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<br /> -- DRAFT -- <br />2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan <br />Page 37 of 90 <br /> <br />2. Employee Retention and Housing Affordability <br /> <br />▪ Businesses struggle to attract and retain employees due to high housing costs and limited availability of affordable housing within <br />reasonable commuting distances. <br /> <br />▪ Workforce stability is further challenged by the high cost of living in the Bay Area, which contributes to higher labor costs and increases <br />employee turnover. <br /> <br />3. Support for Low-Wage Workers <br /> <br />▪ Many jobs in San Leandro are concentrated in lower-wage sectors, such as retail and hospitality, which may not offer long-term stability or <br />growth. <br /> <br />Infrastructure Needs <br /> <br />1. Aging Industrial Stock <br /> <br />▪ Much of San Leandro’s industrial infrastructure predates 1980, making it less attractive to modern tenants in research and development <br />(R&D) and advanced manufacturing. <br /> <br />▪ Recent projects like the Prologis Logistics Center and the Torani headquarters highlight the potential for modernizing the City’s industrial <br />base, but more investment is required to bring older facilities up to contemporary standards. <br /> <br />2. Transportation and Roadway Improvements <br /> <br />▪ The City’s heavily trafficked street system requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades to support local businesses and regional <br />connectivity. <br /> <br />3. Utilities and Technology <br />▪ Aging potable water and electrical systems, managed by East Bay Municipal Utility District and PG&E, present reliability and capacity issues. <br /> <br />▪ The City’s Lit San Leandro fiber network is a significant asset, providing high-speed internet to support tech-driven industries. Continued <br />expansion of this infrastructure could attract more businesses requiring innovative connectivity. <br />