HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-09; Housing Commission; Resolution 2024-005RESOLUTION NO. 2024-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE JANUARY
2023-JUNE 2024 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT AND THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing
Commission; and
WHEREAS, City Council Policy No. 90 requires an Annual Report of the Housing Trust Fund be
reviewed by the Housing Commission prior to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, CMC Chapter 2.15 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, the Housing Commission considered the Work Plan for the January 2023 -June 2024
period at their Jan. 12, 2023 regular meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the Housing Commission accepts and recommends that the City Council approve the
January 2023 -June 2024 Housing Commission Work Plan Report (Attachment A).
3.That the Housing Commission accepts and recommends that the City Council approve the
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Housing Commission Work Plan (Attachment B).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Housing Commission of the City of
Carlsbad on the 9th day of May, 2024 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Collins, Chang, Horton, Ydigoras.
None.
Berger.
None.
MANDY MILLS, Director
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.2023-24 Goals & Tasks
Below is the status of the January 2023 – June 2024 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
(PHA).
The Housing Commission met twelve times
from Jan. 2023-June 2024 to consider a range
of items within the scope of their function,
including review, input and recommendations
on:
•The Homeless Response Plan Update and
Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan
•Amendments to the Housing Choice
Voucher Administrative Plan
In addition, the Housing Commission received
various informational reports and updates on
housing and homelessness-related matters.
The Housing Commission will continue
to carry out their functions in FY 2024-
2025, consistent with the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
b.Review and recommend for approval to
City Council the Public Housing Agency
Annual Plan for year 2023-24.
On Jan. 12, 2023, 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
Feb. 7, 2023. Recommend this as a
recurring task for the next Work Plan.
c.Examine housing policy questions as may
be referred by the City Council.
No housing policy questions were referred
during the period.
This is included in the new Work Plan.
Attachment A
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Goal 2: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
a.Receive a report on the Homelessness
Response Plan Update and provide
recommendations for prioritization of
actions, if warranted.
This item was a part of the Homelessness
Response Plan Update conducted Oct. 12,
2023.
Received the report. Recommend this
as a recurring task for the next Work
Plan.
Goal 3: Improve understanding of housing programs, policies and laws.
a.Receive legislative update offered or
arranged by the City of Carlsbad.
The Housing Commission received a
presentation regarding the city’s legislative
update on May 9, 2024.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next Work Plan.
b.Receive update on Housing Element
progress and affordable housing sites, and
inclusionary housing alternative
compliance.
The Housing Commission received a
presentation regarding the Housing Element
sites on Dec. 14, 2023.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
Recommend a presentation on annual
Housing Element performance as a
recurring task for the next Work Plan.
c.Participate in best practices session on
addressing rental and homeownership
affordable housing needs and
homelessness.
The Housing Commission received
informational reports and presentations and
that improved understanding of housing and
homelessness related activity, policies and
laws throughout the period.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next Work Plan.
d.Examine ways to reduce barriers to
accessing affordable housing.
Recommend this as a task for the next
Work Plan.
e.Examine smoke free requirements for city
assisted affordable housing.
The Housing Commission received a
presentation regarding the education and
enforcement options of a potential smoke
free multifamily housing ordinance on Feb. 8,
2024.
Housing Commission received the
report and provided feedback to staff.
The City Council is considering
Ordinance language on June 11, 2024.
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Goal 4: Housing Trust Fund
a.Review and provide input on requests
for funding from the Housing Trust
Fund.
The Housing Commission received a
presentation regarding the consideration of a
loan ($1,470,621) commitment to Catholic
Charities for the potential expansion of La
Posada.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next Work Plan.
Goal 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.
The 2023-2024 Work Plan was approved by
the Housing Commission and approved by the
City Council on Feb. 7, 2023.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
Recommend this as a recurring task
for the next Work Plan.
b.Report to City Council and public on
annual work plan accomplishments.
The 2022 Work Plan Annual Report was
approved by the Housing Commission and
approved by the City Council on Feb. 7, 2023.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
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 an annual report for
the Housing Trust Fund on Feb. 6, 2024.
Additionally, the City Council was presented
with quarterly updates in 2023 on the city’s
progress on reducing homelessness.
This task is complete for 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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.July 2024 - June 2025 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 Plan.
c.Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council and examine
Housing Policy as suggested by the Housing Commission.
d.Receive an annual report on the status of affordable housing projects.
2.Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
a.Receive a report on the Homelessness Action Plan and provide recommendations for
prioritization of actions or funding, if necessary.
b.Receive a report on efforts to reduce veteran homelessness.
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 inclusionary housing alternative
compliance.
c.Participate in any best practices sessions on addressing affordable housing needs and
homelessness.
d.Examine ways to reduce barriers to accessing affordable housing.
4.Support and advise the City Council regarding the use of Housing Trust Fund and Community
Development Block Grant funds.
a.Receive an annual report on the Housing Trust Fund.
b.Review and provide input on requests for funding from the Housing Trust Fund.
c.Review and provide input on requests for Community Development Block Grant
funding.
d.Review and provide input on the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated
Plan.
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.
Attachment B