Agenda packet — Laguna Hills City Council, May 24, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 PM when scheduled)
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, Council Member Erica Pezold, Council Member Don Sedgwick, Council Member Location: City Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Any person wishing to address the City Council/Planning Agency on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a pink “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the back of the Chamber. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council/Planning Agency. Completion of the form is voluntary. All persons may attend the meeting regardless of whether this form is completed.

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council can do so during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda with a time limitation of three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item
Submission of Electronic Public Comments: While you may attend this meeting in person, those wishing to make electronic public comments may submit their comments by email to the City Clerk at [email protected], by 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2022. In the subject line of the email, please state your name and the item number you are commenting on. Any public comment received that does not specify a particular agenda item number will be announced during the general public comment portion of the agenda. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate email for each item you are commenting on. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council in advance to allow time for the Council Members to read them.

Announcement of Electronic Public Comments: During the applicable agenda item, the City Clerk will announce the name of the sender and subject matter of all email comments received by 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2022. Email comments will NOT be read by the City Clerk during the meeting. Electronic public comments may only be submitted via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted. The email comments, including your name, will become part of the record of the City Council meeting and will be public information.

City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
2 GENERAL BUSINESS - CONVENING AT 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.

INVOCATION: Pastor Kathleen Bratun of The Connection Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tempore Heft

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an oral report from Laguna Hills High School 2022 Spring Student Liaison Kaitlyn Heinecke.

1.2 Certificates of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons Kaitlyn Heinecke and Austin Kays
Recommendation: That Mayor Wheeler present Certificates of Recognition to Kaitlyn Heinecke and Austin Kays recognizing their service as the Laguna Hills High School 2022 Spring Student Liaisons.

2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Assistant City Clerk announce the upcoming City events in the months of May and June 2022.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.

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3 4. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or Staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.

4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

4.2 Approval of Minutes for May 3, 2022 Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 3, 2022, Special Meeting.

4.3 Approval of Minutes for May 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting.

4.4 Ratification of May 24, 2022, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from April 29, 2022, to May 12, 2022, in the amount of $364,719.98.

4.5 Records Retention Management
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, authorizing and directing the City Clerk to dispose of certain City records in accordance with the City's Record Retention Schedule."

4.6 Progress Payment No. 1, Final, for LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Progress Payment No. 1, Final, in the net amount of $35,014.15, to Nieves Landscape, Inc., for LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion and subsequent release of retention in 35 days, if no liens have been filed.

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4 4.7 Progress Payment No. 5, Final, for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188 Recommendation: That the City Council approve Progress Payment No. 5, Final, in the net amount of $4,389.00, and Contract Change Order No. 1, to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC., for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion and subsequent release of retention in 35 days, if no liens have been filed.

4.8 Residential Permit Parking Area and No Parking Zone for Street Sweeping Purposes on Certain Streets in the Stockport Park Residential Neighborhood Northerly of Alicia Parkway
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Find and determine that the proposed permit parking controls are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, establishing a Residential Permit Parking Area and a no parking zone during days and hours of street sweeping on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway".

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

5. PLANNING AGENCY
There are no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.

6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1. City Manager

7.1.1 Support for Senate Bill 904 (Bates)
Recommendation: That the City Council affirm the position of Support on Senate Bill 904.

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5 7.1.2 Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)
Recommendation: That the City Council affirm the position of Oppose on Assembly Bill 2011.

7.2. Community Development Director

7.2.1 Third Public Review of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive a presentation on the revised Housing Element Update; 2) Direct Staff to submit the Housing Element Update to HCD for review; and 3) Direct Staff to prepare both the Housing Element Update and Safety Element Update for public hearing adoption consideration at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting of June 28, 2022.

8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1. Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive oral reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:

1. OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees (Council Member Pezold) May 19, 2022 Meeting.

2. Orange County Mayors
(Mayor Wheeler) May 12, 2022 Meeting.

10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be June 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.

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6 CERTIFICATION
I, Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and the Courtyard at La Paz Center by May 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

May 19, 2022
City Clerk Date
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (949) 707-2635. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, during normal business hours.

City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.

City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Melissa Au-Yeung
Deputy City Manager
ISSUE: Certificates of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons Kaitlyn Heinecke and Austin Kays
RECOMMENDATION: That Mayor Wheeler present Certificates of Recognition to Kaitlyn Heinecke and Austin Kays recognizing their service as the Laguna Hills High School 2022 Spring Student Liaisons.

SUMMARY:

The City of Laguna Hills and the Laguna Hills High School PTSA established a Student Liaison Program in 1993. Kaitlyn Heinecke and Austin Kays have served as the Student Liaisons for the 2022 spring semester. The two have served as the Student Liaisons with distinction, and it is in order to recognize their service.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Certificates of Recognition - LHHS 2022 Spring Student Liaisons

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Attachment: Certificates of Recognition - LHHS 2022 Spring Student Liaisons (2853 : Certificates of Recognition LHHS Student Liaisons)

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Attachment: Certificates of Recognition - LHHS 2022 Spring Student Liaisons (2853 : Certificates of Recognition LHHS Student Liaisons) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
Assistant City Clerk
ISSUE: Schedule of Future Events
RECOMMENDATION: That the Assistant City Clerk announce the upcoming City events in the months of May and June 2022.

SUMMARY:

The following is a list of upcoming events in the months of May and June 2022:

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for OC Clerk Recorder’s South County Branch Office Expansion
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 10:30a.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Suite 160 Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2022, City Hall Offices will be closed.

Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, 10K
Monday, May 30, 2022, 6:50 a.m. Starting Line on Calle de la Louisa between the former mall site and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Close of Application Period for Unscheduled Traffic Commission Vacancy Friday, June 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

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Schedule of Future Events
May 24, 2022

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Regular City Council Meeting including Public Hearing on proposed Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Adjustments
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Rooted Volunteer Planting Event
Saturday, June 18, 2022, Time and Location TBD
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Melissa Au-Yeung
Deputy City Manager
ISSUE: Approval of Minutes for May 3, 2022 Special Meeting RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 3, 2022, Special Meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:
• 220503 CC Special Minutes

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tempore Heft.

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Wheeler Mayor Present
Janine Heft Mayor Pro Tempore Present
Don Caskey Council Member Present
Erica Pezold Council Member Present
Don Sedgwick Council Member Absent

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals submitted electronic public comments on the City Council Workshop Item that were received, forwarded to the Council prior to the meeting, and announced into the record by Assistant City Clerk Lee:

Rona Henry, on behalf of herself and Laguna Hills residents, Denise Legters, and Ann Owens, representing the Welcome Neighbors Home Initiative, Zach Boren, representing Tova Capital, Inc., and Laguna Hills residents Monica Gibbons, Marie Lanier, Dawn and Jim Ford, and Heather Thayer.

The following individuals addressed the City Council on the City Council Workshop Item:

Karen Litfin, Kate Van Camp, Rona Henry, Dennis Vaccaro, Lou Sacharske, Jason Bush, Rev. Kent Doss, Denise Legters, Jeannette Takacs, Spencer Leonardo, Pat Hansen, Robin Jochims, and Teresa Razo.

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ITEMS
Housing Element Update Workshop
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive a presentation on the draft Housing Element Update; 2) Provide direction on the contents of the draft Housing Element Update document; and 3) Provide direction on the final candidate housing sites inventory.

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2 Community Development Director Longenecker provided introductory comments on the item, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to requests for additional information from the public and Council Members.

Jennifer Gastelum, Principal, PlaceWorks, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to requests for additional information from the public and Council Members.

Nicole West, AICP, Senior Associate, PlaceWorks, provided a PowerPoint presentation, including the presentation of Residential Rezoning Candidate Site Selection Scenarios A through E, and responded to requests for additional information from the public and Council Members.

The following individuals addressed the City Council to request additional information regarding the staff presentation:

Neel Patel, Robin Jochims, Jason Bush, Lou Sacharske, Steffan Morris, Karen Kalberg, Pat Hansen, Don Everts, Denise Legters, Richard Nagle, and Kate Van Camp.

Interim City Manager Rosenfield responded to requests for additional information from the public and Council Members.

Mayor Wheeler recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Wheeler reconvened the meeting at 8:14 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tempore Heft received consensus to direct Staff to remove Candidate Rezone Site No. 24 from all Candidate Site Selection Scenarios.

Mayor Wheeler received majority consensus, with Mayor Pro Tempore Heft and Council Member Pezold in favor and Council Member Caskey opposed, to utilize “Scenario D” as presented for the Housing Element Residential Rezoning Candidate Sites Selection Scenario including the further direction to delete Site Nos:
26 23011 Alcalde Dr, 1.24 acres, proposed maximum density of 0 units per acre, 0 realistic units;
29 23015 Del Lago Dr, 4.16 acres, proposed maximum density of 0 units per acre, 0 realistic units;
33 23022 La Cadena Dr, 1.22 acres, proposed maximum density of 0 units per acre, 0 realistic units;
42 23051 Alcalde Dr, 1.42 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 35 realistic units;

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3 69 23201 Del Lago Dr, 1.26 acres, proposed maximum density of 0 units per acre, 0 realistic units;
72 23221 Peralta Dr, 1.77 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 44 realistic units;
88 23291 Peralta Dr, 1.51 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 37 realistic units;
98 23342 Peralta Dr, 3.13 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 78 realistic units;
keep Site Nos:
63 23172 Plaza Pointe Dr, 1.77 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 48 realistic units;
70 23201 Mill Creek Dr 3, 1.94 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 44 realistic units;
71 23212 Mill Creek Dr 3, 1.01 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 25 realistic units;
81 23271 Mill Creek Dr 330, 1.81 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 45 realistic units;
87 23281 Mill Creek Dr 100, 1.66 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 41 realistic units;
90 23297 S Pointe Dr, 1.93 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 48 realistic units
99 23342 S Pointe Dr B, 1.69 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 42 realistic units
101 23402 S Pointe Dr, 0.76 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 19 realistic units
103 23421 S Pointe Dr, 2.58 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 64 realistic units
105 23432 S Pointe Dr, 0.74 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 18 realistic units
106 23441 S Pointe Dr, 1.45 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 36 realistic units
107 23456 S Pointe Dr, 1.27 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 31 realistic units
113 23332, 23382, 23422, and 24411 Mill Creek Dr and 24411-24461 Ridge Route Dr, 15.89 acres, proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre, 394 realistic units;

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4 and add Sites described as the Alicia Village Apartments and Alicia Plaza Apartments, both located at the intersection of Paseo de Valencia at Stockport Street, with a proposed maximum density of 50 units per acre.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Wheeler declared the meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk
ATTEST:

Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Approved at meeting of May 10, 2022

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Attachment: 220503 CC Special Minutes (2022-100 : Approval of Minutes for May 3, 2022 Special Meeting) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Melissa Au-Yeung
Deputy City Manager
ISSUE: Approval of Minutes for May 10, 2022 Regular Meeting RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:
• 220510 CC Minutes

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - CONVENING AT 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:58 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Wheeler Mayor Present
Janine Heft Mayor Pro Tempore Present
Don Caskey Council Member Present 6:01 p.m.

Erica Pezold Council Member Absent
Don Sedgwick Council Member Present

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9
Name of Case: Californians for Homeownership, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, vs. City of Laguna Hills; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC; Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
There were no public comments on the closed session item.

ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM OR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session to consider the matter listed above.

RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
RECESS

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2 GENERAL BUSINESS - CONVENING AT 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:58 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.

INVOCATION: Associate Pastor Jesus Cantu of Christ Community Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Caskey

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session this evening pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action taken.

1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison
The City Council received an oral report from Laguna Hills High School 2022 Spring Student Liaison Austin Kays.

2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Assistant City Clerk Lee announced the upcoming City events in the months of May and early June 2022.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the City Council on non-agendized items:

Rona Henry, Sheryl Sterry, and Denise Legters, representatives of the Welcome Neighbors Home Initiative provided comments regarding the Housing Element Update.

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3 4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar with Council Member Sedgwick and Mayor Wheeler removing Item No. 4.3 and Mayor Wheeler removing Item No. 4.10.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council Member ABSTAIN: Don Sedgwick, Council Member

4.2 Approval of Minutes for April 26, 2022 Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the April 26, 2022, Regular Meeting.

4.4 Ratification of May 10, 2022, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from April 15, 2022, to April 28, 2022, in the amount of $353,801.25.

4.5 Third Quarter Financial & Treasurer's Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Third Quarter Financial and Treasurer's Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

4.6 Proposed Civic Center Office Lease with Carolyn Behrens, an Individual, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 330, Laguna Hills, California Recommendation: That the City Council approve an office lease with Carolyn Behrens, an individual, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 330, Laguna Hills, California, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease.

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4 4.7 Civic Center Third Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

4.7 Progress Payment No. 2, Final, for El Toro Road Eastbound Farside Paseo De Valencia Bus Stop and Shelter Passenger Amenity Improvements, CIP No. 517
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Progress Payment No. 2, Final, in the net amount of $3,777.32, to OCLA Construction and Engineering, for El Toro Road Eastbound Farside Paseo de Valencia Bus Stop and Shelter Passenger Amenity Improvements, CIP No. 517, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion and subsequent release of retention in 35 days, if no liens have been filed.

4.8 Approval of Resolutions Related to the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions entitled:
1) Resolution No. 2022-05-10-1: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities;" and
2) Resolution No. 2022-05-10-2: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code;" and
3) Resolution No. 2022-05-10-3: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidates' Statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022."

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5 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

4.3 Approval of Minutes for May 3, 2022 Special Meeting Council Member Sedgwick removed Item No. 4.3 from the Consent Calendar to abstain from voting on the item. Mayor Wheeler removed Item No. 4.3 from the Consent Calendar to table the item to a future meeting in order to request an edit of minutes.

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 3, 2022, Special Meeting.

A motion to table the item to a future meeting and request the City Clerk to edit the minutes was made by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Heft.

RESULT: TABLED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Dave Wheeler, Mayor
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member
ABSTAIN: Don Sedgwick, Council Member

4.10 Deed Restriction for the Community Center and Sports Complex Required to Receive Funding Provided by Proposition 68, CIP No. 237 Mayor Wheeler removed Item No. 4.10 from the Consent Calendar to request additional information.

Interim City Manager Rosenfield responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Deed Restriction to be applied to the Community Center and Sports Complex as is required in order to receive Proposition 68 Grant Funding and authorize the Mayor / Mayor Pro Tempore to execute the Deed Restriction.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Wheeler, Mayor
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member; Don Sedgwick, Council Member

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6 5. PLANNING AGENCY
Mayor Wheeler recessed the City Council Meeting, and acting in capacity as Chair, called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, to order at 7:26 p.m.

5.1. ROLL CALL OF PLANNING AGENCY MEMBERS
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Wheeler Chair Present
Janine Heft Vice Chair Present
Don Caskey Agency Member Present
Erica Pezold Agency Member Remote
Don Sedgwick Agency Member Present

5.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Planning Agency public comments on non-agendized items.

5.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no Planning Agency Minutes to approve.

5.4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
There were no Planning Agency Administrative Reports.

5.5. PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS

5.5.1 Tentative Parcel Map No. 0003-2021 (PM No. 2021-155), a Request for the Subdivision for Condominium Purposes of the Existing Medical Office Building Located at 24953 Paseo De Valencia, Building B
Community Development Director Longenecker reviewed the information provided in the staff report, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to Agency Member requests for additional information.

Chair Wheeler opened the public hearing.

Project applicant, Peichin Lee, Managing Director, CGM Development, LLC, spoke in favor of the project, responded to Agency Member requests for additional information, and agreed to abide by the project’s conditions of approval.

Chair Wheeler closed the public hearing.

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7 Chair Wheeler reopened the public hearing.

The following individuals addressed the Planning Agency on the public hearing item:

Debbie Ray, a Laguna Hills property owner, inquired about potential parking impacts created by the project.

Community Development Director Longenecker provided responsive information.

Chair Wheeler closed the public.

Recommendation: That the Planning Agency:
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(k) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 1, Existing Facilities);
3) Adopt Resolution No. PA2022-05-10-1 entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 0003-2021 (PM No. 2021-155) for the Subdivision for Condominium Purposes of the Existing Medical Office Building Located at 24953 Paseo de Valencia, Building B, including an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(k) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 1, Existing Facilities)”.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Janine Heft, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Don Caskey, Agency Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Cahir; Janine Heft, Vice Chair;
Don Caskey, Agency Member; Erica Pezold, Agency
Member; Don Sedgwick, Agency Member

PLANNING AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wheeler adjourned the Planning Agency Meeting at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the City Council Meeting. All Council Members were present in Chamber.

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8 6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.1 Public Hearing on 2022 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement Acting Public Services Director Shah reviewed the information provided in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Mayor Wheeler opened the Public Hearing and upon seeing no one rise, closed the Public Hearing.

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing, receive and consider all objections; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-05-10-4 entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, issuing an abatement order and authorizing the Acting Public Services Director to commence enforcing weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement against specified parcels of land."
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Dave Wheeler, Mayor
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member; Don Sedgwick, Council Member

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1. City Manager
The City Manager gave no Administrative Reports.

8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

8.1. Mayor Pro Tempore Heft

8.1.1 Discussion of Directed Police Services Enforcement Mayor Pro Tempore Heft reviewed the information provided in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Chief of Police Services Captain Stiverson responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

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9 Recommendation: Mayor Pro Tempore Heft recommends that the City Council discuss directed Police Services enforcement and the potential necessary Budget Amendment to fund the additional services.

A motion to direct Police Services to implement the Crime Suppression Unit Deployment Staffing Model Scenario B1, two deputies, 10-hours a day, four days a week, resulting in an estimated supplemental billing cost of $90,364.80, was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Heft, seconded by Council Member Pezold.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member; Don Sedgwick, Council Member

9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1. Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive oral reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:

1. South Orange County Watershed Management Area Executive Committee (Mayor Wheeler) April 28, 2022 Meeting.

Mayor Wheeler provided no report.

2. California Mayor's Coalition
(Mayor Wheeler) May 6, 2022 Meeting.

Mayor Wheeler provided an oral report.

3. Orange County Public Libraries Library Advisory Board (Mayor Wheeler) April 28, 2022 Meeting.

Mayor Wheeler provided no report.

Mayor Wheeler provided an oral report on the Association of California Cities -OC Legislative and Regulatory Committee, April 28, 2022, meeting.

Mayor Wheeler provided an oral report on the Southern California Association of Governments, May 5 – 6, 2022, General Assembly meeting.

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10 10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Pezold
Council Member Pezold requested a discussion regarding providing ring cameras to homes in the Via Lomas neighborhood be agendized for a future meeting and received a seconded from Mayor Pro Tempore Heft.

Mayor Wheeler
Mayor Wheeler requested a discussion regarding opposing AB 2011 be agendized for the next regular meeting and received a seconded from Mayor Pro Tempore Heft.

Council Member Caskey
Council Member Caskey provided comments regarding the May 3, 2022, Housing Element Update Workshop.

Mayor Pro Tempore Heft
Mayor Pro Tempore Heft requested a discussion regarding SB 904 be agendized for a future meeting and received a second from Council Member Pezold.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Wheeler declared the meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk
ATTEST:

Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Approved at meeting of May 24, 2022

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Attachment: 220510 CC Minutes (2851 : Approval of Minutes for May 10, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Janice Reyes
Finance Director
ISSUE: Ratification of May 24, 2022, Warrant Register
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from April 29, 2022, to May 12, 2022, in the amount of $364,719.98.

SUMMARY:

The City issues accounts payable disbursements on a regular basis and presents it to City Council for ratification at its next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The attached Warrant Register containing checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from April 29, 2022, to May 12, 2022, is being presented for ratification by the City Council.

Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff. The Director of Finance certifies to the accuracy of the attached register and to the availability of monies for payment thereof.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Warrant Register - May 24, 2022
• Payables Detail Report - May 24, 2022

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Payment Amount
628.00
3,411.80

74.41 735.00
2,602.60
3,154.00
3,644.70
280.00
525.05
155.85
11,146.91
1,150.80
205.27
151.90
3,037.57
402.05
1,819.44
666.40
500.00
721.67
1,545.50
645.00
530.22
1,086.75
3,352.00
144.40
159.78
29,630.00
293.94
910.32

92.50 1,012.92
3,960.00
6,823.60
5,680.50
550.00
315.00
500.00
198.61
174.00
37,716.91
59,220.02

10.07 2,411.00
396.87
5,247.86
2,613.40
12,646.33
306.51
202.44
4,000.00
342.74
Warrant Register - May 24, 2022
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
Payment Type: Regular
8820691 A-0380 AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES 05/05/2022 8820692 A-0138 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 05/05/2022
8820693 A-0360 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 05/05/2022
8820694 B-0430 BASICS OF SKATEBOARDING 05/05/2022
8820695 E-0553 CHRISTINA ELKINS 05/05/2022
8820696 C-1191 COMMUNICATIONS CHGS- LAW ENF - COUNTY OF ORANGE 05/05/2022 8820697 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. 05/05/2022 8820698 E-0593 DALE BRUCE EISENBERG 05/05/2022
8820699 D-0461 DATA TICKET, INC. 05/05/2022
8820700 D-0561 DOCU-TRUST 05/05/2022
8820701 E-0504 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 05/05/2022
8820702 E-0607 EVER AFTER EVENT PRODUCTIONS, LLC 05/05/2022 8820703 E-0600 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 05/05/2022 8820704 H-0959 HABASH, JOHN 05/05/2022
8820705 H-0848 HDL, COREN & CONE 05/05/2022
8820706 H-0964 HERITAGE DESIGN GROUP | SIGNS & GRAPHICS 05/05/2022 8820707 H-0960 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 05/05/2022
8820708 K-1126 KNIGHT, LORNA 05/05/2022
8820709 Z-CS-0389 MARTINEZ, ANICETO 05/05/2022
8820710 O-1546 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 05/05/2022
8820711 C-1003 PARKING VIOLATIONS OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 05/05/2022 8820712 P-1834 PLACEWORKS, INC. 05/05/2022
8820713 Q-1716 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. 05/05/2022
8820714 R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 05/05/2022
8820715 R-1967 RUSSELL, RICHARD WYATT 05/05/2022
8820716 S-2296 SHUTE, MIHALY WEINBERGER LLP 05/05/2022
8820717 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 05/05/2022
8820718 S-2309 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH 05/05/2022 8820719 W-2302 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 05/05/2022
8820720 T-2042 TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, INC 05/05/2022 8820721 U-2165 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 05/05/2022 8820722 W-2450 WEX BANK 05/05/2022
8820723 A-0381 ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. 05/12/2022 8820724 A-0138 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 05/12/2022
8820725 A-0382 ALWAYS ADVANCING MANUFACTURING AND PROMOTIONS LLC 05/12/2022 8820726 A-0141 APWA 05/12/2022
8820727 B-0304 BEE MAN, THE 05/12/2022
8820728 Z-CD-0330 BRIAN'S POOL PLASTERING 05/12/2022
8820729 B-0437 BRINKS, INCORPORATED 05/12/2022
8820730 C-1133 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 05/12/2022
8820731 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 05/12/2022 8820732 C-0324 CITY OF MISSION VIEJO 05/12/2022
8820733 C-1139 COMPLETE OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA 05/12/2022 8820734 Z-CD-0364 CONAM BUILDING CO 05/12/2022
8820735 C-0023 COX COMMUNICATION 05/12/2022
8820736 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. 05/12/2022 8820737 D-0578 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 05/12/2022
8820738 E-0554 ECONOMICS, INC. 05/12/2022
8820739 I-0960 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 05/12/2022
8820740 I-0942 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 05/12/2022
8820741 L-1206 LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 05/12/2022
8820742 L-1386 LONGENECKER, LARRY 05/12/2022
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Attachment: Warrant Register - May 24, 2022 (2861 : Warrant Register, May 24, 2022) Payment Amount
5,501.03
16,769.80
35,014.15
800.00
229.11
1,010.60
1,284.50
4,389.00

24.57 1,000.00
1,000.00
2,800.00
11,862.61
277.20
27,123.91
4,327.83
1,527.70
2,289.68
16,301.47
1,000.00
551.60
1,027.06
10,500.00
205.55
170.00
Warrant Register - May 24, 2022 Date Range: 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
8820743 M-1600 MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS, INC. 05/12/2022 8820744 M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 05/12/2022 8820745 N-1474 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 05/12/2022
8820746 N-1487 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 05/12/2022
8820747 O-1546 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 05/12/2022
8820748 O-1575 ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER-FREEDOM CA. NEWSPAPER PARTNERSHIP 05/12/2022 8820749 C-1003 PARKING VIOLATIONS OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 05/12/2022 8820750 P-1841 PETROCHEM MATERIALS INNOVATION LLC 05/12/2022 8820751 Z-CD-0365 POWER PRO PLUMBING HEATING & AIR INC 05/12/2022 8820752 Z-CD-0018 PREMIER POOLS OF ORANGE COUNTY 05/12/2022 8820753 Q-1717 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 05/12/2022
8820754 Z-CD-0366 ROOFLINE, INC. 05/12/2022
8820755 S-1902 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC 05/12/2022
8820756 S-1949 SMART & FINAL 05/12/2022
8820757 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 05/12/2022
8820758 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 05/12/2022
8820759 S-2295 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE 05/12/2022
8820760 S-2095 STONE IMAGERY 05/12/2022
8820761 S-2201 SUNSET PROPERTY SERVICES JONSET CORPORATION 05/12/2022 8820762 Z-CD-0077 SWAN POOLS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 05/12/2022 8820763 T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 05/12/2022
8820764 V-2224 VERIZON WIRELESS 05/12/2022
8820765 W-2448 WEST GATE CONTRACTOR 05/12/2022
8820766 W-2446 WHEELER, DAVID 05/12/2022
8820767 Z-CS-0390 WORCESTER, MARK AND EIKI 05/12/2022
Total Regular: 364,719.98
Bank Code AP Bank Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 96 77 0.00 364,719.98
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 0 0 0.00 0.00
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
96 77 0.00 364,719.98
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Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 96 77 0.00 364,719.98
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 0 0 0.00 0.00
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
96 77 0.00 364,719.98
364,719.98
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Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
998 POOL 5/2022 364,719.98

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5/13/2022 4:13:59 PM Page 1 of 6
05/05/2022 COMMUNICATIONS CHGS- LAW ENF -

COUNTY OF ORANGE
SC13418 Communications Charges, 4/1/22 -
6/30/22
100-420-646000 3,154.00
05/05/2022 HDL, COREN & CONE SIN016442 Property Tax Audit, Apr - Jun '22 100-155-700055 3,037.57 05/12/2022 ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERFREEDOM CA. NEWSPAPER 0000540847 Legal Advertising, Apr '22 100-155-624001 1,010.60 05/05/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02000149 Office Supplies, May '22 100-195-620000 68.93 05/05/2022 PARKING VIOLATIONS OC

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
MAR 22 Parking Fee Surcharge, Mar '22 100-420-720823 1,545.50 05/05/2022 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. N9384984 Lease - Mailing Equip, 2/28/22 - 5/27/22
100-195-641000 530.22
05/05/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-01997332 Operating Supplies, Apr '22 100-420-622000 168.54 05/05/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-01999619 Office Supplies, May '22 100-195-620000 455.78 05/05/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-01999849 Operating Supplies, May '22 100-420-622000 28.42 05/05/2022 WEX BANK 80446236 POLSVCS Vehicle Fuel, Apr '22 100-420-646100 203.25 05/05/2022 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 846273196 Subscription, City Clerk, Apr '22 100-155-626000 293.94 05/05/2022 MARTINEZ, ANICETO FRD-0272 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1034615.002
100-000-222000 500.00
05/05/2022 WEX BANK 80445882 PUBWKS Vehicle Fuel, Apr '22 100-356-613100 457.42 05/05/2022 WEX BANK 80445891 COMDEV Vehicle Fuel, Apr '22 100-225-613100 194.22 05/05/2022 WEX BANK 80446097 COMSVCS Vehicle Fuel, Apr '22 100-310-613100 158.03 05/05/2022 PLACEWORKS, INC. 78016 Professional Services, USE-0072- 2021, Mar '22
100-000-223000 645.00
05/05/2022 PLACEWORKS, INC. 78016 Professional Services, USE-0072- 2021, Mar '22
100-000-452000 (645.00)
05/05/2022 PLACEWORKS, INC. 78016 Professional Services, USE-0072- 2021, Mar '22
100-225-700201 645.00
05/05/2022 RJ ELECTRIC 60693 Parks Contract Repair, Apr '22 100-355-720701 1,086.75 05/05/2022 AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL

SERVICES
636637 Landscape Maintenance, Apr '22 100-355-720700 628.00 05/05/2022 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 76998 Crossing Guard Services, 4/3/22 - 4/16/22
100-420-720822 3,411.80
05/05/2022 HERITAGE DESIGN GROUP | SIGNS &

GRAPHICS
26416 Maint & Repairs - Vehicles, Apr '22 100-420-646100 402.05 05/05/2022 SHUTE, MIHALY WEINBERGER LLP 276519 Professional Services, Legal, Mar '22 100-155-700011 144.40 05/05/2022 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, 4296-22-004 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Apr '22 100-356-720420 3,644.70 05/05/2022 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 152264 Storm Drains, CIP #403, 3/22/22 - 4/1/22
100-600-790600 1,819.44
05/05/2022 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 16516113 Rooted Campaign Event, Apr '22 100-310-695500 205.27 05/05/2022 TRAUMA INTERVENTION

PROGRAMS, INC
2416 Community Program, TIP, 4/1/22 -
6/30/22
100-420-720821 910.32
05/05/2022 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 11207537 Printing Services, Engineering, Apr 100-355-623000 74.41 05/05/2022 SPARKLETTS 12194330 042722 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, Apr 100-310-622005 159.78 05/05/2022 DATA TICKET, INC. 136748 Process Fee, Parking Citations, Mar 100-420-720823 525.05 05/05/2022 BASICS OF SKATEBOARDING 050222 Contract Instructor Services, Skateboard Instr
100-310-721500 735.00
05/05/2022 DALE BRUCE EISENBERG 050222 Contract Instructor Services, Aikido 100-310-721500 280.00 05/05/2022 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 050422 Water Usage, Public Services, Apr '22 100-355-635000 11,146.91 05/05/2022 RUSSELL, RICHARD WYATT 042922 Contract Instructor Services, Tennis 100-310-721500 3,352.00 05/05/2022 DOCU-TRUST 046080 Offsite Data Storage, Apr '22 100-155-700030 155.85 05/05/2022 HABASH, JOHN 050222 Contract Instructor Services, Dance 100-310-721500 4.90 05/05/2022 HABASH, JOHN 042922 Contract Instructor Services, Dance 100-310-721500 147.00 05/05/2022 KNIGHT, LORNA 042922 Contract Instructor Services, Yoga 100-310-721500 666.40 05/05/2022 EVER AFTER EVENT PRODUCTIONS,
LLC
042922 Contract Instructor, Dance 100-310-721500 1,150.80 Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND
05/05/2022 CHRISTINA ELKINS 042922 Contract Instructor Services, Dance 100-310-721500 2,602.60

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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - May 24, 2022 (2861 : Warrant Register, May 24, 2022) Amount
05/12/2022 VERIZON WIRELESS 9905035849 Communication Expense, Apr '22 100-195-630000 1,027.06 05/12/2022 PARKING VIOLATIONS OC

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
APR 22 Parking Fee Surcharge, Apr '22 100-420-720823 1,284.50 5/13/2022 4:13:59 PM Page 2 of 6
05/12/2022 ADVANTEC CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC.
9801-0638-01 Engineering Services, Nov '21 100-000-223000 3,960.00 05/12/2022 ADVANTEC CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC.
9801-0638-01 Engineering Services, Nov '21 100-000-452000 (3,960.00) 05/12/2022 ADVANTEC CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC.
9801-0638-01 Engineering Services, Nov '21 100-225-700201 3,960.00 05/12/2022 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 71955 LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP 100-000-201001 (1,842.85) 05/12/2022 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 71955 LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP 100-600-790600 36,857.00 05/12/2022 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 77258 Crossing Guard Services, 4/17/22 - 4/30/22
100-420-720822 6,823.60
05/12/2022 MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS, INC. 5003-22-03 Contract Services - Homelessness, Mar '22
100-310-720302 1,724.82
05/12/2022 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 64090-A PARKS BILLING Parks Contract Repair, Apr '22 100-355-720701 450.00 05/12/2022 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 64099 Professional Services, Apr '22 100-225-700000 23,694.52 05/12/2022 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, 3963 - 3993 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Apr '22 100-356-720420 5,247.86 05/12/2022 MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS, INC. 5003-22-01 Contract Services - Homelessness, Jan '22
100-310-720302 1,796.97
05/12/2022 MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS, INC. 5003-22-02 Contract Services - Homelessness, Feb '22
100-310-720302 1,979.24
05/12/2022 SMART & FINAL 3831400015401 Special Events, Com Svcs, Apr '22 100-310-695500 129.50 05/12/2022 SMART & FINAL 3831400027501 Office & Operating Supplies, Apr '22 100-155-622000 56.20 05/12/2022 SMART & FINAL 3831400027501 Office & Operating Supplies, Apr '22 100-195-620000 91.50 05/12/2022 ALWAYS ADVANCING

MANUFACTURING AND

PROMOTIONS LLC
28833 1/2 Marathon Expense, Community
Services, May '22
100-310-695507 5,680.50
05/12/2022 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 3463 Hazard Mitigation Plan, May '22 100-355-700300 2,613.40 05/12/2022 WEST GATE CONTRACTOR 36 Graffiti Removal, Public Services, Apr '22
100-355-720500 10,500.00
05/12/2022 COMPLETE OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA 2657447-1 Computer Supplies, May '22 100-195-621000 10.07 05/12/2022 STONE IMAGERY 28025 Office Supplies, May '22 100-155-620000 2,128.06 05/12/2022 STONE IMAGERY 28028 Office Supplies, May '22 100-155-620000 161.62 05/12/2022 PETROCHEM MATERIALS

INNOVATION LLC
2505 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation,
CIP 101-L
100-000-201001 (231.00)
05/12/2022 PETROCHEM MATERIALS

INNOVATION LLC
2505 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation,
CIP 101-L
100-600-790600 4,620.00
05/12/2022 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 25467 Plan Check Fee, Lomas Laguna, 0006- 2022, Feb '22
100-225-700201 800.00
05/12/2022 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 155996148-0 Communications Expense, May '22 100-195-630000 551.60 05/12/2022 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 20220969 Motorcycle Maintenance, Police Svcs, May '22
100-420-646100 306.51
05/12/2022 CITY OF MISSION VIEJO 20935 Animal Care Services, Apr-Jun '22 100-420-720401 59,220.02 05/12/2022 LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 051122 2022 Grad Night Contribution 100-155-695000 4,000.00 05/12/2022 BEE MAN, THE 117934 Bee Removal, Public Services, May 100-355-720701 315.00 05/12/2022 BRINKS, INCORPORATED 11930176 Courier Fee, Armored Transport, May '22
100-155-625000 198.61
05/12/2022 LONGENECKER, LARRY 050922 Travel Reimbursement, NPC22, 4/30 - 5/1/22
100-225-611000 342.74
05/12/2022 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 051022 Water Usage, Public Services, Apr '22 100-355-635000 16,769.80 05/12/2022 WHEELER, DAVID 051122 Travel Reimbursement, SCAG Assembly, May '22
100-155-612000 205.55
05/12/2022 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 050422 Water Usage, Public Services, Apr '22 100-355-635000 202.44 05/12/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 050522 - Acct #700234509668 Street Lights, Traffic Control, Mar & Apr '22
100-355-631000 (598.87)
05/12/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 050522 - Acct #700234509668 Street Lights, Traffic Control, Mar & Apr '22
100-356-631400 27,722.78
05/12/2022 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 042622 Postage Replenishment, Apr '22 100-195-625000 1,000.00 05/12/2022 COX COMMUNICATION 042822 WiFi, Community Center, Apr '22 100-195-630000 214.25 05/12/2022 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC 050322 Street Lights, Traffic Control, Apr '22 100-356-631400 11,862.61 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number 05/12/2022 COX COMMUNICATION 041922 WiFi, City Hall, Apr '22 100-195-630000 182.62 05/12/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 042522 - Acct #700162476559 Street Lights, Traffic Control, Feb '22 100-356-631900 4,327.83

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INNOVATION LLC
2505 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation,
CIP 101-L
600-000-490100 (4,620.00)
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2505 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation,
CIP 101-L
600-251-950101 4,620.00
05/12/2022 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 71955 LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP 600-000-490100 (36,857.00) Fund: 307 - C & D FORFEITED DEPOSITS
05/12/2022 ECONOMICS, INC. 2017-2018.58 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Apr '22
307-355-700000 12,646.33
Fund 307 - C & D FORFEITED DEPOSITS Total: 12,646.33
Fund: 600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
05/05/2022 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 152264 Storm Drains, CIP #403, 3/22/22 - 4/1/22
600-000-490100 (1,819.44)
05/05/2022 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 152264 Storm Drains, CIP #403, 3/22/22 - 4/1/22
600-254-950403 1,819.44
05/12/2022 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 64090 Road Maintenance, Apr '22 212-355-720400 13,572.39 Fund 212 - MEASURE M Total: 30,516.36
Fund: 221 - SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM
05/12/2022 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 4406022 Senior Mobility Program, Apr '22 221-310-720000 174.00 Fund 221 - SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM Total: 174.00
Fund 101 - MGP DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - VALH PROJECT Total: 29,630.00 Fund: 212 - MEASURE M
05/05/2022 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF

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22/23
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Fund: 101 - MGP DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - VALH PROJECT
05/05/2022 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & 385860-0005 Professional Services Legal, Mar '22 101-000-223000 29,630.00 05/05/2022 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & 385860-0005 Professional Services Legal, Mar '22 101-000-450000 (29,630.00) 05/05/2022 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & 385860-0005 Professional Services Legal, Mar '22 101-225-700012 29,630.00 05/12/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02002330 Office Supplies, May '22 100-195-620000 179.79 05/12/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02002686 Office Supplies, May '22 100-195-620000 17.40 05/12/2022 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE INV00735914 Software License, Apr '22 100-195-720050 1,527.70 05/12/2022 WORCESTER, MARK AND EIKI FRD-0273 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1034532.002
100-000-451100 (80.00)
05/12/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-01999939 Office Supplies, May '22 100-195-620000 15.52 05/12/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02000549 Office Supplies, May '22 100-195-620000 16.40 05/12/2022 SWAN POOLS OF SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA
CD-0849-POOLR-0048-2020Refund, Pool Bond, REC-003973- 100-000-228001 500.00 05/12/2022 SWAN POOLS OF SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA
CD-0850-POOLR-0073-2021Refund, Pool Bond, REC-005568- 100-000-228001 500.00 05/12/2022 WORCESTER, MARK AND EIKI FRD-0273 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1034532.002
100-000-222000 250.00
05/12/2022 PREMIER POOLS OF ORANGE CD-0846-POOLR-0081-2021Refund, Pool Bond, REC-005830- 100-000-228001 500.00 05/12/2022 PREMIER POOLS OF ORANGE CD-0847-POOLR-0084-2021Refund, Pool Bond, REC-005902- 100-000-228001 500.00 05/12/2022 ROOFLINE, INC. CD-0848-BLDC-0112-2021 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-004474- 2021
100-000-227001 2,800.00
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2022
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2022
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2022
100-000-442000 19.57
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number 05/12/2022 BRIAN'S POOL PLASTERING CD-0843-POOLR-0046-2020Refund, Pool Bond, REC-003885- 100-000-228001 500.00 05/12/2022 CONAM BUILDING CO CD-0844-BLDC-0154-2021 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-006245- 2021
100-000-227001 2,411.00
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Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number 05/12/2022 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 71955 LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP 600-254-950403 36,857.00 Fund 600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Total: 0.00

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100-355-720500 Graffiti Removal 10,500.00 10,500.00
100-355-720700 Landscape Maintenance Contract 628.00 628.00 100-355-720701 Parks Contract Repair 1,851.75 1,851.75
100-356-613100 MOE Vehicle Fuel 457.42 457.42
100-356-631400 MOE Electricity-Streetlights & 39,585.39 39,585.39 100-310-721500 Contract Services-Program Svce 8,938.70 8,938.70 100-355-623000 Printing 74.41 74.41
100-355-631000 Utilities - Electric (598.87) (598.87)
100-355-635000 Utilities - Water 28,119.15 28,119.15
100-355-700300 Hazard Mitigation Plan 2,613.40 2,613.40 100-310-613100 Vehicle-Fuel 158.03 158.03
100-310-622005 Operating Supplies Comm Ctr 159.78 159.78 100-310-695500 Special Events-Program Service 334.77 334.77 100-310-695507 Marathon 5k 5,680.50 5,680.50
100-310-720302 Contract Services - Homelessness 5,501.03 5,501.03 100-195-720050 Contract Serv-Software Support 1,527.70 1,527.70 100-225-611000 Training and Education 342.74 342.74
100-225-613100 Vehicle-Fuel 194.22 194.22
100-225-700000 Prof. Svcs - Building & Safety 23,694.52 23,694.52 100-225-700201 Plan Application 5,405.00 5,405.00
100-195-620000 Office Supplies 845.32 845.32
100-195-621000 Computer Supplies 10.07 10.07
100-195-625000 Postage & Delivery 1,000.00 1,000.00
100-195-630000 Telephone & Communication 1,975.53 1,975.53 100-195-641000 Rent/Lease - Equipment 530.22 530.22
100-155-626000 Subscriptions & Books 293.94 293.94
100-155-695000 CommunityAsstnc/PublicRelation 4,000.00 4,000.00 100-155-700011 Legal Services-Litigation 144.40 144.40
100-155-700030 Professional Svcs- City Clerk 155.85 155.85 100-155-700055 Professional Services - 3,037.57 3,037.57 100-155-612000 Travel, Conferences & Meetings 205.55 205.55 100-155-620000 Office Supplies 2,289.68 2,289.68
100-155-622000 Operating Supplies 56.20 56.20
100-155-624001 Advertising - Legal 1,010.60 1,010.60
100-155-625000 Postage & Delivery 198.61 198.61
100-000-227001 SecurityDeposit-WasteRecycling 5,211.00 5,211.00 100-000-228001 Swimming Pool Bonds 2,500.00 2,500.00
100-000-442000 Building Related Permits 19.57 19.57
100-000-451100 Recreation Fees-Reservation (80.00) (80.00) 100-000-452000 Plan Check Fee - Fee Base (4,605.00) (4,605.00) 100-000-201001 Accounts Payable - Retention (2,073.85) (2,073.85) 100-000-221011 Building Standards Fee 1.00 1.00
100-000-221012 SB1186 ADA CASp Fees 4.00 4.00
100-000-222000 Refundable Deposits 750.00 750.00
100-000-223000 Plan Application Deposit 4,605.00 4,605.00 212 - MEASURE M 30,516.36 30,516.36
221 - SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM 174.00 174.00
307 - C & D FORFEITED DEPOSITS 12,646.33 12,646.33
600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 0.00 0.00
Grand Total: 364,719.98 364,719.98
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Expense Amount Payment Amount
100 - GENERAL FUND 291,753.29 291,753.29
101 - MGP DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - VALH PROJECT 29,630.00 29,630.00

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600-000-490100 Transfer In- General Fund (43,296.44) (43,296.44) 600-251-950101 CIP-Annual Street Maintenance 4,620.00 4,620.00 600-254-950403 CIP-Misc Storms Drains 38,676.44 38,676.44 Grand Total: 364,719.98 364,719.98
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Expense Amount Payment Amount
101-225-700012 Legal Services 29,630.00 29,630.00
212-355-720400 Street Maintenance 14,214.89 14,214.89
212-355-720410 Street Sweeping 16,301.47 16,301.47
221-310-720000 Contract Services 174.00 174.00
307-355-700000 Professional Services 12,646.33 12,646.33 100-420-720822 Crossing Guard Services 10,235.40 10,235.40 100-420-720823 Parking Citation Processing 3,355.05 3,355.05 100-600-790600 Transfers Out - Capital Imprv 43,296.44 43,296.44 101-000-223000 Plan Application Deposit 29,630.00 29,630.00 101-000-450000 Planning Fees (29,630.00) (29,630.00)
100-420-622000 Operating Supplies 196.96 196.96
100-420-646000 Maint & Rep-Equip & Machinery 3,154.00 3,154.00 100-420-646100 Maint & Repairs - Vehicles 911.81 911.81 100-420-720401 Animal Care & Shelter Services 59,220.02 59,220.02 100-420-720821 Trauma Intervention Program 910.32 910.32 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 04/29/2022 - 05/12/2022 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount

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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Melissa Au-Yeung
Deputy City Manager
ISSUE: Records Retention Management
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, authorizing and directing the City Clerk to dispose of certain City records in accordance with the City's Record Retention Schedule."
SUMMARY:

State law authorizes cities to destroy records when the records are no longer required, the records have been retained for the time periods required by law, the City Council adopts a Resolution authorizing the destruction, and the City Attorney provides written consent to the destruction (Government Code § 34090). On February 11, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-02-11-1, which amended and restated the City’s Record Retention Schedule. Records designated for disposal, as set forth in Exhibit “A” to the proposed Resolution attached hereto, exclude any of the following types of records, per Government Code Section 34090: (a) records affecting the title to real property or liens thereon; (b) court records; (c) records required to be kept by statute; (d) records less than two years old; and (e) the minutes, ordinances, or resolutions of the legislative body or of a city board or commission.

City staff has identified records for disposal that have been retained for the time periods set forth in the City’s Record Retention Schedule and are no longer required for City business. The Department Heads, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk have verified that these records have been retained for the time periods set forth in the City’s

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Record Retention Schedule and meet the requirements for disposal. Authority to dispose of these records is required as provided for by Government Code Section 34090.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Resolution - Destruction of Records

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05-24-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND

DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN
CITY RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S

RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the California Government Code provides for the disposal of certain City records and documents with the approval of the legislative body by Resolution and the written consent of the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, the records and documents identified in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, have been retained for the time periods required by law and in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2020-02-11-1; and
WHEREAS, the records designated for disposal, as set forth Exhibit “A” attached hereto, exclude any of the following types of records, pursuant to Government Code Section 34090: (a) Records affecting the title to real property or liens thereon; (b) Court records; (c) Records required to be kept by statute; (d) Records less than two years old; (e) The minutes, ordinances, or resolutions of the legislative body or of a city board or commission; and
WHEREAS, the Department Heads, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney have consented to the disposal of the records and documents identified in Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The records identified in Exhibit “A” attached hereto are no longer required for City business, and have been retained for the time periods required by law and in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule adopted by Resolution No. 2020-02-11-1.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the disposal of those records listed and identified in Exhibit “A” which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May 2022. ______________________________________

DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

MELISSA AU-YEUNG, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022-05-24-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 24th day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

MELISSA AU-YEUNG, CITY CLERK

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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Amber M. Shah P.E.

Acting Public Services Director
ISSUE: Progress Payment No. 1, Final, for LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve Progress Payment No. 1, Final, in the net amount of $35,014.15, to Nieves Landscape, Inc., for LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion and subsequent release of retention in 35 days, if no liens have been filed.

SUMMARY:

Work on the LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403, began on March 16, 2022, and has been completed by Nieves Landscape, Inc. The work performed in March and April consisted of clearing and grubbing, installing crushed base and concrete pavers, and applying reflective paint. The contractor has submitted the first and final progress payment request for approval.

