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Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report— FY 2001-2002 City of San Leandro Page 19 Actions Taken to Ensure Compliance with Program and Comprehensive Planning Requirements ♦ Public notices were published in the local paper and public hearings were held to solicit citizen participation in identifying community needs. The Annual Action Plan was drafted in response to community input obtained at a public meeting. The Human Resources Commission reviewed the allocation of Public Service funds to community agencies and made recommendations to the City Council on activities for adoption into the Annual Plan. ♦ The City monitored subrecipients to ensure program compliance through review and discussion of quarterly reports, and held informal discussions with staff from the funded agencies to explain CDBG and/or HOME regulations. City staff also held pre job conferences with owners and contractors to ensure labor standards compliance. ♦ Redevelopment and CDBG staff held monthly meetings to coordinate housing and economic development activities. At the policy level, the City Council held work sessions for evaluation and input purposes. Actions Taken to Reduce the Number of Persons Living below the Poverty Level ♦ City staff participated in the Continuum of Care Working Group, which continues to develop a countywide network to address homelessness and poverty issues. ♦ CDBG funds were combined with the City's Community Assistance funding program to support non-profit agencies that provide job training and assistance to low-income members of the community. Several of the agencies coordinate efforts for assistance and case management for lower income families and individuals. ♦ Economic development efforts highlighted business retention and revitalization, which in turn yielded employment opportunities for lower -income residents. CDBG staff continued to work with the Business Development staff to provide support and monitor businesses funded through the Small Business Loan Program. During FY 2001-2002, the City's Office of Business Development and the City of Oakland Office of Economic Development held a job fair at the Oakland Coliseum. One thousand prospective employees and 70 Oakland/San Leandro business representatives attended the fair. ♦ Project Literacy continued its tutoring efforts with local industries and the Business Development Division. The Davis Street Community Center continued operation of the One -Stop Center, which serves as a job development and family resources center. ♦ The City continued to support the Alameda County Housing Authority in its proposals to HUD for Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers. These programs provide