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Home My WebLink About2020-04-08; Housing Element Advisory Committee; Minutes8 1 | Page April 8, 2020 April 8, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Committee member Barnett, Luna, Novak, Perez, Proulx, Evans, Streicher, Weis Committee members Proulx, Sachs (absent) Vice Chair Proulx joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Streicher, seconded by Novak to approve the committee meeting minutes of March 11, 2020. Motion passed 7/0/2 (Proulx, Sachs absent). PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Chair Luna directed everyone’s attention to the screen where a PowerPoint presentation for tonight’s new business items would be displayed. 1.Considerations for Developing the Housing Element Consultant Weatherby overviewed the data and statistics to be collected in order to develop an inclusive and well- rounded Housing Element for the City of Carlsbad. Ms. Weatherby discussed data under the current Housing Element including population, employment , household , and housing characteristics. Ms. Weatherby requested committee members start thinking about which data is important for them to see in the next Housing Element. She responded to committee questions and comments. Committee member Evans inquired about Carlsbad’s median age. 2.Goals and Policies for Site Selection Consultant Weatherby addressed the second agenda item. Ms. Weatherby discussed the four overarching goals that are under the current Housing Element. Additionally, she discussed each goal’s respective policies and programs, going into more specific detail about the programs that are currently in place and mentioning goals and policies regarding site selection. Ms. Weatherby requested that committee members start to think about goals and policies that are important to them for inclusion in the Housing Element Update. She asked them to consider whether current policies are still appropriate or if other policies are needed. She responded to committee questions and comments. 8 2 | Page April 8, 2020 Committee member Streicher commented on Policy 10-P.12 that encourages adaptive reuse of older non- residential structures for residential uses. He noted COVID-19 may cause reconsideration of commercial space, potentially freeing up room for housing. Committee members Novak, Evans, Weis and Barnett concurred with Committee member Streicher. Committee member Barnett also offered that while he believes employees are anxious to return to the office, he’s unsure how much space may become available. Committee member Weis noted density is an obvious aspect that should be part of a discussion on site selection. Committee member Perez commented the Housing Element Update will impact other plans and city commissions. Consultant Weatherby suggested this item could be put on the committee’s next agenda to allow further discussion. Consultant Rust clarified committee members are not being asked to write policy but instead comment on what they see as missing, out of date, and the like. Chair Luna suggested committee members could meet individually with city staff to further discuss this item. Committee members expressed interest in having some time to go over the information again in order to effectively start thinking about gaps and needed improvement regarding current Housing Element goals and policies. Chair Luna requested that a follow up item be placed on the May 13, 2020 agenda. 3. Site Selection Strategies Consultant Rust discussed what needs to be effectively analyzed in order to accurately narrow down potential housing sites within the City. Mr. Rust discussed each of the nine reasonable capacity assumptions that are under the current Housing Element, including their strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, Mr. Rust discussed changes in legislation that will affect the applicability of each of these assumptions in the next Housing Element. Mr. Rust gave an update on what he and his consultant team are currently looking at regarding housing numbers, potential sites, and site constraints. Potential sites will be presented during the May 13,2020 meeting. Mr. Rust and Senior Planner Donnell responded to committee questions and comments. Committee member Perez asked about the minimum 30 dwelling units/acre density for low income. Committee member Barnett inquired about the minimum 0.24 acre lot size needed for a property to be counted in the city’s housing sites inventory. Committee member Novak asked about Housing Element appendix Table B-4 regarding vacant and underutilized sites for above moderate-income households. 8 3 | Page April 8, 2020 Committee member Streicher asked about ADUs considering the nine reasonable capacity assumptions. He also asked if they were a factor in meeting RHNA. 4.Criteria and Considerations of Other Agencies Senior Planner Donnell presented this agenda item. Mr. Donnell discussed the two layers of agency review; the review of the Housing Element itself, and the review of the outlined actions to implement the Housing Element. Mr. Donnell discussed the main agencies that the Housing Element will need to comply with in addition to City Council. Additionally, he discussed the impacts that other agencies may have on overall site selection for housing. Mr. Donnell responded to committee questions and comments. Committee member Barnett asked about California Coastal Commission review. 5.Draft Stakeholder List Senior Planner Donnell presented this agenda item. This agenda item was a follow up to the previous HEAC meeting regarding relevant stakeholders that will and may want to play a role in the Housing Element process. Mr. Donnell requested that the committee members look over the list of stakeholders that was distributed in their packet and provide feedback on who needs to be added. Committee member Barnett recommended adding to the list the San Diego North Economic Development Council. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Chair Luna requested feedback from the committee members on the brochure and other materials that have been put together for the public. Committee member Novak recommended the brochure include verbiage about Carlsbad being a livable community as that is an overarching reason for a well-thought-out housing plan. Committee member Streicher requested a one-page handout to supplement the four-page brochure. Committee members discussed possible ways to distribute public outreach and engagement materials in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the limited access that there currently is to the public. Committee member Barnett suggested we make clear ongoing feedback is invited. Senior Planner Donnell and Community Development Director Murphy clarified that despite the current situation with COVID-19, the Housing Element deadline still remains the same. Chair Luna polled committee members on their desire for a one-page handout. Members expressed support. Community Development Director Murphy suggested a one-page handout would be different than a mailer. If a mailer about the project were sent out to the community, it would be a smaller document. 8 4 | Page April 8, 2020 Chair Luna indicated some residents would appreciate project information on paper versus digitally. STAFF/CONSULTANT COMMENTS: Consultant Weatherby clarified that if any committee members have questions, comments, or concerns to share, her contact information is readily available. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT: None. NEXT REGULATORY SCHEDULED MEETING: May 13, 2020. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn by Proulx, seconded by Evans. Motion passed 8/0/1 (Sachs absent). 8:11 p.m. Jenna Shaw Minutes Clerk