CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – 7:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 PM when scheduled)
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, Council Member Janine Heft, Council Member Erica Pezold, Council Member Location: City Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 In Person Public Comments: 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 and submit the form to the City Clerk. The Request to Speak form assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the City Council are recognized and ensures accurate identification of meeting participants in the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes. Completion of the form is voluntary.
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City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 26, 2024 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: Elder Clay Wilemon of Christ Community Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Heft
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a report from Laguna Hills High School 2024 Spring Student Liaison Michael Holland.
2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.
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.
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.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 4.2 Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Special Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting.
4.4 Ratification of March 26, 2024, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from March 1, 2024, to March 14, 2024, in the amount of $1,365,366.06.
4.5 Treasurer's Investment Report for February 2024
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of February 2024.
4.6 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."
4.7 2024 Rooted Campaign Events and Arbor Day Recognition Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Arbor Day Proclamation as required by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Tree City USA Certification.
4.8 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and direct City staff to forward the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report-Housing Implementation to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. PLANNING AGENCY
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4 6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 to Amend the Laguna Hills General Plan Housing Element for the 2021-2029 Planning Period to Incorporate Revisions Requested by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and to Amend the Laguna Hills General Plan Land Use Element to Implement the Housing Element; Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011- 2024 to Modify Development Standards Related to High Density Residential Land Uses in the Mixed Use (MXU) Zoning District, Establish a New Housing (H) Overlay Zone and Related Development Standards, and to Modify the City’s Official Zoning Map to Designate Specific Sites Within the H Overlay Zone; and Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012- 2024 to Establish Citywide Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing;
2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SEVENTH ADDENDUM TO THE 2009 GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AS PREVIOUSLY ADDENDED, FOR THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE,
RELATED REZONING PROGRAM, AND OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;
3) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. RZNE-0010-2024 TO AMEND THE LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 2021-2029 PLANNING PERIOD TO INCORPORATE REVISIONS
REQUESTED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND TO AMEND THE LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT”;
4) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.
RZNE-0011-2024, (1) A TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 (ZONING AND
SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9-30 (MXU MIXED City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 USE DISTRICT) TO MODIFY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RELATED TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES AND CHAPTER 9-11 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) TO
ESTABLISH A NEW HOUSING (H) OVERLAY ZONE AND RELATED PROVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AND (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE SPECIFIC SITES WITHIN THE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE”; and
5) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. RZNE-0012-2024, AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 (ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9-41 (OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS) ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY AND MIXEDUSE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO ADOPT THE LAGUNA HILLS OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL.”
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.2. Public Works Director/City Engineer
7.2.1 Approval of Tract Map No. 19265 and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC, for the Village at Laguna Hills Project
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 19265, a portion of Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) No. 19123, for the property located at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the City Engineer and City Attorney; (2) Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills and MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC, subject to submittal of the required Security Instruments in a form satisfactory to the Public Works Director and City Attorney; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement on behalf of the City.
8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda
6 9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1 Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be April 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, JENNIFER LEE, 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 March 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
March 21, 2024
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk Date
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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: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
City Clerk
ISSUE: Schedule of Future Events
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.
Meetings:
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meetings
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Parks and Recreation Commission- Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Events:
Parents Night Out
Friday, April 12, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Global Harmony Symphony- Spring Concert
Monday, April 15, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Rooted Campaign Event-Arbor Day
Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Santa Vittoria Park OC Sheriff’s Department National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center
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City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
City Clerk
ISSUE: Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Special Meeting RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Special Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
• City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Special Meeting
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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Wheeler Mayor Present
Joshua Sweeney Mayor Pro Tempore Present
Don Caskey Council Member Present
Janine Heft Council Member Present
Erica Pezold Council Member Present
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). Significant exposure to litigation against the City pertaining to application of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)) related to La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
There were no public comments on the closed session Item.
ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM OR COUNCIL CHAMBER
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session to consider the matter listed above.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
The City Council reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7:02 p.m. All Council Members were present in Chamber.
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Special Meeting (3463 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Special Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). Significant exposure to litigation against the City pertaining to application of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)) related to La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.
City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Wheeler declared the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Approved at meeting of March 26, 2024
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Special Meeting (3463 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Special Meeting) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
City Clerk
ISSUE: Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
• City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting
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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
GENERAL BUSINESS - CONVENING AT 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Caskey
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Wheeler Mayor Present
Joshua Sweeney Mayor Pro Tempore Present
Don Caskey Council Member Present
Janine Heft Council Member Present
Erica Pezold Council Member Present
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
The City Council received a report from Laguna Hills High School 2024 Spring Student Liaison Ava Kornegay.
1.2 Oath of Office and Certificate of Appointment for One Traffic Commissioner
Mayor Wheeler administered the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of Appointment to Traffic Commissioner Scott Miller.
2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
City Clerk Lee announced the upcoming meetings and events.
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
2 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the City Council on non-agendized items:
Harry Huggins, a resident of Laguna Hills and member of the Laguna Terrace Beautification Team, announced an upcoming 2024 Plein Air Painting Contest event.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar with Council Member Heft removing Item No. 4.7 and Mayor Wheeler removing Item No. 4.8.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Joshua Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Janine Heft, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council Member
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 February 27, 2024, 4:00PM Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the February 27, 2024, 4:00pm Special Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for February 27, 2024, 5:00PM Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the February 27, 2024, 5:00pm Special Meeting.
4.4 Approval of Minutes for February 27, 2024, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the February 27, 2024, Regular Meeting.
4.5 Ratification of March 12, 2024, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from February 16, 2024, to February 29, 2024, in the amount of $256,614.31.
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
3 4.6 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group Regarding Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: That the City Council approve proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Current Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group to provide for continued uninterrupted consulting services regarding preparation of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore to execute the Amendment.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4.7 Reserve Study for the Laguna Hills Civic Center
Council Member Heft removed Item No. 4.7 to allow for discussion on the item.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ames responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.8 Reserve Study for the Community Center
Mayor Wheeler removed Item No. 4.8 to allow for discussion on the item.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ames responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
A motion to receive and file the reports for both Item No. 4.7 and Item No. 4.8 was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft.
RESULT: RECEIVE AND FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Joshua Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Janine Heft, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council Member
5. PLANNING AGENCY
There were no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
4 6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no City Council Public Hearings.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.1.1 Update on Comprehensive Review of City Council Policies and Administrative Orders
City Manager Hildenbrand reviewed the information provided in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City Attorney Simonian responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Recommendation: That the City Council review the City Council Policies and Administrative Orders and provide direction to staff.
A motion to approve the list of policy update recommendations as provided in the staff report attachment with the edit of “update and keep” to City Council Policy 126 and to direct staff to proceed with the recommended changes for future consideration by the Council was moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Heft.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Wheeler, Mayor
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member;
Janine Heft, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member
7.2. Public Works Director/City Engineer
7.2.1 Studying No Overnight Parking in North Laguna Hills and the Urban Village Specific Area
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ames reviewed the information provided in the staff report, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
5 Traffic Commission Vice Chair Patel provided additional information on the item and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to the City Attorney and City staff on this issue.
A motion to direct City staff and the City Attorney to research no overnight parking for areas specified during the discussion on Item No. 7.2.1 and to return to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member;
Janine Heft, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member
7.2.2 Studying a Change to the Residential Permit Parking Program that Would Reduce Guest Permit Parking Passes from Four Permits to One Permit Per Household
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ames reviewed the information provided in the staff report, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City Attorney Simonian responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Traffic Commission Vice Chair Patel provided additional information on the item and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to the City Attorney and City staff on this issue.
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
6 A motion to direct City staff to work with the Traffic Commission to research a change to the Residential Permit Parking Program, including research of a third-party software solution, and to return to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member;
Janine Heft, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council
Member
8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no matters agendized by City Council Members.
9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1 Committee Assignment Reports
The City Council received reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Pezold
Council Member Pezold reported on a recent meeting she and Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney attended on opioid awareness.
Council Member Pezold announced the upcoming Rooted Planting Event on March 16, encouraged the public to attend, and requested staff reach out to local private schools, churches, the Scouts, and other organizations to encourage attendance.
Council Member Heft
Council Member Heft reported on a recent upgrade to the Fitch Rating of Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) toll revenue bonds.
Council Member Heft provided a PowerPoint presentation on upcoming spring tours of conservation areas protected by Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA).
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
7 Council Member Caskey
Council Member Caskey provided comments on e-bike regulations in neighboring cities and indicated his desire for the Traffic Commission to research the issue.
Mayor Wheeler
Mayor Wheeler requested staff to reach out to the Boy Scouts to be involved in the upcoming Rooted Planting Event and indicated they expressed interest in the past.
Mayor Wheeler reported on his participation as a Community Read In Volunteer in this year’s Lomarena Elementary School Read In.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Wheeler declared the meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Approved at meeting of March 26, 2024
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Attachment: City Council Minutes for the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting (3464 : Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Eric Hendrickson
Finance Director
ISSUE: Ratification of March 26, 2024, Warrant Register RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from March 1, 2024, to March 14, 2024, in the amount of $1,365,366.06.
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 March 1, 2024, to March 14, 2024, is being presented for ratification by the City Council.
Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff. The Finance Director certifies to the accuracy of the attached register and to the availability of monies for payment thereof.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Warrant Register - March 26, 2024
• Payables Detail Report - March 26, 2024
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Payment Amount
500.00
8,654.86
245.00
23,791.28
3,644.70
331.05
20,952.30
115.00
4,500.00
5,965.64
1,575.00
21.53 10,875.00
341.83
91,256.53
120.00
324.04
1,923.00
99.95 1,427.00
196.14
673.51
5,744.37
14,424.32
201.68
1,891.81
565.29
1,994.16
137.62
701.65
1,892.00
16,427.77
855.00
147.40
69.49 339.26
2,140.50
1,056.00
27,423.98
718.78
129.98
13,229.15
140.70
31,320.78
93.03 9,319.75
217.80
3,578.33
714.00
300.00
105.60
11,436.94
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3382 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 03/14/2024
3383 M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 03/14/2024
3384 O-1528 OCTA 03/14/2024
3379 H-0960 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 03/14/2024
3380 I-0942 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 03/14/2024
3381 J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 03/14/2024
3376 D-0570 DURHAM, MATT 03/14/2024
3377 E-0554 ECONOMICS, INC. 03/14/2024
3378 G-0571 GANNON, HOLLAND 03/14/2024
3373 C-1133 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 03/14/2024
3374 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 03/14/2024
3375 C-0023 COX COMMUNICATION 03/14/2024
3370 A-0360 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 03/14/2024
3371 A-0365 AT AND T - CALNET 3 03/14/2024
3372 B-0354 BANK OF NEW YORK, THE TRUST COMPANY, N.A. 03/14/2024 3367 A-0389 AAMES LOCK 03/14/2024
3368 A-0391 ADVANCED LISTING SERVICES INC 03/14/2024
3369 A-0390 AGUERA, BRANDON 03/14/2024
3364 U-2165 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CALIFORNIA 03/08/2024 3365 W-2450 WEX BANK 03/08/2024
3366 W-2377 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 03/08/2024
3361 S-2209 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 03/08/2024
3362 T-2712 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 03/08/2024
3363 T-2639 TURF STAR, INC. 03/08/2024
3358 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 03/08/2024
3359 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 03/08/2024
3360 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 03/08/2024
3355 R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 03/08/2024
3356 S-1949 SMART AND FINAL 03/08/2024
3357 S-2330 SOCALGAS 03/08/2024
3352 O-1546 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 03/08/2024
3353 C-1003 ORANGE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 03/08/2024 3354 R-1830 RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY 03/08/2024
3349 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 03/08/2024
3350 N-1474 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 03/08/2024
3351 O-1611 OC ATAC 03/08/2024
3346 G-0868 GLASER WEIL FINK HOWARD AVCHEN & SHAPIRO LLP 03/08/2024 3347 I-0960 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 03/08/2024
3348 J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 03/08/2024
3343 D-0561 DOCU-TRUST 03/08/2024
3344 E-0606 EIDE BAILLY LLP 03/08/2024
3345 E-0504 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 03/08/2024
3340 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. 03/08/2024 3341 D-0461 DATA TICKET, INC. 03/08/2024
3342 D-0578 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 03/08/2024
3337 A-0388 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 03/08/2024
3338 B-0304 BEE MAN, THE 03/08/2024
3339 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 03/08/2024
Payment Type: Regular
3336 Z-CS-0460 MOTA, FILIBERTA 03/07/2024
Warrant Register - March 26, 2024
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
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Packet Pg. 20
Attachment: Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) Payment Amount
1,312.50
15,835.18
94.00 110.55
14.97 824.80
702.85
3,520.00
571.65
3397 W-2452 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE INC 03/14/2024 11,810.20 Total Regular: 359,647.20
3/18/2024 11:51:22 AM Page 2 of 4
3394 T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 03/14/2024
3395 W-2451 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, INC. 03/14/2024 3396 W-2450 WEX BANK 03/14/2024
3391 S-2174 SMYSER, TODD 03/14/2024
3392 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 03/14/2024
3393 O-1575 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP 03/14/2024
3388 S-2060 SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 03/14/2024 3389 S-2319 SCA OF CA, LLC 03/14/2024
3390 S-2331 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 03/14/2024
Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 Date Range: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
4.4.a
Packet Pg. 21
Attachment: Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) Payment Amount
7,000.00
973,499.13
5,330.82
1,910.69
8,084.00
3,339.33
160.89
721.86
5,672.14
98 71 0.00 1,365,366.06
3/18/2024 11:51:22 AM Page 3 of 4
Bank Drafts 9 9 0.00 1,005,718.86
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
1,005,718.86
Bank Code AP Bank Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 89 62 0.00 359,647.20
DFT0002754 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
DFT0002755 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
Total Bank Draft:
DFT0002751 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
DFT0002752 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
DFT0002753 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
DFT0002741 C-1007 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 03/07/2024 DFT0002743 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
DFT0002750 B-0276 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD 03/06/2024
Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 Date Range: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
Payment Type: Bank Draft
DFT0002740 H-0966 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 03/05/2024
4.4.a
Packet Pg. 22
Attachment: Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) 998 Pooled Cash & Investments 3/2024 1,365,366.06
1,365,366.06
3/18/2024 11:51:22 AM Page 4 of 4
98 71 0.00 1,365,366.06
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
Bank Drafts 9 9 0.00 1,005,718.86
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 89 62 0.00 359,647.20
Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 Date Range: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024
4.4.a
Packet Pg. 23
Attachment: Warrant Register - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) Amount
3/18/2024 12:26:02 PM Page 1 of 7
03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Apple.com 100-310-695502 10.99 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
100-310-695505 17.00
03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Hobby Lobby 100-310-695505 6.44 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-695500 284.44 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Heidelberg Pastry Shop 100-310-695500 375.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-695500 795.05 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Smart & Final 100-310-695500 247.37 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-695500 235.96 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Alicia Cleaners 100-310-695500 564.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-695500 45.23 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Ralphs 100-310-695500 3.76 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Joann 100-310-695500 55.94 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Martin Lock and Safe 100-310-645500 191.92 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-695500 99.11 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-695500 52.28 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-622500 32.65 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon.com 100-310-622500 124.98 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 WhenToWork, LLC, 2/1/24 - 6/30/24 100-310-626000 197.92 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 The Lifetrends Group 100-310-620500 25.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Ralphs 100-310-622005 106.23 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-310-622500 85.22 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 CDW Government 100-195-940000 59.09 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Adobe Inc. 100-195-940000 (22.99) 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Amazon.com 100-310-620500 19.38 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Vizual Symphony, Inc. 100-195-720050 980.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 CDW Government 100-195-940000 382.95 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Adobe Inc. 100-195-940000 22.99 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 WhenToWork, LLC, 7/1/24 - 1/31/25 100-000-140000 277.08 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Saddleback Lanes 100-155-611001 119.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 GoTo Technologies USA, Inc., 1/5/24 - 6/30/24
100-195-720050 60.00
03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMDEV 02.20.24 Intelius 100-225-626000 4.99 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMDEV 02.20.24 Jiffy Lube 100-225-646100 131.04 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 GoTo Technologies USA, Inc., 7/1/24 - 1/19/25
100-000-140000 84.00
03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY MANAGER 02.20.24 Mirate 100-155-612000 4,684.21 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY MANAGER 02.20.24 Rodrigo's Mexican Grill 100-155-622000 54.37 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMDEV 02.20.24 Intelius 100-225-626000 24.86 03/05/2024 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS,
INC.
