Laguna Woods City Council
July 15, 2026

CITY of LAGUNA WOODS

CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
www.zoomgov.com ● Meeting ID: 161 548 2089 ● Passcode: 24264 Pearl Lee
Mayor Pro Tem
Cynthia Conners
Councilmember
Annie McCary
Mayor
Shari L. Horne
Councilmember
Carol Moore
Councilmember
Welcome to a meeting of the Laguna Woods City Council!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (“ADA”) NOTICE
The City of Laguna Woods (“City”) intends to comply with the ADA.

The public portions of this meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Laguna Woods City Hall.

The Council Chambers is equipped with a hearing loop that can be used by individuals with t-coil or telecoil-enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants. No request for disability-related modification or accommodation is required to use the hearing loop.

Individuals who require disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting – including, but not limited to, auxiliary aids or services – may request such modifications or accommodations by emailing [email protected] or calling the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500. Requests can also be made with the assistance of the California Relay Service by calling (800) 735-2929/TTY (800) 735-2922. The City requests at least two business days’ notice to effectively facilitate the provision of reasonable modifications or accommodations.

REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The Laguna Woods City Council meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.

AGENDA POSTING AND AVAILABILITY
Regular and Adjourned Regular Meetings: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, the City of Laguna Woods posts agendas at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637; on the City of Laguna Woods’ website (www.lagunawoods.gov); and, at other locations designated by Resolution No. 24-08, at least 72 hours in advance of regular and adjourned regular meetings. Agendas and agenda materials are available at Laguna Woods City Hall during normal business hours and on the City of Laguna Woods’ website. Printed copies of agendas and agenda materials are provided at no charge in advance of meetings. After meetings have occurred, a per page fee is charged for printed copies except when prohibited by law.

Special and Emergency Meetings: Agenda posting and availability for special and emergency meetings is conducted pursuant to all applicable provisions of California Government Code.

AGENDA DISTRIBUTION LISTS
Electronic Distribution: The City of Laguna Woods provides notification of agenda posting and availability via email. To sign up for email notifications, visit www.lagunawoods.gov/emailnotifications, email [email protected], or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500.

Please note that the City of Laguna Woods is not responsible for, and makes no guaranties or warranties related to, the transmission or receipt of email notifications.

Mail Distribution: The City of Laguna Woods is able to mail agendas and/or agenda materials if provided with advance payment for postage and printing (if applicable). To request mail distribution, please email [email protected] or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information regarding this agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639- 0500, [email protected], or 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS )
I, Yolie Trippy, City Clerk, City of Laguna Woods, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that this agenda was posted at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637; on the City’s website (www.lagunawoods.gov); and, at other locations designated by Resolution No. 24- 08, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2. /s/ Yolie Trippy 7/10/26
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  07/15/2026 Regular Page 3 of 9 I. CALL TO ORDER
Introductory Notes: Members of the public may provide public comments and testimony during this meeting in person, in writing, or remotely using Zoom. The Laguna Woods City Council Guide to Public Participation – which is included in the agenda packet for this meeting immediately following the agenda – contains additional information on how to provide public comments and testimony.

Each speaker will have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes once per agenda item, unless otherwise stipulated by the City Council. Speakers may not yield their time, or any portion thereof, to any other speaker.

Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves.

To ensure each speaker is provided with an uninterrupted opportunity to speak for the full time allotted, the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public comments until after each speaker has completed their comments. For public hearings, the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public testimony until after the public hearing is closed.

II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

4.1 Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season – Mid-Summer-Early Fall 2026 Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.

4.2 15 Years of Measure M – Orange County Transportation Authority Recommendation: Receive and file.

4.3 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report – Rima Nashashibi, Orange County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
(agendized by Councilmember Moore)
Recommendation: Receive and file.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

About Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items: This is the time and place for members of the public to address the City Council on items not appearing on this agenda. As a reminder, each speaker will have the opportunity to speak once for up to three minutes, unless otherwise stipulated by the City Council.

Please note that, pursuant to state law, the City Council is unable to take action on or discuss items not appearing on this agenda, but may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by speakers. The City Council may also refer items to City staff for follow up or response, request that City staff report back to the City Council at a subsequent meeting concerning items, or direct City staff to place items on a future agenda.

VI. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT

6.1 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2026.

VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
About the Consent Calendar: All items appearing on the consent calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine and will be enacted by one vote.

There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or City staff requests that specific items be removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion and consideration of action.

Members of the public may address the City Council on any item appearing on the consent calendar at the time the item is considered, regardless of whether or not the item has been removed from the consent calendar.

Items that are removed from the consent calendar will be considered after the items remaining on the consent calendar.

7.1 City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on June 17, 2026.

7.2 Payment Register
Recommendation: Approve the payment register dated July 15, 2026 in Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  07/15/2026 Regular Page 5 of 9 the amount of $718,983.77.

7.3 City Fleet Vehicles
Recommendation:

1. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, INCREASING MOBILE SOURCE

REDUCTION FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO

NEW ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES
AND

2. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waive the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080(c) for the purchase of two new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase agreements and other documentation to purchase two new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles for the City’s fleet in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

7.4 Purchase Authorization
Recommendation: Authorize expenditures from the existing Information Technology & Cyber Security Account budget to purchase 25 new computers and 25 new docking stations for the new computers in the amount of $51,625.11, plus any additional tax, using the Dell NASPO Computer Equipment PA – California cooperative purchasing agreement.

7.5 Traffic Signal, Street Light, and City Hall Lighting Maintenance Services Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager’s execution of an assignment and assumption consent agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, related to their existing agreement with the City for traffic signal, street light, and City Hall lighting maintenance services.

7.6 Urban County Community Development Block Grant and Other Programs Cooperation Agreement

Recommendation: Approve amendment seven to the cooperation agreement with the County of Orange related to participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and other United States Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.7 City Council Travel Reimbursement
Recommendation:

1. Authorize expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Mayor McCary for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for selfparking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200;

2. Authorize expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Councilmember Moore for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200; and

3. Authorize expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Mayor Pro Tem Lee for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS

9.1 City-Owned Streetlights Within United Laguna Hills Mutual Recommendation:

1. Approve a first amendment to the streetlight maintenance and operation agreement with United Laguna Hills Mutual and authorize the Mayor to execute the first amendment, subject to approval as to Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  07/15/2026 Regular Page 7 of 9 form by the City Attorney; and

2. Direct the City Manager to include funding in the proposed Fiscal Years 2027-29 Budget for the retrofit of 188 City-owned streetlights within United Laguna Hills Mutual with light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamps, as contemplated by the first amendment to the streetlight maintenance and operation agreement with United Laguna Hills Mutual.

9.2 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home” Recommendation: Approve a response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home,” authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct the City Manager to submit the response as required by applicable law.

9.3 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” Recommendation: Approve a response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods,” authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct the City Manager to submit the response as required by applicable law.

9.4 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Project
Recommendation: Provide direction to the City Manager on the design and construction of new transit shelters and street furniture.

9.5 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Schedule an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council for a date and time between this meeting and the next regular meeting of the City Council on August 19, 2026. The adjourned regular meeting will be held at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
About City Council Reports and Comments: This is the time and place for members of the City Council to provide reports on meetings attended including, but not limited to, meetings of regional boards and entities to which they have been appointed to represent the City of Laguna Woods and meetings attended

at the expense of the City of Laguna Woods pursuant to California Government Code Section 53232.3. Members of the City Council may also make other comments and announcements.

10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Mayor McCary, First Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Second Alternate:

Councilmember Conners

10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Horne

10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor McCary

10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Pro Tem Lee

10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners; Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Lee

10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor McCary

10.7 Other Comments and Reports
XI. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Note: While members of the public are not permitted to attend closed session, prior to convening in closed session, the City Council will accept public comments on items appearing on the closed session agenda.

11.1 The City Council will meet in closed session under the authority of California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) to consider the following: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager.

11.2 The City Council will meet in closed session under the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6 to conference with its labor negotiator.

City designated representative: Alisha Patterson, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  07/15/2026 Regular Page 9 of 9 XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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LAGUNA WOODS CITY COUNCIL

GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 15, 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
City’s website
www.lagunawoods.gov
Laguna Woods City Hall’s address
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
City Clerk’s Office’s telephone number
(949) 639-0500
Zoom website
www.zoomgov.com
Zoom meeting ID
161 548 2089
Zoom passcode
24264
When and where does the City Council meet regularly?
The City Council meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. All meetings are held at Laguna Woods City Hall, unless otherwise indicated on the agenda. A list of upcoming meetings, including dates and times, is available on the City’s website and at Laguna Woods City Hall during normal working hours.

When and where are City Council agendas posted?
City Council agendas are posted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950, et seq.). For regular meetings, agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting, typically on the preceding Friday. Posting deadlines vary for adjourned, special, and emergency meetings. Agendas are posted on the City’s website and at Laguna Woods City Hall.

Are email notifications available for newly posted City Council agendas? Yes. To sign up for email notifications of newly posted City Council agendas, please visit the City’s website, email [email protected], or call the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639- 0500. Please note that the City is not responsible for, and makes no guaranties or warranties related to, the transmission or receipt of email notifications.

GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY

IN PERSON
Individuals who would like to provide public comments or testimony are advised to indicate their interest in doing so by submitting a speaker card to City staff or proceeding to the podium, one-by-one, when public comments or testimony are called for, for the item. Public comments on items not appearing on this agenda will be accepted during Item V.

Each speaker will have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes once per agenda item, unless otherwise stipulated by the City Council. Speakers may not yield their time, or any portion thereof, to any other speaker.

Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves. Speakers are advised that their names and any other information verbalized, displayed, or provided in writing to the City may be publicly disclosed. No speaker should expect privacy of such information.

Speakers are able to provide printed materials (e.g., documents and photographs)to the City Council in connection with their public comments and testimony. Printed materials must be handed to the City Clerk at or immediately prior to this meeting (the City Clerk’s position at the dais is marked by a title plate affixed to the front of the dais). There are five members of the City Council. If fewer than five printed copies are handed to the City Clerk, all members of the City Council will not receive the materials until after this meeting has been adjourned.

Eight printed copies are encouraged, but not required (one for each of the five members of the City Council and one each for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk). Speakers may also provide supplemental materials as written public comments and testimony, following the instructions in the following section titled “IN WRITING.” The City’s projectors and audiovisual systems are not available for use in connection with public comments and testimony. Speakers who wish to provide the City Council with prerecorded audio or video content may do so by email in MP3, MOV, or MP4 formats by following the instructions in the following section titled “IN WRITING.” To ensure each speaker is provided with an uninterrupted opportunity to speak for the full time allotted, the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public comments until after each speaker has completed their comments. For public hearings, the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public testimony until after the public hearing is closed.

IN WRITING
Individuals who would like to provide written public comments or written testimony may do so by emailing them to [email protected], mailing them to Laguna Woods City Hall,

GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Written public comments and written testimony received by email no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of this meeting will be forwarded to the City Council prior to or at the beginning of this meeting. All other written public comments and written testimony received by email will be forwarded to the City Council after this meeting has been adjourned. Written public comments and written testimony received by email after 10:00 a.m. the day of this meeting, but before the respective item is heard, will still be part of the meeting record and will be announced to the City Council while the respective item is being heard.

The City Council has discretion whether to have written public comments and written testimony read aloud during this meeting. If written public comments and written testimony are read aloud, the same time limits will apply as apply to verbal public comments and verbal testimony. Individuals will not be able to comment or provide testimony twice on the same item through a combination of verbal public comments or verbaltestimony and written public comments or written testimony read aloud.

Individuals are requested, but not required, to identify themselves. Individuals are advised that their names and any other information provided in writing to the City may be publicly disclosed. No individuals should expect privacy of such information.

Individuals who wish to provide the City Council with pre-recorded audio or video content may do so by email in MP3, MOV, or MP4 formats. Pre-recorded audio or video content will not be played, shown, or read aloud during this meeting.

Written public comments and written testimony are not accepted on flash drives or other electronic devices. Individuals seeking to provide large files that cannot be emailed should divide files into several smaller files or consider using a file hosting or transfer service.

REMOTELY BY ZOOM
Public comments and testimony provided remotely by Zoom are subject to the same policies set forth in the preceding section titled “IN PERSON” and those set forth in this section.

Speakers will be allowed to turn on their cameras, but are not required to.

Speakers will not be allowed to share their screens.

Individuals are advised that names, telephone numbers, and any other information provided to or accessible by Zoom – including, but not limited to, audio and video from cameras and microphones – may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City and others. Such information may also be publicly disclosed. No party should expect privacy of such information.

GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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The instructions that follow are provided as a courtesy only. Zoom is a third-party software program that is not owned or maintained by the City and, as such, instructions may change from time to time, or vary by application, browser, device, and/or version thereof. Individuals interested in attending and participating in this meeting remotely are advised to familiarize themselves with Zoom in advance of this meeting.

Using a computer, tablet, or similar device
• Visit www.zoomgov.com
• Click the "Join" button (if given an option, select "by meeting ID") • Enter the following meeting ID: 161 548 2089
• Click the "Join" button
• Open Zoom following the on-screen prompts
• Enter the following meeting passcode: 24264
• Follow any additional on-screen prompts and enter information as required by Zoom • Click the “Raise Hand” button when public comments or testimony are called for, for the item you wish to provide public comments or testimony on • Click the “Unmute” button when you are called on to speak Using a telephone
• Call (669) 216-1590
• Follow the prompts and provide the information required by Zoom • Enter the following meeting ID: 161 548 2089
• There is no participant ID; follow prompts to bypass
• If asked for a passcode, enter the following passcode: 24264 • Press *9 to “raise your hand” when public comments or testimony are called for, for the item you wish to provide public comments or testimony on • Press *6 to unmute your microphone when you are called on to speak

HOW TO HEAR AND/OR WATCH THIS MEETING REMOTELY
Audio and video of this meeting will be live streamed on Zoom. Audio will also be available by telephone. For more information on viewing and/or listening to this meeting, please refer to the preceding section titled “REMOTELY BY ZOOM.”
The City also plans to:
• Live stream this meeting on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@cityoflagunawoods);

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Laguna Woods City Council Meeting Page 5 of 6 07/15/2026 • Post a recording of this meeting on YouTube after this meeting; • Live broadcast this meeting on Laguna Woods Village television channel 3; and • Rebroadcast this meeting on Laguna Woods Village television channel 3 at 7:00 p.m. the same day, the following Monday at 8:00 p.m. the second Wednesday after at Noon, and the second Friday after at 1:00 p.m.

Neither public comments nor testimony will be accepted via YouTube or Laguna Woods Village television channel 3. In the event of technical difficulties affecting YouTube and/or Laguna Woods Village television channel 3, this meeting will proceed.

HOW TO VIEW CAPTIONING
The City plans to provide live, human-generated captioning for this meeting on the Laguna Woods Village television Channel 3 live broadcast, YouTube live stream, and recording posted on YouTube after this meeting.

Zoom’s automatic captioning function will be activated on the Zoom live steam.

YouTube’s automatic captioning function may be activated on the YouTube live stream and recording posted on YouTube after this meeting.

In all cases, individuals may need to enable captioning for captioning to be visible.

HOW TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE

DISRUPTIONS WILL BE HANDLED
Telephonic or internet service disruptions that prevent members of the public from attending or observing City Council meetings will be handled in accordance with City Administrative Policy 1.4. City Administrative Policy 1.4 is available on the City’s website and at Laguna Woods City Hall during normal working hours.

HOW TO REQUEST MODIFICATIONS OR ACCOMODATIONS
UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (“ADA”)
The City intends to comply with the ADA.

This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Laguna Woods City Hall. The Council Chambers is equipped with a hearing loop that can be used by individuals with t-coil or telecoil-enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants. No request for disability-related modification or accommodation is required to use the hearing loop.

Individuals who require disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate

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NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGING QUASI-ADJUDICATIVE DECISIONS California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 et seq. sets forth the procedure for judicial review of most quasi-adjudicative decisions of the Laguna Woods City Council, such as decisions regarding development projects. If an interested party wishes to challenge a decision in court, they may be limited to raising only the issues they or someone else raised prior to the Laguna Woods City Council voting on such decision, whether through verbal comments at the Laguna Woods City Council meeting during consideration of the decision and/or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at Laguna Woods City Hall prior to the decision being made. Judicial challenges may also be limited or barred where the interested party has not exhausted all available administrative remedies.

4.1 WILDFIRE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
SEASON
– MID-SUMMER-EARLY FALL 2026
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WHEREAS, in 2020, California experienced a record-breaking wildfire season, with over 4 million acres burned across the state. In 2024, California faced 8,024 wildfires that burned approximately 1,050,012 acres, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year; and WHEREAS, the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, including the Eaton and Palisades fires in early January 2025, resulted in at least 29 fatalities and destroyed over 16,000 structures. The economic impact of those fires is profound, with estimated damages and economic losses reaching up to $250 billion; and
WHEREAS, extreme fires are a growing threat to public health and safety, homes, air quality, and climate goals. Approximately 25% of California’s population lives in areas identified as high or very high fire hazard severity zones. Sudden and intense wildfires may swiftly emerge, traversing vast distances and penetrating urban zones far from their origin, thereby detrimentally affecting public health and diminishing overall quality of life; and WHEREAS, every citizen has a key role in preventing destructive wildfires from occurring. Public education and up-to-date regional emergency planning are key to making our communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfire and other extreme weather events. Orange County residents can learn about Ready, Set, Go! to prepare for wildfire season and help prevent loss of life and property at www.OCFA.org/RSG.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Laguna Woods City Council does hereby proclaim Mid-Summer – Early Fall 2026 as “Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season” in the City of Laguna Woods and encourages residents and businesses to do their part to raise public awareness, take steps to protect our homes and businesses, and prevent sparking a wildfire.

One less spark means one less wildfire.

Dated this 15th day of July 2026
Proclamation
________________________________
Annie McCary
Mayor
________________________________
Attest: Yolie Trippy
City Clerk
City of Laguna Woods
Wildfire Awareness and
Prevention Season
Mid-Summer – Early Fall 2026
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4.2 15 YEARS OF MEASURE M2
– ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITY
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Of every sales tax dollar goes
toward transportation projects
that improve daily life in
Orange County.

Signals synced to improve traffic flow, reducing
stop-and-go traffic and cutting travel time by an
average of 13%.

Grade separation rail
projects completed,
improving safety,
reducing congestion,
and eliminating delays
at railroad crossings.
30Freeway Projects
To be delivered by 2041. So far, 17 projects
have been completed, six are under
construction, three are in the design phase,
and four are in various phases of development.
50 At-grade rail crossings
received enhancements to
improve safety features.

Acres purchased and
preserved as open space.

Invested in local communities to help
restore and improve streets and
roads and reduce congestion across
the county. This is comprised of $835
million in flexible funding through the
Local Fare Share Program and $484
million in competitive funding.
1/2 Cent
SEVEN
3,789
1,300
Allocated to support services for
seniors and persons with disabilities.
$155Million
Gallons of trash kept out of
Orange County’s streams Million and waterways.

91.7 Learn more at
octa.net/MeasureM15

81.1 Million
Invested in local shuttles and trolleys
to complement bus service.
$

4.15 The OC Streetcar will run
between Garden Grove
and Santa Ana, connecting
people to major job
centers, schools, and shops.

Miles
$1.3Billion+
As of December 31, 2025
Freeway Services
889,000
Provided to assist
motorists and remove
congestion-causing debris
along the Orange County
freeway system.

Improved to ease
transfers and provide
passenger amenities.

Transit Stops
112
Look at What a Half-Cent Buys
A total of 5% of Measure M2 Freeway
Program funds is allocated to the Freeway
Environmental Mitigation Program
A total of 2% of the overall Measure M2
Program funds is allocated to the
Environmental Cleanup Program

ENVIRONMENTAL
43%
F
R
EEWAYS
25% TRANSIT
32% ST ER STE

MEASURE M NET

REVENUE ALLOCATIONS
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF MEASURE M
2011: MEASURE M BEGINS 2026: 15-YEAR MILESTONE 2041: MEASURE M SUNSET ITEM 4.2
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4.3 2026 WOMEN & GIRLS OF ORANGE COUNTY
REPORT – RIMA NASHASHIBI, ORANGE

COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF

WOMEN AND GIRLS
(AGENDIZED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE)
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WOMEN & GIRLS

OF ORANGE COUNTY
20 26
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
2 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Acknowledgments
The 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report was made possible through the leadership and funding of Chair Doug Chaffee, County of Orange Board of Supervisor (BOS), who spearheaded the reestablishment and funding of the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls in 2024. The report was led by the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls and produced by the County Executive Office staff. Special thanks and appreciation are extended to the following contributors for their insight and work in developing this report:

County of Orange Board of Supervisors
Chair Doug Chaffee, 4th District
Vice Chair Katrina Foley, 5th District
Supervisor Janet Nguyen, 1st District
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, 2nd District
Supervisor Donald Wagner, 3rd District
County Executive Office
County Executive Officer, Michelle Aguirre
Assistant Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Liz Guillen-Merchant Senior Data Analytics Manager, Chrislyn Nefas-Ferencz
Data Analytics Administrator, Dr. Xiaozhe Yin
Graphic Design Specialist, Gabrielle Nguyen
Data Analytics Graduate Intern, Guogen Lan
Orange County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls Crystal Miles, current Chair (2026), At Large Representative Christine Marick, Vice Chair, 4th District Representative Katelyn Brazer Aceves, former Chair (2025), 2nd District Representative Jolynn Mahoney, 3rd District Representative
Joanna Weiss, 5th District Representative
Laura Ramos, At Large Representative
Anne Hertz-Mallari, 1st District Representative
County Executive Office Liaison, Liz Guillen-Merchant
County Executive Office Data Analytics, Chrislyn Nefas-Ferencz Clerk of the Commission, Valerie Sanchez
County Counsel Liaison, Cynthia Inda
Health Care Agency Liaison, Brandy Miller
Social Services Agency Liaison, Dr. Sara Marchese
OC Community Resources Liaison, Kristina Traw
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 3 Purpose & Scope and Data Summary
Introduction
OC Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
Data-At-A-Glance
Economic Equity & Financial Security
Education
Leadership & Representation
Housing & Households
Licensed Childcare
Dependent Care
Healthcare
Discrimination
Mental Health
Violence & Domestic Abuse
Conclusion
Data Sources
Appendix
4 6
7 8
12 14
18 19
20 21
22 23
23 27
28 29
30 Table of Contents
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
4 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Purpose & Scope
Data Summary
Data within this report provides essential context regarding who the women and girls are within Orange County (OC) and offers meaningful insight into their lived experiences. Drawing from publicly available and reliable data sources, the report presents data that can be utilized to explore the condition and well-being of women and girls across the county.

To allow for comparisons, the data included incorporates broader geographical regions and subgroups whenever feasible, such as the state of California (CA), older women (55+) and girls under 18 within OC. This underscores areas OC is faring well or where persistent gaps remain. Beyond descriptive statistics, the report examines areas of concern and opportunity that can guide efforts to support women and girls. Recognizing both strengths and challenges ensures that stakeholders can design interventions that address the diverse needs of women and girls in OC. The insights gained serve as a foundation for developing highly targeted support programs, policy initiatives and community partnerships.

By translating data into practical insight, this report seeks to drive change, equipping policymakers, nonprofit organizations, educators, healthcare providers, and community leaders with evidence needed to design programs that are effective and responsive. In doing so, OC can build a stronger foundation of resilience and opportunity, ensuring that every woman and girl has access to the resources necessary to thrive.

Economic Equity & Financial Security
• Unemployment rates for OC women (4.1%) are
lower than CA women (5.5%).
• For household income, OC homes have a
lower percentage of low income under $75,000
(31.5%) compared to CA (38.5%) and a higher
percentage of high income above $150,000 –
OC (38.1%) versus CA (32.2%).
• OC women make more on average per year
(+$3,492) compared to CA women, although,
there is a slightly wider wage gap (1% difference)
between women and men reported earnings.
• OC women have a slightly lower poverty rate
(10%) compared to CA women (13%).

Education
• More OC women (44%) have at least a Bachelor’s
degree compared to CA women (38.6%).
• OC women who identify as Black or African
American reported a lower percentage of
postsecondary degrees (1.7%) than CA (5.2%).
• Over the past 5 years, OC women reporting high
school, or some college with no degree steadily
decreased. OC Women with a Bachelor’s,
Graduate or Professional degree gradually
increased.

OC Girls Education
• OC girls in grades 3-11 meet CA standards more
often in mathematics (62.7%) compared to boys
(55.2%) while boys meet CA standard in science
slightly more frequently (51.3%) than girls (47.0%).
• Girls (82.2%) have higher college enrollment rates
within 12 months compared to boys (74.4%).

OC Girls’ Education (Cont.)
• OC high school students have higher rates of
absenteeism than elementary students. Although
both girls and boys have high absenteeism rates,
there are more districts with girls having slightly
higher rates for missing 10% or more school days.

Leadership & Representation
• According to the CA Women’s Well-Being Index,
OC received a low ranking for the political
empowerment category (29th out of 58 counties).
• The lowest ranking within this category was for
County-level leadership, which has improved
from 20% in 2023 to 40% in 2024.
• The highest ranking within this category was
School Board Membership (7th out of 58 counties)
with women constituting 60% of these elected
positions. OC women are represented at higher
rates within sales & office professions (55.3%) and
service professions (53.2%) compared to men.

Housing & Households
• In OC, 30% of all households include children
under 18 years old. Of all households, 11.5% are
reported to be headed by women with 40.9% of
those including children under 18 years old.
• The median rent for OC is 20% higher than CA and
is 69% higher than the US.
• OC has a slightly higher percentage of households
with rent equaling 35% or greater of gross income
(45.4%) compared to CA (44.2%). This is also true
among mortgage costs for homeowners in OC
(32.2%) compared to CA (30.9%).

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 5 Conclusion
Women and girls are central to OC’s economic
vitality, workforce strength and family stability.

Overall, women in OC fare comparatively well
across several key indicators when measured
against statewide benchmarks. However, data
reveals important disparities and emerging
risks that warrant focused attention by key
stakeholders.

In 2024, OC women experienced lower rates
of unemployment (4.1%) than CA women
(5.5%) and higher average earnings. Household
income levels also skew higher, with a smaller
share of households earning under $75,000
and a larger share earning above $150,000
compared to CA overall. At the same time, OC
reports a slightly wider gender wage gap than
CA, and economic security remains uneven
across populations.

While poverty rates for OC women are lower than
statewide rates (10% versus 13%), high housing
costs and childcare expenses significantly
affect household stability. Childcare costs
consume nearly one-quarter of the median
income for women without additional support,
underscoring how even moderate economic
pressures can strain working families.

Child & Dependent Care
• Yearly childcare cost averages in OC range
from $13,156 to $24,284. For women making OC
median income without additional support, the
average cost for childcare would equate to

24.4% of their income.
• Caregivers report their roles to be difficult, with
emotional difficulties reported the highest
(74.2%) followed by financial difficulties (60.3%)
and physical difficulties (51.4%).
• More than one third of women (36%) who
completed the Older Adults Needs Assessment
Survey reported being a caregiver to someone
55+ within the past 12 months.

Healthcare
• OC women have approximately the same rate of
healthcare coverage compared to CA women.

