Council Brief
Orange — Ana Gutierrez
Ana Gutierrez

Ana Gutierrez

Councilmember · first elected 2020 · current term 2020-12-05–2028-12-12 · next on the ballot 2028
2,466
votes on the record
88%
present
44
times voted No (2.0%)
$14,550
raised · 40 donors

1 abstentions · 2 recusals · record covers 2020-12-08 to 2026-08-25.

Photo: official www.cityoforange.org (source).

Votes on divided items (192)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-08-25County of Orange Unincorporated Island Annexation Study and Policy Direction (Continued from August 11, 2026)Yes5-2 passedrecord
2026-08-11Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 to consider approval of the Vehicle Incentive Program Participation Agreement with five Orange franchised automobile dealerAbsent2-4 failedrecord
2026-07-28Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-26 amending Chapter 12.48 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to a prohibition of smoking in City parksAbsent3-2 failedrecord
2026-07-28Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC.Absent4-1 passedrecord
2026-07-28Consider removal of Adrienne Gladson from the Design Review CommitteeAbsent4-1 passedrecord
2026-07-14Consider two resolutions that would submit to the voters a question adopting a City Charter, establishing priorities for filing written arguments, and directing the City Attorney tNo4-3 passedrecord
2026-07-14Approval of plans and specifications for Walnut Avenue at Orange Street Traffic Signal Installation and authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of California EnvironmentalYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-07-14Agreement with Triad Consulting & System Design Group, L.L.C. for security consulting servicesYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-06-23Review draft Resolution No. 11689 reaffirming the City’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the public’s moneyYes4-2 passedrecord
2026-06-09Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Report for Fiscal YeYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of Orange Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement ProgramYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-06-03Review and discuss draft resolution and ordinance documents relating to a proposed 1¢ Sales Tax Measure for a term of 13 yearsYes5-1 passedrecord
2026-05-26Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of Orange Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement ProgramYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-05-26Vehicle Incentive Program DiscussionYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-05-26Review and discuss draft resolutions and ordinance documents relating to a proposed 1¢ Sales Tax Measure, Transient Occupancy Tax Measure, and The Contract with OrangeYes4-3 failedrecord
2026-05-26Executive Management and Senior Management employees’ classification, compensation, and terms of employmentNo4-3 passedrecord
2026-05-26Public Hearing to consider a proposal to redevelop a commercial property with 71 three-story single-family small lot homes at 2375 N. Tustin Street, the Introduction and First ReadNo6-1 passedrecord
2026-05-26Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Flock camera licenses, software, and services for the Police DepartmentYes2-5 failedrecord
2026-05-26Agreement with Belmont Estates Homeowners Association for installation of Flock cameras on City propertyNo5-2 passedrecord
2026-05-12Consider revenue measures to address ongoing structural General Fund deficits and provide direction for the November 2026 General Municipal ElectionYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-05-12Public Hearing to discuss and consider a draft City CharterNo6-1 passedrecord
2026-04-28Consideration of a Proclamation celebrating May 1, 2026, as International Workers’ Day (Barrios)Yes2-4 failedrecord
2026-04-28Agreements with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets, and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony EventsYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-04-28Authorize purchase of VeloCloud hardware from Sidepath, Inc.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2026-04-28Award of Contract to Owen Walstead LLC, a California limited liability company, dba U.S. Door, Inc. for Replacement of Rolling Garage Doors at Fire Station 7 and Corp YardYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-04-14Appointment to the City Traffic CommissionNo5-2 passedrecord
2026-03-10Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC for Hart Park Pool Operations and Aquatic Programming ServicesYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-03-10Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Circulation and Mobility Element of the City of Orange General Plan and finding of CEQA exemptionYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-10Authorize purchase of mobile vehicle barriers and deployment components, and annual certified operator training from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC through General ServiceYes3-4 failedrecord
2026-02-10Recommendation for Celebration in the Park ​on July 3, 2026, in connection with the USA250 initiative.Absent3-3 failedrecord
2026-01-27Discussion of potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements to the Orange Plaza.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-12-09Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Sections 2.10.090 and 2.10.240 of the Orange Municipal Code to prohibit transfers of Yes3-2 passedrecord
2025-12-09Appointment of Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees representative.Yes4-0 passedrecord
2025-11-12Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 12, Title 16, and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to update duties and reNo2-4 failedrecord
2025-11-12Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 19-25 amending Chapter 2.10 of Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to controlled committee contributions, as well as the pYes4-2 passedrecord
2025-10-28Establishment of permit parking for the Downtown Commercial Core paid parking areas. Resolution No. 11642.Yes5-1 passedrecord
2025-10-28Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 12, Title 16, and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code modifying the duties and responsibiYes3-4 failedrecord
2025-09-23Discussion of potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements to the Orange PlazaYes5-2 passedrecord
