Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA Carnegie Forum Date: December 8, 2020 305 West Pine Street, Lodi Time: 6:00 P.M. Streaming Links: https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ https://zoom.us/j/91304149083?pwd=bDA5M2FOOEhzOHp3Z0laQXZIdHl6Zz09 Effective immediately and while social distancing measures are imposed, all meetings of the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) will be held virtually. All Committee Members will appear telephonically or via Zoom. The following alternatives are available to members of the public to watch meetings and provide comments on agenda and non-agenda items before and during the meetings. 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Written comments received two hours prior to the start of the meeting will be provided to the Lodi Improvement Committee and filed as part of the official record of the meeting. Five minutes of each written comment received before the Chair announces that the time for public comment is closed will be read into the record. IMPORTANT: Identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Example: Public Comment for Agenda Item Number 4a DISCRIPTION. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Executive Order N-29-20, if you need special assistance to provide public comment in this meeting, please contact the Office of the Community Development Department at (209) 333-6711 or LICcomments@lodi.gov at least 48hours prior to the meeting in order for the City to make reasonable alternative arrangements for you to communicate your comments. If you need special assistance in this meeting for purposes other than providing public comment, please contact the Office of the Community Development Department at (209) 333-6711 or LICcomments@lodi.gov at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)). SPECIAL TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20: The Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953, contains special requirements that apply when members of a legislative body participate in a public meeting by telephone. Certain of these requirements have been suspended by Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020 to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus known as COVID-19. In particular, the Executive Order suspends that provision of the Brown Act that requires noticing, posting of agendas, and public access to each location where a member will be participating telephonically, as well as provisions that require physical presence of members of the legislative body or the public for purposes of a quorum or to hold a meeting. Executive Order N-29-20 allows an agency to conduct a teleconference meeting that provides members of the public telephonic or other electronic participation in place of making a physical location for the public to observe the meeting and provide public comment, consistent with other provisions of the Brown Act. 1of 2 Lodi Improvement Committee Agenda December 8, 2020 For information regarding this agenda please contact: Kari Chadwick @ (209) 333-6711 Community Development Secretary 1. Roll Call 2. Approve Minutes - None 3. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items (5 minute limit per speaker) If you wish to address the Commission, please refer to the Special Teleconference Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section. 4. Community Development Director Introduction of Jennifer Rhyne, new Neighborhood Services Manager 5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) A. Review Application for 2021-2020 Annual Action Plan B. Review Application for CARES Act Funding C. Community Needs Workshop 6. 2020-2021 Annual Activities A. Update from Members and Staff a. Activities 1) Assisting unsheltered population 2) East Side improvement 3) Covid-19 response 4) Community improvement 5) Civic engagement 6) Housing and renting 7) Transparency and accountability 5. 2020-2021 Annual Activities B. Determine Date for Draft By-Laws Presentation to City Council 7. Regular Business A. Determine topics for upcoming meetings a. January – CDBG Applicant Presentations b. February –Score CDBG Applications 8. Comments from Board members and Staff on Non-Agenda Items (5 minute limit per speaker) 9. Announcements 10. 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 Page 2 of 2  MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department To: Lodi Improvement Committee From: Patrice Clemons, CDBG Program Specialist/City Staff Liaison Date: December 8, 2020 Subject: Staff Report on Harmony Homes and Updates to Annual Goals. Purpose: Lodi Improvement Committee 1) supports Staff in implementation of the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan including conducting outreach, providing feedback on program processes, and making recommendations to the City Council on funding and project priorities; 2) has its purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of life and appearance of Lodi by the coordinated efforts of a broad spectrum of the community; 3) creates and takes action to implement annual goals and activities. Action: Lodi Improvement Committee will 1) receive presentation from Staff on CDBG program applications and instructions for the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and Cares Act funding; 2) provide feedback on priority goals; and 3) provide updates on progress towards meeting annual goals and activities. Background: 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan The City of Lodi is soliciting applications for the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement program. The City estimates receiving a 2021-22 CDBG grant award of approximately $600,000. The actual amount of funding will be announced by HUD after the federal budget has been approved. The amount will most likely be announced by HUD in April or May of 2021. Eligible organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities. If awarded, funds are anticipated to be available on July 1, 2021, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2022. The application will be available on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. The application instructions and forms will be available December 8, 2020 on the City’s Community Development webpage: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community- Development-Block-Grant-Progra Applicants are also invited to present (informally) on draft project at the Lodi Improvement Committee’s next meeting at 6 p.m. on January 12, 2021. This will be an opportunity for Applicants to ask questions and for the LIC to get to know anticipated projects. The LIC will discuss and score proposed applications at their March 9, 2021 meeting. The draft application instructions, questions, and rubric are attached and will be reviewed during this meeting. Two year agreements Page 1 of 3 New to the program this year, applicants have the option to enter into two year agreements for both 2021-22 and 2022-23 Program Years. The grant agreement