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WORKING DRAFT FOR HCD REVIEW <br /> <br /> <br />EVALUATION OF 2010 ELEMENT 2-32 SAN LEANDRO HOUSING ELEMENT <br />implementation of the Alameda County EveryOne Home Plan, which was adopted by the City and other <br />partner jurisdictions in 2006. The City continues to explore the feasibility of developing a local <br />implementation strategy for reducing homelessness and has included a program in the 2015-2023 Element <br />to explore this further with the help of an ad hoc group or task force of service providers and housing <br />advocates. <br /> <br />Consistent with Policy 58.9, the City also has continued to provide financial and technical support for <br />Building Futures with Women and Children (BFWC), the Davis Street Family Resource Center, Girls <br />Inc., Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE), SOS/Meals on Wheels, and other community <br />service organizations. BFWC operates the San Leandro Shelter and a safe house in an undisclosed <br />location for abused women and their children. The shelter was refurbished with City assistance in 2012- <br />2013. In addition, the Mid County Housing Resource Center (HRC) was established in San Leandro <br />during the 2007-2014 planning period to provide homelessness prevention and assistance services using <br />federal stimulus grant funding. <br /> <br />Policy 58.10 called for collaboration with local faith-based organizations and non-profits to reach out to <br />immigrant households and others with limited English. This continues to be a relevant and necessary <br />policy. The City has continued to produce its housing program materials in English, Spanish, and <br />Chinese. Staff has conducted direct outreach to the Asian community through the Asian Business <br />Council and the Asian Cultural Association, and has worked with organizations such as Congregations <br />Organized for Renewal (COR) to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community. In 2015-2023, the City <br />should seek additional channels to reach out to Spanish- and Chinese-speaking residents, including local <br />churches and social service organizations. <br /> <br />Policy 58.11 promoted the co-location of social services and programs within affordable housing projects. <br />This continues to be a relevant policy and should be carried forward. The policy has helped to shape <br />plans for the recently approved Cornerstone project, which will include a child care center as well as <br />affordable family housing and senior housing. <br /> <br />Policy 58.12 recognized public service employees—such as teachers, police and fire personnel, nurses, <br />and child care workers—as an essential part of the local workforce and sought to improve their housing <br />opportunities within San Leandro. The City implements this policy by advertising and publicizing its <br />homebuyer workshops , and by establishing preferences for local workers in its Inclusionary Zoning <br />program. The policy should be carried forward. <br /> <br />Goal 58 included 12 specific action programs. Progress toward their achievement is shown in Table 2-6. <br /> <br />