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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-25; City Council; Resolution 2017-066EXHIBIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2017-2018 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS,the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable living environment and to expand economic opportunities for the City's low-income residents; and WHEREAS,the 2017-2018 Action Plan addresses the needs of lower income persons and households; and WHEREAS,the City Council has approved the projects as set forth in the City of Carlsbad's 2017- 2018 Action Plan; and WHEREAS,the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the General Fund; and WHEREAS,the City Council has taken all testimony into account and all comments will be included in the Action Plan under Citizen Participation. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the 2017-2018 Action Plan (Attached hereto as Attachment A) is hereby approved. 3.That the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director is authorized to submit the city's 2017-2018 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval and to execute all appropriate related documents for the submission. 4.That the City Manager or Designee is authorized to execute funding agreements with the selected organizations for the approved CDBG funding amounts to be equally increased or decreased in accordance with the actual and final funding amounts as allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 5.The Carlsbad City Council authorizes the City Manager or Designee to execute all appropriate documents required to provide the contributions of CDBG funds to the selected organizations,and the Finance Director is authorized to disburse funds as EXHIBIT 1 approved to the organizations set forth Attachment A to this resolution and seek reimbursement by the federal government as appropriate. PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 25th day of April, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES:M. Hall,K.Blackburn, M. Schumacher,C.Schumacher, M. Packard. NOES:None. ABSENT:None. MATT HALL, Mayor A.OiSiO. &PALL BARBAt ENGLESON, City abirk (SEAL) ‘NNakt-SBA0.......0 •'..ttIR \••-7 -• - *N•‘ 111/1111110° ATTACHMENT A r •City of Carlsbad DRAFT FY 2017-2018 Action Plan Prepared By: City of Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Annual Action Plan 1 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/20151 Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 6 of 66 2017-2018 Action Plan Table of Contents Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary —91.200(c), 91.220(b)4 The Process PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies —91.200(b)9 AP-10 Consultation —91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)10 AP-12 Participation —91.105, 91.200(c)19 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources —91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1,2)21 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annuals Goals and Objectives —91.420, 94.220(c)(3)&(e)24 AP-35 Projects —91.420, 91.220(d)26 AP-38 Project Summary 27 AP-50 Geographic Distribution —91.420, 91.220(f)34 Affordable Housing AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing 35 AP-85 Other Actions —91.420, 91.220(k)37 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements —91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4)40 Appendix A Summary of Citizen Participation Appendix B Fair Housing Action Plan Appendix C SF-424 and Certifications Annual Action Plan 2 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 7 of 66 Page Intentionally Left Blank Annual Action Plan 3 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 8 of 66 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary -91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1.Introduction Carlsbad occupies approximately 39 square miles of rolling hills, beaches and bluffs along the northern coast of San Diego County. The city is located about 30 miles north of San Diego and about 90 miles south of Los Angeles. In addition to the Pacific Ocean coastline along its western boundary, the communities surrounding Carlsbad include the city of Oceanside to the north, the city of Encinitas to the south, and the cities of Vista and San Marcos and unincorporated areas of San Diego County to the east. This Action Plan outlines Carlsbad's planned uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018.The Action Plan describes the following: resources available, activities to be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan, other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs,as well as provides Carlsbad's Monitoring Plan. •Resources available •Activities to be undertaken during FY 2017-2018 and their relation to the five year strategic plan •Other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs •Monitoring Plan The City of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego.HOME funds are being administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Department.Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via County's HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Cost Program. 2.Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The 2017-2018 Annual Plan (AP) incorporates outcome measures for activities in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which require the following Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded: General Objective Categories-activities will meet one of the following: •Decent Housing (SH) •A Suitable Living Environment (SL) •Economic Opportunity (EO)General Outcome Categories-activities will meet one of the following: Annual Action Plan 4 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 9 of 66 •Availability/Accessibility (1) •Affordability (2) •Sustainability (3) The City of Carlsbad has a range of housing and community development needs.CDBG funds alone are not adequate to address the various needs identified during the public outreach process and summarized in the Needs Assessment of Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan (CP) FY 2015-2019. Recognizing the national objectives of these funding programs and specific program regulations, the city intends to use these funds to coordinate programs, services, and projects to create a decent and suitable living environment to benefit low-and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Needs which have been determined to be a High Priority level will receiving funding during this AP. Needs with a Low Priority may be funded based on the availability of funds. The priorities for the FY 2015-2019 CP established in consultation with residents and community groups are: High Priority: •Increase the supply of affordable housing units •Provide supportive services for the homelessness, lower-income residents, and persons with special needs •Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons •Provide fair housing services to residents •Planning and administration Low Priority: •Conserve and rehabilitate the existing housing stock The priorities identified above specifically address the use of CDBG funds. The city no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds from the County of San Diego. The city facilitates the development of new affordable housing primarily through its Inclusionary Housing Program, which is locally funded, and its' Housing Reserve Fund. The Carlsbad Housing Agency also administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program for low income tenants. 