RZNE-0015-2026 inclusionary housing

Called the 15% inclusionary ordinance a solid, reasonable step and urged its adoption, noting it mirrors feasible requirements in other cities.

Endorsed the 7.5/7.5/15 inclusionary structure and the KMA fee schedule, and clarified that the 30% housing-cost standard defines affordability rather than limiting it.

Laguna Hills homeowner; urged passage so families and seniors can find affordable housing, citing the Terra Vita project's low affordable outcome as what to avoid.

Urged approval, saying inclusionary housing paired with upzoning produces outcomes for all income levels and noting the ordinance is modeled on tested programs in neighboring cities.

Supported the ordinance but asked why it wasn't adopted earlier, noting larger already-approved projects could have helped meet affordability numbers.

Representing the Building Industry Association of Southern California; requested a continuance, citing a UCI study critical of inclusionary zoning and San Francisco's recent reduction of its requirement from 15% to 5%.

With the California Apartment Association; argued the fees are among the highest in the county (roughly $41,000 on a 1,000-sq-ft two-bedroom unit versus ~$14,000 in Irvine) and requested more time to discuss with staff.