HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-08; City Council; Resolution 2018-067RESOLUTION NO. 2018-067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
2018-2019 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Exhibit 1
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
WHEREAS, the 2018-2019 Action Plan addresses the needs of lower income persons and
households; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the projects as set forth in the City of Carlsbad's 2018-
2019 Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the General
Fund;and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken all testimony into account and all comments will be
included in the Action Plan under Citizen Participation.
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 2018-2019 Action Plan (Attached hereto as Attachment A) is hereby approved.
3. That the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director is authorized to submit the city's
2018-2019 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for approval and to execute all appropriate related documents for the
submission.
4. That the City Manager or Designee is authorized to execute funding agreements with
the selected organizations for the approved CDBG funding amounts to be equally
increased or decreased in accordance with the actual and final funding amounts as
allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
5. The Carlsbad City Council authorizes the City Manager or Designee to execute all
appropriate documents required to provide the contributions of CDBG funds to the
selected organizations, and the Administrative Services Director is authorized to
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disburse funds as approved to the organizations set forth in Attachment A to this
resolution and seek reimbursement by the federal government as appropriate.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 8th day of May, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Packard, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher.
None.
M. Hall, K. Blackburn.
(SEAL)
GLESON, C ty Clerk
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FY 2018-2019
DRAFT-Action Plan
Prepared By:
City of Carlsbad
Housing & Neighborhood Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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2018-2019 Action Plan
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary-91.200(c}, 91.220(b) ................................................................. 4
The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies -91.200(b) .................................................................... 9
AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) .............................................................. 10
AP-12 Participation -91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................. 20
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources -91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1,2} ...................................................... 23
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annuals Goals and Objectives -91.420, 94.220(c}(3}&(e) ....................................... 26
AP-35 Projects-91.420, 91.220(d) ........................................................................................ 28
AP-38 Project Sum ma ry ........................................................................................................... 29
AP-50 Geographic Distribution -91.420, 91.220(f) ............................................................. 35
Affordable Housing
AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing .................................................................................... 36
AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k) ............................................................................... 38
Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4) ..................................... 44
Appendix A
Summary of Citizen Participation
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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 Carlsbad's planned uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG} funds
for Fiscal Year (FY} 2018-2019. The Action Plan describes the following: resources available, activities to
be undertaken during FY 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 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
The 2018-2019 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:
General Objective Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (SH}
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL}
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
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• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• 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 coordinate programs, services, and projects to create a decent and suitable living
environment to benefit low-and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Needs
which have been determined to be a High Priority level will be receiving funding during 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 and community groups are:
High Priority:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing units
• Provide supportive services for the homelessness, 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
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
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from the County. City residents will continue to be eligible to apply for the HOME-funded
Down payment and Closing Costs program via 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 become stable
members of the community and provide them with homes. One unit in Vista Terrace was converted to a
community room for residents 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.
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 addition, a total of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since 2010,
including the Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks facility, Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Men's
Shelter, North County Health Services Health Care Center, and Hospice of the North Coast Hospice
House. In 2016, the city partnered with Interfaith Community Services to acquire vacant commercial
property which now serves 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 and
Community 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 workshop 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:
• Notice posted on city website
• Notice posted at Carlsbad City Hall
• Email blast to residents and agencies on the city's contact list
• Flyers advertising the Community Workshop and Survey were distributed to 150 service
providers and agencies
• Advertisement published in the San Diego Union Tribune (English and Spanish).
Public Hearing: For 2018-2019, a public hearing was held on November 7, 2017 to provide the citizens of
Carlsbad an opportunity to provide feedback on the community development needs of Carlsbad. A
second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the 2017-2018 AP on May 8, 2018 in the Carlsbad
Council Chamber also for the citizen to participate and provide feedback.
Public Review of Draft Documents: The City Council held a noticed public hearing on April 10, 2018 to
share the draft Action Plan funding recommendations with the community and an additional noticed
third public hearing was held on May 8, 2018 to raise public awareness for the 2018-2019 AP and invited
their comments and feedback prior to the submission to HUD. Copies ofthe Draft AP were made
available for the public at the following locations:
• City website
• Carlsbad City Hall
All final CP, amendments, annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at
the Carlsbad City Hall.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
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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 citizen comments were·accepted with appreciation.
7. Summary
The City of Carlsbad has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the
community thatmay benefit from the CDBG program.
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PR-OS Lead & Responsible Agencies -91.200{b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following 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 ofthis 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.
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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
transitional housing 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. Since the adoption of the 2017-2018 AP, the 25 Cities Effort has come to a sunset and the
San Diego region is collectively working on a plan to end homelessness which is spearheaded by the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. In
November of 2017, the Carlsbad City Council approved a local Homeless Response Plan which serves as a principal planning guide for our city's
collaborative efforts. Near term goals are to hire two (2) Licensed Clinical Social Workers to help provide daily case management to our
homeless community and later adopt a more robust budget to provide the necessary foundation for this community need.
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 (Coe) 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).
