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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-12; Housing Commission; Resolution 2019-005RESOLUTION NO 2019-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2020 REGULAR HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR WHEREAS, the Housing Commission ~f the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it will establish its scheduled regular meetings annually by Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code §54954) provides for the es~ablishment of an annual regular meeting calendar procedure; and WHEREAS, special meetings of the Housing Commission will be called as necessary following the requirements of the Brown A~t (Government Code §54956). 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. For calendar year 2020, the regular Housing Commission shall take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. as follows: February 13, 2020 March 12, 2020 April 9, 2020 May 14, 2020 June 11, 2020 July 9, 2020 August 13, 2020 September 10, 2020 October 8, 2020 November 12, 2020 December 10, 2020 3. Unless noticed otherwise, all regular meetings shall be conducted at the City of Carlsbad City Council Chambers. 4. That the 2020 calendar will be posted to the city's website. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Meeting of the Housing Commission of th_e City of Carlsbad on the 12th day of December, 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NGUYEN-CLEARY, EVANS, COLE, MANZANO NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CORTES-TORRES Joh~ Nguyen-Cleary, Chairperson CARLSBAD HOUSING COMMISSION ATTEST: David de Cordova Principal Planner I. Mission Statement City of Carlsbad Housing Commission Work Plan Calendar Year 2020 ATTACHMENT A 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 housi ng 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. Ill. 2020 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 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. b. Review and recommend for approval to City Council the Pub lic Housing Agency Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2025, and the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2020. c. Review and recommend for approval to City Council an affordable housing resale program. d. 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 presentation about homelessness in the north county region, the character of homelessness w ithin 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. b. Receive a status update on the Homeless Response Plan and provide recommendations for prioritization of actions or plan amendment, if warranted. c. If the City Council determines to participate, support the development of a North County Homeless Action Plan, an d ass ist the city in meeting its objectives and commitments within such an Action Plan. 3. Monitor and participate in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. a. Receive regular updates from the Housing Commission representative to the Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC). b. As appropriate, provide suggestions for HEAC consideration on items regarding housing needs, resources, policies and programs. c. Conduct a public hearing on the updated Housing Element and make a recommendation to the City Council. 4. Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws. a. Participate in a legislative and policy update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad. b. Receive a status report of current Housing Element programs. c. Become educated on and pursue best practice models in addressing housing and homelessness. 5. Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions. a. After each Housing Commission meeting, provide a summary memo to the City Council reporting on meeting attendance, items considered by the commission, and actions taken or recommendations made to the City Council. b. Prepare an annual work plan and present to City Council for approval. c. Report to City Council and public on annual work plan accomplishments. d. Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs. e. Promote efforts to maximize public participation in city-organized information forums, workshops and public hearings related to Goals 1-4 above. Chapter 2.40 HOUSING COMMISSION 2.40.060 Functions. ATTACHMENT B A..__ The housing commission shall advise and make recommendations to the community development commission (the governing bodv of the Carlsbad housing authority) and/or the city council on the fo llowing matters: ___ IA-. Establishment of, or amendment of affordable housing programs, policies and regulations; ___ 2-B. Adoption of, or amendments to, the general plan housing element, and related strategies or programs; _____lG. 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, speci tic plan area or subdivision which has the inclusionary housing requirement; __ f>1. Requests for financial assistance and/or incentives for the development of affordable housing projects; __ €i. Requests to sell or purchase affordable housing credits for transaction/purchases of I 0 credits or more to satisfy an inclusionary housing obligation; 6. Establishment of. or amendment of programs and services that aim to prevent. reduce and manage homelessness in Carlsbad: ~ __ 7. Other special assignments as requested bv the communitv development commission and/or city council as related to the development of affordable housing. homelessness programs. or_ regional and state policies and legislation. !L_ The commission shall annually report to the city council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs0t G. Other special assignments as requested by the community deve lopment comn:iission and/or city council as related to the de\•eloprnent of affordable ho~1sing. (Ord. CS 199 § 1. 2013; Ord. NS 467 § I, 1999)