Jeremy B. Yamaguchi
Mayor Pro Tem · District 3 · first elected 2008 · current term 2024–2028 · next on the ballot 2028
154
votes on the record
88%
present
1
times voted No (0.7%)
1 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-09-03 to 2026-06-16.
Official bio: Placentia website
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Votes on divided items (3)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | 1.e AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOTUM CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES ON CITYWIDE FIBER OPTIC DEPLOYMENT PROJECT | No | 2-2-1 failed | record |
| 2024-09-03 | Orangethorpe Mixed Use Development Project - Introducing Ordinance No. 2024-05 | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2024-09-03 | Orangethorpe Mixed Use Development Project - Resolution No. 2024-60 with amended conditions | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | gal Counsel - Potential Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | ds, and parameters for public participation during oral communications and public hearing items. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Wanke, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | l services, and the longstanding recommendation from prior committees to consider a TOT adjustment. Motion by Smith, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | range County Sanitation District (OC San) Administration Committee meeting. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | ests were received, which did not meet the threshold required to constitute a majority protest. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | nts, as developers can already use state -mandated density bonuses even without local adoption. Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | ing amount, approximately $56,000, has been subsidized through a transfer from the General Fund. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | em. Public Hearing opened at 6:40 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 6:41 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | em. Public Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 6:43 p.m. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | venue. Public Hearing opened at 6:45 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 6:48 p.m. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | 's proposed budget amendments to staff for consideration and return with a revised balanced budget. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-19 | e recommended by Staff to be pulled, and Item 1.i was pulled by Mayor Wanke for further discussion. Motion by Smith, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-19 | taff's recommendation to change the proposed public hearing date from June 2, 2026, to June 16, 2026. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-19 | Pro Tem Yamaguchi were appointed to an Ad Hoc Committee to review and revise the policy with Staff. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Kirwin and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-19 | from businesses or Republic, and whether the updated contract would align with the amended code. Motion byYamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-19 | ential boundary changes, land use considerations, and whether to continue or discontinue the update. Motion byWanke, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | rticipate in public tours before the facility permanently closed to the public. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Smith, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | ing anniversary. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Smith pulled Items i.g and 1.h, for discussion. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | nfirm whether the current plans were final. He expressed a desire to avoid additional revisions. Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | m. Public Hearing opened at 7:04 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | m. Public Hearing opened at 7:06 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | item. Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | tement, and return the revised agreement to the City Council on a future Consent Calendar item. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | m. Public Hearing opened at 7:41 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | nforcement, and Staff confirmed it would allow officers to address complaints more effectively. Motion by Hummer, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | rement. Staff confirmed current permit counts and the operational impacts of the proposed changes. Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-27 | ECONVENED in Open Session at 10:35 a.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Bettenhausen reported a motion by Wanke, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | ony's Deli. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Wanke pulled Item 1.k, to allow separate votes on each event. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | deration of the Influence Church item due to a prior professional relationship. Motion by Councilmember Kirwin, seconded by Mayor Wanke, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | h the Orange County Law Enforcement Emerald Society, a benefactor of the event. Motion by Councilmember Kirwin, seconded by Mayor Wanke, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | item. Public Hearing opened at 7:49 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:51 p.m. Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | e item. Public Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:54 p.m. Motion by Smith, seconded by Wanke, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | esaidos Pablo Salcedo Veterans Advisory Committee Non -expiring terms Pablo Salcedo Humberto Macias Motion by Wanke, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | FA Minutes March 17, 2026 Page 7 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: E89CF9B0-A813-85DA-8103-7B767C19096A Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Wanke, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | the rehabilitation project referenced by John Beltran. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h): Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | g left open at 7:43 p.m. and continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 3, 2026. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | chi absent) Deputy Director of Administrative Services Jeannette Ortega gave a verbal presentation. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | luding Orange County is in a strong water position. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.e): Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | ernments —Annual General Assembly Voting Delegates Smith/ Wanke (1st Alt.)/ Yamaguchi(2"d Alt.) Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-16 | gh 1.e): Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes December 16, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-16 | guchi nominated Mayor Pro Tem Wanke. There were no further nominations. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, to close nominations. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-16 | Wanke nominated Councilmember Yamaguchi. There were no further nominations. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith, to close nominations. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | pulled Item 1.b, and removed the December 17, 2024, City Council Meeting minutes from approval. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | uchi pulled Item 1.b, and removed the December 17, 2024, City Council Meeting minutes from approval. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-71. Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | priate signage, and return with a six-month progress report on usage, revenue, and enforcement. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-18 | y. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h): Mayor Pro Tem Wanke pulled Item 1.g, to vote no. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-18 | ice received no public comment for the item. Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | f 7 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.f): Mayor Pro Tem Wanke pulled Item 1.e. to vote no. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi and | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | 7:30 p.m. Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes November 4, 2025 Page 6 of 7 Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | the estimated savings percentage, and the continuity of power service should OCPA cease operations. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | e requirements. A discussion ensued and direction was given to Staff to return with a Resolution. Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi and | Absent | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-21 | es and urged residents to prevent mosquito breeding. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h): Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith and | Absent | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | arking, staff, and recommended the frosted lemonade. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h): Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | osing the sewer rate increase were received. Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | ort-term rental Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Wanke and Councilmember Hummer were appointed to serve. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | hi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Wanke, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | uded. He recommended revisiting the board's composition to allow broader resident participation. A motion by Kirwin, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Additional details are available on the City’s website. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.f): Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer and | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | ent. He asked residents to be patient as the City Council works collaboratively to refine the Plan. Motion by Hummer, seconded by Smith, and | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | e as the alternate to represent the City at the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-02 | hrough 1.l): Councilmember Yamaguchi and Mayor Pro Tem Wanke pulled Item 1.i, for clarification. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Wanke, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-02 | arification, emphasizing that the City will not take private property and give it to developers. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-02 | orcement. A discussion ensued regarding short-term rentals, and direction was provided to Staff. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | 1.j): Councilmember Yamaguchi pulled Item 1.i and recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Wanke, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | trator to execute the agreement once all final details were confirmed and legal review was complete. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | tinued exploration of potentially transferring sewer operations to a specialized water district. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Approved 5-0, as recommended) Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-01 | ers for participation in the Centennial video project. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.d): Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-01 | item. Public Hearing opened at 7:58 p.m. Public comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 8:02 p.m. Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-01 | item. Public Hearing opened at 8:02 p.m. Public comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 8:08 p.m. Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-01 | ropriate CEQA document, such as a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report. Motion by Hummer, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | lmember Smith’s volunteer efforts during the event. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.p): Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | n with options to address the deficit, including potential updates to the assessment structure. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | m. Public Hearing opened at 7:30 p.m. Public comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | s; Staff clarified the pilot program could be adjusted or end early at the Council's direction. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | ovided a verbal report on Item 1.m, regarding the salary and benefits of the City Administrator. Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | structural General Fund balance (target up to $1.1 million) without reliance on one-time funds. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | e item. Public Hearing opened at 8:43 p.m. Public comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 8:53 p.m. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-02 | reductions, allocate $880,000 for fuel tank replacement, and return the item for final adoption. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-20 | n Scholarship Award. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen reported a motion by Kirwin, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-20 | Police and Fire services will continue to operate. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.f): Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | or Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes May 6, 2025 Page 4 of 7 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h): Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | em. Public Hearing opened at 7:59 p.m. Public comments: None. Public Hearing closed at 8:03 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | d return to City Council with construction bids and a financing plan when funds were available. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | eadiness if off -site fueling proved unworkable. Councilmember Smith left the room at 9:36 p.m. Motion by Hummer, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | vited those interested in OC San tours to contact him. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h): Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | mpt all City events without individual waivers, with authority resting with the City Administrator. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | ts, without changing the fee or its technology-only restriction. Public Hearing closed at 8:16 p.m. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | b Callanan from Clifton Laron Allen (CLA) Auditors, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | to accommodate the Mayor Kirwin and Councilmember Yamaguchi participating from different time zones. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | gotiations to extend the Lynch EMS contract were unsuccessful due to cost and flexibility concerns. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-01 | . CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.j): Councilmember Hummer pulled Item 1.i, for a no vote. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | age with youth and looked forward to future visits. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.d): Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | ice received no public comment for the item. Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-18 | or the early and transparent budget review process. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.c): Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-18 | ice received no public comment for the item. Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-18 | sentation on the item. A discussion ensued about the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report. Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-18 | discussion ensued about the allocation of Measure U funds and prioritization of street projects. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-02-04 | ttorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen requested Item 1.f be pulled and removed from the agenda. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.
Economic interests (Form 700, 2025)
Investments & business interests
- Eagle Multi Media Inc. — Technology consultant/ systems integrator
Business positions
- Eagle Multi Media Inc. — President/ CEO
- Christian Chapel of Walnut Valley — Technical Director
- Navy Federal Credit Union — Branch Operations
Income sources
- Christian Chapel of Walnut Valley — House of Worship
- Navy Federal Credit Union — Financial Institution
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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