Council Brief
Orange — Chip Monaco
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Chip Monaco

Former member · served 2018–2022
1,024
votes on the record
95%
present
7
times voted No (0.7%)

0 abstentions · 1 recusals · record covers 2020-08-11 to 2022-12-15.

Votes on divided items (46)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
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 aAbsent4-2 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 rehabAbsent4-2 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. 0558-22, District Lounge, 223 W. Chapman Avenue.Yes5-1 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.Yes6-1 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 PerfoNo4-2 passedrecord
2022-02-08Public Hearing to Review Draft Focus District Maps and Public Maps.Yes5-2 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 entitlemYes5-2 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.Yes5-2 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.No2-5 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.Yes5-0 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 vRecused6-0 passedrecord
2021-08-10Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. 0556-21, Nexx Burger, 2940 E. Chapman Avenue.Yes6-0 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.Yes5-2 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 No5-2 passedrecord
2021-04-1326077Yes4-2 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 poNo4-2 passedrecord
2021-04-13Discussion and action regarding City Council vacancy.No3-3 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 serviceNo4-3 passedrecord
2021-02-09Consider appointments/reappointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.Yes5-2 passedrecord
2020-09-08Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.08 of the Orange Municipal Code Relating to City Council CompenYes2-2 failedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2022-12-15Declaration of election results for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Resolution No. 11426.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone; providing development standards to regulaAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending various sections of the Orange Municipal Code to delete outdated language, update refAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (ROPS 23-24). Resolution No. SAORA-036.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Confirmation of warrant registers dated November 4, 10, 18, and 23, 2022.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Approval of amended minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on July 13, 2021.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting held on November 15, 2022.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) for nine qualified historic properties.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Appropriation of $530,000 in Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs - Project X Tier 1 2022 Environmental Cleanup Program fund and Sanitation and Sewer fund for the Taft AveAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Appropriation of $30,000 in designated grant funding received from California State Library.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Award of Contract to Tess Electric, Inc. for electrical improvements at Wells 23 and 24.Absent6-0 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 aAbsent4-2 passedrecord
2022-12-13Resolution supporting the Iranian-American community. (Tavoularis)Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-12-13Approval of the Consent CalendarAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with R. Jensen Co. Inc. and RJ Noble Inc. to move a modular building from the former Fire Headquarters to 517 W. Struck Ave. and complete necessary pavement improvements Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental for planning staff services.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Third Amendment to Agreement with The Hub OC to provide on-site services, referrals, and resources for those experiencing homelessness as part of the 517 W. Struck Transition Plan.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with The HUB OC (“The HUB”) for providing on-site services, referrals, and resources for those experiencing homelessness as part of the 517 W. Struck Project. (Relates toYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Repair and Maintenance Agreement with the Orange County Water District for the repair of drainage facilities and adjacent slope stabilization.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Appropriation of $51,110.13 in Senior Mobility Program funds.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Appropriation of $17,578.26 in State of California Office of Emergency Services funding received.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Appropriation of $33,700 in designated donation funding received from the Orange Public Library Foundation.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Approval of plans and specifications for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Sycamore and Palmyra Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation and Americans with DisabiliYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Claims for Damages.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Confirmation of warrant registers dated October 7, 13, 21, and 27, 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Award of Contract to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project; Bid No. 22-23.13.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Award of Contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations, Phase I, FY 2022-23; Bid No. 22-23.09.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15First Amendment to Contract with RS Construction and Development, Inc.; and Final Acceptance of Bid No. 21-22.22, Public Works and Community Development Front Counter Remodel ProjeYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15First Amendment to Contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc.; Final Acceptance of Bid No. 21-22.38, Chapman Ave. and Yorba St. Sidewalk Repair; and authorization to file NoticYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Titles 12, 13, and 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2022 ediYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange deleting Chapter 15.32, City of Orange Fire Code, in its entirety and adding Chapter 15.32, adYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Authorize purchase of cartridge filters and O-rings for Well PFAS treatment systems from various vendors.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Purchase order for major Fire Engine and Apparatus repairs from Fire Apparatus Solutions.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Time extension for Zone Change No. 1297-19, Tentative Tract Map No. 0049-19, Major Site Plan Review No. 0969-19, Design Review No. 4969-19, and Subsequent Mitigated Negative DeclarYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Monthly Treasurer’s Report for July, August, and September 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on October 11, 2022, and Adjourned Regular Meeting held on October 25, 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Addition of 167 N. Little Main Street to the City of Orange Historic Resources Inventory.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Approval of amendment to Orange Management Association (OMA) salary tables increasing the salary for the classification of Senior Plan Check Engineer. Resolution No. 11425.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Classification, compensation, and terms of employment of Part-Time and Limited Duration employees for the period of July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Resolution Nos. 11423 anYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Adoption of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022, Measure M2 Expenditure Report. Resolution No. 11420.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for design services for the Capital Improvement Project, Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit Project.