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04/25/17
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager
Courtney Pene, Management Analyst
courtney.pene@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2812
Approve the 2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Action Plan and its submission to the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development, and approve city participation in the HOME
Investment Partnership Program.
Recommended Action
Hold a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2017-2018 Community Development
Block Grant Action Plan 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 all documents to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Adopt a resolution approving city participation in the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
Program and authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements related to the programs.
Executive Summary
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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) CDBG program to finance programs that serve the needs of lower income
persons.
In identifying the needs of lower income persons, federal regulations require that the City Council
hold at least two public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on Carlsbad's housing and
community development needs. An initial public hearing to invite comments on the city's CBDG
Program Funding Plan was held on November 29, 2016. This second public hearing will provide
another opportunity to obtain comments on the city's housing and community development
needs and obtain comments on the 2017-2018 Action Plan and funding recommendations of the
CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee. The date, the draft Action Plan and funding
recommendations have not received any public comment. All final comments given at the public
hearing will be included in the final 2017-2018 Action Plan submission to HUD.
Upon City Council approval, the Action Plan will be submitted to HUD for final review and
approval.
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In addition to receiving CDBG entitlement funding, as a participant in the San Diego Urban HOME
Investment Partnership {HOME) Consortium, the city may also participate in HOME Consortium
programs receiving federal funds to provide affordable housing opportunities for lower income
households. Currently the program offered is the down payment assistance program which is
offered to residents through the County of San Diego.
Discussion
The primary objective of the CDBG program is to assist lower income persons in the community.
Each proposed project or activity must meet at least one of the national objectives for the CDBG
program and at least one of the local housing and community development objectives. These
national and local objectives are outlined in the CDBG program Funding Plan (Exhibit 4). These
objectives reflect the city's desire to develop a program which best meets the various needs of lower
income Carlsbad residents.
The city received eleven {11) proposals for use of CDBG funds in response to a Request for Proposals
distributed in December of 2016. The CDBG Advisory Committee evaluated the proposals and
interviewed applicants prior to developing the funding recommendations outlined in Exhibit 3.
The following breakdown for project funding is proposed:
• FY 2017-2018 Entitlement Grant
o Public service (maximum of 15 percent)
o Public facilities, improvements
o Affordable housing
o Program administration/fair housing (maximum of 20 percent)
$517,929
$77,689
$168,327
$168,328
$103,585
For public services, the CDBG Advisory Committee recommends that approximately $77,689, as
permitted by federal regulations, be allocated to six organizations. For public facility improvement
funds {$168,327), the Committee recommends that the full funding set-aside be allocated to Casa
De Amparo. The Committee recommends that $168,328 in funds available for housing be allocated
to the city's Housing Reserve Fund for future affordable housing opportunities; recommendations
for the specific project(s) to be funded will be presented for City Council consideration at a later
date. Finally, per the federal guidelines, a maximum of 20 percent of the funding {$103,585)
allocation is recommended for CDBG program administration, including $20,000 for a contract with
the Center for Social Advocacy San Diego County to assist residents with fair housing services as
required by HUD. The CDBG Advisory Committee Funding Recommendations and complete list of
requests is attached as Exhibit 3. It is important to note that all budgets will be proportionally
increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts
approved by HUD at a later date.
The primary objective of the HOME Program is to provide affordable housing opportunities for
lower income households. The County of San Diego is the lead agency for the County's HOME
Investment Partnership Program, also referred to as the HOME Consortium, which includes the
cities of Encinitas, La Mesa, Santee, San Marcos, and Vista. As the lead agency for the HOME
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Consortium, the County of San Diego will continue to administer the down payment and assistance
program that be will be available to any eligible household wishing to purchase a home in the County
unincorporated area or within the boundaries or any of the Consortium member cities. The County
program will allow households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income to obtain loans
for down payment assistance up to 33 percent of a home's purchase price or a maximum of $70,000.
Fiscal Analysis
It is anticipated that the city will receive $517,929 in new CDBG entitlement funds during fiscal year
2017-2018. Federal regulations allow the City to use a maximum of 20 percent ($103,585) of the
new allocation for administration costs and for fair housing services. The balance of funds will be
granted to the organizations set forth in the Action Plan and as approved by the City Council. CDBG
is a fully funded program and there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, approval of a funding recommendations and
accepting public comment, does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it
has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
Exhibits
1. Resolution to approve the City of Carlsbad 2017-2018 Action Plan, authorizing the City Manager
or designee to enter into funding agreements for the approved projects, and authorizing staff
to submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Resolution to approve city participation in the HOME Investment Partnership Program,
authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements related to the programs.
3. FY 2017-2018 CDBG Advisory Funding Recommendations
4. FY 2017-2018 CDBG Funding Plan
5. FY 2017-2018 Action Plan Executive Summary
6. FY 2017-2018 Action Plan (Attachment A to Resolution)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-066
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
2017-2018 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
EXHIBIT 1
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable living
environment and to expand economic opportunities for the City's low-income residents; and
WHEREAS, the 2017-2018 Action Plan addresses the needs of lower income persons and
households; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the projects as set forth in the City of Carlsbad's 2017-
2018 Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the General
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken all testimony into account and all comments will be
included in the Action Plan under Citizen Participation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the 2017-2018 Action Plan (Attached hereto as Attachment A) is hereby approved.
3. That the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director is authorized to submit the city's
2017-2018 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for approval and to execute all appropriate related documents for the
submission.
4. That the City Manager or Designee is authorized to execute funding agreements with
the selected organizations for the approved CDBG funding amounts to be equally
increased or decreased in accordance with the actual and final funding amounts as
allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
5. The Carlsbad City Council authorizes the City Manager or Designee to execute all
appropriate documents required to provide the contributions of CDBG funds to the
selected organizations, and the Finance Director is authorized to disburse funds as
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DRAFT
FY 2017-2018
Action Plan
Prepared By:
City of Carlsbad
Housing & Neighborhood Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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2017-2018 Action Plan
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary-91.200(c), 91.220(b) ................................................................. 4
The Process
PR-OS Lead & Responsible Agencies -91.200(b) .................................................................... 9
AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) .............................................................. 10
AP-12 Participation -91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................. 19
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources -91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1,2) •..................................................... 21
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annuals Goals and Objectives -91.420, 94.220(c)(3)&(e) ..•.................................... 24
AP-35 Projects -91.420, 91.220(d) ........................................................................................ 26
AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................... 27
AP-50 Geographic Distribution -91.420, 91.220(f) ............................................................. 34
Affordable Housing
AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing .................................................................................... 35
AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k) ............................................................................... 37
Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4) ..................................... 40
Appendix A
Summary of Citizen Participation
Appendix B
Fair Housing Action Plan
Appendix C
SF-424 and Certifications
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Executive Summary
AP-OS Executive Summary-91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Carlsbad occupies approximately 39 square miles of rolling hills, beaches and bluffs along the northern
coast of San Diego County. The city is located about 30 miles north of San Diego and about 90 miles
south of Los Angeles. In addition to the Pacific Ocean coastline along its western boundary, the
communities surrounding Carlsbad include the city of Oceanside to the north, the city of Encinitas to the
south, and the cities of Vista and San Marcos and unincorporated areas of San Diego County to the east.
This Action Plan outlines Carlsbad's planned uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018. The Action Plan describes the following: resources available, activities to
be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan, other actions to
address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs, as well as provides Carlsbad's
Monitoring Plan.