3.Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. In the past,as a participant of the County's HOME Consortium, the City of Carlsbad would receive a small allocation of HOME funds for the city's affordable housing activities.However, since 2014, the significant reductions in HOME funds necessitated the County to restructure its HOME program to more efficiently expend the limited funds.The city no longer receives its specific allocation of HOME funds Annual Action Plan 5 2017 ONIB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/3112015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 10 of 66 from the County.City residents will continue to be eligible to apply for the HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Costs program via the a new program that began in September of 2014 through a partnership between County of San Diego and the San Diego County Housing Commission. In years past, the city utilized HOME and other funding to assist in the development of affordable housing.The city provided a total of $3,750,000 in the form of residual receipts loans from the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside Fund. In 2009, the city assisted San Diego Habitat for Humanity with the development of six condominium units (Roosevelt Garden) for lower-income families. The city also provided financial assistance to Meta Housing Corporation for the Tavarua Senior Apartments,a 50-unit apartment community completed in 2013. Ten of the 50 units are designated for qualifying older adults with mental illness eligible for supportive services under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) program. This program is part of a larger regional supportive housing initiative by the County ofSan Diego's Behavioral Health Services Division (BHS) to link homeless or at risk of homelessness individuals with mental illness to permanent housing and social services. The city also provided HOME funds in 2012 to Solutions for Change to assist in the acquisition of Vista Terrace Apartments in the City of Vista to serve as a regional resource for homeless families with children from the region who are graduating from their program which helps the families become stable members of the community and provide them with homes. One unit in Vista Terrace was converted to a community room for residents of the apartments.In 2014, the city provided an additional $454,000 to Solutions for Change in order to assist the agency with the acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex to be used for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families. During the previous Consolidated Plan period, the city assisted over 9,000 homeless persons or persons at-risk of homelessness (duplicated counts) with temporary shelter and supportive services. An additional 3,600 lower-income persons or persons with special needs were assisted through a variety of public service programs, including the North County Health Services Immunization and Health Screening Program, after school programs, and meal or food delivery programs. In addition,a total of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since 2010, including the Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks facility, Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Men's Shelter, North County Health Services Health Care Center, and Hospice of the North Coast Hospice House. In 2016, the city partnered with Interfaith Community Services to acquire vacant commercial property which now serves as the Carlsbad Service Center. This Service Center is in the heart of the city and is easily accessible to all residents. Services such as case management, job training, employment skills, job placement, emergency food distribution, and ESL classes are just some of the services available. 4.Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. Annual Action Plan 6 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 11 of 66 Citizen participation is one of the key components of the CP and AP process.To solicit public input during the development of the CP,the City of Carlsbad conducted a community workshop with residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders. A Housing and Community Development Needs Survey was also administered. Community Workshop: To set priorities for the CP,the city held one workshop to solicit input on needs during the development of this CP.The workshop was held at the Carlsbad Senior Center on December 4, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Housing and Community Development Needs Survey:With reference to the CP,the Survey was made available both on-line and in hard copy form. A total of 162 responses were received.Outreach for the Community/Stakeholder workshops and the Housing and Community Needs Development Survey included: •Notice posted on city website •Notice posted at Carlsbad City Hall •Email blast to residents and agencies on the city's contact list •Flyers advertising the Community Workshop and Survey were distributed to 150 service providers and agencies •Advertisement published in the San Diego Union Tribune (English and Spanish). Public Hearing: For 2017-2018,a public hearing was held on November 29, 2016 to provide the citizens of Carlsbad an opportunity to provide feedback on the community development needs of Carlsbad. A second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the 2017-2018 AP on April 29, 2017 in the Carlsbad Council Chamber also for the citizen to participate and provide feedback. Public Review of Draft Documents: A 45-day public review, noticed on March 10, 2017, raised public awareness to the 2017-2018 AP and invited their comments and feedback through April 25, 2017.Copies of the Draft AP were made available for the public at the following locations: •City website •Carlsbad City Hall All final CP,amendments, annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at the Carlsbad City Hall. 5.Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. Please reference AD-26, Citizen Participation. Annual Action Plan 7 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 12 of 66 6.Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All citizen comments were accepted with appreciation. 7.Summary The City of Carlsbad has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the community that may benefit from the CDBG program. Annual Action Plan 8 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 13 of 66 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 Department of Housing and Neighborhood Services Table 1 -Responsible Agencies Narrative The Consolidated Plan for the City of Carlsbad was prepared in collaboration with the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The City of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are being administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via the County's HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Cost Program,a household earning up to 80 percent of the area meadian income can obtain loans of up to 33 percent of a homes purchase price up to a maximum of $70,000. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Courtney Pene, Management Analyst 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009 Annual Action Plan 9 2017 OMB Control Na: 2505-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 14 of 66 AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1.Introduction As part of the development of this AP,the City conducted an outreach program to consult and coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the needs of the low-and moderate-income community.The outreach program has been summarized in the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this AP. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)). The City of Carlsbad serves as the city's public housing agency whereby the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program is implemented and administered daily. The city actively participates in a variety of coalitions made up of affordable housing and community development coordinators from all 18 incorporated cities and various nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region. These strong partnerships result coordination of activities, sharing of information, and jointer operation of specific HUD programs. These coalitions include:CDBG Coordinators Group; County of San Diego HOME Consortium; Regional Continuum of Care Council; California Finance Officers' Group; California Association of Housing Authorities; National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials; Housing Authorities within the County of San Diego; participating cities in the First-Time Homebuyer Program; and notably, the city engages and contributes as a member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (www.sdfairhousing.org). Also included is the San Diego Housing Federation, made up of affordable housing organizations and lenders that sponsor programs and activities in partnership with the County of San Diego and cities in the region. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, 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 Annual Action Plan 10 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 15 of 66 for men in recovery from substance abuse, the Women's Resource Center which provides emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, Catholic Charities'La Posada de Guadalupe men's shelter which targets homeless men, Community Resource Center which provides emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, and Casa de Amparo which provides targeted support for children and youth who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services. During 2015, the city actively participated alongside both nonprofit and for profit agencies in the 25 Cities Effort which was a key federal strategy initiative aimed to end veteran homelessness. The city remains committeed to this effort, now called Open Doors, and has contributed 10 unique Section 8 Rental Assistance vouchers to aid in the effort. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Carlsbad does not receive ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) funds from HUD. The Regional Continuum of Care Consortium (RCCC)coordinates efforts to address homeless in the San Diego region and is the HUD designated Continuum of Care (CoC)for the region. The RCCC manages the application for, receipt and distribution of federal and other grant funds, including the Homeless Super NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability). The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) was selected by the RCCC to manage the region's homeless management information system (HMIS). This system coordinates the region's AHAR efforts and is working to combine data from multiple consortium area systems into one data warehouse. The HMIS produces quarterly and annual reports that assist in monitoring key indicators to assess needs and progress on strategic goals pertaining to homelessness. In 2010,a Data Advisory Committee was created to provide community-based oversight, system evaluation, and comprehensive HMIS planning. Carlsbad does not receive any dedicated homeless assistance funding as a result of the Super NOFA or the RCCC activities.However, annually the city uses a portion of its CDBG Public Service Dollars to assist agencies that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. 2.Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations Annual Action Plan 11 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 16 of 66 Table 2 —Agendes, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization CASA DE AM PARO Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services -Victims Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 2 Agency/Group/Organization BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Brother Benno Foundation, Inc Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing Services-homeless Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Annual Action Plan 12 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 17 of 66 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 4 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing Services-homeless Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 5 Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-homeless Services • Victims Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consukation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. Annual Action Plan 13 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 {exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 18 of 66 6 Agency/Group/Organization INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Housing Services-homeless Services-Health Services-Education Services-Employment Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Meals on Wheels of Greater San Diego Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 8 Agency/Group/Organization San Diego Food Bank Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health Regional organization • What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Annual Action Plan 14 2017 OMB Control No: 2505-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 19 of 66 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 9 Agency/Group/Organization The Angel's Depot Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Health Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Women's Resource Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 11 Agency/Group/Organization TERI, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefits Annual Action Plan 15 2017 OMB Contra' No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/3112015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 20 of 66 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 12 Agency/Group/Organization HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 13 Agency/Group/Organization North County Health Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 14 Agency/Group/Organization NORTH COUNTY SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?public services, needs, and benefit Annual Action Plan 16 2017 OMB ControlNo:2506.0117 (exp.07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 21 of 66 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The local service provider was consulted with regarding the 2017- consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and encouragement was consultation or areas for improved coordination?given to apply for funding to continue to provide top quality service to Carlsbad residents. 