OC women 55+ have a higher rate of insurance
coverage (97.9%) than CA women.
• The highest age category of uninsured OC
women is between 26 to 34 years old, with almost
one in ten women not having health insurance.
• Overall, OC women 55+ have higher rates of
insurance coverage across race/ethnicity.

Discrimination
• OC women 55+ reported higher rates of
discrimination based on age (51%) compared to
men (45%).

Mental Health
• Both OC and CA women reported serious
psychological distress in the past year (12.5%).

Lifetime suicide ideation (18.6%) decreased
slightly over the past year for OC women.
• Top three reported mental or behavioral health
concerns for OC women 55+ are memory loss
(36.7%), anxiety (27.7%) and depression (20.8%).

OC Girls Mental Health
• Among 9th and 11th grade students, rates of girls
reporting that they seriously considered suicide,
and rates of girls reporting chronic sadness
and hopelessness are both slightly higher than
boys. However, these rates have decreased
compared to previous years.

OC Girls Health
• Across grade levels, OC girls and boys tend to
have similar rates of going to bed later. Students
in 11th grade have the highest rates, with 37%
of girls and 38% of boys reporting going to bed
after 12 AM.
• OC students report eating breakfast more
frequently compared to CA. Girls tend to eat
breakfast less frequently than boys.

OC Girls Health (Cont.)
• The trend for reported alcohol and drug use, when
asked if used within the past 30 days is decreasing
across 9th and 11th graders. Girls in general have
higher rates of reported alcohol and drug use
than boys.
• OC girls perform better than CA average in
aerobic capacity and body composition across
grades 5, 7 and 9.

Violence & Domestic Abuse
• Weapon-related domestic abuse increased over
the years in OC, with approximately 80% involving
a personal weapon such as hands, feet, etc.
• Unhoused victims of domestic abuse has
increased since 2019.
• Among all juvenile arrests categories (violent,
property, sexual, drug and others), the number
of arrests involving females are much lower than
males. Females are most involved with violent
and property crimes.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
6 Introduction
Women have long been at the forefront of shaping our communities, advancing equity and strengthening the fabric of our society. Through leadership and advocacy across countless sectors, women have demonstrated commitment to progress, justice and opportunity. Women leaders across OC continue to step forward to champion causes, uplift others and drive meaningful change. Organizations and advisory bodies play essential roles in strengthening women’s participation and ensuring their perspectives help inform policy and governance.

In that spirit, the new leadership of the OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is proud to contribute to this work through the presentation of the inaugural 2026 Women & Girls of OC Report. This effort intends to elevate voices, highlight emerging needs, and offer insights that can support thoughtful decision‑making across sectors.

Re‑established in March 2024, the OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will work toward a partnership with County departments and agencies, community organizations, and state‑level initiatives to strengthen policies and programs that advance women’s health, safety, economic well‑being and civic engagement.

This report moves that work forward by offering data‑driven insights that highlight areas where women and girls face persistent challenges and inform responsive, collaborative recommendations to the OC BOS and County departments and agencies. By examining the conditions of women and girls countywide, this report offers insights that may help guide long‑term, strategic efforts across key areas of need.

The findings in this report may help highlight areas that influence economic, workforce, housing and financial security for women and girls. The information presented can offer context around access to career pathways, entrepreneurship resources, and leadership opportunities, and may also help inform discussions about affordable housing, financial literacy, and challenges that can disproportionately affect women, in particular single mothers, older adults and survivors of domestic violence.

In the realm of healthcare and mental health, access to preventive care, reproductive health services and culturally competent mental health support are vital to ensuring that women and girls can thrive physically and emotionally throughout all stages of life. This report can help guide the discussion on policy aimed at advancing the well-being of women and girls in OC.

Equally important are initiatives focused on public policy and legal protections, which aim to safeguard women’s rights, prevent discrimination, and ensure fair treatment in the workplace, education and civic life. Through advocacy, legislative engagement and community partnerships, the OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is committed to creating a more just and inclusive environment for all women and girls.

This report aims to provide an overview of women and girls within OC. The data included allows for evaluation of the condition of women and girls in OC and, when possible, enables comparisons to provide context. It is important to highlight areas of success and identify where additional services may be needed to support women and girls. By doing so, valuable insights can inform and guide the development, continuation and improvement of targeted programs and initiatives that advance equity, equal access, opportunity, and well-being for women and girls in OC.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 7 Orange County Commission on
the Status of Women & Girls
The Commission will prepare reports and recommendations to the BOS on these areas. In accordance with Board Resolution No. 24-028, the functions of the Commission are as follows:

1. Annual Research & Reporting
Conduct comprehensive research and analysis into the status of women and girls in the County, and present findings in an annual report to the Board and public in March of each year.

2. Ongoing Advisory Support
Provide ongoing advisory support to the Board by presenting regular reports and updates on the progress and outcomes of initiatives undertaken by the Commission.

Vision Statement
The OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will advocate for the lives and wellbeing of women and girls through building strong collaboration with OC stakeholders, identifying needs/gaps, sharing and utilizing resources, as well as engaging, educating and empowering the community on key issues affecting the wellbeing of women and girls in OC.

OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls acts in an advisory capacity to the OC BOS to foster the advancement and improve the lives of women and girls in OC.

Mission Statement
Guided by Board Resolution No. 24-028, the Commission serves as a vital advisory body to the OC BOS. Its mandate includes preparing reports and recommendations on critical areas of concern, particularly for those community members facing the greatest challenges. Focus areas as outlined in the Commission bylaws include:

Commission Overview
• Violence & Domestic Abuse
• Economic Equity & Financial Security
• Education
• Leadership & Representation
• Discrimination
• Affordable Housing
• Child & Dependent Care
• Mental Health
• Healthcare
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
8 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report

50.5%
Women

41.0 Median Age
OC
Women Other
ORANGE
COUNTY

50.1%
Women

39.3 Median Age
CA
Women Other

CALIFORNIA
Women At-A-Glance
OC women, those 18 years old and older, are similar, in many respects, to the overall population of women in CA.

Ethnicity
Race
The percent of self-identified Asian and White
women in OC exceeds that of women in CA.

99.3%

96.4%

98.7%

96.4% 96.9%

95.2%

96.2%

89.5% 89.9%

96.3%

94.6%

96.2%

88.0%

92.0%
White Black or African
American
Asian Another Race Two or More Races
Orange County 55+ Orange County California

99.3%

96.4%

98.7%

96.4% 96.9%

95.2%

96.2%

89.5% 89.9%

96.3%

94.6%

96.2%

88.0%

92.0%
White Black or African
American
Asian Another Race Two or More Races
Orange County 55+ Orange County California
White
Asian
Two or More Races
Another Race
Black or
African American
American Indian
and Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian
and Other Pacific
Islander 0.4%

1.4%

5.3%

18.5%

19.6%

16.8%

37.9%

0.3%

0.8%

1.6%

13.9%

18.6%

24.6%

40.2%
Fewer women identify as
Hispanic or Latino in OC
compared to CA. CA 44.5%
White, not Hispanic or Latino
OC 51.2% OC 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino
CA 55.5%
Other
Gender
Other
Gender
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 9 OC girls, those under 18 years old, are closely
representative of the overall population of girls in CA. Race While White girls make up the largest group overall,
the percentage of Asian girls is higher in OC than
in CA. By comparison, most other racial groups are
more represented at the state level than in OC.

99.3%

96.4%

98.7%

96.4% 96.9%

95.2%

96.2%

89.5% 89.9%

96.3%

94.6%

96.2%

88.0%

92.0%
White Black or African
American
Asian Another Race Two or More Races
Orange County 55+ Orange County California

99.3%

96.4%

98.7%

96.4% 96.9%

95.2%

96.2%

89.5% 89.9%

96.3%

94.6%

96.2%

88.0%

92.0%
White Black or African
American
Asian Another Race Two or More Races
Orange County 55+ Orange County California
Ethnicity
Fewer girls identify
as Hispanic or
Latino in OC
compared to CA.

Hispanic or Latino
OC
CA

63.5%

69.8%
White, not Hispanic or Latino
OC
CA

36.5%

30.2%
Girls At-A-Glance
White
Asian
Two or More Races
Another Race
Black or
African American

0.4%

2.0%

6.3%

1.8%

16.4%

34.4%

38.7%

0.3%

0.8%

1.6%

18.0%

20.2%

25.6%

33.4%
American Indian
and Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian
and Other Pacific
Islander
Other
Gender
Other
Gender

48.7%
Girls
OC
Girls Other
ORANGE
COUNTY

48.8%
Girls
CA
Girls Other

CALIFORNIA
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
10 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report County Rankings from the Women’s Well-Being Index
Data At-A-Glance
WOMEN’S WELL-BEING INDEX

CATEGORY
COUNTY

RANKING
OUT OF 58
Health 69.5 5
Health Status
Percentage of Women in Fair or Poor Health, 2018-22 14.9% 18.1% 9 Health Care Coverage
Percentage of Women without Health Insurance, 2018-22 8.5% 8.6% 40 Delayed Medical Care
Percentage of Women Who Either Delayed Getting or Did Not Get Prescriptions or Medical Care in the Past 12 Months, 2018-22

22.1% 25.7% 5
Prenatal Care
Percentage of Women Receiving Adequate Prenatal Care, 2020-22 82.2% 73.4% 6 Mental Health Status
Percentage of Women Who Likely Have Experienced Serious Psychological Distress in the Past Year, 2018-22

14.9% 16% 16
Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy at Birth for Females, 2019 85.1 83.8 7
Safety 85.5 8
Neighborhood Safety
Percentage of Women Who Feel Safe in Their Neighborhood All or Most of the Time, 2018-2022 88.5% 86.2% 29 Fatal Accidents
Average Annual Fatal Accidents Per 100,000 Females, 2018-22 23 29 6 Hospital Visits Due to Assault
Average Annual Hospital Encounters Due to Assault Per 100,000 Females, 2018-2022 94 187 1 Domestic Violence
Average Annual Domestic Violence Calls for Assistance Per 100,000 Females, 2018-22 640 830 11 Sexual Assault
Average Annual Sexual Assaults Per 100,000 Females, 2018-22 54 74 9 Suicide Rate
Average Annual Number of Deaths Due to Suicide Per 100,000 Females, 2018-22 6 6 23 The Women’s Well-Being Index was developed by the CA Budget and Policy Center in collaboration with the CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The index is composed of a score, using multiple data sources in different categories to rank CA counties. There are five categories which reveal areas where women face gaps — health, personal safety, employment & earnings, economic security, and political empowerment, which each category has standardized items used, and the five category scores are combined to produce an overall county ranking which ranks the County with 1 being the best ranking out of 58 CA counties. The index highlights ongoing disparities, and provides a ranking among 58 CA counties. Although this index currently uses a binary view of gender, it also recognizes that more inclusive data is needed to better reflect the experiences of gender-diverse people. For more details on the Women’s Well-Being Index please refer to the following link:
https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/womens-well-being-index.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 11 WOMEN’S WELL-BEING INDEX

CATEGORY
COUNTY

RANKING
OUT OF 58
Employment & Earnings 49.8 22
Unemployment
Female Unemployment Rate, 2018-22 5.7% 6.6% 21
Labor Force Participation
Female Labor Force Participation Rate, 2018-22 73.8% 72.1% 15 Low-Wage Workers
Percentage of Women Paid Low Wages, 2018-22 40% 36.8% 49 Managerial & Professional Occupations
Percentage of Women Working in Managerial and Professional Occupations, 2018-22 46.9% 44.9% 15 Earnings
Median Earnings for Women Employed Full-Time, Year-Round in Past 12 Months, 2018-22 $62,700 $58,000 12 Wage Gap
Ratio of Women's to Men's Median Annual Earnings, 2018-22 0.81 0.86 39 Economic Security 58.6 11
Poverty
Percentage of Women Living in Poverty, 2018-22 10.3% 12.4% 13 Food Hardship
Percentage of Low- and Moderate-Income Women Who Aren’t Able to Afford Enough Food, 2018- 22 33.5% 40.3% 5
Cost of Housing
Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Women's Median Annual Earnings, 2018-22 43.0% 38.4% 54 Cost of Child Care
Annual Cost of Child Care for an Infant and a School-Age Child as a Percentage of Single Mothers' Median Income

53.7% 60.5% 24
Digital Equity
Percentage of Women with Access to the Internet and a Computing Device, 2018-22 80.3% 75.3% 8 Bachelor's Degree
Percentage of Women With at Least a Bachelor's Degree, 2018-22 42.2% 36.4% 9 Political Empowerment 45.2 29
Voter Registration
Percentage of Women Registered to Vote, 2022 76% 76.1% 32 Voter Turnout
Percentage of Women Who Voted in the 2022 General Election 48.3% 44.7% 30 School Board Membership
Percentage of School Board Members in the County Who Are Women, 2022-23 60% 47.8% 7 City Council Membership
Percentage of City Council Members for Incorporated Cities in the County Who Are Women, 2024 34.6% 34.9% 30 County-Level Leadership
Percentage of County Supervisors Who Are Women, 2023 20% 30.7% 46 State Legislature
Percentage of State Legislators for the County Who Are Women, 2023 50% 41.7% 34 ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
12 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Unemployment Rates
Economic Equity & Financial Security

8.70%

6.80%

5.40%

9.00%

5.70%

6.50%

5.30%

4.10%

7.90%

4.00%
2014 2016 2019 2021 2023
California Orange County
Unemployment rates for OC women are lower than CA women.

Women’s Well-Being Index
According to the Women’s
Well-Being Index, OC ranked
poorly, 49 out of 58 for women
paid low wages. Between
2018 and 2022, there were 40%
of women paid low wages
which was defined as those
who make two-thirds of the
hourly median wage of the
population employed full-time
in OC.

8.7%

6.8%

5.4%

9.0%

5.7%

5.5%

6.5%

5.3%

4.1%

7.9%

4.0%

4.1%
2014 2016 2019 2021 2023 2024
California Orange County
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 13 Household Income
The proportion of households in OC (57.0%) with an income of over $100,000 is greater than in CA (50.1%).

California
>$200,000

21.0%
$150,000 - $199,999

11.2%
$100,000 - $149,999

17.9%
$75,000 - $99,999

11.4%
$50,000 - $74,999

13.1%
$25,000 -$49,999

12.8%
<$25,000

12.6%
Orange County
>$200,000

25.4%
$150,000 - $199,999

12.7%
$100,000 - $149,999

18.9%
$75,000 - $99,999

11.6%
$50,000 - $74,999

11.2%
$25,000 -$49,999

10.5%
<$25,000

9.8%
There are fewer OC women in poverty
compared to CA.

Poverty Based on Income Thresholds
10%
Orange County
13%
California
OC Poverty Breakdown
>65 Years 2.3%
18-64 Years 5.8%
<18 Years 2.2%
$65,955 Women make 88%
compared to men
Wage Gap
OC women make $3,492 more than CA women.

However, there is a larger gender gap for earnings in
OC compared to CA.

Median Wage Comparisons
Women make 87% $69,447 compared to men
Earnings
Orange County 55+
Orange County
California
Orange County
California
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
14 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Highest Degree Obtained
Education
More OC women, 44%, have at least a Bachelor’s Degree compared to CA which is 39.1%.

Bachelor’s Degree

27.6%
High School Graduate
or Equivalent

17.9%
Graduate or
Professional Degree

16.4%
Less than High
School Diploma

12.4%

25.8%
Some College,
Associate’s Degree
ORANGE
COUNTY
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 15 Postsecondary Degree

16.3%

52.6%

21.8%

5.8% 3.5%

18.0%

50.1%

22.9%

5.4% 3.7%
Associate's         Bachelor's         Master's         Professional         Doctorate Orange County California

16.3%

52.6%

21.8%

5.8% 3.5%

18.0%

50.1%

22.9%

5.4% 3.7%
Associate's         Bachelor's         Master's         Professional         Doctorate Orange County California

2.6%

6.1%

3.6% 5.6%

0.0%

10.0%
Doctorate Professional Master's Bac
Orange County California

2.6%

6.1%

3.6% 5.6%

0.0%

10.0%
Doctorate Professional Master's Bach
Associate’s Degree and Above Orange County California
100%
100%
OC
CA 48.7%

49.8%

25.1%

31.2%

5.2%

1.7%

8.4%

6.7%

12.7%

10.6%
White Black or African
American
Asian Another Race Two or More
Races
OC women who identify as Black or African American reported a lower percentage of postsecondary degrees compared to CA.

Highest Degree Obtained by Year

13.5%

13.1%

11.0%

12.4%

12.3%

18.3%

18.9%

18.1%

18.5%

18.7%

23.1%

21.8%

21.8%

20.2%

19.1%

8.4%

8.1%

7.9%

8.1%

8.5%

24.5%

24.8%

26.5%

26.8%

26.7%

12.2%

13.3%

14.8%

14.0%

14.8%
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
Less than high school High school graduate Some college, no degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree Over the past 5 years, OC women with high school, some college, no degree steadily decreased. Women with a Bachelor’s and Graduate or Professional degree gradually increased.

13.1%

11.0%

12.4%

12.3%

12.4%

18.9%

18.1%

18.5%

18.7%

17.9%

21.8%

21.8%

20.2%

19.1%

17.2%

8.1%

7.9%

8.1%

8.5%

8.6%

24.8%

26.5%

26.8%

26.7%

27.6%

13.3%

14.8%

14.0%

14.8%

16.3%
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
Less than High School High School Graduate Some College, No Degree Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate or Professional Degree Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
16 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Girls Education
Note: Data reflects school year 2024-25 | Source: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress A statewide testing system that measures student achievement in core subjects like English language arts, mathematics and science. Results provide insight into how well students are meeting grade-level learning standards. Test results are for students in grades 3-11 in OC.

CAASPP Test Results Not Met Nearly Met Standard Met Standard Exceeded

11.0%

9.1%

28.0%

29.9%

25.3%

18.8%

45.5%

48.6%

20.8%

23.0%

19.5%

18.5%

25.2%

26.6%

20.0%

20.3%

27.0%

28.7%

18.3%

15.8%

31.3%

26.7%

28.2%

34.0%
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Not Met Standard Nearly Met Standard Met Standard Exceeded Mathematics
Science
English
Absenteeism by District
Girl Rates Above Overall Student Rates
School District Average Days (+)
Fullerton Joint Union High 11.3 +0.6
Huntington Beach Union High 12.6 +0.4
Tustin Unified 9.3 +0.2
Los Alamitos Unified 8.6 +0.1
Orange Unified 10.9 +0.1
Saddleback Valley Unified 10.4 +0.1
Savanna 10.4 +0.1
<8.4
>12.3
The absenteeism rates represent the average
days absent by all students within the district
for those in Kindergarten through 12th grade if
relevant within the district.

Note: Anaheim Union High, Huntington Beach Union High and Fullerton Joint Union High are not present on the map above. | Data reflects school year 2024-25.

Note: (+) indicates number above overall average days.

8.8 Source: California Department of Education, 2024 data retrieved through DataQuest.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 17 <9%
>18%
Note: Anaheim Union High, Huntington Beach Union High and Fullerton Joint Union High are not present on the map above. | Data reflects school year 2024-25
Note: Anaheim Union High, Huntington Beach Union High and Fullerton Joint Union High are not present on the map above. | Data reflects school year 2022-23 graduates | Source: California Department of Education, 2024 data retrieved through DataQuest. Note: (+) indicates percentage above overall rate.

Note: (+) indicates percentage above overall rate.

Girl Rates Above Overall Rates
School District Rate (+)
Los Alamitos Unified 94.7% +3.6%
Irvine Unified 91.7% +1.8%
Capistrano Unified 89.9% +3.9%
Tustin Unified 87.3% +3.4%
Huntington Beach Union High 86.5% +2.9%
Saddleback Valley Unified 86.4% +3.8%
Newport-Mesa Unified 86.2% +3.7%
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified 85.0% +3.3%
Fullerton Joint Union High 84.5% +3.8%
Garden Grove Unified 83.7% +4.2%
Brea-Olinda Unified 83.4% +4.4%
Orange Unified 80.7% +4.5%
Santa Ana Unified 79.5% +5.6%
Anaheim Union High 76.9% +4.3%
College Enrollment Rate
These rates represent the percent of girls who
completed high school and enrolled in a
postsecondary institution of higher education
(e.g., college or university) within 16 months.

Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism school year rates are the
percentage of students that have been absent
for 10% of school days or more. Students in
kindergarten through 12th grade are included
in the rates.

Girl Rates Above Overall Rates
School District Rate (+)
Huntington Beach Union High 19.1% 1.4%
Fullerton Joint Union High 17.0% 1.3%
Tustin Unified 11.6% 0.8%
Anaheim Union High 24.8% 0.5%
Orange Unified 16.1% 0.4%
Saddleback Valley Unified 14.0% 0.4%
Los Alamitos Unified 10.5% 0.4%
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified 13.9% 0.3%
Santa Ana Unified 18.8% 0.2%
Garden Grove Unified 13.6% 0.1%
Laguna Beach Unified 10.7% 0.1%
<62%
>95%

10.7%
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
18 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report

95.8%

74.4%

51.4%

45.1%

42.7%

4.2%

25.6%

48.6%

54.9%

57.3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
tural Resources, Construction and
Maintenance
ansportation and Material Moving
ement, Business, Science and Arts
Service
Sales and Office
Occupation Female Male
Similar to CA, in OC there are more female workers in sales and office occupations and service occupations.

93.4%

71.8%

51.9%

46.8%

44.7%

6.6%

28.2%

48.1%

53.2%

55.3%
atural Resources, Construction and Maintenance
Production, Transportation and Material Moving
Management, Business, Science and Arts
Service
Sales and Office Sales and Office
Service
Management, Business,
Science and Arts
Production, Transportation
and Material Moving
Natural Resources, Construction
and Maintenance
Leadership & Representation
Women’s Well-Being Index
Of the five main categories surveyed by the CA Women’s Well-Being Index, OC received its lowest score in the political empowerment category (29 out of 58 counties).

Four items within this category are displayed below.

Political Empowerment
State Legislature (Ranked 34 out of 58)
During 2023, 50% of OC’s State Legislators
were women. In 2025, that figure was 47%.

County-Level Leadership (Ranked 46 out of 58)
During 2023, 20% of OC BOS were women. In
2024, that figure increased to 40%.

Voter Registration (Ranked 32 out of 58)
During 2022, 76% of OC eligible women were
registered to vote.

School Board Membership (Ranked 7 out of 58)
During the 2022-23 survey period, 60% of OC
School Board members were women.

Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 19 Housing & Households
In OC, 30% of all households include children under 18 years old. Of all households, 11.5% are reported to be headed by women with 40.9% of those including children under 18 years old.

Types of Households Rental Costs
Median rent in OC is 18%
higher than CA and is 67%
higher than the U.S. $2,483
OC
$2,104
CA
$1,487
U.S.

Selected Costs
Associated with Housing
Households with rent 35% or greater of their gross income 45.4% 44.2% 39.4% Houses with a mortgage 64.7% 66.1% 59.7%

32.2% 30.9% 22.5% Households with selected costs of ownership 35% or greater of gross incomes (homes with a mortgage)
The rate of households spending 35% or more of their gross income is 1.2 higher in OC compared to CA. For all selected costs associated with housing, OC and CA rates exceed the U.S. *Non-Family households headed by women refers to women living alone or with unrelated individuals. Whereas, family households headed by women refers to women making decisions for her relatives (kids, spouse, etc.)
*
1,098,129
126,587 177,372 303,362
51,719
All Households Family Households
Headed by Women
Non-Family Households
Headed by Women
N/A
1,092,528
125,662 177,866
328,851
60,695 0
All Households Family Households
Headed by Women
Non-Family Households
Headed by Women
Total With Own Children <18
1,092,528
125,662 177,866
328,851
60,695 0
All Households Family Households
Headed by Women
Non-Family Households
Headed by Women
Total With Own Children <18
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
20 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Licensed Childcare
The average weekly cost in OC.

Source: 2025 Orange County Conditions of Children’s Report. Originally sourced from: Children’s Home Society of California’s Child Care Resources and Referral Program | Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. *All OC Child Care Providers yearly cost from the table above used in the calculation.

Family Childcare Homes Childcare Centers
$241
$272
$286 $285
$325
$220
$249
$267
$261
$296
$195
$219
$228 $226
$253
$243
$292 $288 $285
$326
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Infant Care
Preschool: 2-5 yrs
School-aged: 6-13 yrs
All licensed OC Child Care Providers
Licensed Family Childcare Homes Yearly Cost Estimate
Infant Care $16,900
Preschool: 2-5 yrs $15,392
School-aged: 6-13 yrs $13,156
Licensed Childcare Centers
Infant Care $24,284
Preschool: 2-5 yrs $17,056
School-aged: 6-13 yrs $14,924
All OC Child Care Providers $16,952
The yearly cost estimate is based on 2024-25 in OC.

Yearly Cost Estimate
$69,447
2024 Median Female Income
Yearly cost for a woman making median
income without additional support,
would be 24.4% of their income.*
$241
$272
$286 $285
$325
$220
$249
$267 $261
$296
$195
$219
$228 $226
$253
$243
$292 $288 $285
$326
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
$358
$392
$407
$380
$467
$237
$390
$278
$275
$328
$208
$232
$259
$281
$287
$243
$292 $288 $285
$326
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
21 Dependent Care
Types of Caregiver Difficulties
The percentage of participants who were
55+ and reported caregiving for someone
who was also 55+ within the past 12 months.

Caregiving
There are more female caregivers in OC.

Women
36%
Men
28%

18.2%

8.8%

12.8%

30.5%

17.0%

27.0%

40.8%

47.3%

36.2%

10.6%

26.9%

24.1%
Physically
Emotionally
Financially
Not at all difficult Not difficult Somewhat difficult Very difficult

18.2%

8.8%

12.8%

30.5%

17.0%

27.0%

40.8%

47.3%

36.2%

10.6%

26.9%

24.1%
Physically
Emotionally
Financially
Not at all difficult Not difficult Somewhat difficult Very difficult Among women caregivers, emotional challenges are reported most frequently, followed by financial and physical challenges. Although the degree of difficulty varies across categories, one in four caregivers identify emotional and/or financial aspects of caregiving as very difficult.

Source: OC 2023 Older Adults Needs
Assessment Survey
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
22 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Health Insurance Coverage by Race
White
Asian
Two or More Races
Black or African American

96.5%

96.4%

91.2%

97.0%

88.8%

98.2%

97.7%

93.4%

97.7%

91.7%

96.4%

96.6%

92.5%

95.0%
Another Race 88.9%
Healthcare

95.1%
CA

97.9%
OC 55+

95.2%
OC

2.1%

6.2% 6.3%

9.8%

6.0%

7.1%

4.8%

2.2%

0.5%
<6 6-18 19-25 26-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 >75
Almost one in ten OC women between 26-34 years do not have health insurance.

Uninsured by Age
OC women have approximately the same rates of health insurance coverage compared to CA. OC women aged 55+ reported having a higher rate of insurance coverage (97.9%). Overall, OC women aged 55+ reported having higher rates of insurance coverage across all race/ethnicity groups.

Health insurance coverage rates for OC women are comparable to that of CA, except that those who identify as two or more races have slightly lower rates of insurance.