5726 Private Security Patrol, 2/19/24 -
3/3/24
100-420-720850 7,000.00
03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY MANAGER 02.20.24 Loews Hotels 100-155-612000 552.24 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY MANAGER 02.20.24 LADOT Parking 100-155-612000 40.00 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 02.20.24 National Notary Association Services Seminar
100-155-611000 688.77
BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 02.20.24 ACC-OC, 1/31/24 100-155-612002 85.00 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 02.20.24 ACC-OC, 1/31/24 100-155-612002 (85.00) BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 02.20.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-155-620000 425.60 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 01.20.24 ACC-OC 100-155-612002 (1,650.00) BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 01.20.24 ACC-OC 100-155-612002 85.00 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 01.20.24 Michael's 100-155-620000 39.76 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 01.20.24 Mangi Con Amore 100-155-622000 771.42 Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number Fund: 100 - General Fund
BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 01.20.24 Orange County Taxpayer 100-155-612000 90.00 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD CITY CLERK 01.20.24 ACC-OC 100-155-612002 (1,650.00)
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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) Amount
03/08/2024 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101038 Printing Services, "Notice" Door Hangers, Feb '24
100-355-623000 111.49
03/08/2024 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101039 Printing Svcs, "Inspection" Door Hangers, Feb '24
100-355-623000 165.90
3/18/2024 12:26:02 PM Page 2 of 7
03/08/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 030524 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 1/2/24 - 2/29/24 100-356-631900 4,327.83 03/08/2024 OC ATAC 030624 Orange County ATAC Awards
Ceremony, May '24
100-420-695000 120.00
03/08/2024 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 030724 Water Usage, Public Works, Jan '24 100-355-635000 5,965.64 03/08/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 030124 - Acct #700234509668 Utilities - Electric, 12/11/23 - 100-356-631400 13,622.20 03/08/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 030524 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 1/2/24 - 2/29/24 100-355-631000 120.45 03/08/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 030524 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 1/2/24 - 2/29/24 100-356-631400 1,296.09 03/08/2024 RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY 0124143295_24252065 Operating Supplies, Comm Svcs, Feb '24
100-310-622005 99.95
03/08/2024 SOCALGAS 021624 - Acct #18955886637Utilities - Gas, Comm Ctr, 1/16/24 - 2/14/24
100-310-632500 673.51
03/08/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 030124 - Acct #700234509668 Utilities - Electric, 12/11/23 - 100-355-631000 802.12 03/08/2024 DOCU-TRUST 0052488 Offsite Data Storage, Mar '24 100-155-700030 115.00 03/08/2024 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 00627247 City Engineer Services, Feb '24 100-355-700100 1,500.00 03/08/2024 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 00627248 City Engineer Services, ROW-0001- 2023, Feb '24
100-000-220444 392.00
03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3409 02.20.24 FHB Co. 100-355-720701 576.00 03/07/2024 MOTA, FILIBERTA 64418451 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1035443.002
100-000-222000 500.00
03/07/2024 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT
CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX
SH 67988 Law Enforcement Services, Mar '24 100-420-720800 973,499.13 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3409 02.20.24 Smartlink 100-355-720700 450.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3409 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720701 43.81 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3409 02.20.24 FenceScreen 100-355-720701 564.67 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Harbor Freight Tools 100-355-720401 301.66 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 7.51 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3409 02.20.24 SmartSign 100-355-720401 276.21 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 160.55 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-355-720401 93.73 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 43.28 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Signarama Laguna Niguel 100-355-720401 1,249.06 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Harbor Freight Tools 100-355-720401 21.50 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 161.63 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Industrial Metal Supply 100-355-720401 33.48 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Tuttle-Click Capistrano Ford 100-355-646100 980.41 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 3094 02.20.24 Gatorwraps 100-355-646100 320.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 140.71 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Amazon Marketplace 100-355-720401 126.72 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 73.44 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 98.33 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 32.30 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 2.81 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Gatorwraps 100-355-646100 1,000.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Home Depot 100-355-720401 531.86 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Signarama Laguna Niguel 100-355-720401 5,120.32 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 CEAOC, 3/4/24 Meeting 100-355-611000 100.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 BNI Building News 100-355-626000 231.32 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Ansafone Communications 100-355-630000 393.71 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD POLSVCS 02.20.24 Printex Printing and Graphics 100-420-622000 339.41 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD POLSVCS 02.20.24 Chick-fil-A 100-420-695000 326.04 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD PUBWKS 2789 02.20.24 Government Jobs 100-195-617000 199.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 Smart & Final 100-310-695505 15.15 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD POLSVCS 02.20.24 Amazon Prime 100-420-622000 16.15 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD POLSVCS 02.20.24 Keurig 100-420-622000 40.26 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 San Diego Zoo Parking 100-310-695505 20.00 03/06/2024 BANK OF AMERICA VISA CARD COMSVCS 1956 02.21.24 San Diego Automotive Museum 100-310-695505 99.00
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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) Amount
3/18/2024 12:26:02 PM Page 3 of 7
03/14/2024 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 030424 Utilities - Water, 2/1/24 - 3/1/24 100-355-635000 93.03 03/14/2024 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 030424 Utilities - Electric, 2/1/24 - 2/29/24 100-356-631400 11,436.94 03/14/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 030424 - Acct #700697306974 Utilities - Electric, 2/1/24 - 3/3/24 100-355-631000 14.97 03/14/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS 0011647381 Legal Advertising, Feb '24 100-155-624001 460.38 03/14/2024 COX COMMUNICATION 022724 WiFi, Community Center, Mar '24 100-195-630000 718.78 03/14/2024 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 022924 Utilities - Water, 1/22/24 - 2/26/24 100-355-635000 3,578.33 03/14/2024 AT AND T - CALNET 3 000021374772 Alarm, Com Ctr & City Hall Lines, Mar '24
100-195-630000 196.13
03/14/2024 AT AND T - CALNET 3 000021374772 Alarm, Com Ctr & City Hall Lines, Mar '24
100-310-630100 143.13
03/14/2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS 0011647354 Legal Advertising, Feb '24 100-155-624001 364.42 03/08/2024 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02203281 Operating Supplies, Mar '24 100-195-622000 324.04 03/08/2024 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SS19729-IN Computer Consulting Services, Feb 100-195-700090 2,100.00 03/08/2024 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SS19730-IN Computer Consulting Services, Feb 100-195-700090 2,625.00 03/08/2024 WEX BANK 95270738 COMDEV Vehicle Fuel, Feb '24 100-225-613100 403.43 03/08/2024 EIDE BAILLY LLP EI01627694 State Controller's Report, YE 6/30/23 100-155-700051 4,500.00 03/08/2024 ORANGE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
FEB 24 Parking Fee Surcharge, Feb '24 100-420-720823 1,923.00 03/08/2024 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9020331424 Storage Rental, Community Center, 2/29 - 3/27/24
100-310-641000 341.83
03/08/2024 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 92570042 Motorcycle Maintenance, Police Svcs, Jan '24
100-420-646100 21.53
03/08/2024 WEX BANK 95270649 POLSVCS Vehicle Fuel, Feb '24 100-420-613100 298.22 03/08/2024 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 76822 Misc Landscape, Nov '23 100-355-720700 450.00 03/08/2024 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 77032 Misc Landscape, Feb '24 100-355-720700 521.84 03/08/2024 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 77107 Misc Landscape, Feb '24 100-355-720700 2,400.00 03/08/2024 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 74880 Park Repairs, Public Works, Feb '24 100-355-720701 2,150.00 03/08/2024 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 74881 Stockport Park Drinking Fountain Replacement
100-355-910000 8,725.00
03/08/2024 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, INC. 76822 Monthly and Misc Landscape, Feb 100-355-720700 87,884.69 03/08/2024 RJ ELECTRIC 62739 Electric Repairs, Feb '24 100-355-720701 810.00 03/08/2024 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 67082 - A (Parks) Public Works Other, Feb '24 100-355-720401 1,105.65 03/08/2024 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 67082 - B (Facilities) Public Works Other, Feb '24 100-355-720401 2,100.00 03/08/2024 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 4145 LH Housing, Rezone and ODS Program, Feb '24
100-225-700225 20,952.30
03/08/2024 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
4296-24-002 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Feb '24 100-356-720420 3,644.70 03/08/2024 RJ ELECTRIC 62730 Electric Repairs, Feb '24 100-355-720701 617.00 03/08/2024 SMART AND FINAL 3831400007602 Operating Supplies, Feb '24 100-195-622000 60.63 03/08/2024 SMART AND FINAL 3831400028101 Operating Supplies, Feb '24 100-155-622000 86.52 03/08/2024 SMART AND FINAL 3831400028101 Operating Supplies, Feb '24 100-195-622000 48.99 03/08/2024 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 34910 Office Supplies, Feb '24 100-195-620000 8.60 03/08/2024 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 34910 Operating Supplies, Feb '24 100-195-622000 131.13 03/08/2024 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 34912 Office Supplies, Feb '24 100-195-620000 425.56 03/08/2024 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2402021-IN Laptop Computer & Warranty, Dock Station
100-195-940000 1,758.38
03/08/2024 GLASER WEIL FINK HOWARD
AVCHEN & SHAPIRO LLP
285440 Professional Services Legal, Feb '24 100-155-700011 1,575.00 03/08/2024 TURF STAR, INC. 3324614-00 Maintenance Utility Cart, Comm Svcs, Feb '24
100-310-646100 1,994.16
03/08/2024 BEE MAN, THE 127224 Bee Removal, Public Works, Feb '24 100-355-720701 245.00 03/08/2024 DATA TICKET, INC. 162587 Process Fee, Parking Citations, Feb 100-420-720823 331.05 03/08/2024 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2402020-IN Laptop Computer & Warranty, Dock Station
100-195-940000 2,171.48
03/08/2024 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101042 Printing Services, Correction Notice / Stop Work
100-225-622000 388.12
03/08/2024 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101097 Printing Services, Envelopes, Feb '24 100-195-623000 344.20 03/08/2024 SPARKLETTS 12194330 022824 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, Feb 100-310-622005 201.68 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 03/08/2024 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101040 Printing Services, Correction Notice / Stop Work
100-355-623000 441.05
03/08/2024 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101041 Printing Services, Inspection Notice, Feb '24
100-355-623000 441.05
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024
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Fund: 454 - Sports Complex Equipment Maintenance Fund
03/14/2024 AAMES LOCK 88856 Electrified Locking Hardware, CIP 454-000-790600 13,643.84 3/18/2024 12:26:02 PM Page 4 of 7
Fund: 301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund
03/14/2024 OCTA AR145989 City Share, CIP #168 301-000-790600 714.00 Fund 301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund Total: 714.00
Fund: 306 - CR&R Recycling Fee Fund
03/14/2024 ECONOMICS, INC. 2023-8 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Feb '24
306-355-700000 13,229.15
Fund 306 - CR&R Recycling Fee Fund Total: 13,229.15
03/14/2024 SCA OF CA, LLC 134788SP Street Sweeping Services, Feb '24 212-355-720410 95.00 Fund 212 - Measure M2 Fund Total: 36,558.43
Fund: 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund
03/14/2024 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 2406024 Senior Mobility Program, Feb '24 221-310-720000 1,056.00 Fund 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund Total: 1,056.00 03/08/2024 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF
SO CALIFORNIA
23-2424686 Street Maintenance, Feb '24 212-355-720400 36.62 03/08/2024 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 67082 Road Maintenance, Feb '24 212-355-720400 20,585.63 03/14/2024 SCA OF CA, LLC 134787SP Street Sweeping Services, Feb '24 212-355-720410 15,740.18 Fund 100 - General Fund Total: 1,273,528.98
Fund: 210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund
03/14/2024 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 172825 La Paz Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, Feb '24
210-000-790600 18,371.28
Fund 210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund Total: 18,371.28
Fund: 212 - Measure M2 Fund
03/08/2024 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF
SO CALIFORNIA
220240380 Street Maintenance, Feb '24 212-355-720400 101.00 03/14/2024 PACIFIC CREST ROOFING BLDR-0036-2024 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-012118- 2024
100-000-227001 300.00
03/14/2024 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND
INFRASTRUCTURE INC
S64114744 Professional Services, NPDES
Support, Jan '24
100-355-700000 11,810.20
03/14/2024 SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUM
SI04095 Fossil Exhibit Improvement Project,
Jan & Feb '24
100-310-695504 1,312.50
03/14/2024 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9020253177 Storage Rental, Community Center, 2/21 - 3/19/24
100-310-641000 217.80
03/14/2024 WEX BANK 95270885 PUBWKS Vehicle Fuel, Feb '24 100-355-613100 358.31 03/14/2024 WEX BANK 95270886 COMSVCS Vehicle Fuel, Feb '24 100-310-613100 213.34 03/14/2024 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 74897 Graffiti Removal, Mar '24 100-355-720500 315.00 03/14/2024 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 74908 Graffiti Removal, Feb '24 100-355-720500 585.00 03/14/2024 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 74909 Park Repairs, Public Works, Mar '24 100-355-720701 5,750.00 03/14/2024 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 298718 Pest and Rodent Control, Mar '24 100-310-645500 94.00 03/14/2024 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 67080 Professional Services, Feb '24 100-225-700000 27,423.98 03/14/2024 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 74896 Graffiti Removal, Feb '24 100-355-720500 2,669.75 03/14/2024 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-02-425 On-Call Engineer Services, Feb '24 100-355-700250 3,520.00 03/14/2024 BANK OF NEW YORK, THE TRUST
COMPANY, N.A.
252-2604681 Bond Admin Fee, Jan - Jun '24 100-000-790650 (2,140.50) 03/14/2024 PRINTEX PRINTING AND GRAPHICS
INC.
25455 Special Events, Banners, Apr '24 100-310-624500 105.60 03/14/2024 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 12406408 Printing Services, Public Works, Mar '24
100-355-623000 69.49
03/14/2024 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 172822 Public Works Inspections, Feb '24 100-355-700255 12,949.50 03/14/2024 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 177638175-0 Communications Expense, Feb '24 100-195-630000 702.85 03/14/2024 DURHAM, MATT 031424 Mileage Reimbursement, CPRS Conference
100-310-613000 129.98
03/14/2024 SMYSER, TODD 031424 Mileage Reimbursement, CPRS Conference
100-310-613000 110.55
03/14/2024 ADVANCED LISTING SERVICES INC 12186 Ownership Listing on Labels, Mar '24 100-225-700200 855.00 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 03/14/2024 GANNON, HOLLAND 031424 Mileage Reimbursement, CPRS Conference
100-310-613000 140.70
03/14/2024 AGUERA, BRANDON 031424 Mileage Reimbursement, CPRS Conference
100-310-613000 147.40
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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) Amount
Fund 650 - Debt Service Fund Total: 4,281.00
Grand Total: 1,364,166.61
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Fund 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund Total: -
Fund: 650 - Debt Service Fund
03/14/2024 BANK OF NEW YORK, THE TRUST
COMPANY, N.A.
252-2604681 Bond Admin Fee, Jul - Dec '24 650-000-140000 962.50 03/14/2024 BANK OF NEW YORK, THE TRUST
COMPANY, N.A.
252-2604681 Bond Admin Fee, Jan - Jun '24 650-000-490100 2,140.50 03/14/2024 BANK OF NEW YORK, THE TRUST
COMPANY, N.A.
252-2604681 Bond Admin Fee, Jan - Jun '24 650-000-791000 1,178.00 03/14/2024 AAMES LOCK 88857 Electrified Locking Hardware, CIP 600-255-950514 2,783.93 03/14/2024 OCTA AR145989 City Share, CIP #168 600-000-490301 (714.00) 03/14/2024 OCTA AR145989 City Share, CIP #168 (18-OCTA-TSP3905)600-251-950168 714.00 03/14/2024 AAMES LOCK 88856 Electrified Locking Hardware, CIP 600-000-490454 (13,643.84) 03/14/2024 AAMES LOCK 88856 Electrified Locking Hardware, CIP 600-255-950514 13,643.84 03/14/2024 AAMES LOCK 88857 Electrified Locking Hardware, CIP 600-000-490454 (2,783.93) 03/14/2024 AAMES LOCK 88857 Electrified Locking Hardware, CIP 454-000-790600 2,783.93 Fund 454 - Sports Complex Equipment Maintenance Fund Total: 16,427.77 Fund: 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund
03/14/2024 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 172825 La Paz Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, Feb '24
600-000-490210 (18,371.28)
03/14/2024 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 172825 La Paz Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, Feb '24
600-251-950109 18,371.28
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number
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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) 100-310-646100 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 1,994.16 1,994.16 100-310-695500 Special Events - Program Services 2,758.14 2,758.14 100-310-695502 Special Needs Program 10.99 10.99
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100-310-626000 Subscriptions & Books 197.92 197.92
100-310-630100 Telephone & Communications - 143.13 143.13 100-310-632500 Utilities - Gas (Community 673.51 673.51 100-310-641000 Equipment Rentals & Leases 559.63 559.63 100-310-645500 Facility Maintenance & Repairs 285.92 285.92 100-310-613100 Vehicle Fuel 213.34 213.34
100-310-620500 Office Supplies - Community 44.38 44.38
100-310-622005 Operating Supplies - Community 407.86 407.86 100-310-622500 Supplies - Program Services 242.85 242.85 100-310-624500 Advertising - Program Services 105.60 105.60 100-225-646100 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 131.04 131.04 100-225-700000 Professional Services - Building & 27,423.98 27,423.98 100-225-700200 General Planning Services 855.00 855.00
100-225-700225 Housing Element 20,952.30 20,952.30
100-310-613000 Mileage Reimbursement 528.63 528.63
100-195-720050 Contract Services - Software 1,040.00 1,040.00 100-195-940000 Computer Hardware & Software 4,371.90 4,371.90 100-225-613100 Vehicle Fuel 403.43 403.43
100-225-622000 Operating Supplies 388.12 388.12
100-225-626000 Subscriptions & Books 29.85 29.85
100-195-620000 Office Supplies 434.16 434.16
100-195-622000 Operating Supplies 564.79 564.79
100-195-623000 Printing 344.20 344.20
100-195-630000 Telephone & Communications 1,617.76 1,617.76 100-195-700090 Computer Consulting Services 4,725.00 4,725.00 100-155-624001 Advertising - Legal 824.80 824.80
100-155-700011 Legal Services - Litigation 1,575.00 1,575.00 100-155-700030 Professional Services - City Clerk 115.00 115.00 100-155-700051 Professional Services - Annual 4,500.00 4,500.00 100-195-617000 Recruitment 199.00 199.00
100-155-611001 Staff Development & Team 119.00 119.00
100-155-612000 Travel, Conferences & Meetings 5,366.45 5,276.45 100-155-612002 Travel - ACC-OC (3,215.00) -
100-155-620000 Office Supplies 465.36 -
100-155-622000 Operating Supplies 912.31 140.89
100-000-220444 Encroachment / Grading Deposit 392.00 392.00 100-000-222000 Refundable Deposits 500.00 500.00
100-000-227001 Security Deposit - Waste 300.00 300.00
100-000-790650 Transfers Out to Debt Service (2,140.50) (2,140.50) 100-155-611000 Training & Education 688.77 -
600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund - -
650 - Debt Service Fund 4,281.00 4,281.00
Grand Total: 1,364,166.61 1,365,366.06
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount 100-000-140000 Prepaid Items 361.08 361.08
210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund 18,371.28 18,371.28
212 - Measure M2 Fund 36,558.43 36,558.43
221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund 1,056.00 1,056.00
301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund 714.00 714.00
306 - CR&R Recycling Fee Fund 13,229.15 13,229.15
454 - Sports Complex Equipment Maintenance Fund 16,427.77 16,427.77 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Expense Amount Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 1,273,528.98 1,274,728.43
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650-000-490100 Transfers In from General Fund 2,140.50 2,140.50 650-000-791000 Other Financing Uses 1,178.00 1,178.00
Grand Total: 1,364,166.61 1,365,366.06
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Expense Amount Payment Amount
**None** 1,364,166.61 1,365,366.06
600-000-490454 Transfers In from Sports Complex (16,427.77) (16,427.77) 600-251-950109 La Paz Road Pavement Rehab 18,371.28 18,371.28 600-251-950168 Traffic Signal Improvements 714.00 714.00 600-255-950514 Sports Complex Renovations 16,427.77 16,427.77 650-000-140000 Prepaid Items 962.50 962.50
301-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 714.00 714.00
306-355-700000 Professional Services 13,229.15 13,229.15 454-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 16,427.77 16,427.77 600-000-490210 Transfers In from Gas Tax (HUTA) (18,371.28) (18,371.28) 600-000-490301 Transfers In from CARITS Road (714.00) (714.00) 100-420-720850 Private Security Patrol 7,000.00 7,000.00 210-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 18,371.28 18,371.28 212-355-720400 Street Maintenance 20,723.25 20,723.25
212-355-720410 Street Sweeping 15,835.18 15,835.18
221-310-720000 Contract Services 1,056.00 1,056.00
100-420-622000 Operating Supplies 395.82 395.82
100-420-646100 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 21.53 21.53 100-420-695000 Community Assistance & Public 446.04 446.04 100-420-720800 General Law Enforcement 973,499.13 973,499.13 100-420-720823 Parking Citation Processing 2,254.05 2,254.05 100-355-910000 Furniture & Equipment 8,725.00 8,725.00
100-356-631400 MOE - Electric (Streetlights & 26,355.23 26,355.23 100-356-631900 MOE - Electric (On-Bill Financing) 4,327.83 4,327.83 100-356-720420 MOE - Traffic Signal Maintenance 3,644.70 3,644.70 100-420-613100 Vehicle Fuel 298.22 298.22
100-355-700255 Improvement Inspections 12,949.50 12,949.50 100-355-720401 Other Public Works Maintenance 11,680.75 11,680.75 100-355-720500 Graffiti Removal 3,569.75 3,569.75
100-355-720700 Landscape Maintenance 91,706.53 91,706.53 100-355-720701 Parks Contract Repair 10,756.48 10,756.48 100-355-635000 Utilities - Water 9,637.00 9,637.00
100-355-646100 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 2,300.41 2,300.41 100-355-700000 Professional Services 11,810.20 11,810.20 100-355-700100 City Engineer Services 1,500.00 1,500.00 100-355-700250 On-Call Engineer Services 3,520.00 3,520.00 100-355-613100 Vehicle Fuel 358.31 358.31
100-355-623000 Printing 1,228.98 1,228.98
100-355-626000 Subscriptions & Books 231.32 231.32
100-355-630000 Telephone & Communications 393.71 393.71 100-355-631000 Utilities - Electric 937.54 937.54
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount 100-310-695504 Displays/Exhibits & Educational 1,312.50 1,312.50 100-310-695505 Cultural Excursions 157.59 157.59
100-355-611000 Training & Education 100.00 100.00
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/01/2024 - 03/14/2024
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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - March 26, 2024 (3468 : Warrant Register, March 26, 2024) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Eric Hendrickson
Finance Director
ISSUE: Treasurer's Investment Report for February 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of February 2024.
SUMMARY:
The Treasurer’s Investment Report for the month of February 2024 is submitted herewith. The City’s total portfolio as of February 29, 2024, was $30,853,056. The pooled cash portfolio managed by the City Treasurer consisted of cash on hand, demand deposits, State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) investments and totaled $29,547,240. Restricted cash and investments totaled $1,305,816, and is mainly comprised of reserve funds for the 2010 bond issuance.
Interest income for the month of February was $124,484. FY 2023/2024 year-to-date pooled cash interest earnings of $918,781 are 196% of the annual budget of $467,910.
The average yield on the City’s total portfolio for the month of February was 5.27%, compared to the prior month of 5.27%. The steady portfolio yield in February compared to January was the result of the stable interest rate environment, as dictated by the Federal Reserve, along with City staff maximizing available cash into the higher yielding CalTRUST and Money Market options. Recently, the City opened a sweep account linked to the BMO checking accounts. This allows idle cash in the checking accounts to be invested in money market funds, which are subsequently placed in short-term Treasuries. The usage of this sweep investment has also caused the overall yield to rise
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Treasurer's Report for February 2024
March 26, 2024
compared to previous months in 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Treasurer's Report February 2024
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Pooled Cash & Investments
Current Month
Market Value
Current Month
Book Value
Prior Month
Book Value
Current
Month %
of
Portfolio
Maximum
Policy Limit
Yield to
Maturity for
Month
(Annualized)
BMO Checking & Money Market Accounts 9,513,663 $ $ 9,513,663 $ 10,238,620 32% 50% 5.18% Petty Cash 1,500 1,500 1,500 0% n/a 0.00% Petty Cash Recreation 500 500 500 0% n/a 0.00% Fiscal Agent Cash ‐ Essex Community Center Mgmt 68,321 68,321 82,883 0% n/a 0.00% Fiscal Agent Cash ‐ DBI Flexible Spending Acct 15,156 15,156 15,156 0% n/a 0.00% State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 92,001 92,599 92,599 0% 100% 4.12% Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) 19,855,502 19,855,502 19,769,493 67% 100% 5.41% 29,546,642 29,547,240 30,200,751 100% 5.32% Restricted & Designated Cash & Investments
BNY Mellon (2010 Bond ‐ Lease Payment Fund) 713,384 713,384 1,079,139 n/a n/a 4.93% BNY Mellon (2010 Bond ‐ Reserve Fund) 416,794 416,794 415,050 n/a n/a 4.93% Fiscal Agent Cash ‐ Essex Civic Center Mgmt 175,638 175,638 41,588 n/a n/a 0.25% 1,305,816 1,305,816 1,535,777 4.30%
Totals $ 30,852,458 $ 30,853,056 $ 31,736,528 5.27% For the month of February 2024 $ 124,484
FY 2023‐24 to Date 918,781
FY 2023‐24 Budget 467,910
Certification:
Eric Hendrickson
Finance Director/Deputy City Treasurer
City of Laguna Hills
Treasurer's Investment Report
February 2024
Pooled Cash & Investment ‐ Interest Earnings
I hereby certify that the above investment report includes all cash and investments of the City and is in conformance with all State laws and the City's investment policy approved by the City Council on November 14, 2023. At the time of the report, there is sufficient liquidity and anticipated revenues available to meet the City's budgeted expenditure requirements for the next six months.
