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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-09; Housing Element Advisory Committee; Minutes September 9, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: 3:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Committee members Luna, Proulx, Barnett, Evans, Novak, Perez, Sachs, Weis. (8/0/1 Streicher Absent) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sachs, seconded by Proulx to approve the committee meeting minutes of September 9, 2020. Motion carried 8/0/1 (Streicher absent). PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Chair Luna directed everyone’s attention to the screen where a PowerPoint presentation for today’s new business items would be displayed. 1. Update on Staff’s presentation to City Council on Site Selection Methodologies City Planner Scott Donnell presented Agenda Item 1. Mr. Donnell gave an overview of the City Council meeting held on August 27, 2020. Mr. Donnell presented the RHNA numbers that were presented to City Council, reviewed the six proposed housing site selection methodologies, and discussed additional items that were presented to City Council. These items included committee and staff rankings, the public survey results, comments and comparisons from the public, and requests for City Council direction as needed. Additionally, Mr. Donnell presented a brief overview of some of the comments City staff received from City Council, including the use of ADU’s, buffer zones, density in high fire areas, the growth management plan, vacant spaces due to the Covid-19 crisis, and the Palomar Airport Road corridor. Mr. Donnell concluded with discussing next steps in the housing element update process and an updated housing element timeline. Mr. Donnell responded to questions and comments. Committee member Proulx requested more information on the growth cap and whether that issue has been resolved. Mr. Donnell responded to committee member Proulx that a response from the state should be coming in the coming weeks. Administrative Secretary Flores read public comments into the record: Housing Element Advisory Committee Minutes September 9, 2020 Page 2 Robert Billmeyer expressed his concern regarding another possible drought and where increased water supplies will come from to support new residents. Douglas Evans expressed his preference to not include ADU’s as a housing site selection methodology. Michele Staples expressed her concern and preference for upzoning the vacant Ponto property at Avenida Encinas. Diane Nygaard expressed concern over two parcels that are adjacent to an important wildlife movement corridor and are of high biological activity and requested the work of the Open Space Committee be considered. Diane Rivera expressed her interest in affordable Housing and posed nine questions to city staff for comment and consideration. Committee member Novak requested more clarification on the rationale of Douglas Evans’ public comment on ADU’s. Mr. Donnell responded to each question and comment in the public comment letter by Diane Rivera. Mr. Donnell responded to Diane Nygaard regarding biological communities and habitat preservation on the two properties. Committee member Weis asked for further clarification on the Ponto property along Avenida Encinas regarding the public comment letter by Michele Staples. 2. Community Engagement Update Community Relations Manager Sarah Lemons presented Agenda Item 2 on the Community Engagement Update. Ms. Lemons provided an overview of the online survey regarding the housing site selection methodologies. Ms. Lemons summarized the overall public rankings of the potential methods of selecting sites for new housing. Ms. Lemons then provided a summary of the overall rankings submitted by Carlsbad residents. Ms. Lemons concluded Agenda Item 2 by reviewing next steps for the community outreach portion of the housing element update. These steps include creating maps using recommended methods provided by staff and committee, and further gathering public input on the maps through online platforms such as a virtual workshop. Ms. Lemons responded to questions and comments. Chair Luna asked for further clarification on how the rankings were separated out by Carlsbad residents and non- Carlsbad residents. Additionally, Chair Luna asked whether future surveys are going to include the “givens” such as ADU’s. Communication and Engagement Director Kristina Ray responded to Chair Luna and stated that the next survey will be based more on the maps rather than the methodologies. Housing Element Advisory Committee Minutes September 9, 2020 Page 3 Chair Luna expressed concern over the difference between City staff and committee rankings compared to the public’s rankings. Additionally, Chair Luna requested further clarification on how city staff reached different demographics given that some people may not have access to online platforms. Committee member Evans requested further information on how to access more people in the community outside of online platforms. Committee member Barnett inquired about additional ways to reach the younger demographic for public input such as through schools. Committee member Evans inquired whether the photos on the brochure are going to be included on the public outreach surveys and other public outreach materials. Committee member Perez acknowledged the importance of reaching out to younger demographics, particularly about affordable housing. Committee member Weis emphasized the importance of taking into consideration public comments while also taking into consideration staff and consultant expertise. Mr. Weis acknowledged that finding a balance can be difficult to achieve but that the committee should strive to do so. Committee member Novak inquired whether there is a way to share a more inclusive message to the public in the next steps of public outreach. Committee member Weis echoed committee member Novak and the importance of having the housing element update be an inclusive process. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None. STAFF/CONSULTANT COMMENTS: None. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT: None. NEXT REGULATORY SCHEDULED MEETING: October 14, 2020. 3:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT: Housing Element Advisory Committee Minutes September 9, 2020 Page 4 Motion by Novak. Seconded by Evans. Motion carried 8/0/1 (Streicher absent). The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m. Jenna Shaw Minutes Clerk