Women Covered by Health Insurance
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 23 Mental Health
Discrimination
In CA, approximately 57% of complainants in employment
civil rights cases were women, according to the voluntary demographic data provided in The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) 2024 Annual Report. The report highlights research on pay equity and cites, “California annually
collects and analyzes pay and demographic data from
large California employers. The program encourages
employers to conduct self-assessments of pay disparities, promotes voluntary compliance with equal pay and antidiscrimination laws, and supports CRD’s efforts to efficiently identify wage patterns and allow for effective enforcement of anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.”
Note: Although CA CRD tracks certain discrimination data pertaining to women (i.e., pregnancy workplace complaints) this specific information was not available for OC women. | Source: CRD 2024 Annual Report covering the 2023 calendar year and published in 2024 Appendix D, Table 4.

Employment Civil Rights Cases
Based on a 2023 survey administered to OC
older adults, more women 55+ reported
having experienced discrimination against
their age than men.

Older Adult Self-Reported
Discrimination in OC
Memory loss, anxiety and depression are the top
three mental and behavioral health concerns for
women 55+ in OC.

Top Mental or Behavioral
Health Concerns
*Note: Participants were asked to select their top three.

Trauma, Another, Alcoholism/Substance Use, Suicide or
Thoughts of Suicide and Self-Harm concerns were all under 3% | Source: OC 2023 Older Adults Needs Assessment Survey

36.7%

27.7%

20.8%

14.5%

14.3%

12.1%

11.3%
Memory Loss
Anxiety
Depression
Isolation/Loneliness
Chronic Stress
Loss of Purpose
Grief/Loss
Psychological Distress & Suicide
The CA Health Interview Survey asks women about the following mental health issues. Percentages below represent OC women’s responses to the survey over the past five years.

19.4%

16.5%

18.2%

12.5%

18.6%

19.5% 20.1%

18.6%
2021 2022 2023 2024
Likely has Serious Psychological Distress within the Past Year Has Ever Seriously Thought about Committing Suicide

12.4%

19.4%

16.5%

18.2%

12.2%

18.6%

19.5% 20.1%
2020 2021 2022 2023
Likely has Serious Psychological Distress within the Past Year Has Ever Seriously Thought about Committing Suicide
Women 55+
22%
Language
33%
Race/Ethnicity
51%
Age
Men 55+
Language
25%
Race/Ethnicity
42%
45%
Age

12.4%

19.4%

16.5% 18.2%

12.5%

12.2%

18.6%

19.5% 20.1%

18.6%

0.0%

20.0%

40.0%
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Likely has Serious Psychological Distress within the Past Year Has Ever Seriously Thought about Committing Suicide
Source: OC 2023 Older Adults Needs Assessment Survey
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
Chronic Sadness/Hopelessness| Past 12 Months
As part of the assessment, students were asked if they had experienced feeling so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more that it interfered with their usual activities, responding either “Yes” or “No.” Female students appear to report experiencing slightly higher rates of chronic sadness and hopelessness compared to male students. Overall, the percentage of students reporting these feelings has remained relatively stable over the years.

Note: Years are reflective of school years.

Grade 9 Grade 11
41%
36% 38% 42% 38%
20% 18% 22% 22% 20%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 9
41% 41% 43%
49%
44%
24% 23% 26% 28% 25%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 11
27%
20% 19% 17% 16%
12% 10% 11% 8% 9%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 9
Female Male
24 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Source: 2021-2023 California Healthy Kids Survey/OC District results.

Girls Mental Health
Suicide Trends Over Time
Students were asked whether they had seriously considered attempting suicide within the past 12 months, with response options of "Yes" or "No.” Female students consistently report higher rates of suicidal thoughts compared to male students in OC. However, there has been a gradual decrease in rates of suicidal thoughts for both groups over time.
27%
20% 19% 17% 16%
12% 10% 11% 8% 9%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 9
Grade 9
27%
20% 19% 17% 16%
12% 10% 11% 8% 9%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 9
Female Male
24%
19% 19% 17% 16%
13% 12% 12% 10% 10%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 11
%
20% 19% 17% 16%
% 10% 11% 8% 9%
3-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 9
Grade 11
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
Girls Health
Across grade levels in OC, female and
male students tend to have similar
rates of going to bed after 12 AM.

However, as grade level increases, the
percentage of those going to bed after
12 am increases.

Bedtime After 12 AM
In OC, both female and male
students show a slight decrease in
the percentage of students eating
breakfast as grade level increases.

Across all grades, male students
consistently report higher rates of
eating breakfast compared to female
students.

Eating Breakfast
31% 27
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 G
California Average Need
16%
27%
37%
13%
26%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
Female Male
16%
27%
37%
13%
26%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
Orange County Female Male
31% 27
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 G
California Average Need
16%
27%
37%
13%
26%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
Female Male
16%
27%
37%
13%
26%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
Orange County Female Male
Source: 2021-2023 California Healthy Kids Survey/
OC District results.
25 16%
27%
37%
13%
26%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
58% 58% 56%
67% 65% 60%
0%
25%
50%
75%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
16%
27%
37%
13%
26%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
58% 58% 56%
67% 65% 60%
0%
25%
50%
75%
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
Girls Health
Alcohol & Other Drug Use
27%
20% 19% 17% 16%
12% 10% 11% 8% 9%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Female Male
Current alcohol and other drug (AOD) use refers to consumption of substances such as alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs within the past 30 days. Over time, both female and male students show a noticeable decrease in AOD use. Female and male students are similar with slightly more use amongst females.

Survey Question
“During the past 30 days, on how many days did
you use...”
• One or more drinks of alcohol?
• Five or more drinks of alcohol in a row, that is,
within a couple of hours?
• Marijuana (smoke, vape, eat or drink)?
• Inhalants (things you sniff, huff or breathe to
get "high")?
• Prescription drugs to get "high" or for reasons
other than prescribed?
• Any other drug, pill or medicine to get "high" or
for reasons other than medical?
Students selected their answer from the following
options: 0 days, 1 day, 2 days, 3–9 days, 10–19
days, or 20–30 days.
22%
15% 12% 8% 7% 18%
12% 10% 7% 6%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 9
33%
25%
20% 31% 16% 15%
23% 19%
13% 13%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 11
33%
25%
20% 31% 16% 15%
23% 19%
13% 13%
2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-21 2021-23
Grade 11
Grade 11
Grade 9
Aerobic capacity measures how well the
body uses oxygen during physical activity,
reflecting overall cardiovascular fitness. OC
female students perform better than the
CA average in aerobic capacity across
Grades 5, 7 and 9.

Aerobic Capacity
31% 27% 25%
7% 8% 11%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
California Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
31% 27% 25%
7% 8% 11%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
California Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
Body composition refers to the proportion
of fat and non-fat mass in the body. Similar
to aerobic capacity, OC female students
perform better than the CA average in body
composition, with a similar percentage of
students needing improvement or at health
risk across grade levels.

Body Composition
31% 27% 25%
7% 8% 11%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
California Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
31% 27% 25%
7% 8% 11%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
California Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
Note: Years are reflective of school years.
31% 27% 25%
7% 8% 11%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
California Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
% 14% 18% 15% 17% 12%
rade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
ornia Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 17% 14% 18% 15% 17% 12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
California Average Needs Improvement Health Risk
26 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Source: 2021-2023 California Healthy Kids Survey/OC District results.

Source: California Department of Education, 2024 data retrieved through DataQuest.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
Other
Arrests for all other felonies like DUI, hit-andrun, weapons violations, escape, gambling (bookmaking) and miscellaneous offenses.

Violent
Arrests for serious violent crimes such as homicide,
rape, robbery, assault and kidnapping.

Property
Arrests related to property crimes like burglary,
theft, car theft, fraud (including checks and
access cards) and arson.

Sexual
Arrests for sexual offenses including lewd acts,
unlawful sexual intercourse and other violations
of sex laws.

Drug
Arrests involving narcotics, marijuana,
dangerous drugs and other felony drug-related
offenses.

Juvenile Arrests
A juvenile arrest happens when someone under 18 is taken into custody for breaking the law. These arrests are grouped into categories like violent crimes, property crimes, drug offenses and others. Across all categories, the number of arrests involving females are much lower than males, suggesting that females are involved in fewer serious offenses overall. When involved in crime, females are more likely to engage in violent crime compared to other offense categories.
342
309
152
23 15
33 79
40 3 1
Other Violent Property Sexual Drug
Male Female
342
309
152
23 15
33 79
40 3 1
Male Female
Domestic abuse involving weapons has generally increased over time in OC with some fluctuations and approximately 80% of weapons being a personal weapon (e.g., hands, feet).
1,667 2,491 2,222 2,638
3,787
6,776 5,961
8,756 7,748 5,224
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023
Weapon No Weapon (Verbal)
1,667 2,491 2,222 2,638
3,787 4,524
6,776 5,961
8,756 7,748 5,224
5,118
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2024
Weapon No Weapon (Verbal)
8,443
10,978
9,011 9,642
8,542
10,386
Violence & Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence Crimes
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 27 The percentages below are
based on the biennial OC Point
in Time Summary of unhoused,
homeless and sheltered women.
2019

7.8% 9.0%
2022

9.2%
2024
Unhoused Victims of
Domestic Violence
Source: CA Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Statistics Center data reported by all OC local law enforcement agencies.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
28 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Orange County Commission on the
Status of Women & Girls
Conclusion
This inaugural report provides a countywide baseline of how women and girls in OC are faring. Economic disparity is not a standalone issue; it is a barrier that affects many aspects of life for women and girls in OC. It shapes access to education and career pathways, limits housing and financial stability, drives health and mental health inequities, and exposes gaps in policy and legal protections.

As the OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls examines education and workforce development, housing and financial security, healthcare and mental health, and public policy and legal protections, economic disparity emerges as a contributing factor.

As an advisory body to the BOS, the Commission will continue to use these insights to suggest recommendations that strengthen long‑term resilience for women, girls, and the broader community. This information also enhances the Commission’s value to stakeholders by grounding discussions in current conditions and emerging needs, and it has the potential to inform future reports that track progress and highlight priority areas.

This report provides a snapshot into how women and girls are faring in OC and highlights how economic disparity and gaps in access to critical resources can limit opportunity. Economic stability is a foundation for overall wellbeing. By advancing solutions that strengthen economic stability for women and girls, OC can build a more resilient future for women, families, and ultimately, the broader community.

Next Steps
To address economic challenges, the Commission’s next steps for 2026-27 intend to focus on analysis of targeted, practical strategies that strengthen economic security and expand opportunity for women and girls. A future report will take a closer look at childcare affordability and access, as contributors of economic disparity. The Commission will develop a strategic advisory plan to examine the impact of childcare costs and limited availability on workforce participation, household stability and long-term financial security. By addressing this issue directly, the Commission can offer actionable recommendations to reduce economic strain and strengthen stability for women and families across the county. By centering these priorities in the 2026-27 commission strategic advisory plan, the Commission can support the BOS in advancing practical, data-driven solutions that reduce economic disparity and expand opportunity for women, families, and the broader OC community.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 29 Data Sources
Women
American Community Survey (ACS)
The 2023 American Census Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimate Data Profiles for women are used within this report.

The ACS, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, collects detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data and projects annual estimates.

The California Women’s Well-Being Index
The CA Women’s Well-Being Index (WWBI) is a county-level, composite index that shows how women are faring throughout California. The WWBI consists of 30 indicators of women’s well-being that are grouped into five dimensions: Health, Personal Safety, Employment and Earnings, Economic Security and Political Empowerment.

Criminal Justice Data
The CA Department of Justice publishes criminal justice data through its Criminal Justice Statistics Center (CJSC).

The department collects information on crime and clearances reported by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The data is used to understand CA’s criminal justice system, hold it accountable and improve public policy to make the state safer.

Orange County Older Adults Community Survey
The OC Older Adults Community Survey (September 2023 - January 2024) collected input from older adults aged 55+ in OC through various modes (in-person, online, telephone, paper) and languages. Of the 5,657 responses, there were 3,471 female participants.

Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Summary
Annual survey of homeless people in the US conducted by local agencies called Continuums of Care on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Conditions of Children Report
Social Services Agency, in collaboration with the Children and Families Commission, sponsors the production and distribution of an annual report on the conditions of children in OC. The report studies four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement, and Safe Homes and Communities.

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) from University of California, Los Angeles The nation’s largest state health survey to provide a comprehensive picture of the health and healthcare needs of CA’s diverse population.

Girls
DataQuest (California Department of Education)
The CA Department of Education’s DataQuest platform provides access to a wide range of public education data for students, teachers, and schools across CA. This web-based tool offers reports and downloadable data on topics such as enrollment, test performance, graduation rates, and student group outcomes. The data used in this report reflect the most recently available updates as of October 2025.

California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS)
CHKS is a statewide data collection effort led by the CA Department of Education. It gathers self-reported information from students in grades 5, 7, 9 and 11 on topics such as school climate, student mental health, substance use, and overall well-being. The CHKS is one of the most comprehensive sources for understanding youth experiences and challenges across CA schools.

California Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CAASPP) The CA Assessment of Student Performance and Progress system, administered by the CA Department of Education, measures student achievement in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics and Science. The assessments are aligned with CA state standards and are designed to provide a comprehensive view of student learning, readiness for college and career, and academic progress across grade levels.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
30 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Appendix
DEMOGRAPHICS 31
Population
OC Women Who Gave Birth in 2024
Birthplace of Immigrant Women & Girls Living in OC
Birth by Race & Ethnicity of Mother
ECONOMIC EQUITY & FINANCIAL SECURITY 32
OC Unemployment by Race/Ethnicity & Gender
The Gender Wage Gap: Median Earnings by Gender
Poverty Rates by Gender
OC Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity
Poverty Rates by Household Type
OC Poverty Rates by Age & Gender
EDUCATION 34
Postsecondary Degrees by Gender
OC Women: Highest Degree Attained by Age
OC Women: Highest Degree Attained by Race/Ethnicity & Gender LEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION 36
OC Occupation by Gender
HOUSING & HOUSEHOLDS 37
OC Households
Selected Costs Associated with Housing
OC Women Homeless Counts
Homeless of OC Continuum of Care:

Women & Survivors of Domestic Violence
HEALTHCARE 38
OC Population with Health Insurance, by Gender & Age
Health Insurance by Race & Ethnicity
VIOLENCE & DOMESTIC ABUSE 39
Domestic Violence Related Calls for Assistance in OC
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 31 Demographics Appendix
1 U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Table B01001: Sex by Age
POPULATION1

ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA
WOMEN & GIRLS 1,601,560 19,756,160
TOTAL 3,170,435 39,431,263

AGE NUMBER OF BIRTHS SINGLE MOTHERS
15 - 19 years 318 100.0%
20 - 34 years 17,915 18.9%
35 - 50 years 13,836 15.3%
TOTAL 32,069 18.2%
OC WOMEN WHO GAVE BIRTH IN 20242
2 U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Table B13002: Women 15 to 50 Years Who Had a Birth in the Past 12 Months by Martial Status and Age.

Europe 5.3%
Asia 53.1%
Africa 2.0%
Oceania 0.6%
Latin America 38.0%
Northern America 1.0%

BIRTHPLACE OF IMMIGRANT WOMEN
& GIRLS LIVING IN OC3
3 U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year
Estimates. Table B05006: Place of Birth for the Foreign-Born Population in the United States BIRTH BY RACE & ETHNICITY OF MOTHER4

ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA
RACE
White alone 39.5% 35.1%
Black or African American alone 2.2% 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0.3% 1.5%
Asian alone 23.1% 16.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone5 0.3% 0.4% Some Other Race alone 16.0% 23.2%
Two or more races 18.7% 19.7%

ETHNICITY
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 34.4% 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0% 47.0%
TOTAL NUMBER OF WOMEN GIVING BIRTH 32,116 430,508
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 4U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table B13002A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I Women 15-50 Years Who Had a Birth in the Past 12 Months by Marital Status. |5U. S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Table B13002E Women 15-50 Years Who Had a Birth in the Past 12 Months by Marital Status.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
32 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report

RACE WOMEN MEN TOTAL
White alone 4.8% 4.2% 4.3%
Black or African American alone 5.0% 4.8% 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 5.5% 3.8% 4.4%
Asian alone 4.3% 3.9% 4.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone7 0.4% 1.0% N/A Some Other Race alone 3.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Two or more races 4.9% 4.9% 4.8%

ETHNICITY
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 4.5% 4.1% 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9% 4.0% 4.2%
OC: UNEMPLOYMENT RATES BY RACE, ETHNICITY & GENDER6
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 6U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table B23001A, B, C, D, F ,G, H, I: Sex by Age by Employment Status for the Population 16 Years and Over. | 7U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table B23001E.

Economic Equity & Financial Security
THE GENDER WAGE GAP: MEDIAN EARNINGS BY GENDER8
ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA U.S.

FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND

EMPLOYED POPULATION
$69,447
Women
$80,059
Men
$65,955
Women
$74,837
Men
$55,678
Women
$66,965
Men

WAGE GAP FOR FULL-TIME,
YEAR-ROUND WORKERS 86.7% 88.1% 83.1%

EMPLOYED POPULATION
(Including seasonal/part-time work)
$48,982
Women
$63,185
Men
$46,790
Women
$60,578
Men
$42,498
Women
$57,064
Men
WAGE GAP FOR ALL EMPLOYED 77.5% 77.2% 74.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 8U.S Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table S2412: Occupation by Sex and Median Earnings in the Past 12 months for Full-Time, Year-Round Civilian Employed Population.

POVERTY RATES BY GENDER9
ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA U.S.

WOMEN 10.4% 12.6% 13.0%
MEN 8.7% 10.6% 10.7%
OVERALL 9.7% 11.8% 12.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 9U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table S1701 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 33 POVERTY RATES BY HOUSEHOLD TYPE11
ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA U.S.

ALL FAMILIES 6.9% 8.5% 8.5%

MARRIED COUPLE FAMILIES
With Children Under 18 Years

3.4%

1.9%

3.7%

1.9%

3.3%

1.6%

SINGLE-MOTHER FAMILIES
With Children Under 18 Years

2.5%

1.9%

3.7%

2.9%

4.2%

3.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 11U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table S1702 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months of families.

OC POVERTY RATES BY AGE & GENDER12

AGE GROUP FEMALES MALES
< 18 YEARS
< 5 Years

2.2%

0.5%

2.3%

0.6%
18 - 64 YEARS 5.8% 5.1%
>65 YEARS
>75 Years

2.3%

1.3%

1.2%

0.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 12U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table B17001 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Sex by Age.

Economic Equity & Financial Security
OC POVERTY RATES BY RACE & ETHNICITY10

WOMEN/GIRLS BELOW FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL
RACE
White alone 4.0%
Black or African American alone 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 8.0%
Asian alone 5.5%
Some Other Race alone 8.3%
Two or more races 5.4%

ETHNICITY
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 10U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.

Table B17001A, B, D, F, G, H, I Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Sex by Age.

ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
34 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report AGE GROUP 18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 64 65+
Less than 9th Grade 0.8% 2.1% 4.8% 8.7% 9.6%
9th - 12th Grade No Diploma 4.2% 2.0% 6.3% 6.5% 6.0%
High School Graduate or Equivalent 32.2% 16.4% 16.4% 17.2% 20.8% Some College, No Degree 37.4% 17.4% 14.3% 16.5% 20.1%
Associate’s Degree 6.8% 8.4% 7.7% 8.8% 9.0%
Bachelor’s Degree 17.1% 37.3% 30.4% 25.5% 21.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 1.4% 16.4% 20.1% 16.8% 13.0% OC WOMEN: HIGHEST DEGREE ATTAINED BY AGE14
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 14U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.

Table B15001: Sex by Age by Educational Attainment for the Population 18 Years and Over.

POSTSECONDARY DEGREE BY GENDER13

DEGREE TYPE DEGREES HELD BY

WOMEN IN OC

DEGREES HELD BY

MEN IN OC

DEGREES HELD BY

WOMEN IN CA

DEGREES HELD BY

MEN IN CA
Associate’s
Degree 58.7% 41.3% 56.1% 43.9%
Bachelor’s
Degree 50.1% 49.9% 52.1% 47.9%
Master’s
Degree 52.8% 47.2% 54.1% 45.9%
Professional
Degree 46.2% 53.8% 49.3% 50.7%
Doctorate
Degree 44.4% 55.6% 44.0% 56.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 13U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table B15002: Sex by Educational Attainment for the Population 25 Years and Over.

Education Appendix
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 35 Education
OC: HIGHEST DEGREE ATTAINED BY RACE/ETHNICITY & GENDER15 RACE

NO HIGH
SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
HIGH
SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
SOME

COLLEGE,

NO DEGREE
ASSOCIATE’S
DEGREE
BACHELOR’S
DEGREE

GRADUATE OR

PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
White

3.3%
Women

14.8%
Women

21.2%
Women

9.7%
Women

31.1%
Women

19.9%
Women

3.7%
Men

16.4%
Men

17.6%
Men

7.1%
Men

34.4%
Men

20.9%
Men
Black or African
American

6.1%
Women

11.3%
Women

25.0%
Women

10.8%
Women

24.6%
Women

22.2%
Women

6.7%
Men

30.0%
Men

16.6%
Men

8.7%
Men

24.1%
Men

13.8%
Men
American Indian
& Alaska Native

30.7%
Women

25.1%
Women

16.7%
Women

7.1%
Women

16.1%
Women

4.2%
Women

23.9%
Men

24.2%
Men

20.8%
Men

8.9%
Men

18.5%
Men

3.7%
Men
Asian

12.2%
Women

14.5%
Women

10.6%
Women

8.0%
Women

35.7%
Women

19.1%
Women

10.5%
Men

11.6%
Men

12.2%
Men

5.8%
Men

36.3%
Men

23.7%
Men
Native American
& Other Pacific
Islander16

0.0%
Women

12.5%
Women

60.4%
Women

3.8%
Women

10.8%
Women

9.5%
Women

0.1%
Men

26.3%
Men

18.1%
Men

10.1%
Men

17.5%
Men

13.5%
Men
Some Other Race

32.3%
Women

27.2%
Women

13.7%
Women

6.4%
Women

14.9%
Women

5.7%
Women

34.3%
Men

31.7%
Men

16.4%
Men

3.8%
Men

9.7%
Men

4.2%
Men
Two or More Races

21.5%
Women

24.0%
Women

19.3%
Women

8.2%
Women

16.1%
Women

10.9%
Women

24.8%
Men

23.0%
Men

17.7%
Men

6.7%
Men

19.7%
Men

8.0%
Men

ETHNICITY
White Alone, Not
Hispanic or Latino

2.4%
Women

14.4%
Women

21.2%
Women

9.8%
Women

31.8%
Women

20.5%
Women

2.6%
Men

15.6%
Men

16.8%
Men

7.2%
Men

36.0%
Men

21.7%
Men
Hispanic or Latino

27.3%
Women

25.7%
Women

17.1%
Women

7.4%
Women

14.9%
Women

7.5%
Women

30.2%
Men

28.3%
Men

18.3%
Men

5.2%
Men

12.5%
Men

5.5%
Men
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 15U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.

Table B15002A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I: Sex by Age by Educational Attainment for the Population 18 Years and Over. | 16U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Table B15002E.

Appendix
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
36 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report OC OCCUPATION BY GENDER17

WOMEN MEN
OVERALL: CIVILIAN EMPLOYED POPULATION 16 YEARS AND OVER 46.1% 53.9% MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, SCIENCE AND ARTS OCCUPATIONS 48.1% 51.9% Management, business, and financial occupations: 44.3% 55.7% Management occupations 41.2% 58.8%
Business and financial operations occupations 50.0% 50.0% Computer, engineering, and science occupations: 26.0% 74.0% Computer and mathematical occupations 26.8% 73.2%
Architecture and engineering occupations 15.5% 84.5%
Life, physical, and social science occupations 52.5% 47.5% Education, legal, community service, arts, and media occupations: 61.0% 39.0% Community and social service occupations 69.4% 30.6%
Legal occupations 48.0% 52.0%
Educational instruction, and library occupations 71.2% 28.8% Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 42.1% 57.9% Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations: 67.4% 32.6% Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations 66.8% 33.2% Health technologists and technicians 68.9% 31.1%
SERVICE OCCUPATIONS 53.2% 46.8%
Healthcare support occupations 73.0% 27.0%
Protective service occupations: 20.0% 80.0%
Firefighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors 18.1% 81.9% Law enforcement workers including supervisors 23.6% 76.4% Food preparation and serving related occupations 45.5% 54.5% Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations 41.0% 59.0% Personal care and service occupations 73.6% 26.4%
SALES AND OFFICE OCCUPATIONS 55.3% 44.7%
Sales and related occupations 42.9% 57.1%
Office and administrative support occupations 68.1% 31.9% NATURAL RESOURCES, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 6.6% 93.4% Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 32.0% 68.0%
Construction and extraction occupations 4.6% 95.4%
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 4.7% 95.3% PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS 28.2% 71.8% Production occupations 35.3% 64.7%
Transportation occupations 15.0% 85.0%
Material moving occupations 28.6% 71.4%
17U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Table S2401: Occupation by Sex for the Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over.

Leadership & Representation Appendix
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 37 SELECTED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HOUSING19
ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA U.S.

OWNERSHIP COSTS
Percentage of houses with a mortgage 64.7% 66.1% 59.7%
Percentage of households with selected costs
of ownership 35% or greater of gross incomes
(homes with a mortgage)

32.2% 30.9% 22.5%

RENTAL COSTS
Median rent $2,483 $2,104 $1,487
Percentage of households with rent 35%
or greater of gross income 45.4% 44.2% 39.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 19U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Table DP04 Selected Housing Characteristics.

Housing & Households Appendix

ALL HOUSEHOLDS FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS

HEADED BY WOMEN

NON-FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS

HEADED BY WOMEN
Total 1,098,129 126,587 177,372

WITH OWN CHILDREN
<18 YEARS 303,362 51,719 N/A

PERCENTAGE WITH
CHILDREN <18 YEARS 31.0% 50.70% N/A
OC HOUSEHOLDS18
18U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Table S1101 Households and Families.

OC WOMEN HOMELESS COUNTS20
2019 2022 2024
TOTAL COUNT 6,860 5,718 7,322
PERCENTAGE UNSHELTERED 57.7% 53.5% 57.0%
HOMELESS OF OC CONTINUUM OF CARE: WOMEN AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE20
2019 2022 2024
TOTAL HOMELESS COUNT 6,860 5,718 7,322
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN 36.6% 36.2% 34.6%
PERCENTAGE OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 7.8% 9.0% 9.2% Source: County of Orange Point in Time. | 20County of Orange Point in Time Summary ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
38 © COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report HEALTH INSURANCE BY RACE & ETHNICITY22
ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE COUNTY 55+ CALIFORNIA
RACE
White alone 96.5% 98.2% 96.4%
Black or African American alone 97.0% 97.7% 95.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 87.1% N/A 88.5% Asian alone 96.4% 97.7% 96.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 87.4% N/A 87.2% Some Other Race alone 88.8% 91.7% 88.9%
Two or more races 91.2% 93.4% 92.5%

ETHNICITY
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 96.7% 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 89.5% 89.6%
Note: This data is for both women and men. | Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 22U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Table S2701: Health Insurance Coverage Status.

