ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: PH2
Prepared by: Eric Bunge, Housing Program Manager Meeting Date: February 27, 2024 Approved by:
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Public Hearing SUBJECT: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2019-2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR REALLOCATION OF CARES ACT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION:
1.Open, conduct and close a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the proposed amended 2019- 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual action plan and amended 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated plan for the reallocation of CDBG-CV funds.
2.Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024- , approving the CDBG-CV Action Plan Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the submittal of the reallocation of CDBG-CV Funds Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and approving the 2021-2022 reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant ECV03 Funds to respond to the coronavirus by providing Bridge Housing via hotel/motel Vouchers for people experiencing homelessness.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Homelessness & Housing and Public Safety PRIOR ACTION: On November 9, 2021, conducted a Public Hearing on the Substantial Amendment to 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for reallocation of Coronavirus funds and adopted City Council Resolutions No. 2021-193 and No. 2021-194, approving a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG-CV 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, and authorizing the submittal of the reallocation of the CV Funds Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and approving the 2021-2022 reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant ECV01 funds to respond to Coronavirus with scholarships for your enrichment programs and other capital projects (Vote: 5-0).
On March 23, 2021, conducted a Public Hearing on the CDBG-CV Action Plan Substantial Amendment and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-51, approving a Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the submittal of the Amended Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute all documents related to the implementation of the Amended Plan (Vote: 5-0).
For a comprehensive list of prior City Council actions, please reference Exhibit 3.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-24.
Vote: 5-0
MEETING DATE: February 27, 2024 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2019-2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR REALLOCATION OF CARES ACT FUNDING STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: The City receives an annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing and community development activities to assist low-income persons. A requirement of the funding is that the City submit an Annual Action Plan, which outlines the City’s spending plan and identifies projects that assist the City in meeting its five-year housing and community development goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan. In addition to the annual entitlement funds, the City received a distribution of Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to support Coronavirus response in local communities. Allocations for these funds are based on existing grant formulas and come with new guidance intended to allow quick action to assist low-income, vulnerable citizens impacted by COVID-19.
The CARES Act provides flexibility for CDBG grantees to make it easier to use CDBG-CV funding. The flexibilities include the immediate availability of a five-day public comment period (reduced from 30 days) for amendments and new plan submissions, and removal of the 15 percent CDBG public services funding cap to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. CDBG-CV funds are restricted to align with eligible activities and regulations within CDBG Entitlement regulations (24 CFR 570.200 – .207) in addition to coronavirus relief activities.
The City received $784,865 in CDBG-CV Round 3 funding. As of February 2024, $643,793 has spent and or encumbered, leaving $141,073 in remaining Round 3 funds. Below is a list of activities that were funded under the CDBG-CV program in the first 3 years:
•Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that was operated by North County Lifeline. The program successfully distributed funds to 37 Vista households, totaling 107 individuals. •Meals on Wheels with homebound Meal Delivery assisting 10 individuals •Legal Aid Society of San Diego with Fair Housing Services assisting 53 individuals •Senior Nutrition Program ECV01 assisting 246 individuals in year one, 151 individuals in year two, and 140 individuals in year three
•Senior Nutrition Program ECV03 assisting 151 individuals in year one and 210 individuals in year two
•Boys and Girls Club Keeping Youth Safe program assisting 1,229 individuals •Interfaith assisting 325 individuals
•Touchless amenities at Citywide facilities
•Youth Scholarships to assist 75 households
•Senior Center Improvements
All CDBG-CV fund recipients had a spending deadline of 80 percent by the first three years, which was lifted on April 18, 2023; 100 percent of CDBG-CV funding needs to be spent by the sixth year of grant agreement execution, which remains in place. Prior to the 80 percent spend deadline being lifted, not meeting the deadline would have resulted in the loss of the remaining funds. Due to this, staff programed 100 percent of program funds for the duration of the first 3 years.
Proposed Substantial Plan Amendments. The City of Vista Housing and Homeless Services Division has identified a community need for Bridge Housing via a motel/hotel voucher program for individuals experiencing homelessness who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Bridge Housing ensures a safe and secure transition for individuals experiencing homelessness who have been connected with housing but need to wait before being placed. It is also seen as the missing link between the shelter system and permanent housing as it provides a stable temporary housing situation as individuals wait to be placed into something more permanent. Depending on the model, Bridge Housing 02/27/2024 PH2 Page 2 of 45
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SUBJECT: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2019-2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR REALLOCATION OF CARES ACT FUNDING can involve placement into subsidy-based, temporary, or permanent site-based facilities. Examples of this can include, but are not limited to, quarantine entry into the Buena Creek Navigation Center, hotels/motels, shelters and other housing programs. Staff is recommending the use of $50,000 of CDBG- CV Round 3 funds for this purpose.
