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• Staff Report
Meeting Date: Feb. 11, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services Manager
sheila.cobian@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2917
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-371 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 2.40.060 regarding Housing Commission functions
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. CS-371 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.40.060
regarding Housing Commission functions.
Executive Summary /Discussion
Ordinance No. CS-371 was introduced and first read at the City Council meeting held on Jan. 28,
2020. On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, the
City Council voted 4/0 to introduce the Ordinance. The second reading allows the City Council
to adopt the Ordinance which will become effective thirty days after adoption.
Fiscal Analysis
~n amendment of CMC Section 2.40.060 will have no fiscal impact to the city.
Next Steps
The city clerk will have the Ordinance or a summary of the Ordinance published in a newspaper
of general circulation within fifteen days following adoption of the ordinance.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, the recommended actions do not constitute
a "project" within the meaning of CEQA because they have no potential to cause either a direct
physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment, and, therefore, do not require environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for viewing
at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Ordinance No. CS-371
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-371
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.40.060 REGARDING HOUSING
COMMISSION FUNCTIONS.
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 2.40 establishes the Housing Commission and
specifies its functions; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, the City Council revised the CMC to create uniform policies and procedures related
to boards and commissions, including a requirement that each board and commission prepare an annual work
plan of activities expected to be undertaken during the year; and
WHEREAS, at the September and December 2019 Housing Commission meetings, staff assisted with the
preparation of a work plan for calendar year 2020 that is consistent with the functions of the Housing
Commission; and
WHEREAS, as part of the work plan development, the Housing Commission reviewed the functions
specified in CMC Section 2.40.060, and determined that certain clarifications were desirable, including that the
Community Development Commission is the governing body of the Carlsbad Housing Authority, and that
Housing Commission functions encompass advising the City Council on matters relating to homelessness; and
WHEREAS, on Dec. 12, 2019, the Housing Commission considered a proposed CMC amendment to make
the desired clarifications, received a staff presentation and commissioner comments and, after providing
opportunity for public testimony on the matter, voted to recommend approval of an amendment to CMC
2.40.060, as shown in Attachment A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as
follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. CMC Section 2.40.060 is amended to read as follows:
2.40.060 Functions.
A. The housing commission shall advise and make recommendations to the community
development commission (the governing body of the Carlsbad housing authority) and/or the city
council on the following matters:
1. Establishment of, or amendment of affordable housing programs, policies and
regulations;
2. Adoption of, or amendments to, the general plan housing element, and related
strategies or programs;
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3. Review of project concept and affordability objectives of off-site combined
projects as defined by Chapter 21.85 of this code and located outside of the master plan area,
specific plan area or subdivision which has the inclusionary housing requirement;
4. Requests for financial assistance and/or incentives for the development of
affordable housing projects;
5. Requests to sell or purchase affordable housing credits for transaction/purchases
of 10 credits or more to satisfy an inclusionary housing obligation;
6. Establishment of, or amendment of programs and services that aim to prevent,
reduce and manage homelessness in Carlsbad;
7. Other special assignments as requested by the community development
comm1ss1on and/or city council as related to the development of affordable housing,
homelessness programs, or regional and state policies and legislation.
B. The commission shall annually report to the city council on the status and progress of
affordable housing and homelessness programs.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 28th day of
January 2020, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on
the 11th day of February 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
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