Agenda packet — Escondido City Council, April 19, 2023 (part 2 of 3)

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EXHIBIT “D”

Proposed Amendment (Text)
Use Matrix (Montiel Road Master Plan)
Resolution No. 2023-06

The following land use is added to the Land-Use Matrix:

Section 2.0 Land Uses

Use Title Permitted Conditional Use Permit
Contractor Office and
Support Services (including
warehouse facilities, and
fleet and support equipment
storage as accessory uses,
but excluding outdoor
storage of materials unless
kept on fleet vehicles).

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EXHIBIT “E”

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

PLANNING CASE NO. PL22-0512

This Project is conditionally approved as set forth on the application received by the City of Escondido October 12, 2022, and the Project drawings consisting of Site Plans, Floor Plans, Sections, Architectural Elevations, Civil Sheets/Grading, Concept Landscape Plans and Colored Elevations; all designated as approved on March 28, 2023, and shall not be altered without express authorization by the Development Service Department.

For the purpose of these conditions, the term “Applicant” shall also include the Project proponent, owner, permittee, and the Applicant’s successors in interest, as may be applicable.

A. General:

a. Acceptance of the Permit by the Applicant; and

b. Agreement by the Applicant to be bound by, to comply with, and to do all things required of or by the Applicant pursuant to all of the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Project Permit or other approval and the provisions of the Escondido Municipal Code or Zoning Code applicable to such Permit.

2. Permit Expiration. The rights granted within this Permit shall be utilized within two years from the date of this approval, or the expiration date of any extension granted in accordance with the Escondido Municipal Code and Zoning Code, or it shall expire and become null and void.

3. Certification. The Director of Development Services, or his/her designee, is authorized and directed to make, or require the Applicant to make, all corrections and modifications to the Project drawings and any other relevant document comprising the Project in its entirety, as necessary to make them internally consistent and in conformity with the final action on the Project. This includes amending the Project drawings as necessary to incorporate revisions made by the decision-making body and/or reflecting any modifications identified in these conditions of approval. A final Approved Plan set, shall be submitted to the Planning Division for certification electronically. Said plans must be certified by the Planning Division prior to submittal of any post- entitlement permit, including grading, public improvement, landscape, or building plans for the Project.

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4. Conformance to Approved Plans.

a. The operation and use of the subject property shall be consistent with the Project Description and Details of Request, designated with the Approved Plan set.

b. Nothing in this Permit shall authorize the Applicant to intensify the authorized activity beyond that which is specifically described in this Permit.

c. Once a permit has been issued, the Applicant may request Permit modifications. “Minor" modifications may be granted if found by the Director of Development Services to be in substantial conformity with the Approved Plan set, including all exhibits and Permit conditions attached hereto. Modifications beyond the scope described in the Approved Plan set may re quire submittal of an amendment to the Permit and approval by the authorized agency.

5. Limitations on Use. Prior to any use of the Project site pursuant to this Permit, all C onditions of Approval contained herein shall be completed or secured to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.

6. Certificate of Occupancy.

a. No change in the character of occupancy or change to a different group of occupancies as described by the Building Code shall be made without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official, as required, and any such change in occupancy must comply with all other applicable local and state laws.

b. Prior to final occupancy, a Planning Final Inspection shall be completed to ensure that the property is in full compliance with the P ermit terms and conditions. The findings of the inspection shall be documented on a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Development Services.

7. Availability of Permit Conditions.

a. Prior to building and/or grading permit issuance, the Applicant shall cause a covenant regarding real property to be recorded that sets forth the terms and conditions of this Permit approval and shall be of a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Development Services.

b. The Applicant shall make a copy of the terms conditions of this Permit readily available to any member of the public or City staff upon request. Said terms and conditions shall be printed on any construction plans that are submitted to the Building Division for plan check processing.

8. Right to Entry. The holder of this Permit shall make the premises available for inspection by City staff during construction or operating hours and allow the investigations of property necessary to ensure that minimum codes, regulations, local ordinances and safety requirements are properly followed. The Applicant shall provide such business records, licenses, and other ATTACHMENT 1

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materials necessary upon request to provide evidence of compliance with the conditions of approval, as well as federal, state, or laws.

9. Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws. Nothing in this P ermit shall relieve the Applicant from complying with conditions, performance standards, and regulations generally imposed upon activities similar in nature to the activity authorized by this permit. (Permits from other agencies may be required as specified in the Permit’s Details of Request. ) T his Permit does not relieve the Applicant of the obligation to comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures in effect at the time that any engineering permits or building permits are issued unless specifically waived herein.

No part of this Permit’s approval shall be construed to permit a violation of any part of the Escondido Municipal or Zoning Code. During Project construction and after Project completion, the Applicant shall ensure the subject land use activities covered by this Permit is conducted in full compliance with all local and state laws.

10. Fees. The appropriate development fees and Citywide Facility fees shall be paid in accordance with the prevailing fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. Through plan check processing, the Applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but not be limited to: Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, School Fees, Traffic Mitigation Fees, Flood Control Mitigation Fees, Park Mitigation Fees, Fire Mitigation/Cost Recovery Fees, and other fees listed in the Fee Schedule, which may be amended. Arrangements to pay these fees shall be made prior to building permit issuance to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.

Approval of this development project is conditioned upon payment of all applicable development fees and connection fees in the manner provided in Chapter 6 of the Escondido Municipal Code.

11. Public Art Partnership Program. All requirements of the Public Art Partnership Program, Ordinance No. 86 -70 shall be satisfied prior to any building permit issuance. The ordinance requires that a public art fee be added at the time of the building permit issuance for the purpose of participating in the City Public Art Program.

12. Clerk Recording.

a. Exemption. The City of Escondido hereby notifies the Applicant that the County Clerk’s Office requires a documentary handling fee of $50 in order to file a Notice of Exemption.

In order to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, in conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15062, the Applicant should remit to the City of Escondido Planning Division, within two working days of the final approval of the Project (the final approval being the date of this letter) a certified check payable to the “County Clerk” in the amount of $50. The filing of a Notice of Exemption and the posting with the County Clerk starts a 35 -day statute of limitations period on legal challenges to the agency’s decision that the Project is exempt from CEQA.

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Notice of Exemption not being filed with the County Clerk, and a 180 -day statute of limitations period will apply.

b. For more information on filing fees, please refer to the County Clerk’s Office and/or the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5.

13. Legal Description Adequacy. The legal description attached to the application has been provided by the Applicant and neither the City of Escondido nor any of its employees assume responsibility for the accuracy of said legal description.

14. Application Accuracy. The information contained in the application and all attached materials are assumed to be correct, true, and complete. The City of Escondido is relying on the accuracy of this information and Project-related representations in order to process this application. Any permits issued by the City may be rescinded if it is determined that the information and materials submitted are not true and correct. The Applicant may be liable for any costs associated with rescission of such permits.

15. Revocation, Suspension, Modification. At any time after Project implementation, the City may require a noticed public hearing to be scheduled before the Planning Commission to determine if there has been demonstrated a good faith intent to proceed in reliance on this approval. This item may be referred to the appropriate decision- making body upon recommendation of the Director of Development Services for review and possible revocation or modification of the Permit regarding non-compliance with the Conditions of Approval.

This Permit may be revoked, suspended or modified by the Planning Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, at any time regardless of who is the owner of the subject property or who has the right to possession thereof or who is using the same at such time, whenever, after a noticed hearing, and after the following findings are fully investigated:

a. A violation of any term or condition not abated, corrected or rectified within the time specified on the notice of violation; or

b. A violation of any City ordinance, s tate law, or federal law not abated, corrected or rectified within the time specified on the notice of violation; or

c. The use as presently conducted creates or constitutes a nuisance.

16. Indemnification, Hold Harmless, Duty to Defend.

a. The Applicant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City) the City, its Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, boards, commissions, departments, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings (including but not limited to legal and administrative proceedings of any kind), suits, fines, penalties, judgments, orders, levies, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, or injuries, at law or in equity, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorney’s fees and other ATTACHMENT 1

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related litigation costs and expenses (collectively, “Claims”), of every nature caused by, arising out of, or in connection with (i) any business, work, conduct, act, omission, or negligence of the Applicant or the owner of the Property (including the Applicant’s or the owner of the Property’s contractors, subcontractors, licensees, sublessees, invitees, agents, consultants, employees, or volunteers), or such activity of any other person that is permitted by the Applicant or owner of the Property, occurring in, on, about, or adjacent to the Property; (ii) any use of the Property, or any accident, injury, death, or damage to any person or property occurring in, on, or about the Property; or (iii) any default in the performance of any obligation of the Applicant or the owner of the Property to be performed pursuant to any condition of approval for the Project or agreement related to the Project, or any such claim, action, or proceeding brought thereon. Provided, however, that the Applicant shall have no obligation to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City as to any Claims that arise from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event any such Claims are brought against the City, the Applicant, upon receiving notice from the City, shall defend the same at its sole expense by counsel reasonably acceptable to the City and shall indemnify the City for any and all administrative and litigation costs incurred by the City itself, the costs for staff time expended, and reasonable attorney’s fees (including the full reimbursement of any such fees incurred by the City’s outs ide counsel, who may be selected by the City at its sole and absolute discretion and who may defend the City against any Claims in the manner the City deems to be in the best interests of the City).

b. The Applicant further and separately agrees to and shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City (including all Indemnified Parties) from and against any and all Claims brought by any third party to challenge the Project or its approval by the City, including but not limited to any Claims related to the Project’s environmental determinations or environmental review documents, or any other action taken by the City regarding environmental clearance for the Project or any of the Project approvals. Such indemnification shall include the Applicant’s payment for any and all administrative and litigation costs and expenses incurred by the City in defending against any such Claims, including payment for all administrative and litigation costs incurred by the City itself, the costs for staff time expended, and reasonable attorney's fees (including the full reimbursement of any such fees incurred by the City’s outside counsel, who may be selected by the City at its sole and absolute discretion and who may defend the City against any Claims in the manner the City deems to be in the best interests of the City and the Project).

c. The City, in its sole discretion and upon providing notice to the Applicant, may require the Applicant to deposit with the City an amount estimated to cover costs, expenses, and fees (including attorney’s fees) required to be paid by the Applicant in relation to any Claims referenced herein, which shall be placed into a deposit account from which the City may draw as such costs, expenses, and fees are incurred. Within 14 days after receiving written notice from the City, the Applicant shall replenish the deposit account in the amount the City determines is necessary in the context of the further defense of such Claims. To the extent such deposit is required by the City, the amount of such depos it and related terms and obligations shall be expressed in a written Deposit Account Agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form. The City, in its sole and ATTACHMENT 1

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reasonable discretion, shall determine the amount of any initial deposits or subs equent deposits of funds, and the Applicant may provide documentation or information for the City to consider in making its determinations. Nothing within this subsection shall be construed as to relieve the Applicant’s obligations to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City as otherwise stated herein.

B. Construction, Maintenance, and Operation Obligations:

1. Code Requirements. All construction shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Escondido Municipal Code, Escondido Zoning Code, California Building Code; and the requirements of the Planning D ivision, Engineering Services Department, Director of Development Services, Building Official, City Engineer, and the Fire Chief in carrying out the administration of said codes. Approval of this Permit request shall not waive compliance with any City regulations in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance unless specifically waived herein.

As a condition of receiving the land use approvals specified herein, Applicant shall maintain the property subject to the approvals in compliance with all applicable city codes governing the condition or appearance of property. In addition to compliance with such basic standards, the property subject to these approvals shall also be maintained free of trash, plant debris, weeds, and concrete (other than existing foundations and permanent structures). Any signs placed on the property advertising such property for sale or rent shall be in accordance with applicable laws, and be kept clean, in like-new condition, and free from fading and graffiti at all times. This condition shall be applicable from the date the land use is approved. The failure to comply with this condition shall subject the approvals specified herein to revocation for failure to comply.

2. Agency License and Permitting. In order to make certain on- or off -site improvements associated with the Approved Plan set, the Permit request may require review and clearance from other agencies. Nothing in these Conditions of Approval shall be construed as to waive compliance with other government agency regulations or to obtain permits from other agencies to make certain on - or off -site improvements prior to Final Map recordation, grading permit issuance, building permit issuance, or certificate of occupancy as required. This review may result in conditions determined by the reviewing agency.

At all times during the effective period of this Permit, the Applicant and any affiliated responsible party shall obtain and maintain in valid force and effect, each and every license and permit required by a governmental agency for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the authorized activity.

3. Utilities. All new utilities and utility runs shall be underground, or fee payment in-lieu subject to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

4. Signage. All proposed signage associated with the P roject must comply with Article 66 ( Sign Ordinance) of the Escondido Zoning Code. Separate sign permits will be required for P roject signage. All non-conforming signs shall be removed. The Applicant shall submit with any sign permit graphic/list of all signs to be removed and retained, along with any new signage proposed.

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5. Noise. All Project generated noise shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Ordinance 90- 08).

6. Lighting. All exterior lighting shall conform to the requirements of Article 35 (Outdoor Lighting Ordinance) of the Escondido Zoning Code.

7. General Property Maintenance. The property owner or management company shall maintain the property in good visual and functional condition. This shall include, but not be limited to, all exterior elements of the buildings such as paint, roof, paving, signs, lighting and landscaping.

The Applicant shall paint and re -paint all building exteriors, accessory equipment, and utility boxes servicing the Project, as necessary to maintain clean, safe, and efficient appearances.

8. Anti-Graffiti. The Applicant shall remove all graffiti from buildings and wall surfaces within 48 hours of defacement, including all areas of the job site for when the Project is under construction.

9. Anti-Litter. The site and surrounding area shall be maintained free of litter, refuse, and debris.

Cleaning shall include keeping all publicly used areas free of litter, trash, and garbage.

10. Roof, Wall, and Ground Level Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be screened and concealed from view in accordance with Section 33-1085 of the Escondido Zoning Code.

11. Trash Enclosures. All appropriate trash enclosures or other approved trash system s shall be approved by the Planning and Engineering Division. The property owner or management company shall be responsible for ensuring that enclosures are easily assessable for garbage and recyclables collection; and that the area is managed in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.

Trash enclosure covers shall be closed when not in use. Trash enclosures shall be regularly emptied. There shall be the prompt removal of visible signs of overflow of garbage, smells emanating from enclosure, graffiti, pests, and vermin.

12. Staging Construction Areas. All staging areas shall be conducted on the subject property, subject to approval of the Engineering Department. Of f-site staging areas, if any, shall be approved through the issuance of an off-site staging area permit/agreement.

13. Disturbance Coordinator. The Applicant shall designate and provide a point-of-contact whose responsibilities shall include overseeing the implementation of P roject, compliance with Permit terms and conditions, and responding to neighborhood concerns.

14. Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal, and Recycling. Applicant shall recycle or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65% of the non- hazardous construction and demolition waste for residential projects or portions thereof in accordance with either Section 4.408.2, 4.408.3, or

4.408.4 of the California Green Building Standards Code; and/or for non- residential projects or portions thereof in accordance with either Section 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2, or 5.408.1.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code. In order to ensure compliance with the waste diversion goals fo r all residential and non- residential construction projects, the Applicant must submit appropriate documentation as described in Section 4.408.5 of the California Green Building Standards Code for residential projects or portions thereof, or Section 5.408.1.4 for non- residential projects or portions thereof, demonstrating compliance with the California Green Building Standards Code sections cited above.

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15. Revocation, Suspension, Modification. At any time after Project implementation, the City may require a noticed public hearing to be scheduled before the Planning Commission to determine if there has been demonstrated a good faith intent to proceed in reliance on this approval. This item may be referred to the appropriate decision- making body upon recommend ation of the Director of Development Services for review and possible revocation or modification of the Permit regarding non-compliance with the Conditions of Approval.

a. A violation of any term or condition not abated, corrected or rectified within the time specified on the notice of violation; or

b. A violation of any City ordinance, state law, or federal law not abated, corrected or rectified within the time specified on the notice of violation; or

c. The use as presently conducted creates or constitutes a nuisance.

16. Construction Equipment Emissions. Applicant shall incorporate measures that reduce construction and operational emissions. Prior to the City’s issuance of the demolition and grading permits for the Project, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that its construction contractor will use a construction fleet wherein all 50-horsepower or greater diesel-powered equipment is powered with California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) certified Tier 4 Interim engines or equipment outfitted with CARB -verified diesel particulate filters. An exemption from this requirement may be granted if (i) the Applicant provides documentation demonstrating that equipment with Tier 4 Interim engines are not reasonably available, and (ii) functionally equivalent diesel PM emission totals can be achieved for the Project from other combinations of construction equipment. Before an exemption may be granted, the Applicant’s construction contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that (i) at least two construction fleet owners/operators in San Diego County were contacted and those owners/operators confirmed Tier 4 Interim equipment could not be located within San Diego County during the desired construction schedule, and (ii) the proposed replacement equipment has been evaluated using the California Emissions Estimator Model (“CalEEMod”) or other industry standard emission estimation method, and documentation provided to the Planning Division confirms that necessary project -generated functional equivalencies in the diesel PM emissions level are achieved.

17. Phasing. A phasing plan shall be submitted for all projects which include more than one building.

The phasing plan shall identify the order in which all on- and off -site improvements will be installed, including triggers for improvements resulting from mitigation measures placed on the project through the environmental review process or required for General Plan conformance.

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be approved by the City Planner, Building Official, City Engineer and Fire Marshal prior to the issuance of a grading permit for the project. The phasing plan shall not be modified without written consent from the City of Escondido.

C. Parking and Loading/Unloading.

1. A minimum of 10 parking spaces shall be provided on the site. The amount of parking spaces may vary based on use of the site, in accordance with the City’s Parking Ordinance (Article 39), and as determined by the Director of Development Services. Said parking spaces provided by the Applicant, and any additional parking spaces provided above the required minimum amount, shall be dimensioned per City standards and be maintained in a clean, well -marked condition.

The striping shall be drawn on the plans or a note shall be included indicating double-striping per City standards. Parking is based on the following calculations:

Office (1:300 ratio): 1,288 SF = 4.29 spaces
Training/Office (1:300 ratio): 1,325 SF = 4.41 spaces
Warehouse (1:800 ratio): 1, 045 SF = 1.30 spaces
Total required: 10 spaces

2. Parking for disabled persons shall be provided (including “Van Accessible” spaces) in full compliance with the State Building Code.

3. In accordance with the California Green Building Standard Code,clean air vehicles (CAV) parking spaces shall be shown on the revised site plan to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Divisions.

4. No contractor or employee may store, or permit to be stored, a commercial or construction vehicle/truck; or personal vehicle, truck, or other personal property on public-right-of-way or other public property without permission of the City Engineer.

D. Landscaping: The property owner or management company assumes all responsibility for maintaining all on- site landscaping; any landscaping in the public right -of-way adj acent to the property, including potted plants; and any retaining and freestanding walls in a manner that satisfies the conditions contained herein.

1. Landscaped areas shall be maintained in a flourishing manner. Appropriate irrigation shall be provided for all landscape areas and be maintained in a fully operational condition.

2. All existing planting and planter areas, including areas within the public right -of-way, shall be repaired and landscaping brought into compliance with current standards. All dead plant material shall be removed and replaced by the property owner or management company.

3. If at the time of planning final inspection that it is determined that sufficient screening is not provided, the Applicant shall be required to provide additional landscaping improvements to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.

4. The landscaped areas shall be free of all foreign matter, weeds and plant material not approved as part of the landscape plan.

5. Failure to maintain landscaping and the site in general may result in the setting of a public hearing to revoke or modify the Permit approval.

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6. Landscaping Plans. Applicant shall install all required improvements including screening walls, retaining walls, storm improvements, and landscaping in substantial conformance to the planting and irrigation schedule as shown on the final Approved Plan set.

a. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval, if meeting any of the criteria listed under Section 33-1323 of the Zoning Code. Five copies of detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department with the second submittal lf the grading plan. The initial submittal of the landscape plans shall include the required plan check fees, paid in accordance with the prevailing fee schedule in effect at the time of submittal. Details of P roject fencing and walls, including materials and colors, shall be provided on the landscape plans. (Building permits may also be required.) The landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division and Engineering Services Department prior to issuance of grading permits, and shall be equivalent or superior to the conceptual landscape plans included as part of the Approved Plan set, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. The required landscape and irrigation plans(s) shall comply with the provisions, requirements and standards outlined in Article 62 (Landscape Standards) of the Escondido Zoning Code, except where stricter requirements are imposed by the State of California.

b. Screening walls, retaining walls, storm improvements, and landscaping (i.e. planting and irrigation) is to be provided prior to final occupancy.

c. The installation of the landscaping and irrigation shall be inspected by the Project landscape architect upon completion. He/she shall complete a Certificate of Landscape Compliance certifying that the installation is in substantial compliance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans and City standards. The Applicant shall submit the Certificate of Compliance to the Planning Division and request a final inspection.

d. Any new freestanding walls and/or retaining walls shall incorporate decorative materials or finishes, and shall be indicated on the landscaping plans. (Building permits may also be required.) All freestanding walls visible from points beyond the P roject site shall be treated with a protective sealant coating to facilitate graffiti removal. The sealant shall be a type satisfactory to the Director of Development Services.

e. New or retrofitted trash enclosures shall accommodate vertical climbing plants, vines with support trellis panels, clinging non-deciduous or fast growing shrubbery that will screen the enclosures wall surface. T he Director of Development Services shall find that the proposed landscaping design, material, or method provides approximate equivalence to the specific requirements of this condition or is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of these provisions.

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landscape materials such as soils, fertilizers, pallets, pots, etc.). No green waste materials and tree branches/trunks etc., shall be stored/staged outdoors.

2. No processing of landscape materials is permitted (e.g., shredding, mulching, wood splitting etc.).

3. The use of trash bins must be within a trash enclosure designed in accordance with the City’s Trash Enclosure Guidelines. If residential type trash bins are used, they shall be stored within an appropriate fenced and screened enclosure area. Vinyl -clad c hain-link fencing with appropriate slats may be allowed.

4. Chain-link fencing with tan screening material is allowed along the Highway 78 frontage to enhance with screening in conjunction with the perimeter landscaping. Other colored screening mesh type materials also may be used (such as brown, green, etc.) that blends with the adjacent landscape areas.

5. Decorative tube steel fencing (min. 6 feet in height) shall be installed along the Montiel Road frontage, to include heavy green mesh screening materials attached to the back side of the fence.

Dense shrubs shall be planted and maintained on the street side of the fencing, along with evergreen trees. The entry/security gates shall utilized the same decorative tube steel materials as the security/screening fencing along Montiel Road.

6. A mininimum five-foot wide landscape planter shall be installed along entire western property boundary. Due to the existing utility easement, trees may be restricted and landscaping limited to shrubs (non-deep rooted) and groundcover/mulch. The width of the landscape planter may be reduced along a portion of its length where a minimum 24-foot wide fire lane is required if the five-foot width cannot be achieved.

7. The two roll -up doors facing Montiel Road shall be used for short -term parking of vehicles engaged in the loading/offloading of materials into the warehouse. After loading activites have ceased, the vehicles shall be parked in the dedicated on-site parking areas and the roll-up doors shall be closed.

F. Specific Building Division Conditions:

1. Approval and subsequent development are subject to all conditions and requirements of the California Building Code and Building Division.

G. Specific Engineering Division Conditions:

GENERAL

1. The Developer shall provide the City Engineer with a Preliminary Title Report covering subject property.

2. The location of all existing on-site and adjacent utilities and storm drain facilities shall be determined by the Developer’s engineer. If a conflict occurs with the proposed project or improvements, arrangements for relocation of the conflicting utilities/facilities shall be made with the owner of the utility/facility prior to approval of the Grading plans. This utility/facility relocation work shall be completed prior to issuance of Building Permits.

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3. Improvement plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, required for all public street, utility, and storm drain improvements, and Grading/Private Improvement plans prepared by Civil Engineer, required for all grading, drainage and private onsite improvement design, shall be submitted for review through the City’s virtual plan review portal as a single package containing all items on the Engineering Initial Submittal Checklists. Landscaping Plans shall be prepared by a Landscape Architect.

4. The Developer shall post securities in accordance with the City prepared Bond and Fee Letter based on a final Engineer’s Estimate of Grading and Improvements Cost prepared by the project engineer.

The Developer is required to provide a Cash Clean Up deposit for all grading, landscaping, private Improvements and onsite drainage improvements prior to approval of Grading Plans and issuance of Grading Permit. This Cash Clean Up Deposit amount shall be 10% of the total cost of the project private improvements, drainag e and landscaping. The Developer is required to provide Performance (100% of total public improvement cost estimate), Labor and Material (50% of total public improvement cost estimate) and Guarantee and Warrantee (10 % of total public improvement cost estimate) bonds for all public improvements prior to approval of the Improvement Plans and issuance of Building Permits. All improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

5. As surety for the construction of required frontage improvements, bonds and agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney shall be posted by the Developer with the City of Escondido prior to the approval of any Grading Plan, Improvement Plan, or Building Permit.

6. If site conditions change adjacent to the proposed development prior to completion of the project, the Developer will be responsible to modify his/her improvements to accommodate these changes.

The determination and extent of the modification shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

7. All public improvements shall be constructed in a manner that does not damage existing public improvements. Any damage shall be determined by and corrected by the Developer to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

8. The Developer’s engineer shall submit to the Planning Department 3 copies of the Master and Precise Development Plan as presented to the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council together with any changes contained in the adopted final conditions of approval. The Master and Precise Development Plan will be certified by the Planning Department verifying that they are an accurate reproduction of the approved Master and Precise Development Plan and one of these copies must be included with the first Final Engineering submittal for plan c heck to the Engineering Department.

STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC

1. Public street and drainage improvements shall be constructed to City Standards as required by the Subdivision Ordinance and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to occupancy. Specific details, including final street improvement widths, right -of-way widths, concrete curb and gutters, curb returns and pedestrian ramps, drainage, lighting, etc. shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

2. The developer shall construct street improvements, including but not limited to, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, street trees, paving and base on the following streets adjoining the project boundary:

STREET CLASSIFICATION
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See appropriate typical sections in the current Escondido Design Standards for additional details.

3. The project’s access driveways shall be constructed as alley-type driveway aprons per Escondido Standard Drawing G-5-E with a minimum throat width of 24-feet and a driveway apron with a 4-feet minimum ADA path of travel.

4. The project’s access drive and unloading area shall be adequately illuminated from the project building structure to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Building Official. This lighting shall be maintained by the property owner.

5. The Developer shall install a LED street light at the southeasterly side of the project’s westerly (customer) driveway entrance in accordance with Escondido Standard Drawing No. E-1-E.

6. The Developer shall install a West Bound Left Turn pocket into the project with required transitions and storage per current City and MUTCD Standards. Parking along Montiel Road shall be restricted to accommodate lane widths and this left turn pocket into the project. The Developer shall install “No Parking” signage per an approved Signing and Striping plan.

7. The Developer’s engineer shall prepare and submit for approval by the City Engineer a complete final Signing and Striping plan for all improved and modified roadways. The Developer will be responsible for removal of all existing and the construction of all new signing and striping in compliance with the current CA MUTCD standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

8. The Developer shall repaint all pavement striping and markings adjacent to the project that have been damaged and prematurely faded due to project construction traffic to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

9. Adequate horizontal sight distance shall be provided at all driveways. Increased parkway widths, open space easements, and restrictions on landscaping may be required at the discretion of the City Engineer

10. Pedestrian access routes meeting current ADA requirements shall be provided into the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Building Official.

11. All gated entrances shall be approved by the City Engineer, Building Official, and the Fire Marshal.

12. The Developer will be required to provide a detailed detour and traffic control plan, for all construction and staging activities, and any requested materials placement within existing rights-of- way to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. This plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of an Encroachment Permit for construction or other project activities within the public right-of-way.

GRADING and SITE IMPROVEMENTS

1. A site grading and erosion control plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be approved by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of building permits. The first submittal of the grading plan shall be accompanied by 3 copies of the preliminary soils and geotechnical report.

The Soils Engineer will be required to indicate in the soils report that he/she has reviewed the grading design and found it to be in conformance with his/her recommendations.

2. All private driveways and parking areas shall be paved with a minimum of 3” asphalt concrete (AC) over 6” of asphalt Base (AB) or 7” Portland Concrete Cement (PCC) over 6” AB. All paved areas exceeding 15% slope or less than 1.0% shall be paved with PCC.

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site grading plan and the Soils Engineer shall state on the plans that the proposed retaining wall design is in conformance with the recommendations and specifications as outlined in the Geotechnical report. Structural calculations shall be submitted for review by a Consulting Engineer for all walls not covered by Regional or City Standard Drawings. Stem walls, foundation structures, or deepened footings that are to be constructed as part of a building structure will be permitted as part of the Building Dept. plan review and permit process.

4. The Developer will be required to obtain permission from adjoining property owners for any off-site grading or work necessary to construct the project and/or the required improvements.

5. Erosion control, including riprap, interim slope planting, sandbags, or other erosion control measures shall be provided to control sediment and silt from the project. The Developer shall be responsible for maintaining all erosion control facilities throughout the project.

6. The Developer shall be responsible for the recycling of all excavated materials designated as Industrial Recyclables (soil, asphalt, sand, concrete, land clearing brush and rock) at a recycling center or other location(s) approved by the City Engineer.

7. A Construction General Permit is required from the State Water Resources Control Board for all storm water discharges associated with a construction activity where clearing, grading, and excavation results in a land disturbance of one or more acres.

8. All existing foundations, structures, trees not otherwise noted to remain or be relocated shall be removed or demolished from the site.

9. All driveway grades shall conform to current Escondido Design Standards and Escondido Standard Drawings.

DRAINAGE

1. Final on-site storm drain improvements shall be determined to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall be based on a Drainage Study to be prepared by the Engineer of Work. The drainage study shall be in conformance with the City of Escondido Design Standards.

2. All on-site storm drains not in public easements are private. The responsibility for maintenance of these storm drains shall be that of the Property Owner.

3. The project shall limit drainage flows to their pre-construction rates. Details and calculations for the detention basins if required shall be submitted and approved as part of the grading plan check.

4. All storm water facilities and their drains including any basins, planters, any permeable paver areas shall be considered private. The responsibility for maintenance of these post construction storm water treatment facilities shall be that of the Property Owner.

5. The Developer’s engineer shall design and the Developer shall construct any permeable surfaces proposed for the project to the specifications of the County of San Diego Green Streets manual in effect at the time the grading permits are issued. All permeable surfaces within the project footprint that are subject to vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading.

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the permeable surface for all failing surfaces to County of SD Green Streets manual standards in place at the time of the grading permit. In the event of failure to maintain the permeable pavers system that result in not functioning as designed, the project owner will be responsible to replace the pervious pavers system with an alternate method of storm water treatment system or will be required to transition the project to a priority storm water development project by complying with the applicable requirements, including development of a Storm Water Quality Management Plan and the installation of structural best management practices.

WATER SUPPLY

1. If required by the Fire Marshal, fire hydrants together with an adequate water supply shall be installed at locations identified by the Fire Marshall.

2. This project is located within the Vallecitos Water District. It will be the developer’s responsibility to arrange with the Vallecitos Water District as may be necessary to provide water service for domestic use and fire protection. The developer shall provide evidence that such arrangements have been made prior to release of Building Permits, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Building Official.

SEWER

1. This project is located within the Vallecitos Sewer District potential area of service. It will be the developer’s responsibility to annex into and arrange with the Vallecitos Sewer District as necessary for sewer service. The developer shall provide evidence of such arrangements for sewer service prior to release of Building Permits, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Building Official.

2. This project proposes a private sewer pump. The developer shall provide evidence that Vallecitos Sewer District will allow a private sewer pump and the design and details of this sewer pump, sump tank, lateral, etc. shall be included on and approved with the Building plans to the satisfaction of Vallecitos Sewer District and the City of Escondido Building Official.

3. All existing septic tanks to be abandoned shall be pumped and backfilled, per the San Diego County Health Department Requirements. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to pay all plan check and inspection fees required by the San Diego County Health Department.

LANDSCAPE

1. A site landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Department with the second submittal of the grading plan for review and approval by Engineering and Planning Departments. The initial submittal of the landscape plans shall include the required plan check fees.

EASEMENTS AND DEDICATIONS

1. All easements, both private and public, affecting subject property shall be shown and delineated on the Grading and Improvement Plans.

2. The Developer is responsible for making the arrangements quitclaim all easements of record which conflict with the proposed development prior to approval of the Grading plans and Building Permits.

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not be issued for locations in which the proposed construction will conflict with existing easements or utilities, nor will any securities be released until the existing easements are quitclaimed.

FEES

1. A cash security shall be posted to pay any costs incurred by the City to clean- up eroded soils and debris, repair damage to public or private property and improvements, install new BMPs, and stabilize and/or close-up a non-responsive or abandoned project. Any moneys used by the City for cleanup or damage will be drawn from this security and the grading permit will be revoked by written notice to the developer until the required cash security is replaced. The cleanup cash security shall be released upon final acceptance of the grading and improvements for this project. The amount of the cash security shall be 10% of the total estimated cost of the grading, drainage, landscaping, and best management practices items of work with a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $50,000, unless a higher amount is deemed necessary by the City Engineer.

2. The developer shall be required to pay all development fees of the City then in effect at the time, and in such amounts as may prevail when building permits are issued.

UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING AND RELOCATION

1. All existing overhead utilities within the subdivision boundary or along fronting streets shall be relocated underground as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. The developer may request a waiver of this condition by writing a letter to the City Engineer explaining his/her reasons for requesting the waiver. The developer will be required to pay a waiver fee as adopted by current City Council Resolution and Ordinance.

2. The Developer shall sign a written agreement stating that he has made all such arrangements as may be necessary to coordinate and provide utility construction, relocation and undergrounding. All new utilities shall be constructed underground.

SURVEYING AND MONUMENTATION
All property corners shall be monumented by a person authorized to practice land surveying and a Record of Survey (or Corner Record if appropriate) shall be recorded.

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CITY OF ESCONDIDO

PLANNING DIVISION
201 NORTH BROADWAY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-2798
(760) 839-4671

Notice of Exemption

To: San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
Attn: Fish and Wildlife Notices
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 260
San Diego, CA 92101
MS A-33
From: City of Escondido
201 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025

Project Title/Case No.: West Coast Arborist / PL22-0512

Project Location - Specific: The approximately 1.3-acre site is located on southern side of Montiel Road, north of Highway 78, west of Interstate 15, addressed as 1359 Montiel Road (Assessor Parcel No. 228-240-54-00).

Project Location - City: Escondido Project Location - County: San Diego

Description of Project : Modification to the Montiel Road Planning Area Developm ent Plan, along with a Precise Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow construction services and outdoor storage, including fleet and construction equipment storage as a conditionally permitted use. The request also includes a Precise Development Plan for the remodel of the exterior and interior of the existing 1,288 square foot building, demolition of three small accessory buildings, and 3,965 square foot building addition , along with site and street frontage improvements and landscaping. A Conditional Use Permit also is requested to allow the proposed use in conformance with the modification to the land-use matrix.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Escondido

Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:

Name: West Coast Arborists, Inc (Pat Mahoney) Telephone: (714) 991-1900 Address: 2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, CA 92806

Private entity School district Local public agency State agency Other special district

Exempt Status : The project is categorically exempt from further CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 153 01 (Existing Facilities) , section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures ), section 1530 5 (Minor Alteration in Land-Use Limitations), and section 15332 (Infill Development).

Reasons why project is exempt:

The 1.3-acre project site is within City limits and is surrounded by urban/ commercial/industrial uses. The Project building additions would not exceed 10,000 square feet and all public facilities are available to serve the site. The project site has previous been used for office, warehouse and outdoor storage uses. The design of the project is consistent with the applicable Planned Commerci al (PC) General Plan land -use designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable Montiel Road Planning Area regulations. It has been determined the project would not result in any significant impacts to traffic, noise, air qua lity, or water quality. The project site does not contain any sensitive habitat or is environmentally sensitive. A ll required utilities and public services can be provided to the site with existing facilities located within adjacent streets or easements.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Jay Paul, Planning Division Area Code/Telephone/Extension (760) 839-4537 Signature JPaul 3-23-2023
Jay Paul, Senior Planner Date
Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: N/A Attachment 2
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Attachment 3

Proposed Amendment (Text)
(Montiel Road Master Plan)

The following land use is added to the Land-Use Matrix:

Section 2.0 Land Uses

The following criteria is added to the Design Standards:

Section 3.0 Design Standards

3.1 Setbacks

d. Highway 78: No landscape setback shall be required for Assessor Parcel No. 228- 290-54-00 along the Highway 78 frontage/Interstate 15 transition lanes and west property boundary.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-44

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT FOR A CONTRACTOR SERVICES OFFICE AND

OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT/FLEET STORAGE

WHEREAS, West Coast Arborists (“Applicant”) filed a land use development application (Planning Case No. PL22-0512) constituting a request for an Amendment to the Montiel Road Planning Area Master Plan (land use matrix and development standards), along with a Precise Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow construction services with fleet parking and construction equipment storage as a conditionally permitted use (“Project”), on approximately 1.3-acres located on the south side of Montiel Road, north of Highway 78, west of Interstate 15, addressed at 1359 Montiel Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 228-240-54-00), as more particularly described in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Application was submitted to, and processed by, the Development Services Department in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Escondido Zoning Code and the applicable procedures and time limits specified by the Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code Section 65920 et seq.) and the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 of California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et. seq.), the City is the Lead Agency for the Project, as the public agency with the principal responsibility for approving the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality A ct, Public Resource Code section 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”) the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in conformance with CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities), section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures), section 153 05 (Minor Alteration in Land -Use Limitations), and section 15332 (Infill Development); and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Division studied the Application, performed necessary investigations, prepared a written report, and hereby recommends approval of the Project as depicted on the plan set shown in Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference as though fully set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 28, 2023 as prescribed by law, at which interested persons were given the opportunity to appear and present their views with respect to the Application. Evidence was submitted to and considered by the Planning Commission, including written and oral testimony from City staff, interested parties, and the public.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023 -06, recommending that the City Council approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Escondido held a duly noticed public hearing on April 19, 2023 as prescribed by law, at which time the City Council received and considered the reports and recommendation of the Planning Division and Planning Commission, and gave all persons full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence and testimony regarding the Project. Evidence was submitted to and considered by the City Council, including without limitation:
a) Witten information including plans, studies, written and graphical information, and other material, submitted by the Applicant;
b) Oral testimony from City staff, interested parties, and the public;

c) The City Council staff report, dated April 19, 2023, which along with its attachments, and City staff's recommendation on the Project, is incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein; d) The Planning Commission recommendation; and

e) Additional information submitted during the public hearing; and

WHEREAS, the City Clerk, whose office is located at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, California, 92025, is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the 145
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record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based, which documents and materials shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the California Public Records Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council has reviewed and considered the Notice of Exemption prepared for the Project in conformance with CEQA, the staff report dated April 19, 2023, and testimony given at the public hearing, and makes the determinative Factors to be Considered /Findings of Fact contained in Exhibit "C" hereto and incorporated by this reference.

3. That the Factors to be Considered / Findings of Fact were made by the City Council, and upon their consideration along with the staff reports, public testimony presented at the hearing, and all other oral and written evidence on this Project, this City Council approves the Project, subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth in Exhibit "D" hereto and incorporated by this reference. The City Council expressly declares that is would not have made this decision except upon and subject to each and all of said conditions, each and all of which shall run with the land and be binding upon the Applicant, the owner, and all subsequent owners of the Property, and all persons who use the Property for the use permitted hereby.

4. That the City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to approve the Conditional Use Permit.

5. That this Conditional Use Permit and associated Precise Development Plan shall be valid for two years from the date of approval unless a n Extension of Time is granted pursuant to Chapter 33, Article 61, Division 1 (Conditional Use Permits) and Division 9 (Zoning Administrator) of the Escondido Municipal Code.
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6. That concurrently with this Resolution, the City Council is taking a number of actions in furtherance of the Project, as generally described by the April 19, 2003 City Council staff report. No single component of the series of actions made in connection with the Project shall be effective unless and until it is approved by an Ordinance or Resolution and is procedurally effective in the manner provided by state law.

Therefore, this Resolution shall become effective and operative on the day immediately subsequent to the date that Ordinance No. 2023-44 becomes effective.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1):

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Project is subject to certain fees described in the City of Escondido’s Development Fee Inventory on file in both the Community Development Department and Public Works Department. Approval of this development project is conditioned upon payment of all applicable development fees and connection fees in the manner provided in Chapter 6 of the Escondido Municipal Code.

The Project is also subject to dedications, reservations, and exactions, as specified in the Conditions of Approval.

2. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the 90-day period during which to protest the imposition of any fee, dedication, reservation, or other exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date of this resolution and any such protest must be in a manner that complies with Section 6602. 147
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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description
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Plans
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EXHIBIT “C”

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED / FINDINGS OF FACT
Resolution No. 2023-44
PLANNING CASE NUMBER: PL22-0512
Conditional Use Permit Determinations

1. Gran
ting the Conditional Use Permit to allow for contractor services along with fleet and out door equipment storage is based on sound principles of land use because adequate parking, access, on- site circulation, utilities, storm water facilities, and landscaping would be provided (as detailed in the staff report). The proposed Project would not diminish the quality of life standards of the General Plan because the Project would not materially degrade the level of service on adjacent streets or public facilities, nor create excessive noise, and adequate public services are currently provided on- site. The proposed development would be well integrated into its surroundings because the proposed structures would incorporate compatible architectural design, materials, and colors, and the Project would not be visually obstructive or disharmonious with surrounding areas, or harm major views from adjacent properties. The proposed use is in response to services required by the community because the facility provides a N orth C ounty satellite for professional tree maintenance and management services to municipalit ies and public agencies. Appropriate conditions have been incorporated to address any potential impacts related to storage of equipment/materials and operations.

2. The pr
oposed Conditional Use Permit will not cause deterioration of bordering land uses or create special problems for the area in which it is located. The Engineering/Traffic Division determined that all vehicular traffic generated by the Project would be accommodated safely and would not create any adverse impacts to the adjacent roadways or intersections. On-site processing of materials is not permitted and therefore would not create any adverse noise impacts to adjacent uses. On -site grading would be minimal and the street along the site frontage would be improved to include appropriate road widening, curb, gutter and sidewalk. The proposed modification to the building and additions would be consistent with the height limits of the planned development and compatible with one- and two-story residential and commercial/industrial developments along Montiel Road. The building architecture includes a more contemporary style and utilizes certain exterior elements and materials to be compatible with the mix of architectural styles and materials throughout the area. In addition, the site will be landscaped to further soften and screen views into the site from the adjacent roadways. The proposal meets the purpose of the Municipal and Zoning Codes as it would be consistent with the established rules of the proposed zoning district.

3. The pr
oposed Conditional Use Permit has been considered in relationship to its effect on the neighborhood and it has been determined to be compatible with the surrounding commercial, industrial and residential properties and General Plan policies because the use would not create any land use or other adverse impacts that are not adequately mitigated. The Conditional Use Permit is subject to conditions of approval necessary and desirable to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare. The use also would not create any excessive noise, traffic, or other adverse impacts, as noted in the sections above.

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EXHIBIT “D”

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Resolution No. 2023-44
PLANNING CASE NO. PL22-0512
This Project is conditionally approved as set forth on the application received by the City of Escondido October 12, 2022, and the Project drawings consisting of Site Plans, Floor Plans, Sections, Architectural Elevations, Civil Sheets/Grading, Concept Landscape Plans and Colored Elevations; all designated as approved on April 19, 2023, and shall not be altered without express authorization by the Development Service Department.

For the purpose of these conditions, the term “Applicant” shall also include the Project proponent, owner, permittee, and the Applicant’s successors in interest, as may be applicable.

A. G
eneral:

1. A
cceptance of Permit. If the Applicant fails to file a timely and valid appeal of this Permit within t
he applicable appeal period, such inaction by the Applicant shall be deemed to constitute all of the following on behalf of the Applicant:
a. A
cceptance of the Permit by the Applicant; and
b. A
greement by the Applicant to be bound by, to comply with, and to do all things required o
f or by the Applicant pursuant to all of the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Project Permit or other approval and the provisions of the Escondido Municipal Code or Zoning Code applicable to such Permit.

2. P
ermit Expiration. The rights granted within this Permit shall be utilized within two years from the date this approval, or the expiration date of any extension granted in accordance with the Escondido Municipal Code and Zoning Code, or it shall expire and become null and void.

3. C
ertification. The Director of Development Services, or his/her designee, is authorized and directed to make, or require the Applicant to make, all corrections and modifications to the Project drawings and any other relevant document comprising the Project in its entirety, as necessary to make them internally consistent and in conformity with the final action on the Project. This i
ncludes amending the Project drawings as necessary to incorporate revisions made by the decision-making body and/or reflecting any modifications identified in these conditions of approval. A final Approved Plan set, shall be submitted to the Planning Division for certification electronically. Said plans must be certified by the Planning Division prior to submittal of any post- entitlement permit, including grading, public improvement, landscape, or buildi ng plans for the Project.

4. C
onformance to Approved Plans.
a. T
he operation and use of the subject property shall be consistent with the Project Description and Details of Request, designated with the Approved Plan set.

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b. Nothing in this Permit shall authorize the Applicant to intensify the authorized activity beyond that which is specifically described in this Permit.

c. Once a permit has been issued, the Applicant may request Permit modifications. “Minor" modifications may be granted if found by the Director of Development Services to be in substantial conformity with the Approved Plan set, including all exhibits and Permit conditions attached hereto. Modifications beyond the scope described in the Approved Plan set may require submittal of an amendment to the Permit and approval by the authorized agency.

6. Certificate of Occupancy.

7. Availability of Permit Conditions.

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10. Fees. The appropriate development fees and Citywide Facility fees shall be paid in accordance with the prevailing fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services . Through plan check proc essing, the Applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but not be limited to: Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, School Fees, Traffic Mitigation Fees, Flood Control Mitigation Fees, Park Mitigation Fees, Fire Mitigation/Cost Recovery Fees, and other fees listed in the Fee Schedule, which may be amended. Arrangements to pay these fees shall be made prior to building permit issuance to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.

Approval of this development project is conditioned upon payment of all applicable development fees and connection fees in the manner provided in Chapter 6 of the Escondido Municipal Code.

12. Clerk Recording.

a. State Law (SB 1535), effective January 1, 2007, requires certain projects to pay fees for purposes of funding the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If the Project is found to have a significant impact to wildlife resources and/or sensitive habitat, in accordance with State law, or if the Project was analyzed through a negative declaration or environmental impact report, the Applicant shall remit to the City of Escondido Planning Division, within two working days of the effective date of the adoption of the environmental document, a check payable to the “San Diego County Clerk,” in the amount that is published by the County Clerk’s Office. Failure to remit the required fees in full within the specified time noted above will result in County notification to the State that a fee was required but not paid, and could result in State imposed penalties and recovery under the provisions of the Revenue and Taxation code. In addition, Section 21089(b) of the Public Resources Code, and Section 711.4(c) of the Fish and Game Code provide that no project shall be operative, vested, or final until all the required filing fees are paid. The County Clerk’s Office filing fees for other environmental review documents are adjusted Resolution No. 2023-44
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annually by the California Department of Fish and Wildl ife. If the fee increase after the date of this approval, the Applicant shall be responsible for the increase.

b. For more information on filing fees, please refer to the County Clerk’s Office and/or the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5.

a. A violation of any term or condition not abated, corrected or rectified within the time specified on the notice of violation; or

b. A violation of any City ordinance, s tate law, or federal law not abated, corrected or rectified within the time specified on the notice of violation; or

c. The use as presently conducted creates or constitutes a nuisance.

16. Indemnification, Hold Harmless, Duty to Defend.

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related litigation costs and expenses (collectively, “Claims”), of every nature caused by, arising out of, or in connection with (i) any business, work, conduct, act, omission, or negligence of the Applicant or the owner of the Property (including the Applicant’s or the owner of the Property’s contractors, subcontractors, licensees, sublessees, invitees, agents, consultants, employees, or volunteers), or such activity of any other person that is permitted by the Applicant or owner of the Property, occurring in, on, about, or adjacent to the Property; (ii) any use of the Property, or any accident, injury, death, or damage to any person or property occurring in, on, or about the Property; or (iii) any default in the performance of any obligation of the Applicant or the owner of the Property to be performed pursuant to any condition of approval for the Project or agreement related to the Project, or any such claim, action, or proceeding brought thereon. Provided, however, that the Applicant shall have no obligation to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City as to any Claims that arise from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event any such Claims are brought against the City, the Applicant, upon receiving notice from the City, shall defend the same at its sole expense by counsel reasonably acceptable to the City and shall indemnify the City for any and all administrative and litigation costs incurred by the City itself, the costs for staff time expended, and reasonable attorney’s fees (including the full reimbursement of any such fees incurred by the City’s outside counsel, who may be selected by the City at its sole and absolute discretion and who may defend the City against any Claims in the manner the City deems to be in the best interests of the City).

c. The City, in its sole discretion and upon providing notice to the Applicant, may require the Applicant to deposit with the City an amount estimated to cover costs, expenses, and fees (including attorney’s fees) required to be paid by the Applicant in relation to any Claims referenced herein, which shall be placed into a deposit account from which the City may draw as such costs, expenses, and fees are incurred. Within 14 days after receiving written notice from the City, the Applicant shall replenish the deposit account in the amount the City determines is necessary in the context of the further defense of such Claims. To the extent such deposit is required by the City, the amount of such deposit and related terms and obligations shall be expressed in a written Deposit Account Agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form. The City, in its sole and Resolution No. 2023-44
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reasonable discretion, shall determine the amount of any initial deposits or subsequent deposits of funds, and the Applicant may provide documentation or information for the City to consider in making its determinations. Nothing within this subsection shall be construed as to relieve the Applicant’s obligations to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City as otherwise stated herein.

B. Construction, Maintenance, and Operation Obligations:

3. Utilities. All new utilities and utility runs shall be underground, or fee payment in-lieu subject to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

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5. Noise. All Project generated noise shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Ordinance 90- 08).

6. Lighting. All exterior lighting shall conform to the requirements of Article 35 (Outdoor Lighting Ordinance) of the Escondido Zoning Code.

The Applicant shall paint and re -paint all building exteriors, accessory equipment, and utility boxes servicing the Project, as necessary to maintain clean, safe, and efficient appearances.

9. Anti-Litter. The site and surrounding area shall be maintained free of litter, refuse, and debris.

Cleaning shall include keeping all publicly used areas free of litter, trash, and garbage.

10. Roof, Wall, and Ground Level Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be screened and concealed from view in accordance with Section 33-1085 of the Escondido Zoning Code.

12. Staging Construction Areas. All staging areas shall be conducted on the subject property, subject to approval of the Engineering Depar tment. Off -site staging areas, if any, shall be approved through the issuance of an off-site staging area permit/agreement.

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residential projects or portions thereof, demonstrating compliance with the California Green Building Standards Code sections cited above.

15. Construction Equipment Emissions. Applicant shall incorporate measures that reduce construction and operational emissions. Prior to the City’s issuance of the demolition and grading permits for the Project, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that its construction contractor will use a construction fleet wherein all 50-horsepower or greater diesel-powered equipment is powered with California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) certified Tier 4 Interim engines or equipment outfitted with CARB -verified diesel particulate filters. An exemption from this requirement may be granted if (i) the Applicant provides documentation demonstrating that equipment with Tier 4 Interim engines are not reasonably available, and (ii) functionally equivalent diesel PM emission totals can be achieved for the Project from other combinations of construction equipment. Before an exemption may be granted, the Applicant’s construction contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that (i) at least two construction fleet owners/operators in San Diego County were contacted and those owners/operators confirmed Tier 4 Interim equipment could not be located within San Diego County during the desired construction schedule, and (ii) the proposed replacement equipment has been evaluated using the California Emissions Estimator Model (“CalEEMod”) or other industry standard emission estimation method, and documentation provided to the Planning Division confirms that necessary project -generated functional equivalencies in the diesel PM emissions level are achieved.

16. Phasing. A phasing plan shall be submitted for all projects which include more than one building.

The plan shall also identify the order in which structures will be built and occupied, the location of construction fencing at each phase of construction, and any other means necessary to prevent conflicts between construction traffic and users of the occupied buildings. The phasing plan shall be approved by the City Planner, Building Official, City Engineer and Fire Marshal prior to the issuance of a grading permit for the project. The phasing plan shall not be modified without written consent from the City of Escondido.

C. Parking and Loading/Unloading.

The striping shall be drawn on the plans or a note shall be included indicating double-striping per City standards. Parking is based on the following calculations:

Office (1:300 ratio) 1,288 SF = 4.29 spaces
Training/Office (1:300 ratio) 1,325 SF = 4.41 spaces
Warehouse (1:800 ratio) 1,-045 SF = 1.30 spaces
Total required 10 spaces

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2. Parking for disabled persons shall be provided (including “Van Accessible” spaces) in full compliance with the State Building Code.

D. Landscaping: The property owner or management company assumes all responsibility for maintaining all on- site landscaping; any landscaping in the public right -of-way adjacent to the property, including potted plants; and any retaining and freestanding walls in a manner that satisfies the conditions contained herein.

1. Landscaped areas shall be maintained in a flourishing manner. Appropriate irrigation shall be provided for all landscape areas and be maintained in a fully operational condition.

4. The landscaped areas shall be free of all foreign matter, weeds and plant material not approved as part of the landscape plan.

5. Failure to maintain landscaping and the site in general may result in the setting of a public hearing to revoke or modify the Permit approval.

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Plan set, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. The required landscape and irrigation plans(s) shall comply with the provisions, requirements and standards outlined in Article 62 (Landscape Standards) of the Escondido Zoning Code, except where stricter requirements are imposed by the State of California.

b. Screening walls, retaining walls, storm improvements, and landscaping (i.e. planting and irrigation) is to be provided prior to final occupancy.

E. Specific Planning Division Conditions:

1. Outdoor storage shall be limited to landscape stock (e.g., trees and similar materials in planter pots/boxes). Any other storage shall be completed screen within a full enclosed building (e.g., landscape materials such as soils, fertilizers, pallets, pots, etc.). No green waste materials and tree branches/trunks etc., shall be stored/staged outdoors. Outdoor storage areas and screening requirements may be modified through the administrative Plot Plan process with appropriate screening provided, as determined by the Director of Development Services.

2. No processing of landscape materials is permitted (e.g., shredding, mulching, wood splitting etc.).

3. The use of trash bins must be within a trash enclosure designed in accordance with the City’s Trash Enclosure Guidelines. If residential type trash bins are used, they shall be stored within an appropriate fenced and screened enclosure area. Vinyl-clad chain-link fencing with appropriate slats may be allowed.

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5. Decorative tube steel fencing (min. 6 feet in height) shall be installed along the Montiel Road frontage, to include heavy green mesh screening materials attached to the back side of the fence.

6. The two roll-up doors facing Montiel Road shall be used for short-term parking of vehicles engaged in the loading/offloading of materials into the warehouse. After loading activites have ceased, the vehicles shall be parked in the dedicated on-site parking areas.

7. The lift type equipment/trucks shall be stored in a down position.

F. Specific Building Division Conditions:

1. Approval and subsequent development are subject to all conditions and requirements of the California Building Code and Building Division.

G. Specific Engineering Division Conditions:

GENERAL

1. The Developer shall provide the City Engineer with a Preliminary Title Report covering subject property.

The Developer is required to provide a Cash Clean Up deposit for all grading, landscaping, private Improvements and onsite drainage improvements prior to approval of Grading Plans and issuance of Grading Permit. This Cash Clean Up Deposit amount shall be 10% of the total cost of the project private improvements, drainage and landscaping. The Developer is required to provide Performance (100% of total public improvement cost estimate), Labor and Material (50% of total public improvement cost estimate) and Guarantee and Warrantee (10 % of total public improvement cost estimate) bonds for all public improvements prior to approval of the Improvement Plans and issuance of Building Permits. All improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

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6. If site conditions change adjacent to the proposed development prior to completion of the project, the Developer will be responsible to modify his/her improvements to accommodate these changes.

The determination and extent of the modification shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

7. All public impr ovements shall be constructed in a manner that does not damage existing public improvements. Any damage shall be determined by and corrected by the Developer to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC

STREET CLASSIFICATION
Montiel Road Modified Local Collector (24’ centerline to curb face) See appropriate typical sections in the current Escondido Design Standards for additional details.

5. The Developer shall install a LED street light at the southeasterly side of the project’s westerly (customer) driveway entrance in accordance with Escondido Standard Drawing No. E-1-E.

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10. Pedestrian access routes meeting current ADA requirements shall be provided into the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Building Official.

11. All gated entrances shall be approved by the City Engineer, Building Official, and the Fire Marshal.

GRADING and SITE IMPROVEMENTS

1. A site grading and erosion control plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be approved by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of buildi ng permits. The first submittal of the grading plan shall be accompanied by 3 copies of the preliminary soils and geotechnical report.

The Soils Engineer will be required to indicate in the soils report that he/she has reviewed the grading design and found it to be in conformance with his/her recommendations.

3. Any proposed retaining walls not a part of the building foundations or stem walls shall be shown on and permitted as part of the site grading plan. Profiles and structural details shall be shown on the site grading plan and the Soils Engineer shall state on the plans that the proposed retaining wall design is in conformance with the recommendations and specifications as outlined in the Geotechnical report. Structural calculations shall be submitted for review by a Consulting Engineer for all walls not covered by Regional or City Standard Drawings. Stem walls, foundation structures, or deepened footings that are to be constructed as part of a building structure will be permitted as part of the Building Dept. plan review and permit process.

4. The Developer will be required to obtain permission from adjoining property owners for any off-site grading or work necessary to construct the project and/or the required improvements.

6. The De veloper shall be responsible for the recycling of all excavated materials designated as Industrial Recyclables (soil, asphalt, sand, concrete, land clearing brush and rock) at a recycling center or other location(s) approved by the City Engineer.

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8. All existing foundations, structures, trees not otherwise noted to remain or be relocated shall be removed or demolished from the site.

9. All driveway grades shall conform to current Escondido Design Standards and Escondido Standard Drawings.

DRAINAGE

2. A ll on-site storm drains not in public easements are private. The responsibility for maintenance of these storm drains shall be that of the Property Owner.

6. The project owner shall perpetually maintain all permeable surfaces in accordance to the standards established by the County of San Diego Green Streets manual in effect at the time the grading permits are issued. City shall have the right to inspect all permeable surfaces as needed to ensure they function as designed. City shall have the right to require qualified third-party testing at the property owner’s expense when surface failure is suspected. Contractor qualifications are outlined in the County of SD Green Streets manual. The project owner will be required to repair or reinstall the permeable surface for all failing surfaces to County of SD Green Streets manual standards in place at the time of the grading permit. In the event of failure to maintain the permeable pavers system that result in not functioning as designed, the project owner will be responsible to replace the pervious pavers system with an alternate method of storm water treatment system or will be required to transition the project to a priority storm water development project by complying with the applicable requirements, including development of a Storm Water Quality Management Plan and the installation of structural best management practices.

WATER SUPPLY

1. If required by the Fire Marshal, fire hydrants together with an adequate water supply shall be installed at locations identified by the Fire Marshall.

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have been made prior to release of Building Permits, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Building Official.

SEWER

LANDSCAPE

EASEMENTS AND DEDICATIONS

1. All easements, both private and public, affecting subject property shall be shown and delineated on the Grading and Improvement Plans.

2. The Developer is responsible for making the arrangements quitclaim all easements of record which conflict with the proposed development prior to approval of the Grading plans and Building Permits.

If an easement of record contains an existing utility that must remain in service, proof of arrangements to quitclaim the easement once new utilities are constructed must be submitted to the City Engineer prior to approval of the Grading plans and Building Permits. Building permits will not be issued for locations in which the proposed construction will conflict with existing easements or utilities, nor will any securities be released until the existing easements are quitclaimed.

FEES

2. The developer shall be required to pay all development fees of the City then in effect at the time, and in such amounts as may prevail when building permits are issued.

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UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING AND RELOCATION

SURVEYING AND MONUMENTATION
All property corners shall be monumented by a person authorized to practice land surveying and a Record of Survey (or Corner Record if appropriate) shall be recorded.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT

TO THE MONTIEL ROAD MASTER PLAN ALONG WITH A

PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A CONTRACTOR SERVICE

OFFICE AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT STORAGE

APPLICANT: West Coast Arborists CASE NO.:

PL22-0512

The City Council of the City of Escondido (“City”), California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings:

a) West Coast Arborists ("Applicant") filed a land use development application, Planning Case No. PL22 -0512 (“Application”) constituting a request for an Amendment to the Montiel Road Planning Area Master Plan (land use matrix and development standards), along with a Precise Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow construction services with fleet parking and construction equipment storage as a conditionally permitted use (“Project”), on an approximately

1.3-acre parcel located on the south side of Montiel Road, north of Highway 78, west of Interstate 15, addressed at 1359 Montiel Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 228 -240-54-00), and more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached to this Ordinance and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein (“Property”); and
b) The Applicati on was submitted to, and processed by, the Planning Division of the Development Services Department as Planning Case No. PL22 -0512. The Applicant seeks approval of an Amendment to the Montiel Road Planned Development to allow contractor services wit h outdoor equipment storage as Conditional Use, and a modification to the landscape standards for the subject parcel, as shown on Exhibit “B” (Planned Development Modification), along with a Precise Development Plan for proposed improvements to the subject site and building(s), as shown on Exhibit “C” (Precise Development Plan), and on file in the Planning Division, and incorporated herein by this 172
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reference as though fully set forth.
c) The Planning Division of the Development Services Department completed its review and scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission on March 28, 2023. Following the public hearing on March 28, 2023 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-06, which recommended that the City Council, among other things, approve the Project, including actions to amend the Montiel Road Planned Development and to approved a Precise Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit.

SECTION 2. An original copy of the proposed Amendment to the Montiel R oad Planned Development, and Precise Development Plan and all other related Project materials are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, with a copy of each document submitted to the City Council for its consideration. The City Clerk, whose office is loc ated at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, California 92025, is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based, which documents and materials shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the California Public Records Act.

SECTION 3. The City Council did on April 19, 2023 hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law. Evidence was submitted to and considered by the City Council, including, without limitation:
a) Written information including all application materials and other written and graphical information posted on the project website.
b) Oral testimony from City staff, interested parties, and the public.

c) The City Council staff report, dated April 19, 2023 which along with its attachments, is incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein, including the Planning Commission's recommendation on the request.
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d) Additional information submitted during the public hearing.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resource Code section 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”) the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in conformance with CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities), section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures), section 15305 (Minor Alteration in Land -Use Limitations), and section 15332 (Infill Development). The City Council adopts such categorical exemption, whic h is provided as Attachment 2 to the April 19, 2023 staff report and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk.

SECTION 5. That, upon consideration of the Factors to be Considered /Findings of Fact attached as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein, the City Council approves the amendment to the Montiel Road Planned Development and Precise Development Plan, attached as Exhibits “B” and “C” respectively.

SECTION 6. Concurrently with the action on this Ordinance, the City Council is taking a number of actions in furtherance of the Project, as generally described in the April 19, 2023 City Council staff report. No single component of the series of actions made in connection with the Project shall be effective unless and until it is approved by an Ordinance or Resolution and is procedurally effective in the manner provided by state law. Therefore, this Ordinance shall become effective and operative only if City Council Resolution No. 2023-08 is approved.

SECTION 7. All references within this Ordinance to "Applicant" or "Developer," shall be equally applicable to the current property owner and to any successors -in- interest o r assigns, whether such successors of assigns own, control, or otherwise have development authority for all, a portion, or portions of that property included within the Project site.

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jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.

SECTION 9. That as of the effective date of this ordinance, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 10. The City Council authorizes all subsequent action to be taken by City Officials consistent with this Ordinance.

SECTION 11. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance and to cause the same or a summary to be prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 36933, to be published one time within 15 days of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County and circulated in the City of Escondido.

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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description
Ordinance No. 2023-08
Ordinance No. 2023-08
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EXHBIT “B”
Ordinance No. 2023-08
(Montiel Road Master Plan Modifications)
The following land use is added to the Land-Use Matrix:

Section 2.0 Land Uses
Use Title Permitted Conditional Use Permit
Contractor Office and
Support Services (including
warehouse facilities, and
fleet and support equipment
storage as accessory uses,
but excluding outdoor
storage of materials unless
kept on fleet vehicles).

C
The following criteria is added to the Design Standards:

Section 3.0 Design Standards

3.1 Setbacks
d. Highway 78: No landscape setback shall be required for Assessor Parcel No. 228- 290-54-00 along the Highway 78 frontage/Interstate 15 transition lanes and west property boundary.

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EXHIBIT “C”
Plans
Ordinance No. 2023-08
Ordinance No. 2023-08
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6’ Security Fence
6’ Security Fence
6’ Security Fence
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EXHIBIT “D”

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED / FINDINGS OF FACT
Ordinance No. 2023-08
PLANNING CASE NUMBER: PL22-0512
Environmental Determinations:

1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, ( "CEQA"), Public Resources Code section 21000 et. seq.), and its implementing regulations (the State CEQA Guidelines), Article 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15000 et. seq., the City of Escondido (“City”) is the Lead Agency for the project (“Project”), as the public agency with the principal responsibility for approving the Project.

2. The Project qualifies for an exemption from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities), section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures), section 15305 (Minor Alteration in Land -Use Limitations), and section 15332 (Infill Development) .

The proposed development is located on an infill commercial/industrial zoned parcel surrounded by urban uses and proposes building additions less than 10,000 square feet . The site has previously been developed and full y disturbed, and used for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial/storage type uses. Therefore, the site has no value for special status species. The property can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services, and the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The proposed modification to land-use limitations only invo lves a modification to the list of permitted/conditionally permitted uses. The Project also does not trigger any exceptions to the categorical exemption as listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2.

3. The Planning Commission has independently considered the full administrative record before it, which includes but is not limited to the March 28, 2023, Planning Commission staff report; testimony by staff and the public; and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. The administrative record demonstrates that each of the above requirements have been satisfied. No substantial evidence has been submitted that would support a finding that any of the above-described exemption requirements have not been satisfied. The Project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and all of the requirements of CEQA have been met.

3. All of the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met because it was found that the p roject will not have a significant effect on the environment as demonstrated in the Class 1, 3, 5, and 32 CEQA Exemption prepared for the Project, dated March 23, 2023.

Planned Development Determinations:

1. The City’s General Plan land-use designation for the project site is Planned Commercial (PC - Montiel Road #11). The Guiding Principles for this planning area include limited light industrial and commercial uses. Development is implemented through the Montiel Road Planning Area development plan. The Montiel Road Planning Area development plan allows for a variety of commercial, light industrial, warehouse, service, schools, trades, repair and warehouse type uses.

The proposed use of the site for construction type services (office, storage and warehou se) with fleet/equipment storage would be similar to the variety of uses currently permitted/conditionally permitted. Therefore, the proposed Project, with the requested land -use amendment, would be consistent with the General Plan Guiding Principles for the planning area and the Montiel Road Ordinance No. 2023-08
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Planning Area planned development. The overall design of the proposed Project will produce an attractive, efficient development that utilizes quality building materials and ample landscaping with appropriate on-site parking. The proposed project would not diminish the Quality -of-Life Standards of the General Plan as the project would not materially degrade the level of service on adjacent streets and intersections or public facilities, create excessive noise or compa tibility impacts. Adequate on- site parking, circulation and public services can be provided to the site.

2. The approval of the proposed Project would be based on sound principles of land use and the project is well -integrated with the surrounding residenti al and commercially developed properties . The overall design produces an attractive, efficient and stable environment. The project site is zoned for limited industrial/commercial development and is adjacent to commercial/industrial development to the west and south across State Route 78 . Multi-family residential development is located to the north across Montiel Road. Adequate on-site parking, access, on-site circulation and utilities would be provided. The Engineering/Traffic Division determined that all vehicular traffic generated by the Project would be accommodated safely and would not create any adverse impacts to the adjacent roadways or intersections. On-site grading would be minimal and the street along the site frontage would be improved to in clude appropriate road widening, curb, gutter and sidewalk . The proposed modification to the building and additions would be consistent with the height limits of the planned development and compatible with one - and two story residential and commercial/ind ustrial developments along Montiel Road . The building architecture includes a more contemporary style and utilizes certain exterior elements and materials to be compatible with the mix of architectural styles and materials throughout the area. In addition, the site will be landscaped to further soften and screen views into the site from the adjacent roadways.

3. The Engineering Department and Utilities Department indicated there are adequate public services in the adjacent street and/or easements to support the project and the project would not provide an undue or negative impact on existing public facilities and services. The Project would be service by the Escondido Police and Fire Departments. The project would not adversely impact e mergency services.

4. The site has previously been developed and paved and does not require extensive earth moving.

Limited grading will be necessary to support the required street improvements and new building pad areas. A retaining wall up to five feet i n height will be constructed along a portion of the Montiel Avenue street frontage and face inward towards the project site. The site is an infill development located within an urban area and does not contain any desirable natural features. The project is not located within a significant view-shed corridor and would not adversely obstruct any views of identified hillside and ridgelines from Interstate 15 and Highway 78. The project and building design/modifications with limited building height would not result in any visual obstructi on or be disharmonious with the surrounding area and facilities, as described in the sections above.

5. The uses proposed have a beneficial effect not obtainable under existing zoning regulations and the Planned Development process is required to facilitate development of the project in accordance with the General Plan Land-Use designation of Planned Commercial , and the Guiding Principles for the Montiel Road Planning Area Planned Development. The subject site is zoned Planned Development- Commercial (PD -C) and Planned developments may set their own development standards to encourage creative approaches to the use of land through variation in the siting of buildings and design that enhances the appearance and usability of the project. The development proposes a variety of setbacks and appropriate orientation of the buildings and design features (including entries, loading and building access areas, storm water features, landscaping and walls) to correspond to and reduce potential impacts to the variety of adjacent land uses and the built environment. Approval of the proposed Project would be based on sound principles of land use and is well -integrated with its surroundings. All vehicular traffic generated by the Project will be accommodated safely and without degrading the level of service on the adjoining streets or intersections.

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STAFF REPORT
April 19, 2023
File Number 0830-20

SUBJECT
REVIEW AND AFFIRM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (“HOME”) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS (“ESG”) PRIORITIES IN THE 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 AND 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS

DEPARTMENT
Development Services Department; Housing and Neighborhood Services Division

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Provide direction on the funding priorities for CDBG and HOME activities for FY 2023-24

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-37, approving the substantial amendment to the 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction and Approval (Development Services: Andrew Firestine , Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Holly Nelson, LCSW, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The CDBG and HOME administrative expenses and program activities will be covered by the annual grant allocation. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) announced in late February 2023 that the City will not be a recipient of the ESG grant for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2023-2024.

In light of the decision regarding ESG funds for FY 2023-2024, the community needs identified in this report are far greater than the City’s annual allocation provided by HUD. Additional funds should be identified and allocated to support low-and-moderate income households living in Escondido.

PREVIOUS ACTION
On May 20, 2020, the City Council approved the 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan (“2020 Con Plan”) which is a five-year plan that outlines the City’s goals and funding priorities for CDBG, HOME, and ESG through June 30, 2025. The City anticipates receiving close to $1 3,000,000 from its annual allocation, program income and unused funding . Extensive public outreach and consultation, needs assessments, and market analyses on local data were conducted to determine the most critical community needs and strategic goals within the City of Escondido.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Escondido is considered an entitlement jurisdiction and receives an annual allocation from HUD that ranges from $2.2 million to $2.6 million dollars for the operations of its CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The funding is determined by a formula calculated by HUD based on population, people in poverty, overcrowde d units, population growth lag since 1960, and pre -1940 housing units from the American Community Survey (“ACS”). The City’s allocation can fluctuate year-to-year causing funding to increase or decrease in various programs.

As a recipient of the federal funds, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and monitor its progress, outcomes, and expenditures through the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”).

Housing and Neighborhood Services Staff is lo oking to seek input and feedback from the public and City Council on which needs and subpopulations should be prioritized in the upcoming fiscal year. The City wants to ensure the priorities listed in th is plan align with the current needs of the City while accomplishing its overarching strategic goals established within its five-year Consolidated Plan.

On February 27, 2023, HUD announced the City will receive $1,446,858 in CDBG funds, $712,111 in HOME funds, and $0 in ESG funds for FY 2023-24. CDBG and HOME have strict gu idelines on expenditures per category. For example, annual CDBG funds can be used to fund administrative expenses and planning (a maximum of 20% or $289,371), public services (up to 15% or $217,028) and capital improvement projects sponsored by either the City or by non-profit organizations (no maximum or $940,459). HOME funds can be used to fund administrative funds (10%) and must fund 15% of its annual allocation to a Community Housing Development Organization (“CHDO”), a nonprofit organization that develops affordable housing.

It is important to note that f ederal funds m ust not be used to supplant general fund spending and all funded projects must serve and benefit low- and moderate-income persons or areas in the community.

The City has a finite amount of resources it receives from HUD each year and is unable to fund all of the internal and external applicants who apply to the CDBG and HOME grants requesting assistance .

Additionally, the Housing and Neighborhood Services Team has a limited number of staff assigned to the CDBG and HOME Programs. The team is comprised of four full-time employees who oversee more than 26 CDBG and HOME contracts, manage several multi-year construction projects, and work with outside consultants. The division has had two management analyst vacancies for the past six months which has hindered program growth and development.

As the City prepares to enter its fourth year of its five-year Consolidated Plan , City staff would like to provide a snapshot on the City’s five-year consolidated plan goals, funding allocations, and the percentage of goals completed to-date.

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Table 1: CDBG Priorities

Priority Need
Description Funding Goal Percentage
Completed
Homelessness
services
 Homelessness
prevention and
diversion
 Behavioral
health services
 Emergency
shelters
$250,000 500 persons 24%
Basic Needs
 Food
 Water
 Shelter
 Sanitation
$750,000 1,500 persons 56%
Health & Health
Development
 Access to
recreation
education
 Healthcare
 Mental health
$500,000 750 households 200%
Neighborhood
Revitalization
 Code
compliance
 Neighborhood
outreach
 Lighting
 Sidewalks
 Remove public
infrastructure
gaps
$6,000,000 Public Facilities
Infrastructure:
10,000 households

Public services
activities:
200 households

Housing Code
Compliance:
1,000 households

149%

250%

102%
Economic
Development
 Low and
moderate
employees and
businesses
 Workforce
development
$195,000 Public services
activity housing
benefit:
1 household

Job created:

0%
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 Job creation
 Adult
education
 Job training
1 Job

Business assisted:
1 business
Table 2: HOME Priorities

Priority Need

Description Funding Goal Percentage
Completed
Create and
preserve
affordable
rental housing
 Creation and
preservation
$1,327,000 Rental units
rehabilitated:
15 household
units
0%
Affordable
ownership
opportunities
 Conservation/expansion
of affordable
homeownership
$1,250,000 Homeowner
Housing Added:
10 household
units

Direct Financial
Assistance to
homebuyers:
5 households
0%
*Not
reported
until built

20%

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Priority Need
Description Funding Goal Percentage
Completed
Homelessness
Prevention
 To keep at-
risk
households
from
becoming
homeless

$290,000 80 persons
assisted
270%
Emergency Shelters
 To
temporarily
house
residents
experiencing
homelessness

$200,000

600 persons
assisted

20%
Essential services
to shelter residents
 To provide
basic needs
and case
management
to residents
living in an
emergency
shelter

$225,000

400 persons
assisted

0%
Engagement of
individuals and
families
experiencing
homelessness
 To conduct
outreach to
unsheltered
people

$100

1 person
assisted

0%
Rapid Re-housing
 To provide
permanent
housing to
households
experiencing
homelessness
$10,000 1 household
assisted

1 person
assisted
0%
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It is staff’s recommendation t hat the City Council prioritize funding opportunities to goals that have not yet been achieved in the five-year Consolidated Plan. Due to the limited number of staff and high number of contracts currently being managed, funding should be allocated in higher dollar amounts to maximize the community impact and reduce the administrative burden on City staff.

After the City Council has confirmed the City’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year , Housing and Neighborhood Services staff w ill release a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to notify possible internal and external subrecipients. A second public hearing will be held in May or June 2023 to review the applications received, evaluate staff’s recommendations and adopt the 2023 Annual Action Plan.

SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
In reviewing past CDBG-funded projects and meeting with internal City leaders, City staff is recommending making a substantial amendment to eliminate the following three CDBG-approved projects of playground equipment, fitness court, and debris crew valued at $932,040.

Project Description Funded
Amount/Program Year
Barriers
Playground Equipment
Replacement
Projection
Replace playground
equipment in four
CDBG-eligible
neighborhoods:

Washington Park,
Jesmond Dene,
Westside and El Norte
$775,000
2020 Annual Action
Plan
Public Works received
a large County grant to
replace playground
equipment that has an
expenditure deadline
in 2024. Staff is open to
funding this project in
the future, but due to
other current funding
needs, decided to
reallocate the funds.

Fitness Court Install a fitness court in
Washington Park
$130,040
2021 Annual Action
Plan
This project was
delayed due to the
approval of the NEPA.

The project was
completed using an
alternative funding
source from
Community Services.
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Debris Team Hire part-time workers
for encampment
cleanup
$52,000
2021 Annual Action
Plan
Public Works
experienced challenges
finding and hiring part-
time employees to fill
the positions.

Staff is proposing that City Council approve reallocating $650,000 to fund two CDBG -approved projects that demonstrate project-readiness. Material costs have increased due to the pandemic and staffing changes have limited the City’s ability to execute large-scale projects in the grant year they were awarded.

Both of the CDBG-approved projects are high-dollar amounts and it would be beneficial to remove any obstacles toward execution, so the general contractor can spend down the grant award and complete the proposed project in a timely manner.

Project Description Funded
Amount/Program Year
New Total
Creek Trail Fencing
Project
Replacement of the
fencing along
Escondido Creek
Current funding:
$634,950
2021 Annual Action
Plan
Re-allocate: $250,000
Total: $884,950
Old Escondido Lighting
Project
Install and upgrade
street lights within the
"Old Escondido
Neighborhood" from
2nd to 9th Avenue

Current funding:
$595,370
Re-allocate: $400,000
Total: $ 995,370
Each year, City staff is required by HUD to execute projects and expend funds in a timely manner. A CDBG- funded jurisdiction can have no more than 1.5x of its annual allocation by May of each year. According to HUD, this is a known as a “timeliness test” and the City has historically had difficulty meeting this test. In 2020 and 2021, HUD offered many jurisdictions waivers on the timeliness test rule due to the pandemic; however, those exceptions are no longer in effect and formal notifications and warnings have been issued.

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City staff is committed to addressing this issue and expending funds in a timely manner and has been meeting with HUD staff on potential solutions. Accordingly, staff is recommending to reallocate projects that have had challenges executing and will return to the City Council in April 2023 to make another amendment. The goal of staff’s present recommendation is to meet the community’s needs while trying to prudently spend down its allocated resources.

RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2023-37

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-37

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 -2024
CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE 2020 AND 2021 ANNUAL

ACTION PLANS

WHEREAS, the City of Escondido (“City”) is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and WHEREAS, City staff recommends making a substantial amendment to the 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans to eliminate project funding for four playground equipment replacements ($775,000), one fitness court in Washington Park ($130,040), and a part -time debris team ($52,000) due to f unding changes and barriers in program implementation; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to use unallocated funds for the previously-approved Creek Trail Fencing Project ($250,000) and the Old Escondido Lighting Project ($400,000) (collectively the “Projects”).

Both Projects demonstrate they are ready for execution and have increased in material costs; and WHEREAS, CDBG and HOME funds cannot be committed to the Projects until certain conditions are met including HUD’s acceptance of the Action Plan, completion of a National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) environmental review for each project, receipt of environmental clearance from HUD, provision of appropriate insurance verification by subrecipients, and acceptance of City contract terms; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires at this time, and deems it to be in the best public interest, to adopt the substantial amendment to the 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans as recommended by City staff.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council authorizes and approves the changes to the 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plan and reallocation of funding as recommended by City staff.

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STAFF REPORT

April 19, 2023
File Number 0830-20

SUBJECT

SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO PURCHASE TWO MONARCH FIRE ENGINES FROM SUTPHEN FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. (“SUTPHEN”)

DEPARTMENTS

Development Services – Housing and Neighborhood Services and Public Works - Fleet Services

RECOMMENDATIONS

Request the City Council take the following actions:
1) Make a Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new public safety goal to the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-50, authorizing payment of $526,316.81 of unallocated CDBG funds from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Annual Action Plans for a 25% deposit to Sutphen for two Monarch Fire Engines; and

3) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07, authorizing the Fleet Services Division to purchase two Monarch Fire Engines from Sutphen in the amount of $2,073,688.23, through a cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell . The new contract is 113021 -SUT. The cooperative purchase price through Sour cewell includes all taxes, delivery, operator and mechanic training, apparatus inspections in Dublin Ohio, and all associated fees.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services: Andrew Firestine , Director of Development Services and Public Works: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenters: Holly Nelson, Housing & Neighborhood Services Manager; John Tenger, Deputy Fire Chief ; and Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works

FISCAL ANALYSIS

Two different funding sources will be used to purchase the two Monarch Fire Engines. CDBG, a federal grant allocation from the Housing and Urban Development (“ HUD”), will fund the 25% deposit ($526,316.81) for the Monarch Fire Engines. The remaining balance of $2,073,688.23 (including sales tax) for the two Monarch Fire Engines will be funded by the Fleet Services Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget (Account No. 5208-653-715). Additionally, Sutphen offers a discount of $31,579.01 on the purchases of the two fire engines for pre-paying the 25% deposit up front.

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PREVIOUS ACTION

On December 1, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-180 for the acquisition of three fire engines from Sutphen. City Council approved a budget adjustment of $2,650,000 which consisted of using surplus FY 2020-21 funds in the amount $1,700,000 and $950,000 in Public Facilities fees to purchase of three Monarch Fire Engines from Sutphen. City staff used Sourcewell’s cooperative agreement to purchase the fire engines.

BACKGROUND

The City has a population size of 150,665 people and has seven fire stations located throughout the City of Escondido. Each fire station is equipped with a fire engine and ambulance that serves a designated area also known as a “fire district” (see Attachment 1 to this Staff Report for a map of fire districts ). Although each fire engine and ambulance have a designated service area when emergencies arise in the City, the nearest fire engine is deployed to any incident regardless of the district in which the incident may occur .

In addition to the seven fire engines at each fire station, the City has three fire engines in reserve in case of an emergency or repairs.

The average fire engine costs one million dollars to purchase and has a lifespan of 15-20 years. Fire engines are traditionally funded from the Fleet Department Budget but, due to the City’s financial challenges, this funding source has been historically underfunded. This has had an impact on many vehicles, but Frontline Type 1 fire engines are needed at each of the seven fire stations in the City as they are the primary response apparatus for all emergency responses. Several of the current fire engines have aged beyond their recommended lifespan of 15 to 20-years and have reduced reliability, resulting in more frequent and longer repair times and higher costs to maintain. Older fire apparatus also lack modern safety features and do not meet current emission standards. Should the recommended purchase be approved, two existing 2003 KME Renegade Type 1 fire engines are being replaced due to exceeding their life expectancy of 20 years.

Fire engines are not only costly to purchase, but many manufacturers have faced supply chain issues due to COVID-19 which has slowed down the delivery to 37-43 months. Therefore, City staff is recommending that the most critical fire engines be replaced immediately so that they can be placed in service by 2025.

Given this important unmet need, the City started to explore alternative funding sources. City staff learned that the acquisition and purchase of fire engines is an eligible expense under the federal program, CDBG (24 CFR 570.201(c)). City staff met with HUD leadership multiple times to confirm this information. HUD staff verbally approved the funds, but cautioned the City to use the “minimum amount of funds necessary” to execute the contract . HUD representatives expressed concerns with the City tying up $2,000,000 in resources for the acquisition of two fire engines that is expected to take three to four years to complete given the City’s timeliness issues with CDBG. City leadership have agreed to use CDBG funds to pay for the 25% deposit as discussed above and fund the rest of the proposed purchase with through Fleet Services Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget.
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The City receives an annual grant allocation of approximately $1,500,000 from HUD for CDBG Program. All activities using these funds must meet a national objective of benefiting low - and-moderate income households/areas, eliminating slum and blight or addressing an urgent need and align with the City’s priorities in its five-year Consolidated Plan. Since the acquisition of fire engines was not previously identified as a priority or need in the plan, the City proposes to add a new goal around public saf ety to reflect this need.

City staff analyzed the Fire Department ’s data from 2022 to see wh ich fire stations had the highest call volume and then compared that information to the City’s census tracts (see Attachment “2” to this Staff Report for a GIS Map of fire districts with CDBG census data ). City staff used the fire station map as a natural boundary to calculate the number of low - and moderate-income residents living in that area to ensure it met HUD’s requirement of serving more than 51% low/moderate residents. The two fire stations with the highest calls and the highest percentage of low- and-moderate residents were Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #7.

Table 1: 2022 Call Data with CDBG Block Grant Areas
Fire Station Calls for Service Percentage of Low and-
Moderate Residents
Fire Station #1
310 N. Quince
Escondido, CA 92025

4,141 calls

73%
Fire Station #7
1220 N. Ash Street
Escondido, CA 92027

3,932 calls

65%
Fire Station #2
421 Midway
Escondido, CA 92027

3,365 calls

51%

City staff recommends amending the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2022 Action Plan (see Attachment 3 to this Staff Report for the substantial amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan; see Attachment 4 to this Staff Report for the substantial amendment to the 2022 Annual Action Plan ). The revised plans were posted on the City’s Housing & Neighborhood Services website and a public notice was issued on March 26, 2023 in the San Diego Union Tribune Paper. No comments were received in support or in opposition of this item.

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Upon City Council approval of Resolution Nos. 2023-50 and 2023 -07, two Type 1 Monarch Fire Engines will be purchased from Sutphen utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract (Contract No. 113021-SUT) as allowed per Chapter 10, Article 5, Section 10-91 of the City of Escondido Municipal Code, authorizing the purchase of supplies and equipment utilizing cooperative purchase programs. This purchase will be funded by $526,316.81 of CDBG funds and $2,073,688.23 by the Fleet Services Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget (Account No. 5208-653-715).

RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2023-50 Substantial Amendment to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan and 2022 Annual Action Plan
b. Resolution No. 2023-07 Sutphen Fire Engine Purchase

ATTACHMENTS

1. Map of Fire Districts

2. Fire District & CDBG Census Tracts

3. 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment

4. 2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment

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Second Amendment: The City of Escondido is requesting to make a substantial amendment to the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan and add a new strategic goal of public safety. The City needs to replace two fire trucks that have expired and would like to use unallocated CDBG funds from program years 2020, 2021 and 2022 to pay for the 25% of the deposit not to exceed $700,000 to acquire the new fire trucks. The City will use the CDBG National Objective of Low Moderate Benefit Area under the eligible activity of public facilities for fire stations and equipment. The City will place the two fire trucks in services with high call volumes and that have more than 51% of the City’s low to moderate income residents. Any changes to this document have been done using track changes. City staff have edited the following pages: 3, 8, 14, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125 and 127 include new information, fix typos and update contact information.

First Amendment: The City of Escondido is requesting a substantial amendment to eliminate and de- allocate funds for the playground equipment replacement project funded in the 2020 Annual Action Plan. This amendment reflects changes in the FY2020 CDBG and HOME allocations. Additionally, it creates new CDBG activities, reallocating previous year funds to new projects, such as the Old Escondido Lighting Project ($400,000).

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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The Consolidated Plan is a federally required document, which incorporates the application of planning processes for four formula-based federal housing and community development programs. As an entitlement jurisdiction/participating jurisdiction, the City of Escondido directly receives and distributes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. The City does not receive HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids) funds. The goals outlined in this Consolidated Plan developed out of a collaborative process to identify priority needs of the community and detail the activities to be undertaken by the City using these funds during the 2020-2024 period.

The Consolidated Plan includes extensive public outreach and consultation, and is comprised of the following components:
• A Needs Assessment of the affordable housing, community development and homeless needs of the community.
• A Market Analysis, analyzing the existing housing market, public housing needs, inventory of homeless needs, and characteristics of the jurisdiction’s economy. • A Strategic Plan describing the strategies to be undertaken to serve the priority needs during the upcoming five-year period.
• An Action Plan, which is a concise summary of what will take place during the program year to address the priority needs.

The statutes for the HUD consolidated planning formula grant programs set forth three basic goals to benefit low- and moderate-income persons:
• Provide a suitable living environment
• Provide decent housing
• Expand economic opportunities
All CDBG-funded activities must meet one of the following national HUD objectives:
• Benefits low- and moderate-income persons
• Benefits an area of low- and moderate-income residents • Housing that benefits low- and moderate-income households • Low- or moderate-income job creation or retention
The types of projects eligible in the HOME program are:

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• Rental housing development
• Homebuyer activities
• § New construction or acquisition/rehabilitation of for-sale housing • § Home buying assistance
• Homebuyer rehabilitation
• Tenant based rental assistance
Projects that are eligible in the ESG program are:
• Assisting individuals and families who are currently homeless to become housed • Providing prevention assistance to individuals and families who would otherwise become homeless
• Providing assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are homeless, and those who are at-risk of becoming homeless

2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
As summarized in the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis of this plan, the City has extensive housing and community development needs. This Consolidated Plan for FY 2020-2024 establishes the goals and objectives of the City’s CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The goals and objectives will form the basis for allocating federal investments within the jurisdiction during the next five-year period, and are the result of various community outreach efforts and consultation meetings developed during the Citizen Participation process. CDBG, HOME and ESG funds are not adequate to address all of the needs identified during the Consolidated Plan process, and will be leveraged with other funding when possible.

The use of HOME, CDBG and ESG funds will focus on some of the most critical areas identified in Escondido, based on the following established priority needs:
• Basic Needs
• Homelessness Services
• Health and Human Development
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Economic Development
• Public Safety
• Creation and Preservation of Affordable Rental Housing • Conservation and Expansion of Affordable Homeownership Opportunities • Homelessness Prevention
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• Emergency Shelters
• Essential Services to Shelter Residents
• Engagement of Homeless Individuals and Families
• Rapid Rehousing for homeless individuals and families

3. Evaluation of past performance
During the previous Consolidated Plan period 2015-2019, the City utilized its CDBG, HOME and ESG funds for a variety of different housing and community development activities. The following includes some of the accomplishments of the past five years:

Housing:

During the first four years of the 2015-2019 consolidated planning period, the City assisted developers.

Eleven new affordable ownership units were bought and sold to low income homeowners. In addition, 64 affordable rental units were rehabilitated (47 units were converted to affordable housing, construction on 15 units preserved affordability). The City was able to leverage other funds to support its housing goals. State grant funds were used to provide rehabilitation loans to four low-income homeowners. In addition, local funds were utilized to provide monthly rental assistance to approximately 30 extremely-low income seniors.

The City completed four first-time homebuyer loans during the period. Although the City was not able to assist as many first-time homebuyers with loans as anticipated previously, the program remains invaluable to those households and assisting homeownership continues to be a priority goal.

Community/Neighborhood Development:

During the 5-year period of the last Consolidated Plan (2015-2019), the City carried out many programs and projects that furthered the City’s priority to revitalize neighborhoods. During that time period, the City participated in 358 neighborhood group meetings, and 20 resident leaders graduated from the Neighborhood Leadership Academy, totaling 194 alumni. One additional neighborhood group was also added, bringing the total to 18 groups. The City also conducted 71 neighborhood cleanups and 61 NEAT sweeps, and helped to organize the first residential parking district in the City.

Public Facility Improvements:

During 2015-2019, many capital improvement projects were completed using CDBG funds. Projects on public streets include: Elm/Grape Street which included street and associated improvements; Tulip Street, the continuation and completion of street improvements on a large portion of a major street; and several street light retrofitting projects which included several residential streets.

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Projects on private properties include: Center for Community Solutions, updating floors at a residence for domestic violence victims; Escondido Community Childcare Development Center, new security fencing and improvements; and the Boys and Girls Club, improvements to gym ceiling.

Homelessness:

The City began receiving ESG funds in 2016. Prior to that, the City was able to provide homeless assistance using CDBG funds. CDBG funds were used to support the existing emergency shelter program operated by Interfaith Community Services. Since 2017, more than $400,000 in ESG funds have been used to provide outreach to homeless youth, assist an existing emergency shelter, and provide homeless prevention, rapid rehousing and street outreach. Homelessness will continue to be a priority need in Escondido, funded through both CDBG and ESG.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The citizen participation process and consultation process undertaken by the City to solicit input in the development of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024, and the accompanying Action Plan for FY 2020-2021, consisted of the following:

Community and stakeholder meetings: Several community meetings were held on various days of the week and times of the day to accommodate as many members of the public as possible. During meetings the Consolidated Plan process was described, and feedback and input from various members of the public was solicited. The City hosted four Consolidated Plan meetings and participated in four other community meetings. The meetings included:
• Neighborhood Leadership Forum, October 24, 2019, Escondido City Hall, 6:30 PM • CAFÉ Meeting, January 17, 2020, Live Well Center, 8:00 AM • Neighborhood Leadership Forum, January 23, 2020, Escondido City Hall, 6:30 PM • Stakeholder one-on-one, January 29, 2020, Mental Health Systems • Outreach Meeting, February 3, 2020, Windsor Garden Senior Apartment, 6:00 PM • Escondido Sunrise Rotary, February 13, 2020, Cocina del Charro, 7:00 AM • Outreach Meeting, February 13, 2020, Park Avenue Community Center, 10:00 AM • Outreach Meeting, February 13, 2020, East Valley Community Center, 6:00 PM • Outreach Meeting, February 22, 2020, Washington Park Recreation Building, 10:00 AM Community Needs Survey: A Community Needs survey was developed to assess the housing and community development needs in the City. The survey was available in English and in Spanish, and was distributed to residents, business owners, nonprofit representatives, housing organizations, health/mental health providers, and other interested community members. The survey was available online, and via hard copy at City Hall, the Escondido Library, and the County Live Well Center. It was also distributed at affordable and senior housing complexes and at various community meetings. Seventy- Attachment "3"
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four surveys were returned and analyzed to determine the community’s top community development, housing and homeless needs.

Public Hearings: A public hearing was held before the City Council on March 25, 2020, to accept input on the Consolidated Plan and discuss and establish priorities for spending HOME, CDBG and ESG funds during 2020-2024. The allocation process for distributing funds for FY 2020-2021 was also discussed and approved. The City Council recommended that seniors and veterans be specifically targeted in housing and community development assistance.

A second (virtual) public hearing was held on May 20, 2020, to review and adopt the Final Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. Public notices for each hearing were published at least 15 days prior to the date of the hearing in the Times Advocate, as well as posted at City Hall.

The Consolidated Plan was available for public review and comments for 30 days at Escondido City Hall and on the City's website, from July 24, 2020 to August 24, 2020. No public comments were received during this time.

A (virtual) public hearing was held on November 18, 2020, to review and adopt an Amended FY 2020- 2021 Action Plan. Public notices for the hearing was published at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing in the Times Advocate, as well as posted at City Hall.

The Amended Action Plan was available for public review and comments for 30 days at Escondido City Hall and on the City's website, from October 19, 2020 to November 18, 2020. No public comments were received during this time.

5. Summary of public comments
During all of the public outreach, there was a general consensus of what the community’s needs are and what should be prioritized. In the various categories the following needs were given as desired priorities:

Community Needs: When need categories as a whole were reviewed, homelessness services was the most commonly listed need. Closely followed in order were public infrastructure, community facilities, housing supply and services, community services, and neighborhood services. Special needs services was the lowest priority, specified by only a 33% of respondents.

Homelessness services: Out of all homelessness services discussed, three were the highest priorities - homeless prevention and diversion, mental and behavioral health and emergency shelters. Permanent supportive housing, substance abuse programs, transitional housing and short-term rental assistance were grouped together with between 35% and 43% choosing them as priorities. Rapid rehousing programs, storage facilities/lockers, navigation/day centers, case management and landlord engagement programs were the least common priorities among homelessness services.

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Public Infrastructure: By far, the most common public infrastructure needs were street lighting and street/alley improvements. These were closely followed by sidewalk improvements. Flood drainage improvements and accessibility improvements were the least common priorities, listed by approximately 20% of respondents.

Community Facilities: Parks and healthcare facilities were listed as the most important priorities in this category, followed closely by community centers and recreation facilities. Senior centers, nonprofit facilities, and youth centers were prioritized by 33%-38% of respondents. Libraries and childcare centers were the lowest community facility priorities.

Housing supply and services: A wide range of topics/programs/services are included in this category.

The four highest priorities were new affordable rental housing, new affordable ownership housing, rehabilitation of affordable rental housing, and first-time homebuyer assistance. Next, as a priority to between 43% and 49% of respondents, were housing for seniors, owner occupied housing rehabilitation, housing for disabled, and housing down payment assistance. Fair housing services, ADA improvements, rental subsidy programs and energy efficiency improvements were prioritized by 31% - 37% of respondents. The lowest priorities with less than 20% of respondents were housing for large families and lead based paint programs.

