HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-10; Housing Commission; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
HOUSING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: 4 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Ydigoras, Berger, Horton, Chang.
Absent: Collins.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Chang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 13, 2025
Motion by Vice-Chair Horton, seconded by Commissioner Ydigoras, to approve the minutes as
presented. Minutes carried, 4/0/1 (Collins – Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. FAIR HOUSING PRESENTATION – Receive the Fair Housing Presentation provided by the Legal
Aid Society of San Diego. (Staff contact: Christian Gutierrez, Housing & Homeless Services
Department)
Recommended Action: Receive the presentation.
Amalea Romero, Fair Housing Senior Attorney for the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, reviewed a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file with the office of the City Clerk).
Commissioners received the report, asked questions and made comments. Ms. Romero
responded to questions.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Commissioner Ydigoras commented about the Encinitas mayor’s request for their city to resist
some of the State’s affordable housing requirements and requested quarterly updates on their
status. Housing Services Manager, Christian Gutierrez, responded that any pertinent information
to Carlsbad would be noted in upcoming Housing Element and legislative presentations.
April 10, 2025, 4 p.m.
Minutes
April 10, 2025 Housing Commission Regular Meeting Page 2
Chair Chang asked about Housing Choice Voucher issuance in Carlsbad to people on the waitlist.
Mr. Gutierrez replied that the City of Carlsbad’s attrition rate averages two to three vouchers per
month and that the agency tries to issue those as they are available, depending on funding.
Chair Chang recognized Carlsbad’s Housing Agency for doing great.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
STAFF COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 4:57 p.m.
Erica Nava
Office Specialist II
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