Healthcare
OC POPULATION WITH HEALTH INSURANCE, BY GENDER & AGE21

WOMEN & GIRLS MEN & BOYS
<6 years 97.9% 97.0%
6-18 years old 93.8% 96.3%
19-25 years old 93.7% 90.0%
26-34 years old 90.2% 89.3%
35-44 years old 94.0% 90.0%
45-54 years old 92.9% 90.2%
55-64 years old 95.2% 94.4%
65-74 years old 97.8% 98.5%
>75 years 99.5% 99.9%
Orange County Total95.2% 93.4%
California Total 95.1% 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate. | 21U.S. Census 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.

Table B27001: Health Insurance Coverage Status by sex and by Age.

Appendix
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
© COUNTY OF ORANGE | 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report 39 Violence & Domestic Abuse
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE IN OC23
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2024
Total Domestic Violence-Related Calls 8,443 8,542 10,978 10,386 9,011 9,642 No Weapon Involved (Verbal) 6,776 5,961 8,756 7,748 5,224 5,118 WEAPON INVOLVED 1,667 2,491 2,222 2,638 3,787 4,524
All Domestic Violence related calls involving a
weapon of some kind 19.7% 29.2% 20.2% 25.4% 42.0% 46.9% Weapon involved cases in which a
personal weapon such as hands, feet, etc. used 79.1% 80.5% 76.6% 78.4% 83.8% 84.2% Weapon involved cases in which firearm, knife
or other dangerous weapon used 20.9% 19.5% 23.4% 21.6% 16.2% 15.8% Source: Office of the Attorney General, State of California. | 23Office of the Attorney General, State of California Department of Justice – Open Justice. Domestic Violence-Related Calls for Assistance.

Appendix
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment A
$3,492 MORE

ON AVERAGE THAN CA WOMEN

OC WOMEN MAKE

UNEMPLOYED
COMPARED TO 5.5% OF CA WOMEN
4% OF OC WOMEN ARE 87% OF OC MEN’S WAGES ARE

EARNED BY OC WOMEN
AND 88% OF CA MEN’S WAGES ARE

EARNED BY CA WOMEN

SLIGHTLY HIGHER RATES OF GIRLS
MISSING 10% OR MORE

SCHOOL DAYS

MORE OC SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
COMPARED TO 39% OF CA WOMEN
44% OF OC WOMEN
HAVE AT LEAST A 82%
WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
COMPARED TO 74.4% OF BOYS

OF OC GIRLS

ENROLL IN COLLEGE
AT ONLY 6.6%,

NATURAL RESOURCES, CONSTRUCTION
& MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS

OC WOMEN SHOW THE LEAST AMOUNT OF REPRESENTATION IN
OF
OVER 50%

OC WOMEN REPRESENT

SALES & OFFICE AND

SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

ECONOMIC EQUITY & FINANCIAL SECURITY
The report was led by the Commission and was produced by the County Executive Office. This report establishes a countywide baseline based on the most current data to inform future reporting and deepen understanding of how conditions uniquely affect women and girls over time across all ages, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The data included within the report allows for evaluation of the condition of women and girls in OC and, when possible, enables state and gender comparisons to provide context. The report provides decision-makers and community members the insight to identify gaps, effectively allocate resources, and measure progress over time.

WOMEN & GIRLS

OF ORANGE COUNTY
2 0
2 6

LEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION
On March 12, 2024, the Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board) established the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (Commission) restoring a dedicated advisory body tasked to provide annual reports and ongoing support for the first time since the original Commission was dissolved in 1991.

The 2026 inaugural report on Women and Girls of Orange County (report) aims to provide an overview and is the first comprehensive assessment on the status and conditions of women and girls in Orange County (OC) in over three decades.

DATA HIGHLIGHTS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OC Women and girls show key differences among the categories below set by the Commission.

WOMEN & GIRLS EDUCATION
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment B
Overall, women and girls in OC fare
comparatively well across several key
indicators when measured against
statewide benchmarks, with notable
strengths in employment, earnings,
and educational attainment. Still,
within OC’s high cost of living - where
median rent is 20% higher than
CA, and 69% higher than the US -
financial pressure can deepen existing
disparities.

For instance, OC women are:
• More concentrated in lowerwage industries;
• Head households with children
at a higher rate (40.9%) than the
overall population (30%); and
• Earn 87 cents for every dollar
earned by men.

Childcare costs consume nearly onequarter of the median income for women without additional support,
underscoring how even moderate
economic pressures can strain working
families.

These findings reflect both the unique
strengths of women and girls in OC
and the real pressures that shape
their daily lives. The Commission will
continue to use these findings to inform
recommendations that advance the
well-being of women and girls.

KEY

FINDINGS

VIOLENCE & DOMESTIC ABUSE
9%OF UNHOUSED OC WOMEN

ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
WHICH HAS INCREASED SINCE 2019
4,524 WEAPON-RELATED

DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES IN OC, WHICH
HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED SINCE 2015

MENTAL HEALTH

18.6% OF OC WOMEN

REPORTED EVER SERIOUSLY THOUGHT

OF COMMITTING SUICIDE WHICH IS
LESS THAN 2023

MEMORY LOSS,

ANXIETY, & DEPRESSION

ARE THE TOP THREE REPORTED BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH CONCERNS FOR OC WOMEN 55+

ALTHOUGH TRENDING DOWN IN

THE PAST YEAR, OC GIRLS REPORT HIGHER

CHRONIC SADNESS &

SUICIDE IDEATION

COMPARED TO BOYS
$13,156-$24,284

IS THE YEARLY AVERAGE CHILDCARE COST
IN OC. THIS EQUATES TO 24% OF AN OC
WOMAN’S AVERAGE INCOME

ROLES TO BE DIFFICULT FOLLOWED BY

OVER HALF REPORTING FINANCIAL &

PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES
74% OF CAREGIVERS

REPORT THEIR

CHILD & DEPENDENT CARE

EQUAL COVERAGE
OC & CA WOMEN RECEIVE 1 in 10
OC WOMEN AGES 26-34 ARE

MOST FREQUENTLY UNINSURED

HEALTHCARE

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11% 40.9% HAVE CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

OF OC HOUSEHOLDS ARE HEADED BY WOMEN AND

HOUSING & HOUSEHOLDS
THOSE PAYING 35% OR GREATER OF THEIR GROSS INCOME ON THEIR MORTGAGE 32% OF RESIDENTS 31% OF RESIDENTS
DATA HIGHLIGHTS (Cont.)

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
ITEM 4.3 - Attachment B

6.1 CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
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Notes: The City of Laguna Woods uses a modified accrual basis of accounting, which generally means that revenues are recognized when a transaction occurs, and expenditures are recognized when obligations are created. As such, this monthly financial snapshot reflects only revenue known and expenditures paid for the month referenced as of the date prepared. In some cases, financial statements from financial dealers, depositories, and institutions may not have been received as of the date prepared and, therefore, some revenue and expenditures may not be reflected. Certificates of deposit may also have accrued interest that is not reflected because it is not yet vested. For more information on the specific information included in this monthly financial snapshot, please refer to the full City Treasurer’s Report.

Financial Assets IN THE BANK as of June 30, 2026

BY INVESTMENT TYPE
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
$
746,935

4.85% of portfolio
Pooled Money
Investment Accounts
$
8,619,013

55.90% of portfolio
This includes investments in a state
government investment pool and in the
California Asset Management Program pool.

Investments -
Earning
$
6,052,263

39.25% of portfolio
This includes certificates of deposit.

BY FUND
General Fund (Operating) $
8,166,202
General Fund (Reserves) $
4,651,600
The General Fund is the City of Laguna Woods’ primary operating fund and is used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are not legally restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes. Reserves for paid leave, self-insurance, and general contingencies are also included in the General Fund.

Special Revenue Funds $
2,600,409
These funds are used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are legally restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes.

Most of these funds are legally restricted for public street purposes.

Financial Assets HELD IN TRUST FUNDS as of June 30, 2026

C I T Y O F L A G U N A W O O D S
City Treasurer’s Report
Monthly Financial Snapshot
June 2026
(prepared 7/9/26)
California Employers’
Pension Prefunding Trust Fund
(CEPPT)
$614,657
• New Contributions $
0 • Gain/(Loss) from
Month Prior (
$
182)
The CEPPT is used to prefund employee pension obligations.

California Employers’
Retiree Benefit Trust Fund
(CERBT)
• New Contributions
• Gain/(Loss) from
Month Prior
The CERBT is used to prefund statutorily required retiree medical benefits. $
168,924
$
0 (
$
127)
Total (All Funds) $
15,418,211 Total (All Funds) $
15,418,211
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C I T Y O F L A G U N A W O O D S
City Treasurer’s Report
Monthly Financial Comparison
June 2026
(prepared 7/9/26)
$
15,532,424
Total (All Funds)
$
15,418,211
Total (All Funds)
General Fund
(Operating)1
General Fund
(Reserves)1
Special Revenue
Funds2
$
4,651,600
$
2,600,409
$
8,166,202
JUNE
2026
MAY
2026
$
2M
$
4M
$
6M
$
8M
$
10M
$
12M
$
14M
0 BY FUND BY INVESTMENT TYPE
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
Pooled Money
Investment
Accounts3
Investments
Earning4
$
854,176

5.50%
$
8,607,545

55.42%
$
6,070,703

39.08%
$
15,532,424
Total (All Funds)
MAY 2026
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
Pooled Money
Investment
Accounts3
Investments
Earning4
$746,935

4.85%
$8,619,013

55.90%
$6,052,263

39.25%
$
15,418,211
Total (All Funds)
JUNE 2026
Comparison of Financial Assets IN THE BANK
May 2026 and June 2026
June 2026
Comparison of Financial Assets HELD IN TRUST FUNDS
May 2026 and June 2026
$
16M
May 2026
$
4,651,600
$
2,624,054
$
8,256,770
1 General Fund: The General Fund is the City of Laguna Woods’ primary operating fund and is used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are not legally restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes. Reserves for paid leave, self-insurance, and general contingencies are also included in the General Fund. 2 Special Revenue Funds: These funds are used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are legally restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes.

Most of these funds are legally restricted for public street purposes. 3 This includes investments in a state government investment pool and in the California Asset Management Program pool. 4 This includes certificates of deposit.

California Employers’ Pension
Prefunding Trust Fund (CEPPT)
New Contributions (CEPPT)
Gain/(Loss) from Month Prior(CEPPT)
$
0 $100k $200k $300k $400k $500k $600k $700k
$
614,838
$
614,657
$
0 $
0 (
$
182)
(
$
100k)
California Employers’ Retiree
Benefit Trust Fund (CERBT)
New Contributions (CERBT)
Gain/(Loss) from Month Prior (CERBT)
$
0 $100k $200k $300k $400k $500k $600k $700k
$
169,051
$
168,924
$
0 $
0 (
$
127)
(
$
100k)
June 2026
California Employers’ Pension Prefunding Trust Fund (CEPPT) California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust Fund (CERBT) Comparison of Financial Assets HELD IN TRUST FUNDS
May 2026 and June 2026
May 2026
$
11,795
$
1,877
Notes: The City of Laguna Woods uses a modified accrual basis of accounting, which generally means that revenues are recognized when a transaction occurs, and expenditures are recognized when obligations are created. As such, this monthly financial comparison reflects only revenue known and expenditures paid for the month referenced as of the date prepared. The amounts attributed to the month prior reflect the same amounts included on the monthly financial snapshot for the month prior. In some cases, financial statements from financial dealers, depositories, and institutions may not have been received as of the date prepared and, therefore, some revenue and expenditures may not be reflected. Certificates of deposit may also have accrued interest that is not reflected because it is not yet vested. For more information on the specific information included in this monthly financial comparison, please refer to the full City Treasurer’s Report.

The CEPPT is used to prefund employee pension obligations.

The CERBT is used to prefund statutorily required retiree medical benefits.

City of Laguna Woods
City Treasurer's Report
For the Month Ended June 30, 2026

CASH AND INVESTMENTS
ITEM 6.1
Beginning
Balances
Earnings &
Receipts Disbursements
Purchases,
Transfers &
Other
Adjustments
Ending
Balances
% of Total
Cash &
Investment
Balances
Maximum %
Allowed per
Investment
Policy
As of 05/31/26 As of 06/30/26
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Analyzed Checking Account (Note 1) 802,389 $ 604,097 $ (719,055) $ - $ 687,431 $ 4.46% Money Market Funds, Multi-Bank Securities (MBS) Account (Note 4) 22,744 $ 17,456 $ (24,141) $ - $ 16,059 $ 0.10% Earned Interest in Transit and Accrued Interest, MBS Account (Note 4) 24,950 $ 21,522 $ (17,456) $ - $ 29,017 $ 0.19% Petty Cash $ 125 575 $ (54) $ - $ 646 $ 0.00%
Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Checking Account 3,518 $ 12,154 $ (1,891) $ - $ 13,782 $ 0.09% Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 854,176 $ 655,354 $ (762,596) $ - $ 746,935 $ 4.84% 100.00% Pooled Money Investment Accounts
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF - fair value) (Notes 2 and 3) 4,903,905 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,903,905 $ 31.81% California Asset Management Program (CAMP - fair value) (Notes 2 and 3) 3,703,640 $ 11,469 $ - $ - $ 3,715,108 $ 24.10% Total Pooled Money Investment Accounts 8,607,545 $ 11,469 $ - $ - $ 8,619,013 $ 55.90% 90.00% Investments - Interest and Income Bearing
Certificates of Deposit - non-negotiable (fair value) (Note 2) 6,070,703 $ - $ - $ (18,440) $ 6,052,263 $ 39.25% Total Investments - Interest and Income Bearing 6,070,703 $ - $ - $ (18,440) $ 6,052,263 $ 39.25% 90.00% TOTAL $ 666,823 15,532,424 $ (762,596) $ (18,440) $ 15,418,211 $ 100.00% Summary of Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments:

General Fund
Special
Revenue
Funds Totals
Analyzed Checking Account (1,899,197) $ 2,586,627 $ 687,431 $ Money Market Funds, MBS Account 16,059 $ - $ 16,059 $
Earned Interest in Transit and Accrued Interest, MBS Account 29,017 $ - $ 29,017 $ Petty Cash 646 $ - $ 646 $
LAIF 4,903,905 $ - $ 4,903,905 $
CAMP 3,715,108 $ - $ 3,715,108 $
Certificates of Deposit 6,052,263 $ - $ 6,052,263 $
Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Checking Account - $ 13,782 $ 13,782 $ Totals $ 2,600,409 12,817,802 $ 15,418,211 $
(See NOTES on Page 4 of 4)
City Treasurer's Report Page 1 of 4 For the Month Ended June 30, 2026 City of Laguna Woods
City Treasurer's Report
For the Month Ended June 30, 2026

CASH AND INVESTMENTS
ITEM 6.1
CUSIP
Investment
# Issuer Term
Purchase
Date
Settlement
Date Par Value Market Value Book Value
Stated Rate
(Note 4)
Coupon
Type
1st Coupon
Date
Rating or
Rank (*)
Yield to
Maturity
365 Days
Maturity
Date
Certificate of Deposits (CDs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [FDIC] Insured) 15643VAH5 2025-9 CENTRIS FED CR UN 12 months 09/26/25 10/03/25 245,000 244,858 245,000 3.900 Monthly 11/03/25 Green* 3.900 10/05/26 2546733P9 2023-5 CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN (Note 4) 48 months 03/30/23 04/05/23 245,000 246,286 245,000 4.800 Semi-Annual 10/05/23 Green*** 4.800 04/05/27 06051XSZ6 2025-2 BANK OF AMERICA NA 24 months 04/04/25 04/10/25 245,000 244,870 245,000 4.000 Semi-Annual 10/10/25 Green* 4.000 04/12/27 84464PCD7 2025-4 SOUTHPOINT BK 24 months 04/24/25 04/29/25 235,000 234,875 235,000 4.000 Monthly 05/29/25 Green*** 4.000 04/29/27 50625LBN2 2022-3 LAFAYETTE FED CR 60 months 05/24/22 06/15/22 245,000 243,013 245,000 3.250 Monthly 07/15/22 Green*** 3.250 06/15/27 33715LFS4 2024-7 FIRST TECHNOLOGY FED CR UN 36 months 08/13/24 08/21/24 245,000 244,907 245,000 4.100 Monthly 09/21/24 Green*** 4.100 08/21/27 05612LED0 2025-3 BMW BK NORTH AMERICA 30 months 04/04/25 04/11/25 245,000 244,500 245,000 4.000 Semi-Annual 10/11/25 Green*** 4.000 10/12/27 14042RUX7 2022-5 CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN 60 months 10/06/22 10/13/22 245,000 245,936 245,000 4.500 Semi-Annual 04/13/23 Green* 4.500 10/13/27 22282XAB6 2024-1 COVANTAGE CR UN 48 months 01/12/24 01/24/24 245,000 244,463 245,000 4.050 Quarterly 04/24/24 Green*** 4.050 01/24/28 90355GCE4 2023-2 UBS BANK USA 60 months 03/07/23 03/08/23 200,000 201,306 200,000 4.600 Monthly 04/08/23 Green* 4.600 03/08/28 919853QJ3 2025-5 VALLEY NATL BK 36 months 05/08/25 05/13/25 245,000 243,976 245,000 4.000 Semi-Annual 11/13/25 Green*** 4.000 05/15/28 89854LAD5 2023-8 TTCU FED CR UN 60 months 07/19/23 07/26/23 245,000 248,719 245,000 5.000 Monthly 08/26/23 Green*** 5.000 07/26/28 01882MAH5 2023-10 ALLIANT CR UN 60 months 11/07/23 11/15/23 245,000 251,083 245,000 5.350 Monthly 12/15/23 Green*** 5.350 11/15/2861690DMB1 2024-2 MORGAN STANLEY BANK NA 60 months 03/14/24 03/18/24 245,000 245,086 245,000 4.300 Semi-Annual 09/13/24 Green*** 4.300 03/13/29 88241TVY3 2025-7 TEXAS EXCHANGE BK 48 months 05/08/25 05/16/25 245,000 243,172 245,000 4.000 Monthly 06/16/25 Green* 4.000 05/23/29 89235MPP0 2024-4 TOYOTA FINL SVGS BK 60 months 06/04/24 06/13/24 245,000 247,411 245,000 4.650 Semi-Annual 12/13/24 Green* 4.650 06/13/29 52171MAN5 2024-8 LEADERS CR UN 60 months 08/13/24 08/30/24 245,000 242,910 245,000 4.000 Monthly 09/30/24 Green*** 4.000 08/30/29 02589AGD8 2025-1 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATL BK 60 months 01/23/25 01/29/25 245,000 243,991 245,000 4.200 Semi-Annual 07/29/25 Green*** 4.200 01/29/30 05584CXB7 2025-6 BNY MELLON NATL ASSN 60 months 05/08/25 05/14/25 245,000 241,063 245,000 3.900 Semi-Annual 11/14/25 Green*** 3.900 05/14/30 58404DXQ9 2025-8 MEDALLION BK 60 months 05/12/25 05/22/25 245,000 242,435 245,000 4.050 Monthly 06/22/25 Green*** 4.050 05/22/30 38151PAL5 2025-10 GOLDMAN SACHS BK 60 months 09/30/25 10/08/25 245,000 239,230 245,000 3.750 Semi-Annual 04/08/26 Green* 3.750 10/08/30 61776NE82 2025-11 MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK 60 months 11/13/25 11/19/25 245,000 239,551 245,000 3.800 Semi-Annual 05/19/25 Green*** 3.800 11/19/30 59013LKJ2 2026-1 MERRICK BK 60 months 03/27/26 03/31/26 245,000 241,347 245,000 4.000 Monthly 05/01/26 Green* 4.000 03/31/31 949764WZ3 2026-2 WELLS FARGO BK 60 months 05/21/26 05/29/26 245,000 243,917 245,000 4.250 Monthly 06/29/26 Green* 4.250 05/29/31 15118R5L7 2026-3 CELTIC BK 60 months 06/03/26 06/24/26 245,000 243,356 245,000 4.200 Monthly 07/24/26 Green* 4.250 06/24/31 Accrued Interest - Month End 29,017Total CDs 6,070,000 6,081,280 6,070,000 Veribanc
Rank
Green
Yellow
Red
Government Pooled Money Investment Accounts (PMIA) (Notes 2 and 3) N/A N/A Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) N/A Various Various 4,903,968 4,903,905 4,903,968 Note 3 Quarterly N/A N/A N/A N/AN/A N/A California Asset Management Program (CAMP) N/A Various Various 3,715,108 3,715,108 3,715,108 Note 3 Monthly N/A N/A N/A N/A Total PMIA 8,619,076 8,619,013 8,619,076
(See NOTES on Page 4 of 4)
Merits close attention, does not meet minimal qualifications for equity and has incurred significant losses (*) CDs are ranked using the Veribanc Rating System, a two-part color code and star classification system which tests the present standing and future outlook by reviewing an institution's capital strength, asset quality, management ability, earnings sufficiency, liquidity, and sensitivity to market risk. The table below summarizes the Veribanc color rankings. Veribanc star ratings of one to three, with three being best, are used to help review a possible future trend of an institutions health based on metrics from ten prior quarters. A rating of one, two, or three, are not necessarily an indicator of risk or an undesirable investment. The City reviews other rating systems and issuer financials before choosing any investment.

Veribanc Rating System
Color Meaning
Highest rating, exceeds qualifications in equity and income tests Merits attention, meets minimal qualifications in equity and income tests City Treasurer's Report Page 2 of 4 For the Month Ended June 30, 2026 City of Laguna Woods
City Treasurer's Report
For the Month Ended June 30, 2026

CASH AND INVESTMENTS
ITEM 6.1
Beginning
Balances
Contributions /
(Withdrawals)
Administrative
Fees &
Investment
Expense
Unrealized
Gain / (Loss)
Ending
Balances
As of 05/31/26 As of 06/30/26
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust
CalPERS California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) (Note 2) 169,051 $ - $ (10) $ (117) $ 168,924 $ (CERBT holds all assets and administers the OPEB Trust) Employer Pension Contributions Trust
CalPERS California Employers' Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) (Note 2) 614,838 $ - $ (115) $ (66) $ 614,657 $ (CEPPT holds all assets and administers the Employer Pension Contributions Trust) Total Other Funds - Held in Trust 783,890 $ - $ (125) $ (183) $ 783,581 $ (See NOTES on Page 4 of 4)
City Treasurer's Report Page 3 of 4 For the Month Ended June 30, 2026 City of Laguna Woods
City Treasurer's Report
For the Month Ended June 30, 2026

CASH AND INVESTMENTS
ITEM 6.1
Notes:

OPEB Trust / The City made no contributions to or withdrawals from the OPEB Trust. The OPEB Trust experienced a net loss of ($126.66) in June 2026.Employer Pension Contributions Trust / The City made no contributions to or withdrawals from the CEPPT account. The Trust experienced a net loss of ($181.58) in June 2026.

Pool
Earnings
Post
Prior Period
Earnings
Deposited
Deposit for
Period Ended
Current Month
Gross Yield
Current Month /
Quarter Earnings
Will Post
LAIF Quarterly $0.00 See Notes 3.816% July 2026
CAMP Monthly $11,468.94 June 30, 2026 3.770% July 2026
City Treasurer's Certification I, Elizabeth Torres, City Treasurer, do hereby certify:
y That all investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the City's Investment of Financial Assets Policy; andy That the City is able to meet all cash flow needs which might reasonably be anticipated for the next 12 months.

Elizabeth Torres, City Treasurer
Notes
The average pool interest yield for June 2026 was 3.816% and the City's yield will be slightly lower based on allocation ratios and administrative fees to be deducted.The monthly distribution yield for June 2026 was 3.770%. Earnings are paid on a monthly basis.

Note 4 - CDs / The stated earnings rate for CDs is a fixed rate for the full term. The City earned interest of $17,455.55 and transferred out $24,140.60 in Money Market Funds balances to the City's checking account in June 2026. Money Market Funds to be invested or paid out are classified separately on page 1 of 4. The Money Market Funds 30-day yield at June 30, 2026 was 2.68%. The City's portfolio also has $29,017.06 in accrued interest, not yet vested. The Capital One Certificate of Deposit with CUSIP #2546733P9 was originally purchased from Discover Bank, however, in Fiscal Year 2024-25 both companies merged. This CD will remain fully insured by the FDIC, separately from other Capital One CD investments.Note 3 - Investment earnings on pooled money investment accounts deposited and reported in June 2026 net of related fees were:Note 1 - Analyzed Checking Account / Monthly activity reported does not reflect June 2026 vendor invoicing processed after the date of this report. Note 2 - During June 2026, transaction activity in pooled money investment accounts, investment accounts and fiduciary trusts included:

LAIF / The City made no deposits to or withdrawals from the LAIF account. The balance includes an adjustment in the amount of ($62.68) to reflect the fair market value of the investment at March 31, 2026.CAMP / The City made no deposits to or withdrawals from the CAMP account. Interest earned and posted in June 2026 was $11,468.94.

Investments / Upon maturity of the 1st Financial Bank Certificate of Deposit, $245,000 principal was received. The amount was reinvested to purchase the Celtic Bank Certificate of Deposit for a 60-month term at a 4.200% yield rate. Investments were adjusted in the amount of ($18,440.15) to report balances at fair market value as of June 30, 2026.

City Treasurer's Report Page 4 of 4 For the Month Ended June 30, 2026 Digitally signed by Elizabeth Torres Date: 2026.07.09 20:00:46 -07'00'

7.0 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY
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ITEM 7.0
CC  07-15-2026 Item 7.0 – Page 1 of 3
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: July 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
SUBJECT: Consent Calendar Summary
Recommendation
Approve all proposed actions on the July 15, 2026 Consent Calendar by single motion and City Council action.

Background
All items appearing on the consent calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or City staff requests that specific items be removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion and consideration of action.

Members of the public may address the City Council on any item appearing on the consent calendar at the time the item is considered, regardless of whether or not the item has been removed from the consent calendar.

Items that are removed from the consent calendar will be considered after the items remaining on the consent calendar.

Summary
The July 15, 2026 Consent Calendar contains the following items:

7.1 City Council Minutes
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on June 17, 2026.

7.2 Payment Register
ITEM 7.0
Item 7.0 – Page 2 of 3 CC  07-15-2026
Approval of the payment register dated July 15, 2026 in the amount of $718,983.77. A list of payments is included in the agenda packet; detailed information about individual payments is available at or from City Hall.

7.3 City Fleet Vehicles

1. Adoption of a resolution amending and adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, increasing Mobile Source Reduction Fund appropriations for the purchase of two new zero emission vehicles;

2. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waiver of the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section

3.06.080(c) for the purchase of two new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles; and

3. Authorization for the City Manager to execute purchase agreements and other documentation to purchase two new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles for the City’s fleet in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

The recommended actions would allow the City to purchase two new fleet vehicles using presently unassigned Mobile Source Reduction Fund monies. For the first three years of operation, electric vehicle charging costs would be paid using Mobile Source Reduction Fund monies, as allowed by the Assembly Bill 2766 (1991) Subvention Program.

The use of fleet vehicles is subject to change based on needs; however, staff anticipates that the Public Works Administrator and Animal Outreach Officer would be the primary drivers of the new vehicles. Fleet vehicles are pooled for staff use, rather than individually assigned.