Community services: There were several categories of community service needs, with the amount of responses spread out. The highest priority was anti-crime programs with 58% of responses. This was followed by health services (46%); senior services/activities (45%); recreational and cultural services (43%); transportation services (42%); youth activities/services (40%); mental health services (39%); and job readiness programs (39%). College readiness programs, childcare services and legal services received the lowest response rates.

Neighborhood services: Abandoned lot and building cleanup, and trash and debris removal were the most commonly prioritized neighborhood services programs. They were followed closely by graffiti removal, tree planting and urban greening, and code enforcement. The lowest priority was historic preservation.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments received during the public outreach and comment period were accepted. All input is included in the plan.

7. Summary
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The City made every effort to outreach to as many individuals as possible in the community who would benefit from the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The priority needs in all community needs categories are evaluated and included in this Consolidated Plan.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source 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
Lead Agency Escondido
CDBG Administrator Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
ESG Administrator Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division
HOPWA-C Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative
The City of Escondido’s CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs are administered by the City of Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division staff. Division staff is also responsible for preparing this and other Consolidated Planning reports.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
For questions regarding the City of Escondido’s CDBG, HOME or ESG programs please contact Holly NelsonKaren Youel, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, at (760) 839-4518 or [email protected]. City of Escondido CDBG, HOME and ESG programs are administered at Escondido City Hall, located at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025.

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91.315(I)

1. Introduction
As part of the Consolidated Plan development process, the city encourages maximum citizen participation. The City of Escondido has made every effort to outreach to all segments of the community that may have an interest in and may benefit from the use of HOME, CDBG and ESG funds.

The City of Escondido has long been committed to fostering relationships with local community groups. Several nonprofit organizations in the community have been working with the City to manage programs and projects that assist lower income residents. A variety of support services in the areas of education, job-training, and homeless, senior and youth services also augment the City’s efforts in these areas. The City maintains an updated agency list and has included all interested groups in Consolidated Plan development. In addition, City staff periodically attends CAFE meetings where information from different service and housing agencies in the City is exchanged.

The City has also met with local business leaders to discuss coordination related to economic development and private industry.

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 San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) is the regional Continuum of Care for San Diego County. The RTFH is an integrated group of local government members, private individuals, and business and nonprofit stakeholders with a goal of ending homelessness in the San Diego region. The RTFH uses a web-based information technology system, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), to capture and report on client, project and system level information regarding homeless services utilization, performance, and outcomes. The RTFH also uses a Coordinated Entry System (CES), as required by HUD, to increase efficiency and mainstream resources. The RTFH (including the City of Escondido) meets periodically to discuss coordination of services and housing for the homeless population.

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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City of Escondido participates with the RTFH and meets regularly to coordinate with other agencies in the region and determine the current needs and priorities for assisting the County’s homeless population, and spending ESG funds.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization City of Escondido
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The City of Escondido included as many individuals,
groups and agencies as possible in the public
participation process for the Consolidated Plan. The
Community Needs survey was distributed to a list of
affordable housing providers and to all property
managers of affordable housing developments. It
was also available online and distributed at each
community meeting during the time period. City
staff met with the CAFE group and presented
information on the Consolidated Plan, including
seeking input on programs and projects. CAFE is a
weekly meeting of an organized group of
representatives led by COMPACT. COMPACT
organizes programs and services in the Escondido
community designed to contribute to, and advocate
for, healthy, educated and empowered individuals.

CAFE gathers representatives from the business
community, government, and education, medical,
social service and other community agencies to share
information.City staff also presented the
Consolidated Plan information and process to one of
the Rotary groups in Escondido, where we reached a
variety of community and business leaders.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting As part of the Consolidated Plan development process, the City encourages maximum citizen and stakeholder participation from all areas and organizations. The City used a variety of outreach methods and no agency or group was excluded during the process.

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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?
Continuum of Care
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The Regional Continuum of Care consists of representatives of the 18 cities in the county, nonprofit service providers and others interested in solving San Diego's homeless issue. The groups meets to identify gaps in services, establish funding priorities, and pursue a systemic approach to addressing homelessness.

Narrative (optional):

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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

In order to develop the Consolidated Plan, the City conducted an extensive public outreach and participation process, which involved the following components:
• Community meetings
• Community Needs Survey
• Public Hearings
• Public Review of Draft Documents
Community meetings were held in different areas of the City, on different days of the week and at different times of the day, in order to reach as many different individuals and groups as possible, including low- and moderate-income persons, minorities, non-English speaking persons, and local and regional institutions. Notices and surveys also were available to property managers and residents at affordable housing projects.

A Community Needs survey was developed with basic questions soliciting input about an individual’s perceived needs in the City related to community development, housing and homelessness.

A draft version of this Consolidated Plan was made available prior to the second public hearing, on the City’s website and, due to social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic, available in a hard copy format to the public on an individual basis.

The draft Consolidated Plan was available for public comment for 30 days, from July 24 through August 24, 2020. The document was on the City's website and in a hard copy format at City Hall. City Hall was open to the public during this period.

All outreach material was in Spanish as well as English, and translation was available at meetings and when contacted at City Hall.

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Escondido City Council meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at Escondido City Hall, to reach as many members of the public as possible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has conducted public meeting via video conference compliance with the Governor's Executive Orders. Notices are published in a local newspaper, are available on the City’s website and are posted in a visible location at City Hall.

Results of each of these outreach activities were utilized in developing the priority needs of the Consolidated Plan. An additional priority need of public safety was identified by City leadership in 2023 and is reflected in this amended Consolidated Plan.

The City of Escondido took advantage of COVID-19 waivers granted by HUD, including those related to limiting public gatherings and allowing reasonable notice and opportunity on a Citizen Participation Plan.

The amended Citizen Participation Plan was posted to the City website (at https://www.escondido.org/housing-division.aspx and https://www.escondido.org/neighborhood-services.aspx on May 13, 2020) along with contact information for Karen Youel to facilitate public comment.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Primary audience
service providers
Need for more
vouchers and
affordable housing;
convert open lots to
recreation/amenities
more senior
facilities, park
amenities, youth
programming;
transportation
vouchers.

All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
2 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Primary audience -
general
Need more
community gardens,
dog parks, safe
transportation
corridors; affordable
ownership, youth
opportunities, street
improvements,
neighborhood
cleanups,
homelessness
All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
3 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Primary audience-
older adults,
affordable housing
residents
More rental
assistance, crime
prevention, safety,
bus stop lighting,
senior affordable
housing. Address
homeless, overnight
parking for
homeless. Improve
road conditions for
disabled, walkers.

All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Primary audience-
business
leaders/owners
Alley improvements;
mental
health/substance
abuse programs;
homeless cleanup
and crimes,
homeless
prevention,
homeless students;
encourage ADUs
All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
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Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Primary audience-
older adults
More dog parks,
neighborhood
beautification,
neighborhood crime
prevention
improvements,
street lights;
homeless help;
funds for rehabs of
mobilehomes,
energy efficiency
All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
6 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Local residents Housing for
homeless, dorm-like
cottages
All comments were
accepted

7 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Persons with
disabilities
Mental Health
Systems
Specific issues
related to MHS
clients, housing,
special needs
services.

All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
8 Internet Outreach Affordable housing
developers,
stakeholders
Developers, owners,
operators of
affordable housing,
including property
management
Maintenance of
roadways, join
funding
opportunities for
larger RFPs for
development
All comments were
accepted

9 Newspaper Ad Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Non-
targeted/broad
community
Targeted Citywide
responses
No specific
comments received
All comments were
accepted

10 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Non-
targeted/broad
community
City officials, general
members of the
public
Include seniors,
veterans
All comments were
accepted

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
11 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Survey was
distributed to as
many community
members as possible.

Comments received
are summarized in
ES05 #5
All comments were
accepted

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Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Non-
targeted/broad
community
Targeted Citywide
responses
No specific
comments received
(30-day public
notice)
All comments accepted
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
13 Community
Meeting 1-17-20
CAFE
Non-
targeted/broad
community
City officials, general
members of the
public. Meeting was
conducted virtually
Support of
previously funded
projects, support of
two projects
All comments accepted
14 Newspaper Ad Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish

Non-
targeted/broad
community
Targeted Citywide
responses, published
10/15/2020
No specific
comments received
(30-day public
notice)
All comments were
accepted

15 Public Hearing Non-
targeted/broad
community
City officials, general
members of the
public. Meeting was
conducted virtually
on 11/18/2020
General support All comments were
accepted

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
During the development of the Consolidated Plan, residents, community members, stakeholders and agencies were asked to complete a housing and community needs survey. A total of 74 survey responses were received both electronically and via hard copy, and among them the top needs were identified:

Public Infrastructure: street lighting, street/alley improvements Community Facilities: parks and healthcare
Community Services: anti-crime programs, health services, senior services/activities Neighborhood services: abandoned lot and building cleanup, trash and debris removal Housing supply and services: affordable rental housing, new affordable ownership housing, rehab of affordable rental housing, first-time homebuyer assistance Homelessness services: homeless prevention and diversion, mental and behavioral health and emergency shelters
The needs identified through the survey are consistent with the comments received during the Consolidated Plan outreach meetings, as well as being generally in line with the priorities of the previous Consolidated Plan.

During the Consolidated Plan process a Needs Assessment to help determine the needs within the community in the areas of affordable housing, community development and homelessness, was completed using the Consolidated Plan template. The following Needs Assessment summarizes the types of households in Escondido, including income level and household composition. It contains an evaluation of housing problems, including housing cost burden, overcrowding, and units lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities. Details are also included on the types of households most in need of housing assistance, the most common types of housing problems, the type of households that experience housing problems, and the types of households that experience housing problems at a disproportionately greater rate than other households.

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There is also a discussion of the public housing authority, the extent of homeless and homeless needs in Escondido, the needs of the special needs population of Escondido, and the City’s non-housing community development needs.

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
The Housing Needs Assessment summarizes the housing needs in Escondido according to family type, income level and household type. It also discusses specific housing problems, including cost burden, sub-standard housing, and overcrowding. To the extent that any racial or ethnic group has a disproportionately greater need in any income category in comparison to the needs of that category as a whole, an assessment of that is also completed. Disproportionately greater need exists when the percentage of persons in a category of need who are members of a particular group is at least ten percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in the category as a whole.

According to the 2011-2015 ACS (American Community Survey), the population of Escondido is 149,080, which is approximately a four percent increase from 2009. The 2013-2017 ACS has updated this figure to approximately 150,783 people. The number of households has also increased by approximately six percent during this period to 45,040. As demonstrated in the following tables there is an extensive need for affordable housing in Escondido. Fifty seven percent of all households in Escondido (25,535) are considered to have a low-income (household income less than 80% AMI [Area Median Income]). Eighteen percent of all households are considered to have an extremely low income (less than 30% AMI). Seventeen percent of the low-income households (4,300 households) are considered large family households (5 or more members). Small family households are defined as having 2-4 members. Twenty seven percent of all low-income households (6,860 households) have children six years old or younger. Fourteen percent of all low-income households (3,385 households) contain at least one person age 75 or older.

According to the 2013-2017 ACS 5-year estimates, white residents (by race) make up a majority of Escondido’s population (75%), followed by Asian residents (7%) and Black residents (3%). There are small populations of American Indian/Alaskan native and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents (less than 1% of the population each). Those of Hispanic origin (ethnicity) make up 51.3 percent of the population.

The ACS data also shows that the median income of Escondido residents decreased by seven percent from 2009 to 2015. More recent ACS 5-year estimates indicate that the median income is approximately $58,834, which is still lower than the San Diego County median income of $70,588. This does represent an increase from 2013 in inflation-adjusted dollars, according to 2013-2017 ACS data.

Income is one of the most important factors in determining whether a household is able to balance housing costs with other basic necessities, while avoiding housing problems such as cost burden and overcrowding.

Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change Population 143,911 149,080 4%
Households 42,547 45,040 6%
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Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change Median Income $54,457.00 $50,899.00 -7%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics

Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)

Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 8,245 8,345 8,945 4,970 14,535
Small Family Households 3,375 3,625 3,575 2,220 7,860
Large Family Households 975 1,640 1,685 770 1,835
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 1,265 1,200 1,655 895 3,115
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 1,295 1,060 1,030 490 1,135
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 1,860 2,710 2,290 1,120 1,590 Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

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Housing Needs Summary Tables

1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen
facilities 135 40 30 50 255 15 10 10 0 35
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 710 850 515 105 2,180 45 80 45 15 185
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems) 925 670 610 165 2,370 45 175 145 180 545
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 385 2,295 2,160 380 5,220 235 450 1,160 1,095 2,940 Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 955 0 0 0 955 910 0 0 0 910
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more
of four housing
problems 4,045 3,360 1,555 375 9,335 1,040 1,170 780 380 3,370 Having none of
four housing
problems 665 2,690 3,905 1,820 9,080 630 1,125 2,710 2,395 6,860 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 955 0 0 0 955 910 0 0 0 910
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

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3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,930 2,665 1,125 5,720 220 500 905 1,625 Large Related 890 1,045 340 2,275 65 175 330 570
Elderly 740 725 575 2,040 745 545 525 1,815
Other 815 855 820 2,490 240 230 100 570
Total need by
income
4,375 5,290 2,860 12,525 1,270 1,450 1,860 4,580
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,570 1,090 145 2,805 185 375 330 890
Large Related 795 355 55 1,205 65 60 40 165
Elderly 665 255 140 1,060 570 340 180 1,090
Other 695 435 125 1,255 205 165 45 415
Total need by
income
3,725 2,135 465 6,325 1,025 940 595 2,560
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 1,445 1,185 880 190 3,700 90 130 100 110 430 Multiple,
unrelated family
households 125 275 240 80 720 0 125 75 85 285
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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Other, non-
family
households 65 60 0 0 125 0 0 15 0 15
Total need by
income
1,635 1,520 1,120 270 4,545 90 255 190 195 730
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Households with
Children Present 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Data Source
Comments:

Table 12 displays the number of households that include children under the age of 18 by tenancy and household income. The information provided by 2017 ACS 1-year estimates is shown. The information consists of the total number of households since the number by household income is not available.

Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

According to the 2017 ACS 1-year estimates, 21% of occupied housing units (9,337) in Escondido are occupied by a one-person household. Forty four percent of single-person households are seniors (65 years and older) living alone. Fifty five percent of seniors living alone are homeowners, while 45 percent are renters. Seniors living alone typically require assistance with rent or with repairs and maintenance, and make up the single person household most in need of housing assistance, since they are often on fixed incomes.

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

According to the 2017 ACS, 16,663 Escondido residents have a disability, which is 11 percent of the population. The U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities estimates that 4.5 million individuals in the United States live with a developmental disability. Developmental disabilities are not specifically recorded in the Census, although cognitive disabilities and self-care and independent living difficulties are. Both cognitive and developmental disabilities are broad labels indicating limitations on mental functions and skills. The types of disability affecting Escondido residents range from cognitive difficulty Attachment "3"
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(7,499), ambulatory difficulty (8,358), vision difficulty (2,790) and hearing difficulty (3,530). Of course, a person can have multiple disabilities. According to the 2013-2017 ACS, 19.7 % of persons age 16 and over with a disability in Escondido have an income below 100% of the poverty level, while 14% of those over 16 years but without a disability have an income below 100% of the poverty level.

There is no information available specifically on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking in Escondido. However, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 10 million men and women in the United States will be physically abused by a partner each year. Due to the large number of sexual/domestic violence victims nationwide, it is anticipated that there is a need for housing assistance for DV victims in Escondido.

What are the most common housing problems?
According to the data above, overcrowding and housing cost burden are the most common housing problems. Sixty-seven percent of households with an income less than 80% AMI (area median income) have a housing cost burden, meaning they pay more than 30% of household income toward housing costs. Housing costs include rent and utilities for renter households and mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities for owner households. Thirty five percent of households in this income category have a severe housing cost burden, paying more than 50% of their income toward housing costs. Seventy-four percent of those in low income households experiencing a cost burden are renters, while 27% are owners. In contrast, 19% of households earning less than 80% AMI (18% of households earning less than 100% AMI) experience overcrowding (more than one person per room). Eight nine percent of these are renter households, while 11% are owner households. A symptom of overcrowding conditions is seen in the number of illegal garage conversions. There were 33 cases of garages converted to living space with no building permit in Escondido in 2019. The number of such cases has been higher in the last few years, but the Code Enforcement Division has focused on garage conversion for the last few years, to ensure safety and habitability.

While forty-seven percent of low-income households (HH income < 80% AMI) in Escondido (11,950) experience one or more of the listed severe housing problems (housing cost burden, severs overcrowding, lacks complete kitchen, lacks complete plumbing), 46 percent (11,725) of the low-income households have none of the severe problems. Only one percent of the households (290) lack complete kitchen or plumbing facilities. Substandard units were the least common housing problem in the city.

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According to the CHAS data, 12,705 households have one or more severe housing problems. Seventy four percent of these households are renters. Ninety four percent of those with one or more housing problems have a household income of less than 80% AMI. When you look at specific housing problems like cost burden and overcrowding there are household types that are more affected. Of households experiencing overcrowding (more than one person per room), 87 percent are renter households. Of the overcrowded renter households, 94 percent have a household income less than 80% AMI and 36 percent have income less than 30% AMI (extremely low-income). Housing cost burden is typically linked to income levels. Having a cost burden or severe cost burden is defined as paying more than 30 percent or more than 50 percent of household income toward housing cost. According to CHAS data, 67% of households with household income less than 80% AMI are cost burdened. Seventy four percent of these are renter households. In addition, twenty-three percent of the cost burdened lower income households are elderly.

Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance According to ACS 2017 data, 12 percent of the Escondido population is living below the poverty level. This includes 16.3 percent of all children under 18 years and 14.2 percent of all children under

5. Due to financial instability, extremely low-income households and those with a severe housing cost burden are more likely to lose their homes and become homeless, living in shelters or becoming unsheltered. They are more likely to be impacted by a job loss, medical emergency or other unexpected expense. Extremely low-income families with children are especially at risk of becoming homeless. According to CHAS 2011-2015 data in table 6 above, 8,245 households in Escondido have extremely low income (less than 30% of AMI). Twenty three percent of Extremely low-income households have one or more children 6 years old or younger. Since 54 percent of severely cost burdened households have incomes less than 30% AMI, it is clear that there is a need for assistance for extremely low-income households with children.

If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

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in tables above, 3,725 renter households (16% of all renter households) and 1,025 owner households (5% of all owner households) have an extremely low income and a severe housing cost burden.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Extremely low-income households with a severe housing cost burden are more likely to lose their homes and become homeless. They are financially more unstable and more likely to be impacted be a job loss, medical emergency or other unexpected expense. In the most recent economy, many factors are considered largely responsible for the increase in homelessness, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless. A shortage of affordable housing and an increase in poverty are the primary reasons for individuals and families losing their homes and becoming homeless, with many other contributing factors including economic and societal issues.

Discussion

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110NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
A disproportionate housing need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience a housing problem at a rate at least ten percentage points higher than the category /income level as a whole, according to HUD. The four housing problems identified are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities; 3. More than one person per room; and 4. Cost burden greater than 30%.

0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,705 675 1,865
White 2,365 380 1,280
Black / African American 175 0 0
Asian 265 39 8
American Indian, Alaska Native 45 4 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 2,745 225 560
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%

30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 7,275 1,075 0
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Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
White 2,590 705 0
Black / African American 210 4 0
Asian 210 20 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 15 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 4,165 320 0
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%

50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,655 3,295 0
White 2,625 1,650 0
Black / African American 205 115 0
Asian 300 190 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 4 25 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,415 1,280 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
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80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,235 2,735 0
White 1,255 1,730 0
Black / African American 44 80 0
Asian 125 175 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 15 0
Hispanic 765 715 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
Among all Escondido households with incomes up to 100% Area Median Income (AMI), Hispanic, Asian and Black households are the most likely to experience one or more housing problems. Specifically, 77 percent of Hispanic households, 77 percent of Black households, and 68 percent of Asian households experience at least one housing problem. Sixty nine percent of all households in the whole income range experienced at least one housing problem. The proportion of white households experiencing housing problems was lower than average at 61 percent. Escondido has very few Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native households. Fifteen of 30 (50%) Pacific Islander households in the income range and 64 of 97 (66%) AI/AN households experienced one or more housing problems.

Looking at individual income levels:
0-30% AMI: In the extremely low-income category, 70 percent of the jurisdiction as a whole experience one of the housing problems. White households have a lower proportion of housing problem experience at 59 percent. However, a few racial categories experience a disproportionate need. One hundred percent of blacks in this category (175 households) experience one or more problems, as well as 85% of Asian households, 92% of American Indian/Alaska Native households and 100% of Pacific Islander households. Escondido does have relatively small Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander populations. According to the 2013-2017 ACS 5-year estimates, there are approximately 443 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, 1,409 American Indian/Native Alaskans, and 3,799 Black/African Americans in Escondido.

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30%-50% AMI: Eighty eight percent of the jurisdiction in this income category experience one or more housing problems. A lower percentage of white households (79%) experience one or more problems.

There is a disproportionate need among Black (99%-210 households) and American Indian/Alaska Native (100% - 15 households) households.
50% - 80% AMI: In this income category, 64% of the jurisdiction experiences one or more of the housing problems. There is no disproportionate need among racial/ethnic groups. 80% - 100% AMI: In this income category, 45% of the jurisdiction experiences one or more of the housing problems. There is no disproportionate need among racial/ethnic groups.

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Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
A disproportionate housing need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a rate at least ten percentage points higher than the category /income level as a whole, according to HUD. The four severe housing problems identified are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities; 3. More than 1.5 persons per room; and 4. Cost burden greater than 50%.

0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,085 1,295 1,865
White 2,090 655 1,280
Black / African American 135 40 0
Asian 240 64 8
American Indian, Alaska Native 20 30 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 2,500 475 560
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

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Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 4,530 3,815 0
White 1,525 1,765 0
Black / African American 175 40 0
Asian 130 100 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,630 1,860 0
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,335 6,615 0
White 840 3,430 0
Black / African American 25 300 0
Asian 100 385 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 29 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,310 2,385 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

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Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 755 4,215 0
White 320 2,670 0
Black / African American 0 124 0
Asian 45 250 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 15 0
Hispanic 380 1,100 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

Discussion
Discussion
Forty two percent of all households with incomes up to 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) experienced one or more severe housing problems. Among all Escondido households in that income category, Hispanic, Asian, Black and Pacific Islander households are the most likely to experience one or more severe housing problems. Specifically, 52 percent of Hispanic households, 40 percent of Black households, and 39 percent of Asian households experience at least one severe housing problem. Although 50% of Pacific Islander households experienced at least one severe housing problem, there are only 30 PI households at less than 100% AMI. The proportion of white households in the category experiencing severe housing problems was lower than average at 33 percent. Twenty of 98 (21%) AI/AN households experienced severe housing problems. Escondido has very few Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native households.

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percent. Three racial categories experience a disproportionate need. 78 percent of black households in this income category experience one or more severe problems, as well as 77% of Asian households, and 100 percent of Pacific Islander households (15 households). Again, Escondido has relatively low Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander populations. 30%-50% AMI: Fifty five percent of the jurisdiction in this income category experience one or more severe housing problems. A lower percentage of white households (47%) experience one or more problems. There is a disproportionate need among Black households where 82 percent of those in the income category experience one or more severe housing problems. 50% - 80% AMI: In this income category, 26% of the jurisdiction experiences one or more of the housing problems. There is a disproportionate need among Hispanic households where 36 percent of those in the income category experience one or more severe housing problems 80% - 100% AMI: In this income category, 16% of the jurisdiction experiences one or more of the severe housing problems. There is a disproportionate need among Hispanic households where 26 percent of those in the income category experience one or more severe housing problems

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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction:

A disproportionate housing need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a rate at least ten percentage points higher than the category /income level as a whole, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 22,035 11,785 9,315 1,900
White 12,745 5,745 4,335 1,305
Black / African
American 625 370 290 0
Asian 1,560 645 450 8
American Indian,
Alaska Native 55 45 20 0
Pacific Islander 30 4 15 0
Hispanic 6,710 4,815 4,005 565
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

Discussion:

Having a housing cost burden or severe cost burden is defined as paying more than 30 percent or more than 50 percent of household income toward housing cost. Forty seven percent of Escondido’s households experience some housing cost burden, while 49% of households experience no housing cost burden, according to the CHAS data above. None of the racial/ethnic groups shows a disproportionately greater need. Forty two percent of white households, 52% of Black households, and 55% of Hispanic households experience a housing cost burden. Forty two percent of Asian households, 55% of American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 39% of Pacific Islander households experience a housing cost burden.

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Pacific Islander households do. It should be noted that there are only 49 Pacific Islander households in the jurisdiction.

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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? Housing problems, including severe housing problems and housing cost burden are more prevalent in lower income categories, as would be expected. Although there is certainly a problem in Escondido with housing cost burden, there is not a significant, disproportionate need among any ethnic or racial group, with the exception of a slightly greater severe burden among Pacific Islanders. However, the total Pacific Islander population in Escondido is 49 households.

As far as housing problems, there is no disproportionately greater need among groups in the 50%-80% AMI and 80%-100% categories. There is a disproportionately greater need among Black and Pacific Islander households in the 30% - 50% category. In the 0-30% category there is a disproportionately greater need among Black, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander households.

For households with severe housing problems, there is a disproportionate need among Hispanic households in the 50%-80% and 80%-100% income categories. In the 30%-50% category, there is a disproportionate need among Black households. In the 0-30% category there is a disproportionate need among Black, Asian and Pacific Islander households.

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? The need for housing and community development among lower income households in Escondido is great for all racial and ethnic groups. The needs are included in this Needs Assessment.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
The majority of the City is located in a CDBG-eligible census tract. The City does have some minority concentration areas, where there are higher concentrations of Hispanic households, in the City’s central core. According to HUD’s Minority Concentration Analysis Tool, the majority of Escondido’s central core has a minority concentration of Hispanic households of more than 20 percent in the Housing Market Area (HMA). All minority concentration areas are within CDBG-eligible census tracts.

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Introduction
The City does not operate its own Housing Authority for public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) administers public housing and the voucher program in many jurisdictions within San Diego County, including Escondido. There are no public housing projects within the boundaries of the City of Escondido. The tables below summarize the information provided by the HACSD for public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program in the San Diego area. Although the HACSD was not able to provide racial/ethnic information for Escondido voucher holders, they did provide this information on the entire program. Of the Housing Choice Vouchers in use in the entire HACSD jurisdiction, 34% are Hispanic. Eighty percent are white, 15% are Black/African American, 2.8% are Asian, and less than 1% each are American Indian/Alaska Native and Pacific Islander.

The HACSD did provide some information specific to Escondido residents. Currently there are 2,032 Escondido residents on the waiting list for rental assistance vouchers (out of a total of 37,307 on the waiting list in the HACSD area). In Escondido, 44% of households on the wait list are families, while 19% are single, 22% are disabled and 16% are elderly. There are currently 1,040 Escondido residents receiving rental assistance vouchers. This includes 871 extremely low-income residents; 133 very low-income residents; 35 moderate-income residents; and 1 above- moderate income resident. Sixty five percent of those currently receiving assistance in Escondido are extremely low-income elderly/disabled households. Seventy three percent of the total are elderly/disabled. Only 5% of those receiving voucher assistance are large (5 or more persons) families.

It is clear from the size of the waiting list in Escondido and the entire area that there is a significant need for rental assistance.

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Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers in use 0 83 117 10,566 0 10,411 110 0 42 Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition

Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

Characteristics of Residents

Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual Income 0 12,491 18,844 15,253 0 15,270 13,174 0 Average length of stay 0 3 6 6 0 6 0 0
Average Household size 0 2 2 2 0 2 1 0
# Homeless at admission 0 0 2 3 0 3 0 0
# of Elderly Program Participants
(>62) 0 18 47 3,465 0 3,432 14 0
# of Disabled Families 0 12 23 2,885 0 2,828 33 0
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Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
# of Families requesting
accessibility features 0 83 117 10,566 0 10,411 110 0
# of HIV/AIDS program
participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 2324 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type

Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 71 98 8,511 0 8,408 66 0 35
Black/African American 0 6 15 1,603 0 1,555 41 0 6
Asian 0 4 2 297 0 294 2 0 1
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 1 84 0 84 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 2 1 71 0 70 1 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
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Tenant -
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Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
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Disabled
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Hispanic 0 24 73 3,644 0 3,619 17 0 8
Not Hispanic 0 59 44 6,922 0 6,792 93 0 34
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:

There is a need for accessible units for applicants on the waiting list, based on the number of elderly and disabled households in Escondido. In Escondido, 22% of those on the waiting list for vouchers are disabled (442 households) and 16% are elderly (324 households).

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders There are no public housing units located in the City of Escondido. According to the information provided by the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD), as of February 7, 2020, there are 1,040 Escondido residents receiving Housing Choice Vouchers. The most immediate need of those residents holding vouchers appears to be rental assistance and/or accessible units. Seventy three percent of the total receiving assistance in Escondido are elderly/disabled. Sixty five percent of those currently receiving assistance are extremely low-income elderly/disabled households. In addition, 84 percent of those receiving vouchers have a household income of less than 30% AMI. Of those on the waiting list in Escondido, 38% are elderly or disabled and 44% consist of a family.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large In general, the housing needs of those receiving vouchers and on the waiting list are very similar to the needs of the Escondido population as a whole. According to the 2011-2015 CHAS data, 19% of households in Escondido have an extremely low income. While 11% of the entire Escondido population has a disability, 38% of those over 65 years of age have a disability (2013-2017 ACS). Additionally, 43.6 percent of seniors (those 65 years and older) live alone.

Discussion
See above discussion details.

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Introduction:

Throughout California and the San Diego region, homelessness has become an increasing issue. Many factors have contributed to the rise in homelessness, including, according to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, mental illness and the lack of services, and substance abuse and the lack of services. According to the Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) WeAllCount Point in Time Count 2019, an estimated 350 homeless individuals were located in Escondido at the time of the count, which represents 4.4% of the homeless in San Diego County. This number includes 241 unsheltered individuals and 109 sheltered individuals. Of the unsheltered homeless, they were identified as 6% veterans (15 individuals), 30% female (72 individuals), 2% families (6 individuals) and 10% youth (25 individuals). Forty two percent (100 individuals) were identified as chronically homeless. Those in shelters included 70 in an emergency shelter, 30 in transitional housing, and 9 in a safe haven. At the time of the count, the homeless housing inventory in Escondido, according to the RTFH is as follows:
• Emergency Shelter: 89 beds with 74% utilization
• Safe Haven: 14 beds with 83% utilization
• Transitional Housing: 34 beds with 97% utilization
• Permanent supportive housing: 146 beds with 90% utilization • Rapid re-housing: 109 beds with 100% utilization
Homeless youth is an issue in all regions of San Diego County. The RTFH has collaborated with other community stakeholders to put together the San Diego Coordinated Community Plan to End Youth Homelessness 2019-2024. There are many factors associated with youth homelessness including poverty, sex trafficking, foster care, mental health, family dysfunction, and being members of the LGBTQ community. According to the 2019 Point in Time Count, of 241 unsheltered individuals of all ages in Escondido, 25 were youth (ages 14 to 24). This is 10% of the homeless population of Escondido at the time.

Other detailed demographic information on the homeless population in Escondido is available from the RTFH, shown on the tables below. No information is available for persons with HIV or for a Rural population in Escondido. There is also no specific information on length of stay for unsheltered homeless.

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Population Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness
on a given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate the
# becoming
homeless
each year
Estimate the #
exiting
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
of days persons
experience
homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in Households with Adult(s)
and Child(ren) 6 0 573 225 218 0
Persons in Households with Only
Children 0 0 8 1 1 0
Persons in Households with Only
Adults 210 0 1,408 1,398 768 0
Chronically Homeless Individuals 100 0 543 524 286 0
Chronically Homeless Families 0 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 15 0 308 307 206 0
Unaccompanied Child 25 0 90 89 46 0
Persons with HIV 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Data Source Comments:

Indicate if the homeless population
is:

Has No Rural Homeless
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If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):

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Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 1,341 0
Black or African American 370 0
Asian 23 0
American Indian or Alaska
Native 42 0
Pacific Islander 30 0
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 613 0
Not Hispanic 1,349 0
Data Source
Comments:

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

According to data on homeless in Escondido in 2019, 1,989 total homeless in a total of 1,524 households were served during the year in the various types of shelter, including emergency shelter, transitional shelter, safe haven, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. This includes 1,408 single adults, 573 persons in families and eight unaccompanied children. 806 identified as female and 1,167 identified as male. 1,341 identified as White, 30 as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 370 as Black/African American, 42 as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 23 Asians. Three hundred eight of this total were veterans, 543 were chronic homeless, and 90 were youth. Of the veterans, 66 were chronic homeless and 8 were youth. 36 homeless veterans identified as Hispanic and 270 identified as Non-Hispanic. 208 identified as White, 78 as Black/African American, 6 as American Indian/Alaska Native, 2 as Asian, and 1 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. One hundred fifty-seven of the homeless veterans are over the age of 55, and 8 were between the age of 18 and 24. Seventy six are 62 years of age or older.

