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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-13; Housing Commission; MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION Minutes MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: HOUSING COMMISSION (Regular Meeting) February 13, 2020 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson John Nguyen-Cleary called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Chairperson as follows: Present: Absent: Shirley Cole Marissa Cortes-Torres Allen Manzano John Nguyen-Cleary Joy Evans PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson John Nguyen-Cleary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commissioner Manzano the minutes of the following meeting was unanimously approved : Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 12, 2019. On motion by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commissioner Cortes-Torres the minutes of the following meeting was unanimously approved: Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 17, 2020. CONSENT CALENDAR: NONE PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE February 13, 2020 NEW BUSINESS: HOUSING COMMISSION Page2 1. CARLSBAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY 5-YEAR AND ANNUAL PLAN That the Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2020-002 recommending that the Community Development Commission approve the Carlsbad Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year Plan and Streamlined Annual Plan for fiscal year 2020 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff Recommendation: Approve: After discussion regarding the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, the Housing Commission decided to approve the Carlsbad Public Housing Agency 5-Year and · Annual Plan as presented by staff, and passed a Minute Motion recommending to City Council to explore the feasibility of establishing a parallel, locally-funded Family Self-Sufficiency Program for Carlsbad residents. Ms. Diane Rivera asked staff how they know that the Veterans did not qualify for the HUD funds Ms. Nunn had mentioned in her presentation. Ms. Nunn will get a report from the point-in-time count to show the number of veterans. Ms. Nunn introduced her staff, Ms. Rebeca Guerrero, Housing Specialist, and Lindsay Durmer, Acting Housing Assistant. ACTION: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ACTION: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: On a motion by Chairperson Nguyen-Cleary and seconded by Commissioner Cortes-Torres approving the adoption of the Resolution No. 2020-002 recommending that the Community Development Commission approve the Carlsbad Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year and Annual Plan for fiscal year 2020 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. COLE, CORTES-TORRES, MANZANO AND NGUYEN-CLEARY NONE EVANS On a motion by Chairperson Nguyen-Cleary and seconded by Commissioner Manzano recommending a minute motion to the City Council to explore the feasibility of establishing a parallel, locally- funded Family Self Sufficiency Program for Carlsbad residents. COLE, CORTES-TORRES, MANZANO AND NGUYEN-CLEARY NONE EVANS February 13, 2020 HOUSING COMMISSION Page 3 2. HOUSING NAVIGATOR Ms. Bobbi Nunn introduced the recently hired Housing Navigator, Jessica Osborn, and provided an overview of the role in providing communication and information about access to housing resources. Staff Recommendation: Information only. Ms. Osborn gave a short description of her new position. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Diane Rivera spoke regarding the new Housing Navigator position, recommending it be paid out of the general fund rather than the Housing Trust Fund. 3. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE The Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and discussed expectations as well as elected the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The committee acknowledged the effects of the new housing laws on our Housing Element update and the challenge to meeting the regional housing needs. The Housing Element staff is currently working on setting up a separate webpage. Staff Recommendation: Information only. CHAIRPERSON REPORT: Chairperson Nguyen-Cleary noted that the City Council's approval of the Windsor Pointe funding has generated community concerns. Principal Planner de Cordova informed the Housing Commission that the City Council directed the City Manager to schedule a discussion of community concerns with the Windsor Pointe project at a future City Council workshop meeting. Staff was working on a Frequently Asked Questions document to post on city's website. HOUSING SERVICES MANAGER REPORTS: David de Cordova, Principal Planner, announced that: • City Council approved the Housing Commission's work plan. • The next Housing Commission will be held at a different venue. Staff will let the commission know as soon as the alternate location is determined. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Diane Rivera thanked staff for giving a copy of the Housing Commission goals. ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE February 13, 2020 ADJOURNMENT: HOUSING COMMISSION Page4 By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2020, was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ,#~LIL~ David de Cordova Housing Services Manager PATTI CRESCENTI, Minutes Clerk MINUTES ARE ALSO RECORDED AND KEPT ON FILE UNTIL THE WRITTEN MINUTES ARE APPROVED.