• Resources available
• Activities to be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan
• Other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs
• Monitoring Plan
The City of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are
being administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development
Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via County's HOME-funded
Downpayment and Closing Cost Program.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The 2017-2018 Annual Plan (AP) incorporates outcome measures for activities in accordance with the
Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which require the following Performance Measure
Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:
General Objective Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (SH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
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• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• Affordability,(2)
• Sustainability {3)
The City of Carlsbad has a range of housing and community development needs. CDBG funds alone are
not adequate to address the various needs identified during the public outreach process and
summarized in the Needs Assessment of Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan {CP) FY 2015-2019. Recognizing
the national objectives of these funding programs and specific program regulations, the city intends to
use these funds to coordinate programs, services, and projects to create a decent and suitable living
environment to benefit low-and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Needs
which have been determined to be a High Priority level will receiving funding during this AP. Needs with
a Low Priority may be funded based on the availability of funds. The priorities for the FY 2015-2019 CP
established in consultation with residents and community groups are:
High Priority:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing units
• Provide supportive services for the homelessness, lower-income residents, and persons with
special needs
• Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons
• Provide fair housing services to residents
• Planning and administration
Low Priority:
• Conserve and rehabilitate the existing housing stock
The priorities identified above specifically address the use of CDBG funds. The city no longer receives its
specific allocation of HOME funds from the County of San Diego. The city facilitates the development of
new affordable housing primarily through its lnclusionary Housing Program, which is locally funded, and
its' Housing Reserve Fund. The Carlsbad Housing Agency also administers the Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV} Program for low income tenants.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
In the past, as a participant of the County's HOME Consortium, the City of Carlsbad would receive a
small allocation of HOME funds for the city's affordable housing activities. However, since 2014, the
significant reductions in HOME funds necessitated the County to restructure its HOME program to more
efficiently expend the limited funds. The city no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds
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from the County. City residents will continue to be eligible to apply for the HOME-funded
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.
In years past, the city utilized HOME and other funding to assist in the development of affordable
housing. The city provided a total of $3,750,000 in the form of residual receipts loans from the Carlsbad
Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside Fund. In 2009, the city assisted
San Diego Habitat for Humanity with the development of six condominium units (Roosevelt Garden) for
lower-income families. The city also provided financial assistance to Meta Housing Corporation for the
Tavarua Senior Apartments, a SO-unit apartment community completed in 2013. Ten of the 50 units are
designated for qualifying older adults with mental illness eligible for supportive services under the
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) program. This program is part of a larger regional supportive housing
initiative by the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services Division (BHS) to link homeless or at
risk of homelessness individuals with mental illness to permanent housing and social services.
The city also provided HOME funds in 2012 to Solutions for Change to assist in the acquisition of Vista
Terrace Apartments in the City of Vista to serve as a regional resource for homeless families with
children from the region who are graduating from their program which helps the families become stable
members of the community and provide them with homes. One unit in Vista Terrace was converted to a
community room for residents of the apartments. In 2014, the city provided an additional $454,000 to
Solutions for Change in order to assist the agency with the acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex to
be used for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families.
During the previous Consolidated Plan period, the city assisted over 9,000 homeless persons or persons
at-risk of homelessness (duplicated counts) with temporary shelter and supportive services. An
additional 3,600 lower-income persons or persons with special needs were assisted through a variety of
public service programs, including the North County Health Services Immunization and Health Screening
Program, after school programs, and meal or food delivery programs.
In addition, a total of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since 2010,
including the Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks facility, Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Men's
Shelter, North County Health Services Health Care Center, and Hospice of the North Coast Hospice
House. In 2016, the city partnered with Interfaith Community Services to acquire vacant commercial
property which now serves as the Carlsbad Service Center. This Service Center is in the heart of the city
and is easily accessible to all residents. Services such as case management, job training, employment
skills, job placement, emergency food distribution, and ESL classes are just some of the services
, available.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
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Citizen participation is one of the key components of the CP and AP process. To solicit public input
during the development of the CP, the City of Carlsbad conducted a community workshop with
residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders. A Housing and
Community Development Needs Survey was also administered.
Community Workshop: To set priorities for the CP, the city held one workshop to solicit input on needs
during the development of this CP. The workshop was held at the Carlsbad Senior Center on December
4, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey: With reference to the CP, the Survey was made
available both on-line and in hard copy form. A total of 162 responses were received. Outreach for the
Community/Stakeholder workshops and the Housing and Community Needs Development Survey
included:
• Notice posted on city website
• Notice posted at Carlsbad City Hall
• Email blast to residents and agencies on the city's contact list
• Flyers advertising the Community Workshop and Survey were distributed to 150 service
providers and agencies
• Advertisement published in the San Diego Union Tribune (English and Spanish).
Public Hearing: For 2017-2018, a public hearing was held on November 29, 2016 to provide the citizens
of Carlsbad an opportunity to provide feedback on the community development needs of Carlsbad. A
second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the 2017-2018 AP on April 29, 2017 in the Carlsbad
Council Chamber also for the citizen to participate and provide feedback.
Public Review of Draft Documents: A 45-day public review, noticed on March 10, 2017, raised public
awareness to the 2017-2018 AP and invited their comments and feedback through April 25,
2017. Copies of the Draft AP were made available for the public at the following locations:
• City website
• Carlsbad City Hall
All final CP, amendments, annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at
the Carlsbad City Hall.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
Please reference AD-26, Citizen Participation.
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6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All citizen comments were accepted with appreciation.
7. Summary
The City of Carlsbad has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the
community that may benefit from the CDBG program.
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PR-OS Lead & Responsible Agencies -91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role I Name I Department/ Agency
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CDBG Administrator I CARLSBAD I Department of Housing and Neighborhood Seivices
Table 1-Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The Consolidated Plan for the City of Carlsbad was prepared in collaboration with the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The City of Carlsbad
participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are being administered directly by the County of San Diego
Housing and Community Development Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via the County's HOME-funded
Downpayment and Closing Cost Program, a household earning up to 80 percent of the area meadian income can obtain loans of up to 33
percent of a home1s purchase price up to a maximum of $70,000.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Courtney Pene, Management Analyst
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200{b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
As part of the development of this AP, the City conducted an outreach program to consult and
coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the
needs of the low-and moderate-income community. The outreach program has been summarized in
the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this AP.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1)).
The City of Carlsbad serves as the city's public housing agency whereby the Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program is implemented and administered daily. The city actively participates in a variety of coalitions
made up of affordable housing and community development coordinators from all 18 incorporated
cities and various nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region. These strong partnerships result
coordination of activities, sharing of information, and jointer operation of specific HUD programs. These
coalitions include: CDBG Coordinators Group; County of San Diego HOME Consortium; Regional
Continuum of Care Council; California Finance Officers' Group; California Association of Housing
Authorities; National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials; Housing Authorities within the
County of San Diego; participating cities in the First-Time Homebuyer Program; and notably, the city
engages and contributes as a member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
(www.sdfairhousing.org). Also included is the San Diego Housing Federation, made up of affordable
housing organizations and lenders that sponsor programs and activities in partnership with the County
of San Diego and cities in the region.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, vete_rans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Carlsbad is an active member of the San Diego Regional Continuum of Care Council (RCCC)
which is a large cooperative community group consisting of representatives of the 18 cities within the
County of San Diego, nonprofit homeless providers and other interested parties. The RCCC regularly
meets to identify gaps in homeless services, establish funding priorities, and to pursue an overall
systemic approach to addressing homelessness. The RCCC makes recommendations for allocation of
funds available under the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. The representatives seek ways to
improve collaboration and share scarce resources. The consensus approach from service providers is to
emphasize prevention of homelessness first, then transitional housing and support services for
individuals and families, and finally support for chronically homeless individuals. Facilities in proximity to
Carlsbad serving this population include the Brother Benno Foundation providing transitional housing
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for men in recovery from substance abuse, the Women's Resource Center which provides emergency
safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, Catholic Charities' La Posada de Guadalupe men's shelter
which targets homeless men, Community Resource Center which provides emergency safe shelter for
victims of domestic violence, and Casa de Amparo which provides targeted support for children and
youth who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services.