There were 573 homeless members of families in 158 households. 38 of these individuals were chronic. 330 clients identified as Hispanic, with 239 non-Hispanic. Eight unaccompanied children (from 2 households) were served. Three were under the age of five and three were aged between 5 and

12. One-half identified as Hispanic and one-half did not. Five were White and 2 were of mixed races.

One-half were female and one-half were male.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

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According to data on homeless in Escondido in 2019, 1,989 total homeless in a total of 1,524 households were served during the year in the various types of shelter, including emergency shelter, transitional shelter, safe haven, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. This includes 1,408 single adults, 573 persons in families and eight unaccompanied children. 806 identified as female and 1,167 identified as male. 1,341 identified as White, 30 as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 370 as Black/African American, 42 as American Indian/Alaska Native. 308 of this total were veterans, 543 were chronic homeless, and 90 were youth. Of the veterans, 66 were chronic homeless and 8 were youth. 36 identified as Hispanic and 270 identified as Non-Hispanic. 208 identified as White, 78 as Black/African American, 6 as American Indian/Alaska Native, 2 as Asian, and 1 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. 157 of the homeless veterans are over the age of 55, and 8 were between the age of 18 and

24. In 2019 there were 573 homeless members of families in 158 households. 38 of these individuals were chronic. 330 clients identified as Hispanic, with 239 non-Hispanic. Eight unaccompanied children (from 2 households) were served. Three were under the age of five and three were aged between 5 and

12. One-half identified as Hispanic and one-half did not. Five were White and 2 were of mixed races. One-half were female and one-half were male.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

According to the 2019 Point in Time Count, Escondido had 241 unsheltered homeless. This included 100 chronically homeless, 15 veterans, 25 youth, 6 members of families, and 72 females. Other specific information on the Escondido unsheltered population is not available. Information from the 2019 Point in Time Count for the San Diego County region, however, is available. There were a total of 3,626 sheltered homeless and 4,476 unsheltered homeless in San Diego County. In the County, 10 percent of the unsheltered population are veterans, where 18% of the sheltered population are veterans. Three percent are families with at least one child, while 13 percent of the sheltered population are families with at least one child. 12 percent of the unsheltered population are youth under the age of 24, versus 28 percent of the sheltered population. Of the sheltered population, 62 percent are male and 38 percent are female. Of the unsheltered population, 73 percent are male and 27 percent are female.

A large percentage of the unsheltered homeless population in the County reported health conditions. 36 percent reported a physical disability, 24 percent report mental health issues, 12 percent reported substance use, 2 percent reported HIV/AIDS, and 12 percent reported they were a survivor of domestic violence. Thirty three percent of the unsheltered population was age 55 or older.

Discussion:

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction:

The non-homeless special needs group is described as persons who are not homeless but who require housing or supportive services because of special characteristics. This includes elderly (those 62 and older); frail elderly; persons with mental, physical or developmental disabilities; persons with HIV/AIDS and their families; persons with alcohol or other drug addictions; and victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

Certain segments of the population may have more difficulty finding safe, decent, affordable housing due to their special needs. These residents may experience higher incidences of housing cost burden, overcrowding or other housing problems. Census and Regional Task Force on The Homeless data provide information on the special needs groups in Escondido.

Seniors (those 65 years of age or older) are considered a special needs group due to their relatively low income, presence of disabilities or limitations, and dependency needs. According to 2013-2017 ACS 5- year estimates, 11% of Escondido’s population is 65 years or older. Approximately 9,202 households (20% of all) include a senior 65 or older. 4,033 households (9% of all households) consist of a senior, aged 65 or older, living alone. Of seniors living alone, 55% own their residence and 45% are renters. In addition, according to the Housing Needs summary tables in NA-10, twenty-four percent of households experiencing severe housing cost burden are elderly (2,150 households). Senior households are particularly vulnerable to housing problems due to limited income, prevalence of mental and physical disabilities, limited mobility and high health care costs.

There are a total of 15,768 Escondido residents (10.5% of the population) with a disability, according to the 2013-2017 ACS 5-year estimates. 9.8 percent of persons living in San Diego county have a disability, so there is a slight concentration of those with a disability in Escondido. Federal laws define a person with a disability as “any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment.” As categorized, a person can have multiple disabilities. Among the Escondido population as a whole, 5.9% have an ambulatory difficulty, 1.7% have a vision difficulty, 4.7% have a cognitive difficulty, 2.6% have a hearing difficulty, and 6% have an independent living difficulty. The census does not record developmental disabilities. Persons with disabilities have a wide range of housing needs, which can vary depending on the type and severity of the disability. They often have limited incomes and extensive needs for services and accessible living units. According to the Census, of residents over Attachment "3"
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the age of 16 with a disability, 19.7% live at below 100% of the poverty level. Another 15.3% live at between 100% and 149% of the poverty level. According to the ACS, the poverty level for a family of two in San Diego County is $15,379 (149% is $22,914) and the poverty level for a family of four is $24,230 (149% is $36,102).

Specific information on the numbers of persons with HIV/AIDS; persons with drug or alcohol addiction; and victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in Escondido are not readily available. We do have anecdotal information, however. Due to the prevalence of drugs in San Diego County and the proximity to the Mexican border, it is anticipated that the number of persons with addictions to various drugs is significant. Mental illness often goes hand in hand with drug addiction. It is anticipated that there is a need for addiction-related housing assistance in Escondido.

See remainder of narrative description below in Discussion.

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
During the consultation process for the Consolidated Plan, supportive service needs were discussed with service providers. The City has a need for many supportive services, including housing, emergency shelter services, youth housing and counseling services, recreational activities, senior services, counseling, case management, transportation, and referral.

According to 2017 ACS data, only 6% of homes in the United States are accessible, while 8% of residences in the San Diego area are accessible. Due to the lack of accessible housing, housing cost burden rate is higher for those with a disability. In the San Diego area, the cost burden rate for a renter household with a physically disabled member is 5.8% higher than a household without a member with a disability. Although newer rental construction is generally more accessible, the need for more accessible units persists.

There are housing and supportive services needed for many types of special needs households in Escondido, including seniors and veterans, as determined during this Needs Assessment.

Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:

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were 13,643 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in San Diego County, including 90% males and 10% females. Of this population, 34% (4,697) are Hispanic and 47% (6,418) are white. Thirteen percent (1,798) of this population are Black, 3% are Asian, and less than 1% each are American Indian/Alaska Native (53) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (35). Of those living with HIV/AIDS in San Diego County, 7,126 (53%) are older than 49. Less than 1% each are less than 13 years old (15) and between 13-19 years old (41). Ninety-four percent are older than 30. One hundred twenty- five of those PLWHA (1.7% of total) are living in Escondido.

Discussion:

Characteristics of special needs populations in community, continued from above:

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nationally 10 million men and women will be physically abused by a partner each year. According to San Diego County Live Well, it is estimated that there are approximately 17,000 domestic violence cases reported to law enforcement annually in San Diego County. Due to the large number of sexual/domestic violence victims nationwide and countywide, it is anticipated that there is a need for housing for DV victims in Escondido.

Veterans, whether homeless or not, are another group needing supportive housing in Escondido. Of the population in Escondido over 18 years old, 6.6 percent are veterans. Ninety one percent are male and nine percent are female.

Summary: Certain households have an especially difficult time finding decent and affordable housing due to their special characteristics and needs. Seniors are a significant segment of the Escondido population and a senior household on a fixed income can face great difficulty finding safe and affordable housing. For persons with a disability, adaptable housing is the most critical need, and affordability and design can limit the supply of housing for persons with disabilities.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:

Based on the Community Needs Survey and other outreach, parks, community centers and recreational facilities, and homeless facilities are the public facility needs with the highest priority. To a lesser extent, healthcare facilities, senior centers and nonprofit facilities were also prioritized.

How were these needs determined?
Public facility needs in Escondido were determined based on the following:
• Comments received during the community outreach process. • Responses from the Community Needs Survey.
• Consultation with other City Departments, including Community Services and Engineering Services/Public Works

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

Given the age of the City and the condition of the City’s infrastructure, there is a definite need for public improvements. The priority needs for Escondido include street lighting, sidewalk, and street/alley improvements.

How were these needs determined?
Public improvement needs in Escondido were determined based on the following:
• Comments received during the community outreach process. • Responses from the Community Needs Survey.
• Consultation with other City Departments, including Community Services and Engineering Services/Public Works

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Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

Based on the Community Needs Survey and other outreach, anti-crime programs, health services, senior services, recreational/cultural services, transportation services, youth services, homeless services and mental health services are among the public services most needed in the City.

How were these needs determined?
Public service needs in Escondido were determined based on the following:
• Comments received during the community outreach process. • Responses from the Community Needs Survey.
• Consultation with other City Departments, including Community Services and Engineering Services/Public Works

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MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:

The information in the following Market Analysis, in conjunction with the information in the previous Needs Assessment and the information gathered during the citizen participation process, will help form the basis for the Priority Needs for Community Development, Housing and Homelessness in Escondido for the next five years.

The City of Escondido is approximately 37 square miles in size, within a sphere of influence area of 68 square miles. The City has approximately 45,040 housing units according to the latest available census figures. The units are split almost evenly between renter-occupied (22,815) and owner-occupied (22,225). Based on the Needs Assessment and this Market Analysis, several characteristics indicate that affordable housing is a key issue in Escondido.

According to CoreLogic, the median sales price for a single-family home is $580,000, while the average rent in Escondido was $1,315 for a studio; $1,535 for a 1-bedroom; $1,785 for a 2-bedroom; and $2,200 for a 3-bedroom. The majority of Escondido’s housing stock was constructed prior to 1980 (51%), which results in many units needing rehabilitation and improvements.

Being an urbanized area, Escondido has easy access to broadband technology services throughout the City. Most areas have access to multiple providers and there are low-cost services available.

Escondido participated in the preparation of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan for San Diego County in 2004, which was updated in 2018. In addition, Escondido adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2013, which is in the process of being updated.

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Introduction
The City of Escondido is 37 square miles in size and is not built out. There is available open land in the perimeter areas of the city and there are several infill areas available for redevelopment in the central urban areas. The community supports a wide range of housing types and the growth that is currently occurring consists of both new single-family development on the outskirts of the City, and multi-family development near the downtown core. There are approximately 45,040 housing units in the city. According to 2011-2015 ACS data, slightly less than one-half (49%) of the City of Escondido’s housing stock is comprised of detached single-family structures. Multi-family units in properties with five or more units comprise 30 percent of the existing housing stock. Seven percent of the residential units in Escondido (3,330 units) consist of a mobilehome, boat, RV or van. Fifty percent of units in Escondido are owner-occupied while 50% are renter-occupied.

When it comes to the size of a unit, 77 percent of ownership units contain three or more bedrooms, while only 26 percent of rental units contain three or more bedrooms. Four percent of rental units contain no bedrooms, while less than one percent of ownership units contain no bedrooms. Twenty three percent of rental units contain one bedroom, while only one percent of owner units contain one bedroom. This unit size information may explain the number of overcrowded rental versus owner units seen in section NA-10, where 89% of households that are overcrowded are renters and only 11% are owner households.

All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 23,195 49%
1-unit, attached structure 3,245 7%
2-4 units 3,260 7%
5-19 units 7,950 17%
20 or more units 6,210 13%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 3,330 7%
Total 47,190 100%
Table 2731 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 90 0% 805 4%
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Number % Number %
1 bedroom 300 1% 5,245 23%
2 bedrooms 4,650 21% 10,900 48%
3 or more bedrooms 17,185 77% 5,865 26%
Total 22,225 99% 22,815 101%
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Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

With the dissolution of redevelopment agencies in California in 2012, Escondido’s ability to provide affordable housing opportunities has been diminished. The City has attempted to leverage as many funding sources as possible to continue to provide affordable housing opportunities, and will continue to do so. As of January 2020, the City of Escondido monitors a portfolio of 25 completed affordable rental housing projects (assisted with state redevelopment and/or federal funds), including 958 deed- restricted units, which are restricted to low- and moderate-income households. There are an additional approximately 717 income-restricted units, which were funded through tax credits or other sources. Over the years, the City has partnered in the production of a variety of housing types including multifamily, single-family ownership, co-op, mobilehome parks and mobilehome ownership. Additionally, the City has assisted in five multi-unit ownership projects using HOME funds, with a total of 59 units, affordable to low income households. These units have extended affordability periods to encourage affordability upon resale.

Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

In the City of Escondido’s 2013-2020 Housing Element, an evaluation of “at-risk” units was completed. Six projects (containing 200 units) were identified as affordable, assisted projects at-risk of losing their affordability between 2012-2023 for various reasons. Original funding sources include HUD Section 8, HUD Section 811, HOME, Tax Credits, and Redevelopment funds. There are several other affordable, assisted projects at risk of losing affordability after 2023 due to expiring affordability periods or Section 8 Voucher contracts. The City cannot anticipate which of these projects could lose affordability, but it does strive to assist in preserving any affordable housing stock. The City does not anticipate losing the affordability of any of the projects, which are monitored by the City, although the status of project-based voucher units is unknown. An updated evaluation of “at-risk” units will be conducted with the upcoming 2021 Housing Element.

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Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The current availability of housing units in Escondido does not meet the needs of the population, particularly the lower income population. According to the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego, the current waiting period for a Housing Choice Voucher is 10-12 years. Additionally, most, if not all, of the affordable income-restricted residential projects in the City have waiting lists and very low vacancy rates. According to the 2011-2015 CHAS, a total of 17,105 low-income Escondido households (67% of all low-income households) are housing cost burdened (paying 30% or more of their income to housing costs), indicating a need for more affordable units. In addition, 51 percent of the housing units (22,865 units) in Escondido were constructed prior to 1980, indicating a potential need for rehabilitation/repair of units.

Describe the need for specific types of housing:

The City of Escondido has a great need for affordable housing units for lower income households, particularly low- and very low-income households, as seen in the evaluation and numbers for Housing Affordability in MA15 and Housing Cost Burden in NA15 and NA20. Most, if not all, affordable residential projects in Escondido currently have waiting lists and turn over vacancies quickly. In addition, there is a several-years-long waiting list for Housing Choice Vouchers for City of Escondido households.

There is a need for larger (3 or more bedrooms) affordable units particularly for renter households.

According to 5-year estimates, the average household size in Escondido is 3.29 members, while the average size of a renter household is 3.4 persons and the average size of an owner-occupied unit is 3.17 persons. According to updated 2017 ACS estimates, 35 percent of Escondido households (16,078) consist of four or more persons. This is 37 percent (8,691) of all renter households and 33 percent (7,387) of all owner households. In contrast 5,865 rental units (26 percent of all rental units) contain 3 or more bedrooms and 17,185 (78%) of all owner-occupied units contain 3 or more bedrooms. Additionally, as seen in Table 11 of NA-10, 4,545 rental households making less than 100% AMI live in overcrowded conditions (more than one person per room). Thirty three percent of overcrowded households have extremely low income. Eighty six percent are renters.

Discussion

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As is the situation throughout much of the State of California, and particularly San Diego County, the median price of a single-family residence in Escondido has increased tremendously in the past 15 years, even factoring in the 2008 real estate downturn. Market rents have increased significantly as well. The cost of housing and existence of affordable housing are correlated with housing problems such as overcrowding and housing cost burden.

Updated information on the sales price data below is available. According to CoreLogic data, the median sales price for a home in Escondido was $580,000 in 2019. While this was significantly lower than in some other areas of the county, it represents a 10.5% increase in one year. San Diego County home prices also hit all-time highs in January 2020. The median price of a resale single-family residence in San Diego County was $630,000 and the median sales price in all six southern California counties was up 6.6%.

Rental rates vary in Escondido based on several factors, including the number of bedrooms and location. According to the San Diego Apartment Association, average monthly rents in Escondido have increased by 28%-97%, depending on size, between 2014 and 2018. According to the 2015 ACS data below, the median contract rent in Escondido was $1,128. Updated rental information also is available. According to rental information on apartmentguide.com, monthly market rental rates for apartments in Escondido range between $1,200 and $1,350 for a studio; $1450 and $1815 for a one bedroom unit; between $1,640 and $2,100 for a 2-bedroom unit; between $2075 and $2400 for a 3- bedroom unit; and between $2,500 and $3,000+ for a 4-bedroom unit. Also, according to CoreLogic, the average rent in Escondido was $1,315 for a studio; $1,535 for a 1-bedroom; $1,785 for a 2-bedroom; and $2,200 for a 3-bedroom. These rents are lower than, but consistent with Fair Market rents, below, established by HUD for federal housing programs.

Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Median Home Value 432,300 346,000 (20%)
Median Contract Rent 986 1,128 14%
Table 2933 – Cost of Housing

Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)

Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 1,220 5.3%
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$500-999 6,540 28.7%
$1,000-1,499 10,960 48.0%
$1,500-1,999 3,100 13.6%
$2,000 or more 1,000 4.4%
Total 22,820 100.0%
Table 3034 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 750 No Data
50% HAMFI 2,565 1,540
80% HAMFI 15,595 3,490
100% HAMFI No Data 5,900
Total 18,910 10,930
Table 3135 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 1,404 1,566 2,037 2,894 3,576
High HOME Rent 1,198 1,284 1,543 1,775 1,960
Low HOME Rent 936 1,003 1,203 1,391 1,552
Table 3236 – Monthly Rent
Data Source Comments:

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cannot find housing affordable to them, and must rent the most attainable housing they can find regardless of budget. There are 23,940 rental and owner units affordable to all income categories up to 80% AMI, and 25,535 households with incomes up to 80% AMI. Additionally, many households earning more than 80% AMI will complete for these less expensive units as there are few deed-restricted units.

Escondido has many large families and fewer 3+ bedroom units. These less expensive units may also be occupied by large families crowding into small units, which may be inadequate, in an effort to afford their housing.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
Although it is unknown whether home values and/or rents will increase in the foreseeable future and by how much, it is likely that housing affordability will not significantly improve in the near-term. The latest information indicates that there are 8,245 extremely low-income households in Escondido. Although the State has been implementing many new housing regulations and requirements intended to spur construction of additional affordable housing, it is unknown whether it will be adequate to result in the construction of enough housing units to reduce home prices and rents. According to a Zillow study in January 2020, some experts predicted slower gains in housing process nationwide, but faster growth for San Diego County in 2020. Real estate experts seem to be divided on how much prices will rise, with many uncertainties in the economy. The COVID-19 pandemic will definitely exacerbate this issue. Affordable housing will be in demand in Escondido for the foreseeable future according to the information in this report.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? As seen in Table 31, HUD 2020 Fair Market Rents are $1,404 for a studio; $1,566 for a 1-bedroom; $2,037 for a 2-bedroom; $2,894 for a 3-bedroom; and $3,576 for a 4-bedroom unit. Fair Market Rents are gross estimates of rent including tenant paid utilities, and are used as payment standards for federal housing programs. These rent levels are comparable to average rents in Escondido. According to apartmentguide.com, in Escondido the average rent is $1,315 for a studio; $1,535 for a 1-bedroom; $1,785 for a 2-bedroom; and $2,200 for a 3-bedroom. Availability and cost in the market also can vary with time. HUD-established high and low HOME rents are much lower than current market rents in Escondido, since they are maximum rent levels for HUD-assisted rental projects. Producing and preserving affordable housing has been and will always be a goal in the City of Escondido. Since FMR amounts are still unaffordable to a large percentage of Escondido residents, there is still a need to preserve and produce affordable housing.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
The housing conditions evaluated in the table below are the same as the housing problems in the Needs Assessment portion of this plan: Lacks complete plumbing facilities, lacks complete kitchen facilities, more than one person per room, and cost burden greater than 30%. Fifty two percent of renter- occupied units and 36 percent of owner occupied units in Escondido have one of the conditions. Only two percent of owner-occupied and 14% of renter-occupied units have two of the conditions. Thirty- four percent of renter occupied units and 62 percent of owner-occupied units (48% of all units) have none of the housing problems. Fortunately, only 10 units (all owner-occupied) have three of the conditions and no units have all four of the housing conditions.

Definitions
The City of Escondido uses the Health and Safety Code to define standard and sub-standard conditions of housing. As defined in the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) section 17920.3, a substandard structure is any building or portion thereof in which there exists any of a specific list of conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of its occupants or the public.

The conditions include lack of/improper bathroom facilities; structural hazards; inadequate heating; faulty wiring; lack of/improper kitchen sink; inadequate fire protection; inadequate exits; and occupying portions of a building not intended to be occupied for such purposes, such as sleeping.

A standard condition for a housing unit is one that meets all conditions of H&SC 17920.3.

Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 8,000 36% 11,890 52%
With two selected Conditions 480 2% 3,260 14%
With three selected Conditions 10 0% 0 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 13,735 62% 7,665 34%
Total 22,225 100% 22,815 100%
Table 3337 - Condition of Units
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Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 3,005 14% 1,635 7%
1980-1999 8,945 40% 8,595 38%
1950-1979 9,480 43% 11,545 51%
Before 1950 795 4% 1,045 5%
Total 22,225 101% 22,820 101%
Table 3438 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 10,275 46% 12,590 55% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 4,450 20% 1,665 7% Table 3539 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Total Units) 2011-2015 CHAS (Units with Children present)

Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units 0 0 0
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 0 0 0
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Table 3640 - Vacant Units
Data Source: 2005-2009 CHAS

Vacant Units
2,038 Total vacant units
Little information is available on vacant residential units in Escondido. The City does not have data available on the number of abandoned vacant, real estate owned (REO) vacant, or REO abaondoned units. Since the real estate downturn in 2008, the City has used Code Enforcement efforts to greatly minimize the number of abandoned properties, and it is likely there are very few in the City. According to the 2013-2017 ACS five-year estimates, only 2,038 residential units in the City are vacant. It is also unlikely that there are any vacant units that are unsuitable for rehabilitation, due to ongoing code enforcement efforts in the city.

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Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Housing age is one indicator of general housing conditions within a community, since housing stock gradually deteriorates over time. Although there has been a lot of recent, new residential development, the City of Escondido is an older community with an older housing stock. Housing is subject to gradual deterioration over time, which can depress neighborhood appearance and property values and impact quality of life.

According to ACS data above, a majority of Escondido’s housing stock was constructed prior to 1980. Fifty one percent of the housing stock (22,865 total units) was constructed prior to 1980, meaning that more than half of the City’s housing is more than 40 years old, including 47 percent of owner- occupied housing and 56 percent of renter occupied housing. Typically, housing over 40 years of age is more likely to have some rehabilitation needs. This indicates that a significant portion of the City’s housing stock may need some improvements/rehabilitation.

Another indicator of the need for rental and owner rehabilitation is the number of units with housing conditions. The housing conditions evaluated include lacking complete plumbing facilities, lacking complete kitchen facilities, more than one person per room, and cost burden greater than 30%. Thirty- six percent of owner-occupied housing units and 52% of renter households, totaling 19,890 units, have at least one of these conditions.

Code enforcement violations are another indicator of needed residential rehabilitation. During the latest calendar year, the City had 72 housing-related code enforcement cases and there are currently 12 ongoing cases. These violations include lack of water/utilities, inhabiting unpermitted space, insect and/or rodent infestation, water leaks, mold and improper maintenance.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
Housing age is the key indicator used to estimate the number of housing units containing lead-based paint (LBP). Beginning in 1978, the federal government prohibited the consumer use of paint containing lead, and all residential uses. Nationwide it has been estimated that approximately 24 million housing units have significant lead-based paint hazards including deteriorated paint and lead contaminated house dust (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Approximately 4 million of these units are home to young children and older homes are more likely to contain lead-based paint. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 250,000 children in the United States aged one to five years have elevated lead in their blood.

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According to 2011-2015 CHAS data, 22,865 units in Escondido were constructed prior to 1980. This is 47 percent (10,275) of all owner-occupied units and 56 percent (12,590) of all rental units. According to the CDC, all housing units built prior to 1978 are likely to contain some LBP. In Escondido, 7 percent of rental housing and 20 percent of owner housing are built before 1980 and contain children. According to ACS 2017 one-year estimates, a total of 7,464 households (17% of all households) has at least one child under six years of age. 40% of these are owner-occupied households and 60% are rental households.

According to 2011-2015 CHAS data presented in NA-10, 57 percent of all units (25,535) are occupied by households with income less than 80% AMI (low-income). Nineteen percent (8,245) of units have household income less than 30% AMI (extremely low income). Twenty three percent of the extremely low-income households have one or more children under six. Seventy two percent of all households with children under six have household incomes under 80% AMI. According to all of this information, a large number of units are occupied by low income families and may contain lead-based paint hazards.

While the above figures closely approximate the number of homes impacted, not all units with lead- based paint have lead-based paint hazards. In addition, some pre-1978 housing units may already have been remediated during remodeling or other actions.

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Introduction
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) administers the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs within the majority of San Diego County jurisdictions, including Escondido. There are no public housing units within the City of Escondido boundaries. The table below summarizes existing housing vouchers administered by the HACSD, not specifically within the City of Escondido.

Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-Rehab Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -based Tenant -based

Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers
available 0 87 121 10,905 0 10,905 1,031 0 432
# of accessible units
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Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

Describe the supply of public housing developments:

Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:

There are no public housing developments/units located in the City of Escondido.

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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score

Table 3842 - Public Housing Condition

Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

There are no public housing developments/units located in the City of Escondido.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:

N/A. The City of Escondido is not a public housing authority and there are no public housing units in the jurisdiction.

Discussion:

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Introduction
According to the Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) WeAllCount Point in Time Count 2019, an estimated 350 homeless individuals were located in Escondido at the time of the count. This number includes 241 unsheltered and 109 sheltered individuals. Those in shelters included 70 in an emergency shelter, 30 in transitional housing, and 9 in a safe haven.

The San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) is a regional group of 18 cities, the County of San Diego, nonprofit service providers, and other stakeholders making up the San Diego County Continuum of Care (CoC). The RTFH provides regional leadership and oversight of the homeless crisis response system. The overall goal and vision of the RTFH is to reduce and end homelessness across San Diego. Over the last five years, San Diego has seen an overall increase in the number of beds for emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing, and a decline in the number of transitional housing beds, according to the RTFH.

Interfaith Community Services is currently the agency in Escondido providing the most shelter and supportive housing beds, including youth, veterans and seniors.

Currently in Escondido, the agencies providing year-round shelter beds for the homeless include:
• Manzanita, operated by Community HousingWorks: 10 beds for chronically homeless • Haven House, operated by Interfaith Community Services: 49 beds Permanent Supportive Housing is available as follows:
• El Norte Parkway, operated by Community HousingWorks: 8 units for veterans • Las Casitas, operated by Community HousingWorks: 14 units/42 beds for individuals & families • Mental Health Systems: 28 units/42 beds for indiv & families w/ pref for chronically homeless • Mental Health System: 20 units/24 beds for chronically homeless • Interfaith RAP operated by Interfaith CS: 15 units for chronically homeless w/ subst. abuse & mental issues • Raymond’s Refuge, operated by Interfaith: 16 beds for mentally or physically disabled seniors Attachment "3"
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• Home Now, operated by Interfaith: 22 units of rapid rehousing • NC Safe Haven operated by Mental Health Systems: 12 safe haven beds for seriously mental ill • Veterans Villages operated by VVSD: 54 units for chronically homeless veterans and families • Manzanita, operated by Community HousingWorks: 6 units/13 beds for single adults, 10 for chronically homeless Transitional housing is available as follows:
• Path to Permanence operated by Interfaith: 4 families • Interfaith no longer provides transitional beds in Escondido for veterans due to HUD preferences. Veterans transitional housing is located nearby in Oceanside. All previous units were converted to affordable housing.

Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive Housing
Beds
Year Round Beds
(Current & New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow Beds
Current & New Current & New Under
Development
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren) 0 0 16 42 0
Households with Only Adults 0 0 0 41 0
Chronically Homeless Households 59 0 0 91 0
Veterans 0 0 0 62 0
Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons Community-based organizations in Escondido have developed a wide range of supportive services in conjunction with shelter and transitional housing to promote self-sufficiency among residents and to prepare them for permanent housing. A variety of agencies are able to provide services such as job training, parenting classes, basic needs, social work, case management and other self-sufficiency training for homeless families, pregnant/parenting women, men and women with alcohol/drug addictions, veterans, mentally ill individuals, unaccompanied youth, women and their children fleeing domestic violence, and others. There are many local homeless service providers directly helping the homeless in Escondido, including Interfaith Community Services, Interfaith Shelter Network, Veterans Village San Diego, Community Housing Works, Mental Health Systems, Salvation Army, and others.

The Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH), consisting of the City of Escondido, other jurisdictions, non-profit and advocate groups, and social service organizations, meets jointly to coordinate regional and local efforts to provide services.

List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.

In order to effectively deal with the complications presented by the unique homeless clientele of veterans, chronic homeless, unaccompanied youth and families, services need to be well-coordinated and integrated. Effective coordination involves the Police Department, County mental health, health care providers, public health personnel, and alcohol/drug recovery services. A range of intervention, case management, stabilization and recovery services is needed to effectively treat the mentally ill, in addition to shelter placement. Services and facilities available in Escondido for specific homeless populations include:

Interfaith Community Services, Veterans Village San Diego, Community Housing Works, Mental Health Systems, Salvation Army, and others provide a variety of homeless-related services, including to these unique populations. Available services include navigation, case work, life and vocation training, healthcare, transportation, legal services and life skills. Interfaith Community Services and the YMCA in Escondido serve as north county inland access sites to the coordinated entry system (CES). The CES is the assessment for the network of resources in San Diego County, and the prioritization through the RTFH, which allow homeless individuals and families access to valuable resources, including shelter, meals, day centers and support. Interfaith will continue to provide many supportive homeless services, including shelters, homeless prevention, case managment services, and rapid re-housing.

The YMCA has begun providing supportive housing for youth aging out of the foster care system (TAY).

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
The City will continue to maintain and coordinate services to assist the special needs population.

Existing service providers will be supported when possible and existing funds will be prioritized and expended when appropriate and feasible.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
Elderly persons, including the frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, veterans, and persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, may require long-term supportive housing that could include an assisted living, supportive housing or nursing care component. There is a need for services such as transportation services, help with basic living, home care, meal delivery, and housing that is adapted to specific needs, especially for seniors and veterans, at an affordable price.

Throughout San Diego County there are a wide range of housing options for the elderly including supportive housing, group homes, and state-licensed residential care facilities. According to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services, there is a concentration of community care facilities in and around Escondido. The City has many residential facilities that provide long-term supportive housing for the elderly, those with memory care needs and those with other disabilities, including assisted living and residential care. Although there is little detailed information available on facilities in Escondido, according to the state Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, there are 133 licensed community care facilities with 2,918 beds for special needs persons in Escondido. There are approximately 1,054 residential facilities for seniors, with a capacity of over 28,000 beds in San Diego County. Additional affordable service options are needed.

Veterans also have a unique need for supportive services and housing, including mental health, substance abuse, case management, employment training, life skills and parenting classes, help with paperwork and legal matters. Although there are several providers of services for veterans in Escondido, additional, affordable help is needed.

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Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
It can be difficult for persons returning from mental and physical health institutions to receive appropriate supportive housing. In Escondido there are several small group homes, adult residential facilities and residential care facilities for the elderly, which are regulated by the State Department of Social Services (DSS), Community Care Licensing Division. Escondido also has several locations and providers of supportive housing within the City.

Interfaith Community Services is one the biggest providers of mental and physical supportive services in the City, with locations throughout the City. In addition to housing, they provide nutrition services and a food pantry, basic needs (laundry, phones), vocational development, senior services, vocational development, veterans’ services, mental health services, and addiction recovery services.

Veterans’ Village of San Diego is another agency providing housing and supportive services for veterans in their new Veterans’ Villas facility in Escondido. They are able to provide several beds for previous homeless veterans and their families, in addition to mental health and supportive services, after completing a recent expansion.

