Sergio Farias
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:06:05
- Avg per meeting
- 4:08
- Segments
- 1016
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Top issues during term (16)(Development)
Distrito La Novia Development: BMW Dealership and 95 Homes
About $4 million in one-time city fees, roughly $2 million a year in sales tax from BMW, and a $1.2 million affordable housing in-lieu fee.
Mission Hacienda Plaza sign program and downtown design character
No direct city cost; the private applicant bears project expenses and pays a flat fee under the city's older sign program incentive.
50-unit senior affordable housing on Don Juan Avenue
The city bought the site for $2.35 million in housing in-lieu funds; additional dedicated housing funds may be recommended at the July 21 hearing.
French Hotel project and historic adobe restoration
The developer says the hotel will generate transient occupancy tax, sales tax, and property tax while drawing customers to nearby shops and restaurants.
Calle Jardin / Alipaz Street property negotiation
Any eventual sale or lease price for the parcel isn't public yet.
Non-Commercial Sign Ordinance Review
Staff time required to research sign ordinances in other cities.
Love-Mitchell Parking Lot property negotiations
Any purchase or sale price could hit the city budget, but terms remain confidential.
JSerra pool scoreboard and amplified sound system
Calle Miramar and Via de Aqua land negotiations
Purchase terms are confidential while negotiations continue.
Calle Miramar rear-slope retaining wall after HOA litigation ends
New fitness gym on Camino Capistrano
Parking enforcement would be complaint-driven with no dedicated new funding identified.
Ortega Ranch office park subdivision into sellable parcels
No tax liability change per discussion; property taxes remain the same since the property itself doesn't change.
Four real property negotiations in closed session
Any purchase or sale prices remain confidential until a deal is reached.
Performing Arts Center on Historic Town Center Park
The nonprofit says it's a $40 million privately funded project with no taxpayer cost, but a real estate transaction with the city is still to come.
affordable housing development
The city could save on land costs and leverage public property for affordable homes, but it may still face construction, infrastructure, and long-term management costs.
senior housing development
No price tag is public yet, so watch whether city funds go toward infrastructure or subsidies—and whether it actually delivers cheaper housing for seniors.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Farias was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
E.4 Adoption of Ordinance — Code Amendment (CA) 25-005 and Third Amendment to Development Agreement (DA) 26-002, Distrito La Novia
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
Affordable Housing Disposition and Development Agreement with C&C Development — Don Juan Avenue senior housing
Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to Expend HOME Investment Partnership Program (?HOME Program?) Income Funds to Support the City?s Owner-Occupied…
C&C Development senior affordable housing hearing continued
Resolution of intent to sell Don Juan Avenue property to C&C Development
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
Amendment No. 2 to the Maintenance Services Agreement for Public Facility Maintenance and Repair Services with United Building and Development Services, LLC.; and, Finding that the Proposed Project is Categorically Exempt from the…
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Development Engineering Support and Related Services with Project Partners, Inc.; and, Finding Said Action is Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State…
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
New Development Application Status Report (440.10)
Voting record (0)(Development)
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