This Week in YOUR Government

Monday, January 25 – Friday, January 29, 2010

I grew up in a home that always watched the State of the Union address on television.  I often think that my patriotism stems from those rousing (the bombastic introduction of the President by the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives) and riveting (adults talking back to the President as if they were having a conversation) events that so casually mixed pomp (the splendor of the House chamber) and partisanship (one half of the room standing and cheering while the other half sat with stony countenances.)  This week, President Barack Hussein Obama will deliver the State of the Union amidst a sea of political uncertainty.  The time for talk is long gone and our so-called liberal leadership has a limited window of opportunity to affect real change.  Here’s hoping that some major announcements are made this week.

Locally, there are quite a few interesting meetings occurring.

Monday, 25 January 2010

5:30pm – CITY – Bicycle Advisory Commission – 5th Street Update, Draft Bike Parking Ordinance, Annual Bicycle Program Review

6:30pm – CITY – Natural Resources Commission – Officer Elections, Meeting Frequency, Utility Rates

7:00pm – CITY – Business & Economic Development Commission – Economic Indicators Project, Best Business Nominations

7:00pm – CITY – Historical Resources Management Commission – Wheelchair accessibility at DCC, Analysis for 336 C Street, Grant Opportunities, Potential Designations:514-520 C Street, the Newman Chapel and Rectory, 503 Fifth Street, 238 G Street, 234 J Street, 201 Rice Lane, 402 I Street

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

9:30am – COUNTY – Yolo County Board of Supervisors -

6:30 pm – Davis City Council

• Salary Negotiation MOU with Program Administrative and Support Employees Association (PASEA)
• West Village Annexation Analysis-Current Status and Recommendations; Report by West Village City Council Subcommittee (Asmundson/Saylor); Subcommittee Recommendation: Discontinue efforts to pursue the West Village annexation due to fiscal and service/cost delivery issues summarized above and further discussed in detail in the staff report.

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

7:00pm – CITY – Planning Commission – 1004 W. 8th Street Conditional Use Permit for larger accessory dwelling unit, 4600 Fermi Place Height extension of existing telecom pole; Zoning Ordinance for Fence Standards

Thursday, 28 January 2010

6:30pm – CITY – Human Relations Commission – Review of Diversity & Discrimination Survey