Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee (HHSC) met on October 25, 2023, to discuss human services, affordable housing policies, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. - Laguna Beach Seniors presented information about the human services they provide to the community. - The Committee discussed an Unpermitted Dwelling Units Amnesty Program to address code violations related to illegal housing units. - Members considered expanding the Committee's focus to include transportation assistance for residents with mobility challenges and evaluating the city's existing aging-in-place programs. - The Committee reviewed the role HHSC should play in developing a Housing Trust Fund program for the city. - Affordable housing policies were discussed, including zoning amendments, inclusionary housing requirements, elevator requirements as a constraint, and work/live code requirements. - The Committee considered an affordable housing choice voucher program with a focus on first responders. - An ADU use survey was discussed, with a budget increase request from $800 to $850 to complete the work. - Assembly Bill (AB) 1033, which allows ADU owners to sell ADUs separately from primary residence

Key Decisions

- No specific votes or formal decisions are documented in the meeting agenda provided.