HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-05; City Council; 21955; FY 2015-2020 Impediments Fair Housing Choice, Consolidated Plan, FY 2015-16 Annual Action Plan to Housing Urban DevelopmentCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 21,955 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
THE FY 2015 - 2020 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO
FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, THE FY 2015 - 2020
CONSOUDATED PLAN, AND THE FY 2015-16 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DEPT. DIREaOR
MTG. 5/5/2015
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
THE FY 2015 - 2020 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO
FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, THE FY 2015 - 2020
CONSOUDATED PLAN, AND THE FY 2015-16 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
DEPT. CED
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
THE FY 2015 - 2020 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO
FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, THE FY 2015 - 2020
CONSOUDATED PLAN, AND THE FY 2015-16 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CITY MANAGER /V ^ ,
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2015-112 approving the FY 2015 - 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice, the FY 2015 - 2020 Consolidated Plan, the FY 2015-16 annual action plan for Community
Development Block Grant program with project selection and funding allocations, and authorizing the Housing and
Neighborhood Services Director and City Manager or Designee, as appropriate, to execute all related documents
and to submit them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ITEM EXPLANATION:
FY 2015 - 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 is the governing statute for Carlsbad's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. It requires that each federal entitlement grantee certify to the
satisfaction ofthe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that (1) an awarded federal grant
will be carried out and administered in accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act and (2) the grantee will work
diligently to affirmatively further fair housing.
Therefore, as a recipient of federal funds, the City of Carlsbad is required to affirmatively further the fair housing
objectives of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability in all aspects of housing, including the sale,
rental, lease or negotiation for real property. The State of California's Fair Housing and Employment Act includes
additional protected classes.
In addition, pursuant to CDBG regulations, in order to receive CDBG funds, each jurisdiction must:
1. Complete an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
2. Take action to eliminate identified impediments; and
3. Maintain fair housing records
The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Al) presents a demographic profile of San Diego County,
assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups, and evaluates the availability of a range of
housing choices for residents. The Al also analyzes the conditions in the private market and public sector that may
limit the range of housing choices or impede a person's access to housing. As the name of the report suggests, the
document reviews "impediments" to fair housing. While an Al also considers the nature and extent of housing
discrimination, the focus is on identifying impediments that may prevent equal housing access and developing
solutions to mitigate or remove such impediments.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Courtney Enriquez 760-434-2812 courtnev.enriquez@carlsbadca.eov
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC •
DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN •
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF •
WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES •
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Action Plan for CDBG
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The city is a member of and actively participates in the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH).
Primarily, the goal of the SDRAFFH is to ensure that all residents in the San Diego region have equal access to
housing. The SDRAFFH is comprised of fair housing service providers, enforcement agencies and government
entities. The municipal members ofthe SDRAFFH oversee the preparation ofthe regional Al, which has historically
been funded with CDBG and other local funds contributed by the entitlement jurisdictions in San Diego County on
a pro rata basis. The SDRAFFH has successfully collaborated on the development ofthe 2005-2010 and 2010-2015
Als and the municipal members of the SDRAFFH are taking the lead in the development of the 2015-2020 Al as well.
Collectively, each participating city in the SDRAFFH contracted with Veronica Tam & Associates (VTA) to assist with
the development of the regional 2015-2020 Al. Preparation of the 2015-2020 Al included an extensive community
outreach process; the review of previous San Diego Regional Als, Housing Elements from across the County of San
Diego, regional planning documents, lending industry research, discrimination complaints and random fair housing
test results; and interviews with municipal staff, housing providers, fair housing providers and oversight agencies.
With VTA, the SDRAFFH hosted four regional community workshops throughout the region:
Location Date
Escondido, CA Jan. 20, 2015
San Diego, CA Jan. 21, 2015
Chula Vista, CA Jan. 27, 2015
El Cajon, CA Jan. 28, 2015
Supplemental community meetings were held by the City of San Diego on Feb. 4, 2015 and by the City of Encinitas
on Feb. 10, 2015.
A fair housing survey was also conducted to learn about the public's experience with housing discrimination issues
and concerns. The survey was available in both electronic and paper formats, in both English and Spanish. A total
of 377 responses were received, 360 in English and 17 in Spanish.
As part of the Al process, the city contracted with CMH Consulting to execute random fair housing testing
throughout the city at various apartment communities to test for fairness and equality. This process included 10
sites and 20 tests were administered with only one finding. As a result of this finding, a community meeting was
held on April 30th to address fair housing practices in Carlsbad. This community education workshop was led by
CSA San Diego County and participants included owners, community resident managers, community staff members,
residents and city staff.
The City of Carlsbad annually contracts with CSA San Diego County to provide fair housing services within Carlsbad.
CSA San Diego County assists with efforts such as public outreach, community education, complaint investigation
and enforcement efforts.
The draft 2015 - 2020 Al was publically noticed for public comments and review on April 4, 2015 and will close May
4, 2015. Any comments received through the close ofthis public hearing will be incorporated in the final document.
