HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-09; City Council; ; Fiscal Year 2023-24 Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan and Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant ProgramCA Review _MK___
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Nicole Piano-Jones, Program Manager
nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2191
Chris Shilling, Homeless Services Manager
chris.shilling@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2284
Subject: Fiscal Year 2023-24 Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan and Annual
Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program
District: All
Recommended Actions
Hold a public hearing and:
1.Receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Homelessness Action Plan Funding
Plan.
2.Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal
Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
Executive Summary
The Carlsbad City Council adopted a Homelessness Action Plan on Feb. 7, 2023, to update the
city’s goal to reduce homelessness and its effects on the local community and outline the
programs and initiatives the city plans to carry out over the next five years.
Staff are now presenting the City Council with the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Homelessness Action
Plan Funding Plan (Exhibit 2), which identifies the most appropriate funding sources for each of
the city’s initiatives and directs resources to where they will have the biggest impact.
Staff are recommending a total of $5,001,921 in funding to implement the Homelessness Action
Plan, with the funding to be considered starting next month as part of the city’s annual budgeting
process. This includes funding for a wide range of services and programs that support the three
key areas of focus in the action plan:
•Shelter and housing
•Outreach and access to services
•Public safety
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Staff have secured two new grant funding sources--the state Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Program and a federal rapid re-housing grant—which will provide an additional $843,252 for the
city’s rapid rehousing program and services provided at Carlsbad’s La Posada de Guadalupe
Shelter. This will allow the city to expand direct services to combat homelessness in Carlsbad at
less cost to the city, with all of the new funds going toward direct services such as short-term
rental assistance and shelter services. As a result, staff will ask the City Council to allocate
$373,217 less from the General Fund for direct services to relieve homelessness in the fiscal year
2023-24 budget than was budgeted in the current fiscal year.
City staff are also presenting the City Council with the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan
for the Community Development Block Grant Program as part of this staff report. (Attachment
A to Exhibit 1.) That’s because the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding the
city receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is an
essential revenue source for the city’s Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan.
The City Council must adopt a CDBG annual action plan each year for the city to receive the
funding. The action plan is then submitted to HUD for its review and final approval. The CDBG
action plan identifies goals, projects and funding allocations for the city’s annual entitlement
grant of $545,490 for the 2023-24 fiscal year – of which 15% (approximately $80,000) can be
used for direct services to address homelessness. The CDBG action plan assesses community
development needs, identifies six priority goals and outlines strategies to help the city meet
those goals.
Explanation & Analysis
Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan
The city’s Homelessness Action Plan includes high-level policy direction and strategies, with the
annual resource needs being identified each year in a funding plan. The funding plan determines
the most appropriate funding source for each activity to ensure the most effective use of
funding and maximize the impact of the activities within the Homelessness Action Plan.
Identifying all services in one consolidated funding plan allows city staff to more easily identify
gaps, duplication or alternate funding resources.
City staff analyzed the strategies and activities identified in the Homelessness Action Plan against
resources available and individual grant requirements to identify an appropriate funding plan for
FY 2023-24 (Exhibit 2). In the budget for FY 2023-24, which is to be initially presented to the City
Council later this month, staff will be recommending the city appropriate $5,001,921 to address
homelessness.
Funding sources
The city has funded its efforts to reduce homelessness through three funding sources:
General Fund - The city’s General Fund operating budget covers a wide range of
day-to-day city services. It is used for activities not eligible for other funding sources
or when service needs exceed available grant funding.
Community Development Block Grant Program - This federal program provides
annual grants to states, cities and counties to help provide decent housing and a
suitable living environment, principally for low- and moderate-income people.
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Housing Trust Fund - This fund receives fees that all residential developments
greater than six units must pay the city to satisfy their obligation to provide
affordable housing. It also receives revenue from other sources, including interest
from loans, housing impact fees and interest earned on the fund balance. The
funds are designated to support the affordable housing needs of lower-income
households.
Staff have identified two new funding sources from grant awards that are being added to the
funding plan:
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) - This state program was
established in 2017 to provide funding for affordable housing. It is funded by a $75
fee levied on certain real-estate transactions and is expected to generate an
ongoing revenue source for jurisdictions throughout the state.
HUD Rapid Re-housing Grant – These federal grants provide funds for limited-term
rental assistance and supportive services to households experiencing
homelessness.
How funding sources are being used
General Fund - $3,975,846
This is a $123,478 decrease from what was budgeted in the current fiscal year. Most of this
allocation is for city staff dedicated to reducing homelessness and addressing the impacts of
homelessness on the community, specifically the Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team
and the city’s Homeless Services staff. The amount of General Funds included in the funding plan
for direct services is $995,825, a decrease of $373,217 from the amount budgeted in the current
fiscal year. This is attributable to the new Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program funding
source being added to the funding plan.
Because of this new funding source, we are able to reduce the General Fund appropriation request
to $410,783, which will be reflected in the draft FY 2023-24 Operating Budget being presented to
the City Council next month. These funds are for activities identified in the Homelessness Action
Plan that were only funded through the current fiscal year, not on an ongoing basis.
The amount available and recommended from other eligible funding sources is $1,026,075, as
described below.
Housing Trust Fund - $101,000
City Council Policy No. 90 for Administration of the Housing Trust Fund identifies six affordable
housing priorities in descending order. The fourth priority is homelessness programs. This includes
but is not limited to programs and services that provide short-term rental assistance or short-term
shelters. Since this fund is intended to increase the supply of housing, city staff recommends using
this funding source sparingly for ongoing operations so the fund can be reserved for capital needs.
The recommended Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan includes a limited amount from the
Housing Trust Fund, which is consistent with historical allocation and strategic priorities as
identified by the City Council.
Community Development Block Grant - $81,823
This federal grant funding for public services is limited and heavily regulated with high reporting
and monitoring requirements. The city’s annual entitlement grant for FY 2023-24 allows for
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$81,823 to be spent on public service activities, such as those provided under the Homelessness
Action Plan. The five-year plan for CDBG funds identified homeless services as the highest priority
for CDBG service funding. Since the CDBG funding available for public services is such a low
amount, but requires a high administrative burden, city staff recommend that CDBG funding be
used to fund fewer service contracts than in previous years, but in higher amounts. City staff
recommend allocating funding for two contracts for emergency rental assistance which are
essential prevention components of the city’s Homelessness Action Plan and will be discussed
further in this staff report.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation - $375,000
The City Council approved the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funding Plan and
Application for Funds last October. This program provides funding to help people who are
experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless. The Homelessness Action Plan
Funding Plan would use the city’s funding from this program for shelter services and rapid re-
housing staffing and operational costs. This is the first fiscal year this ongoing funding source will
be available. As noted above, including these funds in the funding plan for homeless services
allows the city to maintain service levels, while reducing the amount of General Funds used to
address homelessness. This funding is recommended for inclusion in the draft Operating Budget
for FY 2023-24.
HUD Rapid Re-housing grant - $468,252
City staff submitted an application for a Rapid Re-housing grant in August 2022, and HUD
recently announced the city will receive over $468,000 for the next fiscal year. This HUD grant
will provide additional funding for short-term rental assistance and supportive services, and
cannot replace state or local funding sources. Staff recommend including this grant funding in
the draft Operating Budget for FY 2023-24. Staff anticipate that this funding should be renewed
and be available to the city annually.
Services provided
The city coordinates and collaborates with many other agencies supporting the needs of people
experiencing homelessness. Services such as health care, food assistance, behavioral health and
substance abuse services are important in serving the needs of people experiencing homelessness,
and are funded through other governmental and philanthropic sources.
