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Table 2 shows that most applications for new development reflect San Leandro's built out condition and reveals that most developments are small-scale in nature. All projects arel7 units or smaller. One 43-unit project, not shown on this list of approved projects, was recently approved by the City Council. Most of the remaining applications reflect additional single family homes or duplex construction. III. HIGHLIGHTS OF HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND SAN LEANDRO'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS TO HOUSING PRODUCTION The Housing Function in San Leandro -The City is very involved with housing related programs, activities and the processing of development applications. The Community Development Department is the lead department for implementing the City's housing policies and receives key support from the Office of Business Development as it relates to housing proposals within existing Redevelopment project areas. Within the Community Development Department, the Housing Services Division oversees housing programs and works on many housing-related activities. The Planning Services Division processes development applications and provides additional assistance in housing policy development. The Office of Business Development, which is overseen by the City Manager's Office, administers the City's Redevelopment Agency function and closely works with the Community Development Department on a number of housing activities. The Office of Business Development provides technical assistance in matters concerning Redevelopment project areas. The Community Development Department and Office of Business Development collaborate and coordinate on a variety of activities including working with the development community on housing proposals, especially affordable housing developments; conducting outreach efforts to the community; providing a variety of technical assistance to developers and prospective housing program clients; and providing liaison staff support to other outside agencies. The Housing Division focuses its efforts on administering and monitoring CDBG, HOME and Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside programs and activities. These activities include new affordable housing projects, the Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program and the First- Time Homebuyers Program. In addition, the Housing Services Division administers the newly- enacted Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to ensure that developers are in compliance with the provision of affordable units for any new residential development. Furthermore, the Housing Services Division serves as the City's primary resource for affordable housing information. Highlights in a Nutshell - A variety of tasks and accomplislunents relating to the Housing Element were completed between 1999 through the end of calendar year 2004. These accomplishments include work on creating a new inclusionary housing and density bonus ordinance; adoption of a Housing Strategy 2003-2006, completion of two affordable housing developments that serve very-low income seniors and the developmentally disabled; completion Year 2004 Annunl Housing Progress Report 4 City Of Sari Leandro