The proposed resolution is included as Attachment A. A rendering of the graphics and light bar that would be applied to the vehicles after purchase is included as Attachment B. Vehicle outfitting costs would be funded within the existing Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Plan budget.

7.4 Purchase Authorization
Authorization of expenditures from the existing Information Technology & Cyber Security Account budget to purchase 25 new computers and 25 new docking stations for the new computers in the amount of $51,625.11, plus any additional tax, using the Dell NASPO Computer Equipment PA – California cooperative purchasing agreement. The purchase authorization is for the equipment specified in Attachment A and is proposed as part of the planned replacement and upgrade of computer workstations. Sufficient funds for the purchase are included in the Fiscal Years 2025-27 General Fund budget. Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.090 authorizes the use of cooperative purchasing agreements.

7.5 Traffic Signal, Street Light, and City Hall Lighting Maintenance Services ITEM 7.0
CC  07-15-2026 Item 7.0 – Page 3 of 3
Ratification of the City Manager’s execution of an assignment and assumption consent agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, related to their existing agreement with the City for traffic signal, street light, and City Hall lighting maintenance services. The proposed agreement memorializes a change in the legal status of Bear Electrical Solutions, the City’s traffic signal, street light, and City Hall lighting maintenance services contractor. Bear Electrical Solutions was structured as a corporation when the original agreement was entered into in July 2023 and subsequently converted to a limited liability company (“LLC”).

7.6 Urban County Community Development Block Grant and Other Programs Cooperation Agreement
Approval of amendment seven to the cooperation agreement with the County of Orange related to participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and other United States Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. The proposed amendment would provide for the City’s continued participation in the Urban County CDBG Program, which is administered by the County of Orange. Exhibit A, which includes the original agreement and subsequent six amendments thereto, is available for review at or from City Hall.

7.7 City Council Travel Reimbursement

1. Authorization of expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Mayor McCary for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200;

2. Authorization of expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Councilmember Moore for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200; and

3. Authorization of expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Mayor Pro Tem Lee for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200.

An agenda report is included with additional information.

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7.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.1
June 17, 2026 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
June 17, 2026
2:00 P.M.

Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637

I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCary called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER: PRESENT: Conners, Horne, Moore, McCary
ABSENT: Lee
All councilmembers participated in-person at the meeting location.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Macon, City Attorney Patterson, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres, Planning &
Environmental Services Director Cook
All staff participated in-person at the meeting location.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dennis Cafferty, General Manager, El Toro Water District, led the pledge of allegiance.

IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

4.1 Elder Abuse Awareness Month – June 2026
Planning & Environmental Services Director Cook read the proclamation.

Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to approve and present the proclamation.

4.2 Gun Violence Awareness Month – June 2026
Planning & Environmental Services Director Cook read the proclamation.

Councilmembers made comments.

ITEM 7.1
June 17, 2026 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Ryan Anderson, Captain, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, made comments.

Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to approve and present the proclamation.

4.3 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report – Rima Nashashibi, Orange County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
Mayor McCary noted that this item has been moved to the July meeting.

Mayor McCary asked to move Item 10.2 next on the agenda. There were no objections.

X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS

10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Horne made a report.

Mayor McCary made comments.

Reid Gibson, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority, made comments.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Macon reviewed public comment procedures and commented on recent coyote issues.

Susan Singleton, resident, thanked the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Fire Authority for their services. Ms. Singleton also commented on a coyote bite she received during a coyote attack on her dog.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Singleton’s comments.

Marie Collins, resident, read a letter from Linda Griffith, resident, regarding coyote issues. Ms.

Collins also commented on the need for state legislative intervention on coyote issues.

Sue Quam, resident, requested that Item 7.3 be removed from the agenda and that the City reevaluate the proposed agreement with the City of Laguna Beach for animal control and shelter services.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Quam’s comments.

Marjorie Moe, resident, commented on coyote issues, including a recent coyote attack.

Carol Adney, resident, commented on coyote issues.

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Robyn Rose, resident, expressed concerns regarding Laguna Beach Animal Services.

Dora Mendoza, resident, commented on coyote issues.

Leslie Lewis, resident, asked about bird feeders and bird baths as related to coyote issues.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Lewis’ comments.

Willie Nuesse, resident, commented on coyote issues.

Stan Carazoza, resident, expressed concerns regarding Laguna Beach Animal Services and requested monthly data.

Ryan Anderson, Captain, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, briefly responded to public comments.

Pat Micone, resident, asked about wildlife feeding and associated penalties.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Micone’s comments.

Councilmember Moore briefly responded to public comments and asked that staff post information on Senator Blakespear’s wildlife coexistence legislation on the City’s website.

City Manager Macon made comments.

Mayor Pro Tem Horne and Mayor McCary briefly responded to public comments.

Mayor McCary called for a brief recess at 3:16 p.m.

The meeting was called back to order at 3:24 p.m.

Vicki Johnson, resident, suggested a city newsletter and/or an article in the Laguna Woods Globe to provide information to residents, asked about the goals of the General Fund and cannabis business tax revenue, expressed support for term limits for the City Council, and inquired about the use of Flock cameras and drones.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Johnson’s comments.

Debra Morse, Alzheimer's Orange County, commented on coyote issues, Alzheimer’s Orange County, and Aging Angels Life Care.

Mary Ribando, President, Laguna Woods Democratic Club, presented a contribution from the Democratic Club to the City for the USA 250 Plaza Clock.

Pat Micone, President, Republican Club of Laguna Woods, presented a contribution from the Republican Club to the City for the USA 250 Plaza Clock.

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Dennis Cafferty, General Manager, El Toro Water District, presented a contribution from the El Toro Water District to the City for the USA 250 Plaza Clock.

Mayor McCary called for a brief recess at 3:43 p.m.

The meeting was called back to order at 3:44 p.m.

VI. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT

6.1 City Treasurer Report
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres made a presentation.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2026.

VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to approve Consent Calendar items 7.1-7.11.

7.1 City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on May 20, 2026.

7.2 Payment Register
Approved the payment register dated June 17, 2026, in the amount of $932,304.65.

7.3 Animal Control and Shelter Services
Approved an agreement with the City of Laguna Beach for animal control and services and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.4 Geographic Information System Services

1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section

3.06.080(c) for an agreement with Psomas for geographic information system services; and

2. Approved an agreement with Psomas for geographic information system services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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7.5 Hazardous Waste Handling Services

1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section

3.06.080(c) for an extension of the agreement with WM Curbside, LLC for hazardous waste handling services; and

2. Approved an extension of the agreement with WM Curbside, LLC for hazardous waste handling services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.6 Information Technology Services

1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section

3.06.080(c) for an extension of the agreement with Practical Data Solutions for information technology services; and

2. Approved an extension of the agreement with Practical Data Solutions for information technology services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.7 Video Recording and Production Services

1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080(c) for an agreement with Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. for video recording and production services; and

2. Approved an agreement with Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. for video recording and production services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.8 Water Quality (Stormwater) Services
Approved an extension and amendment of the agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for water quality (stormwater) services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension and amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.9 Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 10

1. Approved two grants of easement (temporary construction easements) with Raintree Realty LLC for certain real property located in the city of Laguna Woods, more particularly described as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 621-121-26, to enable the City to complete the Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 10, and authorized the Mayor to execute the grants of easement and accept the grants of easement on behalf of the City, subject to approval of the grants of easement as to form by the City Attorney; and
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2. Adopted a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2025-27 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027,

INCREASING GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE “PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 10”

7.10 Rejection of Claim Against the City
Rejected the following claim against the City:

Claimant: Shiva Pourazima
Date of Loss: 11/30/2025
Claim Filing Date: 04/27/2026
City File Number: CJP-3056571-ASG

7.11 Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, Charges, and Assessments Approved an agreement for collection of special taxes, fees, charges, and assessments with the County of Orange – providing for the County of Orange to collect special taxes, fees, charges and assessments for the City at the same time and in the same manner as County of Orange taxes are collected – and authorized the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1 Sign Program SP-2026-0001, a request by Donco & Sons, Inc. for approval of a sign program to allow for various signage at 24362 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Mayor McCary opened the public hearing.

Vicki Johnson, resident, asked about the status of the gas station.

A representative of the applicant briefly responded to Ms. Johnson’s comments.

With no other requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Councilmembers made comments.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to adopt a resolution titled:

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN PROGRAM SP-2026-0001
TO ALLOW FOR VARIOUS SIGNAGE AT 24362 EL TORO ROAD,
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637, AND DETERMINING AND

CERTIFYING THAT THE RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

8.2 Collection of Costs Incurred by the City in the Abatement of Public Nuisance Conditions at 24351 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
City Manager Macon made a presentation and noted a correction of a typographical error in the title of the proposed resolution (“922637” should be “92637”).

Mayor McCary opened the public hearing.

City Manager Macon noted that the property owner was not in attendance at the meeting.

With no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.

A member of the public asked for clarification regarding the location.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to the public comments.

Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COLLECTION OF COSTS

INCURRED BY THE CITY IN THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC
NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 24351 MOULTON PARKWAY,
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637 (“PROPERTY”) BY MAKING THE

AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID COSTS A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY

AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF

THE LIEN TO BE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54988 ET SEQ. AND

EXECUTE ANY ADDITIONAL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CAUSE

THE COLLECTION OF THE LIEN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 38773.1 AND 38773.5, AND

DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE LIEN AND THE

COLLECTION OF THE LIEN ARE EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
as amended with the correct zip code.

8.3 Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts ITEM 7.1
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City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Mayor McCary opened the public hearing.

With no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.

The City Council was presented with the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, as required by California Government Code Section 3502.3. Staff also identified potential obstacles in the hiring process.

IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS

9.1 Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance – read by title with further reading waived – titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 13.06.010
AND 13.26.230 OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE

PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND DETERMINING AND

CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

9.2 City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5 City Manager Macon made a presentation and recommended that recommendations #3 and #5 be revised to read:
“3. Award a contract agreement to MLC Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in the amount of $1,433,931.00, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($143,393.10) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney;” “5. Approve an agreement with Safe and Sound Security, Inc. for the purchase and installation of access control devices, surveillance cameras, and related equipment, supplies, and licensing for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in the amount not to exceed $171,736.15, including authorized amendments; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve amendments, subject to approval of the agreement as to form by the City Attorney.”
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Following comments from Councilmember Moore, the City Manager withdrew the recommended revisions to recommendation #3.

Kathryn Freshley, resident, asked if the City has worked with the proposed contractor before.

Vicki Johnson, resident, asked about the total costs of all five phases of the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project and about the likelihood of future phases.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to public comments.

Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to:

1. Approve the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5 plans and specifications as prepared by the project architect and other licensed and technical professionals;

2. Approve a notice of exemption for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project:

Phase 5 finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorize the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law;

3. Award a contract agreement to MLC Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in the amount of $1,433,931.00, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 15% ($215,089.65) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney;

4. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b) –and noting that the purchase of security and safety alarms and monitors, and the procurement of related services, are exempt from the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(d)(4) – waive the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.040 for an agreement with Safe and Sound Security, Inc. for the purchase and installation of access control devices, surveillance cameras, and related equipment, supplies, and licensing for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5; and

5. Approve an agreement with Safe and Sound Security, Inc. for the purchase and installation of access control devices, surveillance cameras, and related equipment, supplies, and licensing for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in an amount not to exceed $171,736.15, including authorized amendments; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve amendments, subject to approval of the agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

Councilmember Moore made comments.

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Improvement Program
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Vicki Johnson, resident, suggested the City consider funding an Assistant City Manager position.

Sue Quam, resident, spoke in support of the proposed Animal Outreach Officer position and funding the Assistant to the City Manager position. Ms. Quam also expressed concerns with the agreement with the City of Laguna Beach for animal control and shelter services.

Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to:

1. Adopt an updated Chapter 2.0 (City Organization) of the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget & Work Plan reflecting changes in authorized City employee positions and reporting relationships;

2. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED CITY
EMPLOYEE POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
AND

3. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2025-27 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, INCREASING GENERAL FUND

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND

CYBER SECURITY ACCOUNT AND TO MEET THE MINIMUM
LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES REQUIRED BY THE MEASURE M2

MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENT
AND

4. Receive and file an updated General Fund Expenditures Detail table reflecting changes ITEM 7.1
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to individual budget line items for Fiscal Year 2026-27 commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027;

5. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE

CONSTITUTION
AND

6. Determine and certify that the aforementioned actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

9.4 Employee Positions, Compensation, and Benefits
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

A member of the public noted that the proposed enhanced coyote hazing stipend seems low.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to public comments.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to:

1. Approve a job classification for the following City employee position: Animal Outreach Officer; and

2. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 26-09, AND

ESTABLISHING AND MODIFYING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE

AND BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE CITY

MANAGER AND OTHER LOCAL AGENCY EXECUTIVES AS
DEFINED IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3511.1

9.5 Constituent Services Platform
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Mickie, resident, asked if this item is related to Item 9.3.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to public comments.

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Councilmembers made comments.

Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Lee absent, to:

1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(b), waive the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section

3.06.080(c) for a statement of work (agreement) with General Networks Corporation for the development and implementation of a constituent services platform using various Microsoft software and services; and

2. Approve a statement of work (agreement) with General Networks Corporation for the development and implementation of a constituent services platform using various Microsoft software and services and authorize the City Manager to execute the statement of work (agreement), subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS

10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
No report

10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore provided a report.

Councilmember Conners made comments.

10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District No report

10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners stated that there was no meeting in June.

10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
No report

10.7 Other Comments and Reports
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Orange County Division Quarterly Division Meeting, June 11, 2026 – Mayor McCary
Mayor McCary provided a report.

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• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) California Senate Bill 827: Fundamentals of Municipal Finances and Financial Management Training, May 29, 2026 – Mayor McCary, Councilmember Horne, and Councilmember Moore Mayor McCary, Councilmember Horne, and Councilmember Moore provided a report.
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) California Senate Bill 827: Fundamentals of Municipal Finances and Financial Management Training, June 9, 2026 – Councilmember Conners
Councilmember Conners provided a report.

XI. CLOSED SESSION – None
XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
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YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
Approved: July 15, 2026
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ANNIE MCCARY, Mayor
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7.2 PAYMENT REGISTER
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.2
Date Vendor Name Description Amount
Debit Automatic Bank Debits:

Debit 06/01/2026 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA Employee Benefit Program / June 2026 1,020.43Debit 06/02/2026 GLOBAL PAYMENTS / OPEN EDGE Credit Card Processing Fees / May 2026 1,375.75Debit 06/04/2026 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. Employee Benefit Program / May & June 2026 253.50Debit 06/04/2026 ADP WAGE PAY Payroll Transfer / Pay Period Ended 05/29/26 44,342.23Debit 06/04/2026 ADP TAX Payroll Taxes / Pay Period Ended 05/29/26 21,282.20Debit 06/05/2026 MISSION SQUARE RETIREMENT Employee Benefit Program / Pay Period Ended 05/29/26 4,743.52Debit 06/05/2026 CALPERS - HEALTH Employee Benefit Program / June 2026 23,961.12Debit 06/08/2026 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration / May 2026 500.00Debit 06/11/2026 CALPERS - RETIREMENT Retirement Contributions / Pay Period Ended 05/15/26 7,404.55Debit 06/11/2026 CALPERS - RETIREMENT Retirement Contributions / Pay Period Ended 05/15/26 4,603.30Debit 06/12/2026 ADP PAYROLL SERVICES Payroll Processing Fees / May 2026 907.37Debit 06/12/2026 U.S. BANK Bank Service Charges / May 2026 65.71Debit 06/15/2026 AIRESPRING INC. City Hall Internet Service / June 2026 597.19Debit 06/18/2026 ADP WAGE PAY Payroll Transfer / Pay Period Ended 06/12/26 43,168.51Debit 06/18/2026 ADP TAX Payroll Taxes / Pay Period Ended 06/12/26 20,999.18Debit 06/18/2026 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. Employee Benefit Program / June 2026 289.95Debit 06/22/2026 ADP PAYROLL SERVICES Payroll Processing Fees / May 2026 106.00Debit 06/22/2026 MISSION SQUARE RETIREMENT Employee Benefit Program / Pay Period Ended 06/12/26 3,218.52Debit 06/25/2026 CALPERS - RETIREMENT Retirement Contributions / Pay Period Ended 05/29/26 7,661.65Debit 06/25/2026 CALPERS - RETIREMENT Retirement Contributions / Pay Period Ended 05/29/26 4,281.81Debit 06/25/2026 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. Employee Benefit Program / June 2026 397.20 Check
Number Checks:
9439 06/05/2026 ACCESS SYSTEMS, INC. ProofPoint Subscription / April - June 2023 & October - December 2024 & October - December 2025 649.85 9440 06/05/2026 AT&T Telephone / 458-3487 / May 2026 63.329441 06/05/2026 CAPTIONING UNLIMITED Closed Captioning / May 2026 300.009442 06/05/2026 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT Water Service / April 2026 5,890.089443 06/05/2026 EVERON, LLC City Hall Maintenance 725.00 9444 06/05/2026 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning Services / April 2026 13,250.87 9445 06/05/2026 MILLSTEN ENTERPRISES, INC. Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage & Improvement Project 5,840.69 9446 06/05/2026 PARK CONSULTING GROUP, INC Software Consulting Services / April 2026 662.50 9447 06/05/2026 PSOMAS GIS Services / March 2026 1,179.00 9448 06/05/2026 SOUTH COAST IT IT Consulting Services / May 2026 183.709449 06/05/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Street Lighting - Residential / April 2026 2,608.15 9450 06/05/2026 STAPLES Office & Janitorial Supplies / April & May 2026 685.539451 06/05/2026 SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA Street Sweeping Services / May 2026 3,480.009452 06/05/2026 TONY'S LOCKSMITH & SAFE SERV. Locksmith Services 270.00 9453 06/05/2026 TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Broadcasting Services / May 2026 549.89 9454 06/05/2026 UNITED STORM WATER, INC. Catch Basin Cleaning / April 2026 7,832.009455 06/11/2026 APRIL BAUMGARTEN Educational Assistance Program Reimbursement / Calendar Year 2026 1,501.38 9456 06/11/2026 AT&T White Pages / June 2026 4.33
9457 06/11/2026 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. Traffic Signal Maintenance / April 2026 5,792.509458 06/11/2026 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. Landscape Maintenance / May 2026 17,492.739459 06/11/2026 CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH Animal Control & Shelter Services / June 2026 10,366.00

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

PAYMENT REGISTER
July 15, 2025
This Report Covers the Period 6/01/2026 through 6/30/2026 ϭŽĨϱ
ITEM 7.2
Date Vendor Name Description Amount

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

PAYMENT REGISTER
July 15, 2025
This Report Covers the Period 6/01/2026 through 6/30/2026 9460 06/11/2026 COUNTY OF ORANGE Automated Fingerprint ID System / May 2026 514.00 9461 06/11/2026 COYOTE WILDLIFE AND PEST SOLUTIONS, INC. Animal Abatement Services / May 2026 3,000.00 9462 06/11/2026 DELL MARKETING L.P. Computer Purchase 2,280.04 9463 06/11/2026 EPIC IO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. City Hall Internet Service / June 2026 201.459464 06/11/2026 FLEXBOOKER Annual Subscription / September 2024-2025 948.009465 06/11/2026 GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. Trash Provisions Support Services / April - May 2026 5,668.40 9466 06/11/2026 GRAYMAR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC Public Safety Incident Clean Up 411.059467 06/11/2026 HARDY & HARPER, INC. ADA Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 9B 29,425.989468 06/11/2026 INTERPRETING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, LLC Translation Services 435.00 9469 06/11/2026 IRWIN B BORNSTEIN, CPA Financial Consulting Services / May 2026 742.50 9470 06/11/2026 ITERIS, INC. Traffic Engineering / May 2026 7,528.92 9471 06/11/2026 JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Water Quality Services / March - April 2026 1,145.009472 06/11/2026 JULIE KROPA Educational Assistance Program Reimbursement / Calendar Year 2026 323.899473 06/11/2026 KARDENT City Hall Refurbishment & Safety Project: Phase 5 272.539474 06/11/2026 KONE INC. City Hall Elevator Maintenance / June 2026 239.86 9475 06/11/2026 MINUTEMAN PRESS, INC. Printing Services 760.70 9476 06/11/2026 OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. Public Safety Incident Clean Up 963.50 9477 06/11/2026 ON POINT LAND SURVEYING, INC. Survey Document Preparation 1,350.00 9478 06/11/2026 ORKIN City Hall Maintenance / May 2026 134.00 9479 06/11/2026 PARK CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Software Consulting Services / May 2026 3,640.00 9480 06/11/2026 PETTY CASH Replenish Petty Cash / May 2026 - 9481 06/11/2026 PRACTICAL DATA SOLUTIONS IT Support Services / May 2026 8,485.08 9482 06/11/2026 PV MAINTENANCE INC. Street, City Hall & Park Maintenance / April - May 2026 29,639.81 9483 06/11/2026 RINGCENTRAL, INC. Telephone Services / May - June 2026 1,792.309484 06/11/2026 SMITH ARCHITECTS Architectural Services / May 2026 1,500.00 9485 06/11/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Electric Service / April - May 2026 8,612.399486 06/11/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY Gas Service - City Hall / May 2026 18.25 9487 06/11/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP Public Notices / May 2026 1,180.97 9488 06/11/2026 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Fleet Software / May 2026 199.63 9489 06/11/2026 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. Tree Pruning Services / May 2026 13,289.009490 06/18/2026 ALLIANCE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC Janitorial Services / May 2026 2,799.00 9491 06/18/2026 CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH Animal Control & Shelter Services / April 2026 10,366.00 9492 06/18/2026 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES Sales Tax Consulting / April - June 2026 955.739493 06/18/2026 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning Services / May 2026 633.109494 06/18/2026 MARC DONOHUE Administrative Services / May 2026 300.009495 06/18/2026 U.S. BANK Credit Card Charges / April 2026 3,219.24 9496 06/18/2026 VERIZON WIRELESS Building & Code Enforcement iPads Data Plans / May 2026 140.05 9497 06/30/2026 ACCESS SYSTEMS, INC. ProofPoint Subscription / January - March 2026 297.259498 06/30/2026 AT&T Telephone / 583-1105 / May 2026 32.149499 06/30/2026 AT&T Telephone / 581-9821 / May 2026 160.559500 06/30/2026 AT&T Telephone / 458-3487 / June 2026 62.729501 06/30/2026 ATLAS PLANNING SOLUTIONS Emergency Operations Plan Support Services 4,300.009502 06/30/2026 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. Traffic Signal Maintenance / May 2026 13,611.45 9503 06/30/2026 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. Landscape Maintenance / February 2026 & April - June 2026 67,862.42 9504 06/30/2026 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Plan Check Review Services / May 2026 1,620.00 9505 06/30/2026 CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT, LLC Police Data Analysis Report / Calendar Year 2025 15,000.00 ϮŽĨϱ
ITEM 7.2
Date Vendor Name Description Amount

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

PAYMENT REGISTER
July 15, 2025
This Report Covers the Period 6/01/2026 through 6/30/2026 9506 06/30/2026 CHASE DESIGN, INC. Website Design & Maintenance Services / April - May 2026 9,375.009507 06/30/2026 CHECKERED FLAG LAKE FOREST, LP Fleet Vehicle Washing / May 2026 180.00 9508 06/30/2026 COUNTY OF ORANGE Automated Fingerprint ID System / June 2026 514.00 9509 06/30/2026 COUNTY OF ORANGE Law Enforcement Services 254.79 9510 06/30/2026 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT Water Service / May 2026 5,536.81 9511 06/30/2026 JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Water Quality Services / February & May 2026 1,736.259512 06/30/2026 JZMK PARTNERS Design Standards Technical Assistance Services 22,680.009513 06/30/2026 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning Services 4,275.00 9514 06/30/2026 MAGDA STEFAN Educational Assistance Program Reimbursement / Calendar Year 2026 257.48 9515 06/30/2026 NV5, INC. Engineering Services / April - May 2026 32,609.459516 06/30/2026 OCY MANAGEMENT, LLC Senior Mobility Program / May 2026 45,413.309517 06/30/2026 ORANGE COUNTY PLUMBING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING City Hall Maintenance 1,350.00 9518 06/30/2026 PRACTICAL DATA SOLUTIONS Backup Server Software 2,485.84 9519 06/30/2026 RAINTREE REALTY, LLC ADA Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 10 1,000.00 9520 06/30/2026 RECREATION BRANDING SERVICES Graphic Design Services / March - May 2026 998.829521 06/30/2026 RJM DESIGN GROUP Landscape Architectural Services / May 2026 2,661.429522 06/30/2026 RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP Legal Services / April - May 2026 13,987.509523 06/30/2026 SAFE AND SOUND SECURITY, INC. Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage & Improvement Project 18,213.449524 06/30/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Street Lighting - Residential / May 2026 2,379.059525 06/30/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHREDDING Shredding Services / May 2026 705.009526 06/30/2026 STAPLES Office & Janitorial Supplies / May 2026 590.549527 06/30/2026 TONY'S LOCKSMITH & SAFE SERV. Locksmith Services 270.00 9528 06/30/2026 U.S. BANK Credit Card Charges / May 2026 2,213.58 9529 06/30/2026 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. Tree Pruning Services / May 2026 28,306.509530 06/30/2026 WM CURBSIDE, LLC HHW & Sharps Program / May 2026 4,366.89 Total Bank Debits and Checks: $ 718,929.77
Petty Cash Expenditures Paid Out (See Note 2)
ORANGE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER Document Recording $54.00
Total Petty Cash: $54.00
TOTAL $ 718,983.77
NOTES:Note 1 - City Councilmembers are eligible to receive either a salary or vehicle reimbursement allowance in the amount of $300 per month ($3,600 per year). Suchcompensation is included in the City's regular payroll (see "ADP Payroll Services" under "Automatic Bank Debits"), unless waived by the Councilmember. For themonth of June 2026, the following Councilmembers received compensation in the amount of $300: Conners, Horne, Lee, and McCary.Note 2 - Petty cash is reported as cash is paid out, not when the fund is replenished. ϯŽĨϱ
ITEM 7.2
Date Vendor Name Description Amount

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

PAYMENT REGISTER
July 15, 2025
This Report Covers the Period 6/01/2026 through 6/30/2026 Note 3 - The table below summarizes credit card expenditures paid via Check #9495 to U.S. Bank totaling $3,219.24:

Make.com GIS Software $10.59
Bluebeam Computer Software $660.00
Home Depot Office Supplies $65.66
Restaurantware Community Event Supplies $113.14
Michaels Community Event Supplies $53.96
image360 Woods End Trail Marker Sign $431.00
ChargePoint Fleet Vehicle Charging Fees $200.00
UPS Store Postage $19.71
Home Depot Plaza Clock Supplies $7.52
PQLlite Property Data Report $19.95
Zoom Video Conferencing $31.98
Sinch Mailgun Computer Software $35.00
Microsoft Office 365 Online Services / April 2026 $141.75 Hightail Computer Software $15.00
Target Office Supplies $43.09
Phresh Office Supplies $85.42
J&M Trophies Councilmember Name Badge $12.49
Amazon Office Supplies $290.70
USPS Postage $10.48
Stamps.com Postage $30.99
Southwest Airlines Travel For SB 897 Committee Hearing / Macon $680.81 OCFA Best & Bravest Awards Event / Councilmembers & Macon $260.00 Total Credit Card Reimbursement: $3,219.24
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ITEM 7.2
Date Vendor Name Description Amount

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

PAYMENT REGISTER
July 15, 2025
This Report Covers the Period 6/01/2026 through 6/30/2026 Secretary of State State Filing Fee / Civic Support Fund $20.00 Flowerful Memorial Day Service Wreath $451.48
Hightail Computer Software $15.00
ChargePoint Fleet Vehicle Charging Fees $190.00
Microsoft Office 365 Online Services / May 2026 $1.31Microsoft Office 365 Online Services / May 2026 $141.75Microsoft Office 365 Subscription / April 2026 $538.33 Sinch Mailgun Computer Software $35.00
Zoom Video Conferencing $31.98
League of California Cities Financial Management Webinar / Councilmembers & Staff $400.00 PartyPlus Community Event Supplies $124.16
Stamps.com Postage $80.99
J&M Trophies Councilmember Name Badge $12.49
Staters Brothers Community Event Supplies $13.98
Aldi City Council Meeting Supplies $12.85
Phresh Office Supplies $122.40
Make.com GIS Software $10.59
Home Depot Office Supplies $11.27
Total Credit Card Reimbursement: $2,213.58
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer's CertificationI, Elizabeth Torres, Administrative Services Director / City Treasurer, do hereby certify:
y That the City is able to meet all cash flow needs which might reasonably be anticipated for the next 12 months; andy That the City is in compliance with California Government Code Section 27108.