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report February 2024 (3461 : Treasurer's Report for February 2024) Reconciling items (outstanding checks and deposits in transit):
Pooled Cash & Investments Book Value:
Fund Balance Type
Nonspendable
Assigned
Unassigned
Total
Pooled Cash Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA
For the Period Ending 2/29/2024
BEGINNING
BALANCE
CURRENT
ACTIVITY
CURRENT
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME
CLAIM ON CASH
100‐000‐101100 Claim on Cash ‐ General Fund 21,803,904.65 (784,872.83) 21,019,031.82 210‐000‐101210 Claim on Cash ‐ Gas Tax (HUTA) 1,375,661.66 53,402.58 1,429,064.24 211‐000‐101211 Claim on Cash ‐ Gas Tax (RMRA) 1,024,868.13 76,924.85 1,101,792.98 212‐000‐101212 Claim on Cash ‐ Measure M2 93,224.54 (86,012.66) 7,211.88 214‐000‐101214 Claim on Cash ‐ AB 2766 149,069.17 9,333.03 158,402.20 221‐000‐101221 Claim on Cash ‐ Senior Mobility Program 232,293.99 (1,172.00) 231,121.99 301‐000‐101301 Claim on Cash ‐ CARITS Road Fee Program 1,309,974.29 ‐ 1,309,974.29 305‐000‐101305 Claim on Cash ‐ Beverage Recycling 8,777.88 ‐ 8,777.88 306‐000‐101306 Claim on Cash ‐ CR&R Recycling Fee 195,087.54 (7,900.84) 187,186.70 307‐000‐101307 Claim on Cash ‐ C&D Forfeited Deposits ‐ 72,776.77 72,776.77 311‐000‐101310 Claim on Cash ‐ Quimby Act Park In‐Lieu Fee (VALH ‐ 2,053,640.48 2,053,640.48 312‐000‐101312 Claim on Cash ‐ CASp Fee 30,106.80 766.80 30,873.60 322‐000‐101322 Claim on Cash ‐ Water Conservation 352,753.22 ‐ 352,753.22 401‐000‐101401 Claim on Cash ‐ Public Art 197,333.88 ‐ 197,333.88 411‐000‐101401 Claim on Cash ‐ Public Art (VALH) 344,353.56 ‐ 344,353.56 421‐000‐101421 Claim on Cash ‐ SLESF 101,488.05 ‐ 101,488.05 451‐000‐101451 Claim on Cash ‐ Liability Self‐Insurance ‐ 161,300.18 161,300.18 452‐000‐101452 Claim on Cash ‐ Parks Equipment Maintenance ‐ 365,700.00 365,700.00 454‐000‐101454 Claim on Cash ‐ Sports Complex Equipment Maint ‐ 120,000.00 120,000.00 455‐000‐101455 Claim on Cash ‐ Community Center Equipment Ma ‐ 120,000.00 120,000.00 847,881
20,711,877
21,665,647
GENERAL FUND RESERVES (as of most recent audited year end 6/30/2023) 105,889
29,547,240.00
142,685.46
456‐000‐101456 Claim on Cash ‐ Storm Drain / Slope Repair Reserv ‐ 31,770.82 31,770.82 TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH 30,144,085.61 (739,531.07) 29,404,554.54
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report February 2024 (3461 : Treasurer's Report for February 2024) Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
March 07, 2024
LAIF Home
PMIA Average Monthly
Yields
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY MANAGER
24035 EL TORO ROAD
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Account Number:
February 2024 Statement
Tran Type Definitions
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 92,598.80
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 92,598.80
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report February 2024 (3461 : Treasurer's Report for February 2024) Current Period Year-to-Date
Go Paperless.Securely access your accounts online to view your statements. Ask your BNY Mellon contact how we can help you accessyour account balances and activity in real time, receive your reports, enter your own transactions or submit an auditconfirmation online. Also be sure to ask how NEXEN(SM) Gateway, our new cloud-based ecosystem, can help you.Visit us at www.bnymellon.com CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER: JOHN KIM
Percent of all
Investments Asset Classification Market Value
100% TOTAL OF ALL INVESTMENTS 713,382.99
Estimated Market
Asset Classification Market Value Cost Accrued Income Annual Income YieldACCOUNT TOTALS 713,382.99 713,382.99 0.00 35,150.38 4.93 % Realized
Transaction Category Income Principal Gains/Losses Income Principal OPENING BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Account Statement
Account Overview
Summary of Assets Held by Asset ClassificationSummary of Cash Transactions by Transaction Category Statement Period 02/01/2024 Through 02/29/2024Account Base Currency = USD LAGUNA HILLS 2010 LEASE PYMT FDBNYM COPORATE TRUST, N.A333 S. HOPE ST. STE 2525LOS ANGELES, CA [email protected] 100% CASH AND SHORT TERM 713,382.99
CASH AND SHORT TERM 713,382.99 713,382.99 0.00 35,150.38 4.93 % DIVIDENDS 4,534.43 0.00 0.00 9,070.71 0.00
SALES AND REDEMPTIONS 0.00 370,290.63 0.00 0.00 370,290.63 OTHER CASH ADDITIONS 0.00 4,534.43 0.00 0.00 9,070.71
OTHER CASH DISBURSEMENTS 4,534.43 - 370,290.63 - 0.00 9,070.71 - 370,290.63 -
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report February 2024 (3461 : Treasurer's Report for February 2024) Current Period Year-to-Date
Go Paperless.Securely access your accounts online to view your statements. Ask your BNY Mellon contact how we can help you accessyour account balances and activity in real time, receive your reports, enter your own transactions or submit an auditconfirmation online. Also be sure to ask how NEXEN(SM) Gateway, our new cloud-based ecosystem, can help you.Visit us at www.bnymellon.com CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER: JOHN KIM
Percent of all
Investments Asset Classification Market Value
100% TOTAL OF ALL INVESTMENTS 416,794.26
Estimated Market
Asset Classification Market Value Cost Accrued Income Annual Income Yield ACCOUNT TOTALS 416,794.26 416,794.26 0.00 20,536.62 4.93 % Realized
Transaction Category Income Principal Gains/Losses Income Principal OPENING BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Account Statement
Account Overview
Summary of Assets Held by Asset ClassificationSummary of Cash Transactions by Transaction Category Statement Period 02/01/2024 Through 02/29/2024Account Base Currency = USD LAGUNA HILLS 2010 RESERVE FDBNYM COPORATE TRUST, N.A333 S. HOPE ST. STE 2525LOS ANGELES, CA [email protected] 100% CASH AND SHORT TERM 416,794.26
CASH AND SHORT TERM 416,794.26 416,794.26 0.00 20,536.62 4.93 %DIVIDENDS 1,743.98 0.00 0.00 3,488.66 0.00OTHER CASH ADDITIONS 0.00 1,743.98 0.00 0.00 3,488.66 OTHER CASH DISBURSEMENTS 1,743.98 - 0.00 0.00 3,488.66 - 0.00PURCHASES 0.00 1,743.98 - 0.00 0.00 3,488.66 -
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January 4.012
December 3.929
November 3.843
October 3.670
September 3.534
PMIA Average Life(1): 230
LAIF Fair Value Factor(1): 0.993543131
PMIA Daily(1): 3.96
PMIA Quarter to Date(1): 3.81
LAIF Apportionment Rate(2): 4.00
LAIF Earnings Ratio(2): 0.00010932476863589
LAIF Administrative Cost(1)*: 0.29
Treasuries
58.88%
Agencies
22.53%
Certificates of
Deposit/Bank Notes
8.98%
Time
Deposits
3.13%
Commercial
Paper
5.91%
Corporate
Bonds
0.37%
Loans
0.20%
Notes: The apportionment rate includes interest earned on the CalPERS Supplemental Pension Payment pursuant to Government Code 20825 (c)(1) and interest earned on the Wildfire Fund loan pursuant to Public Utility Code 3288 (a). *The percentage of administrative cost equals the total administrative cost divided by the quarterly interest earnings. The law provides that administrative costs are not to exceed 5% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund. However, if the 13-week Daily Treasury Bill Rate on the last day of the fiscal year is below 1%, then administrative costs shall not exceed 8% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund for the subsequent fiscal year.
Source:
(1) State of California, Office of the Treasurer
(2) State of Calfiornia, Office of the Controller
PMIA Average Monthly
Effective Yields(1)
PMIA/LAIF Performance Report
as of 3/06/24
Daily rates are now available here. View PMIA Daily Rates Quarterly Performance
Quarter Ended 12/31/23
Chart does not include $2,112,000.00 in mortgages, which equates to 0.001%. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Pooled Money Investment Account
Monthly Portfolio Composition (1)
1/31/24
$165.8 billion
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report February 2024 (3461 : Treasurer's Report for February 2024) Corporate Class
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
Short-Term Investments Trust
Data as of February 29, 2024
NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT FDIC-INSURED | NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY invesco.com CM-FFTSY-2-E 03/24 Invesco Distributors, Inc.
This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including fees and expenses. Read it carefully before investing.
The fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in short-term, high-credit-quality money market instruments. These instruments are direct obligations of the US Treasury and repurchase agreements backed by Treasury obligations.
Investment Objective
Provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
Permissible Investments
Fund Highlights
n The portfolio management team follows a conservative investment process with respect to minimal credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity.
n The fund is designed for short- to medium-term cash investments, operating cash, cash sweeps and the liquidity components of investment portfolios.
n The fund aims to preserve capital, maintain liquidity and produce a competitive yield.
Yields (%)
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting invesco.com.
The SEC yield listed reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect for the period. Had the Adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses, your 7-day SEC yield would have been 5.16%. Average annual total returns reflect reinvested distributions, net of expenses for the periods. The 7-day SEC yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the fund than the total returns shown.
30-day simple and simple monthly yield are the sum of
the distribution rates for the number of days in the yield period annualized by 365 and divided by net asset value (NAV).
This does not constitute a recommendation of any
investment strategy or product for a particular investor.
Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
Maturity Schedule (%)
5.20 5.04 5.18 5.04
7-Day SEC 30-Day Simple
as of February 29, 2024 Average Annual Total Returns (%) Period (%)
as of February 29, 2024
Inception 1.36
10 Years 1.24
5 Years 1.88
3 Years 2.46
1 Year 5.20
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
iMoneyNet Government Institutional Category1
Portfolio Composition (%) 4
SEC Investment Category (%)
U.S. Treasury Repurchase Agreement 72.3
U.S. Treasury Debt 27.7
Simple Monthly Yields
Period (%)
as of February 29, 2024
February 2024 5.18
January 5.20
December 5.23
November 5.25
October 5.23
September 5.21
August 5.21
July 5.03
June 4.99
May 4.96
April 4.73
March 2023 4.54
g 1-7
g 8-30
g 31-60
g 61-90
g 91-180
g 181+
Maturity schedule is based on weighted average maturity and is subject to change.
g 68.3
g 2.5
g 2.4
g 0.6
g 3.9
g 22.3
Days to
maturity (%)
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Meets NAIC requirement of a 0% capital reserve for a
purchase by insurance companies.
Management Team
Laurie Brignac, Joe Madrid, Brandon Maitre,
Justin Mandeville, Marques Mercier, Wesley Rager,
Jennifer Brown, Ripal Tilara, and Bryn Zinser
All data provided by Invesco unless otherwise stated.
1 iMoneyNet, Inc. is an independent mutual fund performance monitor. The Government Institutional Category is an unmanaged group of money market funds with similar investment objectives and pricing structures as the Corporate Class of the Invesco Treasury Portfolio. iMoneyNet performance figures represent the category average. An investment cannot be made into the category. 2 A credit rating is an assessment provided by Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations, including specific securities, money market instruments or other debts. Fund ratings are subject to change and are based on several factors, including an analysis of a portfolio's overall credit quality, market price exposure and management. Fund ratings are provided to indicate the creditworthiness of the underlying holdings in the portfolio and offer a forward-looking opinion about fixed income funds' capacity to maintain stable principal (net asset value). The ratings will generally range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). For more information on rating methodologies, please visit the following NRSRO websites: www.standardandpoors.com and select "Understanding Ratings" under Rating Resources on the homepage; www.moodys.com and select
"Rating Methodologies" under Research and Ratings on the homepage; www.fitchratings.com and select "Ratings
Definitions" on the homepage.
3 S&P credit quality ratings reflect the ratings of the underlying securities in the portfolio and are subject to change without notice. A-1 represents the highest rating assigned indicating that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is strong.
Securities that possess extremely strong safety characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation.
4 Portfolio composition is subject to change. An investment category listed with "other" in the name indicates that the underlying holdings did not fall into the SEC's more narrowly defined investment categories.
You could lose money by investing in the Fund.
Because the share price of the Fund will
fluctuate, when you sell your shares, they may
be worth more or less than what you originally
paid for them. An investment in the Fund is not
a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or
any other government agency. The Fund may
impose a fee upon the sale of your shares. The
Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the
Fund for losses, and you should not expect that
the sponsor will provide financial support to the
Fund at any time, including during periods of
market stress.
Fund Information
Inception August 01, 2005
CUSIP 825252570
NASDAQ TYCXX
Total Net Assets $31.36 billion
Reflects all classes of the portfolio.
Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) 23 days
Weighted Average Life (WAL) 105 days
SEC Portfolio Liquidity Requirements (%)
1-day 56.12
7-day 95.91
Ratings²
Standard & Poor's AAAm
Moody's Aaa-mf
Fitch Ratings AAAmmf
S&P Credit Quality Ratings³ (%)
A-1+ 100.0
A-1 0.0
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Attachment: Treasurer's Report February 2024 (3461 : Treasurer's Report for February 2024) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
City Clerk
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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Destruction of Records
March 26, 2024
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 Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03-26-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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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Records) Resolution No. 2024-03-26-X
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March 2024. ____________________________________
DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2024-03-26-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 26th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Records) Records Retention Management
Exhibit "A"
I hereby certify that: the records set forth on the attached list are more than two years old, do not affect the title to real property or liens thereon, are not court records, are not, to my knowledge, required to be kept further by a statute, are not the minutes, ordinances or resolutions of the legislative body of the City or of any City Board or Commission, and are no longer required by the City. I request authority to dispose of same pursuant to Section 34090 of the Government Code of California.
City Manager Approval: I have reviewQa.--t-AA. ds pursuant to the attached list, and I consent to their disposal.
Department Head Approval: I have reviewed the records pursuant to the attached list, and I consent to their disposal. _..,1¥--__ '3 ~ 2..'f
• s Director/City Engineer Date
Department Head Approval:
their disposal.
Department Head Approval: I have revie
their disposal.
t~?i ✓ ~ munity Development Director Date
list, and I consent to
Department Head Approval: I have reviewed the records ursuant to the attached list, and I consent to their disposal. /
;.i.
Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
City Clerk Approval: I have reviewed the records
and for compliance with the established ret
ursuant to the attached list for historical value
uirements, and I consent to their disposal.
z4
Date
City Attorney Approval:
I hereby certify that the disposal of the records pursuant to the attached list was approved by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, by Resolution No. 2024-03-26-1 at a regular meeting of the City Council held in Laguna Hills, California, on March 26, 2024, and that by said Resolution, the department head or designee was authorized to dispose of the records.
City Clerk Date
I hereby certify that, pursuant to the foregoing authority, the records pursuant to the attached list were disposed on ___ ___ __ , 2024.
City Clerk Date
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Records) Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 2 of 26 I
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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COMMENDATIONS
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RULES OF ORDER
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INTERESTS
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GENERAL
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COMMITTEE
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ASSOCIATION
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 3 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/202L
Orig. Dept ALL
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PROGRAM
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MCMULLIN
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VARIOUS
900025933 0160-70 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK SOCIAL ONLINE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY MESSAGES DESTROY
NETWORKING/TWITTER/FACEBOOK
900023890 0170-05 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK RECORDS MANAGEMENT CRIS CONVERSION 2018 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 4 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig, Dept ALL
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REFERRAL
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HANDOUT
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CONSULT
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 5 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3127/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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GUIDELINES
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INFORMATION
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INFORMATION
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INFORMATION
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Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 6 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
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Barcode - File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900023036 0180-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS AGAINST CITY LUGO, ANGELO C1714 DESTROY 900023676 0180-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS AGAINST CITY PARKER, ERICA C1806 DESTROY 900023448 0180-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS AGAINST CITY SMITH, PATRICIA C1801 DESTROY 900011935 0180-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS AGAINST CITY STATE FARM INSURANCE C1004 DESTROY 900022737 0180-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS AGAINST CITY WARNER, KATHERINE C1712 DESTROY 900024378 0180-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF CITY COUNTY OF ORANGE PTAF 2007 & 2008 DESTROY 900024377 0180-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF CITY COUNTY OF ORANGE PTAF 2009 & 2010 DESTROY 900024379 0180-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF CITY COUNTY OF ORANGE PTAF 2010/11 DESTROY 900024376 0180-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF CITY COUNTY OF ORANGE PTAF 2011/12 DESTROY 900014597 0200-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK COMPLAINTS/INVESTIGATIONS COYOTE COMPLAINTS 2011-2014 DESTROY 90001 1696 0220-25 3/27/ 2024 CITY CLERK DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 2010-2013 DESTROY 900011070 0230-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK AIR QUALITY SOUTH COAST AQMD 2010-2012 DESTROY 900016641 0230-15 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK AIR QUALITY SOUTH COAST AQMD 2013-2015 DESTROY 900016642 0230-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD 2013-2015 DESTROY 900020715 023D-20 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD 2016-2020 DESTROY 900009714 0230-35 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK WATER CONSERVATION MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT CONSERVATION INITIATIVES DESTROY 900024874 0230-70 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK NOISE CONTROL LEAF BLOWERS 2019 DESTROY 900025419 024D-50 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK WEED ABATEMENT/CONTROL 2020 DESTROY 900025623 0240-50 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK WEED ABATEMENT/CONTROL DIRECT CHARGE INSTRUCTIONS 2020/21 DESTROY 900003998 0260-05 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK POLICE PROTECTION/SERVICES GENERAL 2005-2018 DESTROY 900025614 0260-05 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK POLICE PROTECTION/SERVICES POLICE SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT 2019 DESTROY 900025457 0270-05 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK PUBLIC WELFARE MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS 2020 DESTROY 900019910 030D-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "A" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019911 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "B" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019912 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "C" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019913 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "D" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 7 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
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Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900019914 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS "E" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019915 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "F" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019916 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "G" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019917 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "H" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019918 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "I" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019919 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "J" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019920 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ' K" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019921 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ' L" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019922 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS "M" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019923 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS "N" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019924 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "O" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019925 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "P" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019926 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "Q" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019927 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS "R" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019928 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS "S" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019929 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS 'T' MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019931 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "V" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019932 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS "W" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019933 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS "XYZ" MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020368 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS A.C. LANDSCAPE, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021042 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS AAA AWARDS & MONOGRAMMING FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019935 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ACTIVE NETWORK, THE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020378 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ALICEA. MIA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019936 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS ALISO MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM FY 2015-2016 DESTROY ASSN.
900019937 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ALL CITY MANAGEMENT FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020673 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ANDERSON PENNA PARTNERS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 8 of 26 I
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900020963 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ARDO, KARL FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019939 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS AT&TCALNET FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019940 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS AT&T MOBILITY FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019941 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS AU-YEUNG, MELISSA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020964 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SO CAL FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019943 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BANK OF AMERICA JAN-JUN FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019942 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BANK OF AMERICA JUL-DEC FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900014007 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BANK OF AMERICA JAN-JUN FY 2011 -2012 DESTROY 900014006 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BANK OF AMERICA JUL-DEC FY 2011-2012 DESTROY 900019944 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BEE MAN, THE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019945 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BLOUNT, ANDREW FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020689 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS BRAME, MARILYN FY 201 5-2016 DESTROY 900020104 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS C2 IMAGING FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020965 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CALIFORNIA BUILDINGS STANDARD FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
COMMISSION
900019948 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION FY 2015-2016 DESTROY SOCIETY, INC.
