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and correcting infrastructure deficiencies and soil contamination. The Housing Element Update process has started as the City has hired a consultant to undertake the required planning and public participation efforts. The City has already held two (2) community meetings on June 17and 18, 2008 related to this planning process. The City must submit its Housing Element Update to the State Housing & Community Development Department by Summer 2009. • The City translated affordable housing programs/services brochures (i.e., First -Time Homebuyer Program brochure, Inclusionary Housing Ownership Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program, Rent Review Program, and tenant resources information) into Chinese and Spanish. Actions Taken to Overcome Gaps in Institutional Structure and Enhance Coordination The City coordinates with other City departments, social service agencies, other cities, and the County of Alameda to enhance the delivery of services and housing through the Continuum of Care Council. The City subcontracted with nineteen (19) non-profit agencies to provide social service and economic development programs (using both CDBG and General Fund monies). In addition, the City participates in the HOME Consortium (HOME TAC) with six (6) other cities and the County of Alameda. The City supports the Housing Authority of Alameda County to operate the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program within San Leandro. The City supports the Alameda County Continuum of Care Council and participates in meetings regularly to enhance coordination with other jurisdictions and countywide social service agencies. Additionally, the City worked closely with the Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department to adopt and provide support for its Alameda Countywide EveryOne Home Plan to end chronic homelessness. Actions Taken to Improve Public Housing and Residential Initiatives San Leandro has no public housing. The Housing Authority of Alameda County (HACA), which also has no public housing sites in San Leandro, administers the Section 8 voucher and Shelter Plus Care certificate programs for the City. HACA provided 1,263 vouchers and nineteen (19) certificates in FY2007-08. Actions Taken to Evaluate and Reduce Lead -Based Paint Hazards Lead-based paint assessments are conducted on any applicable units under consideration for the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program, which is funded solely with Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside Funds. The City also distributes information on lead-based paint hazards to all who apply for the City rehabilitation loans and grants. Assessments are conducted via housing quality inspections of HOME units, too. Final Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report: FY2007-2008 City of San Leandro Page 24