HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-07; City Council; ; Grant from San Diego County for La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless Shelter ExpansionCA Review _RK__
Meeting Date: Feb. 7, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Mandy Mills, Housing & Homeless Services Director
mandy.mills@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2907
Chris Shilling, Senior Program Manager
chris.shilling@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2284
Subject: Grant from San Diego County for La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless
Shelter Expansion
District: 2
Recommended Actions
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement and
related program documents on behalf of the city to receive $2 million from the County
of San Diego’s Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for $2 million from the Capital Emergency
Housing Solutions Grant Program for the expansion of La Posada de Guadalupe
homeless shelter and authorizing the Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services to
appropriate $2 million in the General Fund’s fiscal year 2022-23 operating budget.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to approve the agreements required to accept a $2 million grant
to help pay for the initial costs of the expansion of the La Posada de Guadalupe homeless
shelter in Carlsbad.
In 2021, the City Council approved a work plan to reduce the city’s unsheltered homeless
population (resolution and work plan attached as Exhibit 3). This plan included the task to work
with the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego to pursue opportunities to increase the
number of shelter beds in the existing La Posadas shelter and expand the building to
accommodate women and families. This task included exploring possible funding options to
speed up construction.
The County of San Diego created a Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program in 2022
to provide cities with one-time capital funding to create new and permanent emergency shelter
solutions. The City of Carlsbad applied for funding from the program in October to expand La
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Posada and has received notice that the county intends to award the city the $2 million it
requested for the expansion.
For the city to accept the grant, the City Council must adopt a resolution authorizing
participation in the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program and enter into grant
agreements with the County of San Diego and the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.
(Exhibits 1 and 2)
Explanation & Analysis
Background
The Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that owns and
operates the La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter. The shelter provides emergency and
transitional shelter services to homeless men, including a portion reserved for farmworkers.
The City of Carlsbad has been a cooperative partner with Catholic Charities for many years,
identifying a location for the shelter and providing funding for the development and expansion
of the shelter and ongoing support of operational costs.
Catholic Charities and the City of Carlsbad are interested in expanding to expand the capacity of
the shelter to serve more individuals experiencing homelessness, including space for women
and children. The City Council expressed support for the shelter’s expansion on Sept. 28, 2021,
and approved the amended homelessness goal work plan on Dec. 7, 2021.
The City of Carlsbad has granted a total of $173,000 in federal Community Development Block
Grant funding to Catholic Charities to pay for architectural and engineering costs to explore
adding a second story to the shelter building, and recently increased the CDBG funding by
$125,000 for these pre-development costs.
Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant
The County of San Diego’s Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program made $10
million of funding available through a competitive application process for local cities to create
new and permanent emergency shelter solutions. Funding through the program is available to
incorporated city jurisdictions only and must be used on one-time capital projects resulting in
long-term and sustainable overnight shelter solutions for persons experiencing homelessness.
City staff evaluated the original application criteria for the potential expansion of La Posada but
did not apply in the original application round because the threshold requirement for project
readiness was not feasible.
Three cities were awarded funding in the original application round: Oceanside, Vista and San
Diego. About $5 million of funding remained available so the county opened a second
application period. Based on feedback from the first round, the county adjusted the
requirements and criteria for competitive scoring related to project readiness.
Based on the application changes, city staff applied for $2 million to support the expansion of
La Posada de Guadalupe on Oct. 11, 2022. While $2 million is not enough funding to complete
the expansion, it provides a significant portion of project costs and reduces the time necessary
for a capital campaign to secure other funding.
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The city received notice from the County of San Diego on Nov. 17, 2022, stating that it intended
to award the full $2 million requested (Exhibit 4). Under the terms of the grant:
• The county will transmit the funding to the City of Carlsbad, which will then pass the
money on to Catholic Charities.
• All grant funds must be spent for the intended purpose within 24 months of the date of
the agreement with the county.
• The funds can only be used for property acquisition and facilities development, and may
not be used for ongoing shelter operating expenses or indirect costs.
• As administrator of the funds, the City of Carlsbad will be required to submit all backup
documentation for the use of the $2 million to the county by the end of the agreement
term. There is a provision that the county could ask for reimbursement if such
documentation is not provided, or inappropriate expenditures are made.
City staff will strictly administer the grant funds to ensure expenditures are allowable and
properly documented.
The Catholic Charities’ Corporate Board Executive Committee expressed its support for the
opportunity to expand La Posada to serve more people in need and the Chief Executive Officer
has the Board authorization to enter in a grant agreement with the city to receive the $2 million
grant. The organization will initiate a capital campaign when there is a more definitive idea of
project costs.
Fiscal Analysis
Receiving the $2 million from the County of San Diego’s Capital Emergency Housing Solutions
Grant Program and passing it through to the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the
expansion of La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter does not represent a significant net
fiscal impact for the city. With the city serving as the administrator of the funds, the city will be
required to submit all backup documentation for the use of the $2 million to the county by the
end of the agreement term. There is an agreement provision where the county could ask for
reimbursement if such documentation is not provided, or inappropriate expenditures are
made.
Next Steps
A grant agreement with Catholic Charities providing the requirements and process for the
documentation will be developed by staff and approved by the City Attorney. Staff will then
work with the County of San Diego and Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego to apply the
grant funding to expand the La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not constitute a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality
Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065. These actions may not cause a direct physical
change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment.
Exhibit
1. City Council resolution - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement and
related program documents
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2. City Council resolution- Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
3. City Council Resolution No. 2021-269
4. County Notice of Intent to Award
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO
RECEIVE $2,000,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO'S CAPITAL
EMERGENCY HOUSING SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2022, the Board of Supervisors ("Board") of the County of San Diego
("County") voted to create the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program ("Program") as
part of the Board's ongoing efforts to address the problem of homelessness throughout San Diego
County; and
WHEREAS, the Program seeks to make up to $10 million available to cities to spur the creation
of shelters, safe parking lots, and other urgently needed housing solutions; and
WHEREAS, under the Program, funds can only be used for property acquisition and facilities
development, but may not be used for ongoing shelter operating expenses or indirect costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad ("city") submitted an application and certifications as well as
additional supporting documents (collectively, the "Application") for funding to support the expansion
of La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego sent the city a Notice of Intent of Award for $2,000,000 of
Capital Emergency Housing Grant Program Grant funds for expansion of La Posada; and
WHEREAS, funding allocations under the Program are subject to the terms and conditions
contained in the agreement that the County requires Program grant recipients to execute (the
"Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the city will be responsible to the County to ensure that all Program requirements
are met, including that the Project will be implemented consistent with principles of Housing First
enumerated in California Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255, and that the city undertakes this
responsibility to the County even if the city provides Program grant funding to a third party for a
housing solution.
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.
Exhibit 1
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2.The city accepts the Program grant funding for use on the project specified in the
Application and that City Manager, or designee is authorized to execute and deliver the
Capital Emergency Housing Grant Program Grant Agreement between the County of San
Diego and the City of Carlsbad (Attachment A) in a total amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to
secure the Program funds from the County and to participate in the Program, and all
amendments thereto (collectively, the "Program Documents").
3.The city warrants and represents to the County that all statements contained in the
Application, including but not limited to those in any other documents required by the
County, are true and correct, and that the city will abide by all certifications made in the
Application as well as all provisions of the Agreement.
4.Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the
Application are enforceable through the Agreement. Funds are to be used for the
allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Application and Agreement and
will solely be used to support the Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 7th day of Febbryry, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder.
None.
None.
None.
� SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
{SEAL)
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CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
Attachment A
This Grant Agreement is entered into between the County of San Diego, a political subd ivision of the State
of California (County), and the City of Carlsbad (Grantee) with an effective date ofX/XX/20XX.
