District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028

Michelle Barto

Newport Beach

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 17
Total speaking time: 33:08
Avg per meeting: 1:57
Segments: 350

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

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Inclusionary housing reduction in Newport Place

Fewer affordable units built on-site; developers may pay in-lieu fees instead ($36,000 per unit, per public testimony).

Decisions during term (5)

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approved7-0Jul 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-10 — Newport Place PC-11 Inclusionary Housing Amendment (PA2025-0196)

approved7-0Jul 28, 2026

Response to Grand Jury Report: “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods”

approved5-0Jul 14, 2026

Newport Place PCP inclusionary housing amendment (Ordinance 2026-10) and ALUC override (Resolution 2026-53)

approved7-0Jun 9, 2026

Consent calendar (items 1-18), including Ordinance 2026-05 housing overlay and Ordinance 2026-06 tobacco retailers

approved7-0May 26, 2026

Item 12 — Housing Opportunity Overlay Coastal Zoning District (Ordinance 2026-5 / Resolution 2026-30)

Voting record (0)(Housing)

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