Elizabeth Torres, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer y In accordance with California Government Code Section 37202, I hereby certify to the accuracy of the demands on cash summarized within; Note 3 - The table below summarizes credit card expenditures paid via Check #9528 to U.S. Bank totaling $2,213.58:
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7.3 CITY FLEET VEHICLES
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.3 – Attachment A
R 26-XX 1 07-15-2026

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027,

INCREASING MOBILE SOURCE REDUCTION FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE

PURCHASE OF TWO NEW ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget (“Budget”) was adopted by the City Council on June 25, 2025 (Resolution No. 25-18); and
WHEREAS, per City Administrative Policy 2.9, increases in adopted fund-level Budget appropriations require City Council approval; and Two New Zero Emission Vehicles
WHEREAS, the City receives funding from the State of California’s Assembly Bill 2766 (1991) Subvention Program, which remits a portion of a motor vehicle registration fee surcharge to counties and cities to support efforts to meet requirements of federal and state clean air acts, and for the implementation of motor vehicle emission reduction measures in the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Air Quality Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City accounts for Assembly Bill 2766 (1991) Subvention Program revenue in the Mobile Source Reduction Fund; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified a need to add two additional vehicles to the City’s fleet for City business; and
WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation requires that at least 50% of the vehicles local governments purchase in a calendar year be zero emission vehicles (beginning on January 1, 2027, 100% of the vehicles local governments purchase in a calendar year will be required to be zero emission vehicles); and
WHEREAS, Motor Source Reduction Fund monies can be used to purchase zero emission vehicles; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City use Mobile Source Reduction Fund monies to purchase two new zero emission vehicles for City business; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to increase Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations for the Mobile Source Reduction Fund in the amount of $60,000 for the purchase of two ITEM 7.3 – Attachment A
R 26-XX 2 07-15-2026
new zero emission vehicles for City business; and
WHEREAS, the unassigned Mobile Source Reduction Fund balance has sufficient funds to accommodate the increased appropriations.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of Resolution No. 25-18, as previously amended by Resolution Nos. 25-28, 25-34, 25-39, 25-41, 25-44, 26-03, 26-10, 26-11, 26-22, and 26-26, is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:

The budget appropriations authorized, on a fund level, are:

Fiscal Year
2025-26
Adopted
Budget
Fiscal Year
2024-25
Carryover
Appropriations
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Budget
Amendments
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Amended
Budget
General Fund $10,814,328
(includes
transfers to
Capital Projects
Fund of
$1,860,000 and
to the Senior
Mobility Fund of
$406,052)
$64,902 $1,644,482A,B,D,E
,G,H,I
$12,523,712
(includes
transfers to
Capital Projects
Fund of
$3,225,307 and
to the Senior
Mobility Fund of
$406,052)
Capital Projects Fund $1,860,000 $687,100 $1,519,074B,C,D, G,H,I $4,066,174
Fuel Tax $404,557 - - $404,557
Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation Program $515,824 $14,993 - $530,817
Measure M2 (OC Go) $267,780 - - $267,780
Service Authority for
Abandoned Vehicles $0 - - $0
Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services $231,600 - - $231,600
Mobile Source
Reduction $10,000 - - $10,000
PEG/Cable Television $15,000 - - $15,000
Senior Mobility $652,598 - - $652,598
Community
Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
$500,000 - - $500,000
Federal Grants $0 $233,233 - $233,233
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R 26-XX 3 07-15-2026
State of California
Grants $0 $274,924 - $274,924
Miscellaneous Special
Revenue $0 - - $0
Laguna Woods Civic
Support Fund $300 - $20,000F $20,300
Less: Transfer to Other
Funds ($2,266,052) - ($1,365,307)B,D,
G,H,I ($3,631,359)
TOTAL $13,005,935 $1,275,151 $1,818,249 $16,099,335
A Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-01: City Manager Agreement, +$16,347 (R 25-28) B Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-02: Woods End Project, +$330,607 (R 25-34) C Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-03: Unspent Capital Projects Funds, +$153,767 (R 25-39) D Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-04: Pavement Project FY 2025-26, +$8,700 (R 25-41) E Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-05: CEPPT Contribution, +$262,828 (R 25-44) F Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-06: Civic Support Fund, +$20,000 (R 26-10) G Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-07: City Hall Project: Phase 5, +$1,000,000 (R 26-11) H Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-08: Woods End Project, +$25,000 (R 26-11) I Fund Budget Adjustment CC-25/26-09: Pedestrian Project: Phase 10, +$1,000 (R 26-22) Fiscal Year
2026-27
Adopted
Budget
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Carryover
Appropriations
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Budget
Amendments
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Amended
Budget
General Fund $9,611,466
(includes
transfers to
Capital Projects
Fund of
$350,000 and
to the Senior
Mobility Fund of
$406,052)
- $399,201A,B,C,D,G,
H
$10,010,667
(includes
transfers to
Capital Projects
Fund of
$550,000 and
to the Senior
Mobility Fund of
$406,052)
Capital Projects Fund $350,000 - $200,000C,D $550,000
Fuel Tax $439,580 - - $439,580
Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation Program $529,206 - $196,003F $725,209E
Measure M2 (OC Go) $284,878 - - $284,878
Service Authority for
Abandoned Vehicles $0 - - $0
Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services $231,600 - - $231,600
Mobile Source
Reduction $10,500 - $60,000I $70,500
PEG/Cable Television $15,000 - - $15,000
Senior Mobility $686,906 - - $686,906
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R 26-XX 4 07-15-2026
Community
Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
$500,000 - - $500,000
Federal Grants $0 - - $0
State of California
Grants $0 - - $0
Miscellaneous Special
Revenue $0 - - $0
Laguna Woods Civic
Support Fund $300 - - $300
Less: Transfer to Other
Funds ($756,052) - ($200,000) ($956,052)
TOTAL $11,903,384 $0 $655,204 $12,558,588
A Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-01: City Manager Agreement, +$19,674 (R 25-28) B Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-02: City Council Salaries, +$6,000 (R 26-03) C Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-03: Generator Project, +$50,000 (R 26-11) D Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-04: City Hall Project: Phase 6, +$150,000 (R 26-11) E Non-Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-A: Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Program Fund appropriations allocated to the “Pavement Management Plan Project (Northbound Moulton Parkway between City Limits and Calle Cortez)” are formally reallocated to the “Pavement Management Plan Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway and Home Depot/Town Centre, Northbound and Southbound Moulton Parkway between El Toro Road and Via Campo Verde)” in the amount of $393,997. This budget adjustment is identified hereon in the interest of transparency only and does not affect appropriations on a fund level. (R 26-11) F Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-05: Pavement Project, +$196,003 (R 26-11) G Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-06: IT and Cyber Security Account, +$136,855 (R 26-26) H Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-07: Measure M2 MOE, +$36,672 (R 26-26) I Fund Budget Adjustment CC-26/27-08: Fleet Vehicles, +$60,000 (R 26-XX) The budget appropriations authorized by this section reflect the Fiscal Years 2025-27 adopted budgets, plus authorized budget adjustments approved between July 1, 2025 and the date of this amendment. The budget appropriations authorized by this section also include carryovers of approved, but unspent, budget appropriations from prior fiscal years.

Such carryovers were approved by the City Council with the adoption of the current budget and/or pursuant to Administrative Policy 2.9.

SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2026. _____________________________________
ANNIE MCCARY, Mayor
ITEM 7.3 – Attachment A
R 26-XX 5 07-15-2026
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS )
I, YOLIE TRIPPY, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Woods, do HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-XX was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 15th day of July 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
_______________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
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ITEM 7.3 - Attachment B
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7.4 PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.4
Shipping Group 2 of 2
Shipping To

CHRISTOPHER MACON

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
24264 EL TORO RD
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
(949) 639-0525
Shipping Method
Standard Delivery
** Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14250 $1,805.35 20 $36,107.00
** Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 $1,577.02 5 $7,885.10
Subtotal:

Shipping:

Environmental Fee:

Non-Taxable Amount:

Taxable Amount:

Estimated Tax:

Total:
$48,147.60
$0.00
$105.00
$4,736.45
$43,516.15
$3,372.51
$51,625.11
** Based on the current price, this product is not eligible for Rebate and MDF due to special pricing considerations.

Unless otherwise determined by Dell this policy does not include Server Preferred accounts and the Tailor Made server promotion.

ITEM 7.4

7.5 TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET LIGHT, AND CITY

HALL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION CONSENT AGREEMENT
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION CONSENT AGREEMENT (“Consent Agreement”) is made and entered into as of _______________, by and between the City of Laguna Woods, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Bear LLC”).

WHEREAS, City and Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., then a California corporation (“Bear Inc.”), entered into that certain written “Agreement for Consultant Services” as of July 5, 2023, (“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, effective August 22, 2024, Bear Inc. converted to Bear LLC, retaining its original employer identification number, Secretary of State entity number, and Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license numbers; and
WHEREAS, Bear LLC has requested that City consent to the assignment and assumption of the Agreement by Bear LLC from Bear Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the matters set forth in the foregoing recitals and terms, covenants, and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct to best of the parties’ knowledge.

2. Bear LLC agrees to assume all obligations of Bear Inc. as set forth in the Agreement and to be bound by all terms, covenants, and conditions of the Agreement.

3. As of August 22, 2024, the parties agree and acknowledge that the Agreement is read and interpreted with Bear LLC as “Consultant” as that term is defined and used in the Agreement.

4. Notwithstanding Section 15 of the Agreement, City consents to the assignment and assumption of the Agreement by Bear LLC from Bear Inc.

5. Each and every other term, covenant, and condition of the Agreement not herein modified is ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full force and effect. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized agents as the date first set forth above.

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
By: _____________________________ By: ______________________________ Christopher Macon Robert Asuncion
Its: City Manager Its: Vice President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP
__________________________________ Alisha Patterson, City Attorney ITEM 7.5

7.6 URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT AND OTHER PROGRAMS

COOPERATION AGREEMENT
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.6

AMENDMENT SEVEN TO

COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
AND

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
This Amendment Number SEVEN (hereinafter “Amendment SEVEN”) is made and entered into by the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of California, (“COUNTY”) and CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, a municipal corporation, (“CITY”), UEI number KEJTJCZ91SH7 which are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” or collectively referred to as “Parties”, and is effective as of July 1, 2027, hereinafter referred to as “EFFECTIVE DATE”.

WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY executed that certain COOPERATION AGREEMENT “Small-City” (hereinafter, as amended, “Original Agreement” or “Agreement”) for commencement July 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended by Amendment ONE, effective as of July 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended by Amendment TWO, effective as of July 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended by Amendment THREE, effective as of July 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended by Amendment FOUR, effective as of July 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended by Amendment FIVE, effective as of July 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended by Amendment SIX, effective as of July 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Notice CPD-26-08 allows “automatic” renewals for one successive three year Urban County qualification period provided that COUNTY sends a letter to CITY notifying it that the Original Agreement will be renewed unless CITY notifies COUNTY that it wishes to terminate the agreement and a copy of such a letter is provided to HUD; and WHEREAS, COUNTY sent CITY a letter notifying CITY of such renewal on June 26, 2026; and
WHEREAS, CITY did not advise COUNTY that it wished to terminate the Original Agreement with County; and
ITEM 7.6

WHEREAS, the CITY’s City Manager and the COUNTY’s Director of Orange County Community Resources have been duly authorized by their City Council and Board of Supervisors, respectively, to execute this Amendment SEVEN; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree to further amend the Original Agreement at this time in the manner set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

I. Modifications to the Original Agreement

1. Section 2 of the Original Agreement is amended in its entirety as follows:
“COUNTY shall have the authority to carry out activities, which will be funded from annual Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”), Home Investment Partnership (“HOME”) and Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Program funds appropriated for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029 and 2029-2030 and from any program income generated from the expenditure of such funds.”

2. Section 9 of the Original Agreement is amended and shall read as amended in its entirety as follows:
“This Agreement shall cover the three-year program period for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029 and 2029-2030, respectively of CDBG, HOME and ESG programs, including any subsequent Supplemental sources (Paragraph 23 of the Agreement). In no event shall this agreement be terminated by either Party before June 30, 2030, except as allowed in legislation enacted by the U.S. Congress for termination or withdrawal from the Urban County Program and as permitted by HUD.

This Agreement remains in effect until the CDBG (and, where applicable, HOME and ESG) funds and program income received (with respect to activities carried out during the three-year qualification period, and any successive qualification periods under agreements that provide for automatic renewal) are expended and the funded activities completed, and the COUNTY and CITY cannot terminate or withdraw from this Agreement while it remains in effect.”

3. Section 10 shall be added to Agreement to read:
“In accordance with HUD Notice CPD 26-08, this Agreement will renew automatically for participation in one successive three-year Urban County qualification period (July 1, 2030 to June 30, 2033) unless COUNTY or CITY provides written notice that it elects not to participate in a new qualification period. A copy of the termination notice must be sent to HUD Field Office by the date specified on the HUD Exchange Urban Counties website.

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than the date specified in HUD’s Urban County Qualification Notice for the next qualification period. A copy of the County’s notification must be sent to the HUD field office by the date specified on the HUD Exchange Urban Counties website.”

4. Section 11 of the Original Agreement is amended to read:
“CITY and COUNTY agree to adopt amendment(s) to this Agreement as may be required by HUD to meet any new Urban County Qualification requirement(s) when applicable and to submit such amendments to HUD.

The COUNTY will notify CITY of its right to terminate its participation in the program based on the adoption of any such amendment. If either CITY or COUNTY refuses to adopt any such amendment, and to submit such amendment to HUD, this Agreement will be voided for such qualification period.”

5. Section 14 of the Original Agreement is amended to add subsection (d) as follows:
“d. This Agreement covers the following formula funding programs administered by HUD: CDBG, HOME, and ESG, and CITY may receive a formula allocation under the HOME and ESG Programs only through the COUNTY. This does not preclude the COUNTY or the CITY from applying for HOME or ESG funds from the State, if the State allows.”

6. Section 24 of the Original Agreement is amended to read:
“CITY may void this Agreement only if it submits to COUNTY on or before June 2027 the notification from HUD that CITY has qualified as a “Metropolitan City” or an “Entitlement City” prior to the completion of the re-qualification process for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029- 2030. Upon such notification by HUD, CITY also must submit to COUNTY and HUD written notification of its decision to either remain in the Urban County Program as a “Metropolitan City” or become an “Entitlement City” as a separate entity. If this Agreement is not voided, then CITY must participate in COUNTY’s Urban County for the entire three-year qualification period (FYs 2027/2028 through 2029/2030).”
II. Additional Agreements
The terms of the Additional Agreements in the Original Agreement are hereby amended as follows:

1. The COUNTY and the CITY agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community development and housing assistance activities in and for the benefit of the CITY, as approved and authorized between the Parties in the CDBG agreements, including the Consolidated Plan.

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2. The CITY understands and agrees that it may not apply for grants under the State CDBG Program for the fiscal years during the period in which the CITY participates in the COUNTY’s CDBG Program. The COUNTY agrees that the CDBG funds that the CITY is entitled to will be utilized to benefit the CITY.

3. The COUNTY and the CITY shall take all actions necessary to assure compliance with the COUNTY’S certification under section 104(b) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and that the grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with:
a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1;
b. The Fair Housing Act, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 100, and will comply with the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing including the obligations set forth in 24 CFR 91.225(a) and 5.105(a); and
c. Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 6, which incorporates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1974 and the implementing regulations at 28 CFR Part 35, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 146, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Uniform Relocation and Real Property Policies Act of 1970 and the implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24, Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the implementing
regulations at 24 CFR Part 425, and all other applicable laws and regulations. The Parties agree that no urban county funding will be used for activities in, or in support of, any cooperating unit of general local government that does not affirmatively further fair housing within its own jurisdiction or that impedes the COUNTY’S actions to comply with the COUNTY’S fair housing certification. The Parties acknowledge and agree that noncompliance by a unit of general local government included in an urban county may constitute
noncompliance by the grantee (i.e., the urban 14 county) that can, in turn, provide cause for funding sanctions or other remedial actions by the Department.

4. The CITY, COUNTY, and all other applicable units of general local government, may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe, or insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits or nonFederal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under ITEM 7.6

Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

5. All other provisions of the Original Agreement, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference, to the extent they are not inconsistent with this Amendment SEVEN, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY has caused this Amendment SEVEN to be executed by its City Manager and attested by its City Clerk; COUNTY has caused this Amendment SEVEN to be executed by the Director of the Orange County Community Resources; each having been duly authorized by the CITY Council and the COUNTY Board of Supervisors, respectively.

ATTEST:

City of Laguna Woods, a municipal
Corporation in the State of California
By: By:

Name: Christopher Macon Name: Yolie Trippy
Title: City Manager Title: City Clerk
Date: Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Alisha Patterson, City Attorney
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By:

Dylan Wright, Director
Orange County Community Resources
Date:

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ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, APPROVED AS TO FORM AND REQUIRED COUNTY COUNSEL OPINION STATEMENT:

The terms and provisions of the Original Agreement, including this Amendment SEVEN, are fully authorized under State and local law and the Agreement provides full legal authority for the County to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community development and housing assistance activities within the CITY’s jurisdiction.

Office of the County Counsel
Deputy County Counsel Dated
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Exhibit A
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7.7 CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.7
CC  07-15-2026 Item 7.7 – Page 1 of 2
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: July 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
SUBJECT: City Council Travel Reimbursement
Recommendation

1. Authorize expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Mayor McCary for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23- 25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200;

2. Authorize expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Councilmember Moore for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200; and

3. Authorize expenditures from the existing City Council Department budget to reimburse Mayor Pro Tem Lee for mileage to and from her home and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and for self-parking at the Anaheim Convention Center, to participate in the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $200.

Overview
Laguna Woods Municipal Code Chapter 2.02 governs reimbursements paid by the City to members of the City Council for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 2.02.020(d)(1) requires that “all expenses for which reimbursement is sought shall be approved by the City Council, in a public meeting, before the expense is incurred.”
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The recommendation would allow staff to process certain requests for reimbursement if a specified member of the City Council files a request and submits receipts (or comparable documentation) substantiating that they incurred the expenses. The recommendation does not require any specified member of the City Council to request reimbursement.

For Additional Information
League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Website: www.calcities.org

9.1 CITY-OWNED STREETLIGHTS WITHIN UNITED

LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL
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ITEM 9.1
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: July 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
SUBJECT: City-Owned Streetlights Within United Laguna Hills Mutual Recommendation

1. Approve a first amendment to the streetlight maintenance and operation agreement with United Laguna Hills Mutual and authorize the Mayor to execute the first amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

2. Direct the City Manager to include funding in the proposed Fiscal Years 2027-29 Budget for the retrofit of 188 City-owned streetlights within United Laguna Hills Mutual with lightemitting diode (“LED”) lamps, as contemplated by the first amendment to the streetlight maintenance and operation agreement with United Laguna Hills Mutual.

Background
In August 2001, the City entered into an agreement with United Laguna Hills Mutual for the City to assume payment, maintenance, and operation responsibilities for 188 streetlights within United Laguna Hills Mutual. The parties executed a bill of sale in September 2002 that conveyed ownership of the 188 streetlights to the City.

A map identifying the City-owned streetlights within United Laguna Hills Mutual is included as Attachment A. All streetlights are located on named streets (i.e., none are in cul-de-sacs) and bear a sticker with the City’s logo and contact information.

Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on a proposed amendment to the streetlight maintenance and operation agreement with United Laguna Hills Mutual (Attachment B) that would result in the City retrofitting 188 City-owned streetlights with LED lamps. If the proposed amendment is approved, staff recommends ITEM 9.1
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funding the LED retrofits in the upcoming Fiscal Years 2027-29 Budget & Work Plan.

Under the proposed amendment – which has been negotiated with and approved by the United Laguna Hills Mutual Board of Directors – the City and United Laguna Hills Mutual would agree to clarify various language within the existing agreement. The City would then agree to retrofit its streetlights with LED lamps within 36 months of the effective date of the proposed amendment. The retrofits would be paid for by the City.

Language clarifications would include, but not be limited to:
• Explicitly acknowledging that the City did not design or construct the streetlights and, thus, assumes no liability for claims arising from the location, placement, spacing, design, or capacity limitations of the streetlights.
• Explicitly acknowledging that the City does not have any obligation to increase the number of streetlights, modify the location, placement, spacing, design, or capacity limitations of streetlights, or improve the specific level of lighting, illumination, or performance of the streetlights from that which was existing at the time they were purchased by the City. An exception is included for the proposed LED retrofits. • Explicitly acknowledging that the City and United Laguna Hills Mutual intend for the City’s obligations and discretion with respect to the streetlights to be governed by the same prevailing legal standards governing the City’s provision of street lighting services and facilities on any public street or right of way. • Explicitly providing access rights for the City to maintain, operate, repair, and retrofit the streetlights.
• Explicitly providing mutual indemnification.

The proposed agreement also includes an option for United Laguna Hills Mutual to purchase the streetlights at any time for $1.00. Upon transfer of the title of the streetlights, the City’s obligations to maintain and operate the streetlights would terminate.

Fiscal Impact
Recommendation #2 would direct the City Manager to include funding for the LED retrofits in the proposed Fiscal Years 2027-29 Budget. The estimated cost of the LED retrofits is less than $100,000, subject to the completion of design documents, construction drawings, and competitive bidding. LED retrofit costs could only be funded using General Fund monies, since the streetlights are located outside of the public roadway system.

Attachments: A – Map of City-Owned Streetlights Within United Laguna Hills Mutual B – Proposed First Amendment
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Los Alisos Blvd
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Avenida Sevilla
Rockfield Blvd
Calle Aragon
Avenida Carmel
Via Iglesia
Ronda Granada
Calle de la Plata
Calle de la Louisa
Health Center Dr
Oxbow Creek Ln
Via Estrada
Via Mar
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Creekview Dr
Calle Cortez
Ronda Sevilla
Avenida Majorca
Via Los Altos
Via Mendoza
Via San Martine
Via Mariposa East
Avenida Castilla Briarglenn
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El Toro Rd
Moulton Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
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Paseo de Valencia
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City-Owned Streetlights Within United Laguna Hills Mutual City of Laguna Woods Boundary
United Laguna Hills Mutual
Streetlights Within United Laguna Hills Mutual (188 Total) Aerial Source: Nearmap 2026
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ITEM 9.1 – Attachment B
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE

AND OPERATION AGREEMENT

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AGREEMENT (“Amendment No. 1”) is made and entered into as of _____ day of __________, 2026 (“Effective Date of Amendment No. 1"), by and between the City of Laguna Woods, a municipal corporation (“City”), and United Laguna Hills Mutual, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation (“United Mutual”). City and United Mutual may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties.”

R E C I T A L S
A. On or about August 31, 2001, City and United Mutual entered into that certain Streetlight Maintenance and Operation Agreement for payment responsibility for energy costs, maintenance, and operation of certain Streetlights on certain property owned by United Mutual (the “Agreement”).

B. Pursuant to the Agreement, United Mutual transferred to City all title it held in Streetlights, along with easements permitting Streetlights to remain on United Mutual’s grounds.

C. The legal descriptions and engineer’s drawing showing the precise location of each Streetlight maintenance easement that United Mutual granted to the City are located in Exhibit “A” legal descriptions to the Agreement, which is incorporated by this reference into this Amendment No. 1 as if set forth in full. A document entitled “Engineering and Architectural Guidelines for Repair and Replacement of Street Lights” along with a then-current description of the Streetlights are both included as Attachment “A” to the Agreement, which is incorporated by this reference into this Amendment No. 1 as if fully set forth in full.

D. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to: (1) allow City to retrofit the Streetlights at its own cost with light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamps; and (2) make non-substantive clarifications to existing provisions in the Agreement.

A M E N D M E N T
In consideration of the foregoing Recitals, which are incorporated herein by this reference, and the covenants and promises hereinafter contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

1. A new paragraph with the heading “City’s Obligation to Retrofit Streetlights” is hereby added to read as follows:

City’s Obligation to Retrofit Streetlights. City agrees to retrofit the Streetlights with light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamps within thirty-six (36) months of the Effective Date of Amendment No. 1. City agrees to pay the costs of retrofitting the Streetlights. City shall be solely responsible for selecting the LED lamps; however, City agrees to provide United Mutual an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the LED lamps prior to ITEM 9.1 – Attachment B
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the City making its final selection. United Mutual shall not charge City any encroachment permit fees or other fees associated with the retrofit of the Streetlights.

2. A new paragraph with the heading “United Mutual’s Option to Purchase Streetlights” is hereby added to read as follows:

United Mutual’s Option to Purchase Streetlights. City agrees that United Mutual, and no other party, has the option to purchase the Streetlights from City for the total purchase price of one dollar and no cents ($1.00). United Mutual may exercise this option at any time in writing. After City transfers to United Mutual all title that it holds in Streetlights, City’s obligations to operate and maintain the Streetlights shall terminate.

3. The paragraph of the Agreement with the heading “Transfer of Ownership of Streetlights from United Mutual to City” is hereby modified as follows (additions shown with underlining and deletions shown with strike through):

Transfer of Ownership of Streetlights from United Mutual to City. United Mutual agrees to transfer to City all title that it holds in Streetlights, along with easements permitting Streetlights to remain on United Mutual’s grounds (“Transfer”). The effective date of such t Transfer shall be referred to as the “Transfer Date.” In connection with the Transfer, United Mutual is hereby delivering to City legal descriptions and engineer’s drawings showing the precise location of each Streetlight maintenance easement on United Mutual’s grounds which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference.

