Agenda packet — Los Alamitos City Council, February 21, 2023 (part 4 of 6)

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SECTION 21. Term Life Insurance.

A. Confidential Employees. After sixty (60) days on the payroll, the City will provide each employee with term life insurance and accidental life and dismemberment policies. The amount of coverage will be based on one and one-half times the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000.

B. Executive Management Employees and Middle Management Employees. After sixty (60) days on the payroll, the City will provide each Executive Management Employee and Middle Management with term life insurance and accidental life and dismemberment policies. The amount of coverage will be based on the employee's annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000.

SECTION 22. Long Term Disability. After sixty (60) days on the payroll, the City shall continue to pay for long-term disability coverage based on two-thirds of the monthly salary to a maximum benefit of $2,000 per month. Participation in this plan is mandatory.

SECTION 23. Physical Examination.

A. All Employees Other Than Executive Management Employees. The City agrees to pay a licensed physician/clinic selected by the City the fee not to exceed $370 for a physical examination. Frequency of the examination shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

Age Frequency
To 30 Once every 4 years
31 – 39 Once every 3 years
40 - 49 Once every 2 years
50 and over Once per year
Before undergoing a physical examination, the employee must make a written request to the City Manager for approval.

B. Executive Management Employees. The City agrees to pay a licensed physician/clinic selected by the employee the fee not to exceed $400 for an annual physical examination. Before undergoing a physical examination, the employee must make a written request to the City Manager for approval.

SECTION 24. Retirees Medical Insurance.

A. PERS Medical Retirement Contribution. The City shall contribute an amount in accordance with the City’s contractual obligation with PERS, if any, to the medical insurance premium cost for each retiring employee and their spouse.

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B. Supplemental Benefits. Unless otherwise provided in the City Manager’s discretion in an employee’s employment contract with the City dated on or before September 6, 2005, in which case the City Manager may provide Pre-August 1, 1994 benefits to an employee hired after August 1, 1994, the City shall provide additional contributions to eligible employees, depending upon the employee’s date of hire, as described in subsections 1 and 2 below. After September 6, 2005, the City Manager shall not have such discretion.

1. Employees Hired Before August 1, 1994. Those employees hired before August 1, 1994, who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of continuous service and have reached the age of fifty (50) may be eligible for supplemental health care benefits effective on the date of retirement.

2. Employees Hired On Or After August 1, 1994. Those employees hired after August 1, 1994, who retire from the City with at least fifteen (15) years of continuous service and have reached the age of fifty-five (55) may be eligible for supplemental health care benefits effective on the date of retirement.

The City shall contribute a portion of the out-of-pocket premium cost for each such employee and their spouse up to the maximum amount then being contributed, and subject to the same conditions and plans provided, to the active employees pursuant to Section 18 above.

The benefits hereunder shall be available to each employee and their spouse upon a regular service retirement as defined by PERS law. The City’s contribution toward employee or spousal coverage shall continue while either the employee or spouse is alive, but shall terminate at age sixty-five (65) when the employee or spouse becomes eligible for Medicare, MediCal or other public supported health insurance. In no event will the City contribute toward the medical insurance any longer than for the number of years equal to the number of years of the employee's service to the City.

Employees retiring under a regular service retirement shall be allowed to participate in the City’s dental, optical and life insurance policies at their expense.

Failure to reimburse the City within thirty (30) days will result in the termination of this coverage.

C. Minimum Retiree Medical Contribution. Employees who retire from City services shall, at a minimum, be provided the retiree health stipend required by PERS law.

For 2008, the minimum contribution amount is ninety-seven dollars ($97) per month. Commencing January 1, 2009, the employer contribution shall be adjusted annually by the board to reflect any change in the medical care component of the Consumer Price Index and shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.

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D. For sworn, public safety employees hired before January 1, 1995, the insurance received for 10 years of service with the City, with a regular service retirement, shall be equal to and subject to the same conditions and plans provided to the active bargaining unit employees. City paid employee or spousal coverage shall continue while the employee or spouse is alive, but shall terminate when the employee or spouse becomes eligible for Medicare, MediCal, or other public supported health insurance; or when coverage has been for a period equal to the numbers of years of the employee’s service to the City.

For sworn, public safety employees hired on or after January 1, 1995, the following schedule shall apply for those employees retiring with a regular service retirement:

Years of Service with the % of active
City of Los Alamitos Employee Benefit
10 50
11 55
12 60
13 65
14 70
15 75
16 80
17 85
18 90
19 95
20 or > 100
The City paid employee or spousal coverage shall continue while the employee or spouse is alive, but shall terminate when the employee or spouse becomes eligible for Medicare, MediCal, or other public supported health insurance; or when coverage has been for a period equal to the number of years of the employee’s service to the City.

SECTION 25. Retirement. Employees qualify for minimum retirement benefits after they attain five (5) years of service and fifty (50) years of age. Retirement benefits will be based on the highest twelve months salary (except for PEPRA employees which is based upon three years) as well as employee age and length of service.

A. Safety Service Employees. The City will provide the three percent (3%) at 50 PERS Plan for sworn safety service personnel. For PEPRA employees hired after January 1, 2013, the PEPRA retirement law will apply and the City will provide the

2.7% at 57 formula, based upon three highest years’ salary.

B. All Other Employees. Retirement benefits for non-safety service employees will be provided under the 2.7% at 55 Plan of PERS, the Level 4 of the 1959 Survivor Benefits, and the Pre-Retirement Option 2 Death Benefit. Retirement benefits will be based on the highest twelve-months’ salary as well as the employee’s age and length of service. For employees hired as a PEPRA employee after January 1,

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2013, the PEPRA retirement law will apply and the the City will provide the 2% at 62 formula, based upon three highest years’ salary.

C. Employer Share Contribution. The City shall pay the employer share of the CalPERS retirement contribution as actuarially determined by CalPERS for each fiscal year covered by the Resolution at the applicable retirement benefit level (3.0% at 50 for sworn safety service employees and 2.7% at 55 for all other employees). At no time during this agreement will the employee be responsible for any part of the Employer's contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System. For PEPRA employees hired after January 1, 2013, in compliance with PEPRA, the City will pay 50% of the normal cost.

D. Employee Share Contribution. Each employee will pay the full employee's share in the amount of 8% for miscellaneous employees and 9% for sworn safety employees. For employees hired after January 1, 2013, in compliance with PEPRA, PEPRA employees will pay 50% of the normal cost.

SECTION 26. Mileage Reimbursement And Car Allowance.

A. Executive Management Employees. Executive Management employees shall be given the choice of receiving either (1) a car allowance as provided below, or (2) the use of a City vehicle for business purposes and mileage reimbursement as provided below. Executive Management employees may choose only one of these two options.

If an Executive Management employee chooses a car allowance, the City shall provide a car allowance of $300.00 per month. All employees provided with a car allowance hereunder must provide proof of automobile insurance, and are precluded from receiving mileage reimbursement.

If an Executive Management Employee chooses to use City vehicles for business purposes, such employee shall also be entitled to mileage reimbursement when the employee utilizes his or her own vehicle for City business. Upon the submittal of a reimbursement form with their Department Director approval, the employee shall be reimbursed at the rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.

B. Police Chief, Police Captains, and Support Services Manager. The Police Chief, Police Captains, and Support Services Manager shall be provided with a City vehicle for personal and business use within the State of California. The City shall provide and include all variable costs and expenses of the vehicle, including registration, license fees, insurance, maintenance, fuel, and repairs.

C. Return of City Vehicles. Any employee receiving the use of a City vehicle shall return the vehicle upon separation from employment or if the employee is absent from active duty service for more than thirty (30) days.

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SECTION 27. Education Reimbursement. All Middle Management and Confidential employees are eligible for reimbursement by the City for tuition in connection with educational endeavors. Tuition reimbursement shall not exceed the per unit cost charged by the California State University System. The per unit cost shall be based on three (3) units if one (1) class is taken during a quarter or semester, or based on six (6) units if more than one (1) class is taken during a quarter or semester. Only those courses, which have a bearing on the employee’s position with the City, will be considered by the City Manager for reimbursement.

In order to be reimbursed, an employee must submit a request for reimbursement to his or her Department Director for recommendation to the City Manager. The request must be in writing and include the name of the school, the course title, the cost of enrollment, and the reasons why the course is beneficial to the employee and City. The request will then be forwarded to the City Manager for final approval or disapproval.

The employee will pay for all costs for the approved course. In order to be reimbursed, an employee must submit proof of successful completion of the course. In graded courses, a letter grade of C or better is required; in a pass/fail course, a pass is required; and in a credit/no credit course, a credit is required.

An employee must also submit receipts for tuition expense. This will then be processed through the Administrative Services Department.

Employees who utilize the City’s Tuition/Education/Textbooks Reimbursement program understand if they leave the City within 5 years of a reimbursement, they will be required to repay the tuition costs based on the following schedule: 100% within the first year of receiving that reimbursement;; 80% within the second year; 60% within the third year; 40% within the fourth year; 20% within the fifth year. This schedule shall apply to those reimbursements received after adoption of this Resoultion by Council, July 21, 2014. If an employee separates from employment due to injury (industrial or non-industrial) or retirement, he/she will be exempt from repayment.

SECTION 28. One-Time Cash Distribution
Non-Represented Employees, other than the City Manager, shall receive the following non-PERSable cash distributions, less applicable taxes and deductions. Only employees that are active (employed by the City) as of the dates indicated below are eligible for these payment(s).

Effective November 7, 2021, $2,500.

Effective the first full pay period following May 1, 2022, $2,500.

SECTION 29. Attendance. Employees shall be in attendance at their work station in accordance with the rules regarding hours of work, holidays, and leAll aves stated in this Resolution, the employee's employment contract, the employee's job description or as otherwise directed by the City. All departments shall keep daily attendance records of

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employees, which shall be reported to the Administrative Services Director in the form and on the dates specified.

Failure on the part of an employee, who is absent without authorization or permission, to return to duty within twenty-four (24) hours after a due notice to return to duty has been issued through a registered letter, shall constitute resignation from City employment by the employee.

SECTION 30. Construction.

A. Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to deny any person or employee the rights granted by Federal and State laws and the City Charter provisions.

B. The rights, powers and authority of the City Council in all matters, including the right to maintain any legal action, shall not be modified or restricted by this Resolution.

C. To the extent that this Resolution conflicts in any way with the Personnel Rules of the City of Los Alamitos, the provisions of this Resolution shall take precedence and shall control.

SECTION 31. Professional Organizations. Participation in professional organizations, appointive boards and committees, and voluntary programs by employees is encouraged, provided that this participation is consistent with the responsibilities of the employee and the goals and priorities set by the City Council and/or City Manager. Employees shall inform their appropriate supervisor and obtain authorization to participate, if necessary, prior to commencement of any such activities. In accordance with City Policy, the City will provide membership fees to such organizations, reimburse expenses necessary to retain professional licenses, reimburse reasonable conference fees, and travel and subsistence expenses incurred in an employee’s professional and official travel, meetings, and conferences; provided, however, that such reimbursements and expenses shall be within the scope of the City’s annual budget and within the City’s discretion. The City Manager shall have the discretion to determine authorized organizations and reimbursable expenses for employees, provided such determinations are consistent with these provisions and applicable City policy.

SECTION 32. Not Used
SECTION 33. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Resolution, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 34. Notices. Any notices to be given under this Resolution shall be in writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery or mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the City of Los Alamitos at 3191 Katella

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Avenue, Los Alamitos, California, 90720; and shall be addressed to employees at the address the employee provides to the Personnel Officer.

Notices delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of the date the notice is postmarked.

SECTION 35. Repeal. Resolution Nos. 2021-25, 2022-07, and 2022-24 are hereby repealed in their entirety.

SECTION 36. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January 2023. _______________________________
Tanya Doby, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Windmera Quintanar, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS )
I, Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Los Alamitos, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 23rd day of January, 2023 by the following vote, to wit:

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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
________________________________________
Windmera Quintanar , MMC, City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A

CODE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TIER CATGY/FLSA STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E 310 Benefits Coordinator/Executive Asst 2 C - E HOURLY 32.33 34.05 35.83 37.72 39.71 MONTHLY 5,603.87 5,902.00 6,210.53 6,538.13 6,883.07
ANNUAL 67,246.40 70,824.00 74,526.40 78,457.60 82,596.80 324 Recreation Supervisor 2 MM - E HOURLY 33.25 35.07 37.00 39.03 41.18 326 Economic Development Supervisor MONTHLY 5,763.33 6,078.80 6,413.33 6,765.20 7,137.87 328 Public Works Supervisor ANNUAL 69,160.00 72,945.60 76,960.00 81,182.40 85,654.40 330 Assistant to the City Manager 1 C - E HOURLY 41.39 43.46 45.63 47.92 50.32 MONTHLY 7,174.27 7,533.07 7,909.20 8,306.13 8,722.13
ANNUAL 86,091.20 90,396.80 94,910.40 99,673.60 104,665.60 2 HOURLY 38.37 40.28 42.29 44.40 46.64
MONTHLY 6,650.80 6,981.87 7,330.27 7,696.00 8,084.27
ANNUAL 79,809.60 83,782.40 87,963.20 92,352.00 97,011.20 355 Recreation Manager 1 MM - E HOURLY 41.42 44.08 46.88 49.88 53.06 MONTHLY 7,179.47 7,640.53 8,125.87 8,645.87 9,197.07
ANNUAL 86,153.60 91,686.40 97,510.40 103,750.40 110,364.80 2 HOURLY 40.46 42.46 44.54 46.39 48.20
MONTHLY 7,013.07 7,359.73 7,720.27 8,040.93 8,354.67
ANNUAL 84,156.80 88,316.80 92,643.20 96,491.20 100,256.00 362 Administrative Services Manager 2 A - E HOURLY 44.08 46.28 48.60 51.02 53.57 MONTHLY 7,640.53 8,021.87 8,424.00 8,843.47 9,285.47
ANNUAL 91,686.40 96,262.40 101,088.00 106,121.60 111,425.60 365 Development Services Manager 2 MM-E HOURLY 44.08 46.28 48.60 51.02 53.57 340 Finance Manager MONTHLY 7,640.53 8,021.87 8,424.00 8,843.47 9,285.47 ANNUAL 91,686.40 96,262.40 101,088.00 106,121.60 111,425.60 370 City Clerk 1 A - E HOURLY 42.35 44.47 46.71 49.04 51.49 MONTHLY 7,340.67 7,708.13 8,096.40 8,500.27 8,924.93
ANNUAL 88,088.00 92,497.60 97,156.80 102,003.20 107,099.20 2 HOURLY 39.24 41.22 43.27 45.43 47.69
MONTHLY 6,801.60 7,144.80 7,500.13 7,874.53 8,266.27
ANNUAL 81,619.20 85,737.60 90,001.60 94,494.40 99,195.20 373 City Clerk/ Director of Communications 1 A - E HOURLY 44.47 46.71 49.04 51.49 54.06 MONTHLY 7,708.13 8,096.40 8,500.27 8,924.93 9,370.40
ANNUAL 92,497.60 97,156.80 102,003.20 107,099.20 112,444.80 2 HOURLY 41.22 43.27 45.43 47.69 50.08
MONTHLY 7,144.80 7,500.13 7,874.53 8,266.27 8,680.53
ANNUAL 85,737.60 90,001.60 94,494.40 99,195.20 104,166.40 380 Support Services Manager 1 MM - E HOURLY 50.33 52.85 55.49 58.26 61.17 MONTHLY 8,723.87 9,160.67 9,618.27 10,098.40 10,602.80
ANNUAL 104,686.40 109,928.00 115,419.20 121,180.80 127,233.60 2 HOURLY 46.64 48.96 51.41 53.99 56.69
MONTHLY 8,084.27 8,486.40 8,911.07 9,358.27 9,826.27
ANNUAL 97,011.20 101,836.80 106,932.80 112,299.20 117,915.20

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7, 2021

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EXHIBIT A

CODE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TIER CATGY/FLSA STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E 405 Finance Director 1 A - E HOURLY 54.61 60.05 65.53 70.24 76.44 MONTHLY 9,465.73 10,408.67 11,358.53 12,174.93 13,249.60 ANNUAL 113,588.80 124,904.00 136,302.40 146,099.20 158,995.20 2 HOURLY 50.59 55.65 60.70 65.10 70.83
MONTHLY 8,768.93 9,646.00 10,521.33 11,284.00 12,277.20 ANNUAL 105,227.20 115,752.00 126,256.00 135,408.00 147,326.40 390 Police Captain 1 MM - E HOURLY 62.90 66.05 69.36 72.82 76.47 MONTHLY 10,902.67 11,448.67 12,022.40 12,622.13 13,254.80 ANNUAL 130,832.00 137,384.00 144,268.80 151,465.60 159,057.60 2 HOURLY 57.76 60.65 63.68 66.87 70.22
MONTHLY 10,011.73 10,512.67 11,037.87 11,590.80 12,171.47 ANNUAL 120,140.80 126,152.00 132,454.40 139,089.60 146,057.60 400 Administrative Services Director 1 A - E HOURLY 57.34 63.07 68.81 73.76 80.26 430 Recreation & Community Svcs Director MONTHLY 9,938.93 10,932.13 11,927.07 12,785.07 13,911.73 ANNUAL 119,267.20 131,185.60 143,124.80 153,420.80 166,940.80 2 HOURLY 53.13 58.44 63.76 68.35 74.36
MONTHLY 9,209.20 10,129.60 11,051.73 11,847.33 12,889.07 ANNUAL 110,510.40 121,555.20 132,620.80 142,168.00 154,668.80 410 Development Services Director 1 A - E HOURLY 60.21 66.22 72.25 77.44 84.27 MONTHLY 10,436.40 11,478.13 12,523.33 13,422.93 14,606.80 ANNUAL 125,236.80 137,737.60 150,280.00 161,075.20 175,281.60 2 HOURLY 55.78 61.36 66.92 71.77 78.08
MONTHLY 9,668.53 10,635.73 11,599.47 12,440.13 13,533.87 ANNUAL 116,022.40 127,628.80 139,193.60 149,281.60 162,406.40 440 Police Chief 1 A - E HOURLY 66.71 73.36 80.04 86.70 93.38 MONTHLY 11,563.07 12,715.73 13,873.60 15,028.00 16,185.87 ANNUAL 138,756.80 152,588.80 166,483.20 180,336.00 194,230.40 2 HOURLY 61.24 67.36 73.48 79.61 85.74
MONTHLY 10,614.93 11,675.73 12,736.53 13,799.07 14,861.60 ANNUAL 127,379.20 140,108.80 152,838.40 165,588.80 178,339.20 500 City Manager n/a A - E City Manager salary is set by contract with the City Council.

Employment Category Fair Labor Standards Act Classification A = At Will E = Exempt from overtime
C = Confidential
MM = Mid-management
Tier 1 represents the salary ranges for non-represented employees appointed before December 16, 2013.

Tier 2 represent the salary ranges for non-represented employees appointed after December 16, 2013.

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EXHIBIT A

CODE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TIER CATGY/FLSA STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E 310 Benefits Coordinator/Executive Asst 2 C - E HOURLY 32.98 34.73 36.55 38.47 40.50 MONTHLY 5,716.53 6,019.87 6,335.33 6,668.13 7,020.00
ANNUAL 68,598.40 72,238.40 76,024.00 80,017.60 84,240.00 324 Recreation Supervisor 2 MM - E HOURLY 33.92 35.77 37.74 39.81 42.00 326 Economic Development Supervisor MONTHLY 5,879.47 6,200.13 6,541.60 6,900.40 7,280.00 328 Public Works Supervisor ANNUAL 70,553.60 74,401.60 78,499.20 82,804.80 87,360.00 330 Assistant to the City Manager 1 C - E HOURLY 42.22 44.33 46.54 48.88 51.33 MONTHLY 7,318.13 7,683.87 8,066.93 8,472.53 8,897.20
ANNUAL 87,817.60 92,206.40 96,803.20 101,670.40 106,766.40 2 HOURLY 39.14 41.09 43.14 45.29 47.57
MONTHLY 6,784.27 7,122.27 7,477.60 7,850.27 8,245.47
ANNUAL 81,411.20 85,467.20 89,731.20 94,203.20 98,945.60 355 Recreation Manager 1 MM - E HOURLY 42.25 44.96 47.82 50.88 54.12 MONTHLY 7,323.33 7,793.07 8,288.80 8,819.20 9,380.80
ANNUAL 87,880.00 93,516.80 99,465.60 105,830.40 112,569.60 2 HOURLY 41.27 43.31 45.43 47.32 49.16
MONTHLY 7,153.47 7,507.07 7,874.53 8,202.13 8,521.07
ANNUAL 85,841.60 90,084.80 94,494.40 98,425.60 102,252.80 362 Administrative Services Manager 2 A - E HOURLY 44.96 47.21 49.57 52.04 54.64 MONTHLY 7,793.07 8,183.07 8,592.13 9,020.27 9,470.93
ANNUAL 93,516.80 98,196.80 103,105.60 108,243.20 113,651.20 365 Development Services Manager 2 MM-E HOURLY 44.96 47.21 49.57 52.04 54.64 340 Finance Manager MONTHLY 7,793.07 8,183.07 8,592.13 9,020.27 9,470.93 ANNUAL 93,516.80 98,196.80 103,105.60 108,243.20 113,651.20 370 City Clerk 1 A - E HOURLY 43.20 45.36 47.64 50.02 52.52 MONTHLY 7,488.00 7,862.40 8,257.60 8,670.13 9,103.47
ANNUAL 89,856.00 94,348.80 99,091.20 104,041.60 109,241.60 2 HOURLY 40.02 42.04 44.14 46.34 48.64
MONTHLY 6,936.80 7,286.93 7,650.93 8,032.27 8,430.93
ANNUAL 83,241.60 87,443.20 91,811.20 96,387.20 101,171.20 373 City Clerk/ Director of Communication 1 A - E HOURLY 45.36 47.64 50.02 52.52 55.14 MONTHLY 7,862.40 8,257.60 8,670.13 9,103.47 9,557.60
ANNUAL 94,348.80 99,091.20 104,041.60 109,241.60 114,691.20 2 HOURLY 42.04 44.14 46.34 48.64 51.08
MONTHLY 7,286.93 7,650.93 8,032.27 8,430.93 8,853.87
ANNUAL 87,443.20 91,811.20 96,387.20 101,171.20 106,246.40 380 Support Services Manager 1 MM - E HOURLY 51.34 53.91 56.60 59.43 62.39 MONTHLY 8,898.93 9,344.40 9,810.67 10,301.20 10,814.27
ANNUAL 106,787.20 112,132.80 117,728.00 123,614.40 129,771.20 2 HOURLY 47.57 49.94 52.44 55.07 57.82
MONTHLY 8,245.47 8,656.27 9,089.60 9,545.47 10,022.13
ANNUAL 98,945.60 103,875.20 109,075.20 114,545.60 120,265.60

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 6, 2022

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CODE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TIER CATGY/FLSA STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 6, 2022
405 Finance Director 1 A - E HOURLY 55.70 61.25 66.84 71.64 77.97 MONTHLY 9,654.67 10,616.67 11,585.60 12,417.60 13,514.80 ANNUAL 115,856.00 127,400.00 139,027.20 149,011.20 162,177.60 2 HOURLY 51.60 56.76 61.91 66.40 72.25
MONTHLY 8,944.00 9,838.40 10,731.07 11,509.33 12,523.33 ANNUAL 107,328.00 118,060.80 128,772.80 138,112.00 150,280.00 390 Police Captain 1 MM - E HOURLY 64.16 67.37 70.75 74.28 78.00 MONTHLY 11,121.07 11,677.47 12,263.33 12,875.20 13,520.00 ANNUAL 133,452.80 140,129.60 147,160.00 154,502.40 162,240.00 2 HOURLY 58.92 61.86 64.95 68.21 71.62
MONTHLY 10,212.80 10,722.40 11,258.00 11,823.07 12,414.13 ANNUAL 122,553.60 128,668.80 135,096.00 141,876.80 148,969.60 400 Administrative Services Director 1 A - E HOURLY 58.49 64.33 70.19 75.24 81.87 430 Recreation & Community Svcs Director MONTHLY 10,138.27 11,150.53 12,166.27 13,041.60 14,190.80 ANNUAL 121,659.20 133,806.40 145,995.20 156,499.20 170,289.60 2 HOURLY 54.19 59.61 65.04 69.72 75.85
MONTHLY 9,392.93 10,332.40 11,273.60 12,084.80 13,147.33 ANNUAL 112,715.20 123,988.80 135,283.20 145,017.60 157,768.00 410 Development Services Director 1 A - E HOURLY 61.41 67.54 73.70 78.99 85.96 MONTHLY 10,644.40 11,706.93 12,774.67 13,691.60 14,899.73 ANNUAL 127,732.80 140,483.20 153,296.00 164,299.20 178,796.80 2 HOURLY 56.90 62.59 68.26 73.21 79.64
MONTHLY 9,862.67 10,848.93 11,831.73 12,689.73 13,804.27 ANNUAL 118,352.00 130,187.20 141,980.80 152,276.80 165,651.20 440 Police Chief 1 A - E HOURLY 68.04 74.83 81.64 88.43 95.25 MONTHLY 11,793.60 12,970.53 14,150.93 15,327.87 16,510.00 ANNUAL 141,523.20 155,646.40 169,811.20 183,934.40 198,120.00 2 HOURLY 62.46 68.71 74.95 81.20 87.45
MONTHLY 10,826.40 11,909.73 12,991.33 14,074.67 15,158.00 ANNUAL 129,916.80 142,916.80 155,896.00 168,896.00 181,896.00 500 City Manager n/a A - E City Manager salary is set by contract with the City Council.

Tier 2 represent the salary ranges for non-represented employees appointed after December 16, 2013.

