City Council

21. Response to Grand Jury Report: “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Approve the City’s response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” and authorize the Mayor to submit the response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange County pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(a) and (b). Staff Report Attachment A - Orange County Grand Jury Report Attachment B - Newport Beach Draft Response