2015-2020 Consolidated Plan
The City of Carlsbad's 2015-2020 Draft Consolidated Plan has been developed to meet the requirements of the
federal CDBG Program. The Consolidated Plan (Plan) is a five-year housing and community^velopment plan
covering the period of July 1,2015 to June 30,2020. The Plan provides Carlsbad with an assessment of housing and
community development needs, and describes strategies to assist in meeting those needs through federal or other
funding resources. A community workshop was held on December 4, 2014 to allow for the community to
participate in the development ofthe Plan. The Plan also includes the annual Action Plan describing specific projects
or programs proposed for CDBG funding in the 2015-2016 program/fiscal year as previously considered by the City
Council on April 7, 2015.
Act/on Plan for CDBG
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In order to remain eligible for CDBG funding in fiscal year 2015-2016, the City must submit the Consolidated Plan
prior to May 15, 2015. The city held public hearings on December 9, 2014 and April 7, 2015 to provide an
opportunity for the community to comment on the city's housing and community development needs. Four
comments supporting various funding proposals (Exhibit 4) were accepted during the City Council's public hearing
on April 7, 2015.
The draft FY 2015 - 2020 Consolidated and Annual Plan was publically noticed for public comments and review on
April 4, 2015 and will close May 4, 2015. Any comments received through the close ofthis public hearing will be
incorporated in the final document.
2015-2016 Annual Action Plan
On April 7, 2015, the City Council held a public hearing to accept comments on the housing and community
development needs of lower income households within the City of Carlsbad. The City Council also accepted
comments on the various proposals that have been submitted for funding under the Carlsbad's 2015-16 CDBG
program. The CDBG Advisory Committee has made the recommendations set forth in Exhibit 4 to this report for
projects and funding allocations of the 2015-16 CDBG annual funding. The annual Action Plan, which will approve
the projects and funding allocations for the 2015-16 is submitted at this time for City Council action.
FISCAL IMPAa:
With an approved Al and Consolidated Plan, the city is eligible to receive CDBG funds during fiscal year 2015-2016.
A grant agreement will not be executed by HUD until the Carlsbad Consolidated Plan is adopted and submitted to
their office for review and approval. The CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the
General Fund. The project and funding allocations for the FY 2015-16 CDBG Action Plan are set forth in Exhibit 4
to this report; a total of $511,393 is available from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund
the projects set forth in the exhibit.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The whole of the City Council's actions regarding submission of the city's Al and Consolidated Plan is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), "...CEQA applies only
to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment,
the activity is not subject to CEQA." These actions would not authorize, permit, or guarantee the construction of
any project that would have a significant environmental effect nor commit the City to approve any such project.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2015-112 approving the City of Carlsbad's FY 2015 - 2020 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, the FY 2015 - 2020 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2015 - 2016 Annual
Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizing the Housing and
Neighborhood Services Director or City Manager or Designee, as appropriate, to execute all documents and
submit them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. City of Carlsbad FY 2015 - 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Executive Summary (full
report is on file in the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, City Clerk's Office, Georgina Cole
Library and the Carlsbad City Library).
3. City of Carlsbad FY 2015 - 2020 Consolidated Plan, Executive Summary (full report is on file in the Housing
and Neighborhood Services Department, City Clerk's Office, Georgina Cole Library and the Carlsbad City
Library).
4. FY 2015-2016 CDBG Program, funding levels (for approval).
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EXHIBIT 1
^ RESOLUTION NO. 2015-112
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
3 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
THE FY 2015-2020 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING
4 CHOICE, THE FY 2015 - 2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE FY
2015-2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
7 The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
8 WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California has considered the
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending
on June 30, 2020, as required for the city's CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California has considered the
Consolidated Plan for the period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2020, as required
forthe city's CDBG program; and
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15 WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable
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is outlined in both the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the Consolidated Plan;
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WHEREAS, a subset ofthe Consolidated Plan includes the annual Action Plan for
FY 2015 - 2016 which addresses the needs of lower income persons and households and the
proposals submitted for funding under the 2015-2016 CDBG Program; and
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23 WHEREAS, the City Council considered the CDBG recommendations from the
24 Citizen Advisory Committee for project funding allocations and approved the projects as set forth
2^ in Exhibit 4 as attached to this resolution to be included in the City of Carlsbad's 2015-2016 CDBG
Annual Plan, and authorized submission ofthe Plan to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California, also approves and
authorizes the submittal of the FY 2015 - 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
and the FY 2015- 2020 Consolidated Plan for the city's CDBG program to the U.S. Department of
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6 WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not
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WHEREAS, the City Council has taken all testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
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approval and to execute all appropriate related documents forthe submission.
3. That the projects selected by the City Council and attached as Exhibit 4 to
this resolution are hereby approved at the indicated funding levels for inclusion in the city's 2015-
2016 CDBG Program and shall serve as the annual action plan.
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of Housing and Urban Development.
5. The Carlsbad City Council authorizes the City Manager or Designee to
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selected organizations, and the Finance Director is authorized to disburse funds as approved to
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City
of Carlsbad on the 5^^ day of May 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
None.
None.
