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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-22; City Council; ; 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and 2022 Housing Commission Work PlanCITY COUNC IL Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Feb.22,2022 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Todd Henderson, Housing Services Manager todd.henderson@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2935 CA Review RK Subject: 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and 2022 Housing Commission Work Plan District: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution accepting the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the 2022 Housing Commission Work Plan. Executive Summary/Discussion Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020(() requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken in the coming year(s) and to provide a subsequent report of its accomplishments. Attached for City Council consideration is a report of the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan accomplishments and the proposed 2022 Housing Commission Work Plan. In 2018, the City Council revised the municipal code to create uniform policies and procedures related to boards and commissions, including the requirement for the annual work plans. The purpose of the work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the city's boards and commissions and the City Council. It is also intended to ensure that the boards and commissions are working in line with the City Council's priorities. On May 11, 2021, the City Council approved the Housing Commission work plan for calendar year 2021. Following City Council approval, the Housing Commission carried out their duties under the municipal code and consistent with the work plan. On Feb. 10, 2022, after public comment and commissioner discussion, the Housing Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve both the 2021 Annual Report and the proposed 2022 Work Plan as reflected in its resolution (Exhibit 2). The 2021 Work Plan Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan are reflected in Exhibit 2 as Attachments A and B. As reflected in the attached report, despite the challenges raised by the pandemic, the Housing Commission accomplished several tasks in the 2021 Work Plan. However, a number of the tasks in the 2021 Work Plan are still in process, recurring or ongoing in nature, so the Housing Commission recommends that these tasks be carried forward to the 2022 Housing Commission Work Plan. Feb.22,2022 Item #5 Page 1 of 24 Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact associated with accepting the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the 2022 Housing Commission Work Plan. Next Steps The Housing Commission and staff will focus efforts on the activities listed in the approved work plans. Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution 2. Housing Commission Resolution No. 2022-002 Feb.22,2022 Item #5 Page 2 of 24 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2021 HOUSING COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN REPORT, AND APPROVING THE 2022 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) 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, CMC Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing Commission (Commission); and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan on May 11, 2021;and WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met six times during the 2021 calendar year to perform their functions and accomplish 2021 work plan tasks; and WHEREAS, on Feb. 10, 2022, the Housing Commission received a report on the accomplishments of the 2021 Work Plan Annual Report and considered their work plan for the 2022 calendar year; and WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner discussion, the Housing Commission voted to accept the 2021 annual report and authorize it to be forwarded to the City Council, and recommended that the City Council approve the 2022 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. That the City Council accepts the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A. 3. That the City Council approves the 2022 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 February 2022, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby. None. None. MA TT HALL, Mayor ~ (SEAL) "T'1 l"D O- N !'-' N 0 N N ;:;: l"D 3 # l.n ""C OJ OQ l"D l.n 0 -N .j::,, I. Mission Statement 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report 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. Ill. 2021 Goals & Tasks The Housing Commission will focus on the following goals and tasks: GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION Goal 1: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address affordable housing. a. As needed throughout the year, The Housing Commission met six times in 2021 The Housing Commission will continue perform the functions of the Housing to consider a range of items within the scope of to carry out their functions in 2022, Commission consistent with Carlsbad their function, including review, input and consistent with the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060, recommendations on: Municipal Code. including responsibilities for the • The 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Carlsbad Public Housing Authority. Annual Report and approving the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan • 2021-2029 Housing Element update • Housing Trust Fund loans to further affordable housing developments In addition, the Housing Commission received various informational reports and updates on housing and homelessness-related matters. b. Review and recommend for • At the January 2021 meeting, the Each year, the Carlsbad Public approval to City Council the Public Housing Commission approved the Housing Agency is required to prepare, adopt and submit to HUD ~ n :c s: m 2 -I l> "Tl 11) CJ'" N tJ N 0 N N ,..,. 11) 3 :ti: LT1 "'O OJ ()'Q 11) en 0 ...... N .i:,. C. d. GOAL/TASK Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021. Review the inclusionary housing in- lieu fee study and make a recommendation to City Council. Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council. 