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) Point-in-Time count 2023 Data for the City of Vista shows 88 total people unsheltered; a 15.8 percent increase from 2022 which is on trend with the count from San Diego that estimates a 14 percent increase. As a region, the need for more homeless services is increasing with the number of people experiencing homelessness on the rise. RTFH shared that on average, over the last 12 months, 10 people found housing for every 16 people who experienced homelessness for the first time. Bridge Housing is not a mechanism that serves everyone experiencing homelessness, but it can be a helpful resource to reduce the overall number of individuals with chronic conditions experiencing unsheltered homelessness and improve health outcomes. The following item is a recommended allocation of CDBG-CV round 3 funds:
Public Service COVID Services
Recommended
Funding Allocation
Hotel/Motel
Voucher Program Provide Bridge Housing for Persons Experiencing Homelessness $50,000
FISCAL IMPACT: The City’s estimated allocation of $50,000 will be programmed in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget in the CDBG Grant account (No. 1030360.531500.ECV03). CDBG is a cost reimbursement program, requiring the City to pay costs upfront and then submit for reimbursement on a quarterly basis.
EXHIBITS:
1.City Council Resolution No. 2024- , approving the CDBG-CV Action Plan Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the submittal of the reallocation of CDBG-CV Funds Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and approving the 2021-2022 reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant ECV03 Funds to respond to the coronavirus by providing Bridge Housing via hotel/motel Vouchers for people experiencing homelessness
2.Program Year 2019 Vista CARES ACT Substantial Amendment
3.Prior City Council Actions
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00029213 6
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CDBG-CV ACTION PLAN
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2019-2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL AND REALLOCATION OF THE CDBG-CV FUNDS PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The City of Vista intends to participate during the fiscal year 2021/2022 in various grant assistance programs offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including among others, the Community Development Block Grant Program.
B. Pursuant to Part 91 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, HUD requires applications for Such grant assistance programs to be accompanied by a consolidated housing affordability strategy and community development plan (the Consolidated Plan) for the five-year period commencing with the grant year, including an annual action plan for the immediate ensuring fiscal year.
C. It is the City’s desire to benefit low and moderate income households and neighborhoods.
D. The City received $784,865 in CDBG-CV Round 3 (ECV03) funding and spent $643,793.
D. The City has $141,073 in unused FY 2023/24 ECV03 funds that can be reallocated to implement the objectives of the Substantial Amendment to the 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan and to the appropriate funds in FY 2019/2020.
E. The City has allocated $50,000 of the unused ECV03 funds for the purposes of bridge housing program for people experiencing homelessness who have been impacted by COVID-19.
F. The City, in accordance with its Citizen Participation Plan, held a noticed public hearing on February 27th, 2024.
F. The City Council, having considered all public comments, now wishes to approve the Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.
2. Action.
A. The City Council approves the 2019 Annual Plan and authorizes the City Manager to submit the plan with its required certificates to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
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00029213 6EXH1 2024 Resolution 2019-2020 AAP Amendment.docx B. The City Council approves the 2023-2024 reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant ECV03 Funds to respond to coronavirus with a bridge housing program.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on February 27th, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20240220133632
JOHN FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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City of Vista
HOUSING DIVISION
AMENDED FEBRUARY 2024
2019-2020Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
CDBG GRANTEE NUMBER: B-19-MC-06-0575
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EXHIBIT 3
Changes to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan can be found in the following sections:
1. On Page 2 section AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) the added note summarizes the two amendments made to Annual Action Plan 2019-2020
2. On Page 21-25 section AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) language was added that identifies public service activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that have been financial impacted by COVID-19 by providing scholarships for youth enrichment programs.
3. On Pages 29-31 AP-38 Project Summary language was added that identifies public service activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that have been financial impacted by COVID-19 by providing scholarships for youth enrichment programs.
4. On Pages 21-26 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420,
91.220(c)(3)&(e)language was added that identifies public service activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that have been impacted by COVID-19 by providing bridge housing and period of quarantine for people experiencing homelessness.
5. On Pages 29-34 AP-38 Project Summary language was added that identifies public service activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that have been impacted by COVID-19 by providing bridge housing and period of quarantine for people experiencing homelessness.
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PY 2019 Vista CARES ACT Substantial Amendment
Amended on May 22, 2020 to add CDBG CARES Act funds to the FY2019 Annual Action Plan. A final version will be submitted following Council approval on June 9, 2020.
Amended on November 9, 2021 to add public service activity to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that has been financially impacted by COVID 19 with scholarships to provide youth enrichment programs. Council approval on November 9, 2021.
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Note: Amendment No.1 of Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan covers the addition of following public service activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus:
Emergency Rental Assistance, Food Distribution, and Fair Housing services. Grants for COVID- 19 allows flexibilities include the immediate availability of a five-day public comment period (reduced from 30 days) for amendments and new plan submissions, and removal of the 15 percent CDBG public services funding cap to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic
Amendment No.2 of Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan covers the following public service activity to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that has been financially impacted by COVID 19 with scholarships to provide youth enrichment programs.
Amendment No.3 of Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan covers the following public service activity to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus by assisting LMI persons that has been impacted by COVID 19 by providing bridge housing and period of quarantine for people experiencing homelessness.
City Overview
Located seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Vista is a thriving community in northern San Diego County and is the commercial heart of the fast growing Highway 78 Corridor. The Charter Law city was incorporated in 1963 and is approximately 19 square miles with an estimated population of 103,381 (CA Department of Finance, 2018).
