The Carlsbad Housing Commission voted Jan. 9 to adopt a consistent meeting schedule of Thursdays at 4 p.m., with the motion passing 4 yeas and 1 abstention.

Staff presented a proposed schedule in which regular meetings would be held on Thursdays and explained that starting meetings after 5 p.m. can trigger additional city staffing and technical costs for telecast and archiving functions. Christian Gutierrez, a staff member, said the adopted schedule will be published to satisfy municipal code requirements and help the public plan attendance.

Commissioners discussed a range of start times, including 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Commissioner Berger expressed a “strong preference for an earlier time” and said 4 p.m. was his first choice. Commissioner DeGoroz expressed concern about safety and lighting for later meetings and noted that earlier start times could avoid added city costs for technical staff. Director Mills was referenced by commissioners as having raised the staffing‑cost point during a briefing; staff confirmed that meetings after 5 p.m. can require extra city technical personnel.

Chair Collins moved to set the commission’s regular meetings on Thursdays at 4 p.m.; the motion was seconded and then approved with four yeas and one abstention. Staff said the adopted schedule will be posted and that special meetings may still be called as needed.

The commission’s clerk will publish the adopted schedule and update the calendar for upcoming months.