900019950 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019951 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA FY 201 5-2016 DESTROY 900019953 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019954 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CARL WARREN & COMPANY FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019956 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CARRUTH, MELODY FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900019958 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CDW GOVERNMENT FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019959 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CHANNING, BRUCE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019960 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CHANTARANGSU, DAVID FY 201 5-201 6 DESTROY 900019961 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CITY OF, VARIOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020666 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CODE PUBLISHING FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 9 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
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Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900019962 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS COMPLETE OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019963 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS COMPUTER SERVICE CO. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019965 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS COX COMMUNICATION FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900019966 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS CYBERSOURCE CORPORATION FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019967 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS DATA TICKET. INC. FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900019968 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900019969 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019970 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS DO CU-TRUST FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019971 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS DUNBAR AMORED, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020380 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ECLIPSE MESSENGER SERVICES, INC FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019972 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ECONOMICS FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900010154 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS EDAW, INC FY2009-2010 DESTROY 900020381 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS EISENBERG, DALE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019973 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS EL TORO WATER DISTRICT FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020382 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ELKINS, CHRISTINA FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900021127 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS EMC DESIGN FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019974 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ERMAC FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900019976 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS FEDERAL EXPRESS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021502 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS FISCAL YEAR-END CLOSE A/P FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020966 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS GORMAN, RON FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019980 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSN FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019981 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS GREEN MART, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019982 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS HDL COREN & CONE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019983 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019984 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS HOME DEPOT. THE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021035 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS HYLAND SOFTWARE INC FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 10 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900020968 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS INT'L COUNCIL OF SHOPPING FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019986 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019987 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900020385 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS JAVED, HUMZA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019989 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS JCTEES.COM CORPORATIONS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019990 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS JOE E. GONSALVES & SON FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020386 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS KNIGHT, LORNA ANGELA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019991 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS KOGERMAN, BARBARA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021036 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS LA CONSULTING, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019992 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS LINDY'S OFFICE PRODUCTS FY 201 5-201 6 DESTROY 900021037 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS LONG, AURORA FY 201 5-2016 DESTROY 900020852 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS LUCY, STEVEN FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019993 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MAILFINANCE, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020444 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MARTIN-RUSK, DINA FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020443 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MEDLOCK, GEORGE FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900019994 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MEEHAN, DAN-PETTY CASH FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019995 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MERCURY DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019996 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOBILE MINI INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020690 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900010056 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOULTON NIGUEL WATER UTIL FY2009-2010 (VOL 1) DESTROY 900010057 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOULTON NIGUEL WATER UTIL FY2009-2010 (VOL 2) DEVELOP SERV 900012351 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOULTON NIGUEL WATER UTIL FY2010-2011 (VOL 1) DESTROY 900012352 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOULTON NIGUEL WATER UTIL FY2010-2011 (VOL 2) DESTROY 900014090 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOULTON NIGUEL WATER UTIL VOL 1 FY 2011-2012 DESTROY 900014091 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS MOULTON NIGUEL WATER UTIL VOL 2 FY 2011-2012 DESTROY 900020674 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS NUVIS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 11 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
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Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900020001 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS OFFICE SOLUTIONS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020002 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ORANGE COUNTY CITY MANAGERS FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY
ASSN OCCMA
900020003 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019999 0300-15 3/2712024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ORANGE COUNTY LAW-PARKING FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020000 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ORANGE COUNTY MISCELLANEOUS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020004 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER- FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY
ADVERTISE
900020006 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER- FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
SUBSCRIPT
900021126 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS PACKET FUSION FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020969 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS PATROL ONE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020008 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS QUEST DIAGNOSTICS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021007 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS QUICK CRETE PRODUCTS CORP FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020009 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS RALPH'S GROCERY STORE FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900020971 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS RAMIREZ, CHRISTINA FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900020010 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REFUND, COMMUNITY DEV FEES FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020011 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REFUND, COMMUNITY SERVICES, FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY
PROGRAM
900020014 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REFUND, FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020012 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REFUND, FACIL TY RENTAL FEE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020015 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REFUND, VEHICLE CITATIONS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020853 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS RENEGADE RACING FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020017 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REYES, JANICE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020018 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS REYNOLDS, DAVID FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020970 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS RK ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020019 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS ROSENFIELD, KENNETH FY 2015-201 6 DESTROY 900020020 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS RPW SERVICES, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hi 11s City Clerk I Page 12 of 26 I
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
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Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900021276 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS RUSSELL, RICHARD WYATT FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020021 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SADDLEBACK FAMILY & URGENT CARE FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021043 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SAFECHECKS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020040 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020041 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SAN JOAQUIN HILLS TRANS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
CORRIDOR
900020042 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - VENDORS SECURE LIVE SCAN FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020007 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SEDGWICK, DON FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900019432 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SEDGWICK, DON FY 2014-2015 DESTROY 900020080 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020081 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SMART AND FINAL FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020082 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SOCAL OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020765 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SOUTHERN CALIF MUN ATHLETIC FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020084 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED UTILITIES FY 2015-2016 DESTROY VOL. I
900020085 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED UTILITIES FY 2015-2016 DESTROY VOL.II
900020087 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED UTILITIES FY 2015-2016 DESTROY VOL.Ill
900020387 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SPARK LETTS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900015485 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SPECTRUM SPECIALTIES & AWARDS FY 2011-2012 DESTROY 900020088 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SPRINT FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020568 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS STAPLETON, VIVIAN FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020090 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900021195 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020092 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS TAB PRODUCTS CO. FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020388 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS FY 2015-2016 DESTROY 900020093 0300-15 3/27/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -VENDORS TOTALFUNDS BY HASLER FY 2015-2016 DESTROY
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Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hi 11s City Clerk I Page 13 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2D24 To 3/27/2D24
Orig. Dept ALL
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Packet Pg. 59
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 14 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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RECONCILIATIONS QUARTERS
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RECONCILIATIONS QUARTERS
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RECONCILIATIONS
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Packet Pg. 60
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 15 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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UNSUCCESSFUL
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UNSUCCESSFUL
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UNSUCCESSFUL
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UNSUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING
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Packet Pg. 61
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 16 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900025483 0370-65 3/27/2024 CITY CLERK REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL, PUBLIC ART FACILITATOR 3/5 MARINE MEMORIAL DESTROY
UNSUCCESSFUL
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UNSUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT
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UNSUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Packet Pg. 62
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of ~- ---
Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 17 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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Packet Pg. 63
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hi 11s City Clerk I Page 18 of 26 I
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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Packet Pg. 64
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 19 of 26
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
Barcode File No. Destroy Date Orig. Dept First Line Second Line Third Line Current Location 900021357 0390-65 3/27/2024 FINANCE RECEIPTS, GENERAL ENGINEERING CHARGE AGAINST FY2015-2016 DESTROY DEPOSIT 22440
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Packet Pg. 65
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Records (3450 : Destruction of Exhibit "A"
Laguna Hills City Clerk I Page 20 of 26 I
Destroy Date From 3/27/2024 To 3/27/2024
Orig. Dept ALL
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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: David Reynolds
Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director
ISSUE: 2024 Rooted Campaign Events and Arbor Day Recognition RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Arbor Day Proclamation as required by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Tree City USA Certification.
SUMMARY:
The Public Works and Community Services Departments will host four Rooted Volunteer Campaign Events this year. One Rooted event already occurred on March 16, 2024, at Clarington Park. Approximately 35 volunteers attended this event and planted a total of 385 one-gallon plants and 75 five-gallon plants were planted.
The next Rooted Volunteer Campaign event will involve tree planting in recognition of Arbor Day, which is required for the City’s Tree City USA certification. This event will be held at Santa Vittoria Park on April 27, 2024. In order for the City of Laguna Hills to retain its designation as a Tree City USA, the attached proclamation must be signed by the Mayor.
Additionally, there are two more Rooted events planned for this calendar year and the planting location for these events will be determined at a later date. The dates for the two remaining Rooted events are June 8, 2024 and September 14, 2024.
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Arbor Day 2024
March 26, 2024
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $25,000 is budgeted in each fiscal year to support the Rooted Volunteer Campaign.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proclamation - Arbor Day 2024
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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
PROCLAMATION
ARBOR DAY
APRIL 27, 2024
WHEREAS, in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a spe ia day to be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products; and WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the conomi vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dave Wheeler, Mayor, on b half of the City Council ofi the City of Laguna Hill I California, do hereby proclaim April 27, 2024, as Arbor Day in the City of Laguna Hills.
Dated this 26th day of March 2024.
DA VE WHEELER, MAYOR
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Attachment: Proclamation - Arbor Day 2024 (3457 : Arbor Day 2024) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Larry Longenecker
Community Development Director
ISSUE: 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and direct City staff to forward the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report-Housing Implementation to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
SUMMARY:
State law requires each city to submit an annual progress report to the State describing steps it took to implement its General Plan during the previous calendar year. In addition to documenting the City’s general progress for the State, the annual report provides the City Council with a snapshot of how the City has implemented the General Plan and assists the State in understanding how each jurisdiction is progressing toward meeting its assigned regional housing needs.
Attached is the City’s 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR), which provides the status of the City’s General Plan implementation efforts and the purpose of each General Plan Element (i.e. Land Use, Mobility, Conservation and Open Space, Community Services and Facilities, Safety, Noise, and Housing). The activities described in the APR depict the major accomplishments during 2023, and do not reflect every aspect of an adopted goal or policy which may be more routine in nature.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 65400 requires that all cities and counties submit to their
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2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 26, 2024
legislative bodies an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress made in its implementation. Senate Bill No. 375 (adopted in 2008) requires that the Annual Progress Report (APR) include a section describing the actions taken by the local government to complete the programs and meet the deadlines specified in the Housing Element. SB 375 builds on the existing framework of regional planning to tie together the regional allocation of housing needs and regional transportation planning in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Previously, there were no consequences if a local government failed to prepare an APR.
However, with the enactment of SB 375, failure to comply with the reporting requirements can now lead to court injunctions and sanctions. The APR must be submitted to HCD and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research by April 1st of each year. Further, the enactment of SB 35 by the State in 2017 could lead to negative consequences for the City if an APR is not filed. Generally, failure by the City to file an APR could require the City to approve any proposed housing development if it meets State-mandated affordable housing requirements.
The State of California has created a standardized format that each city is expected to use in preparing the APR on the status of the Housing Element and the City’s progress in implementing its goals and programs. These forms are included in the attached City’s APR. Following the City Council’s review of the 2023 APR, Staff will forward the APR to the State of California by the deadline established in law.
CEQA FINDINGS:
A General Plan Annual Report is not considered a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report • Attachment B - HCD FORM
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General Plan
Annual Progress Report
2023
City of Laguna Hills | Community Development Department March 26, 2024 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, 92653
949-707-2600
www.lagunahillsca.gov
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________________ 3 General Plan Background __________________________________________________ 3 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY _______________________________________ 5 Planning Activity__________________________________________________________ 5 Building Permit Activity ____________________________________________________ 6 Code Compliance Activity __________________________________________________ 6 GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS______________________________________ 7 General Plan Implementation Status __________________________________________ 7 Land Use Element ________________________________________________________ 7 Mobility Element__________________________________________________________ 9 Housing Element ________________________________________________________ 10 Conservation and Open Space _____________________________________________ 12 Noise _________________________________________________________________ 13 Safety _________________________________________________________________ 14 Community Services and Facilities __________________________________________ 16 CONCLUSION_________________________________________________ 18
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 3 OVERVIEW
Government Code Section 65400 mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative bodies an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; otherwise referred to as the “Annual Progress Report.” The Annual Progress Report is intended as a tool for informing local legislative bodies of the jurisdiction’s effectiveness in implementing its General Plan. A copy of the Annual Progress Report must also be sent to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The purpose and intent of this statute is to ensure that the General Plan directs all land use decisions and remains an effective guide for the long-term physical development of a community. The Annual Progress Report is a tool for doing this. The Annual Progress Report provides a correlation between land use decisions that have been made during the 12-month reporting period and the goals, policies and implementation programs of the adopted General Plan.
Providing a copy of the Annual Progress Report to OPR provides information that allows OPR to monitor local planning activities and to identify trends in land use planning and decision-making throughout the State of California. The information is necessary for OPR to serve in its capacity as the statewide planning agency. It can also provide the State with information to identify necessary modifications and improvements to its General Plan Guidelines, while serving to apprise state government of local planning activities and facilitating the legislative process as it pertains to land use and local planning issues.
Providing a copy of this report to HCD fulfills a statutory requirement to report certain housing information, including the local agency’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing (as defined in Government Code Sections 65584 and 65583(c)(3)).
The focus of the Annual Progress Report should be on implementation of the General Plan’s goals, policies and implementation measures. It can provide information to identify necessary “course adjustments” or modifications to the General Plan and means to improve local implementation. Since there is no specific form provided by OPR, the Annual Progress Report can vary in format and approach from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
General Plan Background
After an extensive two-year process, the City adopted a Comprehensive Update to the General Plan in July 2009. This was the first comprehensive revision of the General Plan since the City’s first general Plan was adopted in 1994. The General Plan is based on extensive research and analysis of existing conditions, changing local and regional conditions, evolving trends in urban planning and a collaborative partnership with community members through an extensive public participation process.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 4 The Laguna Hills General Plan is organized into ten sections. The sections include an introduction, seven General Plan elements, a general Plan Implementation Program, description of related plans and programs, and a glossary of terms used throughout the General Plan.
The following seven Laguna Hills General Plan elements encompass all of the elements required by California General Plan law: Land Use, Mobility, Conservation and Open Space, Community Services and Facilities, Safety, Noise, and Housing. The Laguna Hills General Plan combines the mandatory Open Space and Conservation Elements required by State law, and includes a separate, optional element on Community Services and Facilities.
The seven elements are generally organized in a similar format. Each element contains an Introduction, Background, and Plan section. The “Introduction” indicates the purpose of each element and how it will help Laguna Hills achieve its vision for the community as articulated through the eight Guiding Themes. The “Background” provides the reader with the existing conditions and/or the environmental setting particular to that element topic. The “Plan” section is composed of three sections: issues, goals and policies, and approach. The issues section describes issues and concerns expressed by the community, City staff, and the City Council. The goals and policies section sets both broad and specific direction for the future of the City based on the identified issues and concerns. The approach section provides a general description and summary of the City’s course of action to achieve the goals and policies.
The Laguna Hills General Plan also contains the following appendices, which are integral parts of the General Plan: 1) Implementation Program - The Implementation Program follows the elements and identifies the specific actions that will achieve the goals, policies, and plans identified in each element; 2) Related Plans and Programs - This section identifies plans and programs related to the General Plan and applicable to future activities and land use decisions within Laguna Hills; 3) Glossary - This section provides definitions for technical terms used throughout the General Plan.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 5 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
In 2023, the City reviewed numerous projects through the development review process and participated in numerous planning efforts. The following summaries provide a general overview of the projects, programs, and permits that were reviewed. These summaries are general and are not intended to be exhaustive.
Planning Activity
Noteworthy Projects
• Redevelopment of Laguna Hills Plaza
• The Planning Agency approved plans for the redevelopment of the Laguna Hills Plaza. The Project included façade upgrades to all buildings to reflect a ‘California Contemporary’ architectural theme, the construction of three new buildings, and a variety of site improvements. One of the primary purposes of the Project was to replace the former Dick’s Sporting Goods with an Amazon Fresh grocery store. The Project also included redesign of the parking lot, new sound walls, new and upgraded trash enclosures, and upgraded landscaping and LED parking lot lighting. The Project is currently under construction.
Current Planning
• The Planning Division approved several Site Development Permits in 2023, including ones for a dance studio, an indoor golf facility, multiple medical offices, and residential retaining walls. • The Planning Division approved multiple Temporary Use Permits in 2023, including ones for outdoor festivals, circuses, and annual pumpkin patch and Christmas tree lots.
Advanced Planning
• The Planning Division continued the process to update the Housing Element of the General Plan.
The updated Safety Element was adopted in 2022. The Housing Element Update process is ongoing, and is anticipated to be concluded in 2024.
New Businesses
• In an effort to promote a business-friendly environment, the City has emphasized providing resources and support for the local business community and to businesses looking to locate in the City. Consequently, the Planning Division has met with several commercial property owners and has maintained a regular dialogue regarding issues that impact parking, leasing, uses, and signage. In addition, staff has assisted several owners in evaluating conceptual plans for remodeling activities.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 6 With the support of the Community Development Department, several businesses have been able to locate in the City. The Department issued over 100 Certificates of Use and Occupancy for new businesses. By providing assistance to businesses regarding best practices in obtaining zoning permits necessary to begin tenant renovations, staff has contributed to processes that support businesses.
Building Permit Activity
• In 2023, the Building Division issued approximately 1,294 building permits. General remodeling activity in residential (371 permits) and commercial (63 permits) properties continues to drive building activity in the City. For building inspection, the City provided approximately 4,083 inspections.
Code Compliance Activity
• In 2023, the City’s Code Compliance services continued to obtain voluntary compliance from residents and businesses through frequent engagement, maintaining a consistent presence in commercial areas prone to violations, and the implementation of code enforcement processes that resolve potential violations before the need for formal prosecution. Complaints concerning potential violations on residential properties generated over 750 calls for service, while complaints regarding commercial properties resulted in over 85 calls for service. In a few instances, cases had to be referred to the City Attorney’s office for additional assistance.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 7 GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
General Plan Implementation Status
The tables below analyze selected General Plan programs and policies that made notable progress in 2023. These are not a comprehensive list of all programs, policies, and action items in the General Plan; many are under ongoing implementation, and may not be listed here. As the majority of the General Plan policies and related items have been implemented through the adoption of ordinances or resolutions, incorporated into the regular governmental activities of the respective departments, or included in development proposals as they are reviewed for consistency with the City’s policies, the purpose of providing the implementation statuses below is simply to highlight annual progress. A comprehensive list of all General Plan policies and action items with status and/or implementation can be viewed in the General Plan and prior General Plan Annual Progress Reports.
Land Use Element
The Land Use Element is the foundation of the General Plan and serves as a compass that guides citizens, planners, and decision makers on the desired pattern of growth, development, and change in Laguna Hills. This Element describes both existing and future land use activities and unifies the other elements of the General Plan by providing an overall policy context. The Land Use Element deals with the central issues of development and growth, and the quality of the community, and helps define the desired balance among the social, environmental, and economic costs and benefits associated with growth.
The Land Use Element identifies the distribution, location, and intensity of all land use types throughout the City. Text, maps, and diagrams establish the direction for land uses within the City and describe how these uses are integrated with other General Plan Elements and policies.
As a built-out community with no remaining residential or commercial vacant land, new development opportunities are focused on larger existing developed parcels that are considered underutilized and/or can be reasonably intensified by incorporating parking structures within parking lot areas. The Laguna Hills Mall and the Oakbrook Village Shopping Center are both examples of these new development opportunities and are zoned for a range of mixed land uses, including residential uses.
The General Plan focuses on those sites within the community that have redevelopment potential.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 8 Land Use Element Background
Original Adoption Date 2009 (with Comprehensive General Plan Update) Previous Amendments
2000 West-side annexation
2001
Saddleback Valley Unified School District Surplus Property Land Use Designation Change
2014 “Hospitality Overlay Zone” in North Laguna Hills
2017
Amend “Hospitality Overlay Zone” to increase the allowable building area
2023 Amendments None
Land Use Element Implementation
Program
LU-1. Balanced Growth
Review discretionary development proposals to assess the project’s effect on the community’s jobs/housing balance and fiscal stability. Ensure developments provide their fair share of infrastructure such as utilities, roads, parks, and recreational opportunities or pay in lieu fees toward the development/extension of these facilities.
Policies LU-1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Status Ongoing
The planning projects approved in 2023 are subject to a variety of development impact fees and in-lieu fees, and have been designed to meet utility and infrastructure requirements.
Program
LU-2. CEQA Review
Ensure all projects are reviewed and processed per CEQA.
Policies LU-4.6
Status Ongoing
All projects have been reviewed per CEQA requirements. To further support staff on CEQA review, the Community Development Department continued to utilize qualified on-call CEQA consultants throughout the year.
Program
LU-5. Community Participation
Use the City’s website, newsletters, advertisements, and other measures to inform the community of and encourage participation at civic and community events. Continue to coordinate the City’s Traffic and Community Services Commissions, which provide for resident input on these issues.
Policies LU-1.7, 1.8
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 9 Status Ongoing
Staff continues to provide meeting agendas and project information on the City’s website. Staff has promoted and advertised community events in creative ways that ensure all segments of the community are encouraged to participate.
Program
LU-6. Compatibility Assessment and Buffering
Review discretionary development proposals to assess the compatibility of proposed development with adjacent/surrounding uses and activities. Require site design, buffers, architectural and buffering techniques, and other measures are incorporated into projects to ensure compatibility between uses and activities.
Policies LU-2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Status Ongoing
Planning projects approved in 2023 were assessed for compatibility with the existing built environment. Where required, landscaping buffers, architectural enhancements, additional setbacks, and conditions of approval were required for projects to remain compatible and to minimize impacts to surrounding neighborhoods and land uses.
Mobility Element
The Mobility Element describes existing and future transportation conditions and systems. The Element establishes goals and policies that will guide the City’s mobility system, including streets, transit facilities and services, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and the recreational trail system. The text, maps, and diagrams are a basis for the development of the City’s approach to maintaining and improving the mobility network.
Mobility Element Background
Original Adoption Date 2009 (with Comprehensive General Plan Update) Previous Amendments
2013
Minor changes made to the Orange County Master Plan of
Arterial Highways
2017 Avenida De La Carlota right-of-way configuration
2023 Amendments None
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 10 Mobility Element Implementation
Program
M-1. Mobility Planning and Traffic Analysis
Review discretionary development proposals for potential impacts to the mobility and infrastructure systems and to ensure the street system meets City standards. The level of service standards established in the Mobility Element will be used to determine the significance of impacts. Intersection level of service will be determined by the volume to capacity ratio and the Highway Capacity Manual calculations. Mitigation in the form of physical improvements and/or impact fees will be required to reduce the significant impacts. As part of this program, the City will coordinate with local jurisdictions to reduce the impacts of development in Laguna Hills on adjacent jurisdictions.
