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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-11; City Council; 17103; CDBG/Home ProgramCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL ,B# 17,103 CITY MGR. THE CDBWHOME PROGRAM. )EPT. HlRED CITY Am. @I HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ITG. 311 1/03 DEPT. HD. m: SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS ON CARLSBAD AND PROPOSALS SUBMllTED FOR FUNDING UNDER RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold a public hearing to accept comments on the housing and community development needs of lower the various proposals that have been submitted for funding under the City of Carlsbad‘s 2003-2004 income households within the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the City Council may accept comments on Community Development Block Grant/HOME Investment Partnership Program. ITEM EXPLANATION: BACKGROUND Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Carlsbad continues to be eligible to receive funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) participant in the San Diego Urban County HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consortium, the City Entitlement Program to finance programs that serve the needs of lower income persons. As a will also receive federal funds to provide affordable housing opportunities for lower income households. In identifying the needs of lower income persons, federal regulations require that the City Council “hold at least one public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on the grantee’s (Carlsbad) housing and community development needs.” An initial public hearing to invite comments on the City’s CBDGlHOME Program Consolidated Funding Plan Strategy was held on November 12, 2002. This second public hearing will provide another opportunity to obtain comments on the Consolidated Funding Plan Strategy (Exhibit 1) and the City’s housing and community development needs. In addition, this hearing will provide an opportunity for public comment on the specific proposals submitted for funding through the Carlsbad 2003-2004 CDBGlHOME Program. The City Council will consider approval of the proposals and funding levels at a future meeting. FUNDING The City of Carlsbad is entitled to receive an anticipated new CDBG allocation of $597,000 during fiscal year 2003-2004. The CDBG Program has $280 available for reallocation that was previously allocated to the canceled single-family home rehabilitation program. The City has also collected $32,860 from lease payments made by the developer of the Villa Loma affordable housing project, which serves as “program income” to the CDBG Program. The lease payments will be used in conjunction with new CDBG funding allocations to repay the Section 108 loan received by the City for the purchase of the Villa Loma property. The total amount of CDBG funds currently available for allocation to eligible projects that meet the needs of lower income persons is $630,140. The total amount of HOME funding available for allocation to eligible projects is anticipated to be approximately $250,522. PROPOSALS The City received 23 proposals for use of CDBGlHOME funds from various organizations in response to a Request for Proposals distributed in November of 2002. The proposals were reviewed and evaluated by the Council-appointed CDBGlHOME Advisory Committee and staff prior to interviewing representatives from the organizations on January 30th and February 6th. The Committee then met again on February 20th and developed the funding recommendations outlined in Exhibits 2 and 3. Page 2 of Agenda Bill # 17,103 The chart below summarizes the funding available and the maximum amount that can be allocated in each expenditure category: ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The Advisory Committee has made the funding recommendations noted in Exhibits 2 and 3 to this report. The Committee has recommended that all funds available for the Public Facility Improvements/Other Projects category be allocated to the City’s Housing Reserve Fund for future affordable housing uses. Join Hands-Save a Life submitted an application for funds to assist them in completing a youth center that they are developing on Roosevelt Street. HUD officials have determined that the use of funds proposed by Join Hands is not eligible because they plan to develop the facility with a combination of volunteers and paid labor. Federal regulations prohibit use of CDBG funds in those cases, and thus HUD views the application for funds to complete the project with CDBG funds as an attempt to circumvent federal regulations as related to the payment of federal prevailing wages. Therefore, staff notified Join Hands that their application was not eligible for CDBG funding. The Boys and Girls Club also applied for funds to provide various improvements to their current facility. The proposed improvements include; new light switches, trophy case, storage area, marquee, and scoreboard. The Advisory Committee recommends that no funds be allocated for these uses as they see the need to provide funds for more affordable housing opportunities as a higher priority than the improvements requested by the Boys and Girls Club. It is staff‘s recommendation that the City Council accept public comments on the needs of low income persons and the proposals submitted for funding under the City’s 2003-2004 CDBG/HOME Program to meet those needs, and indicate the Council’s intent to make a final selection of projects and funding allocations at a future meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: A total of $880,662 is available for allocation to the City’s 2003-2004 CDBGlHOME Program. The City Council made a previous decision to use the maximum twenty percent (20%) of the new CDBG a Page 3 of Agenda Bill # 171103 the General Fund. allocation, or $1 19,400, for administration of the City's CDBG program. The Program has no impact on EXHIBITS: 1. 