The city contracts for direct services including prevention, outreach and case management,
shelter, benefits and employment, housing assistance, and other critical services to reduce
homelessness in our community. The Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan identifies
appropriate funding sources and amounts for these services. The graph below details the
percentage of funds spent on direct services:
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City staff
Most of the recommended allocation from the city’s General Fund is for the Police Department’s
Homeless Outreach Team and the city’s Homeless Services staff because most social service and
benefit programs are funded through the federal, state and county governments.
Funding for city staff dedicated to reducing homelessness and addressing the impacts of
homelessness on the community is included in the city’s baseline operating budget. City staff costs
include public safety, contract administration, data collection and reporting and coordination of
service delivery. The largest portion of this category is allocated to the Homeless Outreach Team,
which operates seven days per week and is staffed with two police sergeants and six officers.
City services infrastructure
A small percentage of funding is allocated to city services infrastructure, which includes
encampment and abandoned trash clean up and portable restrooms. A total of $125,000 from the
General Fund is included in the city’s FY 2023-24 baseline operating budget for these services.
Activities and funding overview
Activity Approximate budget Percentage of total funding
Housing assistance $1,007,075 20%
Shelter $379,825 8%
Benefits and employment $320,000 6%
Outreach and case management $315,000 6%
Subtotal $2,021,900 40%
Police Homeless Outreach Team $2,244,593 45%
Homeless Services $610,428 12%
City services infrastructure $125,000 3%
Subtotal $2,980,021 60%
Total city resources $5,001,921 100%
15%
19%
16%
50%
Direct services
Outreach & Case Management
Shelter
Benefits & Employment
Housing Assistance
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Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan
The federal Community Development Block Grant Program provides Carlsbad with a reliable
source of funding for programs intended to improve the lives of their low- and moderate-
income residents in Carlsbad.
The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (Exhibit 1, Attachment A) covers the fourth year of
the city’s five-year Consolidated Plan, which assesses community development needs, identifies
six priority goals and outlines strategies to help the city meet those goals. The City Council
approved the following priorities for the CDBG funds on Jan. 14, 2020:
Priority 1: Increase and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low- and
moderate-income households
Priority 2: Prevent and reduce homelessness
Priority 3: Strengthen support services for residents with special needs
Priority 4: Improve and provide facilities to serve lower-income persons
Priority 5: Provide fair housing services to residents
Priority 6: Plan and administer the Community Development Block Grant program
The action plan being submitted for the City Council’s approval details how the city intends to
use its CDBG funds to try to achieve these goals.
CDBG Annual Plan process
The City Council confirmed these priorities on Jan. 10, 2023, authorizing staff to issue a notice
of availability of the FY 2023-24 CDBG funds and to accept applications. The application period
was approximately six weeks from Jan. 11 to Feb. 22, 2023.
Carlsbad is expected to receive a CDBG funding award of $545,490 For FY 2023-24. Of the total
allocation amount, the city is limited to spending a maximum of 15% of the grant funds for
public service activities and no more than 20% for program administration and fair housing
services, which is a requirement of CDBG funding. The remaining funds may be spent on
affordable housing, facility improvements and other eligible activities.
Funding allocation breakdown
Public services (15% max) $81,823
Administration and fair housing (20% max) $109,098
Housing and facilities $354,569
FY 2023-24 entitlement grant $545,490
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CDBG allocation recommendations
The Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee met on March 30, 2023,
to review the applications and staff’s funding recommendations. The committee is charged only
with making recommendations on CDBG funding, so it was not presented with the overall
Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan. The consensus of the CDBG Advisory Committee was to
distribute CDBG funding to all organizations who applied because its members were unsure the
agencies would otherwise be awarded funding through the Homelessness Action Plan Funding
Plan (Exhibit 5).
Staff, on the other hand, recommend using the other funding sources detailed above (see pages 2-
3) to continue to fund these services at the same or similar funding levels for each organization.
Both the committee’s and staff’s recommendations were included in a draft FY 2023-24
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan that was made available for public
review from April 10- May 9, 2023 (Exhibit 1, Attachment A).
Public services
The CDBG funding available for public services is limited and heavily regulated, with significant
reporting and monitoring requirements. The city received six applications for public services
activities, totaling $204,453, which exceeded the estimated available amount by $122,629.
Because the CDBG funding available for public services is such a low amount ($81,823), but
requires a high administrative burden, city staff recommend that CDBG funding be used to fund
fewer service contracts, but in higher amounts, rather than spreading the limited resources to all
applicants.
City staff recommend allocating funding for two contracts for emergency rental assistance, which
are essential prevention components of the city’s Homelessness Action Plan. This activity is well
suited for CDBG reporting, as the client screening already provides the data necessary for CDBG
reporting.
Considering the limited funding available for public services, city staff made their
recommendations based on the following criteria:
• Services that are identified in the Homelessness Action Plan
• Services located in the City of Carlsbad
• Organizations that have a strong capacity to adhere to strict administrative
requirements of federal funding
Funding fewer agencies (two or three) with meaningful amounts is a recommended practice
due to the time-intensive process required to monitor each contract and activity.
While the advisory committee recommended distributing the CDBG funding to all the
organizations who applied, staff recommend the city continue awarding CDBG funds to cover part
of two of the applications while also using money from the city’s General Fund and the state’s
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program to continue to support the remaining organizations,
as detailed in the following table:
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS - PUBLIC SERVICES
FY 2023-24 Funding
Organization Program FY 2022-
23 award Request Advisory
Committee Staff
Brother Benno
Rent, utility
assistance,
motel
vouchers,
substance
abuse
$10,073 $11,000 $5,000
$0 CDBG
$10,000 General
Fund
Catholic
Charities
La Posada de
Guadalupe
Shelter
$12,698 $30,000 $5,000
$0 CDBG
$30,000 PLHA 1
(as part of a
larger contract)
Community
Resource
Center
Homelessness
prevention
Carlsbad
residents
$18,698 $71,408 $13,000 $23,000 CDBG
Interfaith
Community
Services
Rental
assistance,
emergency
support, basic
needs
$23,698 $71,345 $43,823 $58,823 CDBG
Meals on
Wheels
Senior meal
delivery service $0 $10,000 $5,000 $0
Women’s
Resource
Center
Alternatives to
Abuse
Emergency
Shelter
Program
$10,000 $10,700 $10,000
$0 CDBG
$10,000 General
Fund
TOTALS $75,167 $204,453 $81,823
$81,823
CDBG funding
$50,000
other funding
1 Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Community Resource Center and Interfaith Community Services administer homelessness
prevention activities identified in the Homelessness Action Plan and have the capacity to meet
the strict federal administrative requirements.
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Staff are recommending Brother Benno’s, Catholic Charities and Women’s Resource Center not
be funded through the CDBG program, but through other funding alternatives identified in the
Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan. Staff’s recommended approach still funds homeless
services projects at the FY 2022-23 level with other funding sources and does not increase the
amount dedicated for direct homeless services from the General Fund.
The only application not recommended for an initial CDBG contract, or alternative funding in
the Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan, is Meals on Wheels. While Meals on Wheels is a
valuable service to low-income seniors, this activity is not a service identified in the
Homelessness Action Plan. However, city staff have listed Meals on Wheels as the first project
to be eligible to receive any mid-year contract funding should additional CDBG funds be
received, as discussed later in this report.