ATTEST:
BARBARA ENGLESON^^y Clerk
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EXHIBIT 2
San Diego County
Regional Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice
March 2015
Lead Agency
San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
http://www.sdfairhousing.org/
i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AN ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
San Diego County boasts an estimated population of over three million residents, making it the
second most populous county in Califomia, and fifth in the nation. Diversity among its residents,
in terms of cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic characteristics, makes San Diego County a
desirable area to live. To continue nurturing this diversity, civic leaders must ensure that an
environment exists where equal access to housing opportunities is treated as a fundamental right.
Pur|><)sc of the Analysis of Impedimeiils
The communities within San Diego County have established a commitment to providing equal housing
opportunities for their existing and future residents. This report, the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice (commonly known as the "AI"), presents a demographic proflle of San Diego County,
assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups, and evaluates the range of available
housing choices for residents. The AI also analyzes the conditions in the private market and public
sector that may limit the range of housing choices or impede a person's access to housing. More
importantly, this AI identifies impediments that may prevent equal housing access and develops
solutions to mitigate or remove such impediments.
.Participating Jiirisclictions
The AI covers the entirety of San Diego County, including the 18 incorporated cities and all
unincorporated areas:
• City of Carlsbad
• City of diula Vista
• City of Coronado
• City of Del Mar
• City of El Cajon
• City of Encinitas
• City of Escondido
• City of Imperial Beach
• City of La Mesa
• City of Lemon Grove
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City of National City
City of Oceanside
City of Poway
City of San Diego
City of San Marcos
City of Santee
City of Solana Beach
City of Vista
Unincorporated County
The San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH), comprised of representatives from the
participating jurisdictions listed above, fair housing professionals, and housing advocates, helped
coordinate the development of the AI, especially the outreach process.
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Community Workshops
As part of the AI development process, six community workshops were conducted. The workshop
agenda included a presentation of the project purpose and background, followed by a facilitated, large
group discussion that included an educational quiz. Simultaneous translation of the proceedings from
English to Spanish language was provided by a certified translator via electronic headsets, when needed.
The dates and locations of the six workshops are listed below:
Northern Region
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Escondido City Hall
Mitchell Room
201 North Broadway
Escondido, 92025
Southem Region
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Civic Center - Public Services North - Building C
Conf Rooms B-111 and B-112
Chula Vista, 91910
Central Region
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Jacobs Center for
Neighborhood Innovation Joe & Vi Jacobs Center -
Community Room
404 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, 92114
Eastem Region
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
City of El Cajon
Police Department
Community Room (#161)
100 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, 92020
City of San Diego
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Belden Apartments
Community Room
7777 Belden Street
San Diego, 92111
City of Encinitas
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
City Hall
Poinsettia Room
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, 92024
During the community workshops, several recurring comments were recorded:
• Outreach and educational activities should be continued and expanded for the general public;
many tenants and landlords are unaware of fair housing laws. Specifically, most participants
voiced a need to better understand, accommodate or address fair housing issues regarding:
o Reasonable accommodation for persons with mental and physical disabilities;
o Occupancy standards vs. overcrowding concerns, especially occupancy Umit terms in
leases vs. discrimination based on family size;
o Unequal treatment of tenants based on immigration status (e.g.; delayed repairs, new and
renewed leases);
o Requirements for non-EngUsh languages in federally subsidized housing;
o Source of income vs. Section 8 voucher concerns; and
o Emerging and expanding contexts of fair housing issues, such as:
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• Emotional support and service animals (e.g., new requirements for property
insurers; deposit requirements; animal certifications; species restrictions)
• Medical directives and verification from international sources
• Hoarding and the use of medical marijuana.
• Outreach activities should be multi-faceted, utilizing different forms of media and targeting a
wide variety of audiences, such as: neighborhood groups, trade organizations, etc.
• Enforcement of fair housing laws should be pursued more rigorously. Fair housing service
providers indicated that stronger enforcement would help deter housing discrimination.
Additionally, publicizing the outcomes of fair housing lawsuits may help encourage victims to
report housing discrimination and pursue litigation.
Stakeholdet Interviews
One-on-one telephone interviews were conducted with housing and fair housing professionals, as well
as agencies that serve and advocate for the needs of underserved groups (i.e. minorities, persons with
disabilities, and other households with special needs). A total of eight interviews were conducted with
representatives from the following agencies:
CSA San Diego County
Elder Help of San Diego
Fair Housing Center of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
La Maestra Community Health Centers
North County Lifeline
San Diego County Apartment Association
San Diego Regional Center
United Way of San Diego County
The following summary of findings reflects collective input from the interviewees:
• Challenges to building community awareness include:
o Language barriers
o Varying cultural norms and expectations
• o Confusing and conflicting laws and rules: federal, state and local
o Engaging tenants and landlords before there is an issue
o Lack of affordable housing
o Tracking frequent changes to protected classes
• Common fair housing misconceptions and misunderstandings include:
o Confusing disability and accommodation requirements
o Allowing cultural stereotypes to affect how people are served
o Understanding entidements for ADA requirements/supports
o Assuming they have more fair housing rights than is true (tenants)
o Perceiving fair housing laws to be over-extended to their rights (landlords)
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Fait Housing Survey
A Fair Housing Survey was made available throughout the County of San Diego from January 5, 2015
through February 13, 2015. The survey was available in English and Spanish online and in hard copy
format. A total of 377 persons responded to the survey. Most of the surveys were completed online
(360 surveys) and a total of 17 surveys were completed in Spanish. The majority of the respondents felt
that housing discrimination was not an issue in their neighborhood. Approximately 72 percent indicated
they had not experienced housing discrimination. Among those reporting a personal experience with
housing discrimination, the basis for discrimination was reported to be race (33 percent), disability (29
percent), source of income (29 percent), familial status (25 percent), and age (22 percent).
