Laguna Beach City Council - March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Affordable Housing Task Force met on March 21, 2019, to discuss strategies for developing affordable housing in the city. - The meeting focused on identifying potential sites for affordable housing across four categories: infill, repurposing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and new construction on vacant land. - Eight potential sites for new construction were discussed, though specific locations were not detailed in the agenda. - The Task Force examined financing opportunities for planning, new construction, repurposing existing structures, and homeless housing. - Key challenges identified included ownership issues, zoning constraints, and code compliance concerns. - The group prepared recommendations to present to the City Council regarding site identification and funding source strategies. - The February 21, 2019 meeting had been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. - The Task Force adjourned to meet again on April 18, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the January 17, 2019 meeting.