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PART V. OTHER ACTIONS BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Funding The City of Pleasanton will continue to apply CDBG, HOME, and City Housing funds toward affordable housing projects and programs as long as funding is available. Land Costs The City does not have ownership of many parcels of land at the present time; therefore, the market cost of land may pose a constraint to new affordable housing development in which the City has direct involvement. However, the City will work with individual developers and with large land holders to attempt to reserve additional sites for affordable housing development during the five -year period. Housing Development Costs The City will continue to work to offset the costs of housing development by waiving certain City fees for affordable rental and ownership housing units and by providing financial assistance (e.g., bridge loans and other tools) on a case -by -case basis. LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION No new programs are being considered for the five -year period to reduce lead -based paint hazards inasmuch as the City's housing stock is generally young and in good condition. Mitigations are currently implemented on an as- needed basis in conjunction with County- administered Housing Rehabilitation and Minor Home Repair Program activities. The City is not currently a party to the joint powers agreement which established Alameda County's existing lead abatement program. However, Pleasanton is likely to increase its involvement in lead -based paint hazard reduction as involvement in housing rehabilitation programs increases in the future. The City will continue its collaboration with the Alameda County Lead Hazard Prevention Program on marketing and outreach efforts in the Tri- Valley area. ANTI POVERTY STRATEGY The Section 8 certificate and voucher program is currently coordinated through the Alameda County Housing Authority. The City will consider supporting requests by residents of local senior apartment complexes to receive additional rent subsidies for seniors as opportunities arise. The City of Pleasanton recently established an Economic Vitality Committee to promote economic development in Pleasanton. A new staff position of Economic Vitality Manager was initiated several years ago. This individual helps to coordinate the efforts of the Committee, which will work closely Strategic Plan FY2010 FY2014 City of Pleasanton Page 50