EDUCATION. POLICY. ADVOCACY.
ASSOCIATION OFCALIFORNIA CITIESORANGE COUNTY
C I T Y O F F U L L E R T O N
About ACC-OC
ACC-OC represents Orange County at all levels of
government: Regional, State, and Federal.
We advocate for policies that strengthen local control, enhance public services, and improve community well-being.
Membership base of 26 Member Cities and over 55 Affiliate Members including public agencies, universities, utilities, the medical community, nonprofits, and major employers.
13 voting board members with a wide range of regional
representation.
ACC-OC brings diverse expertise to regional problem-solving while fostering effective public-private partnerships.
R y a n C h a m b e r l a i n
T C A
Veronica Carpenter
CalOptima Health
Grace Leung
O C C M A
Darrell Johnson
O C T A
Kelley Lee
Southern
California Edison
Al Murray
Emeritus Chair
Mal Richardson
Best, Best & Krieger
Alberto Sandoval
U C I r v i n e
Clarissa Serpas
SoCalGas
Kris Murray
ACC-OC
Robyn Grant
Newport Beach
Council Member
5th District
Representative
Chad Wanke
Placentia
Council Member
4th District
Representative
Crystal Miles
Villa Park
Council Member
3rd District
Representative
B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s
2 0 2 5 - 2 6 A C C - O C
Stephanie Klopfenstein
Garden Grove
Mayor
Immediate Past
President
Joshua Sweeney
Laguna Hills
Mayor
2nd Vice President
Bob Ruesch
Mission Viejo
Mayor
Legislative & Regulatory
Committee Chair
Tanya Doby
Los Alamitos
Mayor Pro Tem
1st Vice President
Jamey Federico
Dana Point
Council Member
President
John Gyllenhammer
Orange
Council Member
Large City
Representative
Norma Campos
Kurtz
Anaheim
Council Member
Large City
Representative
John Stephens
Costa Mesa
Mayor
Large City
Representative
Gracey Van Der Mark
Huntington Beach
Council Member
1st District
Representative
*2nd District Representative currently Vacant
Member Cities:
Who is ACC-OC
Aliso Viejo Anaheim Buena Park Costa Mesa Dana Point Fountain Valley Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine Laguna Beach Laguna Hills Laguna Niguel Lake Forest La Palma Los Alamitos Mission Viejo Newport Beach Orange Placentia San Juan Capistrano Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Villa Park Westminster Yorba Linda
A le s h ir e & W y n d e r A lt a M e d A m a z o n W e b S e r v ic e s A n a h e im T r a n s p o r t a t io n N e t w o r k A T & T B e s t , B e s t & K r ie g e r B u r k e , W illia m s & S o r e n s o n O C B la c k C h a m b e r C a l S t a t e F u lle r t o n C a lO p t im a H e a lt h C h a r t e r C o m m u n ic a t io n s C it y s id e F ib e r C le a r A d v o c a c y C r o w n C a s t le C h r y s a lis C o x C o m m u n ic a t io n s C R & R In c . D is n e y la n d R e s o r t F a u b e l P u b lic A f f a ir s F a lc k F ir s t 5 O C G o o d w ill O C H o s p it a l A s s o c ia t io n o f S o u t h e r n C a lif o r n ia Ir v in e R a n c h W a t e r D is t r ic t K o s m o n t C o m p a n ie s J a c o b G r e e n a n d A s s o c ia t e s J a m b o r e e H o u s in g J o h n W a y n e A ir p o r t M e s a W a t e r D is t r ic t M e t r o p o lit a n W a t e r D is t r ic t M o u lt o n N ig u e l W a t e r D is t r ic t M u n ic ip a l W a t e r D is t r ic t o f O r a n g e C o u n t y N a t io n a l C O R E N a t io n a l D e m o g r a p h ic s C o r p o r a t io n O r a n g e C o u n t y C o n s e r v a t io n C o r p s O r a n g e C o u n t y M u s e u m o f A r t O r a n g e C o u n t y P o w e r A u t h o r it y O r a n g e C o u n t y R e a lt o r s A s s o c ia t io n O r a n g e C o u n t y S a n it a t io n D is t r ic t O r a n g e C o u n t y T r a n s p o r t a t io n A u t h o r it y O r a n g e C o u n t y W a t e r D is t r ic t Q u a lit y M a n a g e m e n t G r o u p R e p u b lic S e r v ic e s R u t a n & T u c k e r , L L P S a n t a M a r g a r it a W a t e r D is t r ic t S o u t h e r n C a lif o r n ia G a s S o u t h e r n C a lif o r n ia E d is o n T a n g r a m In t e r io r s T o d d P r ie s t & A s s o c ia t e s T N T F ir e w o r k s T r a n s p o r t a t io n C o r r id o r A g e n c ie s U C Ir v in e U C I H e a lt h U C Ir v in e 's In s t it u t e o f T r a n s p o r t a t io n S t u d ie s V a n ir W e s t C o a s t A r b o r is t s W a s t e M a n a g e m e n t W ild R iv e r s W o o d r u f f & S m a r t Y o r b a L in d a W a t e r D is t r ic t Affiliate Members:
Who is ACC-OC
BOLD Programs: Better Opportunities for Learning and Development Hands-on tours, webinars, and briefings led by Policy Committees Real-time exposure to regional projects and policy issues Newly Elected Councilmember Orientation
