Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee met on May 22, 2024, to discuss affordable housing development submissions, tenant protection ordinances, committee budget, and future housing initiatives. - New City Manager Dave Kiff was introduced to the committee, marking his involvement with housing and human services issues. - The committee reviewed City Council action on two Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) submissions that had received Letters of Intent, considering support for a state grant application. - Members discussed the need for additional community outreach regarding affordable housing projects to address public concerns and build support. - The committee requested an update from staff on City Council-directed public communication regarding a tenant protection ordinance. - Budget review showed a remaining balance of $8,758 for the Housing and Human Services Committee. - Committee membership transitions were discussed, with applications for new members under review and appointments tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2024. - Future agenda items include a Laguna Food Pantry presentation in June and review/reappointment of subcommittees in July following new member appoin

Key Decisions

- No specific votes or formal decisions are documented in the agenda, though the committee was scheduled to consider possible action in support of a state grant related to NOFA submissions. - The committee planned to review and potentially recommend action regarding tenant protection ordinance communication. - Members discussed reviewing committee budget expenditures with $8,758 remaining. - The committee scheduled review and possible reappointment of subcommittees for July 2024 following anticipated new member appointments.