Program administration and fair housing
The city received two CDBG funding applications from outside non-profit agencies for providing
fair housing services1, which are CSA San Diego County and Legal Aid Society of San Diego – the
current contractor. Based on the limited resources available for fair housing services and
program administration, city staff are making recommendations based on the following criteria:
• Maximize available CDBG funds to cover administrative expenses
• Increase efficiency with fewer contracts
• Try to retain current fair housing services provider (Legal Aid Society of San Diego) to
offer continuity of service to residents, property owners and managers
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND FAIR HOUSING
FY 2023-24 Funding
Organization Program FY 2022-23
award Request Advisory
committee Staff
CSA San Diego
County
Fair Housing
Program $0 $25,000 $12,000 $0
Legal Aid Society
of San Diego
Fair Housing
Program $23,000 $23,000 $12,000 $23,000
City of Carlsbad Program
administration $77,222 $86,098 $85,098 $86,098
TOTALS $100,222 $134,098 $109,098 $109,098
Although CSA San Diego is a worthy organization and provides valuable and critical services to
residents throughout the county, staff’s recommendation is to continue service with the Legal
1 The federal Fair Housing Act ensures that people are protected from discrimination on the basis of protected
classes (such as race, gender and national origin) when renting or purchasing a home, when applying for a
mortgage, seeking housing assistance or engaging in other housing-related activities. Fair housing services include
educating residents and housing providers about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. Fair
housing service providers receive fair housing complaints from residents and housing providers and mediate
and/or refer cases depending upon the case. Services also include random testing within the rental market to
determine if testers experience disparate treatment based upon a protected class.
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Aid Society. This recommendation is based upon experience with the current provider,
feedback from community partners and residents and overall satisfactory performance.
Staff do not recommend splitting the limited available funding between two providers, as the
committee recommended, because this will reduce each organization’s capacity to serve
residents, requires additional coordination between providers, and generates the need for
additional city staff time and resources to be dedicated to two contracts as opposed to one.
Affordable Housing & Facility Improvements
No applications for CDBG funding were received from outside agencies for facility
improvements. A total of $354,569 in CDBG funds is available within this category.
Staff recommends allocating this $354,569 to help pay for the city’s Affordable Resale Program
and other city-owned affordable rental housing rehabilitation needs.
Program income and back-up projects
Some CDBG-funded activities generate program income, such as the city’s Affordable Housing
Resale Program, which purchases affordable housing to be resold to qualified buyers. The
average amount of program income received annually varies, with a five-year average of
$438,302. CDBG regulations allow up to 15% of any program income received during the fiscal
year to be allocated to public services, and up to 20% allocated to program administration.
Program income must be allocated in the same manner as entitlement funds and comply with
all CDBG regulations.
As a proactive measure to ensure the timely expenditure of funds, staff recommend allocating
the program income at the beginning of the fiscal year along with the approval of the FY 2023-
24 CDBG Annual Action Plan, rather than waiting until the program income is received and then
having to go through the process of amending the FY 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan mid-
year.
Staff recommend using the program income received during FY 2023-24 as follows:
• Up to 15% for public services activities found in the Community Development Block
Grant FY 2023-24 funding options table included as Exhibit 3
• Up to 20% for administration and fair housing activities
• The remaining program income received during FY 2023-24 to go to the Affordable
Housing Fund
Once enough program income is received, it will be allocated according to the priority list
shown in Exhibit 3, beginning with Meals on Wheels, the first applicant identified for program
income public service funding. Based on the projected amount of program income, staff
anticipate enough program income will be received to fund the first few priority projects
identified in the funding options table to receive program income.
If CDBG funds are made available to a project or applicant that was previously awarded an
agreement funded by the city’s General Funds, the city will be reimbursed with CDBG funds for
the value of the remaining portion of the contract. The unused portion of the General Fund
allocation will be rolled over to the following year, which would decrease the amount of
General Funds needing to be requested in the following year.
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As an additional measure, staff are recommending including back-up projects in the FY 2023-24
CDBG Annual Action Plan. These back-up projects would be considered if additional funding
becomes available, or if approved projects or programs are not making progress in a timely
fashion.
Back-up projects are projects having been identified as CDBG-eligible, meeting at least one
priority of the city’s consolidated plan for CDBG funds and ready-to-fund and likely to be
completed in a short period of time. Staff recommend funding as back-up projects city-wide
projects that would bring city facilities and infrastructure into compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
Community Engagement
As a recipient of federal CDBG funds, the city must allow for public participation in the grant
funding and reallocation process. The city’s Citizen Participation Plan for the CDBG program
describes the ways in which the city will meet those public participation requirements.
In accordance with that plan, this public hearing required a 10-day public notice period. The
draft FY 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan also required a notice announcing a 30-day public
review period. Staff published the notice for these requirements in the Coast News and on the
city’s website on April 7, 2023.
Past and current subrecipients of CDBG funds and city departments were directly notified of the
draft FY 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan availability for public comment.
All comments received during the public hearing will be included in the final plan as part of the
citizen participation section.
Fiscal Analysis
As staff reported to the City Council in February, city staff are including funding
recommendations for the services identified in the Homelessness Action Plan as a part of the FY
2023-24 draft Operating Budget, as either in the baseline budget with other recurring expenses or
as a recommended appropriation. The General Fund recommended appropriation for direct
services is $373,217 less than was budgeted in the current fiscal year. With the inclusion of the
Homeless Outreach Team and Homeless Services staff, the General Fund recommended
appropriation is still $123,478 less than what was budgeted in the current fiscal year.
As of the date of this report, the Finance Department was still finalizing the FY 2023-24
Preliminary Budget. There may be minor changes made to the budget scheduled to be
presented for City Council consideration on May 23, 2023.
City staff will continue to identify opportunities to use grant funding and other outside funding
sources for its efforts to combat homelessness, in an effort to reduce funds needed from the
city’s General Fund. The recommended Carlsbad Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan
includes $1,026,075 in revenue from sources outside the city’s General Fund. Included in the
funding plan are funds from the Community Development Block Grant Program, Permanent
Local Housing Allocation Program, the HUD Rapid Re-housing grant and the city’s Housing Trust
Fund.
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The $545,490 in CDBG funding allocated in this action are federal funds. The program operates
on a reimbursement basis, in which the city expends funds for approved activities and is then
reimbursed from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Options
The funding for the Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan is to be presented to the City
Council next month, as part of the budget for FY 2023-24.
Staff provide the following options on the Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Approve the FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan with
staff recommended activities and authorize its submission to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Pros
• Allows for the timely execution of agreements and provision of services to Carlsbad
residents
• Provides adequate funding levels for services
• Allows for the timely execution of agreements and provision of services to Carlsbad
residents
• Allows the city to comply with CDBG requirements
• Increases administrative efficiency for both city staff and nonprofit agencies
Cons
• None identified
2. Approve the FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan with
the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee’s recommended
activities and authorize the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Pros
• The city remains eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant funds
Cons
• Does not provide adequate funding levels for services
• Increases administrative burden for both city staff and nonprofit agencies
Next Steps
The FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan will be submitted to
HUD by the statutory requirement of May 17, 2023 (45 days before beginning of new fiscal
year). Funding agreements with outside non-profit organizations will be executed after HUD
has committed funding.
Commission and committee review
The city has two appointed advisory panels that make advisory recommendations to the City
Council on Housing Trust Fund and CDBG funding. The Housing Commission reviews housing and
homeless matters and Housing Trust Fund recommendations, while the Community Development
Block Grant Advisory Committee reviews CDBG allocations. In the coming months, staff will be
presenting an item to the City Council recommending that the CDBG funding review and
recommendation duties transfer from the Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Committee to the Housing Commission. This recommendation, if approved, would streamline the
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review process and allow staff’s recommendations for the use of funds from CDBG and the
Housing Trust Fund to be considered together, as a part of the annual Homelessness Action Plan
Funding Plan.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code
Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
2. Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan
3. FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Funding Options Table
4. Housing Commission resolution No. 2023-006
5. Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee Resolution No. 2023-001
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION 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 principally serve persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the General
Fund;and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for CDBG funds, the applicant jurisdiction must adopt an Annual Action
Plan, which must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has considered the city's Annual
Action Plan for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as required for the city's CDBG program
("fiscal year 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the draft fiscal year 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan was released for a 30-day
public review period which began on April 11, 2023 and concluded on May 9, 2023; and
WHEREAS, public comments from the public review period and the public hearing on May 9,
2023, if any, have been addressed through written response and included in the fiscal year 2023-24
CDBG Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has taken all testimony into
account in considering the fiscal year 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan, as required for the city's CDBG
program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, approves the fiscal year 2023-24
CDBG Annual Action Plan and authorizes submittal of the city's CDBG program to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development; 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.
