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Page 8o113 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. Senior Housing Action 58.01-A:Additional Pursue construction funds through the HUD 202 for senior housing and HUD 811 Ongoing ACHIEVED and ADVANCE: Regular function of the Housing Division, Pursuit of such HUD Funding(Secs.202 and programs for housing disabled persons funds is dependent upon a project's targeted population. Estabrook Place received HUD 811) 202 funds in 2009. Action 58.01-B:Density Amend the Zoning Code's Article 31 to increase the density bonus provisions to allow a 2010-2011 ADVANCE:No action to date.Zoning Code amendment(s)would require Council action. Bonus Increase 50% bonus for senior housing (instead of the current 35% bonus) to comply with the State's density bonus law. Graduated Senior Housing Action 58.02-A:Allow Senior Continue programs(including loans and/or grants)which allow seniors to"age in place"by Ongoing ADVANCE: Regular function of the Housing Division — i.e., Housing Rehabilitation Householders to"Age in retrofitting their homes with assistive devices. Program. See status responses for Goal 56 and Actions 56.01-A and 56.01-B. Place" Family Housing Action 58.05-A:Large Family Consider amendments to the fee schedule and zoning regulations that create 3-and 4-2010-2011 ADVANCE:No action to date. Rentals bedroom units in new affordable multi-family and/or mixed use projects. Consider the number of bedrooms as a ranking factor among proposed projects. Barrier-Free Design Action 58.06-A:Reasonable Provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with 2010,Ongoing ACHIEVED and ADVANCE: City Council approved amendments to the Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled 2002's Senate Bill 520 and enforce the ADA and Title 24 of the California Administrative Accommodation and Grievance Policies of the City Administrative Code in September Residents Code.Land use regulations and planning procedures should include provisions to support 2010 that adds zoning and land use constraints as reasonable grievances by disabled the development (or alteration) of housing to meet the needs of disabled residents, persons particularly planning and permit applicants. Additionally, the City's website has including: been updated to include a link to the Reasonable Accommodation policy and the process for filing a grievance.In November 2010,the City Council adopted the City's updated ADA Facilities Transition Plan to fulfill the requirements set forth in Title II of the ADA. This Transition Plan identifies physical barriers to accessibility and develops barrier removal solutions that will facilitate the opportunity of access to all individuals. a) Formalizing a requirement that at least 5% of the units in projects receiving a) ADVANCE: No action to date. Would require Council action. The City's Redevelopment set-aside funds be reserved for persons with disabilities. Redevelopment Agency has also been eliminated so there are no Redevelopment set- b) Preparing brochures and "how to' flyers for retrofitting residences to accommodate b) ADVANCE: No action to date.Brochures and pamphlets to be acquired from HCD or decreasing mobility. other agency for distribution. c) Amending the Building Code to incorporate"Universal Design"principles. c) ADVANCE: Ongoing enforcement of Universal Design principles as adopted by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development and required by Chapter 11A of Title 24,part 2 of the California State Building Code. d) Continued liaison with disabled advocacy groups to address the housing and d)ACHIEVED and ADVANCE: Prior to the City's adoption of its updated Transition Plan, transportation needs of the local disabled community.This could include representation on the City sought input from local disabilities rights groups. When available,the City uses the Human Services Commission and advisory committees and continued consideration of CDBG funds for ADA improvements,specifically for sidewalk wheelchair ramps and ADA CDBG funds for non-profits that assist the disabled and for citywide accessibility retrofits. curb cuts. The Human Services Commission reviews and ranks all CDBG proposals according to the City's Consolidated Plan priorities. CDBG-funded subrecipients continue to serve persons with disabilities or special needs:2,031 in CY 2013. Extremely Low Income Persons Action 58.07-A:Section 8 Continue to participate in the Section 8 Program. Promote partnerships with the Alameda Ongoing ADVANCE: The Housing Authority of Alameda County (HACA) operates the Section 8 Program County Housing Authority and the Rental Housing Organization to expand the availability of program for San Leandro. In CY 2013,HACA provided 1,486 Section 8 vouchers and 16 vouchers for residents and provide additional incentives for landlords to participate. Shelter Plus certificates. Action 58.07-B: Pursue funding through HUD's HPRP or other revenue sources to provide additional 2010-11 ACHIEVED: See Goal#58's answer to question 5. The City's collaborative HPRP grant Homelessness Prevention housing resources for extremely low and very low income households. Collaborate with application was successfully submitted and awarded funding. The HRC operated with an and Rapid Re-Housing Building Futures with Women and Children (BFWC) and other partners to obtain HUD award of$1.5 million,3-year grant beginning in November 2009. All the funding was fully Program(HPRP) HEARTH funds before 3-year HPRP grant ends in 2012 for mid-county's Housing expended by August 2012. Resource Center(HRC),located at Davis Street Family Resource Center(DSFRC),a local multi-service center. Action 58.07-C:Program Allocate a share of the annual housing budget to programs serving extremely low income Ongoing ACHIEVED and ADVANCE: Recent housing program activities targeting extremely low Funding for Extremely Low (ELI) households earning less than 30% of AMI and prioritize those with the greatest income(ELI)households include 7 ELI units at Casa Verde and 13 ELI units at Mission Income Households financial need. Bell Apartments. Both rental complexes are affordable housing developments.