HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-13; City Council; Resolution 2018-037RESOLUTION NO. 2018-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE 2017-2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT AND SUBMITTAL OF
THE AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that there is a
need to reallocate $750,000 in CDBG funding which requires an Amendment to the 2017-2018 Action
Plan, hereby included as Attachment A to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the General
Fund;and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable living
environment and to expand economic opportunities for the city's low-income residents; and
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. That the 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment is hereby authorized by the City Council as
as set forth in Attachment A to this resolution.
3. That, on the city's behalf, the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director is authorized
to submit the city's 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment as set forth in Attachment A to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval and to execute
all appropriate related documents for the submission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 13th day of March, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
BARBA
(SEAL)
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DRAFT
F~ 2017-2018
Ari:tion Plan Amendment, I
Prepared By:
City1 of Carlsbad
Housing & Neighborhood Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Executive Summary
AP-OS Executive Summary -91.200{c), 91.220{b)
1. Introduction
Carlsbad occupies approximately 39 square miles of rolling hills, beaches and bluffs along the northern coast of San Diego County. The city is
located about 30 miles north of San Diego and about 90 miles south of Los Angeles. In addition to the Pacific Ocean coastline along its western
boundary, the communities surrounding Carlsbad include the city of Oceanside to the north, the city of Encinitas to the south, and the cities of
Vista and San Marcos and unincorporated areas of San Diego County to the east.
This Action Plan outlines Ca rlsbad's planned uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018. The
Action Plan describes the following: resources available, activities to be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year
strategic plan, other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs, as well as provides Carlsbad's Monitoring
Plan.
• Resources available
• Activities to be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan
• Other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs
• Monitoring Plan
The City of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego . HOME funds are being administered directly by the
County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via County's
HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Cost Program.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain
any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
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The' 2017-2018 Annual Plan {AP) incorporates outcome measures for activities in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7,
2006, which require the following Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:
Gerieral Objective Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
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• Decent Housing {SH)
·• A Suitable Living Environment {SL)
le Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
1• Availability/Accessibility (1)
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'• Affordability {2)
'• Sustainability {3)
The!City of Carlsbad has a range of housing and community development needs. CDBG funds alone are not adequate to address the various
needs identified during the public outreach process and summarized in the Needs Assessment of Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan {CP) FY 2015-
2019. Recognizing the national objectives of these funding programs and specific program regulations, the city intends to use these funds to I
coordinate programs, services, and projects to create a decent and suitable living environment to benefit low-and moderate-income households
andlthose with special needs. Needs which have been determined to be a High Priority level will receiving funding du ring this AP. Needs with a
Low Priority may be funded based on the availability of funds. The priorities for the FY 2015-2019 CP established in consultation with residents
andicommunity groups are:
High Priority:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing units
1• Provide supportive services for the homelessness, lower-income residents, and persons with special needs
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;. Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons
I• Provide fair housing services to residents
;• Planning and administration
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Low Priority:
• Conserve and rehabilitate the existing housing stock
The priorities identified above specifically address the use of CDBG funds. The city no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds from
the County of San Diego. The city facilitates the development of new affordable housing primarily through its lnclusionary Housing Program,
which is locally funded, and its' Housing Reserve Fund. The Carlsbad Housing Agency also administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Program for low income tenants.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
In the past, as a participant of the County's HOME Consortium, the City of Carlsbad would receive a small allocation of HOME funds for the city's
affordable housing activities. However, since 2014, the significant reductions in HOME funds necessitated the County to restructure its HOME
program to more efficiently expend the limited funds. The city no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds from the County. City
residents will continue to be eligible to apply for the HOME-funded Down payment and Closing Costs program via the a new program that began
in September of 2014 through a partnership between County of San Diego and the San Diego County Housing Commission.
In years past, the city utilized HOME and other funding to assist in the development of affordable housing. The city provided a total of
$3,750,000 in the form of residual receipts loans from the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside
Fund . In 2009, the city assisted San Diego Habitat for Humanity with the development of six condominium units (Roosevelt Garden) for lower-
income families. The city also provided financial assistance to Meta Housing Corporation for the Tavarua Senior Apartments, a SO-unit apartment
community completed in 2013. Ten of the 50 units are designated for qualifying older adults with mental illness eligible for supportive services
under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) program. This program is part of a larger regional supportive housing initiative by the County of
San Diego's Behavioral Health Services Division (BHS) to link homeless or at risk of homelessness individuals with mental illness to permanent
housing and social services.