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The City’s centralized location, with respect to major transportation corridors, employment centers, visitor destinations, and renowned climate, makes this area an attractive location for residential and retail development. The Vista Business Park, located in the southeast area of the City, is home to more than 800 global, national, and local companies, and provides over 23,000 jobs. Visitors to the City find many cultural, recreational, and shopping opportunities including the Vista Village complex and the Historic Downtown. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a wide range of year-round outdoor activities, including the City’s Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Wave Waterpark.
CDBG Overview
In 1991, the City of Vista became an entitlement city, in which the City receives an annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funding must be allocated to activities that benefit low-income persons and/or low-income neighborhoods. Low-income neighborhoods are identified as having a high concentration (51% or more) of low-to-moderate-income individuals and/or families. The attached map details the eligible CDBG neighborhoods. Every five years, the City prepares and adopts a five year consolidated plan, which identifies strategies for addressing the City’s overall housing and community development goals. This is the final year (2019) of the current Consolidated Plan, which is in effect from 2015 through 2019. The Annual Action Plan sets forth the 2019 projects and activities and identifies the expected resources that will further the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. The City will receive grants from HUD in the amount of of approximately $1,001,736.
The City does not receive other federal funding sources such as The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) or Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). Beginning in FY 2014-2015, based on new federal criteria, the City was determined to be ineligible to receive direct funding from the HOME program; therefore, the City participates in the San Diego HOME Consortium. The Consortium consists of the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, Vista, and the County of San Diego. Jointly, the San Diego HOME Consortium is eligible to receive HOME funds as a single participating jurisdiction and the County of San Diego serves as the lead agent for the Consortium.
City Demographics
The American Community Survey (ACS) estimates 17% of Vista residents live in poverty; a majority of those living in poverty (22%) are under the age of 18. The community’s demographic profile is comprised of 49% Hispanic, 41% white, 3% African American, 5% Asian and 2% multi-racial. Forty percent of the population reported speaking a language other than English at home. The median household income is $54,203 and the average household size is 3.16. The median value of owner occupied housing units is $392,700 with a 48% owner occupied housing rate. The median gross rent is $1,331.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan 02/27/2024 PH2 Page 9 of 45
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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 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan identifies the City’s objectives and specific needs along with the actions that address how the City will respond over the life of the five year consolidated plan.
The Consolidated Plan has three Objectives:
Provide Decent Housing
• Expand affordable rental housing opportunities, particularly for low-income persons • Assist low-income homeowners to make health and safety improvements to their home • Support Emergency Shelter
Provide a Suitable Living Environment
• Provide Public Services that includes: support services for seniors, health services (including mental health), crime & delinquency prevention programs, and emergency assistance • Implement neighborhood beautification activities
• Improve public facilities and infrastructure
• Improve recreational opportunities for youth
Expand economic opportunity
• Enhance employment opportunities for low- to moderate-income persons • Stimulate business investment and job development
Information detailing the City's 2019 Annual goals and objectives is illustrated under section AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives and AP-35 Projects.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
The City’s Consolidated Plan, through various outreach efforts, has identified the following high priority community needs:
• Provide emergency shelter
• Provide crime and delinquency prevention programs
• Provide support services for seniors
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• Provide health services (including mental health)
• Provide emergency assistance
• Improvements to community parks, public facilities, and infrastructure The City conducts business on a fiscal cycle from July 1 through June 30. Data results for the FY 2018- 2019 are not yet available; however, they will be included in the September 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. The following highlights how the City utilized CDBG funds in FY 2017-18. • Provided emergency shelter to 102 Vista residents
• Assisted 129 Vista youth by providing them with skills to deter and prevent crime and delinquency
• Provided support services to 477 Vista seniors
• Provided health services to 3,706 Vista residents
• Assisted 320 Vista residents with emergency assistance by providing food, shelter, clothes, and school supplies
• Connected with 111 homeless Vista residents to conduct comprehensive assessments, link them to housing navigation and other supports region wide
• Provided Fair Housing services to 213 Vista residents • Entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Community Housing Works for the development of up to 65 units of affordable housing.
• Completed improvements at the Gloria McClellan Adult Activity & Resource Center, which included a new American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessible ramp and an ADA accessible Terrace.
• Completed installation of a new roof at the Jim Porter Recreation Center. • Made the final Section 108 Loan repayment.
The City’s ability to meet its goals and address high priority needs is largely dependent on receiving CDBG eligible proposals.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) outlines the efforts the City must take to solicit views and recommendations from members of the community, organizations, and other interested parties. The CPP mandates that the City will publish a public notice 10 days prior to a public hearing, advising of the availability of the Annual Action Plan, in the newspaper and on the City’s website.
In accordance with the City’s CPP, a Public Notice was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune, on the City’s website, and at San Diego County Library, Vista Branch on March 16, 2019. The Annual Action Plan was available for available for review on the City’s website, at the City Clerk’s Office, at the Gloria 02/27/2024 PH2 Page 11 of 45
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McClellan Adult Activity and Resource Center, and at the San Diego County Library, Vista Branch. A comment period of not less than 30 days has been provided and all comments received, in writing or orally, will be included in the final submission of the Annual Action Plan to HUD.
