Reso 2020-056 US HUD FY 2020-2024 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(I) and 91.315(I) 1. Introduction The FY 2020-2024 Con Plan is an important document for the HOME Consortium. Built on interagency coordination, consultation, and public participation, the Con Plan focuses attention on housing and community development needs and resources available to meet these needs. Additionally, in response to COVID-19, this added section documents the interagency coordination, consultation, and public participation that informs the Substantial Amendment to five year Consolidated Plan. Those consultations began once the City complied with the Alameda County Shelter -In -Place order issued on March 16, 2020. City staff, including the City's Office of Emergency Management staff, have been in frequent consultation with the Alameda County Department of Public Health to consult on the nature of the need in the County for which CDBG-CV funds are to be used. Additionally, non-profit agencies currently operating homeless shelters and providing services San Leandro's low -moderate - income residents have been consulted to determine the highest and best needs for the CDBG-CV funds. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)). The Con Plan will be prepared through consultation with other public and private entities. The HOME Consortium Technical Advisory Committee, composed of staff from HOME Consortium members, meets bi-monthly to provide policy input into the Con Planning process. The City will continue to administer CDBG, HOME, and local funds to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvements, and economic development activities for eligible residents and neighborhoods. Housing -related activities are coordinated among City divisions, including Planning and Housing Services. The City also coordinates with Alameda County, HOME Consortium members, 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, tenant/landlord counseling and legal services, and first-time homebuyer services. The City staff will continue to work closely with local non-profit agencies, the County, and 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) Consolidated Plan SAN LEANDRO 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)