2025-09-23Agreement for Employment with City Attorney Nathalie Adourian.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-09-23Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 12.48.105 of the Orange Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 15-25.No5-2 passedrecord
2025-09-09Consideration of a resolution adopting a position of opposition to Proposition 50 on the November 2025 Special Election ballot. (Bilodeau)Yes2-5 failedrecord
2025-09-09Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Orange Municipal Code to allow the sale and service of alcohYes6-1 passedrecord
2025-08-26Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending provisions in Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to the sale and service of alcoholicYes5-1 passedrecord
2025-08-12Discussion on revising the Design Review Committee ordinanceNo5-2 passedrecord
2025-08-12Amended and Restated Agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce both Treats in the Streets and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-08-12Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Orange and the Mabury Ranch Homeowner’s Association for tree maintenance. (Continued from May 13, 2025)No3-4 failedrecord
2025-08-12Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AC” to be comprised of both sides of E. Via Lardo Avenue from S. Hewes Street to easterly terminus. Resolution No. 11626.Recused6-0 passedrecord
2025-07-22Consideration of a resolution relating to the preservation of the public trust in law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies. (Barrios & Gutierrez)No4-3 passedrecord
2025-07-22Memorandum of Understanding between City and Milan REI X, LLC.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-06-2479871Yes5-0 passedrecord
2025-06-2479814Yes2-3 failedrecord
2025-06-24Agreement with ACE Parking III, LLC for Paid Parking Implementation, Enforcement, and Management Services in the Orange Plaza area, specifically the Old Towne Commercial Core.Yes4-2 passedrecord
2025-06-24Agreement for Employment with City Manager Jarad L. Hildenbrand.No5-2 passedrecord
2025-06-10Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-25 establishing Single Room Occupancy housing as a permitted land use for certain qualifying propertieYes5-2 passedrecord
2025-06-10Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal YYes6-0 passedrecord
2025-05-27Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13.130 Subsection A of the Orange Municipal Code relating to the prohibitioAbsent4-1 passedrecord
2025-04-22Letter of Intent with Milan REI X, LLC and Landify ECT Corporation for a potential open space/park development.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-04-08Agreement with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-04-08Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 3225, a request for alcohol sales in conjunction with a proposed restaurant locatYes6-0 passedrecord
2025-02-25Extension of Tolling Agreements between the City and Milan REI X, LLC to further evaluate non-residential uses for the “Brandman site” and the “Creekside Village site.”Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-02-25Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing parking meter zones, operations, fees, and procedures. Ordinance No. 02-25. (ContYes4-2 passedrecord
2025-02-11Adoption of a resolution modifying the application process, lottery process, and number of permits to sell Safe and Sane Fireworks. Resolution No. 11597.Absent5-1 passedrecord
2025-02-11Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing Parking Meter Zones, operations; fees; and procedures. Ordinance No. 02-25.Absent5-0 passedrecord
2025-01-28Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance establishing paid parking in the Orange Plaza area, approval of an amendment to the agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited for RFP Yes4-2 passedrecord
2025-01-28Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting rules and regulations regarding the sale, possession, No5-2 passedrecord
2025-01-14Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-25 amending the Orange Municipal Code as it relates to safe and sane fireworks; and adoption of a resolution establishing a fee, No5-2 passedrecord
2025-01-14Agreement with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2024-12-10Selection of Mayor pro tempore.No4-3 passedrecord
2024-11-26Executive Management and Senior Management employees’ classification, compensation, and terms of employment and Citywide Pay Schedule. Resolution Nos. 11577 and 11578.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-11-12Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 29-24 amending Chapter 8.37 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to graffiti.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-11-12Appointment to the Design Review Committee.Yes5-0 passedrecord
2024-11-12Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) for 14 qualified historic properties.Yes4-3 passedrecord
2024-10-22Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange, Orange Legacy Alliance, and Old Towne Preservation Association to assist in developing a historic preservation ordinance, reYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-10-08Resident Vehicle Incentive Program.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-09-24Authorize the reinstatement of full janitorial services for City facilities.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-09-10Consideration of Resident Vehicle Incentive Program.No5-2 passedrecord
2024-09-10First Amendment to Agreement with Cullen & Associates, Inc. for consulting services.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-08-27Consideration of the reinstatement and funding of the 2024 Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival.Yes4-2 passedrecord
2024-08-27Executive Management and Senior Management employees’ classification, compensation, and terms of employment and Citywide Pay Schedule. Resolution Nos. 11573 and 11574.Yes4-2 passedrecord
2024-08-13Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget Amendment No. 1.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-28City of Orange Public Safety/City Services Local General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax). (Continued from June 25, 2024.)Yes4-3 failedrecord