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report STATUS Carlsbad Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2021. The inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study and analysis is scheduled to be heard by the Commission in the l51 Quarter of 2022. At the November meeting, the Housing Commission was asked to nominate two commissioners to serve on the Growth Management Update Advisory Committee. COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION an Annual Plan consistent with the goals and objectives of the 5-Year Plan. The Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Plan is the first annual update of the 5-Year Plan. The purpose of the 5-Year PHA Plan is to identify goals and objectives to serve the needs of low income (under 80% of the area median income -AMI), very low- income (under 50% of the AMI), and extremely low-income (under 30% of the AMI) families for the next five years. A City Council goal for fiscal year 2021-2022 is to "engage the community through a citizens committee to create a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life." In September of 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the charter for the Growth Management Update Advisory "Tl ro C'" N !" N 0 N N ;:;: ro 3 :i:i: u, -i::, CJ Otl ro -..J 0 -+, N ~ GOAL/TASK 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report STATUS Goal 2: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. a. Receive a presentation about At the January 14, 2021 meeting, the Housing homelessness in the north county Commission received an informational staff region, the character of homelessness report on the City's recent activities to address within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data homelessness. from the annual Point-in-Time Count Additionally, at the June 15, 2021 meeting, the and other data about our homeless), efforts to address homelessness, and Commission received a staff report on the City regional resources and facilities that Council's priority goal to reduce homelessness. support those who are homeless and Earlier in 2021, the City Council finalized their efforts to transition out of bi-annual goal setting process by identifying homelessness. four priority goals, including one to address homelessness: Reduce the homeless unsheltered population, among those who want help, by 50% within five years, with quarterly reports until we decrease the unsheltered COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION Committee. Each city commission and board was asked to nominate members to serve on the advisory committee. The mission of the advisory committee is to promote balanced consideration of a range of perspectives on issues affecting the future growth and quality of life in Carlsbad and to identify the key elements of a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life while also complying with state law. These reports included information on the 2020 Point-in-Time data and homeless demographics from the City of Carlsbad Police Department and regional resources in North County. Staff described the City's efforts in responding to COVID concerns with the homeless community and gave details on efforts of the North County Ad Hoc Committee in their coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions. "TI I'll C'" N -1'-l N 0 N N ,..,. I'll 3 :i:t: V, ""Cl O.J ()'Q I'll 00 0 -N .i::,. b. c. d. GOAL/TASK 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report STATUS homeless population or five years. The City Council directed staff to develop work plans for each of the priority goals for their consideration and approval. The City Council adopted the work plan to reduce homelessness on May 4, 2021. Receive a status update on the Homeless At the January 14, 2021 meeting, the Housing Response Plan and provide Commission received a status update on the recommendations for prioritization of Homeless Response Plan. actions or plan amendment, if warranted. If the City Council determines to At the January 14, 2021 meeting, the Housing participate, support the development of Commission received a status update on the a North County Homeless Action Plan, Homeless Response Plan, including a status of and assist the city in meeting its North County regional efforts. objectives arid commitments within such an Action Plan . Hold at least one joint meeting of the As one of the key focuses, City Council will be City Council Homeless Action handling homeless issues at the full council thus Subcommittee and the Housing eliminating the need for a separate Commission to discuss local and regional subcommittee. homelessness issues. COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION Status update on the Homeless Response Plan included steps the City is taking in responding to COVID concerns with the homeless community. Recommend this task to be a recurring item for 2022. .,, ro C'" N ,!'-J N 0 N N ,..... ro 3 =1:1: u, ""Cl Ql O'Q ro I.O 0 -N .f:::,, 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report Goal 3: Participate in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. a. Conduct a public hearing on the The draft Housing Element was put out for 2021-2029 Housing Element and Public Review from Jan. 12 to Feb. 11, 2021. make a recommendation to the City A public Hearing was conducted on March 4, Council. 2021 at the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Housing Commission. Goal 4: Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws. b. Participate in a legislative and policy A policy update has not yet been prepared for update offered or arranged by the City the Housing Commission. of Carlsbad. c. Receive a status report of current During the March 4, 2021 Special Meeting of Housing Element programs. the Carlsbad Housing Commission, the Commission received a full briefing on the status of current Housing Element programs. d. Become educated on and pursue best The Housing Commission received practice models in addressing housing informational reports and presentations that and homelessness. improved understanding of housing-related policies and laws. This task is complete. Recommend carrying this task forward to 2022. This task is complete. "Tl ro O- N t-J N 0 N N ;:::;: ro 3 =I;: u, -0 QJ (l'Q ro I-' 0 0 -N +:> 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report Goal 5: Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions. a. After each Housing Commission Actions of the department and Housing Recommend the task be clarified as meeting, provide a summary memo to Commission are reported to the City Manager communication to the City Manager in the City Council reporting on meeting routinely. 