CDBG Advisory Committee
The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is charged with the task of providing recommendations to the City Council for social service projects that will benefit Vista’s low and moderate income residents. The Committee uses the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan to recommend annual priority areas for funding, which are presented to the City Council for adoption. Based on the annual priorities, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in 2018 and seven Public Service Subrecipients were awarded funding. In addition, the RFP included an option for a one-year extension, at the sole discretion of the City. On February 19, 2019, the Committee unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council that the City exercise the option to renew contracts for an additional year.
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.
A summary of the proposed 2019 Annual Plan, the announcement of the 30-day public comment period, and public meetings were published in the North County edition of the San Diego Union Tribune, and posted on the City’s website, in accordance with HUD guidelines. Two comments have been made in support of the 2019 Annual Plan. Cindy Taylor, Operation HOPE, at the March 26, 2019 City Council Meeting, thanked the City Council for their ongoing support and Ali Duarte, Meals on Wheels San Diego County, wrote a letter expressing the organization’s support of the 2019 Annual Plan.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them No comments were not accepted.
7. Summary
The City of Vista’s Annual Action Plan sets forth the housing and community development strategies and objectives for 2019-2020. The Plan satisfies the statutory requirements for Vista’s one HUD-formula program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). It also includes information related to Vista’s participation in the San Diego County consortium for federal HOME Investment Partnership funds, as well as information on other funding sources that further the City’s housing and community development priorities.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator VISTA City Manager Department / Housing Division Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City’s Housing Division, which resides in the City Manager's Department, is responsible for preparing the City’s CDBG Annual Action Plan, administering the CDBG funds and ensuring compliance with Federal regulations. The implementation of the programs are done in conjunction with outside contractors and other City Departments such as; Community Development, Public Works, and Recreation & Community Services.
The County of San Diego is responsible for administering the City's Section 8 rental assistance programs. Vista does not receive HOME, HOPWA or ESG funds.
The Housing Division staff includes a Housing Programs Manager, a Staff Assistant, and an Office Specialist. The Assistant City Manager serves as the Department's Director. Below is a list of staff’s responsibilities:
Assistant City Manager
Division Oversight
Housing Programs Manager:
• Affordable housing
• Facility improvement projects
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• Public services
• Reporting
• Monitors CDBG funded activities
• Drafts contracts
Staff Assistant:
• Processes reimbursements
• Payment requests
Office Specialist:
• General office support
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Amanda Lee
Housing Programs Manager
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
760-643-5207
[email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City of Vista has a long history of communicating and collaborating with other governmental and non-governmental agencies to address housing, health, and other related issues. In constructing the Five Year Consolidated Plan, the City reached out to various organizations to uncover the specific needs of the community. Table 2 illustrates the organizations that participated in the Consolidated Plan process.
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 Housing Authority of San Diego County administers the Vista’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and other rental assistance services. Vista is a member of the HOME Consortium, Alliance for Regional Solutions (North County San Diego), the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, CDBG Coordinators Group, and the San Diego Housing federation. In 2015, two affordable housing developments were completed and construction is set to begin in April 2019 to develop 81 units of Senior Affordable Housing. In addition, in 2018, the Commission entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Community Housing Works to develop 65 affordable units with leasing preferences for Vista residents, artists and veterans.
In addition to housing, staff works closely with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Administration as well as not-for profit health and mental health providers, including Vista Community Clinic and Palomar Family Counseling. Other non-governmental agencies the City works closely with include, but are not limited to Operation HOPE, North County Solutions for Change, North County Lifeline, Interfaith Community Services, Boys & Girls Club of Vista, TERI Inc., Alpha Project, and Mama's Kitchen. The City encourages agencies to work together to leverage resources and prevent duplication of services for the betterment of the community and the people being served.
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.
In January 2017, the Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) formally merged with the regional Continuum of Care (CoC), to become a singular organization to address the needs of homeless persons.
The RTFH includes the regions 18 incorporated cities and all unincorporated areas. The RTFH’s membership includes public agencies, private foundations, philanthropists, fraternal organizations, employment development, organized labor, and private health service organizations. City staff attends regular RTFH Governance Board and membership meetings to stay informed and address homelessness in the region.
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The City also is a member of the Alliance for Regional Solutions who coordinates with the RTFH to address issues of homelessness within the North County region. The Alliance for Regional Solutions coordinates with the RTFH to ensure that the “Point-in-Time” count is completed and that a plan is in place and implemented to address the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness.
In 2018, the City procured the services of a consultant to assist in the development of a strategic plan to address homelessness. The Consultants are in the process of conducting public outreach meetings to discuss the impact of homelessness in Vista and in the region. Causes, approaches, and potential solutions are being covered during the discussions and a final Homeless Master Plan draft will be considered at a City Council meeting in June 2019.
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 Vista does not administer ESG funds.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Regional organization
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Interfaith staff provided input on trends they are seeing among their clients and completed a community needs survey.
2 Agency/Group/Organization City of Vista
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The City hosted a community meeting and administered a community survey.
