06/18/2024 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5
MINUTES OF THE DAVIS CITY COUNCIL
Meeting of June 18, 2024
The City Council of the City of Davis met in regular meeting session beginning at 6:49 p.m. in the Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Chapman.
Roll Call: Councilmembers Present: Will Arnold, Donna Neville, Gloria Partida, Bapu Vaitla, Josh Chapman
Councilmembers Absent: None
Other Officers Present: City Manager Michael Webb, City Attorney Inder Khalsa, City Clerk Zoe Mirabile
Approval of
Agenda
D. Neville moved, seconded by B. Vaitla, to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
Ceremonial
Presentations
A. Proclamation Recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month, pre- sented by W. Arnold
B. Honorary Citizen Certificate to Jinny Lee, Sister City Sangju, Korea Representative
City Council recessed at 7:09 p.m. and reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
City Manager
Announce-
ments
M. Webb: June 19—Juneteenth Holiday observed as city holiday. July 4—Independency Day observed as city holiday. July 4 event includes festivities, music, and fireworks at Community Park.
City Council
Announce-
ments and Li-
aison Reports
None
Public Com-
ments
• Kevin Wong, Davis Downtown: Regular item —Revenue Measure.
Board of Directors unanimously approved supporting placement of city revenue measure on November ballot.
• Beth Bourne: Oppose transgender exploration, especially by youth. • Dorte Jensen: Oppose revenue measure.
• Alan Miller: Suggest Council blur background on camera views and not allow signs to be shown during public comment.
• Alan Hirsch: Support Spin program and Amtrak project. Oppose I-80 widening and toll project.
• Jeremy Taylor: Public commenter behavior needs to be addressed .
Bike trail along I -80 needs more maintenance and better directional signage.
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• Connor Gorman: Consent calendar item Landscape Architect Ser- vices—should preserve as much landscaped space as possible.
Consent calendar item Spin M icromobility—should expand ridership requirements on devices. Consent calendar item Military Equipment Use policy—oppose military equipment.
Consent Cal-
endar
On Call Engineering Services Agreement Task Order 10.2 for Richards Boulevard / I-80 Interchange Project Design Services, CIP No. ET8730 Approve Resolution No. 24-099 - Authorizing Task Order 10.2 with Mark Thomas and Company for the Richards Boulevard/ I-80 Interchange Pro- ject
Purchase of Chemicals Used at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Approve Resolution No. 24-100 - Authorizing the City Manager to Pur- chase Chemicals for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contingency Increase for City Hall Portable Office Trailer Project, CIP No. ET0010
Approve Resolution No. 24-101 - Approving Contingency Increase for City Hall Portable Office Trailer Project
Renew Contract for Enterprise Software Services
Approve Resolution No. 24-102 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a One-Year (1) Agreement with an Option of Four (4) One-Year Ex- tensions with Central Square for Continued Enterprise Software Services
Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Landscape Architect and Habitat Restoration Services
Approve Resolution No. 24-103 - Authorizing City Manager to Enter Into Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Landscaping Architecture and Habitat Restoration Services, with the following firms: Callander As- sociates, Cunningham Engineering, David Volz Design, Dudek, GHD, Helix, LPA Inc., Melton Design Group, RHA, RHAA, Siegfried, Stantec and Verde Design
Update on Spin Shared Micromobility; Ordinance Making Permanent the Provisions of the Davis Municipal Code P ertaining to Bike and Scooter Share Programs in the City
1. Receive update on Spin Shared Micromobility.
2. Introduce Ordinance Extending the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2630 By Repealing Its August 1, 2024 Expiration, Making Permanent the Provisions of Article 6.05 of the Davis Municipal Code Pertaining to Bike and Scooter Share Programs in the City, and CEQA Exemption Determination
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Informal Bidding for Public Projects
Introduce Ordinance Revising Purchasing Requirements and Amending Article 15.11 of the Davis Municipal Code, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15378(a) and 15378(b)(4)
Second Reading: Ordinance Re-Adopting a Military Equipment Use Pol- icy and Re-Approving the Use, Acquisition, and Seeking of Funding for Military Equipment
Adopt Ordinance No. 2659 (Introduced 06/04/2024)
B. Vaitla moved, seconded by D. Nevi lle to approve consent calendar .
Motion passed unanimously.
Public Hear-
ing: Energy
Conservation
Agreement
for a Battery
Energy Stor-
age System
at the City’s
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant
Public Works Utilities & Operations Deputy Director Adrienne Heinig:
summarized background on project and similar energy conservation pro- jects Council has recently approved. City is enrolled in Pacific Gas & Electric Risk Assessment Process Improvement Decision Support (RAP- IDS) program and developed an Ener gy Action Plan. Measures include energy, process, and resiliency benefits which the project aims to achieve. Anticipate returning to City Council with additional projects for approval.
