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Minutes
Jan. 11, 2024, 4 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 4 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Ydigoras, Horton, Collins, Chang.
Absent : Berger.
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF CO NCURRE NT M EETINGS: None.
PLEDGE OF AL LEGIANCE : Chair Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Dec. 14, 2023
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carl sbad, CA 92008
Mot ion by Chair Collins, seconded by Commissioner Chang, to approve the minut es as presented .
otion carried, 4/0/1 (Berger -Absent ).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLI C COMMENT: None.
CON SE NT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM: UPDATE MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM -Adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council consider amending the city's Minor Home
Repair Program. (Staff contact: Nicole Piano-Jones, Housing & Homeless Services
Department)
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution.
Senior Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file
with the Office of the City Clerk).
Commissioners received the report, asked questions and provided comments. Staff
responded to Commissioners questions.
Motion by Commissioner Chang, seconded by Commissioner Ydigoras, to adopt Resolution
No. 2024-001. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Collins -No, Berger -Absent).
Commissioners resumed discussion and requested a friendly amendment to Attachment A of
the adopted Resolution to prioritize elderly, disabled and veterans.
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Motion by Commissioner Ydigoras, seconded by Commissioner Chang, to adopt Resolution
No. 2024-001 as amended . Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Collins -No, Be rger -Absent).
2. FISCAL YEAR 2023 HOUSING TRUST FUND ANNUAL REPORT -Adopt a resolution that the
City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Housing Trust Fund Annual Report. (Staff contact:
Mandy Mills, Housing & Homeless Services Department)
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution.
Housing & Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on
file with the Office of the City Clerk).
Commissioners received the report, asked questions and provided comments. Staff
responded to Commissioners questions.
Motion by Commissioner Chang, seconded by Commissioner Ydigoras, to adopt Resolution
No. 2024-002. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Berger -Absent).
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Commissioner Ydigoras brought up the need for a vehicle for the La Posada shelter and to contact
their staff for donations.
Commissioner Chang asked about city-owned land for affordable housing use. Director Mills
recalled the Housing Element plan from the Dec. 14, 2023 meeting and sites that are being
rezoned for development.
Commissioner Chang asked if new housing legislation affects the City of Carlsbad. Director Mills
responded yes, some effective Jan. 1, 2024 and that staff is working on updates. A legislative
update will be presented at the May Housing Commission meeting.
Commissioner Ydigoras recommended that the Senior Center's digital bulletin be marketed to
low income residents for future affordable housing availability.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Director Mills announced and explained the annual Point in Time Count
coming up on Jan. 25, 2024 and let Commissioners and the public know how they can volunteer.
Director Mills added that results would be in the annual homelessness report on a future agenda.
STAFF COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 5 p.m.
Leah Sorensen
Administrative Secretary