Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - September 27, 2023

September 27, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee met on September 27, 2023, to discuss several housing initiatives including an unpermitted dwelling unit amnesty program, Housing Trust Fund recommendations, ADU policies, and various affordable housing strategies. - The Committee reviewed a draft unpermitted dwelling unit amnesty program designed to bring illegal units into compliance while preserving affordable housing stock in the community. - Multiple subcommittees reported on their progress, including the Affordable Housing and Housing Element Action Plan Subcommittee discussing the proposed schedule for new zoning adoption. - The Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee prepared specific recommendations to the City Council, including proposals to establish a nonprofit housing organization and a local housing finance trust. - The ADU, SB 9, and Inclusionary Housing Policy Subcommittee provided updates on pre-approved ADU plans, rental housing assistance programs, and an ADU use survey designed to gather data on how ADUs are being utilized in the community. - The Committee discussed unintended consequences of the ADU Ordinance, particularly relating to zoning regulations and view equity concern

Key Decisions

- No formal votes or decisions are recorded in this agenda document, as it represents an agenda for a meeting rather than meeting minutes. - The agenda indicates discussion items and reports were scheduled but does not document any decisions made.