Joseph Ungoco
CA
Joseph Ungoco is a retired publicist who served seven years on the Manhattan Beach Planning Commission. He wants hard term limits for the council, a balanced budget and savings set aside for aging city buildings.
Where Joseph Ungoco stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Housing Affordability (5 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Seconded sending the city's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to the council, asking for project priorities and cost estimates. He then moved zoning changes to carry out the state-required housing plan. Both passed 4-0.
February 26, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Moved to recommend adding a coastal plan chapter on sea level rise and coastal hazards (Local Coastal Program amendment). It passed 5-0.
March 23, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 5 support
Moved to recommend zoning changes for five housing plan programs, covering backyard units (ADUs), manufactured homes, keeping housing capacity, and housing for people with disabilities. It passed 3-0.
April 22, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Seconded sending the city's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to the council, asking for project priorities and cost estimates. He then moved zoning changes to carry out the state-required housing plan. Both passed 4-0.
February 26, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Moved to recommend city zoning rules carrying out SB 9, the state law allowing duplexes and lot splits on single-family lots. It passed 5-0.
November 8, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legistar.granicus.com
As newly chosen commission chair, voted to reject four neighbor appeals and uphold approval of HighRose, a 79-unit apartment building using a state density bonus. It passed 5-0.
June 8, 2022Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the city's state-required housing plan for 2021-2029 (6th Cycle Housing Element). It passed 5-0.
January 12, 2022Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Voted for recommending rules and guidelines for a permanent outdoor dining program for restaurants. It passed 4-0.
October 22, 2025
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Served as the Planning Commission's member on the city's Outdoor Dining Task Force, which met to shape a long-term outdoor dining program.
April 26, 2023
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Seconded and voted for approving a new assisted living facility for seniors at 250-400 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Sunrise). It passed 5-0.
July 28, 2021
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Seconded and voted for approving a 162-room hotel and a retail and office building at 600 South Sepulveda Boulevard with reduced parking. He first won added privacy screening for nearby homes. It passed 2-1.
November 18, 2020
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Was appointed unanimously by the Manhattan Beach City Council to the Planning Commission, filling the seat of the late Commissioner Sandra Seville-Jones.
April 2, 2019
Source: legistar.granicus.com
Past race Joseph Ungoco ran in:
- Member of the City Council · November 3, 2026 · Manhattan Beach city, California