Upcoming Events

 Oct 31,  Treat Trail, 2-4:30p, Downtown Davis

 Oct 31,  It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Varsity Theater, Free,

               several showings

 Oct 31,  El Dia de los Muertos Celebration, 2-6p, E St Plaza

 Nov 2,   Daylight Savings Time Ends

 Nov 7,   City Hall Closed Friday

 Nov 11, Veterans Day Celebration, 11am, Davis Cemetery

 Nov 11, Veterans Day, City offices will be closed on Tuesday in observance

 Nov 15,  Oil Filter Exchange Event-receive a free oil filter when you recycle

 Nov 16,  Children's Storytelling in English & Spanish, 2-3p, International

                 House

 Nov 20,  Water Conservation Workshop: Lower the flow and increase savings

                 6:30pm, Senior Center Valente Room

 Nov 21,  City Hall Closed Friday

 Nov 22,  Turkey Trot 5k run

 Nov 24-28, City Hall Closed Thanksgiving Week

 Nov 30,  Suicide Prevention of Yolo County Fundraiser, Davis Odd Fellows

                 Hall-415 2nd Street, 4-7pm

Transportation Update

City Spotlight - Water

City of Davis Water Ratepayers to Save $51.5 Million in Financing Costs for

Regional Water Project

Tens of millions in low interest financing are headed to Yolo County, thanks in large part to the efforts of local water suppliers seeking to minimize cost of service increases for their users. The State Water Resources Control Board authorized a $95.5 Million State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for Davis' and UC Davis' shares of the regional water project. With a low 1.7 percent interest rate and 30-year term, the loan provides a savings of $36.5 million for the City of Davis when compared to conventional financing. Additionally, the City of Davis has a separately pending application for a $35 million SRF loan with similar terms to fund needed improvements to the city's existing water distribution system. With both loans, City of Davis ratepayers will save a total of $51.5 million in financing costs over the next 30 years. More....

Water Conservation

Have you converted your yard to a drought tolerant landscape?  The City is looking for before and after photos to post on savedaviswater.org to provide ideas and inspiration to others. Email photo's to: News@cityofdavis.org

Water Conservation Workshop: Lower the flow and increase savings - a workshop for homeowners, renters and students looking to conserve water.  
Thursday, November 20 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Center Valente Room. 

Are you a conserving household?
The City has lawn signs available to those that conserve and would like to encourage others to so.

The lawns signs are free. 

The City can drop off at your home or you can be picked up at City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd, Public Works Department.   

Email contact:  WaterSmart@cityofdavis.org

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Civic Center Pool Update 

This past summer, City staff conducted a water audit of all city pools.  A  leak was detected at the Civic Center pool.  Other City pools did not show signs of leaks.

On October 21st, the City Council directed staff to implement their proposed plan to close the pool the week of October 27th to commence repairs.  The Contractor started work on Wednesday.

Repairs at the Civic Center Pool Complex include:
* Lap pool skimmer suction line and skimmer repairs
* Diving pool skimmer and suction line repairs
* Lap pool main drain pipe repair
* Seal crack in lap pool plaster
* Seal all light niches in both pools
* Repair pipe under decking near dive pool, clean out main line pipe, and insert liner in pipe.

The City is also replacing the filtration system at this time to minimize future closures.  Once the repairs have been completed, staff will reassess the pool water levels to determine if the leaks have been resolved.

 
The Civic Center Pool Complex was originally constructed in the 1940s and was remodeled in 1982.  Civic Pool is the primary home of Davis Aquatic Masters (DAM), which has a membership of over 550, two full-time employees and two part-time employees. DAM offers 47 practices per week at Civic Center to its membership.  DAM is one of the largest master swim programs in the United States.  Civic Pool is also used each weekday afternoon by Davis Aquadarts (DARTS). The head coaches of DAM and DARTS have been working with city staff to help expedite repairs.

Building Permits

A building permit application was submitted by the Yackzan Group, Inc. for 315 D Street, a 3,500 square-foot, 2-story mixed use building containing 3 apartments and an office space plus a garage. Proposed front elevation.

The City of Davis Recreation - November Rec Report is Out

Got pumpkins? 

When your Halloween pumpkin has finished being decorative, compost it!

Dig a hole in your garden, drop your pumpkin in and cover it with 8 inches of soil.  In-ground composting is a great way to improve your garden soil during the fall and winter!  

Community News

The Davis Bee Movie

We depend on bees for diversity in our food system, but bees are in trouble.  Cascadian Farms launched a Bee Friendlier initiative with a Flower Bombing in Yolo County, where they planted over a million native wildflower seeds t o help increase pollinator habitat. Watch their video and join the cause by planting your own wildflowers, buying organic and avoiding pesticides.

Suicide Prevention of Yolo County Fundraiser Suicide Prevention is hosting a silent action fundraiser to support the crisis service agency. Join them and enjoy a wide range of hearty appetizers and sweet treats as you bid on nearly 150 silent auction and raffle items. Get your shopping done early on November 30th, Davis Odd Fellows Hall-415 2nd Street, 4-7pm.

Community Harvest

In the last newsletter, the website for Community harvest was incorrect.  Here is the correct site...check out their great work.

Community Harvest Website

2-1-1 Brochures - How To Get Answers
Yolo County has translated their 2-1-1 Brochures into Spanish, Russian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional and Japanese.