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CODE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TIER CATGY/FLSA STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E 310 Benefits Coordinator/Executive Asst 2 C - E HOURLY 33.64 35.42 37.28 39.24 41.31 MONTHLY 5,830.93 6,139.47 6,461.87 6,801.60 7,160.40
ANNUAL 69,971.20 73,673.60 77,542.40 81,619.20 85,924.80 324 Recreation Supervisor 2 MM - E HOURLY 34.60 36.49 38.49 40.61 42.84 326 Economic Development Supervisor MONTHLY 5,997.33 6,324.93 6,671.60 7,039.07 7,425.60 328 Public Works Supervisor ANNUAL 71,968.00 75,899.20 80,059.20 84,468.80 89,107.20 330 Assistant to the City Manager 1 C - E HOURLY 43.06 45.22 47.47 49.86 52.36 MONTHLY 7,463.73 7,838.13 8,228.13 8,642.40 9,075.73
ANNUAL 89,564.80 94,057.60 98,737.60 103,708.80 108,908.80 2 HOURLY 39.92 41.91 44.00 46.20 48.52
MONTHLY 6,919.47 7,264.40 7,626.67 8,008.00 8,410.13
ANNUAL 83,033.60 87,172.80 91,520.00 96,096.00 100,921.60 355 Recreation Manager 1 MM - E HOURLY 43.10 45.86 48.78 51.90 55.20 MONTHLY 7,470.67 7,949.07 8,455.20 8,996.00 9,568.00
ANNUAL 89,648.00 95,388.80 101,462.40 107,952.00 114,816.00 2 HOURLY 42.10 44.18 46.34 48.27 50.14
MONTHLY 7,297.33 7,657.87 8,032.27 8,366.80 8,690.93
ANNUAL 87,568.00 91,894.40 96,387.20 100,401.60 104,291.20 362 Administrative Services Manager 2 A - E HOURLY 45.86 48.15 50.56 53.08 55.73 MONTHLY 7,949.07 8,346.00 8,763.73 9,200.53 9,659.87
ANNUAL 95,388.80 100,152.00 105,164.80 110,406.40 115,918.40 365 Development Services Manager 2 MM-E HOURLY 45.86 48.15 50.56 53.08 55.73 340 Finance Manager MONTHLY 7,949.07 8,346.00 8,763.73 9,200.53 9,659.87 ANNUAL 95,388.80 100,152.00 105,164.80 110,406.40 115,918.40 370 City Clerk 1 A - E HOURLY 44.06 46.27 48.59 51.02 53.57 MONTHLY 7,637.07 8,020.13 8,422.27 8,843.47 9,285.47
ANNUAL 91,644.80 96,241.60 101,067.20 106,121.60 111,425.60 2 HOURLY 40.82 42.88 45.02 47.27 49.61
MONTHLY 7,075.47 7,432.53 7,803.47 8,193.47 8,599.07
ANNUAL 84,905.60 89,190.40 93,641.60 98,321.60 103,188.80 373 City Clerk/ Director of Communication 1 A - E HOURLY 46.27 48.59 51.02 53.57 56.24 MONTHLY 8,020.13 8,422.27 8,843.47 9,285.47 9,748.27
ANNUAL 96,241.60 101,067.20 106,121.60 111,425.60 116,979.20 2 HOURLY 42.88 45.02 47.27 49.61 52.10
MONTHLY 7,432.53 7,803.47 8,193.47 8,599.07 9,030.67
ANNUAL 89,190.40 93,641.60 98,321.60 103,188.80 108,368.00 380 Support Services Manager 1 MM - E HOURLY 52.37 54.99 57.73 60.62 63.64 MONTHLY 9,077.47 9,531.60 10,006.53 10,507.47 11,030.93 ANNUAL 108,929.60 114,379.20 120,078.40 126,089.60 132,371.20 2 HOURLY 48.52 50.94 53.49 56.17 58.98
MONTHLY 8,410.13 8,829.60 9,271.60 9,736.13 10,223.20
ANNUAL 100,921.60 105,955.20 111,259.20 116,833.60 122,678.40

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5, 2023

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CODE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TIER CATGY/FLSA STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E 405 Finance Director 1 A - E HOURLY 56.81 62.48 68.18 73.07 79.53 MONTHLY 9,847.07 10,829.87 11,817.87 12,665.47 13,785.20 ANNUAL 118,164.80 129,958.40 141,814.40 151,985.60 165,422.40 2 HOURLY 52.63 57.90 63.15 67.73 73.70
MONTHLY 9,122.53 10,036.00 10,946.00 11,739.87 12,774.67 ANNUAL 109,470.40 120,432.00 131,352.00 140,878.40 153,296.00 390 Police Captain 1 MM - E HOURLY 65.44 68.72 72.17 75.77 79.56 MONTHLY 11,342.93 11,911.47 12,509.47 13,133.47 13,790.40 ANNUAL 136,115.20 142,937.60 150,113.60 157,601.60 165,484.80 2 HOURLY 60.10 63.10 66.25 69.57 73.05
MONTHLY 10,417.33 10,937.33 11,483.33 12,058.80 12,662.00 ANNUAL 125,008.00 131,248.00 137,800.00 144,705.60 151,944.00 400 Administrative Services Director 1 A - E HOURLY 59.66 65.62 71.59 76.74 83.51 430 Recreation & Community Svcs Director MONTHLY 10,341.07 11,374.13 12,408.93 13,301.60 14,475.07 ANNUAL 124,092.80 136,489.60 148,907.20 159,619.20 173,700.80 2 HOURLY 55.27 60.80 66.34 71.11 77.37
MONTHLY 9,580.13 10,538.67 11,498.93 12,325.73 13,410.80 ANNUAL 114,961.60 126,464.00 137,987.20 147,908.80 160,929.60 410 Development Services Director 1 A - E HOURLY 62.64 68.89 75.17 80.57 87.68 MONTHLY 10,857.60 11,940.93 13,029.47 13,965.47 15,197.87 ANNUAL 130,291.20 143,291.20 156,353.60 167,585.60 182,374.40 2 HOURLY 58.04 63.84 69.63 74.67 81.23
MONTHLY 10,060.27 11,065.60 12,069.20 12,942.80 14,079.87 ANNUAL 120,723.20 132,787.20 144,830.40 155,313.60 168,958.40 440 Police Chief 1 A - E HOURLY 69.40 76.33 83.27 90.20 97.16 MONTHLY 12,029.33 13,230.53 14,433.47 15,634.67 16,841.07 ANNUAL 144,352.00 158,766.40 173,201.60 187,616.00 202,092.80 2 HOURLY 63.71 70.08 76.45 82.82 89.20
MONTHLY 11,043.07 12,147.20 13,251.33 14,355.47 15,461.33 ANNUAL 132,516.80 145,766.40 159,016.00 172,265.60 185,536.00 500 City Manager n/a A - E City Manager salary is set by contract with the City Council.

Tier 2 represent the salary ranges for non-represented employees appointed after December 16, 2013.

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City of Los Alamitos

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 21, 2023 ITEM NUMBER: 12A
To: Mayor Tanya Doby & Members of the City Council
Presented By: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Subject: Ordinance No. 2023-03 - Modify Regulation and Sale of Fireworks

SUMMARY
This report proposes a change to the requirements for the regulation, use, and sale of safe and sane fireworks on the 4th of July.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2023- 03, and set for adoption; and,

2. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2023-03, entitled “AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.60.110(B) OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF TEMPORARY FIREWORKS STANDS".

BACKGROUND
In December 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-07 allowing for the regulation and sale of fireworks within the City. The ordinance specified that two permits were to be awarded to the the Los Alamtios Community Foundation (LACF).

July 4, 2023 will be the first year safe and sane fireworks are permitted in the City. Upon review of the regulations and discussion with pyrotechnic companies, the LACF has requested the City consider modifications to the ordinance.

DISCUSSION
Section 5.60.110 (B) states that "no temporary fireworks stand shall be permitted within 1,000 feet of any City park or facility." Given the size of the City, securing a location that complies with this requirement has proven problematic.

Per the request of the LACF, staff is suggesting revising Section 5.60.110 (B) to state: No temporary fireworks stand location shall be permitted without prior written approval by the Development Services Director.

This allows the City flexibility to work with the local non-profits to secure a location while ensuring public safety is maintained.

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FISCAL IMPACT
None.

Attachment: 1. Ordinance No. 2023-03 - Location of Temporary Fireworks Stands

2. Ordinance No. 2022-07 - Regulation and Sale of Fireworks

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 5.60.110(B) OF THE LOS ALAMITOS

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF

TEMPORARY FIREWORKS STANDS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-07 on December 19, 2023 adding Chapter 5.60 (Fireworks) to Title 5 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code to establish regulations governing the sale, use, and discharge of safe and sane fireworks within City limits; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure a successful program that allows for as much participation by the City’s local non-profits as possible.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 5.60.110 of Chapter 5.60 (Fireworks) of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code is here by amended to read as follows (additions shown in underline, deletions shown in strikethrough):

5.60.110 Location of Temporary Fireworks Stands
A. No temporary fireworks stand shall be erected or maintained in such a manner so as to cause an undue hazard to itself or adjoining property or to the persons working within the stand.

B. No temporary fireworks stand shall be permitted at any location within 1,000 feet of any City park or facility. without prior written approval by the Development Services Director.

SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the

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Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 2023.

Tanya Doby, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS )
I, Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Los Alamitos, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of February, 2023, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20tj day of March, 2023, by the following roll-call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-07

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER

5.60 (FIREWORKS) TO TITLE 5 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION

AND SALE OF FIREWORKS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 12541, the City Council is authorized to regulate the sale, use, and discharge of fireworks within City limits; and WHEREAS, State law divides fireworks into two (2) categories: “dangerous” and safe and sane” fireworks ( California Health and Safety Code sections 12500 et. seq.); and
WHEREAS, only “safe and sane” fireworks are sold in California for private use because they are considered less dangerous to individuals and pose less of a risk of causing fire and damage to property since such fireworks do not fly, explode, shoot projectiles, travel, or leave the ground, and such fireworks usually exclude very large fireworks of other dangerous devices like rockets and aerial shells; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish regulations governing the sale, use, and discharge of safe and sane fireworks within City limits.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 5.60 (Fireworks) is hereby added to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code to read as follows:

CHAPTER 5.60 FIREWORKS

5.60.010 Temporary Fireworks Stand Permits

5.60.020 Limitation on Total Number of Permits

5.60.030 Eligible Organizations

5.60.040 Application

5.60.050 Permit Issuance

5.60.060 Safe and Sane Fireworks

5.60.070 Time Limit on Sales of Fireworks

5.60.080 Temporary Fireworks Stand Regulations

5.60.090 Complying with Application

5.60.100 Indemnity and Liability Insurance

5.60.110 Location of Temporary Fireworks Stands

5.60.120 Exits and Locking Devices

5.60.130 Fire Extinguisher
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5.60.140 Overnight Habitation Prohibited

5.60.150 Sale, Possession and Discharge of Fireworks

5.60.160 Appeal Provisions

5.60.170 Seizure and Disposal of Fireworks

5.60.180 Administrative Penalty

5.60.190 Suspension and Revocation

5.60.010 Temporary Fireworks Stand Permits
A. Permits for temporary fireworks stands for the display and retail sales of fireworks shall be issued by the Development Services Department or his/her designee only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

B. The Development Services Department or his/her designee shall have the discretionary authority to grant or deny a permit, subject to reasonable conditions as may be prescribed.

C. In addition to the permit issued by the City, each qualified permittee shall obtain the permit required by the Orange County Fire Authority. Each permittee shall work with the Orange County Fire Authority to ensure safe operation of the temporary fireworks stand and to prepare and deliver educational material to customers pertaining to fire safety in the use of fireworks at any location. In addition, each permittee agrees to present such educational materials in a programmed manner to its members on an annual basis, and to the public in conjunction with sales from fireworks stands.

5.60.020 Limitation on Total Number of Permits
There shall be a maximum of two permits issued for temporary fireworks stands each year.

5.60.030 Eligible Organizations
A. All annual permits for temporary fireworks stands shall be awarded to the Los Alamitos Community Foundation (Foundation). As a condition of issuance of any permit, the Foundation is required to allow other locally based tax-exempt organizations, as described in this Section 5.60.030, to provide personnel to assist with the sale of fireworks and share in a portion of revenue generated from the fireworks stands. The management and revenue share for the temporary fireworks stands will be overseen by the Foundation.

B. The City Council finds that locally based tax-exempt organizations consistently contribute to the public health and safety of City residents by: donating time and funding to a variety of community events; assisting individuals with medical, educational, and moral support; conducting unique volunteered events contributing to the City’s historical and cultural heritage. These organizations further contribute to the City’s mission of providing cost effective public services to the community. They are also uniquely qualified to assist in educating City residents in fire safety procedures as further DocuSign Envelope ID: 55C6AD88- 67B3-41F2-A9BC- 1DA54A1F85B0

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provided herein. Accordingly, based upon these contributions, the City Council finds and determines that it is appropriate to designate such organizations located within City limits as the only organizations eligible to sell fireworks under the conditions set forth in this chapter.

C. Only federally certified non-profit tax-exempt organizations located within the City limits and primarily benefiting the Los Alamitos community are eligible to sell fireworks pursuant to this chapter.

5.60.040 Application
A. An application for a temporary fireworks stand permit shall be made in writing on forms prescribed by the Development Services Department and filed therewith not later than March 31st of the year for which the permit is requested. If March 31st falls on a weekend, official City holiday, or a day in which City Hall is closed, the application will be due on the next business day when the City is open for business.

B. Such application and permit shall only be issued to a regular member of the stated organization, and he or she shall be held responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations.

C. Permits are not transferable or assignable, shall only be valid for the dates specified in the permit, and shall be subject to all conditions set forth in the permit.

D. A completed permit application package shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Name, residence or physical business address, contact number, email address, proper identification, and signature of an authorized representative of the permit applicant;

2. Copy of the applicant’s IRS 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Determination Letter;

3. The location of the proposed temporary fireworks stand, along with a notarized affidavit from the property owner authorizing locating the stand on such property;

4. Fireworks distributor’s (the “company”) name, address, telephone number, and point of contact;

5. A copy of the sales tax permit from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration with the address of the fireworks stand;

6. A copy of a valid State Fire Marshal Retail Fireworks License;

7. A completed City business tax application with the organization’s Federal Tax Identification Number ( FEIN). The FEIN must match the FEIN in the IRS 501(c)(3) DocuSign Envelope ID: 55C6AD88- 67B3-41F2-A9BC- 1DA54A1F85B0

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Charitable Organization Determination Letter;

8. A legible, color copy of a Plot Plan showing the stand location and distances from buildings, structures, or other facilities that may impact the access, circulation or safety of the stand, workers and patrons;

9. Additional information as reasonably required by the City to process the application or the Orange County Fire Authority to evaluate the proposed operation of a temporary fireworks stand by the applicant;

10. A completed liability release and indemnity form pursuant to Section

50.060.100 executed by the individual(s) authorized to bind the organization applying for the permit; and
E. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be denied.

05.60.050 Permit Issuance
The Development Services Department, or his/ her designee, shall approve or deny each application for a City permit based upon:

A. An assessment of the applicant’s proposed operations for compliance with the various provisions of this chapter;
B. If the applicant is a past permit holder, and if the applicant’s:

1. Prior compliance with the various provisions of this chapter and any conditions imposed in the prior permit; and if,

2. The applicant’s prior safety history in the operation of a temporary fireworks stand; and
C. An assessment of the proposed operation of the stand relative to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Conditions may be imposed on permit issuance in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and as determined to be appropriate to protect the public health, safety, and welfare from the potential impacts of the operation of the stand.

5.60.060 Safe and Sane Fireworks
Except as expressly permitted and pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, it shall be unlawful to possess, sell, use, display or discharge, within the City, those fireworks not bearing the seal of the State Fire Marshal and that are defined and classified as “safe and sane fireworks” as prescribed in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code and relevant sections of Title 19, Code of Regulations.

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5.60.070 Time Limit on Sales of Fireworks
Retail sales of safe and sane fireworks are authorized in the City for temporary fireworks stand permit holders only on the dates and during the times in this section.

Retail sales shall be limited to that time, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the days of July 1st, July 2nd, and July 3rd, and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on July 4th of that same year. All sales of fireworks shall cease at 9:00 p.m. on July 4th, until the next calendar year.

5.60.080 Temporary Fireworks Stand Regulations
All temporary fireworks stands, or the display and sale of safe and sane fireworks, shall be located, maintained, and operated subject to the provisions of this chapter.

A copy of the approved application and point of contact information including name, phone number, and email address shall be visibly posted in the stand at all times.

5.60.090 Complying with Application
Any person or organization operating any permitted temporary fireworks stand shall abide by and comply with all matters set forth in the application for such permit, all regulations relating thereto and established by ordinance, all restrictions and conditions imposed by the Development Services Department or his/her designee in granting the permit, and the regulations and conditions under the Orange County Fire Authority permit.

Failure to comply with such regulations, conditions, or ordinances is subject to penalty as provided for by law and this code, including, but not limited to, the revocation of any current permit and the denial of a future permit to the violator.

5.60.100 Indemnity and Liability Insurance
A. Indemnification. As a condition to issuance of a permit under this chapter, each permittee shall execute a liability release and indemnity form approved by the City Attorney providing that such permittee will release, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Los Alamitos, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, damages, disability, losses, expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and other defense costs or liabilities of any nature, that may be asserted by any person or entity from any cause whatsoever arising from the activities of permittee, its subcontractors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents in connection with operation of the stand.

B. As a condition to issuance of a permit under this chapter, prior to the erection of any stand, each permittee shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the permit a policy of commercial general liability insurance acceptable to the City, which provides coverage against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the operations in and about the stand and DocuSign Envelope ID: 55C6AD88- 67B3-41F2-A9BC- 1DA54A1F85B0

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premises. Such policy shall provide coverage on a per occurrence basis and be in such amount determined by the City Manager or designee to be necessary under the circumstances, which amount shall not be less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, and shall be endorsed to name the City, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds and that the permittee’s insurance is primary and non - contributory as respects the City. No permit issued hereunder shall be effective until proof of the required insurance is submitted to the City. The City Manager or designee is authorized to promulgate rules or requirements regarding acceptable insurance carriers, provisions, endorsements, and/or forms acceptable to the City.

B. No temporary fireworks stand shall be permitted within 1,000 feet of any City park or facility.

5.60.120 Exits and Locking Devices
Each temporary fireworks stand erected shall have not less than two exits. Such exits shall be so placed as to provide immediate egress from either end of the stand. Exit doors shall only be locked in such a manner as to be readily openable from the interior without special knowledge, effort or tools, including keys.

5.60.130 Fire Extinguisher
There shall be maintained in each temporary fireworks stand within which fireworks are sold or offered for sale an approved Class 2A fire extinguisher. Whenever a temporary fireworks stand is being provided with electrical power from a gasoline-powered generator, an additional 10BC, dry chemical, fire extinguisher shall be installed. Fire extinguishers shall be placed and maintained in locations that are readily accessible for use, and each person who intends to assist in the operation of a temporary fireworks stand will receive instruction on their location and use.

5.60.140 Overnight Habitation Prohibited
There shall be no overnight sleeping by owners, personnel, or anyone within the temporary fireworks stand. Nighttime watch service may be permitted, provided persons shall be no closer than 50 feet from the stand.

5.60.150 Sale, Possession and Discharge of Fireworks
A. Safe and sane fireworks as defined in Section 5.60.060 of this chapter may be discharged within the City only on July 4th of each year between the hours of 10:00 a.m.

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and 10:00 p.m.

B. Unless expressly authorized in this code or under state or federal law, no person shall sell, offer for sale, purchase, possess, store, use or discharge fireworks of any kind in the City.

C. No person engaged in the business of the sale or disposition of fireworks shall sell, furnish, give, or cause to be sold, furnished or given away, any fireworks as defined in Section 5.60.060, to any person under the age of 18 years.

D. No person under the age of 18 years shall purchase any fireworks, as defined in Section 5.60.060.

E. No person under the age of 18 years shall use or discharge any fireworks within the City except when under the direct supervision and in the presence of an adult.

F. No person shall use or discharge any fireworks on any commercial, industrial, or publicly owned parcel within the City.

G. Except to the extent that safe and sane fireworks are authorized pursuant to this chapter, no person shall sell, offer for sale, purchase, possess, store, use, or discharge any fireworks in the City.

H. Except to the extent that safe and sane fireworks are authorized pursuant to this chapter, no person shall cause or allow the sale, purchase, possession, storage, use, or discharge of any fireworks on property that such person owns or controls.

I. No person shall allow the use or discharge of any safe and sane fireworks within 10 feet of any residence, dwelling, or other structure.

J. As used in this chapter, the term “ fireworks” shall include all fireworks as defined in Sections 12505 and 12511 of the California Health and Safety Code.

K. Following the discharge of any fireworks, after they have sufficiently cooled, shall be placed in the black garbage containers. The period to wait for fireworks to cool should be no sooner than the next morning; unless water is used for cooling.

L. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the City of Los Alamitos from presenting a “ public display of fireworks,” as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 12524 or any successor provision thereto.

5.60.160 Appeal Provisions
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novo, and may grant or deny the permit, reinstate the permit, and impose reasonable conditions as the City Manager or designee may determine to be appropriate. Prior to making a decision the City Manager or designee may request additional information from the applicant or City staff. The decision of the City Manager will be final.

5.60.170 Seizure and Disposal of Fireworks
The City Manager, or his/ her designee, or any appropriate law enforcement authority shall have the authority to seize, take, remove, cause to be removed, and dispose of all fireworks sold, offered for sale, purchased, possessed, used, or held in violation of this chapter or otherwise constituting a fire nuisance. Any seizure, removal, or disposal of fireworks pursuant to this section shall occur in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law. In addition to any applicable penalties, fines, or available remedies, the owner and possessor of the fireworks shall be liable to the City for the actual costs of seizure, removal, and disposal of such fireworks.

5.60.180 Administrative Penalty
Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter may be issued an administrative citation by an enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of this code. The administrative fine for a violation of this chapter shall be assessed in the amount provided as follows:

Number of offences in 1-year period Amount of Administrative Penalty First $ 1,000.00
Second $ 2,000.00
Third $ 3,000.00

5.60.190 Suspension and Revocation
A. The City Manager or his/her designee, or any appropriate law enforcement authority, may immediately suspend a permit and close a temporary fireworks stand, upon determining that the operation of the stand creates an imminent or substantial danger to the public health, safety or welfare.

B. The City Manager or his/her designee may revoke any temporary fireworks stand permit when it is determined that the permittee has: (1) failed to comply with any provisions of this chapter; (2) violated any condition of its temporary fireworks stand permit; (3) operated or is operating a temporary fireworks stand in a manner which causes or threatens to cause a danger to the public health, safety or welfare.

C. Any determination to immediately suspend or revoke a permit and close a stand shall be deemed final upon issuance, and subject to immediate judicial review.

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of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2022.

Shelley Hasselbrink, Mayor
ATTEST:

Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS )
I, Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Los Alamitos, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of November, 2022 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 19th day of December, 2022, by the following roll-call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chirco, Doby, Hasselbrink, Nefulda NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murphy
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
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City of Los Alamitos

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 21, 2023 ITEM NUMBER: 13A
To: Mayor Tanya Doby & Members of the City Council
Presented By: Ron Noda, Development Services Director
Subject: Comprehensive Update of the City’s Housing Element for the Reporting Period of 2021-2029 (GPA 21-01) and General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-02 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 22-03

SUMMARY
City Council will consider the revised draft of the comprehensive update of the City’s Housing Element for the reporting period of 2021-2029 (GPA 21-01). Upon adoption of the Housing Element, Council will consider a resolution and an ordinance for 1) the creation of a higher-density R-4 Zoning District in Los Alamitos; 2) rezoning certain properties to the new R-4 District; and 3) modifying the Town Center Mixed Use (TCMU) Zoning District to allow higher density.

These changes would be implemented to comply with the newly adopted Housing Element and would be made through General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-02 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 22-03.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Conduct a public hearing; and, if appropriate,

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-02, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-01, UPDATING THE LOS ALAMITOS HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-2029):; and,

3. Consider the draft resolution, and, if appropriate,

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 22-02 TO ENSURE THAT THE ZONING CODE UPDATES IN ORDINANCE 2023-01 WILL MAINTAIN INTERNAL CONSISTENCY WITH THE

ACTIONS, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND WILL NOT CREATE ANY INCONSISTENCIES THEREIN (CITY INITIATED).

5. Consider the draft ordinance; and, if appropriate,

6. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2023-01; and,

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7. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2023-01 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.08, AND 17.12 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, AS WELL AS THE LOS ALAMITOS ZONING MAP, CONCERNING THE R-3, R-4, AND TCMU ZONING OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS (ZOA 22-03) (CITY INITIATED).”

BACKGROUND
Comprehensive Update of the City’s Housing Element for the Reporting Period of 2021-2029 (GPA 21-01)
Noticing: The public was notified of this meeting by a 1/8th page notice in the Event News Enterprise on January 11, 2023 and February 8, 2023, and through posting of the notice at City Hall on January 11, 2023. The public also had opportunities to comment on this draft of the Housing Element document and its CEQA documents at open houses, stakeholder meetings, and open comment periods conducted by the City over the last several months.

Environmental: The City prepared an initial study to identify the potential effects on the environment from adoption and implementation of the proposed project and to evaluate the significance of those effects. Based on environmental analysis, the proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. No mitigation measures are necessary. Council adopted the Negative Declaration for this project on August 15, 2022.

State Government Code Section 65300 requires a city to adopt a General Plan to guide long-range development of the community. The General Plan includes seven mandatory elements, including land use, circulation, conservation, open space, safety, noise and housing. The Housing Element must be updated every eight years and is reviewed and certified by the State. State law requires that each Housing Element accommodate and facilitate development of housing to meet a city’s fair share housing needs. The Element must also address housing needs of special needs groups, mitigate potential constraints or barriers to housing, and contain a plan of how the city intends to meet its housing needs.

