The Davis City Council held a lengthy meeting on February 3, 2026, addressing a wide range of topics including ceremonial proclamations, consent calendar items with significant public debate, a major presentation on the general plan update's land use and mobility concept, and a pivotal discussion on advancing a sanctuary city ordinance. The meeting also adjusted council liaison assignments and dissolved several subcommittees.
Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the February third meeting of the Davis City Council. I see that all of my colleagues are here at the Dais. And uh first item of business is approval of this evening's agenda. Is there a motion to approve? Moved by Councilmember Dio, second. Seconded by Councilmember Babila. All in favor of approval of the agenda, say aye. Aye. Um, any nose. No. Very good. The approved the agenda is approved for this evening. Um, we're now turning to item one, and we have two ceremonial presentations this evening. The first is a proclamation recognizing February twenty twenty-six as Black History and Black Futures Month. And Council Member Vitele is going to read that proclamation. Thank you, Mayor Neville. And uh, before I do so, I'd like to invite up Ramsey to Nae and Chieza, please. Come on up. In recent years, black leaders and visionaries have expanded the purpose of the observance to include black futures, celebrating the resilience, innovation, and thriving of black communities against all odds, and uplifting ongoing achievements that help the United States more fully live up to the ideals expressed in its founding texts and democratic principles. Now, therefore, be proclaimed that we, the Davis City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Davis, do hereby reaffirm the City of Davis's commitment to promoting cultural understanding, fostering a sense of belonging throughout our community, and honoring the contributions of African Americans to our society, and do hereby proclaim February 2026 as Black History and Black Futures Month in the City of Davis. Now it's your turn. If you have anything you want to say to us, feel free to come up to the mic. Um hi, I'm Tanae. I just first of all want to say thank you, City of Davis, for this proclamation of Black History Month. Um, as a Black person living in Davis, I have always had opportunity to share my culture. And although it's not easy always at school, because most kids are maybe not accustomed to our heritage or don't know how to express each other's cultures, um, and really not know how to deal with someone who's different. It is also very hard living in a small town like Davis, where there's not many people who look like you or may have the same culture. Even though it is hard, um, my town continues to make a safe space for our community, and I'm happy that City of Davis takes the time to give our community representation. Thank you. Thank you. Uh hi, my name is Chadsa. Um what it means to be black in Davis is you can go to events about your culture, about your culture, like MLK Day, Sankofa, and more. Thank you, uh, City of Davis for supporting events like this that teaches people about what it means to be what it is like to be black. Uh at events like this, I feel seen, heard, and appreciated. I've also had a chance to meet and learn from people who look like me, who I'm sure I would never meet anywhere else. Thank you for your time. Thank you, everyone. Did you want to? Oh, good. Excellent. Excellent. Thank you. Okay, there's an example. You got this, but you got this. Thank you. Thank you. Woo! Excellent. That was very brave. Thank you.