HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-11; City Council; Resolution 2021-112RESOLUTION NO. 2021-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2020 HOUSING COMMISSION ANNUAL
WORK PLAN REPORT, AND APPROVING THE 2021 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) 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, CMC Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing Commission
(Commission); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan on Jan.
28, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met eight times during the 2020 calendar year to
perform their functions and accomplish 2020 work plan tasks; and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 14, 2021, the Housing Commission received a report on the
accomplishments of the 2020 Work Plan Annual Report and considered their work plan for the
2021 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner
discussion, the Housing Commission voted to accept the 2020 annual report and authorize it to
be forwarded to the City Council, and recommended that the City Council approve the 2021
Housing Commission Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council accepts the 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual
Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council approves the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan, attached
hereto as Attachment B.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, on the 11th day of May, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
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.2020 Goals & Tasks
The Housing Commission will focus on the following 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 Housing Commission met eight times in The Housing Commission will continue
the functions of the Housing 2020 to consider a range of items within the to carry out their functions in 2021,
Commission consistent with Carlsbad scope of their function, including review, input consistent with the Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 2.40.060,
including responsibilities for the
and recommendations on:
•A financial assistance request for the
Municipal Code.
Carlsbad Public Housing Authority. Windsor Pointe affordable housing project
•The 5-year and Annual PHA Plan
•2021-2029 Housing Element update
•New affordable housing resale guidelines
•Revised City Council Policy 73 regarding
acquisition of existing affordable housing
•New City Council Housing Trust Fund Policy
In addition, the Housing Commission received
various informational reports and updates on
housing and homelessness-related matters, and
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
participated in a legislative update and a
training workshop on Fair Housing and eviction
moratorium laws.
b. Review and recommend for approval to
City Council the Public Housing Agency
Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-
2025, and the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year
2020.
The Housing Commission held a public hearing
on Feb. 13, 2020 to consider the 5-year and
annual PHA plans, and recommended approval
to the City Council.
In 2021, the Housing Commission will
hold a public hearing to consider and
recommend on the Fiscal Year 2021
Streamlined Annual PHA Plan.
c, Review and recommend for approval to
City Council an affordable housing resale
program.
The Housing Commission reviewed proposed
affordable housing resale guidelines on Aug. 13,
2020, and changes to related City Council Policy
73. The Housing Commission recommended
approval of the resale guidelines as amended
and changes to Council Policy 73 as proposed.
The task is complete. The City Council
adopted the affordable housing
program guidelines and Council Policy
73 changes at their Dec. 8, 2020
meeting.
d. Examine housing policy questions as
may be referred by the City Council.
The Housing Commission reviewed a proposed
new City Council policy concerning the use of
the Housing Trust Fund on Aug. 13, 2020, and
recommended approval with amendments.
The City Council adopted the Housing
Trust Fund Policy at their Dec. 8, 2020
meeting.
Recommend this as an on-going task
for 2021
Goal 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
within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data
from the annual Point-in-Time Count
and other data about our homeless),
This item was originally scheduled for the
October Housing Commission meeting, but had
to be postponed to another date.
This item will be presented to the
Housing Commission in early 2021. ..
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
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.
A status update was scheduled to be part of the
presentation with Task 2a above but had to be
postponed to another date.
A status update will be provided to
the Housing Commission in early
2021.
c.If the City Council determines to
participate, support the development of
a North County Homeless Action Plan,
and assist the city in meeting its
objectives and commitments within such
an Action Plan.
A status update of the North County regional
effort was originally scheduled to be presented
as part of the Task 2a report above. The report
will be presented to the Housing Commission in
early 2021.
Recommend carrying this task
forward to 2021.
Goal 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).
The Housing Commission received status
updates regarding the 2021-2029 Housing
Element program at their February and October
meetings.
This task is complete. The Housing
Element Advisory Committee
completed their work in December
2020, concluding with their
recommendation to forward the draft
Housing Element to the California
Housing and Community
Development Department for formal
review.
b.As appropriate, provide suggestions for
HEAC consideration on items regarding
The Housing Commission met in a joint session
with the HEAC on Nov. 19, 2020 to receive a
This task is complete. The Housing
Element Advisory Committee
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
housing needs, resources, policies and
programs.
detailed overview of the draft 2021-2029
Housing Element, ask questions and discuss its
content. The Housing Commission met on Dec.
3, 2020 to further discuss and suggest changes
to the draft plan prior to HEAC's final review on
Dec. 14, 2020.
concluded their work in December
2020, with their recommendation to
forward the draft Housing Element to
the California Housing and
Community Development Department
for formal review.
c. Conduct a public hearing on the updated
Housing Element and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
Public hearings to adopt the final 2021-2029
Housing Element will take place in the first
quarter of 2021.
Recommend carrying this task
forward to first quarter 2021.
Goal 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.
In a joint meeting with the City Council,
Planning Commission, Traffic and Mobility
Commission, and the Housing Element Advisory
Committee on Jan. 21, 2020, the Housing
Commission received a presentation regarding
SB330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New
Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units.
The Housing Commission hosted a Basics of Fair
Housing Law and Eviction Moratorium training
workshop at their Dec. 10, 2020 meeting.
This task is complete for 2020.
Recommend this as a recurring task in
2021.
b. Receive a status report of current
Housing Element programs.
The Housing Commission was provided a
weblink to the 2019 Annual Housing Element
Progress Report on Oct. 8, 2020.
This task is complete for 2020.
Recommend this as a recurring task in
2021.
c, Become educated on and pursue best
practice models in addressing housing
and homelessness.
The Housing Commission received
informational reports, presentations and
trainings that improved understanding of
Recommend this as an ongoing task in
2021.
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
housing-related policies and laws. See Tasks 2a,
3a/b, and 4a above.
Goal 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.
A summary memo of each Housing Commission
meeting is prepared and distributed to the City
Council shortly after each meeting.
Recommend this as a recurring task in
2021.
b. Prepare an annual work plan and
present to City Council for approval.
The 2020 Work Plan was approved by the
Housing Commission in December 2019 and
approved by the City Council in January 2020.
Approve the 2021 Work Plan first
quarter 2021.
c,Report to City Council and public on
annual work plan accomplishments.
The Housing Commission reviewed the 2020
Work Plan accomplishments at their Jan. 14,
2020 meeting.
Provide the 2020 Work Plan
accomplishments report to City
Council in first quarter 2021.
d,Provide an annual report to the City
Council on the status and progress of
affordable housing and homelessness
programs.
An annual status report to City Council on
affordable housing and homelessness programs
has not yet been prepared.
Recommend carrying task forward to
2021.
e. Promote efforts to maximize public
participation in city-organized
information forums, workshops and
public hearings related to Goals 1-4
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
Recommend this as an ongoing task in
2021.
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ATTACHMENT B
City of Carlsbad
Housing Commission Work Plan
Calendar Year 2021
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.2021 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 Public Housing Agency
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021.
c.Review the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study and make a
recommendation to City Council.
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 within 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, and assist the city in meeting its objectives
and commitments within such an Action Plan.
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ATTACHMENT B
d. Hold at least one joint meeting of the City Council Homeless Action
Subcommittee and the Housing Commission to discuss local and regional
homelessness issues.
3. Participate in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
a. Conduct a public hearing on the 2021-2029 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.
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