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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-07; City Council; Resolution 2023-045RESOLUTION 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. 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) -------4-l@w_ 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 A-- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.