Hon Lien
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- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 40:49
- Avg per meeting
- 2:33
- Segments
- 575
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Top issues during term (16)(Development)
South Main Street Property Consolidation and Food Pantry Future
Consolidating and selling the 5.78-acre site is anticipated to generate substantial future land value and development revenue.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Report
Distributes approximately $555,000 in federal funds to local non-profit and capital projects.
Final Phase Development at The Fields (1320 McCandless Drive)
The project includes a $400,000 voluntary contribution to the city and off-site affordable housing provision, offsetting reduced impact fees resulting from lower overall unit density.
600 Valley Way Residential Development
The project will generate development impact fees, park-in-lieu fees, public art fees, and affordable housing in-lieu fees to support city services and infrastructure.
Goodman Innovation Center Industrial Redevelopment Project
Generates approximately $2.2 million in city development fees, over $62 million in one-time construction economic impact, and recurring economic activity.
Vidyarambh Milpitas Preschool Development at 200 N. Abbott Ave
Private commercial investment funded by the applicant.
Pulte Townhomes Development at S. Main Street
The project will generate approximately $5.6 million in parkland fees and $2.4 million in school impact fees, while providing 41 affordable units.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program & Unhoused Outreach
$361,322 in state grant funding allocated for unhoused outreach.
Hillside Single-Family Residence Development at 1321 Terra Vista Court
Private residential construction costs are borne by the applicant, with standard city review fees collected.
New Life Community Church at 1000 Jacklin Road
Revitalizes a vacant commercial property and encourages community investment.
Celia's Event Center Extended Operating Hours
Generates business revenue and local economic activity for Milpitas nightlife.
CDBG Revolving Loan Fund Reallocation
$368,359.55 reallocated from revolving loan funds.
Affordable Housing Unit Purchase and Resale Strategy
Requires allocating up to $800,000 from the affordable housing fund, most of which will be recovered upon eventual resale.
CA Circle Family Apartments TEFRA Bond Financing
The city assumes no financial liability or legal obligation for the bonds while receiving a $13,500 issuance fee.
middle-income housing deal
It could tweak local property values and development fees, though the exact price tag isn't set yet.
overdose deaths at homeless housing
Taxpayer money is being spent on a program that seems to be failing its residents, potentially leading to more costs down the line.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Lien was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
PULTE RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOMES – 1601-1765 S. MAIN ST. – P-SD25-0003, P-UP25-0001, P-MT25-0001, P-DB25-0001, P-EA25-0001: A Site Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Vesting Tentative Map, Density Bonus Permit, Tree Removal Permit, and…
Approve the Improvement Agreement with CDP Development, Inc., for an Amazon Distribution Warehouse Building Located at 1000 Gibraltar Drive
APPLICATION: PULTE TOWNHOMES – 1601-1765 S. Main Street – P-SD25-0003, P-UP25-0001, P-MT25-0001, P-DB25-0001, P-EA25-0001: A Site Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Vesting Tentative Map, Density Bonus Permit, and Environmental…
Goodman Innovation Center Industrial Redevelopment (P-SD25-0007, P-EA26-0002, SD25-0009)
Introduction of SB 79 Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Ordinance
Approval of The Fields Lot 3A Project Entitlements and Development Agreement
Approval of FY 2026-27 Development and Storm Impact Fee Schedule
Site Development Permit Amendment – 1321 Terra Vista Court (P-SA25-0003)
Confirm Appointment of Milpitas Unified School District Representative to the Economic Development and Trade Commission
Receive the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report and Authorize the Submittal of Both Reports to California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use…
Receive the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Authorize Submittal of the Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Approval of Use Permit and Minor Site Development Permit for New Life Community Church
MUSD Workforce Development Career Pathways Partnership
Authorize the Assistant City Manager, or Designee, to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. for a Transit Area Development Impact Fee Nexus Fee and Community Facilities District Nexus Study
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