Discussions centered around Housing Element Planning Cycle for 2021-2029. Housing Element Consultant, John Douglas provided a PowerPoint presentation where he stated that RHNA requires Mission Viejo plan for 2,217 affordable housing units.  25 comments from the public advocated for more affordable housing in Mission Viejo. At least three public commentators were proponents of mixed zoning, commercial and residential properties in the same area. Several public commentators also suggested using church property for affordable housing.

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 25 comments from the public advocated for more affordable housing in Mission Viejo. At least three public commentators were proponents of mixed zoning, distributing commercial and residential properties in the same area. Several public commentators also suggested using church property for affordable housing. There are several outstanding questions to be addressed in upcoming meetings. State property such as Saddleback College may be able to accommodate affordable student housing, but it’s unclear whether such student housing will be able to fulfill Mission Viejo’s RHNA requirements (considering similar problems in the city of Fullerton). As of now, board members did not have concrete figures regarding how many affordable units are currently available in Mission Viejo, and whether Mission Viejo has fulfilled RHNA requirements from previous cycles. There were several concerns regarding a lack of redevelopment funding to incentivize developers to build affordable housing units. There were also concerns over HOAs in affordable housing communities, and the fact church property could not be allocated to create affordable housing units due to state legislation. There was some talk regarding Saddleback Church or a property adjacent to it (follow-up required for further clarification).