Exhibit 1
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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 fiscal year 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Attachment A) is hereby
approved by the City Council.
3.That, on the city's behalf, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to submit the
city's fiscal year 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for approval and to execute all appropriate related documents
for the submission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 9th day of May, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
l SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk�•v (SEAL)
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Community Development Block Grant Program
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan
Carlsbad, California
Prepared By:
Housing Services Division
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attachment A
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
As an entitlement jurisdiction under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
the City of Carlsbad (“City”) receives federal funds in proportion to its population size, concentration of
poverty, and other socioeconomic and demographic data. To receive such funds, the City of Carlsbad
must submit a Consolidated Plan every five years to HUD and an Annual Action Plan each year. The
Annual Action Plan document is the city’s plan to carry out the expenditure of funds as approved by the
City Council. This year the Annual Action Plan covers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development maintains the following approaches to
developing viable communities: (1) providing decent housing; (2) providing a suitable living
environment; and (3) expanding economic opportunity. The city established the following priorities for
the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan period to achieve HUD’s vision:
• Priority 1: Increase and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-and-moderate
income households.
• Priority 2: Prevent and reduce homelessness.
• Priority 3: Strengthen support services for residents with special needs.
• Priority 4: Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons.
• Priority 5: Provide fair housing services to residents.
• Priority 6: Plan and administer the CDBG program.
These priorities represent the diverse needs of the city which emerged through the Consolidated Plan
community engagement and development process. This process includes qualitative and quantitative
data gathered through citizen participation, market analysis, and assessment of needs. As a result,
affordable housing was identified as the top priority of residents who participated in the Community
Needs Survey and was echoed by individuals who participated in the community meetings. Carlsbad is
one of the least affordable cities in North County San Diego; the identification of affordable housing as a
top priority by residents reflects this lived reality. Homelessness in the city is directly related to the high
cost and lack of housing available thus preventing and reducing homelessness is a top priority as well.
Affordable housing and serving the homeless population continue to be the top priorities that the city
continues to work on. The goals identified above address the uses of CDBG funds in Carlsbad and will be
leveraged by other funding sources.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The city has successfully implemented housing, homelessness, and public facilities activities in the
previous Action Plan cycle, impacting the lives of thousands of Low-Moderate-Income (LMI) residents. It
is anticipated the city and its partners will continue to have an impact on residents through collaborative
efforts. The following represent some of the achievements in the prior FY 2021-22 Action Plan:
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• Acquisition of two affordable housing units anticipated to serve two LMI households
• Approximately 145 Carlsbad residents served through fair housing services
• Approximately 70 Carlsbad residents served through the homeless overnight shelter
• Approximately 1,044 Carlsbad residents served through homelessness prevention public services
• Partnered with approximately 4 community partners to provide funding
Full program outcomes are reported on an annual basis through Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Reports (CAPERs). These reports are provided to the general public for public comment and
posted on the city’s website for public access.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The city’s community participation process was informed by the Citizens Participation Plan (CPP), which
guides the implementation of a community engagement process and notification of community
meetings and public hearings. To facilitate as much community participation as possible, the city held
one CDBG Advisory Committee meeting, one public hearing (one more planned in May 2023), and
consulted with various organizational stakeholders including community planners, businesses,
community advocates, and other city departments.
5. Summary of public comments
Across all events the general public was invited to speak and participate on the Annual Action
Plan and no comments were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments or views would have been accepted and responded to.
7. Summary
The city’s Action Plan sets forth the actions, activities, and funding levels for the program period of
2023-2024 and satisfies the statutory requirements for receiving CDBG funds.
More than merely meeting requirements, however, the city is committed to providing every opportunity
for residents and stakeholders in Carlsbad to participate in the Action Plan
process and expanding opportunities for its LMI populations to thrive. This Action Plan and the
associated community engagement process are indicative of that commitment.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator CARLSBAD Housing & Homeless Services Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Carlsbad, Housing & Homeless Services Department is the lead agency responsible for the
preparation and administration of the Consolidated Plan, corresponding Annual Action Plans and
Consolidated Annual Evaluation Reports and the CDBG program. The County of San Diego is the lead
agency for HOME Investment Partnership funding, which the city utilizes as a member of the County’s
HOME Consortium.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Nicole Piano-Jones
Program Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 98008
(442) 339-2191
Nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov
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1. Introduction
The City of Carlsbad has long communicated and collaborates with many governmental and
nongovernmental agencies in the region to address the needs of the city’s LMI population. The city’s
formalized collaborative efforts include:
• Member of the County of San Diego’s HOME Consortium
• Supporter of Alliance for Regional Solutions, North County San Diego’s collaborative network of
homelessness service providers
• Participant in the Community Development Block Grant Administrators meetings
• Member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH)
• Staff works closely with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency as well as
nonprofit health and mental health providers
Other nongovernmental agencies the city works closely with include but are not limited to: Interfaith
Community Services, Women’s Resource Center, Brother Benno, Community Resource Center, and
Meals on Wheels. The city encourages agencies to work together to leverage resources and prevent
duplication of services for the betterment of the people being served.
The city’s CDBG program also consults with the Housing Commission and CDBG Citizens Advisory
Committee to inform and enhance the coordination of projects/activities, approaches, and strategies of
the CDBG program. The city is committed towards working with additional and new stakeholders to
improve efficiencies, discuss new approaches, and build more partnerships.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l)).
The City of Carlsbad serves as the city’s public housing agency whereby the Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program is implemented and administered daily. The city actively participates in a variety of coalitions
made up of affordable housing and community development coordinators from all 18 incorporated
cities and various nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region. These strong partnerships result in
coordination of activities, sharing of information, and joint operation of specific HUD programs. These
coalitions include: CDBG Coordinators Group; County of San Diego HOME Consortium; Regional
Continuum of Care Council; California Finance Officers’ Group; California Association of Housing
Authorities; National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials; Housing Authorities within the
County of San Diego; participating cities in the First-Time Homebuyer Program; and notably, the city
engages and contributes as a member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
(www.sdfairhousing.org). Also included is the San Diego Housing Federation, made up of affordable
housing organizations and lenders that sponsor programs and activities in partnership with the County
of San Diego and cities in the region.
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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Carlsbad is an active member of the San Diego Regional Continuum of Care Council (RCCC)
which is a large cooperative community group consisting of representatives of the 18 cities within the
County of San Diego, nonprofit homeless providers and other interested parties. The RCCC regularly
meets to identify gaps in homeless services, establish funding priorities, and to pursue an overall
systemic approach to addressing homelessness. The RCCC makes recommendations for allocation of
funds available under the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. The representatives seek ways to
improve collaboration and share scarce resources. The consensus approach from service providers is to
emphasize prevention of homelessness first, then transitional housing and support services for
individuals and families, and finally support for chronically homeless individuals.
Facilities in proximity to Carlsbad serving this population include the Brother Benno Foundation
providing transitional housing for men in recovery from substance abuse, the Women’s Resource Center
which provides emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, Catholic Charities’ La Posada de
Guadalupe men’s shelter which targets homeless men, Community Resource Center which provides
emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, and Casa de Amparo which provides targeted
support for children and youth who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Carlsbad does not receive ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) funds from HUD.
The Regional Continuum of Care Consortium (RCCC) coordinates efforts to address homelessness in the
San Diego region and is the HUD designated Continuum of Care (CoC) for the region. The RCCC manages
the application for, receipt and distribution of federal and other grant funds.