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3 Agency/Group/Organization North County Lifeline
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-homeless
Services-Education
Regional organization
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
North County Lifeline participated in a community meeting, completed a community survey, and provided valuable information on the needs of the community.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Vista Community Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Regional organization
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Vista Community Clinic participated in a community meeting, completed a community survey, and provided valuable information on the needs of the community.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Vista Unified School District Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Regional organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Vista Unified School District participated in a community meeting, completed a community survey, and provided valuable information on the needs of the community.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Alliance for Regional Solutions Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Alliance for Regional Solutions meets on a regular basis to share resources and news around the region. Vista is a member of the Alliance and attends their meetings as part of the consultation process.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agency type was purposely excluded from providing input, although not all invited chose to participate.
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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 Regional Task Force
on Homelessness Both plans identify activities to help end homelessness. 2013-2021 Housing
Element City of Vista Both plans include a description and analysis of housing issues and provide recommendations for improving housing conditions.
2018-2020 City Council
Goals City of Vista Both plans identify goals and priorities to improve the City.
Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing 2015-
2019
City of San Diego Aligns with the strategic plan goal of affirmatively furthering fair housing choice; the Analysis details any impediments to housing within the San Diego County region.
City of Vista General Plan
2030 City of Vista
The General Plan addresses a wide range of issues that effect the development of the City. When considering funding considerations, staff ensures that the CDBG funding priorities align with the overall goals of the General Plan.
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
The City has been, and will continue to, work with the other CDBG entitlement jurisdictions in the County of San Diego to address impediments to fair housing and the implementation of fair housing services. In addition, the City attends quarterly meetings with other CDBG entitlement jurisdictions in the County to learn best practices and stay abreast of various strategies used to best maximize funding. 02/27/2024 PH2 Page 20 of 45
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
In November 2017, the City conducted a community outreach meeting and a survey was made available to the public to solicit input from the community on CDBG funding priorities. On December 12, 2017, the City Council held a Public Meeting to discuss the input received from the community and provide funding priorities for FY 2018-2019. Based on that input, City staff released a CDBG Public Service Request for Proposals and collaborated with various City departments to identify locations for sidewalk improvements.
On April 24, 2018, the City Council approved Public Service sub-recipients for the FY 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan. Sub-recipients were selected through a Request for Proposal process that included the review by the City’s CDBG Advisory Committee. The sub-recipients’ contracts include an option to extend the contract for one year, at the sole discretion of the City, dependent upon funding availability and contract performance.
On February 19, 2019, the Advisory Committee reviewed the progress of the current sub-recipients and unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council to extend the contracts for one year.
In addition, the City held two Public Meetings for the FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. A Public Notice was posted on March 16, 2019, in the San Diego Union Tribune to announce the availability of the Annual Action Plan for review, opening a 30-day Public Comment Period, and announcing a Public Hearing scheduled for March 26. The Public Hearing is an opportunity for citizens to provide input and feedback regarding the Plan for City Council's consideration. A second Public Notice was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 13, 2019, to announce that the City Council would be considering the 2019 Annual Action Plan at the April 23, 2019, City Council meeting and inviting the public to participate.
Citizen comments are considered and when appropriate changes and/or modifications may be made to proposed program activities.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Ord
er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
CDBG Advisory
Committee
Five Advisory
Committee
Members
attended the
meeting. The
meeting is open to
the public and
noticed on the
City's website.
Reviewed the
progress of the
sub-recipients
and
recommended a
one-year
contract
extension for the
sub-
recipients.Public
Hearing.
No public
comments were not
accepted
www.cityofvista.com
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Sort Ord
er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
2 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Newspaper ad
published on
March 16, 2019 in
the San Diego
Union Tribune
announcing the
availability of the
draft 2019-2020
Annual Action
Plan for a 30-day
public review and
comment period
to include a public
hearing before the
City Council on
March 26, 2019.
Not applicable. Not applicable. www.sandiegouniontribune .com
3 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public hearing
before the City
Council on March
26, 2019 to
receive comments
on the draft 2019-
2020 Annual
Action Plan prior
to adoption and
submission to
HUD.
One comment
received from
Operation HOPE
expressing their
support for the
Plan.
No comments were
not accepted. www.cityofvista.com
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Sort Ord
er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Newspaper ad
published on April
13, 2019 in the
San Diego Union
Tribune
announcing that
on April 23, 2019,
after considering
public comments,
the City Council
will vote on the
draft 2019-2020
Annual Action
Plan.
Not applicable. Not applicable. www.sandiegouniontribune .com
5 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public meeting
before the City
Council on April
23, 2019 to
receive comments
on the draft 2019-
2020 Annual
Action Plan prior
to adoption and
submission to
HUD.
No comments
were received. Not applicable. www.cityofvista.com
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City expects to receive $953,355 of CDBG funds and has available $141,859 in prior year unprogrammed CDBG funds. The actual CDBG funding available may vary based on the actual allocation amounts provided by HUD.
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 1,001,736 0 141,859 1,143,595 0
This Annual Action Plan is the final
year of a five year planning cycle.
