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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 23 of 90 NEEDS ASSESSMENT NA-05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview The Needs Assessment of the ConPlan identifies San Leandro’s priority needs in affordable housing, homelessness, supportive housing, and community development. Through consultations, community meetings, surveys, and public comments, the City determined the highest priority needs. Therefore, during this ConPlan planning period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, the City will allocate CDBG funds only to programs and projects addressing these top priorities. The City invited residents, non-profit organizations, and the general public to participate in a Priority Needs Survey to create the ConPlan and determine the City's most pressing needs. Outreach efforts were made to ensure the survey reached a broad audience. The Priority Needs Survey was active from September 27, 2024 – January 18, 2025, and distributed through channels including 1) multiple email distribution lists, including social service agencies, the Chamber of Commerce, homeowners associations, and affordable housing developments; 2) posted on the City’s website; 3) staff emails to social service agencies; and 4) made available online via SurveyMonkey.com to enhance outreach and provide an easy, efficient way for respondents to submit their feedback to the City. The City received 211 survey responses. The survey identified the highest-priority needs, with at least 60% of respondents selecting: increasing affordable housing, reducing homelessness, improving public infrastructure and facilities and community resilience, and promoting economic development. PRIORITY NEEDS SURVEY SUMMARY: ● Top 3 Community Needs: affordable rental housing, senior housing, and rental assistance. ● Reasons Why Housing Options Are Limited: could not afford to pay for rent; not enough homes available; low credit/poor history. ● Top Community Facilities Improvements Needed: parks and recreation, neighborhood centers, senior and youth centers. ● Top Public Services or Programs Needed: shelter services, housing support services to find affordable housing, after-school programs, childcare, and summer youth programs. ● Special Population Needs series: senior housing and services, homeless services, and support for low-barrier housing. ● Top 3 Homeless Needs: wrap-around services, rental/utility assistance, transitional housing, and emergency shelter space. ● Top 3 Economic Development needs: employment training, street lighting, and small business loans. The loss of financial support received from the CARES Act/COVID-19 has impacted community agencies previously funded. More public services have applied for assistance and support from the City. However, limited funding is available for most nonprofit service organizations. To address these challenges, strategic planning and collaboration are essential. City shelter organizations are reviewing ways of providing housing assistance and case management needs to reduce homelessness and promote alternative permanent housing and living solutions.