Lodi Improvement Committee

CARNEGIE FORUM REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR SESSION 305 WEST PINE STREET LODI TUESDAY, LODI, CALIFORNIA IMPROVEMENT JULY 9, 2019 COMMITTEE @ 6:00 PM For information regarding this Agenda please contact: PATRICE CLEMONS TELEPHONE: (209) 333-6800 x3404 NOTE: All staff report or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of Community Development Department, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability -related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk's office as soon as possible and at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date. 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Minutes March 12, 2019 – Regular Meeting - pending April 9, 2019 – Special Meeting (Cancelled) – pending May 14, 2019 – Regular Meeting - pending June 11, 2019 – Regular Meeting - pending Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items (5 minute limit per speaker) Presentation A. History of Lodi Improvement Committee by Council Member JoAnne Mounce Annual Goals A. Update on LIC 2018-19 Goals from Members and Staff a. City Council Meeting July 17th or August 7th Regular Business A. Determine topics for upcoming meetings a. August 13, 2019 – Annual Goal Setting b. September 10 – CDBG Training B. Member vacancy update Comments from Board members and Staff on Non-Agenda Items (5 minute limit per speaker) Announcements Adjournment Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the regularly scheduled meeting (or 24 hours in advance of a special meeting) at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. Patrice Clemons CDBG Program Specialist J:\Community Development\Neighborhood Services Division\Lodi Improvement Committee\Agendas\2019\06.11.19 Regular Meeting Agenda.doc  March 12, 2019 – Regular, May 14, 2019 – Regular & June 11, 2019 The above Lodi Improvement Committee Meeting minutes were not available at the time of packet preparation. They will be made available prior to the start of the July 9, 2019 meeting if they have been completed.  MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department To: Lodi Improvement Committee From: Patrice Clemons, CDBG Program Specialist/City Staff Liaison Date: July 9, 2019 Subject: Staff Report on Updates to the Lodi Improvement Committee 2018-19 Goals. Purpose: Lodi Improvement Committee reviews its purposes and goals for the 2018-19 program year including its goals to support the Community Development Block Grant Program and ABCD: Love Your Block program. Action: Lodi Improvement Committee will discuss its progress on meeting its 2018-19 goals, both actions taken and action to be taken. LIC Goals: 2018-19 LIC Goals Staff and committee members will report on progress made on 2018-19 goals, see Attached Goals. Fiscal Impact: Attachments: 1. 2018-19 LIC Goals Page 1 of 1  2018-19 Committee Goals Vision The Lodi Improvement Committee is organized and created for the purposes of maintaining and improving the quality of life and appearance of Lodi by the coordinated efforts of a broad spectrum of the community. Goal Objective Identify a big-picture goal. Identify at least one objective for each goal. This an activity and This described what describes “how” we are going to achieve our goal. change/outcome we want to see to support our vision. 1. Empower and support a. Approach title one parents clubs to possibly put on an event for their residents to become leaders students/children and empower them by inviting them to go through the for transforming their ABCD program, with support of LIC. community, through the City’s partnership program: Timeline: November 2018 - January 2019 Lead: Kathryn Asset-Based Community Member support: Kathryn, David Develop (ABCD): Love Your Resources: ABCD leaders to provide information about program Block. Status: Completed b. LIC members provide support to the ABCD program_. Timeline: October 2018 - September 2019 Lead: Kathryn Member support: David (Photos), Rehana (Outreach) Resources: Time commitment Status: On-going c. Completed ABCD cycle 3 projects will be considered for an LIC award. Timeline: May - October 2019 Lead: Kathryn Member support: All members Resources: Make nominations, review projects, decide on award Status: TBD 2. Support the City’s a. Help conduct outreach of the Consolidated Plan through co-facilitation Commmunity Development of focus groups, survey creation/disbursement, social media/press Block Grant program, which releases, and recruit organization to help support outreach. aims to create viable urban communities by providing Timeline: October 2018 – May 2019 Lead: David decent housing, a suitable Member support: David (survey), Ron; Rehana (outreach) living environment, and Resources: Status: Completed Lodi Improvement Committee GOALS WORKSHEET Page 1 of 3 expanding economic opportunities. b._Recommend to the City Council which projects to be funded under the CDBG program, including reviewing scoring rubric, assisting applicants in filling out applications and collecting information, and scoring and selecting applications. Timeline: November 2018 – May 2019 Lead: David Member support: All members Resources: Status: Completed 3. Help the City and a. Support Committee on Homelessness to obtain funding (e.g. HEAP Committee on grant application), attend monthly meetings (1st Thursday), and Homelessness to provide reporting back to the LIC. more resources and assistance for homeless. Timeline: Year-long Lead: Kathryn Member support: Kathryn (HEAP, attend monthly, report to LIC), Ron (attend monthly), David (attend monthly) Resources: Status: On-Going b._Volunteer to help with the Point-In-Time-Count . Timeline: January 2019 Lead: Kathryn Member support: Kathryn, David, Rehana Resources: Scheduled for January 23rd, 2018. Status: Completed c. Research funding and resources for public restroom facilities for homeless and report that information to the Committee on Homelessness and other City or non-city entities, as needed. Timeline: October 2018 – August 2019 Lead: David Member support: Kathryn Resources: Tabling until February Status: Completed 4. Encourage beautification a. Recognize properties and individuals bi-annually that have improved of Lodi the community through community service, projects, properties, buildings. Establish criteria. Timeline: Year-long Lead: Ron Member support: Sunil, David (social media/outreach). Resources: Neighbhorhood Services/ Parks-Rec, Public Works, Building, Social Media to identify, community organizations Status: Nominations Pending Lodi Improvement Committee GOALS WORKSHEET Page 2 of 3  b._ Increase awareness of awards through competition or voting on properties at a public event; and promoting nominations by other members of the public. Timeline: TBD Lead: Vacant Member support: Ron, David (online voting) Resources: Status: TBD 5. Improve active a. Assist City Staff in applying for two active transportation grants by transportation in the City, gathering information needed to put in the grant and researching a such as pedestrian and second grant. bicycle travel. Timeline: November 30th Lead: Doug Member support: Doug, Kathryn Resources: Coordinate with Public Works Status: Completed, but on-going advocacy 6. Promote LIC’s goals in the a. Attend City Council meetings to promote committee and its goals; City. and provide bi-annual report on the progress on our goals . Timeline: November & May Lead: Patrice Member support: David (presentation), Kathryn Resources: Status: November Completed; Scheduling July/Aug update to City Council b._Attend a community event where information is provided about the LIC and its goals . Timeline: Year Long Lead: Rehana Member support: Rehana, David, Kathryn Resources: In May, table at Farmer’s Markets, and Street Fair on first Sunday in May. Status: Pending 7. Improve health care for a. Find resources for health care services to be provided to individuals at lower-income WorkNet and CHD. Timeline: Year Long Lead: Rehana Member support: Rehana, Kathryn (provide flyer to Rehana) Resources: Status: Completed Lodi Improvement Committee GOALS WORKSHEET Page 3 of 3