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Fairfield council narrowly approves Vista Ridge motel conversion, 4–3, after heated public hearing
Summary
After hours of testimony and questions about financing, oversight and neighborhood impacts, the Fairfield City Council approved loan and regulatory agreements to convert the Vista Ridge motel (3331 N. Texas St.) into 51 supportive housing units, funded largely with $21.5 million in Homekey Plus capital and 50 project-based vouchers; the vote was 4–3.
The Fairfield City Council voted 4–3 to approve loan and regulatory agreements to convert the Vista Ridge motel at 3331 North Texas Street into 51 permanent supportive housing units intended for residents who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.
Housing project manager Latonya Terrones told the council the Danco Group will rehabilitate the existing 100-room motel into 48 one‑bedroom units, two studios and a manager unit, with supportive services on site. The financing package totals $23,071,081, of which roughly $21,500,000 comes from California’s Homekey Plus capital award; the city committed $1,500,000 (including $1,000,000 from the local housing trust fund), pro‑housing incentive funds of $535,541, and 50 project‑based HUD vouchers to support rental subsidies.
The project is targeted to Fairfield residents on the county coordinated entry list; the city and developer said priority would be given to local residents and to veterans, with at…
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