Mayor Chapman opened the public hearing.
• Elaine Roberts-Musser, John Johnston, and Connor Gorman : Sup- port project and similar projects at City facilities. Will reduce carbon emissions and save money.
Mayor Chapman closed the public hearing.
W. Arnold moved, seconded by G. Partida, as follows:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-104 - Approving an Energy Conservation Agreement with EVA Green Power for Provision and Installation of a Battery Energy Storage System, and Making Findings in Support Thereof Pursuant to Government Code Section 4217.10, et seq.
2. Approve creation of a Capital Improvement Program Project to deliver the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Council recessed at 7:41 p.m. and reconvened at 7:48 p.m.
Public Hear-
ing: CDBG
and HOME
2024-25
Social Services & Housing Director Dana Bailey: Davis is a U.S. Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development entitlement community and receives allocations of grant fu nding based on a formula. Critical needs identified for FY24 -25 in the categories o f non-public services, service 06/18/2024 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5
Funding Rec-
ommenda-
tions and An-
nual Action
Plan (Pro-
gram Year
2024)
linkages, treatments and support and prevention/early intervention. City is in the final year of a five-year consolidated plan. Next year will begin a new cycle. Overview of funding recommendations.
Mayor Chapman opened the public hearing.
• Steve Streeter, Heart of Davis ; John Kestal Franko, Davis United Methodist Church Housing and Homelessness Task Force ; Barbara Cutter; Daniel; Malie Anderson; Mary Soto; and unnamed individuals:
Support using funds for Respite Center upgrades , provide services for unhoused residents.
• Alan Miller: Oppose Respite Center location.
Mayor Chapman closed the public hearing.
B. Vaitla moved, seconded by W. Arnold, to approve Resolution No. 24- 105 - Awarding 2024-25 Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds. Mo- tion passed unanimously.
Amtrak Amer-
ican Disabili-
ties Accessi-
ble (ADA) /
Olive Drive
Shared-Use
Path Connec-
tion
Sophia Jones -Bradford, Amtrak: Amtrak has a goal to complete ADA compliant projects nation-wide by 2029. Amtrak portion of project is fully funded. City of Davis will fund the construction of the shared use bicycle and pedestrian paths connecting to the grade separated a ccess. Esti- mated timeline: Final design, coordination and approvals by 2026, con- struction completed by 2028.
Public comments:
• Alan Hirsch: Oppose removal of trees. Shade should be achieved us- ing trees or solar panels.
• Alan Miller , Alexander O’Neill Woodendorf , and Connor Gorman :
Support project including undercrossing. Would like to see bike and pedestrian connections to J Street and County Road 32A in the fu- ture, and train connection to Woodland.
G. Partida moved, seconded by D. Neville, to a pprove Resolution No. 24-106 - Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Under- standing Between the City of Davis and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Motion passed unanimously.
Transaction
and Use
(Sales) Tax
Assistant City Manager Kelly Stachowicz : Summarized background on revenue measure needs. City Council directed staff to return with infor- mation and documents necessary to place a sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot. Neighboring jurisdictions in Yolo County have also placed sales tax measures with similar language on the November 2024 ballot.
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Public comments:
• Helen Roland-Cramer and Barbara Clutter, Davis Opportunity Village & Housing Interfaith Justice; Greg Rowe; Georgina Valencia; Norbie Kumagai; Ron Glick; and Vanessa Erricarde, Davis Chamber of Com- merce: Support revenue measure. Would like to see funds allocated to Housing Trust Fund. Staffing and unmet needs should be funded. • Alan Miller , Elaine Roberts -Musser, and Connor Gorman : Oppose revenue measure . Should reduce city spending and consider eco- nomic development options first, such as a commercial vacancy tax.
W. Arnold moved, seconded by B. Vaitla, as follows:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-107 - Approving an Ordinance and Or- dering That a Measure Be Submitted to the Voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024, Amending Article 15.19 of the Davis Municipal Code to Increase the Local Transactions and Use Tax Rate from 1% to 2%, with the Tax to Continue to Be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
2. Introduce Ordinance Amending Specified Sections of Article 15.19 of the Davis Municipal Code to Increase the Rate of the Existing Transactions and Use Tax from 1% to 2%, pending a majority vote in favor of the ballot measure
3. Appoint Council Subcommittee of W. Arnold and D. Neville to draft Argument in Favor and Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure.
Motion passed unanimously.
AB 1234 Re-
porting
None
Long Range
Calendar
M. Webb: Next regular meeting is July 9.
Public comment:
• Alan Miller: Oppose people showing signs in audience and being shown on camera during public comment. Actions are distracting.
Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
Zoe Mirabile
City Clerk