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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 of the 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
Table 2 -Agencies, groups, organizations who participated:
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Agency/Group/Organization CASA DE AMPARO
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services -Victims
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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 Brother Benno Foundation, Inc
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 CATHOLIC CHARITIES
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services -Victims
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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 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
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 The Angel's Depot
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 TERI, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefits
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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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Agency/Group/Organization North County Health Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type 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 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2018-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2019 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 Carlsbad Housing Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Other government -Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs -Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs -Families with children
Homelessness Needs -Veterans
Homelessness Needs -Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs -Market Analysis
Lead-based Paint Strategy
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.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization
Continuum of Care Regional Continuum of
Care
Ten-Year Plan to End Regional Continuum of
Homelessness Care
City of Carlsbad General Plan City of Carlsbad Update
City of Carlsbad Housing City of Carlsbad Element
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How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Coe strategy.
The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Ten-Year Plan to End
Homelessness.
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of improving the quality of life for the city's low
and moderate income community.
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of continuing to create affordable housing
units.
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Table 3 -Other local/ regional/ federal planning efforts
Narrative
See discussion above.
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AP-12 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
Citizen participation is one ofthe most important components of the CP process. To solicit public input during the development of
this CP, the 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 ofthe 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 May 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 2018-2019 AP, three (3) noticed Public Hearings were held which enabled the citizenry to participate. The first public
hearing was held on November 7,2017, the second public hearing on April 10, 2018 and the third public hearing held on May 8, 2018
the City Council approved the 2017-2018 Action Plan and approved for final submission to HUD via the Lead Agency.
Citizen Participation Outreach
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,rt Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public Public Hearing and Assisted
Housing
Local service
providers
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public Public Hearing and Assisted
Housing
Local service
providers
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Summary of Summary of
response/attendance comments received
Public hearing held on
November 7, 2017.
The City Council was
receptive to the staff No comments were
presentation and received.
approved the release
of the 2018-2019
NOFA.
Public hearing held on
April 10, 2018. The
City Council accepted Reference AD-26
public comment on the Citizen participation
2018-2019 AP funding
recommendations.
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Summary of comments URL (If applicable}
not accepted
and reasons
The City Council was
supportive of the 2018-
2019 Funding Plan and www.carlsbadca.ge
approved the release of
the 2018-2019 NOFA.
All comments were
received. No comments www.carlsbadca.ge were filed via mail or
electronic mail.
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Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public Hearing Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Local service
providers
Table 4 -Citizen Participation Outreach
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Public hearing held on
April 10, 2018. The
City Council was
accepted the funding Reference AD-26 recommendations and
approved the 2017-Citizen participation
2018 Action Plan to be
submitted to HUD via
the Lead Agency.
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All comments were
received. No comments
were filed via mail or www.carlsbadca.ge
electronic mail.
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AP-15 Expected Resources -91.420{b), 91.220(c) {l, 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
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 Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Reminder
of
ConPlan
$
CDBG public -Acquisition Funding will be utilized to benefit
federal Admin and public services which provide basic
Planning needs such as food, shelter, health and
Economic welfare to Carlsbad -residents. Fair
Development housing services to be provided by
Housing Legal Aid Society of San Diego.
Public
Improvements
Public Services 513,746 0 0 513,746 0
Table 5 -Expected Resources -Priority Table
Explain 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 feasibility of a project.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
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The City 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. Prior 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-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. 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 2018 Appropriations Act is
approved, HUD will notify the housing agencies within 60 days what the final funding appropriations will be for CY 2018. 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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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives -91.420, 91.220(c}{3}&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start
Order Year
1 Affordable 2015
Housing
2 Improve Facilities 2015
3 Supportive 2015
Services
4 Fair Housing 2015
5 Planning and 2015
Administration
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End
Year
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
Category Geographic
Area
Affordable Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Administration
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Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Addressed
Affordable CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Housing $166,968 Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 0
Households Assisted
Improve Facilities CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
$166,968 Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 0 Persons Assisted
Supportive CDBG: Public service activities other than
Services $77,061 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 2800 Persons Assisted
Fair Housing CDBG: Public service activities other than
$20,550 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted
Planning and CDBG: Local program administration
Administration $82,199
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal Description Participate in the acquisition of property for low/moderate income housing.
2 Goal Name Improve Facilities
Goal Description Public facility or infrastructure activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit.
3 Goal Name Supportive Services
Goal Description Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-2,800 persons assisted
4 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal Description Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-100 persons assisted
5 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal Description Successfully implement and administer the CDBG program.
Table 7 -Goal Descriptions
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AP-35 Projects -91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
For FY 2019-2019, the City of Carlsbad is projected to receive $513,746 in CDBG funding. Should
Congress choose to modify the city's allocation, the Carlsbad Housing Fund (project 66 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 Funding
1 La Posada De Guadalupe (Catholic Charities) $22,000
2 Emergency rental assistance (Interfaith Community Services) $20,061
3 Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter (Women's Resource Center) $20,000
4 Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno) $15,000
5 Teen Wellness Center (Casa De Amparo) $166,968
6 Carlsbad Housing Fund (purchase affordable units) (City of Carlsbad) $166,968
7 Program administration (City of Ca rlsbad) $82,199
8 Fair Housing (Legal Aid Society of San Diego) $20,550
TOTAL $513,746
Table 8 -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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Project Summary Information
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1 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
Location Description
Planned Activities
2 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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La Posada De Guadalupe
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $22,000
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.