Tonight, Council will consider a resolution of approval of a draft comprehensive update of the City’s Housing Element and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents for the reporting period of 2021-2029.

The 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element will set strategies for the City of Los Alamitos’ housing decisions. The City submitted a draft to the State HCD on November 30, 2021. On December 31, 2021, the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department sent the City its review letter concerning that draft. Their review explained that the City’s draft element addresses and satisfies many statutory requirements; however, revisions were still necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). The City made those revisions and submitted another draft to the State HCD on August 15, 2022. On October 21, 2022, State HCD responded with further changes that they require for the Housing Element to be approved by their office. The Planning Commission recommends another draft, incorporating these changes, for the Council to decide if they would like to approve. Those revisions are complete and were available for public review on the City’s website from November 17 through November 23, 2022. The Planning Commission met on December 14, 2022 and

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unanimously recommended the City's draft Housing Element for approval to Council.

General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-02 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 22-03 Noticing: On January 11, 2023 as well as February 8, 2023, a Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall. It was also published in the News Enterprise on the same date as a 1/8th of page notice.

Environmental: Prior to this consideration, as a part of the General Plan’s Housing Element update, the City prepared an Initial Study to identify the potential effects on the environment from adoption and implementation of these proposed changes and to evaluate the significance of those effects. Based on environmental analysis, the proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. No mitigation measures are necessary. The City Council adopted the Negative Declaration for this project during its August 15, 2022 meeting.

State law requires each jurisdiction in California to demonstrate through a Housing Element the availability of adequate residential sites through appropriate zoning and development standards and the availability of public services and facilities. These available sites must provide the necessary variety of housing types at a variety of income levels.

The City of Los Alamitos draft Housing Element, demonstrates through policies, that the estimated capacity of adequate sites will be able to accommodate the projected housing need for the current Planning Period (2021-2029). The Policy Program details the specific policy actions the City will undertake to address present and future housing needs and meet the requirements of State law. The Policy Program serves as a guide for policy makers in the decision-making process for housing and housing-related activities during the planning period.

Tonight, Council will consider fulfillment of two of the Policy Actions that are required by the State to be accomplished before adoption of the Housing Element can be certified. Here are those actions as described in the draft Housing Element.

Policy Action 4.4: Create R-4 Zoning and Rezoning to Allow Higher Density The City shall require that at least the minimum number of assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 (of the Los Alamitos Housing Element 2021-2029) on each parcel so designated. To provide more housing units affordable to lower income levels, the City shall create and adopt an R-4 zone which allows 30 to 36 units per acre as a base, not including density bonus provisions, and apply that designation to those sites so identified in Table B-2 (of the Los Alamitos Housing Element 2021-2029). The zoning text shall conform to Government Code section 65583.2(h) (i), requiring a minimum of 20 units per acre and 16 units per site, permitted by right.

The City will rezone the Lampson property (Site 6 in Table B-2. Appendix B, of the Los Alamitos Housing Element 2021-2029) to R-3, Project applications for the Lampson site will include both the market rate and affordable housing units, or a Development Agreement will be prepared to assure that both projects are constructed.

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The City shall require that the assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 and Figure B-1 (of the Los Alamitos Housing Element 2021-2029) on each parcel so designated. Prior to adoption of the R-4 zone, the City will demonstrate that the assumed units are physically possible on each inventory site under the new development standards.

Policy Action 4.5: Modify TCMU Zoning to Allow Higher Density To increase affordable housing development in the high resource area of the Town Center, the City shall modify the TCMU zone to allow up to 60 units per acre as a base, not including density bonus provisions; and require that the assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 and Figure B-1 (of the Los Alamitos Housing Element 2021-2029) on each parcel so designated.

The zoning text shall conform to Government Code section 65583.2 (h) and (l), requiring a minimum of 16 units per site, permitted by right. Prior to adoption of the TCMU zoning amendment, the City will demonstrate that the assigned units are physically possible on each Inventory site under the new development standards.

Both of the above items were continued by the City Council on January 23, 2023 to tonight's meeting.

DISCUSSION
Comprehensive Update of the City’s Housing Element for the Reporting Period of 2021-2029 (GPA 21-01)
State Government Code Section 65300 requires a city to adopt a General Plan to guide long-range development of the community. Housing is one of the seven elements of the General Plan and must be updated every eight years and ultimately is reviewed and approved by the State. State law requires each Housing Element to accommodate and facilitate the development of housing to meet a city's regional housing needs assessment (RHNA). California HCD is responsible for the final determination of the total regional allocation but reached out to regional organizations to develop a methodology specific to their region. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the regional agency for southern California counties, including Orange, Los Angeles, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernadino, and Ventura. SCAG developed a uniform methodology for the distribution of the RHNA allocation among member cities and counties covering the planning period from Page 8 of 341 October 2021 through October 2029 (6th Cycle). Los Alamitos was given the allocated number of 767 units.

Priorities, goals, and objectives are established in the Housing Element, through citizen input, and then used in planning for future housing in the City. Citizen participation is an important aspect of this process as it establishes the needs of the community at the grassroots level. The City provides this information to the State Housing & Community Development (HCD) through the Housing Element document and reports the progress to HCD annually. The community was notified of various meetings and of review periods by mail, social media, website, email blast, and an advertisement in the Event News Enterprise to assure participation in the process of the City's Housing Element. Tonight’s public hearing is another opportunity for those in the community to comment on the latest

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draft Housing Element.

Housing Element
The latest changes to the draft Housing Element, in response to the latest State HCD comment letter, are shown through “redline” in the draft document attached to this report.

Here is how the Housing Element is organized:
• Section 1 explains the purpose, process and contents of the Housing Element. • Section 2 describes the demographic, economic, and housing characteristics of Los Alamitos, as well as the existing and projected housing needs, and outlines the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).

Fair Share Housing Needs Allocation
• Section 3 analyzes the potential and current governmental and non-governmental constraints to the maintenance, preservation, conservation and development of housing, and analyzes the potential housing resources of the City. • Section 4 describes specific policies and programs the City will carry out over the Planning Period to address the City’s housing goals.

If this draft is approved Council, the City is in-line to meet the State's required housing units shown above by 2029. The density of the recommended Town Center Mixed Use and the R-4 zone will help to permit the development of housing units which will assist the City in meeting its required fair share of the State’s housing needs.

General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-02 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 22-03 Zoning Code Changes
To implement the R-4 and amend the TCMU zone, the following amendments to the Zoning Code are proposed:
• Table 2-01 within Section 17.04.020 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code is amended to include the proposed R-4 zone.
• Section 17.08 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code, which itemizes Development

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Standards and Land Uses for residential districts is amended to incorporate the R-4 zone.
• In Section 17.08.010 “Purpose of Zones”, a description of the R-4 zone is added. • In Section 17.08.020 “Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential Zones,” the R-4 zone is added to Table 2-02 itemizing permitted land uses. The land use regulations proposed for the R-4 zone are identical to the existing R-3 zone. • In Section 17.08.030 “Development Standards in Residential Zones,” the R-4 zone is added to Table 2-03 itemizing specific development standards. Minor changes from the R-3 standards are proposed to acknowledge the greater density requirements of the R-4 standards. Generally, standards for the proposed R-4 zone are the same as the existing R-3 zone, with the following exceptions:
• Consistent with the Housing Element, the density range of the R-4 zone is 30-36 du/ac (dwelling units / acre).
• Maximum lot coverage in the R-4 zone is proposed at 60% in contrast to 50% in the R-3 zone.
• Maximum height in the R-4 zone is proposed at 40 feet in contrast to 35 feet in the R-3 zone.
• The minimum size of private outdoor living space per unit in the R-4 zone is proposed at 50 square feet in contrast to 60 square feet in the R-3 zone. • A new subsection is added with Section 17.08.040 “Design Standards for MultiFamily Housing” to provide standards specific to the R-4 zone for Balconies, Indoor Common Areas and Materials. Notably, the subsection will allow for a certain proportion of the required common space to be provided in indoor areas, subject to design standards.
• To implement both the Housing Element and the Town Center Strategic Plan (adopted April 2022), Section 17.12 (the TCMU zone) is amended as proposed in the Town Center Strategic Plan.

Zoning Map Amendments
The Los Alamitos Zoning Map is amended by changing the following properties’ zoning designations as follow:

Assessor’s Parcel
Number
Site Address Existing General
Plan Designation
Existing Zoning Proposed
Zoning
130-012-35 4655 Lampson
Ave.

Community &
Institutional
C-F (Community
Facilities)
R-3
241-241-35 Laurel Park Community &
Institutional
C-F R-4
242-212-11
242-212-08
242-242-10
3191 Katella
Avenue/ City Hall
Retail Business C-G (General
Commercial)
R-4
241-251-14 4142 Cerritos
Avenue
Community &
Institutional
C-F R-4
222-181-01
222-181-02
5030-5084 Katella
Avenue
Retail Business C-G R-4

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242-222-06 3370 Cerritos
Avenue
Multiple Family R-3 R-4
General Plan Amendments
To implement the R-4 zone, the following amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element and Map are proposed:
• Table 2, which itemizes Land Use Designations within the General Plan is amended to include a “Multiple Family Residential – 36” designation which corresponds with the R-4 zone.
• The General Plan Land Use Map is amended by changing the following properties’ land use designations as follows:

Assessor’s Parcel
Number
Site Address Existing General
Plan Designation
Existing Zoning Proposed
General Plan
Designation
130-012-35 4655 Lampson
Ave.

Community &
Institutional
C-F (Community
Facilities)
Multiple
Family
Residential -
25 241-241-35 Laurel Park Community &
Institutional
C-F Multiple
Family
Residential –
36 242-212-11
242-212-08
242-242-10
3191 Katella
Avenue/ City Hall
Retail Business C-G (General
Commercial)
Multiple
Family
Residential –
36 241-251-14 4142 Cerritos
Avenue
Community &
Institutional
C-F Multiple
Family
Residential –
36 222-181-01
222-181-02
5030-5084 Katella
Avenue
Retail Business C-G Multiple
Family
Residential –
36 242-222-06 3370 Cerritos
Avenue
Multiple Family R-3 Multiple
Family
Residential –
36 FISCAL IMPACT
None.

Attachment: 1. Resolution No. 2023-01 - Housing Element

2. Exhibit A - Housing Element

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3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-13

4. Resolution No. 2023-01 - R-4 -TCMU

5. Ordinance No. 2023-01 - R-4 -TCMU

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE

DECLARATION, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 21-01, UPDATING THE LOS ALAMITOS
HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-2029)
WHEREAS, the State Housing Element Law, Article 10.6 of the California Government Code (Sections 65580 et seq.) requires each local jurisdiction to update its General Plan Housing Element every eight (8) years to reflect new statutory requirements and accommodate its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation (RHNA); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Los Alamitos prepared General Plan Amendment 21-01, an update to the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 period in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of State Housing Element Law; and, WHEREAS, the City conducted extensive community outreach efforts through social media ads and posts, newspaper advertisements, and mailings to stakeholders; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted three (3) community workshops on August 25, 2021, October 27, 2021 and March 23, 2022 to solicit public input, and review the 2021-2029 Housing Element and the City’s strategy for preserving the community’s character while expanding housing opportunities for all household types and income groups; and,
WHEREAS, the City submitted the Draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review on November 30, 2021. HCD provided formal written comments on December 31, 2021; and, WHEREAS, the Draft Housing Element has been revised to address public input and HCD’s comments; and,
WHEREAS, concurrent with the update to the Housing Element, the City prepared a Negative Declaration for the project noted above. The Negative Declaration is based on the finding that, by implementing the General Plan EIR Policies and Implementation Programs, the Project’s potential significant adverse impacts are at a less than significant level. The reasons to support such a finding are documented by an Initial Study prepared by the City of Los Alamitos. A copy of the Negative Declaration is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a full copy of documents constituting the entire file on the Negative Declaration is available for review at the City of Los Alamitos Community Development Department, 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, California; and,
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2022, due to required State of California Housing and Community Development changes to the Housing Element Draft, the Planning Commission conducted a

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duly noticed public hearing and recommended to the City Council the adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of the Housing Element Update; and, WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, for said Housing Element Update on August 15, 2022, at which time the City Council also considered the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and all those present were given the opportunity to present testimony regarding this matter; and, WHEREAS, on December 14, 2022, due to further required State of California Housing and Community Development changes to the Housing Element Draft, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and recommended to the City Council the adoption of the Housing Element Update; and, WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, for said Housing Element Update on January 24, 2023, and all those present were given the opportunity to present testimony regarding this matter; and, WHEREAS, based on rapidly expanding demand for residential land in the region and the underutilized nature of the sites identified in the sites inventory, the existing uses on the sites identified in the site inventory to accommodate the lower income RHNA are likely to be discontinued during the planning period, and therefore do not constitute an impediment to additional residential development during the period covered by the housing element; and,
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites have occurred prior to the adoption of this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Los Alamitos, California, finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves General Plan Amendment 21-01, updating the Housing Element, attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021- 2029).

SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes staff to submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to HCD for certification.

SECTION 4. The Development Services Director is authorized to make minor modifications as may be required by HCD for Housing Element certification.

SECTION 5. The City Council hereby adopts a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) for the Housing Element, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 2023.

Tanya Doby, Mayor
ATTEST:

Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS )
I, Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk, of the City of Los Alamitos, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 24th day of January 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk

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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
2021-2029 Housing Element

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................. 1-1 A. Purpose and Content.........................................................................................................1-1 B. Housing Element Update...................................................................................................1-1 C. State Law and Local Planning ............................................................................................1-2

1. Consistency with State Law........................................................................................1-2

2. General Plan Consistency............................................................................................1-2

3. Relationship to Other Plans and Programs.................................................................1-2 D. Housing Element Organization..........................................................................................1-3 E. Community Participation.................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2: Housing Needs Analysis ............................................................................... 2-1 A. Introduction........................................................................................................................2-1 B. Community Profile ..............................................................................................................2-1

1. Population Trends and Characteristics .......................................................................2-1

2. Employment Trends ..................................................................................................2-5

3. Household Characteristics .......................................................................................2-9

4. Housing Stock and Market Conditions......................................................................2-12 C. Housing Needs .................................................................................................................2-23

1. Households Overpaying for Housing........................................................................2-24

2. Overcrowding .........................................................................................................2-26

3. 2021-2029 Growth Needs .......................................................................................2-27

4. Special Needs Groups...............................................................................................2-28 City of Los Alamitos i
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Chapter 3: Housing Resources and Constraints.............................................................. 3-1 A. Governmental Constraints ..............................................................................................3-1

1. Land Use Controls........................................................................................................3-1

2. Density Bonus Ordinance .........................................................................................3-12

3. Senior Citizen Housing ..............................................................................................3-13

4. Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing and Single-Room Occupancy Units ........3-14

5. Accessory Dwelling Units ..........................................................................................3-16

6. Housing for Persons with Disabilities........................................................................3-18

7. Building Codes and Enforcement ...............................................................................3-20

8. Development Fees...................................................................................................3-21

9. Local Processing and Permit Procedures...................................................................3-24

10. Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints .........................................................3-26

11. On and Off-Site Improvements.................................................................................3-29 B. Non-Governmental Constraints ......................................................................................3-31

1. Vacant and Underutilized Land ................................................................................3-31

2. Land Prices..............................................................................................................3-31

3. Construction Costs..................................................................................................3-31

4. Financing ................................................................................................................3-32

5. Energy Conservation ..............................................................................................3-33 Chapter 4: Housing Policy Program ................................................................................. 4-1 A. Introduction......................................................................................................................4-1 B. City of Los Alamitos Policy Program..................................................................................4-1 C. Quantified Objectives....................................................................................................4-16 ii City of Los Alamitos
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APPENDICES
Appendix A. Community Outreach...........................................................................................AA-1 A. Community Outreach Activities .................................................................................. AA-1 B. Community Workshop ................................................................................................. AA-1 C. Community Workshop Comments............................................................................... AA-3 D. Other Community Outreach Activities ......................................................................... AA-3 Appendix B. Residential Land Resources ...........................................................................AB-1 A. Adequate Sites Analysis ............................................................................................... AB-1

1. Capacity to Meet Regional “Fair Share” Goals...................................................... AB-2 B. Preservation of Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion................................................. AB-24 Appendix C. Review of Past Performance..........................................................................AC-1 Appendix D. Assessment of Fair Housing ......................................................................... AD-1 A. Outreach ...................................................................................................................... AD-1 B. Assessment of Fair Housing ......................................................................................... AD-2

1. Integration and Segregation Patterns................................................................... AD-5

2. Access to Opportunity ........................................................................................ AD-15

3. Disproportionate Housing Need and Displacement Risk.................................... AD-18

4. Enforcement and Outreach Capacity................................................................... AD-27 C. Site Inventory ............................................................................................................. AD-29

1. Integration and Segregation: Race and Income..................................................... AD-29

2. Access to Opportunity ............................................................................................ AD-30

3. Disproportionate Housing Needs …………………………………………….……….AD-32 D. Contributing Factors................................................................................................... AD-32 Appendix E. Glossary of Housing Terms ............................................................................ AE-1 City of Los Alamitos iii
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Housing Element
Introduction
City of Los Alamitos 1-1
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1 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose and Content
The Housing Element of the General Plan contains the official policies for the construction, rehabilitation and preservation/conservation of housing in the City of Los Alamitos. The Housing Element is built upon identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs, resources, opportunities and past performance. The Housing Element contains detailed analysis of the City’s economic, demographic and housing characteristics.

The Housing Element addresses housing opportunities for current and future Los Alamitos residents through 2029 and provides the policy guidance for local decision making related to housing in the City. The Housing Element is the only element of the General Plan that requires review and certification by the State of California.

This Housing Element update covers the Planning Period from October 2021 through October 2029. The Housing Element also evaluates the City’s progress in implementing the 2014–2021 housing policy program.

B. Housing Element Updates
The Statewide housing goal is “decent housing and a suitable living environment for every Californian” (Government Code Section 65580). The Legislature recognizes the important role that local governments play in pursuit of this goal and mandates that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of their comprehensive General Plans.

The Housing Element is intended to be reviewed annually and updated and modified as necessary to remain relevant and useful and to reflect the community’s dynamic housing needs. This Housing Element update covers the planning period from October 2021 through October 2029, consistent with the State-mandated update required for all jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region.

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1 C. State Law and Local Planning

1. Consistency with State Law
The Housing Element is one of the eight required General Plan elements, mandated by State law. State law requires that each jurisdiction’s Housing Element consist of “an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing.” The Housing Element must also analyze and plan for housing for all economic segments of the community.

Government Code Section 65583 outlines specific requirements regarding the scope and content of the Housing Element.

2. General Plan Consistency
The Government Code requires internal consistency among the Elements of a General Plan. Section 65300.5 of the Government Code states that the General Plan’s various Elements shall provide an integrated and internally consistent and compatible statement of policies. City staff has reviewed the other Elements of the General Plan and has determined that this Housing Element provides consistency with them. The City will maintain this consistency as future General Plan Amendments are processed by evaluating proposed amendments for consistency with all Elements of the General Plan.

3. Relationship to Other Plans and Programs
The Housing Element identifies goals, objectives, policies and programs for the Planning Period that directly addresses the City’s housing needs. These goals and policies will be implemented through a number of City plans and programs including the City’s Municipal Code.

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1 D. Housing Element Organization
The Housing Element is organized into four parts:
§ Section 1: Introduction. Explains the purpose, process and contents of the Housing Element;
§ Section 2: Housing Needs. Describes the demographic, economic and housing characteristics of Los Alamitos, as well as the existing and projected housing needs;
§ Section 3: Resources and Constraints Analysis. Analyzes the potential and actual governmental and non-governmental constraints to the maintenance, preservation/conservation, and development of housing. Also analyzes the potential housing resources of the City; and,
§ Section 4: Housing Policy Program. Describes specific policies and programs the City will carry out over the Planning Period to address the City’s housing goals.

Supporting background material is included in the following four appendices:
§ Appendix A: Community Outreach
§ Appendix B: Residential Land Resources
§ Appendix C: Review of Housing Element Past Performance § Appendix D: Assessment of Fair Housing
§ Appendix E: Glossary of Housing Terms
E. Community Participation
The Housing Element was developed through combined efforts of City staff, the City’s Planning Commission, City Council, and community members. Community input was sought and received through a public workshop and hearings. The City held a community workshop on August 25, 2021, at which participants generally asked questions about the City’s responsibilities and future housing needs, and also discussed the upcoming Town Center Strategic Plan, which will incorporate inclusionary housing requirements for the parcels located within its boundary. The workshop was advertised in the newspaper, noticed on the City’s website, and included in a mailing to property owners and an email blast to interested developers in the region. Following the workshop, the Housing Element update was posted on the City’s website for public review and input in a 17-day comment period. This effort was announced through a City-wide mailing and e-newsletter to all residents, posting of notices on the City’s website and in the newspaper, and announcements on social media. Following the

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1 public review period, the Planning Commission held a hearing (October 27, 2021) on the Housing Element, to solicit additional input. Three community members attended, and expressed concerns about the addition of more housing units in the City. The Planning Commission tabled the Housing Element pending HCD review, and the Element was submitted to HCD on November 2, 2021.

Comments received through the outreach activities have been considered in the development of the Housing Policy Program. A summary of the comments is provided in Appendix A of this Housing Element, along with a list of community stakeholders.

The City will continue to conduct outreach regarding housing issues through the planning period, including AFFH outreach, as described in Policy Action 3.6 and 5.3.

Please also see Appendix A.

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2 CHAPTER 2

HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS
A. Introduction
One of the key mandated components of the Housing Element is evaluating both existing and future housing needs for all segments of the community.

This chapter analyzes housing demographic and economic characteristics that influence the supply of and demand for housing. These analyses provide baseline information and establish a foundation for developing policies and programs to address identified housing needs. The analyses identify housing needs according to income, tenure, and special needs groups.

Primary data sources include the 2000 and 2010 US Census, the American Community Survey (2019), the California Department of Finance (DOF), the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). These sources provide the most reliable information for evaluating existing conditions and a basis for consistent comparison with historical data.

These sources also provide forecasts of future conditions and needs.

B. Community Profile

1. Population Trends and Characteristics
Population and employment trends generally influence the demand for housing and the types of housing needed. This section describes the changes to population size and age and racial/ethnic composition of the City.
a. Historical, Existing and Forecast Growth
Los Alamitos is one of 34 cities within Orange County. Table 2-1 lists the counties in southern California and their respective populations. DOF estimates the overall County population was 3,153,764 in 2021, the third most populous county in the state. Los Angeles and San Diego Counties had the first and second largest populations in the

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2 state, respectively. According to the 2010 US Census, Orange County also had the third largest county population at the time with 3,010,232 residents. Overall, the County has experienced slower population growth over the last two decades. The population increased by 18 percent from 1990 to 2000, less than 6 percent from 2000 to 2010, and less than 5 percent from 2010 to 2021. From 2020 to 2021, the County population decreased by 26,727 residents.

Table 2-1
Regional Population Trends
2000-2021
County 2000 2010 2021
Imperial County 142,361 174,528 186,034
Los Angeles County 9,519,338 9,818,605 10,044,458
Orange County 2,846,289 3,010,232 3,153,764
Riverside County 1,545,387 2,189,641 2,454,453
San Bernardino County 1,709,434 2,035,210 2,175,909
San Diego County 2,813,833 3,095,813 3,315,404
Ventura County 753,197 823,318 835,223
Sources: US Census Table P1, 2000 and 2010, California Department of Finance E-5, 2021.

As shown in Table 2-2, DOF estimated Los Alamitos’ population at 11,538 in 2021. The City experienced a decrease in population between 2000 and 2010 (87 people, or 1 percent), and a 1 percent increase in population from 2010 to 2021. Therefore, in the last 21 years, there has been no change in population in the City. The City represents approximately 0.4 percent of the overall county population.

Table 2-2
Population Growth
2000–2021
Jurisdiction 2000 2010 2021
2010-2021 Growth
Number % change
City of Los
Alamitos
11,536 11,449 11,538 89 1%
Orange County 2,846,289 3,010,232 3,153,764 143,532 5%
Source: US Census Table P1, 2000 and 2010, California Department of Finance E-5, 2021.

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepares population forecasts for jurisdictions within its coverage area as part of future growth policies and programs. SCAG’s 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities

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2 Strategy (RTP/SCS) forecasts the Los Alamitos’s population to reach 12,300 in 2045, although the City’s population has been stagnant for over 20 years. SCAG’s projection represents a 6.6% increase between 2021 and 2045, or an addition of 762 residents. b. Age Composition
From 2010 to 2019, Los Alamitos experienced growth in the Retirement (55-64 years) and Senior Citizen (65 years and over) populations, while the populations of other age groups somewhat declined. This suggests a slowly aging trend and potential growing need for senior housing and programs. The Prime Working age group remains the largest in the City with 40.8 percent of the population in 2021. Table 2-3 summarizes the age distribution of the City’s population.

Table 2-3
Age Distribution
2010–2019
Age Group
2010 2019
Number % of
Population
Number % of
Population
Preschool (Under 5 years) 527 4.6% 457 4.0%
School (5–9 years) 668 5.8% 765 6.6%
(10-14 years) 904 7.9% 938 8.1%
(15-19 years) 1,007 8.8% 593 5.1%
Young Adult (20–24 years) 712 6.2% 577 5.0%
Prime Working (25–34 years) 1,356 11.8% 1,608 13.9%
(35–44 years) 1,582 13.8% 1,633 14.2%
(45–54 years) 1,866 16.3% 1,467 12.7%
Retirement (55–59 years) 682 6.0% 845 7.3%
(60–64 years) 551 4.8% 775 6.7%
Senior Citizen (65-74 years) 694 6.1% 1,047 9.1%
(75–84 years) 625 5.5% 476 4.1%
(85+ years) 275 2.4% 353 3.1%
Total 11,449.00 100.0% 11,534 100.0%
Notes:
1 Discrepancy due to categorical change in Young Adult definition, 2010 Census break down classifies school age as 5–19 years and Young Adult as 20–24 years.

