HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-08; Housing Commission; MinutesCouncil Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Ydigoras, Manzano, Nguyen-Cleary. Absent: Cortes-Torres, Cole.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 14, 2022.
Motion by Commissioner Manzano, seconded by Commissioner Nguyen-Cleary, to approve the
minute. Motion carried 2-0, with Ydigoras abstaining and Cortes-Torres and Cole absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL LOAN FUNDING TO MARJA ACRES AFFORDABLE
SENIOR PROJECT: Resolution recommending that the City Council approve an increase of
$65,000 in the loan amount from the Housing Trust Fund to USA Properties Fund for
construction of the 47-unit Marja Acres affordable senior apartments. (Staff contact:
Mandy Mills, Director)
Recommended Action: Approval
Commissioners asked clarifying questions. Director of Housing and Homeless Services Mandy
Mills and Jonathan Frankle of USA Properties Fund provided responses.
Motion by Commissioner Manzano, seconded by Commissioner Ydigoras, to approve
additional funding. Motion carried, 3-0.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
• Chair Nguyen-Clearly provided an update on the Growth Management Advisory
Committee.
• Commissioner Ydigoras expressed concern and need for cool areas and fans for residents
at Poinsettia Station. Director Mills replied that projects are considered by climate zone
and directed Ydigoras to local “cool zones.”
• Chair Nguyen-Clearly stated that he will not be available for the Oct. 13 meeting.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Director Mills made the following announcements:
• Commissioners will receive the Boards & Commissions Appreciation Event invitation in
the mail this week. Event details such as location, RSVP, guests and parking were
discussed.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Housing Commission was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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Leah Sorensen, Administrative Secretary