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• San Leandro Housing Element Implementation Program: 2010 Annual Element Progress Report —Table C p 9 Name of Coal/Program Action Objectives /Summay of Actions Timeframe in Status of Program Implementation H.E. Rehabilitation of Renter- ction 56.02 -A: Provide technical and financial assistance to the owners of rental properties to Ongoing ADVANCE: Regular function for the Housing Services Division/ItDA. Projects Occupied Housing Stock partment rehabilitate substandard units through the Apartment Rehabilitation Program using are typically reviewed on a case- try -case basis after owners request funds. 1' ehabilitation Proa ain}TOME, CDBG, Redevelopment Agency set - asides, and the local Affordable Generally, such projects are dependent upon some external funding (private or Housing Trust Fund. Pursue the following actions: non -profit investment), too. a) Rehabilitate and/or acquire and rehabilitate additional apartment a) The Mission Bell Apts. 25 -unit project received HOME funds in 2010 complexes by 2014. Have the City work as co- applicant with owners and for its current rehab project ate should be completed by 2011. nonprofit developers to obtain additional funds for rehabilitation. b) Staff shall unit in 201 1. strategies to extend the affordability terms of b) Develop measures to extend the affordability Icons of units with subsidized units n 201 I. subsidies that will expire before 2019. c) Due to limited resources and market conditions, the City has not needed c) Publicize the program through mailings to the owners of rental properties to publicize this program. exTo pressed date, owners of recently expired below and coordinate with non -profit developers. market rate units have not expressed interest to the City/RDA in extending their affordability. periods. Consistent with Action 54.04 -4. changes to the length of this program's affordabili0'terms may help encourage participation and increase the number of below market rate (BMR) units. Affordability terms could vary based on the level offrnancial assistance provided. At -Risk Rental Units • ction 56.06 -A: Develop a strategy to protect the 18 BMR rental units at the Tan Apartments (825 Ongoing ADVANCE: Staff shall assess/develop strategics to extend the affordability terms 1'rotection Strategy for San Leandro Blvd) and Warren Manor (111 Preda) set to expire in 2014.The )(subsidized units in 2011. Discussions shall focus on properties with • t -Risk Units strategy should include: affordability periods soon to expire like 825 San Leandro Blvd and 111 Preda. a) Direct contact with the owners during the next two years; b) Offering low- interest rehabilitation loans or other forms of financial . assistance to owners for an agreement to retain the units as affordable; c) Working collaboratively with the project owners and non - profit housing developers who may be interested in acquiring an ownership share in the project; d) Exploring other incentives (such as fee reductions or allowances for additional development) fora renewal of affordability restrictions. In the event that protection of the units is infeasible. ensure that impacted tenants re notified at least one year prior to the conversion date and are provided with • . resources for relocation if needed. Al -Risk Rental Units aion 56.06 -B: Monitor other assisted housing units at risk of converting beyond 2014. Focus on Ongoing REPLACE: Parkside Commons ended its affordability period in March 2011 for 1onitoring "At- Risk" the 60 BMR units at Parkside Commons, set to expire in 2018. 60 affordable rental units earlier than expected by paying off its housing bond. nits At -Risk Rental Units ction 56.06 -C: Work with local non - profits to respond to the needs of renters displaced by an Ongoing ADVANCE: Such renters are referred to ECHO Housing, Davis Street, and 2 -1 -1- 1 enters in Foreclosed absentee owner's foreclosure. Where feasible, assist in relocation to rental for housing assistance and eligibility for the HPRP Program. Referrals are also roperties housing. made to the City's website and the National Low Income Housing Coalition's website for information regarding the Tenant Protection Law. "ACHIEVED" indicates the annon by been accompli hd. while - ADI ANCE - memo o 13 ongoing or Mould be curried A went ro 2011-2014. - REPLACE beam ate onion should be replaced with a new or modified program to carry ow rh poliq.