Community Housing Works provides supportive housing along with essential social services in two projects at three locations in Escondido, including households with and without children.

Mental Health Systems is another provider in Escondido for mental health services, including supportive housing, through a statewide network.

HealthRight 360 operates several facilities in Escondido offering providing residential and out-patient substance use disorder treatment services.

For persons with disabilities, two specific providers of supportive services in Escondido are United Cerebral Palsy and Mountain Shadows. United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County has an adult day center in Escondido, which provides work skills, employment, and training in vocation, communication and recreation skills. Mountain Shadows Support Group provides a variety of residential, transportation, respite, day program, independent living, and other support services for the community.

Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
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In FY 2020-2024 the City will address the following services with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs:

In both housing and community services, the City proposes to put a particular focus on senior and veterans.

The San Diego County region is in the process of completing its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.

The City will follow up on any housing or community service- related impediments and action items that are identified.

The city is currently in the process of working with potential developers identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP). Potential providers will develop new rental or owner affordable projects in the City, and may provide new supportive housing units.

The City plans to continue using some remaining Successor Housing Agency funds to continue to operate a program providing a small amount of rental assistance to extremely low-income seniors and disabled households living in apartments and mobilehomes.

The City plans to focus CDBG public service funds on basic needs, homelessness and human development.

For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))

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Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Many public policies can have an adverse impact on the provision of affordable housing, including a local jurisdiction’s policies.

See attached narative.

Barriers to Afford Housing
Many public policies can have an adverse impact on the provision of affordable housing, including a local jurisdiction’s policies.

Land Use Controls
Land use policies and zoning requirements are often cited as a barrier to development, specifically to affordable housing. The City has streamlined the process for adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit, allowing increased opportunities for individual property owners to add additional affordable housing.

The Density Bonus ordinance also allows affordable housing development in accordance with State requirements. The City is continuously reviewing requirements for other opportunities to streamline housing development.

Environmental Protection
The type of environmental review needed for a residential project depends on the type of project, as well as the type of financing involved. Both state (California Environmental Quality Act) and federal (National Environmental Policy Act) environmental laws can add cost to a project, due to required studies, additional timing, etc. Most of this is out the City’s control.

Planning and Development Fees
The cost of development, including permit fees paid to the City, is often cited as a barrier to developers of housing. Building, zoning and site improvement fees, in addition to the cost of land and materials, can add significantly to the cost of construction and have a negative impact on housing production. The City of Escondido periodically reviews all fees to ensure they include cost recovery while balancing the needs of the public and developers.

Public Opposition to Affordable Housing
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Public opposition to all housing, and in particular affordable housing, can cause delays in the development process, add costs, and possibly result in a project being denied. The State of California has enacted new housing laws meant to discourage NIMBY-ism (Not In My Backyard).

Permit and Processing Procedures/Times
The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits and building permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the cost of housing. Development processing time varies depending on the complexity of a project, but the state has initiated expedited and streamlined processing of certain types of residential permits to improve this. The City of Escondido is responsive to all project submittals and streamlines them as much as possible, and is initiating additional programs to reduce development timelines.

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds
The City of Escondido, like many cities in California, faces significant challenges in continuing to provide affordable housing opportunities. Some previously available funding has been eliminated or reduced, and costs have increased exponentially. The City will continue to leverage other funding sources as available to develop affordable housing opportunities.

Prevailing Wage Requirements
The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has expanded the types of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. In addition, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages must be paid when federal funds are used on new and multi-family rehabilitation projects of more than eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages, raising the cost of housing production and rehabilitation activities. Prevailing wage also adds to a project’s costs by requiring documentation of compliance.

Building Codes and Enforcement
The City has adopted the 2019 California Building Code and 2019 Green Building Code. Building Codes could be considered an adverse impact on the timing and cost of affordable housing.

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The City of Escondido continues to focus on the business expansion, attraction, and retention of six high priority cluster industries: Agribusiness and Ag-Tech; Cleantech; Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism; Hospitals and Healthcare; Information, Communications, Technology; and Specialty Foods and Beverages. In addition, the 2018 Escondido Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy contains a detailed Economic Development Market Analysis: https://www.escondido.org/Data/Sites/1/media/PDFs/CMOffice/Attachmenttostaffreport- Updated2017CEDS_v2.pdf

See attached narrative below and continued farther below.

Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 1,231 377 2 1 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 7,842 4,457 16 12 -4 Construction 4,617 6,423 9 17 8
Education and Health Care Services 7,803 6,475 16 17 1
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,945 1,762 6 5 -1
Information 1,086 484 2 1 -1
Manufacturing 6,270 3,051 12 8 -4
Other Services 2,181 1,913 4 5 1
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 5,683 2,894 11 8 -3 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 6,924 7,820 14 21 7
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Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Transportation and Warehousing 1,110 361 2 1 -1
Wholesale Trade 2,590 1,066 5 3 -2
Total 50,282 37,083 -- -- --
Table 4045 - Business Activity
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Workers), 2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)

Economic Development Market Analysis
The following are highlights of Non-Housing Community Development assets and improvements which occurred or will occur in the City during Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021:
• $8.5 million grant received for Creek Trail improvements to support health and wellness, increased lighting to increase pedestrian and bicycle use thereby improving safety along the trail, and increased business engagement with the community along the trail • Improve the City Hall experience of members of the public by relocating the Tourism and Marketing staff member from a Grand Avenue storefront to the City Hall information desk to assist with general directional information and referral to the appropriate city department(s)
• New SpringHill Suites by Marriott 107-suite hotel opening at 200 La Terraza Boulevard • Continue reclaimed water efforts for agriculture and other development purposes and work closely with Escondido Growers for Agricultural Preservation (EGAP) to install miles of “purple pipe” to bring reclaimed water to agricultural customers • Leverage the ongoing investment in reclaimed water infrastructure by officially designating agriculture as a “priority” industry cluster • Construction of a Membrane Filtration/Reverse Osmosis (MFRO) Facility to treat tertiary effluent from the existing Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility - the MFRO facility, once complete, would remove salts from the effluent so that it may supply agricultural and landscape uses thereby lowering overall water demand • Develop and maintain relationships with commercial/industrial and residential real estate brokers to convey that Escondido is business friendly and development ready
• Continued focus on downtown revitalization to include Grand Avenue street improvements - palm trees with lighting, sidewalk widening, and the addition of 45 temporary and 35 permanent parking spaces • Established six Community Advisory Groups to identify and advance key initiatives: Economic Development and Agriculture; Climate Attachment "3"
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• Continue weekly cross-functional Staff Development Committee meetings to ensure timely processing of all development projects and identify opportunities to further streamline permitting and approval procedures • Host an Education Summit to nurture existing relationships and to work collaboratively with primary/secondary schools and higher education institutions
• Promote tourism, arts, and culture with marketing tools and the Visit Escondido website • The City’s Community Services Department partners with the County of San Diego to offer SD Nights, a free program hosted at the East Valley Community Center and provides a safe place for teens to foster connections with adults and other teens, participate in healthy activities, and have a meal during critical after-school hours; the program flyer is distributed to local schools and advertised on the City’s social media
• The Escondido Public Library offers a wide variety of free programming for teens such as book clubs, gaming events, virtual reality, Teen Advisory Board, volunteer opportunities, Animanga Kurabu, Inclusive Art Club, movie events, Safe Space Escondido for LGBTQ youth, BeYOUtiful Nail Art Club, and more
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 72,125
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 66,225
Unemployment Rate 8.18
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 20.76
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 4.92
Table 4146 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Economic Development Market Analysis Cont
• The City will be constructing the Washington Park Skate Spot (anticipated completion in Fall 2020); has embedded the construction of future neighborhood skate spots pending the availability of funding into the Capital Improvement Program; and the Skate Park located at the Escondido Sports Center continues to host hundreds of skaters/bikers/scooters in a variety of programs, tournaments, and special events
• Revitalized City Volunteer Program: Opportunities to volunteer with the City for clean-up events, fire hydrant painting, Adopt-a-Creek program, or other volunteer projects • Turf project at Escondido Sports Center will allow for expanded programming at the facility • The City is preparing a Climate Action Plan update which addresses environmental stewardship and how the city will reduce its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions - not only will the plan identify new ideas to reduce energy, transportation, and water use, it will also address climate adaption, social equity, and environmental justice
• Community Events - the City permits hundreds of special events each year including parades, cultural events, concerts, holiday celebrations, fun runs/races/athletic challenges, street fairs, car shows, art events, movie nights, food festivals, historic celebrations, carnivals, and more Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 12,465
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 2,730
Service 8,385
Sales and office 15,515
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 8,750
Production, transportation and material
moving 3,560
Table 4247 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

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Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 38,505 61%
30-59 Minutes 20,990 33%
60 or More Minutes 4,110 6%
Total 63,605 100%
Table 4348 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Education:

Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 13,855 1,125 6,895
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 9,755 660 4,125
Some college or Associate's degree 17,115 1,555 6,175
Bachelor's degree or higher 13,460 515 2,345
Table 4449 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 660 3,585 4,535 4,735 1,930
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3,095 3,220 2,790 2,995 990 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 5,475 4,935 3,755 6,020 3,680
Some college, no degree 5,615 5,650 2,890 8,105 3,360
Associate's degree 1,040 2,575 2,225 3,625 1,425
Bachelor's degree 790 3,465 2,450 5,730 2,780
Graduate or professional degree 85 980 1,165 2,640 1,590 Table 4550 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

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Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 21,621
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27,148
Some college or Associate's degree 33,049
Bachelor's degree 51,739
Graduate or professional degree 63,551
Table 4651 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS

Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Based on this information, the major employment sectors in Escondido are education and health care services; arts, entertainment, accommodations; and retail trade. According to the tables above, there is a large under supply of labor in construction and retail trade jobs, and to a smaller extent in education and health care services. There is an over-supply of labor in arts/entertainment/accommodations, manufacturing, professional/scientific/management services, and wholesale trade.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

The business community needs municipal support with zoning and development considerations, as needed, to effectively engage in business activities and an educated and skilled workforce in order to grow revenue and meet market demands.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

Workforce development in English as a Second Language (ESL), apprenticeships, and construction trades would support half of the Escondido labor force (over 16 years old) who either did not graduate from high school or who did not obtain a college degree in an effort to help increase median earnings thereby increasing spending power in the region. Many residents in Escondido are underemployed, rather than unemployed. Part time work in service industries is common. Additional specialized training would help underemployed workers to find better paying, full time work.

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How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
There is an existing labor shortage for construction and retail workers. Upskilling of the workforce in construction trades, business skills, and customer service is needed for the existing workforce in order to meet the employment demands of the region.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

Many of the goals of the consolidated plan are intended to improve the lives of lower and moderate income households. A stronger workforce and labor market would result in more jobs and higher wages, which could reduce the burden on lower income households. There are a number of areas of the City that show significant signs of economic distress based on employment and income data. Related implementation items in the CEDS include drafting and educational enhancement operational plan addressing higher education within the city, proposing programs to address identified training/job readiness gaps, and establishing/reinforcing collaborative efforts such as STEM programs in Escondido primary/secondary schools.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
Yes
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

The CEDS, updated in 2018, includes many action items and potential infrastructure projects, which would impact economic growth in the City. Proposed infrastructure projects support all areas of the City, including older, central areas in low-mod income neighborhoods. In addition, there are a number of areas of the City that show significant signs of economic distress based on employment and income data. The major goals established in the CEDS include creating new jobs, expanding the City’s tax base, improving the residents’ employment opportunities and upgrading workforce preparedness, improving Attachment "3"
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the City’s residential community amenities, and relaying a consistent message that the City is “ready for business.”
Specific implementation items that can be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan include:
• Interfacing with the primary/secondary schools and higher education in Escondido to expand training capacity in areas where gaps have been identified. • Conducting needs assessment for critical downtown infrastructure • Increase resources directed at addressing homelessness and its impacts to the downtown business environment
• Continue to leverage the City’s partnerships/alliances with private and regional organizations • Coordinate with Palomar Health (hospital) to maximize related opportunities • Promote the food/beverage/culture/entertainment/tourism industries by coordinating with Stone Brewing
• Work with Escondido Growers for Agricultural Preservation to implement plan to bring reclaimed water to agricultural customers
• Designate agriculture as a priority industry cluster and relate to agritourism • Support implementation of the Grape Day Park Master Plan downtown, including a new library

Discussion

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
There is no specific location information on the various housing problems evaluated in the Needs Assessment. Housing problems impact lower and moderate-income households disproportionately compared to middle and upper income households. Therefore, areas with higher concentrations of lower and moderate-income households are likely to have higher rates of housing problems. The same can generally be said about concentrations of a minority population.

For census tracts, a low to moderate-income concentration is defined as a block group where at least 51 percent of the population is of lower or moderate income. According to HUD, a minority concentration is defined as a census tract whose proportion of a non-white population is at least 20 percentage points higher than the countywide average. In Escondido, there are both minority concentration areas and a concentration of low- and moderate-income households in the central core of the city.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") A minority concentration is defined as a census tract whose proportion of a non-white population is at least 20 percentage points higher than the countywide average, according to HUD’s Rental Assistance Determination Minority Concentration Analysis Tool. Based on this definition there is a large area in the central portion of the City (14 census tracts) considered a Hispanic minority concentration area. See maps below.

Also, according to the HUD RAD tool, areas of concentrated poverty are located in the central part of the City. In general, Hispanic households are concentrated in the central core of the city, similar to the concentration of low and moderate income households. Each of the 14 census tracts in a minority concentration area are also areas of at least 10 percent poverty. Six of the tracts have a household poverty level of 10-20 percent, five have a poverty level of 20-30 percent, and three have a poverty level of 30-100 percent.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? In Escondido, areas of low and moderate income comcentrations and minority concentrations are genenally located in the central portion of the City. These areas also correlate with areas with a large amount of rental housing and a large amount of multi-family housing.

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Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? There are many community assets in the central core of the city and lower and moderate-income neighborhoods, including the City library, the East Valley Community Center, the Park Avenue Community Center and senior center, Grape Day Park, and other neighborhood parks. Other community assets in this area include the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Escondido Education Compact and its Assessment Center, Interfaith Community Services, and the Salvation Army.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? There are many opportunities to provide assistance in the central area of the City. The City will continue to collaborate with agencies in the surrounding North County community to ensure services and programs are available and delivered in a cost-effective manner. All federal funding will be allocated to provide assistance to those who are most in need.

Minority Concentration
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Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

Although internet use, broadband adoption and smartphone ownership have grown rapidly for all Americans since inception of the World Wide Web, the digital lives of lower- and higher –income Americans remain markedly different, according to the Pew Research Center. Household income is strongly associated with technology ownership. The digital divide can impact access for school–age children, the so called “homework gap,” employment searches, and other everyday activities. According to Pew Research, in 2019, 26% of adults living in households earning less than $30,000 a year are “smartphone” dependent internet users, meaning they own a smart phone but do not have broadband access at home. Only 5% of those living in households earning $100,000 or more fall into this category. In addition, in 2015, 35% of lower income households with school age children did not have broadband access internet at home. In all technology categories studied, including smartphones, computers, home broadband and tablets, lower-income persons had lower levels of technology adoption. Also, the share of lower-income Americans relying on smartphones for online access has doubled since 2013. The share of persons earning $100,000 or more has stayed steady during that time.

In addition, higher income persons are likely to have multiple devices.

Lower income households in Escondido fare better when it comes to broadband access. According to the 2017 ACS one-year estimates, 93.2% of Escondido households has one or more types of computing devices, including 80.6 % of households with a desktop computer, 87.2% with a smartphone, and only

7.3% (3,375 households) with only a smartphone and no other computer. Eight-seven percent of households (40,435) have a broadband internet subscription. 9.6% of those with an internet subscription (4,457) have only a cellular data plan with no other internet subscription. When household income levels are included, more of a digital divide is evident. Among households earning less than $20,000 per year, 35.6% (1,748 households) have no internet subscription in the home. Among households with incomes between $20,000 and $74,999 per year, 15.3% (3,316 households) have no household internet subscription. Among households earning more than $75,000, only 3.8% have no internet subscription. In Escondido dial-up internet service versus broadband is not an issue, as there are no households using a dial-up service.

Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

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95% of homes in Escondido have access to a fixed-line internet service, 93.3% can get DSL, 3.5% with fiber and 91.1% with cable. There are approximately 13 home internet options available in the city, including 2 DSL, 4 cable, 2 fiber and 5 fixed wireless providers. There are 9,000 households with only one choice for internet, although the majority of households have 3-4 options. Cost, coverage and speed vary among providers, although one internet provider is available to 94% of Escondido residents, according to BroadbandNow.

There are several internet providers in Escondido, with costs depending on speed, contract type, etc. However, due to the number of providers that are available, there is a lot of competition which can bring process down. There are several lower-priced providers that specialize in services for seniors and low-income households. There are also a couple of carriers that are specifically available to households receiving government benefits or on the school lunch program.

Although internet services are highly available in Escondido, a digital divide has been visible during the need for online school during the COVD-10 pandemic. Providers have been giving free and low-cost broadband, and there are plans being considered to ensure that all students have access at home.

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Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, warming of the climate system is unequivocal. Climate change appears to be affecting California and the San Diego region, including rising sea levels and an increase in average temperatures. Climate change is not a hazard in and of itself, but rather is a factor that could affect the location, extent, probability of occurrence, and magnitude of climate related hazards.

The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create a disaster plan to qualify for hazard mitigation funding. The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services has adopted and revised a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage from natural and manmade disasters. The County of San Diego was one of the first to tackle this planning effort on a region wide basis and includes mitigation plans and evaluations for all jurisdictions in the County, including Escondido.

After reviewing localized hazard maps and exposure/loss information, the following hazards were identified as the top five for the area: Wildland Fire, Earthquake, Hazardous Materials, Flooding or Dam Failure, and Terrorism or other Manmade Events. The jurisdiction developed goals, objectives and actions related to the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).

Disasters happen indiscriminately, but the results can disproportionately impact lower income families. The identified risks from the HMP do not appear to disproportionately impact low- and moderate-income households in Escondido on a geographic basis, based on the hazard maps and the location of housing. Many of the risk areas cover the entire city or only outlaying areas where housing is more expensive. However, lower income households are generally more vulnerable to the impacts of those risks. Even though low-income households, the elderly and the disabled are often less likely to use and have access to current technologies, according to the information in the previous broadband discussion, a lack of technology and communication for warning systems does not appear to be a large issue in Escondido. Anecdotally, there is a lot of discussion on impacts from disasters to the lowest- income households, even if the risk itself is not necessarily greater. Lower income households are more likely to be impacted by a disaster due to type/lack of insurance, time lost from work or school, having to temporarily relocate, the ability to permanently relocate, the cost of evacuating (gas, lodging,) and a delayed or missing paycheck, among other issues. Access to disaster aid, local services and community assistance, and coordination of resources are the keys to ensuring that the impacts to lower income households is lessened.

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place. The County of San Diego will act as a central coordinator for the 19 communities in the County, working closely with federal and state agencies and the local healthcare community to monitor and test for the pandemic.

Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Natural hazard risks in Escondido associated with climate change are not located specifically in low- income areas, but are mostly located throughout the City. The identified risks from the HMP do not appear to disproportionately impact low- and moderate-income households in Escondido on a geographic basis, based on the hazard maps and the location of housing. Many of the risk areas cover the entire city or only outlaying areas where housing is more expensive. However, lower income households are generally more vulnerable to the impacts of those risks. Anecdotally, there is a lot of discussion on impacts from disasters to the lowest-income households, even if the risk itself is not necessarily greater. Lower income households are more likely to be impacted by a disaster due to type/lack of insurance, time lost from work or school, having to temporarily relocate, the ability to permanently relocate, the cost of evacuating (gas, lodging,) and a delayed or missing paycheck, among other issues. Access to disaster aid, local services and community assistance, and coordination of resources are the keys to ensuring that the impacts to lower income households is lessened.

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SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Consolidated Plan provides a strategic course of action for revitalization of the City’s neighborhoods, development of affordable housing and assisting the homeless. The City of Escondido’s strategy is based on available resources, community input, and government guidelines. The City has experienced the same economic issues during the last few years as the rest of the country. Using all available funding in ways that best benefit individuals and the City is a priority.

This Strategic Plan addresses:
• General Priorities in the categories of homelessness, housing and community development • Programs and projects to assist those households/individuals in need • Anticipated resources over five years
• Five-year goals and outcome indicators identifying proposed accomplishments • Monitoring of plan activities
The Strategic Plan also addresses the following required areas:
• Anti-poverty strategy
• Lead-based paint hazard reduction
• Reduction of barriers to affordable housing
• Institutional structure/coordination among agencies

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Geographic Area
Table 4752 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: CDBG Eligible
Areas
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.

Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area?

Identify the needs in this target area.

What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? Are there barriers to improvement in this target area?
2 Area Name: City of Escondido
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Housing
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.

Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area?

Identify the needs in this target area.

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Are there barriers to improvement in this target area?
3 Area Name: Neighborhood
Groups
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Housing
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.

Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area?

Identify the needs in this target area.

What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? Are there barriers to improvement in this target area?

General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
The City of Escondido does not distribute HOME allocations for housing projects and programs geographically. Available allocations can be spent Citywide. There are areas of focus, including areas in the older, central core of the City, although no specific target areas have been established to focus the spending of HOME funds.

CDBG funds will be allocated in low-mod income census tracts and neighborhood group areas, as needs appear to be concentrated there. The City currently has 18 organized neighborhood groups. All groups except one are located in low-mod census areas.

ESG funds will be allocated throughout the City, in any locations where a homeless need is identified.

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Priority Needs
Table 4853 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Create and preserve affordable rental housing
Description Add new affordable rental housing, including new construction, conversion and rehabilitation.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, both housing related needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Associated Goals: Create and perserve affordable rental housing.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
2 Priority Need
Name
Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport
Priority Level High
Population Low
Moderate
Large Families
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Affordable ownership opportunities
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Description Providing opportunities for homeownership for low-income residents, including construction of new ownership units and down payment assistance through a first-time homebuyer program.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, both housing related needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Affordable ownership opportunities
3 Priority Need
Name
Homelessness services
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Support homeless shelter and other services
Description Supporting homeless shelter and other needs Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 community development needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Support homeless shelter and other services 4 Priority Need
Name
Basic needs
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Description Provide access to food, water, shelter and sanitation Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 community development needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
5 Priority Need
Name
Health and human development
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CDBG Eligible Areas
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
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Description Goal is to provide access to recreation, education and healthcare (including mental health)
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 community development needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
6 Priority Need
Name
Neighborhood Revitalization
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Families with Children
Elderly
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
Associated
Goals
Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Description Code enforcement, neighborhood outreach, and public works activities to improve existing neighborhoods. Removing public infrastructure gap in neighborhoods.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 community development needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido, CDBG elligible areas Associated Goals: Improve livability of neighborhoods
7 Priority Need
Name
Economic Development
Priority Level Low
Population Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
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Associated
Goals
Economic development
Description Supporting local economy to benefit low-mod employees and businesses Basis for
Relative
Priority
COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for economic strategies focused on workforce development, job creation and other efforts to help stimulate the local economy.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Support adult education and job training 8 Priority Need
Name
Public Safety
Priority Level High
Population Low
Moderate
Geographic
Area
City of Escondido
Low Moderate Area Benefit with more than 51% low/mod households Associated
Goals
Public Facilities – Fire Station/Equipment
Basis for
Relative
Priority
The City has seven fire stations with eleven trucks (seven active and four in reserve). The average lifespan of a fire engine is 20 years and the City has two fire engines that are 18 and 20 years old. Due to COVID and supply change delays, it takes up to 36 months to receive a fire engine, so the City needs to order the engine now to replace its aging fleet. These two fire trucks will be placed at fire stations located in service areas where more than 51% of residents are low-moderate income.
98 Priority Need
Name
Homelessness prevention
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 109
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
Description Rental assistance for those individuals and families at-risk of becoming homeless
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 Homeless needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Keep households at imminent risk of homelessness from becoming homeless
109 Priority Need
Name
Emergency Shelter
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Temporarily house homeless residents
Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter
Description Improve the quality and number of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, by assisting shelters with additional beds and services.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 Homeless needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Temporarily house homeless residents
Provide basic needs and case management to homeless residents living in an emergency shelter
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 110
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
110 Priority Need
Name
Essential services to shelter residents
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Temporarily house homeless residents
Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter
Description Improve the quality and number of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, by assisting shelters with additional beds and services.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 Homeless needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals:

Temporarily house homeless residents
Provide basic needs and case management to homeless residents living in an emergency shelter
121 Priority Need
Name
Engagement of homeless individuals and families
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 111
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Engage/assess homeless indiv/families on street
Description Engage and assess homeless individuals and families living on the street to assess need for provision of services, housing and case management Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 Homeless needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Engage and assess homeless individuals and families living on the street
132 Priority Need
Name
Rapid rehousing for homeless individuals/families
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of Escondido
Associated
Goals
Provide perm hsg to homeless households
Description Rapidly re-house and provide permanent housing to homeless households Basis for
Relative
Priority
Per the Needs Assessment, all 5 Homeless needs are priorities. Available funding and timing will determine the actual priority of each need.

Geographic Areas Affected: City of Escondido
Associated Goals: Provide permanent housing to homeless individuals

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 112
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Narrative (Optional)
Priority needs established in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan will form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes for the Strategic Plan and the 2020-2021 Action Plan. The Needs Analysis demonstrates the need for the proposed Housing, Community Development and Homeless priority needs. A city-wide need was identified and a substantial amendment was made in 2023.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 113
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
Although there is a need for rental assistance, the City of Escondido does not plan to use HOME funds for TBRA. Since FY 2012-2013, the City has received approximately $500,000-$600,000 annually in HOME funds, which is not large enough to start a rental assistance program, including administration.

TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
Although there is a need for rental assistance, the City of Escondido does not plan to use HOME funds for TBRA. Since FY 2012-2013 the City has received approximately $500,000-$600,000 annually in HOME funds, which is not large enough to start a rental assistance program, including administration.

New Unit
Production
A majority of the City’s low- and moderate-income households experience housing cost burden, as seen in the Needs Analysis. It is the most common housing problem among the City’s households. The City plans to use a large portion of its HOME allocation to assist in the production of rental and ownership units for lower income households.

Rehabilitation Fifty-one percent of the City’s housing stock was constructed prior to 1980, meaning there is the possibility of lead- based paint hazards in many units, and that a significant portion of the housing stock may need some improvement/rehabilitation. Additionally, 66% of renter occupied and 38% of owner-occupied units have at least one identified housing condition. The city expects to use a significant portion of its HOME allocation to provide assistance to rehabilitate single- and multi-family units.

Acquisition,
including
preservation
The City will strive to assist developers interested in acquisition/rehabilitation of existing multi-family housing to provide improved, affordable housing due to the age and condition of the city’s multi-family housing stock. The city also will assist in preserving any identified units that are “at-risk” of losing affordability, when possible.

Table 4954 – Influence of Market Conditions

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 114
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The City of Escondido is a HOME participating jurisdiction and a CDBG and ESG entitlement jurisdiction, and anticipates receiving approximately $1,818,665 in CDBG funds, $622,150 in HOME funds, and $160,313 in ESG funds for FY 2020. Accordingly, the City anticipates receiving approximately $9,000,000 in CDBG funds, $3,000,000 in HOME funds, and $775,000 in ESG funds over the next five years. Escondido does not receive funding under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Program income received from the repayment of CDBG-owned rental property will be reprogrammed for permitted activities. Any additional Program Income funds also will be reprogrammed into allowable programs or projects, as identified during the Action Plan process.

As part of a FY2020-2021 substantial amendment, the City will reprogram $1,382,180 in CDBG funds to new/expanded projects. It also acknowledges a revision of the 2020 HUD allocations made in November 2020, resulting in a $277 decrease in CDBG funds (amended to $1,818,665) and $148 decrease in HOME funds (amended to $622,150).

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 115
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 1,818,665 0 692,188 2,510,853 7,181,058 It is estimated that the City will
receive a CDBG allocation of
approximately $9,000,000 over the
five years of the Consolidated Plan
based on past and current funding.

HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 622,150 100,000 0 722,150 2,377,702
It is estimated that the City will
receive a HOME allocation of
approximately $3,000,000 over the
five years of the Consolidated Plan
based on past and current funding.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 116
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing 160,313 0 0 160,313 614,687
It is estimated that the City will
receive an ESG allocation of
approximately $775,000 over the
five years of the Consolidated Plan
based on past and current funding.

Table 5055 - Anticipated Resources

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 housing, community development and homeless needs far exceed the available HOME, CDBG and ESG funding. A variety of other non- federal funding sources, including grants and state funds, will be leveraged to meet as many needs in the City as possible.

The 100% match requirement for ESG funds will be satisfied with resources from service providers.

The HOME program requires that for every HOME dollar spent, the City must provide a 25 percent match with non-federal funds. The City currently has no match obligation since we been oversubscribed in our match obligation for several years.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 117
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Any match requirements for CDBG funds will be met with local or other funds.

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 Escondido does not own any land or property that will be used to address housing-related needs during the term of the Consolidated plan.

Discussion

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 118
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Escondido Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction

INTERFAITH

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Non-profit
organizations
Homelessness Region

COMMUNITY

HOUSINGWORKS
Non-profit
organizations
Ownership
Rental
Region
Table 5156 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Housing, supportive services, homeless prevention and community development activities for residents of the City of Escondido are delivered by a large number of public agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, and private entities. The strengths in the coordinated delivery system include the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH), and the City’s coordinated outreach. Through the RTFH, the City is able to use a coordinated approach to assisting the homeless, using their leveraged and comprehensive resources. Additionally, the City utilizes coordinated contacts in various City Departments and throughout the community to identify any gaps and look at ways to fill them.

The City and its partners have organizational capacity to address the needs of the community. In addition, there are adequate CHDOs in the area capable of carrying out housing development and services.

Gaps in delivery occur due to lack of funding, since funding is always limited, and coordination among service providers. It is sometimes difficult to ensure that residents are aware of available services.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 119
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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training X X
Healthcare X X X

HIV/AIDS X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X
Other

Table 5257 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The Regional Taskforce on The Homeless utilizes a coordinated system of providers, services and funding to assist homeless persons, including the unique segments of the homeless population, veterans, chronically homeless, families with children, unaccompanied youth. While many there are many providers and types of services and programs available, as discussed in this Consolidated Plan, the level of services available is not adequate to meet the needs of the City’s residents.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 120
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above
There are a variety of services and programs for the special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness available in Escondido. The need continues to be greater than the ability to provide services. Always needed are additional funding to provide increasing levels of service to a growing population, and additional coordination among agencies providing services.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs The City will continue to work with other nearby juridictionsjurisdictions, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH) to coordinate available resources and collaborate on a strategy for overcoming gaps to addressing the priority needs. The City is confident that the structure is available to address the priority needs outlined in this Consolidated Plan.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 121
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Create and
preserve
affordable
rental housing
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City of
Escondido
Creation/preservation
of affordable rental
housing
HOME: $1,327,000 Rental units constructed:
0 Household Housing
Unit

Rental units
rehabilitated:
15 Household Housing
Unit
2 Affordable
ownership
opportunities
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City of
Escondido
Conservation/expansion
afford homeowner
opport
HOME: $1,250,000 Homeowner Housing
Added:
10 Household Housing
Unit

Direct Financial
Assistance to
Homebuyers:
5 Households Assisted
3 Support
homeless
shelter and
other services
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Homelessness services CDBG: $250,000 Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter:
500 Persons Assisted
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 122
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Prov access to
food, water,
shelter and
sanitation
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Basic needs CDBG: $750,000 Other:
1500 Other
5 Access to rec,
ed and
healthcare (inc
mentl hlth)
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG Eligible
Areas
City of
Escondido
Health and human
development
CDBG: $500,000 Public service activities
for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
750 Households Assisted
6 Improve the
livability of
neighborhoods
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Neighborhood
Groups
CDBG Eligible
Areas
Neighborhood
Revitalization
CDBG:
$5,300,0006,000,000
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
10000 Households
Assisted

Public service activities
for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
200 Households Assisted

Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care:
1000 Household Housing
Unit
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 123
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
7 Economic
development
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG Eligible
Areas
City of
Escondido
Economic Development CDBG: $195,000 Public service activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
1 Households Assisted

Jobs created/retained:
1 Jobs

Businesses assisted:
1 Businesses Assisted
8 Public Safety 2020 2024 Public
Facilities
City of
Escondido
Low-mod area
benefit
Fire Stations/Equipment CDBG: $700,000 Purchase two fire engines Additional goals will be
created
98 Keep HH at risk
from becoming
homeless
2020 2024 Non-
Homeless
Special Needs
City of
Escondido
Homelessness
prevention
ESG: $290,000 Homelessness
Prevention:
80 Persons Assisted
109 Temporarily
house
homeless
residents
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to
shelter residents
ESG: $200,000 Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter:
600 Persons Assisted
110 Basic needs
and case mgt
to residents in
shelter
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to
shelter residents
ESG: $225,000 Homelessness
Prevention:
400 Persons Assisted
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 124
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
121 Engage/assess
homeless
indiv/families
on street
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Engagement of
homeless individuals
and families
ESG: $100 Homelessness
Prevention:
1 Persons Assisted
132 Provide perm
hsg to
homeless
households
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Rapid rehousing for
homeless
individuals/families
ESG: $10,000 Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid
Rehousing:
1 Households Assisted

Homelessness
Prevention:
1 Persons Assisted
Table 5358 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 125
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3 Goal Name Support homeless shelter and other services Goal
Description
Provide access to shelter beds.
4 Goal Name Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation Goal
Description
Assist with provision of basic needs to homeless
5 Goal Name Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth) Goal
Description
Support educational and recreational activities and healthcare for all members of the community, including youth and seniors, as gaps in services are identified.
6 Goal Name Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Work with neighborhood leaders to develop anti-crime programs and strategies, and provide neighborhood group support. Street improvements will be coordinated as specific needs are identified. 7 Goal Name Economic development
Goal
Description
Support adult education and job training. Support the local economy to benefit low-mod employees and businesses. 8 Goal Name Public Safety
Goal
Description
Acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of fire stations and/or the purchase of fire trucks and emergency rescue equipment.
98 Goal Name Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
Goal
Description
Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless. 109 Goal Name Temporarily house homeless residents
Goal
Description
Improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families and help operate them.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 126
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
110 Goal Name Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter Goal
Description
Improve the quality of emergency shelters for families and individuals. Provide case management for those in shelters to evaluate individual situations.
121 Goal Name Engage/assess homeless indiv/families on street Goal
Description
Outreach to homeless individuals and families on the street. 132 Goal Name Provide perm hsg to homeless households
Goal
Description
Rapidly re-house homeless families and individuals.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan has established the following affordable housing objectives:
• Provide first-time homebuyer assistance to five households. • Expand the City’s affordable housing inventory by 15 rental units through construction or acquisition/rehabilitation. • Expand the City’s inventory of affordable ownership units by 10.

