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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-22; City Council; 08; Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work PlanMeeting Date: July 22, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Staff Contact: Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager christian.gutierrez@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2299 Subject: Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution accepting the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Housing Commission Work Plan. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to review and approve the Housing Commission’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan accomplishments and its proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan, which are required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020(C). These plans are intended to promote more extensive communication between boards, commissions and the City Council. They’re also intended to guarantee that boards and commissions align their efforts with the City Council's priorities. The Housing Commission provides advice and recommendations to the Community Development Commission and the City Council on affordable housing programs, policies, regulations, as well as initiatives and services aimed at preventing, reducing, and managing homelessness in Carlsbad, among other related issues. Explanation & Analysis The City Council approved the Housing Commission’s work plan on July 16, 2024. In carrying out its duties under the Municipal Code and consistent with the work plan, the Housing Commission met a total of eight times from July 2024- June 2025. The attached report outlines the status of Fiscal Year 2024 - 25 Work Plan tasks (Exhibit 1, Attachment A). Several tasks in the work plan are still in process or are recurring or ongoing. Staff recommend carrying these tasks forward to the Fiscal year 2025-26 Work Plan. The draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan is provided as Exhibit 1, Attachment B. July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 1 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D The Housing Commission voted on June 12, 2025, to recommend the City Council accept and approve the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan. Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving the annual reports and work plan. Activities in the work plan will be carried out with existing staff resources. Next Steps The Housing Commission and staff will focus efforts on the activities listed in the approved work plans. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act 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 may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits 1.City Council resolution July 22, 2025 Item #8 Page 2 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D RESOLUTION 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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Housing Commission Work Plan Report & FY 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager Housing & Homeless Services July 22, 2025 2 BACKGROUND •CMC Work Plan Requirement •Requires annual report on prior work plans •Requires report of new work plan ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN 3 JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT •8 public meetings held •Reviewed key housing and homelessness topics •Participated in trainings and received staff updates •Provided recommendations on major plans and reports ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN 4 JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT •Recommended approval of the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan •Reviewed Homelessness Response Plan and veteran housing efforts •Received updates on affordable housing projects and Housing Element progress •Provided input on CDBG and Housing Trust Fund items •Participated in Fair Housing and legislative updates ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN 5 FY 2025-26 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN: TASKS •Continue advisory role for affordable housing and homelessness •Review the FY 2025–26 PHA Plan •Receive and comment on updates for: Affordable housing project status Homelessness Action Plan Housing Element and legislative changes •Input on CDBG and Housing Trust Fund usage •Continue communication to Council and the public ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN 6 RECOMMENDED ACTION: •Accept the FY 2024–25 Work Plan Report •Approve the FY 2025–26 Housing Commission Work Plan. ITEM 8 : HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN