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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-22; City Council; Resolution 2025-178RESOLUTION NO. 2025-178 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HOUSING COMMISSION FISCAL YEAR 2024– 25 WORK PLAN REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024–25 Work Plan on July 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met eight times during July 2024 - June 2025 to perform their functions and accomplish FY 2024-25 work plan tasks; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2025, the Housing Commission received a report on the accomplishments of the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Work Plan Annual Report and considered their work plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner discussion, the Housing Commission voted to accept the fiscal year 2024–25 report and authorize it to be forwarded to the City Council and recommended that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on board and commission accomplishments and work plans is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 3 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D Exhibit 1 may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. 2.That the City Council accepts the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024–25 Work Plan Report, attached hereto as Attachment A. 3.That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 22nd day of July, 2025, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. ______________________________________ KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor ______________________________________ SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (SEAL) July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 4 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D I. Mi ss i o n S t a t e m e n t Th e m i s s i o n o f t h e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n i s t o p r o m o t e h o u s i n g s e c u r i t y a n d a f f o r d a b i l i t y f o r c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s w i t h i n t h e C i t y o f Ca r l s b a d , i n c l u d i n g l o w e r i n c o m e f a m i l i e s a n d p e o p l e w i t h s p e c i a l ho u s i n g a n d s u p p o r t i v e s e r v i c e n e e d s . II . Co m p o s i t i o n Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n c o n s i s t s o f f i v e m e m b e r s w h o a r e a p p o i n t e d b y t h e May o r a n d c o n f i r m e d b y t h e Cit y Cou n c i l . M e m b e r s s h a l l se r v e f o u r -ye a r t e r m s . II I . Fi s c a l Y e a r 20 2 4- 2 5 Go a l s & T a s k s Be l o w i s t h e cu r r e n t st a t u s o f th e Jul y 2 02 4 – Ju n e 2 0 25 Ho u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n g o a l s a n d t a s k s : GO A L / T A S K ST A T U S CO M M E N T S / ST A F F RE C O M M E N D AT I O N Go a l 1 : S u p p o r t a n d a d v i s e t h e C i t y C o u n c i l r e g a r d i n g e f f o r t s t o a d d r e s s a f f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g . a. As n e e d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e ye a r , pe r f o r m t h e f u n c t i o n s o f t h e H o u s i n g Co m m i s s i o n c o n s i s t e n t w i t h C a r l s b a d Mu n i c i p a l C o d e S e c t i o n 2 . 4 0 . 0 6 0 , in c l u d i n g r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s f o r t h e Ca r l s b a d P u b l i c H o u s i n g A u t h o r i t y (P H A ) . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n m e t ei g h t ti m e s fr o m J ul y 20 2 4 - Ju n e 2 0 2 5 to c o n s i d e r a r a n g e o f i t e m s w i t h i n t h e s c o p e o f th e i r f u n c t i o n , i n c l u d i n g r e v i e w , i n p u t a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s on : • Th e H o m e l e s s Re s p o n s e P l a n U p d a t e a n d H o m e l e s s ne s s Ac t i o n Pl a n Fu n d i n g P l a n • Am e n d m e n t s t o t h e H o u s i n g C h o i c e V o u c h e r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e P l a n In a d d i t i o n , t h e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d v a r i o u s in f o r m a t i o n a l r e p o r t s a n d u p d a t e s o n h o u s i n g a n d ho m e l e s s n e s s - re l a t e d ma t t e r s . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n w i l l c o n t i n u e t o ca r r y o u t t h e i r f u n c t i o n s i n FY 20 2 5- 20 2 6, co n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e C a r l s b a d Mu n i c i p a l C o d e . b. Re v i e w a n d r e c o m m e n d f o r a p p r o v a l to C i t y C o u n c i l t h e P u b l i c H o u s i n g Ag e n c y A n n u a l P l a n f o r ye a r FY 20 2 4- 25 . On Ma r c h 1 3 , 2 0 25 , t he H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c o m m e n d e d ap p r o v a l of t h e P H A A n n u a l P l a n to t h e C i t y C o u n c i l . Th e t a s k i s c o m p l e t e . T h e C i t y C o u n c i l ad o p t e d t h e An n u a l PH A Pl a n on Ap r i l 15 , 20 2 5. Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r th e n e x t Wor k Pla n . c. Ex a m i n e h o u s i n g p o l i c y q u e s t i o n s a s re f e r r e d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l . No h o u s i n g p o l i c y q u e s t i o n s w e r e re f e r r e d d u r i n g t h e pe r i o d . Re m o v e d a s a n o n g o i n g t a s k a s t h i s i s a n es s e n t i a l fu n c t i o n o f t h e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n Attachment A July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 5 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D GO A L / T A S K ST A T U S CO M M E N T S / ST A F F RE C O M M E N D AT I O N co n s i s t e n t w i t h C a r l s b a d M u n i c i p a l C o d e Se c t i o n 2 . 4 0 . 0 6 0 . d. Re c e i v e a n a n n u a l r e p o r t o n t h e st a t u s o f a f f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g p r o j e c t s . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d i n f o r m a t i o n a l r e p o r t s a n d pr e s e n t a t i o n s t h r o u g h o u t t h e p e r i o d , re l a t e d t o th e s t a t u s o f up c o m i n g a n d c o m p l e t e d a f f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g p r o j e c t s . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a re c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e n e x t W o r k P l a n un d e r Go a l 2 in F Y 2 5 -26 . Go a l 2 : S u p p o r t a n d a d v i s e t h e C i t y C o u n c i l r e g a r d i n g e f f o r t s t o a d d r e s s h o m e l e s s n e s s . a. Re c e i v e a re p o r t on t h e Ho m e l e s s ne s s Re s p o n s e P l a n U p d a t e an d p r o v i d e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r pr i o r i t i z a t i o n o f a c t i o n s , i f w a r r a n t e d . Th i s it e m wa s a pa r t o f t h e H o m e l e s s ne s s R es p o n s e Pl a n Up d a t e c o n d u c t e d No v . 1 4 , 2 0 2 4. Re c e i v e d t h e r e p o r t . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a re c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e n e x t Wor k Pla n . b. Re c e i v e a r e p o r t o n e f f o r t s t o r e d u c e ve t e r a n h o m e l e s s n e s s . Th i s i t e m w a s a p a r t o f t h e H o m e l e s s n e s s R e s p o n s e P l a n Up d a t e c o n d u c t e d N o v . 1 4 , 2 0 2 4 . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n al s o h e a r d a n d r e c o m m e n d e d o n J a n . 9 , 20 2 5 , th a t th e Co m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t C o m m i s s i o n a p p r o v e t h e ag r e e m e n t w i t h t h e C o u n t y o f S a n D i e g o f o r t h e ad m i n i s t r a t i o n o f p r o j e c t -ba s e d v o u c h e r s f o r v e t e r a n s . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e . Go a l 3: I m p r o v e u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f h o u s i n g pr o g r a m s , p o l i c i e s a n d l a w s . a. Re c e i v e l e g i s l a t i v e u p d a t e o f f e r e d o r ar r a n g e d b y t h e C i t y o f C a r l s b a d . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n wi l l r e c e i v e a pr e s e n t a t i o n re g a r d i n g t h e cit y ’ s l e g i s l a t i v e up d a t e on Ju l y 1 0 , 2 0 2 5 . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t Wor k Pla n . b. Re c e i v e u p d a t e o n H o u s i n g E l e m e n t pr o g r e s s a n d a f f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g s i t e s , an d i n c l u s i o n a r y h o u s i n g a l t e r n a t i v e co m p l i a n c e . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d a p r e s e n t a t i o n r e g a r d i n g th e Ho u s i n g E l e m e n t si t e s on Ma y 8 , 2 0 2 5 . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4-25. Re c o m m e n d a p r e s e n t a t i o n o n a n n u a l Ho u s i n g E l e m e n t p e r f o r m a n c e as a r e c u r r i n g ta s k f o r t h e n e x t Wor k Pla n . c. Pa r t i c i p a t e i n b e s t p r a c t i c e s s e s s i o n on a d d r e s s i n g r e n t a l a n d ho m e o w n e r s h i p af f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g ne e d s a n d h o m e l e s s n e s s . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d a F a i r H o u s i n g pr e s e n t a t i o n on A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 2 5 , th a t i m p r o v e d u n d e r s t a n d i n g of h o u s i n g an d st a t e po l i c i e s a n d l a w s . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4-25. Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t Wor k Pla n . July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 6 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D GO A L / T A S K ST A T U S CO M M E N T S / ST A F F RE C O M M E N D AT I O N d. Ex a m i n e w a y s t o r e d u c e b a r r i e r s t o ac c e s s i n g a f f o r d a b l e h o us i n g . Th e Ho u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d i n f o r m a t i o n a l r e p o r t s a n d pr e s e n t a t i o n s , w h i c h im p r o v e d u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f af f o r d a b l e ho u s i n g , p o l i c i e s a n d l a w s t h r o u g h o u t t h e p e r i o d . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e . Go a l 4 : Sup p o r t a n d a d v i s e t h e C i t y C o u n c i l r e g a r d i n g t h e u s e o f Ho u s i n g T r u s t F u n d a n d C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k G r a n t f u n d s . a. Re c e i v e a n a n n u a l r e p o r t o n t h e Ho u s i n g T r u s t F u n d . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d a p r e s e n t a t i o n r e g a r d i n g th e a n n u a l r e p o r t o n t h e H o u s i n g T r u s t F u n d on M a r ch 13 , 20 2 5 . Th i s t a s k i s co m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4 -25 . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t W o r k P l a n . b. Re v i e w a n d p r o v i d e i n p u t o n r e q u e s t s fo r f u n d i n g f r o m t h e H o u s i n g T r u s t Fu n d . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n di d n o t r e c e i v e a n y f u n d i n g re q u e s t s i n t h e 2 0 2 4 -25 p e r i o d . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4-25. Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t Wor k Pla n . c. Re v i e w a n d p r o v i d e i n p u t o n r e q u e s t s fo r C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k Gr a n t f u n d i n g . Th e Ho u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d a p r e s e n t a t i o n r e g a r d i n g th e C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k G r a n t f u n d i n g o n M a rch 13 , 2 0 2 5 . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4 -25 . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t W o r k P l a n . d. Re v i e w a n d p r o v i d e i n p u t o n t h e Co m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k G r a n t Co n s o l i d a t e d P l a n . Th e H o u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d a p r e s e n t a t i o n r e g a r d i n g th e C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k G r a n t C o n s o l i d a t e d P l a n on Oc t . 1 0 , 2 0 2 4 , a n d M a r .ch 13 , 2 0 2 5 . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e . T h e n e x t Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t B l o c k G r a n t C o n s o l i d a t e d P l a n ta s k wi l l b e i n t h e F Y 2 0 2 9 -20 3 0 c y c l e . Go a l 5: F a c i l i t a t e c o m m u n i c a t i o n w i t h t h e C i t y C o u n c i l a n d t h e b r o a d e r C a r l s b a d c o m m u n i t y r e g a r d i n g m a t t e r s w h i c h f a l l w i t h i n t h e Co m m i s s i o n ' s f u n c t i o n s . a. Pr e p a r e a n a n n u a l w o r k pl a n a n d pr e s e n t t o C i t y C o u n c i l f o r a p p r o v a l . Th e 2 0 2 4- 2 5 Wo r k P l a n w a s a p p r o v e d b y t h e H o u s i n g Co m m i s s i o n a n d a p p r o v e d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l o n Ju l y 1 6 , 20 2 4 . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4- 2 5 . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t Wor k Pla n . b. Re p o r t t o C i t y C o u n c i l a n d p u b l i c o n an n u a l w o r k p l a n a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s . Th e 2 0 2 4- 25 Wo r k P l a n A n n u a l R e p o r t w a s a p p r o v e d b y t h e Ho u s i n g C o m m i s s i o n a n d a p p r o v e d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l o n Ju l y 1 6 , 2 0 2 4 . Th i s t a s k i s c o m p l e t e f o r 2 0 2 4- 2 5 . Re c o m m e n d t h i s a s a r e c u r r i n g t a s k f o r t h e ne x t Wor k Pla n . July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 7 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D I.Mission Statement The mission of the Housing Commission is to promote housing security and affordability for all segments of our community, including lower income families and people with special housing and supportive service needs. II.Composition The Housing Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members shall serve four-year terms. III.July 2025 - June 2026 Goals & Tasks The Housing Commission will focus on the following goals and tasks: 1.Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address affordable housing. a.As needed throughout this time frame, perform the functions of the Housing Commission consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060, including responsibilities for the Carlsbad Public Housing Authority. b.Review and recommend for approval to City Council the Public Housing Agency Plan. 2.Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. a.Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council and examine Housing Policy as suggested by the Housing Commission. b.Receive an annual report on the status of affordable housing projects. c.Receive a report on the Homelessness Action Plan and provide recommendations for prioritization of services or funding, if necessary. d.Receive a report on efforts to reduce homelessness. 3.Improve understanding of housing programs, policies and laws. a.Receive legislative update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad. b.Receive update on Housing Element progress, and inclusionary housing alternative compliance. c.Participate in any best practices sessions on addressing affordable housing needs and homelessness. d.Receive Fair Housing training related to state and local tenant protection policies. 4.Support and advise the City Council regarding the use of Housing Trust Fund and Community Development Block Grant funds. a.Receive an annual report on the Housing Trust Fund. b.Review and provide input on requests for funding from the Housing Trust Fund. c.Review and provide input on requests for Community Development Block Grant funding. 5.Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions. a.Prepare an annual Work Plan and present to City Council for approval. b.Report to City Council and public on annual Work Plan accomplishments. Attachment B July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 8 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D