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Page 6 of 13 San Leandro Housing Element Implementation Program -2013 Annual Progress Report-Table C Name of Goal/Program Objectives/Summary of Actions Timeframe Status of Program Implementation in H.E. d) Exploring other incentives (such as fee reductions or allowances for additional development)for a renewal of affordability restrictions. In the event that protection of the units is infeasible, ensure that impacted tenants are notified at least one year prior to the conversion date and are provided with resources for relocation if needed. Action 56.06-B:Monitoring"At-Monitor other assisted housing units at risk of converting beyond 2014. Focus on the 60 Ongoing REPLACE: Parkside Commons ended its affordability period in March 2011 for 60 Risk"Units BMR units at Parkside Commons,set to expire in 2018. affordable rental units earlier than expected by paying off its housing bond. Action 56.06-C:Renters in Work with local non-profits to respond to the needs of renters displaced by an absentee Ongoing ADVANCE: Renters are referred to ECHO Housing, Davis Street,and 2-1-1-for housing Foreclosed Properties owners foreclosure.Where feasible,assist in relocation to rental housing. assistance and eligibility for the HPRP Program. Referrals are also made to the City's website and the National Low Income Housing Coalition's website for information regarding the Tenant Protection Law. Landlord-Tenant Relations Action 56.07-A:Rent Review Maintain a Rent Review Board(RRB)to mediate rent-related disputes. Provide an annual 2011 ADVANCE: No action to date. Would require Council action. RRB convenes on an as- Board status report on RRB activities, along with appropriate policy and program changes. needed basis. Staff prepares an annual report to the City Council that describes current Consider measures like: rental market conditions, RRB activity, and any proposed changes to the program if a)Increasing public awareness of the RRB,including multi-lingual outreach re RRB; needed. b)Reducing the dollar threshold to qualify for an appeal(currently at$75/month); c)Increasing the maximum time to request a hearing(currently 10 days from notification). Action 56.07-B:Just Cause Consider a just cause for eviction ordinance which limits the eviction of residential tenants 2011 ADVANCE:No action to date. Would require Council action. for Eviction Ordinance to specified causes and provides remedies. Conservation of Mobile Home Parks Action 56.08-A:Mobile Home Undertake a mobile home park(MHP)rehabilitation,safety,and affordability preservation Initiate by ADVANCE: This action is contingent upon funding and not being done yet. No mobile Park Rehabilitation program by providing one-time loans or grants to MHP owners to for improvements.Pursue 2011,if home park homeowners have requested rehab assistance to date. grants through HCD's MHP Resident Ownership Program. feasible Beautify one or more mobile home parks but avoid dislocation/economic hardships for occupants.Focus on MHPs located away from East 14th Street Action 56.08-B:Mobile Home Continue financial support for the Mobile Home Grant Program and explore its expansion Ongoing ADVANCE: Regular activity conducted under Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Program, Grant Program in conjunction with Action 56.08-A to enable more substantial upgrades to mobile homes. and program expansion is dependent upon available funds. Action 56.08-C:Mobile Home Consider adopting a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, similar to Mission Bay's 2011 ADVANCE:No action to date. Would require Council action. Rent Stabilization agreement,which would apply more broadly to all MHP residents and help protect existing mobile homes. Condominium Conversion Action 56.09-A:Condominium Update the Condominium Conversion Ordinance (Article 24 of the Zoning Code) to 2010-2011 ADVANCE:No action to date. Requires Council action. Conversion Ordinance Update respond to changing market conditions, public input, and recent condo conversion proposals. Solicit public input and survey other communities with condo conversion fees to develop a fee schedule and conversion requirements. Consider these actions: a) increase the condo conversion fee,and base the fee on sales price vs.a flat fee b) remove the exemption for 2-and 3-unit rental buildings c) set a minimum cost per unit for upgrades d) require a marketing plan for the converted units Shared Housing Program Action 56.10-A:Shared Explore a roommate matching or shared housing program for seniors living alone —or 2012 ADVANCE: No demand to date. The City will consider participating in ECHO's Shared Housing Program participate in ECHO Housing's shared housing program. Housing program if demand arises and it is feasible. Goal 57: Encourage"green"building and sustainable development as a way to reduce greenhouse Green Neighborhoods gas emissions,create healthier living environments,and reduce household utility costs. Reducing Household Energy Costs Action 57.01-A:Energy Encourage lower-income residents to participate in energy reducing programs, like home Ongoing ADVANCE: Ongoing implementation of Energy Upgrade California and promotion of Efficiency Programs weatherization programs and utility tax exemptions or discounts.Coordinate with PG&E. Home Energy Analyzer.Engagement with regional efforts through StopWaste.Org Energy JPA and Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to promote East Bay Energy Watch energy efficiency programs.