Reso 2020-056 US HUD FY 2020-2024 5-Year Plan, 19-20 Action plan and CPP

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In the Con Plan, the City proposes to take actions to address the need for affordable housing. The City will continue to allocate CDBG funds for fair housing services and to preserve affordable housing, primarily through the Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program. When available, HOME funds will be used for affordable rental or ownership housing projects, including new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation. Homeless Assistance and Prevention Services Needs Homelessness remains one of the most difficult problems facing Alameda County. The January 2019 Point -in -Time (PIT) Count found that there were 8,022 people experiencing homelessness —this is nearly double what was found in the 2015 PIT Count. For the City the count nearly quadrupled since 2017 from 109 to 418 persons experiencing homelessness. The PIT Count found that 78% of those interviewed were people who lived in Alameda County prior to becoming homeless; 28% of those who are homelessness are families with minor children; 32% of people homeless are aged 50 years or older; 42% have one or more disabling condition. The top six responses to the primary causes of homelessness for those surveyed were: 1) loss of employment-13%, 2) mental health issues-12%, 3) substance -use issues- 10%, 4) eviction or foreclosure-9%, 5) rent increase-9%, 6) incarceration-8%. The City has traditionally used the CDBG Program to support a number of homeless -serving activities. Proposed activities include operational funding for programs, specifically the Davis Street Family Resource Center, which is a community social service agency that provides homeless services. In formerly homeless persons who need affordable housing also benefit from available support services. The City intends to use available HOME funds for transitional or permanent supportive housing projects serving residents with special needs. Community Development Needs - Economic Development If feasible, the City may seek to allocate CDBG funds to provide loans to eligible small businesses for property upgrades. Again, if feasible, CDBG funds may be used to develop and implement a neighborhood strategy or plan for commercial corridor revitalization. Historically, the City has focused CDBG allocations on public services, capital improvements and affordable housing needs due to greater demand for those needs. Community Development Needs - Public Services The City proposes to continue providing operational grants to non-profit social services providers serving residents. During the next five years, the priorities for CDBG funding will likely include basic needs programs for low-income individuals and families, meal delivery to homebound seniors, and shelter programs. Consistent with HUD regulations, the City cannot commit more than 15% of its annual CDBG allocation (plus any CDBG generated program income) toward public services. Consolidated Plan SAN LEANDRO 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)