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Angeles Godinez Valencia

Council President2025-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
1:42:51
Avg per meeting
7:55
Segments
1192

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑May 2026[31]

Tualatin Valley Highway Transit and Safety Project

The $284 million project includes a $40 million state ask and a $14 million local match among partner communities.

high↑Nov 2026[30]

South Cornelius Water & Sanitary Sewer Design

$159,000 from the capital facilities plan for design, with construction costs to follow.

high↑May 2026[23]

Washington County Police Services Contract Costs

About $3.4 million next fiscal year, up roughly $400,000 over two years.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

Pavement Management and Street Conditions

The gap between current spending and what's needed runs from roughly $1.9 million to $8 million a year — potentially about $1,500 per household annually if covered by local fees.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Quarterly Police Report

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Public Records Request Policy & Fees

The new fee schedule determines what requesters pay for copies and staff time on records requests.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Water Reservoir Assessment

Unknown — the memo could identify repair or replacement needs with future cost implications.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Public Records Request Policy and Fees

Requesters may pay up to $100 an hour for staff time after the first 30 free minutes; the city can do up to $25 of work before requiring prepayment.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Sanctuary law compliance and immigration enforcement

An emergency declaration can free up or redirect city money and staff time for rapid response, but the source doesn’t put a dollar figure on it.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Council seat vacancy — Vaughn resignation

The resignation itself likely costs little, but filling the seat could trigger appointment or special-election expenses depending on how the city proceeds.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Water Reservoir Condition Assessment

Replacement reservoir design is already budgeted, but interim mitigation costs are unknown.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

November 3 election and council vacancy process

No cost mentioned beyond normal noticing and publishing.

medium↑May 2026[11]

Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement (Resolution No. 2026-04)

The purchase price and financial terms haven't been published yet — they'll be laid out at the meeting.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Council Creek Trail maintenance agreement

Funded by a RAISE federal grant plus two Metro RFFA grants covering the trail segments and the 23 road crossings.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Family Peace Center services and survivor support

The city has financially supported the center since 2017, but leaders acknowledged future city support will be shallower and the center is diversifying funding as federal grants tighten.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

County public safety levy, jail expansion and courthouse replacement

The levy does not cover Cornelius residents directly, but county jail and courthouse projects will carry major regional costs in coming years.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Pavement Management Update

Pavement priorities set now shape future street repair spending.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

E-bike and mini-bike safety rules in the works

high↑Jan 2026[8]

Downtown parking study via urban renewal amendment

Funded through urban renewal funds; the study cost wasn't specified.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Hillsboro School District bond measure

Property owners would pay an estimated $1.84 per $1,000 of assessed value if the bond passes in November.

Decisions during term (103)

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

approvedNov 2, 2026

Consent agenda (council minutes and liquor license applications)

approvedNov 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-63 — public records request policy and fees

approvedNov 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-62 — AKS Work Order No. 31, South Cornelius water and sanitary sewer design

approvedOct 5, 2026

Consent agenda approval

approvedOct 5, 2026

Proclamation: Fire Prevention Month, October 2026

approvedOct 5, 2026

Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2026

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Consent Agenda (August 3, 2026 minutes; Resolution No. 2026-56 DLCD Housing Capacity Analysis IGA)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 8, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-06: Gateway Mixed Use (GMU) Zone Code Amendment

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-57: Comcast Franchise Agreement

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-58: Washington County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Cost Share

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

City Council Meeting Minutes: August 3, 2026

approved3-0Aug 3, 2026

Consent Agenda (Minutes; Res. 2026-50, 2026-51, 2026-52)

approved3-0Aug 3, 2026

Library Advisory Board Appointment — David Cutting

approved3-0Aug 3, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-53: Naming the North/South Trail in Central Cornelius

approved3-0Aug 3, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-54: Naming the North/South Trail in Eastern Cornelius

approved3-0Aug 3, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-55: City Councilor Appointment — Brenda González Pacheco

approved3-0Aug 3, 2026

Motion to Extend Meeting 30 Minutes

approved4-0Jul 6, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda

approved4-0Jul 6, 2026

Planning Commission Appointments — Dylan Sutherland and Brenda González Pacheco

approved4-0Jul 6, 2026

Public Infrastructure Advisory Board Appointment — Ben Romittle

Voting record (49)

47 yes0 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-06: Gateway Mixed Use (GMU) Zone Code Amendment

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-05 First Reading — Planning Commission Quorum

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-05 Second Reading and Adoption

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY TO ACCOUNT FOR AN INCREASE IN THE COST OF POLICE SERVICES, an

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY'S ELECTION TO RECEIVE STATE REVENUES, ADOPTING THE BUDGET, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS, AND LEVYING TAXES FOR TH

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 13TH & 14TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS TO PACIFIC NORTH CONSTRUCTION, LLC., and this action takes effect im

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING CERTAIN UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER, SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER, AND THE GENERAL SERVICE FEE, and this a

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve the APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER: AMIT BHATNAGAR TO POSITION 4, TO SERVE THROUGH 2028, and this action takes effect immediately

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

pass the consent agenda

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-33, A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CORNELIUS, and this action takes effect immediately

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-32, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S ELECTION TO RECEIVE STATE REVENUES, and this action takes effect immediately

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES BASED ON THE CPI-U (WESTERN REGION), and this action takes ef

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-REPRESENTED AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, and this action takes e

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CITY MANAGER, and this action takes effect immediately

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A LAND DONATION AGREEMENT WITH HEATHER PARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THREE PROPERTIES, AFTER C

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Consent Agenda — City Council Meeting Minutes (May 4 and May 18, 2026)

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

PIAB Appointment — Amit Bhatnagar, Position 4

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-31 — FY 2026-2027 Budget

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-32 — FY 2026-2027 State Revenue Sharing

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-33 — FY 2026-2027 Municipal Services

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-34 — FY 2026-2027 Utility Rates

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-35 — FY 2026-2027 Planning Fees

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-36 — Cost of Living Adjustment

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-37 — City Manager Contract Amendment

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-38 — Bid Award, 13th & 14th Avenue Improvements

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-39 — IGA with Washington County for Police Services

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-40 — Land Donation from Heather Park Development Company

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-30: City Councilor Appointment

Leaning toward Edgar as her top pick after deliberation

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL NAMING THE PARK AT 1965 SOUTH 29TH BOULEVARD AS "RIVER BEND PARK," and this action takes effect immediately

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

extend the meeting 15 minutes

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

adopt the consent agenda

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH HOLT HOLDING OR, LLC FOR THE LAUREL CROWN SUBDIVISION, and this ac

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY TO ADMINISTER THE SOLID WASTE CONT

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

adopt the consent agenda

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNELIUS CITY COUNCIL NAMING THE PARK AT 1980 NORTH DAVIS STREET AS "DAVIS STREET PARK," and this action takes effect immediately

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 5.A–5.I)

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-25: Davis Street Park Name

Voted yesMar 16, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesMar 16, 2026

adopt the consent agenda

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

Ordinance 2026-03 — Minor TSP amendment moving collector to SW 345th

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

Ordinance 2026-04 — South 29th Boulevard right-of-way vacation

AbstainedMar 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-14 — Centro Cultural utility bill relief contract

She works for Centro Cultural and chose not to vote on a contract involving her employer.

AbstainedMar 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-15 — Solid waste low-income relief program

It relates to her work at Centro Cultural, so she abstained.

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Ordinance 2026-01 — Parks Master Plan (CPA 2025-02)

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Ordinance 2026-02 — Urban Planning Area Agreement with Washington County (CPA 2025-03)