HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-11; Housing Commission; MinutesCouncil Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Nguyen-Cleary, Manzano, Cole, Ydigoras.
Absent: Cortes-Torres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Nguyen-Cleary led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 13, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Manzano, to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Ydigoras – Abstained, Cortes-Torres – Absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Kelly McCormick expressed her concern for smoke free multi-family housing.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. CONSIDERATION OF A $2,200,000 LOAN COMMITMENT TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE
OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF LA POSADA DE GUADALUPE HOMELESS SHELTER:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the Carlsbad City Council approve a $2,200,000 loan
commitment ($1,470,621 from the Housing Trust Fund and $729,379 from Permanent Local
Housing Allocation) to Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the expansion of La
Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter. (Staff contacts: Christian Gutierrez, Housing
Services Manager and Chris Shilling, Homeless Services Manager)
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution.
Housing Services Manager Christian Gutierrez reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file
with the Office of the City Clerk).
The Catholic Charities’ Director of Homeless Services, Antoinette Fallon, and their Chief
Financial Officer, Michael Reynolds, addressed the commissioners’ questions.
Motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Manzano, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-007. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Cortes-Torres – Absent).
2. GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2022: General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2022
(Staff contact: Robert Efird, Principal Planner)
Recommended Action: Receive the report.
Regular Meeting
May 11, 2023, 6 p.m.
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Principal Planner Robert Efird reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file with the Office
of the City Clerk).
Commissioners received the report.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Commissioner Cole asked when the commission could agendize the smoke free housing policy.
Director Mills replied that it is already being worked on with the Community Development
Department. Senior Planner Scott Donnell responded that this topic is addressed in the Housing
Element plan revision, scheduled for City Council consideration at the end of the year.
Commissioner Manzano inquired if issuing housing bonds would be a viable option to build
moderate income housing. Director Mills acknowledged the expense of issuing bonds and the
availability of the Housing Trust Fund to accommodate developer funding.
Commissioner Ydigoras encouraged the City Council to adopt the non-smoking in housing
ordinance in the Housing Element. He also expressed concern for risk exposure to lead poisoning
for residents near Palomar Airport.
STAFF COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Housing Commission was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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Leah Sorensen
Administrative Secretary