The city also provided HOME funds in 2012 to Solutions for Change to assist in the acquisition of Vista Terrace Apartments in the City of Vista to
serve as a regional resource for homeless families with children from the region who are graduating from their program which helps the families
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become stable members of the community and provide them with homes. One unit in Vista Terrace was converted to a community room for
resiclents of the apartments. In 2014, the city provided an additional $454,000 to Solutions for Change in order to assist the agency with the
acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex to be used for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families.
i During the previous Consolidated Plan period, the city assisted over 9,000 homeless persons or persons at-risk of homelessness {duplicated
counts) with temporary shelter and supportive services. An additional 3,600 lower-income persons or persons with special needs were assisted
through a variety of public service programs, including the North County Health Services Immunization and Health Screening Program, after
school programs, and meal or food delivery programs.
In apdition, a total of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since 2010, including the Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks
faciiity, Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Men's Shelter, North County Health Services Health Care Center, and Hospice of the North
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Coast Hospice House. In 2016, the city partnered with Interfaith Community Services to acquire vacant commercial property which now serves t
as the Carlsbad Service Center. This Service Center is in the heart of the city and is easily accessible to all residents. Services such as case
management, job training, employment skills, job placement, emergency food distribution, and ESL classes are just some of the services
available.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
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Citizen participation is one of the key components of the CP and AP process. To solicit public input during the development of the CP, the City of
Carlsbad conducted a community workshop with residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders. A Housing
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andiCommunity Development Needs Survey was also administered.
Community Workshop: To set priorities for the CP, the city held one workshop to solicit input on needs during the development of this CP. The
wo~kshop was held at the Carlsbad Senior Center on December 4, 2014-from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey: With reference to the CP, the Survey was made available both on-line and in hard copy
form. A total of 162 responses were received. Outreach for the Community/Stakeholder workshops and the Housing and Community Needs
Development Survey included:
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Please reference AD-26, Citizen Participation.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All ~itizen comments were accepted with appreciation.
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The1 City of Carlsbad has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the community that may benefit from the
CDBG program.
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PR-'05 Lead & Responsible Agencies -91.200(b)
1. I Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Theifollowing are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role I Name I Department/ Agency
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CDBG Administrator I CARLSBAD I Department of Housing and Neighborhood Services
Table 1 -Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The Consolidated Plan for the City of Carlsbad was prepared in collaboration with the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The City of Carlsbad
participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are being administered directly by the County of San Diego
Housing and Community Development Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via the County's HOME-funded
Down payment and Closing Cost Program, a household earning up to 80 percent of the area median income can obtain loans of up to 33 percent
of a home's purchase price up to a maximum of $70,000.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Courtney Pene, Management Analyst
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200(b}, 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
As part of the development of this AP, the City conducted an outreach program to consult and
coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the
needs of the low-and moderate-income community. The outreach program has been summarized in
the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this AP.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1)).
The City of Carlsbad serves as the city's public housing agency whereby the Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program is implemented and administered daily. The city actively participates in a variety of coalitions
made up of affordable housing and community development coordinators from all 18 incorporated
cities and various nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region. These strong partnerships result
coordination of activities, sharing of information, and jointer operation of specific HUD programs. These
coalitions include: CDBG Coordinators Group; County of San Diego HOME Consortium; Regional
Continuum of Care Council; California Finance Officers' Group; California Association of Housing
Authorities; National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials; Housing Authorities within the
County of San Diego; participating cities in the First-Time Homebuyer Program; and notably, the city
engages and contributes as a member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
(www.sdfairhousing.org). Also included is the San Diego Housing Federation, made up of affordable
housing organizations and lenders that sponsor programs and activities in partnership with the County
of San Diego and cities in the region.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Carlsbad is an active member of the San Diego Regional Continuum of Care Council (RCCC)
which is a large cooperative community group consisting of representatives of the 18 cities within the
County of San Diego, nonprofit homeless providers and other interested parties. The RCCC regularly
meets to identify gaps in homeless services, establish funding priorities, and to pursue an overall
systemic approach to addressing homelessness. The RCCC makes recommendations for allocation of
funds available under the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. The representatives seek ways to
improve collaboration and share scarce resources. The consensus approach from service providers is to
emphasize prevention of homelessness first, then transitional housing and support services for
individuals and families, and finally support for chronically homeless individuals. Facilities in proximity to
Carlsbad serving this population include the Brother Benno Foundation providing transitionalhousing
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for men in recovery from substance abuse, the Women's Resource Center which provides emergency
safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, Catholic Charities' La Posada de Guadalupe men's shelter
which targets homeless men, Community Resource Center which provides emergency safe shelter for .
