HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-07; City Council; ; Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan Annual Report and January 2023 - June 2024 Housing Commission Work PlanCA Review __RK__
Meeting Date: Feb. 7, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Todd Henderson, Housing Services Manager
todd.henderson@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2935
Subject: Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan Annual Report and January 2023 -
June 2024 Housing Commission Work Plan
District: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting the Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan Annual Report and
approving the January 2023 – June 2024 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to review and approve the Housing Commission’s 2022 Work
Plan accomplishments and its proposed January 2023 - June 2024 Work Plan, which are
required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020 (C).
The purpose of these work plans is to encourage increased dialogue between boards and
commissions and the City Council. They are also intended to ensure that boards and
commissions are working in line with the priorities of the City Council.
The Housing Commission advises and makes recommendations to the Community
Development Commission and the City Council on affordable housing programs, policies and
regulations, and programs and services to prevent, reduce and manage homelessness in
Carlsbad, along with other related matters.
Explanation & Analysis
The City Council approved the Housing Commission work plan for calendar year 2022 on Feb.
22, 2022. In carrying out its duties under the Municipal Code and consistent with the work plan,
the Housing Commission met a total of seven times in 2022.
The attached report outlines the status of 2022 Work Plan tasks (Exhibit 1, Attachment A).
Several tasks in the 2022 Work Plan are still in process or are recurring or ongoing in nature.
Staff are recommending carrying these tasks forward to the January 2023 - June 2024 Work
Plan. The draft January 2023 - June 2024 Housing Commission Work Plan is provided as Exhibit
1, Attachment B.
Feb. 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 1 of 10
This draft Housing Commission Work Plan is being recommended to extend for a one time 18-
month cycle, January 2023 - June 2024. This will transition the work plan to a fiscal year
calendar, which will align it with the city’s budget and fiscal reporting cycle. After this 18-month
period, the work plan will return to a 12-month, fiscal year cycle beginning in FY 2024-25.
The Housing Commission voted on Jan. 12, 2023, to recommend the City Council accept and
approve the Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan Annual Report and the January 2023 - June
2024 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving the annual reports and work plan.
Activities in the work plan will be carried out with existing staff resources.
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.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
Feb. 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 2 of 10
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HOUSING COMMISSION 2022 WORK PLAN
ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVING THE JANUARY 2023 -JUNE 2024
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 Housing Commission 2021 Work Plan on Feb. 22,
2022;and
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met seven times during the 2022 calendar year to perform
their functions and accomplish 2022 work plan tasks; and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 12, 2023, the Housing Commission received a report on the accomplishments
of the 2022 Work Plan Annual Report and considered their work plan for January 2023-June 2024; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner discussion,
the Housing Commission voted to accept the 2022 annual report and authorize it to be forwarded to
the City Council, and recommended that the City Council approve the January 2023-June 2024 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 Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan Annual Report,
attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council approves the January 2023-June 2024 Housing Commission Work
Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
Exhibit 1
Feb. 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 3 of 10
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 7th day of February, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
� f SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Feb. 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 4 of 10
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Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan
Annual Report
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.
III.2022 Goals & Tasks
Below is the status on the 2022 Housing Commission 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, perform
the functions of the Housing Commission
consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 2.40.060, including responsibilities
for the Carlsbad Public Housing Authority.
The Housing Commission met seven times in
2022 to consider a range of items within the
scope of their function, including review,
input and recommendations on:
•A financial assistance request for
additional funding for the Marja Acres
affordable housing project
•The Annual PHA Plan
•Amendments to the Housing Choice
Voucher Administrative Plan
•Revised City Council Policy regarding
inclusionary housing and in lieu fee
In addition, the Housing Commission received
various informational reports and updates on
housing and homelessness-related matters,
and participated in a legislative update.
The Housing Commission will continue
to carry out their functions in 2023,
consistent with the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. Attachment AFeb. 7, 2023Item #9 Page 5 of 10--
Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
b.Review and recommend for approval to
City Council the Public Housing Agency
Annual Plan for fiscal year 2022-23.
On Feb. 10, 2022, the Housing Commission
recommended approval of the PHA Annual
Plan to the City Council.
