Council Brief
La Habra — Rose Espinoza
Rose Espinoza

Rose Espinoza

Councilmember · at-large · first elected 2000 · current term 2024–2028 · next on the ballot 2028
208
votes on the record
98%
present
7
times voted No (3.4%)

0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-16 to 2026-06-01.

Official bio: La Habra website

Photo: official www.lahabraca.gov (source).

Votes on divided items (13)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-04-20North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Budget)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-20North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Join)No3-2 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Keith Acker as third alternate to the Community Services CommissionNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Nohemi Valenzuela as second alternate to the Community Services CommissionYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Giselle Vela as second alternate to the Community Services CommissionNo2-3 failedrecord
2025-11-17Receive and file the Small Business Strategic Growth proposal and direct staff to prepare a report for City Council with the pros and cons of membershipsYes3-2 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve project processing and reimbursement agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLCNo1-2 failedrecord
2025-03-17Approve Inclusionary Housing Agreement with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange for 920 West La Habra BoulevardYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-03-17Introduce Ordinance No. CC 2025-02 for a Planned Unit Development Permit (PUD2M24-0001) at 920 West La Habra BoulevardYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-03-17Introduce Ordinance No. CC 2025-01 for a Planned Unit Development Permit (PUD2M24-0002) at 300 South Walnut StreetYes4-1 passedrecord
2024-09-16Rename Vista Grande Park to Vin Scully Centennial ParkNo4-1 passedrecord
2024-09-16Reconsider Vista Grande Park naming to Vin Scully Centennial ParkNo4-1 passedrecord
2024-05-06Appoint Roy N. Ramsland Jr. to Planning CommissionNo2-3 failedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-06-01City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6; and all Authorities Item 1Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-01Resolution No. CC 2026-09 and Resolution No. CC 2026-10 regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service and public participationYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-01Receive and file the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget presentation and direct staff to include funding for the Police Department drone first responder programYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-18Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8; Successor Agency Item 1; Civic Improvement Authority Item 1; Housing Authority Item 1; and Utility Authority Item 1Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-18Public Hearing regarding the City of La Habra's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) update, and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) updateYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-18Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a new long-term lease agreement between the City of La Habra and the County of Orange for the County's continued library operationYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-18Schedule a public hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments for Monday, July 20, 2026, and direct staff to prepare and mail hearing notices to sewer customer-of-recordYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-18Receive and file reports from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Incorporated regarding Utility Authority revenue requirements and recommended changes to sewer ratesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-04Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8; Utility Authority Item 1Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-05-04Resolution No. CC 2026-02 amending the Master Schedule of FeesYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-05-04Encroachment License Agreement with Jose Yepez for 770 Durham StreetYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-05-04La Habra Host Lions Club Corn Festival and Parade cost sharing and subsidyYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-04-20Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-20Termination of Development Agreement No. 22-03 (JP420, LLC)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-20Termination of Development Agreement 22-04 (Shryne La Habra, LLC)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-20Approval of CDBG Program Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-20North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Join)No3-2 passedrecord
2026-04-20North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Budget)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-06Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-06Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2026-02Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-06Approve the proposed City of La Habra Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Roy Ramsland, Thomas Ludwinski, and Natalie Saenz to the Planning CommissionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Annette Limon to the Community Services CommissionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Kandace Gutierrez as first alternate to the Community Services CommissionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Giselle Vela as second alternate to the Community Services CommissionNo2-3 failedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Nohemi Valenzuela as second alternate to the Community Services CommissionYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-04-06Appoint Keith Acker as third alternate to the Community Services CommissionNo3-2 passedrecord
2026-03-16Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 18 (excluding Item 3)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-16Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of La Habra Legislative PlatformYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-16Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2026-01 regarding public nuisancesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-16Receive and file update on Inclusionary Housing Program and direct staff to prepare minor updatesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-16Continue appointment of commissioners and alternates to the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission to April 6, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-02Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-02Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget UpdateYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Consider a request by the City's Centennial Celebration Subcommittee for a budget appropriation to support a collaborative Mexican American Heritage event on March 28, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Consider a request from the American Legion Post 267 for a facility rental fee waiver for its 100th anniversary dinnerYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-02-02Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7Absent4-0 passedrecord
