Ariana Arestegui
Council Member · District 6 · first elected 2024 · current term 2024–2028 · next on the ballot 2028
93
votes on the record
100%
present
1
times voted No (1.1%)
$4,000
raised · 1 donors
0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-12-10 to 2026-03-10.
Official bio: Garden Grove website
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Votes on divided items (27)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | l Engineering Inc., and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | r Board Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed cost sharing budget for operational expenses, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | amation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | Tran that: A Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-2 passed | record |
| 2026-02-24 | e restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide products, be passed to second reading. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | s Fee Fund for the design and installation of a bronze sculpture at Woodbury Park, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | n as separate ordinances, with additional information and data as requested by Council Members. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | r Tran that: The draft Ordinance prohibiting smoking in City parks, be tabled for six months. The motion carried by a 4-2-1 vote as follows: | No | 4-2 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | orized to execute the contract on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as needed. The motion carried by a 5-1-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | t on Historic Main Street event from February 4, 2026 through February 16, 2026, be approved. The motion carried by a 5-1-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | m Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Tran that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | Police Department Policy 706 [Military Equipment] which is at least 30 days from today’s date. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | nt for the Public Works Department through the Los Angeles County Contract No. MA-IS-2240228-2. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | delivery of nine freezers and four refrigerators for evidence storage at the Police Department. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ncluding the authorization to enter into option years, provided sufficient funds are available. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -4- 12/9/25 | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | conded by Council Member Muñeton that: Council Member Nguyen serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed by a 3-4 vote as follows: -2- 12/9/25 | Yes | 3-4 failed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | nee, be authorized to execute the contract and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | xecute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | gnees, to exercise option year amendment terms, for the current year and available option year. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | agreed, to host the 3rd annual Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, December 20, 2025, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | /25 by an Ad Valorem Tax Override and the Setting of the Tax Rate of Said Override, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | to execute each contract on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as needed thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | ment, and make minor modifications, on behalf of the City, as appropriate thereto. -6- 06/24/25 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | 0-day wait period exception pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | . 9525-18 and appointing the City Treasurer and Deputy City Treasurer, be adopted. -5- 12/10/24 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | Renewed Measure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Tran that: A Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-2 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | DoVinh that: A Proclamation recognizing April as Donate Life Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | amation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | r Board Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed cost sharing budget for operational expenses, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | l Engineering Inc., and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-02-24 | ict, fixing the time and place of public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-24 | the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-24 | etigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-24 | am that: A Proclamation celebrating March as Women’s History Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-24 | e restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide products, be passed to second reading. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. -5- 2/10/26 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | on Main Street, be selected to complete the term vacated by former Commissioner Elizabeth Dang. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | n as separate ordinances, with additional information and data as requested by Council Members. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | s Fee Fund for the design and installation of a bronze sculpture at Woodbury Park, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | t on Historic Main Street event from February 4, 2026 through February 16, 2026, be approved. The motion carried by a 5-1-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | zed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | ilable Citywide Salary Schedule as required by CalPERS for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | r Tran that: The draft Ordinance prohibiting smoking in City parks, be tabled for six months. The motion carried by a 4-2-1 vote as follows: | No | 4-2 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | standards for Public Hearing Notices and other City communications, be adopted. -15- 1/27/26 The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | he Finance Director be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | ent on behalf of the City, including making minor modifications as appropriate and necessary. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | renewals of existing modules, subject to annual budget approval and available appropriations. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | Inc. for the purchase of one (1) new Public Works truck for the Vehicle Maintenance Division. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | he Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | igam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | orized to execute the contract on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as needed. The motion carried by a 5-1-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | en Grove, California, Amending User Fees for Engineering and Plan Check Services, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | Proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Korean American Day in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -6- 1/13/26 | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | m Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Tran that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | ed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as appropriate. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | overnment Code 7071 and rescinding Ordinance No. 2960, be passed to second reading. -9- 1/13/26 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | conded by Council Member Muñeton that: Council Member Nguyen serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed by a 3-4 vote as follows: -2- 12/9/25 | Yes | 3-4 failed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | e, be authorized to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | Police Department Policy 706 [Military Equipment] which is at least 30 days from today’s date. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | treet beginning Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2026, be approved. -3- 12/9/25 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ,000 for the 2026 Strawberry Stomp 5K that will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -4- 12/9/25 | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | designee, be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -5- 12/9/25 | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ncluding the authorization to enter into option years, provided sufficient funds are available. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | delivery of nine freezers and four refrigerators for evidence storage at the Police Department. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | nt for the Public Works Department through the Los Angeles County Contract No. MA-IS-2240228-2. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ew vans for the Public Works, Police, Community Services, and Finance Departments. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -12- 12/9/25 | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | Anniversary for its continued dedication and service to the Garden Grove community, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | nee, be authorized to execute the contract and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | agreed, to host the 3rd annual Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, December 20, 2025, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | e from 10:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Garden Amp, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 8-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | d The Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation be presented for adoption annually thereafter. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | gnees, to exercise option year amendment terms, for the current year and available option year. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | t documents necessary to effectuate and/or implement the Third Amendment on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | xecute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | xecute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | ector, and Finance Manager, be authorized to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | ui that: A Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | te all agreements on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | A Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | th the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) from October 2-4, 2025, be approved. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | mmended by staff, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | eral Pump Company for water well casing thickness evaluation and pump testing of Well No. 26. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | he Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | igam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | irected to transmit the Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | the Land Use Code relating to Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, be passed to second reading. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | e authorized to finalize any last minute language changes that may occur between the parties. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | $86,668.31 to Uber Inc. dba Riflegear, for the purchase and delivery of 55 Benelli shotguns. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | he Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month, be adopted. -7- 9/9/25 The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | gui, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that: The 2025 Public Health Goals Report be approved. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | e, be authorized to exercise option year amendments for each contract, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | ng Services, Inc., and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | recognizing September as National Service Dog Month be listed for action at the next meeting. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows: | Yes | 6-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | Tem DoVinh that: A Proclamation be adopted recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth in Garden Grove. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | /25 by an Ad Valorem Tax Override and the Setting of the Tax Rate of Said Override, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | nt Consideration payment schedule into the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget and future budget cycles. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment Systems Construction and Operation, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | ining option years, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | ment, and make minor modifications, on behalf of the City, as appropriate thereto. -6- 06/24/25 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | The Finance Director be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | Director be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -7- 06/24/25 | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-24 | to execute each contract on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as needed thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | t Line Adjustement No. LLA-033-2024, be continued to the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | ouncil Member Nguyen that: Council Member DoVinh be selected as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -4- 12/10/24 | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | Renewed Measure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | . 9525-18 and appointing the City Treasurer and Deputy City Treasurer, be adopted. -5- 12/10/24 The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | 0-day wait period exception pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-1 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | 11, and to make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -7- 12/10/24 | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | d check numbers 00185979 through 00185990 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 passed | record |
| 2024-12-10 | Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: | Yes | 7-0 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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|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council | $4,000 |
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