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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 60 of 90 The City’s institutional delivery system for housing and community development is built on robust collaboration between public agencies, private entities, and nonprofit organizations. Key players include the City’s Housing Services Division, Alameda County HCD, and the broader HOME Consortium. The City actively coordinates with these partners to address housing and social service needs, ensuring alignment with local and regional goals. Strengths: 1. Coordinated Leadership and Partnerships: ▪ The Housing Division leads the implementation of housing programs and collaborates closely with the Economic Development Division to support affordable housing development. ▪ Alameda County HCD administers key programs such as the HOME program, CoC, and the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program, providing a solid foundation for regional housing efforts. 2. Alignment with Regional Plans: ▪ San Leandro aligns with Alameda County’s “EveryOne Home Plan,” which focuses on ending homelessness through strategic planning, regional partnerships, and the development of permanent supportive housing. 3. Housing Element Goals (2023-2031): ▪ The City has established comprehensive housing policies that prioritize affordable housing, tenant protections, displacement prevention, and equitable development. The Housing Element sets targets to meet RHNA goals, which include providing units for extremely low to above-moderate- income households. 4. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Development: ▪ Recent zoning updates facilitate the development of ADUs, which are affordable options for various demographic groups, including low-income residents and seniors. The City projects the creation of 245 ADUs during the current Housing Element cycle. 5. Innovative Zoning and Density Increases: ▪ The City has implemented higher allowable densities in areas such as the Bay Fair Transit-Oriented Development (B-TOD) and Downtown Mixed-Use Districts to support future housing growth. Gaps and Challenges: 1. Homelessness Persistency: ▪ Despite progress, homelessness remains a challenge. The City’s goals include continuing partnerships with EveryOne Home and building additional permanent supportive housing units. 2. Resource Limitations for Affordable Housing: ▪ Meeting the RHNA target requires significant funding and public-private cooperation, particularly for very low- and low-income housing categories. 3. Tenant and Vulnerable Resident Protections: ▪ While policies exist to minimize displacement, the scale of implementation and enforcement must be expanded to meet growing needs, particularly for low-income renters.