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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:
$
Other public -
federal
Other
629,513 0 0 629,513 0
CDBG CV funds to be used to
prevent, prepare for and respond
to the Coronavirus.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
CDBG funds will leverage private, local, state, and other federal funds to allow for the provision of public service activities. CDBG does not require a match.
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's has entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement to build up to 65 units of affordable housing on Vista's Housing Authority property.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Emergency Winter
Shelter
2015 2019 Homeless City-wide Decent and
Affordable
Housing
Public Services
CDBG:
$26,000
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 210 Persons Assisted
2 Crime and Delinquency
Prevention
2015 2019 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City-wide Public Services CDBG:
$13,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 150 Persons
Assisted
3 Support Services to
Seniors
2015 2019 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City-wide Public Services CDBG:
$35,210
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 115 Persons
Assisted
4 Youth Enrichment
Programs
2015 2019 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City-wide Public Services CDBG:
$30,430
Public services activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 125 Persons
Assisted
5 Health Services
(including Mental Health)
2015 2019 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City-wide Public Services CDBG:
$33,800
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 2564 Persons
Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Emergency Assistance 2015 2019 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City-wide Public Services CDBG:
$45,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 18 Persons
Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 105
Persons Assisted
7 Fair Housing Services and
Testing
2015 2019 Fair Housing City-wide Decent and
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$40,000
Other: 50 Other
8 Public
Facility/Infrastructure
improvements
2015 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City-wide Community
Improvements
CDBG:
$827,448
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 4000 Persons Assisted
9 Debt Service 2015 2018 Debt Service City-wide Decent and Affordable
Housing
Community
Improvements
Public Services
CDBG:
$160,347
Other: 1 Other
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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1 Goal Name Emergency Winter Shelter
Goal
Description
Provide emergency shelter to families and single woman. Each client will be provided weekly individualized case management services and take classes to prepare clients for success and independence.
2 Goal Name Crime and Delinquency Prevention
Goal
Description
SMART Moves provides gang, alcohol, drug, and premature sexual activity prevention. In addition, equips at-risk, low- income Vista youth with life skills, decision making, and anger management to boost their self-confidence and sense of security.
3 Goal Name Support Services to Seniors
Goal
Description
Provide transportation services for Vista seniors’ and deliver daily fresh meals accompanied by a safety check and in- home social visit. The food service is provided daily including holidays and weekends.
4 Goal Name Youth Enrichment Programs
Goal
Description
Provided scholarships for low/moderate income families
5 Goal Name Health Services (including Mental Health)
Goal
Description
The services include access to basic medical services, preventative care, health education, vaccinations and flu shots. In addition, Vista Unified School District students with emotional difficulties and behavior issues will receive personalized assistance.
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6 Goal Name Emergency Assistance
Goal
Description
Emergency Assistance services will:
• Provide assessments, stabilization supports, income and asset building services, and education and cognitive development services to identify and address barriers to financial self-sufficiency. • Prevent hunger, malnutrition, unnecessary hospitalizations, and premature deaths among at-risk vista residents affected by AIDS or cancer.
• Connect with homeless men, women and families to conduct comprehensive assessments, link homeless persons to housing navigation and other supports.
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7 Goal Name Fair Housing Services and Testing
Goal
Description
Legal Aid Society’s Vista Fair Housing Program will work with City staff and other organizations as necessary to prevent housing discrimination within the City of Vista. They will accomplish this be completing the following objectives:
• Ensure that landlords and property managers, non- profit agencies, City and other government staff, the community at large, and other appropriate audiences have access to education regarding Fair Housing law and issues.
• Disseminate information about the Vista Fair Housing program through a variety of channels in a manner that informs the community of the program and its services and strategically targets those residents and businesses most likely to benefit from fair housing education and advocacy.
• Maintain a well-publicized system for receiving fair housing referrals and resolving or redirecting cases to the appropriate source for resolution.
• Conduct Fair Housing testing to 1) pro-actively assess the extent to which housing discrimination is occurring in the City of Vista, and 2) provide a means of investigating fair housing complaints. 8 Goal Name Public Facility/Infrastructure improvements Goal
Description
Funding will be allocated towards facility improvements and sidewalk improvements, which include ADA curb cuts. The improvements will enhance safety, walkability, and the aesthetics of our community. The City is focusing on areas with high poverty rates, high population densities, and high pedestrian volumes of those traveling to schools. In addition, staff is in the process of creating Sidewalk Management Program, which will inventory the entire City.
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9 Goal Name Debt Service
Goal
Description
Provide administrative structure for the planning, implementation, and management of CDBG, as well as other housing, community development, and homeless programs. The City of Vista will apply a 10% de minimus rate for indirect costs.