Coin muni f y Profi le
Population Growth
Examination of demographic characteristics provides some insight regarding the need and extent of
equal access to housing in a community. Overall, San Diego County experienced a 10 percent increase in
population from 2000 to 2010. During this period, the cities of San Marcos, Chula Vista, and Carlsbad
had the largest growth while the cities of Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Poway, and Solana Beach
experienced a drop in population. The median age in San Diego County is increasing steadily. Based on
the 2010 Census, 11.4 percent of the population in San Diego County was age 65 or over (elderly), with
another 10.6 percent in the 55 to 64 age group (future elderly).
Race/Ethnicity
San Diego County's residents have become increasingly diverse in their race and ethnic compositions
since 1970. In 2000, Whites made up the majority of the population in the San Diego region but by
2010, minority residents made up a slight majority (51.5 percent). The largest racial/ethnic group in the
County is Hispanic.
Racial Segregation and Linguistic Isolation
When looking at Hispanic/White segregation among the largest 200 cities in the country in 2010, San
Diego ranked 12th most segregated. Language barriers can be an impediment to accessing housing of
choice. In San Diego County, 16.3 percent of residents indicated they spoke English "less than very
well" and can be considered linguistically isolated. The cities of National City, Vista, and Escondido
have the highest percentage of total residents who spoke English "less than very well". Most of these
residents were Spanish speakers.
Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RECAPs)
In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RECAPs), the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has identified census tracts with a majority non-White
population (greater than 50 percent) and a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or exceeds 300% of the
metro/micro tract average. Within San Diego County, there are RECAPs scattered in small sections of
Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Chula Vista and
Imperial Beach. Larger RECAP clusters can be seen in the central/southern portion of the City of San
Diego. In 2010, there were 173,692 persons living in a RECAP in the County, or 5.6 percent of the
County's total population.
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Housing Age and Condition
Assessing housing conditions in the County can provide the basis for developing policies and programs
to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. Housing age can indicate general housing
conditions within a community. The County's housing stock is older, with a majority of the housing
units (61 percent) built before 1979. The highest percentages of pre-1980 housing units are generally
found in the older, urbanized neighborhoods in the cities of La Mesa, Lemon Grove, El Cajon, San
Diego, Coronado and National City. These cities are the most likely to have the largest proportion of
housing units in need of rehabilitation. Home rehabilitation can be an obstacle for senior homeowners
with fixed incomes and mobility issues.
Housing Cost and Affordability
The cost of homeownership varies within San Diego County depending on the community. In 2014, the
median sales price for a home in San Diego County was $430,000, an increase of 3.6 percent from 2013.
Home prices vary by area/jurisdiction, with very high median prices in coastal areas such as the cities of
Coronado, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and the La Jolla area of the City of San Diego. National City had the
lowest median sales price among the incorporated jurisdictions.
The San Diego County Apartment Association (SDCAA) publishes average rental rates biannually. The
estimated average rental costs in San Diego County in the fall of 2014 were $812 for a studio, $1,066 for
a one-bedroom, $1,463 for a two-bedroom, and $1,813 for a three-bedroom.
Adverse Community Factors
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) developed a screening
methodology, called the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool
(CalEnviroScreen), to help identify California communities that are disproportionately burdened by
multiple sources of pollution. The CalEnviroScreen reveals that high scoring communities tend to be
more burdened by pollution from multiple sources and most vulnerable to its effects, taking into
account their socioeconomic characteristics and underlying health status. In San Diego County, the areas
indicated as having higher EnviroScreen scores generally match the geographic distribution of
minorities, low- and moderate-income persons, and poverty concentrations.
Le n d i n g P ra c t ices
Overall Lending Patterns
A key aspect of fair housing choice is equal access to credit for the purchase or improvement of a home,
particularly in light of the recent lending/credit crisis. In 2013, a total of 32,571 households applied for
conventional loans to purchase homes in San Diego County, representing a decrease of approximately
18 percent from 2008. Despite this decrease, these 2013 figures represent an increase from the number
of applications recorded in 2011 and 2012. This trend is indicative of a housing market that is slowly
recovering from its peak in 2006-2007. The cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, and Oceanside recorded
the most loan applications, while the cities of Del Mar, Coronado, and Solana Beach recorded the fewest
due to the built out character of these small communities. Applications from the cities of Poway, La
Mesa, Santee, and Encinitas generally exhibited higher approval rates (over 73 percent). By contrast,
applications from the cities of National City, Lemon Grove, and Chula Vista had slightly lower approval
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rates (ranging from 63 percent to 68 percent). Overall, approval rates were noticeably higher in 2013
than in 2008. Aside from income, another major impediment to securing a home loan is insufficient
understanding of the homebuying and lending processes. About 14 percent of all applications
countywide were withdrawn by the applicants or deemed incomplete by the financial institution in 2013.