Sources: US Census Table P12, 2010, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP05, 2019.

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2 c. Race and Ethnic Composition
As illustrated in Table 2-4, the majority of Los Alamitos residents are White, representing 62.5 percent of the population in 2019. Asian residents comprise the second largest racial/ethnic group with 14.6 percent of the population, and residents of ‘Some Other Race’
1 comprise the third largest group with 8.3 percent. Between 2010 and 2019 the White, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander populations declined. All other racial/ethnic groups increased in population, including residents of Hispanic or Latino origin, which increased from 21.1% to 27.0% of the total population between 2010 and 2019.

Table 2-4
Racial and Ethnic Composition
2010–2019
Racial/Ethnic Group
2010 2019 2010-2019
Change in % of
Population
Number % of
Population
Number % of
Population
White 8,131 71.0% 7,214 62.5% -12%
Black or African
American
324 2.8% 713 6.2% 118%
American Indian &
Alaska Native
51 0.4% 5 0.0% -90%
Asian 1,471 12.8% 1,681 14.6% 13%
Native Hawaiian or
other Pacific Islander
50 0.4% 22 0.2% -56%
Some Other Race 726 6.3% 954 8.3% 30%
Two or more races 696 6.1% 945 8.2% 35%
Total 11,449 100.0% 11,534 100.0% 0.7%*
Hispanic or Latino (of
any race)
2,418 21.1% 3,110 27.0% 28%
Sources: US Census Tables P3 & P4, 2010, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP05, 2019. *Change of total population.
1 The Census Bureau uses the category “Some Other Race”, which accounts for single races other than the five race categories per U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Standards for Race and Ethnicity (1997):

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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2 2. Employment Trends
Housing needs are also influenced by employment trends. Proximity to job opportunities is an important factor in housing choices. Significant employment opportunities within and close to a city can lead to demand for housing. The quality and/or pay of available employment influence the demand for various housing types and price levels.

Table 2-5 lists the top employers in Los Alamitos in 2021. The types of industries with large employment needs in the City are closely related to the housing needs of the local labor pool. The City’s principal employers include hospitals, aerospace manufacturers, business services and restaurant/wholesale trade. Typical jobs in these industries include production workers, medical professionals, clerks and managers.

Table 2-5
Top Employers
2021
Company Industry Number of
Employees
Los Alamitos Medical Center, Inc. Healthcare 1,100
Arrowhead Products Aerospace 780
Trend Offset Printing Services Service/Printing 700
Epson America, Inc. Media 693
Discovery Practice Management, Inc. Service 205
Bar Bakers LLC Wholesale Trade 200
Resare Marketing, Inc. Service 191
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation Healthcare 145
Katella Delicatessen-RestaurantBakery, Inc.Restaurant 145 Alliance Space Systems, LLC Aerospace 144
Bearing Inspection, Inc. Business Service 97
Ganahl Lumber Co. Business Service 95
Source: City of Los Alamitos and HDL Companies, 2021.

As shown in Table 2-6, the largest group of Los Alamitos residents were employed in the educational services, health care and social assistance industry (23.9 percent) in 2019.

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2 percent). In Orange County, the top-ranking industry is the same as Los Alamitos (19.5 percent), followed by professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services (14.5 percent) and manufacturing (12.2 percent).

Table 2-6
Employment by Industry1
2019
Industry Los Alamitos Orange County
Number % Number %
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting,
mining
8 0.1% 9,488 0.6%
Construction 356 6.4% 93,305 5.9%
Manufacturing 513 9.3% 194,930 12.2%
Wholesale trade 233 4.2% 55,639 3.5%
Retail trade 753 13.6% 165,866 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, utilities 259 4.7% 58,510 3.7% Information 69 1.2% 31,488 2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental
and leasing
315 5.7% 136,401 8.6%
Professional, scientific, management,
administrative, and waste management
services
627 11.3% 230,546 14.5%
Educational services, health care and social
assistance
1321 23.9% 309,730 19.5%
Arts, entertainment, recreation,
accommodation and food services
644 11.6% 174,296 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 320 5.8% 86,435 5.4% Public administration 114 2.1% 45,517 2.9%
Total 5,532 100% 1,592,151 100%
Note:
1Employment reported by Los Alamitos/Orange County residents. Does not reflect the number of jobs within the respective jurisdictions.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S2405, 2019.

Annual wages vary by industry in Orange County, but steadily increased from 2012 to 2017.2 As shown in Figure 2-1 below, the highest-paying sectors are Utilities, Finance and Insurance, Information, and Management of Companies and Enterprises, with incomes averaging above $100,000. The lowest-paying sectors include Accommodation and Food Services, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Retail Trade, and Other Services (excluding Public Administration), with incomes averaging around $20,000 to under $40,000.
2 2018-2019 Orange County Workforce Indicators Report, Orange County Business Council.

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Table 2-7
City Employment by Occupation
2019
Occupation Number of
Employees
% of
Total
Management, business, science, and arts
occupations
2,646 47.8%
Service occupations 874 15.8%
Sales and office occupations 1,277 23.1%
Natural resources, construction, and
maintenance occupations
311 5.6%
Production, transportation, and material
moving occupations
424 7.7%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP03, 2019.

As shown in Table 2-7, nearly half (47.8%) of the City’s civilian employed labor force is in “management, business, science, and arts” occupations, followed by “sales and office” occupations (23.1%) and “service” occupations (15.8%).

According to the EDD, the City’s labor force decreased from 6,500 in 2010 to 5,300 in 2021. Unemployment fluctuated in the last decade, with a high of 8.9% in 2020 (due to the pandemic) followed by 8.0% in 2012, to a low of 2.9% in 2019. As shown in table 2-8,

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2 the unemployment rate in Los Alamitos in April of 2021 was 6.3 percent. Overall, except for the change most likely associated with COVID-19, the employment rate has been improving in the City.

According to City tax records on the top 100 business license accounts, total employee count (based inside the City) increased from 7,737 to 10,161 in 2018, and then decreased slightly to 10,061, likely due to the pandemic. This corroborates the generally decreasing unemployment rate according to EDD data.

Table 2-8
Labor Force Trends
2010–2021
Year Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment
Rate
2010 6,500 6,200 300 5.3%
2011 6,600 6,300 300 4.9%
2012 5,700 5,300 500 8.0%
2013 5,700 5,300 400 6.7%
2014 5,700 5,400 300 5.5%
2015 5,700 5,500 300 4.5%
2016 5,600 5,300 300 4.7%
2017 5,700 5,500 200 3.8%
2018 5,800 5,700 200 3.1%
2019 5,600 5,400 200 2.9%
2020 5,400 4,900 500 8.9%
Apr/2021 5,300 5,000 300 6.3%
Source: California EDD, 2021.

Los Alamitos is a small city in Orange County, a major employment hub which is slowly approaching full employment.3 The County’s strong labor market provides ample job opportunities for both county residents and residents of nearby counties such as Riverside and San Bernardino, which have 69,019 and 36,489 net commuters into Orange County, respectively. Orange County has a net worker inflow from neighboring counties including Los Angeles, despite a high worker outflow to Los Angeles (312,035 residents) from Orange County. These data suggest the City residents have relatively easy access to in-county job opportunities, while also being able to access jobs in neighboring counties including Los Angeles. This is evidenced by a commute time under one hour for 87.1% of workers 16 years and over who did not work from home.4 In 3 2018-2019 Orange County Workforce Indicators Report, Orange County Business Council. 4 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S0801, 2019.

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2 addition, Los Alamitos’ physical location on the northern edge of the County makes it particularly susceptible to cross-commuting (outflow of City residents to other counties, and inflow of workers from other counties).

3. Household Characteristics
The US Census Bureau defines a household as all persons living in a single housing unit, whether or not they are related. One person living alone is considered a household, as is a group of unrelated persons living in a single housing unit. A family is defined as related persons living within a single housing unit.
a. Household Formation and Composition
Table 2-9 summarizes the change in the number of households in the City, County and State since 2000. In 2019, the American Community Survey reported 4,092 households in Los Alamitos, an approximately a 2.8 percent decrease from 2010. During the same period, total households in Orange County increased by about 4.5 percent and households in California increased by 3.7 percent.

Table 2-9
Total Households
2000–2019
Area 2000 2010 2019 Percent
Increase
2000-2010
Percent
Increase
2010-2019
Los Alamitos 4,180 4,212 4,092 0.8% -2.8%
Orange County 935,287 992,781 1,037,492 6% 4.5%
California 11,502,870 12,577,498 13,044,266 9% 3.7%
Sources: US Census, 2000 and 2010, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP02, 2019.

The average number of persons per household in Los Alamitos was 2.66 in 2010 and

2.63 in 2021. As shown in Table 2-10, the average persons per household in the City was less than the overall county average (above 2.9) in both 2010 and 2021.

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2 As shown in Table 2-11, households of 2 persons made up the largest segment of owner-occupied households, and households of 3 persons made up the largest segment of renter-occupied households. Two-person households comprised the second largest segment of renter-occupied households. One-person households comprised the second largest segment of owner-occupied households. Large households (5 or more persons) comprised 9 percent of the total households. The majority of units are rentals, about 58 percent.

Table 2-11
Household Size Distribution by Tenure
2019
Household
Size
Total Households Renter-Occupied
Households
Owner-Occupied
Households
Number % of Total
Households
Number % of Total
Households2
Number % of Total
Households2
1 Person 1,000 24% 544 23% 456 26%
2 Persons 1,136 28% 549 23% 587 34%
3 Persons 893 22% 585 25% 308 18%
4 Persons 691 17% 456 19% 235 14%
5 Persons 294 7% 184 8% 110 6%
6 Persons 44 1% 30 1% 14 1%
7 or More
Persons
34 1% 5 0% 29 2%
Total 4,0921 100.0% 2,353 58% 1,739 42%
Notes:
1 Represents Total Households
2 Percentages may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table B25009, 2019.

Table 2-10
Average Persons per Household
2010–2021
Area 2010 2021
Los Alamitos 2.66 2.63
Orange County 2.99 2.94
Sources: US Census, 2010, California Department of Finance E-5, 2021.

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2 b. Household Income
As shown in Table 2-12, the median household income for Los Alamitos in 2019 was $88,729. This is $1,505 less than the county median. Within the City, the median income of owner-occupied households was $106,034, which is $34,567 more than that of renter-occupied households. Because of the higher percentage of renter households in the City, median income is lower overall when compared to the County.

Table 2-12
Median Household Income
2019
Area Median Income
Los Alamitos $88,7291
Owner-Occupied Households $106,034
Renter-Occupied Households $71,467
Orange County $90,234
Notes:
1 Represents occupied housing units.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S2503, 2019.

HCD sets income limits for the purpose of determining program eligibility. Table 2-13 shows the current (2021) income limits applicable in Los Alamitos. The median household income for a family of four in 2021 is $106,700.

Table 2-13
Orange County Housing Program Income Limits
2021
Income Category Household Size
1-person 2-person 3-person 4-person
Extremely Low $28,250 $32,300 $36,350 $40,350
Very Low Income $47,100 $53,800 $60,550 $67,250
Low Income $75,300 $86,050 $96,800 $107,550
Moderate Income $89,650 $102,450 $115,250 $128,050
Median Income $74,700 $85,350 $96,050 $106,700
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2 Based on the American Community Survey data for 2019, Table 2-14 shows the income of Los Alamitos’ owner-occupied and renter-occupied households. A greater number of renter-occupied households have income levels in the extremely low and very low range than owner-occupied households.

Table 2-14
Household Income by Tenure
2019
Income Owner-Occupied
Households
Renter-Occupied
Households
Total Occupied
Households
Number % Number %1 Number %1
Less than $5,000 41 2.4% 74 3.1% 115 2.8%
$5,000-$9,999 0 0% 49 2.1% 49 1.2%
$10,000-$14,999 53 3% 58 2.5% 111 2.7%
$15,000-$19,999 38 2.2% 42 1.8% 80 2%
$20,000-$24,999 57 3.3% 106 4.5% 163 4%
$25,000-$34,999 119 6.8% 167 7.1% 286 7%
$35,000-$49,999 104 6% 319 13.6% 423 10.3%
$50,000-$74,999 201 11.6% 392 16.7% 593 14.5%
$75,000-$99,999 213 12.2% 278 11.8% 491 12%
$100,000-$149,000 315 18.1% 466 19.8% 781 19.1%
$150,000 or more 598 34.4% 402 17.1% 1,000 24.4%
Total 1,739 100.0% 2,353 100.0% 4,092 100.0%
Notes:
1 Percentages may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S2503, 2019.

4. Housing Stock and Market Conditions
This section describes the existing housing stock and current market conditions in Los Alamitos. Analysis of past and current housing trends provides a basis to project future housing needs.
a. Housing Stock Profile
Based on 2000, 2010, and 2021 US Census and California DOF estimates, less than onehalf percent of Orange County’s housing units are located in Los Alamitos. In 2000, the City had 4,329 housing units. By 2010, the number of units increased slightly to 4,355 and by 2021 to 4,437. Given the more rapid growth in other Orange County communities, Los Alamitos’ near build out conditions have contributed to its slow housing growth.

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Number of Housing Units
2000–2021
Year Los Alamitos Orange County Los Alamitos as Percent of Total Orange County
Units
2000 4,329 969,484 0.45%
2010 4,355 1,048,907 0.42%
2021 4,437 1,118,971 0.40%
Sources: US Census, 2000 and 2010, and California Department of Finance E-5, 2021. i. Unit Size
As shown in Table 2-16, the American Community Survey reported two- or threebedroom units are the most common residential unit type in Los Alamitos, comprising

71.9 percent of all residential stock. Units with four or more bedrooms are also relatively common comprising 21.7 percent of all residential units. Studio and onebedroom units comprise only 6.4 percent of the total units.

Table 2-16
Unit Size
2019
Subject Estimate Percent
Total Housing Units 4,092 100%
No Bedroom 61 1.5%
1 Bedroom 201 4.9%
2 or 3 Bedrooms 2,942 71.9%
4+ Bedrooms 888 21.7%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S2504, 2019.

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2 ii. Unit Type
As shown in Table 2-17, single family detached and multifamily units are evenly distributed housing types in Los Alamitos. As of 2019, 45.1 percent of the housing units are single-family detached and 41.1 percent are multifamily. Smaller multifamily developments (2-4 units) and mobile homes are increasing in percentage of total housing units, while single-family detached units and multifamily developments with 5 or more units declined in both number and percentage.

Table 2-17
Housing Inventory by Unit Type
2010–2019
Unit Type 2010 2019
Number % Number %1
Single family, detached 2,034 47.7% 1,907 45.1%
Single family, attached 364 8.5% 424 10%
Multifamily, 2-4 units 745 17.5% 872 20.6%
Multifamily, 5+ units 1,029 24.1% 868 20.5%
Mobile homes 96 2.2% 153 3.6%
Other (Boats, RV, etc.) 0 0% 0 0%
Total 4,268 100% 4,224 100.0%
Notes:
1 Percentages may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S2504, 2010 and 2019.

Table 2-18 illustrates the distribution of occupied unit types by tenure. The majority (78 percent) of owner-occupied units are single-family detached. The majority of renteroccupied units are within multifamily developments. Approximately 35 percent of renter-occupied units are in multifamily structures with 2 to 4 units and 32 percent are in structures with 5 or more units.

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2 Table 2-18
Tenure By Units In Structure
2019
Unit Type Owner-Occupied
Units
Renter-Occupied
Units
Total Occupied
Units
Number %1 Number %1 Number %1
Single family, detached 1,355 78% 480 20% 1,835 45%
Single family, attached 163 9% 261 11% 424 10%
Multifamily (2-4 units) 33 2% 813 35% 846 21%
Multifamily (5+ units) 76 4% 758 32% 834 20%
Mobile homes 112 6% 318 2% 153 4%
Other (Boats, RV, etc.) 0 0% 41 0% 0 0%
Total 1,739 100% 2,353 100% 4,092 100%
Notes:
1 Percentages may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables S2504, 2019. iii. Residential Building Permit Activity
Table 2-19
Residential Building Permits
2014-2020
Year Single Family Multifamily
(2-4 units)
Multifamily
(5+ units)
No. of
Units
Average
Value/Unit1
No. of
Units
Average
Value/Unit1
No. of
Units
Average
Value/Unit1
2014 1 - - - - -
2015 4 - - - - -
2016 2 - - - - -
2017 2 300,000 - - 5 150,000
2018 2 450,000 4 117,750 - -
2019 1 - 6 170,000 15 174,780
2020 3 - - - 22 209,216
Total 15 375,000 10 149,100 42 186,643
Notes:
1 Calculated using provided data.

Source: City of Los Alamitos.

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2 Table 2-19, above, describes residential building permit activity during the 2014-2021 planning period. Permits were issued for a total of 67 units. The majority of single-family units constructed were mobile homes. Multi-family developments with 5 or more units gained the most growth from 2017 to 2020, with an average value increasing from $150,000 to $209,216 per unit.

In addition to the permits listed above, 10 permits were issued for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) between 2014 and 2020. Three of the 10 permits were completed in 2020 and 2021, and the others remain open as of July 2021. ADUs are a new building type in the City, which may provide additional housing opportunities in the 2022-2029 planning period, particularly for affordable housing (see Chapter 4, Housing Policy Program). b. Tenure
Approximately 42 percent of Los Alamitos’ housing units were owner-occupied in 2019.

As shown in Table 2-20, the percentage of owner-occupied housing units in Los Alamitos was comparatively less than California, and the reverse of Orange County as a whole.

Table 2-20
Occupied Units by Tenure
2019
Area Owner-Occupied Units Renter-Occupied Units Total Occupied Units Number % Number % Number %
Los Alamitos 1,739 42% 2,353 58% 4,092 100%
Orange County 595,272 57% 442,220 43% 1,037,492 100%
California 7,154,580 55% 5,889,686 45% 13,044,266 100%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP04, 2019.

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2 c. Vacancy Rates
Vacancy rates are an indicator of housing supply and demand. Low vacancy rates influence greater upward price pressures. Higher vacancy rates indicate downward price pressure. A four to five percent vacancy rate is considered “healthy” and indicates a well-functioning market. Based on DOF data, the vacancy rate in Los Alamitos remained constant, just below 3.3% between 2010 and 2021. Table 2-21 summarizes the occupancy status during these two years. According to American Community Survey estimates, the homeowner and rental vacancy rates are very close, at 1.6% and 1.4%, respectively. These data collectively imply high demand for both home ownership and rental in the City of Los Alamitos.

Table 2-21
Occupancy Status
2010-2021
Occupancy Status 2010 Percent 2021 Percent
Occupied Housing Units 4,212 96.72% 4,291 96.71%
Vacant Housing Units 143 3.28% 146 3.29%
Total Housing Units 4,355 100% 4,437 100%
Source: DOF, 2010 and 2021.
d. Age of Housing Stock
Age of a housing unit is often an indicator of housing condition. In general, housing units that are 30 years or older may exhibit need for repairs based on the useful life of materials. Housing over 50 years old is considered aged and is more likely to exhibit a need for major repairs.

Table 2-22 shows the housing units by year of construction and tenure. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, approximately 56 percent of all occupied housing units in Los Alamitos are over 50 years old. Another 32 percent are between 30 and 50 years old.

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2 Table 2-22
Year of Construction by Tenure (Occupied Units)
2019
Year Built Owner-Occupied
Units
Renter-Occupied Units Total Occupied
Units
Number % Number %1 Number %1
2014-Later 28 2% 10 0% 38 1%
2010-2013 0 0% 46 2% 46 1%
2000-2009 95 5% 97 4% 192 5%
1990-1999 62 4% 185 8% 247 6%
1980-1989 126 7% 200 8% 326 8%
1970-1979 263 15% 708 30% 971 24%
1960-1969 799 46% 706 30% 1,505 37%
1950-1959 281 16% 320 14% 601 15%
1940-1949 85 5% 25 1% 110 3%
1939 or earlier 0 0% 56 2% 56 1%
Total 1,739 100% 2,353 100% 4,092 100%
Notes:
1 Percentages may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP04, 2019. e. Housing Conditions
Housing is considered substandard when found to be below the minimum standard of living defined in the California Health and Safety Code. Households living in substandard conditions are considered in need of housing assistance, even if they are not seeking alternative housing arrangements, due to health and safety threat.

In addition to structural deficiencies and standards, lack of infrastructure and utilities often serves as an indicator of substandard conditions. In 2019, the American Community Survey estimated 6 units lacking plumbing facilities and 36 units lacking complete kitchen facilities, as shown in Table 2-23. It should be noted that there may be some overlap in the number of substandard housing units, as some units may lack both complete plumbing and kitchen facilities. Table 2-23 shows that the majority of City housing stock does not lack plumbing or complete kitchen facilities, though more rental units lack complete kitchen facilities than owner-occupied units. The City has not conducted a housing conditions survey within the last five years, nor is new property owner inspection required.

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2 On average, the City sees approximately six residential units that require action from Code Enforcement on housing conditions annually. In the last five years (2017 to 2021), the City's Code Enforcement Division has issued 21 citations to single family homes, 10 citations to multi-family units, and one citation to mobile home parks related to substandard building/property conditions such as plumbing, roof damage, electrical, building, windows, HVAC, or property maintenance issues. Most of these property owners made the required repairs without financial assistance. There are around 12 citations pending investigation, inspection, or repair as of January 2022. On average, it is expected that 6 units may need rehabilitation each year, with a cumulative total of 18 units in need at any time. However, based on the recent Code Enforcement records, the City’s housing stock is generally in good condition; although some need repair and maintenance, it is unlikely to have units that need to be replaced. As a result of this analysis, the City has included 6 units per year in its quantified objectives for rehabilitation during the planning period.

Table 2-23
Units Lacking Plumbing or Complete Kitchen Facilities
2019
Tenure Lacking complete
kitchen facilities
Lacking plumbing
facilities
Number % Number % Total Units in City
Owner-Occupied Units 6 0.3% 6 0.3% 1,739
Renter-Occupied Units 30 1.7% 0 0% 2,353
Total Occupied Units 36 0.9% 6 0.1% 4,092
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables B25053 and B25049, 2019. f. Housing Costs and Rents
This section evaluates housing cost and affordability trends in Los Alamitos. i. Affordability Gap Analysis
The costs of renting or owning a home can be compared to a household’s ability to pay for housing. Housing affordability is defined as paying no more than 30 percent of the household income on housing expenses. Table 2-24 summarizes the affordable monthly rent payment and estimated affordable purchase price by income categories, based on the 2021 HCD income limits for Orange County.

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2 Table 2-24
Affordable Rent and Purchase Price by Income Category
2021
Income Category % of AMI1 Income Limit Affordable
Monthly Rent
Payment2
Estimated
Affordable
Purchase Price3
Extremely-low
Income
≤ 30% AMI $40,350 ≤ $1,009 $211,294
Very-low Income 31%-50% AMI $67,250 $1,681 $352,157
Low Income 51%-80% AMI $107,550 $2,689 $563,189
Moderate Income 81%-120% AMI $128,050 $3,201 $670,538
Notes:
1Based on family of four. AMI = Area Median Income. 2 30 % Gross Rent or PITI. 3 Assumes 4.0% interest rate, 30-year mortgage. Mortgage payments equal to 30% of monthly income.

Source: HCD 2021 State Income Limits.
ii. Existing and New Home Price Trends
As shown in Table 2-25, 7.3 percent of the owner-occupied units were valued below $100,000. Approximately 1.7 percent were valued between $100,000 and $199,999.

Approximately 1.5 percent were valued between $200,000 and $299,999 and 89.6 percent were valued at $300,000 or more.

Table 2-25
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
2019
Value Number of Units Percent of Total OwnerOccupied Units1 $49,999 or less 97 5.6%
$50,000 to $99,999 29 1.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 11 0.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 19 1.1%
$200,000 to $299,999 26 1.5%
$300,000 to $499,999 179 10.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 1,135 65.3%
$1,000,000 or more 243 14.0%
Total 1,739 100%
Notes:
1 Percentage may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table DP04, 2019.

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2 As shown in Table 2-26, the median value for owner-occupied homes in Los Alamitos was $761,200 in 2019. This represents a 24.1 percent increase from the median value of $613,600 in 2013. The median value of owner-occupied homes in the City continues to be higher than that of neighboring cities and the overall county, though it had the lowest growth rate between 2013 and 2019.

Table 2-26
Median Housing Value Trends
2013–2019
Jurisdiction Median Value, owner-occupied units Percent Change 2013 2019
Los Alamitos $613,600 $761,200 24.05%
Seal Beach $291,800 $371,600 27.35%
Long Beach $417,600 $556,100 33.17%
Cypress $496,600 $632,900 27.45%
Hawaiian Gardens $243,800 $363,500 49.10%
Orange County $519,600 $679,300 30.74%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B25077, 2013 and 2019. iii. Ownership Affordability
The median sale price for new and resale housing units in the City has been rising with fluctuations from as low as below $700,000 in 2017 to over $1.2 million in 2021.5 The 2018 Los Alamitos median home sales price was $925,000, which represents a 141% increase from 2000, slightly less than the 151% increase in the SCAG region.6 As shown in Table 2-19, since 2019 only four single-family homes were constructed, and available data shows one was priced at $1,995,000.7 These recent data show that home prices exceed the affordability range for all income categories at or below Moderate income. A four-person household earning an annual income equal to the 2021 HCD AMI of $106,700 for Orange County would be able to afford a $558,738 home, assuming a 30- year fixed-rate loan at 4 percent. The median sales price in Los Alamitos exceeds what a family earning the median could afford. Extremely-low, very-low, low and moderate households may have difficulty finding housing they can afford to purchase. 5 Redfin.com, Los Alamitos Housing Market, accessed June 3, 2021. 6 SCAG Local Profiles, Core Logic/Data Quick, May 2019. SCAG median home sales price calculated as household-weighted average of county medians.
7 Orange County Real Estate, Inc. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2021-06-03 at 1:48 pm.