BACKGROUND:

A routine monthly action for capital improvement projects is the submission, review, and approval of the contractor’s invoice. Procedurally, field staff verifies the contractor’s quantities and matches them with the submitted invoice. The unit prices and total costs of the project are confirmed by the office staff and a progress payment is then processed. A five-percent (5%) retention is withheld from each payment to assure final performance of the work. The contractor for this project, Nieves Landscape, Inc., has submitted the first and final progress payment for the subject project as follows:

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ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE $ AMOUNT
1 Mobilization, Clearing & Grubbing 1 LS $3,228.00 $3,228.00 2 Fine Grade/Compact Sub-grade 1 LS $2,459.00 $2,459.00 3 Provide & Install Weed Control
Blanket
1 LS $1,085.00 $1,085.00
4 Provide & Install 4” Layer Crushed
Processed Miscellaneous Base with
Edge Border Per Detail
1 LS $7,963.00 $7,963.00
5 Provide & Install 24”X24”x2” PreCast Concrete Pavers380 EA $40.20 $15,276.00 6 Provide & Install 24” #4 Re-bar
States
610 EA $5.00 $3,050.00
7 Provide & Apply White Reflective
Paint
1 LS $3,796.00 $3,796.00
TOTAL TO DATE $36,857.00
LESS PRIOR BILLING 0.00
TOTAL THIS PERIOD $36,857.00 $36,857.00
LESS 5% RETENTION $(1,842.85)
DUE $35,014.15
FISCAL IMPACT:

The progress payment is within the Capital Improvement Program Budget for LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Notice of Completion Nieves Landscape, Inc. CIP 403

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Recording Requested by and
When Recorded Mail to:

Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
No Fee Exempt per GC§27383
By: ____________________________

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given that the following public improvements have been completed and accepted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills on May 24, 2022.

Description of Improvements
LH on the Hill Letter Display, CIP No. 403
General Location
The general location and limits of the work is located on the open space hillside slope southerly of Alicia Parkway and westerly of Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Owner of Property Address Contractor
City of Laguna Hills Nieves Landscape, Inc.
24035 El Toro Road 1629 E. Edinger Avenue
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Santa Ana, CA 92705
This Notice of Completion is executed under authority of a directive from the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills.

I, Amber M. Shah, P.E., declare under penalty of perjury that I am the City Engineer of the City of Laguna Hills, that I am familiar with the facts stated in the foregoing Notice of Completion executed for and on its behalf, and that I have read the foregoing Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof to be true.

Dated: May 24, 2022
________________________________________________________ Amber M. Shah, P.E., Acting Public Services Director
City of Laguna Hills

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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Amber M. Shah P.E.

Acting Public Services Director
ISSUE: Progress Payment No. 5, Final, for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve Progress Payment No. 5, Final, in the net amount of $4,389.00, and Contract Change Order No. 1, to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC., for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion and subsequent release of retention in 35 days, if no liens have been filed.

SUMMARY:

Work on the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188, began on September 7, 2021, and has been completed by Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC. Work performed in April consisted of raising El Toro Water District vaults to grade. The contractor has submitted the fifth and final progress payment request for approval.

BACKGROUND:

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Innovation, LLC., has submitted the fifth and final progress payment for the subject project as follows:

ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE $ AMOUNT
CCO #1 Contract Change Order #1 1 LS $4,620.00 $4,620.00 TOTAL TO DATE $2,604,562.59
LESS PRIOR BILLING $2,599,942.59
TOTAL THIS PERIOD $4,620.00 $4,620.00
LESS 5% RETENTION $(231.00)
DUE $4,389.00
FISCAL IMPACT:

The progress payment is within the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Contract Change Order No. 1, CIP No. 101-L & CIP No. 188 • Notice of Completion, CIP No. 101-L & CIP No. 188

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Attachment: Contract Change Order No. 1, CIP No. 101-L & CIP No. 188 (2854 : Progress Payment No. 5, Final, CIP No. 101-L and CIP No. 188) Recording Requested by and
When Recorded Mail to:

Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
No Fee Exempt per GC§27383
By: ____________________________

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given that the following public improvements have been completed and accepted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills on May 24, 2022.

Description of Improvements
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 101-L & Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, CIP No. 188
General Location
Various Streets within the City of Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Owner of Property Address Contractor
City of Laguna Hills Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC. 24035 El Toro Road 6168 Innovation Way
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Carlsbad, CA 92009
This Notice of Completion is executed under authority of a directive from the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills.

Dated: May 24, 2022
________________________________________________________ Amber M. Shah, P.E., Acting Public Services Director
City of Laguna Hills

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor/Chair and Council/Agency Members
FROM: Amber M. Shah P.E.

Acting Public Services Director
ISSUE: Residential Permit Parking Area and No Parking Zone for Street Sweeping Purposes on Certain Streets in the Stockport Park Residential Neighborhood Northerly of Alicia Parkway
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1) Find and determine that the proposed permit parking controls are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, establishing a Residential Permit Parking Area and a no parking zone during days and hours of street sweeping on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway".

SUMMARY:

Residents of the “Stockport Park Neighborhood”, northerly of Alicia Parkway along the streets of Woolwich Street and Southport Street, have requested an expansion of an existing Residential Permit Parking Area on the streets of Stockport Street and Wilkes Place. The residents are concerned with preserving parking for residents and guests and controlling overflow parking from other areas. Based upon the resident’s concerns, and in accordance with the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC), Staff provided a petition form for the residents to circulate to other residents of residential property abutting the proposed Residential Permit Parking Area. The residents submitted signed petitions

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indicating 73.2% of the area’s residents on Woolwich Street and 71.9% of the area’s residents on Southport Street support the expansion of a Residential Permit Parking Area on their respective streets in the Stockport Park Neighborhood, which qualifies the request for consideration by the City Council. Staff recommends the expansion of a Residential Permit Parking Area in the Stockport Park Neighborhood. In addition, Staff recommends the establishment of a no parking zone during the days and hours of street sweeping in this area. The Traffic Commission, at its regular meeting of March 16, 2022, voted to recommend to the City Council the establishment of a Residential Permit Parking Area on Woolwich Street in the Stockport Park Neighborhood, and for Staff to continue working with the resident to include any additional streets in the neighborhood that obtained the minimum of 67% support through directly mailing the petition to the owners on the adjacent streets of Derby Circle, York Circle, Southport Street, and Salford Street. Southport Street was the only additional street to obtain a minimum of 67% support for the Residential Permit Parking Area to be included with Woolwich Street.

BACKGROUND:

In 2017, a resident of the “Stockport Park Neighborhood” (specifically the streets of Derby Circle, York Circle, Woolwich Street, Southport Street and Salford Street) contacted Staff regarding concerns about observed “out of neighborhood” parking impacting the area parking supply. They expressed their views that residents outside the community are parking within their neighborhood; limiting the number of available parking spaces for the single-family homes, disturbing the quiet enjoyment of the neighborhood and leaving litter in the area.

Derby Circle, York Circle, Woolwich Street, Southport Street and Salford Street are all public residential streets within the Stockport Park Neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway. There are 175 single family residences within this affected area that do not have parking controls on their streets. Please see attached Vicinity Map.

In response to the resident’s concerns, Staff sent two parking control surveys to the homeowners on Derby Circle, York Circle, Woolwich Street, Southport Street and Salford Street to determine their interest in expanding the permit parking area. According to Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Chapter 11-24, Residential Permit Parking Program, permit parking can be established only if 67% or more of the affected residents support it. At the time the surveys were mailed in 2017, there was not enough support to establish a Residential Permit Parking Area.

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In 2018, Staff updated the procedure for addressing Residential Permit Parking Area requests to provide a Staff prepared permit parking petition form, in accordance with LHMC, for residents to circulate. A staff prepared permit parking petition form for the Stockport Park Neighborhood was provided to the resident in March 2018 to circulate to other residents of residential property abutting the proposed expanded Residential Permit Parking Area. In February 2022, the resident submitted signed petitions.

According to LHMC Chapter 11-24, Residential Permit Parking Program, permit parking can be established only if 67% or more of the affected residents support it. Based upon the petitions submitted by the resident, signatures for 30 of the 41 affected residences on Woolwich Street were obtained in support of a no overnight permit parking area, resulting in support of 73.2% of the affected residences. The Traffic Commission, at the meeting of March 16, 2022, recommended to the City Council approval of a no overnight permit parking program in the Stockport Park Neighborhood along Woolwich Street, and for Staff to continue working with the resident to include any additional streets in the neighborhood that obtained the minimum of 67% support through directly mailing the petition to the owners on the adjacent streets of Derby Circle, York Circle, Southport Street, and Salford Street. Southport Street was the only additional street to obtain a minimum of 67% support for the Residential Permit Parking Area with signatures for 41 of the 57 affected residences in support of a no overnight permit parking area, resulting in support of 71.9% of the affected residences. No overnight parking would be implemented on Woolwich Street and Southport Street between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. for vehicles without a parking permit. In making this recommendation, Staff cautions that the overflow community parking will likely move onto Derby Circle, York Circle, or other streets in the immediate neighborhood, meaning that this matter may return again for further evaluation. Although petitions were directly mailed to the owners on Derby Circle, York Circle and Salford Street, there was not enough support to establish a Residential Permit Parking Area on these streets at this time.

In addition to the establishment of a Residential Permit Parking Area on Woolwich Street and Southport Street, the petition stipulated and Staff recommends, the establishment of no parking during the days and hours of street sweeping on these streets. This would occur on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and the no parking control would be limited to a four-hour block of time.

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The implementation of a Residential Permit Parking Area would also include the following provisions:
• One parking decal per each vehicle registered to the property address • Four guest permits/placards
• Unlimited one-day special event permits upon request
• An annual $15.00 administrative fee per each parking decal CEQA FINDINGS:

The permit parking controls are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Residential Permit Parking Area proposed for the residential neighborhood of Stockport Park northerly of Alicia Parkway will require some administrative staff time, the printing of permit decals, and the posting of signs. The cost of the permit decals is expected to be recovered through an annual fee to the permit applicants of $15 per decal. There is an estimated cost of $1,000 for the installation of the legally required signs to implement the Residential Permit Parking Area regulation. Funds are available for this work in the FY 2021/2022 Public Works Maintenance budget.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Resolution
• Vicinity Map

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05-24-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A

RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREA AND A NO

PARKING ZONE DURING DAYS AND HOURS OF STREET

SWEEPING ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE STOCKPORT

PARK RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHERLY OF

ALICIA PARKWAY
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 22507, subdivision (a), authorizes the City to establish preferential parking privileges on public streets and to adopt provisions that are reasonable and necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the preferential parking program; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 22507, subdivision (b), authorizes the City to establish preferential parking permits for the benefit of designated groups on specified streets if the City determines that the use of the permits will not adversely affect parking conditions for residents and merchants in the area; and WHEREAS, Chapter 11-24 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code, entitled “Residential Parking Permit Program,” establishes the City’s residential parking permit program in order to regulate and effectively manage residential curb parking at locations at which a high demand for parking on residential streets has been determined by the City Council to be averse to the health, safety, welfare, and interest of the adjoining residential property owners; and
WHEREAS, in addition the establishment of no parking zones during days and hours of street sweeping improves traffic circulation, community aesthetics, and furthers the City’s goal of achieving improved water quality; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by City staff that the establishment of a Residential Permit Parking Area and a No Parking Zone during days and hours of street sweeping on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway, specifically consisting of the following streets: (1) Woolwich Street; and (2) Southport Street, for the benefit of the residents in the neighborhood is necessary in order to alleviate adverse parking conditions in the area and to improve traffic circulation, community aesthetics, and to further the City’s goal of achieving improved water quality; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting of March 16, 2022, voted to recommended to the City Council the establishment of a Residential Parking Permit Area and a No Parking Zone during days and hours of street

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sweeping on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway as specified herein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of any type of vehicle on certain streets or highways may be prohibited or restricted by a general law city, during all or certain hours of a day, where signs or markings giving adequate notice of such regulations have been placed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The high demand for parking on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway, specifically consisting of the following streets: (1) Woolwich Street; and (2) Southport Street, is hereby determined to be adverse to the health, safety, welfare, and interest of the adjoining residential property owners.

SECTION 3. In order to regulate and effectively manage residential curb parking at locations at which a high demand for parking on residential streets has been determined, a Residential Permit Parking Area consisting of no overnight parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. without a parking permit is hereby established on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway, specifically consisting of the following streets: (1) Woolwich Street; and (2) Southport Street for the benefit of the residents on these streets.

SECTION 4. As determined by the Acting Public Services Director and the Traffic Commission, the City Council hereby finds that the use of the preferential Residential Parking Permit Program established herein will not adversely affect parking conditions for residents and merchants in the area.

SECTION 5. The Acting Public Services Director is authorized to establish rules and procedures, and to produce signs, forms, and other materials necessary, or appropriate, to implement the provisions of the Residential Parking Permit Program hereby established.

SECTION 6. The Residential Parking Permit Program authorized herein shall be subject to the following provisions:

A. Applications for residential parking permit decals as authorized herein may only be made by residents of the following streets: (1) Woolwich Street, and (2) Southport Street.

B. Applications shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant and shall be filed with the City Engineer, or his designated representative.

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C. Each applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

D. Each residential property will receive one permit parking decal per vehicle registered to a resident of the property.

E. Permit parking decals shall only be issued for personal passenger vehicles including pick-up trucks under two-ton capacity.

F. Construction or commercial vehicles shall not qualify for issuance of a parking permit decal.

G. Any parking permit decal issued pursuant to this Residential Permit Parking Program to a resident shall be valid for one year and shall only be issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, so long as the person to whom the permit is issued owns the vehicle and resides within the established residential permit parking area.

H. Permit parking decals are non-transferable.

I. Permit parking shall be prohibited on days and hours of City street sweeping.

J. Permit parking is subject to the City’s established consecutive 72-hour parking prohibition. (See, LHMC Sections 11-12.040 and 11-12.070.) K. Applicants for permit parking decals shall pay to the City a $15 annual administrative fee for each decal and/or replacement.

L. Four (4) guest permit/placards issued per residence.

M. Parking permit decals may be issued for private service personnel as specified in LHMC § 11-24.060.

N. Unlimited one-day special event permits issued upon request.

O. A permit parking decal issued shall be permanently affixed to the left inside rear window of the vehicle for which it was issued.

P. Guest or special event parking permit placards shall be displayed on the dashboard immediately above the steering wheel of the vehicle.

SECTION 7. Additionally, there is hereby established a No Parking Zone during the days and hours of street sweeping on certain streets in the Stockport Park residential neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway, specifically consisting of the following streets:
(1) Woolwich Street; and (2) Southport Street on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

SECTION 8. The Acting Public Services Director is hereby directed to and shall cause signs and/or markings to be placed giving adequate notice of the Residential Parking Permit Area and the No Parking Zone authorized and established herein.

SECTION 9. The City Council finds and determines that the Residential Parking Permit Area and No Parking Zone hereby established are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and

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15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May 2022. ____________________________________

DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

MELISSA AU-YEUNG, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

MELISSA AU-YEUNG, CITY CLERK

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Attachment: Vicinity Map (2863 : Stockport Park Permit Parking Program) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand
City Manager
ISSUE: Support for Senate Bill 904 (Bates)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council affirm the position of Support on Senate Bill 904.

SUMMARY:

At the May 10, 2022, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tempore Heft requested a discussion of Senate Bill (SB) 904 be agendized for a future meeting. A summary of the bill, including its primary objectives and status in the legislature, is highlighted below.

Staff recommends that the City Council affirm the position of Support on Senate Bill 904.

BACKGROUND:

Bill: SB 904 (Bates)
Bill Title: Controlled substances: treatment
Status: This is an active bill in the Senate and is currently located in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The bill was last amended and heard on May 19, 2022.

City Recommended Position: Support
Other Entities’ Positions:
• Association of California Cities – Orange County has taken a position of Support. • Cal Cities has taken a position of Watch.

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Bill Summary: On February 1, 2022, Senator Patricia Bates introduced SB 904 to clarify the standards of controlled substance education and treatment programs for certain individuals on probation for nonviolent drug possession offenses and for individuals participating in drug diversion programs.

In particular, this bill would provide clarity to existing law by specifying that a controlled substance education and treatment program shall be based on the best available current science and provide educational resources on the pathology of addiction and existing treatment modalities.

Furthermore, SB 904 would require that controlled substance education or treatment programs include information about how the use of controlled substances affects the body and brain, factors that contribute to physical dependence, how to recognize and respond to the signs of drug overdose, and the dangers of using controlled substances.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Association of California Cities - Orange County Letter of Support for SB 904 • City Draft Letter of Support

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ACC-OC ∙ 200 Civic Center Dr. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 ∙ accoc.org May 10, 2022
The Honorable Patricia Bates
California State Senate, 36th District
1021 O Street, Suite 7130
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SUPPORT: SB 904 – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: TREATMENT
Dear Senator Bates,
The Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) represents the regional policy needs of many Orange County cities and special districts. Collectively, our members provide services to up to 3.2 million people and work across county borders on a multitude of public policy issues.

ACC-OC is pleased to offer its support for Senate Bill 904. We believe this bill will help address the effects of the ongoing opioid epidemic by clarifying current statutes to ensure our criminal justice system helps educate and treat those offenders who are suffering from opioid addiction. SB 904 is common-sense legislation necessary to proactively address the ongoing opioid epidemic by educating offenders on the effects of substance abuse. The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on individuals, their families, and our communities, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these issues, making this legislation all that more important.

Should you have any questions about our position or about ACC-OC, please contact Jenn Lowe, ACC-OC Director of Legislative and External Affairs, at (714) 953-1300 or at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Bruce Channing
Executive Director
Association of California Cities – Orange County

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Attachment: Association of California Cities - Orange County Letter of Support for SB 904 (2864 : Support for Senate Bill 904 (Bates)) May 24, 2022
The Honorable Patricia Bates
California State Senate, 36th District
1021 O Street, Suite 7130
Sacramento, CA 95814
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for SB 904 – Controlled substances: treatment.

Dear Senator Bates:

On behalf of the City of Laguna Hills, I am writing to express support of Senate Bill (SB) 904. This bill would address the ongoing opioid epidemic by clarifying the standards of controlled substance education and treatment programs for probationers and divertees.

These standards, which are vague and undefined in current law, would be clarified to include information on the effects of controlled substances on the brain and body, how to recognize and respond to the signs of a drug overdose, and the dangers of using controlled substances.

SB 904 would require a court or probation department to refer defendants to programs that adhere to these specified standards. Additionally, these standards would apply to the education and counseling required for divertees in drug diversion programs.

This bill requires a court, upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison for a violation of any controlled substance offense, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, to recommend that the defendant participates in a controlled substance education or treatment program that complies with the standards highlighted above.

The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on individuals, their families, and our communities, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these issues, making this legislation all that more important.

Sincerely,
____________________
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
City of Laguna Hills
Cc: Members, Senate Committee on Appropriations

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Attachment: City Draft Letter of Support (2864 : Support for Senate Bill 904 (Bates)) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand
City Manager
ISSUE: Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council affirm the position of Oppose on Assembly Bill 2011.

SUMMARY:

At the May 10, 2022, City Council meeting, Mayor Wheeler requested a discussion of Assembly Bill (AB) 2011 be agendized for a future meeting. A summary of the bill, including its primary objectives and status in the legislature, is highlighted below. Staff recommends that the City Council affirm the position of Oppose on AB 2011.

BACKGROUND:

Bill: AB 2011 (Wicks)
Bill Title: Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022.

Status: This is an active bill in the Senate and is currently located in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. The bill was last amended and heard on May 19, 2022.

City Recommended Position: Oppose
Other Entities’ Positions:
• Association of California Cities – Orange County has taken a position of Oppose. • Cal Cities has taken a position of Oppose.

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Bill Summary: On February 14, 2022, Assembly Member Wicks introduced AB 2011 which would establish by-right authority to develop affordable housing in areas currently zoned for office, retail, or parking, regardless of any inconsistency with a city’s previously adopted general plan, specific plan, zoning ordinance, or regulation.

Specifically, AB 2011 would establish two streamlined, ministerial review processes for these development projects – one for 100% low-income development projects and one for mixed-income projects. Additionally, this bill would require the payment of prevailing wages for the projects described above, establish a requirement for the use of a state-approved apprenticeship program, and create a requirement for health care contributions for work on projects with 50 or more housing units.

AB 2011 would prohibit cities from increasing fees on projects using these streamlined, ministerial review processes. Furthermore, the approval process established by this bill would be ministerial in nature, thereby exempting the approval of development projects subject to that approval process from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ATTACHMENTS:
• Association of California Cities - Orange County Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 • Cal Cities Letter of Opposition to AB 2011
• City Draft Letter of Opposition to AB 2011

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May 10, 2022
The Honorable Buffy Wicks
Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
California State Assembly, 15th District
1021 O Street, Suite 4240
Sacramento, CA 94249
RE: OPPOSE AB 2011 (WICKS) – AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HIGH ROAD JOBS ACT OF 2022
Dear Assemblymember Wicks,
The Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) represents the regional policy needs of most Orange County cities and special districts. Collectively, our members provide services to up to 3.2 million people and work across county borders on a multitude of public policy issues.

ACC-OC must strongly express its opposition to Assembly Bill 2011. This bill usurps local control by making affordable housing by-right in areas currently zoned for office, retail, or parking. Local governments are responsible for facilitating housing production through planning and zoning processes that were established to ensure appropriate public input and engagement, environmental reviews, and compliance with state housing requirements. While we recognize the significant need for the development of new affordable housing units, we feel that providing incentives for doing so is a more effective approach than removing local input and authority through a by-right process.

Cities, not the State, are best suited to make local land-use decisions. ACC-OC must respectfully oppose AB 2011. Should you have any questions about our position or about ACC-OC, please contact Jenn Lowe, ACC-OC Director of Legislative and External Affairs, at (714) 953-1300 or at [email protected].

Sincerely,

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Attachment: Association of California Cities - Orange County Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 (2865 : Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)) ACC-OC ∙ 200 Civic Center Dr. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 ∙ accoc.org Bruce Channing
Executive Director
Association of California Cities – Orange County
CC: ACC-OC Board of Directors

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Attachment: Association of California Cities - Orange County Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 (2865 : Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)) 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org May 4, 2022
The Honorable Buffy Wicks
Chair, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development 1020 N Street, Suite 156
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 2011 (Wicks) Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022 Notice of Opposition (As amended 4/18/2022)
Dear Assembly Member Wicks:

The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) must respectfully oppose your measure AB 2011, which would require cities to ministerially approve, without condition or discretion, certain affordable housing and mixed-use housing developments in zones where office, retail, or parking are a principally permitted use regardless of any inconsistency with a local government’s general plan, specific plan, zoning ordinance, or regulation.

Housing affordability and homelessness are among the most critical issues facing California cities. Affordably priced homes are out of reach for many people and housing is not being built fast enough to meet the current or projected needs of people living in the state. Cities lay the essential groundwork for housing production by planning and zoning new projects in their communities based on extensive public input and engagement, state housing laws, and the needs of the building industry. Importantly, cities are currently updating housing plans to identify sites for more than two million additional housing units.

AB 2011 disregards this state mandated local planning effort and forces cities to allow housing developments in nearly all areas of a city. This seriously questions the rational for the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) process. If developers can build housing in office, retail, and parking areas, why should cities go through the multiyear planning process to identify sites suitable for new housing units, for those plans to be ignored and housing built on sites never considered for new housing.

Eliminating opportunities for public review of housing developments goes against the principles of transparency and public engagement. Public hearings allow members of the community to inform their representatives of their support or concerns. “Streamlining” in the context of AB 2011 is a shortcut around public input. While it may be frustrating for some developers to address neighborhood concerns about traffic, parking and other development impacts, those directly affected by such projects should be heard. Public engagement also often leads to better projects. Not having such outlets will increase public distrust in government and may result in additional efforts by voters to restrict growth.

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Attachment: Cal Cities Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 (2865 : Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)) For the last few years, Cal Cities has persistently pursued solutions to the housing supply and affordability crisis that is gripping many regions of the state. These solutions include streamlining local approval processes, creating a new state and local financial partnership to fund affordable housing and infrastructure projects, and consolidating important housing program grant applications. Some of these efforts have fallen short and require additional action from the Legislature and Governor.

California cities are committed to being part of the solution to the housing shortfall across all income levels and will continue to work collaboratively with you and other stakeholders on legislative proposals that will spur much needed housing construction without disregarding the state mandated local planning process and important public engagement. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss in greater detail at (916) 658-8264.

Sincerely,
Jason Rhine
Assistant Director, Legislative Affairs
Cc: Members, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development Steve Wertheim, Consultant, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development
William Weber, Consultant, Assembly Republican Caucus

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Attachment: Cal Cities Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 (2865 : Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)) May 24, 2022
The Honorable Buffy Wicks
Chair, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development 1020 N Street, Suite 156
Sacramento, CA 95814
SUBJECT: Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 – Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022.

Dear Assembly Member Wicks:

On behalf of the City of Laguna Hills, I am writing to express strong opposition to Assembly Bill (AB) 2011.

This bill would require cities to ministerially approve, without condition or discretion, certain affordable housing and mixed-use housing developments in zones where office, retail, or parking are a principally permitted use.

AB 2011 would establish two streamlined, ministerial review processes for certain affordable housing and mixed-use housing development projects to proceed – one for 100% low-income projects and one for mixed-income projects. It would also require the payment of prevailing wages for all projects, establish a requirement for the use of a state-approved apprenticeship program, and create a requirement for health care contributions on projects with 50 or more housing units. Additionally, this bill would prohibit cities from increasing fees on projects using these streamlined approval provisions.

Overall, AB 2011 would remove local control and the ability of cities to determine the adequacy of sites for housing and disregard previously adopted zoning regulations. The City is currently in the middle of its Statemandated Housing Element process, which lays the groundwork for housing production in the City by planning and zoning new projects based on the community’s input and public engagement. This bill would disregard this multi-year process and remove the community’s opportunity to weigh in on these local decisions.

For these reasons, the City of Laguna Hills must respectfully oppose AB 2011.

Sincerely,
____________________
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
City of Laguna Hills
Cc: Members, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development Members, Assembly Committee on Appropriations

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Attachment: City Draft Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 (2865 : Opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks)) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Larry Longenecker
Community Development Director
ISSUE: Third Public Review of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1) Receive a presentation on the revised Housing Element Update; 2) Direct Staff to submit the Housing Element Update to HCD for review; and 3) Direct Staff to prepare both the Housing Element Update and Safety Element Update for public hearing adoption consideration at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting of June 28, 2022.

SUMMARY:

The state-mandated General Plan Housing Element serves as a policy document to assess The City’s housing characteristics and community needs, and to plan for the existing and projected housing needs of all segments of the community, including new housing units as identified in the state-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The City’s assigned RHNA obligation for the 2021-2029 planning period is 1,985 new housing units. State law requires the Housing Element to include a Housing Plan, with an inventory of housing sites suitable to accommodate the RHNA.

The City Council considered public review drafts of the Housing Element Update on October 26, 2021, and January 11, 2022. At the January 11 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to schedule a public workshop to further discuss the Housing Element Update, including a draft inventory of housing sites. Public workshops were conducted on March 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022, including discussion of different housing site scenarios (See March 26 workshop meeting minutes in Attachment 1). At the May 3 Workshop, a majority of the City Council reached consensus on specific parcels to

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include in the City’s housing site inventory (Attachment 2), and directed Staff to prepare the Housing Element Update (Attachment 3) for consideration at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting of May 24, 2022.

BACKGROUND:

Housing Element Overview
The City’s General Plan is a comprehensive long-range planning document that directs the physical development of the City. The Housing Element is a state-mandated element of the City’s General Plan, serving as a policy document to assess housing characteristics and community needs, and establishing programs to meet those needs. The core purpose of the Housing Element is to identify and plan for the existing and projected housing needs of all segments of the community including families, seniors, workers, and people with special needs. The Housing Element describes housing needs and conditions in Laguna Hills and establishes goals, policies, and programs to improve future housing opportunities. The Housing Element Update must be reviewed and certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
State housing law also requires each jurisdiction to develop programs to accommodate its “fair share” of future housing needs, determined through a state-mandated process called the Reginal Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), conducted prior to each planning period and assigning each jurisdiction a specific number of dwelling units that must be accommodated during the next planning period. The City’s current Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in 2013 with a RHNA obligation of two dwelling units.

California State law requires all municipalities to update their Housing Elements every eight years, with the new planning period covering October 15, 2021, to October 15, 2029. The state-mandated RHNA obligation for the City of Laguna Hills during the new planning period is 1,985 dwelling units, a thousand-fold increase from the previous planning period.

Public Meetings and Workshops
The City commenced its current Housing Element Update process in August 2020, including procurement of PlaceWorks for consultant services to assist the City with an inclusive public outreach program, analysis of a housing sites inventory, and preparation of a Housing Element Update in compliance with State law.

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The City’s outreach efforts to date have included an on-line community survey, stakeholder consultations, and multiple noticed public meetings and public workshops, as follows:
1) November 10, 2020: The Housing Element Update process was introduced at this regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
2) June 30, 2021: An online workshop was held to provide an overview of the Housing Element Update process and to receive public comments.
3) August 5, 2021: A Thursday evening workshop was held in the Community Center Heritage Room, to review specific Housing Element criteria as mandated by state law, and to receive public comments;
4) October 26, 2021: The first public review draft of the Housing Element was considered at this regularly scheduled City Council meeting, and subsequently submitted to HCD for review and comment.
5) January 11, 2022: The second public review draft of the Housing Element was considered at this regularly scheduled City Council meeting, including comments received by HCD. At this meeting the City Council directed Staff to schedule a public workshop to further discuss the Housing Element Update. 6) March 26, 2022: A Saturday afternoon workshop with the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chamber to review the draft Housing Element Update including primarily the housing sites inventory to accommodate the City’s RHNA obligation. Four members of the City Council attended the public workshop, with Councilmember Pezold absent. At this workshop the Council received public comments and discussed the draft housing site inventory, then directed Staff to schedule another public workshop to continue the housing sites discussion.

Workshop meeting minutes are provided as Attachment 1 to this report. 7) May 3, 2022: A Tuesday evening workshop with the City Council was held in the Community Center Heritage Room to further discuss the housing sites inventory.

Four members of the City Council attended the public workshop, with Councilmember Sedgwick absent. At this workshop the City Council received public comments and considered several housing site scenarios, then a majority of the City Council reached consensus on specific parcels to include in the City’s housing sites inventory (Attachment 2), and directed Staff to move forward with preparation of

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the Housing Element Update for consideration at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting of May 24, 2022.

Safety Element Overview
In addition to the update to the Housing Element, State Law requires a coincident update of the City’s Safety Element. The purpose of the Safety Element is to address existing or anticipated safety threats affecting Laguna Hills. The Element covers such matters as seismic hazards, fire hazards, flood hazards and similar natural events. The Safety Element Update was considered by the City Council at its January 25, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting, with Council direction to include in the Safety Element a discussion about Homeowners Associations’ (HOAs) involvement with emergency preparedness, including a new policy for the City to explore potential public-private partnerships with local HOAs and businesses in support of local preparedness plans. The Second Public Review Draft Safety Element Update is provided as Attachment 4 to this report, with revisions provided on Pages S-26, S-36, and S-45. As recommended, this version of the Safety Element Update will be provided for adoption consideration at the City Council’s June 28, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting.

DISCUSSION:

Summary of Edits to the Third Public Review Draft Housing Element The list below provides a summary of significant text edits made since release of the Second Public Review Draft. Edits were made in response to comments from HCD staff, as well as public comments and direction received by the City Council. The summary is organized by Housing Element chapters. The Third Public Review of the Draft Housing Element Update is provided as Attachment 3 to this report.

Introduction:
• Added summaries of public outreach activities and input received since the release of the Second Public Review Draft and how it was considered and incorporated in the Third Public Review Draft.

Housing Needs:
• Added the average annual number of building permits for home rehabilitation to substantiate estimated rehabilitation needs.

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Constraints:
• Added information about development fees
o Comparison of some fees to surrounding cities.
o Example fee scenarios for a single-family and a multifamily project. • Added information on the Site Development Process: City Council review, including time for typical single family and multifamily developments, number of hearings and approval findings and evaluated impacts on timing, cost, and approval certainty.

Assessment of Fair Housing:
• Added maps of additional fair housing factors at the regional scale with a comparison of factors in Laguna Hills to supplement existing maps and discussion, including Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs), Familial Status and Overcrowding.
• Added an analysis of the sites inventory, as directed by the City Council at its May 3, 2022, public workshop, and fair housing factors, including approximately 12 new maps and a series of charts that display the distribution of anticipated units by income category as compared with the prevalence of various fair housing factors. Examples of fair housing factors that were layered in this analysis with the sites inventory and unit distributions include:
o TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas
o Racial Demographics
o Diversity Index
o Median Household Income
o Disability Rate
o Percentage of Children Living in Single-Parent Female Headed Households o Jobs Proximity Index
o Overpayment by Renters and Owners
o Percentage of Households Experiencing Overcrowding

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• Added evaluation of how the City complies or intends to comply with the following fair housing regulations:
o Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915)
o No-Net-Loss (Gov. Code Section 65863).
o Housing Accountability Act (HAA) (Gov. Code, Section 65589.5) o Senate Bill (SB) 35 (Gov. Code Section 65913.4)
o Senate Bill (SB) 330 (Gov. Code Section 65589.5)
o California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Fair Housing Act
o Review Processes (Government Code Section 65008)
o Assembly Bill (AB) 686 (Government Code Section 8899.50) o Equal Access (Government Code Section 11135 et seq.)
• Added information regarding outreach done for the Orange County regional Analysis of Impediments.

Housing Resources:
• Revised the description of the mall site project to match the Village at Laguna Hills project approved by the City Council in April 2022. • Updated the sites inventory analysis, including a significant reduction in the number of proposed candidate rezone sites to focus on those most likely to redevelop. Added an underutilized analysis for all nonvacant sites, including details on current uses and substantial evidence that existing uses are expected to discontinue during the planning period.
• Added analysis using representative projects, market trends and other factors to substantiate assumptions about realistic capacity, affordability, redevelopment potential and appropriateness of mixed-use development on sites in the inventory.

Housing Plan: Goals and Policies of the 2021-2029 Housing Element:
• Added more specific metrics and timelines throughout.

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• Strengthened existing programs, to encourage and facilitate redevelopment of sites in the inventory, to promote the development of accessory dwelling units and to address the housing needs of lower income households.

NEXT STEPS:

Staff recommends that at the May 24, 2022, City Council meeting, the Council directs Staff to forward the revised Housing Element Update to HCD for review, and simultaneously prepare the Housing Element Update for public hearing adoption consideration at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting of June 28, 2022. The General Plan Safety Element Update will also be considered for adoption at that time.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The work provided by PlaceWorks is partially offset by a $150,000 funding grant provided by the State of California. Failure to timely adopt a Housing Element Update, as approved by the State Department of Housing and Community Development, can lead to adverse financial impacts on the City.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment 1, City Council Workshop Minutes - March 26, 2022 • Attachment 2, Candidate Rezone Sites
• Attachment 3, Third Public Review Draft Housing Element Update • Attachment 4, Laguna Hills Safety Element Update-Final Draft-Redlined-May 2022

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
Saturday, March 26, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Caskey

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by the City Council during the City Council Workshop Item.

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ITEMS
Housing Element Update Workshop
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive the staff and consultant presentation; 2) Consider and discuss the draft Housing Element Update and draft site inventory, and provide direction to Staff; and 3) Receive and file the report.

Community Development Director Longenecker provided introductory comments on the item and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Jennifer Gastelum, Principal, PlaceWorks provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Nicole West, AICP, Senior Associate, PlaceWorks, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council Member request for additional information.

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2 The following individuals submitted electronic public comments on the Public Workshop Item that were received, forwarded to the Council prior to the meeting, and announced into the record by Assistant City Clerk Lee:

Rona Henry, on behalf of herself, Rev Kent Doss, Denise Legters, Ann Owens, Jim Bucklin and Karen Nichols representing the Welcome Home Neighbors Initiative, Monica Gibbons, Nick Buchanan, Jeanette Tackas, Jennifer Smith, Lori Corbino, Melissa Auten, Anonymous, Alischa Mullaney-Beets, Keri and Russ Follmer, Sarah Fawaz, Matt Finch, Timothy and Michelle Toohey, and Jeremy Davis.

The following individuals addressed the City Council on the Public Workshop Item:

Rona Henry, Karen Liften, Ann Owens, Nicholas Beets, Spencer Leonardo, Jim Taczy, Claudia Mohler, Cinthya Hanselman, Nick Buchanan, Lou Sacharske, Donna Newman, Brad Bukant, Hue Thach, Karen Kalberg, Denise Legters, Jason Bush, Vickie Reyes, Mary Nagle.

Interim City Manager Rosenfield responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

A motion to eliminate candidate rezone site numbers 120, 121, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, and 131 from consideration was made by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Heft.

A substitute motion to eliminate candidate rezone site number 131 from consideration was made by Council Member Sedgwick, seconded by Council Member Caskey. Mayor Wheeler called for a roll call vote on the substitute motion.

RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 2]
MOVER: Don Sedgwick, Council Member
SECONDER: Don Caskey, Council Member
AYES: Don Caskey, Council Member; Don Sedgwick,
Council Member
NAYS: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro
Tempore
ABSENT: Erica Pezold, Council Member

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RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 2]
MOVER: Dave Wheeler, Mayor
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro
Tempore
NAYS: Don Caskey, Council Member; Don Sedgwick,
Council Member
ABSENT: Erica Pezold, Council Member

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Wheeler declared the meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk
ATTEST:

Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Approved at meeting of April 12, 2022

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Map ID # Address APN Acres
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/acre)
Realistic Capacity
(Percent Maximum) Realistic Units Area
AV Apts. 25211 Stockport St. (252 ex. units) 62033102 10.92 50 Net added units* 294 Central Laguan Hills AP Apts. 25212 Stockport St. (205 ex. units) 62025102 10.17 50 Net added units* 304 Central Laguna Hills 90 23297 S Pointe Dr 58811117 1.93 50 0.5 48 North Laguna Hills 103 23421 S Pointe Dr 58811115 2.58 50 0.5 64 North Laguna Hills 63 23172 Plaza Pointe Dr 58811119 1.94 50 0.5 48 North Laguna Hills70 23201 Mill Creek Dr 3 58814208 1.77 50 0.5 44 North Laguna Hills71 23212 Mill Creek Dr 58814108 1.01 50 0.5 25 North Laguna Hills81 23272 Mill Creek Dr 330 58814111 1.81 50 0.5 45 North Laguna Hills87 23282 Mill Creek Dr 100 58814112 1.66 50 0.5 41 North Laguna Hills99 23342 S Pointe Dr B 58811113 1.69 50 0.5 42 North Laguna Hills 106 23441 S Pointe Dr 58811116 1.45 50 0.5 36 North Laguna Hills 107 23456 S Pointe Dr 58811106 1.27 50 0.5 31 North Laguna Hills 105 23432 S Pointe Dr 58811107 0.74 50 0.5 18 North Laguna Hills 101 23402 S Pointe Dr 58811108 0.76 50 0.5 19 North Laguna Hills 23332 Mill Creek Dr 58816110 0.70 50 0.5 17 North Laguna Hills 23382 Mill Creek Dr 58816109 0.71 50 0.5 17 North Laguna Hills23422 Mill Creek Dr 58816108 0.71 50 0.5 17 North Laguna Hills24411 Mill Creek Dr 58816107 0.57 50 0.5 14 North Laguna Hills24411‐24461 Ridge Route 58816106 0.29 50 0.5 7 North Laguna Hills 24411‐24461 Ridge Route 58816113 12.89 50 0.5 322 North Laguna Hills REZONE SUBTOTAL 34.48 1453
NEEDS TO BE 642NEEDS TO BE plus 15% cushion 738
* Existing apt. units subtracted from total unit capacity 113
Underutilized Candidate Rezone Sites, May 2022

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Laguna Hills
2021-2029
Housing Element
Update
Third Revised Public Review Draft
Redline Version
May 2022

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Prepared By: PlaceWorks
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Folsom, California 95630
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City of Laguna Hills
2021-2029 Housing Element Update
Third Revised Public Review Draft
Redline Version
May 2022

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary............................................................................................ ES-5 Purpose of the Housing Element ....................................................................ES-5 Regional Housing Needs Assessment ............................................................ES-5 Overview ........................................................................................................ES-5 Public Outreach ..............................................................................................ES-6 Introduction .......................................................................................................... H-8 Purpose and Scope of the Housing Element.................................................... H-9 Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ................................................. H-9 Public Participation ....................................................................................... H-10 Housing Needs..................................................................................................... H-17 Community Profile ........................................................................................ H-17 Population Characteristics............................................................................. H-17 Employment Characteristics.......................................................................... H-20 Housing Characteristics................................................................................. H-24 Special-Needs Populations............................................................................ H-28 Housing Stock Characteristics....................................................................... H-47 Housing Costs and Affordability................................................................... H-51 At-Risk Rental Housing ................................................................................ H-56 Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation.......................................... H-65 Constraints on Housing Production.................................................................. H-66 Governmental Constraints............................................................................. H-66 Housing for Persons with Disabilities ........................................................... H-84 Development Fees and Entitlements ............................................................. H-85 On- and Off-Site Improvement Requirements............................................... H-90 Building Codes and Enforcement.................................................................. H-91 Processing and Permit Procedures................................................................. H-91 Measure M..................................................................................................... H-98 Regulatory Concessions and Incentives ...................................................... H-100 Market Constraints ...................................................................................... H-101 Environmental Constraints.......................................................................... H-105 Infrastructure Constraints............................................................................ H-106 Fair-Housing Assessment................................................................................. H-108 Outreach ...................................................................................................... H-108 Assessment of Fair Housing Issues ............................................................. H-111 Sites Inventory............................................................................................. H-146 Contributing Factors.................................................................................... H-174 Housing Resources............................................................................................ H-177 Available Sites for Housing......................................................................... H-177 Financial and Administrative Resources ..................................................... H-210 Energy Conservation ................................................................................... H-221

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Housing Plan ..................................................................................................... H-223 Evaluation of Accomplishments under Adopted Housing Element ............ H-223 2013–2021 Special Housing Needs: Summary of Accomplishments ......... H-223 Goals and Policies of 2021-2029 Housing Element .................................... H-238 Appendix A: Implementation Program.............................................................. A-1 Neighborhood and Housing Preservation........................................................ A-1 Housing Availability ....................................................................................... A-4 Equal Housing Opportunity........................................................................... A-12 Implementation and Monitoring .................................................................... A-14 Quantified Objectives.................................................................................... A-17 Appendix B: Summary of Public Input ...............................................................B-1 Public Outreach ................................................................................................B-1 Online Survey...................................................................................................B-1 In-Person Public Workshop..............................................................................B-3 Tables
Table H-1 Orange County Population Growth, 2010-2020.................................. H-18 Table H-2 Total Population by Age, 2014-2018 .................................................. H-19 Table H-3 Race and Ethnicity, 2014-2018 ........................................................... H-20 Table H-4 Hispanic or Latino Population, 2014-2018 ....................................... H-20 Table H-5 Unemployment Rate, 2018.................................................................. H-21 Table H-6 Employment Profile, 2014-2018 ......................................................... H-22 Table H-7 Average Salary by Occupation, 2020 .................................................. H-23 Table H-8 Household Characteristics, 2014-2018............................................... H-25 Table H-9 Households by Income Group, 2013-2017.......................................... H-26 Table H-10 Overcrowded Households, 2014-2018 .............................................. H-27 Table H-11 Overpayment by Income and Tenure, 2013-2017 ............................. H-28 Table H-12 Senior Households by Age and Tenure, 2014-2018.......................... H-29 Table H-13 Senior Households by Income and Tenure, Laguna Hills, 2012-2016 ....................................................................................... H-30 Table H-14 Female-Headed Family Households, 2014-2018............................... H-32 Table H-15 Disabled Population, 2014-2018 ....................................................... H-33 Table H-16 Employment for Disabled Population, 2014-2018 ............................ H-34 Table H-17 Persons with Disability by Type, 2014-2018 ................................... H-37 Table H-18 Summary of Homeless Estimates, 2019 ............................................ H-41 Table H-19 Sheltered Count and Bed Occupancy, Orange County, 2019 ........... H-41 Table H-20 Housing Inventory Chart, Orange County, 2019.............................. H-42 Table H-21 Major Homeless Facilities/Providers in Orange County .................. H-43 Table H-22 Housing Stock Composition, 2020................................................... H-47 Table H-23 Housing Tenure by Units in Structure, 2014-2018............................ H-48 Table H-24 Vacancy Rates, 2014-2018................................................................ H-49 Table H-25 Housing Units by Year Built, 2014-2018.......................................... H-50 Table H-26 House and Condominium Listings, February 2021........................... H-52 Table H-27 Single-Family Detached Homes and Condominium Sales, 2017-2020 ....................................................................................... H-52 Table H-28 Sample Apartment Rental Rates, 2021.............................................. H-53 Table H-29 Summary of Housing Affordability and Availability, 2020 .............. H-56

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Table H-30 Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing, 2021 ..................................... 57-H Table H-31A Rent Subsidies Required................................................................. 59-H Table H-31B Qualified Entities in Orange County, CA ....................................... 60-H Table H-32 Housing Cost Burdens by Income, Tenure, and Household Type, Laguna Hills, 2013-2017................................................................. H-64 Table H-33 Regional Housing Need Allocation................................................... H-65 Table H-34 Residential Land Uses and Zones...................................................... H-67 Table H-35 Basic Standards for Residential Development .................................. H-71 Table H-36 Typical Built Densities...................................................................... H-72 Table H-37 Parking Requirements for Residential Uses ...................................... H-73 Table H-38 Provisions for a Variety of Housing3................................................. H-75 Table H-38 (continued) Provisions for a Variety of Housing3............................. H-76 Table H-39 Accessory Dwelling Units Constructed 2016-2021.......................... H-78 Table H-40 Required Permit for Community Care Facilities (≥ Seven Individuals) ...................................................................... H-81 Table H-41A Planning and Development Fees .................................................... H-87 Table H-41B Comparable Fees (Other Cities)...................................................... H-88 Table H-41C Permit/Development Impact Fees................................................... H-89 Table H-42 Single-Family Construction Cost Estimates (2020) ........................ H-102 Table H-43 Disposition of Home Purchase Loans by Census Tract, 2019......... H-105 Table H-44A Identified RHNA Site Unit Capacity by TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area .......................................................................... H-147 Table H-44B Factors that Contribute to Fair-Housing Issues............................. H-175 Table H-45 Regional Housing Needs Allocation, 2021–2029........................... H-178 Table H-46 Progress Towards RHNA ................................................................ H-179 Table H-47 Anticipated Projects ........................................................................ H-185 Table H-48A Underutilized Sites, VC Zone....................................................... H-188 Table H-48B Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites......................................... H-198 Table H-49 Federal, State, and Private Housing Funding Programs................. H-214 Table H-50 Review of Previous Housing Element............................................. H-225 Table H-A1 Quantified Objectives....................................................................... A-18 Figures
Figure H-1 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas.................................................... H-112 Figure H-2 Regional R/ECAPs........................................................................ H-116 Figure H-3 Diversity Index (2010).................................................................. H-118 Figure H-4 Diversity Index (2018) .................................................................. H-119 Figure H-5 Racial Demographics (2018)......................................................... H-120 Figure-H-6 Median Household Income (2015-2019) ...................................... H-123 Figure H-7 Percent of Population Linguistically Isolated................................ H-124 Figure H-8 Percent of Population 18 Years and Over Living Alone ............... H-125 Figure H-9 Percentage of Children Living in Single-Parent Female-headed Households (2015-2019)............................................................... H-126 Figure H-10 Population with a Disability (2015-2019)..................................... H-128 Figure H-11 Jobs Proximity Index..................................................................... H-134 Figure H-12 Overpayment by Renters (2015-2019).......................................... H-137 Figure H-13 Overpayment by Owners (2015-2019).......................................... H-138 Figure H-14 Percent of Households Experiencing Overcrowding..................... H-140 Figure H-15 Sites Inventory Analysis by TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas....... H-148

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Figure H-16 Sites Inventory Analysis by Racial Demographics ....................... H-153 Figure H-17 Sites Inventory Analysis by Diversity Index................................. H-154 Figure H-18 Sites Inventory Analysis by Median Household Income .............. H-157 Figure H-19 Sites Inventory Analysis by Disability Rate.................................. H-159 Figure H-20 Sites Inventory Analysis by Percentage of Children Living in Single-Parent Female Headed Households (2015-2019)............... H-161 Figure H-21 Sites Inventory Analysis by Jobs Proximity Index........................ H-163 Figure H-22 Sites Inventory Analysis by Overpayment by Renters (2015-2019)................................................................................... H-167 Figure H-23 Sites Inventory Analysis by Overpayment by Owners (2015-2019)................................................................................... H-168 Figure H-24 Sites Inventory Analysis by Households Experiencing Overcrowding................................................................................ H-171 Figure H-25 Sites Inventory (1 of 2) ................................................................. H-183 Figure H-26 Sites Inventory (2 of 2) ................................................................. H-184 Charts
Chart 1 Sites Inventory Analysis by Diversity Index (2018) ..................... H-152 Chart 2 Sites Inventory Analysis by Racial/Ethnic Demographic Composition (2018) ...................................................................... H-152 Chart 3 Sites Inventory Analysis by Median Household Income (2015-2019)................................................................................... H-156 Chart 4 Sites Inventory Analysis by Percentage of Population Living with a Disability ............................................................................ H-158 Chart 5 Sites Inventory Analysis by Children in Single-Parent FemaleHeaded Households....................................................................... H-160 Chart 6 Sites Inventory Analysis by Jobs Proximity Index ....................... H-162 Chart 7 Sites Inventory Analysis by TCAC Education Domain Score ...... H-164 Chart 8 Sites Inventory Analysis by Renter Cost Burden .......................... H-166 Chart 9 Sites Inventory Analysis by Rate of Overcrowding ...................... H-170

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Executive Summary
Purpose of the Housing Element
The Housing Element is part of the City of Laguna Hill’s General Plan. The City’s General Plan is a comprehensive long-range planning document that directs the physical development of the city. The core purpose of the Housing Element is to identify and plan for the existing and projected housing needs of all segments of the community, such as seniors, families, workers, and the disabled. The Housing Element describes housing needs and conditions in Laguna Hills and establishes goals, policies, and programs to improve future housing opportunities. The planning period for this Housing Element is October 15, 2021, to October 15, 2029.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment
California Government Code Section 65584 requires that each city and county plan to accommodate a fair share of the region’s housing construction needs. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepares the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the region based on existing and projected regional trends in population growth, household sizes, job accessibility, and transportation access. The City must plan for and help facilitate the development of 1,985 new homes in the community but is not obligated to build these units.

