City Council

9. RESPONSE TO 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT "CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES: THE UNINTENDED RESHAPING OF ORANGE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS" On May 29, 2026, the Orange County Grand Jury publicly released its report, California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods, discussing the impacts of California’s housing laws on Orange County jurisdictions. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933(c), the City Council is required to respond to the applicable findings and recommendations within 90 days of the report’s release. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury report, California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods and authorize its submission in accordance with California Penal Code section 933(c). Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.