HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-12; City Council; CS-455; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.40 HOUSING COMMISSION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 1.20 ...ORDINANCE NO. cs~ss
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.40
HOUSING COMMISSION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 1.20 MEETINGS
AND CHAPTER 2.15 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.40 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code establishes the Housing Commission
as well as matters related to the conduct of Housing Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, in 2018 the City Council adopted Chapter 1.20 Meetings and Chapter 2.15 Boards
and Commissions that establish procedures applicable to public meetings and matters specific to the
appointment, roles and responsibilities of members of all city boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Chapter 2.40 establishing the Housing Commission are necessary to
conform to the provisions of Chapters 1.20 and 2.15 and to reflect the current functions of the
commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. That Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 is amended to read as follows:
Sections:
2.40.010 Created.
2.40.020 Membership.
2.40.030 Duties.
Chapter 2.40
HOUSING COMMISSION
2.40.040 Relocation appeals board.
2.40.010 Created.
Pursuant to Section 34291 of the California Health and Safety Code, a Housing Commission is created as an
advisory body to the City Council and Community Development Commission.
2.40.020 Membership.
The Housing Commission shall consist of five members appointed pursuant to section 2.15.050(8).
In addition to the qualifications outlined in section 2.15.030, two members of the Housing Commission shall be
tenants assisted by the Carlsbad Housing Authority, one of which shall be at least 62 years of age. The remaining
three members shall, to the extent possible, have experience and expertise within one or more of the following
areas: development, construction, real estate, social services, housing advocacy, planning, architecture or
finance. To the extent possible, the commission members shall be representative of the four districts of the city. If
a tenant member ceases to be a tenant assisted by the Housing Authority, or if any commission member moves
out of the City of Carlsbad, that member will forfeit their seat and the vacancy will be filled according to the
procedures in section 2.15.070.
2.40.030 Duties.
A. The Housing Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the Community Development
Commission (the governing body of the Carlsbad Housing Authority) and/or the City Council on the following
matters:
1. Establishment of or amendments to affordable housing programs, policies and regulations;
2. Adoption of or amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan, and related strategies or
programs;
3. Review of project concept and affordability objectives of off-site combined projects as defined by
Chapter 21 .85 of this code and located outside of the master plan area, specific plan area or subdivision
which has the inclusionary housing requirement;
4. Requests for financial assistance and/or incentives for the development of affordable housing projects;
5. Requests to sell affordable housing credits for alternative methods to satisfy an inclusionary housing
obligation;
6. Establishment of or amendments to programs and services that aim to prevent, reduce and manage
homelessness in the City of Carlsbad;
7. Other special assignments as requested by the Community Development Commission or City Council
as related to the development of affordable housing, community development and homelessness
programs, or regional and state policies and legislation.
B. The commission shall annually report to the City Council on the status and progress of affordable housing
and homelessness programs.
2.40.040 Relocation appeals board.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 7266, the Housing Commission is designated as the relocation appeals
board for the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District to hear and determine (subject to appeal
to the appropriate governing body) complaints regarding relocation and compliance with applicable local, state
and federal relocation assistance laws and regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City
Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary
of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regu lar Meeting of the Carl sbad City Council on the 29th
day of August, 2023, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 12th day of September, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
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