Overview
The Housing Element includes:
• Introduction: Describes the purpose and scope of the Housing Element, relationship to other General Plan element, and public participation.
• Housing Needs Assessment: Describes the supply and demand for housing in Laguna Hills.
• Constraints on Housing Production: Provides an analysis of constraints to the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing.
• Fair-Housing Assessment: Analyzes the conditions that historically limited the range of housing choices or limited a person’s access to housing and develops solutions to mitigate or remove such impediments for these persons.
• Housing Resources: Provides an approach for meeting the RHNA throughout the planning period.
• Housing Plan: A summary and evaluation of the previous Housing Element, which covered the 2013-2021 planning period (5th cycle).

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• Appendix A, Implementation Program: Updated programs from the 2013-2021 Housing Element based upon new state legislation. • Appendix B, Summary of Public Input: Identifies common themes expressed by stakeholders and residents through various outreach activities.

Public Outreach
As part of this update, the City conducted outreach activities, including:
• City Council Meeting: November 10, 2020

1. Topic: Introduction to Housing Element Process
• Stakeholder Consultations: January - February 2021
• Online Survey: June 15 - August 15, 2021
• Virtual Public Workshop: June 30, 2021
• In-Person Public Workshop: August 5, 2021
• City Council Meeting: October 26, 2021

2. Topic: Public Review Draft
• City Council Meeting: January 11, 2022

3. Topic: HCD Review Comments
• City Council MeetingWorkshop: March 26, 2022 (rescheduled from February 15)

4. Topic: Candidate Rezone Sites
• City Council MeetingWorkshop: May 3, 2022

5. Topic: Candidate Rezone Sites
• City Council Meeting: May 24, 2022

3.6. Topic: Revised Public Review Draft Launch
Housing Needs Assessment
• The total population in Laguna Hills was 31,508 in 2020, representing a small increase in population from 2010, when it was 30,270. • The City’s housing stock is primarily detached single-family homes with

23.3 percent of the units being multifamily units, such as apartments and condominiums.
• There is a need for affordable housing in Laguna Hills. Approximately 40 percent of Laguna Hills households are paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
• About 54 percent of renter households have lower incomes (80 percent or less of the Area Median Income [AMI], compared with 27.2 percent of owner households).
• Vacancy rates are low (ownership housing is 0.6 percent and rental housing 2.9 percent), indicating a shortage of available housing and high competition, which generally leads to higher housing prices and

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diminished affordability.
• Reserved affordable units in Laguna Hills and throughout the region have long waiting lists and vacancies are rare.

Housing Resources
The Housing Resources section provides a strategy to meet the RHNA. Since Laguna Hills is a built-out community, the City must look to underutilized sites to accommodate the RHNA. The land must have appropriate zoning, meaning development standards and regulations that facilitate housing development for all income categories. Density is one of the most important factors that affect the feasibility of housing that is affordable to households with lower incomes. Higher density reduces the land cost for each housing unit, thereby reducing total development cost. “Default” densities that are presumed to be suitable for lower-income housing are set by California statute. For Laguna Hills, like most cities in metropolitan areas, the default density is 30 housing units per acre. To satisfy the lower-income RHNA, the City will identify and rezone selected areas within the first three years of the planning period.

Three anticipated projects are included in the strategy to meet the RHNA:
• Additional development at Oakbrook Village,
• Additional development in the Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV) area, and
• The former mall redevelopment project, currently known as the Village at Laguna Hills.

The remaining RHNA will be accommodated on land that the City will identify and rezone within the first three years of the planning period. A list of potential candidate sites is provided in the Housing Resources section.

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Introduction
The residents of Laguna Hills take great pride in their city. Preserving the city’s small-town feel by maintaining the existing housing stock and the scale and character of the community is particularly important to the city’s residents. Residents also recognize the importance of providing housing opportunities for all members of the community by providing more diverse housing types. A variety of housing options will enable older and younger generations to remain in the community as well as those of all economic levels and those with special needs. Providing housing opportunities to all, on an equal basis, is important to the community.

Accordingly, this Housing Element identifies issues, strategies, and programs that focus on:

Neighborhood and housing preservation;
Housing availability;
Equal housing opportunity; and
Implementation and monitoring of the Housing Element.

The Laguna Hills Housing Element comprisesthe following major components:
• An analysis of the cCity’s population, housing, and employment base, and the characteristics of the cCity’s housing stock to define the nature and extent of unmet housing needs (Housing Needs Assessment). • A review of potential constraints to meeting the City’s identified housing needs (Constraints on Housing Production).
• An evaluation of opportunities that will further the development of new housing (Housing Resources).
• A plan to address the identified housing needs in Laguna Hills by reviewing past accomplishments, establishing goals and policies, and crafting programs that will enable the City to achieve its housing objectives (Housing Plan).
• An assessment of fair housing.

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Purpose and Scope of the Housing
Element
Every California city and county is required to include a housing element in its general plan that establishes housing goals, policies, and programs that respond to community housing conditions and needs. The purpose of this Housing Element is to identify housing opportunities and solutions specific to the housing issues of the City of Laguna Hills.

REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
State housing element law requires that Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) determine the amount of housing needed in its region and allocate the need to each community. The allocation of housing need is based on statewide and local projections of population, employment, and housing need. State law requires cities to ensure that adequate sites, public facilities, and services are available to facilitate housing production commensurate with their housing need. Laguna Hills’ Housing Element identifies programs to address its share of the region’s housing need.

HOUSING ELEMENT CYCLE
This Housing Element has been prepared in compliance with the 2021-2029 planning cycle for cities within the SCAG region. The Housing Element covers an eight-year planning period from October 15, 2021–October 15, 2029, and the SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) period from June 30, 2021–October 15, 2029.

Relationship to Other General Plan
Elements
The Laguna Hills General Plan includes the following components: (1) Introduction to the General Plan; (2) seven elements, including Land Use, Mobility, Conservation and Open Space, Community Services and Facilities, Safety, Noise, and Housing; and (3) an Implementation Program.

Background information and policy direction presented in one element are also reflected in other General Plan elements. For example, residential development capacities established in the Land Use Element are incorporated into the Housing Element. The City is updating its Safety Element concurrently with this Housing Element.

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This Housing Element builds upon other General Plan Elements and is consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the General Plan. For example, the Land Use Element identifies use designations at densities that will facilitate the provision of a range of residential housing products for all income groups. The Mobility Element plays a role in the location of residential development in relation to roads, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. The Noise Element establishes noise levels appropriate for residential uses. Whenever an element in the General Plan is amended, the Housing Element will be reviewed and modified, as necessary, to ensure the continued consistency between elements.

Public Participation
California law requires that local governments make a diligent effort to achieve public participation from all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element. Public participation played an important role in the formulation and refinement of the City’s housing goals and policies and in the development of the housing plan for the City of Laguna Hills. Laguna Hills’ residents had several opportunities to recommend strategies, review, and comment on the Housing Element.

The City’s website details the Housing Element Update process and components.

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFTS
The first Public Review Draft Housing Element was posted on the City’s website on October 18, 2021, and an announcement of its availability was emailed to stakeholders. The Public Review Draft Housing Element was discussed at City Council meeting that was open to the public on October 26, 2021. The draft was submitted to HCD for the initial 60-day review on November 5, 2021. The City received a call from HCD on December 13, 2021 with preliminary comments on the draft. The City revised the draft in response to those comments and released a revised second Public Review Draft on December 21, 2021. HCD issued a formal Housing Element review letter on January 4, 2022. The City Council discussed HCD’s review letter at a meeting on January 11, 2022. At this meeting, the City Council directed staff to schedule a public workshop to further discuss the Housing Element Update, including a draft inventory of housing sites. Public workshops were conducted on March 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022, including discussion of different housing site scenarios. At the May 3 Workshop, a majority of the City Council reached consensus on specific parcels to include in the City’s housing site inventory and directed staff to prepare a revised third Public Review Draft Housing Element for consideration at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting of May 24, 2022.

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A summary of input from the public gained via the following avenues is described herein.
• Stakeholder consultations
• Online community outreach survey
• Letters received
• Workshops and meetings

SUMMARY OF INPUT
The City sought feedback in a variety of ways. Participants, which included residents and other stakeholders, identified and discussed challenges, opportunities, and resources related to housing in Laguna Hills. Comments received through the outreach activities have been considered in the development of the housing plan for the City of Laguna Hills. Public input on the selection of candidate rezone sites at City Council workshops was integral to the development of the sites inventory. Many action items were added to the programs based on input in letters from housing advocates, including greater emphasis on promoting available incentives and permit streamlining for residential development that includes affordable housing, a multifaceted effort to facilitate the production of accessory dwelling units and designing an inclusionary housing program.

Stakeholder Consultations
In January and February 2021, the City reached out to 12 stakeholders representing various public and private sectors and completed eight one-onone consultations. Participants included two building industry experts, two homelessness service providers, and three community-based organizations.

Additionally, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Regional Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity provided data on fair housing. The following is a list of stakeholders that the City consulted with.
• Orange County Business Council
• Mercy House
• Kennedy Commission
• Family Assistance Ministries
• Orange County Association of Realtors
• Regional Center of Orange County
• Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County chapter
• HUD’s Regional Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity For organizations working with special-needs populations, the biggest barrier for securing decent, affordable housing is the lack of housing supply and assistance to provide the services needed. For developers and housing advocates, the challenge is the lack of incentive to build affordable housing,

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considering the high construction costs, fees, and time required for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and council approval. Stakeholders shared similar sentiment about the lack of political support from government or community to prioritize affordable housing, including the pressures of individuals and groups who express opposition to homeless shelters, affordable housing development, and other housing services in their communities. The Housing Element includes programs that encourage the city to seek partnerships with affordable housing developers to expand housing opportunities in Laguna Hills, including the Urban Village Specific Plan Area (Programs H-6 and H-15). The City also intends to apply for CDBG funding to continue its partnership with Mercy House, a non-profit service provider to individuals and families experiencing homelessness (Program H-12).

Stakeholders identified strategic and innovative opportunities to help accelerate the production of housing. The most common opportunities are establishing partnerships amongst public agencies and community organizations and forming a regional approach to address housing issues.

Developers and housing advocates also mentioned that the reuse of underutilized or vacant properties can serve as new sites for housing development. In terms of promoting an equitable approach for housing, community organizations mentioned inclusive housing policies and programming, and a plan for assisting families living in affordable housing to obtain homeownership or market-rate housing. The Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) section of this Housing Element includes an analysis of fair housing choice in the city, identifies potential barriers to affordable housing, and sets meaningful actions to promote inclusive housing. These actions are enumerated in Program H-16.

Orange County is a highly desirable place to live. Stakeholders acknowledged that single-family housing is the housing type most in demand but building for all other housing types is needed. Regarding the types of housing density needed, stakeholders offered various perspectives. Community-based organizations stated that all types of housing densities could work. For affordable housing development, developers may need at least 60 units per project to be profitable. In Laguna Hills, the densities that work best for housing and that are desirable is attached housing with 18 to 23 dwelling units per acre (du/ac.), according to a developer. To ensure there is sufficient land available for higher density development to support affordable housing for lower income households, the City will rezone and/or increase the allowable density, as required by state law (California Government Code Sections 65583(c)(1)(A) and 65583(c)(1)(B))(Program H-11).

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in various challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. Developers first faced a slower production process but have since recovered. Real estate leaders shared about the increase in home sales and housing boom now that employment trends have turned to more flexible and work-from-home opportunities. However, for the most vulnerable residents, the pandemic has increased housing insecurity and exposed the

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existing disparities and systemic issues. Stakeholders working directly with vulnerable populations expect a shift in future discussion about how the City and county will address homelessness and prioritize policy and funding. The City commits to address homelessness and provide services to individuals and families that are at risk of homelessness through Programs H-3, H-4, H12, and H-14.

Online Community Outreach Survey
The City’s Planning Division created a survey for residents of Laguna Hills to determine how the Housing Element should plan for the City’s share of the RHNA. The survey was available from June 15, 2021, to August 15, 2021. See Appendix B: Summary of Public Input for key findings.

Letters Received
Prior to the release of the Public Review Draft Housing Element As of September 21, 2021, the City received four public comments from community representatives addressing current housing issues and providing recommendations for the Housing Element and development plans of the City.
• Kennedy Commission addressed the need to implement diverse community participation and outreach in the Housing Element planning process. Recommendations include community participation at all stages of the planning process, promotion of various levels of engagement, creation of a Housing Element workgroup, and engagement with the most vulnerable community members. (See Appendix B, Summary of Public Input.)
• Providence Community Health Investment encouraged the City Council to enact bold measures to increase the quality and quantity of affordable housing. Based on the results from their local community health needs assessment, the impact of stable housing is valuable for health and wellness. Providence encourages the City to increase affordable housing and leverage existing development opportunities to meet these goals. (Programs H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H-19, and H-20 and H-21)
• Tapestry, a Unitarian Universality Congregation, encouraged the City to consider the housing needs of the homeless and those in the workforce. Tapestry would like the City to implement an inclusionary housing policy that would require 15 percent of units to be reserved as affordable, implement density-bonus incentives, identify sites to repurpose or rezone for housing, ease governmental constraints (streamline process and offer flexibility in development standards), and explore new financial resources for affordable housing. (Programs H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H-19, H-20 and H-21H-19 and H-20)

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• A group of concerned organizations on the development and planning of the Village at Laguna Hills (former mall redevelopment) submitted public comment. The organizations, led by the Kennedy Commission, included Tapestry, a Unitarian Universality Congregation, Orange County United Way, People for Housing Orange County, CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), Homeless Advocacy Team from League of Women Voters of Orange Coast, Welcoming Neighbors Home, Christ Community Church,
Neighborhood Church Laguna Beach, Affordable Housing
Clearinghouse and Interfaith Council of Greater Rancho Santa Margarita. The letter provided recommendations to increase the quality and quantity of attainable housing for those who live and work in Laguna Hills by increasing the number of units for extremely low-income and very low-income, prioritizing the production of all 225 units; increasing the total amount of affordable housing units, and updating the General Plan environmental impact report (EIR) with information on jobs/housing balance. (Programs H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H19, H-20 and H-21H-19 and H-20) After the release of the Public Review Draft Housing Element Between the release of the Public Review Draft on October 18, 2021, and May 16, 2022, the City received 16 public comments from community representatives in response to the Public Review Draft Housing Element and City Council Workshops where candidate rezone sites were considered. • Welcoming Neighbors Home submitted letters dated January 20, 2022, February 14, 2022 and May 13, 2022. The letters acknowledge that the City made little progress in facilitating the development of housing affordable to households with lower incomes in the 5th cycle. To remedy this situation and increase affordable housing production in the 6th cycle, Welcoming Neighbor Homes (in consultation with the Kennedy Commission) recommends an inclusionary housing ordinance, affordable, congregational, mixed-use housing overlay zones, an adaptive reuse ordinance, an affordable ADU program, a community land trust, density bonuses (for lower-income households), incentives for affordable housing, a land value recapture, and affordable housing linkage fee.

Welcoming Home Neighbors urges the City to strengthen the potential inclusionary housing policy found in the latest draft of the Housing Element by committing the commission to a feasibility study within one year of the adoption of the housing element. Lastly, due to the No Net Loss Law (Senate Bill (SB) 166 – 2017), Welcome Home Neighbors would like the City to identify a surplus of available sites for lower income housing throughout the City so that all residents will have fair access to shopping, schools, transit, jobs, and other amenities. • Kennedy Commission addressed the addressed the need to implement diverse community participation and outreach in the Housing Element planning process. Additional recommendations include the development of various affordable housing policies and strategies such as inclusionary

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housing, increasing housing density, affordable housing, congregation housing, mixed-use housing overlay, and an affordable ADU program in order to serve lower income households. The Kennedy Commission also recommended the development of a community land trust, an adaptive reuse ordinance, and a program to incentive 100 percent affordable development on city own, private land, and surplus property. • Ahead of a City Council workshop to discuss candidate rezone sites, several residents in the La Paz and Cabot area and community representatives submitted comments to discuss the candidate rezone sites in the La Paz and Cabot area. Most people who submitted comments were concerned that the rezoning sites in this area to allow high density housing would create more traffic in an already congested area, lower property value, generate crime and disturb the community character of this area. In addition, other community members voiced how more vehicles on the street will increase pedestrian accidents especially since this area is a school community. Others thought sites in the La Paz and Cabot area were ideal for a mixed-use overlay zone and wanted the City to include these sites in the housing element inventory and commit to requiring 15 percent of new housing units on these sites to be affordable to lower income households.

Workshops and Meetings
City staff include Spanish speakers who were available for translation at each of these workshops and meetings. No translation was requested. • November 10, 2020, City Council Workshop: A workshop was held at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting where the public had the opportunity to address decision makers directly regarding housing issues, goals, and policies, as well as other general comments and concerns regarding housing. A presentation to the City Council and the public on the RHNA and Housing Element Update process and was provided.

This meeting was advertised in a manner consistent with City policy for public meetings. No public comments were received.
• June 30, 2021, Virtual Workshop: A workshop was held virtually to share information and obtain public input. However, no public comment was received.
• August 2021, Open House: An in-person workshop was held at the Laguna Hills Community Center. See Appendix B: Summary of Public Input for more information.
• October 26, 2021, City Council Meeting: Public Review Draft Launch • January 11, 2022, City Council Meeting: Discuss HCD’s comments on the draft Housing Element
• March 26, 2022, City Council MeetingWorkshop: Discuss candidate rezone sites (rescheduled from February 15)
City Council Meeting, March 26, 2022: Discuss candidate rezone sites

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• City Council MeetingWorkshop, May 3, 2022: Discuss candidate rezone sites
• City Council Meeting, May 24, 2022: Discuss third Revised Public Review Draft
• Date TBD, City Council Hearing to Adopt the Housing Element

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Housing Needs Assessment
This section of the Housing Element describes the supply and demand for housing in Laguna Hills and is divided into subsections that address the characteristics of population, employment, households, special-needs populations, housing stock, housing cost and affordability, and at-risk rental housing. This analysis provides the basis for developing a successful housing strategy that meets the needs of the community.

Community Profile
The City of Laguna Hills is in the San Joaquin Hills in southern Orange County, approximately 60 miles south of Los Angeles and 70 miles north of San Diego. Laguna Hills is bounded by the cities of Irvine and Lake Forest to the north, Interstate 5 and the cities of Mission Viejo and Lake Forest to the east, the City of Laguna Niguel to the south, and the cities of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Woods to the west.

In 1991, the City of Laguna Hills incorporated with an original land area of 3,325 acres. Two subsequent annexations in 1995 and 2000 have increased the land area of the City to 4,234 acres or 6.6 square miles.

The City is predominantly residential in character and contains a variety of diverse residential neighborhoods, ranging from estate residences to highdensity districts. The City is also home to over 500 businesses and contains a strong commercial base anchored by the Oakbrook Village Shopping Center and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. The Laguna Hills Mall was a shopping mall that is being redeveloped by the owners as The Village at Laguna Hills. The proposed redevelopment includes residences (see Section 5, Housing Resources), a movie theater, a hotel, retail, office space, and parking structures.

Population Characteristics

POPULATION GROWTH TRENDS
According to the California Department of Finance, E-5 Population and Housing Estimates, the population of Laguna Hills was 31,131 in 2015 (Table H-1). In 2020, the most current data available, the total population in Laguna Hills was 31,508, representing a small increase in population from 2015 to 2020. In 2010, the population in the city was 30,270. The overall population growth rate in Laguna Hills was 4.1 percent from 2010 to 2020.

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Only one of the surrounding cities, Laguna Woods, experienced a decline in population from 2010 to 2020. All other nearby cities, including the unincorporated area of Orange County, had a positive population growth rate between 2010 and 2020, similar to Laguna Hills. The population growth rate in Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, and the unincorporated area of Orange County exceeded that of Laguna Hills during this period.

Table H-1
Orange County Population Growth, 2010-2020
City/Area 2010 2015 2020
Percentage
Change
2010-2020
Laguna Hills 30,270 31,131 31,508 4.1%
Aliso Viejo 47,816 49,496 50,044 4.7%
Mission Viejo 93,174 95,953 94,267 1.2%
Laguna Woods 16,273 16,600 16,243 -0.2%
Laguna Niguel 62,979 64,457 65,316 3.7%
Lake Forest 77,395 79,376 84,711 9.5%
Unincorporated
Orange County 121,160 123,635 128,421 6.0%
Sources: California Department of Finance E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates, SCAG Housing Element Data

AGE CHARACTERISTICS
The age distribution of a population is an important factor in evaluating housing and community development needs and determining the direction of future housing development. Typically, each age group has distinct lifestyles, family types and sizes, income, and housing preferences. As people move through each stage of life, housing needs and preferences change. For example, young householders without children will have different housing preferences than middle-aged householders with children or senior householders living alone. Consequently, evaluating the age characteristics of a community is important in determining the housing needs of residents. As illustrated in Table H-2, Laguna Hills has a high percentage of people between the ages 45 and 74. Laguna Hills currently has two housing developments that provide housing explicitly for seniors. The Willows contains 152 ground-level housing units and Meridian contains 396 units with options for independent living, assisted living, and nursing care. Staff processed an application for a residential care facility for the elderly within the Alicia Gateway neighborhood. As of October 2021, it was under construction and expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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Table H-2
Total Population by Age, 2014-2018
Age Total Percentage of Total
Population
0 to 9 3,373 10.8%
10 to 19 3,739 12.0%
20 to 24 1,821 5.8%
25 to 34 3,522 11.3%
35 to 44 4,244 13.6%
45 to 59 7,064 22.7%
60 to 74 5,422 17.4%
75 to 84 1,186 3.8%
85 and over 814 2.6%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers. Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.

RACE/ETHNICITY CHARACTERISTICS
The racial and ethnic composition of a population affects housing needs because of the unique household characteristics of different racial/ethnic groups. These characteristics tend to correlate with other factors, such as family size, housing location choices, and mobility. As shown in Table H-3, the majority (70.0 percent) of the 2018 population in Laguna Hills was White, with Asians making up the next-largest ethnic group (15.0 percent). In Orange County, Whites also made up the majority of the population but constituted a slightly lower proportion (61.7 percent) of the population than in Laguna Hills. As shown in Table H-4, 21.0 percent of residents in Laguna Hills identified as Hispanic or Latino, compared with 34.1 percent of people county-wide.

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Table H-3
Race and Ethnicity, 2014-2018
Race
Laguna Hills Orange County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
White 21,819 70.0% 1,950,902 61.7%
Black or African
American 557 1.8% 54,732 1.7%
American Indian and
Alaska Native 52 0.2% 14,466 0.5%
Asian 4,681 15.0% 635,672 20.1%
Native Hawaiian and
Other Pacific Islander 15 0.0% 9,442 0.3%
Some Other Race 1,986 6.4% 370,679 11.7%
Two or More Races 2,075 6.7% 128,289 4.1%
Total 31,185 100% 3,164,182 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: A portion of each of the race categories may also contain those identifying as Hispanic. See also Table H-4.

Table H-4
Hispanic or Latino Population, 2014-2018
Laguna Hills Orange County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Total population 31,185 100.0% 3,164,182 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino
(of any race) 6,540 21.0% 1,080,195 34.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,645 79.0% 2,083,987 65.9%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Employment Characteristics

OCCUPATION AND LABOR PARTICIPATION
Employment has an important impact on housing needs. Different jobs and income levels determine the type and size of housing that a household can afford. In addition, employment growth within a region typically results in an increase in housing demand.

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According to the American Community Survey (ACS), the unemployment rate in 2018 in Laguna Hills was 3.4 percent, which was similar to the countywide rate of 3.3 percent, and lower than the state-wide rate of 4.2 percent.

Table H-5
Unemployment Rate, 2018
Laguna Hills Orange County California
Unemployment Rate 3.4% 3.3% 4.2%
Source: 2018 American Community Survey
Notes: Data includes the civilian population ages 16 years and over. American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

According to the 2014-2018 American Community Survey, 16,348 Laguna Hills residents were in the civilian labor force. The labor force includes employed and unemployed persons aged 16 years and above. Table H-6 shows groups of occupations and the numbers of Laguna Hills and Orange County residents whose jobs are in these categories. Table H-7 shows average annual salaries by occupational title.

In both Laguna Hills and Orange County, a majority of residents were employed in the fields of professional services, education, social services, business, information, and arts. These categories include some of the highest-paying types of jobs, including those in architecture and engineering ($183,039), management ($139,225), healthcare ($101,125), and legal ($147,030). Approximately a third of the residents of both Laguna Hills and Orange County were employed in the fields of retail, public administration, manufacturing, transportation, and wholesale trade occupations. These categories include some of the lowest-paying types of jobs, including those in food preparation and serving ($32,613), transportation and material moving ($38,010), sales ($51,402), and office support ($47,191). Within Laguna Hills, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center is the largest employer of Laguna Hills residents. The Center for Demographic Research estimates that 1,636 residents work for the hospital, comprising approximately 10 percent of Laguna Hills residents in the civilian labor force based on 2014- 2018 American Community Survey data. Other major employers include Valley Insurance Service, Inc. (approximately 458 employees), Productive Playhouse Inc (approximately 268 employees) and Allied Business Schools, Inc. (approximately 250 employees).

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Table H-6
Employment Profile, 2014-2018
Occupation
Laguna Hills Orange County
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Business, management,
information, and arts
occupations
3,808 23.3% 340,636 21.6%
Retail and public
administration
occupations
2,548 15.6% 209,865 13.3%
Professional services,
education, and social
services occupations
5,782 35.4% 531,713 33.7%
Manufacturing,
transportation, and
wholesale trade
occupations
2,318 14.2% 310,297 19.7%
Agriculture, construction,
and other occupations 1,892 11.6% 185,568 11.8%
Total 16,348 100.0% 1,578,079 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: Data includes the civilian employed population ages 16 years and over. American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

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Table H-7
Average Salary by Occupation, 2020
Major Occupations Average Annual Salary
Architecture and Engineering $183,039
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media $65,620
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance $35,880
Business and Financial Operations $80,107
Community and Social Services $58,617
Computer and Mathematical $96,051
Construction and Extraction $62,616
Education and Library $72,247
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $34,876
Food Preparation and Serving Related $32,613
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical $101,125
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $56,597
Legal $147,030
Life, Physical, and Social Science $84,611
Management $139,225
Office and Administrative Support $47,191
Personal Care and Service $34,724
Production $42,181
Protective Service $57,788
Sales and Related $51,402
Transportation and Material Moving $38,010
All Major Occupations $72,455
All Occupations $61,720
Source: State Employment Development Department, 2020
Notes: Data includes the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

COMMUTE PATTERNS
Commute times can be an important indicator of the jobs-housing balance both within the city and the region. Long commute times can influence residents’ quality of life and the affordability of their cost of living. Low-cost housing that is very far from job centers may have a net effect of being expensive, particularly if low-cost transportation options, such as highfrequency transit, are not available. The majority of employed Laguna Hills residents have a commute time of less than 24 minutes, and the mean commute time is 24.7 minutes. This suggests that while the City should still

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be mindful of future development sites and their proximity to employment centers, most residents do not currently experience long commutes. A notable minority of residents (18.7 percent) have commutes of 35 minutes or more, suggesting that they may work in northern Orange County or the Los Angeles area.

Housing Characteristics

HOUSEHOLD TYPE AND SIZE
Household characteristics are important indicators of the type of housing needed in a community. The United States Census defines a household as all persons who occupy a housing unit, which may include families related by birth, marriage, or adoption, unrelated individuals living together, or individuals living alone. People living in group quarters, such as retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories, or other group living situations, are not considered households. The Census defines a family as a group of two people or more (one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together.

In 2018, there were 10,555 households in Laguna Hills (Table H-8). Families constituted 72.7 percent of households in the cCity, a proportion slightly greater than in Orange County (71.8 percent). Families with children represented 26.5 percent of households in Laguna Hills and 31.5 percent in Orange County. Single-person households represented 19.6 percent of households in Laguna Hills, while there were slightly more single-person households in Orange County (21.1 percent).

Housing needs generally vary by household type. Families are more likely to occupy detached single-family homes than single-person households, particularly in suburban communities like Laguna Hills. However, some families are unable to purchase or rent a detached single-family home and may reside in multifamily apartments, condominiums, or townhome units.

Single-person households, typified by seniors or young adults, tend to reside in apartment units, condominiums, townhomes, or smaller, detached singlefamily homes. The Laguna Hills housing stock (Table H-22) provides a range of unit types. The housing stock comprises 56.7-percent single-family detached units; 17.0 percent single-family attached units; 18.2 percent multifamily units, such as apartments and condominiums; and 3.1 percent mobile homes or other units.

Household size identifies sources of population growth and household overcrowding. A city’s average household size will increase over time if there is a trend toward larger families. In communities where the population is aging, the average household size may decline. The average household size for Laguna Hills in the 2014-2018 period was 2.9, which was slightly lower than Orange County, with an average household size of 3.0.

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Table H-8
Household Characteristics, 2014-2018
Household Type
Orange County Laguna Hills
Number Percent Number Percent
Families 741,721 71.8% 7,670 72.7%
With Children 324,922 31.5% 2,793 26.5%
Single Persons 217,407 21.1% 2,074 19.6%
65 Years and Older 93,044 9.0% 901 8.5%
Non-family 290,652 28.2% 2,885 27.3%
Total Households 1,032,373 100.0% 10,555 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.0 2.9
Average Family Size 3.5 3.4
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The income earned by a household is an important indicator of the household’s ability to acquire adequate housing. While upper-income households have more discretionary income to spend on housing, lowerand moderate-income households are more limited in the range of housing that they can afford. Typically, as household income decreases, the incidence of overpayment and overcrowding increases.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has developed the following income categories:
• Extremely low-income households earn between 0 and 30 percent of the County Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size; • Very low-income households earn between 31 and 50 percent of the County AMI, adjusted for household size;
• Low-income households earn between 51 and 80 percent of the County AMI, adjusted for household size;
• Moderate-income households earn between 81 and 120 percent of the County AMI, adjusted for household size; and
• Above-moderate/upper-income households earn over 120 percent of the County AMI, adjusted for household size.

Similarly, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uses Census data to develop special tabulation by HUD income group and household type. This data set is known as the Comprehensive Housing Availability Strategy (CHAS). The federal CHAS data separates California’s very low-income category into extremely low (0–30 percent AMI) and very low (31–50 percent AMI) incomes and combines California’s moderateincome and upper-income categories.

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CHAS income distributions for Laguna Hills and Orange County are presented in Table H-9. Laguna Hills is generally more affluent, as compared with Orange County as a whole. As seen in Table H-9, 35.1 percent of all households in Laguna Hills and 44.8 percent of all households in Orange County have low, very low, and extremely low-incomes; whereas 64.7 percent of all households in Laguna Hills and 55.2 percent of all households in Orange County have moderate and above-moderate incomes.

According to CHAS data, almost 10 percent of the City’s households from 2013 to 2017 qualified as extremely low income (0–30 percent AMI) and very low income (31–50 percent AMI). During the same time, 15.6 percent of the city’s households qualified as low income (51–80 percent AMI).

About 54 percent of renter households qualified as low income or below, compared with 27.2 percent of owner households. In Orange County, over 44 percent of households were considered low income or below, compared with 35.2 percent of households in the City of Laguna Hills.

During the planning period, the extremely low-income housing need is projected to be 284 units, which is derived from presuming 50 percent of the very low-income housing need (568 units) from the Regional Housing Need Assessment. The housing needs of households with extremely low incomes are discussed in the section below on Special-Needs Populations.

Table H-9
Households by Income Group, 2013-2017
City of Laguna Hills
Income Group Owner
Households
Percentage
of Owner
Households
Renter
Households
Percentage
of Renter
Households
Total
Households
Percentage
of Total
Households
Orange
County
Extremely
Low Income
(0-30% AMI)
470 6.4% 540 17.8% 1,010 9.7% 14.9%
Very Low
Income
(31-50% AMI)
635 8.7% 385 12.7% 1,020 9.8% 12.5%
Low Income
(51-80% AMI) 885 12.1% 735 24.2% 1,620 15.6% 17.4%
Moderate and
Above
(greater than
80% of AMI)
5,330 72.8% 1,380 45.4% 6,710 64.7% 55.2%
Total 7,3205 100.0% 3,040 100.0% 10,3670 100.0% 100.0%
Source: CHAS Data, 2013-2017.

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OVERCROWDING
An overcrowded household is typically defined as one with more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches.

According to the U.S. Census, a severely overcrowded household is defined as one with more than 1.5 persons per room. Overcrowding results from either a lack of affordable housing and/or lack of available housing units of adequate size.

According to the American Community Survey estimates (2014-2018), approximately 479 households, or 4.5 percent, of the households in Laguna Hills were living in overcrowded conditions (Table H-10).

About 1.2 percent of households experienced severely overcrowded conditions. The rate of overcrowding in Laguna Hills is significantly lower than the rate in Orange County, which is approximately 9 percent. In both the City of Laguna Hills and county-wide, owner-occupied households experienced overcrowded or severely overcrowded conditions less than renter-occupied households.

Table H-10
Overcrowded Households, 2014-2018
Owner Renter Total Percentage of
Occupied Units
Occupied Units 7,567 2,988 10,555 100.0%
Overcrowded Units 135 344 479 4.5%
Severely Overcrowded
Units 10 120 130 1.2%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

OVERPAYMENT
State and federal standards for housing cost burden (overpayment) consider a household as overpaying for housing if it spends more than 30 percent of its gross income on housing. A household spending more than it can afford for housing has less money available for other necessities and emergency expenditures. Very low-income households overpaying for housing are more likely to be at risk of becoming homeless than other households. Renter households overpay for their housing costs more often than owner households because of their typically lower incomes.

Table H-11 shows the number and proportion of households with housing cost burden by income range and tenure. According to CHAS data, 40.7 percent of Laguna Hills households overpaid for housing. Approximately

51.3 percent of renter households and 36.3 percent of owner households in the City use more than 30 percent of their incomes to cover housing costs.

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Not surprisingly, the percentage of households overpaying declines significantly as household income rises above the area median. Across Orange County as a whole, CHAS data indicate that approximately 40.5 percent of households overpaid for housing, which is approximately the same rate as Laguna Hills.

Table H-11
Overpayment by Income and Tenure, 2013-2017
Household
Income
Renter Households Owner Households Total Households
Total Overpaying Percentage
Overpaying Total Overpaying Percentage Overpaying Total Overpaying Percentage Overpaying Extremely
Low Income
(0-30% AMI)
540 435 80.6% 470 400 85.1% 1,010 835 82.7%
Very Low
Income
(31-50%
AMI)
385 355 92.2% 635 480 75.6% 1,020 835 81.9%
Low Income
(51-80%
AMI)
735 605 82.3% 885 650 73.4% 1,620 1,255 77.5%
Moderate
and Above
(greater
than 80% of
AMI)
1,380 165 12.0% 5,330 1130 21.2% 6,710 1,295 19.3%
Total 3,040 1,560 51.3% 7,3205 2,660 36.3% 10,3760
1 4,220 40.7%
Source: CHAS Data, 2013-2017.
1 Total number of households differs from other sections of the Housing Needs Assessment due to the use of different data sources (CHAS vs. ACS). Differences are typically due to the sample size for a particular category of data and are subject to sampling variability.

Special-Needs Populations
Certain segments of the population may have more difficulty in finding decent, affordable housing due to special needs or circumstances. Special circumstances may be related to one’s employment and income, family characteristics, disability, and household size, among other things. As a result, certain segments of residents in Laguna Hills may experience a higher prevalence of overpayment, overcrowding, or other housing problems.

According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) “special needs” groups include senior households, agricultural workers, female-headed households, disabled persons, large households, extremely low-income households, and the homeless.

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SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS
Senior or elderly households are those headed by individuals aged 65 or older. The special needs of the elderly are a function of their often lower or fixed incomes, disabilities or limitations, and dependency needs. There are four main concerns with this group of the population: limited and often fixed incomes, poor health and associated high healthcare costs, mobility limitations and transit dependency, and high costs of housing. In addition, housing for the elderly often requires special attention to design to allow greater access and mobility. Housing within the vicinity of community facilities and public transportation also facilitates mobility of the elderly in the community.

According to the American Community Survey estimates (2014-2018), Laguna Hills had 5,086 individuals aged 65 or older, representing 16.3 percent of the total population. In the same year, Laguna Hills had 2,744 senior households, constituting roughly 26 percent of the city’s total households (Table H-12). Of the senior households, 74.4 percent were owner households, while 25.6 percent were renter households.

Table H-12
Senior Households by Age and Tenure, 2014-2018
Householder
Age
Senior Owner
Households
Senior Renter
Households
Total Senior
Households
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
65 - 74
years
1,361 49.6% 308 11.2% 1,669 60.8%
75 - 84
years
528 19.2% 102 3.7% 630 23.0%
85 years
plus 152 5.5% 293 10.7% 445 16.2%
Total 2,041 74.4% 703 25.6% 2,744 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey, SCAG Housing Element Data According to CHAS data, over 48 percent of all senior households had extremely low, very low, or low incomes (Table H-13). Approximately 73 percent of total senior renter households were of extremely low, very low, or low incomes, compared with 40 percent of total senior owner households.

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Table H-13
Senior Households by Income and Tenure, Laguna Hills, 2012-2016 Income Group
Senior Owner
Households
Senior Renter
Households
Total Senior
Households
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Extremely Low
Income
(0-30% HAMFI)
265 9.3% 210 7.4% 475 16.7%
Very Low Income
(31-50% HAMFI) 260 9.1% 110 3.9% 370 13.0%
Low Income
(51-80% HAMFI) 340 12.0% 190 6.7% 530 18.6%
Moderate and
Above (greater
than 80% of
HAMFI)
1,280 45.0% 190 6.7% 1,470 51.7%
Total 2,145 75.4% 700 24.6% 2,845 100.0%
Source: CHAS Data, 2012-2016, SCAG Housing Element Data Notes: HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income.

California Department of Finance projections indicate that the population aged 65 and over in Orange County may increase from 525,927 in 2020 to 802,158 in 2040, an increase of over 52 percent. By 2050, the senior population is projected to increase to 823,154, a 56.5-percent increase from 2020.

As the number of older people and life expectancies increase, the demand for a variety of senior housing options will also increase. In addition to traditional facilities that offer independent living units, demand for intermediate care and assisted living will also increase, as well as for facilities offering a full range of living arrangements.

Laguna Hills currently has two housing developments that provide housing explicitly for seniors. The Willows contains 152 ground-level housing units and Meridian contains 396 units with options for independent living, assisted living, and nursing care. Staff processed an application for a residential care facility for the elderly within the Alicia Gateway neighborhood. As of October 2021, it was under construction and expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Housing Element contains programs that will benefit the senior population and provide additional senior housing opportunities (Programs H-3, H-6, H-7, H-8, H-14, H-16, and H-17).

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AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
The special housing needs of farm workers result from their low wages and the seasonal nature of their employment. According to the American Community Survey (2014-2018), less than 1 percent of Laguna Hills residents were employed in farming, forestry, or fishing occupations. Therefore, demand for housing generated by agricultural workers in the city is nominal and could be addressed adequately by overall housing affordability programs in the city and county. The 2017 US Department of Agriculture Census of Farmworkers identifies 1,772 persons employed as agricultural workers in Orange County. Of these workers, 1,106 work less than 150 days per year and are considered seasonal farmworkers. The City’s current Zoning Code does not presently specify regulation of farmworker or employee housing. As part of Program H- 7, the City will amend the Zoning Code to comply with the Employee Housing Act, Health and Safety Code Sections 17000-17062.5, permitting farmworker housing consisting of up to 36 beds in group quarters (farmworker housing complex) or up to 12 dwelling units subject to the same terms applicable to an agricultural use. Additionally, employee housing that serves six or fewer employees shall not be subject to regulations to which other family dwellings of the same type in the same zone are not likewise subject.

FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS
Single-parent families with children often require special attention because of their needs for affordable childcare, healthcare, and housing assistance.

Female-headed families with children in particular tend to have lower incomes, thus limiting housing availability for this group. According to the American Community Survey (2014-2018), of the 10,555 family households in Laguna Hills, 1,019 were female-headed family households, or 9.7 percent (Table H-14). In this period, approximately 3.7 percent of all families in Laguna Hills were under the poverty level. It is important to note, however, that only 1.3 percent of female-headed families were under the poverty level.

The Housing Element contains programs that could benefit single-parent, female-headed households. The Housing Element also contains programs targeted to low-income households, which may benefit female-headed households (Programs H-3, H-6, H-7, H-8, H-14, H-16, and H-17).

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Table H-14
Female-Headed Family Households, 2014-2018
Estimate
Percentage
under
Poverty Level
Total Family Households 10,555 3.7%
Total Female-Headed Family Households 1,019 1.3%
Female-Headed Family Households
with Children 125 1.2%
Female-Headed Family Households
with 3 or more Children 106 1.0%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey, SCAG Housing Element Data Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disability is a physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Physical disabilities can hinder access to housing units of conventional design, as well as limit the ability to earn adequate income. The American Community Survey defines six types of disabilities:
hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living difficulty. A more detailed description of each disability is provided below:
• Hearing difficulty: Deaf or having serious difficulty hearing. • Vision difficulty:Blind or having serious difficulty seeing, evenwhen wearing glasses.
• Cognitive difficulty: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty remembering, concentrating, ormaking decisions. • Ambulatory difficulty: Having serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
• Self-care difficulty: Having difficulty bathing or dressing. • Independent living difficulty: Because of physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty doing errands alone,such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping.

The 2014-2018 American Community Survey five-year estimates show approximately 2,508 people, or approximately 8.1 percent of Laguna Hills residents, reported having one or more disabilities (Table H-15). The senior population in Laguna Hills has a higher incidence of disability, with approximately 1,305 individuals, or 4.2 percent, of the population 65 and older reporting a disability.

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family homes are inaccessible to people with mobility and sensory limitations.

Housing may not be adaptable to widened doorways and hallways, access ramps, larger bathrooms, lowered countertops, and other features necessary for accessibility. The cost of retrofitting a home often prohibits homeownership, even for individuals or families who could otherwise afford a home. Furthermore, some providers of basic home-buying services do not have offices or materials that are accessible to people with mobility, visual, or hearing impairments.

Table H-15
Disabled Population, 2014-2018
Estimate % of Total
Population
Total Population (civilian noninstitutionalized) 31,028 100.0% <5 Years with Disability 0 0.0%
5 to 17 years with Disability 169 0.5%
18 to 64 Years with Disability 1,034 3.3%
65 Years + with Disability 1,305 4.2%
Total Population with Disability 2,508 8.1%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

Additionally, some disabilities may limit a person’s ability to earn income, or to access higher-income jobs. Of the approximately 1,034 Laguna Hills residents between the ages of 18 and 64 with disabilities, over half (544 residents) are not in the labor force, and an additional 64 are in the labor force but unemployed, for a total of 58.8 percent of residents between the ages of 18 and 64 with disabilities that are either not in the labor force or are in the labor force but unemployed (Table H-16). This highlights the need for a variety of types of accessible housing that is affordable to individuals and households that cannot participate in the labor market.

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Table H-16
Employment for Disabled Population, 2014-2018
Estimate % of Population
Age 18-64
Total Population (Age 16-64) 19,588 100.0%
Employed with Disability 426 2.2%
Unemployed with Disability 64 0.3%
Not in Labor Force with Disability 544 2.8%
Total Population with Disability 1,034 5.3%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

As defined by federal law, “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that:
• Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
• Is manifested before the individual attains age 22;
• Is likely to continue indefinitely;
• Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: (a) self-care, (b) receptive and expressive language,( c)learning, (d)mobility,( e) self-direction, (f) capacity forindependent living, or(g) economic self-sufficiency; and • Reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

The Census does not record developmental disabilities. According to the U.S.

Administration on Developmental Disabilities, an accepted estimate of the percentage of the population that can be defined as developmentally disabled is 1.5 percent. This equated to approximately 473 persons in the City of Laguna Hills with developmental disabilities, based on the California Department of Finance population estimates.

According to the State’s Department of Developmental Services, approximately 230 Laguna Hills residents with developmental disabilities sought services at the Regional Center of Orange County. Almost two-thirds of these individuals are over the age of 18; however, about 37 percent are less than 17 years old.

Many persons with developmental disabilities can live and work independently within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals require a group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may require an institutional

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environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided.

Because developmental disabilities exist before adulthood, the first issue in supportive housing for the developmentally disabled is the transition from the person’s living situation as a child to an appropriate level of interdependence as an adult.

