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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DRAFT Davis West neighborhoods were all inspected during the early to mid-1990s. Over 3,300 homes were 64 inspected and over 700 notices were issued. The Target Community Preservation Program was implemented by the Community Standards Division of the Development Services Department. It has been scaled back since the transfer of community standards to the Police Department in 1999. The City also implemented a Low -Moderate Income Neighborhood Improvement Program during the early 1990s. Under this program, City inspectors helped homeowners in targeted areas determine if they were eligible for housing rehabilitation assistance. The inspectors noted the condition of roofing, paint, windows, and other structural elements and forwarded this information to Housing staff. Follow-up actions by staff helped homeowners obtain low -interest loans and grants for the needed repairs. The Building Division of the Community Development Department addresses building code violations. Because these violations are often not visible from the street, proactive code enforcement like that described in the 1989 Element is difficult. The City also has been implementing a Graffiti Removal Program. Although most of the beneficiaries have been commercial and industrial property owners, the program has also assisted homeowners. In addition, San Leandro implements programs to remove bulky debris, unwanted household items, and old vehicles. These programs ensure that a high aesthetic standard is maintained in residential areas. Housing Element Goal 4 remains appropriate and relevant. Housing maintenance has been incorporated toas a central theme of the General Plan Land Use Element, under the broader topic of neighborhood preservation and enhancement. Land Use Policy 1.01 the very first policy in the entire General Plan — calls for "the on -going conservation, maintenance, and upgrading of the City's housing inventory." Subsequent policies and actions call for the elimination of blight, enforcement of community standards and building codes, and community compliance activities. A housing conservation goal has been carried into the new Housing Element, accompanied by new policies. New quantified targets have been set for the owner and renter rehabiltation programs. New funding sources should continue to be explored for these programs. Housing Safety and Security tn The 1989 Element included the following goal related to housing safety and security: Goal 5: Provide that new housing shall be designed, constructed, and equipped to provide a high level of safety and security for its occupants. This goal was followed by four policies, each relating to topics that are traditionally covered in other elements of a general plan. The first required proper building design and soils analysis for housing in areas of seismic hazard. This policy has since been incorporated into the Land Use Element (Policy 2.14) and Environmental Hazards Element (Policy 29.01) of the General Plan. The second and third policies addressed personal security and crime prevention. These concepts are now addressed in the Community HOUSING ELEMENT 2-7 SAN LEANDRO GENERAL PLAN