Lending by Race/Ethnicity
In an ideal environment, the applicant pool for mortgage lending should be reflective of the
demographics of a community. When one racial/ethnic group is overrepresented or underrepresented in
the total applicant pool, it could be an indicator of unequal access to housing opportunities. Throughout
San Diego County, White applicants were noticeably overrepresented in the loan applicant pool, while
Hispanics were severely underrepresented. The underrepresentation of Hispanics was most acute in the
cities of Imperial Beach (-33 percent). Vista (-35 percent), and Escondido (-36 percent).
Top Lenders
In 2013, about 47 percent (79,185 applications) of all loan applications in San Diego County were
submitted to one of the County's top ten lenders. The region's top three lenders have remained fairly
consistent since 2008, with the only significant changes being the purchase of Countrywide Bank by
Bank of America and Wells Fargo's acquisition of Wachovia Mortgage. Approval rates for the County's
top lenders fluctuated substantially by institution and jurisdiction; however, as noted before, overall
approval rates have increased markedly since 2008.
Subprime Lending
Subprime lending can both impede and extend fair housing choice. While Home Mortgage Disclosure
Act (HMDA) data does not classify loans as subprime, it does track the interest rate spread on loans. In
2005, the Federal Reserve Board required lenders to report rate spreads for loans whose Annual
Percentage Rate (APR) was above the U.S. Department of the Treasury benchmark. Loans with a
reported spread are typically referred to as higher-priced or subprime loans. The number of subprime
loans issued has decreased substantially over time. In 2008, about five percent of all loans issued could
be considered subprime but, by 2013, less than two percent of loans issued were subprime loans. Black
and Hispanic applicants seem to be significandy more Ukely to receive these higher-priced loans. In
2008, Blacks and Hispanics were twice as likely as Whites and Asians to receive a subprime loan. This
discrepancy was less noticeable in 2013, but Black and Hispanic applicants continued to get higher-
priced loans more frequently than White and Asian applicants.
Distribution of Affordable Housing and Residential Care Facilities
Based on the ratio of beds per 1,000 persons, licensed care facilities in San Diego County are most
concentrated in Lemon Grove, Escondido, La Mesa, and El Cajon and are least concentrated in
Imperial Beach.
The City of El Cajon has a high concentration of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) use. El Cajon
represents about three percent of the County population but more than nine percent of the HCV use.
National City also has a relatively high concentration of HCV use. National City represents about two
percent of the total population but more than four percent of the vouchers issued in San Diego County.
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San Diego County has a large inventory of affordable housing units. The distribution of these units,
however, is uneven throughout the region, with dense clusters of assisted housing located in central San
Diego, National City, Chula Vista and Escondido. Almost three-quarters (73 percent) of the region's
rent-restricted multi-family housing stock is concentrated in these four cities.
Foreclosures
As of February 2015, less than one percent of the County's housing stock was in one of the various
stages of foreclosure. A foreclosure "hot spots" analysis using recent foreclosure data indicates that
Chula Vista, National City, and East San Diego County have higher rates of foreclosure.
Public Policies
Housing Element Compliance
Public policies established at the regional and local levels can affect housing development and therefore,
may have an impact on the range and location of housing choices available to residents. A Housing
Element found by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to be in
compliance with State law is presumed to have adequately addressed its policy constraints. According to
HCD, of the 19 participating jurisdictions (including the County), 17 Housing Elements were in
compliance. The cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas have not yet adopted housing elements for the 2013-
2021 planning period.
Zoning Amendments to Remove Impediments to Special Needs Housing
As part of the 2013-2021 Housing Element update, most jurisdictions have already addressed the
provisions for special needs housing. However, some jurisdictions in the region have yet to address
issues such as:
Definition of family
Density bonus
Residential care facilities
Emergency shelters
Transitional/supportive housing
Single-room occupancy housing
Farmworker housing
Employee housing
Reasonable accommodation
F:iir Housing Data
Four agencies provided fair housing services to San Diego County residents: CSA San Diego County
(CSA), Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD), Housing Opportunities Collaborative (HOC), and
North County Lifeline (NCL).
CSA San Diego County (CSA): Between FY 2009-10 to FY 2013-14, CSA provided fair housing
services to approximately 1,000 San Diego County residents per year—for a total of 5,923 clients over
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the five-year period. The majority of all complaints filed pertained to allegations of discrimination due to
disability (32 percent), race (31 percent) and national origin (11 percent).
Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD): Between May 2012 and December 2014, LASSD provided
housing services to approximately 10,000 San Diego County residents. These housing services include:
landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosure and eviction avoidance, and fair housing services. LASSD reports
having investigated a total of 304 fair housing cases between May 2012 and December 2014 - about
three percent of all housing complaints made to LASSD during that time period. A majority of these
cases (64 percent) were complaints based on discrimination due to a disability. Another 11 and 10
percent, respectively, were complaints based on disparate treatment due to race (33 cases) and national
origin (29 cases).