During 2015, the city actively participated alongside both nonprofit and for profit agencies in the 25
Cities Effort which was a key federal strategy initiative aimed to end veteran homelessness. The city
remains committeed to this effort, now called Open Doors, and has contributed 10 unique Section 8
Rental Assistance vouchers to aid in the effort.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Carlsbad does not receive ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) funds from HUD.
The Regional Continuum of Care Consortium (RCCC) coordinates efforts to address homeless in the San
Diego region and is the HUD designated Continuum of Care (Coe) for the region. The RCCC manages the
application for, receipt and distribution of federal and other grant funds, including the Homeless Super
NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability).
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) was selected by the RCCC to manage the region's
homeless management information system (HMIS). This system coordinates the region's AHAR efforts
and is working to combine data from multiple consortium area systems into one data warehouse. The
HMIS produces quarterly and annual reports that assist in monitoring key indicators to assess needs and
progress on strategic goals pertaining to homelessness. In 2010, a Data Advisory Committee was created
to provide community-based oversight, system evaluation, and comprehensive HMIS planning.
Carlsbad does not receive any dedicated homeless assistance funding as a result of the Super NOFA or
the RCCC activities. However, annually the city uses a portion of its CDBG Public Service Dollars to assist
agencies that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Agency/Group/Organization CASA DE AMPARO
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services -Victims
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization Brother Benno Foundation, Inc
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services -Victims
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
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Agency/Group/Organization INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Agency /Group/Organization Type Services -Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization Meals on Wheels of Greater San Diego
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization San Diego Food Bank
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
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consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization The Angel's Depot
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Health
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization Women's Resource Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quallty service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization TERI, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefits
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consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization North County Health Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? public services, needs, and benefit
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
Agency/Group/Organization NORTH COUNTY SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Regional organization
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017-
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was
consultation or areas for improved coordination? given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to
Carlsbad residents.
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Other government -Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs -Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs -Families with children
' Homelessness Needs -Veterans
Homelessness Needs -Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was Enhanced coordination and daily collaboration is imperative and will
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the be going forward to provide the best service our residents.
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City of Carlsbad consulted with agencies that provide services to Carlsbad residents.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Regional Continuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Coe strategy. Allicance
Ten-Vear Plan to End Regional Continuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Ten-Vear Plan to End
Homelessness Allicance Homelessness.
City of Carlsbad General City of Carlsbad Aligns with the strategic plan goal of improving the quality of life for the city's
Plan Update low and moderate income community.
City of Carlsbad Housing City of Carlsbad Aligns with the strategic plan goal of continuing to create affordable housing
Element units.
Table 3 ~ Other local I regional I federal planning efforts
Narrative
See discussion above.
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AP-12 Participation .. 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the CP process. To solicit public input during the development of this CP, the
City of Carlsbad held a Community Workshop for residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders. A Housing
and Community Development Needs Survey was also administered, in both English and Spanish, to members of the community. For this survey,
residents could access the survey via the city's website (www.carlsbadca.gov), paper copies of the survey were also made available at the
Carlsbad Senior Center (799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008), also press releases and social media (Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor) were utilized
to request community feedback. A total of 162 responses were received. A Public Hearing before the City Council was also held on April 7, 2015.
A public notice for the hearing was published on April 3, 2015. A second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the Consolidated Plan on
May 5, 2015. A 30-day public review of the CP was held from April 4, 2015 through May 4, 2015. A public notice for the hearing and public
review period was published on April 4, 2015. The final CP, amendments, Annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five
years at Carlsbad City Hall.
For the FY 2017-2018 Action Plan, two Public Hearings were held which enabled the citizenry to participate. The first public hearing was held on
November 29, 2016 and the second public hearing on April 25, 2017. At the public hearing held on April 25, 2017 the City Council approved the
2017-2018 Action Plan and approved forfinal submission to HUD via the Lead Agency.
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Citizen Panicipation Outreach
son Order Mode of Outreach
.
1 Public Hearing
2 Public Hearing
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Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of
response/attendance comments received
Non-Public hearing held targeted/broad on November 29, community 2016. The City
Residents of Public Council was receptive No comments were to the staff and Assisted presentation and received.
Housing approved the release
of the 2017-2018 Local service NOFA. providers
Non-Public hearing held
targeted/broad on April 25, 2017.
community The City Council was
accepted the funding Reference AD-26 Residents of Public recommendations
and Assisted and approved the Citizen
Housing 2017-2018 Action participation
Plan to be submitted
Local service to HUD via the Lead
providers Agency.
Table 4-Citizen Participation Outreach
Annual Action Plan
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Summary of comments URL (If applicable)
not accepted
and reasons
The City Council was
supportive of the 2017-
2018 Funding Plan and www.carlsbadca.gov approved the release
of the 2017-2018
NOFA.
All comments were
received. No
comments were filed www.carlsbadca.gov
via mail or electronic
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources -91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1, 2)
Introduction
A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the city. Those resources include:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• HOME funds (via a new program that began in September of 2014 through a partnership between the County of San Diego
• and the San Diego County Housing Commission)
• General Funds
• HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (through the Carlsbad Housing Authority)
• State Housing and Community Development (HCD) funds
• State transportation funds
• Carlsbad Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund
Anticipated Resources
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Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Reminder
of
Con Plan
$
CDBG public-Acquisition Funding will be utilized to benefit public
federal Admin and services which provide basic needs such
Planning as food, shelter, health and welfare to
Economic Carlsbad residents.Fair housing services to
Development be provided by CSA San Diego County.
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 517,929 0 0 517,929 0
Table S -Expected Resources -Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The city's goal is to leverage federal, state, and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The city may use local
Housing Trust Funds to further affordable housing goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary and appropriate to ensure the financial
feasibility of a project.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
The City of Carlsbad worked towards meeting its affordable housing objectives by allocating CDBG funds in previous years to Solutions for
Change for the planned acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex in Carlsbad for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families.
Prior year CDBG funds were also used to assist in the acquisition of a health care center in the City that continues to provide services to low-
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income residents. No other publicly owned land or property is anticipated to be used to address needs identified in this plan.
Discussion
The Carlsbad Housing Agency administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for Carlsbad residents. For calendar year (CY) 2016, the City
of Carlsbad's allocation was $5,545,117 for rental assistance payments and $588,690 for operating expenses. HUD is currently operating under a
Continuing Resolution until April 28, 2017. Since January 2017, the Carlsbad Housing Agency has received 94 percent of CY 2016 housing
assistance payments funding and 77 percent of administrative allocation. Once the CY 2017 Appropriations Act is approved, HUD will notify the
housing agencies within 60 days what the final funding appropriations will be for CY 2017. The program provides rent subsidy payments for very
low-income households in privately owned rental housing units. Each month, 600 families are assisted with Section 8 Rental Assistance funds.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives -91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start
Order Year
1 Affordable 2015
Housing
2 Improve Facilities 2015
3 Supportive 2015
Services
4 Fair Housing 2015
5 Planning and 2015
Administration
Goal Descriptions
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Year
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
Category Geographic Needs Addressed
Area
Affordable Housing Affordable
Housing
Non-Housing Improve Facilities
Community
Development
Homeless Supportive
Non-Homeless Services
Special Needs
Non-Homeless Fair Housing
Special Needs
Administration Planning and
Administration
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Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
$168,328 Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 0
Households Assisted
CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
$168,327 Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 0 Persons Assisted
CDBG: Public service activities other than
$77,689 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 2800 Persons Assisted
CDBG: Public service activities other than
$20,000 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted
CDBG:
$83,585
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1 Goal Name
Goal Description
2 Goal Name
Goal Description
3 Goal Name
Goal Description
4 Goal Name
Goal Description
5 Goal Name
Goal Description
Affordable Housing
Participate in the acquisition of property for low/moderate income housing.
Improve Facilities
Public facility or infrastructure activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit.
Supportive Services
Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-2,800 persons assisted
Fair Housing
Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-100 persons assisted
Planning and Administration
Successfully implement and administer the CDBG program.
Table 7 -Goal Descriptions
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AP-35 Projects -91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
For FY 2017-2018, the City of Carlsbad is projected to receive $517,929 in CDBG funding. Should
Congress choose to adjust the city's allocation, all budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased
from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. The total projects listed in the
table equal $517,929.
# Project Name• -·: -Funding
1 Teen Scene Program {Boys & Girls Club) $10,000
2 Basic needs fqr low income and homeless persons (Brothe,r Benno) $1s;ooo_
3 La Posada De Guadalupe (Catholic Charities) $17,689
4 _-Homel~ss prevention'and intervention (Community Res9urce Center) $:LO!OOO
5 Emergency rental assistance {Interfaith Community Services) $10,000
6 -Alt~r~atives to abuse domesticviolehce she_lter (Worn.en's: a:\esource Center) --_ s19,bo"o
--· • • • ' ; ~ + • • •• • +.. . + •• • ' . ' + --. -• -•• '. • -.-. •
7 Teen Wellness Center {Casa De Amparo) $168,327
.8 ·carlsbad Housing Relerve Fond (City9f Garlsbad) .:·--·.'', --:' . $16'8·328 ·
' • ' > • • • •' ~ : ~ • ' ' •' ' • • 'r ·• • ' • - • . ; · .. ' : ~ -.-. ---· ·--
9 Program administration (City of Carlsbad) $83,585
·10 . FairHousing{tsASan.Diego countyf ·• -. . ' ----,. $20!000 -
TOTAL $517,929
Table 8 -Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City of Carlsbad is limited in its ability to meet all of the housing needs of lower income households.
However, a sincere effort will be made to combine various city resources to meet as much of the need
as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period, as well as the overall needs identified in the FY
2015-19 Consolidated Plan.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
2 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
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Teen Scene Program (Boys & Girls Club)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $10,000
This project will provide financial assistance to 100% low and moderate income families for access to
the Teen Scene Program for youth.
6/30/2018
A total of 140 individuals, from low and moderate income families, are expected to receive benefit
from the CDBG grant.
The Boys and Girls Club Village Clubhouse is located at 3115 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, CA.
This grant would provide $10,000 is scholarships for Carlsbad youth and families to attend teen
programs at the Village Clubhouse. The goal of this financial aid is to provide low income youth the
opportunity to particiate in the programs offered to all.
Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
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Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
3 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
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CDBG: $15,000
Brother Benno's serves the poor and neediest in North County San Diego, including carlsbad residents.
The agency operates two shelters for women, a twelve step residential recovery program for men, a
hot meal and emergency food distribution program for the working poor.
6/30/2018
250 individuals are expected to receive assistance.
3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058
The proposed program will provide a number of services including emergency food boxes, hot meals,
food packs, rental assistance, funds for prescription medications, internet access, mail and telephone
services, hot showers, clothing for the family, and haircuts.
La Posada De Guadalupe (Catholic Charities)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $17,689
La Posada De Guadalupe is a 7-day, 24-hour alcohol-and drug-free facility in Carlsbad. The program is
designed to provide services for homeless men in San Diego County.
6/30/2018
122 individuals are expected to receive assistance.
2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010
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Planned Activities
4 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
5 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
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Funds will be used to provide a safe, sanitary, drug and alcohol free housing environment for homeless
men and locally employed farm workers. Through case management and support services, residents
will be assisted with obtaining employment and locate permanent housing.
Homeless prevention and intervention (Community Resource Center)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $10,000
Community Resource Center enables low-income Carlsbad families to acquire permanent housing and
establish a path to self-sufficiency, thereby reducing the number of homeless individuals and families
in the community.
6/30/2018
1200 individuals are expected to receive assistance.
650 Second Street Encinitas, CA 92024
Funds will be used to provide a wide range of supportive services including: homeless prevention,
domestic violence shelter, counseling, and case management to assist with permanent housing.
Emergency rental assistance (Interfaith Community Services)
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $10,000
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Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
6 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
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lnterfaith1s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide assistance to at the minimum of 20
Carlsbad households. Housing assistance provided to Carlsbad residents will include rental assistance
and security deposit assistance payments to avoid and prevent imminent homelessness, motel
vouchers to immediately rehouse those affected by homelessness, as well as referrals to local shelters.
6/30/2018
20 Carlsbad households are expected to receive assistance.
Carlsbad Service Center, 5731 Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010
With the assistance of individual case management, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will
provide households with the pivotal help needed by providing rental assistance including security
deposit assistance to homeless and low-income familes.
Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter (Women's Resource Center}
No defined target area
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $15,000
Women's Resource Center's purpose is to address the needs of persons experiencing family violence in
order to impact the incidence and effect of such violence.
6/30/2018
30 familes are expected to receive assistance.
1963 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Planned Activities
7 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
8 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
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Funds will be used to provide shelter services for women and children who are victims in need of safe,
emergency housing.
Teen Wellness Center {Casa De Amparo)
No defined target area
Improve Facilities
Improve Facilities
CDBG: $168,327
The Wellness Center will be a community treatment facility to provide a safe and nuturing home-like
environment to undeserved youth who have experienced significant trauma and struggle with severe
symptons of complex trauma, PTSD, and behavioral challenges.
6/30/2018
0
325 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
The funding will assist in the pre-development costs related to the Teen Wellness Center. Funding will
also provide a storage and maintenance facility for use agency-wide.
Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund {City of Carlsbad)
No defined target area
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
CDBG: $168,328
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Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
9 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Project Name
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The City of Carlsbad has established a Housing Reserve Fund for the purpose of developing affordable
housing for lower-income households.
6/30/2018
1 family
Carlsbad, CA
Contribute funds towards acquistion or the development of affordable housing for low-income
families.
Program administration (City of Carlsbad)
No defined target area
Planning and Administration
Conserve the Housing Stock
CDBG: $83,585
The Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for administering the city1s
CDBG funded programs.
6/30/2018
Citywide benefit.
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Funds are utilized to administer the CDBG programs.
Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
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10 Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefrt
from the 'proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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No defined target area
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
CDBG: $20,000
CSA San Diego County, formerly Center for Social Advocacy, will provide fair housing services to all
Carlsbad residents. CSA promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex,
family size, familial status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the telephone, CSA staff will
provide direct assistance to those in need.
06/30/2018 '
90 families are expected to receive assistance.
131 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution -91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where
assistance will be directed
Through the city's lnclusionary Housing program, the city intends to develop lower-income affordable housing units throughout Carlsbad,
thereby reducing the impact of housing on any one area. City staff will be responsible for initiating or facilitating the development this housing
through agreements with local for-profit and non-profit housing developers (including agreements to provide city assistance) and
through managing/monitoring the affordability of these housing units in future years. City resources for the provision, construction, or
improvements to public services or facilities to meet the community development needs will also be distributed throughout the city. Carlsbad
will consider the allocation of resources to public service organizations located outside of the city limits In those instances where such
public services provide adequate access to Carlsbad residents.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
n/a n/a
Table 9 -Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
While the city has identified a number of priority strategies and implementing programs in the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, given limited
resources, the city may not pursue each program every fiscal year. Priorities for allocation are a result of various community outreach efforts
and consultation meetings and recommendations by city staff and the Carlsbad City Council.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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AP-75 Action Plan Barrier to Affordable Housing -91.420, 91.2200)
Introduction
The City of Carlsbad works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts of efforts
to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide financial incentives
to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers
to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building
codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment.
The City of Carlsbad works diligently to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts
of efforts to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide off-setting
financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing. The following
measures may be taken to alleviate the barriers to affordable housing:
• Apply for State and federal funding to provide gap financing for affordable housing production
and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing stock.
• Continue to support applications for Tax Exempt Bond financing from the California Debt Limit
Allocation Committee.
• · Continue to support applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the California Tax
Credit Allocation Committee.
• Continue to streamline the environmental review process for housing developments, using
available state categorical exemptions and federal categorical exclusions, when applicable. Also,
send staff to CEQA and NEPA trainings as needed to gain expertise in the preparation of
environmental review documents.
• Continue to improve the permit processing and planning approval processes to minimize delay
in housing development in general and in particular affordable housing development.
• Continue providing rehabilitation assistance and homeownership assistance, and to assist in the
construction and preservation of affordable housing.
• Encourage public participation when a proposed project is being considered for approval.
• Implement policies and strategies identified in Carlsbad's 2013-2021 Housing Element.
Housing affordability is affected by numerous factors in both the private and public sectors. With the
dissolution of redevelopment in California, the City of Carlsbad has lost its most powerful tool and
funding mechanism to provide affordable housing in the community. Funding at the State and Federal
levels has also continued to experience significant cuts. With reduced funding and increased housing
costs, the city faces significant challenges in providing affordable and decent housing opportunities for
its lower and moderate income residents, especially with extremely low incomes. Actions by the city can
have a significant impact on the price and availability of housing in Carlsbad. Lack of affordable housing
funds, land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs
intended to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to affordable housing
development. These governmental constraints can limit the operations of the public, private, and
nonprofit sectors, making it challenging to meet the demand for affordable housing and ever decreasing
supply in the region.
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Discussion
See discussion above.
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AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
Priority Needs established in the FY 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for
establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2017-2018 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:
High Priority
• Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing Units
• Provide Supportive Services for the Homeless, Lower-Income Residents, and Persons with
Special Needs
• Improve and Provide Facilities to Serve Lower-Income Persons
• Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents
• Planning and Administration
Low Priority
• Conserve and Rehabilitate the Existing Housing Stock
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Limited financial resources are the biggest obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Carlsbad. The city's
policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in providing public
services and affordable housing. The city supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for
development activities and "gap financing" by private and non-profit entities in their efforts to develop
affordable housing.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
In order to foster and maintain affordable housing for lower income households, the city will use CDBG
funds to assist with the development of affordable multi-family housing. The city also fosters
development of affordable housing through implementation of its lnclusionary Housing Ordinance,
which requires that 15 percent of all housing units constructed in city be affordable to lower and
moderate income households. For projects proposing seven units or less, a fee is collected and
deposited into the city's Housing Trust Fund to be used to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of
childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to
focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city
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has identified two primary strategies to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Carlsbad to be carried out
during the FY 2015-2019 CP period.
Strategy 1: Integrate lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into all housing programs.
Currently, many federal programs have requirements for evaluating and reducing lead hazards. For
those State and local housing and community development programs, the city will pursue the following
activities to evaluate and reduce lead hazards:
• Require inspection for and abatement of lead-based paint hazards as a requirement of all
residential rehabilitation programs when children under the age of seven reside in the dwelling
unit and have been identified with elevated blood levels;
• Include lead-based paint hazard abatement as an eligible activity for funding under the city's
CDBG program and include minimum lead-based paint abatement requirements to housing
quality standards which must be met; and
• Provide all eligible applicants of housing programs, with Information regarding lead-based
paint.
Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children
for lead Poisoning and a follow-up on those identified as lead poisoned. In accordance with Center for
Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, all children found to have elevated blood levels (above 20 micrograms
per deciliter) should both be provided with public health management services and be tested every
three months. The County of San Diego's Department of Health Services currently provides this service.
The city encourages the abatement of lead-based paint hazards once a child under the age of seven is
identified as having elevated blood levels. CDBG funds may be used to help the city or other
organizations in developing a comprehensive approach to lead-poisoning prevention.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The city currently has various programs and policies in place to help reduce the number of households
with incomes below the poverty line. These policies and programs aim to improve coordination and
collaboration among city departments; and nonprofit agencies which provide health and social services,
employment training, legal assistance, and other support services for low income persons. The city will
pursue the following programs during FY 2017-18 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad:
1. lnclusionary Housing Ordinance
2. Housing Reserve Fund
3. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
4. Section 8 Vouchers
5. Village Revitalization Partnership Program
6. Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
There are many organizations within the County of San Diego that provide housing or supportive
services to Carlsbad residents. These agencies tend to be smaller organizations with many using
volunteers. The city will continue to encourage greater efforts to make use of available housing, social
service and mental and other health care resources. The city can also help strengthen the housing and
service delivery system by helping to educate such organizations and agencies regarding the resources
that are available.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The city proposes to strengthen, coordinate and integrate the governmental institutions, non-profit and
private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2015-19 CP and FY 2017-2018 Action Plan through on-going
"strategy and development" meetings between city staff, private developers, non-profit organizations
and various financial institutions. Through these meetings, the city will continue to identify the
constraints to affordable housing and develop/implement programs to mitigate them. The key to
successful development of affordable housing for lower-income households in carlsbad is
communication, flexibility, and adequate funding. The city will communicate openly with private
developers and service providers as well as make every effort to maintain the flexibility in policies
and/or ordinances necessary to create public/private housing development partnerships.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The following describes other program-specific requirements.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG}
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
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address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. O
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income:
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit -A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
Discussion
If Carlsbad receives Program Income during the year, staff will return to the City Council for a
recommendation on a project and submit an Amendment to HUD for project approval.
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Appendix A
Summary of Citizen Participation
November 29, 2016
Public Hearing
• No comments received
April 25, 2017
Public Hearing
• Will add according to public testimony on April 25,.2017
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Appendix B
Fair Housing Action Plan
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Appendix B
City of Carlsbad
2015-2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN
I SAN DIEGO REGION • IMPEDIMENTS .. . I
IMPEDIMENT(S)
TOBE
ADDRESSED
Education and
Outreach:
Educational and
outreach literature
regarding fair
housing issues,
rights, and services
on websites or at
public counters ls
limited.
Lend Ing and Credit
Counseling:
Hispanics and
Blacks continue to
be under-
represented in the
homebuyer market
and experienced
large disparities in
loan approval rates.
ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO
MEET THE GOALS
(How will you achieve your
goals?)
Ensure ease of access to Information
about fair housing on websites with links
between jurisdictions and contracted
service provider. Prominently display
Information on public counters and other
points of public contact such as libraries
and community centers.
Increase knowledge of the process of
reporting complaints and access/referral
to government entities
(i.e.OFEHIHUDIDOJ).
Continue to utilize the SORAFFH to
coordinate and promote outreach and
education activities In the region.
Coordinate with the Reinvestment Task
Force to receive annual reporting from
the Task Force on progress In outreach
and education.
FY2016-19 Fair Housing Action Plan
City of Carlsbad
RESPONSIBLE
ENTITIES
ASSIGNED TO MEET
GOALS
(Whowlll be
undertaking activities
to meet goal?
All jurisdictions.
Service providers and all
entitlement and participating
Jurisdictions.
Year
Ongoing
Annually
PROPOSED
INVESTMENT
(Amount/source
of funds)
Zero cost
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Carlsbad· Fair housing services are described on
the city's website and contact information Is
provided for those In need of assistance.
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Appendix B
City of Carlsbad
2015-2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN
I SAN DIEGO REGION -IMPE~TS I
IMPEDIMENT($)
TOBE
ADDRESSED
OV!i!f£On!l.@ntra!lon
Qf HOU!ll!!9 "!JQj!l.@
Vouchers:
Due to the
geographic disparity
In terms of rents,
concentrations of
Housing Choice
Voucher use have
occurred.
HQUSIDg O!ll!OO!i;
Housing choices for
speclaf needs
groups, especially
persons with
disabilities, are
limited.
ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO
MEET THE GOALS
(How will you achieve your
goals?)
Expand the affordable housing
inventory, as funding allows.
Promote the Housing Choice Voucher
program to rental property owners, In
collaboration with the various housing
authorities In the region.
Increase education of Housing Choice
Voucher recipients as to choice and
availability, In collaboration with the
various housing authorities in the region.
Work collaboratively with local housing
authorities and affordable housing
providers to ensure affirmative fair
marketing plans and deconcentralion
policies are Implemented.
Increase housing optlons for special
needs populations, including persons
with disabllllles, senior households,
famllles with children, farmworkers, the
homeless, etc.
Encourage universal design principles in
new housing developments.
Educate city/county building, planning,
and housing staff on accessibility
requirements.
Encourage Inter-departmental
collaboralton
FY2016-19 Fair Housing Action Plan
City of Carlsbad
RESPONSIBLE
ENTITIES
ASSIGNED TO MEET
GOALS
(Whowlll be
undertaking activities
to meet goal?
I El Cajon and National City and other San Diego County
Jurisdictions.
Service providers and all
entitlement and participating
Jurisdictions.
Year
I Ongoing
Ongoing
PROPOSED
INVESTMENT
(Amount/source
of funds)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Appendix B
City of Carlsbad
2015-2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN
I SAN DIEGO REGION -IMPEDIMENTS I
IMPEDIMENT(S) ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO
TOBE MEET THE GOALS
ADDRESSED (How will you achieve your
goals?)
Enforcement: I Provide press releases to local medias'
on outcomes of fair housing complaints
Enforcement and litigation.
activities are limited.
Outreach and
Educalion:
Today, people
obtain information
through many media
forms, not limited to
traditional
newspaper noticing
or other print forms.
Support stronger and more
persistent enforcement activity by fair
housing service providers.
Conduct random testing on a regular
basis to Identify Issues, trends, and
problem properties. Expand testing to
investigate emerging trends of
suspected discriminatory practices.
Education and outreach activllles need
to be expanded to have a multi-media
coverage, including social media such
as Facebook, Twitter, and lnstagram, as
well as other meeting/discussion forums
such as chat rooms and webinars.
Involve neighborhood groups and other
community organizations when
conducting outreach and education
activities.
Include fair housing outreach as part of
community events.
FY2015-19 Fair Housing Action Plan
City of Carlsbad
RESPONSIBLE
ENTITIES
ASSIGNED TO MEET
GOALS Year
(Who will be
undertaking activities
to meet oal?
Service providers and all I Semi-annual press
entitlement and participating releases
Jurisdictions
Service providers and all
entiUement and participating
Jurisdictions
Ongoing
enforcement
Conduct testing
every other year or
as warranted by
emerging trends
Ongoing
PROPOSED
INVESTMENT
(Amount/source
offunds)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
April 30, 2015-The City of Carlsbad held a
tenant workshop focusing on fair housing
facilitated by CSA San Diego County. Thirty-two
individuals participated in this event.
March 15, 2016 -In collaboration with the clUes of
Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside a rental
property owner seminar was held to address a
variety of issues. Topics included supportive
services for veteran families, homeless outreach,
environmental programs, and multi-family crime
prevention. One hundred and twenty five
Individuals participated in this event.
April 25, 2016 -In partnership with CSA San
Diego County, the cities of Cartsbad, Encinitas,
and Oceanside held a combined tenant workshop
focusing on fair houslnn.
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Appendix B
City of Carlsbad
2015-2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN
I SAN DIEGO REGION -IMPEDIMENTS ~--~ I
IMPEDIMENT(S)
TOBE
ADDRESSED
Racial segreqallon
and linguistic
Isolation:
Patterns of racial
and ethnic
concentration are
present within
particular areas of
the San Diego
region.
ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO
MEET THE GOALS
(How will you achieve your
goals?)
Diversify and expand the housing
stock to accommodate the varied
housing needs of different groups.
Promote equal access to information for
all residents. Update LEP plan to reflect
demographic changes In community.
Work collaboratively with local housing
authorities and affordable housing
providers to ensure affirmative fair
marketing plans and deconcentratlon
policies are Implemented.
FY201S-19 Fair Housing Action Plan
City of Carlsbad
RESPONSIBLE
ENTITIES
ASSIGNED TO MEET
GOALS
(Whowlll be
undertaking activities
to meet oal?
All jurisdictions
Year
Ongoing
Periodically update
LEP plan, at least
when new Census
data become
available.
PROPOSED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
INVESTMENT
(Amount/source
of funds)
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City of Carlsbad
2015-2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN
I CITY OF CARLSBAD -IMPEDIMENTS I
IMPEDIMENT($)
TOBE
ADDRESSED
ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO
MEET THE GOALS
RESPONSIBLE
ENTITIES
ASSIGNED TO MEET
GOALS
Recent Changes to I Amend Zoning Ordinance, as necessary. I City staff.
Density Bonus Law:
Most JurisdicUons
have amended their
zoning ordinances to
reflect SB 1818
requirements of
Density Bonus law
but have not
addressed the most
recent changes
effective January 1,
2015 (AB 2222)
regarding
replacement
requirements and
extended
affordability
covenant to 55
years.
FY2015-19 Fair Housing Action Plan
City of Carlsbad
Year
2015
PROPOSED
INVESTMENT
City General Funds.
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AppendixC
SF-424 and Certifications
Staff to attach prior to submission.
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FY 2017-2018
EXHIBIT 3
C cicyof
Carlsbad
CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
AGENCY /PROJECT REQUESTED FUNDING
AMOUNT RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC SERVICES
Boys and Girls Club $10,000 $10,000
Village Clubhouse
Brother Benno's $15,000 $15,000
Brother Benno Center
Catholic Charities $25,000 $17,689
La Posada de Guadalupe
Community Resource Center $20,744 $10,000
Homeless prevention and intervention
Interfaith Community Services $15,000 $10,000
Emergency rental assistance
Meals on Wheels $10,000 $0
Meal delivery service
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank $24,000 $0
Food Bank
Women's Resource Center $20,000 $15,000
Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Casa de Amparo $168,327 $168,327
Teen Wellness Center
City of Carlsbad $168,327 $0
ADA Enhancements in the Village
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
City of Carlsbad $168,328 $168,328
Housing Reserve Fund
ADMINISTRATION
City of Carlsbad $83,585 $83,585
Program administration
Center for Social Advocacy $20,000 $20,000
Fair Housing Program
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EXHIBIT 4
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CDBG PROGRAM
2017-2018 FUNDING PLAN
Prepared October 2016
Housing & Neighborhood Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
FY 2017-2018
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
The City of Carlsbad Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be allocated to
organizations, agencies, City Departments, or persons to implement programs or develop/improve
public facilities which meet the following community development objectives:
1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
• Provide direct benefit to lower income persons through the provision 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 or transitional housing, treatment
of mental, or substance abuse problems, etc.; and,
• Provide direct assistance to lower income households to prevent or eliminate residential
Building or Municipal Code violations and/or improve the quality of housing units in
Carlsbad through residential (rental and/or owner occupied) rehabilitation programs.
2. SOCIAL SERVICES (GENERAL):
• Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who meet the basic needs of lower
income Carlsbad residents. Basic needs are defined as those which provide food, shelter,
clothing and, in some cases, health care;
• Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer counseling and self-
improvement programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents; and,
• Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer recreational and/or
cultural programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents.
3. SOCIAL SERVICES (CHILDREN & ADULTS):
• Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly benefit lower
income children living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one or more of the
following activities: day care, after-school care, cultural enrichment, recreation, health
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
income adults living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one or more of the following
activities for adults: employment services, job training, and educational programs.
Programs 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.
4. CITY PROJECTS SERVING LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS:
• Provide assistance to City projects which are intended to benefit lower income households.
Such projects must be able to demonstrate that they will serve areas of the City of Carlsbad
that meet HUD requirements regarding household incomes for that area.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
FY 2017-2018
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY 2017-2018 PROGRAM YEAR
Source of Funds
New Entitlement Grant
Funds Available by Activity
Public service (maximum of 15 percent of new grant}
Affordable housing
Public facilities, improvements/other
Amount($)
$517,929
Program administration/fair housing (maximum 20 percent of new grant}
Total Available Funds
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Amount($)
$77,689
$168,328
$168,327
$103,585
$517,929
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FY 2017-2018 Action Plan
Executive Summary
EXHIBIT 5
Carlsbad occupies approximately 39 square miles of rolling hills, beaches and bluffs along the northern
coast of San Diego County. The city is located about 30 miles north of San Diego and about 90 miles south
of Los Angeles. In addition to the Pacific Ocean coastline along its western boundary, the communities
surrounding Carlsbad include the city of Oceanside to the north, the city of Encinitas to the south, and the
cities of Vista and San Marcos and unincorporated areas of San Diego County to the east.
This Action Plan outlines Carlsbad's planned uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018. The Action Plan describes the following: resources available, activities to
be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan, other actions to
address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs, as well as provides Carlsbad's
Monitoring Plan.
• Resources available
• Activities to be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan
• Other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs
• Monitoring Plan
The City of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are
being administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development
Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via County's HOME-funded
Downpayment and Closing Cost Program.
The 2017-2018 Annual Plan (AP) incorporates outcome measures for activities in accordance with the
Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which require the following Performance Measure
Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:
General Objective Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing {SH)
• A Suitable Living Environment {SL)
• Economic Opportunity {EO) General
Outcome Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
• Availability/ Accessibility (1)
• Affordability {2)
• Sustainability{3)
The City of Carlsbad has a range of housing and community development needs. CDBG funds alone are
not adequate to address the various needs identified during the public outreach process and summarized
in the Needs Assessment of Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan (CP) FY 2015-2019. Recognizing the national
objectives of these funding programs and specific program regulations, the city intends to use these funds
to coordinate programs, services, and projects to create a decent and suitable living environment to
benefit low-and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Needs which have been
determined to be a High Priority level will receiving funding during this AP. Needs with a Low Priority may
be funded based on the availability of funds. The priorities for the FY 2015-2019 CP established in
consultation with residents and community groups are:
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High Priority:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing units
• Provide supportive services for the homelessness, lower-income residents, and persons with
special needs
• Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons
• Provide fair housing services to residents
• Planning and administration
Low Priority:
• Conserve and rehabilitate the existing housing stock
The priorities identified above specifically address the use of CDBG funds. The city no longer receives its
specific allocation of HOME funds from the County of San Diego. The city facilitates the development of
new affordable housing primarily through its lnclusionary Housing Program, which is locally funded, and
its' Housing Reserve Fund. The Carlsbad Housing Agency also administers the Housing Choice Voucher
{HCV) Program for low income tenants.
In the past, as a participant of the County's HOME Consortium, the City of Carlsbad would receive a small
allocation of HOME funds for the city's affordable housing activities. However, since 2014, the significant
reductions in HOME funds necessitated the County to restructure its HOME program to more efficiently
expend the limited funds. The city no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds from the
County. City residents will continue to be eligible to apply for the HOME-funded 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.
In years past, the city utilized HOME and other funding to assist in the development of affordable housing.
The city provided a total of $3, 7SO,OOO in the form of residual receipts loans from the Carlsbad
Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside Fund. In 2009, the city assisted
San Diego Habitat for Humanity with the development of six condominium units (Roosevelt Garden) for
lower-income families. The city also provided financial assistance to Meta Housing Corporation for the
Tavarua Senior Apartments, a SO-unit apartment community completed in 2013. Ten of the SO units are
designated for qualifying older adults with mental illness eligible for supportive services under the Mental
Health Services Act (MHSA) program. This program is part of a larger regional supportive housing initiative
by the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services Division {BHS) to link homeless or at risk of
homelessness individuals with mental illness to permanent housing and social services.
The city also provided HOME funds in 2012 to Solutions for Change to assist in the acquisition of Vista
Terrace Apartments in the City of Vista to serve as a regional resource for homeless families with children
from the region who are graduating from their program which helps the families become stable members
of the community and provide them with homes. One unit in Vista Terrace was converted to a community
room for residents of the apartments. In 2014, the city provided an additional $4S4,000 to Solutions for
Change in order to assist the agency with the acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex to be used for
graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families.
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During the previous Consolidated Plan period, the city assisted over 9,000 homeless persons or persons
at-risk of homelessness {duplicated counts) with temporary shelter and supportive services. An additional
3,600 lower-income persons or persons with special needs were assisted through a variety of public
service programs, including the North County Health Services Immunization and Health Screening
Program, after school programs, and meal or food delivery programs.