2022. attendance, items considered by the commission, and actions taken or recommendations made to the City Council. b. Prepare an annual work plan and The 2021 Work Plan was approved by the Approve 2022 Work Plan during the present to City Council for approval. Housing Commission on January 14, 2021 and first quarter of 2022. the City Council reviewed and approved the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan on May 11, 2021. C. Report to City Council and public on The Housing Commission is reviewing the 2021 Provide 2021 Work Plan annual work plan accomplishments. Work Plan accomplishments at their Feb. 10, accomplishments report to City 2022 meeting. Council in first quarter 2022. d. Provide an annual report to the City An annual status report to City Council on Recommend carrying task forward to Council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs 2022. affordable housing and homelessness has not yet been prepared due to staff programs. vacancies and turnover. e. Promote efforts to maximize public The city utilizes various tools to inform and A City Council goal for fiscal year participation in city-organized communicate with the public on city-sponsored 2021-2022 is to "engage the information forums, workshops and activities including print publications (such as community through a citizens ,, ro O'" N !'-' N 0 N N ;::;: ro 3 # u, ""C OJ (TQ ro I-' I-' 0 -N .i:,. public hearings related to Goals 1-4 above. 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report direct mailers, bill inserts, and newspaper notices, city website notifications, subscription lists, social media channels, media releases and stakeholder surveys. One or more of these methods were used in notifying the public about items related to the Work Plan goals above. A notable example for the Housing Element update: In addition to using electronic outreach methods to inform the public about the draft plan availability and Housing Commission and HEAC meeting dates to consider the draft plan, approximately 2,700 informational mailers were sent to an extensive number of people that included Section 8 program participants, residents at low-income apartment communities, and other interested parties. In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the City continued to hold City Council, board and commission meetings utilizing a virtual format in 2021 which provided a means for public participation in City business. The Housing Commission held six virtual meetings throughout 2021. committee to create a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an extellent quality of life." On Sept. 28, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the charter for the Growth Management Update Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will be comprised of 19 primary members and 19 alternates. Each city commission and board are asked to nominate members to serve on the advisory committee. The mission of the advisory committee is to promote balanced consideration of a range of perspectives on issues affecting the future growth and quality of life in Carlsbad and to identify the key elements of a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life while also complying with state law. City of Carlsbad Housing Commission Work Plan Calendar Year 2022 ATTACHMENT B 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. Ill. 2022 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 the year, 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 Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23. c. Review the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study and make a recommendation to City Council. d. Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council. 2. Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. Feb.22,2022 a. Receive a presentation about homelessness in the north county region, the character of homelessness within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data from the annual Point-in-Time Count and other data about our homeless), efforts to address homelessness, and regional resources and facilities that support those who are homeless and efforts to transition out of homelessness. b. Receive a status update on the Homeless Response Plan and provide recommendations for prioritization of actions or plan amendment, if warranted. c. If the City Council determines to participate, support t he development of a North County Homeless Action Plan, and assist the city in meeting its objectives and commitments within such an Action Plan. Item #5 Page 12 of 24 3. Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws. a. Receive legislative update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad. b. Participate in best practices session on addressing affordable housing needs and homelessness. 4. Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions. Feb.22,2022 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. c. Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs. d. Promote efforts to maximize public participation in city-organized information forums, workshops and public hearings related to Goals 1-4 above. Item #5 Page 13 of 24 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2021 WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORT, AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE , THE 2022 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN. Exhibit 2 WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) 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, CMC Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing Commission (Commission); and WHEREAS, the Housing Commission considered the 2021 Work Plan Annual Report and draft Work Plan for the 2022 calendar year at their February 10, 2021 regular meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad, as follows: A) That the above recitations are true and correct. B) That the Housing Commission accepts the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A, and authorizes its transmittal to the City Council. C) That the Housing Commission recommends that the City Council approve the 2022 Housing Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B. Feb.22,2022 Item #5 Page 14 of 24 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of February 2022, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Nguyen-Cleary, Cole, Manzano NAYS: None ABSENT: Cortes-Torres JOHN NGUYEN-CLEARY, CHAIRPERSON CARLSBAD HOUSING COMMISSION ATTEST: Mandy Mills Housing & Homeless Services Director Feb.22,2022 Item #5 Page 15 of 24 "Tl rt) C'" N -!'