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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 69 of 90 In May 2024, the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, a joint powers authority serving the cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Oakland, met and voted to approve goals and objectives for FY 2024-2025 these include: Activities such as outreach events, home visits, and an increase in social media presence. ACHHD will educate and engage the public on lead poisoning prevention measures and services supporting the nexus between health and housing. In FY 2024-2025, ACHHD will partner with community allies and industry organizations and leverage collaborations with local small business partners to encourage public engagement in the Healthy Homes community. ACHHD will continue activities under the Lead Safe Alameda County Program, which benefits areas outside of Oakland, including other cities and the unincorporated area. Reorganization Efforts. ACHHD launched organizational development activities, which began in 2023 and included a thorough inventory and review of all contractual and legal obligations for the administration and delivery of department services. ACHHD leaders conducted a SWOT analysis and interviewed team leaders to understand the organizational strengths and challenges with program implementation and expansion. Moving forward, the Fund Development team will work in collaboration with department sections to identify and apply for fundraising opportunities that align with our system's values and strategic plan. Fund development activities will prioritize donor expansion, program expansion, and promote community engagement The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, effective April 22, 2010, requires that contractors be EPA-lead certified prior to beginning work on structures built before 1978. The City, specifically its Building & Safety Services Division, requires contractors who are working on homes built prior to 1978 to demonstrate that they have satisfied the EPA law prior to providing them with the City building permits needed. Should San Leandro use federal funds like HOME for acquiring or rehabilitating apartments, the City will comply with both EPA lead regulations and HUD lead-based paint hazard reduction guidelines. Tenants will be informed of any lead hazards, and proper remediation will be carried out to maintain safe housing conditions. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? The actions listed by the City, in collaboration with ACHHD and other partners, directly address the risks and prevalence of lead-based paint hazards and lead poisoning, especially in older homes. Since 80% of San Leandro’s housing stock was built before 1979, lead-based paint is a significant concern. These efforts, including lead hazard remediation, outreach, and regulatory enforcement, align with the extent of lead poisoning by mitigating exposure risks and addressing cases where lead hazards are present. 1. Housing Stock Risks: Approximately 25,776 housing units in San Leandro were constructed before 1979, representing a high potential for lead-based paint hazards. Roughly 30% of renter-occupied units and 48% of owner-occupied units fall within this category, making it crucial to address lead-based risks through targeted interventions. 2. Lead Hazard Control: ACHHD has received grants, including the $5.7 million Lead Hazard Control Grant, which funds the remediation of lead hazards in older homes occupied by low-income families, particularly