15 Agency/Group/Organization Carlsbad Housing Agency Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Other government -Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs Chronically homeless Homeless Needs -Families with children 'Homelessness Needs -Veterans Homelessness Needs Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Lead-based Paint Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was Enhanced coordination and daily collaboration is imperative and will consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the be going forward to provide the best service our residents. consultation or areas for improved coordination? Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City of Carlsbad consulted with agencies that provide services to Carlsbad residents. Annual Action Plan 17 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 iexp. 01/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 22 of 66 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Regional Continuum of CareContinuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed by the CoC strategy.Allicance Ten-Year Plan to End Regional Continuum of Care The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness Atlicance Homelessness. City of Carlsbad General City of Carlsbad Aligns with the strategic plan goal of improving the quality of life for the city's Plan Update low and moderate income community. City of Carlsbad Housing City of Carlsbad Aligns with the strategic plan goal of continuing to create affordable housing Element units. Table 3 Other local I regional /federal planning efforts Narrative See discussion above. Annual Action Plan 18 2017 OMB Control No:SOB-0117 lexp. 07/31/1015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 23 of 66 AP-12 Participation 91.401191.1051 91.200(c) 1.Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the CP process.To solicit public input during the development of this CP,the City of Carlsbad held a Community Workshop for residents, local housing and services providers,as well as community stakeholders. A Housing and Community Development Needs Survey was also administered, in both English and Spanish, to members of the community.For this survey, residents could access the survey via the city's website (www.carlsbadca.gov), paper copies of the survey were also made available at the Carlsbad Senior Center (799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008), also press releases and social media (Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor) were utilized to request community feedback. A total of 162 responses were received. A Public Hearing before the City Council was also held on April 7, 2015. A public notice for the hearing was published on April 3, 2015. A second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the Consolidated Plan on May 5, 2015.A 30-day public review of the CP was held from April 4, 2015 through May 4, 2015.A public notice for the hearing and public review period was published on April 4, 2015. The final CP,amendments, Annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at Carlsbad City Hall. For the FY 2017-2018 Action Plan, two Public Hearings were held which enabled the citizenry to participate. The first public hearing was held on November 29, 2016 and the second public hearing on April 25, 2017. At the public hearing held on April 25, 2017 the City Council approved the 2017-2018 Action Plan and approved for final submission to HUD via the Lead Agency. Annual Action Plan 19 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 24 of 66 Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If applicable) response/attendance comments received not accepted and reasons Non-Public hearing heldtargeted/broad on November 29,community 2016. The City The City Council was supportive of the 2017- Council was receptiveResidentsofPublic No comments were 2018 Funding Plan and 1 Public Hearing to the staff www.carlsbadca.govand Assisted received.approved the releasepresentation andHousing of the 2017-2018approved the release of the 2017.2018 NOFA, Local service NOFA.providers Non-Public hearing held targeted/broad on April 25, 2017. community The City Council was All comments wereaccepted the funding Reference AD-26 received. NoResidentsofPublicrecommendations 2 Public Hearing Citizen comments were filed www.carlsbadca.govand Assisted and approved the participation via mail or electronicHousing2017.2018 Action Plan to be submitted mail. Local service to HUD via the Lead providers Agency. Table 4 -Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 20 2017 OMB Control No 2506.0117 Oil 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 25 of 66 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources —91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1, 2) Introduction A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the city. Those resources include: •Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds HOME funds (via a new program that began in September of 2014 through a partnership between the County of San Diego $and the San Diego County Housing Commission) +General Funds $HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program through the Carlsbad Housing Authority) State Housing and Community Development (HCD)funds State transportation funds Carlsbad Affordable Housing Trust Fund I Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund Anticipated Resources Annual Action Plan 21 2017 OMB Control No: 2506.0117 lei!) 07/31(2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 26 of 66 — Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total:Amount Allocation:Income;Resources:$Available $$Reminder of ConPlan CDBG public-Acquisition Funding will be utilized to benefit public federal Admin and services which provide basic needs such Planning as food, shelter, health and welfare to Economic Carlsbad residents.Fair housing services to Development be provided by CSA San Diego County. Housing Public Improvements Public Services 517,929 0 0 517,929 0 Table 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 The city's goal is to leverage federal, state, and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The city may use local Housing Trust Funds to further affordable housing goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary and appropriate to ensure the financial feasibility of a project. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Carlsbad worked towards meeting its affordable housing objectives by allocating CDBG funds in previous years to Solutions for Change for the planned acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex in Carlsbad for graduates of the Solutions University for homeless families. Prior year CDBG funds were also used to assist in the acquisition of a health care center in the City that continues to provide services to low- Annual Action Plan 22 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 27 of 66 income residents.No other publicly owned land or property is anticipated to be used to address needs identified in this plan. Discussion The Carlsbad Housing Agency administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for Carlsbad residents. For calendar year (CY)2016, the City of Carlsbad's allocation was $5,545,117 for rental assistance payments and $588,690 for operating expenses. HUD is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution until April 28,2017. Since January 2017, the Carlsbad Housing Agency has received 94 percent of CY 2016 housing assistance payments funding and 77 percent of administrative allocation. Once the CY 2017 Appropriations Act is approved, HUD will notify the housing agencies within 60 days what the final funding appropriations will be for CY 2017. The program provides rent subsidy payments for very low-income households in privately owned rental housing units.Each month, 600 families are assisted with Section 8 Rental Assistance funds. Annual Action Plan 23 2017 OMB Control No. 