District 3 Council Member· 2023–2027
Miguel Arias
Fresno
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 12:14:45
- Avg per meeting
- 21:37
- Segments
- 12112
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Top issues during term (19)(Development)
Residential Infill and Housing Development Across Fresno
Private investment project with no public subsidies or tax credits requested.
South SEDA Economic Analysis and Growth Plan
Requires approximately $72 million in upfront sewer infrastructure financing, projected to be repaid through special taxes and utility revenues over time.
Copper Avenue Residential Subdivision Proposal
Costco Commercial Center Development
Generates significant local sales tax revenue for the city.
Downtown Housing and Financing Approvals
Includes $8 million revolving loan fund allocations and tax-exempt bond issuances without impacting city debt capacity.
Tower District and Downtown Beautification
Part of a broader beautification and infrastructure allocation.
Eviction Protection Program Funding
Proposals include increasing funding up to $2,000,000.
Proposed Citizen Redistricting Advisory Commission Charter Amendment
Would have cost approximately $150,000 to place the measure on the November ballot.
Multifamily Housing Infill on West Shields Avenue
Generates local tax revenue and expands affordable housing stock with privately funded construction.
Single-Family Residential Subdivisions on North Hayes Avenue
Increases housing inventory with new home values ranging from $350,000 to $500,000.
West Fresno Housing Development & Affordability
Private investment project with no public subsidies or tax credits requested.
Affordable Housing Bond Financing
Up to $16,000,000 in bond financing for multi-family rental housing with no impact on city funds.
Substantial Evidence and Legal Standards Workshop
Affordable Housing and Veteran Support at La Hacienda Mobile Estates
Secures $4,966,896 in state grant funding for project development and capital improvements.
Falcon Court Housing and Homelessness Transition Concerns
County and city expenditures on emergency services, incarceration, and unhoused support.
WelbeHealth Senior Healthcare Facility Project
Private investment in healthcare infrastructure for Council District 4.
Shrine of St. Teresa Parking Lot Expansion
Private project funded by church fundraising.
Study on Corporate Ownership and Housing Stock
Absorbed within existing legal and administrative staff resources.
South Stadium Mixed-Income Housing Development
The project utilizes an 8 million dollar revolving loan fund and a 3.7 million dollar housing loan, with a portion offset by land purchase payments.
Decisions during term (49)
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Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Hangar Development Project in the amount…
***RESOLUTION - In support of a contribution of City funds in the amount of $4,300,000 and contribution of a City-owned parcel along the Blackstone Avenue Corridor to Samuelian Group LLC for the development of the Senior Affordable,…
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6561 and Planned Development Permit P26-00807
***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2025-02 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to apply for a $15 million Section 108 Loan to fund a…
Approve the Appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for Mahalia Gotico and David Clark for a term ending November 1, 2027, and Joseph Giles for a term ending November 1, 2026
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6294 & Planned Development Permit (Grantland & Barstow)
Approve the Appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for Mahalia Gotico and Joseph Giles for a term ending November 1, 2027, and David Clark for a term ending November 1, 2026
Actions pertaining to the Blythe Village LP Loan Amendments for the Blythe Village project located at 3572 N. Blythe Avenue, 93722 in west central Fresno (District 1): 1. Approve a First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant…
ID 26-1176 CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449; and related…
Approve the reappointment of Alysia Bonner to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2027
Recommendation of Approval for the Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan and EIR
Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449; and related Environmental Assessment No.…
Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Harris Development Corporation, dba HBC Enterprises of Clovis, California, in the amount of $0.00 with forty-seven (47) additional working days for the Security Fence Improvements at Pump Stations…
Approve the First Amendment to the Copper River Transfer Agreement with Copper River Development Company, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Sewer Equivalent Dwelling Units to an additional 109 acres within the…
Approve the award of a service contract to Alta Planning & Design of Portland, Oregon, for Contractor Services for transit design guidelines and toolkit development to facilitate the efficient design and standardization of station and bus…
Approve the Reappointment of Christina Garza and Appointment of Carla Tweed to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a Term Ending November 1, 2027
Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449; and related Environmental Assessment No.…
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant Program to fund the development of affordable…
Approve the First Amendment to the Copper River Transfer Agreement with Copper River Development Company, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Sewer Equivalent Dwelling Units to an additional 109 acres within the…
***RESOLUTION - Submitting to City Electors a Charter Amendment Prohibiting Debt and General Fund Financing of the Southeast Development Area. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Voting record (4)(Development)
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