2024-06-28Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget Reductions.No4-2 passedrecord
2024-06-25City of Orange Public Safety/City Services Local General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) Measure and Presentation from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates on the resuYes2-5 failedrecord
2024-06-25Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 19-24 amending Chapter 17.44 of the Orange Municipal Code providing a mechanism for the transfer of develYes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-25Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-24 updating Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions of the Orange Municipal Code, and finding of CEQA exempYes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-25Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of Orange Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-25Authorize purchase of computer monitors from CPAC, Inc.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-25Award of Contract to Merchants Building Maintenance, Inc. for custodial services of City parks and facilities.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-25Agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for City parks and Santiago Creek Bike Trail landscape maintenance services.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-25Agreement with Bio Aquatics Lake Management LLC for lake, pond, and stream maintenance services at Eisenhower Park.Yes5-1 passedrecord
2024-06-25Agreement with Lyons Security Service Inc., for City parks and facilities and Old Towne West Metrolink Parking structure security services.No3-4 failedrecord
2024-06-1168071Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-1168070No3-4 failedrecord
2024-06-1168069Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-1168068No3-4 failedrecord
2024-06-1168067Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-1168066No5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-1168065Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-1168062Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-06-1168061No4-3 passedrecord
2024-06-11Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Balancing Proposal.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-06-11Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-24 deleting Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code (Parking Requirements) and adopting a new Chapter 10.30; and approving desYes5-1 passedrecord
2024-06-11Consider potential sales tax measure scenarios and provide direction to City staff.No2-5 failedrecord
2024-05-28Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal YAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2024-05-28Declare the properties located at 171 Cypress Street and 174 Cypress Street as surplus to the City’s needs; and authorize the disposal of the properties. Resolution No. 11554.Absent5-1 passedrecord
2024-05-28Authorize purchase of park rules signs from Icon Signs/RKSK Group, Inc.Absent5-1 passedrecord
2024-05-28Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 2.10.090 of the Orange Municipal Code removing Prohibition on Transfer of ConAbsent4-2 passedrecord
2024-05-14Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Nos. 08-24 and 09-24 amending Chapter 2.10 of Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to campaign contribution limits and contribuNo6-1 passedrecord
2024-05-14Consideration of Resolutions pertaining to the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-05-14Resignation of Dave Simpson from the Planning Commission.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-04-23Approval of permit parking on both sides of Wayfield Street from Chapman Avenue to the first cul-de-sac north. Resolution 11539.Yes5-1 passedrecord
2024-04-09Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Nos. 08-24 and 09-24 amending Chapter 2.10 of Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to campaign contribution limits and contribuYes4-1 passedrecord
2024-03-26Consider the City of Orange’s current membership in the League of California Cities and provide direction to City staff.Absent3-2 passedrecord
2024-03-12Agreements with Pivotal Strategies for public education and outreach services and Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, & Associates for tracking survey services.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2024-03-12Receive and file a report on “Safe and Sane” fireworks and provide direction to City staff.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2024-03-12Award of Contract to R. J. Noble Company for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grand Street Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 23-24.26.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2024-03-12Agreement with Insight Enterprises, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise software licenses for all City computers and servers.No5-2 passedrecord
2024-02-27Presentation from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates on the results from a citywide survey that studied the feasibility of potential revenue measures and identified budgeYes5-1 passedrecord
2024-02-13Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23 for a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue and finding of Absent5-1 passedrecord
2024-02-13Agreements between the City and Milan REI X, LLC to extend certain statutes of limitation to further evaluate non-residential uses for the “Brandman site” and the “Creekside VillagAbsent5-1 passedrecord
2024-01-09Public Hearing to consider a Resolution approving an amended and restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City of Orange and CR&R, Inc. to establish solid waste rates; No5-2 passedrecord
2024-01-09Establish lobbyist registration fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 14-23. Resolution No. 11517.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-11-14Appointment of Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees representative.Absent5-0 passedrecord
2023-10-24Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates for a citywide survey and analysis.Yes5-1 passedrecord
2023-10-24Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited for Professional Services related to the Old Towne Smart Parking Program Development and Implementation Project.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-08-22Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution approving the demolition of an existing 40,000 square foot (SF) manufacturing facility and site redevelopment with a 57,900 SF tNo6-1 passedrecord
