HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-14; Housing Commission; Resolution 2024-003RESOLUTION NO. 2024-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2024-25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING TO INCLUDE IN THE FY 2024-25 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission 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 Oct. 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-264 approving
amendments to the city's Citizen Participation Plan, which formally sunsetted the Community
Development Block Grant Citizen's Advisory Committee and transferred the responsibilities of
reviewing the Community Development Block Grant funding applications to the Housing Commission;
and
WHEREAS, on Nov. 14, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-277 approving the
Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan which includes programs and estimated funding levels with
potential funding sources for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
WHEREAS, on Oct. 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-265 authorizing staff
to solicit proposals for programs and projects not to exceed the estimated FY 2024-25 Community
Development Block Grant award; and
WHEREAS, the availability of funding applications were publicly noticed and applications
accepted for a period of approximately eight weeks; and,
WHEREAS, four applications were received for public services exceeding the estimated available
funds by $117,654, one application received for fair housing services and one application received for
a facility improvement project within the estimated available funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission requested that the data demonstrating prior year accomplishments
of the Community Development Block Grant funded activities be presented to the Housing Commission
prior to the review of new funding recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission has taken all testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.The Housing Commission recommends that the City Council approve the FY 2024-25
Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations for incorporation in
the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan as reflected in Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Housing Commission of the City
of Carlsbad on the 14th day of March, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Collins, Chang, Berger.
None.
Ydigoras.
Horton.
MANDY MILLS, Director
Attachment A
CDBG FY 2024-25 FUNDING SUMMARY
PUBLIC SERVICES
Organization Activity Anticipated Requested Staff Recommendation Outcome
Brother Benno Rent/Utility Assistance/Motel 35 persons $20,000 $0 CDBG Program Income
Vouchers/Substance Abuse Priority
Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter 90 sheltered men $25,000 $0 CDBG Program Income
Priority
Community Resource Services Homelessness Prevention 25 households $77,732 $21,765 CDBG + Program
Income Priority
Interfaith Community Services Rental Assistance, Emergency 220 households $72,654 $58,823 CDBG + Program
Support, Basic Needs Income Priority
Subtotal: $195,386 $77,732
ADMINISTRATION & FAIR HOUSING
Organization Activity Anticipated Requested Staff
Outcome Recommendation
City of Carlsbad Program Administration Overall $78,643 $73,643 administration
Legal Aid Society of San Diego Fair Housing Services 146 households $25,000 $25,000
Subtotal: $103,643 $103,643
AFFORDABLE HOUSING & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Organization Activity Anticipated Requested Staff
Outcome Recommendation
One at-risk
City of Carlsbad Affordable Housing Fund affordable housing $236,840 $236,840
resale purchase
Casa de Amparo Facility Improvements 150 youth served, $100,000 $100,000 approx. 2% Carlsbad
Subtotal: $336,840 $336,840
TOTAL: $635,869 $518,215
Priority Projects -Program Income. A maximum of 15% of all program income received during FY 2024-25 will be allocated to public services activities in the following
order and amount:
1. Community Resource Center up to $55,967
2. Interfaith Community Services up to $21,765
3. Brother Benno up to $10,000
4. Catholic Charities up to $25,000