2026-01-20Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-01-20Direct staff to advertise vacancies on the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission and schedule interviewsYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Elect Jose Medrano as MayorYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-10Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Elect James Gomez as Mayor Pro TemYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint Jose Medrano as Delegate to Orange County Sanitation DistrictYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint Rose Espinoza as Alternate to Orange County Sanitation DistrictYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint Delwin Lampkin to County of Orange Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory BoardYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint Rose Espinoza as Delegate to SCAGYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint Jose Medrano as Alternate to SCAGYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint Jose Medrano to Internal Audit CommitteeYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-15Appoint James Gomez to Internal Audit CommitteeYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-12-01City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6; City Council, Agency & Authorities Item 1; Successor Agency Item 1; Civic Improvement Authority Item 1; Housing Authority Items 1 tYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-11-17Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-11-17Receive and file the Small Business Strategic Growth proposal and direct staff to prepare a report for City Council with the pros and cons of membershipsYes3-2 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-12Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-14Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve award of contract to Leslie Gunner Campbell Construction for annual sidewalk improvementsYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve project processing and reimbursement agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLCNo1-2 failedrecord
2025-11-03Approve final site location and funding for Children's Museum immersion theaterYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-03Approve city funding commitment for Children's Museum immersion theaterYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-10-20Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-20Public Hearing: Adoption of 2025 Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Existing Building, Green Building Standards, Wildland-Urban Interface and Energy Codes; anYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-20Public Hearing: Amending Chapter 9.32 (Noise Control) of Title 12Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-20Public Hearing: Zone Change 25-0003 (ZC 25-0003) to add Chapter 18.65 (Special Event Permits)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-20Public Hearing: Adding Chapter 8.04.340 (C) 'Mulch' relating to procurement requirementsYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-06Urgency Item: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated LitigationYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-06Consent Calendar Items 1 through 13Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-10-06First reading of Ordinance No. CC 2025-11 regarding Zone Change 25-0004Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-09-15Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 20Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-09-15Authorize agreement with Fehr & Peers for Safe Routes to School Action PlanYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-09-15Approve 2024-2025 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation ReportYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-09-15Approve Urgency Ordinance No. CC 2025-10 extending moratorium on smoke shopsYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-08-18Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11; and Utility Authority Item 1Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-18Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2025-09Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-18Conduct public hearing and receive and file the City's 2025 Public Health Goals ReportYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-18Designate Mayor Rose Espinoza as a voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual ConferenceYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-18Designate City Manager Jim Sadro as an alternate voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual ConferenceYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-04Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 14Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-04Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2025-07 pertaining to the use of electronic mobility devicesYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-04Direct staff to initiate amendments to the La Habra Municipal Code related to smoke shops and prepare an urgency ordinance to establish a temporary moratoriumYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-08-04Approve the development and implementation of a civics academy for La Habra residents to be named La Habra 101Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-07-21Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 15; and City Council & Utility Authority Item 1Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-07-21Termination of Development Agreement 20-01 with Pinnacle Wellness Group, LLCYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-07-21Zone Change 25-0002 relating to Accessory Dwelling UnitsYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-07-21Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity ZonesYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-16Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, 7 through 13; and City Council & Utility Authority Items 1 and 2Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-06-16Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a revised amendment #5 to the agreement for fire services between the City of La Habra and the Consolidated Fire Protection District of LYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-06-16Fiscal Year 2025-2026 La Habra Municipal Budget adoption and appropriations limitYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-06-16Development of an E-Bike ordinanceYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-06-02Consent CalendarYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-02Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Municipal BudgetYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-02Zone Change 25-0001Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-02Resolution Amending Master Schedule of FeesYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-02Assembly Bill 2561 - Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention EffortsYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-05-19Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 5-9Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-05-19Approve Safety Assessment Study of Hacienda Road and authorize funding increaseYes4-0 passedrecord
2025-05-19Approve City of La Habra Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2025-2026Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-05-05Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 5-7Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-05-05Notice of Completion for Monte Vista Street Rehabilitation ProjectYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-05-05Regulatory Agreements with La Habra 4 INV, LLC for 120 and 310-330 East Whittier BoulevardYes5-0 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.

Economic interests (Form 700, 2025)

Filed a Statement of Economic Interests reporting no disclosable interests for this period.

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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