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) was selected by the RCCC to manage the region’s
homeless management information system (HMIS). This system coordinates the region’s AHAR efforts
and is working to combine data from multiple consortium area systems into one data warehouse. The
HMIS produces quarterly and annual reports that assist in monitoring key indicators to assess needs and
progress on strategic goals pertaining to homelessness. In 2010, a Data Advisory Committee was created
to provide community-based oversight, system evaluation, and comprehensive HMIS planning.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization CDBG Advisory Committee
Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
This advisory group comprised of civic leaders was asked to
take the needs of the community into consideration and
think about how the needs could be served with the funding
that is available. Participation from this advisory group
provided staff with insight into the needs of the city and
where additional improvement should be focused on. Staff
met with the advisory group on three different occasions and
invited the general public to participate in the discussion.
2 Agency/Group/Organization City of Carlsbad
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
Community Development Financial Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
City staff with specialties in affordable housing and homeless
services were consulted to ensure that programs and
activities align with the community needs.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Carlsbad Housing Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The Carlsbad Housing Authority was consulted to ensure
enhanced coordinated with services and potential
collaboration.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
In addition to the agencies listed the city consulted with the CDBG local administrators group comprised
of the other local jurisdictions in the San Diego County. The city also consulted with and outreached to
past, present, and potential future local service providers to understand the challenges facing non-
profits and the accomplishments from the past year to understand what can be done or should be done
with CDBG assistance.
No agency or service was turned away for comments or participation.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Regional Continuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed
by the CoC strategy.
Ten Year Plan to End
Homelessness Regional Continuum of Care
The city's homeless needs are addressed
by the Ten-Year Plan to End
Homelessness.
City of Carlsbad Housing Element City of Carlsbad
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of
continuing to create affordable housing
units.
City of Carlsbad General Plan City of Carlsbad
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of
improving the quality of life for the city's
low- and moderate-income community.
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the Action Plan process. To solicit
public input during the development of this Action Plan, the City of Carlsbad held one CDBG Advisory
Committee meeting for residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community
stakeholders.
The first public hearing before the City Council was also held on January 10, 2023, to approve the
funding plan and reaffirm the Consolidated Plan Priorities. The second and final public hearing for the
approval of the FY 2023-24 program year will be held on May 9, 2023.
A public notice for the Jan. 10, 2023, public hearing was published on Dec. 9, 2022. The public notice for
the Mar. 30, 2023, CDBG advisory committee meeting was published on Mar. 24, 2023. The last public
notice was published on Apr. 7, 2023, for the final public hearing for the adoption of the Annual Action
Plan on May 9, 2023.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/ attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
Public
Meeting
Non-
Targeted/
Broad
Community
Public service
providers were in
attendance and spoke.
No members from the
general public spoke.
All comments were
received.
All comments were
received.
Public
Hearing
Non-
Targeted/
Broad
Community
The general public was
invited to listen and
participate. Although
many residents
attended the public
hearings no members
provided comments.
No comments received. No comments were
received.
News
Paper Ad
Non-
Targeted/
Broad
Community
n/a No comments were
received from public
notices published on Dec.
9, 2022, Mar. 24, 2023,
and Apr. 7, 2023.
Attachment 1
contains Citizen
participation
materials.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the city.
They include:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus federal funds (CDBG-CV)
• 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
• American Rescue Plan
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of
Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected
Avail.
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
Program
Income:
Prior Year
Resources:
Total:
CDBG public
-
federal
Admin/
Planning
Public
Improv.
Public
Services
Acquisition
$545,490 $519,000 $0 $1,064,490 $545,490 If city receives
approx. $500,000
annually, approx.
$2,500,000 will be
available for the 5-
year period not
including program
income.
FY 2020 - $536,522
FY 2021 - $527,154
FY 2022 - $501,113
FY 2023 - $545,490
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
While the 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.
The city is currently looking at HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding and how CDBG can be
leveraged with the PHLA program.
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 recent years the State of California
has taken several actions to make state and local lands available for affordable housing development,
including:
• An executive order to make excess state land available for affordable housing (Executive Order
N-06-19)
• Connecting affordable housing developers to local surplus land and strengthening enforcement
of the Surplus Lands Act (AB 1486, Ting, 2019)
• Requiring cities and counties to inventory and report surplus and excess local public lands to
include in a statewide inventory (AB 1255, Robert Rivas, 2019)
For its part, the city regularly reviews its real estate portfolio and assesses if properties are being put to
the best use. The city’s recently adopted General Plan Housing Element includes a program to evaluate
and re-designate city-owned sites appropriate for residential use to address the housing needs of lower
and moderate-income residents over the next eight years.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal
Outcome
High
Priority
Increase &
preserve
affordable
housing
2023 2024 Affordable
Housing
Citywide
benefit
Increase
Affordable Housing
CDBG:
$354,569
Households
High
Priority
Prevent &
reduce
homelessness
2023 2024 Homeless
Services
Citywide
benefit
Prevent & Reduce
Homelessness
CDBG:
$81,823
Persons
Medium
Priority
Supportive
Services for
LMI & Special
Needs
2023 2024 Non-
Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide
benefit
Social Services LMI
& Special Needs
CDBG: $0 Persons
Medium
Priority
Improve
Facilities
2023 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
benefit
Public
Improvements
CDBG: $0 Persons
Medium
Priority
Provide Fair
Housing
2023 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
benefit
Fair Housing CDBG:
$23,000
Persons
Low
Priority
Program
Administration
2023 2024 N/A Citywide
benefit
N/A CDBG:
$86,098
N/A
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
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
For FY 2023-24, the City of Carlsbad will receive $545,490 in CDBG funding. Based upon the expected
closing dates for three affordable resale program units, staff anticipates that the City will receive
approximately $519,000 in program income.
PROGRAM INCOME & BACK-UP PROJECTS
With the expected program income expected to be approximately $519,000, fund up to 15% of program
income received during FY 2023-24 to priority public service activities listed below, fund up to 20% of
program income during FY 2023-24 to approved CDBG funded administration and fair housing activities,
and the remaining program income received during FY 2023-24 to approved CDBG funded affordable
housing activities.
Priority Public Services Projects – Program Income
A maximum of 15% of all program income received during FY 2023-24 will be allocated to public services
activities in the following order and amount:
1. Meals on Wheels - up to $10,000
2. Women’s Resource Center - up to $10,700
3. Brother Benno - up to $11,000
4. Catholic Charities - up to $30,000
5. Community Resource Center - up to $48,408
6. Interfaith Community Services - up to $12,522
Back-up projects are projects having been identified as CDBG eligible, meeting at least one Consolidated
Plan Priority, and intended to be ready-to-fund and complete in a short period of time. Back-up projects
are only to be considered only if additional funding becomes available or if approved projects or
programs are not proceeding in a timely fashion. For FY 2023-24, consider projects that would bring city
facilities and infrastructure into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as back-up projects.
Table 7 – Project Information
# Project Name FY 2023 CDBG Funding
1 Catholic Charities $0 (Priority #4 to be funded with program income)
2 Interfaith Community Services $58,823(Priority #6 to be funded with program income)
3 Community Resource Center $23,000 (Priority #5 to be funded with program income)
4 Women’s Resource Center $0 (Priority #2 to be funded with program income)
5 Brother Benno $0 (Priority #3 to be funded with program income)
6 Meals on Wheels $0 (Priority #1 to be funded with program income)
7 Legal Aid Society of San Diego $23,000
8 Center for Social Advocacy $0
9 Carlsbad Housing Fund $354,569
10 City Administration $86,098
11 Back-up Projects – ADA Compliance See narrative – funded amount TBD
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and 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.
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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
the FY 2020-25 Consolidated Plan.
