Josh Chapman
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 2:58:54
- Avg per meeting
- 8:57
- Segments
- 3312
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Top issues during term (20)
General Plan Update and Growth Boundaries
Substantial consultant and staff expenditures funded through the planning budget.
Downtown Outdoor Dining Compliance and Regulations
Waiving initial annual license fees for existing parklets during the conversion phase will temporarily reduce city fee revenues.
Vernal Pool and Wetland Protection at Village Farms
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Affordable Housing Code Amendments (Land Dedication)
Potential reduction in holding costs for sellers and clearer financial readiness for buyers.
Historic Resources Management Program
Potential access to state and federal historic preservation financial incentives.
Bicycle Safety and Infrastructure Following Student Fatality
Future capital improvement costs for bike infrastructure upgrades are undetermined.
Reserved Emergency Shelter Beds Partnership
Potential general fund impact of approximately $50,000 for additional motel rooms if approved.
Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation
Optimizes existing staff resources to boost commercial tax generation.
Affordable Housing Rehabilitation (Davis TRIO)
No direct city out-of-pocket costs; involves restructuring existing city loans and subordination.
Implementation of SB 707 Hybrid Meeting Requirements
Minor administrative costs associated with municipal code updates.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards Alignment
Reduces regulatory barriers and potential permit review costs for homeowners.
FY 2026/27 Mid-Cycle Budget and Structural Deficit
Projects over $2 million in increased O&M expenses for the upcoming fiscal year, including $775,000 for equipment repairs and $740,000 for preliminary distributed energy resources equipment.
Police Surveillance Technology and Military Equipment Annual Renewals
Maintains existing equipment inventories without requesting budget augmentations.
Solid Waste Hauling Franchise Procurement
Raises solid waste utility fees for residents and businesses to cover rising operating costs and prevent fund insolvency.
Active Transportation and Infrastructure Integration
Involves significant capital investments in active transportation infrastructure versus long-term road maintenance savings.
Integrated Pest Management Policy
Streamlining administrative review reduces outside consulting costs.
Urban Forest Management and Tree Maintenance Policy
Estimated $1.3 million to $1.5 million annually needed to fully meet management plan goals.
Wastewater Capacity Charges
Single-family residential capacity fees will increase by over $3,000 to approximately $9,500, with non-residential fees scaling by meter size.
Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Urban Water Management Plan
Supplemental water purchases are budgeted at $600,000 to cover winter option agreements and modest summer transfers.
Willowgrove Housing Project & Ballot Measure
Generates $1.24 billion in property tax base and includes a $20.8 million fully funded community park.
Decisions during term (263)
Recorded while Chapman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Calendar
Human Relations Commission Appointments
Refinancing and Rehabilitation Agreements for Mutual Housing Properties
Amendment to Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
Approval of Agenda
Consent Calendar
Approval of Consent Calendar
TEFRA Resolution for Mutual Housing California Properties
Retention of Status Quo for Mayoral Selection
Change Regular City Council Meeting Start Time to 5:30 p.m.
Dissolution of Certain Council Subcommittees
Approval of Agenda
Professional Services Agreement for Implementation Advisory Services for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Public Works Deputy Director Alexis Eastwood)
Professional Services Agreement for Property Management Services at Pacifico (multifamily) and GAMAT (20 single family) Properties (Social Services & Housing Director Dana Bailey)
Amendment 2 to On-Call Engineering Services Agreement Task Order 12 for Well 30 Manganese Treatment System and Distributed Energy Resources Project, CIP No. ET0013 (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/City Engineer Melissa…
Amendment 2 to On-Call Engineering Services Agreement Task Order 31 for Flooding Hot Spots Evaluation (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/City Engineer Melissa Marshall/PW Deputy Director Eric Spann)
Authorization for Sole Source Purchase of a Pavijet Mini Paver Equipment Attachment for Existing Street Crew Skid Steer (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/PW Deputy Director Eric Spann/Public Works Superintendent Kip Brooks)
Appropriation of Unallocated Water Funds for Purchase of a Water Distribution Crew Vehicle (Public Works Director Ryan Chapman/PW Deputy Director Alexis Eastwood/Fleet Services Manager David Cattaneo)
Budget Revision to Veterans Memorial Theatre Revenue (Arts & Culture Manager Rachel Hartsough/VMT Manager Corinne Balmain)
Voting record (20)
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Approval of Consent Calendar
Abstained from item E as a business owner.