6/30/2019
122 individuals are expected to receive assistance.
2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010
Funds will be used to provide a safe, sanitary, drug and alcohol free housing environment for homeless
men and locally employed farm workers. Through case management and support services, residents
will be assisted with obtaining employment and locate permanent housing.
Emergency rental assistance (Interfaith Community Services)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $20,061
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.
6/30/2019
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Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
3 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
Location Description
Planned Activities
4 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
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20 Carlsbad households are expected to receive assistance.
Carlsbad Service Center, 5731 Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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 families.
Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter {Women's Resource Center)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $20,000
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.
6/30/2019
30 families are expected to receive assistance.
1963 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
Funds will be used to provide shelter services for women and children who are victims in need of safe,
emergency housing.
Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $15,000
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Description
~
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
5 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
Location Description
Planned Activities
6 Project Name
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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.
6/30/2019
250 individuals are expected to receive assistance.
3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058
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.
Teen Wellness Center (Casa De Amparo)
No defined target area
Improve Facilities
Improve Facilities
CDBG: $166,968
The Wellness Center will be a community treatment facility to provide a safe and nurturing home-like
environment to undeserved youth who have experienced significant trauma and struggle with severe
symptoms of complex trauma, PTSD, and behavioral challenges.
6/30/2018
0
325 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
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.
Carlsbad Housing Fund (purchase affordable units) (City of Carlsbad)
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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
Planned Activities
-
7 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
Location Description
Planned Activities
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No defined target area
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
CDBG: $166,968
The City of Carlsbad has established a Housing Fund for the purpose of developing affordable housing
for lower-income households and/or purchasing affordable housing units for lower income families.
6/30/2019
1 family
Carlsbad, CA
Contribute funds towards acquisition or the development of affordable housing for low-income
families.
Program administration (City of Carlsbad)
No defined target area
Planning and Administration
Conserve the Housing Stock
CDBG: $82,199
The Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for administering the city's
CDBG funded programs.
6/30/2019
Citywide benefit.
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Funds are utilized to administer the CDBG programs.
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10 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
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Fair Housing (Legal Aid Society of San Diego)
No defined target area
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
CDBG: $20,550
Legal Aid Society of San Diego will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents. LASSO
promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, familial
status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the telephone or in person assistance, LASSO
staff will provide direct assistance to those in need.
06/30/2019
90 families are expected to receive assistance.
216 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
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 Percentage of Funds
n/a n/a
Table 9 -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 Action Plan Barrier to Affordable Housing-91.420, 91.2200}
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, 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
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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
focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city
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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 harnrds. 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 2018-2019 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.
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
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
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income:
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
0
0
0
0
0
0
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. 100.00%
Discussion
The agency does not anticipate receiving any Program Income, however if Program Income is received
than all funding will be redirected to the Carlsbad Housing Fund (project 6) to purchase affordable units
for lower income families.
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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 7,
2017 regarding the 2018-2019 Notice of Funding Availability and the Carlsbad 2018-2019 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 7, 2017, the Public Hearing was held and the following actions took place:
• No comments received
• No comments filed with the City Clerk1s Office
• The City Council voted 5-0 to release the Notice of Funding Availability to the public
On April 10, 2018, the City Council held a Public Hearing to invite the public to consider and comment on
the draft 2018-2019 AP funding recommendations.
• The City accepted the following public comment:
o Socorro Anderson
• Organization: St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Comments: Shared the efforts by St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Showers of
Blessings
The public was invited to provide comments on the report and during the Public Hearing with regards to
the draft 2018-2019 Action Plan on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. 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:
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)
Annual Action Plan
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FY 2018-2019
Exhibit 2
C_cicyof
Carlsbad
CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE I FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
AGENCY/PROJECT REQUESTED FUNDING
AMOUNT RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC SERVICES
Community Resource Center $25,000 -
Homeless prevention and intervention
Catholic Charities $25,000 $22,000
La Posada de Guadalupe
St. Patrick's $20,000 -
Showers of Blessings
Meals on Wheels $10,000 -
Meal delivery service
Interfaith Community Services $50,000 $20,061
Emergency rental assistance
Boys and Girls Club $10,000 -
After school scholastic program
Women's Resource Center $20,000 $20,000
Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter
Brother Benno's $15,000 $15,000
Brother Benno Center
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Casa de Amparo $166,968 $166,968
Teen Wellness Center
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
City of Carlsbad $166,968 $166,968
Purchase affordable units
ADMINISTRATION
Legal Aid Society of San Diego $20,550 $20,550
Fair Housing services
Center for Social Advocacy $20,000 -
Fair Housing services
City of Carlsbad $82,199 $82,199
Program Administration
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