Michael Villar
Council Member · District 5 · first elected 2020 · current term 2024–2028 · next on the ballot 2028
187
votes on the record
84%
present
8
times voted No (5.1%)
0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-16 to 2026-06-16.
Official bio: Dana Point website
Photo: official www.danapoint.org (source).
Votes on divided items (9)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Resolution 25-10-07-09 regarding Proposition 50 | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 12, Vehicles and Traffic | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Short-Term Rental Program Review (Amended Motion) | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | California Coastal Commission Suggested Modifications for Victoria Boulevard Specific Plan | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-07-16 | Short-term rental program review | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-06-18 | Introduction of Ordinance Amending Noise Control (Item 13) | No | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2024-06-18 | Victoria Boulevard Apartments Project (Item 12, Items 2-9) | No | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2024-02-06 | State of California Proposition 1 | No | 4-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | Award of Contract for the Construction of the Pines Park Restroom Project (CIP #1378) | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | Award of Contract for User Fee Study | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | Appeal of Planning Commission decision for Coastal Development Permit CDP25-0014 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | City Council Policies - Council Meeting Technology Disruption and Public Participation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments, Budget Calendar, Appropriations Limit, and Salary Resolution | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Award of a contract for the construction of the Heritage Park Monument project | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Award of a contract for the construction of the Del Obispo Park Modification Project (CIP #1369) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Introduction of an ordinance establishing updated speed limits on several city roadways | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Contract with LSA - Pacific Pocket Mouse monitoring | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Development Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Adoption of City Council Policy 112 - Memorial Donation Program | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Call for Artist for Mural at the Dana Point Headlands | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Authorize a writ of mandate to challenge the Coastal Commission's jurisdiction | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Adopt Resolution 26-03-17-01 regarding appeal of Planning Commission decision for 33911 Calle La Primavera | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Mid-Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Status Report | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026 Weed Abatement Program | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 6.14 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Consideration of a Commemorative Installation to Lucy Chavarrias | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Banning the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Statue Commission for Waterman's Plaza – Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | Initiation of litigation concerning the Rancho Boca de la Playa property trustee sale | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | Permit fee waiver for accessible beach mats at Salt Creek County Beach | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Initiate a receivership action against the property located at APN 121-25-413 owned by SND Limited Partners | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Approve appointments of the City Council representatives to outside agencies | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Reopen the public hearing for appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Continue the public hearing for appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 to March 17, 2026 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Introduce and hold a first reading of Ordinance 26-XX amending chapters 8.02.010, 8.03.010, and 8.24.010 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Development Update | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | First Reading of an Ordinance Approving Zone Text Amendment ZTA25-0004 | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Salary Schedule and Personnel Adjustments | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Nomination for Mayor | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Nomination for Mayor Pro Tem | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-18 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Consent Calendar (excluding Item 8) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Introduction of an ordinance amending Dana Point Municipal Code Title 10 as it relates to animal control, welfare and licensing requirements | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with Dana Point Employees' Association (DPEA) and adoption of certain compensation and benefits for non-represented employees | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Lantern Bay Park improvement plans | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 25-14 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Resolution 25-10-07-01 regarding Center for Natural Lands Management appeal | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Ordinance 25-XX and Resolution 25-10-07-02 regarding Zone Text Amendment ZTA25-0001 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | General Plan Amendment and Resolutions 25-10-07-03 through 25-10-07-08 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Permit Fee Waiver for New Railing at Capistrano Beach Park | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Resolution 25-10-07-09 regarding Proposition 50 | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-18 | ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-11 | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-18 | ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-12 | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-18 | ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-13 | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Settlements in the National Opioid Litigation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Award Contracts for the Construction of the Annual Roadway Resurfacing Project and Citywide Storm Drain Improvement Project | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Fiscal Year 2025 4th Quarter Financial Report; Proposed FY2026 Budget Adjustments; Hazard Mitigation Grant Authorization; Salary Ranges; Health Plan Provisions | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 12, Vehicles and Traffic | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Urgency Ordinance 25-10 Amending Title 8 of the Dana Point Municipal Code | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | City Council Policy Update - Daylighting Policy 222 - 401 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Notice to vacate an easement for utility purposes at 35802 Victoria Blvd | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny the appeal and uphold the Community Development Director's denial of accessory dwelling unit permit application (PLN25-0003) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Administrative fee for false alarms | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025 Weed Abatement Program | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Strategic Plan Adoption | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Letter of Opposition to the California Energy Commission Opposing the Proposed Compass Energy Storage Project | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Fire Risk Reduction Communities List Application for 2026 List | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Consideration of Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding 33861 Malaga Drive | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Approval and authorization to submit the required FY25/26 Measure M2 eligibility submittal items to the Orange County Transportation Authority | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Amendment of Dana Point Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations and Chapter 4.02 to define electric bikes or scooters | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Community Center Mural Contract | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Resolution 25-05-06-01: Renewing the Dana Point Tourism Business Improvement District | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Resolution 25-05-06-02: Mills Act Agreement for 26805 Calle Real | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Resolution 25-05-06-03: Mills Act Agreement for 34862 Coast Highway | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Short-Term Rental Program Review (Amended Motion) | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Consent Calendar (excluding items 4 and 5) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Consultant Services Agreement with West Coast Civil for Design Surveying | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Development Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Long Term Financial Plan Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Heritage Park Monument | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Amendment of Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 8.42.010 and Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Map | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-01 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-01 | Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 25-05 and Ordinance 25-06 | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | Consent Calendar (excluding Item 6) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | First Amendment with Ardurra Group, Inc. for the Doheny Village Connectivity Improvement Project | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | California Coastal Commission Suggested Modifications for Victoria Boulevard Specific Plan | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Appointment | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | Resolution of Intent to Renew the Dana Point Tourism Business Improvement District | 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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