2003-2004 Consolidated Funding Plan Strategy. 2. Summary of CDBG funding allocation recommendations. 3. Summary of HOME funding allocation recommendation. 4. Copies of CDBG/HOME Project proposals. (On file in the City Clerk's Office) 5. Notice of Public Hearing. 3 CONSOLIDATED FUNDING PLAN STRATEGY CITY OF CARLSBAD CDBG/HOME PROGRAM PY 2003-2004 CITY OF CARLSBAD 2003-2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The City of Carlsbad Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be allocated to facilities which meet the following community development objectives: organizations, agencies, City Departments, or persons to implement programs or develop/improve public 1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Provide direct benefit to lower income persons through the provlsion or retention of affordable housing units in Carlsbad; Provide shelter or services to homeless or near homeless persons/families which result in an improved situation through employment, permanent housing, treatment of mental, or substance abuse problems, etc.; and, Provide direct assistance to lower income households to prevent or eliminate residential through residential (rental andlor owner occupied) rehabilitation programs. Building or Municipal Code violations andlor improve the quality of housing units in Carlsbad 2. SOCIAL SERVICES (GENERAL): Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who meet the basic needs of lower clothing and, in some cases, health care: income Carlsbad residents. Basic needs are defined as those which provide food, shelter, Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer counseling and seif- improvement programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents: and, Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer recreational andlor cultural programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents. 3. SOCIAL SERVICES (CHILDREN &ADULTS): Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly benefit lower activities: day care, after-school care, cultural enrichment, recreation, health income children living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one or more of the following care/immunization or self-improvement. The City may also give priority to single-parent assistance programs such as counseling services; and Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly benefit low activities for adults: employment services, job training, and educational programs. Programs income adults living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one or more of the following designed for elderly adults only must provide one or more of the following activities: meals, homemaking or personal assistance services, financial assistance services, counseling, transportation, or shared housing or other housing related services. Fund Strategy 2 of 5 CITY OF CARLSBAD 2003-2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2003-2004 PROGRAM YEAR Source of Funds Amount($) New Entitlement Grant 597,000 Reallocation of Previous Funds 280 Proaram Income 32,860 TOTAL 630,140 Activitv Year North County Council on Aging 2001 Funds Available bv Activity Public Service Affordable Housing Public Facilities, ImprovementdOther Program AdministratiodFair Housing’ Section 108 Loan Pavment’ TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS Status Balance ($1 Completed 280 Amount ($1 89,550.00 122,080.50 122,080.50 11 9,400.00 177.029.00 $630,140.00 1 No proposals will be accepted for CDBG funds available for planning and administrative activities. All funds will be used for the administration of the City’s CDBG Program. 2 Funds will be used for the payment of the City’s Section 108 Loan used for the acquisition of property for the Villa Loma Affordable Housing Project. Fund Strategy 3 of 5 SAN DIEGO URBAN COUNTY 2003-2004 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM STRATEGY The City of Carlsbad, as a member of the San Diego Urban County HOME Consortium, will allocate its HOME Investment Partnership funds to implement the following activities directly, through local housing authorities, or for-profit or non-profit organizations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ProDertv Acauisition/Housina Construction HOME funds may be used for property acquisition and all other eligible costs of providing new affordable housing for lower-income persons and special needs groups. Housina AcauisitionlRehabilitation HOME funds may be used for acquisition of existing housing units with or without rehabilitation for lower-income persons and special needs groups. Housina Rehabilitation HOME funds may be used for housing rehabilitation costs incurred separately or in connection with the acquisition of existing housing for lower-income persons and special needs groups. Rental Assistance HOME funds may be used for tenant based rental assistance, related residential security deposit assistance programs, and other eligible related costs. Home Buver Assistance HOME funds may be used for home buyer assistance programs for lower income persons. Such programs may include, but are not limited to, downpayment and closing cost assistance, direct loan to the home buyer, interest subsidy to the lender, or "gap" financing. AdministrationlPlanning A portion of HOME funding may be used for eligible HOME administration and planning costs, including direct administrative and overhead costs, public information, fair housing, and program development costs. Fundina Process The City's portion of HOME funds will be awarded to eligible housing activities implemented by the City or by for profit or non-profit organizations on behalf of the City. Staff of the Housing and Redevelopment Department shall evaluate and determine those eligible housing activities to be considered for funding under the HOME Program based upon the housing need priorities established in the City's General Plan Housing Fund Strategy 4 