WHEREAS on May 24, 2022, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a$ IO million dollar
Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program to support the creation of new capital emergency housing
solutions within the 18 incorporated cities; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Board of Supervisors, the purpose of this program is to provide one-time capital
funds to city jurisdictions to address immediate emergency housing solutions; and,
WHEREAS, the County funds this program primarily with the General Funds; and;
WHEREAS, in August 2022, the County awarded Grantee funding to address emergency housing solutions
and ending homelessness; and,
WHEREAS, on DATE the County allocated the grant funding set forth in this Agreement for the purpose
described in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
I. Amount of Grant. The County agrees to pay Grantee the amount of $2,000,000 for the La Posada
de Guadalupe Expansion Capital Project. Under no circumstances is County obligated to pay
Grantee more than this amount. County shall pay Grantee after County receives a signed copy of this
Agreement from Grantee.
2. Purpose of Grant. Grantee shall use the grant funds provided by County under this Agreement solely
to provide emergency housing solutions to address homelessness through the Capital Emergency
Housing Solutions Grant Program as described in their proposal as listed in Exhibit A.
3. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be for 24 months starting on the effective date
as specified above.
4. Time Period for Use of Grant Funds and Documentation of Expenditures.
(a) Grantee shall spend all grant funds provided by the County for the purposes specified in
Paragraph 2 within 24 months of the effective date of this Agreement as specified above.
(b) Grantee shall complete the Documentation of Grant Expenditures Form provided by the
County's administrator , setting forth Grantee's total actual expenditures of the grant funds
provided under this Agreement.
(c) Grantee shall submit the completed grant Documentation of Grant Expenditures Form and the
related documentation including, but not limited to, invoices/receipts, credit card statements,
check stubs, check copies, copy of canceled checks, copy of bank statements, etc. to the
County's administrator promptly after spending the grant funds, but in no event after the end
of the Term of Agreement specified above.
(i) lfthe parties agree to extend the Term of Agreement, Grantee shall submit this
expenditure documentation by the end of the extended term.
(d) If County's administrator requests additional information regarding Grantee's expenditure of
the grant funds, Grantee shall promptly submit the requested information to County's
Contracting Officer Representative (administrator).
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CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
(e) Grantee shall retain copies of all receipts, invoices, cash register tapes and other direct
evidence of the expenditure of funds for which grant funds are used for the duration of the
audit period specified in Paragraph 8.
(t) If after reviewing Grantee's expenditure documentation, the County's administrator:
(i) Determines that the Grantee failed to spend all of the grant funds;
(ii) Disallows any expenditure by Grantee;
(iii) Determines that the grant funds provided exceed Grantee's total actual expenditures
authorized under this Agreement; or
(iv) Grant funds were used in a manner contrary to Paragraphs 2 or 5, Grantee shall
refund to the County the amount specified by the County's administrator.
(v) Grantee shall make this refund within seven (7) County business days after receiving
a written request for refund from the County's administrator. In its sole discretion,
the County may offset the refund amount from any payment due to or to become due
to Grantee under this Agreement or any other agreement with the County.
(g) Tf Grantee fails to provide the required documentation of expenditures as required in
Subparagraph (b) and (c) above, the County's administrator may request Grantee to refund to
the County all or any portion of the grant funds provided under this Agreement. Within seven
(7) County business days of receipt of a written request for a refund, Grantee shall refund to
the County the amount specified by the County's administrator.
(h) If Grantee incurs expenses before the County pays the grant under this Agreement, the County
will reimburse Grantee in an amount not to exceed the amount specified in Paragraph I upon
submission of documentation to County's administrator setting forth Grantee's actual
expenditures fo r the purpose specified in Paragraph 2 and approval of the docum entation by
County's administrator.
5. Restrictions on use of grant funds.
(a) Grant funds shall not be used for any purpose prohibited by laws governing the use of public
funds including, but not limited to, religious purposes, political campaigning, or purely private
purposes or activities.
(i) If Grantee provides or participates in any activity for which public funds may not be
used, such as religious activities, Grantee shall inform the County of this activity
before accepting any grant funds. Grantee shall ensure that no grant funds awarded
pursuant to the Agreement are used to support in any manner said activity.
(b) Grantee shall only spend grant funds on expenses deemed eligible under the capital projects
intent and all grants, regardless of funding source, must be spent for the purposes allowed
under Section 2.
( c) Grantee shall not use grant funds for any authorized expenditure if it is reimbursed
from another source, including, but not limited to, insurance proceeds, or any other state,
federal or local program.
(d) Grantee shall not donate any grant funds to a third party.
( e) Grantee may not include in its Documentation of Grant Expenditures report under this
Agreement any expenditures for which Grantee has received or is or will be claiming fu nding
from any other source.
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CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
(f) Grantee shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment or
novation), without the prior written consent of the County.
(g) Grantee shall comply with all terms and conditions as listed in this contract.
(h) Grantee's failure to comply with any provision in Paragraph 5 shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement.
6. Administrator of Agreement. The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency,
Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities shall administer this Agreement on
behalfofthe County, and City of Carlsbad shall administer it on behalfofGrantee. County and
Grantee may from time to time designate a different administrator by providing notice in the manner
required by Paragraph 7.
7. Notice. All communications from Grantee to the County shall be sent to the contact(s) as listed
below. Any notice or notices or other documentation required or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement may be personally served on the other party by the party giving such notice, or may be
served by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:
County:
Grantee:
Barbara Jimenez
Community Operations Officer
Health and Human Services Agency
1255 Imperial Ave, Suite 864
San Diego, CA 9210 I
(619) 338-2722
Barbara .. Jimenez@sdcounty .. ca.gov
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Notices that are personally served shall be deemed delivered on the date served. Notices sent by
certified mail shall be deemed delivered five (5) County business days after mailing. County and
Grantee may from time to time designate a new address for providing notice by providing notice of the
new address in accordance with this Paragraph.
8. Audit and Inspection of Records. At any time during normal business hours and as often as the
County may deem necessary, the Grantee shall make available, within five (5) County business days of
the receipt of a request, to the County for examination all of its records with respect to all matters
covered by this Agreement and will permit the County to audit, examine and make excerpts or
transcripts from such records, and make audits of all invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel
and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified by the
County, said records shall be made available for examination within San Diego County, California.
Grantee shall maintain such records in an accessible location and condition to the later of a period of
five (5) years after the termination of this Agreement after all funds have been spent or any remaining
funds have been returned unless County agrees in writing to an earlier disposition. The State of
California or any Federal agency having an interest in the subject of this Agreement shall have the
san1e rights conferred upon County by this Agreement.
9. Termination of Agreement for Cause. If Grantee fails to perform its obligations according to this
Agreement, the County may send Grantee a written notice of default that specifies the nature of the
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CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
default. Grantee shall cure the default within three (3) County business days following receipt of the
notice of default. If Grantee fails to cure the default within that time, the County may terminate this
Agreement by giving Grantee written notice of immediate termination. Upon termination, Grantee shall
promptly provide County's administrator with Documentation of Grant Expenditures setting forth
Grantee's total actual expenditures for the purpose of the grant as of the effective date of termination.
Grantee shall promptly refund to County all funds County paid to Grantee under this Agreement that
exceed Grantee's total actual expenditures for the purpose of the grant, as determined by County's
administrator, as of the effective date of termination. The County may also seek any and all legal and
equitable remedies against Grantee for breaching this Agreement.
10. Termination for Convenience of County. County may terminate this Agreement at any time by
giving written notice to Grantee of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least 30
days before the effective date of such termination. On or before the date of termination, Grantee shall
provide County's administrator with Documentation of Grant Expenditures setting forth Grantee's total
actual expenditures for the purpose of the grant as of the effective date of termination. Grantee shall
promptly refund to County all funds County paid to Grantee under this Agreement that exceed Grantee's
total actual expenditures for the purpose of the grant, as determined by County's administrator, as of the
effective date of termination.
ll. Termination for Convenience of Grantee. Grantee may terminate this Agreement at any time by
giving written notice to County's administrator of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof at least 60 days before the effective date of such termination. On or before the date of
termination, Grantee shall provide County's administrator with Documentation of Grant Expenditures
setting forth Grantee's total actual expenditures for the purpose of the grant as of the effective date of
termination. Grantee shall promptly refund to County all funds County paid to Grantee under this
Agreement that exceed Grantee's total actual expenditure for the purpose of the grant, as determined by
County's administrator, as of the effective date of termination.