Housing Opportunities Collaborative (HOC): In FY 2012-13 to FY 2013-14, HOC received 1,093
fair housing inquiries. As a result, 167 fair housing complaints were filed with the HOC and referred
out for legal assistance. Over half (51 percent) of all complaints filed were related to disability.
North County Lifeline (NCL): [Awaiting data from NCL]
In addition, fair housing complaints were filed with HUD and with the State Department of Fair
Employment and Housing (DFEH) for investigation and enforcement:
DFEH: Since 2009, a total of 440 fair housing complaints in the San Diego County have been filed
with DFEH. The majority of complaints alleged housing discrimination based on: physical
disabilities (143 instances), familial/marital status (69 instances), or race/color (58 instances). The
greatest numbers of complaints were filed in the cities of San Diego, Oceanside and Chula Vista.
A single complaint can involve multiple acts of discrimination. A total of 512 acts of discrimination
have been recorded in San Diego County since 2009, with the cities of San Diego (228 acts), Chula
Vista (35 acts) and El Cajon (33 acts) having the most number of reported incidents. "Unequal
access to facilities/denied reasonable accommodation" was the most often cited act of
discrimination (125 instances); but "harassment" (95 instances) and "eviction" (82 instances) were
also commonly reported.
HUD: From January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2014, 442 fair housing cases in San Diego County
were filed with HUD, with 177 of those cases filed by residents in the City of San Diego. Overall,
disability-related cases were the most common—comprising 47 percent of all cases. Cases
concerning race (14 percent) familial/marital status and retaliation (12 percent each), and national
origin (10 percent) were also regularly reported.
According to the fair housing survey conducted as part of this AI, race, disability, and source of
income were identified by respondents as the leading bases for discrimination. The survey also
indicated that housing discrimination in the County was severely underreported. Only 18 (25
percent) of the 90 people who experienced housing discrimination reported the incident, according
to the survey results.
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A>AF.\;sis OF FMPEOI.VIE.NTS FO FAIR HOFSINC; CIIOICF:
Fair .H.oi.isi.ng Im,pedimeiits
Based on the analysis conducted for this AI, the following is a preliminary list of fair housing
impediments identified in San Diego County:
• Outreach and Education: Fair housing education is identified as one of the most important
strategies for furthering fair housing. However, traditional outreach methods of publishing
notices and press releases in newspapers and posting information on websites are not adequate
to reach the general public with diverse needs and interests. Outreach methods should be
expanded to include other media of communications, and also utilize networks of neighborhood
groups and organizations.
• Enforcement: Rigorous enforcement of fair housing laws is most effective in deterring housing
discrimination. However, not enough enforcement activities are pursued. Fair housing service
providers should encourage victims to pursue litigation and refer victims to agencies and
organizations with the capacity to handle litigation. Also, favorable outcomes in litigation should
be publicized to encourage other victims to come forward.
• Linguistic Isolation: A significant proportion of San Diego County residents indicated they
spoke English "less than very well" and can be considered linguistically isolated. Entitiement
jurisdictions should periodically update their Limited English Proficiency (LEP) plans to ensure
language assistance reflects the changing demographics of the communities.
• Segregation; In 2010, about 5.6 percent of the County's total population lived in a RECAP
(racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty). These areas are also more impacted by
adverse environmental factors such as hazardous materials. Local housing policies should work
to promote the distribution of affordable housing throughout the community and offer a range
of housing choices.
• Lending: Throughout San Diego County, White applicants were noticeably overrepresented in
the loan applicant pool, while Hispanics were severely underrepresented. Black and Hispanic
applicants also seem to be significandy more likely to receive subprime loans. The SDRAFFH
and jurisdictions should meet with the lending community to discuss ways to expand access to
financing for all but especially for minority households.
• Public Policies: Several jurisdictions within the County have yet to update their zoning
ordinances to address special needs housing. Jurisdictions should implement their Housing
Element program commitments to amend the zoning ordinances in a timely manner.
• Discrimination: Housing discrimination persists throughout the County, which is supported by
general literature, statistical data from fair housing service providers, cases filed with DFEH and
HUD, and recent testing conducted in the region. Specifically, discriminatory practices based on
disability, race, and familial status were among the top categories. Jurisdictions should continue
to allocate adequate resources for fair housing outreach and education, testing, and enforcement.
• Fait Housing Repotting: The reporting of fair housing statistics in the County by the various
fair housing service providers is inconsistent and difficult to aggregate to allow comparison for
trends and patterns. SDRAFFH should develop a format for reporting fair housing data for use
by all service providers.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
I, Mayor Matt Hall, hereby certify that this San Diego Regional Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice represents the City of Carlsbad's conclusions
about impediments to fair housing choice, as well as actions necessary to address any identified
impediments.
Name Date
Tide
EXHIBIT 3
(city of
Carlsbad
FY 2015/2016 -2019/2020
Draft Consolidated Plan, Executive Summary
Prepared April 2015
Executive Summary
ES-05 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 Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (CP) serves as the official application to HUD for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fhe City of Carisbad, The GP identifies the City's housing and
community development needs and sets forth a strategic plan for addressing the identified needs within the context
of the CDBG program. The CP covers the planning period of July 1.2015, through June 30,2020.