The task is complete. The City Council
adopted the Annual PHA Plan on April
5, 2022.
c.Review the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee
study and make a recommendation to City
Council.
The Housing Commission reviewed proposed
changes to inclusionary housing policies and
the in-lieu fee. The Housing Commission
made recommendations to the City Council
for consideration.
The task is complete. The City Council
adopted changes to inclusionary
housing policies and the in-lieu fee at
their March 22, 2022, meeting.
d.Examine housing policy questions as may
be referred by the City Council.
The City Council is interested in finding ways
to create more affordable homeownership
opportunities for middle income households.
This is included in the new Work Plan.
Goal 2: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
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.
This item will be part of the Homeless
Response Plan Update scheduled for Jan. 12,
2023.
The presentation on the Homeless
Response Plan Update is scheduled
for Jan. 12, 2023.
b.Receive a status update on the Homeless
Response Plan and provide
recommendations for prioritization of
actions or plan amendment, if warranted.
The Housing Commission is scheduled to
review the Homeless Response Plan Update
on Jan. 12, 2023.
The Housing Commission’s
recommendations will be conveyed to
the City Council in February 2023. Feb. 7, 2023Item #9 Page 6 of 10
Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
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.
There was no activity on a North County
Homeless Action Plan in 2022.
City staff will monitor regional
activity.
Goal 3: Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws.
a.Receive legislative update offered or
arranged by the City of Carlsbad.
In a joint meeting with the City Council and
Planning Commission on April 26, 2022, the
Housing Commission received a public
presentation regarding the state’s recent
housing legislation and its implications for the
City of Carlsbad.
The Housing Commission received a
presentation regarding the City’s legislative
platform on July 14, 2022.
This task is complete for 2022.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next work plan.
b.Participate in best practices session on
addressing affordable housing needs and
homelessness.
The Housing Commission received
informational reports and presentations and
that improved understanding of housing and
homeless related activity, policies and laws
throughout the year.
This task is complete for 2022.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next work plan.
Goal 4: Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall
within the Commission's functions.
a.Prepare an annual work plan and present
to City Council for approval.
The 2022 Work Plan was approved by the
Housing Commission and approved by the
City Council on Feb. 22, 2022.
This task is complete for 2022.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next work plan. Feb. 7, 2023Item #9 Page 7 of 10
Housing Commission 2022 Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
b.Report to City Council and public on
annual work plan accomplishments.
The 2021 Work Plan Annual Report was
approved by the Housing Commission and
approved by the City Council on Feb.22, 2022.
This task is complete for 2022.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next work plan.
c.Provide an annual report to the City
Council on the status and progress of
affordable housing and homelessness
programs.
The City Council received a Housing Element
Annual Report on affordable housing and
homelessness which addresses the status and
progress on housing and homelessness
programs on March 15, 2022. Additionally,
the City Council was presented with quarterly
updates in 2022 on the city’s progress on
reducing homelessness.
This task is complete for 2022.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next work plan.
d.Promote efforts to maximize public
participation in city-organized information
forums, workshops and public hearings
related to goals above.
The city utilizes various tools to inform and
communicate with the public on city-
sponsored activities including print
publications (such as 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 goals above.
This task is complete for 2022.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next work plan. Feb. 7, 2023Item #9 Page 8 of 10
Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
January 2023 - June 2024
Housing Commission Work Plan
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.
III.January 2023 - June 2024 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 this time frame, 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 2023-24.
c.Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council.
2.Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
a.Receive a report on the Homeless Response Plan Update and provide
recommendations for prioritization of actions, if warranted.
3.Improve understanding of housing programs, policies and laws.
a.Receive legislative update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad.
b.Receive update on Housing Element progress and affordable housing sites, and
inclusionary housing alternative compliance.
c.Participate in best practices session on addressing rental and homeownership
affordable housing needs and homelessness.
d.Examine ways to reduce barriers to accessing affordable housing.
e.Examine smoke free requirements for city assisted affordable housing.
4.Housing Trust Fund
a.Review and provide input on requests for funding from the Housing Trust Fund.
Feb. 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 9 of 10
5.Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community
regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions.
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 above.
Feb. 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 10 of 10