12. Interest of Grantee. Grantee covenants that Grantee presently has no interest, including, but not
limited to, other projects or independent contracts, and shall not acquire any such interest, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with Grantee's completing the purpose of the
grant as specified in Paragraph 2. Grantee further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement,
no person having any such interest shall be employed or retained by Grantee.
13. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material. No material produced, in whole or in part, under this
Agreement shall be subject to copyright in the United States or in any other Country. The County shall
have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any
reports, data or other materials prepared under this Agreement.
14. Insurance. Grantee shall obtain at its own cost and expense and keep in force and effect during the
term of this Agreement, including all extensions, policies of insurance or programs of self-insurance
with policy limits in sufficient amounts to cover any and all potential liability of Grantee, its agents,
representatives, employees, volunteers or subcontractors hereunder. Minimum policy limits maintained
by Grantee shall in no way limit the indemnification obligations to the County.
15. Independent Capacity. In the performance of this Agreement, Grantee and its agents, employees and
volunteers shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, agents or volunteers of
the County. This Agreement does not create an employment relationship between Grantee and the
County.
16. Equal Opportunity. Grantee will not discriminate against any employee, or against any applicant for
such employment because of age, race, color, religion, physical handicap, ancestry, sex, or national
origin, or any other protected class as defined by Federal or State law. This provision shall include, but
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CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or tennination; rates of pay or other forn1s of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship.
17. Defense and Indemnity. To the fullest extent pennitted by law, County shall not be liable for, and
Grantee shall defend and indemnify County and its officers, agents, employees and volunteers
(collectively, "County Parties") against any and all claims, deductibles, self-insured retention's,
demands, liability,judgments, awards, fines, mechanics' liens or other liens, labor disputes, losses,
damages, expenses, charges or costs of any kind or character, including attorneys' fees and court costs
(collectively, "Claims"), which arise out of or are in any way connected to County's provision of grant
funds and/or Grantee's use of grant funds under this Agreement arising either directly or indirectly
from any act, error, omission or negligence of Grantee or its officers, employees, volunteers, agents,
contractors, licensees or servants, including without limitation, Claims caused by the sole passive
negligent act or the concurrent negligent act, error or omission, whether active or passive, of County
Parties. Grantee shall have no obligation, however, to defend or indemnify County Parties from a
Claim if it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that such Claim was caused by the sole
active negligent act or willful misconduct of County Parties.
18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State
of California.
19. Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Grantee and County
regarding the subject matter contained herein. All other representations, oral or written, are superseded
by this Agreement. Neither party is relying on any representation outside of this Agreement. This
Agreement may be changed only by written amendment signed by both parties.
20. Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any tenn, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall
not be construed as a waiver of that party's right to subsequently enforce this, or any other term,
covenant or condition of this Agreement. No waiver shall be deemed effective unless the waiver is
expressly stated in writing and signed by the party waiving the right or benefit.
21. Consultation with Counsel. Each party has had the opportunity to consult with independent legal
counsel of its own choosing before executing this Agreement and has executed this Agreement without
fraud, duress, or undue influence of any kind.
22. Interpretation. The provisions of this Agreement shall be liberally construed to effectuate its
purpose. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall be construed simply according to its plain
meaning and shall not be construed for or against either party.
23. Corporation Qualified to Do Business in California. If Grantee is a corporation, Grantee warrants
that it is a corporation in good standing and is currently authorized to do business in California.
24. Terms and Conditions Survive Expiration of Term of Agreement. Unless otherwise specified
herein, all tern1s and conditions of this Agreement shall survive the expiration of the Term of
Agreement specified in Paragraph 3 above.
25. Remedies. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, the rights and remedies in this Agreement are
in addition to, and not a limitation on, other rights and remedies under this Agreement, at law or in
equity, and exercise of one right or remedy shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy.
26. Prevailing Wage. Unless exempted by applicable law ( e.g., Labor Code § 1720.4 ), projects using
over $1,000 of grant funds for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, refuse and ready
mix concrete hauling, maintenance work, or any other work for which prevailing wages must be paid
by Labor Code§ 1720 et seq. shall be deemed a "public work" for State prevailing wage purposes. It
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CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
is not the intent of this Agreement to impose an obligation to pay prevailing wages on work otherwise
exempt from the prevailing wage laws. Grantee shall be solely responsible for ensuring prevailing
wages are paid when owed.
Projects subject to the payment of State prevailing wages are subject to compliance monitoring and
enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Grantee shall be responsible for ensuring all
required job site postings and all certified payroll and other reporting applicable to it as an awarding
body are completed in accordance with the State's prevailing wage regulations. lnformation regarding
the State's prevailing wage requirements can be obtained from the Director, Department of Industrial
Relations at www.dir.ca.gov, Labor Code§ I 720, et seq., and 8 Cal. Code of Regs.§ 16000, et seq.
27. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one
and the same in strument. This Agreement may be executed using electronic or digital signatures in
accordance with California law, which signatures shall be deemed an original.
Intentionally left blank
WHEREFORE, the parties execute this Agreement on the date first written above.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
By: ___________ _
N ICK MACCHIONE, FACHE
Agency Director
County of San Diego
Health and Human Services Agency
[Note: Person signing on behalf of Grantee must be
authorized by the city j urisdiction sign this Agreement
(i.e., City Manager, or person that is able to legally
bind a city into a contract).)
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION
APPLICATION -ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED AS APPLICABLE
SECTION 1-APPLICATION COVER PAGE, CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURE
Submit this Completed Form as the Cover Page of Your Application
DESCRIPTION
Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program, County of San Diego
JURISDICTION INFORMATION (TO BE COMPLETED BY JURISDICTION)
Please Type or Print Clearly
JURISDICTION INFORMATION REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN
OFFER
City of Carlsbad Amanda Mills
Jurisdiction Name Authorized Representative Name
Director of Housing and Homeless Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA
92008 Authorized Representative Title
mandy .mi I ls@carlsbadca.gov
Address Authorized Representative Email Address
(442)339-2810 ( 442)339-2907
Telephone Number Authorized Representative Telephone Number
www.carslbadca.gov
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008
Website Address
(760)434-7287
Fax Number (optional) Mailing Address
Federal Tax identification Number (TIN): AUTHORIZED POINT OF CONTACT (POC)
(if different from Authorized Representative)
95-6004793 Chris Shilling
POCName
Senior Program Manager
POC Title
Chris.shilling@carlsbadca.gov
POC Emai I Address
( 442)339-2284
POC Telephone Number
Communications to Jurisdiction regarding this
Application will be sent to the POC. 1f no 3096 Harding St. Carlsbad, CA 92008
POC is provided, such communications will
be sent to the Authorized Representative.
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION
IPOC Mailing Address
CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURE
The undersigned certifies as follows:
1. The undersigned has the authority to execute the application and these certifications on behalf
of the applicant city.
2. The undersigned and the applicant city represent as follows as a condition of potentially
receiving government funds through the application:
2.1. The city is responsible for ensuring that it and any entity it provides money to from the
grant comply with all grant-required terms and conditions.
2.2. The city will ensure that any recipients of grant funding have all appropriate licenses and
experience to perform work under the grant.
2.3. The city will ensure that any project receiving grant money complies with all principles
of Housing First in Cali fornia Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255.
2.4. The city w ill ensure that all facets of any project funded with grant money complies w ith
all applicable fair housing and disability accessibility laws and regulations and will be
operated so as to affirmatively further fair housing.