2023-08-22Proposal to analyze a possible increase in the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax rate.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-06-27Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City of Orange Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.Absent5-1 passedrecord
2023-06-13Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal YYes5-0 passedrecord
2023-05-23Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 07-23 revising restrictions for leaf blowers.Absent3-2 failedrecord
2023-05-23Appropriation of $1,385,000 from the Capital Projects Fund (500) unreserved fund balance for the purchase of property located at 2829 N. Glassell Street (Olive Park).Absent5-1 passedrecord
2023-05-09Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 1.10 to the Orange Municipal Code relating to administrative citations. OrdinanYes3-4 failedrecord
2023-05-09Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 2829 N. Glassell Street.No4-2 passedrecord
2023-05-09First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations, Inc. for communications and public relations services.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2023-04-11A Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to make technical changes and other non-substantive edits to the 2021-2029 Housing Element that may result from the CaliforniaYes5-1 passedrecord
2023-04-11Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 1.10 to the Orange Municipal Code relating to administrative citations. OrdinanYes5-1 passedrecord
2023-03-28Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-23 adding new Chapter 1.10 to the Orange Municipal Code relating to administrative citations, and adoption of Resolution No. 1144Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-03-14Proposed amendment to Orange Municipal Code Chapter 8.26 “Leaf Blowers” (Gyllenhammer)Yes5-2 passedrecord
2023-03-14Public Hearing to consider amending and revising the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges to adopt new Water and Sewer Rates. Resolution Nos. 11436 and 11437.No4-3 passedrecord
2023-03-14Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-23 authorizing City Councilmember health and retirement benefits.No4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-14Discussion of potential expansion of Olive Park by acquisition of the following property (Bilodeau):Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-02-14Appeal No. 0561-22; an appeal of Planning Commission decision upholding Design Review Committee approval of Design Review No. 5077-22; a proposal to construct a new 1,102 square foNo4-1 passedrecord
2023-02-14A follow-up report on healthcare and retirement benefit options for elected City Councilmembers.No4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-23Preliminary update on health and welfare benefit options for elected City Councilmembers.No4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-10Health and Welfare Benefits for City Councilmembers.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-01-10Continued Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 3154-21, Design Review No. 5060-21, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1074, and Zone Change No. 1305-21 for a new expreYes6-1 passedrecord
2023-01-10Consideration of appointment of City Councilmembers to City Regional Boards and Committees.Yes5-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving a development agreement with Old Town Gateway, LLC for a project on a site located aNo4-2 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to consider Major Site Plan Review No. 1013-20, Tentative Parcel Map No. 0017-20, Design Review No. 5011-20 and Development Agreement No. 0008-22; a request to rehabNo4-2 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. 0558-22, District Lounge, 223 W. Chapman Avenue.No5-1 passedrecord
2022-10-11Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for grant writing and legislative advocacy services.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2022-08-09Discussion of North Tustin Street Specific Plan OptionsYes6-0 passedrecord
2022-08-09Time extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 0050-20, Minor Site Plan Review No. 1016-20, and Environmental Review No. 1871-20 - Mabury Tentative Tract MapYes6-1 passedrecord
2022-06-14Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal YYes6-0 passedrecord
2022-06-14Requests for permit parking on the south side of Collins Avenue east of Hart Street, and on both sides of Citrus Street between Walnut and Sycamore Avenues. Resolution No. 11385. (Yes6-1 passedrecord
2022-06-14Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a policy for the acquisition and use of military equipment by the Orange Police DeparYes6-1 passedrecord
2022-05-10Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-22 adopting a policy for the acquisition and use of military equipment by the Orange Police Department.Absent4-1 passedrecord
2022-03-22Public Hearing and Resolution No. 11381 to consider Focus Maps 119, 121, 126, or 128 for possible adoption.No6-1 passedrecord
2022-03-08A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Adopting an Expense and Reimbursement Policy for City Council Members for Actual and Necessary Expenses Incurred in the PerfoYes4-2 passedrecord
2022-02-08Public Hearing to Review Draft Focus District Maps and Public Maps.No5-2 passedrecord
2022-02-08Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 2, Chapter 2.10 of the Orange Municipal Code by deleting Section 2.10.090 toYes6-1 passedrecord
2022-01-11Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning) to update noticing and posting requireYes5-1 passedrecord
2021-12-14Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees representative.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2021-11-09Continued Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to establish development standards and streamlined subdivision and entitlemNo5-2 passedrecord
2021-11-09Support for the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative to repeal SB 9 and SB 10, and restore local control over zoning and land use decisions. Resolution No. 11363.No5-2 passedrecord