victims of domestic violence, and Casa de Amparo which provides targeted support for children and
youth who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services.
During 2015, the city actively participated alongside both nonprofit and for profit agencies in the 25
Cities Effort which was a key federal strategy initiative aimed to end veteran homelessness. The city
remains committeed to this effort, now called Open Doors, and has contributed 10 unique Section 8
Rental Assistance vouchers to aid in the effort.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Carlsbad does not receive ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) funds from HUD.
The Regional Continuum of Care Consortium (RCCC) coordinates efforts to address homeless in the San
Diego region and is the HUD designated Continuum of Care (Co() for the region. The RCCC manages the
application for, receipt and distribution of federal and other grant funds, including the Homeless Super
NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability).
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) was selected by the RCCC to manage the region's
homeless management information system (HMIS). This system coordinates the region's AHAR efforts
and is working to combine data from multiple consortium area systems into one data warehouse. The
HMIS produces quarterly and annual reports that assist in monitoring key indicators to assess needs and
progress on strategic goals pertaining to homelessness. In 2010, a Data Advisory Committee was created
to provide community-based oversight, system evaluation, and comprehensive HMIS planning.
Carlsbad does not receive any dedicated homeless assistance funding as a result ofthe Super NOFA or
the RCCC activities. However, annually the city uses a portion of its CDBG Public Service Dollars to assist
agencies that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Table 2 -A_g_encies, groups, organizations who participated
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1 Agency/Group/Organization CASA DE AMPARO
I Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
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I consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA} and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
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I Agency/Group/Organization 2 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
; What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
I Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
' consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA} and encouragement was
I consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
I Carlsbad residents. I
' 3 I Agency/Group/Organization Brother Benno Foundation, Inc
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
I Services-homeless
Regional organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
1 consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
I Carlsbad residents. I
Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
I Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
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! consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Ava ilability (NOFA) and encouragement was
1 consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services -Victims
Regional organization
i What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
' Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
' consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encou ragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
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Agency/Group/Organization INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability {NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization Meals on Wheels of Greater San Diego
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization San Diego Food Bank
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
i consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
: consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
! Carlsbad residents.
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9 I Agency/Group/Organization The Angel's Depot
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
I Services-Health
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
I consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
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10 Agency/Group/Organization Women's Resource Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was , The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
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consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
i consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
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11 [ Agency/Group/Organization TERI, INC.
1 Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
I Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefits
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consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability {NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization North County Health Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Hea Ith
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization NORTH COUNTY SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
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I Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Carlsbad Housing Agency
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
I Homeless Needs -Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs -Families with children
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Homelessness Needs -Unaccompanied youth
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: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was Enhanced coordination and daily collaboration is imperative and will
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the be going forward to provide the best service our residents.
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City of Carlsbad consulted with agencies that provide services to Carlsbad residents.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
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Homelessness
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City of Carlsbad Housing
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Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Regional Continuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed by the CoC strategy. Allicance \
Regional Continuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Ten-Year Plan to End
Allicance Homelessness.
City of Carlsbad Aligns with the strategic plan goal of improving the quality of life for the city's
low and moderate income community.
City of Carlsbad . Aligns with the strategic plan goal of continuing to create affordable housing
units.
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APJ12 Participation -91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Citizbn participation is one of the most important components of the CP process. To solicit public input during the development of this CP, the I
City of Carlsbad held a Community Workshop for residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders. A Housing
and Community Development Needs Survey was also administered, in both English and Spanish, to members of the community. For this survey,
residents could access the survey via the city's website (www.carlsbadca.gov), paper copies of the survey were also made available at the
Carlsbad Senior Center (799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008), also press releases and social media (Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor) were utilized
to request community feedback. A total of 162 responses were received. A Public Hearing before the City Council was also held on April 7, 2015.