The State Department of Developmental Services (DDS) currently provides community-based services to approximately 362,000 persons with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, four developmental centers, and two community-based facilities. The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) is one of 21 regional centers in California that provides point-of-entry services for people with developmental disabilities. The RCOC is a private, nonprofit community agency that contracts with local businesses to offer a wide range of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Any resident of Orange County who has a developmental disability that originated before age 18 is eligible for services. Services are offered to people with developmental disabilities based on Individual Program Plans and may include adult daycare programs; advocacy;
assessment/consultation; behavior management programs; diagnosis and evaluation; independent living services; infant development programs; information and referrals; mobility training; prenatal diagnosis; residential care; respite care; physical and occupational therapy; transportation; consumer, family vendor training; and vocational training. RCOC also coordinates the state-mandated Early Start program, which provides services for children under age three who have or are at substantial risk of having a developmental disability. According to the RCOC January 2021 Facts and Statistics data, the RCOC currently serves approximately 22,000 individuals.

The Dayle McIntosh Center is a private, nonprofit organization serving Orange County that partners with people with disabilities to address barriers preventing individuals with disabilities from achieving independence and self-sufficiency. The Center is one of over 500 designated centers for independent living in the nation. Most of the staff and board members are individuals with disabilities who have achieved independence themselves.

Although the Center does not own or operate any housing units nor have funds for emergency shelter, programs provided include community transition services, housing assistance, independent living skills for the deaf, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and more. From 2019- 2020, the Center served a total of 804 individuals who received ongoing service delivery and provided resources to an addition 932 contacts.

Vocational Visions, a nonprofit organization in Mission Viejo, has provided services to south Orange County residents with developmental disabilities in partnership with Saddleback Valley Unified School District since 1974 when the program began with 30 clients and a staff of 5. This organization currently has over 500 clients and a staff of over 100 people.

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Vocational Visions has helped thousands of men and women with disabilities obtain employment, further education, and reach both professional and personal goals. Effective treatment increases the level of functioning for many of these clients, thus maximizing their quality of life vocationally, economically, and socially. Services are provided to qualifying persons at no charge.

Vocational Visions is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is the only family-based program in south Orange County. It offers eight comprehensive programs, including Day Training Activity Program, Health Related Services Program, Emeritus Program, Adult Development Program, Work Activity Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Work Activity Program, Supported Employment, and South County Clubhouse.

As shown in Table H-17, just over half of the total disabled population is 65 years of age or older. In that group, the most common types of disability are ambulatory, independent living difficulty and hearing difficulty. Forty-one percent of the total disabled population is between the ages of 18 and 64.

For this group, the most common types of disability are cognitive, ambulatory and independent living difficulty. People under 18 years of age with a disability make up 6.7 percent of the total disabled population. For this group, the most common type of disability is cognitive.

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Table H-17
Persons with Disability by Type, 2014-2018
Persons with a
Disability
Percentage of
Disabled
Population
Total Disabled Population 2,508 100.0%
Under 18 Years 169 6.7%
With a hearing difficulty 52 2.1%
With a vision difficulty 59 2.4%
With a cognitive difficulty 163 6.5%
With an ambulatory difficulty 52 2.1%
With a self-care difficulty 68 2.7%
18-64 Years 1,034 41.2%
With a hearing difficulty 289 11.5%
With a vision difficulty 277 11.0%
With a cognitive difficulty 631 25.2%
With an ambulatory difficulty 506 20.2%
With a self-care difficulty 393 15.7%
With an independent living difficulty 499 19.9%
65-Plus Years 1,305 52.0%
With a hearing difficulty 468 18.7%
With a vision difficulty 143 5.7%
With a cognitive difficulty 336 13.4%
With an ambulatory difficulty 733 29.2%
With a self-care difficulty 283 11.3%
With an independent living difficulty 547 21.8%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

Housing opportunitiesfor disabled persons can be addressed through the provision of affordable, barrier-free housing. In addition to the development of newunits,rehabilitation assistance can be used provided to disabled residents to make necessary improvements to remove architectural barriers to existing units. The Housing Element contains programstocreate reasonable accommodationsprocedures and educate residents about housing services available to persons with disabilities (H-17), and to continue programs that provide rehabilitation assistance (H-3).

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LARGE HOUSEHOLDS
Large households (with five or more persons) are identified as a group with special housing needs based on the limited availability of adequately sized, affordable housing units. Some Llarge households are often of lower income, frequently resulting in the overcrowding of smaller dwelling units and, in turn, accelerating unit deterioration. The American Community Survey (2014-2018) estimates that 1,288 households in Laguna Hills have five or more members, representing 12.2 percent of all cCity households.

Among the large households, 58.9 percent were owner households and 41.1 percent were renter households.

Typically, the availability of adequately sized and affordable housing units is an obstacle facing large households. Since only 12.2 percent of Laguna Hills households are large households, Laguna Hills’ housing stock should be adequate to meet the needs of larger households. According to American Community Survey estimates (2014-2018), Laguna Hills had 5,126 two or three-bedroom housing units and another 4,206 housing units with four or more bedrooms. However, lower-income large renter households may have greater difficulty securing adequately sized units than other large renter households.

HOMELESS
According to HUD, a person is considered homeless if he/she is not imprisoned and:
• Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; • The primary nighttime residence is a publicly or privately operated shelter designed for temporary living arrangements;
• The primary residence is an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals that should otherwise be institutionalized; or • The primary residence is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation.

The City has retained the nonprofit service provider Mercy House to help homeless individuals and families in Laguna Hills to obtain services and participates in regional efforts to address homelessness issues.

The City of Laguna Hills is part of the Orange County Continuum of Care System. HUD created the Continuum of Care process in 1994 to foster a single, coordinated, comprehensive planning process to create long-term solutions to the problem of homelessness and to serve as an application mechanism to apply for HUD homeless assistance program funds.

Continuum of Care is an umbrella term that covers the planning process involving government agencies, service providers, and advocates in the creation of a plan to assess the needs of homeless people and to devise a plan for delivering housing and services to meet those needs.

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Once a plan is developed, “the Continuum” or “the CoC,” as these planning bodies are called, apply for homeless assistance funds to develop and/or operate transitional housing, supportive services, and permanent housing for homeless people.

Orange County’s Continuum of Care System comprises a network of public, private, faith-based, for-profit, and nonprofit service providers. County agencies, such as the Housing and Community Services Department (HCS), Health Care Agency, Social Services Agency, and other county agencies, provide direct services for the homeless and/or significant resources for agencies serving the homeless. The region’s 34 municipalities also provide substantial resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. A partnership exists between HCS’s Homeless Prevention Programs, 211 (formally known as Info Link Orange County), and OC Partnership (formerly known as Shelter and Hunger Partnership) to conduct community forums to focus on the entire system of care. These forums provide regional and coordinated meetings that focus on all issues relating to the County’s Continuum of Care System. Issues include temporary shelter and affordable housing, healthcare, case management, education, legal issues, transportation, supportive services, legislation, funding, and other related issues. Numerous public/private partnerships and collaboratives have been and continue to be developed and have enabled Orange County to expand the system of care through year-round, regional planning and coordinated efforts to better assist the homeless. When combined, these coordinated efforts decrease fragmentation and strengthen Orange County’s Continuum of Care System.

Table H-18 details the estimate of the homeless population in Orange County. According to the 2019 point-in-time survey (most current available data, as of March 2021), 6,860 persons were found to be homeless in shelters and on the streets in Orange County on January 22, 2019. Of those counted in the survey, 24 unsheltered and 0 sheltered residents were counted in Laguna Hills. According to the South County Street Outreach Program Monthly Report for May 2021 by Mercy House, sixty-one people moved from the streets into permanent housing and 119 people moved from the streets to temporary housing, emergency shelter or institutional care. From October 2019-May 2021 the outreach program served 26 clients, provided 124 services and 27 referrals in the City Laguna Hills. Program services include engagement, completing housing assessments to enter the Coordinated Entry System (CES) connecting individuals to the system of care including physical and mental health services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, housing and other social services such and General Relief, CALFresh, Medi-Cal and addressing other conditions that may exist.

The South County Street Outreach Program is a regional approach funded by HEAP and City partners to address homelessness. Coordinated by Mercy House, the Outreach Program reported that for the month of November 2020, there was one person who exited the streets to permanent housing and three people exited the streets to temporary housing, emergency shelter, or institutional care. In Laguna Hills, the outreach program has served 19 clients

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to date and provided 63 services and 18 referrals. Program services include engagement, completing housing assessments to enter to Coordinated Entry Systems, connecting individuals to the system of care for physical or mental services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, housing, and other social services such as General Relief, CAL Fresh, and Medi-Cal. Friendship Shelter is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round shelter and rehabilitation to homeless adults in South Orange County and is focused on finding the most appropriate permanent housing solution for each individual. According to the organization’s data analyst, Connor Stephenson, Friendship Shelter has a capacity for 91 beds in permanent supportive housing throughout south Orange County, largely funded by HUD. Friendship Shelter also has two emergency shelters in Laguna Beach with total capacity for 75 beds. The emergency shelters are funded by various sources, such as the City of Laguna Beach, County funding, private foundations, ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant), and a contract with Mission Hospital for six beds for their homeless discharges.

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified conditions for people experiencing homelessness. Friendship Shelter participated in Project Toolbelt, a program to house people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic and into hotels or other permanent housing. Since March 2020, there have been 143 individuals enrolled, according to the organization’s data analyst, Connor Stephenson. Of the total enrollees, 35 individuals have ended their episode of homelessness and 64 are currently active in the program.

Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) is a faith-based charitable nonprofit organization assisting the homeless population in South Orange County with resources for food, shelter, and personalized supportive counsel. According to Chief Executive Director Elizabeth Andrade, FAM has a total of 10 permanent housing units, which are at capacity year-round. FAM provides emergency shelter for families with young children and for single women.

The emergency shelter has 12 total units and 38 total beds available, of which, 90 to 95 percent of beds are used throughout the year. There is a 92- percent success rate of clients who move from an emergency shelter into permanent housing. For the emergency shelter, funding is provided through First Five of Orange County. For the permanent supportive housing, FAM is a recipient of a grant held by Mercy House. Common referral services are made to Social Services, CalWorks or CalFresh, Child Guidance Center, and One Stops. From July 2019 to June 2020, FAM is expected to serve over 200 clients or households in rental assistance.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic increased housing insecurity, FAM partnered with Orange County on Project Room Key, a program intended to house homeless individuals. FAM can refer clients that have tested positive for COVID or that have been exposed to hotels. There is capacity for 10 clients or households at a time. Since May, FAM has had capacity to house 17 households, but and could house more if they had more staff available. As of 2021, $750,000 has been allocated with an additional $1 million to be provided.

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Table H-18
Summary of Homeless Estimates, 2019
Homeless Episodes Source Estimate of Homeless
Point-in-time Count* Orange County 6,860 (one day)
Point-in-time Count Orange County, unsheltered 3,961
Point-in-time Survey Laguna Hills, unsheltered 24
Point-in-time Survey Laguna Hills, sheltered 0
*Point-in-time count occurred on January 22, 2019. Source: www.ocpartnership.net.

The 2019 Orange County Sheltered Point-in-Time Count and Survey provides a snapshot of the Orange County Continuum of Care’s inventory of housing resources. These housing resources include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and other permanent housing that are dedicated to serve people who are homeless and specific subpopulations (Table H-20). The total number of beds provided on a given night for emergency shelters was 2,539, and for transitional housing it was 1,135 (Table H-19).

The 2019 Sheltered Point-in-Time numbers are based on surveys received from 32 Orange County homeless provider agencies regarding clients served on the night of January 22, 2019. Final Sheltered Point-in-Time numbers were tabulated from 76 different Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing projects targeting homeless clients in Orange County. Point-inTime data was received from 99 percent of the projects expected to provide a response. Major homeless facilities/providers in Orange County and resources they provide are listed in Table H-21.

Table H-19
Sheltered Count and Bed Occupancy, Orange County, 2019
Housing Type 2019 Point-in-Time
Sheltered People
Vacant
Beds
Total
Beds
Average
Occupancy
Emergency Shelter 2,011 528 2,539 79.2%
Transitional Shelter 888 247 1,135 78.2%
Total Shelter Inventory 2,899 775 3,674 78.9%
Source: 2019 Orange County Sheltered Point-in-Time Count and Survey

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Table H-20
Housing Inventory Chart, Orange County, 2019
Household Type Individuals Families Total
Emergency Shelters 1,798
(400 seasonal) 590 2,388
Transitional Housing 319 816 1,135
Rapid Rehousing 159 615 774
Permanent Supportive Housing 1,711 516 2,227
Other Permanent Housing 88 16 104
Total 4,075 2,553 6,628
Source: 2019 Orange County Sheltered Point-in-Time Count and Survey

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Table H-21
Major Homeless Facilities/Providers in Orange County
Name Location Type Resources Available
Families
Forward Irvine Housing Assistance
Housing placement and case
management. Food assistance
and low-cost counseling
services.

Family
Promise of
Orange
County
Orange
Emergency
Shelter,
Transitional
Housing
Provides emergency shelter,
transitional housing, and case
management.

Homeless
Intervention
Services
(HIS)
Placentia Transitional
Housing
Runs HIS House, a nonemergency sober transitional
housing environment. Also, case
management services and job
training. Manages a home-share
program for homeless students
and housing placement
program.

Laura’s
House
Ladera
Ranch
Emergency
Shelter
Provides emergency shelter and
counseling for those fleeing
domestic violence.

Mercy House Santa
Ana
Emergency
Shelter,
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
Navigation center, rapid
rehousing, and permanent
supportive housing locations
across Orange County. Also
runs the South County Outreach
program to connect homeless
residents with housing services.

Pathways of
Hope Fullerton
Emergency
Shelter,
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
Emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, bridge housing, and permanent supportive housing.

Project Hope
Alliance
Costa
Mesa
Rapid
Rehousing
Rapid rehousing for families
facing homelessness, combined
with early education and literacy
programs for school-aged
children.

Serving
People in
Need (SPIN)
Costa
Mesa
Rental
Assistance
Provides move-in costs for
individuals moving into
permanent housing.

Women's
Transitional
Living Center
(WTLC)
Fullerton Rapid
Rehousing
Immediate housing for
individuals fleeing domestic
violence.

Source: Families Forward Community Resource Guide, 2018.

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During the COVID pandemic, Orange County contracted with a 76-bed hotel at 23061 Avenida de la Carlota in Laguna Hills as a temporary housing and medical facility for homeless residents at risk of exposure to COVID.

This temporary housing was part of the State’s Project Room Key program and was closed on October 16, 2020.

The City’s Zoning Ordinance defines an emergency shelter as “housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person, or as may be amended by Health and Safety Code Section 50801(e). No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.” The City permits supportive and transitional housing facilities for six or fewer persons in all residential zones as a residential use. Emergency shelters are permitted by right in the Mixed-Use zone and are subject to development and management standards. As of February 20221, the City has not received applications to construct emergency shelters, and none have been constructed. The Housing Element includes Program H-7 to update the Zoning Ordinance for emergency shelters to ensure compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)) and to allow transitional and supportive housing (including transitional and supportive housing with seven or more residents) as a residential use in all zones allowing residential uses.

EXTREMELY LOW INCOME
Lower-income households generally have a higher incidence of housing challengesproblems and tend to overpay for housing (paying 30 percent or more of their monthly income toward housing costs). Households that earn 30 percent or less than the County’s median income (up to $40,350 for a family of four in 2021, based on HCD Income Limits) are considered “extremely low-income.” Extremely low-income households typically consist of minimum-wage workers, seniors on fixed incomes, disabled persons, and farmworkers. To estimate the number of households in this income category, the City reviewed 2013–2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data for the number of households in the extremely low-income (ELI) range.

As shown in Table H-9, there are a total of 1,010 ELI households in Laguna Hills, comprising 9.7 percent of the total number of households. ELI households represent a smaller percentage of households in Laguna Hills when compared to the County as a whole, where ELI households comprise

14.9 percent of the total number of households. In Laguna Hills, ELI households are more likely to be renters than owners. Based on 2013-2017 CHAS data, ELI households comprise 6 percent of owner-occupied households (470 of 7,325 total owner-occupied units), compared to comprising 18 percent of renter-occupied households (540 of 3,040 total renter-occupied units). ELI households are particularly susceptible to cost burden, or paying at least 30 percent of gross monthly income toward housing-related costs, reducing the ability for households to have money available for other necessities and emergency expenditures. Severe cost

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burden, or paying at least 50 percent of monthly income toward housing costs, further constrains a household’s ability to pay for necessities while maintaining housing. Cost-burdened ELI households are particularly vulnerable to displacement and experiencing homelessness. When looking at rates of cost burden in housing units occupied by ELI households, approximately 83 percent of housing units occupied by ELI households pay at least 30 percent of monthly income toward housing costs. Among ELI households in owner-occupied housing units, 86 percent (405 units) are occupied with households experiencing cost burden. Of these units, 83 percent (335 units) are severely cost-burdened, paying at least 50 percent of monthly income toward housing costs. Again, over 80 percent of ELI households in renter-occupied units overpay for housing costs (435 units), with nearly all of these units experiencing severe cost burden (395 units, or 91 percent of renter-occupied units). The majority of ELI, cost-burdened households in owner-occupied housing units are seniors aged 62 and above (51 percent or 210 units). In renter-occupied units, small families (between 2- 4 persons) comprise 37 percent of ELI housing units experiencing cost burden and large families (5 or more persons) comprise 36 percent. Further, the small families and large families are all experiencing severely cost burden and vulnerable to displacement if housing costs increased.

In the past 10 years, the City undertook the following actions to support extremely low-income households, including seniors and families:
• From 2013-2021, the City retained the non-profit service provider Mercy House to help homeless residents obtain services. Mercy Housing connects persons/households at-risk for homelessness to services, including to social services, CalWorks or CalFresh, Child Guidance Center, and One Stops.
• The City updated the Second Unit provisions to comply with the new State Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. Residential second units can provide additional affordable housing opportunities for lowerincome seniors, single persons, or small households within existing neighborhoods.
• From 2013-2021, City staff continued to monitor and respond to housing complaints and referred residents to various agencies that provide fair housing services in Orange County.
• In December 2012, City Council adopted an amendment to the City’s Municipal Code to allow supportive housing and transitional housing as residential uses in all residential zones.
• The City was awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in 2014 and 2015 ($80,000 each program year). Those funds were spent rehabilitating Aliso Meadows, one of two publicly-assisted housing development in Laguna Hills.

The extremely low-income housing need is projected to be 284 units, which is derived from presuming 50 percent of the very low-income housing need (568 units) from the Regional Housing Need Assessment. The City has

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included Implementation Program H-11 to undertake a rezoning effort to accommodate the 284 units for ELI households. Additionally, the City has included Implementation Programs H-3, H-4, H-13, H-14, and H-16 and H21 to further provide assistance to ELI households, through the following actions:.
• Facilitate housing repair and/or rehabilitation programs that assist lowerincome households occupying housing in need of repair (H-3). • Provide Technical Assistance to preserve 51 at-risk units, preparing “Risk Assessment” reports and work with responsible entities to ensure tenants receive education of housing rights and preservation/acquisition status (H-4).
• Develop partnerships with mainstream and/or special-needs affordable housing developers that could result in set-asides in existing and planned lower income housing projects. These partnerships may include incentives (such as expedited processing, fee waivers, and density bonuses) provided by the City to facilitate the set-asides for planned lower income units and actively cooperating with the owners of existing units to secure appropriate federal funding necessary to maintain existing affordability (H-13).
• Continue to provide referral services and information on Housing Choice Vouchers to the City’s residents (H-14).
• Continue to participate in the Orange County Consolidated Plan Programs and in the Orange County Continuum of Care local housing planning process to facilitate obtaining funds for affordable housing and related social services for special-needs populations (H-13). • Develop affirmative marketing targeted at property owners to encourage acceptance of vouchers and/or other rental assistance programs, promoting equal access to government-assisted housing and to promote housing opportunities outside low-resource neighborhoods and neighborhoods along Via Lomas. Additionally, develop affirmative marketing strategies to promote services for persons at-risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness through partnership with Mercy House, aimed at protecting residents from risk of displacement (H-16).
• Encourage development of affordable housing that meets the needs of diverse households and family structures, including affordable units with three or more bedrooms, during meetings with prospective developers (H-16).
• Investigate the potential adoption of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (H-8).
• Facilitate housing on identified sites and ensure that housing is developed that is appropriate for identified income categories on identified sites (H-21)

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Housing Stock Characteristics
A community’s housing stock is defined as the collection of all housing units within the jurisdiction. The characteristics of the housing stock, including growth, type, age and condition, tenure, vacancy rates, costs, and affordability are important in determining the housing needs for the community. This section details the housing stock characteristics of Laguna Hills in an attempt to identify how well the current housing stock meets the needs of current and future residents of the city.

HOUSING GROWTH TRENDS
The California Department of Finance reported that Laguna Hills had a total of 11,298 housing units (Table H-22). From 2010 to 2020, the housing stock increased in Laguna Hills by approximately 252 units. As of January 2020, single-family homes constituted over 73 percent of the city’s housing stock.

Multifamily units constituted 23.3 percent, while mobile homes constituted

3.1 percent of the city’s housing stock (Table H-22). This section relies on a variety of data sources. Table H-22 shows total housing units by type with 2020 data from the California Department of Finance (DOF). The most recent data available on tenure by number of units in the structure (Table H23) and numbers of units built by year (H-25) is from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS). Variation in the total number of units is due to different sampling methods used by DOF and ACS, and the time frames that the data pertain to. Additionally, the total housing units in tables H-23 and H-25 are different because H-23 shows all occupied housing units, while H-25 shows all housing units.

Table H-22
Housing Stock Composition, 2020
Housing Type
January 2020
Number Percentage
Single-family Detached 6,404 56.7%
Single-family Attached 1,917 17.0%
Multifamily 2–4 Units 573 5.1%
Multifamily 5+ Units 2,052 18.2%
Mobile Homes and Other 352 3.1%
Total Units 11,298 100%
Source: SCAG Housing Element Data, CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates, 2020

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TENURE
The tenure distribution of a community’s housing stock (owner versus renter) influences several aspects of the local housing market. Residential stability is influenced by tenure, with ownership housing evidencing a much lower turnover rate than rental housing. Housing overpayment, while faced by many households, is far more prevalent among renters.

Tenure status is primarily related to household income, composition, and age of the householder.

Table H-23 details tenure by housing unit type for Laguna Hills and Orange County for 2014-2018. As shown in Table H-23, 71.7 percent of Laguna Hills residents owned the units they occupied, while 28.3 percent rented.

This rate of homeownership is 14.3 percentage points higher than the county-wide rate.

Table H-23
Housing Tenure by Units in Structure, 2014-2018
Laguna Hills Orange County
Estimate Percentage Estimate Percentage
Owner-occupied housing
units: 7,567 71.7% 592,269 57.4%
Single-family
(attached or detached) 6,893 65.3% 527,962 51.1%
2-4 units 233 2.2% 14,643 1.4%
5 or more units 253 2.4% 28,247 2.7%
Mobile home 188 1.8% 21,238 2.1%
Other - 0.0% 179 0.0%
Renter-occupied housing
units: 2,988 28.3% 440,104 42.6%
Single-family
(attached or detached) 1,060 10.0% 127,816 12.4%
2-4 units 601 5.7% 74,197 7.2%
5 or more units 1,327 12.6% 230,643 22.3%
Mobile home - 0.0% 7,144 0.7%
Other - 0.0% 304 0.0%
Total: 10,555 100.0% 1,032,373 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey
Notes: American Community Survey numbers are estimates; there is a variable margin of error for all numbers.

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VACANCY
A certain number of vacant units are needed to moderate the cost of housing, allow sufficient choice for residents, and provide an incentive for unit upkeep and repair. Specifically, vacancy rates of 1.5 to 2 percent for ownership housing and 5 to 6 percent for rental housing are considered optimal to balance demand and supply for housing. A higher vacancy rate may indicate an excess in the supply of units and a softer market, which results in lower housing prices. A lower vacancy rate may indicate a shortage of housing and high competition for available housing, which generally leads to higher housing prices and diminished affordability.

The 2014-2018 American Community Survey indicated that the overall vacancy rate in Laguna Hills was approximately 3.9 percent (Table H-24).

Specifically, the vacancy rate for ownership housing was 0.6 percent, while the rental vacancy rate was 2.9 percent.

The low ownership housing vacancy rate in Laguna Hills could be attributed to the lack of developable land for additional housing construction.

Table H-24
Vacancy Rates, 2014-2018
Number Percentage
Total Housing Units 10,980 100.0%
Occupied 10,555 96.1%
Vacant 425 3.9%
For rent 89 0.8%
For sale only 0 0.0%
Rented or sold, not occupied 49 0.4%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 24 0.2%
For migrant workers 263 2.4%
Other vacant 0 0.0%
Ownership Vacancy Rate 0.6%
Rental Vacancy Rate 2.9%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey

AGE AND HOUSING STOCK CONDITIONS
The age of housing is commonly used as a measure of when housing may begin to require major repairs. Without proper maintenance, housing units deteriorate over time. In general, housing units over 30 years old are likely to exhibit signs of rehabilitation needs, such as new roofing, foundation work, and new plumbing.

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As depicted in Table H-25, 13.9 percent of the City’s housing stock was constructed after 1990, while 86.1 percent of the housing stock in Laguna Hills was constructed before 1989. Therefore, the majority of the housing stock may be susceptible to deterioration and require maintenance or some type of rehabilitation. However, homeowners in Laguna Hills have a track record of maintaining their properties. As of December 2021, approximately a third of a percent of the total housing stock in Laguna Hills is in need of rehabilitation (37 homes out of 10,980). The City’s annual average for rehabilitation permits is approximately 1,300 permits, demonstrating there is a relatively small percentage of homes in need of rehabilitation. Although a high percentage of the city’s homes are more than 30 years old, and as such may require more regular maintenance and repair, this consistent average confirms that property owners are maintaining their homes. No homes needed replacement. Program H-3 is included to assist low- and moderateincome homeowners and rental property owners, including senior/disabled households, to access rehabilitation loans and grants through the Orange County Housing and Community Services Department, particularly in the Via Lomas neighborhood.

Table H-25
Housing Units by Year Built, 2014-2018
Number Percentage
1939 & Earlier 44 0.4%
1940-1949 48 0.4%
1950-1959 182 1.7%
1960-1969 847 7.7%
1970-1979 4,031 36.7%
1980-1989 4,303 39.2%
1990-1999 1,077 9.8%
2000-2009 303 2.8%
2010-2013 54 0.5%
2014 & Later 91 0.8%
Total 10,980 100.0%
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey, SCAG Housing Element Data Between January 2013 and October 2020, 1,343 building permits were issued for building alterations or additions, and 945 building permits for roof work were issued. Additionally, 5 permits were issued for plumbing repair in residential buildings and 2,769 building permits were issued for alterations to residential electrical systems during this time period. The age, scope of repair required, and overall condition of the houses for which the permits were issued varies; however, this indicates that many property owners undertake regular maintenance to maintain their properties.

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The majority of the City’s housing stock is not considered substandard or in need of rehabilitation or replacement. Beginning in 2013 and continuing through Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the City used Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to renovate 21 housing units in the 248-unit Aliso Meadows Condominium Development. The City has identified the Via Lomas neighborhood as an area of the City that might exhibit a small percentage of housing with some deferred maintenance. The City will focus future housing rehabilitation efforts under Program H-311 in this neighborhood.

Housing Costs and Affordability
The cost of housing is directly related to the extent of housing problems in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, there will be a correspondingly higher prevalence of housing cost burden and overcrowding. This section summarizes the cost and affordability of the housing stock to Laguna Hills residents.

HOMEOWNERSHIP MARKET
Prices for single-family homes and condominiums in Laguna Hills were collected using list prices available on Zillow in February 2021. These are shown by housing type, price range, and median sale price in Table H-26.

According to Zillow, the median sale price for condominiums was $505,950 and the median sale price for single-family homes was $659,000. The overall median sales price for both condominiums and single-family homes was $599,988, which is higher than the affordable purchase price for very lowand extremely low-income households of four.

As is shown in Table H-27, the majority of single-family homes sold between 2017 and 2020 were either three- or four-bedroom homes, and most condominiums sold had either two or three bedrooms. Compared to 2021 listings, homes sold from 2017 to 2020 had a lower mean sale price, indicating that some homes that were previously listed were sold at prices that lower-income households could afford.

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Table H-26
House and Condominium Listings, February 2021
Unit Type/Size List Price Median List Price
Homes (singlefamily detached) $82,000 - $4,990,000 $659,000 2 BR $82,000 - $659,000 $459,500
3 BR $119,900 - $850,000 $559,999
4 BR $169,000 - $1,765,000 $850,000
5+ BR $1,550,000 - $4,990,000 $2,975,000
Condominiums $340,000 - $585,000 $505,950
1 BR $340,000 $340,000
2 BR $360,000 - $559,900 $488,500
3+ BR $539,000 - $585,000 $545,000
Total $82,000 - $4,990,000 $599,988
Source: Zillow, February 2021
Table H-27
Single-Family Detached HomesHouse and Condominium
Sales, 2017-2020
Unit Type/Size Number Sold Mean Sale Price
Homes (single-family detached)
2 BR 108 $347,279
3 BR 541 $367,411
4 BR 822 $511,942
5 BR 258 $633,781
Condominiums
1 BR 172 $184,249
2 BR 409 $236,663
3 BR 407 $276,120
Source: City of Laguna Hills, 2021.

RENTAL MARKET
With renters constituting approximately 28 percent of the City’s households, it is important to understand the rental market in Laguna Hills. Rental price information was collected for five apartment communities in February 2021 by using Zillow to search apartment rental rates, as shown in Table H-28.

The rental range for one-bedroom units ranged from $1,315 to $2,825. Twobedroom units were offered at rents ranging from $1,630 to $3,000.

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Table H-28
Sample Apartment Rental Rates, 2021
Apartment Complex Rental Price Range
Reata Oakbrook Village
1 Br $2,092-$2,230
2 Br $2,397-$2,800
Meridian
1 Br $2,100-$2,825
2 Br $3,000
Sofi Laguna
1 Br $1,861-$2,039
2 Br $2,352-$2,444
Villa Solana
1 Br $1,847-$1,895
2 Br $2,243-$2,387
Prado at Laguna Hills
1 Br $1,315-$1,345
2 Br $1,630-$1,675
Average
1 BR $1,955
2 BR $2,325
Source: Zillow, February 2021
At present, two properties with deed-restricted affordable units are available in the Ccity: Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel, which both. These are the only properties in the city that explicitly accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). According to a comment letter submitted to the cCity by a community organization (Welcoming Neighbors Home) in June 2021, neither apartment complex had vacancies. As of that time, Rancho Niguel was not adding names to its waiting list, as the waiting list was estimated to be between 5 and 10 years in length.

The Welcoming Neighbors Home letter also included surveys of apartment buildings in neighboring jurisdictions, including Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, and Aliso Viejo. As in Laguna Hills, deed-restricted affordable properties throughout the region either indicated that they had no vacancies or that they had closed waitlists, including some waitlists of as many as six years. Higher-end rental properties tended to have more vacancies throughout the region, as did several mid-range apartment properties in Laguna Niguel with rental rates similar to those of Reata and Meridian in Laguna Hills (see Table H-29). Apartments in this range are likely to be affordable to moderate-income households and some larger lowincome households. Properties with rental rates that might be affordable to very low-income households did not have many vacancies as of June 2021.

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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Housing affordability is dependent on income and housing costs. Using set income guidelines, current housing affordability can be estimated.

According to the HCD income guidelines for 2020, the Area Median Income (AMI) in Orange County was $103,000 (adjusted for household size). Assuming that the potential homebuyer within each income group has sufficient credit, down payment (10 percent), and maintains affordable housing expenses (i.e., spends no more than 30 percent of their gross income on the mortgage, taxes, and insurance), the maximum affordable home price can be determined for each income group. Table H-29 shows the maximum affordable housing and rental prices for the various income groups. Households in the lower end of each category can afford less by comparison than those at the upper end. The market affordability of Laguna Hills’ housing stock for each income group is discussed below.

Extremely Low-Income Households: Extremely low-income households earn 30 percent or less of the AMI. The maximum affordable rental payment is $667 per month for a family of four. The maximum affordable home purchase price for extremely low-income household is $82,000 for a four-person household (Table H-29).

Based on the data presented in Tables H-28 and H-26, extremely lowincome households would be very unlikely to secure adequately sized and affordable rental or ownership housing in Laguna Hills.

Very Low-Income Households: Very low-income households are classified as those earning 31-50 percent of the AMI. The maximum affordable rental payment is $1,141 per month for a family of four. The maximum affordable home purchase price for very low-income households is $150,999 for a four-person household (Table H-28).

Based on the rental data presented in Table H-25, very low-income households typically cannot afford rental housing available in Laguna Hills.

According to Zillow, a very limited number of condominiums or houses are available at a sales price affordable to very low-income households (Table H-26). However, with the low vacancy rates in the cCity, finding available homes at affordable prices can be a challenge.

Low-Income Households: Low-income households earn 51 to 80 percent of the County AMI. The maximum home price that a low-income household can afford is $232,300 for a four-person family. An affordable rental rate for low-income households is $1,699 for a four-person household.

Based on sale listings available on Zillow, low-income households can afford some condominiums and houses in Laguna Hills (Table H-26). Many lowincome households can afford rental housing within Laguna Hills (Table H27). However, with the low vacancy rates in the city, finding available homes at affordable prices can be a challenge.

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Moderate-IncomeHouseholds: Moderate-income households earn up to 120 percent of the County AMI. The maximum affordable home price for moderate-income households is $451,010 for a four-person household. A moderate-income household can afford rent of $3,202 per month for a fourperson household.

Based on the maximum affordable home price and listing sale prices available on Zillow presented in Table H-26, moderate-income households could afford a number of condominiums and single-family homes for sale in Laguna Hills. Moderate-income households can comfortably afford rental housing within Laguna Hills (Table H-27).

This Housing Element includes a variety of programs designed to improve the adequacy and affordability of housing in Laguna Hills and to assist renters and homeowners who cannot afford housing (see Programs H-3, H6, H-14, H-15, and H-16).

Table H-29 presents a summary of housing affordability and availability in Laguna Hills. As described, the table indicates that extremely low-income households typically cannot afford to rent market-rate rentals in Laguna Hills. Extremely low-income households may have difficulty finding an affordable single-family home that could accommodate their household size at a price they can afford; households at the lower end of this income range would be unlikely to find any housing for sale at prices affordable with their income. Very low-income households can afford some rental housing available at a lower rate in Laguna Hills, as well as some condominiums or single-family detached homuses, but may have difficulty finding a home that is both affordable at their income level and sized appropriately for their household. Low-income and moderate-income households in Laguna Hills can generally afford market-rate rentals. Additionally, there were single-family detached homes and condominiums available for purchase at list prices within these income category ranges according to sale price listings on Zillow. It should be noted that at the extremely low and very low-income levels, housing stock for sale is expected to be much more limited than at higher income levels.

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Table H-29
Summary of Housing Affordability and Availability, 2020 Income Group
Annual
Income
(Family of
Four)
Maximum
Affordable
Rent
(Monthly)
Maximum
Affordable
Sales Price
Extremely Low (0–30% AMI) $38,450 $961 $82,000
Very Low (31–50%) $64,050 $1,601 $150,999
Low (51–80% AMI) $102,450 $2,561 $232,300
Moderate (81–120% AMI) $123,600 $3,090 $451,010
Calculation of affordable home sales prices assumes affordable payment, down payment of 3.5%, highest national average mortgage interest rate from 2019, 30-year mortgage, private mortgage insurance premium, property tax rate of 1.1%, homeowners’ insurance, 1% of sales price for maintenance, customary costs for water, sewer and waste removal.

Income limits based on HCD Maximum Income Limits, 2020
At-Risk Rental Housing
Existing housing that receives governmental assistance is often a significant source of affordable housing in many communities. This section identifies the publicly assisted rental housing in Laguna Hills, evaluates the potential for those units to convert to market rates during a 10-year period (2021- 2029), and analyzes the cost to preserve those units. Laguna Hills has two assisted housing developments that provide 101 affordable housing units (Table H-30).

ASSISTED HOUSING INVENTORY
State housing element law requires cities to prepare an inventory including all assisted multifamily rental units that are eligible to convert to market-rate housing uses due to termination of subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment, or expiring use restrictions.

Table H-30 is an inventory of assisted rental housing projects in Laguna Hills. A total of 101 assisted units are provided by the Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel developments. Both Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel are projects built in the early 1980s with Section 8 construction funds. The projects were approved in one action by the County of Orange in 1980 as affordable to low- and moderate-income residents.

Project approval included first-time homebuyer/renter qualifications, an anti-speculation program, and a method of assuring continued affordability of the units to low- and moderate-income individuals or families.

Furthermore, project approval mandated that 29 percent of total units be made available to individual or families earning 80 percent and below AMI, 30 percent of total units be made available to individuals or families earning

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81 percent to 100 percent of AMI, and 41 percent of total units be made available to individuals or families earning 101 to 120 percent AMI.

Table H-30
Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing, 2021
Project
Name Type Total Units
Assisted
Units
Number of
Bedrooms
Funding
Source
Earliest
Potential
Conversion
Date
At
Risk?
Rancho
Moulton Family 51 51
40 – 2 BR
6 – 3 BR
5 – 4 BR
HUD
Section 8 2022 Yes
Rancho
Niguel Family 51 50
40 – 2 BR
6 – 3 BR
5 – 4 BR
HUD
Section 8
and LIHTC
2059 No
Source: Orange County Housing Authority 2021

AT-RISK HOUSING
During the 2021-2029 planning period, the Rancho Moulton federally assisted housing project in Laguna Hills is at risk of converting to market-rate housing. The Section 8 contract for Rancho Moulton was set to expire in 2012 and was renewed for 10 years. The current contract will expire in 2022, near the beginning of the planning period. This project, totaling 51 affordable units, is assisted with project-based Section 8 rental assistance.

The Section 8 contract for Rancho Niguel was recently extended and is due to expire in 2059. The City continues to pursue the extension of affordability controls with the owners of the Rancho Moulton development.

The City will continue to monitor the status of at-risk units. Should a notice of intent to convert to market rate be filed, the City will work with potential purchasers to preserve the units and ensure that tenants are properly notified of their rights under California law. See Program H-4).

PRESERVATION OPTIONS
Preservation of the at-risk units can be achieved in several ways: (1) facilitate transfer of ownership of these projects or purchase of similar units by nonprofit organizations; (2) purchase of affordability covenant; and (3) provide rental assistance to tenants using funding sources other than Section

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Transfer of Ownership
Long-term affordability of low-income units can be secured by transferring ownership of these projects to nonprofit housing organizations. By doing so, these units would be eligible for a greater range of government assistance.

While no multifamily apartment buildings were for sale in Laguna Hills in June 2021 to provide a cost comparison, a nearby 10-unit apartment building in Irvine was for sale for $3,200,000, or a cost of $320,000 per unit. At a similar rate, the Rancho Moulton project would cost approximately $16,320,000 to purchase and transfer to a nonprofit. Unless some form of mortgage assistance is available to interested nonprofit organizations, rental income alone from the low-income tenants would not likely be adequate to cover the mortgage payment, and rental subsidy would be required.

Purchase of Affordability Covenant
Another option to preserve the affordability of at-risk projects is to provide an incentive package to the owners to maintain the projects as low-income housing. Incentives could include writing down the interest rate on the remaining loan balance, and/or supplementing the Section 8 subsidy amount received to market levels.

Rent Subsidy
Tenant-based rent subsidies could be used to preserve the affordability of housing. Similar to Section 8 vouchers, the City, through a variety of potential funding sources, may provide a voucher to lower-income households. The level of the subsidy required to preserve the at-risk affordable housing is estimated to equal the fair-market rent for a unit minus the housing cost affordable by a very low-income household.

Table H-31A estimates the rent subsidies required to preserve the housing affordability for the residents of the 51 at-risk units. Based on the estimates and assumptions shown in this table, approximately $565,881 in rent subsidies would be required annually.

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Table H-31A
Rent Subsidies Required
Project
Units
Rancho
Moulton
Total
Monthly
Rent Income
Supported
by
Affordable
Housing
Cost of Very
Low Income
Households
Fair
Market
Rent
Monthly
Subsidies
Required
per Unit
Annual
Subsidy
per Unit
Annual
Subsidy,
All Units
2 BR
(954
sq. ft.)
40 $1,441 $2,216 $775 $9,297 $371,880
3 BR
(1,187
sq. ft.)
6 $1,730 $3,098 $1,368 $16,416 $98,496
4 BR
(1,420
sq. ft.)
5 $1,986 $3,578 $1,592 $19,101 $95,505
Total 51 $565,881
Average subsidy per unit is estimated with the following assumptions:

A 2-BR unit is assumed to be occupied by a three-person household, a 3-BR unit by a fiveperson household, and a 4 BR unit by a seven-person household.

Based on 2020 AMI in Orange County, affordable monthly housing cost for a three-person very low-income household is $1,441, $1,730 for a five-person household, and $1,986 for a sevenperson household.

REPLACEMENT COSTS
The cost of developing new housing depends on a variety of factors such as density, size of units, location, related land costs, and type of construction.

COST COMPARISON
The 2020 University of California, Riverside, study, Demystifying the High Cost of Multifamily Housing Construction in Southern California, estimated that the cost to construct a multifamily building in nearby Anaheim was $477,293 per unit. Using this estimate, the cost to build new housing to replace the 51 atrisk units was estimated to be $24,341,943. This cost estimate is higher than the cost associated with transfer of ownership ($16,320,000). This analysis indicated that providing rent subsidies similar to Section 8 vouchers for 20 years ($11,317,620) could cost less than building new housing and transferring ownership.

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ADD discussion of the option for the City to join a Joint Powers Authority to support Work-force Housing, allowing a multi-family property to be acquired by a third-party with publicly supported bond funds. City loses property tax but gains ownership and the ability to sell the property 15 – 30 years later.

QUALIFIED ENTITIES
Owners of government-assisted developments cannot terminate subsidy contracts, prepay a federally assisted mortgage, or discontinue use restrictions without first providing an exclusive "notice of opportunity to submit an offer to purchase" to qualified entities (California Government Code, Section 65863.11). Qualified entities in Orange County, CA are listed in Table H-31B with contact information.

Table H-31B
Qualified Entities in Orange County, CA
Organization Address Phone Number Contact
Person
Neighborhood
Housing Services
of Orange County
Inc.
350 Hillcrest
La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 694-2051 Diane Stewart
Civic Center Barrio
Housing Corp.
1665 E. 4th St, Ste. 210
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 835-0406 Helen Brown
Long Beach
Affordable Housing
Coalition, Inc
5855 Naples Plaza,
Suite 209
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-3333 H. Kim
Huntley
Housing
Corporation of
America
31423 Coast Highway,
Ste. 7100
Laguna Beach, CA
92677
(323) 726-9672 Carol
Cromar
Nexus for
Affordable Housing
1572 N. Main Street
Orange, CA 92867 (714) 282-2520 Bruce Solari
Orange Housing
Development
Corporation
414 E. Chapman
Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-7600 Todd Cottle
Riverside Chartable
Corporation
3803 E. Casselle Ave
Orange, CA 92869 (714) 628-1650 Kenneth S. Robertson
Hart Community
Homes
2807 E. Lincoln Ave,
Anaheim, CA 92086 (714) 630-1007 William Hart
Jamboree Housing
Corporation
17701 Cowan Ave, #200
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 214-2395 Roger
Kinoshita
Innovative Housing
Opportunities, Inc.
19772 Macarthur Bv.,
Ste. 110
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 863-9740 Patricia
Whitaker
Source: HCD, 2021

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POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES TO PRESERVE

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The funding sources that can potentially be used to preserve affordable housing are listed herein.

Home Investment Partnerships Funds
The Federal HOME program was created as a result of the CranstonGonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Local jurisdictions may use HOME funds to develop and support affordable rental housing and homeownership affordability through acquisition and to provide assistance to homebuyers. This includes new construction; reconstruction or rehabilitation of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities, including real property acquisition, site improvements, conversion, demolition, and other expenses, such as financing costs; and relocation expenses of any displaced people, families, businesses, or organizations. HOME funds may also be used to provide tenant-based rental assistance. Housing developed with HOME funds must serve low- and very-low-income households.

Community Development Block Grant Program
Through the Federal CDBG program, HUD provides funding for a range of community development activities. The primary objectives of the CDBG program are decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for people with low and moderate incomes (“low income” is defined as household income at 80 percent or less of AMI and includes the local and State definition of “very low income”). CDBG funds are awarded for housing activities, including acquisition and rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, economic development, homelessness services, and public services. CDBG funds are subject to certain restrictions and generally cannot be used for new housing construction.

Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG program. This provision provides communities with a source of financing for various housing and economic development activities. Rules and requirements of the CDBG program apply, and therefore, projects and activities must principally benefit people with low and moderate incomes, aid in the elimination or prevention of blight, and/or meet urgent needs of the community. Activities eligible for these funds include economic development activities eligible under CDBG; acquisition of real property; rehabilitation of publicly owned property; housing rehabilitation eligible under CDBG; construction, reconstruction, or installation of public facilities; related relocation, clearance, or installation of public facilities; payment of interest on the guaranteed loan and issuance costs of public offerings; debt service reserves; and public works and site improvements.

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Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
The Federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program provides rental assistance to lower income households earning up to 80 percent of the Orange County AMI. The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) oversees HUD public housing programs for participating jurisdictions, including the City. The OCHA administers the Section 8 Program, providing affordable housing, for low-income households, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Low Income Housing Tax Credits
The CTCAC administers the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program to encourage private investment in affordable rental housing for households meeting certain income requirements. Credits are available for new construction projects or existing properties undergoing rehabilitation.

Two types of Federal tax credits are available and are generally referred to as 9 percent and 4 percent credits, respectively. The competition for each type is fierce. Because 9 percent credits are so desirable and in limited supply, the CTCAC awards them through a competitive process twice per year. Projects compete on point scoring, but because most projects receive the maximum point score, the CTCAC’s tiebreaker formula generally decides the outcome.

Tax credits of 4 percent derive from a project’s use of tax-exempt bond authority allocated by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC). The California Legislature authorized a State LIHTC program to augment the Federal LIHTC program. Because State LIHTCs are also in limited supply, the CTCAC awards them competitively. In total, 85 percent of the State LIHTCs are integrated into 9 percent tax credit projects, while the remainder are reserved for 4 percent tax credit projects. As of 2020, the trend has been that an award of 9 percent tax credits is not feasible for projects that do not include some component of permanent supportive housing. Thus, projects focused on low-income units or a mix of very-lowand low-income units, are now applying for 4 percent tax credits, which represent significantly less funding. Overall, the demand for this significant funding source critical to the development of lower-income housing greatly outweighs the supply of funding.

ESTIMATES OF HOUSING NEEDS
The CHAS (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) developed by the Census for HUD provides detailed information on housing cost burden by tenure and income level for households with an elderly householder, large families (five or more members), and small families (less than five members). Detailed CHAS data based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey for households in Laguna Hills are displayed in Table H-32. CHAS classifies households paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs as cost burdened and households paying more than 50 percent of their income as severely cost burdened. Trends shown in Table H-32 include:

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• Cost burdens and severe cost burdens were extremely common among large families, including renter and ownership households and especially for extremely low- and very low-income households (earning less than 50 percent of the HAMFI [Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income]).
• Housing cost remains a significant issue for extremely low- and very lowincome households (earning less than 50 percent of the HAMFI). For these households, paying more than 30 or more than 50 percent of a household’s income was very common. However, for low-income households (earning 51-80 percent of the HAMFI), while paying more than 30 percent of a household’s income on housing remained very common, paying more than 50 percent of income on housing costs was much less common, including for elderly, large households, renters, and owners.