of 5 Element and the Consolidated Plan. Staff will present the recommendations for project funding to the City Council for consideration and final approval. Additionally, the Urban County HOME funding program will be implemented through twice yearly Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA's). Leveraae In so far as possible, HOME funds will be leveraged with other public and private funding sources to enhance program productivity. Area of Activity HOME funds may be used for housing activities implemented within the City of Carlsbad. CITY OF CARLSBAD HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2003-2004 PROGRAM YEAR Tentative 2003-2004 HOME Funding Allocation for Carlsbad $250,522 Fund Strategy 5 of 5 EXHIBIT 2 2003-2004 CDBWHOME PROGRAM CITY OF CARLSBAD LIST OF PROJECT PROPOSALS AND FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS 9 EXHIBIT 3 CITY OF CARLSBAD HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 2003-2004 HOME PROPOSAL AND FUNDING RECOMMENDATION NO. REQUESTED TYPE OF AGENCYIPROJECT PROJECT FUNDING RECOMMENDED FUNDING I 23 250,522 250,522 Affordable City of CarlsbadIHousing Reserve Fllnrl Hnllcinn TOTAL 250,522 250,522 /O City of Carlsbad 2003-2004 Community Development Block GrantlHOME Program Notice of Public Hearing The citizens of Carlsbad and other interested parties are hereby notified that Carlsbad's City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 6:OO pm in the Council Chambers located 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive to accept public comments on the needs of low and moderate income persons in Carlsbad and discuss projects to be included in the City's 2003-2004 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Program. The City has approximately $630,140 available for allocation to eligible CDBG projects and $250,522 to eligible HOME projects. The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBGlHOME funds to finance projects/services that provide direct benefit to lower income residents. To develop a CDBGIHOME program that meets the needs of the low and moderate-income population, the City of Carlsbad requests assistance from members of the community. Citizen participation is critical to the success of the Carlsbad CDBG/HOME program. Therefore, the City invites all community members to consider the needs of lower income persons within Carlsbad, to attend the public meetings, and to provide comments on the housing and community development needs of low and moderate- income persons and the various proposals that have been submitted for funding under Carlsbads 2003-2004 CDBG/HOME Program. Those proposals selected for funding will be identified within the Consolidated Plan as the activities the City will pursue in the upcoming year to meet the needs of lower income Carlsbad residents. The City has received a total of 23 proposals for CDBG/HOME funding. Copies of all proposals are on file in the City Clerk's Office and the Housing and Redevelopment Department. The following organizations have submitted requests for funding: North County Health Services; Brother Benno Foundation, Catholic Charities-La Posada de Guadalupe, Community Resource Center; Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, Join Hands - Save a Life, From the Inside Out, Women's Resource Center, Casa de Amparo, Fraternity House, Lifeline Community Services, North County Community Services, Meals on Wheels, SER Jobs for Progress, MAAC Project, YMCA OZ North Coast, Interfaith Community Services, T.E.R.I. Inc., Girls Inc. of North County, and the City of Carlsbad/Housing Reserve Fund. Persons who have questions or comments regarding the City of Carlsbad's CDBG/HOME Program or who would like more specific information on the proposals submitted for 2003-2004 CDBG/HOME funding consideration and those being recommended for funding, please contact Frank Boensch at (760) 434-2818, Monday through Friday between 8:OO am to 5:OO pm. Persons in need of translators or other special services should contact the Housing and Redevelopment Department at (760) 434-281 8. PUBLISH: MARCH 8,2003 ALL RECEIVED Fraternity House, Inc. Keeping Love Abve March 6, 2003 Mayor Bud Lewis City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 20702 Elfin Forest Road Fraternity House Escondido. CA 92029 Vista, CA 92084 760-736-0292 Fax: 760-736-0293 760-758-9165 Fax: 760-758-8371 687 Riviera Court Michaelle House AC.II.mW 13 C: Mayor City Council City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Dear Mayor Lewis, Thank you for the notice regarding the City Council's public hearing to finalize the allocation of FY 2003/2004 CDBG funds. Carlsbads CDBG Advisory Committee has recommended $0 in funding for Fraternity House, Inc. While we remain grateful to the City of Carlsbad for its past support; including $5,000 from the Council's Discretionary Fund last year; yet the Board of Directors, staff, residents and community volunteers of Fraternity House, Inc. must admit that we are extremely disappointed in the Committee's funding recommendation for our organization. It is particularly alarming to look over the list of grantees and realize that none of the others are dedicated to serving people with AIDS. We are grateful for this opportunity to request that you and the City Council members review the recommendations, and better respond to an important and urgent need in the City of Carlsbad: providing permanent supportive housing, meals and care for low-income individuals disabled by AIDS. Fraternity House was formally incorporated as a non-profit in 1988. We are located in Elfin Forest, just two miles outside of Carlsbad. In 1997, the demand for our services required us to open a second home in Vista, Michaelle House. In the last 15 years, our two homes have served over 400 individuals suffering from the devastating symptoms of AIDS. All of our residents are homeless or in imminent danger of becoming so, and we accept residents regardless of their ability to pay. We began as an end-stage care provider, and as the progress in AIDS treatment has evolved, we expanded our services to include long term and transitional care. Fraternity House and Michaelle House are the only providers of full range AIDS care in San Diego County. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTS BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE FINAL ALLOCATION AMOUNTS: + According to the 12/31/02 AIDS Epidemiology Report produced by the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services, there were 124 reported AIDS cases in Carlsbad and 62 deaths. HIV infection has just become reportable in California, it is estimated that thousands more are HIV positive. Of the 124 men and women from Carlsbad diagnosed with AIDS, 23% have come to us for care. + Since Fraternity House, Inc. provides San Diego County's only licensed Residential Care Facilities for men and women chronicall ill with AIDS;, our services are unduplicated for the citizens of Carlsbad. Caring Homes for XI en and Women wfth AIDS Since 1988 Fraternity House 20702 Elfin Forest Road 687 Riviera Court Michaelle House 760-736-0292 Fax: 760-736-0293 Escondido, CA 92029 Vista, CA 92084 760-758-9165 Fax. 760-758-8371 Fraternity House, Inc. Keeping Love Aim + Right now, at our houses, one hundred percent of our residents are disabled, 100% are at low-income levels; 20% are female, 20% are African America, and 35% are Latino. We help those who are marginalized by our society for multiple reasons; these are exactly the recipients that CDBG funding is designed to help. We clearly meet both national and local CDBG objectives. +The overall cost of caring for an individual at Fraternity House is $103 per day; far more cost effective than nursing homes or hospitals. Yet we remain small enough to provide individual attention to our residents. + The San Diego Countywide Strategic HIVIAIDS Housing Plan clearly prioritizes the need for Fraternity House, Inc.'s services: "Maintain the existing Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill (RCF-CI) in North County and encourage the development of a similar facility in central San Diego. Consumers, providers, advocates and planners all expressed a resounding endorsement of the ongoing need for the level of on-site care and supervision that the RCF-Cl's provide." Moreover, the demand for our services is increasing; AIDS has not gone away, it has just become more resilient in surviving the barriers we create. + While the need for AIDS care continues to grow, there are less than 30 Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically 111 (RCF-CIS) in the state. The only two RCF-CIS in San Diego County are here, in North County, serving your brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. + The medical assistance and comprehensive care we provide alleviates the burden on our local hospitals and medical clinics. The emotional support and education residents receive helps them deal with their HIV Status, which greatly reduces the likelihood of infecting others with the virus. Most importantly, with adequate housing, nutrition and comprehensive care, the mortality rates of men and women disabled by AIDS decrease dramatically. 6 With less than 3 business days no!ice of the Advisory Committee's recommendation, we have called our volunteers and supporters to ask that they attend the Council meeting. On Tuesday evening, please take a moment to look out at the audience to see how many people are wearing bright yellow tags that say, "I support Fraternity House, Inc." We remain grateful to the City of Carlsbad for its past support, and respectfully request that the City Council revise its Committee's allocations to encompass the essential needs of homeless and low- income individuals with AIDS. Keeping Love Alive, MOIIY F. t-tdnry Executive Director I /' Caring Homes for Men and Women with AIDS Since 1988 Mar 09 03 ll:24a Rdrninlstrator ”-=-- March 6,2003 Mayor Bud Lewis City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kevin Rougeux 31 1 Rudd Road Vista, 9%DAlTEM# 1 a C: Mayor City Council City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Dear Mayor Lewis, Thank you for the notice regarding the City Council’s public hearing to finalize the allocation of FY 2003/2004 CDBG funds. Carlsbad’s CDBG Advisory Committee has recommended $0 in funding for Fraternity House, Inc. While I remain grateful to the City of Carlsbad for its past support; including $5,000 from the Council’s Discretionary Fund last year; yet the Board of Directors, staff, residents and community volunteers of Fraternity House, Inc. must admit that I am extremely disappointed in the Committee’s funding recommendation for the organization. It is parficularly alarming to look over the list of grantees and realize that none of the others are dedicated to serving people with AIDS. I am grateful for this opportunity to request that you and the City Council members review the recommendations, and better respond to an important and urgent need in the City of Carlsbad: providing permanent supportive housing, meals and care for low-income individuals disabled by AIDS. Fraternity House was formally incorporated as a non-profit in 1988. It is located in Elfin Forest, just two miles outside of Carlsbad. In 1997, the demand for services required them to served over 400 individuals suffering from the devastating symptoms of AIDS. All of the open a second home in Vista, Michaelle House. In the last 15 years, the two homes have regardless of their ability to pay. They began as an end-stage care provider, and as the residents are homeless or in imminent danger of becoming so, and they accept residents progress in AIDS treatment has evolved, they expanded their services to include long term and transitional care. Fraternity House and Michaelle House are the only providers of full range AIDS care in San Diego