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7.A. - Page 20 of 101 <br />AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b). 91.215(1 <br />1. Introduction <br />The City consults with a wide variety of local non-profit organizations, the San Mateo County CoC, San <br />Mateo County Department of Health, San Mateo County Housing Authority, San Mateo County <br />Department of Housing, various City agencies, and other stakeholders. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it <br />was imperative that City staff remain in regular contact with stakeholders about the needs in the <br />community, especially when it came to housing and supportive services. All appropriate input was <br />utilized in the development of this plan and is described in further detail in the Community Participation <br />section of this Plan. Some of the participating non-profit organizations provided reports concerning the <br />needs of the demographic they serve, and this information is also utilized in the development of this <br />plan. <br />Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between <br />public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health <br />and service agencies (91.215(1)) <br />The City continues to maintain its relationships with organizations that serve the public, especially low - <br />and moderate -income residents. Efforts to keep open communication lines include: <br />• Continue working with the County of San Mateo as well as other entitlement jurisdictions to <br />coordinate and streamline the CDBG process. <br />• Work with non-profit social service providers, the County of San Mateo, other entitlement <br />jurisdictions, and other community leaders to coordinate the provision of services to low income <br />residents. <br />• Fund non-profit public service providers which serve low income residents. <br />• Work with non-profit organizations, private developers, and the County of San Mateo to build <br />and maintain affordable housing. <br />• Work with the Continuum of Care, Homeless Outreach Team, and non-profit service providers <br />to coordinate homeless outreach and services. <br />• The City participates in CoC meetings, partnering with health and mental health agencies in the <br />care of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. <br />Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of <br />homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with <br />children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. <br />The CoC guides the implementation of the County's housing and service system to meet the needs of <br />homeless individual and families. The City participates in CoC meetings and monitors CoC decision- <br />making to better understand latest trends in homeless outreach and addressing the needs of those <br />experiencing homelessness. The CoC coordinates the following activities: <br />Annual Action Plan <br />2021 <br />OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) <br />10 <br />427 <br />