Council Brief
Aliso Viejo — Garrett Dwyer
Garrett Dwyer

Garrett Dwyer

Councilmember · District 3 · first elected 2025 · current term 2025–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
🗳 On the ballot · Nov 3, 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)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-05-20Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance (Item 6.1)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-01-07CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIESYes3-2 passedrecord
2025-11-19Ordinance Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 Relating to Local Campaign Contribution LimitsYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-10-15HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORTYes4-1 passedrecord
2024-10-02On-Street Parking - JourneyYes4-1 passedrecord
2024-04-17Aliso Viejo Ranch FeesYes4-1 passedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-07-15Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 through 4.7, and 4.9)Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-07-15Item 4.8 - Cooperative Agreement Extension with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Senior Mobility ProgramYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-07-15Item 5.1 - Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit to Establish a Large Outpatient Medical Office at 27412 Aliso Creek RoadYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-07-15Item 6.1 - League of California Cities Annual Conference and Selection of General Assembly Voting DelegateYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17cilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 1, 4. 2, and 4.4 through 4.9. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17direct staff to agendize a Study Session regarding the Objective Design Standards Manual for further review and potential revisions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17ority protest does not exist. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17lude using a cooperative purchasing agreement and foregoing a public bidding process, and include information on the City' s website. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03ber 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. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03information. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved, and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 3. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03s and the hearing closed. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03the Mayor closed the Hearing. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03and policy requirements. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03thin the next 60 days. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-27Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - OrdinanceYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Consent Calendar (Items 4.2 through 4.4)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Accounts Payable (Item 4.1)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance (Item 6.1)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Citizen, Senior, and Youth of the Year, Civic Service Award, and 'Key to the City' Program (Item 6.2)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-06Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 through 4.9)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-06ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDSYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-06AWARD CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, LLC FOR THE BIKE LANE STRIPING AND SIGNING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15em 6. 1 as a discussion. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to reorder the agenda as requested. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15cheduled council meeting. Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to reorder the agenda as requested. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15n the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15amount of $15, 500 for the Financial Literacy Program at Aliso Niguel High School and reevaluate the program again after three years. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-15ding City' s eligibility. Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-01on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-0100022 and EXP- 2026- 01000) Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-18Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. ( All excluding item 4. 4) MotionYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-03-18nity Development ( HCD) Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to approve the recommended action. MotionYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-03-18the FY 2025- 26 Budget. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended action. MotionYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-03-18e Pump Track Ad- Hoc Committee, discuss next steps, and authorize an appropriation of $825,000 in park in- lieu fees for the project. MotionYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-03-04the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-04Act (GPA-2026-01000). Motion: Councilmember Tiffany Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-18. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All excluding item 4. 4) MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-04on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-04ek Road ( USE- 2025- 00020) Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-04tions of the appointment. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-21on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-21ESOURCES CODE § 21080. 17. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved, and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-21ted as alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-07CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIESYes3-2 passedrecord
2025-12-03on: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All items excluding item 4. 7) MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-03n Program ( Project P). Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-03NAUT ( APN: 623- 091- 01). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-03Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-03closed. Page 5 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Nomination of Mayor Pro Tern Duncan to serve as Mayor for 2026. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-03ions for Mayor Pro Tern and nominations were closed. Motion: Nomination of Councilmember Munzing to serve as Mayor Pro Tern for 2026. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-11-19s on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-11-19nt by 17% at 7 Journey. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. MotionYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-19moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded, to continue the public hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting of December 3, 2025. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-11-19Ordinance Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 Relating to Local Campaign Contribution LimitsYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-11-05s designated below; and that Councilmember Dwyer be appointed to the 25th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee, replacing Councilmember Hurt. MotionYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-15AQUATIC CENTER POOL DECK SURFACE REHABILITATIONYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-15HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORTYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-06-18Consent CalendarAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-18Create an Ad Hoc committee to discuss traffic mitigation options for Hummingbird LaneAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-18Create an Ad Hoc committee discuss the City's 25th Anniversary celebrationAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-18Cancel the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of July 2, 2025Absent5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-04Consent CalendarAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-04Agreement for FY 2025-26 Crossing Guard ServicesAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-04Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26Absent5-0 passedrecord
2025-04-16Agenda ReorderingYes4-0-1 passedrecord
2025-04-16Consent CalendarYes4-0-1 passedrecord
2025-04-16Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for Outpatient Medical Use at 27141 Aliso Creek RoadYes4-0-1 passedrecord
2025-02-19Consent CalendarAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-19Fiscal Year 2024-25 Financial UpdateAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-19Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.06 of the Municipal Code Regarding Electric BicyclesAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-19Appointment of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting DelegateAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-05Consent CalendarAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-05Conditional Use Permit for 25 Alisal CourtAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-05Bike Lane Discussion Direction to StaffAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2025-02-05Agreement with GFive Enterprises Inc. for Aquatic Center Pool Deck Surface Rehabilitation ProjectAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2024-12-04CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTIONS RESULTSAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2024-12-04CONSENT CALENDAR EXCEPTION ITEM 4.5Absent5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-20Consent CalendarAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-06Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-06Approval of the Submittal of the La Paz Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to the Orange County Transportation AuthorityYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-06Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor Partner Charter AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-06Conditional Use Permit for an Outpatient Medical Use at 27141 Aliso Creek RoadYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-06Concept Plan Review for a Townhome Community at 95 ArgonautYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-10-02Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-10-02Contract with All American Asphalt for Aliso Creek Road Pavement RehabilitationYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-10-02On-Street Parking - JourneyYes4-1 passedrecord
2024-10-02Appointment of Mitzi Ortiz as City Manager and Approval of City Manager Employment AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-08-21Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-08-21Zone Change for 4 and 5 Polaris WayYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-08-21Ordinance Amending Section 15.14.080 Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling UnitsYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-08-21Aquatic Center Pool Deck Surface Rehabilitation OptionsYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-08-21Uncontested District 3 City Council Seat in General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024Yes5-0 passedrecord
2024-04-17Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-04-17Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Obligations and Directing Certain ActionsYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-04-17Aliso Viejo Ranch FeesYes4-1 passedrecord
2024-04-17Acting City Manager Employment AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-01-17Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-01-17Commitment to Implement All Projects in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024-25 through 2029-30 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2024-01-17Time Extension Request for a Site Development Permit and Temporary Use Permit at 800 Freedom LaneYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-01-17Conditional 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 LarkmeadYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-01-17Bifurcate recommended actions for commercial shopping center pole signs and Master Sign Program / Exception Permit at 26852-7072 La Paz RoadYes5-0 passedrecord

† 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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