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Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report —FY 2001-2002 City of San Leandro Page 16 Assistance Program. The Council appointed Rent Review Board provided dispute mediation between landlords and tenants on rent increase issues. ECHO Housing also performed an audit on differential treatment based on race in twenty- four (24) apartment developments. The audit took place over a seven -month period, through the use of testers. Seven of the testers (29%) experienced differential treatment based on their race. ECHO Housing will follow up with a report to the property owners on the performance of their leasing agents. Owners and leasing agents will be encouraged to attend educational and training sessions conducted by ECHO Housing. To extend the training and education to larger number of rental owners and managers, ECHO Housing partnered with a private attorney to conduct an evening class on fair housing laws during the Multi -Family Management Assistance Program (MMAP) seminar series. Eighty rental managers attended the MMAP series, sponsored by the cities of San Leandro and Hayward, the County of Alameda, and the Rental Housing Owners Association (RHO). Outreach to tenants regarding fair housing rights was done through presentations at community organizations, public service announcements on radio, and distribution of flyers at community events and at the public library. Actions Taken to Address the Needs of Homeless Persons and the Special Needs of Persons That Are Not Homeless but Require Supportive Housing In addition to the actions taken in coordination with the County -wide Plan, the City of San Leandro continued to support agencies that provide housing and services to homeless and those at risk of homelessness. 0 The City approved a $50,000 HOME grant for the FESCO Mid -Length Transitional Housing Project developed by FESCO in the unincorporated area. The funds were added to the CDBG grant approved in FY 2000 and used toward the rehabilitation of the Mid -Length transitional housing property. The project serves families and provides support services including medical -care, childcare and job training. 0 The City approved a $200,000 HOME grant for the Housing Alliance project located in Castro Valley. The funds were added to the CDBG grant approved in FY 2000 and will be used toward the construction of 27 units of affordable rental housing for persons with disabilities and for formerly homeless persons. The City also supported the San Leandro Shelter, the Davis Street Community Center and SAVE Wings Shelter located in Hayward. San Leandro Shelter and SAVE provide shelter services, while the Davis Street Community Center, located in San Leandro for many years, provides food, emergency medical services, motel vouchers, and referrals for homeless and very low-income families at risk of becoming homeless. Davis Street Community Center also operates the San Leandro Works