District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Josh Chapman
Davis
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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
Residents cite over $2 million spent on the update and roughly half a billion dollars in unfunded city obligations as context for the growth debate.
Downtown Outdoor Dining Compliance and Regulations
Waiving initial annual license fees for existing parklets during the conversion phase will temporarily reduce city fee revenues.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards Alignment
Reduces regulatory barriers and potential permit review costs for homeowners.
Bicycle Safety and Infrastructure Following Student Fatality
Future capital improvement costs for bike infrastructure upgrades are undetermined.
Affordable Housing Code Amendments (Land Dedication)
Potential reduction in holding costs for sellers and clearer financial readiness for buyers.
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.
Mobile Vending Ordinance on Private Property
Creates new licensing fees and business opportunities for mobile vendors.
Vernal Pool and Wetland Protection at Village Farms
Null
Historic Resources Management Program
Potential access to state and federal historic preservation financial incentives.
Implementation of SB 707 Hybrid Meeting Requirements
Minor administrative costs associated with municipal code updates.
Planning Commission Recruitment
Floodplain Mapping and Stormwater Planning
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.
Decisions during term (268)
Recorded while Chapman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
SB 9 Two-Unit Project Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Recommendation to City Council
General Plan Update — Subcommittee Recommendation 1: City-Owned Land
General Plan Update — Subcommittee Recommendation 3: Open Space and Agricultural Easements
General Plan Update — Subcommittee Recommendation 4: Floodplain Areas
General Plan Update — Subcommittee Recommendation 5: City Income-Producing Properties
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)
Voting record (20)
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Approval of Consent Calendar
Abstained from item E as a business owner.