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MINUTES OF THE DAVIS CITY COUNCIL
Meeting of September 16, 2025
The City Council of the City of Davis met in regular meeting session beginning at 6:32 p.m. in the Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bapu Vaitla.
Roll Call: Councilmembers Present: Josh Chapman, Linda Deos, Donna Neville, Glo- ria Partida, Bapu Vaitla
Councilmembers Absent: None
Other Officers Present: City Manager Daryel Dunston, City Attorney Inder Khalsa, City Clerk Zoe Mirabile
Approval of
Agenda
J. Chapman moved, seconded by L. Deos, to approve the agenda. Mo- tion passed unanimously.
City Manager
Announce-
ments
City Manager Daryel Dunston : September 18, 20 and 22—Dive Into Downtown Events Welcoming UC Davis Students. September 26—Da- vis Senior High School Homecoming Parade. October 5 —Davis Neigh- bors Night Out event.
City Council
Announce-
ments and Li-
aison Reports
None
Public Com-
ments
• Max Maurning and unnamed individuals : Regular item Homeless- ness Report —Should retain Respite Center. Temporary closure or removal of services will impact community.
• Alan Miller: Attended Charlie Kirk event on UC Davis Campus. Event was peaceful, but counter protestors were violent.
• Shelly Gilbride, International House: Have lost a lot of federal funding.
Thank city for funding programs last year through arts and cultural arts affairs grant program and for commitment to building a culturally vibrant community.
• Brett Lee: Representing Natalie Corona Splash Pad Committee — thank Council for additional aquatics staff. Representing Downtown Business Association—thank Council for downtown police officer. • Connor Gorman: Consent calendar Opioid Settlement—criminal legal system is not designed for justice. HRC Workplan—support.
Consent Cal-
endar
Fee Study and Park Impact Fee Contract Award
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Approve Resolution No. 25-139 - Approving an Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to Conduct a Parks Fee Study and Development Im- pact Fee Update
Nationwide Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements
Approve Resolution No. 25-140 - Authorizing the City to Enter Into Settle- ment Agreements with Purdue Pharma L.P., Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus, Agreeing to the Terms of the Re- lated State-Subdivision Agreements, and Authorizing the City Manager to Take All Actions Necessary to Implement the Settlement Agreements
Consolidated Annual P erformance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2024
1. Review CAPER for Program Year 2024.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25 -141 - Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the Program Year 2024 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Fulfill Required Reporting on City Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home In- vestment Partnerships (HOME) Funds , with inclusion of comments received in writing and verbally during the public review period for the report and the public hearing.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Re- ports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
Receive the City’s ACFR, along with required auditor communication let- ters, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
Treasurer’s Reports for the Quarters Covering the Period Between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025
Accept the quarterly Treasurer’s Reports
Human Relations Commission Action Item: Proposed 2025-2026 Workplan Approve HRC proposed 2025-2026 workplan consisting of the following:
1. Ongoing responsibilities: Oversight of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cel- ebration, Cesar Chavez Celebration, Thong Hy Huynh Awards, and support of the Hate Free Together initiative
2. New task: Focus work on the “theme” of the City’s Sanctuary City status including:
• Reaffirm/update the City’s Sanctuary City language, as needed. • Update informational card/Create “know your rights” guide. • Education, engagement, and resources for businesses on sup- porting community members and patrons.
• Education and training for City staff regarding immigrant rights and protections.
• Education for the general public, including a potential forum and city website updates.
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Commission Minutes:
1. Open Space & Habitat Commission Meeting of June 2, 2025
2. Police Accountability Commission Meeting of June 2, 2025
3. Planning Commission Meeting of May 28, 2025
Informational
J. Chapman moved, seconded by D. Neville, to approve the consent cal- endar. Motion passed unanimously.
Solid Waste
Utility Cost of
Service and
Rate Study
and Initiation
of Solid
Waste Utility
Fee Proposi-
tion 218 Pro-
cess
Deputy Director Adrienne Heinig: Overview of Solid Waste Utility Cost of Service Study and development of rate adjustment recommendations, initiation of Proposition 218 rate process, and hauling contract extension.
Public comments:
• Unnamed individual: Street sweeper should be scheduled to immedi- ately follow on street yard waste pickup.
• Alan Miller: Oppose rate increase and Prop 218 process. Renters should be able to protest, not landlords.
• Ning Wan: Rancho Yolo Mobile Home Park street sweeping is twice a month.
• Alan Hirsch: City should address cleanup of leaves in bike lanes, es- pecially on non-residential streets.
• Michael Shearer: Oppose high utility rates. West Sacramento has better service for lower cost. Would like to see credit for tree watering. • Connor Gorman: Rates should be progressive based on usage and size of home. Support municipalizing utility. During moving season, consider collaborations with Recology to divert reusable items.
D. Neville moved, seconded by L. Deos, as follows:
1. Direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process and take necessary steps including the preparation of Notices for City customers to be mailed, noticing a public hearing to be held on or after November 18, 2025 to consider implementation of rate adjust ments by January 1, 2026.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-142 - Authorizing the City Manager to Ex- tend the Term of the Agreement for Collection and Handling of Solid Waste Between the City of Davis and Recology Davis Until December 31, 2029.
Motion passed unanimously.
Homeless-
ness System
of Care Re-
view
Social Services & Housing Director Dana Bailey : Update on efforts to address homelessness and housing insecurity including Homeless Stra- tegic Plan implementation phase. Overview of dissolution of Downtown Streets Team (DST) and impact on Davis Daytime Respite Center.
