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Lucas Ramirez

Councilmember2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
1:43:55
Avg per meeting
14:51
Segments
2083

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Feb 2026[72]

Active Transportation Plan Implementation

Requires future capital improvement program funding for top-priority corridor projects.

critical↑Feb 2026[31]

Five-Year Decarbonization Plan and Climate Strategies

Reallocates roughly $2 million in existing sustainability capital improvement funds to specific near-term projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[28]

City Herbicide Use and Integrated Pest Management Policy

Unknown

critical↑May 2026[27]

Immigrant Protection and Ice-Free Zones

Minimal administrative costs for ordinance implementation.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

City Attorney Candidate Interviews

Legal department staffing and associated compensation will be determined through the appointment process.

high↑Jun 2026[23]

Framework for Community-Driven Projects on City Property

Involves appropriating $1 million to the acquisition fund and $425,000 for capacity building.

high→Mar 2026[23]

RV Parking and Neighborhood Impacts

Potential economic loss if businesses relocate due to safety concerns.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

LinkedIn Campus Phase 2 Extension

Maintains long-term economic contributions and development commitments from a major corporate taxpayer.

high↑Apr 2026[22]

Heritage Tree Removal Appeal at 1473 Tyler Park Way

The HOA has approved funds ready for tree removal and replacement if approved.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

Comprehensive R3 Zoning District Update

Will impact development costs and housing production feasibility across Mountain View's multi-family zones.

critical↑Mar 2026[20]

Affordable Housing Financing and Labor Safeguards

Allocates millions in federal and local funds toward direct projects, program administration, and public services.

critical→Aug 2026[20]

Historic Preservation Ordinance and Register Update

Could affect property values and development potential for designated parcels while offering potential tax relief through the Mills Act and fee reductions.

high↑Jan 2026[19]

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Library Performance and Workload Measures

No immediate budget adjustments were requested during this review.

high↑May 2026[18]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan Priorities

Details on the financial impact will be discussed during the committee's review of the work plan.

high→Oct 2026[16]

Multicultural Engagement and AI Translation Pilot

Funded through existing city program budgets and contract allocations.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Comprehensive Update to the City's Heritage Tree Ordinance

Property owners face potential repair costs for driveways and foundations, while the city absorbs sidewalk repair expenses.

critical↑May 2026[16]

Comprehensive Review and Update of Legacy Municipal Policies

Adjusts reserve funding calculations and revenue allocations across city funds.

high↑May 2026[16]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan Ad Hoc Appointments

No immediate fiscal impacts were detailed as part of the draft work plan review.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Tenant Petition Appeal (Petition No. C25260032)

Involves specific rent refunds ordered for the tenant and potential legal liabilities.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

city council election

Your property taxes and local spending priorities could shift depending on which candidates win and how they handle housing and downtown development.

Decisions during term (310)

Recorded while Ramirez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 21, 2026

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

Rowhouse Gatekeeper Project at 924-940 San Rafael Avenue

approved5-1-1Oct 21, 2026

2027 Environmental Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

approvedVoted no4-2Oct 20, 2026

Extend EPC Recruitment and Advance Finalists

approved5-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of Minutes from September 21, 2026

approvedOct 19, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of September 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes

denied2-3Oct 14, 2026

Heritage Tree Removal Application Appeal - 1473 Tyler Park Way

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Minutes Approval

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Historic Preservation Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendment (Second Reading)

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Ambulance Billing and User Fees

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Pathways to Housing Annual Progress Report

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Professional Services Agreement

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Conceptual Design for a Citywide Fiber Network

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

LinkedIn Development Agreement Amendment

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Interim Urgency Ordinance for Detention or Custodial Facilities

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 13, 2026

Downtown Business Improvement Area No. 1 and Allocation of Revenues

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Downtown Business Improvement Area No. 2 and Allocation of Revenues

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Energy Services Contract for Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Battery Storage Project

approved7-0Oct 7, 2026

Approval of June 17, 2026, and August 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voting record (73)

71 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 20, 2026

Extend EPC Recruitment and Advance Finalists

Argued that extending the process disadvantages current applicants through recency bias and creates unnecessary logistical complications.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Historic Preservation Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendment (Second Reading)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ambulance Billing and User Fees

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Pathways to Housing Annual Progress Report

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Professional Services Agreement

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Conceptual Design for a Citywide Fiber Network

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

LinkedIn Development Agreement Amendment

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Interim Urgency Ordinance for Detention or Custodial Facilities

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Downtown Business Improvement Area No. 1 and Allocation of Revenues

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Downtown Business Improvement Area No. 2 and Allocation of Revenues

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Energy Services Contract for Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Battery Storage Project

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Recommend Adoption of Proposed Council Policy K-28 Community-Driven Projects

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Recommend Adoption of Climate Forward Mountain View Plan (2027-2031)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Accept 2024 Community GHG Inventory and Explore Reporting Frequency

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Public Hearing Item 6.2: Historic Preservation Ordinance and Zoning Map Update

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

To defer action on Council Policy A-13b Community Engagement in Public Meetings to September 2026.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

1. Adopt the Community Ownership Action Plan (Attachment 1 to the Council Report). 2. Adopt Resolution No. 19128 of the City Council of the City of Mountain to Transfer and Appropriate $1,000,000 From

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 19131 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Appointing Jannie Quinn as an Interim City Attorney Under Government Code Section 21221(h).

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

To adopt the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan, including a revised definition of "Functional Species" that reads: "Species that can be selected for planting to provide specific desired functions as

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 19132 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Conditionally Approving a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct a Three-Story Multi-Family Bui

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 19130 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View: (1) Calling a General Municipal Election and Ordering Consolidation with the Statewide General Election for the Purpose of

Voted noJun 23, 2026

At 10:06 p.m., to continue the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Receive and File Workforce Transparency Report

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget Approval

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Charter Modernization Ballot Measure

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Convene a public hearing, accept public comment, and direct staff to bring back a recommendation for a modest budget increase for multicultural engagement program events and activities.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Convene a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, and receive and file a Fiscal Year 2025-26 report on City of Mountain View vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 19111 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View: (1) Calling a General Municipal Election and Ordering Consolidation with the Statewide General Election for the Purpose of

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

To approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance (First Reading)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program Code Amendment (First Reading)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

1. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 36 (Zoning), Article XIV, Division 2 (Residential Development: Below-Market-Rate Housing Program) of the Mountain View City Code

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Proposed Council Policy A-13b Community Engagement in Public Meetings

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Update on Council Priority to Update Council Policies, Legislative/Contract Templates, and Other Documents

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Ratification of Local Emergency Proclamation

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program (Second Reading)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

1020 Terra Bella Avenue Bond Financing and Exempt Surplus Land Declaration

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Federal Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approval of Lease Revenue Bonds for Public Safety Building Project

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

To approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Closed Session Settlement regarding Castro GPRV 10 LLC

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 and 4.3)

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Item 4.2: Updates to the Facade Grant Program

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Item 6.2: Mixed-Use Residential Development at 490 E. Middlefield Road

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Item 6.3: Rowhouse Development Project at 515-545 N. Whisman Road

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

1. Adopt Resolution No. 19073 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct an Eight-Story, Mixed-Use Building with 4