Liang-Fang Chao
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 12:44:57
- Avg per meeting
- 23:54
- Segments
- 12266
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Top issues during term (20)
RISE Project Labor and Financing Standards
Potential economic effects on construction labor costs and regional wage standards.
General Plan Health and Safety Element Update
Compliance ensures city eligibility for increased state disaster relief and grant funding.
Cybersecurity and AI Threat Education
Losses in California are projected between $1.2 billion and $3.6 billion, with individual victims losing an average of $26,000 to $27,000.
Memorial Park Pickleball Noise Abatement
Capital improvement funds allocated for sound attenuation infrastructure.
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Modernization
None reported.
Memorial Park Festival Traffic and Access Restrictions
None directly reported, though logistical staff time is allocated for festival management.
Municipal Audit and Finance Committee Expansion
Determines committee scope and staff resource allocation for financial monitoring.
Active Transportation Plan Adoption and Prioritization
Potential millions in external grant funding for major transportation and safety projects.
Future Use and RFP for Blue Pheasant Property
The property currently generates around $110,000 annually in base rent and percentage fees, with potential adjustments under a new lease or alternative use.
Campaign Sign Regulations and Code Enforcement
None.
Bicycle Rack Expansion and Site Selection
Funded through existing allocations of approximately $42,000 remaining for the project.
Youth-Led Organization Highlight Program Changes
Absorbed within existing Parks and Recreation department resources.
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Tenant Protections
The ordinance will require increased administrative enforcement and potential funding adjustments for legal and mediation services through Project Sentinel.
Waste Education Programming Subcommittee Appointment
None.
Teen Library Services and Programming Expansion
Events are supported through existing Parks and Recreation department resources and community donations.
Vision Zero Annual Report and Vulnerable Road User Safety
Potential future grant funding or capital improvement expenditures for traffic safety countermeasures.
Compliance with Single-Use Plastic Foodware Ordinance
Minimal direct impact on city finances; potential compliance costs for local retailers.
County Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Cost Allocation
Significant cost increases in the county sheriff contract are straining long-range municipal financial forecasts.
FY 2025-26 Community Funding Grant Program Reports
The city council awarded $35,500 in total, with $32,557 ultimately disbursed and utilized across 12 active organizations after one organization withdrew.
CDBG Program Year 2025 CAPER Review
Involves approximately $385,000 in federal CDBG allocations and associated expenditures.
Decisions during term (332)
Recorded while Chao was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Postpone Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Public Hearing and Financing Approval for Rise Block 5 Apartments
Adoption of General Plan Health and Safety Element Update
Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes, Employment Agreement Amendment, and Related Items
Approval of July 16, 2026 Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval of June 30, 2026 Disaster Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation of Updated Emergency Operations Plan
Approval of Minutes - September 9, 2026
Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, for Teen Commission Highlight Program
2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair Selection
Approval of Tentative Parcel Map for 22181 McClellan Road
Approval of August 5, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion to Reorder Agenda Item 4
Postponement of The Rise Block 5 TEFRA Hearing (Item 11)
Consent Calendar Approval (Items 4-8)
Approval of Finch Property Exchange Agreement (Item 9)
Introduction of Municipal Code Amendments for Definitions (Item 12)
Approval of Coach House Townhome Development (Item 13)
Approval of September 15, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
Voting record (88)
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