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Judy Ennis and Chris Ringer, Social Services Commissioners: Provided Subcommittee Report. Task to develop landscape of existing services fo- cused on outreach and navigation, and assess need and potential for a community navigators program. Top finding b ased on interviews and analysis: Do not support establishing a volunteer based community nav- igators program at this time. Summarized suggested priorities:
1. Shelter of all types—daytime, emergency, temporary, multi-day, per- manent supportive, safe parking
2. Lack of consistent access to mental health professionals
3. Lack of access to detox and residential substance abuse treatment
4. Increasing numbers of housing insecure seniors and rates of seniors experiencing homelessness
B. Bailey: Request Council direction on Respite Center as DST ceases operations, potential options to consider:
1. Operate site with in -house staff at current location as temporary measure
2. Seek alternative contractor to assume operations at current location
3. Research alternative site locations
4. Plan for closure of site effective October 31, 2025
City Council recessed at 8:14 p.m. and reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
Ian Evans, Yolo County Housing: Funding uncertainties due to changes in federal grants. Focus on prevention and outreach is important. Sup- port data driven decision making.
Public comments:
• Alan Hirsch: Need to prioritize limited resources.
• John O’Neil, Ezra Beeman, Allan Miller, Jennifer Nakranauf, Benton, and unnamed individual: Should look at alternative locations for Cen- ter.
• Gayna Lamb-bang: Center needs improvements. Support Safe Park- ing Program, pilot has worked out well.
• Ning Wan: City has a lot of homeless individuals.
• Larry Gunther, Old East Davis Neighborhood Association: Support concerns expressed by neighborhood.
• Michaela: Potential move needs a plan and community process. • Etta, Alex, Thomas Alvarez , Alan Butlers -Ruben, Barbara Clutter , Scarlett Hubert , Annmarie McNulty , Amy Medovoy , Steer, Connor Gorman: Oppose closing Center, need to continue services. • Ben Grietzling : Support permanent closure, redirect funding to ad- dress homelessness at root cause.
• Michael Freric-Esparto and Will: Suggest creation of community nav- igators union sited at Center as base of operations. Need additional 09/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6
shelter beds and job opportunities for people that have experienced living unhoused.
• Dillan Horton: Look for a permanent service provider; in the interim use in-house staff and try to employ Downtown Streets Team em- ployees.
• Brett Lee: Opportunity to reach out to other providers focusing on hours of operation when Paul’s Place is not available. Need services 7 days/week to community. Consider Old Davis Landfill location. • Shoshanna Zatz, Heart of Davis: Safe parking program has been run- ning successfully for 3 months , support extension. Currently serving 5 individuals, primarily seniors. Support Center services continuing , consider city gym as alternative location.
• Jessica Maria -Ross, Davis Manor Neighborhood Council: Thank council subcommittee for meeting and working with neighborhood.
Need equitable solution and transparent process to educate commu- nity on what has been done and analyzed.
• Ron Glick: Need to build more housing and another Paul’s Place pro- ject.
• Jeffrey Stalnick: State legislation has made it easier to build housing.
Large tracts in Davis are eligible for infill housing.
• Unnamed individual: Should retain at least 2 staff members from Downtown Streets Team. Consider Center hours of operation when Paul’s Place is not open. Long term solution is finding land and build- ing a purpose-built facility.
• Megan Clifford , Manuel Montoya, and Rebecca Cortez, Downtown Streets Team employees: Support continuation of services offered at Center. Provides case management, meals, showers, services, safe space.
• Martha Teeter , Deborah Brunn , Paul Kalorik , Dillan Riley , Metta Stanbury, Victor, Miriam Moore, Sarah Smith and unnamed individ- ual: Support transitioning to another provider.
• Alzeda and Cindy: Center services have decreased, one of the only locations of this kind in the region. Need more funding and additional volunteers.
• Ellen Kalorik: Support safe parking program extension. Heart of Davis does not have the funding to continue the pilot long term. City needs to provide financial assistance to provide porta potties, insurance, and county can provide case management services.
B. Vaitla moved, seconded by D. Neville, to direct staff to:
1. Continue with current plan to operate the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Winter Shelter program with existing budget
2. Extend the HEART of Davis “Safe HEART / Safe Park” three month pilot program permit for an additional three months
3. Continue to operate the Daytime Respite Center
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A. To ensure continuity of services: Until a permanent operator is sought and decided upon (process will include release of Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and re- turning to Council for action) , o perate the Center with in-house staff (either current city employees or potential temporary part time employees sought from Downtown Streets Team who is ceasing operations as an organization on October 31, 2025)
B. Explore options for long term use(s) of the site at 530 L Street C. Invest in site infrastructure improvements as needed D. Research alternative locations for siting the Respite Center E. Analyze homeless services spending
D. Neville proposed a Friendly Amendment: Direct staff to include the following provisions in the RFP/RFQ:
• Provider must be willing to perform neighborhood outreach • Ability to worker non-traditional hours
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Certification is a desirable qual- ification
Accepted by mover.
B. Vaitla clarification: Direct staff to ensure to the extent possible that services are provided 7 days a week , in coordination with operations at Paul’s Place.
J. Chapman proposed a Friendly Amendment: Direct staff to analyze the alternative of operating the Respite Center s olely with in-house staffing options on a permanent basis. Accepted by mover and second.
Motion passed unanimously.
AB 1234 Re-
porting
None
Long Range
Calendar
Assistant City Manager Kelly Stachowicz: No changes to meeting calen- dar.
Public comment:
• Alan Miller: Should have a 2.5 minutes public comment time period.
Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 10:33p.m.
Zoe Mirabile
City Clerk