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Table H-32
Housing Cost Burdens by Income, Tenure, and Household Type, Laguna Hills, 2013-2017
Renters Owners
Total
Households
Elderly Small
Families
Large
Families
Total
Renters Elderly Large Families
Total
Owners
Extremely
Low Income
(0–30%
HAMFI)
170 160 155 540 270 50 470 1,010
% with cost
burden
>30%

61.8% 100.0% 100.0% 80.6% 77.8% 100.0% 86.2% 83.2%
% with cost
burden
>50%

38.2% 100.0% 100.0% 73.1% 27.8% 100.0% 71.3% 72.3%
Very Low
Income
(31–50%
HAMFI)
110 150 20 385 270 15 635 1,020
% with cost
burden
>30%

94.5% 100.0% 100.0% 90.6% 83.3% 100.0% 75.4% 81.2%
% with cost
burden
>50%

81.8% 56.7% 100.0% 51.9% 42.6% 100.0% 61.4% 57.8%
Low Income
(51–80%
HAMFI)
160 290 205 735 310 65 885 1,620
% with cost
burden
>30%

81.3% 86.2% 68.3% 82.3% 72.6% 84.6% 25.4% 51.2%
% with cost
burden
>50%

18.8% 17.2% 4.9% 13.6% 37.1% 23.1% 30.5% 22.8%
Total
Households 660 1,295 520 3,040 2,195 609 7,325 10,370
Source: HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), 2013-2017.

Notes: Notes: HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income. Data presented is based on tabulations from sample Census data. The number of households in each category usually deviates slightly from the 100.0% count due to the need to extrapolate sample data out to total households. Interpretations of these data should focus on the proportion of households experiencing cost burdens rather than on precise numbers

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Regional Housing Needs
Assessment Allocation
The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) plan is required by state law and is part of the statewide statutory mandate to address future housing issues. The RHNA plan allocates a “fair share” of the region’s projected housing needs to each city and county. These allocations are provided per household income group and are for the upcoming housing element planning period from October 2021 through October 2029.

Table H-33 shows the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) RHNA plan allocation for Laguna Hills. As shown in the table, the RHNA plan allocated 1,985 new housing units to Laguna Hills for the planning period. Of the 1,985 new housing units for which the City must plan for during this period, 284 units are to be affordable to extremely lowincome households, 284 units are for very low-income households, 353 units are for low-income households, and 1,064 units are for moderate and abovemoderate income households.

Table H-33
Regional Housing Need Allocation
Income Category 2013-2021 RHNA 2021-2029 RHNA
Extremely Low 0 284
Very Low 1 284
Low 1 353
Moderate 0 354
Above Moderate 0 710
Total 2 1,985
Source: SCAG RHNA, 2014, 2021

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Constraints on Housing
Production
Governmental Constraints
The intentoflocalgovernmentregulationsistoprotectpublichealth and safety, and to ensure a decent quality oflife forthe community. However, local policies and regulations affect the price and availability of housing and, in particular, the provision of affordable housing. Land use controls,site improvementrequirements,fees and exactions, permit processing procedures, and otherfactors can constrain themaintenance, development, and improvement of housing.

State and federal regulations also affect the availability of land for housing and the cost of producing housing. Regulations related to environmental protection, building codes, and other topics have significant, often adverse, impacts on housing cost and availability. Perhaps one of the greatest constraints to the production of housing affordable to lower-income householdsisthe chronic shortage ofstate and federal financial assistance for such housing.

While constraints exist at other levels of government, the City has little or no control over these regulations and no ability to directly mitigate their effects on housing. The City’s efforts, therefore, emphasize policies and regulations that can be mitigated by theCity. The City does not have a short-term rental ordinance, inclusionary requirements, moratoriums on development, or other local ordinances that may constrain the development of housing.

LAND USE CONTROLS
The Laguna Hills General Plan and Zoning Ordinance provide for a wide range ofresidential land use designations/zoning districtsin the Ccity, as illustrated in Table H-34. Information about land use controls is available on the City’s website. Laguna Hills as it is known today was largely developed between 1960 and 1990, before the City’s incorporation in 1991. Under the land use controls imposed by the County of Orange, single-family neighborhoods were the predominant type of development, with very limited amounts of high-density housing built. The cumulative impact of the land use controls in place during the buildout of what is now the City of Laguna Hills is a limited variety of housing types to meet a range of incomes. To facilitate a variety of housing types and address the housing needs of households at all income levels, the City has included several Housing Element Programs including H-6, H-8, H-9, H-10, H-11, H-15 and H-21.

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Table H-34
Residential Land Uses and Zones
General Plan Land
Use Designation
Maximum-Use
Intensity Corresponding Zoning District
Estate Residential 3.5 du/ac Estate Residential (ER)
Low Density 3.0 to 6.5 du/ac Low-Density Residential (LDR) Medium-Low Density 6.5 to 12.5 du/ac Medium/Low-Density Residential (MLDR)
Medium Density 12.5 to 18.0 du/ac Medium-Density Residential (MDR)
High Density 18.0 to 30.0 du/ac High-Density Residential (HDR) Mixed-Use 20.0 du/ac Mixed-Use (MU)
Neighborhood
Mixed-Use1 0.08 FAR residential Neighborhood Mixed-Use (MX-UN) Planned Community2 0.5 to 18.0 du/ac Laguna Hills Planned Community (PC)
Planned Community2
Residential up to 600 units Planned Community -Via Lomas (PCR) Village Commercial2 30 to 50 du/ac3 Village Commercial (VC) Public/ Institutional2
1 DU/2,500 sq. ft. of
floor area of
associated use
Community/Private Institution
Notes: du/ac = dwelling units per acre.

1. General Plan Land Use Designation.

2. These nonresidential General Plan land use designations allow residential development.

3. The allowed development intensity is regulated based upon trip generation limits to ensure that the City’s General Plan Circulation Element level of service standard “D” is not exceeded at any of the intersections within the area.

ZONING DISTRICTS ALLOWING RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT
The intent and purpose of the zoning districts allowing residential development are as follows:
• Community/Private Institution – The Community/Private Institution district includes City facilities; public and private schools; fire and sheriff stations; hospitals; libraries; post offices; and other public, quasi-public, and institutional uses. Multifamily residential is allowed in association with other uses.
• Estate Residential (ER) – The Estate Residential district includes lowdensity, rural, and equestrian-oriented residential neighborhoods in hillside areas. This district is characterized by large-lot, single-family homes permitting large animal husbandry.

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• Low-Density Residential (LDR) – The Low-Density Residential district includes low-density, single-family detached housing neighborhoods. Typically, this district is characterized by medium- to large-lot single-family homes.
• Medium/Low-Density Residential (MLDR) – The Medium/LowDensity Residential district provides medium low-density attached or detached residential neighborhoods. This district is characterized by small-lot single-family homes, patio homes, duplexes, condominiums, and townhouses.
• Medium-Density Residential (MDR) – The Medium-Density Residential district includes medium-density attached or detached residential neighborhoods. This district is characterized by condominiums, apartments, and townhouses.
• High-Density Residential (HDR) – The High-Density Residential district includes high-density attached or detached residential neighborhoods compatible with adjacent or abutting urban uses. This district is characterized by condominiums, apartments, and residential towers.
• Mixed-Use District (MXU) – The Mixed-Use district includes areas where a variety of goods and services can be obtained within an overall planned environment. This zone permits commercial, recreational, residential, and light industrial uses.
• Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (NMU) – The intent of the Neighborhood Mixed-Use designation is to provide a variety of compact, multifamily housing types close to jobs and services; create a more active, vibrant street life; increase pedestrian activity and reduce vehicular traffic; provide storefront-style shopping streets; and/or encourage walking and social interaction. Within the Neighborhood Mixed-Use designation, appropriate land uses include mid-box anchors; administrative and professional uses; grocery and specialty stores; business support uses; eating and drinking establishments; cinemas; personal services; residential condos, apartments, and townhomes; and mixed-use structures. • Planned Community (PC) – The Planned Community districts provide the authority, regulations, and procedures whereby large land areas can be planned, zoned, developed, and administered as individual integrated communities.
• Planned Community Residential (PCR) – The Planned Community Residential district provides for a wide range of medium/low-density to high-density multifamily housing types, which include apartments, attached townhomes, condominiums, and clustered multifamily arrangements. Appropriate land uses include residential and recreational land uses, such as parks and open space, as set forth in the Land Use Element in the City’s General Plan.

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• Village Commercial (VC) – The Village Commercial district is established to develop an urban core in which a variety of public, regional commercial, recreational, and high-density residential uses work in concert to create an urban village. All development within the Village Commercial district is subject to the Urban Village Specific Plan.

Development standards for residential development established in the City’s Zoning Ordinance are designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, as well as implement the General Plan.

These standards also help preserve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods.

The City’s General Plan, which was updated in 2009, added additional development capacity in the Urban Village Specific Plan (UVSP) area of 117,000 square feet of retail space, and included an Implementation Program requiring that the information be inserted into the UVSP. The General Plan’s fourth-cycle Housing Element update (2008-2014) also required that the UVSP be amended to establish a minimum residential density of 30 units per acre and reduce high open space standards that discourage affordable housing. In 2011, the City amended the UVSP to ensure consistency with the General Plan and to help implement the General Plan goals and policies.

The development standards in Table H-35 influence the ability of property owners to construct and maintain housing. Laguna Hills has very few opportunities for new development, as there is almost no vacant, buildable land remaining in the city. As discussed in the Housing Resources section, the City must rezone land to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Program H-11 commits the City to doing so. As a part of this program, the City will evaluate development standards for the rezone sites, including open space requirements, lot coverage, and heights. The City will ensure these standards are not so restrictive that they constrain residential development. Generally, building heights are restricted to 35 feet in low- and medium-density zones in Laguna Hills.

Overall, the City’s development standards for residential development have not constrained housing development in the Ccity as development can still occur up to the maximum densities allowed by the General Plan and zoning regulations. Lack of vacant land is the primary constraint.

Urban Village Specific Plan
The UVSP, adopted in November 2002, is a 240-acre area bounded by Paseo de Valencia on the north and west, Los Alisos Boulevard on the south, and Interstate 5 on the east.

The UVSP provides for a continuing mixture of land uses, including retail, residential hotel, medical offices, and general offices. The UVSP allows residential development at high-density development only, up to 50 dwelling units per acre. The UVSP area is designated in the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as Village Commercial (VC). All new development within the Village Commercial district is subject to the UVSP.

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Existing Use. Existing uses include a mix of retail, office, financial, medical, residential, and transportation uses.

Proposed Use. The purpose of the UVSP area is to develop an urban core in which a variety of public, regional commercial, recreational, and highdensity residential uses work in concert to create an urban village. The UVSP area allows residential development at high-density development only, at a maximum of 50 dwelling units per acre. The City amended the UVSP in 2011 to establish a minimum residential development density of 30 dwelling units per acre in the UVSP area. No pre-established limit of residential units previously existed in the UVSP.

The allowed development intensity in the UVSP area is regulated based on trip generation limits to ensure that the City’s General Plan Circulation Element Level of Service Standard D is not exceeded at any of the intersections within the area. A traffic study analyzed “trip budgets” available to accommodate new development within the UVSP area. Prior to redevelopment or new development, project proponents must provide an analysis that indicates that the proposed project does not exceed the remaining trip budgets allowed in the UVSP area.

The City has taken steps toward attracting residential development to the UVSP area. The City has worked with real estate and development interests to develop residential mixed use in the UVSP area. Over the past eight years, the City has held numerous meetings with property owners and residential builders to promote new residential development in the UVSP area.

The City continues to engage residential builders about development opportunities that exist in the UVSP area, and other locations in the community.

Concessions and Incentives. The Regulatory Concessions and Incentives section of this Housing Element (see Constraints on Housing Production section) describes the numerous regulatory concessions and incentives available to developers of affordable housing in Laguna Hills. These concessions and incentives include density bonuses, opportunities to develop housing in certain nonresidential districts of the cCity, fiscal incentives, and procedural incentives. Refer to the Regulatory Concessions and Incentives section for a detailed discussion.

Potential UVSP Area Housing Development Summary
Density: Minimum 30 dwelling units per acre;
Maximum 50 dwelling units per acre;
high-density residential only
Maximum Units: Maximum determined by trip limits
Potential Units: At least 489
Affordability: Extremely low income through moderate income and above

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Table H-35
Basic Standards for Residential Development
Characteristic of Lot,
Location, Height ER LDR MLDR MDR HDR VC MXU NMU2 C/PI
Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 10,000 7,200 7,200 7,200 7,200 10,000 7,200 10,000 - 8 Minimum Lot Width (sq. ft.) 80 60 60 50 50 100 60 50 - 8 Cul-de-sac 30 30 30 30 30 - - - -
Flag 20 20 20 20 20 - - - -
Minimum Lot Depth (sq. ft.) 100 80 80 100 100 100 100 100 - 8 Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 35 35 60 50 40 707 40 50 -
8 Maximum Density (du/gross
acre) 0–3.5 3.0–6.5 6.5–12.5 12.5–18.0 18.0–30.0 30.0-50.0 20.0 0.08 FAR 1 DU /
2,500 sq. ft.
of floor area
Maximum Building Height (ft.) 35 35 35 35 65 75 359 40 - 8 Minimum Front Setback
20 15
-
20 15
-
20 15
-
20 15
-
20 15
-
-
- 201,2
-
- 20
-
8 From Ultimate Right-of-Way -
8 From Access Connection to
Main Lot - -
8 for Flag Lots - -
8 From Parking Lot, Structure,
or Building 10
2,5
-
8 Minimum Side Yard Setback -
8 Interior Street 8
10 5
10 5
10 5
15 5
15 102,3
102
5 15 10 -
8 Flag 10 10 10 10 10 - 0 -
8 Minimum Rear Yard Setback
25 25
15 25
25 15
25 25
15 -
8 Standard 25 20 20 -
8 Through
Cul-de-sac/
Gore Shaped Lots
25 15
20 15 202,3 --
206 -
8 Laguna Terrace Tracts - 15 - -
8 Minimum Open Space
(percentage) - - - - 40 104 35 N/A N/A
• Parking lots shall be setback 10 feet from the property line. • The setbacks may be modified in connection with a site development permit or a precise plan of development to promote increased pedestrian activity, provide for unified street frontage, ensure privacy and light for residential uses, provide for public spaces, and promote compatibility with existing development and the goals of the Urban Village Specific Plan. • The minimum interior side setback is 10 feet when abutting residential and zero feet when abutting nonresidential. • The open space requirement is in addition to the minimum landscape coverage requirements (15 percent). • Parking structures shall be setback 20 feet from the property line. • The minimum rear setback is 20 feet when abutting residential and 10 feet when abutting nonresidential. • Unlimited for projects with density over 30 du/ac.
• Residential uses only allowed in concert with other allowed use and subject to those development standards. • The City will review development standards in the MXU, particularly height limits and adjust as needed to remove barriers to producing housing (Programs H-7 and H-11).

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Table H-36 compares the allowable densities and densities of representative projects. Built densities tend to be approximately at the midpoint of each specified range.

Table H-36
Typical Built Densities
Density
(du/
gross acre)
ER LDR MLDR MDR HDR VC MXU NMU UVSP3 C/PI
Maximum 0–

3.5 3.0–

6.5 6.5–

12.5 12.5–

18.0 18.0–

30.0 30.0-

50.0 20.0 0.08 FAR

30.0 –

50.0 1 DU /
2,500 sq. ft.
of floor
area2
Typical Built 1.3 6.1 8.9 9.6 19.7 N/A N/A1 N/A 44.2 N/A Representat
ive
Project(s)
Nellie
Gail
Sunset
Place
Willows,
Bella
Vista
Acacia
Knolls,
Alicia
Plaza
Quail
Creek N/A N/A N/A Reata N/A
Source: City of Laguna Hills, 2021

1. The proposed Mall redevelopment project is likely to have a density of approximately 20 units per acre.

2. DU/2,500 sq. ft. of floor area of associated use.

2.3. UVSP refers to the Urban Village Specific Plan area which is located in the VC zone.

PARKING STANDARDS
Excessive parking requirements can reduce the number of housing units that can be achieved on a given site. The City’s parking requirements are illustrated in Table H-37. For affordable housing projects qualified for a density bonus, the City has adopted the parking requirements mandated by state density bonus law (refer to Section 9-72.030 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code). Covered parking is not considered a constraint by local developers.

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Table H-37
Parking Requirements for Residential Uses
Use Parking Requirement
Single-family,
Detached Up to 4 BR
Over 4 BR
2 garage spaces
2 garage spaces, plus 1 covered stall for every 2
BR over 4 BR
Single-family, attached
2 assigned and covered parking stalls within a
garage or parking structure, plus 0.3 stalls
unassigned per dwelling unit
Duplex 2-car garage (for each unit)
Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) 1 parking space1
Mobile Home Park 1 covered and assigned parking stall, plus 2 visitor stalls per mobile home
Senior Citizen Housing
Complex
1 covered and assigned parking stall, plus 2
visitor stalls per dwelling unit, plus 1 stall for the
resident manager
Multifamily Units
1 BR or less
2 BR
3 BR
More than 3 BR
Covered2 Uncovered2 Visitor

1.0 0.5 0.2

1.0 1.0 0.2

2.0 0.5 0.2

2.0 0.53 0.2
Source: City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code, 2021.

1. The required parking space may be permitted in setback areas in locations approved by the Community Development Director or through tandem parking. Program H-8 is included to bring the City’s zoning code into compliance with California Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law.

2. Covered stalls shall be assigned; uncovered stalls shall not be assigned.

3. Plus 0.5 uncovered stall per additional bedroom in excess of three bedrooms.

PROVISION FOR A VARIETY OF HOUSING
The City recognizes the need for a variety of housing types to meet the needs of the City’s diverse population, particularly segments with special housing needs. The following analysis reviews the City’s Zoning Ordinance to evaluate potential constraints to developing housing for persons with Special Needs. Table H-38 summarizes the key zoning provisions for various housing types in the city. As shown, the City’s zoning provisions for specialneeds housing are flexible and offer ample opportunities for such uses.

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SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Detached, single-family dwellings are permitted in the estate, low-density, medium/low-density, and high-density residential zoning districts.

Additionally, detached, single-family dwellings are permitted in the planned community zoning district with an approved site development permit.

SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS
Attached single-family dwellings are permitted in the MLDR, MDR, VC, and PCR zoning districts by right; and permitted in the HDR, MXU, and PC zoning districts with an approved site development permit. Attached singlefamily dwellings are permitted in the NMU zone, but only as a part of a mixed-use project.

DUPLEX DWELLINGS
Duplex dwellings are permitted in the MLDR, MDR, HDR, and PCR zoning districts of the city by right. Duplex dwellings require an approved site development permit to be located in PC zoning districts.

MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS
Multifamily developments are permitted in the MLDR, MDR and HDR zoning districts of the city, subject to a site development permit. The maximum density in these districts ranges from 12.5 dwelling units per acre in the MLDR district to 30.0 dwelling units per acre in the HDR zone.

Multifamily development in the UVSP area is permitted at a minimum density of 30.0 dwelling units per acre to a maximum density of 50.0 dwelling units per acre. Multifamily development is permitted by right in the NMU zoning district, but only as a part of a mixed-use project. Multifamily is only permitted in the Community/Private Institution (C/PI) and MXU zoning districts with an approved conditional use permit. As discussed in the Housing Resources section, the City must rezone land to meet the RHNA. Program H-11 commits the City to doing so. As a part of this program, the City will evaluate permit requirements for multifamily developments for the rezone sites. The City will ensure these requirements are not so restrictive that they constrain residential development.

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Table H-38
Provisions for a Variety of Housing3
Housing Type
Housing Type
ER LDR MLDR MDR HDR OP VC1 FC CC MXU C/PI PC PCR NMU
Accessory Dwelling Unit /
Second Unit Housing P P P P P -
4 --
4 --
4 --
4 --
4 -
4 Boarding House C C C S P S S S
Community Care Facilities
(≤6) P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Facility for
Elderly (7+) C C C
Drug Abuse & Alcoholism
Recovery Facility C C
Dependent & Neglected
Children Home (7+) C C
Facilities for Persons with
HIV or AIDs C C
Homes for Mentally &
Physically Disabled (7+) C C
Facilities for Ward of
Juvenile Court (7+) C C
Social Rehabilitation Facility
(7+) C C C
Intermediate Care
Facility/Nursing Facility (7+) C C
Duplex P P P S P
Family Day Care Home –
Large C C C C C C C C C C
Family Day Care Home –
Small ≤8) P P P P P P P P P P P
Manufactured Housing S S S S S S P P2
Mobile Homes S S S
Mobile Home Park C C C S
Multifamily Dwellings S S S P C C S P P2
Single-family, Attached P P S P S S P P2
Single-family Detached P P P P P S
Single-Room Occupancy
Housing Facility S C S S C
Transitional Housing (≤6) P P P P P P P P P P
Transitional Housing (7+) C C C C C C C C C C
Supportive Housing (≤6) P P P P P P P P P P
Supportive Housing (7+) C C C C C C C C C C
Emergency Shelter P

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Table H-38 (continued)
Provisions for a Variety of Housing3
P = Permitted; C = Conditional Use; S = Site Development Permit Required

1. All Development in the village commercial district shall be subject to the Urban Village Specific Plan.

2. Allowed only in conjunction with a mixed-use project.

3. See Program H-7. Zoning Ordinance Update.

3.4. Per Government Code Section 65852.150, the City will allow ADUs in all zones where single-family and multifamily housing are allowed Program H-7.

Accessory Dwelling Unit
A structure attached to or detached from a principal building or incorporated within such buildings located on the same Second Unit Housing lot and customarily incidental to the principal structure, including living areas, such as employee quarters and second-unit housing.

Boarding House
A dwelling unit or part thereof in which, for compensation, lodging and meals are provided; personal and financial services may be offered as well.

Any facility, place, or building that is maintained and operated to provide nonmedical residential care, day treatment, adult day care, or foster family agency services for children and/or adults, including, but not limited to, the physically handicapped, mentally impaired, incompetent persons, and abused or neglected children.

Community Care Facility
Community care facilities for six or fewer individuals include: (1) residential care facilities for the elderly; (2) drug abuse and alcoholism recovery facilities; (3) intermediate care facilities; (4) dependent and neglected children’s homes (foster homes); (5) social rehabilitation facility; (6) congregate living health facility; (7) facilities for people with HIV or AIDS; (8) home for the mentally and physically disabled; and (9) transitional shelter care facilities/emergency shelters.

Duplex
A building containing two single-family dwelling units totally separated from each other by a common wall (the wall may only go to the ceiling) A building on a single lot containing two or more dwelling units, each of which is totally separated from the other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof or an unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, except for a common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units.

Single-family, Attached
Residential housing units where independent units are created but are attached by common walls such that not more than three units are so joined.

Single-family, Detached
A building containing one dwelling unit that is not attached to any other dwelling by any means and is surrounded by open space and yards.

Family Day Care Home – Large
A home that provides family day care for 7 to 14 children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home.

MANUFACTURED HOUSING (MOBILE HOMES)
Manufactured housing offers an affordable housing option to many low- and moderate-income households. According to the California Department of Finance, there were 352 mobile homes in Laguna Hills in January 2020. The City permits manufactured housing placed on a permanent foundation in all residential districts, subject to a site development permit. The City also conditionally permits mobile home parks in the MDR, HDR, and MXU districts, and permits mobile home parks in the PC zoning district with an approved site development permit. Laguna Hills Estates is the cCity’s only mobile home park. It is located at 23301 Ridge Route Drive. According to its website, it has 252 spaces. Manufactured housing and mobile homes are treated as different land uses in Municipal Code Section 9-10.050, Uses within Zones. However, they have the same definition in the code. Program 7 commits the City to addressing this.

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BOARDING HOUSE
The City’s Zoning Ordinance defines a boarding house as a residence other than hotel or single-family housekeeping unit, wherein three or more rooms are rented under three or more separate written or oral rental agreements, leases, subleases, or combination thereof, whether or not the owner, agent, or rental manager resides within the residence. Meals and lodging may be provided as part of the compensation paid by the tenants, as well as personal and financial services.

The City permits boarding homes in the VC district. In the Freeway Commercial (FC), Community Commercial (CC), and mixed-use (MXU and NMU) districts, boarding homes are permitted subject to a site development permit. Boarding houses require an approved conditional use permit in the MDR, MLDR, and HDR districts.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
An ADU is defined in the City’s Zoning Code as an attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons subject to the criteria of Chapter 9-68. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling. An ADU also includes an efficiency unit, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1, and a manufactured home, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18007.

These units may be an alternative source of affordable housing for lowerincome households and seniors. The City will promote and incentivize ADU construction through Program H-8.

California law requires local jurisdictions to adopt ordinances that establish the conditions under which second dwelling units are permitted (California Government Code, Section 65852.2). Program H-7 is included to bring the City’s code into compliance with all recent ADU laws.

ADUs are permitted in the estate residential, low-density, medium/lowdensity, medium-density and high-density residential zones in Laguna Hills pursuant to Section 9-68 of the Zoning Ordinance. Per Government Code Section 65852.150, the City will allow ADUs in all zones where single-family and multifamily housing are allowed and update its Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with all recent ADU laws. (Programs H-7 and H-8). At the time of Housing Element preparation, the City’s Municipal Code, Section 9-68 contains the following standards and criteria for ADUs:
• The ADU is not intended for sale and may be rented.
• The lot must contain at least, but not more than, one single-family unit.

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• Attached ADUs shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing dwelling unit living area.
• Detached second units shall not exceed one 1,200 sq. ft. of floor area. • The design, materials, and overall appearance of the ADU shall be generally consistent with the primary residence.
• ADUs must conform to development standards and all other applicable requirements of the zone in which developed.
• One parking spot per unit is required, except in the following circumstances: the unit is located within one-half mile of public transit; the unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant district; the unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure; when on-street parking permits are required but are not offered to the occupant of the unit; or, when there is a car-share vehicle located within one block of the unit. • The owner of both units shall occupy either the primary or the ADU. • The owner shall record a use restriction with the Orange County Recorder’s Office so that all present and future property owners understand the obligations and limitations of these standards and criteria (Section 9-68 of the Zoning Ordinance).

The City’s criteria and standards for second unit developments are not considered overly excessive. Between 2016 and 20210, teneight ADUs were constructed in Laguna Hills (see Table H-39). According to City staff, all the constructed units are only affordable to above-moderate income households.

Table H-39
Accessory Dwelling Units Constructed 2016-20210
Year Total Units
Affordability level
Very
Low Low Mod Abv. Mod
20211 2 0 0 0 2
2020 2 0 0 0 2
2019 3 0 0 0 3
2018 0 0 0 0 0
2017 1 0 0 0 1
2016 2 0 0 0 2
Source: City of Laguna Hills, 2021
1Through October, 2021

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SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING FACILITY
The City’s Zoning Ordinance defines a single-room occupancy housing facility (SRO) as a housing type consisting of one room, often with cooking facilities and with private or shared bathroom facilities. As of August 2021, no SROs, haves been constructed in the cCity.

The City provides opportunities for the location of SROs in nonresidential districts. SROs are permitted in the VC district with a conditional use permit subject only to those restrictions or conditions that may apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. In the Office Professional (OP), FC, MXU, and CC districts, SROs are permitted with a site development permit. Site development permits involving projects that have four or fewer residential units and nonresidential uses of less than 20,000 square feet may be processed by the Community Development Director administratively. Anything above those thresholds must go to the City Council acting as the pPlanning aAgency. However, whether a project goes to the City Council or is approved by staff (administratively), the findings are the same:

1. That the site design complies with standards of the dDevelopment cCode;

2. That the site is suitable for the proposed development;

3. That the project is consistent with the general plan and applicable design guidelines;

4. That the site design and structural components are appropriate for the site and function of the proposed uses.

The findings for a site development permit do not require “that the use be compatible with surrounding uses/properties.” Therefore, it is not considered discretionary from a “use” perspective.

Chapter 9-72 of the Zoning Ordinance describes housing development incentives that are available to developers of affordable housing, which could include SROs. Incentives include both fiscal and procedural incentives, such as:
• A maximum of 50-percent reduction in application fees; • Waiver or reduction in building permit fees;
• Financial assistance for acquisition of property, mortgage assistance, sale of housing bonds, rent subsidies, or provision of improvements to serve the site;
• Low-interest loans or subsidies to promote rehabilitation or remodeling of housing units to serve very low- or low-income residents; • Combining all required applications for one review hearing; • Fast-tracking; and
• Providing priority processing and scheduling for review.

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These procedural incentives ensure priority processing of SROs. With the City’s already streamlined review process (1-2 months for administrative and 2-3 months for discretionary projects) and the ability for priority processing, no governmental constraint to developing SROs exists in Laguna Hills.

COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
Community Care Facilities for six or fewer individuals include any statelicensed facility, place, or building that is maintained and operated to provide nonmedical residential care, day treatment, adult day care, or foster family agency services for children and/or adults, including, but not limited to, the physically handicapped, mentally impaired, incompetent persons, and abused or neglected children. A community care facility may also include family day care homes and day care centers. Chapter 9-64 of the Municipal Code contains a list of such facility types.

Community care facilities for six or fewer individuals consist of the following, per the City’s Zoning Ordinance:
• Residential care facilities for the elderly;
• Drug abuse and alcoholism recovery facilities;
• Intermediate care facilities;
• Dependent and neglected children’s homes (foster homes); • Social rehabilitation facility;
• Congregate living health facility;
• Facilities for people with HIV or AIDS;
• Homes for the mentally and physically disabled;
• Supportive housing facilities;
• Transitional housing facilities; and
• Facilities for wards of the juvenile court.

These facilities are permitted by right in all residential zones, with the exception of facilities for wards of the juvenile court, which require a conditional use permit.

Table H-40 shows where various community care facilities for seven or more individuals may be permitted or conditionally permitted in Laguna Hills. The table also indicates when a conditional use permit may be required. Supportive and transitional housing are permitted in all residential zones with a conditional use permit. Residential care homes for the elderly with seven or more residents are permitted with a conditional use permit in the VC, MXU, and NMU zones.

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Table H-40
Required Permit for Community Care Facilities
(≥ Seven Individuals)
Land Use Zones Permitted1 Permits
Required1
Large Family Day Care
(14 children maximum)
All Residential
Zones C CUP*
Day Care Center
OP
VC
MXU
C/PI
C
C
C
C
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly
VC
MXU
NMU
C
C
C
CUP
CUP
CUP
Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Recovery Facility
(Community Treatment/
Rehabilitation Facility)
VC
MXU
C
C
CUP
CUP
Dependent and Neglected
Children’s Homes
(Foster Homes)
VC
MXU
C
C
CUP
CUP
Facilities for People with HIV or
AIDS
VC
MXU
C
C
CUP
CUP
Homes for the Mentally and
Physically Disabled
VC
MXU
C
C
CUP
CUP
Facilities for Wards of the Juvenile
Court
VC
MXU
C
C
CUP
CUP
Social Rehabilitation Facility
VC
MXU
C/PI
C
C
C
CUP
CUP
CUP
Intermediate Care Facility/
Nursing Facility
VC
MXU
C
C
CUP
CUP
Supportive Housing All Residential
Zones C CUP
Transitional Housing All Residential
Zones C CUP
Source: City of Laguna Hills, 2021
P = Permitted; C = Conditional Use; CUP = Conditional Use Permit.

Zoning District Key:

OP = Office Professional
VC = Village Commercial
MXU = Mixed-Use
C/PI = Community/Private Institution
NMU = Neighborhood Mixed-Use
1See Program H-7. Zoning Ordinance Update.
*Refer to Chapter 9-92 of the Laguna Hills Zoning Ordinance for special process requirements.

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TRANSITIONAL CARE FACILITIES/ EMERGENCY

SHELTERS
The City’s Zoning Ordinance provides definitions for “supportive housing,” “transitional housing,” and “emergency shelter” that are consistent with the California Health and Safety Code. Supportive housing and transitional housing for six or fewer individuals are treated as residential uses subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses in the same zone.

The following community care facilities are located in the City of Laguna Hills as of September 21, 2021.
• Adult residential facility (developmentally disabled) – 3 facilities • Childcare center (commercial) – 8 facilities
• Large family day care homes – 11 homes
• Small family day care homes – 11 homes
• Infant centers (commercial) – 2 facilities
• Residential care for the elderly – 30 facilities
• Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery, residential (state licensed) – 4 facility • Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery, commercial/office (state licensed) – 8 facilities
• Sober living homes – 1 home
As noted previously, the City does not require permits for community care facilities serving six or fewer individuals. Therefore, additional community care facilities may exist within the cCity.

In accordance with Senate Bill 2, the Municipal Code was amended to allow emergency shelters “by right” within the MXU district subject to objective development standards without a conditional use permit or other discretionary approval. The MXU district encompasses approximately 260 acres. There are no vacant parcels in the MXU zone; however, a portion of the sites are considered underutilized and could potentially accommodate an emergency shelter. 124 underutilized sites are shown in Table H-48:

Candidate Rezone Sites, with a total of 215 acres. The average size is 1.73 acres. None of the individual parcels are smaller than a half-acre (except a few that comprise a larger site, with the same combined address). The MXU zone contains primarily offices and businesses. As identified in the City’s Land Use Element, the MXU zone contains underutilized parcels with onestory, tilt-up buildings. One-story tilt-up concrete buildings are very easy to convert to other uses. Additionally, larger and better-designed buildings could be built, which would also provide opportunities for emergency shelters. This area is also served by transit and is located within an area providing significant employment resources and commercial services.

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Development Code Section 9-64.040.(D) establishes the following standards for emergency shelters:
• An emergency shelter shall be located at least 500 feet from any residential use, public or private park, public or private K-12 school, church, or other religious institution. An emergency shelter shall be located at least 300 feet from other emergency shelters. The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance (Program H-7) to ensure compliance with California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)), including siting requirements in relationship to schools and other emergency shelters. • The cumulative total of the number of beds provided by all emergency shelters established within the mixed-use zone shall not exceed 20. (As noted in Section 2, Housing Needs Assessment, according to the 2019 point-in-time survey there were 24 homeless individuals counted in Laguna Hills. The limit of 20 total beds in the MXU zone would be insufficient to shelter these individuals. Through Program H-7, the City will update standards for emergency shelters to allow a greater number of beds.
• The maximum stay at the emergency shelter shall not exceed 180 consecutive days.
• Off-street parking shall be provided in the ratio of one space for every three beds, plus one parking space for each staff member. Through Program H-7, the City will review and revise parking requirements for emergency shelters to ensure that parking standards are sufficient to accommodate all staff, provided standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the MXU district, per California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4). • A client intake and waiting area shall be provided that is at least 200 square feet in size. A client intake and waiting area less than 200 square feet may be provided if it can be demonstrated that the size of the intake and waiting area is sufficient to accommodate the demand for the facility. • Lighting shall be provided in accordance with the standards set in Sections 9-40.170 and 9-44.060(I) of the Development Code. • An operational plan shall be provided prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy for review and approval by the Community Development Director. At a minimum, the plan shall contain provisions addressing the following:
1 Security and Safety. The plan shall include provision of on-site management, facility rules, and procedures for maintaining a safe environment within and outside the shelter.

Management of Outdoor Areas. The plan shall describe
procedures for admittance and discharge of clients, and describe measures aimed at minimizing the congregation of clients outside the shelter when not accepting clients.

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Staff Training. The plan shall describe the staffing required for the shelter and outline required training programs that provide staff with the knowledge and skills to assist clients in obtaining permanent shelter.

Referral Service. The plan shall include provision of a kiosk providing information on other programs available to clients for obtaining permanent shelter, mental and health counseling, job placement, educational, legal, and other supportive services.

FARM WORKER HOUSING
No land within the City of Laguna Hills is designated for agricultural use.

According to 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, there are 66 persons in Laguna Hills employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining occupations. These persons may work outside of Laguna Hills. Therefore, Laguna Hills has no specific need for farm worker housing.

Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Land Use Controls: The Lanterman Development Disabilities Service Act (Sections 5115 and 5116) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings. The use of property for the care of six or fewer persons with disabilities is a residential use for the purposes of zoning.

A state-authorized or certified family care home, foster home, or group home serving six or fewer persons with disabilities or dependent and neglected children on a 24-hour-a-day basis is considered a residential use that is permitted in all residential zones.

As demonstrated in Table H-38 and previous discussions, the City’s Zoning Ordinance complies with the Lanterman Act and permits small community care facilities (including adult and senior residential facilities, as well as small family homes) in all residential zones. Depending on the specific subtype of facility, facilities for more than six persons are conditionally permitted in most of the VC and MXU districts, as well as the NMU, and C/PI districts in some cases (Table H-38). Potential conditions for approval of a conditional use permit may include hours of operation, security, loading requirements, and management. Conditions would be similar to those for other similar uses in the same zones and would not serve to constrain the development of such facilities.

Definition of Family: The City’s Zoning Ordinance defines “family” as a group of individuals not necessarily related by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship living together in a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit under a common housekeeping management plan based on an intentionally structured relationship providing organization and stability. To ensure that the City does not This definition is not consideredunduly restrictive or constraining to the development of housing for persons with disabilities, per

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Program H-7, it will update the definition of family to “One or more persons, related or unrelated, living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to, and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit.".

Reasonable Accommodation: Under state and federal laws, local governments are required to provide “reasonable accommodation” to persons with disabilities when exercising planning and zoning powers. The City has codified a procedure for reviewing and approving requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and special housing needs (Chapter 9-93 of the Zoning Ordinance). The Community Development Director has approval authority for requests for reasonable accommodation, unless the applicant seeks concurrent approval of a project that will be reviewed by the Planning Agency, then the Planning Agency will also act as the authority for the reasonable accommodation application.

The appropriate review authority must make the following findings for approval. The review authority may also impose conditions of approval.

1. The requested accommodation is requested by or on the behalf of one or more individuals with a disability protected under the fair housing laws;

2. The requested accommodation is necessary to provide one or more individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling;

3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City;

4. The requested accommodation will not result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a City program or law, including, but not limited to, land use or zoning; and

5. The requested accommodation will not, under the specific facts of the case, result in a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals or substantial physical damage to the property of others.

Development Fees and Entitlements
Various types of development impact fees and entitlement fees to cover the cost of processing permits to provide necessary services and facilities may add substantially to the cost of housing. These include road assessments, where applicable, park, and permit/development processing fees. The City’s Planning Fee Schedule is available online on the City’s website. The City does not charge library development impact fees. Additionally, an applicant pays water and sewer fees directly to the provider(s). Development impact fees can be a constraint on housing development and compromise market-rate affordability because the additional cost borne by developers contributes to overall increased housing unit cost. However, the fees are necessary to maintain adequate planning services and other public services and facilities in the cCity.

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The Laguna Hills City Council has adopted three types of development impact fees that it imposes on development projects:
• Public Art Fees provide funding for Public Art throughout the Urban Village, thereby enhancing the cultural and aesthetic environment of the City and to encourage creativity, education, and the appreciation of the arts.
• Traffic Mitigation Fees provide funding for additional or improved traffic signal, operation, and infrastructure improvements for which the need is generated by new development within the Urban Village. • Quimby Act Fees. Quimby Fees are fees authorized by State law which the City collects to build new park and recreation facilities, or rehabilitate existing facilities, when new multi-family residential development occurs.

Chapter 8-06 of the City’s Municipal Code establish the procedures for requiring the dedication of land, the payment of fees in-lieu thereof (or a combination of both) to serve new residential subdivisions that are approved by the City Council in accordance with the requirements of the City’s General Plan. For the Quimby Act Fees, the amount of the fee is based upon the residential density classification of the proposed subdivision and the fair market value of undeveloped residential real property as applicable to the density classification of the proposed subdivision. The formula for the in-lieu Quimby fee is calculated by multiplying the acreage amount of land, using the formula from Municipal Code Section 8-06.050A by the fair market value of undeveloped residential property as applicable to the density classification of the proposed subdivision (𝐴 = 5(𝐷𝑈×𝑃𝑃𝐷)/1000) (𝐼𝑛 − 𝐿𝑖𝑒𝑢 𝐹𝑒𝑒 = 𝐴 × 𝐹𝑀). For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, there was no revenues from Quimby Act Fees. The City of Laguna Hills makes development impact fees available for public review through an annual report.

The City’s fee schedule is provided in Table H-41A. A comparison of a selection of the City’s fees is included as Table H-41B. Examples of fee amounts for example single-family and multi-family projects are included in Table H-41C.

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Table H-41A
Planning and Development Fees
Impact Fees and Exactions Fee/Deposit
School (Saddleback Valley Unified
School District Fees)
$3.20/sq. ft. on new residential
development except for areas
already within community facilities
districts
Water Improvement Fees Applicant pays directly to provider Sewer Impact Fees Applicant pays directly to provider
Processing and Permit Procedures
Annexation/Detachment $10,874 deposit
Conditional Use Permit $8,148 deposit
Development Agreement $10,982 deposit
Environmental Impact Report $20,065 deposit
Extension of Time $1,143 deposit
General Plan Amendment $7,547 deposit
Lot Line Adjustment $1,136 deposit
Precise Plan (Mixed-Use District Only) $10,975 deposit
Preliminary Project Review $637 set fee
Site Development Minor (Administrative) $1,095 deposit
Site Development Major
(Planning Agency) $6,488 deposit
Specific Plan $30,472 deposit
Specific Plan Amendment $14,832 deposit
Tentative Tract Map $9,182 deposit
Tentative Parcel Map $9,182 deposit
Variance to Planning Agency $6,293 deposit
Zone Change $10,522 deposit
Source: City of Laguna Hills Community Development Department, 2021.

Separate from the fee schedule in Table H-41A, development activity within the Urban Village Specific Plan area is subject to a Trip Budget and the payment of a Trip Impact Fee, where applicable. Table H-4B provides a comparison of fee types and costs in Laguna Hills and surrounding cities, including Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, and Lake Forest. Overall, development fee costs slightly vary between cities; however, Laguna Hills’s fees tends to be higher in cost. The City uses funds accumulated through these fees to maintain the quality and efficiency of our planning and public services. Program H-15 commits the City to incentivizing residential development with affordable housing by reducing, waiving, and/or deferring fees, where feasible.

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Table H-41B
Comparable Fees (Other Cities)
Fee Type Laguna
Hills
Laguna
Woods Laguna Niguel Lake Forest
Conditional
Use Permit $8,148 $4,000 $3,800 $2,400-5,000
Variance $6,293 $3,500 $3,800 $5,000
Zone Change $10,522 $10,000 $3,800 $10,000
General Plan
Amendment $7,547 $10,000 $5,000 $10,000
Tentative Tract
Map $9,182 Varies
• Preliminary Screen
check - $1,425 (Flat)
• Filing: $2,925 + $25/
each lot (Deposit)
• Added lots to Filed
Map: $36/ each lot
(Flat)
• Changed Map: $370
(Flat)
• Appeal to City Council:
$585 (Flat)
• Amendment to
Conditions: $155 (Flat)
• Amend Approved
Map: $1,000 +
$36/each numbered lot
(Deposit)
$7,500
Tentative
Parcel Map $9,182 Varies
• Preliminary Screen
check: $980 (Flat)
• Filing: $2,080
(Deposit)
• Appeal to City Council:
$235 (Flat)
• Amendment to
Conditions: $155 (Flat)
• Amend Approved
Map: $1,000 + $36/
each numbered lot
(Deposit)
-
Sources: City of Laguna Woods (2020); City of Laguna Niguel (2020); City of Laguna Hills (2020); City of Lake Forest (2020).

Note: The fees listed above are generally approximated base fees or deposits; if the cost of providing the service exceeds the base fee or deposit, the balance is collected from the applicant.

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SUMMARY OF FEES
Table H-41C2 displays the City’s current costs of two example residential projects, single-family and multi-family, based on recent developments.

Development fees typically represent approximately five percent of a residential project’s total valuation in Southern California. The City’s fees are consistent with this industry trend. As previously mentioned, the City maintains its fees to be able to provide adequate planning and public services within the City’s jurisdiction.

Table H-41C
Permit/Development Impact Fees
Building Permits
Single-Family1 Multi-Family2
Plan Check $9,948.15 $30,530.01
Permit Issuance $92.08 $26.00
Permit/Inspection Fee $8,397.44 $18,820.24
Electrical $3,623.52 $57,141.60
Mechanical $1,787.27 $54,667.70
Plumbing $1,787.27 $54,667.70
CASp $4.00 --
State Title 24 $72.00 $1,571.00
Strong Motion Imp. Program (SMIP) $234.00 $10,883.64
Grading Permits
Grading Plan Check/Permit (est.) -- $256,578
Impact Fees
Park In-lieu Fees (Quimby Act) N/A $2.2M
Public Art In-lieu Fees N/A $196,363.00
School Facilities Assessed by
School District
Assessed by
School District
CARITS $3,035.00 $292,424.52
Moulton Pkwy Road Fees $625.00 $6,491.00
SJHTC Zone A Fee $6,050.00 $256,234.50
Water Assessed by
Water District
Assessed by
Water District
Sewer Assessed by
Water District
Assessed by
Water District

1. The single-family example is based on a new single-family residence that is 5,718 square feet with a 1,432 square foot garage, a 1,296 square foot patio cover, and a 184 square foot deck.

2. The multifamily example is based on 298 unit apartment project using the 2014 fee schedule.

Source: City of Laguna Hills, 2022

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On-and Off-Site Improvement
Requirements
The City adopted the County of Orange subdivision ordinance and manual as the City’s subdivision ordinance upon incorporation on December 20, 1991.

Commonly required on-site improvements for residential projects include the following:
• Internal circulation system – public/private roads, drives, curbs, gutters, vehicle (including fire protection and emergency vehicle) turnarounds • Water and wastewater disposal systems
• Utilities systems
• Walls/fencing
• Landscaping
• Recreational facilities for multifamily projects
• Parking facility (covered/uncovered)
Commonly required off-site improvements for residential projects include the following:
• Traffic signalization
• Roadway improvements
• Water and wastewater disposal systems
• Schools (fee program)
Since vacant parcels do not exist, previously developed sites will be redeveloped. These sites typically already have on- and off-site improvements. Therefore, the costs of on-site and off-site improvements do not serve as constraints on development.

The City’s street improvement requirement and/or dedication requirements are determined as part of the process for a tentative subdivision map and/or conditions of approval. Improvement and/or dedication requirements must be consistent with public streets in the area. The requirements are necessary to achieve the health and safety requirements of the City and are not considered a constraint to affordable housing development.

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Building Codes and Enforcement
Building and safety codes are adopted to preserve public health and safety and ensure the construction of safe and decent housing. These codes and standards also have the potential to increase the cost of housing construction or maintenance.

The City of Laguna Hills has adopted the 2019 California Building Code, which establishes construction standards for all residential buildings. The City amends the code as needed to further define requirements based on the unique local conditions. The code is designed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Laguna Hills’ residents. Due to climate, topographic, and soil conditions in the area, the City elected to adopt minor amendments to the 2019 California Building Code, primarily related to wildfire risk exposure and mitigation, and are not considered a constraint to development.

Code enforcement in the city is performed on a complaint basis.

Processing and Permit Procedures
The City’s Zoning Ordinance defines requisite discretionary permits and establishes requirements for submission of applications for the discretionary permits. The City’s Community Development Department prepares and maintains information and materials for each permit required by the Zoning Ordinance. These materials include application forms, questionnaires, and other information that addresses content of applications, fee information, and general processing procedures and requirements.

The City’s established processing and permit procedures are designed to expedite project approvals to avoid unnecessary timing constraints on development. For a typical project, Community Development Department staff conduct an initial discussion with applicants/developers and provide information about the subject property’s zoning, permitted uses, development standards, approval authority (administrative or discretionary), and required environmental documentation. During the next step of the process, initial plan review, Planning Staff review the project site plan and determine if the project complies with the Zoning Code, development standards, and design guidelines. Project applicants then formally submit materials to the Community Development Department, where Planning Staff has 30 days to determine the completeness of the application. Once the application is deemed complete, it goes through staff review. Once it is approved by either the Community Development Director or City Council, plan check, is initiated. Initial plan check takes approximately three weeks.