4. The paragraph of the Agreement with the heading “Operation, Maintenance, and Permitted Uses” is hereby modified as follows (additions shown with underlining and deletions shown with strike through):

Operation, Maintenance, and Permitted Uses. After Transfer, City agrees to operate and maintain Streetlights as is necessary and appropriate. City agrees that after Transfer, the Streetlights will continue to be used only for their intended purpose of providing illumination and for no other uses.

5. The paragraph of the Agreement with the heading “City’s Obligation to Pay for Maintenance of Streetlights” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:

City’s Obligation to Pay for Maintenance of Streetlights. City shall operate and maintain Streetlights at its own expense, keeping such Streetlights in good condition and in reasonable working order, and shall operate the Streetlights for their intended purpose of providing illumination ITEM 9.1 – Attachment B
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only, and for no other purpose. City and United Mutual shall cooperate reasonably in identifying any needed replacement or repair of Streetlights, and in the performance of its maintenance City shall strive to coordinate its maintenance and any equipment replacement activities with United Mutual or its managing agent. City agrees to operate Streetlights for the purpose of lighting the United Mutual community during evening and nighttime hours or at any other times deemed appropriate by the City. City’s operation, maintenance, and retrofitting obligations of Streetlights notwithstanding, City and United Mutual agree, and United Mutual specifically acknowledges, that City did not initially design or construct the Streetlights, nor does City have any obligation to increase the number of Streetlights, modify the location, placement, spacing, design, or capacity limitations of Streetlights, or improve the specific level of lighting, illumination, or performance of the Streetlights from that which was existing at the time City purchased the Streetlights, except to the extent set forth in Amendment No. 1 to this Agreement, which relates only to lamp type and not to any specific level of lighting, illumination, or performance of the Streetlights.

On that basis it is understood by the parties that City makes no promise, representation, nor warranty of any kind to United Mutual, nor to any party claiming by or through United Mutual, nor to any third party whatsoever, that it will keep, attain, or maintain any specific level of lighting, illumination, or performance of the Streetlights, other than to maintain operable lighting within each Streetlight, excepting a reasonable level of inoperability related to any needed replacement or repair of Streetlights, and no duty, mandatory or otherwise, is created for the City hereby. City and United Mutual agree, and United Mutual specifically acknowledges, that City has no obligation to install or otherwise provide any additional Streetlights. It is the intention of the parties that the City’s obligations and discretion with respect to Streetlights be governed by the same prevailing legal standards governing the City’s provision of street lighting services and facilities on any public street or right of way. Both parties acknowledge that City neither initially designed or constructed the Streetlights, and City assumes no responsibility nor liability whatsoever for any deficiencies in safety, performance, or illumination that may arise from the location, placement, spacing, design, or capacity limitations of the Streetlights, now or in the future.

6. The paragraph of the Agreement with the heading “City’s Obligation to Pay for Operating Costs of Streetlights” is hereby modified as follows (additions shown with underlining and deletions shown with strike through):

City’s Obligation to Pay for Operating Costs of Streetlights.

After Transfer, City agrees to pay all operating costs of Streetlights including but not limited to all electrical bills relating to Streetlights.

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the United Mutual community during evening and nighttime hours or at any other times deemed appropriate by the City.

7. The paragraph of the Agreement with the heading “Access Rights” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:

Access Rights. United Mutual grants to City a right of entry to enter onto United Mutual’s private property as may be necessary or beneficial to maintain, operate, repair, and retrofit all Streetlights owned by City within United Mutual in the easement areas described and depicted in Exhibit “A”.

In connection with such right of entry, United Mutual shall be responsible for providing consistent, safe, and unobstructed access to the Streetlights for the City, and for maintaining the landscaping, hardscape, and all other improvements belonging to or maintained by United Mutual which surround or affect such Streetlights in such a manner as not to obstruct or interfere with the access of City to the Streetlights, nor affect the appearance, performance, or structural integrity of the Streetlights. Such right of entry, and the City’s ability to freely exercise same, are and shall be a continuing condition to all of City’s maintenance and retrofitting obligations of the Streetlights hereunder. City and United Mutual agree and mutually acknowledge that in exercising such right of entry, City, and all of its employees, contractors, assignees, or representatives are entering onto United Mutual’s private property, and City specifically reserves any and all privileges and immunities it has under law in connection therewith, including but not limited to those provided by Government Code section 821.8. The Parties likewise agree and acknowledge that the grant of this right of entry does not thereby convert United Mutual’s private roadways into property that is in any way owned or controlled by City, nor in anyway provide or suggest acceptance of such roadways into City’s public roadway system by City, and that City’s ownership and control extends solely to the Streetlights.

8. The paragraph of the Agreement with the heading “Indemnity” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:

Indemnity. The Parties shall mutually indemnify and hold harmless each other, and their respective employees, contractors, assignees, or representatives officers, agents and appointed or elected directors, from any claims, demands, or causes of actions, including related expenses, attorneys’ fees, and reasonable costs, based on, arising out of, or in any way related to any damage to persons or property caused by or arising out of any negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the indemnifying Party’s performance of its duties, or exercise of any of its rights or obligations under the Agreement and this Amendment No. 1.

Notwithstanding such indemnity and hold harmless, both Parties specifically reserve to themselves all privileges and immunities afforded to ITEM 9.1 – Attachment B
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them as against each other, and as against any third parties hereto, including without limitation all immunities inuring to City under the Government Claims Act, Government Code sections 810 et seq., and all statutory or common law immunities arising under federal, state, or local law. Any claims arising under this Agreement against City shall be required to comply with Laguna Woods Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, as may from time to time be amended, and all claims presentation requirements of City.

The Parties do not intend to create, and by this Agreement do not create, any third party beneficiaries under this Agreement, and the rights, privileges, and obligations created hereunder are solely those of the parties, and their respective employees, contractors, assignees, or representatives officers, agents and appointed or elected directors.

9. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

10. Effect of Amendment. Except as expressly provided in this Amendment No. 1, all of the terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Effective Date. The effective date of this Amendment No. 1 shall be the later of the dates set forth next to the signatures of the Parties hereto, after both Parties hereto have signed this Amendment No. 1, which date shall be inserted into the preamble to this Amendment No. 1.

12. Legal Counsel. Each Party represents and agrees that it has been represented by, or had the opportunity to be represented by, independent legal counsel of its own choosing, and that it has had the full right and opportunity to consult with its respective legal counsel prior to executing this Amendment No. 1.

13. Representations. The person or persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the respective Parties represents and warrants that he/she/they has/have the authority to so execute this Amendment No. 1 and to bind the respective Parties to its obligations hereunder.

14. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in counterparts, each of which, when both Parties hereto have signed this Amendment No. 1, shall be deemed an original. The counterparts of this Amendment No. 1 may be executed and delivered by electronic means by either of the Parties to the other Party and the receiving Party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by electronic means as if the original had been received.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and United Mutual have caused this instrument to be executed on their behalf by their respective officers or agents herein duly authorized as of the date first written above.

Dated:
“City”

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
By:

Annie McCary, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:_______________________________
Alisha Patterson, City Attorney
Dated:
“United Mutual”

UNITED LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL
By:

Charles Prater, President
[END OF SIGNATURES]

9.2 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY
REPORT, “WILDFIRES HIT HOME”
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ITEM 9.2
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: July 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
SUBJECT: 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home” Recommendation
Approve a response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home,” authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct the City Manager to submit the response as required by applicable law.

Background
On May 19, 2026, the Orange County Grand Jury publicly released a report titled “Wildfires Hit Home” (Attachment A). The report requires all 34 Orange County cities, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors to respond to certain findings and recommendations, in accordance with California Penal Code Section 933. The City Council is required to respond to six findings and three recommendations no later than August 18, 2026, unless an extension is obtained pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(3).

Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on a response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home.” Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed response (Attachment B), authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed response, and direct the City Manager to submit the proposed response as required by applicable law.

To satisfy the requirements of California Penal Code Section 933(c), the response approved by the City Council would be submitted on behalf of the City Council to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court.

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The proposed response has been prepared in conformance with California Penal Code Section 933.05, which requires the City to respond as follows:

For Findings (select one of the following)
• The City agrees with the finding; or
• The City disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and include an explanation of the reasons therefor.

State law does not provide an option for the City to decline to respond based on a finding’s inapplicability. The City must either agree, disagree wholly, or disagree partially.

For Recommendations (select one of the following)
• The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or
• *The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation; or
• *The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the City Council that does not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report; or
• The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor.
* The City is required to define timeframes for responses to recommendations that have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future or require further analysis.

In the case of recommendations requiring further analysis, the City Council would be required to complete such analysis by November 19, 2026. The Orange County Grand Jury requests annual reports in March of each year on the status of recommendations accepted but not yet implemented.

Fiscal Impact
Sufficient to support this project are included in the City’s budget.

Attachments: A – Orange County Grand Jury Report
B – Proposed Response
Wildfires Hit Home
Orange County Grand Jury 2025-2026
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Wildfires Hit Home
Orange County Grand Jury 2025-2026 Page 3 of 74

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................... 5 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 6 REASON FOR STUDY ................................................................................................... 9 METHOD OF STUDY ...................................................................................................... 9 INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS ................................................................................ 10 FINDINGS ..................................................................................................................... 31 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................. 32 COMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................................... 33 REQUIRED RESPONSES ............................................................................................ 34 Acronyms ...................................................................................................................... 41 Glossary ........................................................................................................................ 43 Bibliography .................................................................................................................. 45 Appendix A .................................................................................................................... 50 Appendix B .................................................................................................................... 53 Appendix C .................................................................................................................... 55 Appendix D .................................................................................................................... 56 Appendix E .................................................................................................................... 58 Appendix F .................................................................................................................... 61 Appendix G ................................................................................................................... 63

FIGURES
Figure 1 Map of Eaton and Palisades Fires in January 2025 ......................................... 7 Figure 2 Shared responsibility for risk reduction in wildland-urban interface areas ...... 11 Figure 3 WUI and suburban conflagration fire disaster chain of events. ...................... 13 Figure 4 Example of an Orange County City LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map ..... 16 Figure 5 Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Defensible Zones 0, 1, and 2 .............. 18 Figure 6 Total FAIR Plan Dwelling and Commercial Policies Have Increased, September 2023 to September 2025 ............................................................. 20 Figure 7 City Area Reported in Fire Hazard Severity Zones ......................................... 26 Figure 8 Cities Reporting Achieved, Applied for, or Plan to Apply for a CommunityLevel Wildfire Risk Mitigation Designation ..................................................... 27 ITEM 9.2 - Attachment A
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Figure 9 Cities Reporting Outreach Program to Provide Information and Guidance to Property Owners on Wildfire Risk Mitigation Measures and/or Grants .......... 28 Figure 10 Cities Reporting Their Outreach Program Refers to Orange County Fire Authority Outreach Programs and Resources ............................................. 29 Figure 11 Top 20 Deadliest California Wildfires ............................................................ 50 Figure 12 Top 20 Most Destructive California Wildfires ................................................ 51 Figure 13 Large Fires 300 Acres and Greater - State and Contract Counties Direct Protection Area ............................................................................................ 52 Figure 14 Orange County Wildfires by Size ................................................................. 52 Figure 15 Safer from Wildfires Flyer, Page 1 ................................................................ 53 Figure 16 Safer from Wildfires Flyer, Page 2 ................................................................ 54 Figure 17 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map of Orange County ...................................... 55 Figure 18 Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Disclosure, Page 1 .......................... 56 Figure 19 Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Disclosure, Page 2 .......................... 57 Figure 20 California Property and Casualty Insurance Company Homeowners Premium and Loss ....................................................................................... 58 Figure 21 FAIR Plan Data for Orange County Zip Codes 90620 - 92679 ..................... 59 Figure 22 FAIR Plan Data for Orange County Zip Codes 92680 – 92899 .................... 60 Figure 23 Orange County Fire Authority Covered Cities .............................................. 61 Figure 24 Orange County Fire Jurisdictions ................................................................. 62 Figure 25 Ready, Set Go! Flyer for Immediate Zone .................................................... 63 Figure 26 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer on Defensible Space ................................................. 64 Figure 27 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer for Home Hardening, Page 1 .................................... 65 Figure 28 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer for Home Hardening, Page 2 .................................... 66 Figure 29 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer on Vegetation Management ...................................... 67 Figure 30 Ready, Set, Go! On Be Ember Aware .......................................................... 68 Figure 31 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer on Home Assessment ............................................... 69 Figure 32 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer on Wildfire Home Risk Assessment, Page 1 ............. 70 Figure 33 Ready, Set, Go! Flyer on Wildfire Home Risk Assessment, Page 2 ............. 71 Figure 34 Zone 0 At-A-Glance, Page 1 ........................................................................ 72 Figure 35 Zone 0 At-A-Glance, Page 2 ........................................................................ 73 ITEM 9.2 - Attachment A
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SUMMARY
Wildfires have become a fact of life in California. Persistent drought conditions and accelerated warming have led to an increase in wildfires throughout the state. Of the twenty most destructive wildfires in California history, fifteen have occurred in the last ten years (see Appendix A). From the Camp Fire, also referred to as the Paradise Fire, in Northern California to the Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles and the Airport Fire in Orange County, the tragic loss of life and the destruction of thousands of homes and structures have upended homeowners’ lives and rocked the insurance industry with billions of dollars in claims just in the last few years. These conditions have made home insurance unaffordable or unavailable for many Orange County residents. The State of California has attempted over recent years to mitigate the impact on ratepayers and insurers and has provided tougher regulations for hardening homes and property. Both the California legislature and the California Department of Insurance have issued recent laws and regulations to address these issues. Significant for this report are Safer from Wildfires (2022), California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan (1968, revised 2025), Assembly Bill 888 (2025) and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (2025).

The California FAIR Plan was established in 1968 to provide basic insurance for property owners who could not obtain fire coverage through the traditional insurance market due to being in high-risk fire areas. The FAIR Plan is not a state agency, and it receives no taxpayer funding. It is a syndicated fire insurance pool made up of all insurers licensed to write property/casualty insurance in the state. The FAIR Plan is intended to be the insurer of last resort and is meant to be a temporary safety net helping property owners until they can transition back to the traditional insurance market. The numerous fires over the last few years coupled with private insurers leaving the California market or no longer insuring homes in high-risk areas, have resulted in the FAIR Plan being financially strained with the number of policies more than doubling since September 2023.1 The State Legislature and Department of Insurance both responded with strategies to rebalance this problem requiring insurers to increase the number of policies issued in high-risk areas and to change the way rates are established, however, insurance companies, using loopholes in the legislation, have so far largely avoided meeting the goals set for them.2
The Safer from Wildfires regulation was issued by the Insurance Commissioner after development in partnership with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The regulation mandates 1 Key Statistics & Data. The California FAIR Plan. https://www.cfpnet.com/key-statistics-data/ 2 The New York Times, California Promised Insurance Relief, But Delivered Loopholes, Nov. 2, 2025.

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that insurance companies provide rate discounts for various actions that property owners take to create defensible space and harden their homes against wildfires (see Appendix B).

AB888, the California Safe Homes Grant Program, aims to reduce wildfire losses, improve insurability and resilience of vulnerable communities, and support home hardening efforts to help residents qualify for insurance premium incentives. It provides grants to aid qualifying residents and communities to complete wildfire risk mitigation measures.

The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) refers to the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 7. Effective in January 2026, the CWUIC requires fireresistant and ignition-resistant construction in Fire Hazard Severity Zones or the wildland-urban interface. Requirements were also established for vegetation and hazard mitigation in the same areas. Studies have definitively shown that implementing these home hardening and defensible space requirements, including retrofitting existing homes, will greatly reduce ignition and fire spread, thereby reducing damage and resulting claims. Compliance with the 2015 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) could save $4 for every $1 invested and retrofitting structures to the IWUIC could provide from $2 to as much as $8 in benefits for each $1 invested.3 Home hardening and defensible space measures that align with wildland-urban interface codes and Safer from Wildfires regulations will help save homeowners and insurance companies from catastrophic loss.

The 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury found evidence that clearly shows Safer from Wildfires home hardening and defensible space measures protect homes and communities, saving homeowners, local governments, and fire authorities as well as insurance companies from catastrophic loss while also providing discounts for homeowners’ insurance premiums.

BACKGROUND
California’s Wildfire Crisis and Insurance Impact
California faces an escalating wildfire crisis fueled by accelerated warming, prolonged droughts, increasingly windy conditions, and expanded development into fire-prone areas. Between 2015 and 2025, 15 of the 20 most destructive wildfires in state history 3 National Institute of Building Science, Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves. 2019. https://nibs.org/wpcontent/uploads/2025/04/NIBS_MMC_MitigationSaves_2019-1.pdf. Accessed March 3, 2026.

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occurred, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires in 2025. These events have caused loss of life, devastated communities, destroyed thousands of homes, and resulted in billions in insured losses (see Appendix A).

The Eaton Fire in January 2025, spread through the suburbs of Pasadena destroying 9,413 structures and burning 14,021 acres. It became Los Angeles County’s most destructive and second deadliest fire with 19 fatalities (see Appendix A).

On the same day in January 2025, the Palisades Fires swept through Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu, consuming 6,833 homes and 23,707 acres. It became Los Angeles County’s third-most destructive fire and third deadliest with 12 fatalities (see Appendix A). Both fires were fueled by strong Santa Ana winds of between 80-100 mph, extremely dry conditions, and dense vegetation, creating what officials called a "perfect storm" for wildfire spread.4,5
Figure 1 Map of Eaton and Palisades Fires in January 2025 The most destructive California wildfire listed by CAL FIRE is the November 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County which burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,804 structures, and resulted in 85 deaths. The CAL FIRE list of the Top 20 Most Destructive California Wildfires can be viewed in detail in Appendix A. Data for Orange County wildfires for the period 2008 through 2024 can be viewed in Appendix A.

Orange County’s 2024 Airport Fire that started in Trabuco Canyon burned 23,500 acres and destroyed 160 structures. The fire raged for nearly a month, prompting a state of 4 Andrea Thompson, How the Ferocious Santa Ana Winds are Fueling the Palisades Fire, Scientific American, Accessed January,8, 2026, http://www.scientificamerican.com 5 Julia Jacobo and Ginger Zee, A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the California fires, ABC News, Accessed January 8, 2026, http://www.abcnews.com/US/perfect-stormweather-climate-conditions-severity-california-fires/story?id=117468072 ITEM 9.2 - Attachment A
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emergency and millions of dollars in claims. This fire and others not only caused property loss, but also damaged ecosystems, water resources, and impacted air quality.

Post-fire soil degradation and the expansion of invasive, non-native plants has further hindered recovery.6
In California, wildfires have strained the private insurance market. Many insurers, facing frequent and unsustainable financial exposure and constraints on rate hikes caused by Proposition 103 have withdrawn from high-risk areas, or stopped issuing new policies altogether. Some insurers have even withdrawn from the state completely.

California homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas report premiums ranging from $5,000 to $12,000 annually.7 Orange County, California’s fifth most expensive housing market as of the 4th quarter 2025,8 faces challenges that are different than the statewide market. With an average home price of $1.2 million,9 rising insurance costs further threaten housing affordability. A recent survey found that 43% of Orange County seniors worry most about housing costs and financial security.10 Among the hardest hit by insurance premium increases and policy nonrenewal are retirees, renters, and owners of condominiums, townhomes, and mobile homes.

The Safer from Wildfires regulation requires insurers to offer discounts to homeowners who take proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk. Discounts are based on both achieving community-level designations, which assess the collective mitigation efforts of neighborhoods, and property-level improvements such as installing fire-resistant roofing, ember-resistant vents, and clearing defensible space.11 Reducing wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface helps ensure that insurance coverage remains accessible. California’s wildfire and insurance crisis demands coordinated action from local governments and fire authorities, communities, and homeowners to reduce risk of wildfire.
6 Mashall A. Hayrikian, Engineering and Environmental Implications of the LA wildfires: Eaton and Palisades Fire, Marshall Geoscience – Geotechnical Engineering, Laboratory Services, http://www.marshallgeo.com/geotechnical-engineering/engineering-and-environmental-implications-of-lawildfires-eaton-palisades-fires/ 7 Merlin Law Group. Fire Insurance in California: A Complete Guide. https://www.merlinlawgroup.com/fireinsurance-california-guide/. Accessed March 6, 2026. 8 California Association of Realtors®, Median Prices of Existing Single Family Homes. Accessed March 8, 2026. https://www.car.org/marketdata/data/housingdata
9 O.C. CA Real Estate and Property Data, ATTOM, October 2025 10 Gabriel San Roman, New report on aging in Orange County outlines key concerns among seniors, Los Angeles Times, June 21, 2024, https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2024-06- 21/aging-in-orange-county-report
11 California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Section 2644.9, Consideration of Mitigation Factors; Wildfire Risk Models. https://regulations.justia.com/states/california/title-10/chapter-5/subchapter-4-8/article4/section-2644-9/ ITEM 9.2 - Attachment A
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REASON FOR STUDY
Wildfires have become an increasingly severe threat to residential communities in Orange County, particularly those in high-risk fire zones. The frequency and intensity of wildfires has escalated due to prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, and development encroachment into wildland-urban interface areas. Catastrophic losses from these wildfires have resulted in a continuing insurance crisis.

This study aims to (1) identify the shared responsibilities of local governments and fire service agencies, communities and homeowners to reduce the risk of wildfire in the wildland-urban interface, (2) investigate the status of actions taken by the California legislature and Department of Insurance to provide relief to policyholders, and (3) inform communities and homeowners on home hardening, defensible space, insurance risk reduction, and wildfire safety awareness.

METHOD OF STUDY
The investigation reviewed the efforts of Orange County local governments, local fire departments, and homeowner associations to better understand and provide an independent look at the above concerns and possible solutions. To achieve a clear picture of the wildfire problem in the Orange County wildland-urban interface and its impact on insurance rates, the 2025-2026 Grand Jury has done the following:
 Reviewed studies and academic papers
 Issued a Fire Hazard Severity Zone survey to all Orange County cities  Examined the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code  Observed a demonstration at a Yorba Linda Water District Heli-Hydrant™  Visited Firewise USA Site designated communities
 Conducted literature review of previous statewide Grand Jury reports  Interviewed California Department of Insurance staff, reviewed Department website and pertinent regulations
 Visited Orange County Fire Authority facilities to better understand their training, procedures, and preparedness
 Conducted multiple interviews with city, county, and fire officials, as well as homeowners association staff and residents regarding wildland-urban interface wildfire risk reduction
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Orange County Fire Authority helicopter approaching Yorba Linda Water District Heli-HydrantTM Source: Orange County Grand Jury 2025-2026

INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS
The 2025-2026 Grand Jury investigated the risk of wildfire in Orange County wildlandurban interface areas, the insurance industry’s response to this risk, actions taken by fire prevention authorities to reduce the risk of damage and destruction of homes by wildfire, and the state legislature and California Department of Insurance (CDI) response to the insurance crisis. The Grand Jury also investigated actions homeowners should take to share the responsibility to reduce community wildfire risk, and by doing so, potentially reduce their insurance costs.

The Grand Jury investigation included evaluation of CDI initiatives, the Safer from Wildfires insurance regulation,12 and other regulations related to wildfire and insurance risk reduction. The investigation also included examination of recent changes to Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping, the 2025 CWUIC, and pending amendments to the ember-resistant Zone 0 regulations that comprise defensible space requirements.

Shared Responsibility for Reduction of Wildfire and
Insurance Risk
There is a broad scope of shared responsibility for risk reduction in wildland-urban interface areas. State legislators, CDI, state and local fire prevention authorities, counties and cities, community-level organizations, and homeowners all share responsibility for taking actions necessary to prevent wildfires in wildland-urban interface areas and thereby reduce insurance risk and policy rates. Figure 2 below illustrates the shared responsibility.
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Figure 2 Shared responsibility for risk reduction in wildland-urban interface areas The conclusion of this report focuses on the responsibilities of local governments and fire prevention authorities to provide homeowners the information and guidance needed to reduce property-level wildfire and insurance risk and thereby reduce these risks across entire communities.

Wildland-Urban Interface
Wildland-urban interface (WUI) is where urban development meets or intermixes with undeveloped natural areas. The term
“wildland-urban interface” refers most often
to areas where houses are located within or
adjacent to relatively larger areas of natural
vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service refers to
WUI simply as “areas where human
development meets natural landscapes.13
WUI is at greatest risk of wildfire in
13 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Wildland-Urban Interface. https://research.fs.usda.gov/nrs/fire/wui. Accessed January 12, 2026.

Source: RanchoMissionViejo.com
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California, where we have led the nation in both WUI growth and wildfires for 30 years.14 The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Problem
The current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firewise USA program was developed out of the 1986 Wildfire Strikes Home conference principally organized by the U.S. Forest Service and the NFPA. This initiative was the initial fire management response to the home destruction problem related to wildfires nationally recognized in 1985 which has since become known as the WUI fire problem.15 By the middle of this century, many Orange County residents may have a dramatic experience with wildfire due to increasingly drier, hotter conditions. Research that examined wildfires during the period from 1959 through 2009 predicts that in the next 25 years Southern California will see increased wildfires during months when fall winds occur and also during the warmer, summer months. It is estimated that by the mid-21st century there will be a 64% increase in acreage burned during higher intensity fall winds, and a 77% increase during summer winds due to warmer and drier climate. A greater concern is the estimated 20% increase in structures destroyed due to fires during fall winds and estimated 74% increase in structures destroyed due to fires during summer winds in warmer, drier conditions.16
Orange County development that continues into the WUI should expect to face these predictions. This Orange County Grand Jury report focuses on the implications for increased wildfire and insurance risk and our concern that most homes in WUI areas are not prepared to resist ignition and destruction by wildfire.

Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Disaster and Suburban Conflagration WUI fire disasters and suburban conflagrations occur during extreme fire conditions when numerous houses ignite and burn simultaneously, overwhelming the capabilities of firefighting resources.17 If enough homes are ignition-resistant, many homes do not ignite during extreme fire conditions and fire protection is not overwhelmed by the 14 Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies. University of California, Santa Cruz. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Research for Resilience: Addressing California’s Climate, Conservation & Housing Crises. https://criticalurbanenvironments.ucsc.edu/projects/wildland-urban-interface-wui-research-forresilience/ 15 Jack Cohen. The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Problem: A Consequence of the Fire Exclusion Paradigm. Forest History Today. Fall 2008: 20-26.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/rm/pubs_other/rmrs_2008_cohen_j002.pdf. Accessed March 25, 2026. 16 Yufang Jin, et al. Identification of two distinct fire regimes in Southern California; implications for economic impact and future change. Environmental Research Letters, Volume 1, Number 9. IOP Science, September 8, 2015. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/10/9/094005.

Accessed January 9, 2026.
17 Cohen, The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Problem, 22.

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homes that do ignite; the ignition-resistant homes can survive without firefighter protection, and an extreme wildfire can occur without becoming a WUI fire disaster18 or suburban conflagration.

Suburban conflagrations occur when fire spreads from the wildlands into the WUI and suburban environment. Suburban conflagration follows the conceptual WUI fire chain of events in Figure 3.19 Once a structure in a community ignites, the probability of its complete destruction is high and the risk to the rest of the community increases as the burning structure produces significant heat and embers.20 Effective prevention of structure ignitions through home hardening and defensible space measures can break the WUI fire chain of events.

