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Action Plan-FY1999 <br /> City of San Leandro <br /> Page 17 <br /> PART III. OTHER ACTIONS <br /> BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING <br /> Funding <br /> The City of San Leandro will make every effort to apply CDBG, HOME and redevelopment funds <br /> towards affordable housing programs and projects in FY 1999-2000. <br /> Land costs <br /> New construction may not be feasible due to increased market land costs. The City will continue to <br /> work with owners of existing rental units to provide financing in exchange for affordability covenants. <br /> Policy <br /> The Affordable Housing Task Force finalized a recommendation to the City Council in Winter 1997 <br /> which identified priorities and programs for furthering Affordable Housing issues in San Leandro. As <br /> a result,the report identified a five-year plan for program and activity implementation;this document <br /> serves both as policy direction and an educational resource for the community. <br /> LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION <br /> The City of San Leandro initiated discussions regarding a lead-based paint education program and <br /> strategy. Program efforts will continue during FY1999-2000 and will include the distribution of a <br /> brochure on lead-based paint. <br /> ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY <br /> The City of San Leandro is committed to funding social services agencies who assist low-income <br /> households in achieving economic independence. <br /> The City of San Leandro supported the San Leandro WORKs initiative, a unique community effort <br /> assisting individuals to transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. <br /> The program provides comprehensive employment and support services to help individuals reach <br /> personal and economic sustainability as active members of the community. Led by the Davis Street <br /> Community Center, this multi-faceted network of resources and support leads to workplace and <br /> personal success for both employers and job applicants. <br /> San Leandro WORKs targets eligible Cal WORKS participants living in the greater San Leandro area <br /> to offer four weeks of professional evaluation and assessment, plus "soft skill" training for job <br /> readiness. Once participants area ready to interview,the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce Business <br />