Administration is not identified as a Strategic Plan Goal. Debt Service was chosen as a default.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City anticipates receiving $953,355 in CDBG funding for the FY 2019-20. It is important to note that all budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts approved by HUD at a later date. # Project Name
1 Program Administration
2 Fair Housing and Testing
3 Public Service Programs
4 Facility Improvements
5 CV-Public Services
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs In December 2013, the Vista City Council established CDBG objectives 1) provide emergency shelter; 2) establish programs that reduce crime and delinquency prevention programs; 3) support services for seniors; 4) provide health services (including mental health); and 5) provide emergency assistance. CDBG funding allocation priorities are pegged to our local objectives. Limited resources is our biggest obstacle in meeting the needs of the underserved. The City has and will continue to work with other governmental organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities to coordinate the provision of services in Vista.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Debt Service
Needs Addressed Decent and Affordable Housing
Community Improvements
Public Services
Funding CDBG: $160,347
Description Provide administrative structure for the planning, implementation, and management of CDBG, as well as other housing, community development, and homeless programs. The City of Vista will apply a 10% de minimus rate for indirect costs.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Not applicable. The City of Vista will apply a 10% de minimus rate for indirect costs.
Location Description Not applicable. The City of Vista will apply a 10% de minimus rate for indirect costs.
Planned Activities Provide administrative structure for the planning, implementation, and management of CDBG, as well as other housing, community development, and homeless programs.
2 Project Name Fair Housing and Testing
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services and Testing
Needs Addressed Decent and Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $40,000
Description Affirmatively further fair housing efforts by promoting fair and equal housing opportunities.
Target Date 6/30/2020
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities Legal Aid Society will provide the following services:
• Annually, conduct four public seminars concerning fair housing laws.
• Provide training and technical assistance to City staff and others as requested.
• Maintain updated Fair Housing program brochures in English and Spanish and distribute at strategic locations throughout the city. • Participate in the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH).
• Work with the City and SDRAFFH to address findings and activities identified in the San Diego County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
• Conduct or participate in a minimum of one activity/event during Fair Housing Month each April.
• Counsel, advise, provide mediation services, or refer a minimum of 50 individuals/families with fair housing related issues annually. Report on the type, resolution, and/ or referral of fair housing related issues.
• Conduct paired format testing at seven sites and 12 limited phone testing within the City of Vista annually. Prepare and submit a report to the City.
• Conduct additional testing as needed in response to complaints received. Prepare and submit reports on additional testing to the City.
3 Project Name Public Service Programs
Target Area City-wide
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Goals Supported Emergency Winter Shelter
Support Services to Seniors
Youth Enrichment Programs
Crime and Delinquency Prevention
Health Services (including Mental Health)
Emergency Assistance
Needs Addressed Decent and Affordable Housing
Public Services
Funding CDBG: $150,260
Description The Public Service programs will provide a spectrum of care under the following categories: Emergency winter shelter Health care, including mental health, Support Services to Seniors, Youth, Crime and Delinquency Prevention, Emergency Assistance
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is estimated that a total of 3,162 low-income Vista residents will benefit from the activities proposed.
Location Description City-wide
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Planned Activities Homeless prevention and intervention services •Self Sufficiency Services to help prevent homelessness •Outreach to homeless to connect to resources
•Emergency winter shelter
•Remove barriers for homeless children for success at school Health care, including mental health
•Access to basic medical services, preventative services, and health education
•Vaccinations and flu shots
•VUSD students with emotional difficulties and behavior issues will receive assistance
Support Services to Seniors
•Delivery of daily meals accompanied by a safety check and in- home social visit
•Provide lunch to seniors at the City's Senior Center
Youth Enrichment Programs
•Provide scholarships for families impacted by Covid-19 Emergency Assistance
•Delivery of meals to Vista residents, and their dependent children, who are affected by HIV or cancer and are physically and/or mentally unable to prepare their own meals
Crime Prevention Services / Youth Outreach
•Gang, alcohol, drug, and premature sexual activity
prevention. In addition, equips at-risk, low-income Vista youth with life skills, decision making, and anger management to boost their self-confidence and sense of security
4 Project Name Facility Improvements
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Facility/Infrastructure improvements Needs Addressed Community Improvements
Funding CDBG: $792,988
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Description Funding will be allocated towards facility and sidewalk improvements, which include ADA curb cuts. The improvements will enhance safety, walkability, and the aesthetics of our community.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The sidewalks will benefit Vista residents in low-income neighborhoods. The amount of residents assisted will vary based on the neighborhoods selected.
Location Description Eligible CDBG census tracts - Staff is currently evaluating areas of need and are focusing on areas with high poverty rates, high population densities, and high pedestrian volumes of those traveling to schools.
Planned Activities Install ada curbed sidewalks in areas of need. 5 Project Name CV-Public Services
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Support Services to Seniors
Youth enrichment programs
Emergency Assistance
Fair Housing Services and Testing
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG-CV: $629,513
Description
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
A total of 350 low-moderate income families will benefit from the proposed activities.
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Planned Activities The City of Vista will utilize CDBG-CV funds to support the following public service activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus: Emergency Rental Assistance, Food Distribution, Youth Assistance Programs, provide bridge housing and period of quarantine for people experiencing homelessness, and Fair Housing services. 02/27/2024 PH2 Page 39 of 45
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City of Vista will not be allocating funding on a geographic basis.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City-wide 100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Vista will not be allocating funding on a geographic basis.
Discussion
The City of Vista will not be allocating funding on a geographic basis.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction
Land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development. These issues were explored in the development of the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element.
