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CAPER 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) empowering clients to obtain further training and education to improve their job marketability. Lastly, Davis Street's onsite computer lab provides clients with computers and free Internet access, which clients can use to search for employment opportunities and prepare their cover letters and resumes. Building Futures with Women & Children (BF) receives City General Funds to provide supportive services to homeless women and children at its emergency shelter, known as the San Leandro Shelter. In FY 2021-2022, BF provided emergency shelter and supportive services, which included 1,338 meals and 446bednights which were directly supported by the City of San Leandro. All 84 clients received access to health care and group sessions which help to advance essential skills, such as employment strategies, money management, housing strategies, parenting skills, and other basic life skills. Out of these 84 women and children served, 48 exited to safe and stable permanent housing. The ongoing preservation and monitoring of 620 below-market rate rental units is also an anti-poverty strategy because the City maintains HUD rent limits for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate- income people and for special populations like seniors and the disabled. Finally, Davis Street continues to help place prospective and income-qualified tenants into available BMR rental units and provide affordable housing search assistance to prevent homelessness. Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City coordinates with other City departments, social service agencies, other cities, and the County of Alameda to enhance the delivery of services and housing through monthly meetings of City Housing Staff and Human Services staff serving those individuals experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the City supports Alameda County CoC Council through donations to EveryOne Home and participates in meetings to enhance coordination with other jurisdictions and countywide social service agencies. The City also plans to work with the Alameda County Office of Homeless Care and Coordination (OHCC) and Housing and Community Development Department to adopt and provide support for the Home Together 2026 five-year plan to end homelessness in Alameda County. On September 19, 2016, the San Leandro City Council passed a Minimum Wage Ordinance that accelerates implementation of the statewide minimum wage requirements in San Leandro. There was an implementation schedule adopted and as of July 1, 2020 the Minimum Wage in San Leandro is $15 per hour. Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) As noted earlier, in FY 21-22 under the auspices of the 2020 CARES Act, the City provided approximately $130,000 in rental assistance to low-income residents. In addition, the City participates in the HOME Consortium (HOME TAC) with six (6) other cities and the County of Alameda.