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8 <br />9 <br />1011 <br />A B C D <br />1 2 3 4 <br />Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation <br />Housing Programs Progress Report <br />Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing <br />element. <br />Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 <br />79 <br />80 <br />81 <br />30. Family Self-Sufficiency <br />A. Administer the Family Self-Sufficiency <br />program to empower and support <br />Housing Choice Voucher Program <br />participants to achieve economic <br />independence and self-sufficiency while <br />adhering to policies and procedures in <br />the federal regulations and in the FSS <br />Action Plan. Graduate at least two <br />families per year. <br />Ongoing <br />As of the end of December 2023, eight (8) new graduates completed the Family <br />Self-Sufficiency Program. These eight graduates accumulated a combined total <br />of $161,200 in escrow savings. <br />31. Preservation of At Risk <br />Housing <br />A. Annually monitor the status of at-risk <br />housing projects, specifically the <br />Warwick Square, Highland Manor, and <br />other projects that may have expiring <br />affordability covenants. Contact owners <br />of properties at risk of conversion within <br />one year of expiration to discuss City’s <br />desire and support to preserve projects <br />as affordable housing. <br />Ongoing <br />The City continues to monitor housing at risk of converting to market rate and <br />continues to outreach to those property owners to identify financial incentives <br />that will enable owners to maintain their properties as affordable housing. The <br />City continues to monitor legislative initiatives that may impact its ability to meet <br />its affordable housing goals. On December 31, 2022, the tenants at Warwick <br />Square Apartments were issued a notice by the owner of the property as required <br />by state law (Government Code Section 65863.10, subdivision (e)(2)), that, in <br />three years, the rules that keep their rent affordable may no longer apply. In <br />March, 2023, City Staff met with the owners of Warwick Square regarding the <br />property at risk of conversion to discuss City’s desire and support to preserve <br />projects as affordable housing. As of the end of CY 2023, the Owners had not yet <br />confirmed the option they will choose prior to ending participation on December <br />31, 2025. <br />31. Preservation of At Risk <br />Housing <br />B. Coordinate with property owners to <br />ensure notices to tenants are sent out at <br />three years, twelve months, and six <br />months; educate tenants regarding <br />tenants’ rights and conversion <br />procedures pursuant to state law <br />(Government Code Section 65863.13). <br />Ongoing <br />In March 2023, City staff met with the owners of Warwick Square to discuss the <br />City's interest in keeping the property affordable. A follow up meeting will be <br />scheduled in CY 2024. <br />B-110