director Alexis Eastwood/Fleet Services Manager David Cattaneo)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Budget Revision to Veterans Memorial Theatre Revenue (Arts & Culture Manager Rachel Hartsough/VMT Manager Corinne Balmain)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Amendment 5 to Telecommunications Agreement for the Cell Tower Site at 1865 H Street (Community Development Director Sherri Metzker/Real Property Manager Tracie Reynolds)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Amendment 6 to Telecommunications Agreement for the Cell Tower Site at First and F Streets Parking Garage (Community Development Director Sherri Metzker/Real Property Manager Tracie Reynolds)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Downtown Davis Holiday Construction Moratorium Pilot (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/Senior Transportation Planner Jennifer Donofrio)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Plan 2026 Update (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/Senior Transportation Planner Jennifer Donofrio)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Update Permanent Water Use Restrictions Consistent with City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan and California Water Code Requirements (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/Assistant PW Director Adrienne Heinig/Conservation Coordinator Dawn…
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Article 33.02 “Sewer Connections” of the Davis Municipal Code Related to Wastewater Capacity Charges, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15378(a) and…
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review Notice (City Clerk Zoe Mirabile/Deputy City Clerk Victor Jaimes)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Commission Minutes
5 yes, 0 no
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Also discussed
Affordable Housing Code Amendments (Land Dedication)
Mutual Housing California is securing $15 million in federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds to renovate three major affordable housing communities in Davis, improving living conditions without city funding.
What it means: Over $15 million in federal tax credit equity and bond financing invested locally with no direct city financial obligation.
Follow this issue →Implementation of SB 707 Hybrid Meeting Requirements
The council evaluated its internal administrative rules, voting to shift meeting start times to 5:30 p.m. and maintaining the current mayoral selection process.
What it means: Elected officials and members of the public seeking more efficient council operations and earlier meeting conclusions.
Follow this issue →Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation
The city is actively executing its economic development plan, focusing on permit streamlining, business outreach, and developing a community brand strategy.
What it means: Generates approximately $92,000 in new annual recurring revenue from asset monetization efforts.
Follow this issue →
What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Wednesday, October 14
Read the agenda →City Council · Tuesday, October 20
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