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Part III: OTHER ACTIONS 1. Planned Action to Address Obstacles and Meeting Underserved Needs The major obstacle to meeting underserved needs is lack of sufficient financial resources. There is a much greater need for housing, social services, and economic development assistance than there is funding available. The City anticipates expansion of financial resources by applying for state housing and homeless grants. The City will also work with non-profits and for-profits housing developers that obtain additional funding through federal tax credits and state housing grants, as well as funding from other sources. 2. Planned Actions to Remove Barriers to Housin The City has adopted a housing strategy to implement the projects and programs outlined in the Housing Element of the General Plan. The barriers identified in the Plan, such as zoning regulations, parking standards and standards for special housing types, have been reviewed and new regulations and standards are being developed. School capacity remains a concern for housing development for the foreseeable future. The City plans to continue to work in partnership with both school districts to address capacity issues and explore ways to reduce overcrowding and develop new facilities. 3. Planned Action to Evaluate and Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazard The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program ensures that all federal and state lead-based paint regulations are met and measures are taken to identify and mitigate lead-based paint hazards. The Building Services Division refers individuals with concerns about lead-based paint to the County Health Department. As part of their inspections, they will inform tenants and landlords of the dangers of lead-based paint. Another potential hazard in the San Leandro area is earthquakes. The City is developing a volunteer program to encourage apartment owners to retrofit apartment buildings that have garages on the first floor (soft-story). 4. Anti Poverty Strategy Section 220 of the 1992 Housing and Community Development Act requires jurisdictions to describe the goals, programs, and policies that will reduce the number of households with incomes below the poverty level. One strategy for increasing household income is to improve the employment potential of the working population. The Davis Street Community Center leads the San Leandro WORKs initiative, a multi- faceted network of resources providing services to assist individuals to transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. The Eligible CalWorks program assists those who live in San Leandro to receive four weeks "soft skill" training for job readiness. Action Plan FY2004-05 City of San Leandro Page 28