Overall, 30 extremely-low, very-low, low- and moderate-income households will benefit from the City’s federally-funded affordable housing activities over the upcoming five years. This includes 15 renters and 15 homeowners. It is proposed that over 2,500 homeless households will be assisted.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 127
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
The City of Escondido has no Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement. There is no public housing in Escondido.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
There are no public housing units in Escondido.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? N/A
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
N/A

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 128
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Many public policies can have an adverse impact on the provision of affordable housing, including a local jurisdiction’s policies.

See attached narativenarrative.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City of Escondido continually works to review requirements and fees, and removes any barriers to affordable housing whenever possible, without negatively impacting he health and safety of all residents.

The City is currently participating in the development of a regional Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Choice, as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City will address all regional impediments and impediments specific to Escondido. The City will also continue to amend the Zoning Code wherever necessary to remove affordable housing barriers and better facilitate development of affordable housing.

The City will continue to streamline processes, including environmental review, for affordable developments when possible. Duplicative and unnecessary processes and development fees will be evaluated.

Barriers to Afford Housing
Land Use Controls
Land use policies and zoning requirements are often cited as a barrier to development, specifically to affordable housing. The City has streamlined the process for adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit, allowing increased opportunities for individual property owners to add additional affordable housing. The City has adopted Density Bonus provisions consistent with State law, in order to facilitate individual development of affordable housing opportunities. The City is continuously reviewing requirements for other opportunities to streamline housing development.

Environmental Protection
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 129
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
The type of environmental review needed for a residential project depends on the type of project, as well as the type of financing involved. Both state (California Environmental Quality Act) and federal (National Environmental Policy Act) environmental laws can add cost to a project, due to required studies, additional timing, etc. Most of this is out the City’s control.

Public Opposition to Affordable Housing
Public opposition to all housing, and in particular affordable housing, can cause delays in the development process, add costs, and possibly result in a project being denied. The State of California has enacted new housing laws meant to discourage NIMBY-ism (Not In My Backyard). The City considers all public comments related to projects.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 130
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Building Codes and Enforcement
The City has adopted the 2019 California Building Code and 2019 Green Building Code. Building Codes could be considered an adverse impact on the timing and cost of affordable housing. The City uses flexibility when permitted
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 131
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City’s strategic plan for homelessness includes a comprehensive, integrated service system to transition local homeless families and individuals to supportive, transitional or permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The City plans to use a portion of its ESG funding to fund providers offering shelter services and case management. Currently, the City funds a social worker to work with the Police Department assisting in outreach to the homeless population (using state grant funds).

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will use a portion of its CDBG allocation and all of its ESG allocation to provide emergency shelter for the homeless, including Interfaith Community Services’ 365-day a year bridge housing, in addition to other homeless services. Prevention assistance also will be a priority, as is assisting to provide shelter beds and basic needs. Rapid rehousing and street outreach are secondary priorities. The City works with the Continuum of Care (the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless) in a collaborative process to provide housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The City proposes to use ESG funds for emergency shelter and homeless prevention for as many homeless individuals and families as possible. This will include rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
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Consolidated Plan Escondido 132
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
The City proposes to use ESG funds for homeless prevention, including rental assistance and relocation and stabilization services.

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Consolidated Plan Escondido 133
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards According to the CDC, there are at least 4 million homes in the United States that have significant lead- based paint hazards, that are home to young children. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 250,000 children in the United States aged one to five years have elevated lead in their blood. There is no level of lead exposure considered safe for children. Due to their age, 22,865 housing units in Escondido may pose some LBP risk. Forty-seven percent (10,275) of owner- occupied housing units and 56% (12,590) of renter housing units in Escondido were constructed prior to 1980. A more detailed evaluation of LBP risk in Escondido’s housing units is found in the Market Analysis (MA-20). Since the use of lead-based paint was banned in 1978, actions to address LBP hazards impact homes constructed prior to 1978.

In San Diego County lead poisoning is addressed by the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP). Their services include increasing awareness, reducing lead exposure, product information, and increasing assessment and testing of children.

In Escondido all units/projects assisted with HOME funds will comply with Title X of the 1992 Housing and Community Development Act, including HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? All sources agree that lead based paint exposure negatively affects children’s physical and emotional health. According to the San Diego County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) the number of new cases of blood lead poisoning in children under the age of 21 has decreased since 2006, although the danger of lead-based paint and lead poisoning still exists.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? When HOME funds are used in programs and projects impacting housing, lead based paint is a concern. Due to the age of housing units, the number of rental units, and the location of older units in the central core of the City, programs/projects undertaken by the City are impacted by lead-based paint regulations.

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receive written disclosure information on LBP, a seller’s disclosure regarding presence of LBP, and a “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” pamphlet. If LBP is identified through a visual assessment in a pre-1978 property, or when surfaces are to be disturbed, lead hazard reduction and clearance is required in conformance with 24 CFR Part 35.

For rehabilitation programs, including assistance of acquisition/rehabilitation of existing multi-family projects and any owner-occupied rehabilitation program, the purpose of the requirements is to remove any lead based paint hazards. Notification of residents is also required. The City will require a lead hazard evaluation and risk assessment for properties constructed prior to 1978. LBP remediation will be handled by certified contractors.

First-time homebuyer program – The City requires that a home be free from LBP hazards and that all notifications be made.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families According to the latest available census estimates, approximately 14.9 percent of Escondido’s population lives below the poverty line. There are several strategies for elevating the income levels of those individuals and families living in poverty. These include affordable housing, a livable community, education and job creation.

As much of the City’s HOME allocation as possible will be spent on providing additional affordable housing opportunities to lower income households, which should help to reduce the number of families living in poverty. Lowering the amount of a household’s housing costs will help bring them out of poverty, rather than provide them a service while they are in poverty. The City proposes to assist in creating and preserving affordable rental housing and affordable homeownership opportunities to create affordable housing for as many as possible.

Strengthening he City’s economic base is also a key to reducing poverty in the City. The City proposes a coordinated approach of economic development strategies, job creation, and business retention, expansion and attraction. Individuals and families are also assisted through job training, counseling, education, and connection to jobs and opportunities. Efforts will be coordinated with other public and private organizations providing education, and job training programs.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
Expanding and preserving affordable housing opportunities will reduce the housing cost burden of households living in poverty. Affordable rental and ownership housing will be provided. This will allow households a portion of disposable income to pursue additional educational and other opportunities.

Improving the community they live in will also help reduce poverty. The City plans to spend a portion of its federal allocation of HOME, CDBG and ESG funds to provide opportunities for its residents and improve the community they live in.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
HOME projects/programs: All sub-recipients or CHDOs are evaluated as part of the pre-award assessment, in conformance with HOME Final Rule requirements. Prior to disbursement of HOME funds to any entity, the city shall enter into a written agreement with the entity, which remains in effect for the length of affordability, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations. All CHDOs, sub-recipients, projects and programs funded by HOME are monitored during all project phases to ensure they are in compliance with all requirements, the HOME Final Rule, and the City’s HOME monitoring procedures.

CDBG projects/programs: Recipients of CDBG funding (sub-recipients) are required to enter into written agreements with the City prior to receipt of CDBG funds. The agreements govern the activities of sub- recipients and specify regulations and conditions under which funds will be provided. Additionally, agreements define the purpose and nature of services and projects and where they will be provided, the tasks to be performed, the level of service to be offered in quantifiable units, performance measurements and a project implementation schedule within a defined contract period.

The City will also monitor all CDBG projects and program activities on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with HUD regulations and City policies, facilitate timely completion of projects and provide opportunities for dialogue with sub-recipients. Monitoring strategies will include on-site field visits, telephone calls, monthly review of financial records, quarterly review of agency performance reports, and the provision of technical assistance as needed. Annual site visits will be conducted for all sub- recipients new to the CDBG program, those with previous compliance or performance problems, and those carrying out multiple or high-risk CDBG activities.

ESG programs: Recipients of ESG funds (subrecipients) will enter into agreements with the City prior to receiving ESG funds. Agreements will govern the activities and specify regulations and conditions under which funds will be provided.

The City will monitor the provider(s) administering ESG funds, via site visits, conference check-ins, and reviewing required reports, to ensure that they are inline with the Continuum of Care and the requirements of HUD.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Escondido is a HOME participating jurisdiction and a CDBG and ESG entitlement jurisdiction, and anticipates receiving approximately $1,818,665 in CDBG funds, $622,150 in HOME funds, and $160,313 in ESG funds for FY 2020. Accordingly, the City anticipates receiving approximately $9,000,000 in CDBG funds, $3,000,000 in HOME funds, and $775,000 in ESG funds over the next five years. Escondido does not receive funding under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Program income received from the repayment of CDBG-owned rental property will be reprogrammed for permitted activities. Any additional Program Income funds also will be reprogrammed into allowable programs or projects, as identified during the Action Plan process.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 1,818,665 0 692,188 2,510,853 7,181,058 It is estimated that the City will
receive a CDBG allocation of
approximately $9,000,000 over the
five years of the Consolidated Plan
based on past and current funding.

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Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing 160,313 0 0 160,313 614,687
It is estimated that the City will
receive an ESG allocation of
approximately $775,000 over the
five years of the Consolidated Plan
based on past and current funding.

Table 5459 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

The 100% match requirement for ESG funds will be satisfied with resources from service providers.

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Any match requirements for CDBG funds will be met with local or other funds.

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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 Escondido does not own any land or property that will be used to address housing-related needs during the term of the Consolidated plan.

Discussion

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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Create and
preserve
affordable rental
housing
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City of
Escondido
Creation/preservation of
affordable rental housing
HOME:
$447,000
Rental units rehabilitated: 4
Household Housing Unit
2 Affordable
ownership
opportunities
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City of
Escondido
Conservation/expansion
afford homeowner opport
HOME:
$25,000
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 1 Households
Assisted
3 Support
homeless shelter
and other
services
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Homelessness services CDBG:
$45,000
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 180 Persons
Assisted
4 Prov access to
food, water,
shelter and
sanitation
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Basic needs CDBG:
$166,700
Other: 500 Other
5 Access to rec, ed
and healthcare
(inc mentl hlth)
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG Eligible
Areas
City of
Escondido
Health and human
development
CDBG:
$77,900
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 250
Households Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Improve the
livability of
neighborhoods
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Neighborhood
Groups
CDBG Eligible
Areas
Neighborhood
Revitalization
CDBG:
$1,200,257
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 15000
Households Assisted
7 Economic
development
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG Eligible
Areas
Economic Development CDBG: $0 Jobs created/retained: 0
Jobs
Businesses assisted: 0
Businesses Assisted
8 Keep HH at risk
from becoming
homeless
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City of
Escondido
Homelessness prevention ESG:
$60,959
Homelessness Prevention:
12 Persons Assisted
9 Temporarily
house homeless
residents
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to
shelter residents
ESG: $0 Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 0 Persons Assisted
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing
Beds added: 0 Beds
10 Basic needs and
case mgt to
residents in
shelter
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to
shelter residents
ESG:
$87,441
Homelessness Prevention:
200 Persons Assisted
11 Engage/assess
homeless
indiv/families on
street
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Engagement of homeless
individuals and families
ESG: $0 Homelessness Prevention: 0
Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
12 Provide perm hsg
to homeless
households
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Rapid rehousing for
homeless
individuals/families
ESG: $0 Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid
Rehousing: 0 Households
Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 0
Persons Assisted
Table 5560 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name Create and preserve affordable rental housing Goal
Description
Assist in the production of new, affordable rental housing through construction and acquisition/rehabilitation of existing rental units. Units would be affordable to extremely-low, very-low and low-income households. 2 Goal Name Affordable ownership opportunities
Goal
Description
The City will provide direct assistance to first-time, low-income homebuyers for down payment or closing cost assistance. The City also will assist in the production of affordable ownership housing for lower income homebuyers. 3 Goal Name Support homeless shelter and other services Goal
Description
Provide shelter beds for homeless.
4 Goal Name Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation Goal
Description
Support basic needs, such as food, water, shelter, sanitation for homeless.

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5 Goal Name Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth) Goal
Description
Support educational and recreational activities and healthcare for all members of the community, including youth and seniors, as gaps in services are identified.
6 Goal Name Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Work with neighborhood leaders to develop anti-crime programs and strategies, and provide neighborhood group support. Street improvements will be coordinated as specific needs are identified.

Residents of the Old Escondido CDBG Neighborhood Grouop requested new street lights from 2nd to 9th Avenue. The project was intitally approved in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, but due to staffing and a lack of funds, the project was delayed. It is being recommended as a new activity in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The City plans to re-allocate the $595,370 funds previously approved to the project and add an additional $400,000 (totaling $995,370). 7 Goal Name Economic development
Goal
Description
Support local economy to benefit low-mod employees and businesses. Support adult education and job training. 8 Goal Name Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
Goal
Description
Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless. 9 Goal Name Temporarily house homeless residents
Goal
Description
Improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families and help operate them. 10 Goal Name Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter Goal
Description
Improve the quality of emergency shelters for families and individuals. Provide case management for those in shelters to evaluate individual situations.

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11 Goal Name Engage/assess homeless indiv/families on street Goal
Description
Outreach to homeless individuals and families on the street. 12 Goal Name Provide perm hsg to homeless households
Goal
Description
Rapidly re-house homeless families and individuals.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division will serve as the lead agency in the administration of all HOME, CDBG and ESG projects proposed in this plan. The City will contract with local nonprofit agencies and organizations to administer fair housing activities and some public services, in addition to administering most programs and projects directly. Any contract agencies (subrecipients) will be responsible for program implementation and all performance will be monitored by the City of Escondido.

Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Admin
2 Fair Housing
3 Public Services
4 Capital Improvements
5 Neighborhood Revitalization
6 Home Administration
7 Homebuyer Entry Loan Program
8 Housing development
9 HESG 2020
10 CHDO set-aside and administration
Table 5661 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name CDBG Admin
Target Area Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
City of Escondido
Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Economic development
Needs Addressed Homelessness services
Basic needs
Health and human development
Neighborhood Revitalization
Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $328,733
Description General Administration of the CDBG program. Staff costs for compliance, reporting, financial management and program monitoring.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities

Location Description City of Escondido
Planned Activities Staff time, administration, compliance, reporting, financial management, and monitoring.
2 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Improve the livability of neighborhoods Needs Addressed Neighborhood Revitalization
Funding CDBG: $35,000
Description Activities to affirmatively further fair housing. Provides accessible education and mediation services for Escondido tenants and landlords, ensuring equal opportunity in housing, increasing awareness of fair housing laws, and providing random fair housing testing.

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the proposed
activities

Location Description City of Escondido
Planned Activities Contract with provider for fair housing services, including landlord/tenant mediation and testing.
3 Project Name Public Services
Target Area Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Economic development
Needs Addressed Homelessness services
Basic needs
Health and human development
Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $319,620
Description Public services in low-mod areas, provided by the City or local non-profit agencies and organizations.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities

Location Description Citywide
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Planned Activities Most of the City's public services programs have COVID-19 implications (funds that will, non-exclusively, address the City's response to COVID/needs created or exacerbated by the pandemic). Senior Transportation ($34,610), Senior Nutrition ($56,110), Senior CARE ($16,000), and Meals on Wheels ($25,000) serve one of the City's most COVID at-risk populations. We are working to provide basic needs for folks who need to primarily shelter in place, or when it is necessary to go out, to be socially distanced. Alliance for Regional Solutions ($45,000) services another highly at-risk population, homeless, providing shelter and the ability to shelter and monitor their health. Voices for Children ($10,000) and Project UP ($17,900) address the safety and mental health of children whose social safety nets have been dramatically cut during the COVID crisis.

This totals $204,620/$1,818,942 = 11%
Public service programs that do not directly respond to COVID are Learn to Swim ($15,000), Neighbor to Neighbor ($45,000), San Diego Children's Museum ($5,000). Operations will be modified, operations will be effected, but the programs themselves do not necessarily address COVID needs. Neighborhood Improvement Planning Program will include concept development and feasibility studies of projects that will address both COVID and non-COVID needs in our community ($50,000)
This totals $115,000/$1,818,942 = 6%
4 Project Name Capital Improvements
Target Area Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Economic development
Needs Addressed Homelessness services
Basic needs
Health and human development
Neighborhood Revitalization
Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $160,000
Description Capital or public street improvements
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and type of families
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the proposed
activities

Location Description City of Escondido
Planned Activities
5 Project Name Neighborhood Revitalization
Target Area Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Economic development
Needs Addressed Homelessness services
Basic needs
Health and human development
Neighborhood Revitalization
Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $1,667,500
Description Improve the livability of neighborhoods through education, outreach, and the beautification/enhancement of neighborhoods.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities

Location Description Citywide
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Planned Activities Activiites will be funded through $975,312 in 2020 CDBG funds and $692,188 in reprogrammed previous year funds (from closed projects).

CDBG-funded Code Enforcement ($115,000) to address blight and Code violations in CDBG-eligible areas.

Grants to Blocks ($75,000) to address neighborhood projects and livability issues in CDBG-eligible areas.

Graffiti Removal ($157,500) for graffiti removal on private property in CDBG-eligible areas.

Project NEAT ($45,000) to address appearance and neighborhood deterioration issues in CDBG-eligible areas.

Playground Equiment Replacement Project ($775,000) to replace playground equipment in four parks in CDBG-eligible neighborhoods:

Jesmond Dene, Westside, El Norte, and Washington Parks.

Jesmond Dene Parking Lot Lighting Project ($150,000) to add lighting at a park used by youth at/after dusk to address safety concerns.

PACC Courtyard Improvements ($200,000) to improve exterior ADA accessibility at a community center to meet the needs of seniors and increase COVID-safer congregate meal settings.

Hoffman Victorian Preservation ($50,000) for stabilization projects to preserve the historic Hoffman House to allow the continues use as a museum frequently by 3rd graders as part of the local history curriculum.

Urban Corps Escondido Facility Improvement Project ($100,000) to assist a local non-profit in the rehabllitation of their building to allow better job training of at-risk young adults.
6 Project Name Home Administration
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Create and preserve affordable rental housing Affordable ownership opportunities
Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport
Funding HOME: $62,215
Description HOME administration costs
Target Date 6/30/2021
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activities

Location Description City of Escondidio
Planned Activities Administrative support of HOME programs funds. 7 Project Name Homebuyer Entry Loan Program
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Affordable ownership opportunities
Needs Addressed Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport Funding HOME: $25,000
Description Provide a low-interest loan which can be used toward the down payment or closing costs for first time homebuyers.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
One low-moderate income household.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide down payment or closing cost assistance to low-income first time homebuyers.
8 Project Name Housing development
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Create and preserve affordable rental housing Affordable ownership opportunities
Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport
Funding HOME: $441,610
Description Provide affordable rental and owner housing development through new construction or acquisition/rehabilitation.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities New rental or owner housing. Acquisition/rehabilitation of rental or owner housing.
9 Project Name HESG 2020
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
Temporarily house homeless residents
Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter
Engage/assess homeless indiv/families on street
Provide perm hsg to homeless households
Needs Addressed Homelessness prevention
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to shelter residents
Engagement of homeless individuals and families
Rapid rehousing for homeless individuals/families
Funding ESG: $160,313
Description Funds for emergency shelter, homeless prevention, homeless outreach, temporary emergency shelter, and rapid re-housing.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Administrative: $12,013
Emergency shelter operations: $87,441
Homeless prevention via rental assistance: $60,859
10 Project Name CHDO set-aside and administration
Target Area City of Escondido
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Goals Supported Create and preserve affordable rental housing Affordable ownership opportunities
Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport
Funding HOME: $93,325
Description Mandatory CHDO set-aside and administrative costs associated with potential new project development.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Mandatory CHDO set-aside and administrative costs associated with potential new project development.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed HOME: The City of Escondido does not distribute HOME allocations for housing programs and projects geographically. Available allocations are spent citywide. There are areas of focus, including areas in the older, central core of the City, although no specific target areas have been established to focus the spending of HOME funds.

CDBG: The City of Escondido currently has 18 priority Neighborhood Groups, 17 of which are located in low-to-moderate income, CDBG-eligible census tracts. They are generally older areas and are either in or around the central core of the City. CDBG funds are directed to these 17 Neighborhoods and to other CDBG eligible areas within the City.

ESG: The City of Escondido does not distribute ESG allocations for programs and projects geographically. Funds are spent on clients within the City that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
City of Escondido 100
Table 5762 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically See above discussion.

Discussion

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Affordable Housing
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Introduction
In addition to federal funding, the City will continue to seek additional funding sources in order to support as many Escondido families as possible.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 1,142
Non-Homeless 5
Special-Needs 0
Total 1,147
Table 5864 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 4
Acquisition of Existing Units 1
Total 5
Table 5965 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The City will leverage additional funding, including State funds, tax credits, and grants in order to assist as many additional households as possible.

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Introduction
There are no public housing units located in the City of Escondido and the City is not a public housing authority. The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) is the housing authority which administers public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program for Escondido residents.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The public housing needs in the City of Escondido are addressed by the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD). The City supports the HACSD in their efforts to address the needs of low-income households in Escondido
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Although the City of Escondido is not a public housing authority, the HACSD represents residents of Escondido. The HACSD has established a public housing resident advisory board for county public housing developments and the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants. The board meets regularly to discuss program issues and recommendations.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A. The HACSD is not designated as troubled.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Although the majority of homeless individuals in Escondido lived in Escondido before becoming homeless, a number of homeless individuals come to the City Escondido because of the public services offered within the city. As a service hub in the North County area, Escondido participates in the Regional Continuum of Care (now known as the Regional Task Force for the Homeless), comprised of many other San Diego cities and the County of San Diego, non-profit service providers, and stakeholders. The RTFH coordinates and oversees the application process, and develops and vets programs to address issues regarding homelessness in the region. The RTFH also oversees the collection of regional homeless data, identifies gaps in services, and leads strategic planning initiatives to move people from homelessness to permanent housing. The City will continue to work with the RTFH as staffing and resources allow to support services and apply for funding to address (and end) homelessness in our region.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons For FY 2020-21, the City plans to allocate CDBG funding to the Bridge Housing Network. Through a regional collaboration (Alliance for Regional Solutions), the Bridge Housing Network provides safe shelter, working with community members to secure safe, sustainable housing, while simultaneously offering a comprehensive array of support services to pave a concrete pathway towards self-sufficiency and stable housing. To accomplish such goals the Bridge Housing Network will provide:
-A safe environment for homeless individuals
-Access to a Case Manager to work on housing and income goals -Access to support services to enhance the ability to be self sufficient -Participant referrals to the CoC Coordinated Entry System which connects the most vulnerable to available rapid re-housing and permanent housing resources.

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and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City's one year goal and actions for ending homelessness include expending Emergency Solutions Grant Funds towards helping homeless persons transition to permanent housing and independent living.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
Key elements to homeless prevention include employment development and mental health. The goal is to enhance a person’s ability to obtain and keep a job so that they are able to make an adequate income to be self-sufficient while sustaining their mental health. In addition, the City works diligently to expand and conserve its affordable housing inventory, especially affordable rental housing that benefits the extremely low-income and low-income households who are most at risk of becoming homeless.

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Introduction:

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 Escondido does experience barriers to affordable housing as idenfied in eth Consolidated Plan, including governmental constraints, market conditions, lack of funding sources, and land and construction costs. Many of the barriers are not controlled by the City, such as land and construction costs and state/federal constraints.

The City of Escondido will be updating its Housing Element in 2021. The City will follow up on any governmental constraints to housing development that are identified in the Housing Element, including appropriate amendments to the Zoning Code. In the meantime, the City continues to monitor zoning and development regulations, environmental requirements, and development processes, and will implement the streamlined permit process required by State law. The City will also continue to use available funding, including its HOME allocation, to provide asssitance to first time homebuyers and provide additional affordable housing help to mitigate some barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion:

See discussion above.

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Introduction:

This section discusses the City’s underserved needs and institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities, as identified in this Consolidated Plan.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City hopes to meet the goal of assisting in as many new/rehabilitated rental units and new affordable ownership units as possible. Something preventing this goal from being reached in the past is low participation in the first-time homebuyer program. The City will use every available resource to get stronger participation, including evaluating program requirements. The City also will hold additional lender training to try to increase participation.

The City will coordinate with private developers to leverage financing to provide as many affordable housing opportunities as possible.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing When the affordability period of an existing affordable housing project is nearing the end, the City works with the owners of the project to try to extend the regulatory agreements and the affordability period, to maintain the City’s affordable housing stock. The City has several options available to assist in preserving affordability, including refinancing an existing mortgage, providing incentives to the owner, and assisting in obtaining additional financing such as tax credits. The City also will encourage owners of existing projects with project-based vouchers, where loan terms are expiring, to convert to tenant-based voucher assistance.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
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reduction or abatement, and clearance. All abatement activities will be performed by a certified professional. The City will also send staff to EPA-compliance lead based paint hazard training, when possible.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will implement its 5-year Strategic Plan, including a strategy to reduce the number of poverty- level families. The anti-poverty strategy includes economic development programs to increase busines opportunities, employment marketability and household income. It also includes an increase of housing options, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention programs. Activities will be focused in the urban core, but also in hte remainder of CDBG-eligible areas in the City. Efforts will be coordinated with other agencies and non profit organizations as much as possible.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City's Housing and Neighborhood Services Division will ensure compliance with HUD entitlement grants. It will develop and implement ways to increase operational efficiencies of HUD programs through enhanced coordination, technical assistance and effective oversight. The Housing and Neighborhood Services Division will continue to work on a consistent basis with other departments within the City, other government agencies, non-profit groups, and private industry, in addition to the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (the CoC), to coordinate provision of improvements, housing and services to the City’s residents, while administering the HOME, CDBG and ESG programs.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to update its list of interested non-profits, affordable housing advocates, CHDOs, public agencies and community and neighborhood groups in order to facilitate the best coordination of services. During the Consolidated Plan period the City will continue to reach out to stakeholders to update progress and any new or changing needs. The City coordinates with many regional groups, including SANDAG, the Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH), and the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH). The City will continue to be involved with various community groups involved with all aspects of community development, services and housing, and will assist them in the provision of affordable housing and services to help achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan.

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The Division also will continue to be involved with various community and neighborhood groups to coordinate provision of community facilities and services.

Discussion:

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 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 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%

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

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None

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for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

The City does not currently have any projects with recapture restrictions. The City would impose recapture requirements that comply with HOME Final Rule, 24 CFR 92.254. If a property that is assisted with HOME funds is no longer owner-occupied, is refinanced or is sold, the HOME loan becomes due. Recapture provisions limit the amount to be recaptured to the net proceeds of the sale (sales price minus loan repayment – other than HOME funds – and closing costs). This applies to all units regardless of nature of sale. Recapture funds are re-invested by the City into HOME-eligible activities.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

The City of Escondido imposes recapture requirements that comply with the HONE Final Rule, 24 CFR 92.254. If a property that is assisted with HOME funds is no longer owner-occupied, is refinance or is sold during the first ten years, the homeowner is responsible for repaying the entire principal amount plus interest to the City. Since the maximum amount loaned in the first-time homebuyer program is the lesser of $25,000 or 5 percent of the purchase price, the required affordability period of 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) is ensured. Interest is forgiven after ten years, but repayment of principal is still required. Recapture funds are re-invested by the City into the HELP first-time homebuyer program, housing development, or other HOME-eligible activities.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

None.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) Written standards for providing ESG assistance is provided as an attachment in the “Unique Attachment "3"
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Appendices” section.

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

The San Diego Continuum of Care, known as the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH), uses a coordinated assessment system as directed by HUD. The system uses an assessment tool that scores individuals based on their needs and vulnerability to ensure that regional programs give priority to chronically homeless individuals and families who are at-risk for remaining un-housed.

3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

The City conducts an open and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process for making awards. RFPs are publically announced on the City website and through email to members of the City’s mailing list.

4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The City does not have any homeless or formerly homeless people on its City Council, which is the final approval authority for the City. However, the City does consult with the Regional Continuum of Care which has formerly homeless individuals as members. Subcontractors who administer the shelters and the homeless prevention programs have formerly homeless individuals in their organizations who help shape policies and make decisions about services and programs that receive ESG funding.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

See attachment in Unique Appendices.

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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources

1 Data Source Name
Maplebrook
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

City of Maplebrook
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The city conducted a neighborhood planning study of the community.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To determine existing community needs.

How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
Data is from entire neighborhood.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? 2013-2014 time period
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? The data set is complete.

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Executive Summary
First Amendment: The City of Escondido is requesting to make a substantial amendment to the 2022 Annual Action Plan to add a new goal of public safety. The City needs to replace two fire trucks in low- mod service areas and would like to use unallocated funds from program years 2020, 2021, 2022 to pay for the deposit (not to exceed $700,000). All changes to this documents have been made in track changes and can be found on pages 3, 30 and 31.

AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
As a recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Escondido is required to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan every five years. The City’s current Consolidated Plan was approved in 2020. It covers the five-year period from 2020 through 2024 and applies to the following three federal grant programs:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of urban communities through the provision of improved living environments, expansion of economic opportunity, and providing suitable housing. Funds are intended to serve low- and moderate-income residents and areas.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The HOME program increases the availability, quality, and access to affordable and decent housing for low-income residents.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
The purpose of the ESG program is to help individuals and families who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness through prevention, street outreach, emergency and rapid rehousing resources.

The Consolidated Plan is a document developed through a collaborative process where Escondido stakeholders identify community improvements, needs and priorities to address using federal grant funds and other available resources. To ensure maximum community participation, the City created a Citizen Participation Plan which outlines how the City solicits and incorporates the views of community members, organizations and other interested parties into the decision-making process. Through the use of surveys, community meetings and public hearings, the residents of Escondido have a multitude of opportunities to shape the priorities and strategies of the Consolidated Plan.

The Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 (the third year of the Consolidated Planning period) includes activities the City will undertake to address its priority needs and objectives as outlined in the 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan. These activities will be undertaken with federal FY 2022- 23 CDBG and HOME program funds. The FY 2022-23 was announced by HUD on May 13, 2022. The City received its official allocation letter from HUD on June 9, 2022 stating it would receive a total allocation of $2,254,596 ($1,548,067 in CDBG funds, $706,529 in HOME funds and $0 in ESG) which is a 9.7% decrease from the funding allocations received in FY 2021-22. Each program has its own unique guidelines and requirements.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

The City has extensive housing and community development needs and CDBG, HOME and ESG funds are not sufficient to address all the needs of the City. The City will use CDBG, HOME and ESG funds, in conjunction with other funding as it becomes available to meet the objectives of all programs. The priority needs and associated goals identified in the Consolidated Plan are shown below:

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CDBG Priority: Homeless Services
Goal: Supporting homeless shelter and other services
CDBG Priority: Neighborhood revitalization
Goal: Improve the livability of neighborhoods
CDBG Priority: Basic Needs
Goal: Provide access to food, water, shelter and sanitation CDBG Priority: Health and Human Development
Goal: Provide access to recreation, education and healthcare (including mental health) CDBG Priority: Economic Development
Goal: Provide economic development opportunities to low-mod income residents and businesses CDBG Priority: Public Safety
Goal: Increase safety and updating equipment serving in low- and-moderate income communities HOME Priority: Creation and preservation of affordable rental housing HOME Priority: Conservation and expansion of affordable homeownership opportunities ESG Priority: Homelessness Prevention
Goal: To keep households at imminent risk of homelessness from becoming homeless ESG Priority: Emergency Shelters
Goal: To temporarily house homeless residents
ESG Priority: Essential services to shelter residents
Goal: To provide basic needs and case management to homeless residents living in an emergency shelter
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Goal: To conduct outreach to unsheltered people
ESG priority: Rapid Rehousing
Goal: To provide permanent housing to homeless households

3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.

During the 2021-22 program year, the City utilized its CDBG, HOME and ESG funds for a variety of different housing and community development activities. Twenty-one activities were funded through CDBG, two programs through HOME, and one through ESG.

The following includes some of the accomplishments of the prior year, which helped determine the current goals and projects:

Housing: The City has not received or processed any formal homebuyer applications for FY 2021-22.

The City used $1,000,000 in HOME Funds to assist Habitat for Humanity in the construction of 10 new affordable housing for-sale units for low-income households. The property is located at 245 E. El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA and construction began in May 2022. These units are expected to be finalized in April 30, 2024 and sold by December 2024.

Community/Neighborhood Development: During the prior Action Plan year, the City carried out many programs and projects that furthered the City’s priority to revitalize neighborhoods. During this time period, the City held two Neighborhood Leadership Forum meetings, the first meetings since the onset of COVID in 2019. The City also conducted six neighborhood cleanups and three NEAT sweeps.

A dozen public service activities were completed during the prior Action Plan year in support of low- and moderate-income Escondido residents. Meals on Wheels and Mama’s Kitchen provided in-home delivery to Escondido seniors and those home-bound due to critical illness. CDBG dollars were used to support the transportation of seniors to the Park Avenue Community Center where congregate meals were provided and resource navigation is made available. Special lock boxes were also installed using CDBG funds to allow emergency personnel quick access to disabled residents’ homes without the need for damaging property during an emergency response.

Public Facility Improvements: During this current year, many capital improvement projects have progressed using CDBG funds. Community outreach was performed to solicit feedback regarding the Escondido Creek Trail Fencing along both sides of the Trail between N. Ash and N. Rose. A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been developed and is to be released and construction is expected to begin during Attachment "4"
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the 2022-2023 program year. An RFP has also been prepared to complete street light improvements in the Old Escondido Neighborhood that is also anticipated to begin construction in the upcoming year.

A public improvement was also completed this year at Urban Corps of San Diego County’s facility at 2200 Micro Place. The CDBG funds used for this improvement will see 50 participants, called Corpsmembers, benefit as low-income disconnected and disadvantaged young adults by giving them a second chance for education and provides needed supports to gain employment. This program that promotes education and employment of local young people reaches their children, families, and their neighborhoods and broader communities.

New safety lights were installed throughout the Jesmond Dene Park parking lot with CDBG funds to promote safe and increased utilization of the park.

Homelessness:

The City funded Escondido Education COMPACT to provide homeless prevention services to families at- risk of experiencing homelessness in Escondido. The agency provided financial literacy classes, case management, and rental and utility assistance for 100 families. As of May 2022, the program served 48 households with rental assistance and case management for homelessness prevention. COMPACT provided financial literacy and budgeting workshops to low-income households identified as at-risk of experiencing homelessness at the affordable housing complexes. Most of the program referrals were from the Escondido Union School District or word of mouth from other participants.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.

The City of Escondido follows the Citizen Participation Plan included as part of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City amended its Participation Plan in May 2020 in order to promote and support social distancing while continuing to offer the public an opportunity to provide valuable insight and input on federal funds.

The City published a notification in the Escondido Times- Advocate on May 12, 2022 informing the public of the upcoming City’s Public Hearing on June 15, 2022 and eliciting feedback on the Annual Action Plan from May 12 – June 10, 2022.

The draft Action Plan was posted on the City’s website, which included an electronic comment box, and paper copies were made available at Escondido City Hall at 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 and the Escondido Public Library at 239 S. Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025. The City received nine public comments in support of the COMPACT’s Success Center, COMPACT’s ESG-funded homelessness prevention services, and senior services. City staff incorporated the feedback into the staff report and presentation to the City Council on June 15, 2022.

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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.

During the public comment period, 9 public comments were submitted in support of Escondido Education COMPACT’s proposed Success Center, homelessness prevention services through COMPACT, and senior services.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them None

7. Summary

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Escondido
CDBG Administrator Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division ESG Administrator Housing and Neighborhood Services Division HOPWA-C Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)
The City of Escondido’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for administering the CDBG and HOME programs. Division staff is also responsible for preparing the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, data and financial reports. Many programs and services operate for one year, but some capital improvement projects can take multiple years to complete due to complexity, cost and staff time.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
For questions regarding the City of Escondido’s CDBG, HOME or ESG programs please contact Holly Nelson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Program Manager, at (760) 839-4518 or [email protected]; or Jonathan Lung at [email protected] or (760) 839-4579 or [email protected]. Program staff is located at Escondido City Hall at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025.

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1. Introduction
As part of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan development process, the City encourages maximum citizen participation. The City of Escondido staff presented at six community meetings during March and June 2022 to discuss the CBDG, ESG and HOME programs. City staff encouraged community feedback on the Annual Action Plan. Four of the six meetings were in held in-person and two virtually. Staff was able to provide outreach to nearly 225 individuals who were comprised of service providers, educators, residents, and business owners in Escondido.

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 Escondido is committed to fostering relationships with local community groups to address homelessness, senior and youth services, mental and physical health, and basic needs. The City maintains an updated agency list of all interested groups in development of this Action Plan.

Community Meetings
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 Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) is the lead agency and administrative entity for the Continuum of Care for the San Diego County. RTFH operates the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) that captures data on individuals and households who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness in San Diego County as well as provides system-level regarding information on homeless services utilization, performance, and outcomes. City of Escondido staff regularly consults and coordinates with RTFH for data, best practices, local, state and federal funding opportunities, technical assistance, and system improvement.

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 Escondido collaborates with RTFH to determine current needs and priorities for assisting the County’s homeless population, best practice standards related to homeless prevention, outreach, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, HMIS, permanent housing and spending ESG funds.

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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Agency - Emergency Management
Other government - County
Fire Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Hazard Mitigation
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The County of San Diego Emergency Services Department, in conjunction with the City of Escondido Fire Department, developed a countywide disaster plan.

The plan includes the top potential hazards in each area of the county. The City consults this plan when determining how to allocate capital funds, including ensuring that impacts to lower income households are lessened. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Escondido School District
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Broadband Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
At the beginning of the pandemic, government, grant and private funding was made available to the school districts in Escondido to ensure that broadband was widely available to Escondido students participating in remote learning.

Additional participation by the City was not needed as broadband provision was a focus of efforts. Continued focus, possibly including the City, will be on increasing broadband availability in the city in the upcoming years, based on information that was gained during the pandemic.

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting As part of the development process for the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan, the City encourages maximum citizen and stakeholder participation from all areas and organizations. The City used a variety of outreach methods and no agency or groups were excluded during the process.

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? Continuum of Care RTFG The City is funding temporary emergency shelter and releasing an RFP to build permanent housing at 30% AMI using CDBG and HOME dollars.

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative (optional)

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AP-12 Participation – 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

Spanish

Non-
targeted/broad
community
A notice was
published in the
Escondido Times-
Advocate newspaper
announcing the
January 26, 2022
public hearing.

None received None
2 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The City Council
hearing to reaffirm
local priorities was
held virtually on
January 26, 2022.

None received None
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
3 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
A newspaper notice
was posted on May
12, 2022 to advertise
the public hearing on
June 15, 2022. The
notice encouraged
community input on
the draft plan and
said it would be
available for next 30-
days for review
(5/12/22-6/10/22).

Nine total
comments received
in support of a local
public
improvement,
homeless services,
and senior center
services.

None
4 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
A Public Hearing was
held on June 15, 2022
to recommend
approval of funding
recommendations.

Various community
members and
recommended
CDBG subrecipients
provided public
comment in
support of the
Annual Action Plan
and responded to
City Council
questions.

None
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Escondido is a HOME participating jurisdiction and a CDBG entitlement jurisdiction. $1,548,067 in CDBG funds and $706,529 in HOME funds were allocated for a total of $2,254,596 in HUD grant funds during the fiscal year. Accordingly, the City anticipates receiving an additional approximately $3,433,000 in CDBG funds, $1,250,000 in HOME funds, and $300,000 in ESG funds over the next two years. Escondido does not receive funding under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Program income received from the repayment of CDBG-owned rental property will be reassigned for permitted activities. Any additional Program Income funds also will be reprogrammed into allowable programs or projects, as identified during the Action Plan process.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services 1,548,067 0 0 1,548,067 3,096,134
Funding based on
anticipated HUD
allocation.

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Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
Multifamily rental rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA 706,529 0 0 706,529 1,413,058
Funding based on
anticipated HUD
allocation.

ESG public -
federal
Conversion and rehab for
transitional housing
Financial Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing (rental
assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional housing 0 0 0 0 0

Table 51 - 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

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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 will be evaluating its publicly-owned land and property for the homeless day center and future affordable housing opportunities.

Discussion

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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Create and
preserve
affordable rental
housing
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City of
Escondido
Creation/preservation of
affordable rental housing
Homelessness prevention
HOME:
$585,876
Rental units constructed: 40
Household Housing Unit
2 Affordable
ownership
opportunities
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City of
Escondido
Conservation/expansion
afford homeowner opport
HOME:
$50,000
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 2 Households
Assisted
3 Support homeless
shelter and other
services
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Homelessness services
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to
shelter residents
Engagement of homeless
individuals and families
CDBG:
$70,000
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 320 Persons Assisted
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Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Prov access to
food, water,
shelter and
sanitation
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Basic needs CDBG:
$122,610
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 2500
Households Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 963 Households
Assisted
5 Access to rec, ed
and healthcare
(inc mentl hlth)
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of
Escondido
Health and human
development
CDBG:
$416,543
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 700
Households Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 240 Households
Assisted
6 Improve the
livability of
neighborhoods
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of
Escondido
Neighborhood
Revitalization
CDBG:
$415,345
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 150 Households
Assisted
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care: 100 Household
Housing Unit
Other: 100 Other
7 Keep HH at risk
from becoming
homeless
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City of
Escondido
Homelessness prevention
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Sort
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Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
8 Temporarily
house homeless
residents
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Emergency Shelter
9 Basic needs and
case mgt to
residents in
shelter
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Essential services to
shelter residents

10 Engage/assess
homeless
indiv/families on
street
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Engagement of homeless
individuals and families
CDBG:
$213,956
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 250 Persons Assisted
11 Provide perm hsg
to homeless
households
2020 2024 Homeless City of
Escondido
Basic needs
Table 62 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

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2 Goal Name Affordable ownership opportunities
Goal
Description
The City will provide direct assistance to first-time, low-income homebuyers for down payment or closing cost assistance. The City also will assist in the production of affordable homeownership housing for lower income homebuyers.
3 Goal Name Support homeless shelter and other services Goal
Description
Provide shelter beds for individuals and households experiencing homelessness. 4 Goal Name Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation Goal
Description
Support basic needs, such as food, water, shelter, sanitation for homeless and low- and moderate-income persons. 5 Goal Name Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth) Goal
Description
Support educational, recreational and mental health for all members of the community, including youth, families and seniors.
6 Goal Name Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Work with neighborhood leaders to build community, reduce slum and blight and beautify low and moderate income neighborhoods.
7 Goal Name Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
Goal
Description
This need is being addressed by the City's ESG-CV dollars. 8 Goal Name Temporarily house homeless residents
Goal
Description
This need is being addressed using the City's ESG-CV dollars.

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9 Goal Name Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter Goal
Description
This need is being addressed using the City's ESG-CV dollars. 10 Goal Name Engage/assess homeless indiv/families on street Goal
Description
The City has alllocated an additional $213,956 for the purchase/conversion of a homeless navigation/day center. This program will engage, assess and connect individuals and households living on the streets with temporary and permanent housing resources. The City will continue to engage and serve this population through the use of its ESG-CV dollars. 11 Goal Name Provide perm hsg to homeless households
Goal
Description
This need is being addressed by the City's ESG-CV dollars.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Escondido Housing and Neighborhood Services Division will serve as the lead agency in the administration of all CDBG and HOME projects proposed in this plan. The City will contract with local nonprofit agencies and organizations to administer fair housing activities and some public services, in addition to administering most programs and projects directly. Any contract agencies (subrecipients) will be responsible for program implementation and all performance will be monitored by the City of Escondido.

Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Admin
2 Public Services
3 Fair Housing
4 Capital Improvements
5 Neighborhood Revitalization
6 HOME Administration
7 Homebuyer Entry Loan Program
8 Housing Development
Table 73 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Allocation priorities for CDBG and HOME funds were made based on the Housing Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, and the Community Needs Assessment process of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.

The First Time Homebuyer Program remains very popular in the community. Housing and Neighborhood staff receives multiple phone calls a week regarding the program. Although the public interest is there, the City has faced challenges, which have led to a decline in loan applications and the overall number of issuance of loans as we had previously anticipated. Some of the program’s major challenges continue to be an overall lack of housing inventory. General market forces and strict federal regulations on income levels and maximum purchase price limits continue to hinder the opportunity for potential low-income homebuyers to qualify for our program. Prices for a single-family home have increased significantly over the past years, exceeding HUD’s annual maximum value limit of $589,000. Households may qualify based on income, but due to the high housing market, an average three-bedroom house in Escondido Attachment "4"
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lists for over $500,000. Other contributing factors include the City’s stringent front and back end ratios (elevated housing costs to income ratios). The City’s First Time Homebuyer Program provides down payment and/or closing cost assistance to households earning up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).

The program provides a deferred payment loan for the lessor of 5% of the purchase price, up to $25,000.

The City recognizes this program is important for low-to-moderate income households who are trying to pursue homeownership; however, a comprehensive evaluation of the program needs to be conducted to understand how the City can improve the existing homebuyer program following responsible underwriting and lending standards, ensuring low-income homebuyers are able to afford and sustain homeownership long term.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name CDBG Admin
Target Area Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
City of Escondido
Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Improve the livability of neighborhoods
Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
Temporarily house homeless residents
Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter
Engage/assess homeless indiv/families on street
Provide perm hsg to homeless households
Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Homelessness services
Basic needs
Health and human development
Neighborhood Revitalization
Homelessness prevention
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to shelter residents
Engagement of homeless individuals and families
Rapid rehousing for homeless individuals/families
Funding CDBG: $274,613
Description General administration of the CDBG program. Includes staff costs for compliance, reporting, financial management and program monitoring.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Staff time, administration, compliance, reporting, financial management and monitoring.
2 Project Name Public Services
Target Area City of Escondido
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Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Temporarily house homeless residents
Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter
Needs Addressed Homelessness services
Basic needs
Health and human development
Emergency Shelter
Essential services to shelter residents
Funding CDBG: $231,553
Description Public services benefitting low-mod community members, provided by the City or local non-profit agencies and organizations.

Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
Approximately 1600 low- and moderate-income, disabled, housing- insecure, and various other vulnerable Escondido residents will benefit from the CDBG-funded public service activities.

Location Description Citywide
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Planned Activities • Senior Nutrition ($56,110)Provides seniors with nutritionally balanced meals that are designed to sustain and improve health and reduce isolation by promoting socialization.
• Senior Care ($16,000)Improves the quality of life for income seniors living in Escondido by improving accessibility to referral services, decreasing isolation, and assisting them to age in place with confidence and vitality.
• Senior Transportation ($34,610)Reduces isolation of seniors and assisting with overall health and welfare by providing
transportation to the Escondido Senior Center for the Senior Nutrition program.
• Meal on Wheels In-Home Meal Delivery ($25,000)Delivers up to two nutritious meals a day to the home, accompanied by a daily safety check, in-home social visit, and care navigation for Escondido seniors.
• Mama’s Kitchen Home Delivered Meal Service ($7,500)Provides medically tailored meals to low- and moderate-income
Escondido residents facing critical illness such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. • Palomar Family Counseling Services Healthy Minds, Thriving Youth ($22,333)Provides mental health therapy to high school- aged youth of low- and moderate-income families to reduce the negative effects that disproportionately affect low-income youth.
• Center for Community Solutions Domestic Violence Shelter ($25,000)Provides emergency domestic violence shelter at Hidden Valley House to prevent homelessness, provide shelter, meet basic needs, and connect domestic violence victims to mental health services.
• Alliance for Regional Solutions Bridge to Housing Shelter Network ($45,000). Provides shelter and emergency supportive services to Escondido community members experiencing
homelessness to increase their ability to obtain and maintain stable housing.
3 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Keep HH at risk from becoming homeless
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Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Homelessness prevention
Funding CDBG: $35,000
Description Activities to affirmatively further fair housing. Provides education and mediation services to Escondido tenants and landlords, ensuring equal opportunities in housing, increasing awareness of housing laws, and providing random fair housing testing.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
75 Escondido residents
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Contract with provider for fair housing services, including landlord/tenant mediation, community trainings and testing. 4 Project Name Capital Improvements
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Support homeless shelter and other services Prov access to food, water, shelter and sanitation
Access to rec, ed and healthcare (inc mentl hlth)
Basic needs and case mgt to residents in shelter
Needs Addressed Health and human development
Homelessness prevention
Funding CDBG: $591,556
Description Public facilities improvements.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
Various public facility improvements throughout the city will provide access to recreation, homelessness services, and improved infrastructures for all Escondido resident.

Location Description Citywide
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Planned Activities • Boys and Girls Club Playground Replacement ($75,000)Replace 20-year old playground located at the Boys & Girls Club on Woodward Ave.
• Escondido Education COMPACT Success Center
($284,600)Develop a one-stop facility for youth and families to receive supports that include employability classes, mental health services, education resources, case management, drug abuse classes, parenting workshops, and homeless services. • Water Bottle Filling Station installation at City Parks ($18,000)Install water bottle filling stations at Grove, Westside, and El Norte Parks.
• Homeless Day Center Site Purchase/Conversion ($213,956 increase).Develop a homeless navigation/day center where individuals and families experiencing homelessness can drop-in, access basic services, meet with case manager and get bridged to critical resources like housing, physical, mental and substance use treatment, and other resources.
5 Project Name Neighborhood Revitalization
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Improve the livability of neighborhoods Needs Addressed Neighborhood Revitalization
Funding CDBG: $415,345
Description Improve the livability of neighborhoods through education, outreach, and the beautification/enhancement of neighborhoods.

Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
Neighborhood revitalization activities focused in CDBG-eligible areas of the city will provide improved livability of residents in Neighborhood Groups and overall city beautification.

Location Description Citywide
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Planned Activities • CDBG-funded Code Enforcement ($115,000)Provide response to municipal code violations in an effort to prevent and eliminate slum and blight.
• Grants to Blocks ($75,000)Funds small neighborhood
revitalization projects and right-of-way enhancements
associated with street improvement projects and CDBG-funded Code Enforcement activities.
• Graffiti Removal ($200,345)Eliminate instances of graffiti throughout the city to prevent and eliminate slum and blight. • Project NEAT ($25,000).Cooperation between City staff and Neighborhood Group residents to identify and resolve potential code compliance issues, primarily in regard to yard maintenance and other appearance-related issues before they become Code Enforcement violations.
6 Project Name • Public Safety
Target Area • Service Areas with more than 51% low-mod residents in the Ciyt of Escondido
Goals Support • Improve public safety
Needs Addressed • Public Facilities
• Fire Stations/Equipment
Funding • CDBG: 25% up to $700,000
Description • Acquistion, construction or rehabilitation of fire stations and/or the purchase of fire trucks and emergency rescue equipment.

Target Date • 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
• The purchase of the fire trucks will benefit all resident living in the service area. Additional numbers will be calculated to determine community benefit.

Location Description • Two fire stations with high service calls and more than 51% low- mod residents
Planned Activity • Pay the deposit for two new fire trucks 76 Project Name HOME Administration
Target Area City of Escondido
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Goals Supported Create and preserve affordable rental housing Affordable ownership opportunities
Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport
Funding HOME: $60,055
Description HOME administration costs.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Administrative support of HOME program funds. 87 Project Name Homebuyer Entry Loan Program
Target Area City of Escondido
Goals Supported Affordable ownership opportunities
Needs Addressed Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport Funding HOME: $50,000
Description Provide low-interest loans which can be used toward the down payment or closing costs for first time homebuyers.

Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
Two households
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide down payment or closing cost assistance to low-income first time homebuyers.
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Target Area City of Escondido
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Needs Addressed Creation/preservation of affordable rental housing Conservation/expansion afford homeowner opport
Funding HOME: $596,474
Description Provide affordable rental and owner housing development through new construction or acquisition/rehabilitation. The City has allocated 15% or $105,979 in funds for CHDO set-aside units.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
Forty
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities New rental or owner housing. Acquisition/rehabilitation of rental or owner housing.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed HOME: The City of Escondido does not distribute HOME allocations for housing programs and projects geographically. Available allocations are spent citywide. There are areas of focus, including areas in the older, central core of the City, although no specific target areas have been established.

CDBG: The City of Escondido currently has 18 priority Neighborhood Groups, 17 of which are located in low-to-moderate income census tracts. They are generally older areas and are either in or around the central core of the City.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Neighborhood Groups
CDBG Eligible Areas
City of Escondido 100
Table 84 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically CDBG funds are prioritized by funding public services that are limited to low- and moderate-income individuals and families and capital improvement projects. Additional capital improvement and neighborhood revitalization efforts are funded with CDBG dollars are prioritized in low- and moderate- income areas where infrastructure tends to need repair.

Discussion

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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
In addition to federal funding, the City will continue to seek additional funding sources in order to support as many Escondido households as possible.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 320
Non-Homeless 500
Special-Needs 0
Total 820
Table 96 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 40
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 2
Total 42
Table 107 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion
The City will leverage additional funding when possible, including State funds, tax credits, and grants in order to assist as many additional households as possible.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public housing units located in the City of Escondido, and the City is not a considered a Public Housing Authority. The County of San Diego is the Housing Authority (HACSD) that administers the rental assistance program, Housing Choice Voucher Program which is also commonly referred to as Section 8, for Escondido residents.

The City of Escondido has 3,171 people on the County’s waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The majority of applicants are large families with five or more people, individuals with a disabling condition, and small families. The County currently serves 981 households in the City with a voucher. When looking at the program recipients, 848 households are considered extremely low-income (0-30% AMI), 104 households are very low income (31-50% AMI), 28 households are moderate income (51-80%), and 1 household is above moderate income.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Escondido’s public housing needs are addressed by the HACSD. The City supports the HACSD in their efforts to address the needs of low-income households in Escondido. City staff have met with HACSD to discuss Housing Choice Vouchers and the distribution of the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) for households experiencing homelessness.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Although the City of Escondido is not a Public Housing Authority, the HACSD represents residents of Escondido. The HACSD has established a public housing resident advisory board for county public housing developments and the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants. The board meets regularly to discuss program issues and recommendations, and has been meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable.

Discussion
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
Addressing homelessness is one the City’s top priorities.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City currently contracts with Interfaith Community Services for three full-time homeless outreach workers using ESG-CV funds. The team meets people where they are at – literally and figuratively – and works on building a trusting relationship to help connect them to both emergency and permanent housing resources. The City also collaborates with the County of San Diego’s North County Outreach Workers. City staff facilitates weekly and biweekly ride-a-longs with the providers to engage individuals living in homeless encampments and bridge them to local resources.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City awarded the Alliance for Regional Solutions $45,000 in CDBG dollars to support its local 49-bed homeless shelter in Escondido and $25,000 to Center for Community Solutions for their domestic shelter. Data shows between 22-57% of all women experiencing homelessness report that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness.

The City will be investing $213,956 to purchase or convert a building in Escondido for a homeless day/response center. This center will be used as a hub to help individuals experiencing homelessness get connected to emergency and permanent housing resources and service providers.

The City is currently using ESG-CV funds from FY 2019-20 to address the emergency shelter needs of individuals and households at-risk or experiencing homelessness.

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recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City is currently using ESG-CV funds from FY 20199-20 to fund a rapid rehousing program.

Escondido Education COMPACT was the FY2021-22 subrecipient of ESG funds to provide homelessness prevention services focusing on families with children aged 10-18 in the Latinx community. The case manager will work to provide prevention services (including, but not limited to credit repair, mediation, housing navigation and financial assistance) to create an individualized housing stability plan. Work referrals to workforce development worked to enhance a person’s ability to obtain and keep a job so that they are able to make an adequate income to be self-sufficient.

In addition, the City works diligently to expand and conserve its affordable housing inventory, especially affordable rental housing that benefits the extremely low-income and low-income households who are experiencing or at-risk of becoming homeless.

The City facilitates a quarterly service provider meeting with program managers and providers from various health care facilities, mental health facilities and youth services to discuss gaps and opportunities in housing, health, social services, employment, education and youth needs. The City has funded various homelessness prevention through the use of ESG, ESG-CV and CDBG-CV dollars. Since the City is not a recipient of ESG funds for FY 2022-2023, we will be looking creatively to other funding streams to fill this gap.

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Introduction:

Both market and governmental factors can pose constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing. Two of the greatest barriers to affordable housing continue to be cost and supply. As demonstrated in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, there is a great need for affordable housing in Escondido. The City of Escondido will continue to remove any barriers to affordable housing possible by implementing a Housing Element in conformance with State law, and by reducing development and cost constraints to developing housing when possible. The City will continue to use available funding to mitigate
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 Escondido does experience barriers to affordable housing as identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, including governmental constraints, market conditions, lack of funding sources, and land and construction costs. Many of the barriers are not controlled by the City, such as land and construction costs and state/federal constraints.

The City of Escondido is currently in the process of updating its Housing Element. The City will follow up on any governmental constraints to housing development that are identified in the Housing Element, including appropriate amendments to the Zoning Code. In the meantime, the City continues to monitor zoning and development regulations, environmental requirements, and development processes, and will implement the streamlined permit process required by State law.

The City also is in the process of developing a Sector Feasibility Study and an East Valley Specific Plan, both of which will help to comprehensively assess and address housing development at all levels in Escondido.

The City will also continue to use available funding, including its HOME allocation, to provide assistance to first time homebuyers and provide additional affordable housing help to mitigate some barriers to affordable housing. The City continues to work with developers to assist them to provide as much affordable housing as possible.

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Introduction:

This section discusses the City’s underserved needs and institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities, as identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City hopes to meet the goal of increasing new/rehabilitated affordable rental units and assisting with homeownership. One barrier in implementing this goal is low participation in the first-time homebuyer program. As referenced earlier, the City will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the program to determine the barriers to participation.

The City is currently in the process of developing a Housing Element, a Sector Feasibility Study and an East Valley Specific Plan, all of which will comprehensively assess and address housing development in Escondido.

The City will put out an RFP to increase housing inventory for households at 30% AMI.

The City will coordinate with private developers to leverage financing to provide as many affordable housing opportunities as possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
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reduction or abatement, and clearance. All abatement activities will be performed by a certified professional. The City will also send staff to EPA-compliance lead based paint hazard training, when possible.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will implement its 5-year Strategic Plan, including a strategy to reduce the number of poverty- level families. The anti-poverty strategy includes economic development programs to increase business opportunities, business retention, employment marketability, job training, and connection to jobs and opportunities. The strategy also includes an increase of affordable housing opportunities, rapid re- housing, and homelessness prevention programs. Activities will be focused in the urban core, but also in the remainder of CDBG-eligible areas in the City. Efforts will be coordinated with other agencies and non-profit organizations as much as possible.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City's Housing and Neighborhood Services Division will ensure compliance with HUD entitlement grants. It will develop and implement ways to increase operational efficiencies of HUD programs through enhanced coordination, technical assistance and effective oversight. The Housing and Neighborhood Services Division will continue to work on a consistent basis with other departments within the City, other government agencies, non-profit groups, and private industry, in addition to the Regional Taskforce on Homelessness (CoC), to coordinate provision of improvements, housing and services to the City’s residents, while administering the CDBG and HOME programs.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to update its list of interested non-profits, affordable housing advocates, CHDOs, public agencies and community and neighborhood groups in order to facilitate the best coordination of services. During the Consolidated Plan period the City will continue to reach out to stakeholders to update progress and any new or changing needs. The City coordinates with many regional groups, including SANDAG, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH), and the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH). The City will continue to be involved with various community groups involved with all aspects of community development, services and housing, and will assist them in the provision of affordable housing and services to help achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

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

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

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2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

The City of Escondido imposes recapture requirements that comply with the HOME Final Rule, 24 CFR 92.254. If a property that is assisted with HOME funds is no longer owner-occupied, is refinanced or is sold during the first ten years, the homeowner is responsible for repaying the entire principal amount plus interest to the City. Since the maximum amount loaned in the first-time homebuyer program is the lesser of $25,000 or 5 percent of the purchase price, the required affordability period of 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) is ensured. Interest is forgiven after ten years, but repayment of principal is still required. Recapture funds are re-invested by the City into the HELP first-time homebuyer program, housing development, or other HOME-eligible activities.

None.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 -2024
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND TO THE 2022 ANNUAL

ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, the City of Escondido (“City”) is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and WHEREAS, City staff recommends making a substantial amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new public safety goal; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to use unallocated funds from 2020, 2021, 2022 Annual Action Plans to pay the 25% deposit for the acquisition of two fire engines in the total amount of $526,316.81 and make a budget adjustment as shown in Exhibit “A,” which is attached to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, WHEREAS, paying the deposit will save the City $31,579.01 and is a requirement to sign the contract; and
WHEREAS, the average life span of a fi re engine is 20 years and the City has two fire engines currently in circulation that at the end of their respective life spans. Due to supply chain issues stemming from COVID-19 and the limited number of fire engine manufacturers, the projected delivery time for a fire truck is 37-43 months once a contract is signed; and
WHEREAS, CDBG funds cannot be committed to the Projects until certain conditions are met including HUD’s acceptance of the Action Plan, completion of a National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) environmental review for each project, receipt of environmental clearance from HUD, provision of appropriate insurance verification by subrecipients, and acceptance of City contract terms; and 450
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires at this time, and deems it to be in the best public interest, to adopt the substantial amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2022 Annual Action Plan as recommended by City staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the City Council authorizes and approves the Substantial Amendment to the 2020 - 2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new public safety goal.

3. That the City Council authorizes and approves the u se unallocated funds from one or more Annual Action Plans in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

4. That the City Council authorizes and approves payment of a 25% deposit in the amount of $526,316.81or the acquisition of two fire engines in the 2022 Annual Action Plan as recommended by City staff.

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BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

REQUEST
Department: Development Services/Housing & Neighborhood For Finance Use Only
BA # ____________
Fiscal Year ________
Department Contact: Holly Nelson
City Council Meeting Date:
(attach staff report) 4/19/23

EXPLANATION OF REQUEST
Staff has a CIP balance of $540,275.51 in unallocated CDBG funds from fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021. Staff would like to use these funds to pay a 25% deposit of $526,316.81 for two fire engines.

The remaining balance will be paid by fleet.

The remaining unused CIP balance will be $13,958.70. This balance is anticipated to increase as staff closes completed projects.

A new IDIS ac tivity numb er and gran t activity number will ne ed to be assig ned once the proj ect is approved.

BUDGET ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION
Project/Account Description Account Number
Amount of
Increase
Amount of
Decrease
Purchase two fire engines 115-NEW PROJECT $526,316.81
Unallocated CDBG funds 115-CDBGUF $526,316.81

APPROVALS

DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE FINANCE DATE

Resolution No. 2023-50
Exhibit "A"

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