During this time the COVID-19 pandemic is moving towards an endemic, the CDBG subrecipients
indicated that they continue to serve higher-risk populations. 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.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Catholic Charities
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $0 (Priority #4 to be funded with program income)
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 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
90 individuals
Location Description 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010
Planned Activities FY 2023 CDBG funds will be spent on salaries/wages
2 Project Name Interfaith Community Services
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $58,823 (Priority #6 to be funded with program income)
Description Low-income Carlsbad residents will benefit from the supportive
programs including emergency rental assistance, basic needs
and employment assistance services.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
20 families for rental assistance, 200 individuals with basic
needs and employment assistance
Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731 Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad,
CA 92010
Planned Activities Rental assistance to prevent or immediately reverse
homelessness, basic needs such as emergency food and
hygiene kits and employment assistance.
3 Project Name Women’s Resource Center
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Needs Addressed Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Funding CDBG: $0 (Priority #2 to be funded with program income)
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Description WRC shelter offers a safe environment for survivors and their
children to rest, recuperate, and plan next steps. 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 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
25 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 Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Needs Addressed Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Funding CDBG: $0 (Priority #3 to be funded with program income)
Description Brother Benno's serves the neediest in North County San
Diego, including Carlsbad residents. The agency operates two
shelters for women, a twelve-step residential recovery
program-for men, and a hot meal and emergency food
distribution program.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
40 individuals
Location Description 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058
Planned Activities The proposed program will assist direct program costs and case
management services
5 Project Name City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Housing Fund
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Increase and preserve affordable housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $354,569
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Description The City of Carlsbad established a Housing Fund for the
purpose of developing affordable housing for lower -income
households and/or purchasing affordable and market-rate
housing units to be resold to low-income households. Activities
include purchasing existing affordable units as they become
available, acquisition of vacant land or underutilized land for
new development, other property acquisition for affordable
housing purposes, including housing for the homeless, support
existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, and/or
partnerships with an affordable housing developer for property
acquisition for low-income affordable housing development.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Households to be determined based on the housing activity
described above.
Location Description Carlsbad, Citywide
Planned Activities Utilize funds to acquire existing affordable units or market rate
condominiums to be resold to low-income households, acquire
vacant or underutilized land for new development, support
existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, and/or
partnerships with affordable housing developers for property
acquisition for low-income affordable housing development.
6 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Increase & preserve affordable housing - Prevent & reduce
homelessness.
Supportive Services for LMI & Special Needs - Improve Facilities
- Provide Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $86,098
Description The Housing Services Division administers the city's CDBG
funded programs.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
citywide
Location Description citywide
Planned Activities Administration, planning, record keeping, monitoring, financial
tracking
7 Project Name Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Provide Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $23,000
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Description LASSD 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. LASSD will
provide direct assistance to those in need in particular during
the pandemic when residents are in need of advice and
guidance on eviction moratoriums and recent changes to the
law.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
146 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
8 Project Name Community Resource Center
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness
Needs Addressed Prevent and reduce homelessness
Funding CDBG: $23,000 (Priority #5 to be funded with program income)
Description CRC’s programs include a domestic violence emergency
shelter, hotline and prevention/education outreach, a
Therapeutic Children’s Center, professional counseling, legal
advocacy, food and nutrition distribution center, homelessness
prevention and rental and housing assistance. CRC’s programs
are designed to assist participants to successfully navigate their
paths of safety, stability & self-sufficiency.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
30 persons
Location Description 1065 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad CA, 92008
Planned Activities Homeless prevention through emergency rental assistance and
wrap around services
9 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 CDBG: $0 (Priority #1 to be funded with program income)
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
Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
78 clients
Location Description 930 Boardwalk # C, San Marcos, CA 92078
Planned Activities Food purchases and packaging expenses
10 Project Name Fair Housing CSA San Diego County
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Provide Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $0
Description CSA San Diego County will provide fair housing services to all
Carlsbad residents. CSA promotes housing opportunities for all
persons regardless of race, religion, sex family size, familial
status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the
telephone, CSA staff will provide direct assistance to those in
need.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
95 clients
Location Description 327 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon CA 92020
Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents
including advocacy, education, and mediation
11 Project Name Back-up Project – ADA Compliance
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Improve Facilities
Needs Addressed Public improvements
Funding CDBG: Back-up project only. To be funded in the event that
funds become available through excess program income or
other projects experience delay and/or cancel
Description Projects located city-wide that are shovel ready and bring the
facility into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Based upon project(s) - to be determined
Location Description City-wide
Planned Activities Funds will be used to pay for curb-cuts, removal of barriers,
and other items to bring public facilities and infrastructure into
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Through the city's 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 of housing through agreements with
local for-profit and non-profit housing developers (including agreements to provide city assistance) and
through managing/monitoring the affordability of these housing units in future years. City resources for
the provision, construction, or improvements to public services or facilities to meet the community
development needs will also be distributed throughout the city. Carlsbad will consider the allocation of
resources to public service organizations located outside of the city limits in those instances where such
public services provide adequate access to Carlsbad residents.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
n/a n/a
Table 8 - 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. Recipients of these federal funds reside throughout the city.
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 35 of 48
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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 2023-2024 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
• Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents
Low Priority
• 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 funds available in providing public services
and affordable housing. The city supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for development
activities and "gap financing" by private and non -profit entities 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 the city be affordable to lower and
moderate-income households. For projects proposing seven units or less, a fee is collected and
deposited into the city' s Housing Trust Fund to be used to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of
childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to
focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city
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
Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 36 of 48
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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 2023-24 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
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 2023-24 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.
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 37 of 48
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2023
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(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
Approx.
$519,000
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
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income Approx.
$519,000
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 38 of 48
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 39 of 48
The Coast N ews
Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court
of San Diego County.
Mail all correspondence regarding public
notice advertising to:
The Coast News
P.O. Box 232550
Encinitas, CA 92023
(760) 436-9737
Proof of Publication
ST A TE OF CALIFORNIA, ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the
county aforesaid.
I .am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or
interested in the above-entitled matter.
I am principal clerk of the printer of T~e Coast News, a
newspaper printed and published weekly and which newspa?~r has
been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation fo_r !he cities_ of
Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach,,_ Encm1tas/Card1ff,
Carlsbad, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe,, 'Vista, San Marcos,
Escondido, San Diego, the County of San Diego and the ~ou~ty
Judicial District by the Superior Court of the State of Cal!forma,
County of San Diego (8/4/94, #677114, B2393, P396); and th~t the
notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been pu~hshed
in, each regular and entire issue of said newsp~per and not m any
supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
March 24. 2023
I certify under penalty of pe1jury that the
foregoing is true and correct. Executed at
Encinitas, County of San Diego, State of
California on this 24th of March 2023.
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CITY O.F CARLSBAD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Community Development Block Grant Citizen's
Advisory Committee of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public meeting at the Coun-
cil Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village D.rive, Carlsbad, California, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Those persons wishing to speak are cordially invited to attend the public meeting.
Copies of the staff report will be available by Thursday, March 23, 2023, on the city's
website: s:/ .earl badca. a ci • a mee · s-a endas/hOards-commissions/
cdbg-commission. Tiie meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/
city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city's cable channel.
In addition, written comments may be submitted to the Housing & Homeless Services
Department at or prior to the meeting via U.S. Mail to the attention of Housing &
Homeless Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, ~ 92008, or
via email to housing@carlsbadca.goy. The meeting with commence at 2 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard. For questions or more information, please con-
tact Nicole Piano-Jones, Program Manager at nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov or at ( 442) 339-2191.
€ITY OF CARLSBAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLISH: Friday, March 24, 2023
03/24/2023 CN 27472
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 40 of 48
The Coast News
Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court
of San Diego County.
Mail all correspondence regarding public
notice advertising to:
The Coast News
P.O. Box 232550
Encinitas, CA 92023
(760) 436-9737
Proof of Publication
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the
county aforesaid.
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or
interested in the above-entitled matter.
