Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee - July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Housing and Human Services Committee (HHSC) met on July 26, 2023, to review affordable housing initiatives, subcommittee progress, and upcoming work plan priorities. - Staff Liaison presented a six-month Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) report and introduced the Orange County Council of Governments' (OCCOG) new website www.housingsocal.com. - The committee discussed prevailing wage requirements and funding implications for affordable housing projects. - Four subcommittees reported on their respective project goals and timelines: Affordable Housing and Housing Element Action Plan, Housing Trust Fund, Public Outreach and Human Services, and ADU/SB 9/Inclusionary Housing Policy. - Committee Member Brown led discussion on recommending to Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) to extend the ground lease for Vista Aliso low-income senior housing. - Committee Member Engle presented adaptive reuse as a possible model project, focusing on expanding work/live projects. - The committee considered revising the HHSC 2023-2024 Work Plan to align with City Council 2023 Priorities. - Discussion occurred regarding whether to suspend the previously approved leadership subcommittee establish

Key Decisions

- The committee reviewed and discussed the proposed HHSC 2023-2024 Work Plan with consideration of aligning all work plan projects with City Council priorities. - Discussion occurred on whether to suspend creating the leadership subcommittee that was voted to be established on June 28, 2023.