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2 iv. Rental Prices
There are a limited number of units listed for rent in Los Alamitos. Most renter-occupied units are privately owned single-family homes and few are in larger apartment complexes. Therefore, available market data for monthly rents is limited. Table 2-27 summarizes the median gross monthly rent for Los Alamitos based on the American Community Survey. In order to update this information to current (2022) conditions, representative rental rates for non-subsidized apartments were collected and are provided in Table 2-27, below. As shown, rents for available rental units on the market as of January 2022 are much higher than average rent reported in 2019 ACS, which can indicate increasing prices and scarcity of rental units in Los Alamitos, especially for larger units. Market rent for 3-bedroom units in 2022 is almost double that reported in the 2019 ACS, and there were few studios or 4+-bedroom units available on the market.

Table 2-27
Median Gross Rent by Unit Size
2019
Unit Size Average Monthly Rent
(2019 ACS)
Current Market Monthly Rent
(2022 rent.com)
Studio Not provided Not available
1 bedroom $1,289 $1,850 - $2,520
2 bedrooms $1,728 $1,950 - $3,375
3 bedrooms $2,292 $3,800 - $4,110
4 bedrooms $2,938 $2,750 - $4,500
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B25031, 2019; rent.com and apartments.com, accessed January 25, 2020.

As shown in Table 2-28, at least 52 percent of renter-occupied households in Los Alamitos spend 30 percent or more of their household income on rent. The high rate of overpayment by renters coincides with the increasing market rent identified above, indicating a need for more affordable rental units in Los Alamitos.

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2 Table 2-28
Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income
2019
Percent of Household
Income Spent on Gross Rent
Number of Households Percent of RenterOccupied Households Less than 10.0 percent 95 4%

10.0 to 14.9 percent 261 11%

15.0 to 19.9 percent 260 11%

20.0 to 24.9 percent 309 13%

25.0 to 29.9 percent 164 7%

30.0 to 34.9 percent 224 10%

35.0 to 39.9 percent 135 6%

40.0 to 49.9 percent 242 10%

50.0 percent or more 605 26%
Not computed 58 2%
Total 2,353 100%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B25070, 2019. v. Rental Affordability
Based on the average rents for housing in Los Alamitos and the surrounding areas, a very-low income family may not be able to afford a 2-bedroom unit. A low-income family would be able to afford up to a 3-bedroom unit. Four-bedroom units are only affordable to those in the moderate and above-moderate income categories. Lowerincome large households may have difficulty finding adequate-size housing that is affordable.

C. Housing Needs
This section provides an overview of existing and future housing needs in Los Alamitos.

It focuses on five categories:
§ Housing need resulting from households overpaying for housing; § Housing need resulting from overcrowding;
§ Housing need for extremely low-income households;
§ Housing need based on SCAG’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment; and, § Housing needs of special needs groups such as seniors, large households, persons with disabilities (including developmental disabilities), female-headed households, homeless persons and farmworkers.

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2 1. Households Overpaying for Housing
Households experiencing overpayment are households paying more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing-related expenses, including rent or mortgage payments and utilities. High housing costs can cause households to spend a disproportionate percentage of their income on housing and can result in payment problems, deferred maintenance and/or overcrowding.

Overpayment is often more prevalent in renter-occupied than in owner occupied households. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) database, provided by HUD based on American Community Survey data, describes the number of households, by income, with housing cost burdens. The latest CHAS data for the 2013- 2017 period for Los Alamitos are shown in Table 2-29. Of all owner-occupied households, 26% are overpaying for housing, and 9% are severely overpaying. The percentages are higher when analyzing lower-income households as a group. Of all lower-income owner-occupied households, 48% are overpaying, and 27% are severely overpaying.

Of all renter households, 48% are overpaying, and 23% are severely overpaying. Of all lower-income renter households, 81% are overpaying, and 42% are severely overpaying.

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2 Table 2-29
Overpayment by Income Level, 2013-2017
Income Category1 Owner
Households
Percent
Owner
Renter
Households
Percent
Renter
Household Income £ 30% HAMFI 205 370
Households overpaying 140 68% 300 81%
Households severely overpaying 90 44% 300 81%
Household Income > 30% HAMFI and £ 50% HAMFI 195 390
Households overpaying 90 46% 365 94%
Households severely overpaying 55 28% 210 54%
Household Income > 50% HAMFI and £ 80% HAMFI 205 525
Households overpaying 60 29% 375 71%
Households severely overpaying 20 10% 25 5%
Subtotal: All lower-income households 605 1285
Subtotal: All lower-income HH overpaying 290 48% 1040 81% Subtotal: All lower-income HH severely overpaying 165 27% 535 42% Household Income > 80% HAMFI and £ 100% HAMFI 190 190
Households overpaying 100 53% 19 10%
Households severely overpaying 0 0% 4 2%
Household Income > 100% HAMFI 995 835
Households overpaying 80 8% 60 7%
Households severely overpaying 0 0% 0 0%
Total Households 1,795 2,315
Total Households Overpaying 470 26% 1,119 48%
Total Households Severely Overpaying 165 9% 539 23%
Note: 1HAMFI = HUD Area Median Family Income
“Overpaying” is defined as spending >30% of gross household income on housing costs. “Severely overpaying” is defined as spending >50% of gross household income on housing costs.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS data for Los Alamitos, based on 2013-2017 ACS.

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2 2. Overcrowding
An overcrowded unit is defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as a housing unit occupied by more than one person per room (excluding bathrooms, kitchen, hallway and closet space). Overcrowding can affect public facilities and services, reduce the quality of the physical environment and create conditions that contribute to deterioration of the housing stock.

Table 2-30 summarizes estimates of overcrowding in Los Alamitos as estimated by the American Community Survey in 2019. Only four percent of total units were overcrowded. Of all 167 overcrowded units, 80.2% were renter-occupied units and

19.8% were owner-occupied units.

Severely overcrowded units have more than 1.5 persons per room and are a subset of overcrowded units. They account for 0.4% of all occupied housing units in the City, including 11 owner-occupied units and 7 renter-occupied units.

Table 2-30
Overcrowding, 2019
Persons per Room Owner-Occupied
Units
Renter-Occupied
Units
Total Percent1
of Total

1.00 or less 1,706 2,219 3,925 95.9%

1.01 to 1.50 22 127 149 3.6%

1.51 to 2.00 11 7 18 0.4%

2.01 or more 0 0 0 0%
Total Overcrowded 33 134 167 4.0%
% Overcrowded by Tenure 1.9% 5.7% - -
Total Severely Overcrowded 11 7 18 0.4%
% Severely Overcrowded by Tenure 0.6% 0.3% - -
Note: 1 Percentage may not equal to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B25014, 2019.

As shown, the number of overcrowded units in Los Alamitos is relatively low. Future affordable housing developments should consider including a limited number of units with 3 or more bedrooms to help accommodate larger households. Other affordable housing options that can alleviate overcrowding are ADUs and JADUs, which are permitted by the Zoning Code in all residential zones. The City has issued ten permits for ADUs in the last planning period (see Table 2-19, Residential Building Permits), and a program to track their progress is included to determine whether they will become an

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2 effective means of accommodating lower income household need. No ADU sites are included in the City’s Land Inventory for purposes of meeting the RHNA allocation for the 2021-2029 planning period.

3. 2021–2029 Growth Needs
SCAG is responsible for allocating housing needs to each jurisdiction in its region, including Los Alamitos. A local jurisdiction’s “fair share” of regional housing need (also known as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)) is the number of additional housing units needed to accommodate the expected growth in the number of households and to replace expected demolitions and conversion of housing units to non-residential uses. The “fair share” allocation is also designed to achieve a future vacancy rate that allows for healthy function of the housing market.

The allocation is divided into four income categories: very-low, low, moderate and above-moderate income. Cities must also plan for the growth needs in the extremelylow income category, which is assumed to be a subset equal to 50 percent of the verylow income allocation. The RHNA allocation is not a requirement for jurisdictions to construct these units; it is only a requirement to create policies and programs to encourage the construction of units and to identify adequate sites to accommodate the jurisdiction’s “fair share.”
Table 2-31 summarizes the City of Los Alamitos’ RHNA for the 2021–2029 Planning Period.

Table 2-31
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
2021–2029
Extremely
Low Income
Very-low
Income1
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
AboveModerate
Income
Total
Allocation
Housing
Units 97 97 119 145 311 769
Notes:
1 Although not provided in the RHNA state law requires cities to plan for units to accommodate extremely low income, which can be estimated at 50% of very-low income, or 97 units.

Source: Based on SCAG's 6th cycle Final RHNA Allocation, adopted March 2021.

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2 4. Special Needs Groups
Certain segments of the population may have more difficulty finding decent, affordable housing due to their special needs. This section identifies the needs of specific groups, as required by State law, including: seniors, large households, female-headed households, persons with disabilities including developmental disabilities, homeless persons, and farmworkers.
a. Seniors
Seniors are considered a special needs group because they are likely to have fixed incomes and may require specially-designed housing. The primary housing concerns of the elderly include:
§ Income—the elderly population is generally on a fixed income; § Household composition—the elderly, especially elderly women, often live alone; § Transportation—the elderly population is more likely to depend on public transportation and may need special accommodation due to physical disabilities/limitations; and,
§ Health care—the elderly often need access to health care.

As shown in Table 2-32, senior households (with householders age 65 and older) comprised 28 percent of the total households in Los Alamitos in 2019. The 1,165 senior households correspond to a senior population of 1,876 in 2019. Home ownership data shown in the table below indicates that approximately 33% of seniors are renters, and 67% are homeowners.

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Householders by Tenure and Age
2019
Owner-Occupied
Households
Renter-Occupied
Households
Total Households
Householder Age # % OwnerOccupied
Households
# % RenterOccupied
Households
# % Total
Households
15–24 years 9 1% 46 2% 55 1%
25–34 years 31 2% 398 17% 429 10%
35–64 years 922 53% 1,521 65% 2,443 60%
Non-Senior Households 962 55% 1,965 84% 2,927 72%
65–74 years 369 21% 333 14% 702 17%
75—84 years 259 15% 36 2% 295 7%
85 plus years 149 9% 19 1% 168 4%
Senior Households 777 45% 388 16% 1,165 28%
Total 1,739 100% 2,353 100% 4,092 100%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B25007, 2019.

As indicated in Table 2-33, in 2019, the American Community Survey estimated the median household income for households with a householder age 65+ years in Los Alamitos was $60,250 and $63,728 in Orange County.

Table 2-33
Senior Householder Median Income
2019
Householder Age City of Los Alamitos
2019 Median Income
Orange County
2019 Median Income
65 plus years $60,250 $63,728
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B19049, 2019.

Table 2-34 shows the distribution of senior householders by household income in 2019.

Of the senior households, 21 percent had an income of less than $25,000. An additional 39 percent earned between $25,000 and $74,999.

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2 Table 2-34
Household Income for Householders Age 65+ years
2019
Household Income Householders Age 65+
years
Percent of Householders Age
65+ years
< $25,000 240 21%
$25,000-$34,999 126 11%
$35,000-$49,999 112 10%
$50,000-$74,999 212 18%
$75,000-$99,999 109 9%
$100,000-$149,999 164 14%
$150,000-$199,999 106 9%
≥$200,000 96 8%
Total 1,165 100%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Table B19037, 2019.

According to the 2019 American Community Survey data,8 at least 199 out of 388 senior householders that rent experience overpayment (gross rent over 30 percent of household income); at least 227 out of 777 senior householders that are homeowners experience overpayment (monthly owner costs over 30 percent of household income).

The slowly increasing number of seniors in the population is creating a demand for more affordable housing.

Currently, there is one affordable housing community in Los Alamitos for seniors aged 62 and over. Klein Manor, located east of Laurel Park, offers 71 apartment units including studios and one-bedroom units, as well as a few accessible units for the sensory/mobility impaired. Klein Manor is operated by the Retirement Housing Foundation and charges approximately 30% of the resident income for rent.

Senior housing needs can include low-income apartments, retirement communities, independent living centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, and hospice care centers. The City runs several programs for senior citizens. Additional housing resources include privately-run senior communities in and around the City. 8 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables B25072 & B25093, 2019.

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2 Table 2-35
Senior Resources in Los Alamitos
Organization Services Provided
Katella Senior Living Community Independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care
Senior Grocery Program Food distribution
Los Alamitos Senior Club Social activities and events with weekly meeting at Community Center
Dine In & Dough House Twice a week lunch experience hosted by the Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department
b. Large Households
Large households are defined as having five or more persons living in the same household. Large households are a special needs group because they require housing with higher bedroom counts. As shown in Table 2-36, 372 of the City’s total households had five or more persons in 2019. This represents a 12% increase from year 2011 (332 households). Of the 372 large households, 219 (58.9%) are renters and 153 (41.1%) are owners. ACS also identified a total of 888 housing units with 4 or more bedrooms (see Table 2-16), which may indicate generally sufficient large housing units to accommodate large households.

Table 2-36
Large Households by Tenure
2019
Number of Persons in Unit Owner-Occupied
Households
Renter-Occupied
Households
Total Households
Five 110 184 294
Six 14 30 44
Seven or more 29 5 34
Total 153 219 372
Note:

Total Households Citywide= 4,092
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table B25009, 2019.

Note that renters occupy 6.0% of overcrowded units (see Table 2-30), which is a relatively low percentage. Only 81 of 888 units with four or more bedrooms are occupied by renters,9 coinciding with the overcrowding data. 9 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables B25042, 2019.

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2 Larger units are typically priced higher and may be affordable only to moderate and above moderate income households. There may be a challenge for lower income large households to find affordable and adequate housing. The City implements programs to encourage development of affordable housing units and provide information on, and referral to, state and federal assistance programs.
c. Female-Headed Households
Female-headed households are considered a special needs group due to their historically low rates of homeownership, lower income, and high poverty rates. Table 2- 37 summarizes the female-headed households by tenure, with and without children.

Approximately 33 percent of Los Alamitos’ households are female-headed, and 18 percent of total households are female-headed family households. Approximately 20 percent of renter-occupied households are female-headed families compared to 14 percent of owner-occupied households that are female-headed families.

Table 2-37
Female-Headed Family Households by Tenure
2019
Owner-Occupied
Households
Renter-Occupied
Households
Total Households
Householder
Age
Number % of OwnerOccupied
Households1
Number % of RenterOccupied
Households2
Number % of Total
Households3
Female
householder, no
spouse present,
with children
under 18 years
19 1% 308 13% 327 8%
Female
householder, no
spouse present,
without own
children
220 13% 169 7% 389 10%
Total 239 14% 477 20% 716 18%
Notes:
1 Total Owner-Occupied Households= 1,739 2 Total Renter-Occupied Households= 2,353 3 Total Households= 4,092 Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table B25115, 2019.

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2 As shown in Table 2-38, in 2019 the majority of female-headed households (82 percent) were above the poverty level. Approximately 31 percent of female-headed households with children were below the poverty level.

Table 2-38
Poverty in Female-Headed Family Households
2019
Household Type Below Poverty Level Above Poverty Level
Number % of Household
Type1
Number % of Household
Type1
Female householder, no spouse
present, with own children under
18 years
123 31% 275 69%
Female householder, no spouse
present, without own children
7 2% 311 98%
Total 130 18% 586 82%
Notes: 1 ACS figures subject to margin of error; total female-headed households, no spouse present, with own children under 18 years= 398; total female-headed households, no spouse present, without own children= 318 Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table B17012, 2019. d. Persons with Disabilities
The disabled population includes several special needs groups such as, but not limited to, the physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, and severely mentally ill.

Typically housing for the needs of these populations include independent living units and supportive housing communities. Affordability and accessibility are the two major housing needs for persons with disabilities.

Accessibility needs, both within the home and to/from the housing unit, often require specially designed housing units. The City’s reasonable accommodation ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 17.42) provides a process for disabled individuals or those acting on their behalf to make requests for reasonable accommodation in the form of relief from various land use regulations such land use, zoning, or building laws and policies.

Table 2-39 shows the number of disabilities by type for Los Alamitos residents. The 2019 ACS identified 1,039 persons in the City with disabilities, of which 486 (46.8%) were persons over the age of 65. Individuals may be affected by one or more types of disability. The most prevalent disabilities in the City are ambulatory difficulty (24.6%) and cognitive difficulty (19.0%).

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Number of Disabilities by Disability Type and Age
2019
Ages under 18 Ages 18-64 Ages 65 and over
Disability Type # of
disabilities
% of total
disabilities
# of
disabilities
% of total
disabilities
# of
disabilities
% of total
disabilities
Hearing Difficulty 0 0% 45 2.3% 246 12.4%
Vision Difficulty 20 1.0% 142 7.2% 84 4.2%
Cognitive Difficulty 76 3.8% 175 8.8% 126 6.4%
Ambulatory Difficulty 28 1.4% 145 7.3% 315 15.9%
Self-Care Difficulty 38 1.9% 108 5.4% 132 6.7%
Independent Living
Difficulty * * 90 4.5% 214 10.8%
Total 162 8% 705 35.5% 1,117 56.3%
Total Disabilities 1,984 Total Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population with a Disability
1,039
* data not provided
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Subject Table S1810, 2019.

In 2019, the 486 senior residents with one or more disabilities represented nearly 26% of the total senior population (1,876). The most prevalent disabilities among seniors are ambulatory difficulty (15.9%) and hearing difficulty (12.4%). As discussed above, Klein Manor, a subsidized housing project, includes several accessible units for the sensory/mobility impaired. Assisted living resources also include Katella Senior Living Community as well as other providers around the City.

Developmental Disabilities
Per Senate Bill No. 812, the Housing Element must discuss the housing needs of persons with developmental disabilities. As defined by federal law, “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that:
• Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
• Is manifested before the individual attains age 22;
• Is likely to continue indefinitely;
• Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: a) self-care; b) receptive and expressive language; c) learning; d) mobility; e) self-direction; f) capacity for independent living; or g) economic self- sufficiency;

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2 • Reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

The Census does not record developmental disabilities. According to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013 data shows that approximately 1.6 percent of the population can be defined as developmentally disabled.10,11 This equates to 185 persons in the City of Los Alamitos with developmental disabilities, based on the 2019 ACS population of 11,534 persons. Based on SCAG data, as of June 2019, there are 170 children (under 18 years old) and 89 adults (18 years and over) with developmental disabilities in the City.12 The State department of Developmental Services provides community-based services to developmentally disabled persons through contracted regional centers. The Regional Center Orange County (RCOC) is responsible with the care of persons with developmental disabilities in Orange County. RCOC currently serves 176 individuals with developmental disabilities in Los Alamitos. Table 2-40 provides a breakdown by age of those helped through RCOC programs.

Table 2-40
Developmentally Disabled Residents by Age
2021
0–14 15–22 23–54 55–64 65+ Total
81 46 44 2 3 176
Source: RCOC, 2021.

Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals require a group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may require an institutional environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided. Because developmental disabilities exist before adulthood, the first issue in supportive housing for the developmentally disabled is the transition from the person’s living situation as a child to an appropriate level of independence as an adult.
10 Braddock et al (2015), The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Emerging from the Great Recession.
11 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Table DP05, 2013. 12 CA DDS consumer count by CA ZIP, age group for the end of June 2019.

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2 Resources
The most obvious housing need for persons with disabilities is housing that is adapted to their needs. Most single-family homes are inaccessible to people with mobility and sensory limitations. Housing may not be adaptable to widened doorways and hallways, access ramps, larger bathrooms, lowered countertops, and other features necessary for accessibility. Location of housing is also an important factor for many persons with disabilities, as they often rely upon public transportation to travel to necessary services and shops. “Barrier free design” housing, accessibility modifications, proximity to services and transit, and group living opportunities are important in serving this group.

A variety of housing options and support services are provided by local and regional service agencies in Orange County, including:
• The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) initiative is a collaborative effort of the U.S. Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in support of state efforts to develop “one-stop shop” centers in local communities that help older adults and individuals with disabilities make informed decisions about their service and support options and serve as the single point of entry to the long-term care system. ADRC of Orange County helps people who are aging or have a disability, their families and caregivers, in understanding their options and successfully connecting with the services and supports they need.
• County of Orange Social Services Agency In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides supportive services to persons who are aged, blind, or disabled, and who are limited in their ability to care for themselves and cannot live at home safely without assistance. Recipients of Security Supplemental Income (SSI/SSP) are eligible for IHSS, and people with higher income might still be eligible but subject to payment.
• Dayle McIntosh Center (DMC) is a non-profit organization that facilitates both individual and community independent living options for people with disabilities through support services, skills training, transition assistance, services for the deaf, and community services.
• Glennwood Housing Foundation, Inc is a non-profit corporation providing nonprofit housing and supported living services to adults with developmental and/ or intellectual disabilities. Glennwood House of Laguna Beach offers individual apartment style living on a 33,000 square foot site that includes ADA compliant state-of-the-art living, dining, kitchen, two recreational/multi-media lounges, and communal social spaces. The program aims to assist participants in developing daily living skills that enable them to live independently and live, work, and play in the local community.

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2 • The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties is committed to providing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the ability to form and work towards goals through training and education, based on their individual abilities.

The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Los Angeles & Orange Counties chapter serves over 200 children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities from 26 cities in the area.
• Help for Brain Injured Children (H.B.I.C.) is a non-profit organization that focuses on the physical and environmental condition of the neurologically impaired child and young adults. H.B.I.C. assists in the medical rehabilitation and educational processes with the most appropriate programs available, including an adult day program, a certified non-public school (Cleta Harder Developmental School), and behavioral intervention.
• The Lighthouse Group is a non-profit organization serving adults with special needs by providing community and support through monthly clubs, camp experiences and other events. Lighthouse Orange County serves 50-70 participants on a weekly basis.
• ACCESS is a shared-ride service provided by Orange County Transportation Authority for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of functional limitations caused by a disability. ACCESS service is provided within ¾ mile of, and during the same hours as, the Orange County Bus service. Subscription service and same-day taxi service are also available at the cost of the OC ACCESS base fare.
e. Homeless Population and Transitional Housing
Due to the transient nature of homelessness, enumeration of this population is difficult.

The homeless population tends to move from place to place based on available services such as food and temporary living quarters. People experiencing homelessness may live in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, or motel or hotel vouchers paid by third-party agencies such as nonprofits, religious organizations and local government agencies. Unsheltered homeless people use as primary nighttime location a public or private place not designated for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for people such as the streets, abandoned buildings, vehicles or parks.

The most recent data on the homeless population in Orange County is provided through the 2019 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Survey and Report. The data provide a snapshot of homelessness on a particular date and time. The 2019 PIT Count for Orange County determined there was one unsheltered homeless individual and 21 sheltered

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2 individuals/families in Los Alamitos.13 The unsheltered individual was not identified as a transitional aged youth (age 18-24), veteran, or senior (age 62 and over). While PIT counts for earlier years are not available at the city level, Orange County saw an increase of 2,068 persons or 43% in PIT count from 2017 to 2019. Less than 0.2% of the City of Los Alamitos population experienced homelessness in 2019, including both sheltered and unsheltered. The City is in a better situation than the overall county.

In Los Alamitos, there are two emergency/transitional shelters serving specialized populations. The Precious Life Shelter serves homeless pregnant women with a total of 27 beds and a three-step program: emergency program, transitional program, and single parent efficiency program. Casa Youth Shelter provides shelter and supportive services for homeless or at-risk youth ages 12 to 17. The facility has 12 beds and serves an average of more than 200 youth per year. Many of Casa Youth Shelter’s clients are referred from other cities. In addition to these shelters, We Care provides rental and utility assistance for Los Alamitos families and individuals with emergency need.

At the time of the 2019 PIT Count for Orange County, 738 emergency shelter and transitional housing beds remained vacant. Of these, 242 unused beds were in the North Planning Area (including Los Alamitos), and 183 were at the Armory Cold Weather Shelter Program (Fullerton and Santa Ana locations). Therefore, the City should have sufficient capacity and resources to accommodate people experiencing homelessness within its jurisdiction, and no additional facilities would be required.

The City permits homeless shelters with up to 20 beds and conditionally allows those with more than 20 beds in the Planned Light Industrial (P-L-I) zone. The P-L-I zone is appropriate for such facilities because these lands are located near commercial and school sites and in areas where other governmental services are available. The City allows transitional and supportive housing in all residential districts subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

AB 101 requires that Low-Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNC) be a by-right use in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zoning districts permitting multifamily uses.

LBNC provide temporary room and board with limited barriers to entry while case managers work to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, permanent housing, or other shelter. Policy Action 4.6 has been provided to require that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to meet this requirement. 13 Everyone Counts 2019 Point In Time Final Report, County of Orange, California, July 30, 2019.

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2 f. Farmworkers
The 2019 American Community Survey estimated only 8 (less than 0.07 percent) of Los Alamitos’ residents were employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. These 8 workers are in production, transportation, and material moving occupations. Active agricultural production is limited in Orange County. It is assumed that very few, if any, of the residents are employed in active agricultural production or harvesting. The 2018 ACS estimated no resident employed in the agriculture and related industries. Therefore, there is no identified need for farmworker housing in Los Alamitos. Nevertheless, as with other special needs, these farmworker households, if any, can benefit from City incentives for developers to increase/maintain affordable units that are available to all segments of the population. g. Extremely-Low Income Households
Although extremely-low income households are not specifically identified by the State as a special needs group, their specific housing needs warrant further analysis.

