Meeting Date: July 22, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager [email protected], 442-339-2299
Subject: Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan
Districts: All
Reco
mmended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to review and approve the Housing Commission’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan accomplishments and its proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan, which are required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020(C).
These plans are intended to promote more extensive communication between boards, commissions and the City Council. They’re also intended to guarantee that boards and commissions align their efforts with the City Council's priorities.
The Housing Commission provides advice and recommendations to the Community Development Commission and the City Council on affordable housing programs, policies, regulations, as well as initiatives and services aimed at preventing, reducing, and managing homelessness in Carlsbad, among other related issues.
Explanation & Analysis
The City Council approved the Housing Commission’s work plan on July 16, 2024. In carrying out its duties under the Municipal Code and consistent with the work plan, the Housing Commission met a total of eight times from July 2024- June 2025. The attached report outlines the status of Fiscal Year 2024 - 25 Work Plan tasks (Exhibit 1, Attachment A).
Several tasks in the work plan are still in process or are recurring or ongoing. Staff recommend carrying these tasks forward to the Fiscal year 2025-26 Work Plan. The draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan is provided as Exhibit 1, Attachment B.
July 22, 2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D The Housing Commission voted on June 12, 2025, to recommend the City Council accept and approve the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Report and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving the annual reports and work plan.
Activities in the work plan will be carried out with existing staff resources.
Next Steps
The Housing Commission and staff will focus efforts on the activities listed in the approved work plans.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on board and commission accomplishments and work plans is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines.
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xhibits
1. City Council resolution
July 22, 2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D RESOLUTION NO. 2025-178 .
A RES
OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HOUSING COMMISSION FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 25 WORK PLAN REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 202 5–26
HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHER
EAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work p lan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Housing Commission F iscal Year 2024–25 Work Plan on July 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met eight times during July 2024 - June 2025 to perform their functions and accomplish FY 2024-25 work plan tasks; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2025, the Housing Commission received a report on the accomplishments of the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Work Plan Annual Report and considered their work plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner discussion, the Housing Commission voted to accept the fiscal year 202 4–25 report and authorize it to be forwarded to the City Council and recommended that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 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. The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on boar d and commission accomplishments and work plans is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action July 22, 2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D Exhibit 1
may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
2. That the City Council accepts the Housing Commission F iscal Year 2024 –25 Work Plan Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3. That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 22nd day of July, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
July 22, 2025
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I. Mi
ssion Statement
The mission of the Housing Commission is to promote housing security and affordability for community members within the City of Carlsbad, 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. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Goals & Tasks
Below is the current status of the July 2024 – June 2025 Housing Commission goals and tasks:
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Goal 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
(PHA).
The Housing Commission met eight times from July 2024 - June 2025 to consider a range of items within the scope of their function, including review, input and recommendations on:
• The Homeless Response Plan Update and Homelessness
Action Plan Funding Plan
• Amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan
In addition, the Housing Commission received various
informational reports and updates on housing and
homelessness-related matters.
The Housing Commission will continue to
carry out their functions in FY 2025-2026,
consistent with the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
b. Review and recommend for approval
to City Council the Public Housing
Agency Annual Plan for year FY 2024-
25. On March 13, 2025, the Housing Commission recommended approval of the PHA Annual Plan to the City Council.
The task is complete. The City Council
adopted the Annual PHA Plan on April 15,
2025. Recommend this as a recurring task for
the next Work Plan.
c. Examine housing policy questions as
referred by the City Council.
No housing policy questions were referred during the
period.
Removed as an ongoing task as this is an
essential function of the Housing Commission
Attachment A
July 22, 2025
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/STAFF RECOMMENDATION
consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 2.40.060.
d. Receive an annual report on the
status of affordable housing projects.
The Housing Commission received informational reports and presentations throughout the period, related to the status of upcoming and completed affordable housing projects.
This task is complete. Recommend this as a
recurring task for the next Work Plan under
Goal 2 in FY 25-26.
Goal 2: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. a. Receive a report on the
Homelessness Response Plan Update
and provide recommendations for
prioritization of actions, if warranted.
This item was a part of the Homelessness Response Plan
Update conducted Nov. 14, 2024.
Received the report. Recommend this as a
recurring task for the next Work Plan.
b. Receive a report on efforts to reduce
veteran homelessness.
This item was a part of the Homelessness Response Plan
Update conducted Nov. 14, 2024. The Housing Commission
also heard and recommended on Jan. 9, 2025, that the
Community Development Commission approve the
agreement with the County of San Diego for the
administration of project-based vouchers for veterans.
This task is complete.
Goal 3: Improve understanding of housing programs, policies and laws. a. Receive legislative update offered or
arranged by the City of Carlsbad.
The Housing Commission will receive a presentation
regarding the city’s legislative update on July 10, 2025.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
b. Receive update on Housing Element
progress and affordable housing sites,
and inclusionary housing alternative
compliance.
The Housing Commission received a presentation regarding the Housing Element sites on May 8, 2025.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend a presentation on annual
Housing Element performance as a recurring
task for the next Work Plan.
c. Participate in best practices session
on addressing rental and
homeownership affordable housing
needs and homelessness.
The Housing Commission received a Fair Housing
presentation on April 10, 2025, that improved understanding of housing and state policies and laws.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/STAFF RECOMMENDATION
d. Examine ways to reduce barriers to
accessing affordable housing.
The Housing Commission received informational reports and presentations, which improved understanding of affordable housing, policies and laws throughout the period.
This task is complete.
Goal 4: Support and advise the City Council regarding the use of Housing Trust Fund and Community Development Block Grant funds. a. Receive an annual report on the
Housing Trust Fund.
The Housing Commission received a presentation regarding the annual report on the Housing Trust Fund on March 13, 2025.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
b. Review and provide input on requests
for funding from the Housing Trust
Fund.
The Housing Commission did not receive any funding
requests in the 2024-25 period.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
c. Review and provide input on requests
for Community Development Block
Grant funding.
The Housing Commission received a presentation regarding the Community Development Block Grant funding on March
13, 2025.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
d. Review and provide input on the
Community Development Block Grant
Consolidated Plan.
The Housing Commission received a presentation regarding the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan on Oct. 10, 2024, and Mar.ch13, 2025.
This task is complete. The next Community
Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan
task will be in the FY 2029-2030 cycle.
Goal 5: Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions.
a. Prepare an annual work plan and
present to City Council for approval.
The 2024-25 Work Plan was approved by the Housing
Commission and approved by the City Council on July 16, 2024.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
b. Report to City Council and public on
annual work plan accomplishments.
The 2024-25 Work Plan Annual Report was approved by the Housing Commission and approved by the City Council on
July 16, 2024.
This task is complete for 2024-25.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
July 22, 2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D 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. July 2025 - June 2026 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 this time frame, 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 Plan.
2. Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. a. Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council and examine Housing Policy as suggested by the Housing Commission.
b. Receive an annual report on the status of affordable housing projects. c. Receive a report on the Homelessness Action Plan and provide recommendations for prioritization of services or funding, if necessary.
d. Receive a report on efforts to reduce homelessness.
3. Improve understanding of housing programs, policies and laws. a. Receive legislative update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad. b. Receive update on Housing Element progress, and inclusionary housing alternative compliance.
c. Participate in any best practices sessions on addressing affordable housing needs and homelessness.
d. Receive Fair Housing training related to state and local tenant protection policies.
4. Support and advise the City Council regarding the use of Housing Trust Fund and Community Development Block Grant funds.
a. Receive an annual report on the Housing Trust Fund.
b. Review and provide input on requests for funding from the Housing Trust Fund. c. Review and provide input on requests for Community Development Block Grant funding.
5. Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions.
a. Prepare an annual Work Plan and present to City Council for approval. b. Report to City Council and public on annual Work Plan accomplishments.
Attachment B
July 22, 2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 59C89FE9-EA88-43BE-B9C8-9D654504F33D Fiscal Year 2024-25 Housing Commission Work
Plan Report
&
FY 2025-26 Housing Commission Work Plan
Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager
Housing & Homeless Services
July 22, 2025
2 BACKGROUND
• CMC Work Plan Requirement
• Requires annual report on prior work plans
• Requires report of new work plan
ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
3 JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT
• 8 public meetings held
• Reviewed key housing and homelessness
topics
• Participated in trainings and received staff
updates
• Provided recommendations on major plans
and reports
ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
4 JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT
• Recommended approval of the Public Housing Agency
Annual Plan
• Reviewed Homelessness Response Plan and veteran
housing efforts
• Received updates on affordable housing projects and
Housing Element progress
• Provided input on CDBG and Housing Trust Fund items
• Participated in Fair Housing and legislative updates
ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
5 FY 2025-26 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN: TASKS
• Continue advisory role for affordable housing and
homelessness
• Review the FY 2025–26 PHA Plan
• Receive and comment on updates for:
Affordable housing project status
Homelessness Action Plan
Housing Element and legislative changes
• Input on CDBG and Housing Trust Fund usage
• Continue communication to Council and the public
ITEM 8: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
6 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Accept the FY 2024–25 Work Plan Report
• Approve the FY 2025–26 Housing Commission
Work Plan.
ITEM 8 : HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN