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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-19; City Council; Resolution 2021-020RESOLUTION NO. 2021-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 AMENDED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND INCLUSION OF THE CARES ACT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING, APPROVING THE CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the primary objective of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of improved living environments, expansion of economic opportunity and decent housing. Grant funds received through the program are intended to serve principally persons of low and moderate income; and WHEREAS, federal CDBG Coronavirus funds (CDBG-CV) are provided to the city through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objective of these funds is to assist in meeting the emergency needs within the city related to COVID-19 in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus; and WHEREAS, HUD notified the city on Sept. 11, 2020 that Carlsbad is eligible to receive $909,924 in supplemental CDBG-CV funds; and WHEREAS, to receive these funds, the City Council must adopt an amended annual action plan and submit it to HUD for review and approval; and WHEREAS, on Dec. 1, 2020 the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed funding applications from various organizations and developed recommendations for the supplemental CDBG-CV funds for the FY 2020-21 Amended Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, to assist in developing the CDBG-CV funding allocations, the CDBG Advisory Committee considered the priorities identified in the need's assessment and the preference for short term income payments to determine the best use of CDBG-CV funds; and WHEREAS, the draft plan was released for a 15-day public review period which began on Jan. 5, 2021, and concluded with a City Council public hearing on Jan. 19, 2021; and Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 6 of 162 WHEREAS, public comments from the public review period and the public hearing, if any, have been addressed through written response and included in the FY 2020-21 Amended Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has taken all testimony into account in considering the FY 2020-21 Amended Annual Action Plan and inclusion of the CDBG-CV supplemental funding allocations for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021, as required for the city's CDBG program; and WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable living environment and to expand economic opportunities for the city's low-income residents as is outlined in the plan. 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 FY 2020-21 Amended Annual Action Plan is hereby approved by the City Council. 3.That, on the city's behalf, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to prepare and execute all documents required to submit the city's FY 2020-2021 Amended Annual Action Plan as set forth in Attachment A to HUD for approval. 4.That, on the city's behalf, the Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services, is authorized to appropriate $909,924 CDBG-CV funds as approved by HUD and included in the FY 2020-21 Amended Annual Action Plan as set forth in Attachment A. Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 7 of 162 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 19th day of January, 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. MATT HALL, Mayor IWAW/111,010 BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 8 of 162 Attachment A (City of Carlsbad Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Amended Annual Action Plan Carlsbad, CA Prepared By: Housing Services Division City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Annual Action Plan 1 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 9 of 162 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(0(1,2) Introduction A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the city. They include: •Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds •Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus federal funds •General funds •HUD Section 108 •HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (through the Carlsbad Housing Authority) •State Housing and Community Development (HCD) housing funds •State transportation funds •Carlsbad Affordable housing Trust Fund •Anticipated Resources Annual Action Plan 2 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 10 of 162 Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 536,604 0 0 536,601 536,522 2,143,478 The estimated CDBG funds amount of available for the five the yews covering Consolidated Plan is $2,843,030. If the city continues to receive approximately $536,000 annual in CDBG funds it estimated that the city will have approximately $2,680,000 available for the five years covering the Consolidated •Plan not including program income. On Oct. 22, 2020 the city received notice of a corrected fiscal year 2020 allocation due to HUD error in the formula calculation for the CDBG program. 536,522 Other public - federal Public Services 315,666 0 0 315,666 0 The city is receiving CDBG-CV from HUD through the CARES Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COV1D-19. Funds will be used for public services. The first allocation of CDBG-CV funds $315,666 plus the addition of the third round of allocation $909,924 is a total of $1,225,590 to be used for COVID relief. 1,225,590 1,225,590 Table 1 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Annual Action Plan 3 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 11 of 162 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied While CDBG program does not require matching funds, CDBG funds offer excellent opportunities to leverage private, local, state, and other federal funds to allow for the provision of public service activities. For example, many state housing programs have scoring criteria that reward applicants who have matching funds. In the past, Carlsbad has been extremely successful in garnering matching infrastructure and transportation funds and it will continue to seek such opportunities in the future, especially through SANDAG's Transnet fund. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan As the housing crisis has worsened in California, utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing development has become an increasingly popular policy solution. In January 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order directing State agencies to inventory and assess surplus State properties for their development potential. Unfortunately, the State owns just seven surplus properties, resulting in 25 total acres, in San Diego County (none are in Carlsbad). For its part, the city regularly reviews its real estate portfolio and assesses if properties are being put to best use. However, no city-owned land is expected to be used. Discussion Annual Action Plan 4 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 12 of 162 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geograph ic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Increase and preserve affordable housing 2020 2025 Affordable Housing citywide benefit Affordable Housing CDBG: $269,794 Other: 1 Other 2 Prevent and reduce homelessness. 2020 2025 Homeless citywide benefit Prevent and Reduce Homelessness CDBG: $42,245 CDBG-CV: 1,042,344 Allocation1: $267,420 Allocation 2: $774,924 Homelessness Prevention: 720 891 Persons Assisted 3 Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs 2020 2025 Non-Homeless Special Needs citywide benefit Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs CDBG: $42,245 CDBG-CV: $160,000 Allocation i: $25,000 Allocation 3: $135,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 720 1,048 Persons Assisted 4 Improve Facilities 2020 2025 Non-Housing Community Development citywide benefit Public Improvements CDBG: $75,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted Annual Action Plan 5 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 13 of 162 Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geograph ic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 5 Provide Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing Community Development citywide benefit Fair Housing CDBG: $23,244 CDBG-CV: $23,244 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 600 Persons Assisted Table 2 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Increase and preserve affordable housing Goal Description Increase and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-and-moderate income households 2 Goal Name Prevent and reduce homelessness Goal Description Prevent and reduce homelessness 3 Goal Name Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Goal Description Strengthen support services for the residents with special needs 4 Goal Name Improve Facilities Goal Description Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons 5 Goal Name Provide Fair Housing Goal Description Provide fair housing services to residents Annual Action Plan 6 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 14 of 162 Annual Action Plan 7 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 15 of 162 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) Introduction For FY 2020-21, the City of Carlsbad is anticipated to received $536,604 in CDBG funding. The total projects listed in the table equal $536,604. To assist in the current emergency related to COVID-19, the city is anticipated to receive an additional $315,666 in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus federal funds (CDBG-CV). The final allocation amount for the City of Carlsbad FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is $536,522 this is a $82 dollar decrease from the anticipated amount of $536,604 due to HUD's error in the formula calculation. The FY 2020-21 Amended Action Plan includes the city's new entitlement amount for fiscal year 2020-21 ($536,522) and the CDBG-CV funding from the first ($315,666) and third ($909,924) allocations. # Project Name 1 Catholic Charities 2 Interfaith Community Services 3 Women's Resource Center 4 Brother Benno 5 Casa de Amparo 6 City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Housing Fund 7 Program Administration 8 Legal Aid Society of San Diego 9 Community Resource Center 10 CV- Catholic Charities 11 CV-Interfaith 12 CV-Women's Resource Center 13 CV-Bother Benno 14 CV-Legal Aid Society of San Diego 15 CV-Community Resource Center 16 CV-Feeding the Soul 17 CV-Meals on Wheels Table 3 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City of Carlsbad is limited in its ability to meet all of the housing needs of lower income households. However, a sincere effort will be made to combine various city resources to meet as much of the top needs as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period, as well as the overall needs identified in Annual Action Plan 8 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 16 of 162 the FY 2015-19 Consolidated Plan. During this time while the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, the FY 2020 subrecipients listed above have indicated that they are serving the populations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have indicated are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Those populations include persons experiencing homelessness, seniors over the age of 60, and persons with disabilities. The city's CDBG subrecipients are experiencing increased needs related to food insecurity, emergency financial assistance for housing, and short-term shelter. Within these needs, there has been an increase in case management required, crisis intervention, and helping clients navigate various systems to connect to benefits. Additionally, the city's fair housing services provider has seen an increase in requests for fair housing assistance due to confusion regarding the rights of tenants and homeowners with mortgages in relationship to the new eviction moratoriums. In Sept. 2020, the city was notified of its additional allocation amount of $909,924. The total amount available applicants could apply for was $909,924, the entire amount of CDBG-CV funds awarded to the city. These additional funds have been allocated to some of the city's current subrecipients to supplement the current CDBG-CV programs those recipients are: Brother Benno, Catholic Charities, Community Resource Center, Interfaith Community Services, and Meals on Wheels. Two new recipients have been included in the city's third round of allocations: Meals on Wheels and the Feeding the Soul Foundation also known as the Oceanside Kitchen Collaborative. Annual Action Plan 9 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 17 of 162 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 10 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 18 of 162 1 Project Name Catholic Charities Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness. Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness Funding CDBG: $19,490 Description La Posada De Guadalupe is a 7-day, 24-hour alcohol- and drug-free facility in Carlsbad. The program is designed to provide services for homeless men in San Diego County. La Posada provides 50 emergency shelter beds for men and 50 farmworker beds. In the winter months La Posada increases its emergency shelter beds from 50 to 60 beds. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 68 individuals Location Description 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities CDBG Funds will be used to provide increased a safety, sanitary, drug and alcohol-free housing environment for homeless men and locally employed farm workers. Through case management and support services, residents will be assisted with obtaining employment and locate permanent housing. FY 2020 CDBG funds will be spent on salaries/wages (supervision of clients at the shelter) and client food. 2 Project Name Interfaith Community Services Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness. Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Low-income Carlsbad residents will benefit from the range of supportive programs at the Carlsbad Service Center including homeless prevention, housing stabilization, basic needs and employment assistance services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Annual Action Plan 11 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 19 of 162 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 200 persons Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities Rental assistance and emergency housing case management to prevent or immediately reverse homelessness, basic needs such as emergency food and hygiene kits to Carlsbad residents and their families, and employment assistance. 3 Project Name Women's Resource Center Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Supportive Services for !MI and Special Needs Needs Addressed Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description WRC shelter offers a safe, non-isolating environment for survivors and their children to rest, recuperate, and plan next steps with the support of WRC case management program. Case managers work individually with clients, to assess their needs and guide them in receiving the resources and support necessary to rebuild and find accessible and affordable transitional or permanent housing Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 53 persons Location Description 1963 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide direct program materials to clients such as food, hygiene products, linens, diapers, transportation. 4 Project Name Brother Benno Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Needs Addressed Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Funding CDBG: $15,000 Annual Action Plan 12 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 20 of 162 Description Brother Ben no's serves the poor and neediest in North County San Diego, including Carlsbad residents.The agency operates two shelters for women, a twelve-step residential recovery program-for men, a hot meal and emergency food distribution program for the working poor. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 144,000 persons Location Description 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058 Planned Activities The proposed program will provide a number of services including emergency food boxes, hot meals, food packs, rental assistance, funds for prescription medications, internet access, mail and telephone services, hot showers, clothing for the family, and haircuts. 5 Project Name Casa de Amparo Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Improve Facilities Needs Addressed Public Improvements Funding CDBG: $75,000 Description The Wellness Center will be a community treatment facility to provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment to undeserved youth who have experienced significant trauma and struggle with severe symptoms of complex trauma, PTSD, and behavioral challenges. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 13 households Location Description 325 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 Planned Activities The funding will assist in the architectural and planning costs related to the expansion Teen Wellness Center. Funding will also provide a storage and maintenance facility for use agency-wide. 6 Project Name City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Housing Fund Target Area citywide benefit Annual Action Plan 13 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 21 of 162 Goals Supported Increase and preserve affordable housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $269,794 Description The City of Carlsbad has established a Housing Fund for the purpose of developing affordable housing for lower -income households and/or purchasing affordable housing units for lower income families. The activities will include the purchase of existing affordable units as they become available in existing developments and other property acquisition for low income affordable housing purposes, including housing for the homeless (such as acquisition of vacant land or underutilized land for new development, existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, market rate condominiums to be resold to low income households, and/or partnerships with an affordable housing developer for property acquisition for low income affordable housing development). Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities To be determined. The city anticipates the purchase of two affordable units and potentially assisting additional. Location Description Carlsbad, citywide Planned Activities Utilize funds to acquire existing affordable units such as vacant land or underutilized land for new development, existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, market rate condominiums to be resold to low income households, and/or partnerships with an affordable housing developer for property acquisition for low income affordable housing development). 7 Project Name Program Administration Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Increase and preserve affordable housing Prevent and reduce homelessness. Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Improve Facilities Provide Fair Housing Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $84,076 Annual Action Plan 14 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 22 of 162 Description The Housing Services Division is responsible for administering the city's CDBG funded programs. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities citywide Location Description citywide Planned Activities admin, planning, record keeping, monitoring, financial tracking 8 Project Name Legal Aid Society of San Diego Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Provide Fair Housing Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $23,244 Description Legal Aid Society of San Diego will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents. LASSD promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, familial status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the telephone or in person assistance, LASSD staff will provide direct assistance to those in need. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 145 persons Location Description 216 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents including advocacy, education, and mediation 9 Project Name Community Resource Center Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness. Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness Funding CDBG: $20,000 Annual Action Plan 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 15 4 Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 23 of 162 Description Community Resource Center will promote and provide affordable housing and supportive services for homeless domestic violence survivors and their children through local emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance partnerships. CRC will provide ongoing support services such as case management, food, clothing, transportation, legal services, crisis intervention, and other services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 178 persons Location Description 650 Second Street, Encinitas Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to provide assistance including assessment to determine utility of diversion as an initial strategy, rental arrears, late fees, rental assistance, security deposits, as well as homeless intervention support services including case management, support groups, food, and clothing. 10 Project Name CV- Catholic Charities Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness. Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: 112,950 $19,490 Description La Posada De Guadalupe is a 7-day, 24-hour alcohol- and drug-free facility in Carlsbad. The program is designed to provide services for homeless men in San Diego County. La Posada provides 50 emergency shelter beds for men and 50 farmworker beds. In the winter months La Posada increases its emergency shelter beds from 50 to 60 beds. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 136 68 Location Description 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010 Annual Action Plan '1 6 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 24 of 162 Planned Activities CDBG-CV funds will be utilized to respond to the increased expenses due to COVID-19. The homeless men at La Posada are sheltering in place and are at the facility all day every day. This has caused La Posada to add extra shifts of staff to cover 7M-5PM when the men are usually out working or looking for work. The utilities have also increased with the men staying there all day as well as the food costs. A portion of CDBG-CV funds will also be used to cover planning and administrative expenses to pay for a parking survey to expand the shelter. La Posada is currently doing some advanced planning to expand their shelter to accommodate more men including those impacted by COVID. La Posada anticipates that the effects of COVID will be affect the homeless population in the longer term and are preparing for shelter needs. 11 Project Name CV-Interfaith Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness. Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: $453,497 $123,965 Description Low-income Carlsbad residents will benefit from the range of supportive programs at the Carlsbad Service Center including homeless prevention, housing stabilization, basic needs and employment assistance services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 20-44 Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities CDBG-CV will be utilized to respond to the increase requests for rental assistance and emergency housing case management to individuals and families affected by COVID-19. Those experiencing job loss or reduction of income due to the closure of businesses, will have the chance to receive assistance to reduce the chance of homelessness and keep families housed during this pandemic. 12 Project Name CV-Women's Resource Center Target Area citywide benefit Annual Action Plan 17 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 25 of 162 Goals Supported Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Needs Addressed Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Funding CDBG-CV: $35,000 $10,000 Description WRC shelter offers a safe, non-isolating environment for survivors and their children to rest, recuperate, and plan next steps with the support of WRCs case management program. Case managers work individually with clients, to assess their needs and guide them in receiving the resources and support necessary to rebuild and find accessible and affordable transitional or permanent housing. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 206 5-3 Location Description 1963 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide direct program materials to victims of domestic violence during this time when domestic violence is being reported at an all-time high due to the shelter in place order. Program expenses include items such as food, hygiene products, linens, diapers, and transportation in response to the increased need due COVID-19. 13 Project Name CV-Bother Benno Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Needs Addressed - Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Funding CDBG-CV: $37,000 $15,000 Description Brother Ben no's serves the poor and neediest in North County San Diego, including Carlsbad residents.The agency operates two shelters for women, a twelve-step residential recovery program-for men, a hot meal and emergency food distribution program for the working poor. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 144,000 food 22 rental and utility payments Location Description 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058 Annual Action Plan 18 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 26 of 162 Planned Activities In response to the increase need for food due to COVID-19, Brother Benno will utilize CDBG-CV funds for the purchase of food. In response to the increased need for rental and utility assistance due to COVID-19, Brother Benno will utilize the additional allocation of funds from the third round of CDBG-CV funds for rental and utility payments. 14 Project Name CV-Legal Aid Society of San diego Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Provide Fair Housing Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG-CV: $23,244 Description Legal Aid Society of San Diego will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents. LASSD promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, familial status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the telephone or in person assistance, LASSD staff will provide direct assistance to those in need. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 146 Location Description 216 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 Annual Action Plan 19 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 27 of 162 Planned Activities Due to confusion about tenant rights and responsibilities, Legal Aid has seen an increase in both illegal actions by landlords and an increase in harassment due to the COVID-19 crisis. There has also been an increase in requests for reasonable accommodation because persons with disabilities have been uniquely affected by COVID-19. Legal aid anticipates that there will be more reasonable accommodation requests having to do with the moratorium requirements of tenants to provide notice to landlords if their income is reduced due to COVID. CDBG-CV funding allows Legal Aid to quickly build capacity to deal with the increase in request for services as well as to adapt quickly to remote/virtual ways to get important information out to housing providers, community partners, and housing consumers, including homeowners who may have questions and legitimate fears about facing foreclosure. 15 Project Name CV-Community Resource Center Target Area citywide benefit Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness Needs Addressed Prevent and reduce homelessness Funding CDBG-CV: $453,497 $123,965 Description Community Resource Center will promote and provide affordable housing and supportive services for homeless domestic violence survivors and their children through local emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance partnerships. CRC also provides ongoing support services such as case management, food, clothing, transportation, legal services, crisis intervention, and other services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 82 -20 Location Description 650 Second Street, Encinitas Annual Action Plan 20 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 28 of 162 Planned Activities CDBG-CV will be utilized to respond to the increase requests for rental assistance and emergency housing case management to individuals and families affected by COVID-19. Those experiencing job loss or reduction of income due to the closure of businesses, will have the chance to receive assistance to reduce the chance of homelessness and keep families housed during this pandemic. 16 Project Name CV- Feeding the Soul / Oceanside Kitchen Collaborative Target Area Citywide benefit Goals Supported Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Needs Addressed Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Funding CDBG-CV: $100,000 Description O'side Kitchen Collaborative is a network of pre-existing non-profit organizations who are working directly with local feeding organizations versus individuals. Organizations with unmet needs coordinate pick-up of multiple melas from their facility on a daily basis and coordinate distribution amongst their own recipients. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 232 Location Description 3302 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside Planned Activities Purchase of surplus foods from local restaurants and distributing that food within their network of organizations/food distributors 17 Project Name Meals on Wheels of Greater San Diego Target Area Citywide benefit Goals Supported Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Needs Addressed Supportive Services for LMI and Special Needs Funding $10,000 Description Meals on Wheels is a meal delivery service for low income and homebound seniors. Meals on Wheels also provides wellness checks and referrals for other social services. Meals are provided on a sliding scale based on need and at discounted price Annual Action Plan 21 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 29 of 162 Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 75 clients Location Description 930 Boardwalk # C, San Marcos, CA 92078 Planned Activities Food purchases and packaging expenses While the city has identified a number of priority strategies and implementing programs in the FY 2020-25 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. Annual Action Plan 22 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 30 of 162 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 Inclusionary 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 Table 4 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically There are currently no targeted areas within the city where CDBG funds are focused towards. CDBG funds are targeted towards Carlsbad residents who are low income meeting eligibility requirements of the program. While CDBG-CV funds are specifically targeted towards Carlsbad residents who are not only low income but who have also been impacted by COVID-19 and have experienced loss of income. Recipients of these federal funds reside throughout the city. Discussion see above Annual Action Plan 23 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 31 of 162 Annual Action Plan 24 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 32 of 162 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) Introduction Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2020-2021 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows: High Priority •Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing •Prevent and Reduce Homelessness Medium Priority •Provide Supportive Services to Low Income and Special Needs Groups •Facility Improvements Low Priority •Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents •Planning and Administration Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Limited financial resources are the biggest obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Carlsbad. The city's policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in providing public services and affordable housing. The city supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for development activities and "gap financing" by private and non -pro fit entities in their efforts to develop affordable housing. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In order to foster and maintain affordable housing for lower income households, the city will use CDBG funds to assist with the development of affordable multi-family housing. The city also fosters development of affordable housing through implementation of its Inclusionary 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 Annual Action Plan 25 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 33 of 162 focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city has identified two primary strategies to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Carlsbad to be carried out during the FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan period. Strategy 1: Integrate lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into all housing programs. Currently, many federal programs have requirements for evaluating and reducing lead hazards. For those State and local housing and community development programs, the city will pursue the following activities to evaluate and reduce lead hazards: •Require inspection for and abatement of lead-based paint hazards as a requirement of all residential rehabilitation programs when children under the age of seven reside in the dwelling unit and have been identified with elevated blood levels; •Include lead-based paint hazard abatement as an eligible activity for funding under the city's CDBG program and include minimum lead-based paint abatement requirements to housing quality standards which must be met; and •Provide all eligible applicants of housing programs, with information regarding lead-based paint. Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children for lead Poisoning and a follow-up on those identified as lead poisoned. In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC} guidelines, all children found to have elevated blood levels (above 20 micrograms per deciliter) should both be provided with public health management services and be tested every three months. The County of San Diego's Department of Health Services currently provides this service. The city encourages the abatement of lead-based paint hazards once a child under the age of seven is identified as having elevated blood levels. CDBG funds may be used to help the city or other organizations in developing a comprehensive approach to lead-poisoning prevention. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The city currently has various programs and policies in place to help reduce the number of households with incomes below the poverty line. These policies and programs aim to improve coordination and collaboration among city departments; and nonprofit agencies which provide health and social services, employment training, legal assistance, and other support services for low income persons. The city will pursue the following programs during FY 2020-21 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad: 1.Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 2.Housing Reserve Fund 3.Affordable Housing Trust Fund 4.Section 8 Vouchers 5.Village Revitalization Partnership Program Annual Action Plan 26 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 34 of 162 6. Economic Development Strategic Plan Actions planned to develop institutional structure There are many organizations within the County of San Diego that provide housing or supportive services to Carlsbad residents. These agencies tend to be smaller organizations with many using volunteers. The city will continue to encourage greater efforts to make use of available housing, social service and mental and other health care resources. The city can also help strengthen the housing and service delivery system by helping to educate such organizations and agencies regarding the resources that are available. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The city proposes to strengthen, coordinate and integrate the governmental institution, non-profit and private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2020-25 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020-21 Action Plan through on-going "strategy and development" meetings between city staff, private developers, non- profit organizations and various financial institutions. Through these meetings, the city will continue to identify the constraints to affordable housing and develop/implement programs to mitigate them. The key to successful development of affordable housing for lower-income households in Carlsbad is communication, flexibility, and adequate funding. The city will communicate openly with private developers and service providers as well as make every effort to maintain the flexibility in policies and/or ordinances necessary to create public/private housing development partnerships. Discussion see above Annual Action Plan 27 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 35 of 162 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction 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 N/A 2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan N/A 3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements N/A 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. N/A 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities Total Program Income N/A Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities N/A Annual Action Plan 28 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Jan. 19, 2021 Item #4 Page 36 of 162