Extremely-low income (ELI) households are defined as households with incomes less than 30 percent of the area median income (AMI). ELI households are a subset of the very low-income household category. The provisions of Government Code Section 65583 (a)(1) require quantification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs of extremely-low income households. The AMI for a 4-person household in Orange County is $106,700. ELI household incomes are defined by HCD and HUD as those earning less than $40,350.14 In 2019, at least 12.7 percent of Los Alamitos households were within the extremely-low income category (refer to Tables 2-13 and 2-14; household income less than $25,000).

Existing Needs
Table 2-41 provides a summary of housing problems experienced by extremely-low income households in the City of Los Alamitos. According to data from the 2013 to 2017 CHAS provided by HUD, 575 households (14% of total households) in Los Alamitos are considered extremely low-income. The majority (64%) of ELI households are renters. Up to 77 percent of extremely-low income households experience at least one type of housing problem, including incomplete kitchen and plumbing facilities, overcrowding 14 Per HUD, the Extremely Low Income (ELI) income limit is the greater of either: 1) 60% of Very Low Income limit $67,250), which equals $40,350, or 2) poverty guideline established by Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), which equals $26,200.

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2 and severe overcrowding, and overpayment. Renter ELI households are more likely to experience overpayment or severe overpayment (81% for either) than owner ELI households (68% and 44%, respectively).

Table 2-41
Housing Problems for Extremely Low-Income Households
2013–2017
Renters Owners Total
Households
Extremely-low Income
Households 370 205 575
% with any Housing Problem1 81% 68% 77%
% Cost Burden2 > 30% 81% 68% 77%
% Cost Burden2 > 50% 81% 44% 68%
Notes:
1“Housing Problem” defined as any occupied housing units lacking a complete kitchen, lacking complete plumbing, having 1.01 or more persons per room (overcrowded), or costing more than 30 percent of the occupant household’s income (overpayment). 2Percentage of household income spent on housing cost.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS, based on the 2013-2017 ACS.

Projected Needs
To calculate projected ELI housing needs, the City assumed 50% of its very low income Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) consists of ELI households. From its very low income need of 194 units (see Table II-31), the City has projected a need of 97 units for ELI households.

The needs of extremely low-income households may include housing units designed for transient/homeless populations, multifamily rental housing, factory-built housing, mobile homes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single room occupancy units, and workforce housing. Extremely low income households are eligible to receive rental assistance through the Orange County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. There are no affordable housing units designated for ELI households within the City. Small ELI households may also find affordable housing in typically affordable options such as Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs are permitted in all residential zones. While SRO was removed from the allowed uses during a Zoning Code update in 2019, the City plans to add SRO as a permitted use in the P-L-I zone in 2022 as described in Policy Action 4.8.

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3 CHAPTER 3

HOUSING RESOURCES AND

CONSTRAINTS
A. Governmental Constraints
State law requires that housing elements identify and analyze potential and actual governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including housing for people with disabilities. The analysis should identify the specific standards and processes of these constraints and evaluate their impact on the supply and affordability of housing. The analysis should determine whether local, regulatory standards pose an actual constraint and must also demonstrate local efforts to remove constraints that hinder a jurisdiction from meeting its housing needs. Governmental constraints may include policies, standards, requirements or actions imposed by government on land and housing use and development. Although State and federal agencies may also impose governmental constraints upon housing, these agencies are beyond the control of local government and are therefore not included in this analysis.

1. Land Use Controls
a. Los Alamitos 2035 General Plan
Every city in California is required by State law to have a General Plan, which establishes policy guidelines for development in the city. The General Plan is the foundation for all land use controls. The Land Use Element identifies the location, distribution and density of land uses throughout the city. Los Alamitos utilizes a number of planning tools, including zoning regulations and the subdivision ordinance, to implement the General Plan.

The Los Alamitos 2035 General Plan provides for three residential and one mixed use land use designations in the City. Table 3-1 summarizes these designations and their associated density ranges and acreages. Densities for residential designations are expressed in dwelling units per acre (du/ac).

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Residential Land Use Designations
Designation Description Acreage Density
Range
Single Family
Residential Single family detached homes on individual lots 258 1-6 du/ac Limited
Multiple
Family
Residential
Single family detached and attached residences,
including small lot subdivisions, townhouses,
courtyard homes, duplexes and triplexes. Live/work
uses are also permitted, subject to the uses
permitted by the Professional Office designation.
18 6-20 du/ac,
Max office
space 500
square feet
per unit
Multiple
Family
Residential
Single family detached and attached residences,
including all development permitted in other
residential categories as well as stacked flats and
other building types with 4 or more units. Other uses
such as convalescent hospitals, churches, and mobile
home parks are also permitted subject to special
procedures such as a Conditional Use Permit.
145 20-30 du/ac
Mixed Use
Vertical or horizontal mix of commercial, office,
public/quasi-public, and/or residential uses on the
same parcel. Stand-alone (not mixed-use)
commercial, office, and public/quasi-public uses are
also permitted. For parcels that front Los Alamitos
Boulevard or Katella Avenue, the ground floor is
required to consist of those uses permitted
or conditionally permitted in the General
Commercial Zoning District.
19 30 du/ac
Source: Los Alamitos 2035 General Plan.

When the General Plan was prepared in 2013, there were approximately 4,421 dwelling units in the City. The build-out analysis identified a maximum potential of 251 net additional units that could be built. In total, 4,672 dwelling units are anticipated within the City limits at build-out. DOF reports 4,437 dwelling units within the City as of January 2021, leaving a potential for 235 units to be added to the City’s housing stock.

Since the adoption of the General Plan, the City has undertaken the preparation of a Town Center Strategic Plan, which is intended to provide for higher density (up to 60 units per acre) residential in a mixed use atmosphere. The intent of the Town Center is to create a full integrated commercial and residential environment which provides an activated and vibrant downtown. As provided in Appendix B, Land Resources, the City has assumed that some of its lower income RHNA will be accommodated in the Town Center. In addition, two larger properties which have housed businesses in the City are

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3 currently being marketed for sale by their owners, and the businesses are planned for closure. The City has seen a significant interest in the redevelopment of these sites, and anticipates that a portion of its RHNA will be accommodated on these lands (also see Appendix B and Section 4, which provides Policy Actions for the creation of new zoning designations and the rezoning of properties included in the City’s sites inventory). The expansion of high-density residential lands over those included in the City’s current General Plan will provide additional opportunities for housing at all income levels, expand the City’s options for meeting its RHNA allocation, and eliminate any potential constraint associated with General Plan designations and land availability.

All Multi-family properties which are adding square footage are required to comply with the City's requirement for Site Development Permit.

Growth Management Element
The Growth Management Element of the City’s General Plan contains policies for the planning and provision of traffic improvements that are necessary for the City’s orderly growth and development. The policies and programs presented in the Element are for the establishment of specific traffic Level of Service (LOS) standards, a development mitigation program, participation in inter-jurisdictional planning forums, development of a seven-year capital improvement program, and adoption of a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance.

Under the Element’s Policy 1.2, all new development within the City are required to establish a development phasing plan commensurate with required improvements.

Within three years of the issuance of the first building permit or within five years of the first grading permit for a development project, whichever occurs first, the project is required to construct and complete the necessary improvements to transportation facilities to which the project contributes measurable traffic to attain the level of service standards established in this Element. The Element is specifically tied to transportation and not land use, and therefore the City has not found the Growth Management Element to constrain the provision of housing or unduly impact the cost of housing. b. Zoning Code
The City’s Zoning Code establishes more specific development standards, allowable uses and limitations. Zoning regulations control development by establishing requirements related to density, height, lot size, yard setbacks and parking spaces. These site development standards work to ensure a quality living environment for all Los Alamitos

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3 residents. The City complies with new transparency requirements by posting its Zoning Code and development standards for all parcels on its website.

There are four residential zoning districts:
§ R-1: Single-Family Residential
§ R-2: Limited Multiple-Family Residential
§ R-3: Multiple-Family Residential
§ M-H: Mobilehome Park
The City permits senior housing projects for low- and very low-income households in the C-F (Community Facilities) zone with a Conditional Use Permit. Homeless shelters are permitted in the P-L-I (Planned Light Industrial) zone (with a CUP for more than 20 beds). The City also has one mixed-use zoning district (TCMU or Town Center Mixed Use), which permits residential uses with provisions (e.g., multi-family dwelling must be integrated into a project as either horizontal or vertical mixed use). The City currently applies a Live/Work Overlay Zone (LW) over the R-2 zone in the downtown area, which is intended to allow live/work development and uses on certain lots, while still maintaining the primary zoning.

Manufactured or mobile homes are permitted in all residential zones on a permanent foundation if the Planning Commission determines the proposed parcel is compatible for the use. A mobile home on a permanent foundation is included under the definition of “single-family dwelling” and is subject only to the same development standards as a conventional single-family dwelling in the same zone.

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Permitted Uses
Land Use R-1 R-2 R-3 M-H C-O C-G P-L-I TCMU
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P
Boarding House -- -- CUP --
Group Home—6 residents or fewer P
Homeless Shelters—up to 20 beds -- -- P --
Homeless Shelters—more than 20
beds -- -- CUP --
Live/Work Unit -- AUP -- AUP
Mobile Home Parks -- CUP CUP CUP
Multiple-Family Dwelling -- P P -- AUP
Resident Manager’s Unit -- AUP AUP --
Single-Family Dwelling P P P P --
Senior Housing -- P P P P
Supportive Housing P P P P AUP
Transitional Housing P P P P AUP
Two-Unit Dwelling (Duplex) -- P P --
Residential Care Facilities -- -- CUP1 -- CUP CUP -- -- Note:
17 or more persons only
P = Permitted Use
AUP = Administrative Use Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required
-- = Use Not Allowed
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3 The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process, which requires Planning Commission action, is no different for a market rate or affordable residential development. A residential development plan, or the addition of square footage to an existing multiple-family residential structure, is already subject to another review process called the “site development permit.” This permit is applied for and considered by the Planning Commission concurrently with the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit. The Commission would approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Conditional Use Permit application and site development permit applications, imposing conditions necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses, to preserve the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or welfare, and necessary to make the findings required by the Los Alamitos Municipal Code at the same time. These findings represent a potential constraint to the provision of housing, so Policy Action 4.8 includes a requirement to modify the required findings.

The Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is similar to the CUP in purpose and procedures, other than the AUP requires action by the Development Services Director rather than the Planning Commission. Unlike the CUP process, no public notice or public hearing shall be required for an AUP. The AUP process is no different for a market rate or affordable residential development.

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Summary of Residential Zoning Requirements
Zoning
District
Parcel
Area (Sq
Ft)
Minimum
Dwelling
Area (Sq Ft)
Maximum
Density
Maximum
Height
Limit (Main
Structures)
(Ft)
Maximum
Height Limit
(Accessory
Structures3)
(Ft)
Maximum
Site/Parcel
Coverage
Minimum
Front
Yard (Ft)
Minimum
Front Yard
(cul-de-sac)
(Ft)
Minimum
Side Yard (Ft)
Minimum
Side Yard
(corner
lot) (Ft)
Minimum Rear
Yard (Ft)
R-1 6,000 No
requirement
6 du/ac; 1
unit per
lot
30 15 50% 20 10 5 10 10
R-2* 9,000 800 20 du/ac 35 15 60% 204 10 56 10 10
R-3 7,200
Studio - 450;
1-Bedroom -
650;
2+Bedroom -
800
25 du/ac 35 (or 3
stories) 2 15 50% 205 10 56 10 10
M-H 5 acres -- 10 du/ac1 20 15 -- -- -- -- -- --
C-O No requirement 40 feet (or
3 stories) -- 1.50 FAR 15 --
Not required
unless
abutting a
residential
zoning
district, then
10 feet
10 10 ft unless
rear lot abuts a
C-G or P-L-I
zone
C-G 6,000 -- -- 40 feet (or
3 stories) -- 1.00 FAR None required --
Not required
unless
abutting a
residential
zoning
district, then
15 feet
None
required
Not required
unless abutting
a residential
zoning district,
then 15 feet
P-L-I 6,000 -- -- 40 feet (or
3 stories) -- 1.50 FAR 15 --
Not required
unless
abutting a
15 10 ft unless
abutting a
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Zoning
District
Parcel
Area (Sq
Ft)
Minimum
Dwelling
Area (Sq Ft)
Maximum
Density
Maximum
Height
Limit (Main
Structures)
(Ft)
Maximum
Height Limit
(Accessory
Structures3)
(Ft)
Maximum
Site/Parcel
Coverage
Minimum
Front
Yard (Ft)
Minimum
Front Yard
(cul-de-sac)
(Ft)
Minimum
Side Yard (Ft)
Minimum
Side Yard
(corner
lot) (Ft)
Minimum Rear
Yard (Ft)
residential
zoning
district, then
40 feet
zoning district,
then 40 feet
C-F Based on CUP or Site Development Permit Approval Process TCMU 10,000 -- 30 du/ac 60 60

2.00 FAR for
nonresidential
components
0-10 ft 0-10 ft
Not required
unless abutting
a residential
zoning district,
then 10 feet
10 Not required
unless abutting
a residential
zoning district,
then 15 feet
Notes: 1minimum lot or space size for individual mobile home is 2,000 sq. ft 2Structures:
n For any portion in excess of 25 feet shall be set back an additional 5 feet. n Shall not exceed 2 stories and 25 feet in height on lots with a common property line with an R-1 zoned property 3Accessory dwelling units shall conform to the setback requirements for the main structure 4When a lot in an R-2 or R-3 zone is approved for single-family residential use by a subdivision or lot split, with a minimum area of less than 9,000 sq. ft., the parcel may have a minimum front setback area of 15 feet.
5Front setbacks may vary provided an average building setback of 20 feet is maintained along an entire block face, with no setback less than 15 feet. 6Where a dwelling or dwellings have entry from an interior side yard; the entry must open onto an outdoor court. The minimum length of the outer court wall which parallels the side lot line shall be 15 feet and shall have a minimum height of four feet and a maximum height of six feet. The dwelling entry shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from such side lot line.
*All live/work uses in the (LW) overlay zone shall comply with the development standards applicable to the primary zone and the supplemental standards established in Section 17.28.180 (Live/Work Standards).
-- = Not listed
Source: Los Alamitos Municipal Code, Title 17

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3 The minimum setback, maximum site coverage and maximum height requirements are specifically designed to work with the parcel area requirements to not reduce the ability for a project to achieve the maximum permitted density. The majority of constructed multifamily projects in the City yield densities of 20 du/ac and higher; in the neighboring cities, a number of projects yield densities above 30 du/ac. The City’s residential zoning requirements provide flexibility, especially for multi-family development, by allowing for average front yard setbacks instead of strict minimum setbacks. There is also flexibility for increased height through a Conditional Use Permit.

The City’s requirements are similar to other surrounding communities and do not constrain the provision of housing, nor do they unduly impact the cost of housing.

As mentioned above, the City is preparing a Town Center Strategic Plan, which is intended to provide for higher density (up to 60 units per acre) residential in a mixed use atmosphere. As provided in Appendix B, Land Resources, the City has assumed that some of its lower income RHNA will be accommodated in the Town Center. Therefore, Policy Action 4.5 has been proposed to require the zoning modification to allow up to 60 units per acre in the Town Center Mixed Use (TCMU) zone. The Town Center Strategic Plan also proposes Zoning Code amendments for the TCMU zone, including allowing exclusive residential structures with conditions (i.e., on lots smaller than 10,000 sq. ft. and not fronting Pine Street) and slightly increasing setback requirements for frontage along Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos Boulevard and Pine Street. In the Realistic Capacity section of Appendix B, Land Resources, a conservative analysis was conducted for a hypothetical development site in the TCMU zone and demonstrated that the proposed development standards would allow up to 117.6 units per acre. The analysis found that the proposed development standards for the TCMU zone would not constitute a constraint for achieving RHNA units assigned to Sites 1 through 4 at a density of 60 units per acre. Policy Action 4.5 would also require Sites 1 through 4 in the inventory (Figure B-1, Appendix B) to develop as designated in Table B-2 (Appendix B).

In addition, two larger properties (Site 5, zoned P-L-I and Site 6, zoned C-F; see Appendix B) which have housed businesses in the City are planned for redevelopment. Site 6 has been sold to a developer and is being considered for housing development as a whole.

With the business planned for closure on Site 5 and a significant interest in its redevelopment, the City anticipates that a portion of its RHNA will be accommodated on these lands (see Appendix B and Chapter 4). Policy Action 4.4 is included to require the creation of a new zoning designation, R-4, and the rezoning of Sites 5 and 6 to R-4. The R-4 zone would allow 30 to 36 units per acre by right, not including density bonus provisions. The height limits would be increased to allow higher rise buildings, although setback requirements are expected to remain uniform across all residential zones. Policy Action 4.4 requires the City to demonstrate that the assigned units are physically

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3 possible Sites 5 and 6 under the new development standards prior to adoption of the R4 zone and require that the assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 and Figure B-1 on each parcel so designated. Therefore, land use controls regarding the proposed R-4 zone will not constitute a constraint for housing development to meet the RHNA.

The proposed zoning changes would increase residential densities allowed over those in the City’s current Zoning Ordinance. The City will not approve requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated in the Sites Inventory. Allowing higher densities will provide additional opportunities for housing at all income levels, expand the City’s options for meeting its RHNA allocation, and eliminate any potential constraint associated with zoning designations and land availability. c. Parking Requirements
Table 3-4 summarizes the residential parking requirements in Los Alamitos. Parking requirements do not constrain the development of housing directly. However, parking requirements may reduce the amount of available lot areas for residential development.

The City has found that these parking requirements are necessary to adequately provide for the number of vehicles typically owned by each housing type. In addition, the City has established reduced standards for very low, low and moderate housing projects, to reduce the costs associated with the provision of parking for affordable housing projects. The City has not found these parking requirements to constrain the provision of housing or unduly impact the cost of housing. Nonetheless, Policy Action 4.11 requires the City to monitor the impact of parking requirements on multifamily development as they are proposed, and implement appropriate strategies such as parking reduction on a case-by-case basis.

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3 Table 3-4
Residential Parking Requirements
Type or Residential Development Required Parking Spaces (Off Street) Accessory Dwelling Unit One space1
Single-Family Dwelling
Two covered spaces for each dwelling unit for units with up to four bedrooms. Three covered spaces for units with five or more bedrooms.

R-2 Limited Multiple-Family Two spaces for each dwelling unit Multi-Family Dwellings2
• One and a half parking spaces for each studio unit
• Two spaces for each one-bedroom unit
• Two and ¾ spaces for each two-bedroom unit
• Three and a half spaces for each three-bedroom unit
• Four spaces for each four-bedroom unit, an additional ½ space for each room in excess of the first four
bedrooms
Multi-Family - Affordable Housing
Developments (moderate income and
below)2
• One Parking space for each studio
• One parking space for each affordable one-bedroom
dwelling unit
• Two parking spaces for each affordable dwelling unit
over one bedroom, regardless of the number of
bedrooms
Homeless Shelter Two spaces for the facility plus one space for each six occupants at maximum allowed occupancy
Senior Residential Housing Projects One and 1/10 spaces for each unit Mobilehome Parks
Two covered tandem parking spaces for each dwelling unit and one-half open parking space for guests for each
dwelling unit
Mixed Uses As required for each separate use in the mixed-use development
Live/Work Unit Two covered spaces per unit, plus one customer space, which can be in a driveway
Residential Care Facilities
¼ space to one and half spaces per unit or room, to be
determined by the Planning Commission based on the age
of residents, type of transportation facilities provided, and on-site amenities to be provided.3
Notes:
1 With exceptions as specified in Section 17.28.020(E)9. 2 In addition:
• Project with 4 or fewer units: A minimum of 1 unassigned, designated guest space • Project with 5 or more units: A minimum of 0.33 unassigned designated guest spaces per unit • Plus, where a common recreation room is provided, 2 spaces The total number of parking spaces required is determined by the aggregate number of units within the project as a whole. 3 The applicant shall submit a study prepared by a City-approved independent consultant that provides justification for the parking proposed.

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3 2. Density Bonus Ordinance
Section 17.28.050 of the City’s Municipal Code states that residential density bonuses, incentives, or concessions for the production of affordable housing shall be granted in compliance with Government Code Section 65915, as amended from time to time. State law requires a city or county to grant one density bonus and incentives or concessions, waivers or reductions of development standards, and parking ratios if requested, for developers who agree to construct housing that contains affordable housing as specified in Government Code Section 65915 (b)(1). The city shall grant the incentive or concession upon request, unless the city makes a written finding that the incentive or concession does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions, would have a specific, adverse impact, or would be contrary to state or federal law.

The City’s density bonus ordinance requires residential development to set aside at least one of the following, in consistence with Government Code Section 65915 (b)(1):
• Ten percent of the total units for lower income households; • Five percent of the total units for very low income households; • A senior citizen housing development or a mobile home park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons; • Ten percent of the total dwelling units in a common interest development for persons and families of moderate income, provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase;
• Ten percent of the total units of a housing development for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons, subject to a recorded affordability restriction of 55 years and shall be provided at the same affordability level as very low income units;
• Twenty percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development that meet certain requirements; or
• One hundred percent of all units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, but exclusive of a manager’s unit or units, are for lower income households, except that up to 20 percent of all units may be for moderate-income households.

Development concessions or incentives may include:
• a reduction in site development standards;
• a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission;

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3 • approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing project; or • other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or city or county which result in identifiable and actual cost reductions.

A project that receives a density bonus and concession or incentive must retain affordability of the units for at least 55 years. As provided in Policy Action 4.7, the City will annually review its Density Bonus provisions to assure compliance with State law.

The City currently does not have streamlining procedures pursuant to SB 35 for affordable housing development. Policy Action 4.12 requires the City to establish applications and approval procedures consistent with SB 35 requirements to facilitate affordable housing development.

3. Senior Citizen Housing
The Zoning Code allows Senior Citizen housing in the R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Residential), R-3 (Multiple-family Residential), M-H (Mobile home Park), TCMU (Town Center Mixed Use), and C-F (Community Facilities) zones with a Conditional Use Permit.

Development standards for senior citizen housing and residential care facilities are found in Section 17.28.250 of the Municipal Code, and are as follows:
• Off-street parking shall be provided for each project in compliance with the standards in Chapter 17.22 (See Table 3.4).
• At a minimum, proposed developments shall comply with the applicable zone regulations relative to structure setbacks, lot coverage, landscaping, and other development standards.
• New projects proposed on property abutting lots that are zoned or developed commercially or industrially shall include specific measures approved by the Planning Commission to mitigate potential impacts from adjacent uses (e.g. the construction of decorative block walls, the use of sound attenuation materials, the inclusion of a landscaped buffer, etc.).
• Sound attenuation measures shall be provided for new senior housing projects that comply with State requirements for residential occupancy. • For senior housing developments in a residential zone, the density standards of that zone shall apply. For senior housing developments and residential care facilities in all other zones, where such uses are permitted, no density limit shall apply.
• Minimum and maximum dwelling unit size shall be governed by the Uniform Building Code and Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.

The Planning Commission may increase these standards upon review of the proposed occupancy and on-site amenities.

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3 4. Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing and Single Room Occupancy Units
a. Homeless Shelters and Transitional Housing
To accommodate its share of the region’s homeless, there are a number of organizations in and around the City that offer shelter and services to homeless persons.

State housing law requires that cities identify sites that are adequately zoned for homeless shelters and transitional housing. Table 3-5 provides a summary of emergency shelters and transitional housing located in the City of Los Alamitos.

Table 3-5
Homeless Facilities in Los Alamitos
Facility Name Type of Facility Target Population Number of Shelter Beds
Precious Life Shelter Emergency/Transitional
/Supportive
Pregnant homeless
women and their
infants
27 Casa Youth Shelter Emergency Youth 12
Source: Official websites of Precious Life Shelter and Casa Youth Shelter, accessed June 2021.

There is also a nonprofit organization sponsored by local churches, community groups, corporations and concerned citizens, WE CARE of Los Alamitos, a family support center serving families, veterans, and senior citizens in the areas of Northwest Orange County.

WE CARE pools the resources of the community to meet the emergency needs of families and individuals such as rental assistance, utility assistance, therapy services, food, personal care items, and more. The City also financially assists shelters in the region, as described in Appendix C and Appendix D.

The City of Los Alamitos defines emergency shelters and transitional housing in its Municipal Code, and established the allowable locations and standards for these uses with the adoption of Ordinance 13-04 in July of 2013. To comply with the provisions of SB 2, the City amended the Zoning Ordinance to allow for transitional and supportive housing as a residential use, subject only to those requirements of other residential uses in the same zone.

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3 i. Adequate Sites for Emergency Shelters
Pursuant to SB 2, jurisdictions with an unmet need for emergency shelters are required to identify a zone(s) where emergency shelters will be allowed as a permitted use without a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary permit. The identified zone(s) must have sufficient capacity to accommodate the shelter need, and at a minimum provide capacity for at least one year-round shelter.

Section 17.10.020 of the City’s Municipal Code permits homeless shelters of up to 20 beds by right in the P-L-I zone. It also allows for shelters for more than 20 beds in the PL-I zone through a Conditional Use Permit. While each facility is limited to the 20 beds, the Planned Light Industrial zone (P-L-I) could accommodate several facilities within its 154 acres. More specifically, the limitation of each facility to 20 beds - does not limit the Planned Light Industrial Zone (P-L-I) area to only 20 beds.

Other requirements include:
• A waiting and intake area of 10 square feet per bed with a minimum of 100 square feet;
• A written management plan and resident manager;
• An emergency shelter may not be located closer than 300 feet from another emergency shelter; and
• Residents are limited to a six-month maximum stay.

Recent state law also restricts parking requirements for emergency shelters to that necessary for employees only. The Zoning Ordinance currently does not comply with this requirement, and Policy Action 4.6 requires that this requirement be corrected.

