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SECTION D: OTHER ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN Removal of Barriers to Affordable Housing Funding: The City of San Leandro will make every effort to continue applying HOME and Redevelopment funds towards affordable housing programs and projects as long as funding is available. Policy: During FY 1995-96 the City of San Leandro established the Affordable Housing Task Force made up of community members dedicated to reviewing affordable housing issues. A list of adopted priorities will be presented to the City Council in Fall 1996, after several community input meetings are held to receive comments. Upon adoption, a five year affordable housing strategy will be established. Evaluation and Reduction of Lead -Based Paint Hazards The City of San Leandro initiated discussion with the Alameda County Lead Abatement Program staff to develop an educational brochure for San Leandro residents which will be available during FY 1996-97. In addition, staff began looking into lead education classes for residents which would be coordinated with the Building Department. Anti -Poverty Strategy The City of San Leandro has placed economic development programs as a high priority. During FY 1995-96, the City Council authorized a full assessment of past and current economic trends, in an effort to plan for a healthy economic future. This resulted in a full Economic Development Strategy, due to be presented to the City Council in Fall 1996. Economic development efforts highlighted business retention and revitalization - job retention and creation were key goals. Business revitalization on all levels were addresses - industrial, commercial and retail. As part of the ongoing efforts, the CDBG staff continued to work closely with the Economic Development staff to provide assistance through the Small Business Loan Program. During FY 1995-96, four new businesses were funded, with approximately 20-35 new jobs being created for residents. Additionally, the CDBG program teamed up with the City's Community Assistance funding program to support nonprofit agencies that provide job assistance to low income members of the community. During FY 1995-96 several agencies received support including Project Literacy, Davis Street Community Center, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), and the San Leandro Shelter. During this year a new program coordinated through Project Literacy, successfully teamed local industries with Literacy tutors to provide literacy and job -skill assistance on the job site.