Foundations in governance, finance, and public service
Features mandatory AB 1234 and AB 1661 training with
certification provided by Best Best & Krieger
Workshops & Webinars
Topics include energy, water, land use, safety, and health:
State update on new municipal water conservation standards Transforming Medi-Cal through California Advancing and
Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM)
Sober Living Home and Residential Treatment Facilities Update EDUCATION:
Empowering Local Leadership
POLICY:
Shaping Regional Solutions
ACC-OC Policy Committees
Led by elected officials and focused on regional needs:
Housing & Homelessness
Mayor Valerie Amezcua, City of Santa Ana
Transportation & Infrastructure
Councilman Patrick Harper, City of Fountain Valley
Environment, Energy & Water
Mayor Alex Rounaghi, City of Laguna Beach
Economic Development & Tourism
Mayor Janice Lim, City of Yorba Linda
Healthcare, Veterans & Community Services
Councilman Howard Hart, City of San Juan Capistrano
ACC-OC:KEEPING OC IN L OC ALGOVERNMENT
POLICY:
California Sober Living and
Recovery Home Task Force
(CASLAR)
ACC-OC provides administrative oversight for CASLAR, working to provide statewide leadership on behavioral health and recovery housing policy.
Focus Areas:
Advocating for state-level regulatory standards to ensure patient safety in unregulated and for-profit sober living and group homes.
Supporting local control to empower cities to ensure these facilities operate safely and legally within residential neighborhoods.
Policy development and legislative reform during Prop 1. implementation.
Learn More: www.soberlivingtaskforce.com
A partnership with SoCalGas and ACC-OC empowering Orange County cities and public sector agencies with energy efficiency solutions, technical assistance, and funding opportunities:
Rebates & Customized Incentives
Financial support for energy-efficient equipment upgrades.
Customized incentives for large public sector customers (50,000+ therms annually).
Energy Efficiency Third-Party Programs
Public Direct Install Program: No-cost & co-pay energy-saving measures for small & medium public facilities.
Large Public Sector (LPS) Program: Comprehensive facility assessments, project prioritization, and energy savings calculations.
Statewide Programs & Resources
Instant Rebates for commercial kitchens & water heating systems.
Education & Training at the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (ERC) in Downey, CA.
POLICY:
SoCalGas Regional Energy
Pathways Program
Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Reviews and recommends positions on bills and regulations Monthly meetings open to all member cities
Sacramento Legislative Advocacy Trip
In-person delegation meetings with lawmakers and agency directors Focused on state priorities like housing, infrastructure, and public safety Federal Advocacy Trip – Washington, D.C.
Engagement with Congress and federal agencies
Amplifying Orange County’s voice on national priorities Local Issue-Based Action
Response campaigns to key issues (e.g., AQMD Rules 1111/1121) Coalition-building and outreach tools
Legislative Tracking & Support
Live bill updates, sample city letters, and talking points Support for staff and elected advocacy
ADVOCACY:
Orange County’s United Voice
ON THE HORIZON:
Working Together to Move Orange
County Forward
Upcoming Issue Areas:
Focus on Addressing Aging and Veterans in Orange County LA28 and FIFA World Cup - Supporting Orange County as a Major Tourism Destination
Collaborative Fiscal Tools to Support City Budget
Sustainability
Connect with Us:
ACC-OC online resources promote cities, advocate solutions, educate and inform officials.
Resource-focused website with member portal: www.ACCOC.org Dynamic online weekly Policy Pulse newsletter and ACC-OC Open Session Blog.
W W W . A C C O C . O R G
ON THE HORIZON:
Upcoming Events
Date: October 20-23, 2025
Location: Kimpton George Hotel
15 E St NW, Washington, DC 20001,
USA
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Wild Rivers, 10000 Great
Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Orange County Transportation Authority
Express Lanes Program
Sept. 9 - 11:00 AM
Registration Opening Soon
Orange County Waste & Recycling
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill Tour
Sept. 18 - 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Registration Opening Soon
Thank You
On behalf of ACC-OC, thank you to the
City of Fullerton for your time and
consideration of renewing membership.
We look forward to partnering on our
programs, communications, and
advocacy efforts on behalf of Orange
County cities!
For more information, visit
www.ACCOC.org