Council Brief
Garden Grove — Yesenia Muñeton
Yesenia Muñeton

Yesenia Muñeton

Council Member · District 5 · 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%)
$1,300
raised · 2 donors

0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-12-10 to 2026-03-10.

Official bio: Garden Grove website

Photo: official ggcity.org (source).

Votes on divided items (27)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-03-10l Engineering Inc., and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-03-10r Board Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed cost sharing budget for operational expenses, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-03-10amation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-03-10Tran that: A Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-2 passedrecord
2026-02-24e restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide products, be passed to second reading. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-02-10s 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-02-10n as separate ordinances, with additional information and data as requested by Council Members. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-01-27r 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:No4-2 passedrecord
2026-01-27orized 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:Yes5-1 passedrecord
2026-01-27t 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:Yes5-1 passedrecord
2026-01-13m Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Tran that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09Police 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09nt 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09delivery of nine freezers and four refrigerators for evidence storage at the Police Department. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09ncluding the authorization to enter into option years, provided sufficient funds are available. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09ure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -4- 12/9/25Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09conded by Council Member Muñeton that: Council Member Nguyen serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed by a 3-4 vote as follows: -2- 12/9/25Yes3-4 failedrecord
2025-10-14nee, be authorized to execute the contract and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14xecute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14gnees, to exercise option year amendment terms, for the current year and available option year. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14agreed, 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-06-24to 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-06-24ment, 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2024-12-100-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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2024-12-10Renewed Measure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-03-10Tran that: A Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-2 passedrecord
2026-03-10DoVinh that: A Proclamation recognizing April as Donate Life Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-10amation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-03-10r Board Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed cost sharing budget for operational expenses, be approved. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-03-10the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-10Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-10l Engineering Inc., and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-02-24ict, 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-24the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-24etigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-24am 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-24e restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide products, be passed to second reading. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-02-10Division 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-10on Main Street, be selected to complete the term vacated by former Commissioner Elizabeth Dang. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-10n as separate ordinances, with additional information and data as requested by Council Members. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-02-10s 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-01-27t 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:Yes5-1 passedrecord
2026-01-27zed 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27ilable 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27r 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:No4-2 passedrecord
2026-01-27standards 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27he 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:Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27ent on behalf of the City, including making minor modifications as appropriate and necessary. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27renewals of existing modules, subject to annual budget approval and available appropriations. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27Inc. 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27he 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27igam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-27orized 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:Yes5-1 passedrecord
2026-01-27en Grove, California, Amending User Fees for Engineering and Plan Check Services, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-13Proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Korean American Day in Garden Grove, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-01-13Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -6- 1/13/26Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-01-13m Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Tran that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2026-01-13ed 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-01-13overnment 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-12-09conded by Council Member Muñeton that: Council Member Nguyen serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed by a 3-4 vote as follows: -2- 12/9/25Yes3-4 failedrecord
2025-12-09e, be authorized to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-12-09Police 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09treet 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-12-09ure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -4- 12/9/25Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09designee, be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -5- 12/9/25Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-12-09ncluding the authorization to enter into option years, provided sufficient funds are available. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09delivery of nine freezers and four refrigerators for evidence storage at the Police Department. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09nt 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09ew vans for the Public Works, Police, Community Services, and Finance Departments. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -12- 12/9/25Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14Anniversary for its continued dedication and service to the Garden Grove community, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14nee, be authorized to execute the contract and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14agreed, 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14e 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:Yes8-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14d The Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation be presented for adoption annually thereafter. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14gnees, to exercise option year amendment terms, for the current year and available option year. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14t 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14xecute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-10-14xecute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-10-14ector, 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23ui that: A Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23te 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23A Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, be adopted. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23th 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23mmended 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23eral 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23he 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23igam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23irected 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-23the 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-09e 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-09he 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-0915, 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-09gui, 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-09e, 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-09ng 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:Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-09-09recognizing 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:Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24Tem DoVinh that: A Proclamation be adopted recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth in Garden Grove. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-06-24nt Consideration payment schedule into the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget and future budget cycles. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment Systems Construction and Operation, be adopted. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24ining option years, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24ment, 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2025-06-24The Finance Director be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24Director be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -7- 06/24/25Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2025-06-24to 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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2024-12-10t 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:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2024-12-10ouncil Member Nguyen that: Council Member DoVinh be selected as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -4- 12/10/24Yes7-0 passedrecord
2024-12-10Renewed Measure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-1 passedrecord
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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2024-12-100-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:Yes7-1 passedrecord
2024-12-1011, and to make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows: -7- 12/10/24Yes7-0 passedrecord
2024-12-10d check numbers 00185979 through 00185990 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 passedrecord
2024-12-10Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that: Full reading of ordinances listed be waived. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:Yes7-0 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.

Campaign funding (2028 cycle)

Where the money comes from

Other / unspecified$1,300 · 100%

Council Brief's grouping of the employer/occupation each donor self-reports on FPPC Form 460 — a categorization of those self-reported fields, not an official designation and not a claim about influence. Bar length is contribution total.

Largest contributors

Contributor Employer / occupation (as reported)Total
Los Angeles / Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council$1,200
Nicole DooneGGUSD$100

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Economic interests (Form 700, 2024)

Income sources

Personal financial interests as this official disclosed them on their FPPC Form 700 under California's Political Reform Act — public record. Real property is shown by city only (never street address). We publish the disclosure; we draw no conclusions. Statement of Economic Interests.

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