with awardees will cover both program years; however, funding for the second year will be dependent upon the amount of funding the City receives from HUD and upon receiving updated accomplishments and budget information provided by the Applicant. Schedule The 2021-2022 AAP is due to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 2021. HUD will likely make its announcement for funding and deadlines in Spring of 2021. The following process is planned for the 2021-22 AAP cycle: - November (completed) – begin to prepare community outreach materials and schedule needs assessment meeting with stakeholders or similar outreach. - Late November (completed) – published notice for upcoming release of funding availability - Early December (completed/in process) – published notice of funding availability (NOFA), and application presentation and community outreach meeting at regular LIC meeting - Mid December (cancelled due to Covid-19) – attend community outreach event - January – potential applicants provide presentations or answer questions at regular LIC meeting - January/Feb - begin consultations - March – vote on final scores and allocations at regularly scheduled LIC meeting - Mid March – draft AAP released to public for 30 day public review - Mid April – presented draft AAP to City Council - May – presented final AAP to City Council for approval The City prepared and submitted an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) report to HUD in August 2016 for review and approval. The City is required to complete an AI prior to approval of its five-year plan, so that the recommendations provided in the report are incorporated into the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan. The City received feedback on its AI to conduct additional analysis and adjust goals. The City resubmitted the plan for approval in 2018. The City is drafting a schedule for the next AI (or Assessment of Fair Housing, as required under state law). This information will be shared with the committee when finalized. Staff update on CDBG-CV funding process and draft needs assessment HUD has recently allocated additional funds to jurisdictions across the Country in an effort to help better respond to immediate needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the City of Lodi could receive approximately $795,000 in additional Community Development Block Grant – Covid Response (CDBG-CV) funds. Funds can be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus impact. The City of Lodi is soliciting applications for its Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security Act (CARES Act) CDBG (CDBG-CV) program. Eligible organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities. If awarded, funds are anticipated to be available on January 15, 2021, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2021. The application will be available on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. The application instructions will be available December 8, 2020 on the City’s Community Development webpage: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block- Grant-Progra Page 2 of 3 CDBG-CV funds must be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus and primarily benefit low- to moderate-income individuals or households, or an area that is considered low to moderate income. CDBG-CV funds may be used for several activities; however, as a result of conducting a needs assessment, the City has identified the following categories as a priority in response to the coronavirus. If you are uncertain whether your proposed activities will be eligible or would like to propose an activity outside these categories, please contact City staff. 1. Emergency Rental Assistance 2. Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services 3. Basic Needs Assistance (Food, Diapers, Childcare, etc.) 4. CDBG-CV Program Marketing (to increase awareness of CDBG-CV programs; apply concurrently with other categories) 5. Technology Improvement Support for Nonprofits The draft application instructions, questions, and rubric are attached and will be reviewed during this meeting. Community Engagement Workshop Staff will be presenting question to the public and LIC members on the priority of needs and goals. Updates on 2020-2021 LIC Annual Activities Please see the Committee’s attached 2020-2021 LIC Activities. Members will provide an updated. Fiscal Impact: HUD’s annual allocation for CDBG funds will be announced in Spring 2021; the City estimates receiving $600,000. HUD announced $795,000 in potential CDBG-CV funds for City of Lodi. Attachments: 1. CDBG-EN Application Instructions, Questions, and Rubric 2. CDBG-CV Application Instructions, Questions, and Rubric 3. 2020-2021 LIC Annual Activities Page 3 of 3  City of Lodi Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021-22 Program Year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) Application Instructions General: The City of Lodi is soliciting applications for its 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Eligible organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities. If awarded, funds are anticipated to be available on July 1, 2021, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2022. (NEW) Applicants have the option to enter into two year agreements for both 2021-22 and 2022-23 Program Years (see Application Questions for option). The agreement will cover both program years; however, funding for the second year will be dependent upon the funding that the City receives from HUD and upon receiving updated accomplishments and budget information provided by the Applicant. Workshop: Interested applicants are encouraged to attend an application workshop on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 to receive further information on application instructions and upcoming CDBG plans, and to provide feedback on current community needs. Application Workshop and Community Needs Workshop December 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM Virtual Zoom Meeting Effective immediately and while social distancing measures are imposed, all meetings of the Lodi Improvement Committee will be held virtually. All Committee Members will appear telephonically or via Zoom. To access this virtual meeting’s login details, as well as the meeting agenda, please visit the following web address: https://www.lodi.