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 28 of 66 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Affordable 2015 2019 Affordable Housing Affordable CDBG:Public Facility or Infrastructure Housing Housing $168,328 Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 0 Households Assisted 2 Improve Facilities 2015 2019 Non-Housing Improve Facilities CDBG:Public Facility or Infrastructure Community $168,327 Activities other than Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 0 Persons Assisted 3 Supportive 2015 2019 Homeless Supportive CDBG:Public service activities other than Services Non-Homeless Services $77,689 Low/Moderate Income Housing Special Needs Benefit: 2800 Persons Assisted 4 Fair Housing 2015 2019 Non-Homeless Fair Housing CDBG:Public service activities other than Special Needs $20,000 Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted 5 Planning and 2015 2019 Administration Planning and CDBG: Administration Administration $83,585 Table 6 •Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 24 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 29 of 66 1 Goal Name Affordable Housing Goal Description Participate in the acquisition of property for low/moderate income housing. 2 Goal Name Improve Facilities Goal Description Public facility or infrastructure activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit. 3 Goal Name Supportive Services Goal Description Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit• 2,800 persons assisted 4 Goal Name Fair Housing Goal Description Public service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit-100 persons assisted 5 Goal Name Planning and Administration Goal Description Successfully implement and administer the CDBG program. Table 7 -Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 25 2017 OMB Coto'No: 1506.0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 30 of 66 AP-35 Projects -91.420, 91.220(d) Introduction For FY 2017-2018, the City ofCarlsbad is projected to receive $517,929 in CDBG funding. Should Congress choose to adjust the city's allocation, all budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. The total projects listed in the table equal $517,929. Project Name -Funding 1 Teen Scene Program (Boys & Girls Club)$10,000 2 Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno)$15,000. 3 La Posada De Guadalupe (Catholic Charities)$17,689 4 Homeless preVention and intervention (Community Resource Center).$10,000 5 Emergency rental assistance (Interfaith Community Services)$10,000 6 Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter (Women's:ResourCe Center)$15,000 7 Teen Wellness Center (Casa De Amparo)$168,327 8 -Carlsbad Noising Re"$erveFOnd (0itYof Carlsbad)$168;328• 9 Program administration (City of Carlsbad)$83,585 10 Fair HOusing (CSA San Diego County).$20,000 TOTAL $517,929 Table 8—Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City of Carlsbad is limited in its ability to meet all of the housing needs of lower income households. However,a sincere effort will be made to combine various city resources to meet as much of the need as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period,as well as the overall needs identified in the FY 2015-19 Consolidated Plan. Annual Action Plan 26 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 31 of 66 AP•38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Teen Scene Program (Boys & Girls Club) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services Needs Addressed Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description This project will provide financial assistance to 100% low and moderate income families for access to the Teen Scene Program for youth. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type A total of 140 individuals, from low and moderate income families, are expected to receive benefit of families that will benefit from the CDBG grant. from the proposed activities Location Description The Boys and Girls Club Village Clubhouse is located at 3115 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad,CA. Planned Activities This grant would provide $10,000 is scholarships for Carlsbad youth and families to attend teen programs at the Village Clubhouse. The goal of this financial aid is to provide low income youth the opportunity to particiate in the programs offered to all. 2 Project Name Basic needs for low income and homeless persons (Brother Benno) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services Needs Addressed Supportive Services Annual Action Plan 27 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07)3100151 Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 32 of 66 Funding CDBG: $15,000 Description Brother Benno's serves the poor and neediest in North County San Diego, including Carlsbad residents. The agency operates two shelters for women,a twelve step residential recovery program for men,a hot meal and emergency food distribution program for the working poor. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 250 individuals are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside,CA 92058 Planned Activities The proposed program will provide a number of services including emergency food boxes, hot meals, food packs, rental assistance, funds for prescription medications, Internet access, mail and telephone services, hot showers, clothing for the family, and haircuts. 3 Project Name La Posada De Guadalupe (Catholic Charities) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services Needs Addressed Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $17,689 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. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 122 individuals are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad,CA 92010 Annual Action Plan 28 2017 Old Control No: 2506.0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 33 of 66 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide a safe, sanitary, drug and alcohol free housing environment for homeless men and locally employed farm workers. Through case management and support services, residents will be assisted with obtaining employment and locate permanent housing. 4 Project Name Homeless prevention and intervention (Community Resource Center) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services Needs Addressed Supportive Services Funding CDBG:$10,000 Description Community Resource Center enables low-income Carlsbad families to acquire permanent housing and establish a path to self-sufficiency, thereby reducing the number of homeless individuals and families in the community. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 1200 individuals are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 650 Second Street Encinitas, CA 92024 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide a wide range of supportive services including: homeless prevention, domestic violence shelter, counseling, and case management to assist with permanent housing. 5 Project Name Emergency rental assistance (Interfaith Community Services) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services Needs Addressed Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Annual Action Plan 29 2017 OMB Control No: 2506.0117 (exp.07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 34 of 66 Description Interfaith's Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide assistance to at the minimum of 20 Carlsbad households. Housing assistance provided to Carlsbad residents will include rental assistance and security deposit assistance payments to avoid and prevent imminent homelessness, motel vouchers to immediately rehouse those affected by homelessness,as well as referrals to local shelters. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 20 Carlsbad households are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731 Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Planned Activities With the assistance of individual case management, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide households with the pivotal help needed by providing rental assistance including security deposit assistance to homeless and low-income familes. 6 Project Name Alternatives to abuse domestic violence shelter (Women's Resource Center) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Supportive Services Needs Addressed Supportive Services Funding CDBG:$15,000 Description Women's Resource Center's purpose is to address the needs of persons experiencing family violence in order to impact the incidence and effect of such violence. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 30 familes are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 1963 Apple Street, Oceanside,CA 92054 Annual Action Plan 30 2017 OMB Control No: 2505.0117 lexp.07/30015} Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 35 of 66 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide shelter services for women and children who are victims in need of safe, emergency housing. 7 Project Name Teen Wellness Center (Casa De Amparo) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Improve Facilities Needs Addressed Improve Facilities Funding CDBG: $168,327 Description The Wellness Center will be a community treatment facility to provide a safe and nuturing home-like environment to undeserved youth who have experienced significant trauma and struggle with severe symptons of complex trauma,PTSD, and behavioral challenges. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 0 of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 325 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos,CA 92069 Planned Activities The funding will assist in the pre-development costs related to the Teen Wellness Center. Funding will also provide a storage and maintenance facility for use agency-wide. 8 Project Name Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund (City of Carlsbad) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $168,328 Annual Action Plan 31 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp.07/30015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 36 of 66 Description The City of Carlsbad has established a Housing Reserve Fund for the purpose of developing affordable housing for lower-income households. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 1 family of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Carlsbad,CA Planned Activities Contribute funds towards acquistion or the development of affordable housing for low-income families. 9 Project Name Program administration (City of Carlsbad) Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Conserve the Housing Stock Funding CDBG: $83,585 Description The Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for administering the city's CDBG funded programs. Target Date 6/30/2018 Estimate the number and type Citywide benefit. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA Planned Activities Funds are utilized to administer the CDBG programs. Project Name Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County) Annual Action Plan 32 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 {exp. 07/31/201.51 Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 37 of 66 10 Target Area No defined target area Goals Supported Fair Housing Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description CSA San Diego County, formerly Center for Social Advocacy, will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents.CSA promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion,sex, family size, familial status, ancestry, national origin, color, or disability. Via the telephone,CSA staff will provide direct assistance to those in need. Target Date 06/30/2018 Estimate the number and type 90 families are expected to receive assistance. of families that will benefit from the.proposed activities Location Description 131 Avocado Avenue,El Cajon, CA 92020 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents. Annual Action Plan 33 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 iexp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 38 of 66 AP-50 Geographic Distribution •91.420, 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Through the city's Inclusionary Housing program, the city intends to develop lower-income affordable housing units throughout Carlsbad, thereby reducing the impact of housing on any one area. City staff will be responsible for initiating or facilitating the development this housing through agreements with local for-profit and non-profit housing developers (including agreements to provide city assistance) and through managing/monitoring the affordability of these housing units in future years. City resources for the provision, construction, or improvements to public services or facilities to meet the community development needs will also be distributed throughout the city. Carlsbad will consider the allocation of resources to public service organizations located outside of the city limits in those instances where such public services provide adequate access to Carlsbad residents. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds n/a Table 9 -Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically While the city has identified a number of priority strategies and implementing programs in the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, given limited resources, the city may not pursue each program every fiscal year, Priorities for allocation are a result of various community outreach efforts and consultation meetings and recommendations by city staff and the Carlsbad City Council. Discussion See discussion above. Annual Action Plan 34 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 39 of 66 AP-75 Action Plan Barrier to Affordable Housing —91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction The City of Carlsbad works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts of efforts to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. The City of Carlsbad works diligently to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts of efforts to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide off-setting financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing. The following measures may be taken to alleviate the barriers to affordable housing: •Apply for State and federal funding to provide gap financing for affordable housing production and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing stock. •Continue to support applications for Tax Exempt Bond financing from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee. •Continue to support applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. •Continue to streamline the environmental review process for housing developments, using available state categorical exemptions and federal categorical exclusions, when applicable. Also, send staff to CEQA and NEPA trainings as needed to gain expertise in the preparation of environmental review documents. •Continue to improve the permit processing and planning approval processes to minimize delay in housing development in general and in particular affordable housing development. •Continue providing rehabilitation assistance and homeownership assistance, and to assist in the construction and preservation of affordable housing. •Encourage public participation when a proposed project is being considered for approval. •Implement policies and strategies identified in Carlsbad's 2013-2021 Housing Element. Housing affordability is affected by numerous factors in both the private and public sectors. With the dissolution of redevelopment in California, the City of Carlsbad has lost its most powerful tool and funding mechanism to provide affordable housing in the community. Funding at the State and Federal levels has also continued to experience significant cuts. With reduced funding and increased housing costs, the city faces significant challenges in providing affordable and decent housing opportunities for its lower and moderate income residents, especially with extremely low incomes. Actions by the city can have a significant impact on the price and availability of housing in Carlsbad. Lack of affordable housing funds, land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to affordable housing development. These governmental constraints can limit the operations of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, making it challenging to meet the demand for affordable housing and ever decreasing supply in the region. Annual Action Plan 35 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 40 of 66 Discussion See discussion above. • Annual Action Plan 36 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 41 of 66 AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k) Introduction Priority Needs established in the FY 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the Pi' 2017-2018 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows: High Priority •Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing Units •Provide Supportive Services for the Homeless, Lower-Income Residents, and Persons with Special Needs •Improve and Provide Facilities to Serve Lower-Income Persons •Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents •Planning and Administration Low Priority •Conserve and Rehabilitate the Existing Housing Stock Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Limited financial resources are the biggest obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Carlsbad. The city's policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in providing public services and affordable housing. The city supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for development activities and "gap financing" by private and non-profit entities in their efforts to develop affordable housing. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In order to foster and maintain affordable housing for lower income households, the city will use CDBG funds to assist with the development of affordable multi-family housing. The city also fosters development of affordable housing through implementation of its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires that 15 percent of all housing units constructed in city be affordable to lower and moderate income households. For projects proposing seven units or less,a fee is collected and deposited into the city's Housing Trust Fund to be used to foster and maintain affordable housing. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The Residential lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city Annual Action Plan 37 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 42 of 66 has identified two primary strategies to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Carlsbad to be carried out during the FY 2015-2019 CP period. Strategy 1:Integrate lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into all housing programs. Currently, many federal programs have requirements for evaluating and reducing lead hazards. For those State and local housing and community development programs, the city will pursue the following activities to evaluate and reduce lead hazards: •Require inspection for and abatement of lead-based paint hazards as a requirement of all residential rehabilitation programs when children under the age of seven reside in the dwelling unit arid have been identified with elevated blood levels; •include lead-based paint hazard abatement as an eligible activity for funding under the city's CDBG program and include minimum lead-based paint abatement requirements to housing quality standards which must be met; and •Provide all eligible applicants of housing programs, with information regarding lead-based paint. Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children for lead Poisoning and a follow-up on those identified as lead poisoned. In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC)guidelines, all children found to have elevated blood levels (above 20 micrograms per deciliter) should both be provided with public health management services and be tested every three months. The County ofSan Diego's Department of Health Services currently provides this service. The city encourages the abatement of lead-based paint hazards once a child under the age of seven is identified as having elevated blood levels.CDBG funds may be used to help the city or other organizations in developing a comprehensive approach to lead-poisoning prevention. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The city currently has various programs and policies in place to help reduce the number of households with incomes below the poverty line. These policies and programs aim to improve coordination and collaboration among city departments; and nonprofit agencies which provide health and social services, employment training, legal assistance, and other support services for low income persons. The city will pursue the following programs during FY 2017-18 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad: 1.Inciusionary 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 Annual Action Plan 38 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. D7/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 43 of 66 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 thy can also help strengthen the housing and service delivery system by helping to educate such organizations and agencies regarding the resources that are available. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The city proposes to strengthen, coordinate and integrate the governmental institutions, non-profit and private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2015-19 CP and FY 2017-2018 Action Plan through on-going "strategy and development" meetings between city staff, private developers, non-profit organizations and various financial institutions. Through these meetings, the city will continue to identify the constraints to affordable housing and develop/implement programs to mitigate them. The key to successful development of affordable housing for lower-income households in Carlsbad is communication, flexibility, and adequate funding. The city will communicate openly with private developers and service providers as well as make every effort to maintain the flexibility in policies and/or ordinances necessary to create public/private housing development partnerships. Discussion See discussion above. Annual Action Plan 39 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 44 of 66 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction The following describes other program-specific requirements. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received befOre the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 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.0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income:0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit -A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.100.00% Discussion If Carlsbad receives Program Income during the year, staff will return to the City Council for a recommendation on a project and submit an Amendment to HUD for project approval. Annual Action Plan 40 2017 0N1B Control No: 2506-0117 {exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 45 of 66 Appendix A Summary of Citizen Participation November 29, 2016 Public Hearing •No comments received April 25, 2017 Public Hearing •Will add according to public testimony on April 25,.2017 Annual Action Plan 41 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 46 of 66 Appendix B Fair Housing Action Plan Annual Action Plan 42 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 47 of 66 Appendix B City of Carlsbad 2015.2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN SAN DIEGO REGION -IMPEDIMENTS ...._.. RESPONSIBLE ENTITIESACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO PROPOSED % IMPEDIMENTA ASSIGNED TO MEET ..ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BE MEET THE GOALS GOALS Year INVESTMENT :. 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IMPEDIMENT(S)ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO ASSIGNED TO MEET PROPOSED .ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEET THE GOALS INVESTMENTTO BE GOALS Year ADDRESSED (How will you achieve your (Who will be (Amount/source :'" goals?)of funds)undertaking activities ...:I ilto meet goal?).::: Oyerconcgtslott Expand the affordable housing El Cajon and National City Ongoing of Housin,g Chaim inventory. as funding allows.and other San Diego County .Vouchers:Jurisdictions....: Promote the Housing Choice Voucher ...:,,„, Due to the program to rental properly owners, in ie.....„ geographic disparity collaboration with the various housing et„, In terms of rents,authorilles in the region.S'e concentrations of %. 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FY1015-19 Fair Housing Action Plan City of Carlsbad Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 49 of 66 Appendix B City of Carlsbad 2015-2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN .., SAN DIEGO REGION -IMPEDIMENTS RESPONSIBLE ...ee. ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO ENTITIES PROPOSED ''''ACCOMPLISHMENTSIMPEDIMENT(S)ASSIGNED TO MEET TO BE IV IIMEETGOALSYearTHE GOALS INVESTMENT '., ADDRESSED (How will you achieve your (Who will be (Amount/source goals?)of funds)undertaking activities .. to meet-goal?).—_.. . _.... Enforcement:Provide press releases to local mediae'Service providers and all Semi-annual press IV41.on outcomes of fair housing complaints entitlement and participating releases ...... 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Outreach and Education and outreach activities need Service providers and all Ongoing :::::::April 30, 2015 -The City of Carlsbad held a Pocetion:to be expanded to have a multi-media entitlement and participating ;.-,..,.tenant workshop focusing on fair housing coverage, including social media such jurisdictions 'Z.::facilitated by CSA San Diego County.'fitly -two Today, people as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as ..,..ili individuals participated in this event. obtain information well as other meeting/discussion forums .,,,, tthrough many media such as chat rooms and webinars.%March 15, 2016 -in collaboration with the cities of„yY . forms, not limited to -l-l.Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside a rental traditional Involve neighborhood groups and other ',..,...:property owner seminar was held to address a newspaper noticing community organizations when l-l.:variety of issues. 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One hundred and twenty five Include fair housing outreach as pal of ....0,:::individuals participated in this event. community events.-:-: 0,l;April 25, 2016 —In partnership with CSA San :,.:Diego County, the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, :::,,and Oceanside held a combined tenant workshop ,....l!focusing on fair hoising.— FY2015-19 Fair Housing Action Plan City of Carlsbad Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 50 of 66 ,, Appendix B City of Carlsbad 2015.2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN _...— SAN DIEGO REGION -IMPEDIMENTS RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES :IMPEDIMENT(S)ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO ASSIGNED TO MEET PROPOSED .....ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEET THE GOALS INVESTMENT :TO BE GOALS Year ADDRESSED (How will you achieve your (Who will be (Amount/source ., goals?)of funds).' undertaking activities to meet goal?)' .— Racial Segregation Diversify and expand the housing All Jurisdictions Ongoing x... ...0.0.and Linguistic stock to accommodate the vaned ".4:. 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Pf201548 Fair Housing Action Plan City of Carlsbad Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 51 of 66 City of Carlsbad 2015.2019 FAIR HOUSING ACTION PLAN CITY OF CARLSBAD —IMPEDIMENTS IMPEDIMENT(S)RESPONSIBLE TO BE ACTIVITIES OR STRATGIES TO ENTITIES Year PROPOSED ADDRESSED MEET THE GOALS ASSIGNED TO MEET INVESTMENT GOALS Re n GrEggitp.Amend Zoning Ordinance, as necessary.City staff.2015 City General Funds.;••;„Density Bonus Law: Most Jurisdictions have amended their zoning ordinances la reflect SB 1815 requirements of •*.".Density Bonus law but have nal addressed the most •04 recent changes effective January 1, 2015 (AB 2222)'1•;;`,regarding I • 11replacement 41" requirements and I I extended affordability covenant to 55 X.Xti years.• FY2015•19 Falr Housing Action Plan City of Carlsbad Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 52 of 66 Appendix C SF-424 and Certifications Staff to attach prior to submission. Annual Action Plan 43 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Item #6 April 25, 2017 Page 53 of 66