HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16; City Council; Resolution 2020-113RESOLUTION NO. 2020-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AND INCLUSION OF THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC
SECURITY ACT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING, CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the primary objective ofthe federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of improved living
environments, expansion of economic opportunity and decent housing. Grant funds received through
the program are intended to serve principally persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the
General Fund; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for CDBG funds, the jurisdiction must adopt an Annual Action Plan,
which must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Coronavirus federal funds (CDBG-CV) are provided to the city through
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) administered by HUD. The primary
objective of the use of the funds is to assist in meeting the emergency needs within the city related to
COVID-19 in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020 the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed applications and
developed funding recommendations for the fiscal year 2020-21 Annual Action Plan projects; and
WHEREAS, to assist in developing the CDBG-CV funding allocations, the city developed a needs
assessment in April 2020 to assess the city's impacts and resident needs as it relates to COVID-19 to
determine the best use of CDBG-CV funds. The city solicited input from residents, subrecipients, city
staff, as well as other agencies that utilize Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
funds; and
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Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, at a public meeting, staff presented to the CDBG Advisory
Committee the CD BG-CV funding allocations for their review and comment. The Committee
expressed support and concurrence with the city's proposed CDBG-CV funding allocations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has considered the Annual Action
Plan and inclusion of the CD BG-CV funding allocations for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and
ending on June 30, 2021, as required for the city's CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, the draft Plan was released for a 15-day public review period which began on June
2, 2020, and concluded with a City Council public hearing on June 16, 2020; and
WHEREAS, public comments from the public review period and the public hearing, if any, have
been addressed through written response and included in the fiscal year 2020-21 Annual Action Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has taken all testimony into
account in considering the Plan for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021, as
required for the city's CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, approves and authorizes the
submittal of the fiscal year 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the city's CDBG program to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; 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 as is outlined
in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken all testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is hereby approved by the City Council.
That, on the city's behalf, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to submit the
city's fiscal year 2020-221 Annual Action Plan as set forth in Attachment A to the U.S.
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Exhibit 1
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 16th day of June 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
(SEAL)
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Annual Action Plan
2020
FY 2020-2021
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Prepared By:
City of Carlsbad
Housing Services 1200 Carlsbad
Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attachment A
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Annual Action Plan
2020
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Annual Action Plan 2020 AP-15 Expected Resources Introduction Many housing and community development resources are currently available in the city. Those resources include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus federal funds (CDBG-CV) 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 June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 12 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Anticipated Resources 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 - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services $536,604 0 0 $536,604 0 Funding will be utilized to support public services, facility improvements, and affordable housing in Carlsbad. Fair housing and administrative services will also to be supported with FY2020 Action Plan funds. CDBG Cares Act Activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 $315,666 0 0 $315,666 0 Funding will be utilized to support public services which include fair housing, rental assistance, food, shelter, and basic needs related to the COVID-19 emergency. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 13 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 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 publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan. N/A Discussion Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program: The Carlsbad Housing Agency administers the Section 8 program within the City of Carlsbad and will assist approximately 600 hundred families per month. The program provides rent subsidy payments for very low-income households in privately owned rental housing units. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 14 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Table 6 - Goals Summary Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1. Affordable Housing Opportunities 2020 2021 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable Housing $269,794 2 Households served 2. Prevent and Reduce Homelessness 2020 2021 Homelessness Citywide Homelessness $42,245 720 Individuals served 3. Strengthen Support Services for LMI and Special Needs Residents 2020 2021 Supportive Services Citywide Supportive Services $42,245 720 Individuals served 4. Facility Improvements/ City Projects 2020 2021 Affordable Housing/Facility Improvements Citywide Affordable Housing / Supportive Services / Homelessness $75,000 100 Individuals served 5. Fair Housing Services 2020 2021 Supportive Services Citywide Supportive Services/ Homelessness/ Affordable Housing $23,244 300 Individuals served 1. Program Administration 2020 2021 N/A Citywide N/A $84,076 N/A Total $536,604 1,842 June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 15 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Goal Descriptions Table 7- Goal Descriptions • Goal: Affordable Housing Description: Increase and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-and-moderate income households. • Goal: Homelessness Description: Prevent and reduce homelessness. • Goal: Supportive Service Description: Strengthen support services for residents with special needs. • Goal: Facility Improvements Description: Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons. • Goal: Fair Housing Description: Provide fair housing services to residents. • Goal: Administration Description: Plan and administer the CDBG program. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 16 of 185
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AP- 35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220{d)
Introduction
For FY 2020-21, the City of Carlsbad is anticipated to received $536,604 in CDBG funding. The total
projects listed in the table equal $536,604.
To assist in the current emergency related to COVID-19, the city is anticipated to receive an additional
$315,666 in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus federal funds (CDBG-CV). The FY 2020-
21 Annual Action Plan includes the CDBG-CV funding allocation in order to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the virus.