2021-10-13Public Hearing to consider adopting the City of Orange 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Resolution No. 11357 and Ordinance No. 16-21.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2021-10-13Orange Plaza Paseo long-term plan and streetscape program.Yes2-5 failedrecord
2021-10-13Third Amendment to the Water Supply and Service Agreement with Irvine Ranch Water District.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2021-09-14Membership of the Planning Commission. (Continued from August 10, 2021)Yes6-1 passedrecord
2021-08-10First Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Attorney Gary A. Sheatz.Abstain5-0 passedrecord
2021-08-10Public Hearing to consider implementing state mandated solid waste, organics, and construction and demolition debris waste disposal reductions and establishing fines and fees for vYes6-0 passedrecord
2021-08-10Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. 0556-21, Nexx Burger, 2940 E. Chapman Avenue.Recused6-0 passedrecord
2021-08-10Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance relating to City Council Compensation. Ordinance No. 10-21.Yes4-3 passedrecord
2021-08-10Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance relating to City Council reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. OrdinanceYes5-2 passedrecord
2021-08-10Orange Plaza Paseo long-term plan and Streetscape Program.No5-2 passedrecord
2021-07-13Request for Permit Parking on Mayfair Avenue between Grand and Shaffer Streets, and adoption of a revised master resolution of permit parking areas within the City of Orange. ResolYes6-1 passedrecord
2021-07-13Extension of the existence of a local emergency declared by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. Resolution No. 1134Yes5-2 passedrecord
2021-07-13Continued Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Reports foYes6-0 passedrecord
2021-07-13Introduction and First Reading of three separate Ordinances relating to City Council reimbursement, City Council compensation, and health and welfare benefits for City CouncilmembeYes5-2 passedrecord
2021-06-08Continued Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. 0555-21, Shannon Family Mortuary, 1005 E. Chapman Avenue. (Continued from May 11, 2021)Yes6-1 passedrecord
2021-06-08Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal YYes6-0 passedrecord
2021-06-08Appeal by Diana Klett Smith for waiver of impact fees on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit at 785 N. California Street.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2021-06-08Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Zone Change No. 1298-19 to change the zoning of a 60,670 square foot site from SinglYes6-1 passedrecord
2021-05-11Continued Public Hearing to consider expansion of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House located at 383 S. Batavia Street and 802 W. Culver Avenue. (Continued from April 13, 2021)Yes6-1 passedrecord
2021-05-11Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 5 of the Orange Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.94 regulating the licensing Yes5-2 passedrecord
2021-04-1326077No4-2 passedrecord
2021-04-13Public Hearing to consider expansion of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House located at 383 S. Batavia Street and 802 W. Culver Avenue.No3-3 failedrecord
2021-04-13Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Municipal Code adding regulations for short term rental businesses and adding land use regulations; resolutions establishing poYes4-2 passedrecord
2021-04-13Discussion and action regarding City Council vacancy.Yes3-3 failedrecord
2021-04-13Agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for landscape maintenance services for the Santiago Hills Landscape Maintenance Assessment District. (AGR-7167)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2021-02-23Policy options for enforcement of prohibition on Short Term Rentals and Third Amendment to Master Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC for short term rental compliance serviceYes4-3 passedrecord
2021-02-09Consider appointments/reappointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.No5-2 passedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-08-25Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Award of Contract to Ultimate Maintenance Services, Inc. for Custodial Services for City FacilitiesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25First Amendment to Contract with All Cities Engineering, Inc. and Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Annual Pipeline Renewal ProjectYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25First Amendment to Contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations Fiscal Year 2025-2026Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water”Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Adoption of amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code following the 2026 biennial reviewYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Winter Holiday Closure for 2026, 2027, and 2028Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on July 28 and August 11, 2026Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Agreement and appropriation of $87,182 in grant funding received for Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant ProgramYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Agreement and appropriation of $97,983 in grant funding received from the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant fYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services and CalOptima for a one-time Intergovernmental Transfer for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2027Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Agreement with Intratek Computer, Inc. for desktop support servicesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25First Amendment to Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for maintenance of surveillance cameras, hardware infrastructure, and licensing supporting the City’s existing Genetec SecuYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Acceptance and appropriation of $600,000 in Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs - Project X Tier 1 2026 Environmental Cleanup Program Fund and appropriation of $183,000 iYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Appointment to the Community Development Block Grant Program CommitteeYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Agreements related to the restoration and future conveyance to the City of the approximately 67.7-acre former Sully-Miller property at 6145 E. Santiago Canyon Road for permanent puYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25County of Orange Unincorporated Island Annexation Study and Policy Direction (Continued from August 11, 2026)Yes5-2 passedrecord