A public notice for the hearing was published on April 3, 2015. A second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the Consolidated Plan on
May1 5, 2015. A 30-day public review of the CP was held from April 4, 2015 through May 4, 2015. A public notice for the hearing and public
review period was published on April 4, 2015. The final CP, amendments, Annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five
years at Carlsbad City Hall.
For the FY 2017-2018 Action Plan, two Public Hearings were held which enabled the citizenry to participate. The first public hearing was held on
November 29, 2016 and the second public hearing on April 25, 2017. At the public hearing held on April 25, 2017 the City Council approved the
2017-2018 Action Plan and approved for final submission to HUD via the Lead Agency.
For the 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment. the public was invited to the Carlsbad City Council's Public Hearing to participate in community
dialogue on March 13. 2018. At the Public Hearing, the City Council will determine the draft's recommendations and approve prior to the final
submission to HUD via the County of San Diego.
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response/attendanc comments receive
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Public hearing held
on November 29,
2016. The City
Council was
receptive to the staff
presentation and
No comments were
received.
approved the release
of the 2017-2018
NOFA.
Public hearing held
on April 25, 2017.
The City Council was
accepted the funding
recommendations Reference AD-26
Citizen and approved the participation 2017-2018 Action
Plan to be submitted
to HUD via the Lead
Agency.
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Summary of comment URL (If applicable)
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and reasons
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2017-2018 Funding www.carlsbadca.go
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release of the 2017-
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Expected Resources
AP.JlS Expected Resources -91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the city. Those resources include:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• HOME funds (via a new program that began in September of 2014 through a partnership between the County of San Diego
• and the San Diego County Housing Commission)
• General Funds
• HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (through the Carlsbad Housing Authority)
• State Housing and Community Development (HCD) funds
• State transportation funds
I • Carlsbad Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund
Anticipated Resources
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Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
; Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
' of ConPlan
$
C:DBG public -Acquisition Funding will be utilized to benefit public
federal Admin and services which provide basic needs such
Planning as food, shelter, health and welfare to
Economic Carlsbad residents.Fair housing services
Development to be provided by CSA San Diego County.
Housing
' Public
Improvements
Public Services 513,746 0 0 513,746 0
Table 5 -Expected Resources -Priority Table
Exp,lain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The, city's goal is to leverage federal, state, and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The city may use local
Housing Trust Funds to further affordable housing goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary and appropriate to ensure the financial
fea~ibility of a project.
I
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
TheiCity of Carlsbad worked towards meeting its affordable housing objectives by allocating CDBG funds in previous years to Solutions for
Change for the planned acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex in Carlsbad for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families.
Priqr year CDBG funds were also used to assist in the acquisition of a health care center in the City that continues to provide services to low-
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income residents. No other publicly owned land or property is anticipated to be used to address needs identified in this plan.
Discussion
The Carlsbad Housing Agency administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for Carlsbad residents. For calendar year (CY) 2016, the City
of Carlsbad's allocation was $5,545,117 for rental assistance payments and $588,690 for operating expenses. HUD is currently operating under a
Continuing Resolution until April 28, 2017. Since January 2017, the Carlsbad Housing Agency has received 94 percent of CY 2016 housing
assistance payments funding and 77 percent of administrative allocation. Once the CY 2017 Appropriations Act is approved, HUD will notify the
housing agencies within 60 days what the final funding appropriations will be for CY 2017. The program provides rent subsidy payments for very
low-,income households in privately owned rental housing units. Each month, 600 families are assisted with Section 8 Rental Assistance funds.
