Garrett Dwyer
Councilmember · District 3 · first elected 2025 · current term 2025–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
102
votes on the record
82%
present
0
times voted No (0.0%)
0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-17 to 2026-07-15.
Official bio: Aliso Viejo website
Photo: official avcity.org (source).
Votes on divided items (6)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance (Item 6.1) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-07 | CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIES | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | Ordinance Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 Relating to Local Campaign Contribution Limits | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-10-02 | On-Street Parking - Journey | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-04-17 | Aliso Viejo Ranch Fees | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 through 4.7, and 4.9) | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-15 | Item 4.8 - Cooperative Agreement Extension with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Senior Mobility Program | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-15 | Item 5.1 - Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit to Establish a Large Outpatient Medical Office at 27412 Aliso Creek Road | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-15 | Item 6.1 - League of California Cities Annual Conference and Selection of General Assembly Voting Delegate | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | cilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 1, 4. 2, and 4.4 through 4.9. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | direct staff to agendize a Study Session regarding the Objective Design Standards Manual for further review and potential revisions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | ority protest does not exist. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | lude using a cooperative purchasing agreement and foregoing a public bidding process, and include information on the City' s website. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | ber Ackley moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions for items 4. 1, 4. 2, and 4. 4 through 4. 14. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | information. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved, and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 3. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | s and the hearing closed. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | the Mayor closed the Hearing. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | and policy requirements. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | thin the next 60 days. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-27 | Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Consent Calendar (Items 4.2 through 4.4) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Accounts Payable (Item 4.1) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance (Item 6.1) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Citizen, Senior, and Youth of the Year, Civic Service Award, and 'Key to the City' Program (Item 6.2) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-06 | Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 through 4.9) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-06 | ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-06 | AWARD CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, LLC FOR THE BIKE LANE STRIPING AND SIGNING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | em 6. 1 as a discussion. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to reorder the agenda as requested. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | cheduled council meeting. Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to reorder the agenda as requested. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | n the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | amount of $15, 500 for the Financial Literacy Program at Aliso Niguel High School and reevaluate the program again after three years. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | ding City' s eligibility. Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-01 | on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-01 | 00022 and EXP- 2026- 01000) Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. ( All excluding item 4. 4) Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | nity Development ( HCD) Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | the FY 2025- 26 Budget. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | e Pump Track Ad- Hoc Committee, discuss next steps, and authorize an appropriation of $825,000 in park in- lieu fees for the project. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-04 | the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-04 | Act (GPA-2026-01000). Motion: Councilmember Tiffany Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-18 | . Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All excluding item 4. 4) Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-04 | on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-04 | ek Road ( USE- 2025- 00020) Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-04 | tions of the appointment. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-21 | on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-21 | ESOURCES CODE § 21080. 17. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved, and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-21 | ted as alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-07 | CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIES | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | on: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All items excluding item 4. 7) Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | n Program ( Project P). Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | NAUT ( APN: 623- 091- 01). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | closed. Page 5 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Nomination of Mayor Pro Tern Duncan to serve as Mayor for 2026. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | ions for Mayor Pro Tern and nominations were closed. Motion: Nomination of Councilmember Munzing to serve as Mayor Pro Tern for 2026. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | s on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | nt by 17% at 7 Journey. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded, to continue the public hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting of December 3, 2025. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | Ordinance Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 Relating to Local Campaign Contribution Limits | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-11-05 | s designated below; and that Councilmember Dwyer be appointed to the 25th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee, replacing Councilmember Hurt. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | AQUATIC CENTER POOL DECK SURFACE REHABILITATION | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | Create an Ad Hoc committee to discuss traffic mitigation options for Hummingbird Lane | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | Create an Ad Hoc committee discuss the City's 25th Anniversary celebration | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | Cancel the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of July 2, 2025 | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-04 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-04 | Agreement for FY 2025-26 Crossing Guard Services | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-04 | Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-16 | Agenda Reordering | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-04-16 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-04-16 | Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for Outpatient Medical Use at 27141 Aliso Creek Road | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-02-19 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-19 | Fiscal Year 2024-25 Financial Update | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-19 | Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.06 of the Municipal Code Regarding Electric Bicycles | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-19 | Appointment of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting Delegate | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-05 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-05 | Conditional Use Permit for 25 Alisal Court | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-05 | Bike Lane Discussion Direction to Staff | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-05 | Agreement with GFive Enterprises Inc. for Aquatic Center Pool Deck Surface Rehabilitation Project | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-12-04 | CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTIONS RESULTS | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-12-04 | CONSENT CALENDAR EXCEPTION ITEM 4.5 | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-11-20 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-11-06 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-11-06 | Approval of the Submittal of the La Paz Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-11-06 | Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor Partner Charter Agreement | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-11-06 | Conditional Use Permit for an Outpatient Medical Use at 27141 Aliso Creek Road | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-11-06 | Concept Plan Review for a Townhome Community at 95 Argonaut | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-10-02 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-10-02 | Contract with All American Asphalt for Aliso Creek Road Pavement Rehabilitation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-10-02 | On-Street Parking - Journey | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-10-02 | Appointment of Mitzi Ortiz as City Manager and Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-08-21 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-08-21 | Zone Change for 4 and 5 Polaris Way | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-08-21 | Ordinance Amending Section 15.14.080 Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-08-21 | Aquatic Center Pool Deck Surface Rehabilitation Options | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-08-21 | Uncontested District 3 City Council Seat in General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-04-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-04-17 | Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Obligations and Directing Certain Actions | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-04-17 | Aliso Viejo Ranch Fees | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-04-17 | Acting City Manager Employment Agreement | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-01-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-01-17 | Commitment to Implement All Projects in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024-25 through 2029-30 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-01-17 | Time Extension Request for a Site Development Permit and Temporary Use Permit at 800 Freedom Lane | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-01-17 | Conditional Use Permit for AT&T Mobility to Install Antennas on an Existing SCE Transmission Tower and Construct an Equipment Enclosure at Ground Level at 4 Larkmead | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2024-01-17 | Bifurcate recommended actions for commercial shopping center pole signs and Master Sign Program / Exception Permit at 26852-7072 La Paz Road | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.
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