HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-19; Housing Element Advisory Committee; Minutes
November 19, 2020
CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Housing Commission members Nguyen-Cleary, Cole, Manzano (3/0/2 Cortes-
Torres, Evans Absent).
Housing Element Advisory Committee members Luna, Barnett, Novak, Perez.
Committee member Streicher joined the meeting at 3:05 pm. (5/0/4 Evans,
Proulx, Sachs, Weis Absent).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
N/A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Housing Commissioner Nguyen-Cleary directed everyone’s attention to the screen where a
PowerPoint presentation for today’s new business items would be displayed.
1. Introduction to Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
City Planner Scott Donnell gave a brief overview of the meeting agenda and goals. Additionally, Mr.
Donnell provided a brief overview of the roles of the Housing Commission and the HEAC in the Housing
Element update process. Mr. Donnell provided information on how the Draft Housing Element has
been developed and the different bodies that have contributed in helping to prepare the Draft
Housing Element.
Consultant Rust continues with Agenda Item 1 and briefly discusses the Housing Element Update
process and overall timeline. Mr. Rust discusses the various sections of the document and gives a brief
description of what is included in each section. Within each section, Mr. Rust discussed certain topics
such as public outreach, site inventory methodologies, densities, environmental constraints, the
overall sites inventory, and policies and programs.
Administrative Secretary Flores read public comments into the record:
Jane Naskiewicz expressed her concern about building the Ponto Property on Avenida Encinas and is
against development on this site.
Michele Staples expressed concern over potential downzoning on the Ponto site and noted corrections
to be made to the Appendices of the Draft Housing Element.
Luca Brammer encouraged the use of ADU’s and expressed interest in a potential program for permit
ready ADU’s.
Mr. Rust responded to questions and comments.
Housing Commissioner Manzano requested clarification on the RHNA numbers compared to the
projected population increase in the sixth housing cycle planning period.
Housing Commissioner Cole requested clarification on the quantified objectives and how specific
those need to be.
Housing Commissioner Nguyen-Cleary requested more information on how and why the RHNA targets
were set for this cycle and acknowledges that there has been an increase in lower income categories
compared to past targets. Additionally, Mr. Nguyen-Cleary requests more information on the goals,
policies, and programs that have since been developed to help increase lower-income units and create
additional alternative housing opportunities. Furthermore, Mr. Nguyen-Cleary expressed his interest
in encouraging affordable by design development.
Committee member Streicher advocated the use of ADU’s to help achieve increasing affordable units.
Housing Commissioner Manzano requested more information on programs that may help workers in
the City to access housing in the City.
2. Upcoming Housing Element Review and Meeting Schedule
Mr. Rust presented Agenda Item 2 and discussed the upcoming meetings for both the HEAC and
the Housing Commission. Furthermore, Mr. Rust presented additional public outreach efforts that
will be taken to help inform the public on how they can submit public comments and solicit input.
Mr. Rust concludes by presenting key important dates that will take place in early 2021.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
Committee member Barnett asked if it is possible to have an interactive Table of Contents built
into the Housing Element.
Committee member Luna emphasized how many opportunities are available for the public to
solicit input and comments.
Housing Commissioner Nguyen-Cleary clarified whether there will be a new draft before the
December 3rd Housing Commission meeting. He encouraged Housing Commissioners to watch the
Nov. 30 HEAC meeting online to help prepare for Housing Commission discussion at their Dec. 3
meeting.
STAFF/CONSULTANT COMMENTS:
None.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS:
HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
Dec. 3, 2020, 6 p.m. (via Zoom)
Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
HEAC MEETING
Nov. 30, 2020, 3 p.m. (via Zoom)
Faraday Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m.
Jenna Shaw
Minutes Clerk