County. I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTS BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE FINAL ALLOCATION AMOUNTS: + According to the 12/31/02 AIDS Epidemiology Report produced by the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services, there were 124 reported AIDS cases in Carlsbad and 62 deaths. HIV infection has just become reportable in California, it is estimated that thousands more are HIV positive. Of the 124 men and women from Carlsbad diagnosed with AIDS, 23% have come to us for care. + Since Fraternity House, Inc. provides San Diego County’s only licensed Residential Care Facilities for men and women chronically ill with AIDS; our services are unduplicated for the citizens of Carlsbad. + Right now, at our houses, one hundred percent of our residents are disabled, 100% are at low-income levels; 20% are female, 20% are African America, and 35% are Latino. We War 09 03 ll:24a Rdmlnlstrator help those who are marginalized by our society for multiple reasons; these are exactly the recipients that CDBG funding is designed to help. We clearly meet both national and local CDBG objectives. +The overall cost of caring for an individual at Fraternity House is $103 per day; far more cost effective than nursing homes or hospitals. Yet they remain small enough to provide individual attention to the residents. + The San Diego Countywide Strategic HIWAIDS Housing Plan clearly prioritizes the need for Fraternity House, Inc.’s services: ”Maintain the existing Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically 111 (RCF-CI) in North County and encourage the development of a similar facility in central San Diego. Consumers, providers, advocates and planners all expressed a resounding endorsement of the ongoing need for the level of on-site care and supervision that the RCF-Cl’s provide.” Moreover, the demand for these services is increasing; AIDS has not gone away, it has just become more resilient in surviving the barriers we create. 4 While the need for AIDS care continues to grow, there are less than 30 Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically 111 (RCF-CIS) in the state. The only two RCF-CIS in San Diego County are here, in North County, serving your brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. + The medical assistance and comprehensive care they provide alleviates the burden on our local hospitals and medical clinics. The emotional support and education residents receive helps them deal with their HIV Status, which greatly reduces the likelihood of infecting others with the virus. Most importantly, with adequate housing, nutrition and comprehensive care, the mortality rates of men and women disabled by AIDS decrease dramatically. + I will be attending the Council meeting this Tuesday. On Tuesday evening, please take a moment to look out at the audience to see how many people are wearing bright yellow tags that say, “I support Fraternity House, Inc.” I remain grateful to the City of Carlsbad for its past support, and respectfully request that the City Council revise its Committee’s allocations to encompass the essential needs of homeless and low-income individuals with AIDS. Sincerely, Frederick M. Chambers 3510 Bedford Circle Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760-434-3013 Email: reqenerative@earthlink.net Tuesday, March 11,2003 Email: Council@ci,carlsbad.ca.us 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Bud, Ramona, Ann, Mark & Matt, Please fund Fraternity House. Admittedly, I have not read all 23 proposals from those seeking support for the fine work they do with low income Carlsbadians, but I ask you to disregard the CDBG Advisory Committee's Fraternity House recommendation. As you can see, the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee suggests slashing our city's donation to zero. When you allocate FY 200312004 CDBG funds, please be mindful of Fraternity House's unique qualifications. Isn't Fraternity House the only organization focusing on people with AIDS? Fraternity House houses, provides meals,, and cares for people disabled by AIDS. HIV and AIDS can hit anyone, even locals from Carlsbad. Friends of mine, classmates from CHS, Miracosta College and Palomar College have died from HIV and AIDS. They are real people. These are our own. We gotta do all we can to support Fraternity House, and other programs like it. If we can't squeeze the few thousand bucks out of the many hundreds of thousands under discussion, then Carlsbad must be able to find the money elsewhere. It's not like we don't have money. Isn't our budget surplus up over $80-Million? Sincerely, FM Chambers Printed in 14-point font: the legal minimum under the ADA Law. 1 Maglyn Strong - CDBG'FUNDiNG'RECOMMEND~TlONS "- " ~~ ,, ,~_I """ .i ~. . . . .. . ,, ~ . . "" Page I 1 To: From: tpeople@pacbell.net Date: 3/7/03 9:54AM Subject: CDBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Dear Council members Hall, Kulchin, and Packard: nonprofit service provider agency, I urge you to consider awarding grant In my capacity of executive director of Townspeople, Inc., an HIV/AIDS funding to Fraternity House, Inc. As you know, HIV/AIDS is a disease that does not recognize political, economic or geographical boundaries. For the past six years, as part of San Diego County's continuum of care, I have witnessed the ravages of AIDS in Africa, Asia and Latin America. information and referral services to men, women, and children. During I have directed an agency that provides free affordable housing this period I have become personally familiar with the kind, selfless and loving care Fraternity House, Inc. gives to less fortunate members of our community in the final stages of AIDS. Having seen the humanitarian work of Fraternity House, I am a believer and supporter of their efforts. Please consider assisting this fine organization as it cares for members of your own community stricken with this horrible