RSC
Rachel Strong Carnahan
Council Member, At-Large2025-11-01 – 2026-11-01 (month-level start: November 2025 per city council page 'Council Member since November 2025' (appointed to the vacancy left by Scott Minikus); month-level end: November 2026 per city council page 'Term Expires: November 2026')
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:09:10
- Avg per meeting
- 4:19
- Segments
- 853
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Top issues during term (5)(Development)
critical↓Jul 2026[29]
Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout
The agreement covers infrastructure and EIR mitigation measures for the racetrack property development.
medium↑Sep 2026[19]
Town Center Development Accountability
high↓Sep 2026[16]
112-unit townhome development at 4691 Katella Avenue
The homes are market rate, roughly $800,000 to $1 million each, with no affordable units included.
medium↓Sep 2026[5]
Lack of affordable housing in market-rate projects
Any affordable housing incentive program could require subsidies or a consultant study at city expense.
medium↓Apr 2026[1]
Housing element implementation outreach
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Carnahan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved5-0Oct 13, 2026
Park Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Program Update (Item 6)
approvedVoted no3-1-1Sep 22, 2026
Site Plan Review No. 2025-01 and Tentative Tract Map No. 19413 — 112-unit townhome development at 4691 Katella Avenue
approvedVoted no3-1-1Sep 8, 2026
Item 6 — Ordinance No. 1235, Los Alamitos Race Course Development Agreement
approvedVoted no3-1Aug 25, 2026
Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 — EIR, Tract Map, Development Agreement
approved5-0Aug 25, 2026
Confirm Approval of Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange for Continued Participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs for Fiscal…
tabledVoted yes3-1Jul 14, 2026
Item 11 — Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout (EIR, Tract Map, Development Agreement)
approved5-0Jul 14, 2026
Approve Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange for Continued Participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs for Fiscal Years…
approved5-0Jun 23, 2026
Approve Classification Specifications for Assistant to the City Manager, Community Development Director and Community Development Manager
approved5-0Jan 12, 2026
Approve an Agreement with the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District for Development of the Los Alamitos Race Course
Voting record (6)(Development)
2 yes4 no
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Voted noSep 22, 2026
adopt the Resolutions approving Site Plan Review No. 2025-01 and Tentative Tract Map No. 19413 for a 112-unit townhome development at 4691 Katella Avenue
Voted noSep 22, 2026
Site Plan Review No. 2025-01 and Tentative Tract Map No. 19413 — 112-unit townhome development at 4691 Katella Avenue
Voted yesSep 8, 2026
for city staff to continue their work with MIG, and that MIG to prepare three concept development plans for Baroldi Sycamore Park
Voted noSep 8, 2026
Item 6 — Ordinance No. 1235, Los Alamitos Race Course Development Agreement
Voted noAug 25, 2026
Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 — EIR, Tract Map, Development Agreement
Voted yesJul 14, 2026
Item 11 — Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 Buildout (EIR, Tract Map, Development Agreement)
Believed residents would benefit from more time to review materials and submit feedback