HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-11; Housing Commission; MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
Minutes
April 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Collins, Ydigoras, Chang.
Absent: Berger, Horton.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT M EETINGS : None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 14, 2024
Counci l Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Motion by Commissioner Chang, seconded by Commissioner Ydigoras, to approve the minutes
as corrected. Motion carried, 3/0/2 (Berger and Horton -Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. CARLSBAD HOUSING AGENCY 2024-25 PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN -Adopt a
resolution recommending that the Community Development Commission approve the City of
Carlsbad's 2024-25 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for submission to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD}. (Staff contact: Christian Gutierrez, Housing &
Homeless Services Department)
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments, staff responded.
Motion by Commissioner Chang, seconded by Commissioner Ydigoras, to adopt the
resolution. Resolution No. 2024-004 carried, 3/0/2 (Berger and Horton -Absent).
2. HOUSING COMMISSION JULY 2024-JUNE 2025 WORK PLAN -Discuss and provide feedback
to staff regarding the July 2024 -June 2025 Housing Commission Work Plan draft. (Staff
contact: Christian Gutierrez, Housing & Homeless Services Department)
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide feedback to staff.
April 11, 2024 Hou sing Commission Regul ar Meeting Page 2
Commissioners asked clarifying questions, staff responded.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Commissioner Vdigoras requested a future agenda item for the concerns at Windsor Pointe.
Director Mills replied that the City Council is directly engaged in this issue and that she will check
with them on if they want the Housing Commission involved. Commissioner Ydigoras said he had
requested data on Windsor Pointe at the last Housing Commission meeting and was still waiting
on it. Director Mills clarified that she could not provide the data for his specific request but could
share the data from the City Council reports. Commissioner Vdigoras replied that he would check
with Mayor Blackburn for insight and information. Commissioner Ydigoras retracted his future
agenda item request as to not be a shadow board to the City Council.
Chair Collins asked for the best method for a Housing Commissioner to interact with the City
Council regarding Windsor Pointe. Director Mills replied that attending a Council Meeting and
speaking in-person or by sending an email. Commissioner Vdigoras clarified that he was not
requesting to agendize Windsor Pointe for the Housing Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Vdigoras, seconded by Chair Collins, for a future agenda item to discuss
veteran's needs. Motion carried, 3/0/2 (Berger and Horton -Absent).
Chair Collins asked Director Mills why particular data is not available on Windsor Pointe. Director
Mills replied that it would be a privacy violation due to distinguishing resident factors.
Commissioner Vdigoras spoke about a CalFresh/EBT pilot program allowing participants a fresh
food and vegetable allowance and requested that staff support legislation to expand the program
to benefit Carlsbad residents.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
STAFF COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:08 p.m.
Leah Sorensen
Administrative Secretary