Per City Ordinances 19-03 and 13-04, emergency shelters for homeless persons that are subject to a multi-jurisdictional agreement, subject to California Government Code Section 65583(d), shall be considered an allowed use even if inconsistent with Municipal Code Section 17.28.160, provided the agreement includes standards and operational criteria acceptable to the participating jurisdictions. ii. Transitional and Supportive Housing
Facilities of this nature offer an interim home for homeless individuals and families as they transition into permanent housing. Transitional and supportive housing is permitted as a residential use in Los Alamitos and are also allowed through a AUP in the TCMU zone. These uses are only subject to those restricts that apply to other residential dwelling of the same type in the same zone.

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3 iii. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
AB 101 requires that Low-Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNC) be a by-right use in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zoning districts permitting multifamily uses.

LBNC provide temporary room and board with limited barriers to entry while case managers work to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, permanent housing, or other shelter. "Low Barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
(2) Pets.
(3) The storage of possessions.
(4) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

Policy Action 4.6 has been provided to require that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to include Low-Barrier Navigation Center as defined by state law. b. Single Room Occupancy Units
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units are small, one-room units occupied by a single individual, and may either have a shared or private kitchen and bathroom facilities.

SROs are rented on a monthly basis typically without rental deposits, and can provide an entry point into the housing market for extremely low income individuals, formerly homeless and disabled persons.

To comply with the provisions of AB 2634, the City adopted Ordinance 13-04 in 2013 to allow the development of SRO housing. Policy Action 4.8 has been added to conditionally allow SRO in the P-L-I zone. Facilities with SRO units are subject to the requirements of Municipal Code Section 17.28.260, which address development and facility operation.

5. Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units provide additional housing opportunities for people of all ages and economic levels, while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding single-family residential neighborhood. The City of Los Alamitos permits accessory dwelling units in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and M-H zones.

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3 Per Municipal Code Chapter 17.28.020, “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. Requirements for an ADU include:
• Maximum size of ADU shall not exceed 850 square feet for a studio or onebedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a unit with two bedrooms, and the total floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling;
• An attached ADU must have independent exterior access from the proposed or existing primary dwelling;
• One off-street parking space must be provided for an ADU unless certain conditions are met in Municipal Code Chapter 17.28.020 E.9.; and • The height of an ADU shall not exceed 16 feet unless the ADU is within the existing space of a single-family dwelling, an accessory structure, or multifamily dwelling structure.
“Junior accessory dwelling unit” or “JADU” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the single-family residence. Requirements for a JADU include:
• A JADU shall not be less than 220 square feet and shall not exceed 500 square feet in size;
• A JADU located within a proposed or existing single-family residence must include a separate entrance from the main entrance of the residence; • A JADU must include an efficiency kitchen, including a cooking facility with appliances, and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU;
• No additional off-street parking is required for a JADU beyond that required at the time the existing primary dwelling was constructed.

The City’s standards are consistent with current State law. However, as standards have been changing for ADUs and JADUs, Policy Action 4.7 requires that the City annually review its ADU and JADU requirements for compliance with State law.

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3 6. Housing for Persons with Disabilities
According to the US Census Bureau, persons with disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities, are individuals with a long-lasting physical, mental or emotional condition. These conditions can make it difficult for a person to do daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning or remembering.

These conditions can also prevent a person from going outside the home alone or to work at a job.
a. Reasonable Accommodation Procedures
As a matter of State law (SB 520), jurisdictions are now required to analyze potential and actual constraints upon the development, maintenance and improvement of housing for persons with disabilities, and demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for persons with disabilities. With the 2013 adoption of the Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance No. 13-05 the City of Los Alamitos established a process for requesting reasonable accommodation. Ordinance No. 19-03 updated the process to conform to federal and state fair housing laws in 2019. Reasonable accommodation procedures are explained in Los Alamitos Municipal Code Section 17.42. An application for a reasonable accommodation from a zoning regulation, policy or practice is made on a form provided by the Development Services Department, accompanied by a fee. The Development Services Director shall issue a written determination to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation. The written decision shall be based on the following findings, all of which are required for approval:

1. The requested accommodation is requested by or on behalf of one or more individuals with a disability protected under State or Federal law.

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

3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City, as “undue financial or administrative burden” is defined in Fair Housing Laws and interpretive case law.

4. The requested accommodation will not result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the City’s Zoning Code, as “fundamental alteration” is defined in Fair Housing Laws and interpretive case law.

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3 5. The requested accommodation will not fundamentally alter the character of the community, as “fundamental alteration” is defined in Fair Housing Laws and interpretive case law, including creating a substantial increase in traffic or insufficient parking.

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

The findings above are in compliance with federal and state fair housing laws. No public hearing is required for any reasonable accommodation request unless a decision of the Director is appealed or called for review. The City’s reasonable accommodation procedure does not pose a constraint to housing for persons with disabilities.

All improvements constructed under a reasonable accommodation authorized by Code, which deviate from the City’s development standards at the time that the improvement is constructed, are required to be removed upon the vacation of the unit by the person to whom the reasonable accommodation was granted, unless the Director makes a finding per Municipal Code Section 17.42.050.
b. Zoning and Other Land Use Regulations
Examples of the ways in which the City facilitates housing for persons with disabilities through its regulatory and permitting procedures are:
• The City of Los Alamitos currently permits residential care facilities, regardless of the number of residents, in the C-O (Commercial- Professional Office) and C-G (General Commercial) zones with a Conditional Use Permit. • The City of Los Alamitos currently permits residential care facilities for seven or more persons in the R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
• The City defines family as “a group of persons, whether related or unrelated, who live together in a nontransient and interactive manner, including the joint use of common areas of the premises which they occupy and sharing household activities and responsibilities such as meals, chores, and expenses.” Live-in domestic help would qualify under the family definition for sharing household activities and responsibilities. The City has determined that the current definition does not pose a constraint on housing for persons with disabilities. • For residential care facilities, the City requires a quarter to one and half parking spaces for each unit or room.

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3 State law already provides that transitional housing, supportive housing, and residential care facilities for 6 or fewer persons are allowed in all residential zones of a city with the same development standards as other residential uses in those zones. Table 3-2 has been revised to clarify this.

The City has not received any applications for a residential care facility in the recent past. However, a Conditional Use Permit application for a residential care facility for seven or more persons would be evaluated based on compliance with the development standards and requirements stated in the Zoning Code, which may constrain development of residential care facilities. Policy Action 3.5 requires the City to address this constraint within one year of adoption of the Housing Element and designate zones where residential care facilities facility for seven or more persons are allowed by right.

7. Building Codes and Enforcement
Building and safety codes are adopted to preserve public health and safety, and ensure the construction of safe and adequate housing. These standards also have the potential to increase the cost of housing construction and maintenance. a. Building Codes
The City of Los Alamitos has adopted the 2019 California Building Code, which is based on the most recent International Building Code, which establishes construction standards for all residential buildings. The City amends the code as needed to further define requirements based on local conditions.

The following construction codes, subject to the modifications set forth in Section

15.04.010 of the Municipal Code, have been adopted by the City:

1. The 2019 California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1);

2. The California Building Code (Part 2, which is based on the 2018 International Building Code);

3. 2019 California Residential Code (Part 2.5, based on the 2018 International Residential Code);

4. 2019 California Electrical Code (Part 3, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code);

5. 2019 California Mechanical Code (Part 4, based on the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code);

6. 2019 California Plumbing Code, (Part 5, based upon the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code);

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3 7. 2019 California Energy Code, (Part 6);

8. 2019 California Historical Building Code (Part 8);

9. 2019 California Existing Building Code (Part 10, based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code);

10. 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11, known as the “CALGreen” Code);

11. 2019 California Referenced Standards Code (Part 12).

The majority of amendments to the code do not apply to or affect residential construction. Prior to adoption of these amendments, the City analyzed their potential impacts and found that these amendments are required to ensure the public safety, health and welfare.
b. American with Disabilities Act
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1998 (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are intended to assist in providing safe and accessible housing. ADA provisions include requirements for a minimum percentage of units in new developments to be fully accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Compliance with these regulations may increase the cost of housing construction as well as the cost of rehabilitating older units, which may be required to comply with current codes. However, the enforcement of ADA requirements is not at the discretion of the City, but is mandated under federal law.

8. Development Fees
The City charges various development and permit fees to cover administrative costs associated with the development of residential projects. These fees ensure quality development and the provision of adequate services. Often times, development fees are passed through to renters and homeowners in the price/rent of housing, thus affecting the affordability of housing.

The Building Industry Association of Orange County conducts periodically a land development fee survey and provides a comparative summary for Los Alamitos and surrounding jurisdictions. The most recent fee survey (2013-2014) utilizes a hypothetical subdivision and house size to standardize the reporting of fees. The prototype subdivision used in 2013-2014 was 50 detached units on 10 acres at a density of 5 dwelling units per acre. The building fees are based on a 2,500 square foot, single-family

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3 detached unit valued at $166,850, with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a 400 square foot garage. The results showed the development fees in Los Alamitos were comparative to neighboring jurisdictions including Cypress, Westminster and Garden Grove. While fees for individual items vary among cities, the overall fee level in Los Alamitos are similar to the neighboring cities.

Table 3-6 shows the most recent development fee schedule implemented in Los Alamitos from July 1, 2021. The City complies with new transparency requirements by posting the most recent Master Fee Schedule on its website. The total development and permit (including planning and impact) fees for a recently built single-family home (4,260 square feet, including demolition of existing unit) were $8,435.53. The total development and permit fees for a recent condominium project were $56,161.70 or $11,232.34 per unit. The total development and permit fees for a recent apartment project (four 2,229-square-foot units) were approximately $13,090.64 or $3,272.66 per unit. In addition, the park in-lieu fees also apply to condominium projects because they involve subdivisions. Traffic mitigation fees only apply to subdivisions, so would not apply to multiple family housing projects. Therefore, total development and permit fees including park and traffic fees for a typical condominium project would amount to $29,626.34 per unit. Compared to condos, multi-family apartment projects would have a much lower total fee amount especially when no subdivision is required. Based on the residential projects constructed in Los Alamitos, the City has not found the development and permit fees to hinder the supply of housing or negatively impact the affordability of housing. Policy Action 4.1 requires the City to use incentives including fee waivers/deferrals to encourage affordable housing development. Policy Action 4.2 also provides a similar incentive program for lot consolidation, which will be crucial for future housing development in the Town Center where small lot sizes may constitute a constraint to affordable housing. The City will continue to monitor the multifamily development fees annually and establish strategies such as fee deferral or waivers at City Council’s direction (Policy Action 4.3).

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Development Fee Summary (2021-2022)
Description Los Alamitos
Planning
Preliminary Review $234
Negative Declaration1 Actual Cost
Initial Environmental Assessment1 $234
Planning Plan Check- Major (> 250
Sq. Ft)
$468
Planning Plan Check- Minor
(Additional Sq. Ft of ≤ 250 Sq. Ft)
$117
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (map
or text)
1 Deposit $2,500 /actual cost
Tentative Tract Map $1,682 ($1,472 for a Tentative Parcel Map) Site Plan Review $3,507 Major;
$2,572 Minor
Extension of Time RequestsDiscretionaryDeposit $443
Conditional Use Permits and
Variances
$2,572 Major;
$1,286 Minor;
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Building Inspection Fees $2,258 for $100,001 valuation.* Building Plan Review Fees $1,883 per $100,001 valuation.* Surcharge- Technology Fee 20% of Building Permit Fee
Surcharge- General Plan
Maintenance Fee

9.3% of Building Permit Fee
Engineering and Subdivision
Final Tract Map $1,306
Parcel Map $725 per parcel
Lot Line Adjustment $725 per parcel
Access- Personal/Homeowner $373
Driveway- Residential $186
Grading $725 plan check, $373 inspection
Improvement $933 plan check, $560 inspection
Capital Facilities and Connections2
Park In-Lieu Fees $18,076 single-family
$15,161 duplex
$13,412 multi-family
$9,913 mobile home
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees $318 per residential unit Notes:
1 Actual Cost using FBHR 2 Only applies to subdivisions (e.g. lot split or condominium map). * Provided as example of Fee Schedule
Indicates typical fees, extra fees may apply for additional reviews Source: 2021-22 Recommended Fee Level, City of Los Alamitos Master Fee Schedule Implementation: July 1, 2021

9. Local Processing and Permit Procedures
Processing time for residential projects varies according to the complexity of the proposed development. Projects not requiring a Conditional Use Permit, tentative tract or parcel map or other additional entitlement are subject to ministerial (administrative) review by the Planning staff when the project is submitted for building permits.

A tentative parcel map, residential development plan, Conditional Use Permit, or the addition of square footage to an existing multiple-family residential structure shall be subject to the Site Development Permit process. Any proposed addition to an existing multi-family residential, mixed-use or group of related structures whereby the addition is 2,500 square feet or less of gross floor area is subject to a Minor Site Development Permit, which consists of a staff-level review with public notice but no public hearing.

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§ Compliance with the Zoning Code and all other applicable City regulations and policies and
§ Compatibility with neighboring properties and developments with regard to setbacks, building heights, massing, location of parking facilities, and similar site design and building design features that shape how a property appears within a broader, definable neighborhood or zone context.

Typically, the site plan review and Conditional Use Permit processes take eight to twelve weeks from the date of application submittal. If the project also includes Planning Commission action on a Tentative Parcel or Tract Map then staff will process it concurrently with the site plan review, Conditional Use Permit and any required environmental documentation. If the project requires City Council approval, it may take up to six months.

Recent housing projects in the City have taken two to twelve months to submit building permit applications after receiving project approval. The City has seen longer time periods since the COVID-19 pandemic. Since this time period varies from project to project and is based on the developer’s timeline, not the City’s, it is not considered a constraint to housing development in general.

Engineering plan check for a typical project in Los Alamitos normally takes two to four weeks. Building department plan check for the same type of project may also take from two to four weeks. Overall, the typical processing time for a 5-unit multiple-family project, from project submittal to building permit issuance, is typically 10 to 16 weeks.

This does not account for the time between project approval and submittal of building permit applications. Table 3-7 outlines the typical processing timeframes for all residential development.

Table 3-7
Typical Processing Times
Approval Type Timeframe
Conditional Use Permit 60-90 days
Site Plan Review 60-90 days
Tentative Parcel/ Tract Map 60-90 days
Ministerial 5-10 days for first review
Source: City of Los Alamitos, 2021.

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3 10. Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints
a. Environmental Constraints
Environmental hazards affecting housing units include geologic and seismic conditions, which pose the greatest threat to the built environment. The following hazards may impact future development of residential units in the city. There are no other environmental or other constraints that would preclude development on identified sites.
i. Seismic Hazards
Los Alamitos is in a region of high seismic activity and is subject to potentially destructive earthquakes. While there are no known active or potentially active faults located in the City of Los Alamitos, the entire Southern California region is considered to be seismically active. Five faults, the Newport-Inglewood, Norwalk, El Modena, WhittierElsinore, and Elysian Park Faults are situated within close proximity to Los Alamitos.

Surface rupture resulting from earthquakes is unlikely to occur in the City because no faults have been identified within its boundaries. Also, due to its flat topography, Los Alamitos residents are not exposed to geologic hazards such as landslides. The 2019 California Building Code (CBC; California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2), adopted by reference in the Los Alamitos Municipal Code (Chapter 15.04 Building Codes), contains provisions to safeguard against major structural failures or loss of life caused by earthquakes or other geologic hazards. The City’s Development Services Department enforces CBC provisions, requires preparation of geotechnical reports for construction projects prior to issuing development permits, and imposes the recommended design parameters of the report as conditions of approval.
ii. Flooding
The Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) maintains storm drainage and flood control in Los Alamitos. Three natural surface water bodies located in and adjacent to Los Alamitos are the Coyote Creek, Carbon Creek and San Gabriel River. The two concrete-lined creeks are intermittent and can be dry for some part of the year. The concrete-lined San Gabriel River flows year-round in the lower end. Most flood control facilities within the City currently provide protection for a 25-year storm.

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3 The City of Los Alamitos participates in and promotes the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program provides communities and individuals with flood hazard information and provides flood insurance for property owners within participating jurisdictions.

According to current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the Sites Inventory (Table B-2) does not include any sites in the 100-year special flood hazard areas. Most inventory sites are located in Zone X (area with reduced flood risk due to levee or 0.2% annual chance flood hazard), and the Lampson site is located in Zone D (area of undetermined flood hazard). Areas of potential flooding in and near the City are generally associated with the Coyote Creek and Carbon Creek, which are not near any future housing sites. iii. Toxic and Hazardous Wastes
The local regulatory authority for the on-site storage of hazardous materials in Los Alamitos is the Orange County Fire Authority. Within the Orange County Fire Authority, the Safety and Environmental Services section enforces codes and ordinances relative to fire and life safety issues associated with commercial, industrial, and residential development, as well as hazardous materials. Under Assembly Bill 2286, businesses that handle hazardous materials (including hazardous wastes) or extremely hazardous substances at reportable quantities are required to submit a Hazardous Materials Business Emergency Plan (HMBEP) in CERS. The Orange County Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) verifies information disclosed by businesses and provides it to agencies that are responsible for the protection of public health and safety and the environment, such as fire departments, hazardous materials response teams and other local environmental regulatory groups.

According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) “EnviroStor” database, Site 5 in the inventory has a tiered permit and is identified to have potential soil contamination from aerospace manufacturing/ maintenance uses. The site’s cleanup oversight agency is the DTSC Site Cleanup Program. Before any housing development occurs on Site 5, the developer will be required to perform site evaluation and remediation under DTSC oversight in accordance with existing regulations.

According to the State Water Resources Control Board GeoTracker database, Site 3 in the inventory has an open case regarding a former dry cleaner onsite. The site’s cleanup oversight agency is the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Any future developer will be required to perform remediation under RWQCB oversight in accordance with existing regulations prior to redevelopment. The Sites Inventory does not include any other sites that are included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

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The City of Los Alamitos contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority for fire protection and emergency medical services. The local fire station in Los Alamitos is located at 3642 Green Avenue. The fire station houses house three Fire Captains, three Engineers, and three Firefighters. Additional resources are also available from 77 Orange County Fire Stations, the City of Long Beach, and Los Angeles County. Due to the low density character of the community and sparse wildland areas in the City, the wildland fire hazard is considered to be insignificant or low. The inventory sites are not located in or near state responsibility areas or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as classified by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. v. Noise
The existing noise environment surrounding the City of Los Alamitos is influenced primarily by transportation related noise sources. These transportation related noise sources include traffic noise from nearby roadways (i.e., I-605, Katella Avenue and Los Alamitos Boulevard) and aircraft noise from the Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB).

Stationary noise sources include air conditioning units, power generators, air compressors, school bells, and power equipment. The City of Los Alamitos General Plan has traffic noise contours for assessing the compatibility of residential uses with transportation related noise sources. The City has also adopted a Noise Ordinance that sets criteria for residential areas impacted by stationary noise sources, including “not to exceed” noise levels for various periods of time and regulations for special activities.

Most sites listed in the Sites Inventory are outside of the 60/65-CNEL noise contours established for JFTB, except the Site 6 which is partially within the 60-CNEL noise contour but completely outside the 65-CNEL noise contour. The City enforces California Building Code’s standards for residential construction practices and building materials to ensure that interior noise levels do not exceed 45 dBA. Future housing projects will be subject to CBC requirements and thus meet the City noise standards of 45 dBA at night and 55 dBA during the day for residential uses as set forth in the General Plan. b. Infrastructure Constraints
i. Water
The Golden State Water Company owns and operates the extensive network of water lines that serves Los Alamitos. The water system supply sources include a mixture of groundwater from the Orange County Groundwater Basin and imported water from the

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3 Colorado River Aqueduct and State Water Project (imported and distributed by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDSC)). The system has historically met at least 60 percent of its total water demand by pumping water from groundwater sources. Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is the intermediate wholesaler between MWDSC and the Golden State Water Company for imported water and prepares the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for Orange County.

The City is located in an urbanized area and is generally built-out. Additional housing units will be accommodated through redevelopment or increased units on parcels with existing development. Water infrastructure facilities are generally accessible throughout the City. Fire flow has been determined adequate in most areas. Where there is low fire flow, buildings are required to be sprinklered. Based on the 2020 MWDOC UWMP analysis and discussion with the City of Los Alamitos’ water service provider, sufficient water capacity is available to provide water service for additional units constructed to meet the City’s RHNA allocation for the planning period. ii. Sewer
Los Alamitos’ wastewater is carried through pipes owned by the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District (RLAASD) then to two larger sewer trunk lines owned by the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). These trunk lines eventually connect to treatment plant facilities owned by the OCSD located in Huntington Beach. There are approximately 56.4 miles of sewer lines in the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos area.

Similar to water infrastructure, the main sewer infrastructure is available at most locations within the City. Based on RLAASD’s Sewer System Management Plan (2017) and discussion with the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District, there is sufficient sewer capacity available to provide service for additional units constructed to meet the City’s RHNA allocation for the Planning Period. Improvements to the sewer system may be necessary for certain parcels in the City if the existing infrastructure in that particular location cannot accommodate a higher intensity use. This would be determined on a project-by-project basis.

11. On and Off-Site Improvements
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3 committee determines the appropriate dedications which may include dedication of land for local streets, arterial highways, alleys, trails, paths and pedestrian ways, flood control facilities, parks, easements for landscape maintenance, public utility easements and public transit facilities.

Since Los Alamitos is generally built-out, new development would primarily be infill and subdivisions would result in few new parcels. Most subdivisions would utilize the existing circulation network. Private streets may need to be constructed for access to individual lots. Table 3-8 summarizes the required widths for private streets.

Table 3-8
Private Street Widths
Street Type Minimum Pavement
Width
Minimum Right-ofWay Width
Private street serving 4 or fewer parcels 28’ 40’
Private street serving 5 or more parcels 40’ 56’
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3 B. Non-Governmental Constraints

1. Vacant and Underutilized Land
A detailed analysis of vacant and underutilized land in the City of Los Alamitos is provided in Appendix B.

2. Land Prices
The cost of land has a key influence on the cost of housing and the availability of affordable units. Land prices are determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, land availability and permitted development density. As land becomes less available, the price of land increases. The price of land also increases as the number of units permitted on each lot increases. In Orange County, undeveloped land is limited and combined with a growing population land prices have increased.

There are few vacant parcels of land remaining in Los Alamitos. As a result, few, if any, transactions of only land have occurred in the past few years. Based on transactions in nearby cities and the price of land in the overall County, the price of land in Los Alamitos is estimated to be $38 to $77 per square foot.

3. Construction Costs
Construction costs are primarily determined by the costs of materials and labor. They are also influenced by market demands and market-based changes in the cost of materials. Construction costs depend on the type of unit being built and the quality of the product being produced. Table 3-9 summarizes estimated construction cost based on development type in urban area of Orange County, which are representative for Los Alamitos.

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Construction Cost Estimates
Development Type Density
(units per acre)
Unit Size
(square feet)
Cost per
Square Foot
Single-Family Residential 3-6 1,890 – 3,000 $87.55
Single-Family Residential – detached
3-story
12-14 1,900 – 2,300 $124.34
Multi-family Residential – 2-story 11-15 2,400 – 2,560 $88.21 Multi-family Residential – attached 2-
story condo 14-17 1,450 – 1,900 $103.93
Multi-family – attached 3-story 18-22 2,050 – 2,250 $125.27 Source: Typical average costs in Orange County urban area from Building Industry Association, Orange County Chapter, 2021

4. Financing
Mortgage interest rates have a large influence over the affordability of housing. Higher interest rates increase a homebuyer’s monthly payment and decrease the range of housing that a household can afford. Lower interest rates result in a lower cost and lower monthly payments for the homebuyer.

When interest rates rise, the market typically compensates by decreasing housing prices. Similarly, when interest rates decrease, housing prices begin to rise. There is often a lag in the market, causing housing prices to remain high when interest rates rise until the market catches up. Lower-income households often find it most difficult to purchase a home during this time period.

Figure 3-1 shows the average interest rates between July 2018 and June 2021. The interest rates have generally declined from December 2018 through January 2021.

Interest rates have fluctuated, but are currently low, at around 3 percent. Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions and there is little that a local government can do to affect these rates. However, in order to extend home buying opportunities to lower-income households, jurisdictions can offer interest rate writedowns. Additionally, government insured loan programs may be available to reduce mortgage down payment requirements.

Loan limits have generally increased for different types of lenders in 2021, giving qualifying homebuyers more buying power. While the mortgage rates hit historical low due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some lenders may ask for extra asset documents before closing due to the volatility in the financial markets. The economy is recovering fast in

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3 2021 and is likely to continue the trend in the coming months. However, mortgage rates are also increasing and the housing market is experiencing a slowdown in purchase application activity. Furthermore, it has yet to translate into a weaker home price trajectory because the shortage of inventory continues to cause pricing to remain elevated. These conditions may create obstacles to homeownership by low-income households.

Figure 3-1
Mortgage Rates
July 2018 – June 2021
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, U.S. weekly average mortgage rates as of 6/10/2021.

The City has not found any evidence that nongovernmental constraints affect its ability to meet the RHNA. In addition, the City cannot influence banks, lending institutions or the suppliers of building materials and labor cost alike. Although the City will continue to work with the affordable housing development community to reduce costs and encourage development through fee waivers, density bonus provisions and other means over which it has control, it cannot impact the national economy which heavily influences land prices, mortgage rates and labor/material costs.

5. Energy Conservation
Southern California Edison, which provides electricity service in Los Alamitos, offers public information and technical assistance to developers and homeowners regarding energy conservation. Southern California Edison also provides incentives for energy efficient new construction and home improvements. For new construction, the building

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3 owner and/or contractor can participate in the Savings By Design program or the California Advanced Homes Program, which helps home builders to prepare for future energy code changes, build homes better than code and reach Zero Net Energy (ZNE).

Homeowners also have the option of installing efficient appliances including a heat pump water heater, smart thermostat and/or a Home Area Network (HAN) to receive rebates. Both homeowners and renters may qualify for the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program which offers financing options for energy efficiency upgrades.

