Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - February 28, 2024

February 28, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee met on February 28, 2024 to discuss housing initiatives including the Downtown Specific Plan Phase II, commercial zoning revisions, and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. - The Committee reviewed Downtown Specific Plan Phase II amendments including building height regulations, parking provisions, and infill housing opportunities within the Laguna Canyon area. - The Committee discussed upcoming City Council analysis of a Housing Trust Fund and explored committee recommendations for potential models. - Committee members reviewed the 2023 Housing Element Draft Annual Progress Report showing the city's progress toward state-mandated housing production goals. - The Committee considered strategies to promote both affordable housing and housing attainable by area median income households per their work plan goals. - Committee Member Brown provided an update on non-profit exploration related to housing initiatives. - The agenda included a proposal to modify the November 2024 meeting date due to the holiday.

Key Decisions

- No specific votes or formal decisions are identifiable from this agenda document as it represents a meeting notice rather than minutes or transcript.