Policies M-1.3
Status Ongoing
When applicable, the Public Works Department reviewed planning projects in 2023, and if necessary, required projects to minimize traffic impacts and to incorporate mitigation or payment of “fair share” of improvements.
Program
M-2. Capital Improvement Plan
Continue to bi-annually update the City of Laguna Hills Six-year Capital Improvement Program, which complies with the requirements of Measure M and the Congestion Management Program (CMP). The Plan identifies and recommends funding for future improvements to the mobility system, as well as other public facilities, including improvements to the existing pedestrian and bicycle network and landscaping right-ofways.
Policies M-1.3
Status Ongoing
The Public Works Department continues to comply with the requirements of the Congestion Management Program as part of the City’s bi-annual budget process.
Housing Element
Every California city and county is required to include a Housing Element in its General Plan which establishes housing goals, policies, and programs that respond to community housing conditions and needs. The purpose of the Laguna Hills Housing Element is to identify housing opportunities and solutions specific to the housing issues of the City.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 11 The 2013-2021 Housing Element was adopted in October 2013. The City received State Certification for its 2013-2021 Housing Element in November 2013. In 2020, the City initiated the next update to the Housing Element for the 6th cycle planning period covering 2021-2029, for which the City is required to plan for 1,985 new housing units.
The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2022. In response to correspondence from HCD requesting additional technical changes and clarifications to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, the City of Laguna Hills revised the City’s previously adopted and substantially compliant 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and submitted a proposed revised 2021- 2029 Housing Element Update to HCD for review on March 2, 2023.
HCD provided a letter, dated May 8, 2023, stating that the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, incorporating the proposed additional revisions submitted by the City, meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law, and that, in HCD’s view, the Housing Element will substantially comply with state Housing Element Law when the City completes the necessary rezoning to make prior identified sites available or address the shortfall of sites to accommodate the City’s remaining regional housing need allocation (RHNA) and the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update is adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD.
The following Housing goals and programs were implemented in 2023:
• Continuum of Care Funding and Consolidated Plan Participation The City continues to participate in the Orange County Consolidated Plan Programs and in the Orange County Continuum of Care local housing process to facilitate obtaining funds for affordable housing and related social services for special needs populations. • Section 8 Rental Assistance
The City continues to cooperate with Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) and provide referral services and information to the City’s residents. • Annual Progress Reports
The City prepared a 2022 Annual Report on citywide housing programs as part of its annual General Plan review and distributed the annual report on Housing Implementation to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in March 2023.
Note: In addition to the information provided above, the status of the Housing Element and progress in its implementation are described in an attachment to this Annual Progress Report – Annual Element Progress Report - Housing Element Implementation (Table D).
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 12 Conservation and Open Space
The purpose of the Conservation and Open Space Element is to identify natural, cultural, and open space resources, ensuring a high-quality living environment for residents of Laguna Hills. This Element provides goals, policies, and programs related to open space and conservation as well as a wide range of other topics that together comprise the natural setting of Laguna Hills, including biological, scenic, cultural, and historical resources. The goals and policies contained in this element also address global climate change and sustainable practices related to water conservation, energy conservation, air quality, and water quality.
Conservation and Open Space Element Background
Original Adoption Date 2009 (with Comprehensive General Plan Update) Previous Amendments None
2023 Amendments None
Conservation and Open Space Element Implementation
Program
COS-2 Adequate Water Supply
Implement applicable provisions in the Moulton Niguel and El Toro water districts’ Urban Water Master Plans and ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet the needs of current and future growth, as well as during an emergency event or drought.
Support efforts by these agencies to research and employ new technologies that improve water services and/or sustainability of water supplies serving Laguna Hills.
Policies COS-1.2; CSF-5.1, 5.2
Status Ongoing
As part of both planning entitlement and building permit review processes, staff continues to coordinate with regional water service providers to plan for emergency water services and drought.
Program
COS--7. Air Quality Management Plan
Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to implement the Air Quality Management Plan and meet all federal and State air quality standards for pollutants. Participate in any future amendments and updates to the Plan. Implement, review, and interpret the General Plan and future discretionary projects in a manner consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan to meet standards and reduce overall emissions from mobile and stationary sources.
Policies COS-3.2
Status Ongoing
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 13 Through the CEQA review process, planning projects approved in 2023 were consistent with requirements of the AQMD. Staff will continue to monitor AQMD and SCAG initiatives regarding reducing air pollutant emissions from mobile and stationary sources.
Noise
The purpose of the Noise Element is to identify and assess existing noise sources in the community, and to discuss the City’s role in ensuring comfortable and safe noise levels in the future. As a part of the General Plan process, citizens and City officials identified goals for the future relating to balancing land uses in the City, in part to minimize incompatibilities and exposure to excessive noise while providing the range of uses needed to maintain a high quality of life. The goals, policies, and programs will assist in achieving noise compatibility between land uses.
Noise Element Background
Original Adoption Date 2009 (with Comprehensive General Plan Update) Previous Amendments None
2023 Amendments None
Noise Element Implementation
Program
N-4. Commercial Noise
Review the locations of proposed projects with the potential to generate noise in relation to sensitive receptors through the discretionary project review process. Limit delivery or service hours for stores and businesses with loading areas, docks, or trash bins that front, side, or gain access on driveways next to residential and other noise sensitive areas. Only approve exceptions if full compliance with the nighttime limits of the noise regulations is achieved.
Policies N-1.1, N-1.2, N-3.1, N-3.2
Status Ongoing
The City reviewed development proposals to ensure that the noise standards and compatibility criteria set forth in the Noise Element were met. If necessary, conditions of approval were placed on discretionary permits to minimize noise impacts.
Program
N-5. Construction Noise
Require all construction activity to comply with the limits (maximum noise levels, hours, and days of allowed activity) established in City noise regulations to reduce impacts
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 14 associated with temporary construction noise to the extent feasible. Trucks associated with construction activities shall follow designated truck routes, where appropriate.
Policies N-3.1
Status Ongoing
The Community Development Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department continue to monitor violation or complaints of the City’s construction noise requirements. The City reviewed development proposals to ensure that the noise standards and compatibility criteria set forth in the Noise Element were met.
Safety
The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood, and wildfire hazards.
An updated Safety Element was adopted on June 28, 2022. The update was not comprehensive in nature, in that it only incorporated new information and areas of analysis required by state laws that have been enacted since 2009.
Safety Element Background
Original Adoption Date 2009 (with Comprehensive General Plan Update) Previous Amendments 2022 Compliance with SB 1241, SB 379, and SB 99. 2023 Amendments None
Safety Element Implementation
Program
S-2 Natural Hazards Risk Reduction
Reduce the risk to the community from hazards related to geologic conditions, seismic activity, flooding, and structural and wildfires by requiring feasible mitigation of such impacts on discretionary development projects. Assess development proposals for potential hazards pursuant to CEQA. Require measures to mitigate all identified significant public safety hazards.
Policies S-1.2
Status Ongoing
Through the CEQA review process, planning projects approved in 2023 were evaluated to reduce the risk of impacts from geologic and seismic hazards by
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 15 applying current and proper land use planning, development engineering, building construction, and retrofitting requirements.
Program
S-5. Orange County Fire Authority
Work closely with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to implement fire hazard education and fire prevention programs, including fuel modification programs and controlled burns. Coordinate with OCFA to ensure that water pressure is adequate for firefighting purposes in all areas of the City, particularly in redevelopment projects/areas.
Coordinate with OCFA to implement the Hazardous Materials Area Plan within Laguna Hills.
Policies S-5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Status Ongoing
Staff continues to coordinate with the Orange County Fire Authority for permit and project review to ensure that OCFA requirements are being met. Staff continues to cooperate with the Orange County Integrated Waste Management Department to address hazardous materials.
Program
S-9. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Review all new development and redevelopment proposals for sensitivity to CPTED principles. Encourage incorporation of design features that employ adequate lighting and place increased emphasis on public areas. Coordinate with the OCSD to develop guidelines on CPTED principles.
Policies S-4.1; LU-3.12
Status Ongoing
When feasible, staff has incorporated Crime Prevention through Environmental Design measures and “visible spaces” into new developments as a means of promoting safe environments. Lighting of public areas have been designed to meet the Municipal Code lighting requirements, while providing adequate lighting for the safety of the public.
Program
S-12. Project-Related Flood Control and Stormwater Management and Comprehensive Drainage Studies
As a condition of project approval, require new development and redevelopment to provide adequate on-site and off-site storm water and flood management facilities to control direct and indirect erosion and discharges of pollutants and/or sediments. To determine the facility and Best Management Practices (BMP) needs, the City will require, when necessary, a hydrological/drainage analysis be performed by a state-licensed and City-approved engineer, with the cost of said analysis the responsibility of the project applicant
Policies S-6.2; COS-1.3
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 16 Status Ongoing
All projects approved in 2023 were reviewed and accepted by the City Engineer.
Conditions of approval were implemented regarding Water Quality Management Plan requirements and plan check review procedures.
Community Services and Facilities
The purpose of the Community Services and Facilities Element is to assess the current status of community services as well as evaluate their long-term provision to ensure that adequate services and facilities are both planned and provided proportionate with the projected growth, as well as development and redevelopment, as it occurs within the City. The Community Services and Facilities Element also establishes the City’s plan to provide and maintain infrastructure and public services for future growth, without diminishing services to existing development. Community services collectively refer to law enforcement, fire protection, water, sewer, solid waste, electricity and natural gas, communication, and animal care services. Community facilities collectively refer to schools, libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.
Community Services and Facilities Element Background
Original Adoption Date 2009 (with Comprehensive General Plan Update) Previous Amendments None
2023 Amendments None
Community Services and Facilities Element Implementation Program
CSF-4. Water and Sewer Services for New Development
Review development and redevelopment proposals and require necessary studies, as appropriate, and water conservation and mitigation measures to ensure adequate water and sewer service.
Policies CSF-5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2
Status Ongoing
All development proposals reviewed and approved in 2023 have obtained or have been required to obtain through conditions of approval all required clearances from local water agencies. Staff will continue to monitor and work closely with local and regional water suppliers and distributors to ensure that high-quality water and sewer services is available for the community.
CSF-5. Solid Waste Services
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Continue to contract for solid waste services from a private sector provider. Ensure that community needs for solid waste disposal are being met.
Policies CSF-7.1
Status Ongoing
In 2023, staff made progress in establishing a review process and outreach to the development and business community regarding AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling), SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants), and AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling). Staff will continue to work with local service providers to ensure adequate solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) 18 CONCLUSION
This Annual Progress Report documents the City’s recent progress in updating and implementing the General Plan. The information contained herein will be forwarded to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development to serve as the City of Laguna Hills’ General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2023.
The Laguna Hills City Council reviewed and accepted the report on March 26, 2024.
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Attachment: Attachment A - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) Jurisdiction Laguna Hills ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application Status Project Type Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 11 12 13
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Date Application Submitted (see instructions) Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low-Income Deed Restricted Low-Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Total PROPOSED Units by Project Total APPROVED Units by project Total DISAPPROVED Units by Project Please select
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted pursuant
to.
Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915 approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.
Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0
0 Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications 10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
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Attachment: Attachment B - HCD FORM (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) Jurisdiction Laguna Hills ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
23 56 89 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Entitlement Date Approved # of Units issued Entitlements Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Building Permits Date Issued # of Units Issued Building Permits Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness (see instructions) Date Issued # of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness How many of the units were Extremely Low Income? Please select the streamlining provision the project was APPROVED pursuant to. (may select multiple) Infill Units? Y/N+ Assistance Programs for Each Development (may select multiple - see instructions) Deed Restriction Type (may select multiple - see instructions) For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable (see instructions) Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction (years) (if affordable in perpetuity enter 1000)+ Number of Demolished/Destroyed Units Demolished or Destroyed Units Demolished/Des troyed Units Owner or Renter Total Density Bonus Applied to the Project (Percentage Increase in Total Allowable Units or Total Maximum Allowable Residential Gross Floor Area) Number of Other Incentives, Concessions, Waivers, or Other Modifications Given to the Project (Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000 0 1 1 0 0 63636105 63636105 27662 FARGO ROAD BLDR-0681-2021 SFD O 0 0 1 8/25/2023 1 NONE N Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
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Attachment: Attachment B - HCD FORM (3471 : 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report) Jurisdiction Laguna Hills ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 1 Projection Period 34
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 710 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 709
1,985
1 - - - - - - - - - 1 1,984
5 67
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date Total Units Remaining 284 - - - - - - - - - - 284
353
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very LowLowExtremely Low-Income Units*
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). 354
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Moderate
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2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
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APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
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Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Housing Element was adopted in 2022, but has not been certified by HCD. Therefore, no Programs to report on during this Reporting Year, as the Programs may change as a part of the certification process. (see note in Column 1) (see note in Column 1) (see note in Column 1)
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
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Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
34 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Description of Commercial Development Bonus Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
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For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist here:
Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ Extremely Low- Income+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community‐ development/docs/adequate‐sites‐checklist.pdf Rehabilitation ActivityPreservation of Units At-RiskAcquisition of UnitsMobilehome Park PreservationTotal Units by Income Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Notes
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Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 00 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
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Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
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APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Realistic Capacity Identified in the Housing Element Entity to whom the site transferred Intended Use for Site 1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
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Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.
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Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 34 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of Units Surplus Designation Parcel Size (in acres) Notes NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Orange County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-99
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Units (Beds/Student
Capacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
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APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Total Additional Beds Created Due to Density Bonus Notes Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
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Notes
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese).
Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
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Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto‐populated based on amounts entered in rows 15‐26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested Other Funding Notes Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto‐populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0 00 Current Year
Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0 00 Current Year
Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0 11 Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
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Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
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Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
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Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ ‐
Task Status
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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: March 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Larry Longenecker
Community Development Director
ISSUE: General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 to Amend the Laguna Hills General Plan Housing Element for the 2021-2029 Planning Period to Incorporate Revisions Requested by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and to Amend the Laguna Hills General Plan Land Use Element to Implement the Housing Element; Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011- 2024 to Modify Development Standards Related to High Density Residential Land Uses in the Mixed Use (MXU) Zoning District, Establish a New Housing (H) Overlay Zone and Related Development Standards, and to Modify the City’s Official Zoning Map to Designate Specific Sites Within the H Overlay Zone; and Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012- 2024 to Establish Citywide Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing;
2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SEVENTH ADDENDUM TO THE 2009
GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AS PREVIOUSLY ADDENDED, FOR THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, RELATED REZONING
PROGRAM, AND OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;
3) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. RZNE-0010-
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2024 TO AMEND THE LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 2021-2029 PLANNING PERIOD TO INCORPORATE REVISIONS REQUESTED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO
AMEND THE LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT”;
4) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. RZNE0011-2024, (1) A TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 (ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE
LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9-30 (MXU MIXED USE DISTRICT) TO MODIFY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RELATED TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES AND CHAPTER 9-11 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) TO ESTABLISH A NEW HOUSING (H) OVERLAY ZONE AND RELATED PROVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AND (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE SPECIFIC SITES WITHIN THE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE”; and
5) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. RZNE-0012-2024, AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 (ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9-41 (OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS) ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY AND MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AND TO ADOPT THE LAGUNA HILLS OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL.”
SUMMARY:
The City’s Housing Element is the only General Plan Element reviewed by the state for compliance with state law. The Housing Element is required by state law to be updated every eight years. The current 6th Cycle Housing Element Update process covers the 2021-2029 Planning Period, for which the City has been assigned a total Reginal Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 1,985 new dwelling units.
On June 28, 2022, after a thorough public outreach program, consultation with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and multiple public hearings, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, in
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substantial compliance with state Housing Element Law. Subsequently, in response to HCD correspondence requesting additional technical changes and clarifications, City staff revised the previously adopted and substantially compliant Housing Element Update and submitted the draft Amended Housing Element to HCD on March 2, 2023.
On May 8, 2023, HCD issued a letter finding that the Amended Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of state Housing Element Law and that the City must complete the necessary rezoning to make sites identified in the Housing Element Sites Inventory available for high density residential development prior to HCD certification of the Housing Element. The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update is provided as Exhibit 1 of Attachment B (clean version) and in Attachment E (redline version) of this staff report.
The proposed rezoning program implements Housing Element Program H-7 by amending development standards in the City’s Mixed Use (MXU) zoning district, located in North Laguna Hills, to reduce constraints to the development of housing, and Program H-11 by increasing allowable density to 50 dwelling units per acre for the Housing Element Candidate Rezone Sites, to address the City’s remaining 2021-2029 RHNA obligation. The increased density will be accomplished through establishment of a Housing (H) Overlay Zone, which also requires a minimum residential density of 20 dwelling units per acre and includes high density residential development standards necessary to achieve the increased density. The proposed zoning amendments are provided in Attachment C (clean version) and Attachment F (redline version).
In conjunction with the rezoning, an amendment to the City’s General Plan Land Use Element is also proposed (Attachment B) to implement Housing Element Program H-11 and to specify that sites within the H Overlay Zone may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre.
Housing legislation adopted in recent years has limited cities’ authority to apply design or development standards that are not objective, in an effort to reduce barriers to housing production. For this reason, Housing Element Program H-9 commits the City to establish Objective Design Standards (ODS) to encourage and facilitate residential development.
Objective standards are those that are measurable, verifiable, and knowable to all parties prior to project submittal, involving no personal or subjective judgement. The proposed ODS manual (Exhibit 1 of Attachment D) would apply to all multi-family residential and mixed-use residential development in the City, as well as substantial
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improvements to existing multi-family and mixed-use projects.
The ODS manual includes site design, building design, and architectural design standards providing a set of clear criteria to guide development in a manner consistent with state law and that aligns with the City’s expectations and vision to maintain the high-quality character of the City.
Based on review of the proposed Project and the City’s General Plan Program EIR in compliance with the stipulated judgment in prior housing litigation filed against the City, the City has determined that the Project would not result in any new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified significant impact. An Addendum (Exhibit 2 of Attachment A) to the General Plan Program EIR was prepared to document this conclusion, and no further environmental review is required.
BACKGROUND:
Housing Element
Each city in California is required by state law to maintain a General Plan for the orderly growth and development of the city, comprised of several mandatory elements including a Housing Element, the only General Plan Element reviewed by the state for compliance with California Government Code Section 65580 et seq.
The Housing Element is required by state law to be updated every eight years consistent with regional housing cycles. The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update process covers the 2021-2029 Planning Period, for which the City has been assigned a total Reginal Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 1,985 new dwelling units. Cities are mandated to include in their Housing Element Updates an inventory of adequate land capacity and zoning to accommodate their RHNA obligation during the planning period.
The City commenced its preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update with a City Council introductory meeting in November 2020. Substantial public outreach was subsequently conducted, including: stakeholder interviews; an online survey; one online workshop; three in-person workshops including one Saturday afternoon meeting and two weeknight meetings; and five noticed City Council meetings.
The City also proactively consulted with HCD during the Housing Element Update process, including formal HCD review of the City’s draft 2021-2029 Housing Element
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Update, and City staff’s revision of the draft Update prepared to address HCD’s outstanding comments and findings. On June 28, 2022, the City Council adopted a 6th Addendum to the City’s General Plan Program EIR and adopted General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0003-2020 approving the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, in substantial compliance with Housing Element Law and other applicable laws.
The June 28, 2022, staff report is provided as Attachment G of this staff report, with a detailed discussion of the Housing Element Update process, including public outreach, public meetings, HCD consultation, and detailed analysis of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
Subsequent to the City’s June 28, 2022 adoption of the Housing Element Update, in response to HCD correspondence requesting additional technical changes and clarifications to the Housing Element, City staff revised the previously adopted and substantially compliant Housing Element Update, as detailed in this staff report. The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was posted for public review, then submitted to HCD on March 2, 2023.
On May 8, 2023, HCD provided a letter stating that the Amended Housing Element Update meets the statutory requirements of state Housing Element Law, and that, in HCD’s view, the City’s Housing Element will substantially comply with state Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq.) when the City completes the necessary rezoning to make sites identified in the Housing Element Sites Inventory available or address the shortfall of sites to accommodate the City’s RHNA and the Amended Housing Element Update Element is adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD. The proposed rezoning program, including establishment of a Housing (H) Overlay Zone covering sites designated in the Housing Element, an amendment to the City’s General Plan Land Use Element to specify that Housing (H) Overlay sites may be developed at increased residential densities, and establishment of citywide Objective Design Standards, are discussed in detail, below.
DISCUSSION:
Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
On June 28, 2022, the City Council adopted General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0003- 2020 approving the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, in substantial compliance with Housing Element Law. In response to HCD correspondence requesting additional
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technical changes and clarifications to the Housing Element Update, the following revisions have been made to the adopted Housing Element document:
• Modification of the sites inventory analysis as it relates to (as such is referred to under AB 686 and by HCD) “affirmatively furthering fair housing” (AFFH); • Updates to figures included in the Assessment of Fair Housing Issues chapter to reflect the modified sites inventory analysis;
• Revisions to AFFH implementation programs to include more specific commitments, timing, geographic targeting, and measurable metrics; • The provision of additional justification for the redevelopment suitability of nonvacant sites identified in the sites inventory, including revising capacity assumptions from 50% to 70% of residential density, based on regional evidence; • Removal of several sites from the sites inventory, due to comments from HCD and/or lack of property owner or developer interest for future high-density residential development;
• Recalculation of the Housing Element RHNA surplus, reduced by 264 surplus units, for a resulting total RHNA surplus of 1,076 units; and • The addition of additional information addressing public comments received after June 28, 2022, the initial adoption date of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update is provided as Exhibit 1 to Attachment B. Upon City Council adoption, the amended Update will be submitted to HCD for review and anticipated certification.