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Sort
Order
1
2
3
4
5
Annual Goals and Objectives
APL20 Annual Goals and Objectives -91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Goal Name Start End
Year Year
Affordable 2015 2019
Housing
I
Improve Facilities 2015 2019
I
S'upportive 2015 2019
Services
Fair Housing 2015 2019
'
P,lanning and 2015 2019
Administration
Goal Descriptions
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Category
Affordable Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Administration
Geographic Needs Addressed
Area
Affordable
Housing
Improve Facilities
Supportive
Services
Fair Housing
Planning and
Administration
Table 6 -Goals Summary
Annual Action Plan
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Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
$166,968 Activities for Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1 Households
Assisted
CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
$166,968 Activities for Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1 Households
Assisted
CDBG: Public service activities for
$77,061 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 2800 Households Assisted
CDBG: Public service activities for
$19,896 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 100 Households Assisted
CDBG: Other: 1 Other
$82,853
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2
3
4
5
Goa'I Name
Goal
Description
Goal Name
Goal
Description
Goa.I Name
Goal
Description
Goal Name
Goal
Description
Goal Name
Goal
Description
Affordable Housing
Participate in the acquisition of property for low/moderate income housing. Via the 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment. the
City of Carlsbad will reallocate funds towards the acguisition of existing vacant affordable housing units intended for low
income households.
Improve Facilities
Public facility or infrastructure activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit.
Supportive Services
Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-2,800 persons assisted
Fair Housing
Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-100 persons assisted
Planning and Administration
Successfully implement and administer the CDBG program.
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AP-35 Projects -91.420, 91.220{d)
Introduction
For FY 2017-2018, the City of Carlsbad is projected to receive $513,746 in CDBG funding. Should
Congress choose to adjust the city's allocation, all budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased
from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. The total projects listed in the
table equal $513,746.
# Project Name
1 Teen Scene Program (Boys & Girls Club)
2 Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno)
3 La Posada de Guadalupe (Catholic Charities)
4 Homeless prevention and intervention (Community Resource Center)
5 Emergency rental assistance (Interfaith Community Services)
6 Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter (Womens Resource Center)
7 Teen Wellness Center {Casa De Amparo)
8 GaFlssaEI l=lel::lsiRg ResePo<e ~l::lREI {Gity ef GaFlssaEll Purchase of Affordable Housing Unit{s} {LMIH)
9 Program administration {City of Carlsbad)
10 Fair Housing {CSA San Diego County)
Table 7 -Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City of Carlsbad is limited in its ability to meet all of the housing needs of lower income households.
However, a sincere effort will be made to combine various city resources to meet as much of the need
as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period, as well as the overall needs identified in the FY
2015-19 Consolidated Plan .
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 , Project Name
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Target Area
!
' Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
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, Funding
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Description
I
'
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
I of families that will benefit
; from the proposed activities
Location Description
i Planned Activities
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Target Area
1 Goals Supported
I
1 Needs Addressed
Funding
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Teen Scene Program (Boys & Girls Club)
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $9,896
This project will provide financial assistance to 100% low and moderate income families for access to
the Teen Scene Program for youth.
This grant would provide $9,896 is scholarships for Carlsbad youth and families to attend teen
programs at the Village Clubhouse. The goal of this financial aid is to provide low income youth the
opportunity to particiate in the programs offered to all.
Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno)
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $14,896
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Description
I I I
I Target Date
' I
I Estimate the number and type
: of families that will benefit
' from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities I
I
3 ' Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
I
Target Date
i Estimate the number and type
' of families that will benefit
' from the proposed activities
Location Description
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Brother Benno's serves the poor and neediest in North County San Diego, including Carlsbad residents.
The agency operates two shelters for women, a twelve step residential recovery program for men, a
hot meal and emergency food distribution program for the working poor.
The proposed program will provide a number of services including emergency food boxes, hot meals,
food packs, rental assistance, funds for prescription medications, internet access, mail and telephone
services, hot showers, clothing for the family, and haircuts.
La Posada de Guadalupe (Catholic Charities)
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $17,581
La Posada De Guadalupe is a 7-day, 24-hour alcohol-and drug-free facility in Carlsbad. The program is
designed to provide services for homeless men in San Diego County.
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I I Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide a safe, sanitary, drug and alcohol free housing environment for homeless
1 men and locally employed farm workers. Through case management and support services, residents
I I will be assisted with obtaining employment and locate permanent housing.
4 1 Project Name Homeless prevention and intervention (Community Resource Center)
I Target Area
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I Goals Supported Supportive Services
1 Needs Addressed Supportive Services
'f--~~~~~~~~~~~-+-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~------,
I Funding CDBG: $9,896
, Description Community Resource Center enables low-income Carlsbad families to acquire permanent housing and
establish a path to self-sufficiency, thereby reducing the number of homeless individuals and families
1
in the community.