disease. Sincerely, James J. Puccetti, Executive Director, Townspeople, Inc. <Council@ci.carlsbab.ca.usz AGENDA ITEM # Id 0 Mayor cily COMeP Clly Mannga City Attornq CLtY- AGB3DA1TEM#/a From: Harry Devereaux <hdeve@adelphia.net> CI M.pr To: <Council@ci.carlsbad.ca.us> clly comrdt Date: 3/10/03 11:25AM Subject: Funding for Fraternity House CnU- Mayor Bud Davis Ann Kulchin, Councilmember Mayor Pro Tern Ramona Finnila Dr. Mark Packard, Councilmember Matt Hall, Councilmember I have worked as a volunteer and supporter of Fraternity House for several years and have witnessed how the professional and loving care provided to lives of many residents who would otherwise have had no other place to go. services provided by Fraternity and Michaelle Houses, the ultimate cost to the community would have been much greater than the amount which has been funded by the city. I have admired the City of Carlsbad Council for its compassion and support of these wonderful facilities in the past, and respectfully request that you seriously reconsider your recent decision to discontinue funding of them. Sincerely, 3015 Glenbrook St. Harry Devereaux Carlsbad, CA 92008 people living with AIDS has had a dramatic and positive impact on the There is no doubt in my mind that if it had not been for the unique 760-729-1 920 To: From: "Ray & Doris Zlomke" czlomke@nethere.com> Date: 3/10/03 6:25PM <Council@ci.carlsbad.ca.us> Subject: Fraternity House March 10,2003 Mayor Bud Lewis Mayor Pro Tern Ramona Finnila Council Member Ann Kulchin Council Member Dr. Mark Packard Council Member Matt Hall 1200 Carisbad Village Drive Carlsbad. CA 92008 e: Mayor City Council City Manager Clty Attorney City Clerk RE: Fraternity House Dear Mayor and Council: As a supporter of Fraternity House in Elfin Forest and Michaelle House in Vista, I am very concerned that the Community Development Grant Committee is not, for the second year in a row, recommending any funding for these excellent and much needed facilities. These two homes are the only licensed providers of full-range AIDS care in San Diego County. For the past 15 years they have served over 400 low-income or homeless individuals disabled by AIDS. As of Dec. 31 2002 there were 124 reported AIDS cases in Carlsbad, and Fraternity House has cared for 23% of them. I believe that these facts alone place a moral, economic, and social responsibility on the City of Carlsbad. Housa, Inc. I urge you to set aside the Advisory Committee's recommendation and to reinstate funding for Fraternity Sincerely, Raymond L. Zlomke (member of the Carlsbad Lions Club) Encinitas CA.92024 1513 Traske Rd. (760) 944-8546 zlomke@nethere.com - , , , , , , , , parilyn Strong -Community Development Block Grant'funding , , ~ ". . . . . "" - 'PaG-il ~~~ ~, . .. To: From: nancy j munn-fess <nanjmf@juno.com> Date: 3/10/03 11:35PM Subject: Community Development Block Grant funding Dear Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Ramona Finnila. Councilmembers Ann Kulchin, Dr. Mark Packard, and Matt Hall: Though I cannot attend tomorrow's meeting, I wish to add my name to the supporters of Fraternity House and Michaelle House. Did you know that AGENDA I EM # /& these facilities for men and for women are the only providers of full C: Mayor range AIDS care in San Diego? Besides being cost-effective, these City Councn homes which house AIDS patients also provide a safe haven for the patients and reduce the liklihood of others being infected with the City Manager virus. In addition, the care provided alleviates the burden on our local City Attorney hospitals and medical clinics. CiW Clerk <Council@ci.carlsbad.ca.us> Please include in your funding recommendations the money needed to continue to provide essential needs of homeless and low-income individuals with AIDS. AIDS is not going away any time soon, unfortunately, but with the proper care and support, mortality rates of men and women disabled by AIDS decrease dramatically. Thank You, Nan Munn-Fess, member of church which helps support Fraternity House and Michaelle House ALL RECEIVED Roger and Betty Fox 3905 Park Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-2634 hGi<Pi3/\ [ .* # Email rbfox3905@,adelDhia.net C: March 9,2003 City Council Mayor City Manager Honorable Mayor Claude Lewis, City Attorney 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr City Clerk Carlsbad, California 92008 Dear Mayor Lewis, Thank you for notifying us regarding the City Council’s public hearing to finalize the allocation of FY 2003/2004 CDBG funds. We are disappointed that the City of Carlsbad’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) committee has recommended that Fraternity House, Inc. not receive funding for the next year. Until last year, the CDBG has been very generous in funding Fraternity House and Michaelle House, both residences caring for persons living with AIDS. Last year when the committee did not recommend funding, we were able to appeal to the City Council, who graciously allocated $5,000 from their discretionary fund for our organization. We are again appealing for help in order to maintain the houses and provide the care that the residents desperately require. Most importantly, with adequate housing, nutrition, and comprehensive care, the mortality rates of men and women disabled by AIDS decrease dramatically. Over the last 15 years, the homes have served 400 individuals suffering from the devastating symptoms of AIDS. The Department of Health and Human Services in San Diego County have reported 124 cases from Carlshad with 62 deaths, 23% have come to the Houses for care. HIV infection has just become reportable in California, it is estimated that thousands more are HIV positive. Our services are unduplicated for the citizens of Carlsbad. We support Fraternity House and Michaelle House and urge the City of Carlsbad to do so also. Sincerely, ?..Tp& ger E. FOX, 6l.D. and Betty Lou Fox ALL RECEIVED March 8,2003 Dear Mayor Bud Lewis, I