Land Use Element Amendment
The City’s General Plan Land Use Element is proposed to be amended for internal General Plan consistency, and to implement Housing Element Implementation Program H-11 by specifying that designated sites, identified in the Housing Element Update Sites Inventory as Candidate Rezone Sites, may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre.
All the Candidate Rezone sites in the Housing Element Sites Inventory are located in the MXU zone as shown in Figure 1, below (next page), with site details provided in Housing Element Table H-48B, in Exhibit 1 of the draft resolution for General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 (Attachment B).
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Figure 1 – Candidate Rezone Sites
The proposed text of the Land Use Element Amendment is provided in Section 6 of the draft resolution for General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 (Attachment B). The revision is comprised of the addition of a footnote to both Table LU-1 (Land Use Designations) and Table LU-2 (Expected Development Capacity) stating:
“A lot designated with the Housing (H) Overlay Zone in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre, with no FAR restrictions for residential development, regardless of the underlying land use designation. Nonresidential FAR restrictions continue to be required as defined by the underlying land use designation.”
Rezone Program
State law requires that cities adopt a zoning ordinance (or Development Code) that is consistent with its General Plan. The Housing Element Implementation Plan includes Program H-7 (Zoning Ordinance Update) to amend Development Code development standards to reduce constraints to the development of housing. Program H-11 (Regional Housing Need) specifies the City shall increase allowable density for the Housing Element Sites Inventory Candidate Rezone Sites to allow up to 50 dwelling units per acre, to ensure a sufficient selection of sites are available for higher-density
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development, to address the City’s remaining 2021-2029 RHNA obligation for all income levels. To implement Housing Element Implementation Programs H-7 and H-11, the following Development Code Amendments are proposed, as provided in the draft ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011- 2024 (Attachment C).
Zoning Text Amendment
The City’s Mixed Use (MXU) zoning district, located in the North Laguna Hills area, currently permits residential development at a density of up to 20 dwelling units per acre. To accommodate residential development throughout the MXU zone, three existing development standards are proposed to be amended as provided in Table 1 below:
Table 1 – MXU Development Standards
Standard Existing Proposed
Maximum lot coverage 40% 70%
Minimum Open Space, Private 35% 10%
Minimum landscape coverage 30% 20%
To accommodate high-density residential development of the Candidate Rezone Sites, a new Housing (H) Overlay zone is proposed, to establish minimum and maximum allowed residential density, as well as maximum building height necessary to achieve the increased densities, as shown in Table 2, below.
Table 2 – Housing (H) Overlay Development Standards
Standard Existing (MXU) Proposed
Minimum density none 20 du/ac
Maximum density 20 du/ac 50 du/ac
Maximum building height 35 ft. 65 ft.
Zoning Map Amendment
The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is necessary to designate the new Housing (H) Overlay Zone sites, as discussed and identified above, comprising the nine Candidate Rezone Sites shown in Figure 1, above, which total approximately 29.5 acres. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is provided as Exhibit 1 of the draft ordinance for
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Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024 (Attachment C) and in the redline version of the exhibits provided in Attachment F.
Objective Design Standards
In recent years, the state of California has enacted significant housing legislation with the overall aim to increase the state’s housing inventory and reduce barriers to housing production. Several bills limit the authority of cities and counties to apply design or development standards that are not objective to certain housing development projects.
For this reason, the Housing Element Implementation Plan includes Program H-9, committing the City to establish Objective Design Standards (ODS) to encourage and facilitate residential development.
Objective standards are those that are measurable, verifiable, and knowable to all parties prior to project submittal, involving no personal or subjective judgement. The proposed ODS manual (Exhibit 1 of Attachment D) would apply to all multi-family residential and mixed-use residential development in the City, as well as substantial improvements to existing multi-family and mixed-use projects.
The ODS manual includes site design, building design, and architectural design standards to appropriately regulate development in a manner that is consistent with state law and which facilitates a fair and efficient review process that results in high-quality development and buildings that are appropriate for their context and environment.
Site design standards in the ODS manual regulate building orientation and location, design of open space areas including public and common open space, vehicle and pedestrian access, site lighting, and landscape design. Building design standards address massing and articulation, façade design, entryways, and noise attenuation.
Architectural design standards mandate specific styles including Spanish, Mediterranean, and Ranch style architecture, with specific roof details, wall and window treatments, materials and finishes, and decorative accents.
The proposed ODS do not modify existing development standards as provided in the City’s Development Code for each zoning district within the City, or within the Urban Village Specific Plan. Rather, the ODS supplement the existing Development Code and Specific Plan standards and provide a set of clear criteria to guide development that aligns with the City’s expectations and vision to maintain and support the high-quality character of the City.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
All updates to the City's General Plan and Development Code are subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the comprehensive General Plan Update in 2009, State Clearinghouse No. 20080811100. The General Plan PEIR was certified by the City Council concurrently with approval of the General Plan Update on July 14, 2009, and since that time the City has adopted six addenda to the General Plan PEIR.
The proposed project (“the Project”), as described in this staff report and the related resolutions and ordinances (Attachments A-D), includes the following: (1) General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 to incorporate technical changes and clarifications reflected in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, and to amend the General Plan Land Use Element to specify that designated sites may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units; (2) Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024 to modify development standards applicable to high density residential uses in the City’s Mixed Use (MXU) zoning district, to establish a new Housing (H) Overlay Zone and related development standards, and to modify the City’s official Zoning Map to apply the Housing (H) Overlay Zone to specified properties; and (3) Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012-2024 to establish citywide objective design standards for multi-family residential and mixed-use projects.
Pursuant to the Stipulated Judgment issued on July 15, 2022, in Californians for Home Ownership, Inc. v. City of Laguna Hills, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022- 01255365-CU-WM-CJC (the “Judgment”), and Government Code Section 65759 incorporated therein, the City has prepared an initial study to evaluate the Project’s potential environmental impacts. Based on the initial study, the City has determined that the Project would not result in any new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified significant impact in the General Plan PEIR. An Addendum to the General Plan PEIR was prepared to document this conclusion. No further environmental review is required. (Public Resources Code § 21166; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15162, 15164.) The PEIR Addendum is included as Exhibit 2 to Attachment A.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The public hearing notice for this project was advertised in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation on March 14, 2024, posted to the City’s website, emailed to a
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distribution list of interested parties, mailed to neighboring jurisdictions and applicable utility companies and public agencies, mailed to property owners in the City’s Mixed Use (MXU) zoning district, mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius of each candidate rezone site, and was physically posted on March 15, 2024, at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and Courtyard at La Paz shopping center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed actions. However, failure to adopt a Housing Element Update certified by HCD and to approve associated rezoning and other implementation requirements could have adverse financial impacts on the City. For example, the state requires a certified housing element in order for the City to be eligible for many state housing, transportation, and infrastructure funding grants.
Failure to obtain HCD certification of the City’s Housing Element could also potentially result in litigation being brought against the City by the state and/or private parties pursuant to which the City could potentially be ordered by a court to: adopt specified General Plan and/or zoning amendments; approve certain affordable housing development projects; suspend issuance of building permits or land use entitlements for all development other than affordable housing projects; and/or pay significant monetary fines.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment A - Proposed Resolution for an Addendum (Seventh) to the General Plan PEIR
• Attachment B - Proposed Resolution for General Plan Amendment No. RZNE0010-2024 • Attachment B, Exhibit 1 - Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update • Attachment C - Proposed Ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024
• Attachment D - Proposed Ordinance for Objective Design Standards, Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012-2024
• Attachment D, Exhibit 1 - Laguna Hills Objective Design Standards Manual • Attachment E - Redline Version - Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update • Attachment F - Redline Exhibit- Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024
• Attachment G - June 28, 2022 Staff Report (Without Attachments)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03-26-X
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SEVENTH
ADDENDUM TO THE 2009 GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AS PREVIOUSLY
ADDENDED, FOR THE AMENDED 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE, RELATED REZONING PROGRAM,
AND OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS PROJECT,
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, in June 2009, in connection with an update to the General Plan ("Update"), the City prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report entitled "City of Laguna Hills General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, June 2009, State Clearinghouse No. 20080811100" ("General Plan PEIR") and, since that time the City has adopted six addenda to the General Plan PEIR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Hills has initiated the following actions (collectively, the “Project”): (A) General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 to (1) amend the General Plan Housing Element to incorporate technical changes and clarifications reflected in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and (2) amend the General Plan Land Use Element to implement Implementation Program H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by specifying that designated sites may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre; (B) Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024 to implement Implementation Programs H-7 and H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by (1) modifying the development standards applicable to high density residential uses in the City’s Mixed Use (MXU) Zoning District, (2) establishing a Housing (H) Overlay Zone and related provisions and development standards, and (3) modifying the City’s official Zoning Map to apply the Housing (H) Overlay Zone to specified properties; and (C) Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012-2024 to implement Implementation Program H-9 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by establishing citywide objective design standards for multi-family residential and mixeduse projects; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Stipulated Judgment issued on July 15, 2022, in Californians for Home Ownership, Inc. v. City of Laguna Hills, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC (the “Judgment”), and Government Code Section 65759 incorporated therein, the City has prepared an initial study and addendum to the General Plan PEIR for the Project, which addendum would be the “Seventh Addendum” to the General Plan PEIR; and
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WHEREAS, on March 14, 2024, the City caused public notice to be given of the City Council's intention to consider adoption of the Seventh Addendum for the Project, and on March 26, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing on adoption of the Seventh Addendum; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Seventh Addendum along with the PEIR as previously addended for the Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(d).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DO RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the General Plan PEIR, as previously addended, including the impacts and mitigation measures identified therein (Exhibit 1) and the Seventh Addendum to the General Plan PEIR (Exhibit 2), and finds that no further environmental documentation is required because the Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant impacts. (Public Resources Code § 21166 and CEQA Guidelines §§ 15162 and 15164; Government Code § 65759.) SECTION 2. The Seventh Addendum attached hereto as Exhibit "2" is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council in this case.
SECTION 4. The Community Development Director is hereby directed and authorized to cause a Notice of Determination to be filed and posted pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21152(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15094(a) within five (5) days after the approval of the Project.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March 2024. ________________________________
DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2024-03-26-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 26th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT 1
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRAM EIR AND
SUBSEQUENT ADDENDA, ON FILE AT THE CITY CLERK’S
OFFICE AND AVAILABLE ONLINE:
General Plan Update Program EIR
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3666/GP-UPDATE-PEIR Program EIR Addendum 1
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3667/PEIR-ADDENDUM-1 Program EIR Addendum 2
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3668/PEIR-ADDENDUM-2 Program EIR Addendum 3
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3669/PEIR-ADDENDUM-3 Program EIR Addendum 4
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3670/PEIR-ADDENDUM-4 Program EIR Addendum 5
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5877/Addendum-to-theCity-of-Laguna-Hills-General-Plan-Update-EIR-Village-at-Laguna-Hills-Project Program EIR Addendum 6
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8329/General-PlanUpdate-Program-EIR-ADDENDUM-6
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EXHIBIT 2
ADDENDUM (SEVENTH) TO THE
GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM EIR
Due to file size limitations, the Seventh Addendum document and related Appendices can be viewed and downloaded from the City’s online document center at the following links:
Program EIR Addendum 7
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8359/GP-UPDATE-PEIRADDENDUM-7 Appendix A – Air Quality/GHG Data
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8356/Appendix-A---AQGHG-Data Appendix B – Noise Impact Study
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8362/Appendix-B-NoiseStudy Appendix C – Traffic Report
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8363/Appendix-CTraffic-Study
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03-26-X
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. RZNE-0010-2024 TO AMEND
THE LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT FOR THE 2021-2029 PLANNING PERIOD TO
INCORPORATE REVISIONS REQUESTED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO AMEND THE
LAGUNA HILLS GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65300 et seq., cities and counties are required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide the social, economic, and physical development of their communities; and WHEREAS, on July 14, 2009, the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills adopted the Laguna Hills General Plan Update and certified the Program Environmental Impact Report for the Laguna Hills General Plan Update (State Clearinghouse No. 20080811100) (“General Plan PEIR”); and
WHEREAS, the State Housing Element Law (California Government Code Section 65580 through 65589.8) establishes the requirements for General Plan housing elements and requires that cities review and update their Housing Elements every eight (8) years, according to a schedule set forth by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Hills has been assigned an allocation of 1,985 new housing units as its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”) in Southern California for the 6th Housing Element cycle covering the Planning Period 2021-2029; and
WHEREAS, after proactively engaging the public in the Housing Element Update process by providing a variety of public engagement opportunities, including a community interest list, a dedicated webpage, a community survey, stakeholder interviews, at public workshops held on June 3, 2021, and August 5, 2021, and at City Council meetings held on November 10, 2020 and October 26, 2021, and in accordance with the State Housing Element Law, the City of Laguna Hills prepared a draft Housing Element Update for the 6th Cycle covering the 2021-2029 planning period and submitted it to HCD for review and comment on November 4, 2021; and
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WHEREAS, on January 4, 2022, HCD provided a letter recommending revisions to the City’s draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update; and WHEREAS, in accordance with State law, including the Housing Element Law, the City of Laguna Hills prepared a revised draft Housing Element Update incorporating revisions to address HCD’s January 4, 2021, comments, and provided additional public engagement opportunities, including by posting the revised draft Housing Element Update on its dedicated webpage, holding public workshops on March 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022, and at City Council meetings held on January 11, 2022, and May 24, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2022, as directed by the City Council at its May 24, 2022, regular meeting, and pursuant to Government Code section 65585(b)(1), the City submitted the revised Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to HCD for review; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, after consideration of information and testimony presented by City staff, the City’s Housing Element consultant, community residents and other interested parties at a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council adopted a 6
th Addendum to the General Plan PEIR and adopted General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0003-2020 approving the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and an update to the General Plan Safety Element, as required in accordance with, and substantially compliant with, State Law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Hills has, in its informed and advised opinion, substantially complied with Housing Element Law and other applicable law as of June 28, 2022; and
WHEREAS, in response to correspondence from HCD dated
August 2, 2022, and September 28, 2022, requesting additional technical changes and clarifications to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update adopted on June 28, 2022, the City of Laguna Hills made proposed further revisions to the City’s previously adopted and substantially compliant 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and submitted a proposed revised 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (the “Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update”) to HCD for review on March 2, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City posted the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update on its Internet website and emailed a link of said document to all individuals and organizations that previously requested notices relating to the City’s Housing Element for a required minimum 7-day public review and comment period from February 22, 2023, to March 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, all public comments received during the public comment period were submitted to HCD; and
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WHEREAS, on May 8, 2023, HCD provided a letter stating that the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, incorporating the proposed additional revisions submitted by the City, meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law, and that, in HCD’s view, the Housing Element will substantially comply with state Housing Element Law when the City completes the necessary rezoning to make prior identified sites available or address the shortfall of sites to accommodate the City’s regional housing need allocation (RHNA) and the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update is adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD; and WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Hills has initiated the following actions (collectively, the “Project”): (A) General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 to (1) amend the General Plan Housing Element to incorporate technical changes and clarifications reflected in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and (2) amend the General Plan Land Use Element to implement Implementation Program H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by specifying that designated sites may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre; (B) Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No.
RZNE-0011-2024 to implement Implementation Programs H-7 and H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by (1) modifying the development standards applicable to high density residential uses in the City’s Mixed Use (MXU) Zoning District, (2) establishing a Housing (H) Overlay Zone and related provisions and development standards, and (3) modifying the City’s official Zoning Map to apply the Housing (H) Overlay Zone to specified properties; and (C) Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012-2024 to implement Implementation Programs H-7 and H-9 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by establishing citywide objective design standards for multi-family residential and mixed-use projects; and WHEREAS, concurrently with adoption of this Resolution, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-03-26-X adopting a 7
th Addendum to the General Plan
PEIR for the Project; and
WHEREAS, a notice of the public hearing, describing the project, date, time, and location of hearing was published on March 14, 2024, in the Saddleback Valley News, posted to the City’s website, emailed to a distribution list of interested parties, mailed to property owners in the Mixed Use (MXU) zoning district, mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius of any candidate rezone site, and was physically posted on March 15, 2024, at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and Courtyard at La Paz shopping center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered information and testimony presented by City staff, the City’s Housing Element consultant, community residents and other interested parties at a duly noticed public hearing held on March 26, 2024.
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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 set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2024-03-26-X adopting a 7th Addendum to the General Plan PEIR for the Project is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein.
SECTION 3. Based upon evidence in the record, the City Council makes the following findings in support of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update:
1. California State law requires that each city adopt a general plan to describe its long-term goals and its policies and programs to achieve those goals. The Housing Element is a required element that must be updated at least every eight (8) years, according to a schedule set forth by the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
2. The City of Laguna Hills has been assigned an allocation of 1,985 new housing units as its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”) for Southern California for the 6th Housing Element cycle covering the Planning Period 2021-2029. The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update includes a housing sites inventory to meet this requirement.
3. In accordance with Government Code Section 65583, the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update complies with the City’s duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing.
4. In accordance with subdivision (g)(2) of Government Code Section 65583.2, the methodology used in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to determine additional development potential demonstrates that the existing uses of the nonvacant sites identified pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(b)(3) do not constitute an impediment to additional residential development and are likely to be discontinued during the 2021-2029 planning period. Substantial evidence supporting this finding includes, but is not limited to, the information and analysis contained in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, including the City’s Housing Programs and the analysis of underutilized and non-vacant sites, including the analysis of objective characteristics shared by current and proposed projects, such as current zoning and density allowances, age of structure, floor area ratio, and existing uses; a record of changing market conditions, including declining demand for retail and office uses; and the City’s successful history of redevelopment of non-vacant sites.
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5. In accordance with Government Code Section 65352, the City referred the Draft Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to the required agencies and entities and provided each with the time required by statute in which to comment.
SECTION 4. In accordance with Section 9-92.080 of the City of Laguna Hills Development Code, the following findings for approving General Plan Amendment No.
RZNE-0010-2024 are made:
1. That the amendment or plan is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan as a whole, and is not inconsistent with any element thereof:
The amendment will (1) amend the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2022, to make technical changes and clarifications requested by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and (2) amend the Land Use Element to implement Implementation Program H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by specifying that designated sites may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units.
Proposed amendments to the previously adopted Housing Element Update include revisions to the analysis of how sites identified in the Sites Inventory affirmatively further fair housing; revisions to several Implementation Programs to add specific metrics, timing, geographic targets, and commitments; revisions to Program H-16, Fair Housing Program, to add a table consolidating various information in the Housing Element as a reference tool; revisions to the Housing Resources chapter to update the analysis of realistic capacity of the sites identified in the City’s Housing Sites Inventory and to remove four sites from the Sites Inventory; and revisions addressing public comments received during the public review period. These changes are internally consistent with the goals and objectives and policies of the General Plan, including the Land Use Element. The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update identifies the availability of adequate sites to accommodate the City’s share of the Regional Housing Need Allocation on sites that have been previously identified for residential development, including the Urban Village Specific Plan, and anticipated development including Oakbrook Village, the Village at Laguna Hills, and the Via Lomas Planned Community opportunity site, all consistent with the City’s Land Use Element. Candidate rezone sites are identified in the Housing Element Update Housing Program for future Zoning and Development Code Amendment consideration. The proposed amendments to the Land Use Element will establish residential densities consistent with those identified in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update for the City’s Candidate Rezone Sites.
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2. That the amendment or plan is necessary to prescribe reasonable controls and standards for affected land uses to ensure compatibility and integrity of those uses with other established uses:
The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update identifies issues, strategies, and programs that focus on neighborhood and housing preservation and the modification of residential densities and development standards to facilitate residential development on identified sites grouped in specific areas of the City. The proposed amendments to the Land Use Element establish residential densities consistent with those identified in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update for identified sites. Together, these amendments will serve to protect and enhance established neighborhoods while helping the City evolve into a more integrated, walkable, and cohesive community and to help meet the City’s RHNA of 1,985 new dwelling units during the 6th Cycle Planning Period (2021-2029).
3. That the amendment or plan is necessary to provide reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species:
The proposed amendments to the previously adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will make technical changes and clarifications requested by HCD in order to facilitate obtaining HCD certification of the Housing Element, which will help ensure that property owners may continue to develop their properties in accordance with the City’s Zoning Plan. The proposed amendments to the Land Use Element will implement Implementation Program H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by specifying that designated sites may be developed at residential densities up to 50 dwelling units per acre, thus providing for increased property development rights for the identified sites. As analyzed in the 7th Addendum adopted by the City Council concurrently with approval of this Resolution, the amendments would not result in new significant environmental impacts that were not analyzed in the 2009 General Plan FEIR or cause a substantial increase in the severity of any previously identified significant impacts on the environment.