Plan check two, if necessary, takes one to two weeks, while subsequent plan checks require approximately one week of processing time.

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If an applicant submits a building permit application the day after entitlement is granted, the typical amount of time between entitlement and pulling building permits is approximately six months. Factors that influence the time period include civil engineering requirements (grading plan check, water quality management plan (WQMP) and hydro-modification requirements. Typically, the building plan check is finished by the time project civil engineering is ready.

The City does not currently have a Senate Bill (SB) 35 streamlined permit process in place. Program H-10 is included to address this. Additionally, objective design standards have not yet been established as part of the City’s design review process, but the City received an Senate Bill (SB) 2 grant to fund the development of these standards. Program H-9 is included to address this.

Those discretionary permits pertaining most closely to provision of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income and special-needs populations are general plan amendments, precise (specific) plans, conditional use permits, site development permits, and variances. The permit, processing time, and approval bodies are described herein. (Note that the Planning Agency refers to the City Council serving in its dual role as the planning commission or hearing body for planning-related matters.)
• GeneralPlanAmendments –Ageneralplanamendmentmay be
proposed to change general plan land use designations. Ageneral plan amendmentmay require a processing time of 9 to 12months or more, depending in part on the environmental determination accompanying the amendment processing. The City Council is the approval body for both major and minor general plan amendments, while the Community Development Director approves technical general plan amendments. • Precise (Specific) Plan –A precise (specific) plan isrequired for developments within the Mixed-Use and Neighborhood Mixed-Use districts whenever more than one variety of land use is proposed for a single property or a limited collection of abutting properties.

Processing time is approximately 6 to 12 months or more, depending in part on the environmental determination. The City Council approves specificplans andamendmentstospecificplans.

Conditional Use Permit – A conditional use permit is used to evaluate usesthat may have amoderate to high potential for adverse impact to adjacent or abutting uses or the surrounding community because of operating characteristics. Processing time is approximately three to four months.

Conditional use permits are approved by the Planning Agency. To approve an application for a CUP for a multifamily development, the following findings must be made:
1 That the proposed use is consistent with the general plan; 2 That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures have been considered and the proposed

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conditional use will not adversely effect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures;
3 That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and integrate it with the existing and planned uses in the vicinity;
4 That all required development standards prescribed by this code can be achieved;
5 That the conditions and limitations placed upon the use are necessary to ensure compatibility with adjacent or abutting uses and the preservation of the public peace, safety, and welfare. (Laguna Hills Municipal Code, Section 9-92 Application Process and Submittal Requirements, 2021)
Site Development Permit – A site development permit is used to evaluate site planning and design considerations and is the lowest-level planning permit for development projects. A site development permit is required for most development projects, is issued in absence of any other specified permit or approval, and may be required in addition to other approvals.

Detached single family homes do not require an site development permit, they are permitted by-right through building permit plan check only.

For residential projects, a major site development permit that is approved by the Planning Agency is required as follows:
• Estate Residential district – manufactured housing
• Low-Density Residential district – manufactured housing and multifamily dwellings
• Medium/Low-Density Residential district – manufactured housing and multifamily dwellings
• Medium-Density Residential district – manufactured housing and multifamily dwellings
• High-Density Residential district – manufactured housing, multifamily dwellings, and single-family attached dwellings
Program H-7 is included to commit the City to updating its Municipal Code to allow both manufactured housing and mobile homes in all zones where single-family homes are allowed with the same approval process that is used with single-family homes.

A minorsite development permit takes fourto sixweeksto review. Amajor site development permit takestwo to threemonthsto reviewand requiresthat a noticed public hearing be held prior to a decision on the application by the Planning Agency. The notice must be published/provided at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. Minorsite development permits are approved by the Community Development Director, while major site development permits are approved by the Planning Agency.

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The Community Development Director has the authority to review and approve all site development permits meeting the following criteria:
• Developments of nonresidential uses and or buildings not exceeding 20,000 square feet whether in one or more structures on a single parcel; • Four or fewer residential structures or dwellings in a single project; • Temporary uses not involving use or public facilities or rights-of-way; • Master sign programs for properties containing less than five nonresidential units;
• Change plans, or minor changes to any plan or permit previously approved provided such change does not exceed 10 percent of the gross square footage of the original project; and
• Site development permits for retaining walls that are greater than 30 inches in height.

The Planning Agency has jurisdiction and review authority over all site development permits exceeding the criteria specified above. Additionally, the Community Development Director may forward any project over which he or she has authority or which he or she shall deem of sufficient interest on a broader land use policy scale to the Planning Agency for their consideration. The Community Development Director reviews and makes recommendations regarding all site development permits forwarded to the Planning Agency and ensures all environmental and notice requirements are met.

Prior to issuing a site development permit, the Community Development Director or Planning Agency shall make the following findings:
a. That the site design complies with standards of the development code; b. That the site is suitable for the proposed development; c. That the project is consistent with the general plan and applicable design guidelines;
d. That the site design and structural components are appropriate for the site and function of the proposed uses.
(Laguna Hills Municipal Code, Section 9-92 Application Process and Submittal Requirements, 2021)
The findings relate back to whether or not the site is suitable for development and is limited to physical development of the site. Since the site design process relies exclusively on the Development Code for determining whether or not the project complies with the Development Code, it also incorporates Chapter 9-72 of the Development Code, which identifies housing development incentives available to a developer who may want to develop affordable housing. These incentives are consistent with state law.

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During the previous planning period, the City approved 97 percent of the site development permits that were submitted. Further, none of the site development permit applications were referred to the Planning Agency, suggesting that most development projects can receive approval in up to six weeks and avoid the public hearing process. Because the City does not have a Planning Commission or a design review board, it helps keep the process moving.
• Variance – A variance may be granted from any development standard or criteria affecting establishment of a use in a zoning district but may not be granted to approve a use that would otherwise be prohibited by a zoning district. A variance takes approximately three weeks to three months to review. The Planning Agency is the approval body for variances.

Findings to be made in order to grant a variance shall address the following as a minimum.

1. That the strict application of the development code deprives the property owner of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in an identical land use designation because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property or intended use of the property that do not generally apply to other properties in the same zoning district such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings;

2. That the grant of the variance does not constitute the grant of special privilege not available to other properties under similar circumstance in the same zoning district;

3. That the variance is granted upon hardship and not convenience;

4. That the grant of variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community, nor be injurious to properties, uses, or improvements in the vicinity;
That the variance does not grant a use not permitted by the zoning district.

The City has not received requests to develop housing at densities below those identified or intended for a particular Zoning District, General Plan Area or Specific Plan Area.

SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
For residential projects, a major site development permit that is approved by the Planning Agency is required as follows:
• Estate Residential district – manufactured housing
• Low-Density Residential district – manufactured housing and multifamily dwellings
• Medium/Low-Density Residential district – manufactured housing and multifamily dwellings

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• Medium-Density Residential district – manufactured housing and multifamily dwellings
• High-Density Residential district – manufactured housing, multifamily dwellings, and single-family attached dwellings
The City has previously eliminated the conditional use permit process for these types of residential projects. Instead, the City uses the site development permit process to assess site planning and design issues.

DISCRETIONARY PERMIT(S) PROCESSING TIMES
Laguna Hills does not have a separate Planning Commission (the City Council acts as its own Planning Agency) so the processing of all projects is more streamlined than in other municipalities. Permit processing times differ for various discretionary permits in the city. Typically, in Laguna Hills, a project receives a final decision within two to three months of having submitted a complete application. Projects requiring an environmental impact report (EIR) generally take six to nine months.

A general plan amendment may take 12 or more months to process should an EIR be required. A precise plan (specific plan) may take between 6 to 12 months to process, depending on the required and appropriate environmental documentation.

The precise plan is required for developments with more than one proposed land use for a single property or for a limited collection of abutting properties. The processing time for a conditional use permit is approximately two to three months, unless detailed environmental documentation is required that would lengthen the processing time. This permit evaluates uses that may adversely impact adjacent or abutting uses or the surrounding community from operating characteristics of the proposed use. A major or discretionary (Planning Agency) site development permit takes two to three months to process in the city. This permit type is required for some residential (and nonresidential) development projects and is issued in absence of another specified permit or approval. A site development permit may be required in addition to other discretionary or ministerial permits. A discretionary variance application takes two to three months to process. The Planning Agency may grant a variance from any development standard or criteria affecting the establishment of a use in a zoning district but may not be granted to approve a use that would otherwise be prohibited by a zoning district.

As indicated previously, the processing time for various land use actions within the city depends on the type of development or action requested and whether environmental documentation is required and the scope of that environmental documentation. Each development project does not necessarily require multiple discretionary actions (i.e., small-scale projects consistent with general plan and zoning designations do not generally require general plan amendments, rezones, or variances).

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The City does not have a backlog of development applications and is able to process applications in a timely manner. As already indicated, the city has very little vacant land available for development. According to the City’s Building Division, the single-family residential development applications typically involve redevelopment/demolition of existing single-family homes and construction of typically much larger single-family homes.

Processing Times for New Housing
As indicated in the Housing Resources section, underutilized land in Laguna Hills will be rezoned and used to meet the City’s Regional Housing Need Assessment requirements. The underutilized areas include the Urban Village Specific Plan area and North Laguna Hills. Within the UVSP area, highdensity, multiple-family housing or single-family attached housing can be constructed. Both multiple-family and single-family attached projects in the Urban Village Specific Plan area are permitted uses, subject only to a site development permit. A major site development permit is required for five or more residential units. A minor site development permit is required for four or fewer residential structures or dwellings in a single project. Development requests for the UVSP area would likely involve more than five units; hence, a major site development permit would be required. Once the application is deemed complete, a major site development permit typically would requires two to three months for approval by the Planning Agency; three to four months if a negative declaration is prepared; and six to nine months if an EIR is required. A minor site development permit typically would requires one to two months for approval because limited environmental review is required and the Community Development Department Director is the approval authority. See the preceding pages for information on the site development process and findings that are required for approval.

The existing Mixed-Use Zone requires a conditional use permit for multiplefamily housing and a site development permit for single-family attached housing. The processing time is typically the same for a major site development permit and a conditional use permit. See the preceding pages for information on the conditional use permit process and findings that are required for approval.

The City’s processing and permit procedures do not appear to unduly constrain the development of housing. Nevertheless, the City will continue to monitor its development review procedures to ensure a streamlined processing procedure. Section 9-92 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance details the specific application process and submittal requirements for various land use actions in the cCity.

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Measure M
In November 1990, Orange County voters approved the Revised Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Ordinance (Measure M).

Measure M implemented a half-cent local transportation sales tax to fund transportation improvements. The Measure M sales tax includes an apportionment to local jurisdictions for street maintenance and improvements. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is the agency responsible for administering proceeds of the Measure M sales tax. Measure M is not considered to be a constraint on the production of housing.

On November 7, 2006, Orange County voters approved the renewal of Measure M, for an additional 30 years beginning in 2011 until 2041.

Renewed Measure M is expected to raise $11.8 billion to improve Orange County’s transportation system.

Every year, OCTA determines if a local jurisdiction is eligible to receive Measure M turnback funds. Prior to the renewal of Measure M, the City received approximately $500,000 per year in turnback funds. Under the Measure M renewal, the City anticipates receiving an increased allocation of $750,000 per year beginning in 2011. In addition, the Measure M renewal will enable the City to compete for discretionary Measure M funding, for which the City has historically been very successful. To date, the City of Laguna Hills has received approximately $11.4 million from Measure M funds to improve its transportation. Among the several requirements a local jurisdiction must satisfy to receive turnback funds, they must comply with the requirements of a Countywide Growth Management Program. Each local jurisdiction is required to produce a Growth Management Element as part of its participation in the Countywide Growth Management Program.

The Growth Management Element has eight required components. Three of these components relate directly to the Laguna Hills Housing Element: a development phasing program; a development mitigation program; and a program addressing balanced housing options and employment opportunities within the Ccity. The Laguna Hills General Plan Growth Management Element, found within the City’s General Plan Mobility Element, aims to reduce traffic congestion, mitigate traffic impacts of new development by requiring new development to pay its fair share toward local and regional roadway/transportation improvements, and tie timing of new development to availability of facilities needed to support that development.

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The City of Laguna Hills has based its approach to the Measure M requirement for adoption of a Growth Management Element on the Model Growth Management Element developed jointly by the County of Orange and the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities. The Growth Management Element of the Laguna Hills General Plan encompasses all required policy provisions necessary to comply with Measure M. The City’s Growth Management Element contains an implementation plan to ensure that required programs (Development Mitigation Program, Development Phasing Program, Annual Monitoring Program) in the Growth Management Element are applied consistently to the City development review process.

Implementation of the City of Laguna Hills Growth Management Element – Growth Management Program will result in a more equitable balance between housing opportunities and employment opportunities within the Ccity, which will allow residents to live closer to their jobs and thereby reduce commuting distance and times. A complementary commitment of development mitigation, development phasing, and performance monitoring is necessary to achieve a coordinated land use development and transportation infrastructure. The City of Laguna Hills will ensure that the actions described below will be applied to applicable development projects and a citywide assessment of land use development/transportation infrastructure capacity will be conducted in conjunction with fee program implementation and capital improvement program development.

Development Mitigation Program – To compensate the public for any increased burden on public services attributed to new development, jurisdictions have the authority to impose reasonable fees or required related improvements. The County of Orange and the City of Laguna Hills have imposed development fees on development transportation improvements within the cCity. The City of Laguna Hills Development Mitigation Program requires that development proposals be reviewed so new development may pay its share of costs associated with that development on existing and planned transportation facilities.

Development Phasing Program – The City of Laguna Hills will review traffic levels of service on City arterials, contrast operating levels of service with General Plan performance standards, and program necessary improvements in conjunction with the annual development of its Capital Improvement Program. This information will be shared with participating jurisdictions in applicable Growth Management Area Interjurisdictional Planning Forums.

The City of Laguna Hills will also maintain adopted traffic performance standards by outlining and coordinating necessary transportation improvements, including a 7-Year Capital Improvements Program, and Traffic Improvement/Public Facilities Development Agreements consistent with the Growth Management Element, and its implementing ordinances, plans, and programs. In addition, the City is an active participant in interjurisdictional forums for Orange County jurisdictions that address area7.2.1.c Packet Pg. 210 Attachment: Attachment 3, Third Public Review Draft Housing Element Update (2860 : Third Public Review of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing H-100
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wide transportation improvement projects. Furthermore, the City of Laguna Hills endorses alternative transportation modes and strategies to reduce vehicular trips and has adopted programs to reduce trip generation, including a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance to assist in reducing trips to and from employment.

The goals and implementation programs described here enable the City of Laguna Hills to attain the most equitable balance possible between housing opportunities and employment opportunities within the city. This balance is maintained further by planning and housing opportunities affordable to lowincome and moderate-income families within the Urban Village Specific Plan area of Laguna Hills because this additional housing opportunity is located close to a collection of land uses (existing and planned) that are employment intensive. The urban village context represents land uses within the area designated on the City of Laguna Hills General Plan land use map as Village Commercial that would create pedestrian-oriented mixed-use retail, office service, and multifamily residential area.

Regulatory Concessions and
Incentives
To mitigate the impacts of government policies, rules, and regulations on the development and improvement of housing, the City offers a number of regulatory concessions and incentives to help offset the costs.

In 2005, the City amended its Zoning Ordinance to define specific housing development incentives, to implement General Plan Housing Element objectives, including incentives for the production of housing for very low to moderate income, and senior citizens in accordance with state density bonus law under Section 65915 of the California Government Code. Chapter 9-72 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance enumerates the housing development incentives approved by the City. The City will amend its Density Bonus ordinance to address recent updates to address recent updates to state law (Program H-7).

The City offers a density bonus and/or concessions or incentives for developments that meet the following:
(1) at least 10 percent of the total units of a housing development are affordable to lower-income households; (2) at least 5 percent of the total units of a housing development are affordable to very low-income households;
(3) senior citizen housing developments; and
(4) at least 10 percent of the total units in a condominium project or in a planned development are affordable to moderate-income households.

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The City also offers a density bonus for condo conversions, where 33 percent of the total units of the proposed condominium project are affordable to low- or moderate-income households, or 15 percent of the total units are affordable to low-income households.

The City also provides opportunities to develop housing in certain nonresidential districts of the cCity, which includes boarding homes, community care facilities, emergency shelters, single-room occupancy housing facilities, and mobile home parks. Chapter 9-72.030(C) of the Zoning Ordinance details the requirements and location of housing in nonresidential districts throughout the Ccity.

Fiscal incentives available to developers of affordable housing include waiver or reduction in fees, low-interest loans or subsidies, and financial or mortgage assistance for acquisition of property.

Procedural incentives available to developers of affordable housing include consolidation of applications for consideration at one hearing, fast tracking of all housing development projects, and priority processing and scheduling for review of housing projects.

Program H-15 is included to commit the City to promoting and offering incentives to facilitate affordable housing development and/or preservation throughout the City. Program H-6 is included to focus these efforts in the Urban Village Specific Plan (UVSP) area.

Market Constraints
Locally and regionally, there are several constraints that hinder the ability to accommodate affordable housing demand in Laguna Hills. The high cost of land and lack of developable land that is either vacant or underutilized, rising development costs, and neighborhood opposition make it expensive for developers to build affordable housing. These constraints may result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate-income households or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers.

LAND COSTS
The cost of land is another major impediment to production of affordable housing. Land costs are influenced by many variables, including scarcity and developable density, location, unique features, and the availability of public utilities. The cost of land in Laguna Hills reflects its proximity to major employment centers and the rapid appreciation of land cost throughout Southern California in the past decade.

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CONSTRUCTION AND LABOR COSTS
The cost of construction is dependent primarily on the cost of labor and materials. Construction factors such as type of construction, custom versus tract development, materials, site conditions, finishing details, amenities, square footage, and structural configuration can increase the cost of housing.

Table H-42 summarizes the estimated construction costs based on type of development in the City of Laguna Hills.

Future costs are difficult to predict given the cyclical fluctuations in demand and supply that in large part are created by fluctuations in the state and national economies. Such fluctuations do not usually result in favoring development in one geographic area over another and, therefore, are not considered a major constraint to housing production.

According to a construction cost data estimation tool (www.buildingcost.net) provided by the Craftsman Book Company, a wood-framed singlestory four-cornered home in Laguna Hills is estimated to cost approximately $292,365, excluding the cost of buying land. This cost estimate is based on a 2,000-square-foot house of good quality construction including a two-car garage and forced-air heating. Table H-42 summarizes the projected construction costs.

Table H-42
Single-Family Construction Cost Estimates (2020)
Item Name Materials Labor Equipment Total
Direct Job Costs (e.g.,
foundation, plumbing,
materials)
$113,175 $120,140 $5,096 $238,411
Indirect Job Costs
(e.g., insurance, plans,
and specifications)
$18,740 $1,836 - $20,576
Contractor Markup $33,378 - - $33,378
Total Cost $165,293 $121,976 $5,096 $292,365
Source: Building-Cost.net, September 2020
According to a study by the University of California at Riverside, the typical per-unit cost to construct a multifamily house within the City of Anaheim was $477,293 in 2020. This is based on a prototype 75-unit building with a floor-area ratio (FAR) of 2.5, 113 parking spaces, and no affordability requirement. This estimate also included land and financing costs. Within the five jurisdictions included in this study, Anaheim’s estimated construction cost was over $100,000 per unit less than the highest estimated cost, that of Los Angeles, which was largely due to significantly higher land costs and approximately $2,000 lower than the next-highest (Riverside), which was partly due to slightly lower direct costs.

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FINANCING
Construction Financing
The financing of a residential project, particularly affordable housing, is quite complex. No firm threshold determines an acceptable “return” on investment or the maximum equity contribution at which an otherwise feasible project becomes infeasible. Upfront cash commitment may not be problematic for some developers as long as the project can generate an acceptable net cash flow to meet the acceptable returns. Although financing costs impact project feasibility, these problems are generally equal across jurisdictions and thus are not a unique constraint to housing production in Laguna Hills.

Mortgage Financing
The availability of financing affects a person’s ability to purchase a home or to perform necessary maintenance and repairs. The affordability of owning a home is greatly influenced by mortgage interest rates. Increases in interest rates decrease the number of persons able to purchase a home. Conversely, decreasing interest rates result in more potential homebuyers introduced to the market. Mortgage interest rates for new home purchases ranged from 3 to 5 percent for a fixed-rate, 30-year loan between 2016 and 2020, with an average rate of approximately 3.11 percent in 2020.

Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that local governments can do to affect these rates. Firsttime homebuyers are the group impacted the most by financing requirements. Lower initial rates are available with graduated payment mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, and buy-down mortgages. However, variable interest rate mortgages on affordable homes may increase to the point of interest rates exceeding the cost of living adjustments.

Flexible loan programs, such as those for first-time homebuyers, still offer flexible down payment requirements between 5 and 20 percent. Such programs provide a method to bridge the gap between a required down payment and potential homeowner’s available funds. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers loan programs for first-time home buyers, including low down payments, around 3.5 percent, low closing costs, and easy credit qualifying.

At this time, the greatest impediment to homeownership is creditworthiness.

According to the FHA, lenders consider a person’s debt-to-income ratio, cash available for down payment, and credit history when determining a maximum loan amount. Many financial institutions are willing to significantly decrease down payment requirements and increase loan amounts to persons with good credit ratings. Persons with poor credit ratings will likely be forced to accept a higher interest rate or a loan amount insufficient to purchase a house. Poor credit rating can be especially damaging to lower-income

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residents who have fewer financial resources with which to qualify for a loan.

The FHA is generally more flexible than conventional lenders in its qualifying guidelines and allows many residents to reestablish a good credit history.

Many communities have experienced a pattern where households looking to purchase a home have had more difficulty in obtaining financing in lowerincome neighborhoods. The Community Reinvestment Act was passed in an effort to address this issue. In tandem with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lenders must now disclose information on the disposition of home loan applications by the income, gender, and race/ethnicity of the applicants.

The Federal Financial Institutions Council (FFIEC) compiles HMDA data according to the income characteristics of the census tracts where the dwelling units are located, based on the following FFIEC definitions. Income limits are determined based upon the median family income (MFI) for the relevant Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Low- to moderate-income tracts have an MFI below 80 percent of the MFI for the MSA. Middleincome tracts have an MFI from 80 to 120 percent of the MFI for the MSA.

Finally, upper income tracts have an MFI above 120 percent of the MFI for the MSA.

Table H-43 illustrates the disposition of home purchase loans by census tract based on information provided by the FFIEC for loan applications in 2019.

During 2019, 477 applications were filed for home purchase loans in the City of Laguna Hills. Overall, the upper-income census tracts showed the highest loan origination rate (68 percent). Just under two-thirds (65.6 percent, or 313 applications) of home purchase loan applications made in Laguna Hills during 2019 were originated, meaning that the loan was approved by the lender and bought by the applicant. Approximately one-quarter (24.9 percent, or 119 applications) were neither denied nor originated, such as those where the applicants withdrew their application, or the file was closed before a decision was made. Census tract 423.33, which represents the southern end of Laguna Hills, had a notably higher rate of application denials than surrounding tracts, more than three percentage points higher than the next highest rate of denial. This may correspond to higher home prices within this neighborhood in the city as compared to neighboring Census tracts during 2019.

Many borrowers who purchased homes in the mid-2000s, particularly those with subprime loans, found that they owed more on their homes than their homes were worth. The changing mortgage market also affected borrowers without subprime loans in more expensive housing markets in California. In these more expensive markets (such as Laguna Hills), borrowers have to qualify for “jumbo” loans—relatively large loans that are not federally backed. A jumbo mortgage is a loan amount above conventional conforming loan limits set by Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC), federally chartered financial institutions that purchase the bulk of residential

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mortgages in the United States. Individuals who could qualify to purchase high-priced homes with jumbo loans in the past have found it increasingly difficult to find willing lenders. Reliance on jumbo loans appearsseems to have slowed in recent years, possibly as a result. Of the total 477 loan applications submitted in Laguna Hills in 2019, 349 were for conforming loans and 128 were for jumbo loans. According to the real estate listing website Redfin, as of March 2021, the median sale price for a home in Laguna Hills was $625,000. The 2021 conforming loan limit for Orange County was $822,375. This indicates that higher-priced, non-conforming loans are not necessary to purchase a home at the median sale price.

Table H-43
Disposition of Home Purchase Loans by Census Tract, 2019 Census
Tract3
Total
Applications
Originated1 Approved but not
Accepted Denied Other2
Number
Percentage
of Total in
Tract
Number
Percentage
of Total in
Tract
Number
Percentage
of Total in
Tract
Number
Percentage
of Total in
Tract
423.07 1145 80 69.6% 5 4.3% 4 3.5% 25 22.0%
423.27 901 60 65.9% 1 1.1% 8 8.8% 21 23.4%
423.28 423 27 62.8% 2 4.7% 1 2.3% 12 28.7%
423.33 912 53 57.6% 3 3.3% 11 12.0% 24 26.5%
626.25 834 52 61.9% 2 2.4% 7 8.3% 22 26.6%
626.47 512 41 78.8% 0 0.0% 1 1.9% 9 17.7%
City
Total 4717 313 65.6% 13 2.7% 32 6.7% 113 23.7%
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 2019, FFIEC.

1. Originated applications are those approved by the lenders and bought by the applicants.

2. “Other” includes applications that were withdrawn by the applicants and those closed by the lenders because of incomplete information.

3. Census Tract numbers changed for the 2020 Census; the above tracts correspond to those used in the 2010 Census.

Environmental Constraints
Laguna Hills is impacted by various environmental hazards that include steep slopes/hillsides, flooding, and earthquakes.

Hillsides: The City has special development regulations that apply to all property within the cCity having a slope gradient, whether natural or manufactured, of 15 percent or greater.

Flooding: Portions of the cCity’s Open Space – 2 Drainage Facilities District may be located in the floodplain overlay zone established by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) maps. The City does not allow any permanent building or structure development to occur within a floodplain except those that meet FEMA standards and criteria.

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Earthquakes: There are no active or potentially active faults known within the City of Laguna Hills. However, the active Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone is 3 miles southwest of the cCity.

Development in areas with known hazards must ensure that adequate precaution and mitigation are afforded to protect public health and safety.

No vacant, developable land and no infill development is planned in the city that is in proximity to areas subject to flooding or in areas subject to special hillside development regulations. Potential infill or redevelopment sites within the cCity are in areas that are generally level. Infill and/or redevelopment activities within Laguna Hills would be subject to seismic activity, as is all of Southern California.

Infrastructure Constraints
Another factor adding to the cost of new home construction is the cost of providing adequate infrastructure, such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, storm drains and street lighting. The cost of these additions or improvements is borne by developers and then, to the extent possible, added to the cost of new housing units, impacting affordability.

However, since Laguna Hills is built out, new housing will be developed by redeveloping sites that have existing access to streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, and street lighting. As redevelopment or infill development occurs within the city, infrastructure may need to be upgraded to accommodate intensification, which could present a constraint to development.

The availability of dry utilities is not considered a constraint to development in Laguna Hills. Electricity and natural gas, telephone, and cable and internet service are available throughout the cCity. Electricity is provided by Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas and Electric, depending upon location.

Natural gas is provided by Southern California Gas Company. Telephone, cable, and internet are provided by AT&T and Cox Communications. Several major cell phone service providers are available. Per Program H-21, The City will provide the adopted Housing Element to the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA). The City will Assist SCWD in adopting written procedures to provide priority service to lower income residential projects.

Wastewater services are provided to the City of Laguna Hills by the El Toro Water District (ETWD) and Moulton Nigel Water District (MNWD), under the purview of the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA).

MNWD and ETWD also provides water to Laguna Hills, under the purview of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) who is a wholesale importer of water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET). According to the 2018 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan by SOCWA, the capacity for water and wastewater for Laguna Hills is influenced by many factors such as population growth, economic conditions, and hydrologic conditions. Per Program H-21,

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The City will provide the adopted Housing Element to the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA). The City will Assist South Coast Water District (SCWD) in adopting written procedures to provide priority service to lower income residential projects.

The MNWD water demand is estimated to grow by 0.45 percent from 2025 to 2040 while the ETWD water demand is estimated to decrease by 1.2 percent. One of the ways the IRWM plan aims to tackle disruption in water supply is through the implementation of water usage effectiveness (WUE) programs as well as developing local supply sources. The Orange County Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance was developed and adopted in 2015. In addition, the ETWD is expanding its existing Water Recycling Plant.

The project is called the Recycled Water System Expansion Project and aims to increase the treatment and delivery of recycled water from 500 acre-feet to up to 1,400 acre-feet per year. In addition, about 100,000 feet or 19 miles of recycled water pipeline is being constructed beneath the roadways in portions of Laguna Woods (the city adjacent to Laguna Hills to the north) and the northwest portion of Laguna Hills. There is sufficient water and wastewater capacity for current and anticipated residential growth in Laguna Hills.

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Fair-Housing Assessment
Assembly Bill (AB) 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021, contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015.

Under state law, AFFH means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.”
AB 686 requires all jurisdictions in the state to complete three major requirements as part of the housing element update:

1. Include a program that Affirmatively Furthers Fair Housing and promotes housing opportunities throughout the community for protected classes (applies to housing elements beginning January 1, 2019).

2. Conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing, which includes summary of fair housing issues, an analysis of available federal, state, and local data and local knowledge to identify, and identify patterns of segregation or other barriers to fair housing, and prioritization of contributing factors to fair housing issues.

3. Prepare the Housing Element Land Inventory and identification of sites through the lens of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.

In order to comply with AB 686, the City has completed the following outreach and analysis. Some of the information is based on the Orange County Regional Analysis of Impediments (AI) that was completed in 2020.

Outreach
As discussed in the Introduction, multiple workshops, stakeholder consultations, and hearings were conducted in conjunction with the preparation of this Housing Element. A City Council Meeting took place on November 10, 2020. Public workshops were held (1) virtually on June 30, 2021, and (2) in person on August 5, 2021. All events were open to the public, organizations providing community and social services in the city, and affordable housing developers. Spanish translation was available upon request. From January to February 2021, the City met with local stakeholders to learn about the housing conditions, barriers to access affordable housing, and fair housing issues in Laguna Hills. The consultations were conducted one-on-one with stakeholders, which included two building industry experts, two homelessness service providers, and three community-based organizations. Letters from community members and housing advocates were received and considered throughout the Housing Element update process.

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Additionally, outreach completed for the Orange County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was incorporated and considered through the Housing Element update process. The Orange County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was prepared by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (“Lawyers’ Committee”) (a civil rights organization), in consultation with Orange County jurisdictions and with input from a wide range of stakeholders through a community participation process. Outreach was conducted through community meetings, focus groups, and public hearings with tenants, landlords, homeowners, fair housing organizations, civil rights and advocacy organizations, legal services provers, social services providers, housing developers, and industry groups to hear directly about fair housing issues affecting residents of Orange County. Beginning in October, 2019, the Lawyers’ Committee held meetings with individual stakeholders throughout the County. In January and February 2020, evening community meetings were held in Mission Viejo, Westminster/Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Fullerton. Also in February, the Lawyers’ Committee held a focus group with a wide array of nonprofit organizations and government officials.

Geographically specific community meetings were held across Orange County, including the South, West, Central, and North parts of the County.

Additional outreach was conducted for members of protected classes, including the Latino and Vietnamese communities. All community meetings had translation services available if requested in Spanish and Vietnamese. In addition, all meetings were held in locations accessible to people with mobility issues. The Executive Summary of the AI will be translated into Spanish and Vietnamese. Public hearings and City Council meetings were held throughout the County during the Spring. Due to the prohibition of gatherings due to COVID, hearings and meetings were held remotely. 1) Public Comments
As described previously, comments were received before, during, and after public workshop events, which included fact sheets, maps, and other information directly related to the Assessment of Fair Housing and affirmatively furthering fair housing.. Several comments were made with specific relevance to fair housing issues. Residents commented on locations they felt future housing should and should not be built and the types of housing that could potentially be built, and expressed concerns regarding limited resources for new developments, and the desire to preserve Laguna Hills’s suburban characteristics. Several attendees expressed support for housing development, especially affordable housing and mixed-use, where those developments are “responsibly planned” and provide appropriate resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued quality of life that Laguna Hills residents enjoy. Several residents expressed support for mixeduse developments and developments that account for increased transportation and infrastructure demands. Residents expressed a need for housing for low-income residents, and for senior citizens, veterans, and essential workers who are unable to afford housing and commute from outside of the City. Residents expressed a need for housing for residents

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living with disabilities, as well as teachers, healthcare workers, and young adults. Residents expressed support for ADUs and other means of assisting lower- and moderate-income homeowners with housing costs. The City has incorporated comments received through public workshops with relevance to fair housing issues in the development of Programs H-4, H-8, H-9, H15, H-16, and H-17. 2) Stakeholder consultations
Comments were received from several local stakeholders with specific relevance to fair housing issues. A list of stakeholders can be found under “Stakeholder Consultations”. The Welcoming Neighbors Home (WNH) Initiative expressed a need for lower-income housing dispersed more evenly rather than concentrated in a particular area, ensuring that all residents have fair access to shops, schools, transit, jobs, and other resources and amenities.

The Kennedy Commission emphasized the importance of support for affordable and inclusionary housing, mixed-use housing, adaptive reuse, and affordable ADUs. The Commission also comments on City-owned sites and surplus property, and density bonus law. Organizations working with residents who live with disabilities identified a need for more housing supply and assistance for these populations. Stakeholders emphasized the need to promote an equitable approach for housing, inclusive housing policies and programming, and ways to assist families living in affordable housing to obtain homeownership or market-rate housing. The City has incorporated comments received through stakeholder consultations with specific relevance to fair housing issues in the development of Programs H-5, H-6, H-7, H8, H-13, H-16, and H-17. 3) Online Community Outreach Survey
The City’s Planning Division created a survey for residents of Laguna Hills to determine how the Housing Element should plan for the City’s share of the RHNA. The survey was available from June 15, 2021, to August 15, 2021. Several responses to the online community outreach survey had specific relevance to fair housing issues. Residents expressed the importance of considering the needs of senior citizens, people with disabilities, veterans, young people (particularly those who grew up in Laguna Hills and who cannot afford to raise their children near family members) and those earning “working class” salaries. The City has incorporated comments received through the online community outreach survey with specific relevance to fair housing issues in the development of Programs H-6, H-8, H-13, H15, H- 15, and H-17.

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Assessment of Fair Housing Issues
The California Government Code Section 65583 (10)(A)(ii) requires the City of Laguna Hills to analyze areas of racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Committee (TCAC) Opportunity Map (Figure H-1, HCD/TCAC Opportunity Areas), Laguna Hills contains a mix of high-resource, moderateresource, and low-resource areas. The HCD/TCAC Opportunity Map identifies areas in every region of the state whose characteristics have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families—particularly long-term outcomes for children. Specifically, the HCD/TCAC Opportunity Map uses a composite score based on education, economic, and environmental indicators to categorize areas as “high resource,” “medium resource,” and “low resource.” HCD describes its approach to assigning resource areas as follows:

Calculating index scores for non-filtered areas. The TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map calculates regionally derived opportunity index scores for non-filtered tracts and rural block groups using twenty-one indicators described later in [the Methodology for the 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map document]. These index scores make it possible to sort each nonfiltered tract or rural block group into opportunity categories according to their rank within the region or rural county. To allow TCAC and HCD to incentivize equitable development patterns in each region to the same degree, the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map allocates the 20 percent of tracts or rural block groups in each region or rural county, respectively, with the highest relative index scores to the “Highest Resource” designation and the next 20 percent to the “High Resource” designation. Each region thus ends up with 40 percent of its total tracts with reliable data as Highest or High Resource (or 40 percent of block groups in rural counties). The remaining non-filtered tracts or rural block groups are then evenly divided into “Low Resource” and “Moderate Resource” categories.

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The distribution of resource categorization within Laguna Hills reflects the public outreach feedback from residents and stakeholders that Laguna Hills is a desirable area in south Orange County. The city is predominantly comprised of single-family neighborhoods, primarily built before the City’s incorporation in 1991. Laguna Hills as it is known today was largely developed between 1960 and 1990 to meet the growing demand for singlefamily suburban development in southern California. There is limited highdensity housing in Laguna Hills. As such, residential lot size, proximity to commercial centers, and access to proficient schools and greenspace influence housing affordability in Laguna Hills’ single-family neighborhoods.

Laguna Hills’ high-resource areas are concentrated in the southern half of the city, south of Alicia Parkway, Paseo de Valencia, and La Paz Road. This area is largely residential, made up of single-family homes and expansive green spaces. Laguna Hills’ high-resource area is adjacent to Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo, which are predominantly made up of high- and very highresource areas.

Alicia Parkway, Paseo de Valencia, and La Paz Road serve as a boundary between high-resource areas to the south and moderate-resource areas to the north. These areas have access to many of the same resources as the highresource areas, but residents may have longer commutes, lower median home values, fewer educational opportunities, or other factors that lower their indexes for economic, environmental, and educational indicators. Laguna Hills’ moderate resources areas are predominantly single-family residential, typified by smaller lot sizes, as compared with south Laguna Hills, leading to denser neighborhoods. Commercial shopping centers are integrated within the residential subdivisions, such as the Laguna Hills Plaza and the Alicia Center on Alicia Parkway. Similar development patterns exist in the moderate-resource area in north Laguna Hills bounded by Moulton Drive to the west, Lake Forest Drive to the north, and Santa Maria Avenue to the south. The Via Lomas neighborhood, the location of Laguna Hills’ two assisted housing developments (the Rancho Moulton apartments and Rancho Niguel apartments), is categorized as a moderate-resource area. This neighborhood includes Laguna Hills High School and the Laguna Hills Community Center, which likely attribute to neighborhoods moderate resource designation. As will be discussed, the Via Lomas neighborhood has the highest diversity of any neighborhood in the city (Figure H-34), as well as the highest concentration of poverty and linguistic isolation (Figure H-57), limited access to proficient schools, and coincided with high rates of cost burdened renting households (Figure H-912). While designated as moderate resource, the limited access to opportunity within the Via Lomas neighborhood reinforce the spatial segregation of low-income communities of color, particularly residents in the assisted housing developments.

Currently, both Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel do not have any available units, according to the 2021 Welcoming Neighbors Home Initiative, which conducted research in April, May, and June of 2021. The waitlist for Rancho Niguel is 5 to 10 years long and is not accepting new potential residents.

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Laguna Hills’ low-resource areas are primarily commercial areas that encompass isolated residential developments, such as the Laguna Hills Estate mobile home park and the multifamily apartments, Prado, south of the former Laguna Hills Mall. Low-resource areas typically have limited access to education and employment opportunities and may have poor environmental quality. Based on the HCD/TCAC methodology, Laguna Hills does not have an area of high racial/ethnic segregation and poverty. In an area of high racial/ethnic segregation and poverty, at least 30 percent of the population is below the federal poverty level, and patterns of racial segregation exist. The low-resource areas do coincide with low median income and high percentage of overpayment by renters. The City also individually analyzed these factors and several other factors, described below, to assess patterns that may further fair housing issues and identify actions to combat these.

Laguna Hills incorporated and officially became a city in 1991. The Laguna Hills area and surrounding cities have their roots in ranching for cattle grazing; Laguna Hills is built on one of the major land grants developed during the Rancho Era following Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821.

Following incorporation in 1991, the City Council approved annexation of North Laguna Hills in 1995. In 2000, City Council approved annexation of the “Westside,” which added 149 acres of residential land.

The City has conducted the following analysis of available data to assess local access to opportunities and indicators of fair-housing issues, in addition to the designations provided by the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas Map. Data for disability, poverty, and familial status was available at the census-tract level, and data for rates of opportunity areas, overpayment, jobs proximity, and diversity were available at the block group level. The City has used the most localized level of data available for the analysis.

1. Patterns of Integration and Segregation
To assess patterns of segregation and integration, the City analyzed six characteristics: diversity, household median income, poverty status, linguistic isolation, familial status, and disability. Household median income, poverty status, familial status, and disability rely on American Community Survey (ACS) 2015-2019 data, and diversity and linguistic isolation rely on CalEnviroScreen 3.0 data from 2018. While there are not any racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs) in the City of Laguna Hills, there are concentrated areas of poverty that correspond with areas of high racial/ethnic diversity and concentrated areas of affluence that correspond with White majority population (Figure H-2). Racially concentrated areas of affluence (RCAAs), while not formally defined, signify the opposite of R/ECAPs; that is, areas in Laguna Hills that are largely exclusive to non-Hispanic White households who earn the highest incomes.

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White households earning a median income exceeding 150 percent of the 2021 HCD median income for a four-person household. Since Orange County’s median income trend is nearly 20 percent higher than the statewide median, this analysis relies on the 150 percent ($160,050) of the median income for a four-person household in Orange County. Laguna Hills racial and ethnic composition has remained largely unchanged since 2010, with the majority of Laguna Hills population in 2018 identifying their race as White (70.0 percent). Areas with a predominant White-majority population are primarily concentrated in south Laguna Hills, coinciding with the City’s highest-resource areas, suggesting Laguna Hill’s White population have greater access to educational and economic mobility than any other race or ethnicity in Laguna Hills. In the high resource areas south of La Paz Road, all but one block group earn a median income over $160,050 (the remaining block group has a median income of $152,857). While no block group in Laguna Hills has a White population exceeding 80 percent, the White population comprise at least 75 percent in block groups with a median income greater than $160,050. The percentage of Laguna Hills’ population that identify as Hispanic has remained at approximately 21 percent since 2010. Laguna Hills’ Asian population has grown slightly from 12.6 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2018. According to the Orange County Regional AI, Laguna Hills’ Filipino population and Hispanic population are concentrated in central and north Laguna Hills, coinciding with the City’s low- and moderate-resource areas adjacent to Interstate 5. Within Orange County, the existing R/ECAPs are in the City of Santa Ana and coincide with areas of high diversity with a predominantly Hispanic-majority population.

Additionally, these areas received a TCAC low-resource designation, correlating with negative educational and economic outcomes. While Orange County does containing some concentrated areas of poverty that correspond with areas of high diversity, Laguna Hills is situated within a largely affluent, predominantly White part of Orange County. Neighboring cities of Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel are largely designated as high or highest resource on the HCD/TCAC Opportunity Map with predominantly White-majority populations. For example, as a highly desirable coastal city, Laguna Beach contains block groups earning more than $160,050 with a White population exceeding 80 percent that could be considered RCAAs.

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The 2010 Diversity Index (Figure H-32) largely matches the patterns of opportunity seen in the HCD/TCAC map. The diversity analysis assigns a diversity score based on the probability that two persons within a block group will be of differing races and ethnicities, signaling levels of integration or segregation. In Laguna Hills in 2010, diversity increased moving northward, with areas of least diversity coinciding with Laguna Hills’ highresource areas in the south and areas of high diversity located in low-resource areas, including around the low-resource areas adjacent to Interstate 5. The 2018 Diversity Index (Figure H-43) shows diversity increased citywide since 2010, including in the high-resource areas in south Laguna Hills, suggesting that Laguna Hills neighborhoods are moving towards greater integration.

Consistently since 2010, the Via Lomas neighborhood has the highest diversity in the city (Diversity Index score of greater than 85), which is designated as a moderate-resource area on the HCD/TCAC map. The Via Lomas neighborhood has a predominantly Hispanic population, with 83 percent of the population identifying as Hispanic. This is the only neighborhood with a majority Hispanic population. The former Laguna Hills Mall and neighborhood south of Stockport Park and north of Alicia Parkway each have a Hispanic population greater than 30 percent, but the White population is still the predominant population in the block group (Figure H5). This history of high diversity within the Via Lomas neighborhood compared to the rest of the city suggests high rates of racial and/or ethnic concentration persist and coincides with the location of the city’s two assisted housing developments. Laguna Hills and surrounding cities of Alisa Viejo, Laguna Niguel, and Mission Viejo have higher diversity than the coastal cities of Laguna Beach and Dana Point, which are predominantly low diversity. While Laguna Hills and surrounding areas-maintained neighborhoods of low diversity since 2010, the larger, denser cities in northern Orange County, such as Irvine, Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Buena Park are predominantly highly diverse, with diversity scores of 70 and above. To address factors that result in the high rates of racial and/or ethnic concentration in the Via Lomas neighborhood, the City will encourage the development of publicly assisted units in moderate and high resource areas of the city (Program H-4), promote development (particularly housing affordable to lower-income households) in the USVP area (H-6), and develop affirmative marketing strategy targeted at property owners in moderate and high resources areas to expand Housing Choice Voucher acceptance (H-16). The City will focus its Rehabilitation Program in the Via Lomas neighborhood (Program H-3).

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As shown in Figure-H-64, Median Household Income (2015-2019), the areas with the highest median household income (over $145,000) are concentrated in Laguna Hills’ southern, high-resource areas. Areas with the lowest median household income (up to $48,000) are concentrated in low-resource areas, including the housing adjacent to Interstate 5 and the former Laguna Hills Mall, and areas of high diversity. Households in the Via Lomas neighborhood, the neighborhood with the highest diversity in the city, have the lowest median income. While Laguna Hills largely maintains low rates of poverty within the city, poverty has increased in Laguna Hills since 2010. In 2010, Laguna Hills’ individuals experiencing poverty was concentrated in the Via Lomas neighborhood (about 10-20 percent of the neighborhood); by 2018, poverty status grew to include the low resource areas along Interstate 5 in central and north Laguna Hills, where between 10 and 20 percent of residents in these neighborhoods experienced poverty. As one of few neighborhoods with affordable housing, the concentration of low median income in the Via Lomas neighborhood reflects concerns shared by both stakeholders and some residents that the lack of affordable housing limits access to securing housing for lower-income residents (such as seniors, veterans, and essential workers), resulting in creating income-exclusive neighborhoods. Overall, Laguna Hills households and the surrounding areas have very high incomes, especially moving westward toward the coast. This contrasts drastically with north Orange County, particularly the denser, urban cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Anaheim, where many households earn less than the 2020 HCD State Median Income ($87,100). This may be an indication that Laguna Hills and surrounding cities may be generally unaffordable to those living in poverty, restricting housing opportunities in south and west Orange County. To address potential fair housing issues with respect to areas of homogeneous incomes, the City will implement Program H-15, committing the City to develop partnerships with affordable housing developers to expand affordable housing opportunities, including projects that could offer ownership opportunities to lower income households. The City will also seek out partnerships with Orange County Housing and Community Services Department or other non-profits to create programs offering first-time homebuyer assistance program (Program H-16).