have had the privilege of hearing Molly F. Henry, Executive Director of Fraternity House, on two different occasions. I have been quite impressed with what she and Fraternity House are doing for those human beings who are chronically ill with AIDS. It is hard for me to understand that Fraternity House is one of only two providers of full AIDS care in San Diego County. I was very happy to hear at Molly’s presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad, recently, that Carlsbad had been a supporter of Fraternity House. I truly believe that a great city such as Carlsbad sets a great example to other cities when they support an organization such as Fraternity House. It is a good thing to show compassion towards a segment of our community that is marginalized and misunderstood. I was truly proud to know that my city supported this humanitarian cause. I recently learned that Carlsbad’s CDBG Advisory Committee had recommended no funding for Fraternity House, Inc. I was surprised but also learned that this had not been the first time. I learned that you, the Carlsbad City Council, had taken and approved discretionary funds in the amount of $5000 for your support for Fraternity House, Inc. I am truly grateful for this and hope that you can continue to show support for this organization that provides a very important service to those in need. 1 am respectfully requesting that you please consider doing what is right and making me proud to be a resident of Carlsbad. Thank you for all you do for our great city and for those who need our support. Nose E. De Anda Carlsbad, CA 92008 1363 Pine Avenue (760) 434-2128 AGENDA ITEM # 1 d. C: Mayor city Council City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Frank E. Maldonado 42 13 Beach Bluff Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 March 7,2003 Mayor Bud Lewis City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad. CA 92008 e: City Council Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Dear Mayor Lewis, My name is Frank Maldonado and I reside at 4213 Beach Bluff Road in Carlsbad. I was very disappointed to learn that the city’s CDBG Committee had omitted Fraternity House, Inc. fiom their list of agencies to fund. Fraternity House, Inc. has made a significant impact on men and women disabled by HIV/AIDS in our community. In deed, their services have helped dozens of families in Carlsbad. I respecthlly ask that you review the committee’s recommendations and find a way to fund Fraternity House, Inc. Thank you for your consideration. Sjncereiy, Frank Maldonado 03/09/03 14:08 FAX 7607536171 Brammell @no1 Elaine P. Brammell AGENDA lrEM # 1 3342 Bajo Court, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Mayor Phone (760)753-1175 Fax (760)753-6171 City Council email: EPBCMA@aol.com City Manager City Attorney City Clerk - March 9,2003 Mayor Bud Lewis Mayor Pro Tern Ramona Finnila Council Member AM Kulchin Council Member Dr. Mark Packard Council Member Matt Hall 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Fraternity House Dear Mayor and Council: FAX (760)720-9461 E-MAIL: Council@ci.carlsbad.ca.us As a supporter OfFraternity House in Ellin Forest and Michaelle House in Vista, I amvery concerned that the Community Development Block Grant Committee is not, for the second year in a row, recommending any fimdmg for these excellent and much-needed facilities. These two homes are the only licensed providers of full-range AIDS care in the county of San Diego, and, over the past fZteen years, have served over 400 low-iicome or homeless individuals disabled by AIDS. As ofDecember 3 1,2002, there were 124 reported AIDS cases in Carlsbad, and Fraternity House, Inc., has cared for 23% ofthem. I believe that these facts alone place a moral, economic, and social responsibility on the City of Carlsbad. I urge you to set aside the Advisory Committee’s recommendation and to reinstate funding for Fraternity House, Inc. Sincerely, ,. Elaine P. BrammeU ALL RECEIVED March 7,2003 Mayor Bud Lewis City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad. CA 92008 AGENDA ITEM # e: Mayor "- Marilyn Andekon 4782 Gateshead Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92008 '. C: City Council hlcyor City Manager Clty Attorney City Clerk Dwayne Edwards-Pastor March 10,2003 Mayor Bud Lewis Carlsbad City Hall 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mayor Lewis, Hi! What beautiful days we’re having in paradise! Hope you’re having a great new year. I’ve recently heard that it’s time again for you to decide where you will allocate finances for community help projects the city will be assisting this year. I would like to highly recommend again the fraterniw House, an A.I.D.S. hospice facility that resides in the city of Carlsbad. This is an organization that gives hope to the hopeless everyday. I have had the privilege to encourage and give hope to these men - and even to provide a memorial service for several of them. Even though I do not agree with the lifestyle that has caused their dreaded disease, I believe that mercy - - kindness and hope should always be in our hearts. My prayer is that you would see this as a worthy organization that needs the assistance of our very blessed city. If you have any questions about this organization that I could answer, please call. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, Dwayne P.S. Thanks again for all you do for our great city! 1403 Las Flores Drive * Carlsbad. CA 92008 7327 San Luis Street Carlsbad, Ca 92009 March 10,2003 AGENDAITEM # c: Mayor Clty Coandl City Manager City Attorney cltr- Mr. Bud Lewis, Mayor Carlsbad City Counsel 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, Ca 92009 Dear Mayor Lewis: May I point out that these facilities are most deserving of a proposed grant as they truly exemplify what is good and necessary in the continuing of this hospice program in North County and they rank tops in the total operation of an outstanding Aids healthcare facility in all of the State of California. Having volunteered in other facilities in the L.A. area with a total of 11 years of service to them, I feel I am qualified to judge the quality of these particular operations. In these facilities are practiced the following special qualities which make them truly outstanding. Genuine loving care by very dedicated personnel. Creating an atmosphere a kin to a wonderful home like envimment. Providing for the every need of each patient in offering an acceptable high quality feeding program and a tried and tested recreational outreach that benefits everyone. I highly recomend the counsel vote positivly for this grant to help continue the 1 of2 - great work these facilities are rendering and know that Carlsbad can be justly proud in contributing to this most important service to the community. Verv sincerlv. 2 of2 From: <RuthODL@aol.com> Cltycoanen - To: cmstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us> Man- Date: 311 1/03 2:37PM Subject: Fraternity House cLtyQ#t Honorable Mayor and Council members: I urge you to provide funds for Fraternity House when you approve the CDBG grants for the next year. This facility is a great asset to the region and along with its sister facility, Michelle House, for AIDS patients north of is supported by several cities from which its residents come, the only home, San Diego City. Many of us provide varied volunteer services for Fraternity House, cooking and serving meals, participating in walks to raise funds, buying Christmas gifts for residents, many of whom have no family support, and many other activities. We know the worth of this home to our communities and would appreciate Carlsbad helping to provide funds for a cook as requested by the staff at Fraternity House. Thank you for your consideration. uw6 --Ruth Lewis, 2001 Avenue of the Trees, Carlsbad 92008 From: "Ray and Marva Rhubottom" <oceanside@4dcomm.com~ To: cCouncil@ci.carlsbad.ca.us> Date: 3/11/03 5:02PM Subject: Community Development Block Grant Program Dear Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers, A last minute family situation will prevent me from attending your Council meeting this evening Please accept my apologies for having to e-mail you so close to your meeting time. As you know, Women's Resource Center provides critical, unduplicated. and many times life- saving services to the residents of Carlsbad who are victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. Having served North County since 1974, the Center has a proven reputation for providing effective, compassionate assistance including counseling, shelter, case management and supportive services. On behalf of Women's Resource Center and the clients we serve, I would urge your adoption of the CDBGlHOME Funding Advisory Committee's funding recommendations as presented to you this evening by staff. Again, I regret I cannot address you in person this evening. 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I am the principal clerk of the printer of North County Times Formerly known as the Blade-Citizen and The Times-Advocate and which newspapers have been adjudicated newspapers of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, for the County of San Diego, that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpariel), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: MARCH 8,2003 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that tE,s fQregcing is tn:e and correct. Dated at SAN MARCOS, California this 1 OTH da Y of MARCH, 2003 Legal Advertising This space is for the County Clerk’s Filing Stamp Proof of Publication of Ci of Carlsbad ~~S-FW~ community Gra.nt/&ME Program Develo ment Block NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING . The citizens of Carlsbad and other interested - The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG HOME funds to residents ‘bo develop a CDBG/HOME program that meets the needs finance pro ects/services that provide direct benext to lower income of the low and moderate-income population, the City of Carlsbad son is critical to the success of the Carlsbad CDgG/HOME uests assistance from members of the communi Citizen partfci. program Therefore the City invites all communi members to consider‘the needs df lower income persons WtMn,arlsbad to attend the public meetings and to provide comments on the houshg and communlty development needs of low and moderate-income and the various,prc~sals that have been submitted for fungym under Carlsbad s 2 3-2004 CDBG/HOME Program Those pro sals selected for fundin will be identifled withir; the Consolidat- ed &I as the ac vities the &ty will ursue in the upcoming year to meet the needs ohower income Carlstad residents. The Ci has received a total of 23 proposals for CDBG HOME funding Copies of all roposals are on file in the City blerk’s Omce and the Housing and gdevelopment Department. The followin or a nizations have submitted requests for funding: North Coun deal& Services- Brother Benno Foundation, Catholic Charities-La !%sa& de Guadald Community Resource Center; Boys and Girls Club o[ Carlsbaaoin Hands - Save a Life, From the Inside Out, Women s Resource Center Casa de Am Fraternity House. Lifeline Communl Sedces North CF Communi Servfces Meals on Wheels S#R Jobs fo; Progress &C Pr?ject hCA OZ korth Coast [nterfaiih Community Services: T.E.R.I. kc., Cirls Inc. of North Counl ty. and the City of Carlsbad/Housing Reserve Fund. Persons who have uestions or comments re arding the Ci of Carls- bad‘s CDBG/HOM% Program or who would &e more s #c Information on the roposals submitted for 2003-2004 Bl3C HOME funding considerat& and those bein recommended for fundng hday between 8:OO am to 500 pm. lease contact Frank Boensch at (76d5 434-2818. Monday throuh Persons in need of translators or other special services should contact Ae Housing and Redevelopment Department at (7601 434-2818. Signature NORTH COUNTY TIMES