Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee (HHSC) met on February 25, 2026, to address affordable housing compliance, annual progress reporting, and strategic planning alignment. - Maurice Baz, Data Project Manager with the Laguna Food Pantry, delivered a special presentation on food security services. - The Committee reviewed the Draft 2025 Annual Progress Report for the Housing Element, a state-required document tracking the city's compliance with affordable housing production goals. - Members discussed developing a city monitoring program to ensure affordable housing programs comply with required laws and regulations, addressing Item C-2 of the HHSC Work Plan. - The Outreach and Human Services subcommittee identified specific research projects and initiatives for future work under Item F of the Work Plan. - The Committee discussed connections between the City Council Strategic Planning Meeting held on January 30, 2026, and the HHSC Work Plan to ensure alignment with broader city priorities. - A Land Trust presentation is tentatively scheduled for the March meeting to explore alternative affordable housing models. - The meeting followed standard procedures for public participatio

Key Decisions

- The Committee reviewed and discussed the Housing Element Draft 2025 Annual Progress Report but specific vote outcomes were not documented in the agenda. - Action items related to affordable housing compliance monitoring (Item C-2) were discussed but final recommendations were not specified in the available materials. - Research projects and initiatives for the Outreach and Human Services subcommittee were identified but specific decisions were not detailed in the agenda.