Laguna Hills’ areas of concentrations of poverty and high diversity are also consistent with areas of linguistic isolation, as shown in Figure H-57, Percentage of Population Linguistically Isolated, particularly in the Via Lomas neighborhood and the low-resource areas adjacent to Interstate 5. Up to 80 percent of the population in the Via Lomas neighborhood and the Laguna Hills Estate mobile home park experience linguistic isolation. Wealth inequality can result in areas of homogeneous incomes. Factors affecting wealth inequality include access to education, transportation, social networks, and primary language. Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano similarly have neighborhoods along the Interstate 5 corridor that experience linguistic isolation. Conversely, the coastal cities of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach have low rates of linguistic isolation, likely due to the conformity of languages spoken in these areas (English). The City will address potential fair housing issues related to linguistic barriers through

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offering resources in multiple languages and providing translation services (Program H-1, H-3, H-16, and H-17)
As shown in Figure H-68, Percentage of Population 18 Years and Over Living Alone, the percentage of Laguna Hills residents over 18 years living alone (versus with a spouse and/or children) increases in the City’s low-resource areas along Interstate 5 and the Via Lomas neighborhood, with single-person households comprising up to 35 percent of the resident population in these areas and exceeding 35 percent in the Laguna Hills Estate mobile home park neighborhood. Single-person households only comprise up to 10 percent of resident population living in the moderate- and high-resource areas in south Laguna Hills. The excessive concentration of single-person households in Laguna Hills indicates an uneven distribution of unit types and reflects concerns shared by Laguna Hills residents during public outreach events that seniors and young adults (including young adults that grew up in Laguna Hills) have limited affordable housing opportunities in Laguna Hills. The low-resource areas adjacent to Interstate 5 and the Via Loma neighborhood provide multifamily residential in addition to single-family homes, which are more likely to provide studio and one-bedroom units appropriately sized for a single-person household. The moderate- and high-resource areas in south Laguna Hills are characterized by single-family residential that may be both inappropriately sized for a single-person household and unaffordable for a single income. Single-person households are more integrated in the cities surrounding Laguna Hills, with single adults typically comprising between 15 and 25 percent of the resident population, suggesting these cities provide a more even distribution of housing types. This includes high-resource coastal cities of Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, and Dana Point.

Single-parent households are at particular risk of fair housing access issues and displacement due to income and childcare challenges. Furthermore, single-parent female-headed households are considered to have a greater risk of experiencing poverty and displacement than single-parent male-headed households due to factors including the gender wage gap and difficulty in securing higher-wage jobs. As shown in Figure H-9, Laguna Hills and the surrounding region sees generally low rates of children in single-parent female-headed households, with higher rates in Laguna Hills found in the Via Lomas neighborhood, the Urban Village Specific Plan area, and in the eastern half of North Laguna Hills. These areas coincide with TCAC/HCD Opportunity area designations indicating low and moderate-resource access.

The City will implement Program H-15 to develop partnerships with affordable housing developers and Program H-7 to update the Zoning Code to facilitate the development of housing, ensuring the development of a variety of affordable housing types, including in high-resource areas.

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Similarly, residents of Laguna Hills living with a disability primarily reside in the low-resource areas along Interstate 5, with between 20 and 30 percent of the resident population in these neighborhoods living with a disability (see Figure H-710, Population with Disability [2015-2019]). Less than 10 percent of residents in the moderate and high resource neighborhoods in south Laguna Hills live with a disability. Individuals living with disabilities are particularly vulnerable from a fair housing perspective because of accessibility concerns or risk of discriminatory actions from landlords. Further, individuals with disabilities can have specific considerations for housing, such as affordability for fixed incomes, accessibility features, and access to transit and other resources, that limit access to available housing types. The type and affordability of housing available in the moderate- and high-resource areas in south Laguna Hills may preclude disabled individuals from residing in these neighborhoods. The adjacent city of Laguna Woods has a higher population of persons with a disability (between 20 and 30 percent), likely from the significant senior population that live in Laguna Woods Village, a private gated retirement community that comprises about 90 percent of the city. Outside of Laguna Woods, higher percentages of persons with disabilities are concentrated in the low-resource areas in northern Orange County, particularly Westminster, Stanton, Fountain Valley, and Cypress.

This indicates that Laguna Hills and surrounding high-resource cities of Alisa Viejo and Laguna Niguel do not have sufficient housing available and/or do not have housing appropriate for persons with disabilities.

Respondents of an online survey that were supportive of increasing housing supply expressly identified the need for housing for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, suggesting that housing needs for seniors and persons with disabilities areis not fully met in Laguna Hills. For these reasons, this Housing Element includes programs to ensure that existing housing may be appropriately retrofitted for Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility through continuing code enforcement and rehabilitation programs and developing informational material on housing services available for persons with disabilities (Program H-1, H-3, H-16, and H-17)..

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1. Displacement Risk
The annual rate of increase in average home value or rental prices compared with annual changes in the average income in the City indicates an increased risk of displacement due to housing costs outpacing wage increases, a trend that is felt throughout the region, state, and nation. The American Community Survey reported 5-year estimates for median rent gross rent in Laguna Hills as $2,111 in 2019, $1,819 in 2015, and $1,727 in 2010, with median household incomes of $102,358 in 2019, $89,754 in 2015, and $87,337 in 2010. During this period rent increased 22.2 percent, while median household income increased only 17.2 percent. This data indicates that increases in rental prices have outpaced rises in income in Laguna Hills, suggesting that renting residents, comprising most the City’s lower-income households, may be at risk of displacement.

The Urban Displacement Project has developed a database identifying neighborhoods in Southern California that are vulnerable to gentrification and displacement as a part of their project to predict trends of gentrification and displacement based on community-engaged research process of market trends, housing, and jobs growth. The Urban Displacement Project defines gentrification as “a process of neighborhood change that includes economic change in a historically disinvested neighborhood — by means of real estate investment and new higher-income residents moving in — as well as demographic change — not only in terms of income level, but also in terms of changes in the education level or racial make-up of residents”. 1 Renewed interest in city neighborhoods can lead to or accelerate the displacement of city residents, typically low-income communities of color, due to rising commercial and residential rents.

The final version of the database (updated in July 2018) includes Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, with gentrification and sociodemographic indicators based on 2015 data from the American Community Survey. It shows whether each Census tract comprising these three Southern California counties gentrified between 1990 and 2000; gentrified between 2000 and 2015; gentrified during both of these periods; or exhibited characteristics of a “disadvantaged” tract that did not gentrify between 1990 and 2015.

As of 2018, the Urban Displacement Project found that census tracts in Laguna Hills coinciding with moderate, high, and highest TCAC/HCD Opportunity MAP designations are in a stage of “Stable/Advanced Exclusive” status, indicating that these tracts were high income in 2000 and 2018, were affordable to high or mixed high-income households in 2018, and have seen marginal change in housing cost over time. Census tracts coinciding with low-resource designations in the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map are in a stage of “Low Income/Susceptible to Displacement,” indicating that these were low-income tracts in 2018. This data indicates that residents living in low-resource areas may be at higher risk of displacement, while moderate and higher-resource areas are also areas of less housing

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accessibility.

1. Displacement Risk

2. The annual rate of increase in average home value or rental prices compared with annual changes in the average income in the City indicates an increased risk of displacement due to housing costs outpacing wage increases, a trend that is felt throughout the region, state, and nation. The American
Community Survey reported 5-year estimates for median rent gross rent in Laguna Hills as $2,111 in 2019, $1,819 in 2015, and $1,727 in 2010, with median household incomes of $102,358 in 2019, $89,754 in 2015, and $87,337 in 2010. During this period rent increased 22.2 percent, while median household income increased only 17.2 percent. This data indicates that increases in rental prices have outpaced rises in income in Laguna Hills, suggesting that renting residents, comprising most the City’s lower-income households, may be at risk of displacement.

3. The Urban Displacement Project has developed a database identifying neighborhoods in Southern California that are vulnerable to gentrification and displacement as a part of their project to predict trends of gentrification and displacement based on community-engaged research process of market
trends, housing, and jobs growth. The Urban Displacement Project defines gentrification as “a process of neighborhood change that includes economic change in a historically
disinvested neighborhood — by means of real estate investment and new higher-income residents moving in — as well as
demographic change — not only in terms of income level, but also in terms of changes in the education level or racial make-up of residents”. 1 Renewed interest in city neighborhoods can lead to or accelerate the displacement of city residents, typically lowincome communities of color, due to rising commercial and residential rents.

4. The final version of the database (updated in July 2018) includes Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, with
gentrification and sociodemographic indicators based on 2015 data from the American Community Survey. It shows whether each Census tract comprising these three Southern California counties gentrified between 1990 and 2000; gentrified between 2000 and 2015; gentrified during both of these periods; or exhibited characteristics of a “disadvantaged” tract that did not gentrify between 1990 and 2015.

5. As of 2018, the Urban Displacement Project found that census tracts in Laguna Hills coinciding with moderate, high, and highest TCAC/HCD Opportunity MAP designations are in a
stage of “Stable/Advanced Exclusive” status, indicating that these tracts were high income in 2000 and 2018, were

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affordable to high or mixed high-income households in 2018, and have seen marginal change in housing cost over time.

Census tracts coinciding with low-resource designations in the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map are in a stage of “Low
Income/Susceptible to Displacement,” indicating that these were low-income tracts in 2018. This data indicates that residents living in low-resource areas may be at higher risk of displacement, while moderate and higher-resource areas are also areas of less housing accessibility.

6.2. Access to Opportunity
Access to proficient schools was a significant compelling factor in the development of suburban cities in Southern California between the 1960s and 1980s, and continues to hold considerable influence in housing choice. A New York Times article from 1977 titled “Los Angeles Schools Plan Busing Amid White Flight” suggested that middle-class families that could not afford private school transplanted to suburban areas, such as Orange County, to avoid court-ordered busing (Lindsey, 1977). During the in-person workshop for the Housing Element, the potential for decreased school quality was a frequently expressed concern among Laguna Hills residents that opposed more housing development, suggesting that retaining access to high quality schools is a high priority for residents. There are four public schools within Laguna Hills city limits, three of which are located in south Laguna Hills (two elementary schools and a high school) and one located in north Laguna Hills (an elementary school). All four schools are within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which encompasses all of Laguna Hills as well as Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Foothill Ranch. In a state review of 2016 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test scores listed on SchoolRatings.com, the three schools located in south Laguna Hills are ranked in the 74th percentile or higher when compared to other similar schools across the state. The elementary school located in north Laguna Hills is only ranked in the 34th percentile and serves students residing in the low- and moderateresource areas of north Laguna Hills, including the low-resource areas adjacent to Interstate 5. According to data provided on School-Ratings.com, the ethnicity of a majority of the student population of the elementary school located in north Laguna Hills is Hispanic or Latino (61 percent). The other two elementary schools serve central and south Laguna Hills; however, this does not include the Via Lomas neighborhood despite its location in westcentral Laguna Hills. Elementary students residing in the Via Lomas neighborhood attend elementary school in Mission Viejo, located east of Laguna Hills. The assigned elementary school is over two miles from the Via Lomas neighborhood, exceeding reasonable walking or cycling distance for students. This school ranked in the 35th percentile, indicating that 65 percent of similar schools performed higher than this school, including the two elementary schools located closer to the Via Lomas neighborhood. The high school, which ranked in the 89th percentile, serves all of Laguna Hills. While all Laguna Hills residents have access to a high-performing high school,

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residents of the low-resource areas in north Laguna Hills and the Via Lomas neighborhood have limited access to proficient school opportunities for early education because of the quality of the schools. To address this, the City will engage with the local school district to create a program to address school boundaries and access to proficient education, specifically for the Via Lomas neighborhood (Program H-16).

Laguna Hills is served by the OC Bus system, which provides public transportation for Orange County, and Metrolink, a train system providing connection across Southern California. The Laguna Hills Transportation Center (located close to the former Laguna Hills Mall) serves as the central transportation hub in the city with bus lines running north-south and eastwest to connect the city. The OC Bus system has three lines that run northsouth (lines 90, 83, and 91) and three lines that run east-west (lines 177, 87, and 89). However, there are no lines within Laguna Hills that offer 15 minutes weekday rush-hour frequency, which is offered in north and west Orange County. Standard fare for OC Bus is $2.00 to board and $5.00 for a one-day pass (unlimited transfers). Seniors, individuals with disabilities, and youth are eligible for discounted fares; and unlimited 30-day passes are available for $69.00. The local Metrolink station (Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station) is located in south Laguna Hills and provides transport through north Orange County to the Los Angeles Union Station. Residents in north Laguna Hills are closer to the Irvine station and would need to travel there to access Metrolink. Metrolink lines provide service Monday through Friday from roughly 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays. A reduced schedule is offered on weekends.

As a suburban city of Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and other urban areas in North Orange County and Los Angeles County, Laguna Hills as it is known today was developed to provide middle-class families a separation between urban employment centers and suburban residential areas, relying on a network of freeways to provide access to employment centers. Laguna Hills is predominantly comprised of single-family residential subdivisions with limited commercial areas, but has grown to offer employment opportunities for range of incomes and education level. The MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Hospital Center, located near the former Laguna Hills Mall, is the largest employer of Laguna Hills residents, employing approximately 10 percent of Laguna Hills civilian labor force. Figure H-811, Jobs Proximity Index, shows that low-wage workers across Laguna Hills, including the city’s low-resource areas, benefit from greater access to nearby job centers based on the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development’s (HUD’s) job proximity index for 2014-2017, which calculates scores based on the number of jobs filled by workers with less than a bachelor’s degree that fall within a typical commute distance in the region.

No areas of Laguna Hills receive scores falling into “furthest proximity” categories, indicating low-wage workers would have to travel long distances to access jobs or job centers. North and south Laguna Hills have very close proximity to local job centers that can employ low-wage workers, most notably to the job centers in Irvine, Santa Ana, and other areas of north

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Orange County. The mean commute time for Laguna Hills is 25 minutes, which is less than the mean travel time for the Los Angeles-Long BeachAnaheim Metro Area (31 minutes), which includes Orange County, and the national average (27 minutes). Neighboring cities, including Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, and Laguna Niguel have respective mean commute times of approximately 28, 23, 27, and 28 minutes. In the wake of the pandemic in 2020, local real estate leaders shared through consultations that shifting to work-from-home has accelerated home sales and selling prices. While Laguna Hills features relatively good access to employment centers locally and in the County, flexible work schedules renewed interest in suburban cities like Laguna Hills since access to employment centers is less of a priority.

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As discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment section (see Table H-2, Total Population by Age, 2014-2018), Laguna Hills has a high percentage of residents between the ages of 60 and 74 (17 percent of the resident population). To meet the needs of the older population, there are two housing developments that provide housing specifically for seniors: the Willows, which contains 152 ground-level units, and Meridian, which contains 396 units with options for independent living, assisted living, and nursing care. Additionally, Laguna Hills offers a Dial-A-Taxi program for seniors to provide curb-to-curb transport within Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Woods. The DialA-Taxi program includes vans with lift equipment and standard sedans. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) provides Access Paratransit for seniors and individuals with disabilities for transport throughout Orange County. Laguna Hills residents living with disabilities can access resources for housing referrals, adult day programs, employment programs, therapy, and vocational training through the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), which serves as the point of entry for Laguna Hills residents with developmental disabilities. The closest RCOC office is located in Santa Ana. The City requires new developments to comply with Title 24 of the California Building Code to ensure that all new construction meets accessible design standards, thus ensuring that all new housing is accessible for all residents regardless of disability. Furthermore, the City ensures that existing housing that may not meet the same accessibility requirements can be adapted as needed through their reasonable accommodation process, discussed in the Governmental Constraints section of this Housing Element, and assistance with rehabilitations (Program H-3).

In February 2021, the California Office for Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (COEHHA) released the fourth version of CalEnviroScreen, a tool that uses environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators to map and compare community’s environmental scores. A community with a high score has higher levels of pollution and other negative environmental indicators. Laguna Hills largely scored below the 40th percentile, with the highest scores (between 1 and 10 percent) concentrated in southern Laguna Hills within the City’s high-resource areas. The only area to exceed the 40th percentile is the low-resource area along Interstate 5, which received a score of 54th percentile. This implies that compared to the rest of Laguna Hills, residents of this area are disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution, possibly from the proximity to a major interstate. On the whole, Laguna Hills’ environmental conditions reflect the surrounding coastal communities that offer access to open space, coastal areas, and parks, including the Orange County-managed park Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness, which has over 30 miles of trails. The dense, urban cities in north Orange County received drastically higher scores and are highest in the lowresource areas of Santa Ana, Stanton, Anaheim, and Buena Park. To address environmental justice concerns in Laguna Hills, the City is concurrently updating its Safety Element, which includes an assessment to identify neighborhoods that are disproportionately affected by pollution and other hazards that contribute to negative health effects, exposure, and environmental degradation as well as access to parks, grocery stores, and

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bicycle routes to inform policies to be included in the General Plan.

7.3. Disproportionate Housing Need
As discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment chapter, overpayment is a significant issue for Laguna Hills residents, with 40.7 percent of Laguna Hills households with housing cost burden. Housing cost burden impacts a majority of renting households (51.3 percent) and over a third of owner households (36.3 percent). As shown in Figure H-912, Overpayment by Renters (2015-2019), housing cost burden for renting households is experienced across the city, with up to 50 percent of renting households paying over 30 percent of monthly income toward housing expenses in most areas of the city. In the low-resource areas along Interstate 5, the Via Lomas neighborhood, and the high-resource area in south Laguna Hills, costburdened renting households exceed 65 percent of the population.

Overpayment in Laguna Hills impacts extremely low-, very low-, and lowincome households (see Table H-11, Overpayment by Income and Tenure, 2013- 2017, in the Housing Needs Assessment chapter). This pattern can be seen geographically, with highest levels of cost-burdened renters observed in the Via Lomas neighborhood and in the low-resource areas along Interstate 5.

While less severe citywide, Laguna Hills owner households in the Via Lomas neighborhood, low-resource areas along Interstate 5, and the high-resource areas in south Laguna Hills experience the highest levels of cost burden in the city (Figure H-1013, Overpayment by Owners [2015-2019]). Rates of overpayment in Laguna Hills are consistent with trends countywide, with about 40.5 percent of Orange County households overpaying for housing.

The significant portion of cost-burdened Laguna Hills residents across the city may indicate that housing is unaffordable for all income levels. As described in the Housing Needs Assessment chapter, very low- and lowincome households can afford some rental housing in Laguna Hills; however, fewer options are available for homeownership (see Tables H-26 through H29). The City will seek to address overpayment by helping to facilitate the development of below-market rate housing and addressing the overall need for increased housing. The following programs, enumerated in greater detail in other sections, would work together to address affordable housing creation and mitigate displacement through land use changes, preserving atrisk units, density bonuses, Section 8 rental assistance, and other means:

Program H-1, Program H-3, Program H-4, Program H-7, H-14, H-15, and H-16.

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Overcrowding is not a significant issue in Laguna Hills, with less than 5 percent of households living in an overcrowded living situation and less than 2 percent living in a severely overcrowded situation (Table H-10, Overcrowded Households, 2014-2018, in the Housing Needs Assessment chapter). In Orange County as a whole, the rate of overcrowding is very high (9.51 overall and

15.97 among renters), according to the 2020-2024 Orange County Regional AI, but found that “most housing units in the county contain 2 (28%), 3 (30%), or 4 (21%) bedrooms, indicating that on paper, accessing housing units with enough bedrooms to house families or live-in aides using a voucher is likely.” However, when overcrowding is reviewed by race countywide, White, Black, and Asian American residents live in overcrowded conditions at a rate of 6 or 7 percent, while Hispanic residents are overcrowded at a rate of 26 percent. As shown in Figure H-14 Laguna Hills exhibits very low rates of overcrowding citywide, Tthe rate of overcrowding increases to 13 percent of households is concentrated in the Via Lomas neighborhood, , with between 12 and 15 percent of households in the neighborhood experiencing overcrowding, coincicoincidding with lower median incomes and higher diversity also concentrateda concentrated, predominantly Hispanic in the neighborhood (83 percent Hispanic). This pattern of overcrowding matches the region, with higher rates of overcrowding observed in areas characterized by higher amounts of multifamily housing, which tends to be more affordable, such as the dense, urban cities in north Orange County. The rate of overcrowding in the Via Lomas neighborhood could indicate that appropriately sized housing is unaffordable to current residents, or that the type of housing available does not meet the need. Laguna Hills has supply of housing units to accommodate larger households, including 5,126 two or three-bedroom housing units and another 4,206 housing units with four or more bedrooms (ACS 2014-2018).

However, lower-income large renter households may have greater difficulty securing adequately sized units than other large renter households. As discussed, in the Housing Needs Assessment, much of Laguna Hills’ singlefamily housing is unaffordable to low-income households: low-income households can afford some condominiums and houses (Table H-26) and rental housing (Table H-27), but low vacancy rates compound an already competitive market. As higher density and affordable single-family houses was not a priority at the time of development, they are underrepresented in Laguna Hills today. In either case, oOvercrowding in the Via Lomas neighborhood demonstrates means there is a somewhat greater need for for affordable, larger housing units for residents in Via Lomas neighborhood and access to affordable larger housing units citywidethese areas. The City anticipates that Programs H-11 and H-21 will ensure adequate housing sites are provided and encourage a variety of housing types to meet the needs of diverse households and family structures.

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Although the housing stock in Laguna Hills tends to be between 30 and 50 years of age (Table H-25, Housing Units by Year Built, 2014-2018, in the Housing Needs Assessment chapter), the city is not characterized by major deficiencies regarding housing deterioration or livability issues. As discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment, less than 10 percent of the City’s housing units were built prior to 1970. As discussed, the majority of housing stock in Laguna Hills is well maintained and in good condition. The Aliso Meadows condominiums were renovated with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during the 2014-2015 program year. As the housing stock ages, need for repair and rehabilitation may become more common, thus increasing the risk of displacement for occupants of those units. Countywide, disproportionate housing needs, including substandard housing, impact a majority of Hispanic households according the 2020-2024 Orange County Regional AI. Over 60 percent of Hispanic households experience at least one of the four housing problems, which is a higher rate of incidence than any other racial or ethnic group in the county. The cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana and Tustin all exhibited at least 60 percent of Hispanic households experiencing at least one housing problem. In Laguna Hills, the Via Lomas neighborhood has the highest concentration of Hispanic households and as discussed, has the highest rates of overcrowding, which can exacerbate substandard housing conditions.

Therefore, while the Aliso Meadows condominiums were renovated in 2014-2015, other housing in the Via Lomas neighborhood may benefit from repair, maintenance, or rehabilitation.Therefore, Tthe City will continue to use its code enforcement program to bring substandard units into compliance with City codes and improve overall housing conditions in Laguna Hills (Program H-1). The City will continue to work with the Orange County Housing and Community Services Department to help securereceive rehabilitation loans and grants for low- and moderate-income homeowners and rental property owners who need assistance to rehabilitate or repair their homes (Program H-3).

8.4. Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
The City enforces fair housing and complies with fair housing laws and regulation through a twofold process: review of City policies and code for compliance with State law and referring fair housing complaints to appropriate agencies. The City complies or intends to comply with fair housing laws through the following:
• Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915). The City demonstrates compliance with Density Bonus through Chapter 9-72 of the Municipal Code, which currently allows for an increase of up to 35 percent over the maximum allowable residential density. Assembly Bills 2753, 2372, 1763, 1227, and 2345 were passed in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and revised density bonus law to provide additional benefits for qualifying projects. The City has included Program H-7 to update the density bonus ordinance to be consistent with the most recent State laws.

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• No-Net-Loss (Gov. Code Section 65863).The City intends to continue to comply with No-Net-Loss law by identifying a surplus of sites available to meet the County’s RHNA allocation. In total, the City’s surplus unit capacity is 1,381, composed of 924 lower-income units, 51 moderateincome units, and 406 above moderate-income units. • Housing Accountability Act (HAA) (Gov. Code, Section 65589.5). The City intends to comply with the Housing Accountability Act by allowing emergency shelters by right in residential zones through Program H-7. • Senate Bill (SB) 35 (Gov. Code Section 65913.4). The City will comply with SB 35 by establishing a written policy or procedure, as well as other guidance as appropriate, to streamline the approval process and standards for eligible projects within two years of Housing Element adoption (Program H-10).
• Senate Bill (SB) 330 (Gov. Code Section 65589.5). The City complies with SB 330, relying on regulations set forth in the law for processing preliminary application for housing development projects, conducting no more than five hearings for housing projects that comply with objective general plan and development standards, and making a decision on a residential project within 90 days after certification of an environmental impact report, or 60 days after adoption of a mitigated negative declaration or an environmental report for an affordable housing project. • California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Fair Housing Act. The City provides protections to residents through referrals to legal assistance organizations regarding housing discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Review Processes (Government Code Section 65008). The City will review affordable development projects in the same manner as marketrate developments, except in cases where affordable housing projects are eligible for preferential treatment including, but not limited to, on sites subject to AB 1397 (Programs H-10, H-15).
• Assembly Bill (AB) 686 (Government Code Section 8899.50): The City will comply with AB 686 by completing an updated Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) and will identify strategies to alleviate fair housing issues. • Equal Access (Government Code Section 11135 et seq.). The City will comply with Equal Access law by ensuring all programs and activities are accessible and that translation services are made available. (Program H17) Laguna Hills refers fair housing complaints to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County. The Fair Housing Council investigates housing discrimination complaints, assists complainants with referrals to government enforcement agencies and assists in, or becomes a party to, litigation aimed at halting illegal discriminatory housing practices. In addition, the Fair Housing Council provides fair housing education, landlord/tenant counseling, mediation, and homebuyer HUD counseling, which includes first-time homebuyer education and mortgage default counseling. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and provided free of charge to low- to

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moderate-income clients and to others for a moderate donation. The City disseminates information about fair housing laws, resident rights, and remedies for fair housing complaints. The City will continue to ensure that fair-housing literature is available in the Community Development Department, on the City’s website, and at the Laguna Hills Technology Library (Program H-16).

As part of the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) dual-files fair housing cases with HUD’s Region IX Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO); HUD FHEO reported that six cases were filed by residents of the City of Laguna Hills between January 1, 2013, and March 23, 2021. Among these cases, three were based on national origin and three bases were unknown. Of these six cases, five resulted in a no-cause determination and one failed to respond. None of these fair-housing agencies provided specific location information for cases; either because they do not track the geographic origin of complaints or because of confidentiality concerns.

Therefore, the City was unable to conduct a spatial analysis of fair-housing cases to identify any patterns or concentrations of fair-housing issues in the city. Countywide, the 2020-2024 Orange County Regional AI identified “lack of local private fair housing outreach and enforcement,” “lack of local public fair housing enforcement” and “lack of resources for fair housing agencies and organizations” as contributing factors to fair housing issues that analysis was able to identify. The Regional AI established a countywide goal to increase fair housing enforcement, education, and outreach, recognizing the critical role nonprofit fair housing organizations and legal service providers play to address fair housing issues but face limitations due to financial and staff capacity. The Regional AI finds that by “supporting these organizations, jurisdictions can help ensure that these organizations can address existing and critical emerging issues, like those that have stemmed from the passage of S.B. 329, which extends source of income protections to Housing Choice Voucher holders, and A.B. 1482, which caps annual rent increases in at five percent plus the regionally-adjusted Consumer Price Index and requires landlords to have “just cause” in order to evict tenants. It would also make proactive audit testing of housing providers rather than reactive complaintbased testing more feasible.” The Cities of Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Buena Park, Orange, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, City of Santa Ana, and Tustin all committed to jurisdictionspecific efforts to increase access to fair housing education and services.

5. Land Use
Laguna Hills incorporated and officially became a city in 1991. At the time of incorporation, the City was primarily built out, with single family residential development subdivisions approved for construction by Orange County in remaining undeveloped areas. Even Laguna Hills’ two assisted housing developments (the Rancho Moulton apartments and Rancho Niguel apartments) and the mobile home development in North Laguna Hills pre7.2.1.c Packet Pg. 254 Attachment: Attachment 3, Third Public Review Draft Housing Element Update (2860 : Third Public Review of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing H-144
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existed the City’s incorporation. Laguna Hills’ growth can be characterized as a conglomeration of pre-existing uses, with residential development primarily taking place in the 30 years prior to incorporation. Similar to much of southern California, the Laguna Hills area and surrounding cities have their roots in ranching for cattle grazing and developed as a suburban, predominantly single-family residential city in the latter half of the 20th century. Laguna Hills is built on one of the major land grants developed during the Rancho Era following Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821.

Laguna Hills and the surrounding cities were owned by the Moulton Family for dry farming and raising sheep and cattle. Residential development began in earnest during the 1960s when the Moulton Ranch was first subdivided, likely propelled by the exodus of White families from urban centers to pursue suburban life and higher-performing schools, including Los Angeles, between 1960 and 19801. During this time, Orange County’s population grew by 174 percent, starting at 703,925 in 1960 and growing to 1,420,386 in 1970 (with the White population comprising 88 percent of County’s population) and 1,932,709 in 1980 (Schneider, 2008). Following incorporation in 1991, the City approved two annexations, which were fully built out at the time of annexation. In 1995, the City Council approved annexation of North Laguna Hills and in 2000 City Council approved annexation of the “Westside,” which added 149 acres of residential land.

Stakeholders acknowledged the overall desirability of Laguna Hills as a suburban community, and the continued demand for single-family homes within Laguna Hills and the surrounding area. As higher-density housing was not a priority or in demand at the time of development, and consequently underrepresented in Laguna Hills today, stakeholders encouraged redevelopment to incorporate housing at a variety of densities that could be affordable to lower income households. Local developers indicated that for affordable housing development, developers may need at least 60 units per project to be profitable.

9.6. Mortgage Lending
Data related to home loan applications is made available annually through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides mortgage data specific to census tracts as opposed to jurisdiction boundaries, so data for Laguna Hills exceeds City boundaries and encompasses surrounding areas, including parts of Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Niguel. In 2020, White applicants accounted for 43 percent of all mortgage loan applications for home purchase and 46 percent of all originated loans in the Laguna Hills and surrounding area. Asian applicants made up 14 percent of loan applications and 15 percent of originated loans. This reflects Laguna Hills’ racial composition, which is 1 Schneider, Jack. (2008). Escape From Los Angeles: White Flight from Los Angeles and Its Schools, 1960-1980. Journal of Urban History - J URBAN HIST. 34. 995-1012.

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predominantly White with a growing Asian population. While Hispanic residents make up 20 percent of Laguna Hills’ racial composition, Hispanic applicants (applicants of any race indicating their ethnicity as “Hispanic or Latino”) made up only 6 percent of loan applications and 6 percent of total applications originated. Black, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian applicants each represented less than 1 percent of loan applications and originated loans, reflecting a similar representation in Laguna Hills’ population. However, the low rate of applications from these groups may indicate difficulty building capital necessary to pursue home ownership. In 2020, applicants applied for three types of loans for home purchase:
conventional, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and Veterans Administration (VA) loans. In 2020, Asian applicants had the lowest denial rate across all loan types. Asian applicants primarily applied for conventional loans; of 151 total applications made by Asian applicants, 107 were originated (71 percent) and 4 were denied (3 percent). Few Asian applicants applied for FHA or VA loans; of those who did, none were denied by the financial institution. White applicants had the highest participation in each of the loan types and similar success rate across the three loans, with a denial rate of 7 percent for conventional, 8 percent for FHA, and 6 percent for VA, indicating relative ease for White applicants to purchase a home with any loan type. Similar to Asian applicants, Hispanic applicants had very low participation in applying for home purchase with FHA and VA loans, primarily applying for conventional loans. The denial rate for Hispanic applicants (18 percent) is over double the White applicant denial rate, suggesting that Hispanic applicants have less success originating loans, which can deny access to securing housing in high-resource areas. The overall lack of applications for FHA and VA loans by groups other than Whites implies communities of color, particularly low- or moderate-income communities of color that cannot afford a conventional loan, have less access to capital to access homeownership compounded by limited availability of affordable housing. Homeownership is a primary means of building equity and intergenerational wealth. Overall, White households experience low barriers to homeownership in Laguna Hills utilizing all loan types and Asian households have the most success in originating conventional loans, allowing for economic mobility through homeownership. Communities of color, including low- and moderate-income communities of color, have limited access to economic mobility through homeownership. To address this disparity in access, the City of Laguna Hills will partner with local non-profits to provide education and support through the home buying process (Program H-16).

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Sites Inventory
Government Code Section 65583(c)(10)(A) added a new requirement for Housing Elements to analyze the location of lower-income sites in relation to areas of opportunity. The location of housing in relation to resources is integral in fostering inclusive communities and addressing disparities in access to opportunity.

To assess whether sites improve or exacerbate fair housing conditions and whether sites are isolated by income group, the City examined the 2021 Opportunity Areas map prepared by TCAC and HCD (Figure H-15), which identifies areas where characteristics have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for lowincome households and positive long-term outcomes for children in particular. As seen in Figure H-15, Laguna Hills includes census tracts with TCAC/HCD designations including Low, Moderate, Moderate (Rapidly Changing), High, and Highest Resource. Sites identified to accommodate the RHNA are found in Low, Moderate, and Moderate (Rapidly Changing) areas. Low-income units are well distributed across census tracts designated as low, moderate, and moderate (rapidly changing). Moderate-income units are primarily found in low-resource areas. There is no available vacant land in areas designated high-resource – in these areas, the City will pursue an strategy aimed at the promotion of ADU development. The City has introduced sites in an effort improve fair housing conditions to the greatest extent possible in the context created by City’s existing development. As will be described in this section, in cases where identified sites may introduce the potential to exacerbate existing fair housing issues, the City will promote greater access to opportunity and quality of life improvements in these areas through the place-based anti-displacement and community revitalization strategies as reflected in Policies H1.1, H1.3, and H3.2, and implemented through Programs H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-9, H-15, H-16, and H-17. Figures H-15 through H-24 and accompanying charts included in this sites inventory analysis present the number of projected units by income category and overall site acreage and assess how the sites’ locations will affirmatively further fair housing in terms of the sites’ impacts on patterns of segregation and integration and access to opportunity for Laguna Hills residents.

Laguna Hills’ 6th Cycle RHNA allocation totals 1,985 units, separated by income level and number of units as follows: very low, 568; low, 353; moderate, 354; above moderate, 710 (Table H-45). There are no vacant parcels suitable for development in Laguna Hills, so the City has identified underutilized sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation resulting in a total unit count of 3,348, exceeding the City’s allocation. Additionally, the City will promote the development of ADUs in all residential areas, pursuant to Programs H-7 and H-8. As shown in Figure H-15, the City has committed to a distribution of sites across different neighborhoods and districts in an effort to prevent a concentration of sites in any single section

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of the City. Identified housing opportunity sites comprise a total of 161 acres, approximately 4 percent of the City’s total acreage. As described in the Housing Resources section and shown on Figures H-25 and H-26, three categories of underutilized sites are included to meet the City’s RHNA:

1. Underutilized Sites with Anticipated Projects
a. Oakbrook Village
b. The Village at Laguna Hills
c. Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV)

2. Underutilized Sites, Candidates for Rezoning

3. Underutilized Sites, VC Zone
Pursuant to Program H-7, sites planned for rezoning must allow for a density of at least 30 units per acre, meeting the mandatory minimum requirement for low-income housing density. As described in the Housing Resources section, while 30 units per acre is the default density for lowerincome units assigned to Laguna Hills by the State, the City intends to rezone sites to allow up to 50 units per acres. Redevelopment of the underutilized sites is considered likely due to a confluence of several factors.

Refer to the subsection “Underutilized Sites Analysis” in the Housing Resources chapter for detailed descriptions of these factors. Units on identified sites are distributed across different sections of the City and are targeted for affordability across multiple income categories pursuant to Program H-6 and Policies H-2.1, H2.2, and H2.3. Table H-44A shows the distribution of total unit capacity on identified sites organized by TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area.

Table H-44A
Identified RHNA Site Unit Capacity by
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area
Opportunity
Area
Site
Acreage
Lower-Income
Units
ModerateIncome UnitsHigh-Income
Units TOTAL
Low
Resource 102 689 400 863 1,952
Moderate
Resource 38 597 0 250 847
Moderate
Resource
(Rapidly
Changing)
22 549 0 0 549
Total 161 1,835 400 1,113 3,348
Source: HCD Regional Housing Needs Allocation, TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Maps, City of Laguna Hills.

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As seen in Figure X, TCAC and HCD has designated the entirety of Orinda as a highest resource area – as a result, all sites identified to accommodate the RHNA are in highest resource neighborhoods. Because of the city’s uniformly highest-resource designation, sites in different parts of the city do not vary only marginally in terms of their access to resources. As discussed, residents of Orinda enjoy access to high-performing schools and good environmental conditions regardless of where you live within the city; the city is served by one school district made up of very high-performing elementary, middle, and high schools, and there are limited sources of pollutants within the city limits that would negatively impact long-term health. In order to assess differences between sites identified in different highest-resource areas, the City has relied on more localized data as reported by community members and stakeholders to contextualize its sites inventory.

While the city is uniformly designated as highest resource, the distribution of sites does result in concentration of lower-income units in the Downtown neighborhood. The City has committed to a adopting the Downtown Precise Plan to provide 483 units affordable to lower-income households in the Downtown neighborhood. During the City’s Sites Review Meeting with the City Council, residents expressed concerned about balancing the need to locate low-income housing near services and resources and promoting inclusion throughout the city. However, during one-on-one consultation, Eden Housing expressed support for the rezoning paction, identifying the action as most beneficial aspect of the City’s effort to support affordable housing development, effectively reducing the potential for CEQA litigation for affordable housing developers and thereby reducing overall costs and timelines. Locating lower-income units in the Downtown neighborhood directly addresses feedback from HCEB, an organization that supports Contra Costa County residents with developmental disabilities. HCEB expressed a need for dense, larger, affordable units close to the BART station and other amenities. Orinda Senior Village, an affordable senior housing development, echoed this need for seniors during a one-on-one consultation, emphasizing that affordable and accessible housing needs to be placed in amenity-rich locations. In this regard, the Downtown is the most appropriate location for units affordable to lower-income households (such as persons with disabilities, who often live on a fixed income).

While providing affordable housing units in Orinda via the Downtown rezoning action is the City’s primary objective to address current issues of exclusion, the City is also committed to providing access to high-resource neighborhoods for lower- and moderate-income households. The City’s moderate-income units are identified in existing high-resource neighborhoods in north and south Orinda, integrating moderate-income households into existing above moderate-income communities. Further, the City expects that at least half of the projected ADUs (63 total) will be affordable to lower-income households, which will allow the integration of lower-income households into existing above moderate-income

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POTENTIAL EFFECT ON PATTERNS OF

INTEGRATION AND SEGREGATION
Racial/Ethnic Demographic Composition
As described previously, Laguna Hills has become an increasingly diverse city between 2010 and 2018 (see “Patterns of Integration and Segregation”).

However, residents identifying as White continue to comprise the majority citywide and in all census tracts other than the Via Lomas neighborhood. As described previously, the City’s most diverse census tracts include the areas in and around the Via Lomas neighborhood, the Urban Village Specific Plan area, and North Laguna Hills (Figure H-16). The City’s least diverse areas are found south of the Alicia Parkway in residential areas characterized by concentrations of single-family residences (Figure H-17). All of the sites identified to meet the RHNA are found in census tracts where the proportion of non-White residents is 40 percent or higher. The City’s relatively less diverse neighborhoods do not have land available for development – in these areas, the City will pursue an ADU promotion strategy pursuant to Program H-8. As shown in Charts 1 and 2, sites identified to accommodate above-moderate income units are located in areas of relatively higher diversity. Of these above-moderate income units, 863 units are located in high diversity tracts, and 250 units are located highest diversity tracts. Moderate- and low-income units are found in areas of the City characterized primarily as high diversity or moderate diversity tracts. By distributing units affordable to households of different incomes across neighborhoods with different median household incomes, the City will help integrate households of varied incomes. Sites in North Laguna Hills and the Urban Village Specific Plan Area are identified to accommodate mixed-incomes and low-income households and are located in areas of relatively high diversity. In instances where introducing additional low-income sites into neighborhoods where these units have the potential to exacerbate patterns of isolation by racial/demographic group, the City will pursue anti-displacement strategies and place-based revitalization initiatives through Policies H1.1, H1.3, and H3.2, and Programs H-1, H-2, H-3, H4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-9, H-15, and H-16.

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Moderate Diversity High Diversity Highest Diversity
Site Acreage 38 107 17
Lower Income Units 938 897 0
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0
Above Moderate Income Units 0 863 250
38 107
17 938
897
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400
0 0
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Chart 1: Sites Inventory Analysis by Diversity Index (2018)

71.0% White;

0.4% Black;

19.0% Asian;

7.9% Latinx;

1.7% Other

56.8% White;

3.7% Black;

17.3% Asian;

21.8% Latinx;

0.3% Other

51.5% White;

1.6% Black;

29.3% Asian;

12.6% Latinx;

5.0% Other

51.3% White;

0.3% Black;

12.9% Asian;

32.5% Latinx;

3.0% Other

47.3% White;

2.6% Black;

19.3% Asian;

24.8% Latinx;

6.0% Other
Site Acreage 16 86 22 17 21
Lower Income Units 389 300 549 0 597
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0 0 0
Above Moderate Income Units 0 863 0 250 0
0 100
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Chart 2: Sites Inventory Analysis by Racial/Ethnic Demographic Composition (2018)

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Median Income
As described previously, Laguna Hills sees a range of median household incomes, with the highest-income households concentrated in the lessdiverse southern part of the City and the lowest income households concentrated in more diverse northern parts of the City (Figure H-18). The City will introduce the most lower income units (1,146 units) in census tracts with median household incomes between $111,425 to $125,709, promoting a greater mix of household incomes in communities which have historically been exclusively high-income neighborhoods and helping to promote integration in the City. In areas of relatively lower income for Laguna Hills, including the Via Lomas neighborhood and the primarily mixed-use areas within the Urban Village Specific Plan area, the City will introduce a wide range of income-targeted households, as shown in Chart 3. Units in the mixed-income North Laguna Hills area are primarily targeted for lowincome households. In accordance with the TCAC/HCD Opportunity categories designated for these areas and their relatively lower median incomes in comparison with the highest-income parts of the City, the City will pursue anti-displacement strategies and place-based revitalization initiatives through Policies H1.1, H1.3, and H3.2, and Programs H-1, H2, H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-9, H-15, and H-16. Due to an absence of vacant land available for development in the City’s highest-income areas south of Alicia Parkway, there are no identified sites in these areas.

Nonvacant sites in these areas are unlikely to redevelop. In this area, the City will pursue an aggressive ADU promotion strategy pursuant to Program H-8. The City will further the integration of households of differing incomes by distributing units affordable to households of different incomes across neighborhoods with different median household incomes.

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Median Income
<$48,000
Median Income
<$72,000
Median Income
$111,425-$125,709
Site Acreage 32 86 43
Lower Income Units 389 300 1146
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0
Above Moderate Income Units 250 863 0
0 200
400
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800
1000
1200
1400
Units
Chart 3: Sites Inventory Analysis by Median Household
Income (2015-2019)

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Persons with Disabilities
As described previously, residents of Laguna Hills living with disabilities primarily reside in low-resource areas along Interstate 5. Rates of disability are higher in areas north of Alicia Parkway and in North Laguna Hills east of Moulton Parkway. As shown in Chart 4, a total of 1,146 low-income units have been identified on sites in areas with relatively low rates of disability (less than 8 percent); 389 low-income units are located in areas of relatively higher rates of disability (23 percent). The majority of units on sites identified to meet the RHNA allocation (1,813 units) are found in neighborhoods where rates of disability range between 14 and 17 percent.

Although the census tract with the highest rate of disability in the City (23 percent) coincides with several low-income sites, this tract also extends into the neighboring jurisdiction of Laguna Woods, likely capturing elevated rates of disability due to age among residents in the Laguna Woods Village senior community. This data indicates that units introduced through identified sites will not exacerbate concentrations of low-income housing in neighborhoods with high rates of disability. The City has committed to Programs H-16 and H-17 to promote fair access to accessible housing for Laguna Hills residents living with disabilities.

Less than 8 percent 14 to 17 percent 23 percent
Site Acreage 43 102 16
Lower Income Units 1146 300 389
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0
Above Moderate Income Units 0 1113 0
0 200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Units
Chart 4: Sites Inventory Analysis by Percentage of
Population Living with a Disability

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Familial Status
Single-parent female-headed households are considered to be at elevated risk of housing insecurity due to several factors including gender-based wage disparities and other types of employment discrimination. As described previously and shown in Figure H-20, Laguna Hills sees generally low rates of children in single-parent female-headed households. However, slightly higher rates are found in the Via Lomas neighborhood, the Urban Village Specific Plan area, and in the eastern half of North Laguna Hills, areas where some housing opportunity sites have been identified. As shown in Figure H-20 and Chart 5, the City is introducing a variety of housing targeted at low, moderate, and above-moderate income households into census tracts with relatively higher rates of children living in single-parent female headed households. Approximately 64 percent of low-income units are anticipated on housing opportunity sites identified in census tracts with rates of children in single-parent female-headed households below 11.5 percent, indicating that these identified sites are not exacerbating a concentration of low-income housing in areas with high rates of such households. In cases where the introduction of additional low-income units in areas with elevated rates of children living in single-parent female-headed households has the potential to exacerbate patterns of concentration for this household type, the City will implement Program H-15 to develop partnerships with affordable housing developers and Program H-7 to update the Zoning Code to facilitate the development of housing affordable to single-parent female-headed households.

9.0%-11.5% 20.4% 34.1%-37.8%
Site Acreage 43 17 101
Lower Income Units 1146 0 689
Moderate Income Units 0 0 400
Above Moderate Income Units 0 250 863
43 17
101
1146
0 689
0 0
400
0 250
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Chart 5: Sites Inventory Analysis by Children in SingleParent Female-Headed Households

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POTENTIAL EFFECT ON ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY
Employment Opportunities
Residents in Laguna Hills enjoy consistently strong access to employment opportunities throughout the City. As described previously, low-wage workers living in Laguna Hills, including in low-resource areas, benefit from access to nearby job centers based on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) job proximity index for 2014- 2017. As shown in Chart 6, identified sites are primarily located in areas with access to employment meeting criteria to receive Jobs Proximity index scores of 73 or higher, with almost half of low-income sites located in areas with scores between 96-98. The Saddleback MemorialMemorialCare Saddleback Hospital Center is the City’s largest employer and is located near the site of the recently approved Villages at Laguna Hills project within the Urban Village Specific Plan area and in close proximity to several mixedincome housing opportunity sites (Figure H-21). Most residents in Laguna Hills do not have long commutes (see “Commute Patterns”), and no areas of Laguna Hills receive Jobs Proximity Index scores falling into “furthest proximity” categories, indicating low-wage workers would have excessive commutes. North and south Laguna Hills have very close proximity to local job centers in Irvine, Santa Ana, and other parts of the County. The introduction of additional low-income units in a community with generally strong access to employment centers will help improve employment access conditions and housing access for low-wage workers regionally who live and/or work in Laguna Hills and may experience barriers to access to employment elsewhere related to housing and employment proximity. 57-63 73 88 96-98
Site Acreage 38 86 3 35
Lower Income Units 597 300 83 855
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0 0
Above Moderate Income Units 250 863 0 0
38 86
3 35
597
300
83 855
0 400
0 0
250
863
0 0
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Chart 6: Sites Inventory Analysis by Jobs Proximity Index

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Educational Opportunities
As described previously (see “Access to Opportunity”), four public elementary schools are sited within Laguna Hills city limits, with state reviews reporting that students at the three schools in higher-resourced south Laguna Hills experience better education outcomes than students at the single school located in relatively lower-resourced North Laguna Hills in state reviews. Additionally, students at the lower-performing school in North Laguna Hills are disproportionately Hispanic or Latino (61 percent).

Students living in the Via Lomas neighborhood attend school in Mission Viejo, at a school that is also lower-performing than schools in south Laguna Hills. Although there is significantly disparate access to proficient elementary schools between different parts of Laguna Hills, all students in Laguna Hills attend the same high school which ranks in the 89th percentile, indicating that it is among the highest performing schools among comparable schools. While sites identified to meet the RHNA are primarily located in areas with relatively lower performing elementary schools, all sites identified to meet the RHNA provide residents access to a high-performing high school, creating an opportunity to improve educational outcomes for low-income households (Chart 7). In areas where the introduction of lowincome units has the potential to exacerbate patterns of relatively lower access to proficient elementary schools for low-income households, the City will engage with the local school district to create a program to address school boundaries and access to proficient education, with an emphasis on the Via Lomas neighborhood (Program H-16).