· Target Date
I Estimate the number and type
i of families that will benefit
1 from the proposed activities
Location Description
, Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide a wide range of supportive services including: homeless prevention,
domestic violence shelter, counseling, and case management to ass ist with permanent housing.
5 Project Name Emergency rental assistance {Interfaith Community Services)
I
; Target Area
I
1 Goals Supported Supportive Services
1 f--~~~~~~~~~~~---+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~------,
Needs Addressed Supportive Services
1 Funding CDBG: $9,896
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Description
'
I
!
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
;
Location Description
'
Planned Activities
6 Project Name
I
Target Area
' Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
' ' Estimate the number and type
: of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
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lnterfaith's Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide assistance to at the minimum of 20
Carlsbad households. Housing assistance provided to Carlsbad residents will include rental assistance
and security deposit assistance payments to avoid and prevent imminent homelessness, motel
vouchers to immediately rehouse those affected by homelessness, as well as referrals to local shelters.
-
With the assistance of individual case management, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will
provide households with the pivotal help needed by providing rental assistance including security
deposit assistance to homeless and low-income familes.
Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter (Womens Resource Center)
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $14,896
Women's Resource Center's purpose is to address the needs of persons experiencing family violence in
order to impact the incidence and effect of such violence.
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:1 Planned Activities
7 I Project Name
l f-------
1 Target Area
Funds will be used to provide shelter services for women and children who are victims in need of safe,
emergency housing.
Teen Wellness Center (Casa De Amparo)
,f----------------------1-------------------------------------------------------------~
:1 Goals Supported I Improve Facilities
I Needs Addressed I Improve Facilities
· Funding CDBG: $166,968
,1--~~~~~~~~~~~~~-+-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~------,
1
, Description
11 Target Date
ii Estimate the number and type
i of families that will benefit
11 from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
The Wellness Center will be a community treatment facility to provide a safe and nuturing home-like
environment to undeserved youth who have experienced significant trauma and struggle with severe
symptons of complex trauma, PTSD, and behavioral challenges.
The funding will assist in the pre-development costs related to the Teen Wellness Center. Funding will
also provide a storage and maintenance facility for use agency-wide.
8 '. Project Name Carlsbad !=lousing Reserve Fund (City of Carlsbad) Purchase of Affordable Housing Unit(s) (LMIH}
!
I Target Area
!1 Goals Supported
I Needs Addressed
Funding
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Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
CDBG: $166,968 $750,000
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Description
:
I Target Date
Estimate the number and type
' of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
I Planned Activities
'.
9: Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
! from the proposed activities
I Location Description
I
I Planned Activities
I Project Name
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Utilize the funding to 12urchase existing, vacant unit(s) within the city of Carlsbad for the 12ur12oses of
housing very low and low income households.
6/30/18
2
Carlsbad
Contribute funds tO\vards acquistion or the development of affordable housing for low income
families. Utilize the funds to acguire existing, vacant affordable housing units for the guq;1ose of re-
housing low income households.
Program administration (City of Carlsbad)
Planning and Administration
Conserve the Housing Stock
CDBG: $82,853
The Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for administering the city's
CDBG funded programs.
Funds are utilized to administer the CDBG programs.
Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
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10 1 Target Area i
1 Goals Supported
1 Needs Addressed
, Funding
Description
:
I
I : Target Date
I
, Estimate the number and type
! of families that will benefit
: from the proposed activities
i Location Description
: Planned Activities
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Fair Housing
Fair Housing
CDBG: $19,896
CSA San Diego County, formerly Center for Social Advocacy, will provide fair housing services to all
Carlsbad residents. CSA promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex,
family size, familial status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the telephone, CSA staff will
provide direct assistance to those in need.
Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents.