2.5. The city will be responsible for refunding to the County any funds not expended on the
project for which the city has applied, or which were deemed by the County to have been
used improperly either by the city or by any other party.
2.6. The city will ensure that none of its personnel involved in any decisions related to the
project or the application have any conflict of interest under any Federal, State, or local
law, and that the personnel of any entity with which the city works on the project do not
violate any such Federal, State, and local conflict of interest laws.
The undersigned and the city represent, and for the duration of the grant continue to represent, that
each of the above certifications are and w ill continue to be true.
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I 0/11 /22
Authorized Representative Signature Date
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SECTION 2 -PROJECT OVERVIEW (15 pa2e maximum)
2.1 Title of Project (List title of the project.)
La Posada de Guadalupe Expansion
2.2 Project Location (List the location of the project, including address and assessor parcel number(s).)
24 76/24 78 Impala Dr, Carl sbad, CA 92010 APN: 2090412800
2.3 Owner of Project Site (List who the owner is of the underlying property at the project site.)
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
2.4 Name of person or entity responsible for project site maintenance (List the name of the person
or persons or entity responsible for project site maintenance. Attach copy of maintenance agreements or
commitment letters, if applicable.)
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
2.5 Total Amount Requested (List the total amount requested.)
$2 Million
2.6 Project Description (Describe the project that this grant will support.)
The Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego operates the La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter in
the City of Carlsbad. La Posada provides emergency shelter services to single men experiencing
homelessness. The City of Carlsbad has been a cooperative partner with Catholic Charities for many
years, helping to identify a location for the shelter, providing funding for the development and
expansion of the shelter, and providing ongoing support of operational costs.
There is a desire from both Catholic Charities and the City of Carlsbad to expand the capacity of the
shelter to serve more individuals experiencing homelessness, including space for women and children.
At the Carlsbad City Council meeting on 09/28/2021 , the City Council directed staff to look at options
for a potential expansion. The City of Carlsbad also granted $58,000 in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding to Catholic Charities to pay for architectural and engineering costs to examine
the feasibility of expanding the footprint of the shelter building to include a second story. City staff have
also worked with Catholic Charities on a potential amendment to their Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
increase the bed capacity at the shelter.
To best serve the population experiencing homelessness, Carl sbad has supported La Posada's transition
to a housing-focused low barrier shelter. Low barrier refers to the best practice of reducing barriers to
entry. Catholic Charities changed their intake and operating policies in 2019 to reduce barriers, but they
recognized that to better operate as a low barrier shelter and serve more individuals, they need
additional staff with clinical experti se and additional staff training. As a result, o n 05/04/2021 the
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Carlsbad City Council authorized $180,000 per year in funding for three years as a part of their
Homelessness Goal Work Plan to enhance clinical services at the shelter. Within the funding allocation,
the Carlsbad City Council also included a task to contract with a third-party consul tant to provide
training and technical assistance to increase the shelter's capacity to operate as a housing-focused low-
barrier shelter. The internationally recognized homelessness services consulting fi rm OrgCode
Consulting was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process. OrgCode Consulting's
Scope of Work includes assessing current shelter operations, designing and providing customized
training and technical assistance based on the assessment results, and developing an operational
framework fo r shelter expansion.
Adding a second floor to the shelter would allow the shelter to be expanded by 35-50 non-congregate
beds for women and families. The shelter will provide supportive services for these households with a
focus on assisting them with moving into permanent housing destinations. Additionall y, the shelter w ill
provide diversion services to divert families from the shelter whenever possible. Each family entering
the shelter w ill work with case management to develo p a housing plan which starts on the day after
intake. Staff will work with clients to implement this housing plan so that more than 70% of shelter
clients exit the shelter to a permanent housing destination. The operations, metri cs and supportive
services will align with best practices and CoC standards for emergency shelter.
2.7 Purpose of County Grant (Describe how the grant funding will be used, ensuring County funds are
only used fo r one-time, capital expenses related to emergency homelessness solutions.)
County capital fu nds will be used for the capital related expenses associated with adding a second story
onto La Posada de Guadalupe to increase the shelter's square footage and overall bed capacity. Funding
will be used for materials, labor, project management, fees and pennits, and insura nce. The budget also
includes a contingency fund to ensure the project can move forward if prices increase beyond what is
currently projected. The contingency fund is not allocated to the County's funding award. County
funding will constitute approximately 47% of the total estimated capital expense budget. The city and
Catholic Charities Dioceses of San Diego will leverage other sources for the remaining 53%.
All County of San Diego funding will be expended within 24 months of distribution. A time li ne for the
expenditure of county funding is included in Section 4.
2.8 Sustainable Operations Describe how the resulting emergency shelter solution can be sustained for
a minimum of two (2) years.)
As the operator, Catholic Charities D iocese of San Diego wil I continue to identify and apply for ongoing
funding through the City, County, State, private sources and other local jurisdictions to maintain long-
term operations. Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego receives annual support fro m the City of
Carlsbad and other neighboring jurisdictions, often thro ugh CDBG funding. Local j urisdictions also
contribute to the Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS), which pools resources from North County
jurisdictions for North County shelter support. La Posada de Guadalupe receives $247,500 from ARS
annually. Catholic Charities also receives significant private funding through donations and support of
the member congregations of the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.
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The City of Carl sbad prov ides $14,000 from CDBG funding and $25,000 of local support to ARS for
La Posada. The City of Carlsbad currently fund s a portion of the operations at the shelter and recently
increased our funding amount to increase the clinical capacity at the shelter ($180,000/year.) As
mentioned above, the City of Carlsbad contracted with OrgCode Consulting to review and recommend
an operational framework fo r shelter expansion.
The annual operating budget for the expanded shelter beds is expected to be $522,300 per year. As
explained in Section 5.2 below, it is estimated that City of Carlsbad funding of $85,000 will support this
expanded annual amount. Additionally, the city is in the process of obtaining non-competitive PLHA
funding from the State of California and City staff intends to ask the City Council to allocate a portion
of thi s funding to the expanded operating costs of the shelter. T he City of Carlsbad also allocates
CDBG funding to La Posada and staff will be considering an increase in the annual award amount to
account for the increased beds. Catholic Charities also has a number of interested supporters, including
the Alliance for Regional Solutions, local parishes, and a number of catholic schools (including the
University of San Diego). The City of Carlsbad and Catholic Charities have already received significant
support for the expansion of La Posada. Catholic Charities has been able to keep La Posada operational
for 3 1 years with little public assistance. As indicated in the attached Supplemental Letter of Support
Catholic Charities has committed to operate the expanded La Posada facility for a minimum of two
years after construction. The City of Carl sbad and Catholic Charities Diocese of San D iego are
committed to the success of this shelter expansion and w ill ensure that operations of these expanded
shelter beds can be sustained for a minimum of two years, with the intention that they remain
indefinitely.
2.9 Project Partners (List any project partners, including their role and any agreements including
subcontractors.)
The City of Carlsbad and Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego have been partners fo r over 30 years
on the La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter. The city supported the purchase of the property with CDBG
funds in 1997 and supported the last expansion in 201 3. Both the City of Carlsbad and Catholic
Charities desire to expand the shelter to serve additional households including women and children.
Attached is a letter of support fro m Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.
Once the City of Carlsbad receives a Notice of Intent to Award from the County of San Diego, city staff
will take forward a Resolution to the Carlsbad City Council within 60-90 days (depending on the
meeting schedule) that would l) accept County funds to apply to La Posada, 2) authorize the City
Manager to enter into an Agreement with the County of San Diego, and 3) approve a Partnershi p
Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and Catholic Charities to
define project roles, funding and obligations. Catholic Charities has committed to entering into an
agreement with the city as documented in the attached Supplemental Letter of Support.
2.10 Site Readiness (Documentation of site control and necessary permits and approvals will be
requested prior to fi nal grant approval.)
2.10.1 Does jurisdiction have evidence of site control? If yes, indicate which of the following
applies.
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~Clear title with no encumbrances or limitations that would preclude the proposed use
□ An existing long-term lease with the proposed Project being an all owed use and provisions to
make improvements on the property
□ A leasehold estate held by a tribal entity in federal tribal trust lands property, or a valid
sublease thereof that has been or wi ll be approved by the Bureau oflndian Affairs
□ A fully executed option to purchase, sales contract, or other enforceable agreement to acquire
the property
□ A Letter of lntent (LOI) that outlines the terms of a sale or lease contract, providing that a
ful ly executed option to purchase or sales contract will be executed within 60 days.
D Evidence that a preliminary review of zoning, permitting, environmental, and other necessary
site due diligence has been performed and that no findings in the initial review will preclude this
use.
2.10.2 If jurisdiction does not have evidence of site control, please describe the plan and timeline for
obtaining site control and provide supporting evidence and a Memorandum of Understanding or
partnership agreement between site owner/jurisdiction.
The location currently operates as an emergency shelter and is owned by Catholic Charities Diocese
of San Diego. The site will continue to be owned and operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of San
Diego. Attached is documentation of Catholic Charities' site control including the official deed
from the County of San Diego Recorder's Office and the current property tax bill from 2022-2023.
When the City of Carlsbad receives a Notice of fn tent to Award from the County of San Diego, city
staff will enter into a Partnership Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Carlsbad and Catholic Charities to define project roles, funding, and obligations. Catholic Charities
has committed to entering into an agreement with the city as documented in the attached
Supplemental Letter of Support.
2.10.3 Confirm that the proposed project complies with applicable zoning for the project site. If not,
list all approvals that will be required to operationalize the project, including formal actions by your
city council or outside agencies, and describe the strategy for obtaining them. In your response,
provide a detailed timeline for acquiring all approvals and permits.
The site is currently zoned to al low emergency shelter.
2.10.4 CEQA Readiness (What is the status of the project regarding the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)? What actions, if any, including formal actions by your city council or outside
agencies, are needed related to CEQA and what are the associated timelines?)
The goal of the project is to operate as a low barrier navigation center which would be exempt from
CEQA requirements.
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.11 Community Readiness (Describe community engagement that has been completed related to the
project to ensure community readiness. If none has been completed to date, please describe plans for
ommunity engagement and include timeline of planned actions.)
he La Posada de Guadalupe shelter is well supported and accepted by the local community. The area it
perates in is zoned to allow for emergency shelter. It is not in a community where there is housing. The
ity of Carlsbad has a robust Communications Department with multiple email lists, media contacts, and
social media sites to keep the community apprised of expansion efforts. These strategies will be used as
more information becomes available about expansion progress so that the community remains informed.
he Carl sbad City Council has also been very supportive of a shelter expansion and included La Posada
e Guadalupe expansion as an item in their Homelessness Goal Work Plan. The document approved by
he City Council on 12/7/202 1 is included as Attachment A to Exhibit I and can be accessed here.
he City of Carlsbad currently has an email list of individuals who want to be informed of any actions
elated to homelessness. Any news or action related to the expansion of La Posada would be sent to that
list as well as the list interested in general City of Carlsbad news. The community and interested
takeholders would be notified of a C ity Council discussion related to accepting any award of funding
nd to commit local funding (60-90 days from Notice of Intent to Award).
atholic Charities also has a number of interested supporters including other homeless services
roviders, local parishes, and a number of catholic schools, including the University of San Diego. The
ity of Carlsbad and Catholic Charities have already received significant support for the expansion of
La Posada.
Below is a timeline for the cities' community engagement communications plan:
Notice of Award: Upon notice of award the City of Carl sbad will issue a press release and distribute an
mail newsletter to inform the community of the award. The news will also be shared through the city's
ocial media.
0-90 Days: 60-90 days after the notice of award staff will present at a City Council meeting to request
he acceptance of funding and approval of agreements with the County of San Diego and Catholi c
harities D iocese of San Diego. This will prov ide an opportunity for the community to share their
omments w ith the City Council. The staff report will be posted on the city's website and the meeting
information will be shared through the city's email distribution lists and social media.
Months-Through 6 months the c ity will continue to communicate through the city's website, emai l
newsletters, and social media accounts. City staff will also report out on the progress at the semi-annual
ity Council homelessness update which takes place at a public City Council meeting.
12 Months-Thro ugh 12 months the city w ill continue to communicate through the city's website,
mail newsletters, and social media accounts. City staff will also report out on the progress at the
nnual C ity Council homelessness update which takes place at a public City Council meeting.
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18 Months-Through 18 months the city will continue to communicate th rough the city's website, email
newsletters, and social media accounts. City staff will also report out on the progress at the semi-annual
City Council homelessness update which takes place at a public City Council meeting.
24-30 Months-Through 24-30 months the city will continue to communicate through the city's
website, email newsletters, and social media accounts. C ity staff will also report out on the progress at
the annual C ity Council homelessness update which takes place at a public City Council meeting. A
ribbon cutting ceremony w ill be held when the she lter construction is completed.
SECTION 3-RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED NEED (10 page muimam)
Provide a narrati ve response detailing the demonstrated needs in the jurisdiction for homelessness
solutions and how this project addresses those needs. Data related to Point in Time Count, Healthy
P laces Index, or other data demonstrating j urisdictional need, as well as estimates of who will be served
by this project should be inc luded to evaluate the level ofresponse to the identified need.
According to the 2022 Point-In-Time Count, the North County Region of San D iego County has 17% of
the homeless populati on, and 19% of the unsheltered population, with the Coastal Region experiencing
an almost 17% increase in people experiencing homelessness. The count identified a minimum of 1,442
individuals experiencing homelessness in North County on a single night. Despite these numbers, North
County lacks adequate housing and shelter resources to address this need. According to the 07 / I /202 1 -
06/30/2022 Alliance for Regional Solutions Shelte r Report, there are only 167 shelter beds in North
County. Additionally, 68 of these beds are conside red high barrier requiring drug testing and other
barriers to entry. 26 are only available in the winter through a church shelter network. This leaves only
99 low barrier year-round beds for 1,442 people, with 50 of these 99 beds restricted to single males.
The La Posada de Guadalupe Expansion will provide an additional 35-50 non-congregate low barrier
beds to serve women and families. This is capacity that is desperately needed in the North County. With
an average length of stay of 90-120 days, the expanded shelter will serve a minimum of 105 people per
year.
SECTION 4-TIMELINE
Include a timeline with key dates leading to operationalization of the proj ect.
Notification of capital fund award.
Timeline Task County Expenditure
Estimates
Months 1-3 C ity Council acceptance offunding & Not Applicable
MOA w ith Catholic Charities
Month s 4-6 Architectural & Engineering P lanning $330,000
Months 6-9 Planning Submission & Revisions $50,000
Month 12 Project approval & Building Permit Not Applicable
Issuance
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Months l 2-15 Construction Bid Process & Contract Not Applicable
Award
Months 16-24 Construction (Labor & Materials) $1,620,000 (*estimated
75% complete completion of county fund
expenditures)
Months 24-28 Construction Completion Not applicable
Months 28-30 lnterior Furnishing, Inspections, Not applicable
Certificate of Occupancy, Fully
Ooerational
SECTION 5-PROJECT BUDGET
5.1 Project Budget Template (Attachment A) (Complete template for project proposed.)
5.2 Project Budget Narrative (Tnclude project budget narrative describing costs submitted in 5.l .)
As architectural drawings are not complete, the total project budget is an estimate. We anticipate the
total project costs being approximately $4,258,000 million of which the City of Carlsbad has already
contributed $58,000. The hard costs include approximately $1 ,620,000 in labor and $2,000,000 in
materials (of which County funding will cover approximately 50%). The estimated soft costs include
engineering, environmental, design fees and permits, architecture, project management and insurance.
The estimated total for these costs is $438,000 (of which County funding will cover approximately
43%). The budget includes a $200,000 contingency fund to ensure the project moves forward in the
event of any unanticipated cost increases. This funding will be leveraged from other sources and not
come from the County funding allocation. In total, the County is being asked to fund approximately
4 7% of the estimated costs.
The annual operations budget for the expanded units at La Posada de Guadalupe totals an estimate of
$522,300. This amount includes estimated salary and benefits at $353,000 which would provide
operating staff and case management at no more than a 1 :20 case load. The City of Carlsbad currently
supports a portion of the budget with a three-year grant for additional clinicians in the amount of
$180,000 per year. This funding could support a portion of the staff needs upon completion. It is
anticipated that the current grant funding could be available through December 2025. The project
budget reflects a portion of the final contract al location to support the expanded operational costs. The
City of Carlsbad City Council would have to approve continued funding after that. The maintenance
and operations budget includes insurance costs, supplies, equipment, utilities, and occupancy costs. The
City of Carlsbad also currently supports a portion of the budget with $20,000 per year in training
through OrgCode Consulting. Client assistance costs include small items for clients and funding for
things I ike application fees. Indirect costs are estimated at $71,000 per year and include human
resources, IT, administration, etc.
SECTION 6 -FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The County is evaluating financial information for the proposing jurisdiction. The jurisdiction is
responsible for evaluating financial information to determine the fiscal stability of their proposed project
partners.
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6.1 Briefly outline the internal fiscal management process the organization will use to monitor and
ensure that County funding and other revenues are adequate to meet Project costs.
The C ity of Carlsbad is a charter city and has a AAA credit rating. lt is widely acknowledged fo r its
financial stability and responsible management of resources. The city's Finance Division works to
ensure the city's excell ent financial health through long range financial planning and budget
management, general accounting and reporting, assessment di strict administration, and purchasing. The
city uses fund accounting to ensure compliance with finance related legal requirements. The city has a
purchasing policies and procedures manual which outlines the policies and procedures fo r the
expenditure of public funds. Non-pub I ic works expenses of less than $1,000 require a purchase order,
$1,000 -$35,000 require the approval of the City Manager or designee, $35,001 -$100,000 requires a
bidding process be conducted with approval from the City Manager or designee, and greater than
$100,000 requires a bidding process with the a pproval of the City Council.
The City has a number of financial policies that and address budget, capital funding, investment,
expenditures, revenues, risk, reserves, etc. Detailed financial management policies are included on
pages 7-10 i,n the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report located here. The City utilizes generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with the financial reporting requirements prescribed by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The City relies on a comprehensive framework of
internal controls to ensure reliability and transparency. An independent aud itor's report is located at the
front of the financial section of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
r n their Supplemental Letter of Support, Catholic Charities stated they are willing to share financial
reports if asked as part of the award process.
6.2 List any associated revenue jurisdiction is leveraging for overall project, indicating if the funding
has been committed.
The City of Carlsbad has allocated $58,000 in CDBG funds for architectural evaluation and project
feasibility. There is potential for the City of Carl sbad to commit additional funding through CDBG,
Housing Trust Fund or Permanent Local Housing Allocati on (PLHA) to support this project and this
will be explored as additional funding needs become clear. City staff is taking a funding plan to the City
Council in late January 2023 as a part of the City's updated Homelessness Action Plan The City of
Carlsbad is committed to the shelter expansion and has demonstrated a long-term commitment to
supporting the operations and success of the shelter. The County funding request is for 47% of the total
estimated expansion costs.
As mentioned in Section 2.8, the City of Carlsbad currently funds a portion of the operations at the
shelter and recently increased our funding amount to increase the clinical capacity at the shelter. T he City
of Carlsbad currently provides $14,000 from CDBG fund ing and $25,000 from the Housing Trust Fund
to ARS for La Posada annual operations, and most recently added $180,000/year from the general
Fund to increase staff capacity, train ing, and technical assistance which could help w ith expanded La
Posada operations if awarded.
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6.3 Submit, as applicable, the most current un-audited financial statements, to include the Statement of
Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and the Statement of Activities (Income Statement).
The most current un-audited financial statements are included in the third quarter report that can be
accessed here.
6.4 Submit, as applicable, the following information for the last three (3) fiscal years. Annual audit
report to include:
• Audited financial statements with the applicable notes.
• Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
based on an Audit of the Financial Statements in Accordance with Government Accounting
Standards.
• Independent Auditor's Statement of Findings and Questioned costs.
• Management Letter (if applicable).
If your organization does not have audited financial statements, submit un-audited financial statements
for the last three (3) Fiscal Years, to include the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and the
Statement of Activities (Income Statement).
Audited Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) are too large to send via email, but the links to
each respective report for three years are located below and include the statements, notes, and auditor's
reports/opinions:
-Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021 (carlsbadca.gov)
-Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
(carlsbadca.gov)
-Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019 (carlsbadca.gov)
6.5 Provide documentation that the organization has sufficient reserves to maintain the project for sixty
(60) days. Documentation may include cash and/or credit reserves.
The Budget Carryforward Staff Report went to City Council on September 27, 2022 (link to report
here). Page 8 of the report discusses reserves and the General Fund's estimated ending reserve balance
as of June 30, 2022 ($114,548,108). This represents 62% of the General Fund's operating expenditures
and 22% or $40.7M in excess of the minimum reserve policy threshold.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO FOR
$2,000,000 FROM THE CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING SOLUTIONS GRANT
PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF LA POSADA DE GUADALUPE HOMELESS
SHELTER
WHEREAS, the City Council approved work plan to reduce its unsheltered homeless population
includes a task to pursue opportunities to expand the size of the existing La Posada de Guadalupe
homeless shelter to accommodate women and families; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2022, the Board of Supervisors ("Board") of the County of San Diego
("County") voted to create the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program ("Program") as
part of the Board's ongoing efforts to address the problem of homelessness throughout San Diego
County; and
WHEREAS, the Program made up to $10 million available to cities to spur the creation of
shelters, safe parking lots, and other urgently needed housing solutions; and
WHEREAS, under the Program, funds can only be used for property acquisition and facilities
development, but may not be used for ongoing shelter operating expenses or indirect costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad ("city") submitted an application for funding to support the
expansion of La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego sent the city a Notice of Intent of Award for $2,000,000 of
Capital Emergency Housing Grant Program Grant funds for expansion of La Posada; and
WHEREAS, the County requires Program grant recipients to execute an agreement between the
jurisdiction and the third-party receiving County funds for Capital Projects if acting as a funding pass
through entity; and
WHEREAS, the city will be responsible to the County to ensure that all Program requirements
are met, including that the Project will be implemented consistent with principles of Housing First
enumerated in California Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255, and that the city undertakes this
responsibility to the County even if the city provides Program grant funding to a third party for a
housing solution.
Exhibit 2
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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 City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and execute
all documents related to the provision of the $2,000,000 Capital Emergency Housing
Grant Program Grant received from the County of San Diego for the benefit of Catholic
Charities Diocese of San Diego, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
3.That the Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services, is authorized to appropriate
$2,000,000 to the FY 2022-23 operating budget.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 7th day of February, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
L SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerkf-(SEAL)
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Exhibit 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-269
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED CITY COUNCIL HOMELESSNESS
GOAL WORK PLAN
Exhibit 2
WHEREAS, homelessness is a local, state, and national problem. More than 580,000 people
experienced homelessness in the United States on a single night count in 2020 according to the 2020
Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. This marks the fourth consecutive year that
homelessness has increased across the country, and it was first time the data showed more homeless
people were living outdoors than staying in shelter locations;
WHEREAS, California has the highest homeless population in the country with 161,548
homeless persons total, including 63,706 homeless persons in the County of Los Angeles, 9605
homeless persons in the County of Santa Clara, 8137 homeless persons in the County of Alameda, and
7658 homeless persons in the County of San Diego; and
WHEREAS, recent estimates of the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
in the City of Carlsbad ranges between 94 during a single night count and 253 persons over a three-
month period; and
WHEREAS, these data only reflect the minimum scope of the problem and that, while the
magnitude of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on those at-risk or newly homeless are not fully
understood, the community impacts of homelessness in Carlsbad are acutely felt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council engaged in goal-setting workshops on Feb. 4, Feb. 11, and Mar. 11,
2021, to establish strategic goals and develop short-term and long-term objectives in fulfillment of
those goals; and
WHEREAS, on Mar. 11, 2021, the City Council established a Fiscal Year 2021-22 priority goal to
"Reduce the homeless unsheltered population, among those who want help, by 50% within five years,
with quarterly reports until we decrease the unsheltered homeless population or five years," and
directed staff to develop a work plan to achieve a set of specific objectives over the next 12 to 18
months toward achieving this goal; and
WHEREAS, parallel to the goal-setting process, the City Council received a report on Mar. 23,
2021, to consider possible programs to address homelessness in Carlsbad; and
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Exhibit 2
WHEREAS, on Apr. 27, 2021, after receiving a staff report and considering the various options
presented, the City Council gave direction on a work plan, along with work plan objective costs, and 01
May 4, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-101, approving the final work plan and wor<
plan objective costs ; and
WHEREAS, on Sept. 28, 2021, the City Council received a report on the status of the hotel/mote
voucher pilot program identified in the May 4, 2021 approved work plan, and after public testimory
and discussion directed staff t6: discontinue efforts associated with said hotel/motel voucher pilot
program and pursue a limited-term stay emergency hotel voucher program, pursue an expansion of thE
La Posada de Guadalupe facility and explore potential projects that would be eligible for State of
California Project Homekey funds and develop a proposal for the City Council's consideration; and
WHEREAS, to approve and fully implement the City Council's Sept. 28, 2021 direction, a,-
amended work plan, amended work plan objective costs, and goal point matrix are now presented t::
the City Council through this resolution and attachments for discussion and approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ~
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. The City Council hereby approves the amended work plan, amended work plan
objective costs, and goal point matrix as reflected in Attachments A, B and C
respectively.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City o-=
Carlsbad on the 7th day of December 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
None.
None.
rk Services Manager
Goal Reduce the homeless unsheltered population, among those who
want help, by 50% within five years, with quarterly reports until
we decrease the unsheltered homeless population or five years1
Lead Housing & Homeless Services / Police Department
Supporting City Attorney’s Office
Communications
Finance
Human Resources
Community Development
Parks & Recreation
Public Works
City Clerks
City Manager’s Office
Resource needs • Funding: See Attachment B to Exhibit 2: “Summary of Homeless
Workplan Objective Costs”
Estimated
completion
Refer to individual objectives (all dates/time frames taken from
May 4, 2021)
1.Employments & Benefits Specialist
Contract for one full time outside position who will be able to help connect people to
disability and social security benefits, general relief, CalWORKS, CalFresh, Veteran
benefits, stimulus checks, employment programs, and other aid programs (Mar. 23, 2021
City Council direction).
Tasks
•Develop scope of work for contract position
o Five-year contract, no extension
•Develop budget
•Issue RFP for contract services
•Design program and informational materials
Operational in three to nine months
2.Additional Homeless Outreach Officers & Social Workers
Expand the existing homeless outreach team (H.O.T.) by adding one police sergeant, two
police officers, and pursue options for up to two additional social workers (Mar. 23, 2021
City Council direction).
Tasks
•Homeless Outreach Team
o Promote an additional sergeant to the H.O.T.
o Recruit for two new homeless outreach officers
o Develop roles, responsibility and deployment model for enhanced H.O.T.
o Develop and provide necessary training
1 As part of the established goal, the City Council adopted a series of related “goal points” that support and
provide additional information about the goal’s intent. A Goal Point Priorities Matrix (Attachment C to
Exhibit 2) has been created that shows how the City Council goal points are being addressed through the
objectives of this work plan.
Attachment A
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o Identify metrics for data collection
Currently operational
• Social Workers
Partner with the San Diego County for the duration of their North
County Homeless Pilot program2
Currently operational
3. Enhancing Clinical Services at La Posada Emergency Shelter
Enter into an agreement with Catholic Charities to hire two licensed clinicians. Additionally,
enter into an agreement with a third-party consultant to provide their staff with training
in order for the facility to operate as a “low-barrier” shelter (Mar. 23, 2021 City Council
Direction).
Tasks
• Develop scope of work for expanded consultant services
o Two licensed clinicians and additional training for staff
o Three-year contract, no extensions
• Research and analyze best practice emergency shelter programs
• Design new program rules, expectations and outcomes
• Develop a training schedule, courses, programs and completion timeline
• Re-evaluate the program practices, as necessary
Operational in three to nine months
4. Limited Term Stay Emergency Hotel Voucher Program
Operate a 12-month limited-term stay emergency hotel voucher pilot program (Oct. 2021
through Sept. 2022) in the City of Carlsbad. Hotel vouchers would be offered to homeless
individuals or families at no charge that would provide for limited-term stays (one
evening authorized at a time) at a participating economy hotel, with the intent of
providing an immediate shelter alternative to camping or sleeping on public property.
The hotel site selected (participant placement) would be located as near as reasonably
possible to where the participant was contacted. All participants who receive a hotel
voucher under this program will be visited by Homeless Outreach Team officers and
social workers the next morning, who will offer additional social services and offer to
connect the participant to longer term shelter and housing solutions. Program to be
funded with $100,000 from the $3.2 million allocated to the previously proposed
Carlsbad Hotel/Motel Voucher Pilot Program.
Tasks
• Limited-term Stay Emergency Hotel Voucher Pilot Program
o Develop pilot program rules, policies and expectations
o Identify and partner with hotel/motel vendors
o Develop and implement a contract with the Humane Society
o Train Homeless Outreach Team Officers and social workers
2 County Board of Supervisors’ Apr. 6, 2021 Meeting Agenda, Item #7: Pilot Program to Address
Homelessness in North County San Diego (Districts: 3 & 5).
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o Develop and implement a tracking system to assess program
efficacy
o Prepare public informational materials
o Provide reports to the City Council after first six months and
following the 12-month program to determine if the program
should be continued and/or modified
• Animal Contract
o Review animal shelter options
o Develop a contract for animal services
o Establish program criteria, rules, and forms
Operational. The limited-stay emergency hotel voucher pilot program has been
implemented and has been running since Nov. 1, 2021. On Sept. 28, 2021, the city
executed a contract with the San Diego Humane Society for animal services in the
amount of $29,825 from the City Council’s contingency for FY 2021-22.
5. Community Resource Center Services
Contract with Community Resource Center to implement a rapid rehousing program for
households currently experiencing homelessness in the City of Carlsbad (Mar. 23, 2021
City Council direction).
Tasks
• Contract with the Community Resource Center
o Develop scope of work for services
o Two-year contract with three, 1-year extensions
• Revise policies and procedures based on lessons learned from year one
Operational in three to six months
6. Create a new Housing & Homeless Services Department
The CA League of Cities ranks affordable housing and homelessness as the top issues
facing all local governments across the State of California. To successfully implement the
City Council’s goal of increasing the supply of available affordable housing, while also
developing and implementing the programs and services needed to reduce homeless
levels by 50% within five years, a new department within the Community Services Branch
with the necessary technical expertise and leadership is needed, for the following
reasons:
• Provides leadership and staffing singularly focused on housing and homeless
services
• Ensures appropriate oversight and a reasonable span of control to achieve the
mission
• Confirms focused attention on a critical need
• Strengthens collaboration and coordination with outside agencies
• Pairs complementary functions (housing and homeless) to improve internal
collaboration, communications and resource management
• Ensures that the 5-year City Council Homeless Goal can be achieved
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• Centralizes the expertise and programing needed to advance individuals and
families through the full spectrum – from homelessness to fully housed and self-
sufficient
Tasks
• Create new positions (Director, Housing Services Manager, Program Manager
and Management Analyst)
• Develop budget and purchase resources
• Advertise, recruit and hire the new positions
Operational in approximately six months. Department, new positions, and budget
created with FY 2021-22 budget; new position recruitments and hiring are underway.
7. La Posada de Guadalupe Facility Expansion
Work with Catholic Charities to pursue opportunities to expand the number of shelter
beds within the existing facility and to expand the size of the existing facility to
accommodate women and families.
Tasks
• Shelter bed expansion – existing facility
o Explore the allowances under SB-48 (Low Barrier Navigation Centers)
o Coordinate with Catholic Charities on requirements for building plans, if
needed
o Expedite building permit plan review, if needed
o Assist in funding alternatives for required improvements (e.g., bed
partitions)
• Expanded facility size to accommodate women and families
o Explore the allowances under SB-48 (Low Barrier Navigation Centers)
o Coordinate with Catholic Charities in evaluating feasibility of expansion
o Explore possible funding options to assist in expediting construction
o Return to City Council for further direction regarding funding options
Existing facility: Operational in six to 12 months
Expanded facility: Operational in 24 to 36 months
8. Project Homekey funds
Explore potential projects that would be eligible for Project Homekey funds and develop
a proposal for the City Council’s consideration. Project Homekey funding is available from
the State of California for local cities, counties and other local public entities to purchase
and rehabilitate housing, including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other
buildings and convert them into interim or permanent housing resources. The city could
apply for Homekey funds independently or jointly with a nonprofit or for-profit
corporation as a co-applicant.
Tasks
• Develop a list of potential projects that are eligible for Project Homekey funding
and develop a specific proposal for the City Council’s consideration and direction
if any projects meet application criteria.
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• Pursue a Homekey funding application, if directed by the City Council
Present specific proposal, if feasible, to the City Council for direction in the 2nd quarter of
2022
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GOAL OBJECTIVE
Proposed Staffing/Program
FY
2020-21
FY
2021-22
FY
2022-23
FY
2023-24
FY
2024-25
FY
2025-26 TOTAL
1.Employments & Benefits Specialist
Contract services $123,7951 $124,7351 $130,9711 $137,5201 $144,3961 $661,4171
Operational expenses $20,0002 $20,0002 $20,0002 $20,0002 $20,0002 $100,0002
2.Additional Homeless Outreach Team Officers & Social Workers
Homeless Outreach Team staffing $330,1173,4 $614,9843 $645,7333 $678,0203 $711,9213 $747,5173 $3,728,2923
Social workers
•County of SD Pilot Program option5 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3.Enhancing Clinical Services at La Posada Emergency Shelter
Agreement with Catholic Charities $180,000 $180,000 $180,000 $0 $0 $540,000
4.Operate a Limited Stay Emergency Hotel Voucher Program
Hotel voucher program $100,0006 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000
Animal services contract $29,825 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
5.Community Resource Center Services
Agreement with CRC $350,000 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $700,000
6.Create a new Housing and Homeless Services Department
Director $20,593 $247,1131 $259,4691 $272,4421 $286,0641 $300,3681 $1,386,0491
Housing Services Manager $182,2261 $186,0871 $195,3921 $205,1611 $215,4191 $984,2851
Management Analyst $123,7951 $124,7351 $130,9711 $137,5201 $144,3961 $661,4171
Program Manager $123,7951 $124,7351 $130,9711 $137,5201 $144,3961 $661,4171
7.La Posada de Guadalupe Facility Expansion
Explore and Coordinate $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
8.Project Homekey
Project Feasibility $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL $350,710 $2,095,533 $2,050,494 $1,773,767 $1,670,706 $1,751,492 $9,692,7027
1 Mid-range personnel costs (salary, benefits) plus one-time equipment purchases in FY2021-22 (Director position reflects upper-range). Includes anticipated personnel cost increase of 5% per
year.
2 Covers expenses helping individuals secure employment such as bus passes, clothing vouchers, background checks and printing.
3 Personnel costs for one sergeant and two officers (salary, benefits, overtime, vehicle replacement). Includes anticipated personnel cost increase of 5% per year.
4 Reflects two months of personnel costs plus one-time equipment purchases.
5 The County’s Pilot Program is funded through the County of San Diego and does not require any city funds.
6 Pilot program estimated at $100,000 one-time annual cost out of original $3,200,000 allocation for a hotel voucher program.
7 The amount appropriated by the City Council for the original May 4, 2021 work plan was $13,122,877. Changes to the work plan directed by the City Council on Sept. 28, 2021 have reduced costs. The funding need for the amended work plan is $9,692,702. The difference of $3,430,175 is available to explore reprogramming for future work plan initiatives or other City Council priorities. Attachment BDec. 7, 2021 Item #12 Page 26 of 27Feb. 7, 2023Item #11 Page 33 of 35
Goal point priorities
Employment
and benefits
specialist
Additional
Homeless Outreach
Team
officers,
social workers
Enhancing
clinical
services at La
Posada
Emergency
Shelter
Operate a limited stay
hotel
voucher
program
Community
Resource
Center
services
Housing and
Homeless
Services
Department
La Posada de
Guadalupe
facility
expansion
Project
Homekey
Fully fund, staff and implement the city’s Homeless Response Plan ●●●●●●●●
Create specific and measurable targets and timelines for reducing homelessness (within first year or two)●●●●●●●●
Preventing and ending homelessness among youth and veterans ●●●●●●●●
Increase social services/social workers ●●●●●●●
Partner with county ●●●●
Work with entities within the city and county to increase transitions to permanent supportive housing ●●●●●
Advocate for legislative changes needed to effectively address homelessness ●
Prevent homelessness by supporting those at risk of becoming homeless/losing their housing ●●●
Work through a regional group to develop regional action plan that includes integrated services
within/among cities ●●
Develop an encampment policy ●●
Focus on trauma informed care ●●●●●●●●
Focus on aggressive individuals to address their needs (substance abuse, mental health, other)●●●●●●●●
Explore expansion of La Posada ●●●
Complete financial analysis to identify opportunities for quickest results ●
No visible encampments ●●●●●●●●
Identify city and regional goals ●●●●
Emphasize affordable housing ●●
City Council Work Plan objectives
Attachment CDec. 7, 2021 Item #12 Page 27 of 27Feb. 7, 2023Item #11 Page 34 of 35
Exhibit 4Feb. 7, 2023Item #11 Page 35 of 35NICK MACCHIONE, FACHE AGENCY DIRECTOR filountu-of ~an ~iegn HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES 1255 IMPERIAL AVENUE, SUITE 864. MAIL STOP W-408 SAN DIEGO. CA 92101-7402 (619) 338·2888 • FAX (6191338-2967 November 17, 2022 Chris Shilling, Senior Program Manager City of Carlsbad 3096 Harding St Carlsbad, CA 92008 Subject: Capital Emergency Solutions Grant Program Notice of Intent of Award BARBARA JIMENEZ COMMUNITY OPERATIONS OFFICER The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities is pleased to notify you that we have reviewed your recent application to County's Capital Emergency Solutions Grant program and have awarded a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 for the La Posada de Guadalupe expansion capital project. Congratulations on your grant award! We look forward to partnering with you as you embark on this critical capital project, to address needs of persons experiencing homelessness in your jurisdiction. Per the evaluation criteria subsequent communication will be sent out from our Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities team to complete the process. If you have any questions, please contact us at HSEC-OHS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov. Sincerely, Barbara Jimen z, MPH, Community Operations Officer Department of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities
Capital Emergency Housing
Solutions Grant
Feb. 7, 2023
Mandy Mills, Director
Housing & Homeless Services
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