The Davis City Council met on September 15, 2026, for a regular meeting that included proclamations, public comments, approval of the consent calendar, a public hearing on wastewater capacity fees, and updates to the integrated pest management policy. The meeting began at 2:30 PM and included several recognitions and announcements.
City Manager Dunstan announced:
Trees for development projects. Public resistance, in part fueled by Strauss's now famous work, Saved the Woods, which remain a favorite destination for Vienna's residents. In a moment, more music inspired by Vienna, including an iconic Zither piece from a classic nineteen forty-nine film noir, a signature work by Fritz Chrysler, and a celebration of the city's famous river by Johann Strauss the Second. I'm Stephen Peithman. You're listening to Connections from Cap Radio. Cap Radio's classical music programming is made possible by members like Carol Brown, who invites you to join her in support of locally produced classical music shows by making a gift today. We get support from Western Health Advantage, a local physician founded health plan, offering a range of coverage options and care from local doctors. More information at Westernhealth.com. I'm Victor Foreman, Gary Bricelli has an evening of excellence in jazz, starting a seven with an hour of the classical side of jazz, jazzy takes on classical compositions and classically inspired jazz compositions. Also a birthday tribute to the late saxophonist Cannonball Adderly. Right now, Connections continues here on Listener Supported Cap Radio. I'm Stephen Python, and this is Connections, today exploring music inspired by the city of Vienna. The Zither, which plays such an important role in Tales of the Vienna Woods, does so even more in the Third Man, a 1949 film noir set in the city just after World War II. Before filming began, British director Carol Reed had made up his mind that he wanted soundtrack music appropriate to the story's time and place. But what would that be? One evening, after scouting locations in the city, Reed heard a local Zither player named Anton Karas and became fascinated with the jangling melancholy of his music. It was exactly the quality Reed wanted for his tale of love and deception in the streets and ruins of the city, still occupied by Allied troops. The director hired Karas on the spot to write and perform the score for the film, which would feature only the solo Zither throughout. The instrument's unique sound helped make the third man an iconic masterpiece. Gertrude Hubler on Zither in the main theme by Anton Karas, written for the nineteen forty-nine film The Third Man, set in post-World War Two Vienna and ranked by the British Film Institute as the greatest British film of all time. Just prior to the start of the First World War, evoking the city's past in frankly sentimental terms. He emigrated to the United States with the help of composer Arnold Schoenberg, who had moved to America five years earlier. In a letter of recommendation, Scherberg called Weigel, quote, one of the best composers of the old school, those who continue the glittering Viennese tradition. The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Sanderling in an excerpt from an old Vienna by Carl Weigel from Knight. Excessive heater swelling. Larger devices, including e-bikes, should be charged outdoors and away from exits. Every charging decision matters. Together, Davis residents and the Davis Fire Department can make safe charging a powerful tool for protecting homes, families, and our community. Now, therefore, we, the Davis City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Davis do hereby proclaim October 2026 as fire prevention month throughout Davis and urge all residents to learn about and practice safe charging habits. Mayor and Council members, thank you for this proclamation. Fire safety and fire prevention should top con should be top concerns for residents of Davis. I'd like to take this opportunity to remind the community that fire engine companies will be visiting all public school first grade classes in October to talk about fire safety. Also, we have an open house on Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to two PM at Fire Station 31, located 530 Fifth Street. It's a free event and includes hot dogs. So see you there. So now I'm going to turn it back over to Vice Mayor Partita, who's going to recognize October as National Bullying Prevention Month. Thank you, and I'd like to uh invite up the Davis Phoenix Coalition Executive Director, Sandra Nelson. National Bullying Prevention Month is dedicated to preventing childhood bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Bullying is defined as the repeated and aggressive use of power through words or actions that harm another person emotionally or physically, and can incur in neighborhoods, playgrounds, schools, and increasingly online. Research shows that bullying is the most common form of violence affecting millions of children and adolescents across the United States each year. Those targeted by bullying face increased risk of depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and school dropout, and may fear attending school, interacting online, or participating in community activities. And we will continue to do that work with the support of the community and the city council. Once again, thank you. And we will take this honor. And now I'm going to recognize and appreciate the contributions to the City of Davis Fourth of July community celebration. So I'd like to invite Bobby Coyote, there you are, to come on up. And Jason Huang of the Discovery Christian Church. And I believe the Davis Live Music Collective isn't able to be here this evening, but we're recognizing them as well. Each year, more than 10,000 people gather to enjoy live entertainment, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks display.