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AP-SO Geographic Distribution -91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where
assistance will be directed
Through the city's lnclusionary Housing program, the city intends to develop lower-income affordable housing units throughout Carlsbad,
thereby reducing the impact of housing on any one area. City staff will be responsible for initiating or facilitating the development this housing
through agreements with local for-profit and non-profit housing developers {including agreements to provide city assistance) and
through managing/monitoring the affordability of these housing units in future years. City resources for the provision, construction, or
improvements to public services or facilities to meet the community development needs will also be distributed throughout the city. Carlsbad
will consider the allocation of resources to public service organizations located outside of the city limits in those instances where such
public services provide adequate access to Carlsbad residents.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area I Percentage of Funds
Table 8 -Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
While the city has identified a number of priority strategies and implementing programs in the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, given limited
resources, the city may not pursue each program every fiscal year. Priorities for allocation are a result of various community outreach efforts
and consultation meetings and recommendations by city staff and the Carlsbad City Council.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
The City of Carlsbad works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts of efforts to protect public health and safety by
taking actions to reduce the costs or provide financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing.
-Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such
as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and
policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City of Carlsbad works diligently to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts of efforts to protect public health and
safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide off-setting financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable
housing. The following measures may be taken to alleviate the barriers to affordable housing:
• Apply for State and federal funding to provide gap financing for affordable housing production and rehabilitation of existing affordable
housing stock.
• Continue to support applications for Tax Exempt Bond financing from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.
• Continue to support applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
• Continue to streamline the environmental review process for housing developments, using available state categorical exemptions and
federal categorical exclusions, when applicable. Also, send staff to CEQA and NEPA trainings as needed to gain expertise in the
preparation of environmental review documents.
• Continue to improve the permit processing and planning approval processes to minimize delay in housing development in general and in
particular affordable housing development.
• Continue providing rehabilitation assistance and homeownership assistance, and to assist in the construction and preservation of
affordable housing.
• Encourage public participation when a proposed project is being considered for approval.
• Implement policies and strategies identified in Carlsbad's 2013-2021 Housing Element.
Housing affordability is affected by numerous factors in both the private and public sectors. With the dissolution of redevelopment in California,
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the City of Carlsbad has lost its most powerful tool and funding mechanism to provide affordable housing in the community. Funding at the State
and Federal levels has also continued to experience significant cuts. With reduced funding and increased housing costs, the city faces significant
challenges in providing affordable and decent housing opportunities for its lower and moderate income residents, especially with extremely low
incomes. Actions by the city can have a significant impact on the price and availability of housing in Carlsbad. Lack of affordable housing funds,
land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall quality of
housing may serve as a constraint to affordable housing development. These governmental constraints can limit the operations of the public,
private, and nonprofit sectors, making it challenging to meet the demand for affordable housing and ever decreasing supply in the region.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
Priority Needs established in the FY 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for
establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2017-2018 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:
High Priority
• Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing Units
• Provide Supportive Services for the Homeless, Lower-Income Residents, and Persons with
Special Needs
• Improve and Provide Facilities to Serve Lower-Income Persons
• Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents
• Planning and Administration
Low Priority
• Conserve and Rehabilitate the Existing Housing Stock
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Limited financial resources are the biggest obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Carlsbad. The city's
policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in providing public
services and affordable housing. The city supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for
development activities and "gap financing" by private and non-profit entities in their efforts to develop
affordable housing.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
In order to foster and maintain affordable housing for lower income households, the city will use CDBG
funds to assist with the development of affordable multi-family housing. The city also fosters
development of affordable housing through implementation of its lnclusionary Housing Ordinance,
which requires that 15 percent of all housing units constructed in city be affordable to lower and
moderate income households. For projects proposing seven units or less, a fee is collected and
deposited into the city's Housing Trust Fund to be used to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of
childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to
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focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city
has identified two primary strategies to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Carlsbad to be carried out
during the FY 2015-2019 CP period.
Strategy 1: Integrate lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into all housing programs.
Currently, many federal programs have requirements for evaluating and reducing lead hazards. For
those State and local housing and community development programs, the city will pursue the following
activities to evaluate and reduce lead hazards:
• Require inspection for and abatement of lead-based paint hazards as a requirement of all
residential rehabilitation programs when children under the age of seven reside in the dwelling
unit and have been identified with elevated blood levels;
• Include lead-based paint hazard abatement as an eligible activity for funding under the city's
CDBG program and include minimum lead-based paint abatement requirements to housing
quality standards which must be met; and
• Provide all eligible applicants of housing programs, with information regarding lead-based
paint.
Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children
for lead Poisoning and a follow-up on those identified as lead poisoned. In accordance with Center for
Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, all children found to have elevated blood levels (above 20 micrograms
per deciliter) should both be provided with public health management services and be tested every
three months. The County of San Diego's Department of Health Services currently provides this service.
The city encourages the abatement of lead-based paint hazards once a child under the age of seven is
identified as having elevated blood levels. CDBG funds may be used to help the city or other
organizations in developing a comprehensive approach to lead-poisoning prevention.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The city currently has various programs and policies in place to help reduce the number of households
with incomes below the poverty line. These policies and programs aim to improve coordination and
collaboration among city departments; and nonprofit agencies which provide health and social services,
employment training, legal assistance, and other support services for low income persons. The city will
pursue the following programs during FY 2017-18 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad:
1. lnclusionary Housing Ordinance
2. Housing Reserve Fund
3. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
4. Section 8 Vouchers
5. Village Revitalization Partnership Program
6. Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
There are many organizations within the County of San Diego that provide housing or supportive
services to Carlsbad residents. These agencies tend to be smaller organizations with many using
volunteers. The city will continue to encourage greater efforts to make use of available housing, social
service and mental and other health care resources. The city can also help strengthen the housing and
service delivery system by helping to educate such organizations and agencies regarding the resources
that are available.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The city proposes to strengthen, coordinate and integrate the governmental institutions, non-profit and
private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2015-19 CP and FY 2017-2018 Action Plan through on-going
"strategy and development" meetings between city staff, private developers, non-profit organizations
and various financial institutions. Through these meetings, the city will continue to identify the
constraints to affordable housing and develop/implement programs to mitigate them. The key to
successful development of affordable housing for lower-income households in Carlsbad is
communication, flexibility, and adequate funding. The city will communicate openly with private
developers and service providers as well as make every effort to maintain the flexibility in policies
and/or ordinances necessary to create public/private housing development partnerships.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4}
Introduction
The following describes other program-specific requirements.
Community Development Block Grant Program {CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220{1){1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
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Discussion
If Carlsbad receives Program Income during the year, staff will return to the City Council for a
recommendation on a project and submit an Amendment to HUD for project approval.
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Appendix A
Summary of Citizen Participation
The public was invited to provide comments during the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, November 29,
2016 regarding the 2017-2018 Notice of Funding Availability and the Carlsbad 2017-2018 Funding Plan.
Both funding documents were made available at the following locations for review, consideration, and
participation:
• Carlsbad City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
• Carlsbad City Hall, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
On November 29, the Public Hearing was held and the following actions took place:
• No comments received
• No comments filed with the City Clerk's Office
• The City Council voted 5-0 to release the Notice of Funding Availability to the public
The public was invited to provide comments on t~e report and during the Public Hearing with regards to
the 2017-2018 Action Plan on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Documents related to the Action Plan were made
available at the following locations for citizen review, consideration, and participation:
• Carlsbad City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
• Carlsbad City Hall, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
On April 25, the Public Hearing was held and the following actions took place:
• The City accepted the following public comment:
o Lauren Pollick and Joaquin Blas
• Organization: Catholic Charities
• Comments: Expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the City Council's
ongoing support and encouraged the City Council to approve the recommended
funding
o Lea Williams
• Organization: Community Resource Center
• Comments: Expressed her appreciation for the recommended funding and is
looking forward to providing future assistance to Carlsbad residents
o Greg Anglea
o Organization: Interfaith Community Services
o Comments: Expressed his extreme gratitude to the City Council for the recent FY
2016-2017 grant funding ($600,000) which enabled Interfaith to acquire
property and open the new Carlsbad Service Center. He too encouraged the City
Council to approve the 2017-2018 funding recommendations.
• The City Council voted 5-0 to accept the 2017-2018 Action Plan and received all comments
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The public was invited to provide comment during a Public Hearing held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018
regarding the 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment. No public comments were received prior to this
Public Hearing; any comments received at the public hearing will be incorporated into this Amendment
prior to submission to HUD.
Notice for the 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment, I was released to the public on February 9, 2018.
Public notice was published via:
• Coast News
• City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
• City of Carlsbad, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA
92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
Full copies of the 2017-2018 Action Plan Amendment, I was made available for public review at the
following locations:
• City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
• City of Carlsbad, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
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