I am principal clerk of the printer of The Coast News, a
newspaper printed and published weekly and which newspaper has
been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation for the cities of
Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana I3each, Encinitas/Cardiff,
Carlsbad, Oceanside, Rancho Santa, ·Fe, Vista, San Marcos,
Escondido, San Diego, the County of San Diego and the County
Judicial District by the Superior Court of the State of California,
County of San Diego (8/4/94, #677114, B2393, P396); and that the
notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published
in, each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
December 30, 2022
I certify under penalty of pe1jury that the
foregoing is true and correct. Executed at
Encinitas, County of San Diego, State of
California on this . 0th of December 2022.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
FUNDING AVARABILITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you because your interest may be affected, that the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber,
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at S p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023,
for the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Fiscal Year (FY)
2023-24 {July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2024) Funding Plan and Notice of Funding Availability.
The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing.and Urban Devel-
opment (HUD). The City of Carlsbad is an entitlement community and receives CDBG
funds directly hom HUD to address local community development needs. The City of
Carlsbad requests participation hom community members to develop a CDBG program
that meets the needs of City's vulnerable and lower income residents. The FY 2023-24
CDBG Funding Plan will be available for public review beginning on Jan. 6, 2023, on
the city's website: https://www carlsbadca.gov/city-haWgrants-assistance/cdbg. For FY
2023-24, the City of Carlsbad anticipates an annual grant of $476,057; of which funds
are estimated to lie available in the following categories:
Public Services · ·
Administration & Fair Housing -
Affordable Housing & Facility Improvements
$71,408
$95,211
$309,438
Beginning on Jan. 11, 2023, the City of Carlsbad is soliciting proposals for projects, ac-
tivities, and programs. Applications will be available on the city website: https://www.
carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/gpmts•assistance/cdlig. Completed application packages.J in-
cluding required attachments, must be submitted prior, to Feb. 22, 2023. All community
organizations are encouraged to submit a proposed project, or projects, for consider-
ation by the City Council at a future public hearing.
Those persons wishing to speak on this item are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or
prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad
Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carisbadcagov. Copies of the
staff report will be available by Fri. Jan. 6, 2023, on the city's website: bttps://www.
carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas The meeting can be viewed online at~
www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the citys cable channel.
For questions, or to obtain a copy of the staff repoi-t:1 please contact Housing & Home-
less Services Department Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones at ( 442) 339-2191 or
nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca gov. ·
PUBLISH: Friday, December 30, 2022
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCll,
12/30/2022 CN 27237
CITY OF CARLSBAD
HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN
FY 2023-24 FUNDING PLAN
Category Activity Provider GF CDBG HTF PLHA* HUD* FY 23-24
TOTAL
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Outreach & Case Management $315,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $315,000 $315,000
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Catholic Charities
Diocese of San Diego $200,000 $200,000 $194,000
Bridge to Housing
Shelter Network
Alliance for Regional
Solutions $40,000 $40,000 $25,000
Women’s Resource
Center
Women’s Resource
Center $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Emergency pet
boarding Humane Society $29,825 $29,825 $29,825
Motel voucher City of Carlsbad HHS $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Motel voucher City of Carlsbad PD $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Shelter $139,825 $0 $40,000 $200,000 $0 $379,825 $358,825
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Carlsbad Service
Center Interfaith $25,000 $25,000 Included
below
Emergency rental
assistance
Interfaith Community
Services $58,823 $58,823 $25,000
Emergency rental
assistance
Community Resource
Center $23,000 $23,000 $20,000
Rapid re-housing Community Resource
Center $175,000 $175,000 $350,000 $350,000
Rental assistance Brother Benno’s $10,000 $10,000 $10,073
Rapid re-housing Not Yet Under
Contract $468,252 $468,252 N/A
Housing Assistance $221,000 $81,823 $61,000 $175,000 $468,252 $1,007,075 $477,073
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Exhibit 2 CITY OF CARLSBAD
HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN
FY 2023-24 FUNDING PLAN
Category Activity Provider GF CDBG HTF PLHA* HUD* FY 23-24
TOTAL
FY 22-23
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Carlsbad Service
Center
Interfaith Community
Services $180,000 $180,000 $204,217
Employment &
Benefits
Specialist
Community Resource
Center $140,000 $140,000 $140,000
Benefits & Employment $320,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $320,000 $344,217
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abandoned trash
clean up
Urban Corps $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Portable
restrooms Rocket Johns $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
City service Infrastructure $125,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $125,000 $125,000
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Homeless
Outreach Team City of Carlsbad PD $2,244,593 $2,244,593 $1,929,790
Homeless
Services City of Carlsbad HHS $610,428 $610,428 $664,317
City Staff $2,855,021 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,855,021 $2,594,107
$3,975,846 $81,823 $101,000 $375,000 $468,252 $5,001,921 $4,214,222
* The state Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program, a new funding source beginning FY 2023-24 (included in draft Operating Budget).
NOTE: As of the date of this report, the Finance Department was still finalizing the FY 2023-24 Preliminary Budget. There may be minor
changes made to the budget scheduled to be presented for City Council consideration on May 23, 2023.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2023-24 FUNDING OPTIONS
Organization Activity Anticipated
outcome Requested Committee
recommendation
Staff
recommendation
PUBLIC SERVICES
Brother Benno
Rent/Utility
Assistance/Motel
Vouchers/Substance
Abuse
40 persons $11,000 $5,000 $0 CDBG
$10,000 General Funds
Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe
Shelter
90 sheltered
men $30,000 $5,000 $0 CDBG
$30,000 PLHA Funding
Community Resource
Services Homelessness Prevention 30 households $71,408 $13,000 $23,000 CDBG
Interfaith
Community Services
Rental Assistance,
Emergency Support, Basic Needs 220 households $71,345 $43,823 $58,823 CDBG
Meals-on-Wheels Senior Meal Delivery
Service 78 households $10,000 $5,000 $0 CDBG
Back-up project
Women’s Resource
Center
Alternatives to Abuse
Shelter 25 persons $10,700 $10,000 $0 CDBG
$10,000 General Funds
Subtotal: $204,453 $81,823 CDBG $81,823 CDBG
ADMINISTRATION AND FAIR HOUSING
City of Carlsbad Program Administration Overall
administration $86,098 $85,098 $86,098
Legal Aid Society of
San Diego Fair Housing Services 146 households $23,000 $12,000 $23,000
Center for Social
Advocacy Fair Housing Services 95 households $25,000 $12,000 $0
Subtotal: $134,098 $109,098 $109,098
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
City of Carlsbad Affordable Housing Fund 75 rental units
repaired $354,569 $354,569 $354,569
Subtotal: $354,569 $354,569 $354,569
TOTAL: $693,120 $545,490 $545,490
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Priority Projects – Program Income
A maximum of 15% of all program income received during FY 2023-24 will be allocated to public services activities in the following order and amount:
1. Meals on Wheels - up to $10,000
2. Women’s Resource Center - up to $10,700
3. Brother Benno - up to $11,000
4. Catholic Charities - up to $30,000
5. Community Resource Center - up to $48,408
6. Interfaith Community Services - up to $12,522
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE HOMELESSNESS ACTION
PLAN FUNDING PLAN AND THE HOUSING TRUST FUND EXPENDITURES
THEREIN
Exhibit 4
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Council adopted an updated Homelessness Action Plan on Feb. 7,
2023;and
WHEREAS, the Homelessness Action Plan is structured to include high-level policy direction and
strategies with resource needs presented each year and included in the city's annual budget; and
WHEREAS, the funding plan determines the most appropriate funding source for each activity to
ensure the most effective use of funding and maximize the impact of the activities within the
Homelessness Action Plan.
WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund expenditures in the funding plan are allowable and appropriate;
and
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on housing and
homeless matters and Housing Trust Fund allocations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.The above recitations are true and correct.