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreements between the City of Orange and Environmental System Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for (1) Enterprise License Agreement for the Citywide Geographic Information System (Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with LIN Consulting, Inc. for design of the Area Lighting Replacement at Grijalva Park project.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Fire Stations No. 3 & No. 5 Building Additions.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Agreement with HomeAid Orange County for Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding for the Family Care Center.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Sixth Amendment to Agreement with Granicus LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, for one year of subscription renewal.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Approval of the Consent CalendarYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Grijalva Park Skatepark Project Update.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) for three qualified historic properties.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Request to implement permit parking on both sides of Lilac Lane from Culver Avenue to Orchard Avenue, both sides of Plum Lane from Culver Avenue to Orchard Avenue, and both sides oYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public 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 express car wasYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to consider Appeal No. 0558-22, District Lounge, 223 W. Chapman Avenue.Yes5-1 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 rehabAbsent4-2 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 10-22 creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone; providing development standards to regulate thAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to receive and file report summarizing measures taken to evaluate impacts addressed by interim Ordinance No. 18-21; and to consider adoption of second extension of iAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 09-22 containing administrative updates to various sections of the Orange Municipal Code and finding of CAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2022-11-15Report from the Finance Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Orange.Absent6-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Appropriation of $30,000 in designated donation funding received from the Friends of the Orange Public Library.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Appropriation of $30,487 in designated grant funding received from California Library Literacy Services.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Appropriation of $55,594.87 from the Old Towne West Metrolink Parking Structure parking revenue collected during the Orange International Street Fair to be used for maintenance cosYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Claims for Damages.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Award of Contract to Paint & Décor, Inc. for Orange Library Interior Facility Rehabilitation; Bid No. 22-23.08.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Award of Contract to Commercial Interior Resources for Carpet Replacement at City Hall Public Works and Community Development Departments and at the Orange Police Department.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Award of Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue Intersection Improvements; Bid No. 22-23.05.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Authorize purchase of vehicles and equipment for various departments using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Authorize purchase of security platform equipment and services from Siemens Industry, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Support for ballot measure to strengthen local planning authority. Resolution No. 11414.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Confirmation of warrant registers dated September 1, 9, 15, 23, and 29, 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11City of Orange Conflict of Interest Code amendment. Resolution No. 11415.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Approval of tax exchange agreement with the City of Anaheim as part of a reorganization of city boundaries. Resolution No. 11418.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on September 13, 2022, and Adjourned Regular Meeting held on September 27, 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. for maintenance and repair of rubberized play surface material for tot lots in four City parks.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Orange and Mercy Housing California 107, L.P. (Relates to Agenda Item 8.3)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) for six qualified historic properties.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11First Amendment to the Agreement with Gillis & Panichapan Architects, Inc. for the Corporation Yard Renovations Project.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Second Amendment to the Agreement with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC, for additional custodial services.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Appropriation of $40,887.28 in State of California Office of Emergency Services funding received.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Approval of the Consent CalendarYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Proposed Permit Parking Opportunity Areas.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Update on the City’s Short Term Rental Program.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Financial status update for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-23.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for grant writing and legislative advocacy services.Yes6-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Public Hearing to consider adoption of the 2022 California Building Codes. Resolution No. 11416 and Ordinance No. 06-22.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Public Hearing to consider adoption of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code. Resolution No. 11417 and Ordinance No. 07-22.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-10-11Continued Public Hearing to consider amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to allocate HOME Investment Partnership funds to the Villa St. Joseph Affordable HousYes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Appropriation of $80,000 from the California Energy Commission to be used for upgrading existing automated permit processing program.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Rejection of all bids for Annual Concrete Replacement Phase I, Fiscal Year 2022-2023; Bid No. 22-23.04.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Approval of plans and specifications for Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project; and authorization to advertise for bids.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Claims for Damages.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Final Acceptance of Bid No. 20-21.07; Fire Station No. 1 and Headquarters; and authorization to file Notice of Completion.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Authorize purchase of twenty-nine vehicles and equipment for various departments using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Authorize purchase of two Power Pro 2 gurneys from Stryker Medical as a sole source vendor.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Conflict of Interest Code 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Confirmation of warrant registers dated July 29, August 2, 4, 12, 18, and 26, 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Approval of minutes of the Regular meeting of the City of Orange City Council held on August, 9, 2022.Yes7-0 passedrecord
2022-09-13Second Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Everett Dorey LLP to provide legal services, including representation and defense of the City, relative to the termination of tYes7-0 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.

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