Current City of Davis Commission Recruitments
Press Release
Contact: Zoe Mirabile, 757-5648
zmirabile@cityofdavis.org
The City of Davis is looking for volunteers to serve as members of the following commissions:
- Bicycle Advisory
- Business and Economic Development
- City-UCD Student Liaison
- Civic Arts
- Finance and Budget
- Historical Resources Management
- Human Relations
- Natural Resources
- Open Space and Habitat
- Planning
- Recreation and Park
- Safety and Parking Advisory
- Senior Citizens
- Social Services
- Telecommunications
- Tree
By serving on a city commission, you can participate in planning the future of Davis. Many of these commissions are making recommendations that will greatly affect life within our community. A great deal of personal satisfaction, knowledge and experience may be gained through service to your community.
If you are interested in serving on a commission and are a resident of Davis, please fill out an application. Applications may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., downloaded at www.cityofdavis.org/cmo/commapp.cfm, or call 757-5648 and an application will be mailed to you. Feel free to include a resume or other information to help the City Council in the selection process. Submitted applications are considered public information. Applications are submitted to City Council for appointment at a regular Council meeting; appointments are scheduled for the end of September 2008.
Application deadline: September 10, 2008
Application deadlines are established to allow City Council time to review the applications thoroughly. No late applications will be submitted to City Council.
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Bicycle Advisory Commission works to develop options to achieve the goals of the City’s Comprehensive Bicycle Plan and to encourage use of bicycles for transportation and recreation by promoting bicycle education, enforcement and engineering. Meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial Center, 203 East 14th Street.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Business and Economic Development Commission on matters relating to business and economic development. Activities include identification of constraints and incentives to economic development; direction on business recruitment, representation on business outreach visits to existing businesses; education to the community on the importance of economic development appropriate to Davis; and monitoring of sales tax leakage. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Davis Joint Unified School District Conference Room, 526 B Street.
CITY-UCD STUDENT LIAISON COMMISSION
The City-UCD Student Liaison Commission works to foster increased communication with UC Davis students and considers various issues of mutual concern. Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m., Community Chambers Conference Room, 23 Russell Boulevard.
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION
The Civic Arts Commission considers and makes recommendations to the City Council on cultural and artistic matters by generating public input concerning the arts, reviewing arts contract proposals, and recommending art intended for public places. The Commission may also review and make recommendations on budgets for arts programs and facilities, and on the incorporation of art into the city's capital improvement projects. Meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., Pence Gallery, 212 D Street.
FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMISSION
The Finance and Budget Commission advises the City Council on financial and economic issues such as review of the city’s financial structure, comparative analysis of tax burdens in Davis compared to other communities, redevelopment, and promotion of increased understanding of the city budget. Meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
The Historical Resources Management Commission advises City Council on matters pertaining to historical resources, maintains an inventory of historical resources, recommends the designation of historical resources and reviews applications for alteration permits for historical structures. In order for the Commission to comply with Certified Local Government Guidelines, the Commission could use members with special interest, competence, experience or knowledge in historic preservation and the cultural heritage of Davis and professional qualifications in such fields as the following: architecture, history, architectural history, prehistoric and historic archeology, urban planning, law, real estate, folklore, museum curation, conservation, landscape architecture, American studies and cultural geography. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Hattie Weber Museum, 445 C Street.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Human Relations Commission works to promote mutual respect, understanding and tolerance among all persons. The Commission seeks to build a community where relationships among diverse peoples are valued by all; discrimination and hate are not tolerated; the voices of the voiceless are heard; and citizens can address issues dealing with hatred, discrimination and alienation through education, outreach, studies and recommendations to the City Council. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
The Natural Resources Commission provides the City Council with recommendations on natural resource issues facing the City of Davis including water conservation, air pollution, waste management, recycling and monitoring the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
OPEN SPACE AND HABITAT COMMISSION
The Open Space and Habitat Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to open space issues, programs, and projects including those dealing with the habitat. The Commission monitors and facilitates the implementation of open space objectives and identifies solutions to implementation problems. Meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission is the city planning agency authorized by state statutes. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations relative to all land use decisions including, but not limited to, the General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, variances, conditional use permits, planned developments, tentative maps, rezoning and annexations. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
The Recreation and Park Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to public recreation and park planning and reviews the annual budgets for park and recreation programs. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Davis Joint Unified School District Conference Room, 526 B Street.
SAFETY AND PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Safety Advisory Commission advises the City Council on ways to improve existing accident prevention programs or implement new programs in order to reduce untimely deaths, crippling injuries and economic losses caused by traffic accidents. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations on traffic safety proposals and parking issues, including such items as speed limits and appropriate regulatory warning devices. Meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
The Senior Citizens Commission advises City Council on all matters relating to policies and programs which will serve senior citizens in the community. The Commission identifies needs of the aging, creates citizen awareness programs, and explores improved standards of services. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m., Davis Senior Citizens Center Game Room, 646 A Street.
SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
The Social Services Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to issues of social services including health, affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, transit, low income needs, and Federal and State grant programs such as Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program. Meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
The Telecommunications Commission reports to the City Council and community telecommunication partners regarding the use of cable, internet and media resources. Activities include monitoring pending legislation, rulings and court opinions which seek to limit the city’s right to manage local rights-of-way; monitoring the roll-out and implementation of the Institutional Network in Davis; acting as the city’s liaison in the city’s partnership in community media center projects; and recommending actions regarding the use of cable resources. Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m., City Training Room, 600 A Street.
TREE COMMISSION
The Tree Commission establishes rules and regulations relating to the planting, care and maintenance of trees and other plants which overhang public streets, and makes recommendations to City Council on all street tree removal requests. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Davis Police Department, 2600 Fifth Street.
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