Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee convened on August 23, 2023, to discuss housing policy initiatives, subcommittee progress, and potential housing assistance programs for residents including seniors, public safety workers, educators, and city workers. - Staff presented updates on Housing Element-related code updates and a draft Inclusionary Housing Policy for committee review. - Multiple subcommittees reported on their work including affordable housing action plans, natural affordability programs, housing trust fund development, ADU policies, and work/live program research. - The Committee discussed three key items for action: a housing assistance program concept for a wide range of residents, clarification of the process for memorializing committee meeting actions, and approaches to address unpermitted housing units in the city. - Future agenda items were confirmed including roundtable discussions with local religious institutions, a Be Well OC presentation, and analysis of housing opportunity sites at Parking Lot 3/Ocean Avenue. - The Committee continued its work advancing affordable housing strategies and human services programs consistent with the city's Housing Elemen

Key Decisions

- Approved draft meeting minutes from July 26, 2023. - Received and filed report on Housing Element-related code updates. - Reviewed draft Inclusionary Housing Policy for future City Council consideration. - Discussed but did not finalize actions on housing assistance program concept, committee action memorialization process, or unpermitted units approach.