2026-08-25Result of the Independent Accountants’ Report on the Agreed Upon Procedures for PayrollYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-25Approval of the Consent CalendarYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods”Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated July 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, and 30, 2026 and payroll check registers dated July 2, 17, and 31, 2026Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for environmental and survey services for the Riverdale Avenue Complete Street Improvement Project and authorize continuation of unsAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call building servicesAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11First Amendment to Contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for Asphalt Repair ServicesAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 13-26 amending Chapter 12.48 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parks to update sections related to smoking and vapingAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Investment Portfolio Update report for April, May, and June 2026Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home”Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-11Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 to consider approval of the Vehicle Incentive Program Participation Agreement with five Orange franchised automobile dealerAbsent2-4 failedrecord
2026-08-11Approval of the Consent CalendarAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the AgendaAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Award of Contract to Hydroblast, a sole proprietorship, for steam cleaning services at various locationsAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit Site ProjectAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 12-26 approving Zone Change No. 1318 to change the zoning classification from Single Family Residential 10,000 square feet (R1-10) to SAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Authorize purchase of print and audiovisual materials for the Orange Public Library from Ingram Content GroupAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Authorize the purchase and delivery of diesel fuel and gasoline for an amount not to exceed $1,100,000 from Southern Counties Oil Co. dba SC Fuels, a California Limited PartnershipAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Authorize purchase of Fire Department rescue equipment and safety gear from Allstar Fire Equipment Inc.Absent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Request to close the Orange Public Libraries for various dates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027Absent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on July 14, 2026Absent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental for environmental review servicesAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for preparing the Water and Sewer Rate StudyAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Agreement with the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Absent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Second Amendment to Agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for On-Call Maintenance and Repair Services for Advance Traffic Management System and Communication SystemAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC.Absent4-1 passedrecord
2026-07-28Award of Contract to Golden Coast Construction for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Americans with Disabilities Act Wheelchair Access Ramp ReplacementAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Award of Contract to R.J. Noble Company, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Street Rehabilitation; and appropriation of project balance from Fiscal YeAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-28Consider removal of Adrienne Gladson from the Design Review CommitteeAbsent4-1 passedrecord
2026-07-28Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-26 amending Chapter 12.48 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to a prohibition of smoking in City parksAbsent3-2 failedrecord
2026-07-28Approval of the Consent CalendarAbsent5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Consider two resolutions that would submit to the voters a question adopting a City Charter, establishing priorities for filing written arguments, and directing the City Attorney tNo4-3 passedrecord
2026-07-14CONSENT CALENDARYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Authorize purchase of medical supplies and medications from Life-Assist, Inc.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Authorize purchase of Fire Department uniforms, wildland safety gear, and ambulance operator equipment from LineGear, Inc.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Authorize purchase of Fire Department personal protective equipment, specialized safety equipment and supplies, and department uniforms from LN Curtis & SonsYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Adoption of Resolution No. 11710 designating certain City officials and employees required to complete Ethics Training and Fiscal and Financial Training pursuant to Government CodeYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Amend the Citywide Pay Schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Establishment of a loading zone in front of 233 N. Lemon StreetYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026 and payroll check registers dated June 5 and 19, 2026Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on June 9, and June 23 2026; and Special Meeting held on June 29, 2026Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Agreement with Triad Consulting & System Design Group, L.L.C. for security consulting servicesYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-07-14Approval of a new license agreement with the California Fire Museum to continue operating a fire department history museum at the Old Orange City Fire Department Headquarters locatYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Approval of plans and specifications for Walnut Avenue at Orange Street Traffic Signal