This CP was prepared using the eCon Planning Suite system developed by HUD. The system prescribes the
structure and contents of this document, following the Federal Consolidated Planning regulations. A companion
document to this CP is the Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair Housing Choice, The City of Carlsbad is participating
in the development of the 2015 San Diego Regional Al which contains detailed data and analyses regarding the
demographic and housing marl<et conditions of San Diego County, including detailed and specific information on the
City of Carlsbad.
This CP for the City of Carlsbad was prepared in collaboration with San Diego County HOME Consortium, The City
of Carlsbad participates in Ihe HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are being administered
directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development DepartmenI, Homebuyer assistance is
available to Carlsbad residents via County's HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Cost Program.
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This CP incorporates outcome measures for activities in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7,
2006, which require the follovifing Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity
funded;
General Objective Cateqories- Activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (DH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Cateqories- Activities will meet one of the following:
• Avaiiability/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 pubiic outreach process and summarized in the Needs
Assessment of this CP, Recognizing the national objectives of these funding programs and specific program
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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 speciai needs. Needs
which have been determined to be a High Priority level will receive funding during this Five-Year CP period. 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 Ser>rtces for the Homeless, Lower-Income Residents, and Persons with Special Needs
• Improve and Provide Facilities to Serve Lomr Income Persons
• Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents
• Planning and Administration
Low Priority
• Conserve and Rehabilitate the Existing Housing Steele
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, The City of Carlsbad facilitates the development of new affordable
housing primarily through its Inclusionary Housing Program, which is locally funded, and its Housing Reserve
Fund, The Cartsbad Housing Agency also administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program for low income
tenants.
Evaluation of past performance
In the past, as a participant ofthe County's HOME Consortium, the City of Carlsbad would receive a small aiiocation
of HOME funds for the City's affordable housing activities. However, since 2014, the significant reductions in HOME
funds necessitated the County to restructure its HOME program to more efficiently expend the limited funds. The
City no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds from the County. City residents will continue to be
eligible to apply for the HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Costs program via the a new program that began
in September of 2014 through a partnership between County of San Diego and the San Diego County Housing
Commission.
During the last five years, 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 Mela Housing Corporation for the Tavarua Senior Apartments, a 50-
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 Ten-ace
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 additionai $454,000 to Solutions for Change in order to assist the agency
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with the acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex to be used for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless
families.
During the prevraus Consolidated Pian period, the City assisted over 9,000 homeless persons or persons at-risk of
homelessness (duplicated counts) with temporary shelter and supportive services. An additionai 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 totai of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since 2010, including the
Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks facility, Catholic Charities Shelter, North County Health Services Health Care Center,
and Hospice ofthe North Coast Hospice House. In 2013, the City provided funds for the development of a pedestrian
railway crossing at Chestnut Avenue to benefit the lower-income residents in that neighborhood. Funding was also
allocated for a lighting assessment study in the City's Barrio area to improve lighting and public safety.
Summaiy of citizen participation process and consultation process
Citizen participation is one of the key components of the CP process. To solicit pubiic input during the development
of the CP, the City of Carisbad conducted a community wori^shop with residents, local housing and services
providers, as well as community stakeholders. A Housing and Community Development Needs Survey was also
administered.
Community Workshop: The Cily held one workshop to solfcit input on needs during the development of this CP.
The workshop was held at the Carisbad Senior Center on December 4, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 PM,
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey; 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;
t Notice posted on City website
t Notice posted at Cartsbad City Hall
• Email blast to residents and agencies on the City's contact list
• Flyers advertising the Community Wori^shop and Survey were distributed to 160 service providers and
agencies
• Advertisement published in the San Diego Union Tribune (English and Spanish).
Public Hearing; A Pubiic Hearing before the City Council was held on April 7, 2015, A public notice for the hearing
was published on April 3,2015,
Public Review of Draft Documents: A 30-day pubiic review was heW from April 4, 2015 through May 4,
2015, Copies of the Draft CP and Action Plan were made available for the public at the following locations;
• City website
• Carlsbad City Hall
The final CP, amendments, annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at the
Carlsbad City Hall.
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Summary of public comments
A summary of the public comments received is provided in Appendix A,
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were received.
Summary
The City of Carisbal has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the community
that may benefit from the CDBG program.
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Exhibit 4
Ccityof
Carlsbad
FY 2015-2016
CITY OF CARLSBAD CDBG PROGRAM
Annual Action Plan, Funding Recommendations
APP.