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 2013-2021 Housing Element addresses barriers to affordable housing related to City policies.
Discussion
The City has addressed the few items identified as possible barriers to affordable housing in the 2013-2021 Housing Element. It is believed that there are currently no public policies that are barriers to affordable housing.
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
In addition to addressing affordable housing and homelessness, the City will support community development activities to better address the vast needs of the community.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Limited resources is often the biggest obstacle in meeting the needs of the underserved; therefore, ensuring collaboration and leveraging of funds is vital. The City has and will continue to work with other governmental organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities to coordinate the provision of services in Vista.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to work with affordable housing developers to expand housing options for low- income individuals. The Housing Authority recently negotiated a Disposition and Development with Wakeland Housing to develop 81-units of Senior Affordable Housing. The Housing Authority anticipates that construction on the project will begin in early 2018. The Housing Authority is also in negotiations to with Community HousingWorks to construct workforce housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The County of San Diego has a lead-based paint program that provides services throughout the county.
The City maintains informational brochures that are available to individuals on an as-needed basis. In addition, the City will continue to implement the following actions for owner-occupied home rehabilitation and the County will do so in their Mortgage Assistance program:
• Written Disclosure of Information on lead-based paint. • Seller Disclosure regarding presence of lead-based paint. • Pamphlet “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” given to purchaser. • Pre-1978 Properties – have received a FHA Appraisal with a comprehensive valuation package certifying the acceptable condition of the property.
• If lead-based paint identified through visual assessment, then require lead hazard reduction and clearance as required by 24 CFR Part 35 Subpart K.
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through increased skills and opportunities. Employment services help ensure that individuals are prepared for the workforce and the initial process of applying and interviewing for a job. Business investment and development will help increase the availability of jobs within the city. Public services may also assist by providing services that help alleviate hardships or other obstacles.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has established institutional structure for the implementation of the Consolidated Plan and corresponding Annual Action Plans – with the City serving as the lead and the liaison to other governmental and non-governmental agencies. Open communication has been established and will be maintained throughout the implementation plan.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to serve as a liaison between public and private housing and social service agencies. In addition, those addressing homelessness participate in the Alliance for Regional Solutions.
Through this group, a system is being utilized to register, triage, track, and place homeless individuals and families.
Discussion
The City and our many program partners will continue to work together to address the many needs in the community. Through collaboration, the leveraging of resources, and improved tracking of needs we can better meet the needs of the community.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction
The City has recently made the final repayment towards the Section 108 loan and does not anticipate acquiring a new loan. Additionally, the City does not use CDBG funds towards urban renewal or float funded activities nor does the City receive program income. Furthermore, no grant funds have been returned to the line of credit because of ineligible activities, excessive draws or ineligible expenditures.
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%
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Prior City Council Actions
On November 9, 2021, conducted a Public Hearing on the Substantial Amendment to 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for reallocation of Coronavirus funds and adopted City Council Resolutions No. 2021-193 and No. 2021- 194, approving a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG-CV 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, and authorizing the submittal of the reallocation of the CV Funds Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and approving the 2021-2022 reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant ECV01 funds to respond to Coronavirus with scholarships for your enrichment programs and other capital projects (Vote: 5-0).
On March 23, 2021, conducted a Public Hearing on the CDBG-CV Action Plan Substantial Amendment and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-51, approving a Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the submittal of the Amended Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute all documents related to the implementation of the Amended Plan (Vote: 5-0).
On April 28, 2020, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2020-66, approving the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the submittal of the Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute all documents related to the implementation of said Plans (Vote: 5-0).
On December 10, 2019, City Council approved the Public Service funding priorities for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, including the establishment of a set percentage of Public Service funds to Operation Hope and City Senior Services (No Vote). 02/27/2024 PH2 Page 45 of 45
EXHIBIT 3
From:Linda Timmons
To:Public Comments
Subject:Public Comment for 2/27/24 meeting - CDBG
Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:39:08 AM
Hi. My name is Linda Timmons. I’m a child care advocate in Vista.
Child care is a much needed service in our community.
Parents are having a hard time paying for child care. Many of them can’t even afford it! There are no options for the middle class. Affordable day cares are full! We really need to invest in our child care owners and also welcome organizations like Upwards to assist our community to open more day cares.
Families are hurting because of the lack of affordable care for their kids. They are being put on waitlists and forced to call into work if they can’t find care. Some parents struggle to keep jobs because they can’t find a place to put their kids while at work. This only creates more hardships for families! We need to address this issue and offer more affordable child cares in our community. More people would be able to maintain jobs if they had reliable child care, which helps families have a steady flow of income.
We must take action or face the negative consequences. Parents are stressed. If we invest in expanding child care and help the child care workers, we will be providing the support that families need to thrive and succeed!
I hope you support Upwards and invest in some solutions for child care for the families in our community. Recognizing the impact that child care has on both the well-being of families and our overall community is very important. I am encouraged by the efforts of Upwards. I’ve read articles about what they’ve done in other cities and they could do that here! I believe that supporting their programs will help existing child care businesses and hopefully open more centers and help more people!
Thank you.
Linda Timmons
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