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2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The Action Plan includes a detailed table that describes this year's priorities and objectives along with goals and objectives from the five-year Consolidated Plan for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. 3. Evaluation of past performance The City's performance relative to its annual objectives can be reviewed in detail in the most recent Consolidated Annual Performance& Evaluation Report (CAPER)for FY 2010 that was produced by the Alameda County HOME Consortium.This document is available for review at the City of Pleasanton offices or on-line at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. A continuing impediment to affordable housing development is the occasional negative perception of affordable housing held by many members of the public.The City of Pleasanton provides local funding to East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO)to implement an on‑going program which aimed at improving people's perceptions and understanding of affordable housing. In conjunction with other Tri‑Valley cities,the City of Pleasanton will collaborate with EBHO in FY 2013 to sponsor activities related to Affordable Housing Week, held annually in May. The City's Housing Authority now receives approximately$50,000 annually through the Capital Fund Program for modernization improvements at Kottinger Place(a 50-unit Public Housing complex for seniors).The City has been working since the mid-1990's with small nonprofit agencies such as East Bay Innovations, Bay Area Community Services(BACS), and REACH (formerly HOUSE, Inc.)to secure housing for persons with specials needs.The City recently developed a housing resource packe.:targeted specifically at housing needs for persons with disabilities. Pleasanton initiated a Tri-Valley Housing Scholarship Program in 1999 in collaboration with the City of Livermore using HOME funds for rental subsidies and local funds for case management services.The City will utilize CDBG and local funds in FY 2013 to provide counseling and case management services for households with special needs. The Section 8 certificate and voucher program is currently coordinated through the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda.The City established an Economic Vitality Committee in 1995 to promote economic development in Pleasanton.The City enjoyed strong economic growth in the late 1990's and early 2000's, although the economic sector has slowed throughout the region in recent years. The City of Pleasanton recently completed a comprehensive update to its General Plan. In addition, a major update to the Housing Element was completed in late 2011 and was certified by State HCD in 2012.The update included the rezoning of approximately 80 acres of land for high residential use which will significantly increase opportunities for affordable housing development.With these revisions, up-to- date housing policies will be in place in FY 2013 and subsequent years to guide City programs for affordability, preservation,discrimination, and other housing and community development issues. Annual Action Plan 3 2013 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015)