HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-14; Housing Commission; ; Homeless Response Activities and Updates
Meeting Date: January 14, 2021
To: Housing Commission
From: David de Cordova, Housing Services Manager
Staff Contact: Holly Nelson, Senior Homeless Program Manager
holly.nelson@carlsbadca.gov, 760- 931-3824
Subject: Homeless Response Activities and Updates
Recommended Action
Receive an informational report on the City of Carlsbad’s recent activities to address
homelessness. No action is requested.
Executive Summary
In recent years, Carlsbad has experienced an increase in issues related to homelessness. The
reasons for homelessness are varied and complex and require a multi-faceted approach. The
City Council approved the Homeless Response Plan in 2017 to provide a framework to address
homelessness, and has allocated significant resources to support it. In turn, city staff have been
working diligently with other agencies, nongovernmental and community partners to tackle the
issue of homelessness.
Discussion
Holly Nelson, Senior Homeless Program Manager, will provide an overview of the city’s recent
efforts in responding to homelessness, including:
• 2020 Point-in-Time data and homeless demographics from the City of Carlsbad Police
Department and regional resources in North County
• Status update on the Homeless Response Plan and how the city is responding to COVID-
19 concerns with the homeless community
• Efforts of the North County Ad Hoc Committee and coordinating with neighboring
jurisdictions on the issue of homelessness
Environmental Review
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a “project”
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change
in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment,
and therefore, does not require environmental review.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was
available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
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Staff Report