Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee met on November 20, 2024, to discuss the Be Well research findings, review the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) affordable housing agreements and forms, and consider feedback for the AB 529 Adaptive Reuse Request for Information. - Committee Chair Harrison presented research on the Be Well program, providing insights into mental health and homelessness services available to the community. - Committee Member Engle led discussions on the City's ADU Estimated Rent Form and the Affordable ADU Agreement, critical tools for ensuring compliance with affordable housing requirements. - Committee Member McMurray discussed the proposed budget for an affordable housing workshop, designed to educate the community on housing initiatives. - Committee Member Redding-Kaufman presented feedback on the AB 529 Adaptive Reuse Request for Information (RFI) Template, addressing opportunities for converting existing structures to residential use. - Executive Director Cesar Covarrubias from the Kennedy Commission delivered a special presentation on regional housing challenges and solutions. - The committee reviewed minutes and recap from the October 23, 2024 m

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes and recap from the October 23, 2024 meeting (Item 2). - Discussed and provided feedback on the City's ADU Estimated Rent Form and Affordable ADU Agreement for ensuring affordable housing compliance (Items 6.2 and 6.3). - Agreed to schedule a special presentation from the Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club for the December meeting (Item 7a). - Discussed modifications to the Housing and Human Services Committee calendar for November and December holidays to be addressed in January (Item 7b).