CA Review CDS
Meeting Date: Sept. 1, 2026
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 2025-26 Work Plan Report and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Commission Work Plan
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to review and approve the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan report and its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan, which are required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020(C). These plans are designed to strengthen communication and coordination between the City Council and its boards and commissions, while helping ensure that their work remains aligned with the City Council’s priorities.
Explanation & Analysis
The Housing Commission advises and provides recommendations to the Community Development Commission and the City Council on matters related to affordable housing programs, policies and regulations. The commission also provides input on initiatives and services focused on preventing, reducing and addressing homelessness in Carlsbad, as well as other related housing and community development matters.
The City Council approved the Housing Commission’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan on July 22, 2025. In carrying out its responsibilities under the Carlsbad Municipal Code and consistent with the approved work plan, the Housing Commission met nine times between July 2025 and June 2026. The report summarizes the status of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan tasks (Exhibit 1, Attachment A).
Several tasks included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan remain in progress or are recurring or ongoing in nature. Staff recommend carrying these tasks forward into the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Work Plan (Exhibit 1, Attachment B).
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Docusign Envelope ID: 22F30E1B-9E5F-8824-8399-0B08E7D128CB The Housing Commission voted on June 11, 2026, to recommend the City Council accept and approve the Housing Commission Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan Report and the Fiscal Year 2026-27 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, or 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 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.
Exhibit
1. City Council resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-167
A RE
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HOUSING COMMISSION FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 WORK PLAN REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHE
REAS, Section 2.15.020(C) 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 duties of the Housing Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Housing Commission F iscal Year 2025–26 Work Plan on July 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met nine times during July 2025 - June 2026 to perform their functions and accomplish FY 2025-26 work plan tasks; and WHEREAS, on June 1 1, 202 6, the Housing Commission received a report on the accomplishments of the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Work Plan and considered their work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner discussion, the Housing Commission voted to accept the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Work Plan R eport and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Commission Work Plan, and recommend the City Council approve them.
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 California Environmental Quality Act, or 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 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 Sept. 1, 2026
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Docusign Envelope ID: 22F30E1B-9E5F-8824-8399-0B08E7D128CB or direction stemming from the proposed action 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 202 5–26 Work Plan Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3. That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a R egular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 1st day of September, 2026, 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)
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Housing Commission
July 2025 – June 2026 Work Plan Report
I. Mission 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 2025-26 Goals & Tasks
Below is the current status of the July 2025 – June 2026 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 nine (9) times from July 2025 - June 2026 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 and PHA 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 2026-2027,
consistent with the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
b. Review and recommend for
approval to City Council the Public
Housing Agency Annual Plan for
year FY 2026-27.
On March 12, 2026, the Housing Commission recommended
approval of the PHA Annual Plan to the City Council.
Th e City Council adopted the Annual PHA
Plan on March 24, 2026. Recommend this as
a recurring task for the next Work Plan.
Attachment A
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July 2025 – June 2026 Work Plan Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Goal 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.
This item was a part of the Homelessness Action Plan
Update conducted Nov. 13, 2025.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
b. Receive an annual report on the
status of affordable housing
projects.
The Housing Commission received a report on Affordable
Housing Development Activity on Feb. 12, 2026.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan. Recommend moving this to
Goal 1.
c. Receive a report on the
H
omelessness Action Plan and
provide recommendations for
p
rioritization of services or funding,
if necessary.
This item was a part of the Homelessness Action Plan
Update conducted Nov. 13, 2025.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
d. Receive a report on efforts to
reduce veteran homelessness.
This item was a part of the Homelessness Action Plan
Update conducted Nov. 13, 2025.
This task is complete. Recommend this to be
ongoing report in the Homelessness Action
Plan, Goal 2.c.
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 received 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 12, 2026.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
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July 2025 – June 2026 Work Plan Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/STAFF RECOMMENDATION
c. Participate in best practices
session on addressing rental and
homeownership affordable
housing needs and homelessness.
The Housing Commission received informational reports and presentations, which improved understanding of affordable housing, policies and laws throughout the period.
This task is complete. Recommend the new
Work Plan task: Receive an overview of
affordable housing compliance requirements.
d. Receive Fair Housing training
related to state and local tenant
protection policies.
The Housing Commission received a Fair Housing
presentation on April 9, 2026, that improved understanding of housing and state policies and laws.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
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 Nov. 13, 2025.
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 received one (1) funding request presented on May 14, 2026.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan. Recommend the new Work
Plan task: Review a report of pipeline housing
projects seeking funding.
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
12, 2026.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
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 fo
r
ap
proval.
The 2025-26 Work Plan was approved by the Housing
Commission and presented to the City Council on July 22, 2025.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
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July 2025 – June 2026 Work Plan Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/STAFF RECOMMENDATION
b. Report to City Council and public
on annual work plan
accomplishments.
The 2024-25 Work Plan Annual Report and FY 2025-26 Work Plan were approved by the Housing Commission and
approved by the City Council on July 22, 2025.
Recommend this as a recurring task for the
next Work Plan.
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ty of Carlsbad
Housing Commission Work Plan
Draft Fiscal Year July 2026 - June 2027
I. Mission Statement
The mission of the Housing Commission is to promote housing security and affordability for all segments of o
ur 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 2026 - June 2027 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. c. Receive an annual report on the status of affordable housing projects.
2. Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness. a. Examine homeless policy questions as may be referred by the City Council and examine Housing Policy as suggested by the Housing Commission. b. Receive a report on the Homelessness Action Plan and provide recommendations for p
rioritization of services or funding, if necessary.
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. Receive an overview of affordable housing compliance requirements. 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.
d. Receive a report on pipeline housing projects seeking funding (as applicable).
5. Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions.
a. Prepare the annual Work Plan and present it to City Council for approval. b. Report to City Council and public on annual Work Plan accomplishments.
Attachment B
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Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager
Sept. 1, 2026
2 BACKGROUND
• CMC Work Plan Requirement
• Requires annual report on prior work plans
• Requires report of new work plan
ITEM 5: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
3 JULY 2025 - JUNE 2026 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT
• Nine (9) public meetings held
• Reviewed key housing and homelessness topics
• Participated in trainings and received staff updates
• Provided recommendations on major plans and
reports
ITEM 5: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
4 JULY 2025 - JUNE 2026 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT
• Recommended approval of the Public Housing
Agency Annual Plan
• Reviewed Homelessness Action Plan
• 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 5: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
5 FY 2026-27 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN: TASKS
• Continue advisory role for affordable housing and
homelessness
• Review the Public Housing Agency Plan
• Receive updates on housing projects, Housing
Element and Homelessness Action Plan
• Review CDBG and Housing Trust Fund matters
• Receive overview of affordable housing
compliance requirements
ITEM 5: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
6 RECOMMENDED ACTION
• Accept the FY 2025–26 Work Plan Report
• Approve the FY 2026–27 Housing Commission
Work Plan.
ITEM 5: HOUSING COMMISSION WORK PLAN