The Vanguard reported back on July 31 that the Davis Community Church has been proposing and has requested to be allowed to install a new universal access ramp. This would include an enlargement of the landing at the main entrance to provide a concrete patio for a gathering place, and new landscaping in order to hide the railings of the proposed ramp off of Fourth Street.

Staff is recommending council overturn the vote of the Historic Resources Management Commission, who twice voted to deny the changes.  This would allow the installation of the third wheelchair ramp, new concrete patio, landing, steps and landscaping at the Fourth Street entrance of the Landmark property located at 412 C Street.

Back in August, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Krovoza asked the city to investigate the possibility of creating reverse-angle parking on Second Street, as part of the corridor improvements already under way.

There are concerns about the costs and push back from the business community on this front.  According to the staff report, "The cost of restriping Second Street is incorporated into the contract and budget for the construction now underway. Changing the orientation of the stripes would require additional funds for signs and any public education efforts."

At a special time, that will once again make it difficult for working folks with children in school to attend, the council and the Recreation and Parks Commission will have a joint meeting. That time will be Tuesday at 5:30, the meeting starting prior to the regular council meeting.

One item to be discussed is the status of the Davis Sports Park.  As we discussed earlier this summer, this item has a marked priority for the city, since the city has been looking for additional facilities of this kind for the last decade, at least.