Installation and authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of California EnvironmentalYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-07-14Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 04-26 adding Chapter 8.38 to the Orange Municipal Code relating to the maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned pYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 11-26 amending Chapter 10.40 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parking meter zonesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Appointments to the Design Review Committee and Planning CommissionYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Public Hearing to consider a request to establish a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and subdivide a 2.02-acre parcel into 11 single-family homes at 647 N. Rancho Santiago Boulevard Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-14Approval of the Consent CalendarYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-29Public Hearing to Receive the Required Report and Consider Extending Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on New Massage EstablishmentsYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Façade Program funded through the Community Development Block Grant ProgramYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Adoption of the revised Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic PlanYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Review draft Resolution No. 11689 reaffirming the City’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the public’s moneyYes4-2 passedrecord
2026-06-23Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-26 amending Chapter 10.40 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parking meter zonesYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the AgendaYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Temporary suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions in Permit Parking Areas “D” and “G”Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Status and update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan and the Pavement Management Program for the Measure M2 program, and approval of the City’s Measure M2 Seven Year CIP for Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Adoption of Resolution No. 11705 amending the submission to the qualified electors of the City a certain measure relating to expanding and increasing the City’s transient occupancyYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on May 26, 2026; and Special Meeting held on June 3, 2026Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Agreements with Archie’s Towing and Southside Towing for Towing and Storage ServicesYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Agreement with Major League Softball, Inc., for Ball Field Maintenance and Adult Softball Program ServicesYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Appropriation of $118,334.68 in designated Public Safety Realignment/Assembly Bill 109 funding received from the County of OrangeYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Award of Contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations FY 2025-2026 and appropriation of fundsYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain RehabilitationYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 10-26 prohibiting potable water from being used to irrigate areas of non-functional turfYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Authorize the purchase of materials and supplies for water maintenance operations from various vendorsYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Reappointment of Planning Commissioner David VazquezYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Continued Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-26 adding Chapter 8.38 of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) to the Orange Municipal Code relatinYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-23Approval of the Consent CalendarYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the AgendaYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 06-26 approving Zone Change No. ZC25-0002 to change the zoning classification from Limited Business Tustin Redevelopment Project Area (Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 07-26 amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to comply with State law regarding Residential Care Facilities (Health and Safety Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Authorize purchase of Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Approval of Final Tract Map for Tract 18163 for the Mabury 22 project located at 6000 E. Mabury AvenueYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Pavement Management Program budget to incorporate a list of eight arterial streets to be funded by SB 1 (The Road Repair and Accountability AcYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Community Facilities District No. 06-1 Del Rio Public Improvements 2026 Special Tax Refunding BondsYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026 and payroll check registers dated May 8 and 22, 2026Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on May 12, 2026.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-09Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for crossing guard services during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and 2027-2028Yes7-0 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 (2024 cycle)

Where the money comes from

Other / unspecified$9,800 · 67%
Political committees & PACs$2,500 · 17%
Public sector$2,150 · 15%
Real estate & development$100 · 1%

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
City of Orange Police Assn. PAC$1,500
Mary NoriSelf$1,000
Orange City Firefighters IAFFLocal 2384$1,000
Avelino Valencia for State Assembly 2024$1,000
Shirley GrindleNONE$750
Diana ZdenekNONE$750
John NelsonNONE$600
Samuel BecerraNONE$600
Robert BoiceNONE$500
Ron EsparzaSelf$500
Kurt AdamsCEO$500
Bernie GalassoNONE$450
Leslie ManderscheidNONE$300
Sammy RodriguezNONE$300
Viviano CortezNONE$300

Itemized contributions of $100+ to this official's controlled campaign committee, as disclosed on FPPC Form 460 under California's Political Reform Act. Official filing. We publish the funding record as public fact and draw no inference about any vote.

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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