2.That based on the information provided within the Housing Commission Staff Report, the
Housing Commission adopts this resolution, recommending that the Carlsbad City Council
approve the Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan and the Housing Trust Fund
expenditures therein.
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 45 of 48
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 46 of 48
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the Housing Commission of the City of
Carlsbad on the 13th day of April, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Nguyen-Cleary, Manzano, Cole.
None.
Cortes-Torres, Ydigoras.
None.
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CARLSBAD HOUSING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Mandy Mills
Housing & Homeless Services Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FY 2023-24 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AS RECOMMENDED
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee of the City of
Carlsbad, California held a noticed public meeting to obtain public input and review and consider
applications for Community Development Block Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 10, 2023, the City Council met and approved Resolution No. 2023-005
authorizing staff to solicit proposals for programs and projects not to exceed the estimated FY 2023-24
Community Development Block Grant award; and
WHEREAS, applications were accepted for a period of approximately six weeks; and,
WHEREAS, eight applications were received for public services and fair housing for a total of
$252,453, which exceeded the estimated amount available; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee has taken all
testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory
Committee of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council approve the allocation of Community Development Block grant funds
for the following projects:
Organization Program Amount
Brother Benno's Rent/Utility Assistance/Motel $5,000
Vouchers/Substance Abuse
Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter $5,000
Community Resource Center Homelessness Prevention Carlsbad $13,000
Residents
Interfaith Community Services Public Services-Rental Assistance, $43,823
Emergency Support, Basic Needs
Legal Aid Society of San Diego Legal Aid $12,000
Meals on Wheels Public Services-Senior Meal Delivery $5,000
Service
Women's Resource Center Public Services-Alternatives to $10,000 Abuse
Emergency Shelter Program
Center for Social Advocacy Fair Housing Program & $12,000
Tenant/Owner Services
Exhibit 5
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 47 of 48
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Community Development Block
Grant Citizen Advisory Committee of the City of Carlsbad on the 30th day of March 2023, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Gish, Neigenfind, Rangus, Manzano.
NAYS: May.
ABSENT: Torio, Kamenjarin.
ABSTAIN: None.
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KATHRYN RANGUS, CHAIRPERSON
CDBG CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ATTEST:
Program Manager
May 9, 2023 Item #8 Page 48 of 48
Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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5/9/2023 Input on Agenda Item 8: FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 HOMELESSNESS ACTION
PLAN FUNDING PLAN
Good afternoon Mayor, City Council, and Staff:
My comments relate to the overall Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan and not to the CDBG Annual Action
Plan.
The logical question for the Council to ask about the Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan is: what are we getting for
this amount? Are we budgeting to eliminate homelessness in Carlsbad or to accept there will be 50, 100, or more
people living on our streets? This is the real choice for the Council and ultimately for the citizens of Carlsbad.
Homeless Services can review HMIS data and should present to the Council how many people are in the system, what
are the recent trends, and what is the near-term forecast. Based on that information Homeless Services should put
forward estimated costs in each of the budget categories to ensure that homelessness is "rare, brief, and one-time" in
Carlsbad. This gives the Council the transparency it needs to assess the trade-offs and make a sound budgeting
decision. Anything less is not only irresponsible, but further exacerbates the on-going crisis.
Council should also inquire whether we are supporting the broader North County region in this area. The San Diego
Union Tribune ran a timely article this weekend looking at homeless shelters
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2023-05-06/shelters-opening-but-who-will-they-
serve . In this article, The CEO of the Regional Task Force for Homelessness cites the need for 150 to 230 more shelter
beds in North County. Additionally, Alliance for Regional Solutions estimates there are more than 1,000 unsheltered
individuals in North County. Is our budget in anyway supporting those efforts? This is not to say that Carlsbad needs to
fund the homelessness response for all North County but certainly Homeless Services can lead the effort to improve
results for the region.
Please, take the time to review with Homeless Services what is to be expected from this spending. The Homeless Action
Plan has no goals and the budget is now being presented with no context for whether homelessness in Carlsbad will be
improved.
Thanks for your time,
Robert Stonebrook
Carlsbad, CA
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Subject: Item 8-Homelessness Action Plan Funding and Annual Action Plan for the CDBG
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Attachments: Item 8_Homelessness Plan Carlsbad City Council 5.9.23(1).pdf
To whom it may concern:
Please accept this letter of support on behalf of Community Resource Center for Agenda No. 8 of the May 9th City
Council meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Warmly,
Rebecca Nussbaum
Chief Program Officer I Community Resource Center
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
May 9, 2023
Carlsbad City Council
Rebecca Nussbaum, Chief Program Officer
Community Resource Center
760-230-6318
rnussbaum@crcncc.org
Item 8-Homelessness Action Plan Funding and Annual Action Plan for the CDBG
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
On behalf of CRC and the people we serve, I am writing to support the FY 2023-24
Homelessness Action Funding Plan and the approval of the FY 2023-24 Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan with staff recommendations. With a clear goal to
. reduce homelessness and its impact on the local community, the funding plan outlined
addresses the programs and initiatives that are aligned with meeting that goal. Carlsbad
Housing and Homelessness Services staff have been diligent and resourceful to identify and
secure new funding streams (PLHA and federal rapid re-housing) that will amplify the work to
address homelessness locally. This funding will allow for further collaboration and coordination
of services to quickly house unsheltered Carlsbad residents.
In addition, CRC is supporting the FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan with staff recommendations. CDBG funding is limited and heavily regulated,
with weighty reporting and monitoring requirements. Funding fewer agencies from CDBG
dollars will increase efficiency and reduce the reporting burden for all.
I want to acknowledge the investment and the commitment of you as local leaders to
reduce homelessness for Carlsbad residents and community. Thank you for your service to our
. community.
Warm regards,
Rebecca Nussbaum
Chief Program Officer
650 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 • (760) 753-1156 • crcncc.org
Community Resource Center is a 501 (c)(3) charitable tax-exempt organization; Tax identification #95-3497926
Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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Agenda Item 8
Our 2022 PIT count was 118. As of February 2023 68 have been housed according to the last Homeless Action Plan.
2023 PIT count should show a dramatic decrease if we use those numbers.
How many individuals are homeless in Carlsbad? How can we allocate general funds and grant monies (which are our tax
dollars as well) to a problem that we cannot accurately articulate? There are always strings attached to any grants
received and as we allocate funds to organizations are we confident that they are helping our homeless population in
the most effective manner?
Every homeless person has a story ... yet we continue to look-at the Housing First model as the only solution to solve
homelessness.
Regards,
Teri Jacobs
Carlsbad Resident
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND
PUBLIC HE~RING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing
at the Council Chamber located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California on Tuesday,
May 9, 2023, at 5 p.m. for the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Fiscal
Year (FY) 2023-24 (July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2024) Action Plan. The City of Carlsbad will release the
draft FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for a 30-day public review period beginning on Monday, Apr.
10, 2023, and ending on May 9, 2023.
The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The City of Carlsbad is an entitlement community and receives CDBG funds directly from HUD to
address local community development needs. For FY 2023-24, the City of Carlsbad will receive an
annual entitlement grant of $545,490. The draft FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan describes the
proposed projects and programs to be funded.
Beginning on Monday, April 10, 2023, the draft FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan will be available
for 30-day public review on the city's website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/grants-
assistance/cdbg.
Those persons wishing to speak on this item are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. In
addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via
U.S. Mail to the attention of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or
via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov. Copies of the staff report will be available by Friday, May 5,
2023, on the city's website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. The
meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/residents/communication/city-tv-
channel or on the city's cable channel.
To submit comments, direct questions, or to obtain a copy of the staff report, please contact
Housing & Homeless Services Department Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones at (442) 339-
2191 or nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov.
PUBLISH: Friday, April 7, 2023
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