-> N 0 N N M' rt) 3 =1:1: V, '"'Cl QJ Q'Q rt) I-' Cl'l 0 -+, N .i::,. I. Mission Statement 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report 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. Ill. 2021 Goals & Tasks The Housing Commission will focus on the following goals and tasks: GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION Goal 1: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address affordable housing. a. As needed throughout the year, The Housing Commission met six times in 2021 The Housing Commission will continue perform the functions of the Housing to consider a range of items within the scope of to carry out their functions in 2022, Commission consistent with Carlsbad their function, including review, input and consistent with the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060, recommendations on: Municipal Code. including responsibilities for the • The 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Carlsbad Public Housing Authority. Annual Report and approving the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan • 2021-2029 Housing Element update • Housing Trust Fund loans to further affordable housing developments In addition, the Housing Commission received various informational reports and updates on housing and homelessness-related matters. b. Review and recommend for • At the January 2021 meeting, the Each year, the Carlsbad Public approval to City Council the Public Housing Commission approved the Housing Agency is required to prepare, adopt and submit to HUD ~ n :I: s m 2 -I )> .,, ro C'" N !'-J N 0 N N ,..,. ro 3 :ti: u, ""C OJ O'Q ro I-' -..J 0 -N .j:::, c. d. GOAL/TASK Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021. Review the inclusionary housing in- lieu fee study and make a recommendation to City Council. Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council. 2021 Housing Commission Work Pla n Annual Report STATUS Carlsbad Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2021. The inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study and analysis is scheduled to be heard by the Commission in the l51 Quarter of 2022. At the November meeting, the Housing Commission was asked to nominate two commissioners to serve on the Growth Management Update Advisory Committee. COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION an Annual Plan consistent with the goals and objectives of the 5-Year Plan. The Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Plan is the first annual update of the 5-Year Plan . The purpose of the 5-Year PHA Plan is to identify goals and objectives to serve the needs of low income (under 80% of the area median income -AMI), very low- income (under 50% of the AMI), and extremely low-income (under 30% of the AMI) families for the next five years. A City Council goal for fiscal year 2021-2022 is to "engage the community through a citizens committee to create a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life." In September of 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the charter for the Growth Management Update Advisory "TI ro O- N .!'-' N 0 N N ;::;: ro 3 =1:1: u, "'Cl [lJ ()'q ro I-' 00 0 -N .j::, GOAL/TASK 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report STATUS Goal 2: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. a. Receive a presentation about At the January 14, 2021 meeting, the Housing homelessness in the north county Commission received an informational staff region, the character of homelessness report on the City's recent activities to address within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data homelessness. from the annual Point-in-Time Count Additionally, at the June 15, 2021 meeting, the and other data about our homeless), efforts to address homelessness, and Commission received a staff report on the City regional resources and facilities that Council's priority goal to reduce homelessness. support those who are homeless and Earlier in 2021, the City Council finalized their efforts to transition out of bi-annual goal setting process by identifying homelessness. four priority goals, including one to address homelessness: Reduce the homeless unsheltered population, among those who want help, by 50% within five years, with quarterly reports until we decrease the unsheltered COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION Committee. Each city commission and board was asked to nominate members to serve on the advisory committee. The mission of the advisory committee is to promote balanced consideration of a range of perspectives on issues affecting the future growth and quality of life in Carlsbad and to identify the key elements of a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life while also complying with state law. These reports included information on the 2020 Point-in-Time data and homeless demographics from the City of Carlsbad Police Department and regional resources in North County. Staff described the City's efforts in responding to COVID concerns with the homeless community and gave details on efforts of the North County Ad Hoc Committee in their coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions. .,, 11) C'" N .!'J N 0 N N ;:::;: 11) 3 # u, '"CJ Q) O'tl 11) I-' I..O 0 -N .i:,. b. C. d. 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report GOAL/TASK STATUS homeless population or five years. The City Council directed staff to develop work plans for each of the priority goals for their consideration and approval. The City Council adopted the work plan to reduce homelessness on May 4, 2021. Receive a status update on the Homeless At the January 14, 2021 meeting, the Housing Response Plan and provide Commission received a status update on the recommendations for prioritization of Homeless Response Plan. actions or plan amendment, if warranted. If the City Council determines to At the January 14, 2021 meeting, the Housing participate, support the development of Commission received a status update on the a North County Homeless Action Plan, Homeless Response Plan, including a status of and assist the city in meeting its North County regional efforts. objectives and commitments within such an Action Plan. Hold at least one joint meeting of the As one of the key focuses, City Council will be City Council Homeless Action handling homeless issues at the full council thus Subcommittee and the Housing eliminating the need for a separate Commission to discuss local and regional subcommittee. homelessness issues. COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION Status update on the Homeless Response Plan included steps the City is taking in responding to COVID concerns with the homeless community. Recommend this task to be a recurring item for 2022. "Tl ro C'" "-' !'--' "-' 0 "-' "-' ;:::;: ro 3 # lJ1 ""C Ill Q'Q ro "-' 0 0 -"-' .p. 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report Goal 3: Participate in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. a. Conduct a public hearing on the The draft Housing Element was put out for 2021-2029 Housing Element and Public Review from Jan. 12 to Feb. 11, 2021. make a recommendation to the City A public Hearing was conducted on March 4, Council. 