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health care, housing, service utilization, and the prevalence of disabilities among homeless and at-risk populations. This study forms the foundation fora needs assessment as part of the planning efforts for the homeless. The City of San Leandro is committed to filling the gaps in service along the continuum and assuring that services now being provided are not lost. The following table summarizes the programs the City funded in each component of the "continuum" to implement the Continuum of Care strategy: Outreach/ Emergency Shelters Transitional Permanent Permanent Assessment Housing Supportive Affordable Housing Housin Davis St. Comm. Building Futures with Building Futures Allied Allied Housing Center Women and Children with Women and Housing- Children Housing Alliance Continuum of ECHO Housing Rental Care Council Assistance Pro ram The City participated with the Continuum of Care Council, other cities and nonprofits in the application for federal homeless funds under the Super NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) to prevent homelessness. General Narrative E. Other Actions Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs The priorities, discussed in Exhibit A., Assessment of Five-Year Goals and Objectives, are designed to address the underserved needs in San Leandro: The biggest obstacle is a lack of sufficient funds. The City adopted a Housing Strategy to implement the Housing Element of the General Plan. The purpose of the Strategy was to target all the available financial resources on programs and projects that would result in the City meeting Regional Housing Needs Goals identified in the Housing Element. Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing The Housing Objectives of the Consolidated Plan focus on development and maintenance of affordable housing. The recently adapted Housing Strategy will target most financial resources to the construction of multifamily rental housing as the most effective way to assist the highest number of families. In addition, a portion of the funds are targeted on the other main goal in the Housing Element, improving the existing housing stock and assisting the elderly to age in place. Eliminate Barriers to Affordable Housing The Housing Element of the General Plan identifies barriers to affordable housing and establishes "Goal 58: Elimination of Housing Constraints", which identifies policies and actions with implementation strategies to eliminate barriers. These policies include amending zoning regulations, streamlining permitting procedures, evaluating development fees, providing acustomer-friendly environment, resolving design issues, and correcting infrastructure deficiencies and soil contamination. 12