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Actions Taken to Overcome Gaps in Institutional Structure and Enhance Coordination The Development Services Department is made up of the Planning, Building and Redevelopment Divisions. Both the Community Standards and CDBG Sections are included as part of the Planning Division. In an effort towards enhanced communication with members of the community, the One -Stop Counter is available in the City Hall Complex for addressing all development related activities at one location. Additionally, the City Council Policy Subcommittee is reviewing technology and initiating new meeting guidelines in an effort to increase the opportunities for public input and participation. During FY1996-97, the City Council developed and formally adopted Vision Statements for the community. The document emphasizes the desire for strong communication and participation throughout the community. Partnerships with the schools, business community, organizations and residents were emphasized in the eleven themes that outline the vision for the community. The City of San Leandro coordinated CDBG, HOME, Redevelopment and Community Assistance funds to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvement opportunities, and economic development programs to the community during the past year. San Leandro continued its participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The Consortium coordinates the planning and use of the local jurisdictions' HOME funds. The City established an Affordable Housing Task Force during the previous year to develop a five year strategic plan for housing policy. The City also worked closely with other cities and the County to plan and coordinate housing related projects and activities of regional benefit. Examples include the Countywide Continuum of Care development and the San Leandro Shelter transitional housing project. Yet another example of community coordination may be seen in the efforts by the San Lenadro Collaborative. The Collaborative Study was initiated by Supervisor Wilma Chan's office. The effort include researching all aspects of the community with regards to youth services. The study has included demographics, programs and services, schools, and community as a whole. The initial goal was to match programs with community needs. The efforts by the Collaborative have since blossomed into a strong resource for the City to attain data and input on proposed programs and services. Actions Taken to Improve Public Housing and Resident Initiatives The City of San Leandro does not contain any public housing. Actions Taken to Evaluate and Reduce 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 FY1997-98. In addition, staff began looking into lead education classes for residents which would be coordinated with the Building Department.