In addition, a total of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since 2010,
including the Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks facility, Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Men's Shelter,
North County Health Services Health Care Center, and Hospice of the North Coast Hospice House. in 2016,
the city partnered with Interfaith Community Services to acquire vacant commercial property which now
serves as the Carlsbad Service Center. This Service Center is in the heart of the city and is easily accessible
to all residents. Services such as case management, job training, employment skills, job placement,
emergency food distribution, and ESL classes are just some of the services available.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Carlsbad
2017-2018 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The citizens of Carlsbad and other interested parties are hereby notified that the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the
Council Chamber located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, to accept public comments on the
needs of lower income persons in Carlsbad for development of the city's CDBG Program's
2017-2018 Action Plan. The City of Carlsbad has approximately $517,929 available for
allocation to eligible CDBG projects.
The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG funds to finance projects/services that provide
direct benefit to lower income residents. To develop a CDBG 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 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 lower-income persons as
part of the development of a 2017-2018 annual Action Plan for the program. The Draft 2017-
2018 Action Plan will be available for public review beginning on March 11, 2017, at the
Housing & Neighborhood Services Department located at Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad
Village Drive, the City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, and also available on the city's
website at www.carlsbadca.gov.
All interested persons are encouraged to submit written comments on the draft 2017-2018
Action Plan on, or before, the April 25, 2017, public hearing to the Housing & Neighborhood
Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or to Courtney Pene,
Management Analyst (Contact information: Phone -760-434-2010 or email -
courtney.pene@carlsbadca.gov)
PUBLISH: March 10, 2017
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Carlsbad
2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The citizens of Carlsbad and other interested parties are hereby notified that the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the
Council Chamber located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, to accept public comments on the
needs of lower income persons in Carlsbad for development of the city's CDBG 2017-2018
Program. Public comments will also be received on proposals submitted for funding through
the city's 2017-2018 Program. The City of Carlsbad has approximately $517,929 available for
allocation to eligible CDBG projects.
The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG funds to finance projects/services that provide
direct benefit to lower income residents. To develop a CDBG 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 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 lower-income persons as
part of the development of a 2017-2018 annual Action Plan for the program. Public comments
are also requested on the various proposals that have been submitted for funding under
Carlsbad's 2017-2018 CDBG Program. Those proposals selected for funding will be identified
within the annual Action Plan as the activities that the city will pursue in the upcoming year to
meet the needs of lower income Carlsbad residents. Carlsbad has received a total of 11
proposals for CDBG funding. The application period for 2017-2018 funds has ended. Copies of
all proposals are on file in the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad
Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA.
The Draft Carlsbad 2017-2018 Program will be available for public review beginning on March
8, 2017, at the Housing & Neighborhood Services Department located at Carlsbad City Hall,
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, the City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, and also
available on the city's website at www.carlsbadca.gov.
All interested persons are encouraged to submit written comments on or before the March 28,
2017, public hearing to the Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad
Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or to Courtney Pene, Management Analyst (Contact
information: Phone-760-434-2010 or email-courtney.pene@carlsbadca.gov)
PUBLISH: March 3, 2017
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 64 of 66
The
Brother Benno
Foundation
Uplifting the Dignity of Those We Serve
www .brotherbenno.org
April26, 2017
Mayor, Council Members, and Members of the CDBG Committee
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1949
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For the Information of the:
CllY COUNCIL
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Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Members of the CDBG Committee:
On behalf of The Brother Ben no Foundation, I sincerely thank you for your consideration of
Community Development Block Grant Funds and regret that I am unable to attend the
Council meeting tonight.
The grant funds will help Brother Ben no's carry out its mission of "Uplifting the dignity of
those we serve by providing those in need with some of life's necessities."
Brother Ben no's serves over 200 meals six days per week, provides showers, clothing,
haircuts, mail service, and food boxes for low-in~ome families. We also provided over
11,800 meals and over 12,000 nights of shelter for our recovery program members.
We recently celebrated our thirty-third year of operation and our 4 millionth meal.
Again, we appreciate your help.
Dennis Martinek, Ph.D.
PresidenWolunteer
3260 Production Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 • (760) 439-1244 Fax (760) 439-1271
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Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 66 of 66
Courtney Pene
April 25, 2017
Community Development
Block Grant Program and HOME
Investment Partnership Program
CDBG Program
•To help serve the needs of lower income persons.
•To assist in the development of viable communities.
2017-2018 Citizens Advisory Committee
Housing Commissioner Shaunee Williams
Planning Commissioner Velyn Anderson
Senior Commissioner Kevin Min
Northwest Quadrant Erin McPherson Nielsen
Northeast Quadrant Julie Han
Southwest Quadrant Fred Muir
Southeast Quadrant Mayela Manasjan
2017-2018 Funding
CDBG Funding Categories Funding
Recommendation
General Services
(maximum of 15 percent of total grant)
$77,689
Public Facility Improvements and
Affordable Housing
$336,655
Program Administration and Fair Housing
(maximum of 20 percent of total grant)
$103,585
TOTAL $517,929
2017-2018 Public Services
Agency/Project Funding
Recommendation
Boys & Girls Club/Village Clubhouse teen program $10,000
Brother Benno/Brother Benno Center $15,000
Catholic Charities/La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter $17,689
Community Resource Center/Homeless prevention and intervention $10,000
Interfaith Community Services/Emergency rental assistance $10,000
Women’s Resource Center/Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter $15,000
2017-2018
Public Facilities Improvements
Affordable Housing
Agency/Project Funding Recommendation
Casa De Amparo/Teen Wellness Center $168,327
City of Carlsbad/Housing Reserve Fund $168,328
HOME Investment Partnership
Consortium•Current participation
•7 member Consortium
•Down payment and assistance program
Requested Action
•Approve the 2017-2018 Action Plan
•Approve the participation in the HOME Investment
Partnership Program
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About Interfaith Community Services
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and
improve their lives through comprehensive programs in partnership with
diverse faith communities and people of compassion.
OUR MISSION
Carlsbad Service Center
Interfaith’s new Carlsbad Service Center is a 2,500 square-foot facility that
provides access to employment services, nutritional support, social
services and more for North County Coastal Communities.
Carlsbad Service Center
5731 Palmer Way, Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 448-5696
Open to the public:
Monday –Saturday
7:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Carlsbad Service Center: Programs
Computer lab access
Hygiene items
Social services
Emergency food
pantry
Interview apparel
Job connections
Carlsbad Service Center: Results
•Total workers placed in jobs: 668
•Total workers who have obtained permanent jobs: 33
•Total employers seeking employees: 437
•Employees placed in jobs in Carlsbad: 300
Reporting Period: July 2016 -March 2017
Total workers served: 728
Client Success Story: Aurora
“From the beginning, Interfaith was a
blessing,” –Aurora
•Aurora and her family of six lost
their home and moved in with
friends
•Began supplementing groceries
with Interfaith’s food
distributions
•Linked up with a case manager
for employment services
•Connected with two part-time
jobs
Recovery and Wellness Center
Interfaith’s Recovery and Wellness Center will provide a safe place for
homeless and low-income individuals to detox from drug and alcohol
abuse, enter long-term residential and outpatient recovery and receive
recuperative acre following hospital stays.
Thanks to the Carlsbad Charitable
Foundation for their support of the
Recovery and Wellness Center!
Thank You, City of Carlsbad!