0.2 0.34 - 0.38 0.50 - 0.64
Site Acreage 16 108 38
Lower Income Units 389 849 597
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0
Above Moderate Income Units 0 863 250
16 108
38 389
849
597
0 400
0 0
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250
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Chart 7: Sites Inventory Analysis by TCAC Education Domain Score

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POTENTIAL EFFECT ON DISPROPORTIONATE

HOUSING NEED AND DISPLACEMENT RISK
Overpayment/Cost Burden
As described previously, overpayment is an issue that impacts all Laguna Hills and Orange County residents, and disproportionately impacts lowincome renting households. Citywide, up to 50 percent of renting households paying over 30 percent of monthly income toward housing expenses in most areas of the city, meeting the criteria for overpayment.

This pattern generally coincides with TCAC/HCD opportunity area designations, with highest levels of cost-burdened renters observed in the Via Lomas neighborhood and in the low-resource areas along Interstate 5.

In these neighborhoods, the rate of cost-burden among renting households exceeds 65 percent. As shown in Chart 8, All housing opportunity sites identified are in areas where renter overpayment exceeds 46 percent. The City will seek to address overpayment by helping to facilitate the development of below-market rate housing and addressing the overall need for increased housing. Approximately 64 percent of low-income units are anticipated on housing opportunity sites located in areas where rates of renter overpayment are approximately 46.0 percent to 46.9 percent.

Moderate and above-moderate units are anticipated in areas within which rates of renter overpayment range between 65.2 and 69 percent. An additional 389 low-income units are anticipated in areas where rates of renter overpayment are approximately 77.0 percent. Units added on identified sites will help to increase available housing supply in neighborhoods with high rates of overcrowding, helping to improve conditions for overcrowded households. The following programs, address affordable housing creation and mitigate displacement through land use changes, preserving at-risk units, density bonuses, Section 8 rental assistance, and other means: Programs H-1, H-3, H-4, H-7, H-14, H-15, and H-16.

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46.0%-46.9% 65.2%-69.0% 77%
Site Acreage 43 102 16
Lower Income Units 1146 300 389
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0
Above Moderate Income Units 0 1113 0
43 102
16 1146
300
389
0 400
0 0
1113
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Chart 8: Sites Inventory Analysis by Renter Cost Burden

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Overcrowding
As described previously, approximately 4.5 percent of Laguna Hills households experience overcrowding, with approximately 11.5 percent of renting households experiencing overcrowding (see “Disproportionate Housing Need”. A majority of housing opportunity sites are identified in areas where the rate of overcrowding is between 1.3 percent and 3.4 percent (Chart 9). Overcrowding is more prevalent in Orange County as a whole, where on average 9.5 percent of all households experience overcrowding, with a higher rate of 15.9 percent among renting households only. The rate of overcrowding in Laguna Hills is generally consistent and low outside of the Via Lomas neighborhood, where the rate of overcrowding rate increases to 13 percent of households. Via Lomas is also home to a concentration of Hispanic residents (83 percent). This pattern of is consistent with the region, with higher rates coinciding with areas characterized by higher amounts of multifamily housing which tends to be more affordable. The rate of overcrowding in the Via Lomas neighborhood could indicate that appropriately sized and/or affordable housing is not accessible or available to current residents. Overcrowding in the Via Lomas neighborhood demonstrates a greater need for affordable, larger housing units in the area and access to affordable larger housing units citywide. Through housing opportunity sites, the City anticipates 597 low-income units in close proximity to the Via Lomas area (Figure H-24). An additional 250 units are identified on Site 3 within the Via Lomas area. In an effort to promote greater access to opportunity and quality of life improvements in the Via Lomas area, the City will implement place-based anti-displacement and community revitalization strategies as reflected in Policies H1.1, H1.3, and H3.2, and Programs H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-9, H-15, H16, and H-17.

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0% 1.3% - 3.4 % 5.4% 13.4%
Site Acreage 16 107 22 17
Lower Income Units 389 897 549 0
Moderate Income Units 0 400 0 0
Above Moderate Income Units 0 863 0 250
16 107
22 17
389
897
549
0 0
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0 0 0
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Chart 9: Sites Inventory Analysis by Rate of Overcrowding

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As is described in the Housing Resources section, the City cannot rely on vacant sites to meet its RHNA. Therefore, the City’s approach to accommodate its RHNA is comprised of underutilized sites throughout the City where redevelopment is likely. The sites include underutilized sites with anticipated projects (Table H-47), underutilized sites that do not require rezoning (Table 48A) and underutilized sites that are candidates for with potential to rezoninge (Table H-48B). These are shown on Figures H-1125 and H-1226.

The candidate sites with anticipated projects provide important opportunities to both expand affordable housing (including affordable ownership opportunities) and increase access to opportunity in the Urban Village Specific Plan Laguna Hills Mall commercial area (see sites 1 and 2 on Figure H-26), which is designated as a low resource area, and the Via Lomas neighborhood (see site 3 on Figure H-26), which is designated as moderate resource area but currently supports the City’s two publicly assisted housing developments.

Two anticipated projects have potential to redevelop the Laguna Hills Mall commercial area to provide more housing. The Oakbrook Village currently has 289 market-rate units with a Development Agreement in place with capacity for 200 additional market-rate units. The Development Agreement expires in 2023, but with the current demand for housing, the remaining 200 units will likely be developed. The second project, the Five Lagunas mixeduse development (Laguna Hills Mall), has an approved plan for 988 units. It is anticipated that 400 of these units will be affordable to households with moderate incomes and the remaining 588 units will be affordable to households with above moderate income. The City is currently reviewing a revised plan for the Laguna Hills Mall site known as the Village at Laguna Hills that provide up to 1,500 units. While the planned (i.e., units currently approved by the City) are intended for above-moderate income households, the City will encourage the development of affordable units as well as market-rate units in the proposed revised plan (Program H-6). The Village at Laguna Hills housing units mix includes a proposal for 100 low-income and 100 moderate-income units. Although the Urban Village Specific Plan area (Village Commercial zone) is in an area designated by TCAC/HUD as a low resource area, lLocating affordable housing in this area will support the needs of low-income residents by providing convenient access to employment centers, public transit, essential services, and commercial areas, most within walking distance. The Village at Laguna Hills redevelopment site is adjacent to MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and surrounding medical complex, which can provide jobs for residents with varying levels of education and access to essential health services. The commercial uses within the Village at Laguna Hills redevelopment mall developmentproject provide additional employment opportunities and access to necessities, including a grocery store within walking distance of the sites. Laguna Hills’ transit hub, the Laguna Hills Transportation Center, is also adjacent to the former Laguna Hills Mall site (Village at Laguna Hills project), allowing residents to access all commuter routes and local routes serving the city. The Village at

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Laguna Hills redevelopment project is an infill project, currently served by utilities and sidewalk. The existing sidewalk supports pedestrian access to the services and commercial areas stated previously and the Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail, a series of bike paths and hiking trails less than a half-mile from the Laguna Hills Mall site. Despite the low-resource designation, locating affordable housing as a part of the Village at Laguna Hills Laguna Hills Mall redevelopment project furthers fair-housing choice by providing convenient access to job centers, essential services, and amenities, supporting economic mobility of low-income residents.

The General Plan designation for the Via Lomas neighborhood, Planned Community Via Lomas, provides an opportunity for a total 600 units within the area through a variety of densities. This neighborhood is located in the center of the City, near the intersection of Alicia Parkway and Moulton Parkway. As an area with concentrated poverty and higher diversity, introducing a mixture of units targeted at multiple income levels in the Via Lomas neighborhoods will help address issues of concentrated median income citywide. Expanding residential development in the Via Lomas neighborhood can provide additional resources to the neighborhood that could address existing discrepancies in access to opportunity, such as access to proficient schools and expanding park and recreational opportunities.

The list of underutilized candidate sites is much longer than the list of sites that will eventually be rezoned. However, the candidate sites identified as potential for rezone to higher densities are located throughout the city to accommodate the City’s low- and very low-income RHNA units. As shown in Figure H-1125, candidate rezone sites are located in north Laguna Hills, bounded by Interstate-5 to the east, Lake Forest Drive to the north, Ridge Route Drive to the south, and surrounding Moulton Parkway to the west.

Currently this in an area that largely supports business-park development with limited resources (access to grocery stores, schools, and essential services) accessible to the existing mobile park, Laguna Hills Estates, leaving residents of Laguna Hills Estates isolated from essential resources. Through rezoning this area to permit higher densities within the existing mixed-use zone development, including high-density residential, existing and future residents would benefit from convenient access to commercial services than the area currently provides.

As shown in Figure H-12, the two sites surrounding anticipated projects to redevelop the Laguna Hills Mall (located east of Avenida de la Carlota, south of Ridge Route Drive, and north of Los Alisos Boulevard) will benefit from the anticipated redevelopment described for the Oakbrook Village and Village at Laguna Hills developments.

There are a total of 12 sites proposed south of La Paz Road, providing opportunity to expand affordable housing into high and moderate resource areas Laguna Hills if selected for rezoning. Eleven of the 12 sites are located in south-eastern Laguna Hills in the commercial area bounded by La Paz Road to the north and Paseo de Valencia to the south, designated as a

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moderate resource area. The remaining site identified is located in southwestern Laguna Hills bounded by Oso Parkway to the north, Moulton Parkway to the east, and the City limits along Highway 73 to the southwest, falling within the City’s high resource area. As currently the disparity between access to opportunity (proficient schools, public transit, access to job centers) typically falls along a north-south divide, focusing rezoning efforts in the moderate and high resource areas in Laguna Hills south of La Paz Road will directly address existing barriers to access opportunity faced by lower income households in the city. As the City rezoning process will increase opportunity for high density housing (30 dwelling units an acre) through mixed use development, affordable units developed on rezoned sites can have access to commercial areas and essential services as a part of the development, which is particularly important for lower income seniors and persons with disabilities. The City’s commitment to the rezoning effort to meet its RHNA is addressed in Program H-11.

Contributing Factors
Through an evaluation of the Regional AI, input from City staff, the Fair Housing Council of Orange County, and this assessment of fair housing issues, the City identified factors that contribute to fair housing issues in Laguna Hills, as shown in Table H-44B. These contributing factors have been incorporated into programs that specifically address anti-displacement, housing mobility, preservation of affordable housing, and tenant protections, among other fair housing issues, including Programs H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, H-12, and H-16. Prioritized contributing factors are bolded in the table.

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Table H-44B
Factors that Contribute to Fair-Housing Issues
AFH Identified Fair -
Housing Issues Contributing Factor Meaningful Action
Displacement/
exclusion of lowerincome residents and
overpayment for
housing by renters and
homeowners
Housing shortages regionally in
Orange County
Unaffordable rents and home prices
Neighborhoods in south Laguna
Hills are more desirable, therefore
more costly, than neighborhoods
in central and north Laguna Hills
Lack of partnerships with affordable
housing developers
Concentrated areas of poverty in
low-resource areas
Require property owners to proactively
relocate tenants while addressing code
enforcement violations (Program H-1)
Preserve 51 at-risk units and seek out
opportunities for publicly assisted units in
high resource areas of the city (Program H4)
Promote development opportunities in the
UVSP area, encouraging affordable
housing development (H-6)
Expand HCV acceptance in high-resource
areas (H-15)
Develop first-time homebuyer assistance
program through partnership with local nonprofits and Orange County Housing and Community Services Department (H-16)
Concentration of lowincome households
Availability of affordable units in a
range of sizes
Availability of rentals that accept
Housing Choice Vouchers
Linguistic isolation of non-Englishspeaking households Concentration of more affordable
housing (e.g., multifamily, mobile
home park) in north Laguna Hills
and the Via Lomas neighborhood
Neighborhoods in south Laguna
Hills are more desirable, therefore
more costly, than neighborhoods
in central and north Laguna Hills
Promote development opportunities in the
UVSP area, encouraging affordable
housing development (H-6)
Expand HCV acceptance in high-resource
areas (H-15)
Develop first-time homebuyer assistance
program through partnership with local nonprofits and Orange County Housing and Community Services Department (H-16)
Rehabilitate at least 30 homes during the
planning period through rehabilitation
programs (H-3)
Develop informational/educational material
on housing services in multiple languages
(H-1, H-3, H-16, H-17)
Concentration of
single-person
households
Limited variety of housing types
to meet a range of incomes
Availability of affordable units in a
range of sizes
Concentration of more affordable
housing (e.g., multifamily, mobile
home park) in north Laguna Hills
and the Via Lomas neighborhood
Promote development opportunities in the
UVSP area, encouraging affordable
housing development (H-6)
Expand HCV acceptance in high-resource
areas (H-15)
Develop first-time homebuyer assistance
program through partnership with local nonprofits and Orange County Housing and Community Services Department (H-16)

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Table H-44B
Factors that Contribute to Fair-Housing Issues
AFH Identified Fair -
Housing Issues Contributing Factor Meaningful Action
Concentration of
persons with
disabilities
Limited variety of housing types
to meet a range of incomes
Availability of affordable units in a
range of sizes
Availability of rentals that accept
Housing Choice Vouchers
Cost of rehabilitation or repair
Promote accessibility programs focused on
improving access to housing, transit, public
buildings, and facilities through developing
partnerships with local non-profits and
services providers (H-16 and H-17)
Expand HCV acceptance in high-resource
areas (H-15)
Rehabilitate at least 30 homes during the
planning period through rehabilitation
programs and develop informational
materials for assistance programs to
support rehabilitation projects (H-3)
Access to proficient
schools
Availability of high-ranked
elementary schools to serve north
Laguna Hills and the Via Lomas
neighborhood
Engage with the local school district to
explore a program to address school
boundaries and access to proficient
education, specifically for the Via Lomas
neighborhood (H-16)
Note: Prioritized contributing factors are shown in bold text.

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Housing Resources
State law (California Government Code Section 65584) requires that a local jurisdiction accommodate a share of the region’s projected housing needs for the planning period. This share, called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), is important because state law mandates that jurisdictions provide sufficient land to accommodate a variety of housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community. Compliance with this requirement is measured by the jurisdiction’s ability to provide adequate land to accommodate the RHNA. This section summarizes the resources available for the development of housing in Laguna Hills. The analysis includes an evaluation of the adequacy of the City’s land inventory to accommodate Laguna Hills’ regional housing need goals for the 2021-2029 planning period. This section also analyzes the financial resources available to support housing activities and the administrative resources available to assist in implementing the City’s housing programs. Finally, this section documents the City’s accomplishments during the 2013-2021 Housing Element planning period.

Available Sites for Housing
State law requires communities to play an active role in ensuring that enough housing is available to meet expected population growth in the Southern California region. Approximately every eight years, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is authorized to set forth specific goals for the amount of new housing that should be planned in each jurisdiction over a specified time period, in this case, 2021-2029. This section discusses how Laguna Hills will plan for the provision of housing for all economic segments by 2029.

FUTURE HOUSING NEED
For the 2021-2029 Housing Element cycle, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) projected a need for 1,341,827 new housing units in the a six-county Southern California region (encompassing the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Imperial). SCAG developed a RHNA that determines each jurisdiction’s share of the forecasted growth based on several factors, including recent growth trends, income distribution, access to high-quality transportation corridors and capacity for future growth. The allocation for Orange County is 183,861 new units. Of Orange County’s 183,861 units, 1,985 were allocated to Laguna Hills. Laguna Hills’ share of the regional housing need for the 2021-2029 period is allocated by SCAG.

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As shown in Table H-45, the RHNA is divided into four income groups established by HCD. Pursuant to state housing element law, a jurisdiction must demonstrate in its housing element that it has adequate residential sites at appropriate densities and development standards to accommodate its RHNA. See Program H-21. Facilitating Housing on Identified Sites.

Table H-45
Regional Housing Needs Allocation, 2021–2029
Income Level Allocation Percentage of Total
Very Low-Income 568* 29%
Low-Income 353 18%
Moderate-Income 354 18%
Above Moderate-Income 710 36%
Total 1,985 100%
Sources: SCAG 2021–2029 Regional Housing Needs Plan, July 2021 *Assumes 50 percent of the very low-income need is allocated for extremely low-income households.

PROGRESS TOWARDS RHNA
There are nofew vacant sites in Laguna Hills suitable to meet the RHNA; however, there are many underutilized sites throughout the Ccity where redevelopment is likely. For the Housing Element, underutilized parcels are defined as property that is either developed but could accommodate greater intensity or vacant land that is not currently zoned for residential uses. Three categories of underutilized sites are described here and shown on Figures H11H-25 and H-26:

1. Underutilized Sites with Anticipated Projects
a. Oakbrook Village
b. The Village at Laguna Hills
c. Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV)

2. Underutilized Sites, Candidates for Rezoning

3. Underutilized Sites, VC Zone
As described in the Constraints chapter, there is sufficient water and sewer capacity for current and anticipated residential growth in Laguna Hills. Dry utilities are readily available throughout the city.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Ten accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were built between 2016 and October 2021. This analysis assumes that the number of ADU applications and permits will increase slightly during the 2021-2029 projection period, averaging 1.9 ADU’s per year, for a total of 18 ADU’s during the planning period. To promote ADU’s, the City has included Program H-8 to comply

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with state law and make construction of ADU’s feasible for more property owners. To determine assumptions on ADU affordability in the SCAG region, SCAG conducted a regional analysis of existing ADU rents in April and June 2020. The analysis resulted in affordability assumptions for Orange County jurisdictions that allocate 68 percent of ADU’s to lower-income households, 30 percent to moderate-income households, and 2 percent to above moderate-income households. Affordability of ADU’s projected to be built within the city during the planning period were based on the SCAG analysis. Of the 18 ADU’s projected to be built, it is estimated that 10 will be for lower-income households, 5 for moderate income households, and three for above moderate-income households. In many of these instances the units may be occupied by low and moderate income seniors who may be related to the owners of the principal dwelling. Anticipated ADUs These are shown in Table H-46.

Table H-46
Progress Towards RHNA
Income
Category RHNA
Underutilized
Sites,
VC Zone
Sites
Underutilized Sites, Anticipated
Projects
Anticipated
ADUs
Subtotal
Progress
Towards
RHNA
Remaining
Need
Candidate
Rezone
Sites
Remaining
RHNA
Oakbrook Surplus
Village
The
Village at
Laguna
Hills
(5 Laguna)
Planned
Community
Via Lomas
(PCV)
Lower 921 169283 0 100 0 10 393 528 1,452 924742
Moderate 354 0 50 35400 0 5 405 -51 -51
Above
Moderate 710 0 12500 713588 250 3 1,116 -406 -331406
Total 1985 169283 200 1,163988 250 18 1,914 528 1,452 7421,381 Note: No sites identified in the 6th cycle land inventory for lower income were identified in the 5th or 4th for lower income.

UNDERUTILIZED SITES WITH ANTICIPATED

PROJECTS
There are a total of 1,613438 anticipated units that will be affordable to households with moderate or above-moderate incomes fromat the Oakbrook Village (site 1), Village at Laguna Hills (site 2), and Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV) (site 3). These projects are described in greater detail herein.

Site-specific information is shown in Table H-47. The sites are mapped in Figure H-11H-25.

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The total 1,613 anticipated units at these three sites are counted towards the City’s RHNA by income categories:
• Lower-income: 100 deed-restricted units at the Village at Laguna Hills, • Moderate-income: 100 deed-restricted units and 250 market-rate units at the Village at Laguna Hills and 50 market-rate units at Oakbrook Village (see affordability analysis herein),
• Above moderate-income: all market-rate units, 713 at the Village at Laguna Hills, 150 at Oakbrook Village and 250 at Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV)
Affordability of Market-Rate Moderate-Income Units
HUD considers a household’s housing costs to be affordable if they are no more than 30 percent of the household’s income. According to HCD’s income limits for 2021, at the moderate-income level (earning between 81 and 120 percent of AMI), monthly rental costs are considered affordable if they are:
• $2,241 or less for one-person households,
• $2,561 or less for two-person households, and
• $2,881 or less for three-person households.

As shown in Table H-28, in a survey of rental listings on Zillow.com in February 2021, out of five rental developments in Laguna Hills, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment was $1,955 and the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $2,325. Based on this analysis, it is reasonable to assume that at least 250 units at the Village at Laguna Hills and 50 units at Oakbrook Village will be affordable to moderate-income households at a market-rate.

Oakbrook Village: In 2012, the City worked with the Fritz Duda Company (owner of the Oakbrook Village Shopping Center) for almost a year to approve plans for a two-phased, mixed-use, redevelopment project of a portion of the Oakbrook Village Shopping Center. At that time, 289 marketrate units were built. The owner has not exercised their rights under the development agreement to build the remaining 200 units. The development agreement expires in December 2023. However, due to the high demand for housing, it is likely that these 200 units will be built. Of tThe 200 anticipated market-rate units, 150 are anticipated to be affordable to households with above moderate incomes and 50 are anticipated to be affordable to households with moderate incomes. More information on the site is shown in Table H-47: Underutilized Sites, Anticipated Projects. The total units are shown in Table H-46: Progress Towards RHNA.

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The Village at Laguna Hills (Formerly Five Lagunas): In March 2016, the City approved originally approved a plan for the renovation of the Laguna Hills Mall, which included approximately 880,000 square feet of new and renovated commercial retail space, movie theaters, restaurants, and 988 residential units. The approved plan was known as Five Lagunas.

Subsequently, the property owner of Five Lagunas, Merlone Geier Partners (MGP), informed City staff that they could not move forward with the approved 2016 plan because they did not think the market would support the approved Five Lagunas project. Since then, several revised configurations have been discussed for the project, renamed as The Village at Laguna Hills.

Most recently (April 20221), the potential mix would be upCity approved a revised proposal that contains increased the development’s capacity, including approximately to 250,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, up to 465,000 square feet of commercial office, up to 1,500 residential units and a hotel with 100-150 rooms. Five multi-story residential buildings, one mixed-use retail/residential building and four residential buildings, will support the anticipated 1,500 proposed units. However, the revised plan has not been approved by the City.

Of the approved 988 1,500 units approved in 2016, it is anticipated thatthere will be 400 200 deed-restricted affordable units, (100 moderate income and 100 low income units)will be affordable to households with moderate incomes and the remaining 588 units will be affordable to households with above-moderate incomes.. The rental priority for the affordable units will be given to seniors, veterans, and City residents. More information on the site is shown in Table H-47: Underutilized Sites, Anticipated Projects. The total units are shown in Table H-46: Progress Towards RHNA. For the purposes of this housing element, 1,163 units of the total 1,500 units anticipated during this cycle, including all 200 affordable units. As indicated in the approved proposal, the last building to be built will not contain any of the affordable units. Of the remaining 963 anticipated units (1,163-200), 713 are anticipated to be affordable to households with above moderate incomes and 250 are anticipated to be affordable to households with moderate incomes.

Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV): As described in the City’s Land Use Element of its General Plan, the Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV) is located along Via Lomas in the west-central portion of the Ccity and consists of 39 acres. The area is currently developed with 350 apartments and condominiums, consisting of one-story cluster condos and two-story apartments. A total of 102 units are within the Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel apartment complexes (51 units each). Both Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel were built in the early 1980s with Section 8 construction funds and provide affordable housing to low- and moderate-income residents. The Aliso Meadows condominiums have 248 units and provide an affordable home ownership opportunity for low- and moderate-income households. The General Plan designates this site as Planned Community Via

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Lomas. This designation will allow a maximum of 600 dwelling units through a variety of different densities, which is an increase of 250 dwelling units over existing conditions. Building height will be a combination of two- and threestory structures. Additionally, up to approximatelybout 13 acres of parks and recreation amenities will be added.

The 250 units anticipated in the City’s Land Use Element of its General Plan, for the Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV) area are anticipated to be affordable to households with above-moderate incomes. More information on the site is shown in Table H-47: Underutilized Sites, Anticipated Projects. The total units are shown in Table H-46: Progress Towards RHNA.

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Table H-47
Underutilized Sites, Anticipated Projects
Map
ID # Location APN Address
Zoning
and
General
Plan
Zoning Acres
Minimu
m
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Lower
IncomeAnt
icipated
Units
Moderate
Income
Units
Above
Moderate
Income
Units
Total
Units
Existing
Uses Area Specific Plan
1 Oakbrook
Village 62049121
West
side of
Avenida
de la
Carlota,
north of
Los
Alisos
Blvd.

VC VC 13.35 30 50 0200 50 150 200 Strip Mall UVSP UVSP
2 Five
Village at
Laguna
Hills*
62114181
24100
and
24126
Laguna
Hills
Mall
23531
and
24300
Calle
De La
Louisa
24032
El Toro
Road
24102
Ronda
Del
Rossmo
or
VC VC 3.19 30 50
100988 350 713 1,163
Vacant
MallRetail,
restaurant
s and
services

UVSP UVSP
62105129 VC VC 15.41 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114150 VC VC 1.89 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114153 VC VC 0.63 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62105133 VC VC 16.43 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114154 VC VC 1.80 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114158 VC VC 1.29 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114155 VC VC 1.20 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114149 VC VC 2.42 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62105135 VC VC 12.23 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62114151 VC VC 3.53 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62105125 VC VC 2.18 30 50 UVSP UVSP
62105134 VC VC 2.11 30 50 UVSP UVSP

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Table H-47
Underutilized Sites, Anticipated Projects
Map
ID # Location APN Address
Zoning
and
General
Plan
Zoning Acres
Minimu
m
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Lower
IncomeAnt
icipated
Units
Moderate
Income
Units
Above
Moderate
Income
Units
Total
Units
Existing
Uses Area Specific Plan
3 Planned
Community
Via Lomas
(PCV)
62521105
South
side of
Via
Lomas,
betwee
n
Moulton
Pkwy.
and
Alicia
Pkwy.

PCR PCR 16.73 N/A
24 units/
ac. on a
project;
average of

15.3 units/
ac. across
PCR zone
0250 0 250 250 Residential
Via
Loma
s
UVSP
TOTAL 94.39 1001,438 400 1,113 1,613
VC = Village Commercial
UVSP = Urban Village Specific Plan
PCR = Planned Community Residential
*Development has been resubmitted as Village at Laguna Hills with 1500 units, including 100-Low and 100-Mod, subject to pending approval.

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UNDERUTILIZED SITES
Village Commercial (VC) Zone
Table H-48A shows three underutilized sites, totaling 11.4 acres. They are shown as sites 114, 115 and 116 on Figure H-1226. They are located in the Urban Village Specific Plan (UVSP). The UVSP allows projects that are 100- percent residential; however, there is no required residential component for mixed-use projects. 50 units per acre is the maximum residential density. The realistic capacity is calculated at 50 percent of the maximum allowed units for each site, given its size. A 50 percent assumption is reasonable, given the market demand for housing development and the numerous examples of high-density mixed-use developments in Laguna Hills and surrounding cities (see the subsection Recent Development Trends, after Table H-48B and the subsection with the underutilized analysis). As seen in Table H-46, 283169 units are counted towards the lower income RHNA categories. Because these three sites are not vacant, an underutilized analysis is included. All underutilized sites are described and analyzed following Table H-48B.

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Table H-48A
Underutilized Sites, VC Zone
Map
ID # APN Address
Zoning
and
General
Plan
Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Lower
Income
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses Area SpecificPlan
1141 62114127 23511 Paseo
de Valencia VC VC 1.30 30 50 0.53 1932 Commercial UVSP UVSP 1152 61602203 23802 Avenida
de la Carlota VC VC 3.35 30 50 0.53 5083 Religious UVSP UVSP 1163 62049201 24422 Avenida
de la Carlota VC VC 6.73 30 50 0.53 100168 Commercial UVSP UVSP Total 11.37 169283

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CANDIDATES FOR REZONING
As shown in Table H-46: Progress Towards RHNA, after accounting for anticipated development from ADUs, Oakbrook Village, The Village at Laguna Hills, the Planned Community Via Lomas (PCV), and underutilized sites in the VC zone, for the moderate and above moderate-income categories have been met and there is a remaining unaccommodated need of 528742 units in the lower-income categoriesy. The Ccity does not have land adequately zoned to accommodate these units. This section describes the planseveral potential options for meeting the City’s RHNA by rezoning underutilized sites. Redevelopment with new mixed-use buildings is anticipated in several areas of the city. New mixed-use developments will likely have apartments and/or condominiums with a range of sizes and price points. Density is one of the most important factors that affect the feasibility of affordable housing. Higher density reduces the land cost for each housing unit, thereby reducing total development cost. “Default” densities that are presumed to be suitable for lower-income housing are set by California statute Section (65583.2(c)(3)(B)). For Laguna Hills, like most cities in metropolitan areas, the default density is 30 housing units per acre. The remaining unaccommodated 528 units in the lower-income category can be accommodated on 17.6 acres rezoned to allow 30 units per acre. However, the City is interested in allowing up to 50 units per acre on the rezoned sites.

For the sake of this analysis, it is assumed that the remaining unaccommodated 742528 units in the lower-income category will be accommodated by rezoning certain sites in certain zones to allow 350 units per acre. At 530 units per acres, a minimum of 10.5625 acres would need to be rezoned. Although 50 units per acre is greater than the default density assigned by the State, the City’s Village Commercial zone already allows 50 units per acre. The realistic capacity is calculated at 50 percent of the maximum allowed units for each candidate rezone site, given its size. A 50 percent assumption is reasonable, given the market demand for housing development and the numerous examples of high-density mixed-use developments in Laguna Hills and surrounding cities (see the subsection Recent Development Trends, after Table H-48B and the subsection with the underutilized analysis). Two of the candidate rezone sites (Map ID# AV Apts and AP Apts) are calculated differently. As described in the underutilized analysis following Table H-48B, these two sites have existing apartment buildings at built densities of 23 and 20 units per acre, respectively.

The realistic capacity of these two sites is calculated at 100 percent of the unit yield given the proposed density of 50 units per acre and their size, minus the number of existing residences (252 and 205, respectively). All candidate rezone sites are non-vacant and included in the underutilized analysis that follows Table H-48B.

Figures H-11H-25 and H-26 and Table H-48B show underutilized, candidate rezone sites.

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The list of underutilized candidate sites is much longer than the list of sites that will eventually be rezoned. As noted earlier, the City must rezone to accommodate 742 units, which can be accommodated on 25 acres under zoning that allows up to 30 units per acre As shown in Table H-48B, the candidate rezone sites include a total of 257 acres.

A description of the current zoning of the underutilized candidate sites is provided herein:

Mixed-Use (MXU)
• 124 underutilized candidate rezone parcels totaling 215 acres • Allows projects that are 100-percent residential
• Does not have a required residential component for mixed-use projects20 units per acre maximum residential density
Community Commercial (CC), Freeway Commercial (FC), and Office Professional (OP)
• 21 underutilized candidate rezone parcels totaling 30.6 acres • Single-Room Occupancy units are currently the only allowed residential use
• 0.50 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) maximum

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
4 58808104 MXU MXU 0.76 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
5 58808105 MXU MXU 0.96 N/A 20 30 0.3 8 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
6 58808103 MXU MXU 0.70 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
7 58808106 MXU MXU 0.95 N/A 20 30 0.3 8 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
8 58808107 MXU MXU 0.94 N/A 20 30 0.3 8 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
9 58808108 MXU MXU 0.91 N/A 20 30 0.3 8 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
10 58815202 MXU MXU 0.73 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
11 58806116 MXU MXU 1.12 N/A 20 30 0.3 10 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
12 58808101 MXU MXU 1.81 N/A 20 30 0.3 16 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
13 58815212 MXU MXU 0.50 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
14 58805115 MXU MXU 0.79 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
15 58806103 MXU MXU 0.93 N/A 20 30 0.3 8 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
16 58808102 MXU MXU 1.42 N/A 20 30 0.3 12 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
17 58805128 MXU MXU 1.28 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
18 58805124 MXU MXU 0.55 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
19 58806211 MXU MXU 3.67 N/A 20 30 0.3 33 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
20 58815107 MXU MXU 0.48 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
21 58805422 MXU MXU 0.40 N/A 20 30 0.3 3 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
22 58805425 MXU MXU 0.37 N/A 20 30 0.3 3 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
23 58805503 MXU MXU 0.56 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58805421 MXU MXU 0.23 N/A 20 30 0.3 2 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(unit/acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
24 58805111 MXU MXU 1.36 N/A 20 30 0.3 12 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
25 58805412 MXU MXU 0.24 N/A 20 30 0.3 2 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
26 58806206 MXU MXU 1.24 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
27 58808125 MXU MXU 8.53 N/A 20 30 0.3 76 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
28 58808110 MXU MXU 3.67 N/A 20 30 0.3 32 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
29 58805108 MXU MXU 4.16 N/A 20 30 0.3 37 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
30 58805417 MXU MXU 1.49 N/A 20 30 0.3 13 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
31 58805420 MXU MXU 1.13 N/A 20 30 0.3 10 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
32 58805431 MXU MXU 0.74 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
33 58805202 MXU MXU 1.22 N/A 20 30 0.3 10 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
34 58805418 MXU MXU 1.81 N/A 20 30 0.3 16 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
35 58805430 MXU MXU 0.66 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
36 58815111 MXU MXU 0.87 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
37 58805415 MXU MXU 0.72 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
38 58811118 MXU MXU 2.77 N/A 20 30 0.3 24 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
39 58805121 MXU MXU 0.53 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
40 58806608 MXU MXU 0.34 N/A 20 30 0.3 3 Commercial
Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58806601 MXU MXU 0.74 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806611 MXU MXU 0.43 N/A 20 30 0.3 3 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806610 MXU MXU 0.50 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806612 MXU MXU 0.36 N/A 20 30 0.3 3 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806606 MXU MXU 0.47 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806605 MXU MXU 0.51 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806609 MXU MXU 0.52 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806607 MXU MXU 0.53 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806604 MXU MXU 0.59 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806603 MXU MXU 0.37 N/A 20 30 0.3 3 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58806602 MXU MXU 0.81 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
41 58803225 MXU MXU 4.46 N/A 20 30 0.3 40 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
42 58806205 MXU MXU 1.42 N/A 20 30 0.3 12 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
43 58805102 MXU MXU 2.59 N/A 20 30 0.3 23 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
44 58811202 MXU MXU 0.60 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58811201 MXU MXU 0.62 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
45 58814206 MXU MXU 1.29 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
46 58814107 MXU MXU 1.21 N/A 20 30 0.3 10 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
47 58808109 MXU MXU 0.75 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN | HOUSING
Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
48 58805436 MXU MXU 2.29 N/A 20 30 0.3 20 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
49 58811216 MXU MXU 0.51 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
50 58805302 MXU MXU 1.11 N/A 20 30 0.3 10 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
51 58808123 MXU MXU 0.75 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
52 58811208 MXU MXU 0.77 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
53 58805129 MXU MXU 6.16 N/A 20 30 0.3 55 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
54 58806310 MXU MXU 2.54 N/A 20 30 0.3 22 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
55 58808124 MXU MXU 1.78 N/A 20 30 0.3 16 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
56 58811209 MXU MXU 0.65 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
57 58805201 MXU MXU 1.22 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
58 58805203 MXU MXU 1.27 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
59 58814207 MXU MXU 2.45 N/A 20 30 0.3 22 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
60 58808122 MXU MXU 0.80 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
61 58805303 MXU MXU 0.87 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
62 58805617 MXU MXU 3.04 N/A 20 30 0.3 27 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
63 58811119 MXU MXU 1.94 N/A 20 30 0.3 17 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
64 58806113 MXU MXU 3.15 N/A 20 30 0.3 28 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
65 58805306 MXU MXU 2.32 N/A 20 30 0.3 20 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
66 58805304 MXU MXU 0.73 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
67 58805206 MXU MXU 1.12 N/A 20 30 0.3 10 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
68 58806309 MXU MXU 1.00 N/A 20 30 0.3 8 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
69 58805204 MXU MXU 1.26 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
70 58814208 MXU MXU 1.77 N/A 20 30 0.3 15 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
71 58814108 MXU MXU 1.01 N/A 20 30 0.3 9 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
72 58806312 MXU MXU 1.77 N/A 20 30 0.3 15 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
73 58806419 MXU MXU 0.78 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
74 58806414 MXU MXU 1.91 N/A 20 30 0.3 17 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
75 58806416 MXU MXU 0.63 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
76 58806418 MXU MXU 0.70 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
77 58806303 MXU MXU 1.06 N/A 20 30 0.3 9 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
78 58806204 MXU MXU 2.16 N/A 20 30 0.3 19 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
79 58806202 MXU MXU 1.10 N/A 20 30 0.3 9 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
80 58811211 MXU MXU 0.57 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
81 58814111 MXU MXU 1.81 N/A 20 30 0.3 16 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
82 58806415 MXU MXU 0.73 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
83 58806311 MXU MXU 1.39 N/A 20 30 0.3 12 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
84 58811213 MXU MXU 0.51 N/A 20 30 0.3 4 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
85 58811114 MXU MXU 1.55 N/A 20 30 0.3 13 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
86 58806407 MXU MXU 0.74 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
87 58814112 MXU MXU 1.66 N/A 20 30 0.3 14 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
88 58806307 MXU MXU 1.51 N/A 20 30 0.3 13 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
89 58811210 MXU MXU 0.58 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
90 58811117 MXU MXU 1.93 N/A 20 30 0.3 17 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
91 58806408 MXU MXU 0.82 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
92 58806409 MXU MXU 0.67 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
93 58806301 MXU MXU 1.51 N/A 20 30 0.3 13 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
94 58811111 MXU MXU 0.87 N/A 20 30 0.3 7 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
95 58806417 MXU MXU 4.28 N/A 20 30 0.3 38 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
96 58806308 MXU MXU 1.02 N/A 20 30 0.3 9 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
97 58816110 MXU MXU 0.70 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
98 58806411 MXU MXU 3.13 N/A 20 30 0.3 28 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
99 58811113 MXU MXU 1.69 N/A 20 30 0.3 15 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
100 58816109 MXU MXU 0.71 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
101 58811108 MXU MXU 0.76 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
102 58806105 MXU MXU 10.59 N/A 20 30 0.3 95 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
103 58811115 MXU MXU 2.58 N/A 20 30 0.3 23 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
104 58816108 MXU MXU 0.71 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
105 58811107 MXU MXU 0.74 N/A 20 30 0.3 6 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
106 58811116 MXU MXU 1.45 N/A 20 30 0.3 13 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
107 58811106 MXU MXU 1.27 N/A 20 30 0.3 11 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
108 58803245 MXU MXU 3.41 N/A 20 30 0.3 30 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
109 58803242 MXU MXU 13.85 N/A 20 30 0.3 124 Industrial North
Laguna
Hills
110 58803244 MXU MXU 14.02 N/A 20 30 0.3 126 Commercial North
Laguna
Hills

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Table H-48BUnderutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN General Plan Zoning Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Realistic
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential
for Lot
Consolidation
Area Specific
Plan
111 58816104 MXU MXU 2.58 N/A 20 30 0.3 23 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
112 58816107 MXU MXU 0.57 N/A 20 30 0.3 5 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
113
58816106 MXU MXU 0.29 N/A 20 30 0.3 2 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
58816113 MXU MXU 12.89 N/A 20 30 0.3 115 Commercial Yes North
Laguna
Hills
117 61622104 FC CC 0.30 N/A N/A 30 0.3 2
Commercial
Shopping
center
North
Laguna
Hills
118
62703302 CC CC 0.09 N/A N/A 30 0.3 0 Commercial
Yes
Oso Infill
62703305 CC CC 0.20 N/A N/A 30 0.3 1 Commercial Oso Infill 62703307 CC CC 0.72 N/A N/A 30 0.3 6 Commercial Oso Infill 62703308 CC CC 0.15 N/A N/A 30 0.3 1 Commercial Oso Infill 62703311 CC CC 0.43 N/A N/A 30 0.3 3 Commercial Oso Infill 62703312 CC CC 2.18 N/A N/A 30 0.3 19 Commercial Oso Infill 119 62003124 FC FC 0.89 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 8 Commercial La Paz Infill
120 62003118 FC FC 1.74 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 15 Commercial La Paz Infill
121 62003122 FC FC 2.43 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 21 Commercial La Paz Infill
122 62003120 FC FC 0.92 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 8 Commercial La Paz Infill
123 62003125 FC FC 2.56 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 23 Commercial La Paz Infill
124
62003241 OP OP 1.00 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 9 Commercial
Yes
La Paz
Infill
62003242 OP OP 1.30 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 11 Commercial La Paz Infill
62003240 OP OP 0.57 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 5 Commercial La Paz Infill
62003239 OP OP 2.88 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 25 Commercial La Paz Infill
125 62003243 OP OP 1.97 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 17 Commercial La Paz Infill
126 62003237 OP OP 2.33 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 20 Commercial La Paz Infill
127 62041105 OP OP 2.69 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 24 Commercial La Paz Infill
128 62041109 OP OP 2.79 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 25 Commercial La Paz Infill
129 62041107 OP OP 2.46 N/A 0.40 FAR 30 0.3 22 Commercial La Paz Infill
Total 245.66 2,141

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN Address
Zoning/
General
Plan
Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density (units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Lower
Income
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential for
Lot
Consolidation
Area
70 58814208
23201
Mill
Creek Dr
3 MXU 1.77 N/A 20 50 0.5 44 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
71 58814108
23212
Mill
Creek Dr
MXU 1.01 N/A 20 50 0.5 25 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
81 58814111
23272
Mill
Creek Dr
330
MXU 1.81 N/A 20 50 0.5 45 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
87 58814112
23282
Mill
Creek Dr
100
MXU 1.66 N/A 20 50 0.5 41 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
113
58816110
23332
Mill
Creek Dr
MXU 0.70 N/A 20 50 0.5 17 Commercial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58816109
23382
Mill
Creek Dr
MXU 0.71 N/A 20 50 0.5 17 Commercial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58816108
23422
Mill
Creek Dr
MXU 0.71 N/A 20 50 0.5 17 Commercial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58816107
24411
Mill
Creek Dr
MXU 0.57 N/A 20 50 0.5 14 Commercial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills

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Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN Address
Zoning/
General
Plan
Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density (units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Lower
Income
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential for
Lot
Consolidation
Area
58816106
24411-
24461
Ridge
Route
MXU 0.29 N/A 20 50 0.5 7 Commercial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
58816113
24411-
24461
Ridge
Route
MXU 12.89 N/A 20 50 0.5 322 Commercial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
63 58811119
23172
Plaza
Pointe Dr
MXU 1.94 N/A 20 50 0.5 48 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
90 58811117 23297 S
Pointe Dr MXU 1.93 N/A 20 50 0.5 48 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
99 58811113
23342 S
Pointe Dr
B
MXU 1.69 N/A 20 50 0.5 42 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
101 58811108 23402 S
Pointe Dr MXU 0.76 N/A 20 50 0.5 19 Industrial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
105 58811107 23432 S
Pointe Dr MXU 0.74 N/A 20 50 0.5 18 Industrial Yes
North
Laguna
Hills
103 58811115 23421 S
Pointe Dr MXU 2.58 N/A 20 50 0.5 64 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN | HOUSING
Table H-48B
Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites
Map
ID # APN Address
Zoning/
General
Plan
Acres
Minimum
Density
(units/
acre)
Current
Maximum
Density
(units/
acre)
Proposed
Maximum
Density (units/
acre)
Realistic
Capacity
(Percent
Maximum)
Lower
Income
Units
Existing
Uses
Potential for
Lot
Consolidation
Area
106 58811116 23441 S
Pointe Dr MXU 1.45 N/A 20 50 0.5 36 Commercial
North
Laguna
Hills
107 58811106 23456 S
Pointe Dr MXU 1.27 N/A 20 50 0.5 31 Industrial
North
Laguna
Hills
AV
Apts. 62033102
25211
Stockport
St.

MDR 10.92 N/A 18 50 1 294 Residential
Central
Laguna
Hills
AP
Apts. 62025102
25212
Stockport
St.

MDR 10.17 N/A 18 50 1 303 Residential
Central
Laguna
Hills
Total 55.57 1,452

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN | HOUSING
Underutilized Sites Analysis
All underutilized sites have access to commercial and retail shopping opportunities, schools, transit and transportation networks and job centers.

Site 114: 23511 Paseo de Valencia
This 1.3-acre site is currently used as a bank. According to County Assessor records, the site is improved with a 13,688-square-foot, two-story bank building constructed in 1980, currently occupied by Union Bank. Since US bank has acquired Union Bank, and there is a newer US bank building less than three-fourths of a mile away on El Toro Road, US Bank has indicated the bank at the subject property will likely be closed, but no final decision has been made as of April 2022. This is an ideal redevelopment site because the existing use is expected to discontinue soon. This site has a low as-built floor area ratio (FAR), 0.24, indicating that the site is underutilized.

Site 115: 23802 Avenida de la Carlota
This 3.35-acre site is currently used by a religious institution, St. George's Episcopal Church. According to County Assessor records, the site is improved with a 14,163 square foot building, built in 1969. It has come to the City’s attention that the church is looking for a new location, making the site potentially available once it is unoccupied. This is an ideal redevelopment site because the existing use is expected to discontinue if the church finds the new location they are seeking. This site has a very low asbuilt FAR of 0.97, indicating that the site is underutilized. According to the Orange County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, the assessed improvement value on this site is 36 percent of the total assessed value (land plus improvements), which also indicates that redevelopment is likely.

Because the site is likely to be redeveloped with mixed-uses, the realistic unit yield is calculated at 50 percent of the maximum allowed (50 units per acre) under current zoning.

Site 116: 24422 Avenida de la Carlota
This 6.73-acre site is known as Oakbrook Plaza. Existing uses are commercial. According to LoopNet, a commercial broker website, the site is improved with a 119,900-square-foot, four-story office building constructed in 1983. There are approximately 478 surface parking spaces occupying 85 percent of the site. There is a low as-built FAR of 0.41, indicating that the site is underutilized. Lot coverage is 10 percent; however, 70 percent lot coverage is allowed on the site. There is an opportunity with this site to use all or some of the 6-acre parking lot to develop housing. Because the site is likely to be redeveloped with mixed-uses, the realistic unit yield is calculated at 50 percent of the maximum allowed (50 units per acre) under current zoning.

Site 70: 23201 Mill Creek Drive 3

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Packet Pg. 312 Attachment: Attachment 3, Third Public Review Draft Housing Element Update (2860 : Third Public Review of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing H-202
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN | HOUSING
This 1.77-acre site is known as Professional Land Plaza. Existing uses are commercial. According to LoopNet, a commercial broker website, the site consists of 60 parking spaces and a three-story professional office building built in 1982 and renovated in 1992. Current tenants include counseling services and real estate offices. As patterns of employment in professional occupations shift to virtual and remote work, office culture is evolving and the use of in-person office spaces can be predicted to decline. There is a low as-built FAR of 0.35, indicating that the site is underutilized. According to the Orange County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, the assessed improvement value on this site is 49 percent of the total assessed value (land plus improvements), which also indicates that redevelopment is likely.

Because the site is likely to be redeveloped with mixed-uses, the realistic unit yield is calculated at 50 percent of the maximum allowed (50 units per acre) under current zoning.

Site 71: 23212 Mill Creek Drive
This 1.01-acre site is known as Vacation Resorts International. Existing uses are commercial. According to LoopNet, a commercial broker website, the site consists of a 50 parking spaces and a three-story professional office building with built in 1983. Current tenants include an attorney office. As patterns of employment in professional occupations shift to virtual and remote work, office culture is evolving and the use of in-person office spaces can be predicted to decline. According to a search on Property Shark, an online real estate information website, on May 11, 2022, approximately two-thirds of the suites in the existing building were empty and are available for lease. This site currently has a low as-built FAR of 0.26, indicating that the site is underutilized. According to the Orange County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, the assessed improvement value on this site is 47 percent of the total assessed value (land plus improvements), which also indicates that redevelopment is likely.

Laguna Hills City CouncilMay 24, 2022

Laguna Hills City Council
May 24, 2022