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Program H3-3: Housing Options for Special Needs and Extremely-Low Income Householdsf) As part of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report, track and report the number of new affordable housing units providing a preference for people with special needs, including seniors, homeless, people with developmental disabilities, etc. that are added to the housing stock each year.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousf) One affordable housing project that received SB 35 ministerial approval in 2023 (1304 Middlefield) and a conditional commitment of approximately $4.3 million from the City in 2024, has entered into an MOU with Housing Choices Coalition/Golden Gate Regional Center to target adults with developmental disabilities. The project has not yet pulled building permits. Another 100% affordable housing project at 1580 Maple consisting of 79 affordable units with two manager’s units is reserving 23 affordable units for special needs population. The project applied for the City’s 2025 NOFA and is planning to resubmit an SB35 entitlement application if awarded. Units1304 Middlefield website: https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/current-projects/development-projects?id=1351580 Maple website: https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/current-projects/development-projects?id=137Program H3-3: Housing Options for Special Needs and Extremely-Low Income Householdsg) Continue to consult with the San Mateo County Center on Homelessness to further align efforts and coordinate homeless services.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousg) City Staff participates in regular meetings with the San Mateo County Center on Homelessness, participates in the San Mateo County Homeless Continuum of Care Steering Committee, and participates in the County's HOMESTAT meetings that focus monitoring of homeless services outcomes and improvements to the countywide system.City staff provided feedback on the County's 2025-2028 Strategic Plan on Homelessness, and City staff participated in the review panel for the San Mateo County Continuum of Care Funding Review Plan. Meetings50N/AProgram H3-3: Housing Options for Special Needs and Extremely-Low Income Householdsh) Continue to support the City’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) in their efforts to reach out to existing homeless in Redwood City and locate and acquire sites for supportive housing. HOT is a collaborative of the City’s Fair Oaks Community Center and Police Department together with the County of San Mateo’s Center on Homelessness, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department, and the Department of Housing, as well as non-profit partners such as LifeMoves, Salvation Army, Street Life Ministries, and Mental Health Association. The HOT develops outreach and engagement strategies with a focus on reducing chronic homelessness in our community. The City will coordinate with the HOT annually to identify additional measures that the City can do to support HOT’s efforts.12/31/20316th CycleContinuoush) In December 2024, the City's Homeless Outreach Team contract ended, and in January 2025, the County of San Mateo began funding a new homeless outreach team known as Bayside HOT. City staff coordinate closely with Bayside HOT by submitting requests for outreach services via the County's Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement App. City staff also attend the monthly multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings led by Bayside HOT. City staff also refer people living in vehicles to Bayside HOT and assist with hotel respite placements for unsheltered individuals. Households126N/A7.A. - Page 34 of 6341