*The city reserves the right to earmark any additional unexpended funds for affordable housing activities as they become
available. During the program year additional funding may become available as a result of program income, projects
completed below budget or projects canceled/delayed due to a variety of reasons. This allows the city, with City Council
and HUD approval, the flexibility to activate back-up projects when funds become available. Initiation and funding of
these projects would not constitute a substantial amendment as defined in the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan.
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 top needs as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period, as well as the
overall needs identified in the FY 2015-19 Consolidated Plan.
Project Name FY2020
CDBG Funding
FY2020
CDBG-CV
Catholic Charities $19,490 $19,490
Interfaith Community Services $20,000 $123,966
Woman’s Resource Center $10,000 $10,000
Brother Benno $15,000 $15,000
Community Resource Center $20,000 $123,966
Casa de Amparo $75,000 $0
*City of Carlsbad Housing Fund $269,794 $0
City of Carlsbad Program Administration $84,076 $0
Legal Aid Society of San Diego $23,244 $23,244
TOTAL $536,604 $315,666
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During this time while the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, the FY 2020 subrecipients listed above
have indicated that they are serving the populations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
have indicated are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Those populations include persons
experiencing homelessness, seniors over the age of 60, and persons with disabilities. The city’s CDBG
subrecipients are experiencing increased needs related to food insecurity, emergency financial
assistance for housing, and short-term shelter. Within these needs, there has been an increase in case
management required, crisis intervention, and helping clients navigate various systems to connect to
benefits. Additionally, the city’s fair housing services provider has seen an increase in requests for fair
housing assistance due to confusion regarding the rights of tenants and homeowners with mortgages
in relationship to the new eviction moratoriums.
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Annual Action Plan 2020 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Catholic Charities Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG: 19,490 Description 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. La Posada provides 50 emergency shelter beds for men and 50 farmworker beds. In the winter months La Posada increases its emergency shelter beds from 50 to 60 beds. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 68 individuals Location Description 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide increased a safety, 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. FY 2020 CDBG funds will be spent on salaries/wages (supervision of clients at the shelter) and client food. 2 Project Name Interfaith Community Services Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Low-income Carlsbad residents will benefit from the range of supportive programs at the Carlsbad June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 20 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Service Center including homeless prevention, housing stabilization, basic needs and employment assistance services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 200 households Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities Rental assistance and emergency housing case management to prevent or immediately reverse homelessness, basic needs such as emergency food and hygiene kits to Carlsbad residents and their families, and employment assistance. 3 Project Name Woman’s Resource Center Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description WRC’s shelter offers a safe, non-isolating environment for survivors and their children to rest, recuperate, and plan next steps with the support of WRC’s case management program. Case managers work individually with clients, to assess their needs and guide them in receiving the resources and support necessary to rebuild and find accessible and affordable transitional or permanent housing. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 53 households Location Description 1963 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide direct program materials to clients such as food, hygiene products, linens, diapers, transportation. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 21 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 4 Project Name Brother Benno Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG: 15,000 Description 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. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 144,000 individuals Location Description 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058 Planned Activities 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. 5 Project Name Casa de Amparo Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Improve Facilities Needs Addressed Improve Facilities Funding CDBG: $75,000 Description 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. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 13 individuals Location Description 325 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 Planned Activities The funding will assist in the architectural and planning costs related to the expansion Teen Wellness Center. Funding will also provide a storage and maintenance facility for use agency-wide. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 22 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 6 Project Name City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Housing Fund Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $269,794 Description 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. The activities will include the purchase of existing affordable units as they become available in existing developments and other property acquisition for low income affordable housing purposes, including housing for the homeless (such as acquisition of vacant land or underutilized land for new development, existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, market rate condominiums to be resold to low income households, and/or partnerships with an affordable housing developer for property acquisition for low income affordable housing development). Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type Households Location Description Carlsbad, CA Planned Activities Utilize funds to acquire existing affordable units such as vacant land or underutilized land for new development, existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, market rate condominiums to be resold to low income households, and/or partnerships with an affordable housing developer for property acquisition for low income affordable housing development). 7. Project Name Program administration (City of Carlsbad) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Program Administration Funding CDBG: $84,076 Description The Housing Services Division is responsible for administering the city's CDBG funded programs. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 23 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type Citywide benefit. Location Description 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA Planned Activities Funds are utilized to administer the CDBG programs. 8. Project Name Legal Aid Society of San Diego Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Fair Housing Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $23,244 Description Legal Aid Society of San Diego will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents. LASSD 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, LASSD staff will provide direct assistance to those in need. Target Date 06/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 146 households Location Description 216 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents including advocacy, education, and mediation. 