Under the Energy Savings Assistance program, income-qualified customers may be eligible to receive energy-efficient appliances at no charge or a minimal charge.

The Southern California Gas Company, which also provides service to Los Alamitos, offers various rebates and savings programs that promote reduced energy consumption and sustainable design. Rebates include energy efficient appliances upgrade for both single-family and multi-family units. Through the Energy Efficient New Homes program, builders can receive up to $1,000 per single family item or $1,400 per multi-family item for constructing homes with qualifying natural gas appliances that exceed the Title 24 requirements.

One of the more recent strategies in building energy-efficient homes is following the U.S. Green Building Council’s guidelines for LEED Certification. LEED-certified buildings demonstrate energy and water savings, reduced maintenance costs and improved occupant satisfaction. The LEED for New Construction program has been applied to numerous multi-family residential projects nationwide. The LEED for Homes includes standards for new single-family and multi-family home construction. The LEED certification standards are one piece of a coordinated green building program.

A green building program considers a broad range of issues including community site design, energy efficiency, water conservation, resource-efficient material selection, indoor environmental quality, construction management, and building maintenance.

The end result will be buildings that minimize the use of resources; are healthier for people; and mitigate the effects on the environment.

The following presents a variety of ways in which Los Alamitos can promote energy conservation:
• Provide information regarding rebate programs and energy audits available through Southern California Edison;
• Refer residents and businesses to green building certification programs such as LEED for Homes;

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3 • Develop incentives, such as expedited plan check, for developments that are utilizing green building;
• Promote funding opportunities for green buildings, including available rebates and funding through the California Energy Commission; and • Provide resource materials regarding green building and energy conservation.

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4 CHAPTER 4

HOUSING POLICY PROGRAM
A. Introduction
This chapter describes the City’s Housing Policy Program for the 2021–2029 RHNA Planning Period. The Policy Program details the specific policy actions the City will undertake to address present and future housing needs, meet the requirements of State law and consider the input of residents and stakeholders. The Policy Program serves as a guide for policy makers and City staff and will assist in the decision-making process for housing and housing-related activities during the 2021–2029 planning period.

In developing the Policy Program, the City assessed its housing needs, conducted a fair housing assessment (Appendix D), evaluated the performance of existing programs (Appendix C) and received input from the community (Appendix A). The strategies or policy actions detailed in this program are accompanied by:
• an identification of the City department or agency responsible for implementation;
• anticipated targeted financing or funding source;
• quantified objectives (where applicable); and,
• anticipated timeframe for implementation.

The Housing Policy Program is organized into five Housing Strategy Areas:
• Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Housing Stock
• Preserving Housing Costs Affordability
• Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
• Adequate Housing Supply
• Coordinated Housing Efforts
B. City of Los Alamitos Housing Policy Program
Housing Strategy Area 1: Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Housing Stock The City of Los Alamitos is generally a “built-out” community comprised of long established neighborhoods. The City has not experienced significant construction of new

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4 housing units in recent years. Approximately 32 percent of the City’s housing stock is between 30 and 50 years old and an additional 56 percent is over 50 years old. Much of the housing stock has been deemed to be in decent, suitable condition. However, due to the relative age of housing units there is an anticipated need for on-going maintenance and rehabilitation. Maintenance and rehabilitation activities help ensure the quality of the City’s existing housing stock and neighborhoods is preserved, thereby preserving and revitalizing communities that may be vulnerable to displacement due to inadequate housing conditions.

Policy Action 1.1: Proactive Code Enforcement
The City currently has an active code enforcement program and shall continue to perform proactive and complaint-based code enforcement activities. When the activities involve housing construction deficiencies, the City shall inform the property owner of government programs such as the federal Title I Property Improvement Loan Program and other rehabilitation programs that may be available from nonprofit housing organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. The City shall also provide informational materials on the programs at City Hall and on the City’s website. The City will target 5 units annually for rehabilitation during the planning period.

Objective: Continued Proactive Code Enforcement Activities, refer 3 households annually
Responsible Party: Code Enforcement Division
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Ongoing, update website and distribution materials by December 31, 2022
Policy Action 1.2: Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program Extremely-low- and very-low-income Los Alamitos residents are eligible for the U.S.

Department of Agriculture Single-Family Rehabilitation Housing Repair Loans & Grants Program, also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program. This program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

Homeowners that are unable to obtain affordable credit elsewhere are eligible and must be age 62 or older and not able to repay a repair loan to qualify for grants.

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4 The City shall continue to encourage residents (especially in Tract 1100.14) to apply for the Section 504 Home Repair program by providing and disseminating information on the City’s website and at City Hall. To encourage community preservation and prevent displacement, the Code Enforcement Division will continue to provide information on the program and encourage very-low-income residents to apply when addressing code violations.

Objective: Assist units owned by extremely-low- and very-low-income households, refer 3 households annually
Responsible Party: County of Orange/Code Enforcement Division Funding Source: County of Orange
Timeframe: Quarterly social media and website announcements, update informational materials and website by December 31, 2022 Policy Action 1.3: Rehabilitation of Multifamily Dwellings The City will provide for regulatory incentives and in-kind technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, affordable housing developers, and property owners for the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily properties. To encourage acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily units as a place-based strategy for community revitalization and displacement protection, the City Council shall consider a variety of incentives such as streamlined permit review, reduced development standards, parking reductions or other concessions on a case-by-case basis.

Objective: Encourage and facilitate rehabilitation of multi-family dwellings, endeavoring to assist one multi-family project annually Responsible Party: Planning Division/City Council
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Establish incentive package by December 2022. As rehabilitation projects are proposed, incentives will be at City Council discretion on a case-by-case basis during 2021 to 2029
Housing Strategy Area 2: Preserve Housing Costs Affordability The availability of suitable housing at an affordable cost has a direct positive influence on the ability of Los Alamitos’ residents to remain in the City and maintain and/or enhance their quality of life. Preserving existing affordable housing units is especially critical to special needs persons in the community. Preserving affordable housing units and increasing assistance are ways in which the City can ensure current and future residents have the opportunity to obtain affordable housing and prevent displacement.

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4 Policy Action 2.1: Preservation of Units At-Risk of Converting to Market Rate Continue to monitor units at-risk of conversion with priority on the Klein Manor (71 affordable units that accept Section 8 vouchers). The City does not have any units at-risk during the planning period or within ten years of the start date, however, it will continue to monitor affordable units and proactively assist property owners to continue income-restrictions to maintain 71 affordable units throughout the planning period.

Objective: Continue to monitor “at-risk” units
Responsible Party: Planning Division
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Ongoing, re-evaluate in 2029 during the next housing element planning period
Policy Action 2.2: Section 8 Housing Choice Rental Assistance Program The Orange County Housing Authority continues to provide rental assistance to qualified households in Los Alamitos through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The City shall continue to work with the Housing Authority to promote the Section 8 program and increase the number of households served as additional vouchers become available.

Objective: Increase use of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers through referral. Assist 12 households per year.

Responsible Party: City Development Services Department/Orange County Housing Authority
Funding Source: HUD
Timeframe: Meet annually with the County to get update on opportunities; participate upon issue of each Notice of Available Funds or new inquiry received
Policy Action 2.3: Energy Conservation
Monthly utility costs can affect a household’s ability to afford suitable housing. Reducing energy consumption and residents’ utility costs can assist households in reducing monthly housing expenses. The City will encourage residents to participate in energy conservation incentive programs through the utility companies (Southern California Gas and Southern California Edison). To further promote efficient use of energy resources, the City shall investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of offering additional incentives or developing other strategies.

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4 Objective: Encourage participation in energy conservation incentive programs
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Establish incentive program for energy conservation and publish on City website by June 30, 2023. Consider feasibility of offering additional incentives annually in the General Fund budget; annually update information on the City website with links to SoCalGas and SCE programs with the first update by December 31, 2022
Housing Strategy Area 3: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing The City promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low-income families and individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sex, age, sexual orientation or other arbitrary factor. Housing should be available for all persons regardless of income, family status, age, race, sex, national origin or color. The City encourages the provision of housing to meet needs of those with special needs, including but not limited to, elderly households, persons with disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities, families with children, the homeless and all other segments of the community.

Policy Action 3.1 Housing for Persons with DisabilitiesSpecial Needs The City understands that persons with disabilities, physical and/or developmentalspecial needs, often require housing units not readily available in the private market and that affordability is a concern. The City shall encourage and facilitate development of housing for family and large households, the elderly, farmworkers, persons experiencing homelessness and persons with disabilities, including physical and developmental disabilities. The City will assist developers in identifying outside funding sources and support efforts to pursue those opportunities—either as group homes or in single family homes, when appropriate and feasible. The City may alsowill develop a menu to offer incentives such as density bonuses, regulatory concessions and expedited processing on a case by case basis. The City will develop and disseminate informational materials annually to developers regarding the incentive program and identified funding sources to potentially assist 5 disabled special needs residents annually through the planning period.

Objective: Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Responsible Party: Development Services Department

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Timeframe: Establish incentive program and publish on City website by June 30, 2023. Annually contact developers and non-profit
organizations to promote the incentive programdensity bonus, regulatory concessions and expedited processing, as well as funding sources such as the County and State funding programs.

Consider specific incentives as housing projects for persons with disabilities special needs are proposed, by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.

Policy Action 3.2: Fair Housing Information and Referrals The City shall continue to provide referrals to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County for fair housing services including counseling services for tenant-landlord disputes and cases of alleged discrimination.

The City shall continue to publicize fair housing and complaint referral information at local community centers and in the Recreation & Community Services Schedule of Classes. The City will also provide information at City Hall and on the City’s website.

Objective: Fair Housing Information and Referrals, refer 5 households annually
Responsible Party: Development Services Department/Fair Housing Council of Orange County
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Ongoing, update website and distribution materials by June 30, 2022
Policy Action 3.3: Active Outreach
Collaborate and coordinate with government agencies and nonprofit groups such as the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to support outreach and expansion of lending programs for homeownership among minority populations.

Objective: Outreach to 20 residents annually and expansion of mortgage lending programs for minority populations
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Annually with adoption of budget, subject to available funding

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4 Policy Action 3.4: Prevent and Combat Potential Housing Discrimination The City shall work with government agencies (e.g. Fair Housing Council of Orange County) and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) on anti-discrimination during housing processes for residents in protected classes, such as those with disabilities and families with children. Advertise workshops and events held by these organizations on anti-discrimination on the City’s email newsletter and Housing Element webpage.

Objective: Expand anti-discrimination efforts through education and coordination, referring 5 households annually
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Ongoing, update website and email newsletter by June 30, 2022 Policy Action 3.5: Residential Care Facilities for Seven or More Persons The City currently requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for a residential care facility for seven or more persons in the R-3 zone. To remove any potential constraint to housing for persons with disabilities, the City shall remove the CUP requirement for the R-3 zone, or allow residential care facility for seven or more persons by right in another zone as appropriate.

Objective: Remove additional requirement for residential care facilities for seven or more persons
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: December 2022 Zoning Code Annual Update
Policy Action 3.6: Fair Housing Targeted Outreach
The City will annually review its policies and zoning laws relating to fair housing, and reach out to the community through surveys and workshops as appropriate. The outreach efforts will be advertised via multiple channels, such as City email newsletter, posting at City website, print material at City Hall, local community centers, and social media.

Objective: Expand outreach to affirmatively further fair housing, reaching 20 households annually

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4 Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: December 2022 Zoning Code Annual Update, annually thereafter
Housing Strategy Area 4: Adequate Housing Supply
The City strives to ensure an adequate supply of housing is available to meet existing and future housing needs of all economic segments of the community, enhance housing mobility, and encourage various new housing choices in high resource areas.

Policy Action 4.1: Incentives for Development of Housing Affordable to Lower and Moderate Income Households and for Special Needs Population The City recognizes the need for housing affordable to and meet the needs of all segments of the population, especially lower and moderate income households and those with special needs, such as seniors, family and large households. The City shall encourage the development of housing for special needs population and affordable to lower and moderate income households throughout the City using incentives such as density bonus provisions (Municipal Code Section 17.28.050), expedited processing, and fee waivers/deferrals.

Objective: Encourage development of lower and moderate income housing units, targeting assisting 5 disabled persons annually to meet the City’s RHNA allocation during the planning period
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Establish incentive program by December 31, 2022June 30, 2023. Update informational materials and City website by December 31, 2022June 30, 2023. Provide incentive information to developers who contact the City regarding inventory sites and other opportunities as they occur; meet annually with the property owners of inventory sites and affordable housing developers to discuss the incentives available through the City, County and State funding sources and identify development opportunities.

Policy Action 4.2: Encourage and Facilitate Lot Consolidation

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Housing Policy Program
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Administrative Draft 2021–2029
4 The City will encourage and facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots for residential development through a variety of incentives, including but not limited to:
financial incentives such as land write-downs, fee deferral or reductions, assistance with on- or off-site infrastructure costs, and other pre-development costs associated with the assemblage of multiple parcels. Consolidation will provide the opportunity to develop vacant and underutilized lots to their fullest potential, especially in high resource areas such as the Town Center. The City will work with private land owners and developers through annual outreach and the identification of opportunities and incentives to assemble larger holdings to allow multi-family projects which increase the number of units and housing choices in the Town Center and other areas in the City. The City will evaluate the appropriateness of a variety of incentives and provide this information to the developers and other interested parties through the City’s website and print material at City Hall.

Objective: Encourage and facilitate lot consolidation, with a focus in Town Center
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Establish incentive program by December 31, 2022. Update informational materials and City website by December 31, 2022; annual outreach to development community to promote
incentives and opportunities; as City staff reviews projects in the Town Center and other areas in the City, reassess and update the incentives in 2024 and 2028.

Policy Action 4.3: Monitor Multifamily Development Fees Development fees, including impact and permit fees, may impact the feasibility of residential development, especially the development of multifamily units. The City shall annually monitor the impact of fees for multifamily development. If fees are determined to be a constraint to multifamily development, the City shall establish programs or strategies to address constraint such as fee deferral or waivers at City Council’s direction.

Objective: Monitor the cost of fees (planning, building, etc.) associated with multifamily development and establish strategies as appropriate
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: 2021–2029, Annually monitor fees and implement strategies as appropriate

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Housing Policy Program
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Administrative Draft 2021–2029
4 Policy Action 4.4: Create R-4 Zoning and Rezoning to Allow Higher Density The City shall require that at least the minimum number of assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 on each parcel so designated. To provide more housing units affordable to lower income levels, the City shall create and adopt an R-4 zone which allows 30 to 36 units per acre as a base, not including density bonus provisions, and apply that designation to those sites so identified in Table B-2. The zoning text shall conform to Government Code section 65583.2(h) (i), requiring a minimum of 20 units per acre and 16 units per site, permitted by right. The City will rezone the Lampson property (Site 6 in Table B-2, Appendix B) to R-3. Project applications for the Lampson site will include both the market rate and affordable housing units, or a Development Agreement will be prepared to assure that both projects are constructed.

The City shall require that the assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 and Figure B-1 on each parcel so designated. Prior to adoption of the R-4 zone, the City will demonstrate that the assigned units are physically possible on each inventory site under the new development standards.

Objective: Create a new R-4 zone and rezone all properties so designated in Table B-2; enforce RHNA units designated on these properties Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: October 15, 2022
Policy Action 4.5: Modify TCMU Zoning to Allow Higher Density To increase affordable housing development in the high resource area of Town Center, the City shall modify the TCMU zone to allow up to 60 units per acre as a base, not including density bonus provisions; and require that the assigned affordable housing units be built consistent with Table B-2 and Figure B-1 on each parcel so designated. The zoning text shall conform to Government Code section 65583.2(h) and (i), requiring a minimum of 16 units per site, permitted by right. Prior to adoption of the TCMU zoning amendment, the City will demonstrate that the assigned units are physically possible on each inventory site under the new development standards.

Objective: Modify the TCMU zone to allow higher residential densities; enforce RHNA units designated on the Town Center inventory sites
Responsible Party: Development Services Department

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Housing Policy Program
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4 Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: October 15, 2022
Policy Action 4.6: Modify homeless shelter provisions
Review the Zoning Ordinance and make changes to ensure compliance with AB 101 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). Modify the definition of “homeless shelter” to include this use. Revise parking requirements for homeless shelters in Table 3-05 in the Zoning Ordinance to require parking for employees only and remove requirements for occupant parking.

Objective: Modify the homeless shelter provisions to comply with state law
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: 2022 Zoning Code Annual Update
Policy Action 4.7: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
The City shall establish a monitoring program to determine the affordability of ADUs and Junior ADUs. The program will include tracking annual permits, an annual survey of rents in ADUs, and whether any ADUs are accepting housing subsidy or restricting their units to very low or low income households. Based on the monitoring results, tThe City may will consider establish an incentives, such as a floor area bonus, fee waivers or parking reductions for property owners that choose to dedicate their ADUs/JADUs as affordable units for rent to low-income households for at least 30 years. In addition, the City will annually review its Zoning standards for ADUs and JADUs to ensure compliance with State law.

Objective: Facilitate ADUs to expand housing choices and enhance housing mobility in high resource areas, targeting one ADU/JADU annually
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Annually, monitoring beginning 2022 and establish incentive consideration/draftingprogram in by June 30, 2024 with Zoning Ordinance Annual Update
Policy Action 4.8: Zoning Code Update

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Housing Policy Program
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4 The City’s Zoning Code shall be amended consistent with state law for employee housing (Health and Safety Code section 17021.5), permanent supportive housing (Government Code section 65651), Density Bonus and single room occupancy units as these requirements are amended by State law. The City shall also modify the findings required for Conditional Use Permits and Site Development Permits to assure that the requirements for approval are based on quantified standards. The City shall conduct a thorough review of the Zoning Code to ensure compliance with state law at the time of update.

Objective: Modify the Zoning Code to comply with state law Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: December 31, 2022 Zoning Code Annual Update
Policy Action 4.9: City-owned Parcels
The City will market the surface parking lot (Site 2d as listed in Table B-2) and Sites 7 and 8 for joint venture with the development community to include affordable housing and offer it in accordance with the Surplus Land Act, through a Request for Proposals. The City will be a partner in the joint project or offer the properties at below-market rates as an incentive to achieve housing units designated on Sites 7 and 8, 2c/2d and possibly in conjunction with those designated on Sites 2a/2b.

Objective: Facilitate affordable housing development on City-owned parcels, including consolidation on Site 2d and adjacent parcels such as Sites 2c, 2a and 2b
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Marketing in 2022, RFP by June 30, 2023 for Site 2d; contract in place by January 31, 2024. Contract in place by June 30, 2026 for Sites 7 and 8.

Policy Action 4.10: Land Subdivisions
The City will encourage further land divisions resulting in parcel sizes that facilitate multifamily development affordable to lower income households in light of state, federal and local financing programs (i.e. 50-100 units) as development proposals are brought forward. The City will discuss incentives available for land divisions (e.g., 2-5 acres) encouraging the development of housing affordable to lower income households with housing developers as proposals are brought forward. The City will offer incentives

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Housing Policy Program
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Administrative Draft 2021–2029
4 for land division encouraging the development of affordable housing including, but not limited to:
• priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units, • expedited review for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the development application can be found consistent with Table B-2 and Figure B-1 in this Housing Element,
• financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local foundations, and private housing funds).

Objective: Facilitate land subdivisions for affordable housing development Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: As projects are proposed; 2022-2023 for Site 6 and 2022-2024 for other inventory sites if needed
Policy Action 4.11: Monitor Multifamily Parking Requirements The multifamily parking requirements may impact the feasibility of residential development, especially those with affordable units. The City shall annually monitor the impact of parking requirements for multifamily development. If parking requirements are determined to be a constraint to multifamily development, tIn addition, the City shall establish programs or strategies in its Zoning standards to address the constraint such as parking reductions for affordable housing projects, on a case-by-case basis at City Council’s discretion.

Objective: Monitor Reduce the impact of parking requirements on multifamily development and establish strategies as appropriate Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Annually report to Council the effect of parking requirements as projects are proposed and implement strategies as
appropriateModify Zoning standards by December 31, 2023 Policy Action 4.12: Streamlining Procedures (SB 35)
To facilitate affordable housing development, the City shall establish streamlining procedures for applications and approval for qualifying affordable housing development pursuant to SB 35.

Objective: Establish SB 35 application and approval procedures

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Housing Policy Program
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4 Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: 2023 Zoning Code Annual Update
Housing Strategy Area 5: Coordinated Housing Efforts
The City of Los Alamitos has very limited local resources to provide for housing and housing-related activities. Therefore, to maximize use of limited local resources, the City strives to build partnerships and coordinate housing efforts with outside agencies and organizations.

Policy Action 5.1: Housing Programs Information Dissemination To promote the use of the City and County’s housing programs and housing resources, the City shall develop, print, and publish electronic informational materials for distribution to residents and property owners. These materials will be placed on the City’s website, at City Hall, in the City’s newsletter and in other locations frequented by community members. The City shall also distribute program information, as appropriate, in conjunction with the City’s code enforcement activities.

Objective:

Dissemination of Housing Programs Information
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Develop and distribute informational materials by March 31, 2022
Policy Action 5.2: Pursue External Funding for Housing Rehabilitation, Preservation and Production
To assist in the production, rehabilitation and preservation of housing for its residents and community revitalization, the City shall investigate and pursue, as appropriate, external funding sources including CDBG and HOME funds, State HCD grants and other existing and future federal and state funding opportunities.

The City is a participating city in the County of Orange’s Urban County Program and may receive federal funds through the County’s annual competitive proposal/application process. To ensure the City is able to receive funds through the County, the City shall continue to meet with County staff and develop a proposal/application according to the County’s requirements. If funds are secured, the City shall develop implementation and monitoring programs consistent with the fund requirements.

Objective: Obtain external funds for housing

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Housing Policy Program
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Administrative Draft 2021–2029
4 Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: Various federal, state and local sources Timeframe: 2021–2029Annually through meetings with developers to explore incentives and upon issuance of each Notice of
Available Funds
Policy Action 5.3: Partnerships and Coordination with Developers and Outside Agencies To maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of existing and estimated future local resources, the City seeks partnerships with developers and applicable outside agencies in the development of affordable housing. The City shall evaluate the effectiveness of its current partnerships with developers and outside agencies. Based on its findings, the City will seek ways to expand and foster partnerships and increase cooperation within these partnerships to provide additional housing opportunities for lower income households.

The City will formulate an outreach strategy to provide information to residential developers on a variety of City-initiated incentives, such as development standards and density bonuses, reduced parking requirements and other programs related to residential projects. Much of this process can be integrated into the Town Center Mixed Use Strategic Plan process, which covers all the Town Center sites identified for affordable housing.

The City will also seek partnerships with outside agencies such as the County of Orange to obtain financing and other resources as appropriate.

Objective: Increase Partnerships and Coordination with Developers and Outside Agencies, with an emphasis during the Town Center Mixed Use Strategic Plan process
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Develop strategy and conduct outreach by June 30, 20222023; annually through meetings with developers to explore
incentives and continue outreach in conjunction with Policy Action 3.6
Policy 5.4: Promote Community Participation
The City understands collaborating with residents and stakeholders is critical in formulating effective housing policies and programs. The City shall continue to encourage community participation by informing residents and stakeholders of public

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Housing Policy Program
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Administrative Draft 2021–2029
4 workshops and hearings related to housing through notices posted at City Hall, local community centers and the City’s website; and mailers to relevant community stakeholders.

Objective: Promote Community Participation
Responsible Party: Development Services Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: 2021-2029, Ongoing
C. Quantified Objectives
Table 4-1 summarizes the quantified objectives by income category for the 2021–2029 planning period.

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Housing Policy Program
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Administrative Draft 2021–2029
4 Table 4-1
Quantified Objectives
2021–2029
Program/Income Level Quantified Objective
(dwelling units or households)
New Construction
Extremely-low Income (subset of Very Low Income
Objective, assumed 50% of Very Low Income Objective)
97 Very-Low Income 97
Low Income 119
Moderate Income 145
Above-Moderate Income 311
Total 769
Rehabilitation (Actions 1.2, 1.3, and 5.2)
Extremely-low Income 12
Very-low Income 12
Low Income 8
Moderate Income 8
Above-moderate Income 8
Total 48
Preservation/Conservation N/A
Extremely-low Income --
Very-low Income --
Low Income --
Moderate Income --
Above-moderate Income --
Total N/A
Assistance
Action 2.2: Section 8 Housing Choice Rental Assistance
Program
12 vouchers
Total 14

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Community Outreach
City of Los Alamitos AA-1
Administrative Draft 2021–2029
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D

APPENDIX AA

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
A. Community Outreach Activities
The Housing Element was developed through combined efforts of City staff and consultants, the City’s Planning Commission, City Council, and Los Alamitos residents and stakeholders. Community input was sought and received through community and stakeholder workshops, information disseminated through the City’s website, electronic mail notifications, and public hearings. The input received was considered in the development of goals and policy actions provided in Chapter 4: Housing Policy Program.

The comments received were provided as part of the draft Housing Element to the Planning Commission and City Council. These bodies will consider the public input prior to the adoption of the final Housing Element.

B. Community Workshop
On August 25, 2021, the City held a community workshop at the Los Alamitos City Hall Council Chambers. The workshop was advertised on the City’s website, local newspaper, and in email blasts to the City’s public outreach notice requestors and development community. The workshop was open to the general public and stakeholder groups such as affordable housing developers, community groups and housing advocacy groups were invited to participate (see list of invitees below).

During the workshop, participants generally asked questions about the City’s responsibilities and future housing needs, and also discussed the upcoming Town Center Strategic Plan, which will incorporate inclusionary housing requirements for the parcels located within its boundary. Policy Action 4.5 was included to expand affordable housing in the Town Center area in synergy with the Strategic Plan.

Stakeholders invited to public workshop:
• Colliers International
• Habitat for Humanity Orange County
• Hutton Development Company
• ICRE
• Integra Realty Resources - Orange County

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