Figure 3 WUI and suburban conflagration fire disaster chain of events.21 Home Ignition Zone and Home Ignition Potential
The home ignition zone refers to a home and its immediate surroundings within 100 to 200 feet. The home ignition zone principally determines the potential for WUI fire disasters. Research shows that a home’s ignition potential during extreme wildfires is determined by the characteristics of its exterior materials and design, their response to 18 Cohen, The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Problem, 23. 19 Ian M. Gammanco, et al. The Return of Conflagration in Our Built Environment. Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. September 2023. https://ibhs.org/wpcontent/uploads/Suburban_Wildfire_Conflagration_WhitePaper.pdf. Accessed March 20, 2026. 20 Gammanco, The Return of Conflagration, 22.
21 Gammanco, The Return of Conflagration, 14.

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burning objects within 100 feet, and their response to embers. Most destroyed homes in residential areas ignite from smaller flames and firebrands (lofted embers), not surrounding vegetation.22 Reducing home ignition potential is the key to preventing WUI fire disaster.

Reducing Home Ignition Potential Can Prevent Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Disaster and Suburban Conflagration
During extreme WUI fires, homes ignite and burn and sustain the requirements for combustion both indirectly and directly: Indirectly from radiation and convection heating from flames, and directly from ember spot ignitions on a house. Computational modeling and laboratory and field experiments show that large flames of burning shrubs and tree canopies must be within 100 feet to ignite a home’s wood exterior, while most destroyed homes ignite from smaller flames and directly from burning embers.23 These research results suggest that addressing the conditions in the home ignition zone to significantly reduce home ignition potential can prevent WUI fire disaster. Reducing home ignition potential means addressing the ignitability of the structure rather than the immediate surroundings.

Source: Patrick T. Fallon / Agence France-Presse / Getty Images An analysis of CAL FIRE data and Butte County property records shows that about 51% of the 350 single-family homes built after 2008 in the path of the Camp Fire were undamaged. By contrast, only 18% of the 12,100 homes built prior to 2008 escaped damage.24 The homes built after 2008 were required to conform to 2008 Title 24, Chapter 7A of the California Building Standards Code which focused on construction of new buildings located within WUI and Fire Hazard Severity Zones. These 2008 wildfire risk mitigation requirements for new homes included materials such as fire-resistant 22 Cohen, The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Problem, 23. 23 Cohen, The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Problem, 24. 24 Dale Kasler and Phillip Reese. In Camp Fire, Newer Houses Were Much Less Damaged. The Sacramento Bee. April 11, 2019, updated January 9, 2024. https://www.kqed.org/science/1940012/newer- %D8%8Cuses-much-less-damaged-in-camp-fire. Accessed March 4, 2026.

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roofs and siding, and construction methods for exterior wildfire protection. These wildfire risk mitigation requirements for new construction directly reduce home ignition potential and help homes constructed to the new standards survive undamaged.

Benefits of Reducing Home Ignition Potential Can Exceed Costs The benefits of reducing home ignition potential through compliance with new construction requirements can exceed costs, with 90% of the benefits estimated from reduced property losses and insurance costs. The benefit-cost ratio (BCR) for complying with the 2015 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) has been calculated by the National Institute of Building Science for a number of representative counties with moderate to extreme fire risk. Total benefits were calculated at $3 billion and total costs at $800 million, suggesting a BCR of approximately 4:1 or $4 saved for every $1 of additional construction and maintenance cost.25 A national average BCR for retrofitting typical 2,000 square-foot existing homes plus nearby non-residential buildings (stores, schools, etc.) to 2018 IWUIC ignition-resistant construction and defensible space was also calculated. Benefits of retrofit exceed costs, with 93% of the benefits estimated from reduced property losses. Total benefits were calculated at $430 billion and total costs at $240 billion, equivalent to a national average BCR of 2:1 or $2 saved for every $1 of retrofit and maintenance costs.26 The per-house retrofit cost is highly uncertain. The lowest average per-house retrofit cost would imply a much higher benefit-cost ratio, perhaps as high as 8:1, equivalent to an average of $8 saved for every $1 of retrofit cost.27
Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Hazard Severity
Zone Mapping
California laws now require Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) mapping.28,29,30 The need for FHSZ mapping arose from repeated occurrence of major destructive fires. The FHSZ maps are developed using a science-based and field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire likelihood and fire behavior. There are three levels of hazard score: Moderate, High, and Very High. Many factors are 25 National Institute of Building Science, Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves. 63 26 National Institute of Building Science, Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves, 114. 27 National Institute of Building Science, Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves, 115. 28 California Public Resources Code 4201-4204. https://law.justia.com/codes/california/code-prc/division4/part-2/chapter-1/article-9/ 29 California Government Code 51175-89. https://law.justia.com/codes/california/code-gov/title-5/division1/part-1/chapter-6-8/section-51175/ 30 California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1280. https://regulations.justia.com/states/california/title-14/division-1-5/chapter-7/subchapter-3/article-1/section1280/ ITEM 9.2 - Attachment A
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considered such as fire history, existing and potential fuel (natural vegetation), predicted flame length, blowing embers, terrain, and typical fire weather for the area. FHSZ maps evaluate hazard, not risk. “Hazard” is based on the physical conditions that create a likelihood and expected fire behavior over a 30- to 50-year period without considering mitigation measures such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduction efforts. “Risk” is the potential damage that a fire can do to the area under existing conditions, accounting for any modifications such as fuel reduction projects, defensible space, and ignition resistant building construction.31
FHSZ mapping began with the State
Responsibility Area (SRA), defined as a
designated area in California where the
state has primary responsibility for fire
prevention and suppression. The SRA
FHSZ mapping went into effect in April
2024. Since then, the Office has also been
mapping Local Responsibility Areas (LRA),
defined as a portion of land where local
agencies, such as city or county fire
departments, are responsible for wildfire
protection. All Orange County FHSZ maps
are accessible at the CAL FIRE website.32
Figure 4 shows an example of an Orange
County city FHSZ map. Appendix C shows
a screenshot of Orange County FHSZs
using the CAL FIRE Find Your Fire Hazard
Severity Zone viewer accessible at this
CAL FIRE web address:33
31 CAL FIRE. Office of the State Fire Marshal. Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Explore Fire Hazard Severity Zones. . https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/community-wildfire-preparedness-and-mitigation/fire-hazardseverity-zones. Accessed March 20, 2026. 32 CAL FIRE. Office of the State Fire Marshal. Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area.

Phase 4. Orange County.
https://calfire.app.box.com/s/wahuw9ny7cgn89xpxh7092ur50r1pwvj/folder/312669458215. Accessed March 12, 2026.
33 CAL FIRE. Office of the State Fire Marshal. Fire Hazard Severity Zones. https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/whatwe-do/community-wildfire-preparedness-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones. Accessed March 12, 2026.

Figure 4 Example of an Orange County City LRA
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
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https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5065c998b4b0462f9ec3c6c226c610a9.

Homeowners can enter their address in this viewer to find whether their property is located within a specific FHSZ.

How Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Impact Homeowners
FHSZ maps have no direct impact on insurance coverage. The CDI states that the FHSZ maps are intended to drive local planning decisions, not insurance decisions, and that FHSZ maps have nothing to do with insurance rating.34 Though not used directly for insurance rating, FHSZ mapping does have significant indirect impacts. Properties located in High or Very High FHSZs are subject to certain legal requirements. New state building code requirements effective January 2026 for homes within a FHSZ or a WUI area include fire-resistant materials and construction methods. Buildings in these areas are subject to defensible space requirements. If you sell a home located in these areas, you are required to disclose fire risk and compliance to potential buyers using a specific form.

These regulations are in place to increase fire-resistance of communities and ensure property owners are aware of the risks involved in living in a wildfire-prone area.

California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Effective January 1, 2026 Title 24, Part 7 of the California Building Standards Code, also referred to as the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC),35 became effective January 1, 2026.

Title 24, Part 7, Chapter 5, Special Building Construction Regulations establishes minimum standards to locate, design and construct buildings and structures or portions thereof for the protection of life and property, to resist damage from wildfires, and to mitigate building and structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels.36 Chapter 5 requirements for construction within a FHSZ or a WUI area include:
 Specifications for fire-resistance-rated construction and non-combustible materials
 Ignition-resistant construction and material
 Replacement or repair of roof coverings
34 California Department of Insurance. CAL FIRE Hazard Maps Do Not Affect Insurance Rates or Availability. https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0102-alerts/2025/CAL-FIRE-hazard-maps-do-notaffect-insu.cfm. Accessed March 6, 2026. 35 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Title 24, Part 7, 2024 IWUIC Amended, Effective Date:

Jan 01, 2026. https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/CAWUIC2025P2. Accessed January 22, 2026. 36 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Title 24, Part 7, 2024 IWUIC Amended, Effective Date:

Jan 01, 2026. https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/CAWUIC2025P2. Accessed January 22, 2026.

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Defensible Space Requirements and the New Ember-Resistant Zone 0 The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is responsible for the existing defensible space regulations37 for buildings or structures located in the SRA or in Very High FHSZ in the LRA. If you have a home or building in the SRA or in the Very High FHSZ in the LRA, you are responsible for ensuring that your property complies with defensible space requirements to protect structures from wildfire. The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection webpages include an illustration of existing Defensible Space Zones 0, 1, and 2 (Figure 5), and links to Zones 0, 1, and 2 resources.38 Figure 5 Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Defensible Zones 0, 1, and 2 It is important to note that “ember-resistant Zone 0” does not mean all vegetation, including trees, within 0-5 feet must be removed. New ember-resistant Zone 0 37 California Public Resources Code Division 4 - Forests, Forestry and Range and Forage Lands Part 2 - Protection of Forest, Range and Forage Lands Chapter 3 - Mountainous, Forest-, Brush- and GrassCovered Lands Section 4291. https://law.justia.com/codes/california/code-prc/division-4/part-2/chapter3/section-4291/. Accessed January 14, 2026. 38 State of California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. https://bof.fire.ca.gov/projects-andprograms/defensible-space-zones-0-1-and-2. Accessed January 14, 2026.

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vegetation options will be finalized later in 2026. The next public workshop meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026. New ember-resistant Zone 0 requirements enhance existing defensible space requirements in High and Very High FHSZs in the LRA to create an ember-resistant zone within 0 to 5 feet of a building. 39 Compliance with existing or enhanced defensible space requirements addresses home ignition potential and reduces home ignitability. Reducing the ignitability of enough homes can break the WUI fire chain of events and help more homes escape destruction or survive undamaged.

AB38 Defensible Space Compliance Documentation and Disclosure AB38 became effective in 2021, requiring sellers of property located in a High or Very High FHSZ to provide buyers with documentation stating the property complies with state defensible space requirements or local vegetation management ordinances, as applicable. The law provides that if documentation demonstrating compliance cannot be obtained by the close of escrow, a written agreement may be executed showing that the buyer agrees to obtain documentation of compliance within one year of the close of escrow. 40
The law also requires a Defensible Space Disclosure be provided by sellers of property located in a High or Very High FHSZ to buyers of homes constructed before January 1, 2010. The Disclosure must include specified information and a copy of a final inspection report, or information on where the report may be obtained. A sample Defensible Space Disclosure notice is reproduced at Appendix D.

California Homeowners Insurance Crisis
Devastating property losses and casualties resulting from numerous wildfires in California WUI areas and other natural disasters beginning in 2018 have precipitated a continuing homeowners insurance crisis. Beginning in 2022 and 2023, insurers began dramatically raising California homeowners fire insurance premiums in what were considered wildfire risk areas, and some insurers began to stop issuing policies in highrisk areas or withdraw from the California homeowners’ insurance market altogether.

Like many homeowners throughout the state that are severely impacted by the insurance crisis, many Orange County homeowners are also impacted. 39 Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. Summary of October 2025 Draft Zone 0 Regulation Language. https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/bof-website/projectsand-programs/defensible-space-zones-0-1-2/october-zone-0-summary-and-ruleplead.pdf?rev=927f9551dc7b4f15b8263671cca15ef2&hash=F80F2C5451370BB3C855E38CCCC516D4.

Accessed February 17, 2025.
40 Assembly Bill 38, Wood. Fire safety: low-cost retrofits: regional capacity review: wildfire mitigation.

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Actions have been taken by the state legislature and the CDI during the last three years to strengthen the property insurance market, increase insurer commitments to write more policies in wildfire-distressed areas, and provide a framework to support homeowners in securing premium reductions from insurers when they take specific actions to reduce their community- and property-level wildfire risk.41 Despite these actions, many homeowners remain vulnerable to dramatic policy premium increases, nonrenewal, or the inability to secure traditional insurance coverage.

A recent New York Times article42 cites a 2023 California Association of Realtors survey wherein “nearly 7 percent of realtors surveyed…said that they had deals fall out of escrow that year because buyers couldn’t find adequate, affordable coverage.” As further cited in the article: “The percentage of realtors reporting that they had deals fall through for lack of insurance has more than doubled since 2023, to 16.6 percent.” Unabated Growth of the California FAIR Plan
The continuing statewide insurance crisis is further demonstrated by the unabated growth in California FAIR Plan residential insurance policies. The FAIR Plan provides basic fire insurance coverage for
eligible high-risk properties when
such coverage is demonstrated by
the applicant to be unavailable in
the traditional insurance market.43
FAIR Plan coverage is limited,
relatively expensive, and is the
insurer of last resort for these
properties. During the period from
September 2023 to September
2025, the number of FAIR Plan
residential dwelling policies in
force (PIF) increased from
320,581 to 625,033 as shown at
41 California Department of Insurance. Sustainable Insurance Strategy. https://ains.assembly.ca.gov/system/files/2023-12/insurance-commissioner-ricardo-lara-californiasustainable-insurance-strategy-presentation-to-assembly-insurance-committee-12-13-2023.pdf. Accessed January 29, 2026.
42 New York Times.California Promised Insurance Relief, But Delivered Loopholes. November 1, 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/us/los-angeles-california-fire-insurance-regulations.html. Accessed March 25, 2026.
43 The California FAIR Plan. https://www.cfpnet.com/. Accessed March 25, 2026.

Figure 6 Total FAIR Plan Dwelling and Commercial Policies Have Increased, September 2023 to September 2025
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Figure 6.44 FAIR Plan data for Orange County residential policies in 2022 is shown in Appendix E.

The FAIR Plan is a syndicated fire insurance pool comprised of all insurers licensed to conduct property and casualty business in California. The FAIR Plan was established by statute45 in August 1968 as an insurance placement facility and all licensed property/casualty insurers that write basic property insurance are required to be members of the FAIR Plan. The FAIR Plan issues policies on behalf of its member companies, and each member company participates in the profits, losses, and expenses of the FAIR Plan in direct proportion to its market share of business written in the state. The FAIR Plan is not a state agency or public entity; it does not receive public or taxpayer funding. As the total number of FAIR Plan policies continues to grow unabated, so does the financial strain on the overall FAIR Plan fire insurance pool.

Insurance Relief for Homeowners: Safer from Wildfires
Insurance Regulation
The first of the wildfire safety regulatory incentives was the Safer from Wildfires regulation enacted in fall 2022.46 Safer from Wildfires requires insurers to offer premium discounts based, in part, on mandatory factors including community-level wildfire risk mitigation designations and property-level wildfire risk mitigation efforts. Every action taken under Safer from Wildfires qualifies applicants and policyholders for insurance discounts.

Safer from Wildfires: Community-Level Wildfire Risk Mitigation There are two examples of community-level wildfire risk mitigation designations listed in the Safer from Wildfire regulation: 1) Fire Risk Reduction Community Listing47 approved by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, and 2) Firewise USA Site Designation48 approved by the National Fire Protection Association. Other examples of communitylevel wildfire risk mitigation designations include local Fire Safe Council supported by the California Fire Safe Council, Community Wildfire Protection Plan supported by the 44 Key Statistics & Data. The California FAIR Plan. https://www.cfpnet.com/key-statistics-data/. Accessed March 25, 2026.
45 California Insurance Code sections 10090 et seq. https://law.justia.com/codes/california/codeins/division-2/part-1/chapter-9/section-10090/. Accessed April 21, 2026. 46 California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Section 2644.9 47 Fire Risk Reduction Community listed by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 4290.1. https://bof.fire.ca.gov/projects-and-programs/fire-risk-reductioncommunity-list. Accessed February 10, 2026. 48 Firewise USA program managed by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Wildfire/Firewise-USA. Accessed April 21, 2026.

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U.S. Fire Administration, and the Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood™ Pilot Program49 being launched by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).

Safer from Wildfires: Property-Level Wildfire Risk Mitigation Safer from Wildfires also requires insurers to offer premium discounts based, in part, on the reduced wildfire risk resulting from each and every property-level wildfire risk mitigation action. These individual property-level wildfire risk mitigation efforts include measures addressing the immediate surroundings of a building and building hardening.

The IBHS offers homeowner guidance based on its research,50 and a property-level Wildfire Prepared Home™ designation51 that recognizes mitigation measures addressing both immediate surroundings and home hardening.

Safer from Wildfires: Property-Level Measures Addressing Immediate Surroundings - Defensible Space
The following measures are specified in Safer from Wildfires to address the immediate surroundings of a building. Each of these actions qualifies for insurance discount:
a. Clearing of vegetation and debris from under decks
b. Clearing of vegetation, debris, mulch, stored combustible materials, and any and all movable combustible objects from the area within five (5) feet of the building c. Use of only noncombustible materials in any improvements to the property, including fences and gates situated within five (5) feet of the building d. Removal or absence of combustible structures, including sheds and other outbuildings, from the area within thirty (30) feet of the building or as much of such area as is under the control of the applicant or policyholder e. Whether the property upon which the building is situated complies with state or local defensible space requirements, as applicable
Safer from Wildfires: Property-Level Building Hardening Measures The following building hardening measures are specified in Safer from Wildfires. Each of these actions qualifies for insurance discount:
a. Class-A fire rated roof
b. Enclosed eaves
49 Institute for Business & Home Safety. Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Pilot Program. https://wildfireprepared.org/wildfire-prepared-neighborhood-pilot-program/. Accessed March 19, 2026. 50 IBHS Research. Wildland Fire Embers and Flames: Home Mitigations That Matter. April 2023. https://ibhs1.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/Home-Mitigations-that-Matter-FINAL.pdf.

Accessed February 10, 2026.
51 Institute for Business & Home Safety. Wildfire Prepared Home: Take Proven Steps to Reduce Your Risk. https://wildfireprepared.org/. Accessed March 19, 2026.

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c. Fire-resistant vents
d. Multipane windows, including dual pane windows, or functional shutters, which when closed, cover the entire window and do not have openings e. At least six (6) inches of noncombustible vertical clearance at the bottom of the exterior surface of the building, measured from the ground up Safer from Wildfires: Optional Factors
The Safer from Wildfires regulation also incorporates other optional factors that are substantially related to risk of wildfire loss. These optional factors may include, but are not limited to: fuel, slope, access, aspect, structural characteristics, wind, and other community-level or property-level mitigation efforts, or designations as recommended by a state or local fire safety agency or organization as reducing wildfire risk.

Reducing Wildfire and Insurance Risk: AB888 The
California Safe Homes Grant Program
AB888 established the California Safe Homes Grant Program in October 2025 to be developed and administered by the Department of Insurance for the purpose of achieving the following goals:
(1) Reducing local and statewide wildfire losses
(2) Improving insurability and resilience of vulnerable communities (3) Home hardening of insurable properties to mitigate wildfire risk and enable consumers to get access to insurance premium incentives offered by insurance companies and in alignment with the department’s rules.

Eligible California Safe Home Grant Program applicants include qualifying individuals and qualifying cities, counties, and special districts. For individuals, grant funds may be awarded if the following criteria are met:
(1) The property of the applicant is covered by an admitted insurer or the California FAIR Plan
(2) The property of the applicant is in a ZIP Code that overlaps with a High or Very High FHSZ.
(3) The income of the applicant is no higher than the low-income limit for the county in which they reside
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As of January 1, 2026, the Department of Insurance was developing the grant application portal and planned to begin accepting California Safe Homes Grant applications in spring 2026.52
Our Shared Responsibilities
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
OCFA serves all unincorporated areas of Orange County and its 23 Orange County member cities. The OCFA Board of Directors is made up of elected officials from the County and its member cities. The 11 Orange County cities that are not served by OCFA have their own city fire departments, i.e., their own fire service agencies having jurisdiction. The list of OCFA member cities and other Orange County fire service agencies is included at Appendix F.

OCFA education and outreach programs are comprehensive. Online materials and event scheduling is accessible at their website. and a staff of seven community education specialists and a community education supervisor are available to coordinate and attend events. The Wildfire Preparedness53 webpages cover multiple topic areas including:
 Ready, Set, Go!
 Home Assessment
 Defensible Space Disclosure
Inspection
 Pest Control (tree pests
management)
 Immediate Zone
 FHSZ Maps
 Insurance
 Contractors (specializing in
wildfire preparedness)
OCFA takes a systematic approach to mitigating risk through its Community Risk Reduction Department (formerly Fire Prevention). OCFA Community Risk Reduction (CRR) staff identifies community risks, collaborates with developers, agencies, and residents to build and maintain safe communities.54 In addition to the extensive Wildland Preparedness webpages, the CRR department webpages include a section on Wildland & Vegetation with specific information for homeowners in wildland interface areas. The CRR department supports homeowners’ risk reduction efforts by providing an online 52 CalMatters. California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety. January 1, 2026. https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/01/california-safe-homes-grants/. Accessed February 17, 2026.
53 Orange County Fire Authority. Wildfire Preparedness. https://ocfa.org/ready-set-go/. Accessed February 24, 2026.
54 Orange County Fire Authority. About Us. Departments. https://ocfa.org/aboutus/departments/community-risk-reduction/. Accessed February 24, 2026.

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home assessment tool55 that covers the basics of both home hardening and defensible space principles. The online assessment tool guides the homeowner through a series of questions and ends with the opportunity to receive an emailed report providing recommendations for fire mitigation strategies. Before beginning the online questionnaire, homeowners are given the option to request an in-person home assessment with an OCFA Fire Prevention Specialist.

Fire Hazard Severity Zone Survey Results - Local Governments and Fire Service Agencies
This investigation included a survey of Orange County cities to gather information about their efforts to reduce risk of wildfire in WUI areas and their outreach programs for homeowners. The Grand Jury invited 34 Orange County cities to respond to the survey and received 28 responses. Of these 28 responses, 20 were from various city departments, and eight were from city fire departments.

The Orange County cities that responded to the survey reported having from zero to 100% of their city land area within Moderate, High, or Very-High FHSZs. Reported land areas may not match each individual city’s FHSZ map. A summary of the survey results for city area reported in FHSZs are shown at Figure 7:
55 Orange County Fire Authority. Home Assessment Tool. https://ocfa.org/ready-set-go/homeassessment/. Accessed February 24, 2026.

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City Area Reported in
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
% of
Responding
Cities
# of
Responding
Cities
No area in FHSZ 21% 6
Some area in FHSZ (not quantified) 14% 4
2% to 25% in FHSZ 25% 7
26% to 50% in FHSZ 18% 5
51% to 75% in FHSZ 11% 3
76% to 100% in FHSZ 11% 3
Figure 7 City Area Reported in Fire Hazard Severity Zones 11 of 28 responding cities reported having achieved or have applications pending approval for community-level wildfire risk mitigation designations. Achievement of community-level wildfire risk mitigation designations is a significant way local governments, local fire departments, unincorporated areas, and special districts can reduce wildfire and insurance risk for their residents. A summary of the survey results for cities that have achieved or applied for community-level wildfire risk mitigation designation are shown at Figure 8.
21%
14%
25%
18%
11%
11%
City Area Reported in Fire Hazard Severity Zones
No area in FHSZ Some area in FHSZ (not quantified)
2% to 25% in FHSZ 26% to 50% in FHSZ
51% to 75% in FHSZ 76% to 100% in FHSZ
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Achieved, Applied for, or Plan to Apply
for a Community-Level Wildfire Risk
Mitigation Designations
% of
Responding
Cities
# of
Responding
Cities
Yes 39% 11
No 61% 17
In progress 0% 0
Figure 8 Cities Reporting Achieved, Applied for, or Plan to Apply for a Community-Level Wildfire Risk Mitigation Designation
16 of 28 responding cities reported having an outreach program that provides information and guidance to property owners on wildfire risk mitigation measures and grant programs. A summary of the survey results on cities reporting whether they have these outreach programs in place are shown at Figure 9. These outreach programs are needed to help homeowners achieve awareness and ability to plan and take actions required to reduce individual and community wildfire and insurance risk. 39%
61%
0%
Cities That Have Achieved, Applied for, or Plan to
Apply for a Community-level Wildfire Risk
Mitigation Designation
Yes No In progress
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Outreach Program to Provide Information
and Guidance to Property Owners on
Wildfire Risk Mitigation Measures and
Grants
% of
Responding
Cities
# of
Responding
Cities
Yes 57% 16
No 29% 8
In progress 14% 4
Figure 9 Cities Reporting Outreach Program to Provide Information and Guidance to Property Owners on Wildfire Risk Mitigation Measures and/or Grants
11 of the 16 cities reported having their own outreach programs, are Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) member cities, and referred to one or more of OCFA’s comprehensive programs and resources (see Figure 10). While OCFA member cities’ use of OCFA outreach programs and resources is efficient and beneficial to their residents, the availability of a direct local contact at the city who is knowledgeable and can provide even a minimum of information and guidance on wildfire mitigation resources would help remove barriers to homeowners’ actions to reduce wildfire risk. 29% 57%
14%
Cities That Have an Outreach Program to Provide
Information and Guidance to Property Owners on
Wildfire Risk Mitigation Measures and/or Grants
Yes No In progress
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Outreach Program Refers to Orange
County Fire Authority Programs and
Resources
% of
Responding
Cities
# of
Responding
Cities
Yes 55% 11
No 45% 9
Figure 10 Cities Reporting Their Outreach Program Refers to Orange County Fire Authority Outreach Programs and Resources
Orange County Homeowners Associations Play an Important Role According to the California Community Managers Association, there are 4,927 homeowners associations (HOA) in Orange County, and 82% of Orange County residents live in HOAs.56 These HOAs communicate directly with their residents, and thus have the ability to mobilize people and resources to effectively achieve and maintain community-level wildfire risk mitigation designations and reduce their residents’ homeowner insurance premiums.

HOAs are the local contact for their residents, and through their architectural and landscape standards can effectively communicate information on home hardening and defensible space requirements. HOAs often host community leaders and local fire service agencies for fire prevention workshops and other outreach events for HOA residents. Their local contact function can also provide information and organize opportunities to volunteer and support local fire prevention overall through activities such as Citizens Brigade57 and Bike Brigade.58 These HOA-hosted workshops, outreach 56 California Association of Community Managers. Estimated number of residents living in HOAs based on average of 2010-2014 Census reports of 3.04 persons per household. www.cacm.org. 57 Weathered: After the LA Firestorm. PBS, KCET, 2026.
58Ellis, Rebecca. Los Angeles Times. January 10, 2026. Topanga Canyon felt abandoned. So residents are banding together to fight fire. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-10/topanga-canyonfelt-abandoned-so-residents-are-banding-together-to-fight-fire. Accessed March 6, 2026. 55%
45%
Cities With an Outreach Program That Refers
To OCFA Programs and Resources
Yes No
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