9. Project Name Community Resource Center Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Community Resource Center will promote and provide affordable housing and supportive services for homeless domestic violence survivors and their children through local emergency shelter, June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 24 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 transitional housing, and rental assistance partnerships. CRC will provide ongoing support services such as case management, food, clothing, transportation, legal services, crisis intervention, and other services. Target Date 06/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 178 families are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 650 Second Street, Encinitas Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to provide assistance including assessment to determine utility of diversion as an initial strategy, rental arrears, late fees, rental assistance, security deposits, as well as homeless intervention support services including case management, support groups, food, and clothing. 10 Name CV- Catholic Charities Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: 19,490 Description 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. La Posada provides 50 emergency shelter beds for men and 50 farmworker beds. In the winter months La Posada increases its emergency shelter beds from 50 to 60 beds. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type TBD Location Description 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities CDBG-CV funds will be utilized to respond to the increased expenses due to COVID-19. The homeless men at La Posada are sheltering in place and are at the facility all day every day. This caused La Posada to add extra shifts of staff to cover 7M-5PM when the men are usually out working. The utilities have also increased with the men staying there all day as well as the food costs. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 25 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 11 Project Name CV-Interfaith Community Services Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: $123,965 Description Low-income Carlsbad residents will benefit from the range of supportive programs at the Carlsbad Service Center including homeless prevention, housing stabilization, basic needs and employment assistance services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type TBD Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities CDBG-CV will be utilized to respond to the increase requests for rental assistance and emergency housing case management to individuals and families affected by COVID-19. Those experiencing job loss or reduction of income due to the closure of businesses, will have the chance to receive assistance to reduce the chance of homelessness and keep families housed during this pandemic. 12 Project Name CV-Woman’s Resource Center Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: $10,000 Description WRC’s shelter offers a safe, non-isolating environment for survivors and their children to rest, recuperate, and plan next steps with the support of WRC’s case management program. Case managers work individually with clients, to assess their needs and guide them in receiving the resources and support necessary to rebuild and find accessible and affordable transitional or permanent housing. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type TBD Location Description 1963 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 26 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide direct program materials to victims of domestic violence during this time when domestic violence is being reported at an all-time high due to the shelter in place order. Program expenses include items such as food, hygiene products, linens, diapers, and transportation in response to the increased need due COVID-19. 13 Project Name CV-Brother Benno Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: $15,000 Description 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. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type TBD Location Description 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058 Planned Activities In response to the increase need for food due to COVID-19, Brother Benno will utilize CDBG-CV funds for the purchase of food. 14 Project Name CV-Legal Aid Society of San Diego Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Fair Housing Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG-CV $23,244 Legal Aid Society of San Diego will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents. LASSD 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, LASSD staff will provide direct assistance to those in need. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 27 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Target Date 06/30/2021 Estimate the number and type TBD Location Description 216 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Planned Activities Due to confusion about tenant rights and responsibilities, Legal Aid has seen an increase in both illegal actions by landlords and an increase in harassment due to the COVID-19 crisis. There has also been an increase in requests for reasonable accommodation because persons with disabilities have been uniquely affected by COVID-19. Legal aid anticipates that there will be more reasonable accommodation requests having to do with the moratorium requirements of tenants to provide notice to landlords if their income is reduced due to COVID. CDBG-CV funding allows Legal Aid to quickly build capacity to deal with the increase in request for services as well as to adapt quickly to remote/virtual ways to get important information out to housing providers, community partners, and housing consumers, including homeowners who may have questions and legitimate fears about facing foreclosure. 16 Project Name CV-Community Resource Center Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services/Homelessness Needs Addressed Supportive Services/Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: $123,965 Description Community Resource Center will promote and provide affordable housing and supportive services for homeless domestic violence survivors and their children through local emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance partnerships. CRC also provides ongoing support services such as case management, food, clothing, transportation, legal services, crisis intervention, and other services. Target Date 06/30/2021 Estimate the number and type 178 families are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 28 of 185
Annual Action Plan 2020 Location Description 650 Second Street, Encinitas Planned Activities CDBG-CV will be utilized to respond to the increase requests for rental assistance and emergency housing case management to individuals and families affected by COVID-19. Those experiencing job loss or reduction of income due to the closure of businesses, will have the chance to receive assistance to reduce the chance of homelessness and keep families housed during this pandemic. June 16, 2020Item #6 Page 29 of 185
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution
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 2020-2025
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.
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220{k)
Introduction
Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for
establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2020-2021 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:
High Priority
• Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing
• Prevent and Reduce Homelessness
Medium Priority
• Provide Supportive Services to Low Income and Special Needs Groups
• Facility Improvements
Low Priority
• Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents
• Planning and Administration
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 -pro fit 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 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan 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 2020-21 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad:
1. Inclusionary 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 institution, non-profit and
private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2020-25 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020-21 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 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
When program income is received than all funding will be redirected to the Carlsbad Housing Fund
(project 6) to increase or preserve affordable housing for lower income families unless there is a mid-
year request by a public service provider for an activity meeting the city’s top priority needs.
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