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 (11)(Development)
General Plan Update and Growth Boundaries
Substantial consultant and staff expenditures funded through the planning budget.
Affordable Housing Code Amendments (Land Dedication)
Potential reduction in holding costs for sellers and clearer financial readiness for buyers.
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.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards Alignment
Reduces regulatory barriers and potential permit review costs for homeowners.
UC Davis Student Housing and Community Impacts
Construction and operation of campus housing are funded through developer structures and student rents, while city housing projects face financing headwinds.
Village Farms Housing Development & Ballot Measure
Involves a developer contribution of 16 acres of land and $6 million, against estimated affordable housing construction costs upwards of $150 million.
CDBG and HOME 2026-27 Funding Allocations
Federal grant allocations of over $1 million support local housing and community service programs.
Daytime Respite Center Operations and Relocation
Will utilize remaining state PLHA grant funds (approx. $300,000 in activity six funds) to maintain operations through June 2026.
Palisades LLC Manufacturing and Office Building Construction
Increases local tax revenue and brings high-tech manufacturing jobs to the city.
Inspire Martial Arts Relocation to Mace Ranch
Generates private investment and business activity in the South Davis commercial corridor.
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Chapman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Amendment 5 to Telecommunications Agreement for the Cell Tower Site at 1865 H Street (Community Development Director Sherri Metzker/Real Property Manager Tracie Reynolds)
Amendment 6 to Telecommunications Agreement for the Cell Tower Site at First and F Streets Parking Garage (Community Development Director Sherri Metzker/Real Property Manager Tracie Reynolds)
Prioritization of Economic Development Branding
Amendment 2 to Loan Agreement with Inventopia and Reestablish Council Subcommittee (Economic Development Director Katie Yancey)
Palisades LLC Manufacturing Building Final Planned Development and Design Review
Development Impact Fee Annual AB 1600 Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Approval of Tentative Subdivision Map, Affordable Housing Plan, and Final Planned Development
Approval of General Plan Amendment, Pre-Zoning, and Development Agreement
Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Residential Development Status Report
Approval of the Economic Development Strategic Plan
Direction to Return with an Economic Development Work Plan in 60 Days
Approval of Pre-Zone and Preliminary Planned Development
Approval of Development Agreement for Village Farms
Village Farms Affordable Housing Plan and Development Agreement Modifications
Voting record (2)(Development)
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