2021 at the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Housing Commission. Goal 4: Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws. b. Participate in a legislative and policy A policy update has not yet been prepared for update offered or arranged by the City the Housing Commission. of Carlsbad. C. Receive a status report of current During the March 4, 2021 Special Meeting of Housing Element programs. the Carlsbad Housing Commission, the Commission received a full briefing on the status of current Housing Element programs. d. Become educated on and pursue best The Housing Commission received practice models in addressing housing informational reports and presentations that and homelessness. improved understanding of housing-related policies and laws. This task is complete. Recommend carrying this task forward to 2022. This task is complete. "Tl 11) Ci N ~ N 0 N N ;::;: 11) 3 =1:1: 1.11 'iJ Q) O'Q 11) N I-' 0 -N .j:::, 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report Goal 5: Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions. a. After each Housing Commission Actions of the department and Housing Recommend the task be clarified as meeting, provide a summary memo to Commission are reported to the City Manager communication to the City Manager in the City Council reporting on meeting · routinely. 2022. attendance, items considered by the commission, and actions taken or recommendations made to the City Council. b. Prepare an annual work plan and The 2021 Work Plan was approved by the Approve 2022 Work Plan during the present to City Council for approval. Housing Commission on January 14, 2021 and first quarter of 2022. the City Council reviewed and approved the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan on May 11, 2021. C. Report to City Council and public on The Housing Commission is reviewing the 2021 Provide 2021 Work Plan annual work plan accomplishments. Work Plan accomplishments at their Feb. 10, accomplishments report to City 2022 meeting. Council in first quarter 2022. d. Provide an annual report to the City An annual status report to City Council on Recommend carrying task forward to Council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs 2022. affordable housing and homelessness has not yet been prepared due to staff programs. vacancies and turnover. e. Promote efforts to maximize public The city utilizes various tools to inform and A City Council goal for fiscal year participation in city-organized communicate with the public on city-sponsored 2021-2022 is to "engage the information forums, workshops and activities including print publications (such as community through a citizens "TI ro O'" N !'-' N 0 N N ;::::;: ro 3 :j:j: lT1 -0 OJ Q'q ro N N 0 ...... N .j:::, public hearings related to Goals 1-4 above. 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report direct mailers, bill inserts, and newspaper notices, city website notifications, subscription lists, social media channels, media releases and stakeholder surveys. One or more of these methods were used in notifying the public about items related to the Work Plan goals above. A notable example for the Housing Element update: In addition to using electronic outreach methods to inform the public about the draft plan availability and Housing Commission and HEAC meeting dates to consider the draft plan, approximately 2,700 informational mailers were sent to an extensive number of people that included Section 8 program participants, residents at low-income apartment communities, and other interested parties. In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the City continued to hold City Council, board and commission meetings utilizing a virtual format in 2021 which provided a means for public participation in City business. The Housing Commission held six virtual meetings throughout 2021. committee to create a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life." On Sept. 28, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the charter for the Growth Management Update Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will be comprised of 19 primary members and 19 alternates. Each city commission and board are asked to nominate members to serve on the advisory committee. The mission of the advisory committee is to promote balanced consideration of a range of perspectives on issues affecting the future growth and quality of life in Carlsbad and to identify the key elements of a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life while also complying with state law. City of Carlsbad Housing Commission Work Plan Calendar Year 2022 ATTACHMENT B 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. 11. Com position 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. Ill. 2022 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 the year, 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 Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23. c. Review the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study·and make a recommendation to City Council. d. Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council. 2. Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. Feb.22,2022 a. Receive a presentation about homelessness in the north county region, the character of homelessness within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data from the annual Point-in-Time Count and other data about our homeless), efforts to address homelessness, and regional resources and facilities that support those who are homeless and efforts to transition out of homelessness. b. Receive a status update on the Homeless Response Plan and provide recommendations for prioritization of actions or plan amendment, if warranted. c. If the City Council determines to participate, support the development of a North County Homeless Action Plan, and assist the city in meeting its objectives and commitments within such an Action Plan. Item #5 Page 23 of 24 3. Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws. a. Receive legislative update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad. b. Participate in best practices session on addressing affordable housing needs and homelessness. 4. Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions. Feb.22,2022 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. c. Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs. d. Promote efforts to maximize public participation in city-organized information forums, workshops and public hearings related to Goals 1-4 above. Item #5 Page 24 of 24