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Home My WebLink About2026-01-13; City Council; 13; Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Housing Commission – Member At-LargeCA Review CKM Meeting Date: Jan. 13, 2026 To: Mayor and City Council From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Staff Contact: Melissa Rhodes, Deputy City Clerk melissa.rhodes@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2007 Subject: Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Housing Commission – Member At-Large Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Housing Commission – Member At-Large. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Housing Commission, which makes recommendations to the Community Development Commission and/or the City Council on the following: •Establishment of, or amendment of, affordable housing programs, policies and regulations •Adoption of, or amendments to, the General Plan Housing Element, and related strategies or programs •Review of project concept and affordability objectives of off-site combined projects as defined by Chapter 21.85 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and located outside of the Master Plan area, specific plan area, or subdivision that has the inclusionary housing requirement •Requests for financial assistance and/or other incentives for the development of affordable housing projects •Requests to sell or purchase affordable housing credits for transactions/purchases of 10 credits or more to satisfy inclusionary housing obligations •Establishment of, or amendment of programs and services that aim to prevent, reduce and manage homelessness in Carlsbad •Other special assignments, as requested by the City Council and/or Community Development Commission, related to the development of affordable housing The commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term. This vacancy is for the following category: Member At-Large. Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 1 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Explanation & Analysis Commissioner Tyler Collins was appointed to the Housing Commission in July 2023 to fill the expired term of John Nguyen-Cleary. Commissioner Collins resigned on Nov. 5, 2025. Therefore, an unscheduled vacancy exists on the Housing Commission with a term ending in July 2027. The City Clerk’s Office received 21 applications from residents wishing to serve on the Housing Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has chosen the following applicant to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council: Mayoral recommendation: • Jan Neff-Sinclair - District 1 Exhibit 2 contains the application of the applicant moving forward in the interview process. The current members of the Housing Commission are: Commission member District Barbara Berger (At-Large) 2 Chih-Wu Chang (At-Large) Christopher Shayne Horton (Rental Assistance – General) 3 1 Michael Ydigoras (Rental Assistance – Senior) 3 Members of the Housing Commission are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year, complete two hours of ethics and workplace harassment prevention training every two years and adhere to the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values. The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies. Fiscal Analysis This action has no financial impact. Next Steps The City Clerk’s Office will update the commission’s roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of the appointee’s statements of economic interest, ethics training certificate, workplace harassment prevention training and signing of the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values. Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 2 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution 2. Application received from resident advancing to the interview process Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 3 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION – MEMBER AT-LARGE WHEREAS, Commissioner Tyler Collins was appointed to the Housing Commission in July 2023 to fill the expired term of John Nguyen-Cleary for a term ending in July 2027; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Collins resigned on November 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Commission exists with a term ending in July 2027. 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 California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA the Guidelines. 3.That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Housing Commission, Member At-Large, for a term ending in July 2027, or until a replacement is appointed. Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 4 of 12 Jan Neff-Sinclair Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 13th day of January, 2026, 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) Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 5 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 07/08/2025 Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee Arts Commission Beach Preservation Commission Community-Police Engagement Commission Historic Preservation Commission Housing Commission X Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation Commission Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Investment Review Board Personal Information Name Jan Neff-Sinclair Date of Birth: Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address District No. 1 City ZIP Primary Phone Secondary Phone E-mail Employment Status Employed Occupation Interior Designer/Artist Employer MiraCosta College Athletic Department Employer Address Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve. X I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X Exhibit 2 Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 6 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Interest See attached application. Please describe your educational background After high school, I attended Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and was studying for a double major in Computer Science and Psychology with a minor in Education. However, I began working in the field as a Microprocessor Firmware Engineer and since there were so few people with my background, it was far more lucrative to move to Silicon Valley and continue working than it was to finish school at that time. I wrote assembly language for microprocessors but gradually transitioned to using C++ for program creation. (Please see continuation sheet) Please describe relevant experience I am a tenant currently assisted by the Carlsbad Housing Office; I recently submitted our yearly recertification. I am also over age 62. My professional experience has prepared me to take on many analytical and decision-making roles. I was a Software/Firmware Engineer for almost thirty years, with the last twelve years of my career spent working for the USMC at Camp Pendleton. I dealt with the acquisition, integration, maintenance, and testing of computer-based tactical systems. (Please see continuation sheet) Please describe your current or past community involvement CURRENT I'm a member of the Carlsbad Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and have been for over nine years. I'm part of the Auxiliary Communications group (AUXCOMM) who uses ham radios to continue communication when traditional methods of communication break down. Most recently, myself and three other experienced CERT members are assisting at this year's training for new CERT members. (Please see continuation sheet) Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 7 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) I served on the Carlsbad Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee and never missed a meeting. My other service is listed in the response to prior question. Additional information or comments I've been studying housing, land use, and zoning since 2015. This has involved a lot of research and many discussions with a whole variety of Carlsbad residents and business owners. In recent years, the state has intruded into local control / land use decisions ostensibly due to a housing emergency in the state. I have been following the relevant proposed and passed state laws and have been in many discussions with area citizens about these subjects I believe that with that background, I am well-versed to address the issues that the Housing Commission will be concerned with. (Please see continuation sheet) Submittal Information Submit Date: July 8, 2025 3:32 PM Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 8 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 9 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 10 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 11 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141 Jan. 13, 2026 Item #13 Page 12 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 3BA60C5A-E3C8-4A59-BF74-1A6764322141