Pursuant to Section 34291 of the California Health and Safety Code, a Housing Commission is created as an advisory body to the City Council and Community Development Commission.
(Ord. NS-467 § 1, 1999; Ord. CS-199 § 1, 2013; Ord. CS-455 § 2, 2023)
The Housing Commission shall consist of five members appointed pursuant to Section 2.15.050(B).
In addition to the qualifications outlined in Section 2.15.030, two members of the Housing Commission shall be tenants assisted by the Carlsbad Housing Authority, one of which shall be at least 62 years of age. The remaining three members shall, to the extent possible, have experience and expertise within one or more of the following areas: development, construction, real estate, social services, housing advocacy, planning, architecture or finance. To the extent possible, the Commission members shall be representative of the four districts of the city. If a tenant member ceases to be a tenant assisted by the Housing Authority, or if any Commission member moves out of the City of Carlsbad, that member will forfeit their seat and the vacancy will be filled according to the procedures in Section 2.15.070.
(Ord. NS-467 § 1, 1999; Ord. CS-455 § 2, 2023)
A. 
The Housing Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the Community Development Commission (the governing body of the Carlsbad Housing Authority) and/or the City Council on the following matters:
1. 
Establishment of or amendments to affordable housing programs, policies and regulations;
2. 
Adoption of or amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan, and related strategies or programs;
3. 
Review of project concept and affordability objectives of off-site combined projects as defined by Chapter 21.85 of this code and located outside of the master plan area, specific plan area or subdivision which has the inclusionary housing requirement;
4. 
Requests for financial assistance and/or incentives for the development of affordable housing projects;
5. 
Requests to sell affordable housing credits for alternative methods to satisfy an inclusionary housing obligation;
6. 
Establishment of or amendments to programs and services that aim to prevent, reduce and manage homelessness in the City of Carlsbad;
7. 
Other special assignments as requested by the Community Development Commission or City Council as related to the development of affordable housing, community development and homelessness programs, or regional and state policies and legislation.
B. 
The Commission shall annually report to the City Council on the status and progress of affordable housing and homelessness programs.
(Ord. NS-467 § 1, 1999; Ord. CS-199 § 1, 2013; Ord. CS-371 § 2, 2020; Ord. CS-455 § 2, 2023)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 7266, the Housing Commission is designated as the Relocation Appeals Board for the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District to hear and determine (subject to appeal to the appropriate governing body) complaints regarding relocation and compliance with applicable local, state and federal relocation assistance laws and regulations.
(Ord. NS-574 § 1, 2001; Ord. CS-455 § 2, 2023)