4. That the plan or amendment is necessary to correct discrepancies in standards or policies within the plan area or land use category:
The proposed amendments to the previously adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will make technical changes and clarifications requested by HCD. The proposed amendments to the Land Use Element will establish residential densities consistent with those identified in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update for the City’s Candidate Rezone Sites, as provided in Implementation Program H-11 of the Housing Element.
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5. That the plan or amendment is necessary to protect the general health, safety, or general welfare of the community as a whole:
The proposed amendments to the previously adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will make technical changes and clarifications requested by HCD in order to facilitate obtaining HCD certification of the Housing Element.
The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update contains a variety of resources that are available for the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of existing and new housing stock in the City for the purposes of protecting the general health, safety, and general welfare of the community as a whole. Specifically, the Housing Element identifies housing programs that assist lower- and moderate-income residents, disadvantaged groups, and those with special housing needs, as well as issues, strategies, and programs that focus on neighborhood and housing preservation, housing availability, and equal housing opportunity.
The proposed amendments to the Land Use Element will implement Implementation Program H-11 of the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update by specifying that Candidate Rezone Sites identified in the Housing Element may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units.
Preserving the City’s residential neighborhoods and maintaining the City’s housing stock are essential steps to retaining the City’s livability and character. Providing a greater diversity of housing types, such as multifamily apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and senior housing facilities, will allow both younger and older generations of Laguna Hills’ residents to remain in the community. Housing variety will also enable citizens from a wide range of economic levels to live within the City.
SECTION 5. The Laguna Hills General Plan Housing Element is hereby amended to incorporate the changes reflected in the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update attached to this resolution as Exhibit 1 is hereby adopted and shall replace the previously adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
SECTION 6. The Laguna Hills General Plan Land Use Element is hereby amended as follows to specify that designated sites may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units, notwithstanding the densities and intensities for specified land use designations set forth in Tables LU-1 (Land Use Designations) and LU-3 (Expected Development Capacity):
A A new footnote 1 shall be added at the bottom of Table LU-1 (Land Use Designations) to read as follows:
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1 A lot designated with the Housing (H) Overlay Zone in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre, with no FAR restrictions for residential development, regardless of the underlying land use designation. Nonresidential FAR restrictions continue to be required as defined by the underlying land use designation."
B. A new footnote 2 shall be added at the bottom of Table LU-3 (Expected Development Capacity) to read as follows:
“
2 A lot designated with the Housing (H) Overlay Zone in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code may be developed at residential densities between 20 and 50 dwelling units per acre, with no FAR restrictions for residential development, regardless of the underlying land use designation. Nonresidential FAR restrictions continue to be required as defined by the underlying land use designation."
SECTION 7. In the event any of the amendments made to the Housing Element and/or Land Use Element pursuant to General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 are inconsistent with the provisions of any other resolution, policy, or practice adopted by the City Council prior to the effective date of this resolution, the provisions of this resolution and General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 shall control and shall take precedence.
SECTION 8. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Community Development Director to make minor modifications to the Amended Housing Element Update adopted herein that are necessary to obtain HCD certification, provided such modifications are minor and do not constitute a substantial modification, subject to the approval of the City Manager and City Attorney.
SECTION 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 10. This Resolution shall take effect on April 27, 2024, the 31st day following adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March, 2024. ____________________________________
DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2024-03-26-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 26th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
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JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT 1
AMENDED 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE
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Fifth Revised Public Review Draft
Redline Version
March 2024
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................i Executive Summary...................................................................................................5 Purpose of the Housing Element ..........................................................................5 Regional Housing Needs Assessment ..................................................................5 Overview ..............................................................................................................5 Public Outreach ....................................................................................................6 Introduction ...............................................................................................................8 Purpose and Scope of the Housing Element.........................................................8 Relationship to Other General Plan Elements......................................................9 Public Participation ............................................................................................10 Housing Needs..........................................................................................................22 Community Profile .............................................................................................22 Population Characteristics..................................................................................22 Employment Characteristics...............................................................................25 Housing Characteristics......................................................................................29 Special-Needs Populations.................................................................................33 Housing Stock Characteristics............................................................................51 Housing Costs and Affordability........................................................................56 At-Risk Rental Housing .....................................................................................61 Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation...............................................70 Constraints on Housing Production.......................................................................71 Governmental Constraints..................................................................................71 Housing for Persons with Disabilities ................................................................90 Development Fees and Entitlements ..................................................................91 On-and Off-Site Improvement Requirements.....................................................95 Building Codes and Enforcement.......................................................................96 Processing and Permit Procedures......................................................................97 Measure M........................................................................................................103 Regulatory Concessions and Incentives ...........................................................105 Market Constraints...........................................................................................106 Environmental Constraints...............................................................................111 Infrastructure Constraints.................................................................................112 Fair-Housing Assessment......................................................................................113 Outreach ...........................................................................................................114 Assessment of Fair Housing Issues..................................................................117 Sites Inventory..................................................................................................157 Contributing Factors.........................................................................................187 Housing Resources................................................................................................. 191 Available Sites for Housing..............................................................................191 Financial and Administrative Resources..........................................................215 Energy Conservation ........................................................................................225 Housing Plan ..........................................................................................................227
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Evaluation of Accomplishments under Adopted Housing Element .................227 2013–2021 Special Housing Needs: Summary of Accomplishments ..............227 Goals and Policies of 2021-2029 Housing Element .........................................242 Appendix A: Implementation Program...................................................................1 SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS .................................................7 Neighborhood and Housing Preservation.............................................................7 Housing Availability ..........................................................................................11 Equal Housing Opportunity................................................................................22 Implementation andMonitoring .........................................................................10 Quantified Objectives.........................................................................................14 Appendix B: Summary of Online Survey and Public Workshop..........................1 Public Outreach ....................................................................................................1 Online Survey.......................................................................................................1 In-Person Public Workshop..................................................................................2 Appendix C: Owner Interest Letters......................................................................1 Tables
Table H-1 Orange County Population Growth, 2010-2020.......................................23 Table H-2 Total Population by Age, 2014-2018 .......................................................24 Table H-3 Race and Ethnicity, 2014-2018 ................................................................25 Table H-4 Hispanic or Latino Population, 2014-2018 ............................................25 Table H-5 Unemployment Rate, 2018.......................................................................26 Table H-6 Employment Profile, 2014-2018 ..............................................................27 Table H-7 Average Salary by Occupation, 2020.......................................................28 Table H-8 Household Characteristics, 2014-2018....................................................30 Table H-9 Households by Income Group, 2013-2017...............................................31 Table H-10 Overcrowded Households, 2014-2018 ...................................................32 Table H-11 Overpayment by Income and Tenure, 2013-2017 ..................................33 Table H-12 Senior Households by Age and Tenure, 2014-2018...............................34 Table H-13 Senior Households by Income and Tenure, Laguna Hills, 2012-2016 ...35 Table H-14 Female-Headed Family Households, 2014-2018 ...................................37 Table H-15 Disabled Population, 2014-2018 ............................................................38 Table H-16 Employment for Disabled Population, 2014-2018 ................................. 39 Table H-17 Persons with Disability by Type, 2014-2018 ........................................42 Table H-18 Summary of Homeless Estimates, 2019 .................................................46 Table H-19 Sheltered Count and Bed Occupancy, Orange County, 2019................46 Table H-20 Housing Inventory Chart, Orange County, 2019...................................47 Table H-21 Major Homeless Facilities/Providers in Orange County .......................47 Table H-22 Housing Stock Composition, 2020........................................................52 Table H-23 Housing Tenure by Units in Structure, 2014-2018................................. 53 Table H-24 Vacancy Rates, 2014-2018.....................................................................54 Table H-25 Housing Units by Year Built, 2014-2018...............................................55 Table H-26 House and Condominium Listings, February 2021................................56 Table H-27 Single-Family Detached Homes and Condominium Sales, 2017-2020 . 57 Table H-28 Sample Apartment Rental Rates, 2021...................................................58 Table H-29 Summary of Housing Affordability and Availability, 2020 ...................61 Table H-30 Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing, 2023 ..........................................62
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Table H-31A Rent Subsidies Required......................................................................64 Table H-31B Qualified Entities in Orange County, CA ............................................65 Table H-32 Housing Cost Burdens by Income, Tenure, and Household Type, Laguna Hills, 2013-2017......................................................................69 Table H-33 Regional Housing Need Allocation........................................................70 Table H-34 Residential Land Uses and Zones...........................................................72 Table H-35 Basic Standards for Residential Development .......................................77 Table H-36 Typical Built Densities...........................................................................78 Table H-37 Parking Requirements for Residential Uses...........................................79 Table H-38 Provisions for a Variety of Housing3......................................................81 Table H-38 (continued) Provisions for a Variety of Housing3 ..................................82 Table H-39 Accessory Dwelling Units Constructed 2016-2021...............................84 Table H-40 Required Permit for Community Care Facilities (≥ Seven Individuals)86 Table H-41A Planning and Development Fees .........................................................93 Table H-41B Comparable Fees (Other Cities)...........................................................94 Table H-41C Permit/Development Impact Fees........................................................95 Table H-42 Single-Family Construction Cost Estimates (2020) .............................107 Table H-43 Disposition of Home Purchase Loans by Census Tract, 2019..............110 Table H-44A Opportunity Resource Levels by Census Tract..................................139 Table H-44B Identified RHNA Site Unit Capacity by TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area*..................................................................................................159 Table H-44C Factors that Contribute to Fair-Housing Issues..................................189 Table H-45 Regional Housing Needs Allocation, 2021–2029................................192 Table H-46 Progress Towards RHNA.....................................................................193 Table H-47 Anticipated Projects .............................................................................199 Table H-48A Underutilized Sites, VC Zone............................................................201 Table H-48B Underutilized, Candidate Rezone Sites..............................................203 Table H-49 Development on Nonvacant Sites.........................................................212 Table H-49 Federal, State, and Private Housing Funding Programs......................218 Table H-50 Review of Previous Housing Element..................................................229 Table H-A2 Quantified Objectives............................................................................15 Figures
Figure H-1a COG Geography TCAC Opportunity Map 2022 ...............................118 Figure H-1b TCAC Economic Score by Census Tract...........................................119 Figure H-1c TCAC Education Score by Census Tract...........................................120 Figure H-1d TCAC Environment Score by Census Tract ......................................121 Figure H-2 Regional R/ECAPs.............................................................................125 Figure H-3 Diversity Index (2010).......................................................................127 Figure H-4 Diversity Index (2018).......................................................................128 Figure H-5 Racial Demographics (2018)..............................................................129 Figure-H-6 Median Household Income (2015-2019) ...........................................132 Figure H-7 Percent of Population Linguistically Isolated.....................................133 Figure H-8 Percent of Population 18 Years and Over Living Alone ....................134 Figure H-9 Percentage of Children Living in Single-Parent Female-headed Households (2015-2019)....................................................................135 Figure H-10 Population with a Disability (2015-2019)..........................................137 Figure H-11 Jobs Proximity Index..........................................................................147 Figure H-12 Overpayment by Renters (2015-2019)...............................................148
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Figure H-13 Overpayment by Owners (2015-2019)...............................................149 Figure H-14 Percent of Households Experiencing Overcrowding.........................151 Figure H-15aSites Inventory Analysis by TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas............160 Figure H-15b Sites Inventory Analysis by TCAC Economic Score..................161 Figure H-15cSites Inventory Analysis by TCAC Education Score.........................162 Figure H-15d Sites Inventory Analysis by TCAC Environment Score .............163 Figure H-16 Sites Inventory Analysis by Racial Demographics............................166 Figure H-17 Sites Inventory Analysis by Diversity Index......................................167 Figure H-18 Sites Inventory Analysis by Median Household Income ...................169 Figure H-19 Sites Inventory Analysis by Disability Rate.......................................171 Figure H-20 Sites Inventory Analysis by Percentage of Children Living in SingleParent Female Headed Households (2015-2019)...............................173 Figure H-21 Sites Inventory Analysis by Jobs Proximity Index.............................175 Figure H-22 Sites Inventory Analysis by Overpayment by Renters (2015-2019)..181 Figure H-23 Sites Inventory Analysis by Overpayment by Owners (2015-2019)..182 Figure H-24 Sites Inventory Analysis by Households Experiencing Overcrowding ............................................................................................................184 Figure H-25 Sites Inventory (1 of 2) ......................................................................197 Figure H-26 Sites Inventory (2 of 2) ......................................................................198 Charts
Chart 1 Sites Inventory Analysis by Diversity Index (2018)..................... H-165 Chart 2 Sites Inventory Analysis by Racial/Ethnic Demographic Composition (2018) ...................................................................... H-165 Chart 3 Sites Inventory Analysis by Median Household Income (2015-2019)................................................................................... H-168 Chart 4 Sites Inventory Analysis by Percentage of Population Living with a Disability ............................................................................ H-170 Chart 5 Sites Inventory Analysis by Children in Single-Parent FemaleHeaded Households....................................................................... H-172 Chart 6 Sites Inventory Analysis by Jobs Proximity Index ....................... H-174 Chart 7 Sites Inventory Analysis by TCAC Education Domain Score ...... H-178 Chart 8 Sites Inventory Analysis by Renter Cost Burden.......................... H-180 Chart 9 Sites Inventory Analysis by Rate of Overcrowding ...................... H-183
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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. Identifies common themes expressed by stakeholders and residents through various outreach activities.
• Housing Needs: 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.
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• Housing Plan: A summary and evaluation of the previous Housing Element, which covered the 2013-2021 planning period (5th cycle). • Appendix A, Implementation Program: Updated programs from the 2013-2021 Housing Element based upon new state legislation and the housing needs that were identified during the drafting of this Housing Element.
• Appendix B, Summary of Online Survey and Community
Workshop: Provides details about the online survey and community workshop outreach activities.
Public Outreach
As part of this update, the City conducted outreach activities, including:
• City Council Meeting: November 10, 2020
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
Topic: Public Review Draft
• City Council Meeting: January 11, 2022
Topic: HCD Review Comments
• City Council Workshop March 26, 2022 (rescheduled from February 15) Topic: Candidate Rezone Sites
• City Council Workshop: May 3, 2022
Topic: Candidate Rezone Sites
• City Council Meeting: May 24, 2022
Topic: Revised Public Review Draft Launch
• City Council Hearing: June 28, 2022
Topic: Adoption Hearing
Housing Needs
• 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
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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 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 year 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 year 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:
1. Neighborhood and housing preservation;
2. Housing availability;
3. Equal housing opportunity; and
4. Implementation and monitoring of the Housing Element.
The Laguna Hills HousingElement comprisesthe following major components:
• An analysis of the City’s population, housing, and employment base, and the characteristics of the City’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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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, 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. To address this housing issue, Program H-6 is included which encourages the City to continue partnerships with affordable and special needs housing developers to expand housing opportunities, including the Urban Village Specific Plan Area and inform existing property owners that housing development potential is an allowed land use in the UVSP area to promote housing mobility opportunities for all income levels within higher resource areas of the City, and Program H-15 ) which stipulates that the City continue to develop developer partnerships
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and provide incentives, such as reducing, waiving, and/or deferring fees, where feasible, or offering fast track/priority processing and permit streamlining, expedited processing for 100 percent affordable projects, density bonuses, and flexibility in development standards, that could result in set-asides in existing and planned low-income housing projects. To address homelessness, Program H-12 is included which specifies that the City will apply for CDBG funding to continue its partnership with Mercy House, a non-profit service provider to individuals and families experiencing homelessness (
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, which commits the City to maintain services and personnel to receive housing complaints or refer fair housing complaints to the Fair Housing Council, as well as continue to disseminate written literature about fair housing laws, resident rights, and remedies for fair housing complaints, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) acceptance and rental assistance marketing programs, promotion of housing opportunities outside low-resource neighborhoods, and actions supporting housing and quality of life for special needs populations.
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, Program H-11 is included which commits the City to 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)) 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
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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 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 the inclusion of:
Program H-3 which directs the City to continue to work with the Orange County Housing and Community Services Department to receive rehabilitation loans and grants for low- and moderate-income homeowners and rental property owners, including senior/disabled households, to maintain housing stock; Program H-4 which commits the City to continue to pursue the extension of affordability controls for 51 units that are set to expire in 2032, and provide technical assistance to preserve the units in the existing Rancho Moulton housing development, or as part of new or redevelopment activities in the Via Lomas area or other areas of the City (particularly in moderate- and high-resource areas of the City), as deemed feasible; Program H-12 which stipulates the City shall apply for CDBG funds and allocate a portion of such funds to subrecipients who provide shelter for the homeless, and continue to contract with Mercy House to help residents experiencing homelessness obtain services; and Program H-14 which commits the City to reduce potential for displacement of lowerincome households through: HCV outreach and information dissemination; exploring eliminating application fees for voucher holders and encouraging landlords to follow HUD’s guidance on the use of criminal backgrounds in screening tenants; considering the feasibility of a landlord incentive program for landlords that choose to accept voucher holding tenants; require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of SB 330 and Government Code, section 65915, subdivision (c)(3) on sites identified in the site inventory; considering adopting a local Just Cause Eviction Ordinance which strengthens the requirements of AB 1482 to further protect renters from unreasonable evictions, foreclosure-related evictions, or other arbitrary and discriminatory actions; exploring the feasibility of adopting a rent stabilization ordinance strengthening the requirements established by AB 1482 to further protect renters against displacement from arbitrary or significant rent hikes; and exploring the feasibility of piloting a multi-lingual Right to Counsel program to ensure legal representation for tenants in landlord-tenant proceedings.
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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 Online Survey and Community Workshop for additional details about the online survey, including an expanded list of key findings. The key findings that resulted in program actions that the City will implement during the Housing Element planning period are described herein:
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. (See this Introduction Chapter and Appendix B, Summary of Online Survey and Community Workshop for details on outreach activities and how the input received was incorporated into the City’s Housing Element Programs.)
• 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.
• 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. To address these needs the following programs are included in the Housing Element: Program H-7 which commits the City to update or consider adopting the following regulations in the Zoning Ordinance to mitigate potential City rules and regulations that may constrain the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, increase the ability to develop multifamily and higher density housing in the City, bring the Zoning Ordinance into compliance with State law; and implement housing goals, policies, and programs, to lowand moderate-income households with special needs to avoid further concentration of affordable housing in areas with higher rates of diversity, overpayment and overcrowding; Density Bonus, ADUs, Transitional and Supportive Housing, Employee Housing, Emergency Shelters, Residential Care Facilities, adopt an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance, adopt Inclusionary Housing requirements, protect Manufactured Homes,
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review development standards and permitting requirements; Program H-8 which commits the City to amend its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to comply with recent changes to state law regarding ADUs and create reference information available to property owners listing benefits and opportunities for constructing ADUs; Program H-11 which commits the City to meet the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and to ensure a sufficient selection of sites are available for higher-density development, by amending the General Plan and the Zoning Codes, as needed, to provide adequate sites for 413 lower-income units on sites with capacity identified in the Sites Inventory, or in certain zones, thus promoting housing supply, choices and affordability in areas of high opportunity, outside of areas with concentrations of lower income households, overpayment, or a prevalence of populations of communities of color; Program H-13 which stipulates the City shall 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; Program H-15 which stipulates that the City continue to develop partnerships with mainstream and special-needs affordable housing developers that could result in set-asides in existing and planned low-income housing projects, which may include incentives, such as reducing, waiving, and/or deferring fees, where feasible, or offering fast track/priority processing, expedited processing for 100 percent affordable projects, and permit streamlining, density bonuses, and flexibility in development standards, and positions the City to evaluate alternative funding resource strategies for financial assistance; Program H-16 which commits the City to maintain services and personnel to receive housing complaints or refer fair housing complaints to the Fair Housing Council, as well as continue to disseminate written literature about fair housing laws, resident rights, and remedies for fair housing complaints, HCV acceptance and rental assistance marketing programs, promotion of housing opportunities outside low-resource neighborhoods, and actions supporting housing and quality of life for special needs populations; Program H-19 which provides monitoring of existing and proposed affordable housing developments in the City as well as legislation, trends, and policy issues related to the development and maintenance of affordable housing in Laguna Hills; Program H-20 which commits the City to coordinate local housing efforts with appropriate federal, state, regional, and local government and/or agencies and cooperate in implementation of intergovernmental housing programs to ensure maximum effectiveness in solving local and regional housing problems; and Program H-21 which commits the City to develop and implement strategies to encourage and facilitate lot consolidation and phasing of residential and mixed-use developments on large sites, provide incentives for residential and mixed-use development on the sites in the land inventory, pursue partnerships and coordination with other public agencies that own suitable parcels within Laguna Hills
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or that might be interested in joint development projects, explore the potential to partner with a nonprofit organization to offer a program based on the Community Land Trust model, and conduct regular outreach to owners of properties in the land inventory and affordable housing developers in the City to ensure that housing is developed that is appropriate for identified income categories on identified sites. • 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. To meet these identified needs, the programs as described above to address the Providence Community Health Investment’s concerns shall be implemented. (Programs H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H-19, H-20 and H-21)
• 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. To meet these identified needs, the programs as described above to address the Providence Community Health Investment’s concerns shall be implemented. (Programs H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H-19, H-20 and H-21)
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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 Neighbors Home 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. To address these needs, the following Programs H-4, H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H-19, H-20 and H-21) have been included (refer to description of programs above).
While preparing revisions to the adopted Housing Element, the City prepared and delivered a written response to Welcoming Neighbors Home’s comment letters, including those submitted directly to HCD. In this letter, City staff provided a thorough response to all points raised by Welcoming Neighbors Home. In particular, City staff reiterated the variety of Programs included in the Housing Element designed to promote fair and affordable housing opportunities throughout the community, and the City’s commitment to study the validity of an inclusionary housing ordinance and other mechanisms to promote the production of additional affordable units, including evaluating a congregational overlay and adaptive reuse ordinance.
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• 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 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 incentivize 100 percent affordable development on city owned, private land, and surplus property. To address the need for affordable for housing policies and strategies, the following Programs H-4, H-7, H-8, H-11, H-13, H-15, H-16, H-19, H-20 and H-21) have been included (refer to description of programs above). • 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. To address these concerns Program H-7, item 10 is included which proposes that the City will consider creative parking reduction alternatives, Program H-7 which commits the City to consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and Program H-21 which commits the City to develop and implement strategies to encourage and facilitate lot consolidation and phasing of residential and mixed-use developments on large sites, provide incentives for residential and mixed-use development on the sites in the land inventory.
After the Housing Element Adoption Hearing
• The Kennedy Commission submitted a letter to the City on July 18, 2022 in response to the Adopted Housing Element. The Commission referenced the potential impacts and effectiveness of density bonus provisions in promoting affordable housing in portions of the City where rezoning, upzoning, and the Urban Village Specific Plan allow for higher density but don’t require the affordable units, thus negating the potential for affordable units that the density bonus ordinance requires as a condition of increased density potential. The Commission recommends that increased density or upzoning be accompanied by inclusionary requirements. As well, the Commission addressed sites identified to meet the RHNA, recommending inclusionary housing and congregational
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overlay strategies to incentivize development in the Urban Village Specific Plan area and apply inclusionary housing ordinance measures on the Village at Laguna Hills project site to capture 20 percent of the proposed 1,163 units for lower income households. The final comment was to encourage investment and conservation of affordable housing in the low resource areas. To address these housing issues, Program H-16 has been included which identifies AFFH actions to comply with AB 686, and address significant disparities in housing needs, including promote housing opportunities in high and highest resource areas, promote accessibility programs focused on improving access to housing, transit, public buildings and facilities, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and businesses, explore programs and/or partnerships to ensure that a share of the jurisdiction’s purchases of goods and services come from local businesses, 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, and partner with Orange County Housing and Community Services Department and/or local non-profits to consider expanding programs offering first-time homebuyer assistance. In addition, Program H-7 is included which commits the City to consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance within one year after adoption.
While preparing modifications to the adopted Housing Element, City staff prepared and delivered a detailed response to the Kennedy Commission which addressed the Commission’s July 18, 2022 letter. As part of the City’s response, staff provided additional context on HCD’s updated methodology related to how opportunity areas are mapped, including HCD’s transition to the COG Geography TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map (versus the original TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map which was not calibrated to evaluate census tracts against other tracts in the same COG region). As described later in the Housing Element, the updated methodology illustrates that all census tracts in Laguna Hills, except one tract that is half located in Laguna Woods (which is moderate opportunity), are identified in the COG Geography TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map as areas of high or highest opportunity. • On September 8, 2022 Josh Albrekston submitted a comment letter directly to HCD in response to the Adopted Housing Element. Mr.
Albrekston expressed concern with the inclusion of various sites in the Housing Element and took issue with the potential for redevelopment given existing uses. As part of the letter, Mr. Albrekston identified three sites within the City’s Village Commercial Zone and nineteen sites identified as underutilized sites. The City has analyzed each site individually based on direction provided in HCD’s Housing Element Site Inventory Guidebook Government Code Section 65583.2 and the sites that remain in the Housing Element have been found to meet the requirements for inclusion given a variety of quantified and qualified indicators, including low improvement to land value ratio, low lot
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coverage, age of existing structures, and (importantly) strong property owner interest in redeveloping the site for residential uses during the planning period. The City has included numerous letters of property owner support in Appendix C, many of which correspond directly to the sites identified by Mr. Albrekston.
While preparing modifications to the adopted Housing Element, the City once again evaluated the validity of sites included in the inventory and provided further evidence, including new letters of support from property owners and developers, to support the inclusion of specific sites in the inventory and demonstrate that the site is likely to redevelop during the planning period. City staff prepared and delivered a detailed written response to Mr. Albrekston to address the comments in his letter.
In this response, the City reiterated the methodology used to identify and evaluate sites included in the inventory. As part of this review, in an abundance of caution, the City decided to remove four sites from the inventory given that these sites exhibited a lower level of likelihood of redevelopment compared to other sites and, ultimately, recognition that inclusion of these sites in the inventory is not necessary to accommodate the City’s RHNA. These sites include 23402 South Pointe Dr (Site 101), 23461 South Pointe Dr (Site 103), and the AV and AP Apartments.
Although these sites may redevelop during the planning period, the City has determined that their inclusion in the inventory is not necessary to meet its RHNA and absence additional evidence, they should be removed.
In response to Mr. Albrekston’s letter, HCD noted the importance of reconsidering three sites: 24422 Avenida de la Carlota (Site 116), 23802 Avenida de la Carlota (Site 115), and 23201 Mill Creek Rd (Site 70). The City has fully evaluated these sites and finds, based on substantial evidence as described in the Housing Resources section of this Housing Element, that existing uses are likely to discontinue during the planning period and that these sites, among others, are viable and desirable candidates for redevelopment with residential and/or mixed-use projects.
In all three cases, the existing uses on the site have been found to not preclude development and there is strong property owner interest to develop residential uses at these sites during the planning period.
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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 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, Community Workshop: An in-person community workshop was held at the Laguna Hills Community Center. See Appendix B: Summary of Online Survey and Community Workshop. • 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 Workshop: Discuss candidate rezone sites (rescheduled from February 15)
• City Council Workshop, May 3, 2022: Discuss candidate rezone sites • City Council Meeting, May 24, 2022: Discuss third Revised Public Review Draft
• City Council Hearing to Adopt the Housing Element, June 28, 2022
Ongoing Stakeholder Communication
Throughout the entire process to update its Housing Element, City staff has been committed to dialoging with interested stakeholders, including individual residents, housing advocates, property owners, and housing developers. The ongoing communication regularly includes meeting in person and corresponding via email and telephone to collect input, provide information, and solicit feedback on strategies designed to improve housing opportunities for current and future residents. The consultation is ongoing and City staff continues to be available to discuss the City’s housing needs with all interested parties.
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Housing Needs
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 City, 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 7,320 100.0% 3,040 100.0% 10,360 100.0% 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% 7,320 2,660 36.3% 10,3601 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, havingdifficulty 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 orshopping.
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.
Physical and mental disabilities can hinder a person’s access to traditionally designed housing units (and other facilities) as well as potentially limit the ability to earn income. The most obvious housing need for persons with disabilities is housing that is adapted to their needs. Most multistory single6.1.c Packet Pg. 175 Attachment: Attachment B, Exhibit 1 - Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (3470 : Housing Element Update / Rezone Program / H-38
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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 expressivelanguage,( 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-freehousing. In addition to the developmentof newunits,rehabilitation assistance can be used 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 large households are lower income, 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 City 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.
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
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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 to date and provided 63 services and 18 referrals. Program services include engagement, completing housing assessments to enter to Coordinated Entry
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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 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 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.
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Table H-21
Major Homeless Facilities/Providers in Orange County
Name Location Type Resources Available
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.
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 2023, 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.
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EXTREMELY LOW INCOME
Lower-income households generally have a higher incidence of housing challenges 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 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.
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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 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,H-16 and H-21 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).
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• 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)
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
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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-3 in this neighborhood.
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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.
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
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Table H-27
Single-Family Detached Homes 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 City: Rancho Moulton and Rancho Niguel, which both explicitly accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). According to a comment letter submitted to the City 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 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 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 City, 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 low-income households can afford rental housing within Laguna Hills (Table H-27). 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 four-person 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 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 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 homes 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 singlefamily 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 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.
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Table H-30
Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing, 2023
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 2032 No
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 2023
AT-RISK HOUSING
During the 2021-2029 planning period, there are no affordable units at risk of converting to market-rate housing in Laguna Hills. The Section 8 contract for Rancho Moulton was set to expire in 2022 and was renewed for 10 years; the earliest potential date of conversion is 2032. 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).
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PRESERVATION OPTIONS
Preservation of 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 8. While there are no affordable units at-risk of converting to market-rate housing during the 2021- 2029 planning period, the City has analyzed preservation options related to the 51 units at Rancho Moulton; the earliest date of conversion of these units is 2032, and analysis of these options can help the City proactively support their long-term preservation.
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 future at-risk projects is to provide an incentive package to the owners to maintain the projects as lowincome 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 future 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 units at Rancho Moulton. 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 five-person 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 seven-person household.
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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 units at Rancho Moulton 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.
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
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Table H-31B
Qualified Entities in Orange County, CA
Organization Address Phone Number Contact
Person
Riverside Chartable
Corporation
3803 E. Casselle Ave
Orange, CA 92869 (714) 628-1650
Kenneth
S.
Robertso
n
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
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.
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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.
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
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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:
• 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
Theintentoflocalgovernmentregulationsistoprotectpublichealth 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. Regulationsrelated to environmental protection, building codes, and other topics have significant, often adverse, impacts on housing cost and availability. Perhaps one of the greatest constraintsto 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 City, 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. The City has reviewed the cumulative impact of the land use controls on recent developments. The development standards in the UVSP and VC zone are not a constraint, as evidenced by the approved Village at Laguna Hills project in the UVSP and the approved and constructed Reata Apartments in the VC zone. Both projects have densities of approximately 50 units per acre. The cumulative impact of the land use controls in the
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MXU zone are potentially constraining for residential development.
Therefore, per Program H-7, “The City will evaluate development standards including open space requirements, lot coverage, and heights, as well as permit requirements for multifamily developments. The City is committed to amending development standards to ensure these requirements are not so restrictive that they constrain residential development. The City will continue to update the Municipal Code as needed to implement this program.”
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.
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.
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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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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 City 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.
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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.
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.
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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 City, 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 102,5 -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 Representative
Project(s)
Nellie
Gail
Sunset
Place
Willows,
Bella Vista
Acacia
Knolls,
Alicia
Plaza
Quail
Creek Reata 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.
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.
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 City’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 as an attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. 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.
• 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.
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• 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 2021, ten 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 2016-2021
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
1 Through October, 2021
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, have been constructed in the City.
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 OP, FC, MXU,
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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 Planning Agency. 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 Development Code;
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.
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
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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.
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
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Table H-40
Required Permit for Community Care Facilities
(≥ Seven Individuals)
Land Use Zones Permitted1 Permits
Required1
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
1 See Program H-7. Zoning Ordinance Update.
*Refer to Chapter 9-92 of the Laguna Hills Zoning Ordinance for special process requirements.
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
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• 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 City.
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.
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
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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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
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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 unduly restrict or constrain the development of housing for persons with disabilities, per Program H-7, it will update the definition of family to “One or more individuals, living together as a single-family housekeeping unit. Members of the family do not need to be related by blood, marriage or in any other legal capacity."
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.
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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 City.
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.
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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 (𝐴𝐴 = 5(𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷×𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃 )/1000) (𝐼𝐼𝐼𝐼 − 𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿 𝐹𝐹 = 𝐴𝐴 × 𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹). 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)
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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.
Table H-41C 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.
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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
4. 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.
5. The multifamily example is based on 298 unit apartment project using the 2014 fee schedule.
Source: City of Laguna Hills, 2022
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
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• 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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– A generalplanamendmentmaybe
proposed to change general plan land use designations. Ageneral plan amendmentmay require a processing timeof 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 andminor general plan amendments, while the Community Development Director approves technical general plan amendments. • Precise (Specific) Plan – A precise (specific) plan isrequired for developmentswithin 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 specificplansandamendmentstospecificplans.
Conditional Use Permit – A conditional use permit is used to evaluate usesthatmay have a moderate to high potentialfor 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 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)
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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. A major site developmentpermittakestwo 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.
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.
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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.
During the previous planning period, the City approved 97 percent of the site development permits that were submitted. However, the denied site development permits were for commercial projects. The City approved 100 percent of the residential 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
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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.
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
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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).
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 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 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 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
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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 City.
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 City. 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 City, 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 City. 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 area6.1.c Packet Pg. 242 Attachment: Attachment B, Exhibit 1 - Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (3470 : Housing Element Update / Rezone Program / H-105
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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
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(4) at least 10 percent of the total units in a condominium project or in a planned development are affordable to moderate-income households.
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 City, 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 City.
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)
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 appears 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
423.07 114 80 69.6% 5 4.3% 4 3.5% 25 22.0%
423.27 90 60 65.9% 1 1.1% 8 8.8% 21 23.4%
423.28 42 27 62.8% 2 4.7% 1 2.3% 12 28.7%
423.33 91 53 57.6% 3 3.3% 11 12.0% 24 26.5%
626.25 83 52 61.9% 2 2.4% 7 8.3% 22 26.6%
626.47 51 41 78.8% 0 0.0% 1 1.9% 9 17.7%
City
Total 471 313 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.
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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 City having a slope gradient, whether natural or manufactured, of 15 percent or greater.
Flooding: Portions of the City’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.
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 City.
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 City 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.
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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 City. 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.
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, 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.
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Outreach
As discussed in the Introduction, multiple workshops, stakeholder consultations, and hearings were conducted in conjunction with the preparation of this Housing Element. Prior to the release of the Public Review Draft, 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. As described herein and in the Introduction to this Housing Element, the input that the City received during the drafting of the Housing Element and the subsequent public review period, was considered and incorporated into numerous program actions that the City will implement during the Housing Element planning period. 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 communitybased organizations. Letters from community members and housing advocates were received and considered throughout the Housing Element update process.
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
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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 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.
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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.
Using data provided by HCD in its AFFH Data Viewer (Figure H-1, COG Geography TCAC Opportunity Map), Laguna Hills contains a mix of highest, high, and moderate-resource areas. The “COG Geography TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map” uses the same methodology as the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map but incorporates the following changes:
• The reference geography is changed from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) region to the Council of
Governments (COG).
• All tracts within COGs are scored against each other. Tracts that do not fall within a COG are scored against tracts within their county. • All areas are assessed at the tract level.
Similar to the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map, this layer seeks to identify 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. The methodology changes described above are intended to better align the map with RHNA and Housing Element goals and geographies.
For example, this map scores areas against all other areas within the same COG—or the same county, for non-COG areas—rather than against TCAC-defined regions, which are different than COGs. The TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map uses TCAC regions as the reference geography because the map was specifically designed for application in the 9% LIHTC program, which ranks affordable housing funding projects against other projects in the same TCAC-defined region.
In addition, this map does not designate nor adopt a distinct approach to scoring rural areas, but instead scores all areas in the same region on the same scale and at the tract level. This approach contrasts with the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map, which scores rural areas separately— because rural affordable housing developments compete in a separate funding pool.
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PACIFIC PARK DR
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CROWN VALLEY PKWY
PASEO DE VALENCIA
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Costa Mesa
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San Juan
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Opportunity Areas
Highest Resource
High Resource
Moderate Resource
High Segregation & Poverty
Low Resource
Missing or Insufficient Data
Sources: AFFH Data and Mapping Resources, California Department of Housing and Community Development, "TCAC_OpportunityAreas_Tract_2022." Map date: February 14, 2023.
FIGURE FIGURE H-1A: TCAC OPPORTUNITY AREAS BY CENSUS TRACT 0 1,000 2,000
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PACIFIC PARK DR
ALICIA PKWY
CROWN VALLEY PKWY
PASEO DE VALENCIA
MUIRLANDS BLVD
ROCKFIELD BLVD
ALI SO CREEK RD
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MOULTON
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Laguna Niguel
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Mission Viejo
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O R A N G E C O U N T Y
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Hills
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55 74
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5 5
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Aliso Viejo
Costa Mesa
Dana Point
Fountain
Valley
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Laguna
Beach
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Woods
Lake Forest
Newport Beach Mission Viejo
Rancho
Santa
Margarita
San Clemente
San Juan
Capistrano
Santa Ana Tustin
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TCAC Economic Score
< 0.25 (Less Positive Economic
Outcome)
0.25 - 0.50
0.50 - 0.75
> 0.75 (More Positive Economic
Outcome)
Sources: AFFH Data and Mapping Resources, California Department of Housing and Community Development, "TCAC_OpportunityAreas_Tract_2022." Map date: February 14, 2023.
FIGURE H-1B: TCAC ECONOMIC SCORE BY CENSUS TRACT
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Hills
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Aliso Viejo
Costa Mesa
Dana Point
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Valley
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Beach
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Laguna Woods
Lake Forest
Newport Beach Mission Viejo
Rancho
Santa
Margarita
San Clemente
San Juan
Capistrano
Santa Ana Tustin
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TCAC Education Score
< 0.25 (Less Positive Education
Outcomes)
0.25 - 0.50
0.50 - 0.75
> 0.75 (More Positive Education
Outcomes)
Sources:AFFH Data and Mapping Resources, California Department of Housing and Community Development, "TCAC_OpportunityAreas_Tract_2022." Map date: February 14, 2023.
FIGURE H-1C: TCAC EDUCATIONAL SCORE BY CENSUS TRACT
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PACIFIC PARK DR
ALICIA PKWY
CROWN VALLEY PKWY
PASEO DE VALENCIA
MUIRLANDS BLVD
ROCKFIELD BLVD
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Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Woods
Lake Forest
Mission Viejo
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O R A N G E C O U N T Y
Laguna
Hills
73 133
55 74
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1 241
5 5
405
Aliso Viejo
Costa Mesa
Dana Point
Fountain
Valley
Irvine
Laguna
Beach
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Woods
Lake Forest
Newport Beach Mission Viejo
Rancho
Santa
Margarita
San Clemente
San Juan
Capistrano
Santa Ana Tustin
Legend
City of Laguna Hills
County Boundary
TCAC Environmental Score
<0.25 (Less Positive
Environmental Outcomes)
0.25 - 0.50
0.50 - 0.75
< 0.75 (More Positive
Environmental Outcomes)
Sources: AFFH Data and Mapping Resources, California Department of Housing and Community Development, "TCAC_OpportunityAreas_Tract_2022." Map date: February 14, 2023.
FIGURE H-1D: TCAC ENVIRONMENTAL SCORE BY CENSUS TRACT
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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. Like many cities located in the “South Orange County” region, the City is predominantly comprised of single-family neighborhoods; in Laguna Hills, these homes were 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 single-family suburban development in southern California.
There is limited multifamily housing in Laguna Hills and the surrounding region. 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’ highest-resource areas are concentrated in the southern half of the City, generally located 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. The northwest corner of the City, located west of Moulton Parkway, is also identified as an area of highest-resource. There are several small commercial centers in the City’s high resource areas which provide residents of Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, and Mission Viejo with convenient access to vital goods and services (including grocery stores, banks, and pharmacies) and local job opportunities.
The developable portions of this area are completely built-out, with no developable vacant land remaining. Laguna Hills’ highest-resource area concentration is adjacent to Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo, which are predominantly made up of high- and highest-resource areas.
There is one census tract (06059062622), only partially located in Laguna Hills (approximately 50% of the total census tract area), that is identified as an area of moderate opportunity. This tract is generally bounded by Moulton Parkway/Paseo de Valencia to the west, Lake Forest Drive to the north, I-5 to the east, and El Toro Road on the south. Within Laguna Hills, this area is comprised of lower intensity commercial development, public uses (including the Laguna Hills Civic Center), and very limited residential development (Laguna Hills Estates, an all-age mobile home community). This moderateresource area has access to many of the same resources as the high- and highest-resource areas, but has lower TCAC economic score (this is discussed later in more detail).
As will be discussed, the Via Lomas neighborhood has the highest diversity of any neighborhood in the City (Figure H-4), as well as the highest concentration of poverty and linguistic isolation (Figure H-7), limited access to proficient schools, and coincided with high rates of cost burdened renting households (Figure H-12). Designated as high-resource area, the relatively lower access to opportunity within the Via Lomas neighborhood (compared to other areas of the City designated as highest-resource) may 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
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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.
Laguna Hills’ moderate- and high-resource areas are primarily commercial areas that encompass isolated residential developments, such as the Laguna Hills Estate mobile home park (discussed previously as located within the City’s only moderate-resource census tract) and the multifamily apartments, Prado, south of the former Laguna Hills Mall. Moderate and high-resource areas typically have more relatively limited access to education and employment opportunities than the highest-resource areas, and generally have relatively lower 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 moderate- and highresource areas do coincide with lower median incomes and a higher percentage of overpayment by renters relative to the highest-resource areas.
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.
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 COG Geography TCAC Opportunity Map 2022. 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.
RCAAs are typically understood to be an area made up of at least 80 percent 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
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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 highest 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 moderate- and high-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 contain 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.