Reso 2020-055 US HUD FY 2015-2020 5-Year Plan, 19-20 Action pLan and CPP

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PR -10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and 91.315(1) 1. Introduction The Consolidated Plan is an important document for the HOME Consortium. Built on interagency coordination, consultation, and public participation, the Consolidated Plan focuses attention on housing and community development needs and resources available to meet these needs. The FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan will be prepared through consultation with other public and private entities. The HOME Consortium Technical Advisory Committee, composed of staff from all jurisdictions in the HOME Consortium, meets bi-monthly to provide policy input into the Consolidated Plan planning process. The City of San Leandro will continue to coordinate available CDBG, HOME, and local funds to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvements, and economic development activities for eligible residents and neighborhoods in five-year Consolidated Plan period. Housing - related activities will be coordinated between various City divisions, including Planning and Housing Services. The City will also coordinate with Alameda County, County HOME Consortium member cities, and non-profit agencies to address housing needs. The City will work with Alameda County to administer HOME funds for acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of affordable rental housing as well as tenant -based rental assistance. The City will continue to contract for housing services such as fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling. The City staff will continue to work closely with local non-profit agencies, the County, and other HOME Consortium members to identify permanent affordable, emergency and transitional housing needs (along with necessary supportive services) for the homeless and/or persons with special needs. HOME Consortium members have agreed to continue funding the regional Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for Homeless Families Program, a transitional housing program that provides short-term rental subsidies, job preparation and placements, case management, and other support services to assist homeless families attain permanent housing. In addition, the Housing Authority of Alameda County (HACA) administers the HUD Section 8 Housing Voucher Program for San Leandro, and the City will continue support for the Housing Authority in its efforts to maintain the current level of vouchers for eligible San Leandrans. Since 2010, public services have been primarily supported by CDBG funds through the CDBG funds through the City's Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP). Efforts will continue to include the Human Services Commission (HSC) and non-profit agency directors/members to improve and evaluate the needs assessment and funding process. HSC identifies social service needs in the community and recommends to the City Council possible ways to meet those needs. HSC also evaluates and encourages the provision of social services in the City, reviews requests for funds, and makes recommendations for City financial support to social service agencies. Additionally, CDBG funds are expected to be made available for City -initiated and/or non-profit capital improvement projects. Should funds be available, non-profit improvements will be coordinated within Consolidated Plan SAN LEANDRO 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)