NO. AGENCY/PROJECT REQUESTED
AMOUNT
FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION
1 Boys and Girls Club
Teen Scene Program
$15,000 $0
2 Brother Benno
Brother Benno Center
$15,000 $8,784
3 Casa de Amparo
Food program for neglected and abused
children
$10,000 $0
4 Catholic Charities
La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless Shelter-
general operations
$20,000 $18,069
5 Community Resource Center
Homeless prevention and intervention
$7,500 $7,500
6 Interfaith Community Services
Housing and general assistance
$20,000 $8,784
7 Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery service
$8,000 $8,000
8 North County Community Services
Food Bank
$5,000 $0
9 Solutions for Change
Solutions coaching and mental health
$18,750 $0
10 The Angel's Depot
Seniors emergency meal boxes
$10,000 $10,000
11 Women's Resource Center
Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter
$15,000 $10,572
12 YMCA
Street Outreach Program
$5,000 $5,000
13 Casa de Amparo
Campaign for Kids, Phase III and build
additional housing for Casa for Kids
$166,203 $166,203
14 Center for Social Advocacy
Fair Housing Program
$15,000 $15,000
15 City of Carlsbad
Program administration
$87,278 $87,278
16 City of Carlsbad
Housing Reserve Fund
$166,203 $166,203
Total requested: $583,934
Total funding available: $511,393
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CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE DRAFT REGIONAL ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS (Al) TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, DRAFT FY 2015- FY 2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND DRAFT FY 2015-201S
ACTION PLAN
In accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment {HUD) regulations, the City of Carlsbad will release the Droft Regional Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Foir Hous-
ing Choice, the Draft FY 2015 • FY 2019 Consolidated Plan and the Draft City of Carlsbad 2015-2016 Action Plan for a 30 day pub-
lic review period beginning on April 4, 2015, and ending on May 4, 2015.
The Five-Yeor Al (Analysis of Impediments) document con-
tarns a community profile, a fair housing profile, and identifies housing issues and impediments to fair housing choice in the
San Diego County region, with specific information on the City of Carlsbad. Potential barriers to affordable housing are identi-
fied, and strategies for addressing those barriers and for affir-motively furthering fair housing are outlined. The Al is required
by HUD in order to receive federal housing and Community De-velopment Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
As required by HUD, the City is in the development stages of a
new five-year Consolidated Plan for the period of FY 2015 - FY 2019. Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan outlines housing and com-
munity development goals and priorities for the iurisdiction over the next five (5) years for the use of CDBG funds. This process includes o Housing and Community Development Needs
Assessment.
The Draft Carlsbad 2015-2016 Action Plan provides a compre-hensive one-year strategy that oddresses the City's use of CDBG
funds to meet the goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expended economic opportunities for
low- and moderate-income persons, consistent with fhe Consoli-dated Plan. The allocated CDBG funds will be spent during the
next program year (July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016).
The Regional Al to Fair Housing Choice, the FY 2015 ~ FY 2019
Consolidated Plan, and the Draft Carisbod 2015 2016 Action Plan will be available for public review beginning on April 3, 2015, at
ttie Housing & Neighborhood Services Department locoted at Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Villoge Drive, the City Clerk's
Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, and at fhe Cartsbad City Li-brary located at 1775 Dove Lane. The plan is also available on
fhe City's website at www.carlsbadca.gov .
The Corlsbad City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers locat-ed at 1200 Carlsbad Viilage Drive, Corlsbad, to receive public
comments on the Draft 2015-2016 Action Plan and to approve the final document for submission to HUD, All interested persons
are encouraged to submit written comments on the draft plan on, or before, the May 5, 2015, public hearing to the Housing and
Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 920OS, or to Courtney Enriquez, Manage-
ment Analyst (Contact informafion: Phone - 760-434-2010 or email - courtney.enr(quez(ScarIsbodca.gov ) pub:4'oVl5
FY 2015/2016 –FY 2019/2020
Analysis of Impediments
FY 2015/2016 –FY 2019/2020
Consolidated Plan
FY 2015/2016 Annual Action Plan
May 5, 2015
Courtney Enriquez & Jessica Suimanjaya
CDBG Program
•Community Development Block Grant
–To help serve the needs of lower income persons
–To assist in the development of viable
communities
FY 2015/2016 –FY 2019/2020
Analysis of Impediments
•Regional effort
•AI presents a demographic profile of SD
County, assesses the housing needs and
evaluates the availability of housing choices
•Extensive outreach effort
•No public comments received to date
FY 2015/2016 –FY 2019/2020
Consolidated Plan
•Official funding application and strategy for funds
•Identified high priorities for Carlsbad:
–Increase the supply of affordable housing units
–Provide supportive services for those most in need
–Improve and provide facilities to serve most in need
–Provide Fair Housing services to residents
–Planning and administration
FY 2015/2016
Annual Action Plan, Funding
CDBG Requested Funding
Recommendation
General Services (maximum of 15
percent of total grant)
$149,250 $76,709
Public Facility Improvements
and Affordable Housing
$332,406 $332,406
Program Administration and Fair
Housing (maximum of 20 percent of
total grant)
$102,278 $102,278
TOTAL $583,934 $511,393
Public Services
Agency/Project Funding
Recommendation
Brother Benno/Brother Benno Center $8,784
Catholic Charities/La Posada de Guadalupe $18,069
Community Resource Center/homeless prevention $7,500
Interfaith/housing and advocacy assistance $8,784
Meals on Wheels/meal delivery service $8,000
The Angel’s Depot/senior emergency meal boxes $10,000
Women’s Resource Center/domestic violence shelter $10,572
YMCA/teen street outreach $5,000
TOTAL $76,709
Requested Action
Approve the :
•FY2015/2016 –FY2019/2020 Analysis of
Impediments
•FY 2015/2016 –FY2019/2020 Consolidated Plan
•FY 2015/2016 Annual Action Plan
Authorize the submission into HUD for funding.