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7.B. - Page 19 of 79 AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction The City of Redwood City consults with a wide variety of local non-profit organizations, the San Mateo County Continuum of Care (CoC), San Mateo County Department of Health, San Mateo County Housing Authority, various City agencies, and other stakeholders. The City held multiple public meetings with the City's Housing and Human Concerns Committee seeking input from the local community. All appropriate input was utilized in the development of this plan and is described in further detail in the Community Participation section of this Plan. Some of the participating non-profit organizations provided reports and guides concerning the needs of the demographic they serve, and this information is also utilized in the development of this plan. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) The City will continue maintaining its relationships with organizations that serve the public, especially low - and moderate -income residents. Efforts will include: • Continue working with the County of San Mateo as well as other entitlement jurisdictions to coordinate and streamline the CDBG process. • Work with non-profit social service providers, the County of San Mateo, other entitlement jurisdictions, and other community leaders to coordinate the provision of services to low income residents. • Fund non-profit public service providers which serve low income residents. • Work with non-profit organizations, private developers, and the County of San Mateo to build and maintain affordable housing. • Work with the Continuum of Care and Homeless Outreach Team, and non-profit service providers to coordinate homeless outreach and services. • The City participates in CoC meetings, partnering with health and mental health agencies in the care of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The Continuum of Care (CoC) guides the implementation of the County's housing and service system to meet the needs of homeless individual and families. The City participates in CoC meetings and monitors CoC decision-making to better understand latest trends in homeless outreach and addressing the needs of those experiencing homelessness. The CoC coordinates the following activities: • System planning (ex. Identifying gaps, developing strategies to fill gaps, responding to emerging best practices). Annual Action Plan 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 10 a:1