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=2,&startDate=&endDate=&dateRange=&dat eSelector= Application Deadline: The application will be available on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. The application instructions and forms will be available December 8, 2020 on the City’s Community Development webpage: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Progra You are invited to present (informally) on your draft project at the Lodi Improvement Committee’s next meeting at 6 p.m. on January 12, 2021. This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and for the LIC to get to know your anticipated projects. The LIC will discuss and score proposed applications at their March 9, 2021 meeting. Application Instructions: City of Lodi 2021-22 CDBG Application Instructions Page 1 of 3 The application is titled “Application Questions” and is available in a Word format for the applicant to fill out and submit. The application must be completely filled out for an organization to be considered for funding. Please do not have duplicative answers to questions, and be as concise as possible in your responses. The Application Questions and the additional attachments must be submitted in an electronic format; this can be completed in one of the following ways: 1. By providing a USB drive or CD with all files contained on it and mailing it to City Hall or dropping it off in person (address is listed at the end of this document). 2. By providing an FTP link for City staff to access or by emailing all materials to NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. Please provide the Application Questions in a Word format and the additional attachments in a Word or PDF format (no Excel). Grant Requirements: CDBG funds must be used to primarily benefit low- to moderate-income individuals or households, or an area that is considered low to moderate income. Only projects that are new or an expansion to existing programs/projects are eligible. National Objective: Proposed activities must meet one of the three national objectives: 1. Benefits low-income individuals or households 2. Addresses the prevention or elimination of slums or blight 3. Meets a particularly urgent community development need Most projects will fall within the first national objective. Eligible Activities: CDBG funds may be used for several activities. Eligible activity categories are listed below; however, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has more specific requirements for permitted activities that go beyond these listed categories. Any proposed activity must fit within one of these activity categories. If you are uncertain whether your proposed activities will be eligible, please contact City staff (contact information is provided below). 1. Public facilities and public improvements 2. Economic development and employment training 3. Real property acquisition or rehab 4. Public services 5. Crime prevention 6. Building capacity of community resources 7. Code enforcement (reduce blight) 8. Homeless facilities 9. Fair housing (prevent discrimination) City of Lodi 2021-22 CDBG Application Instructions Page 2 of 3 10. Housing rehabilitation or homeownership assistance 11. New housing construction (community-based development organizations only) 12. Emergency repairs or assistance due to displacement 13. Electrical utilities improvements 14. Energy conservation and renewable resources Area Benefit or Limited Clientele: Proposed projects must have an area benefit or serve a limited clientele. An area benefit means the project serves clientele within a census block or designated area (neighborhood) where at least 51 percent of residents are low- to moderate- income. A project that serves limited clientele means the project limits its services/benefit to specific clientele, which would include low- to moderate-income persons/households, seniors over 62 years old, persons who are disabled, homeless, or migrant farmworkers, or certain other similar categories. Estimated 2021-2022 Award: The City estimates receiving a 2021-22 CDBG grant award of approximately $600,000. The actual amount of funding will be announced by HUD after the federal budget has been approved. The amount will most likely be announced by HUD in April or May of 2021. Contact: Please contact the following program staff if you have any questions: Patrice Clemons or Chance Finley-Ross, CDBG Program Specialists; pclemons@lodi.gov; chance.finleyross@mbakerintl.com 209-269-4529 City of Lodi 2021-22 CDBG Application Instructions Page 3 of 3  City of Lodi Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021-22 Program Year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) Draft Application Questions 1. Applicant Name (Agency or Non-Profit) : Applicant Contact: Please indicate the authorized signatory of your organization/agency, e.g. executive director, president, or equivalent. Name : Address : Email : Phone Number : (NEW) Is your application for ONE or TWO years of funding? : 2. What is your organization's mission and briefly describe your programs, projects, and/or activities? (1000 character limit) : 3a. Program or Project Name : 3b. Amount Requested (2021-22 Program Year Only): $XX,XXX 3c. Program or Project Description (3000 character limit) : 4. General Information: Select the category which best describes the type of activity for which funds are being requested. Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 1 of 9  ___ Building capacity of community resources ___ Code enforcement (reduce blight) ___ Crime prevention ___ Economic development and employment training ___ Electrical utilities improvements ___ Emergency repairs or assistance due to displacement ___ Energy conservation and renewable resources ___ Fair housing (prevent discrimination) ___ Homeless facilities ___ Housing rehabilitation or home ownership assistance ___ New housing construction (community-based development organizations only) ___ Public facilities and public improvements ___ Public services ___ Other, describe: __________________________________________________ . 5. Project Eligibility: Indicate which HUD National Objective the activity meets. Low-income means households earning less than 80% of the area median income. ___ Benefit to low-income individuals or households ___ Addresses the prevention or elimination of slums or blight ___ Meets a particularly urgent community development need 6a. Consolidated Plan Goals: Which 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan goal or goals does your project/program address? ___ 1. Develop safe, healthy, and secure neighborhoods within CDBG Target Area (e.g., neighborhood watch groups, street lighting, traffic-calming methods, traffic signals, street or private home cameras) ___ 2. Improve public spaces within CDBG Target Area (e.g., community gardens, park cleanups, street cleaning, street surface improvements, alley improvements, and park improvements for youth activities such as soccer fields) ___ 3. Address dilapidated conditions to improve neighborhoods within CDBG Target Area (e.g., critical repair program, code enforcement, housing rehabilitation, graffiti abatement) ___ 4. Improve access to public facilities and infrastructure for disabled, seniors, and low- income families (e.g., transportation, ADA accessibility, sidewalk improvements) ___ 5. Improve housing opportunities, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability (e.g., fair housing, rehabilitate affordable housing units, create new affordable housing units, homeless housing) ___ 6. Build capacity, leadership, and connections within the CDBG Target Area (e.g., ABCD program) ___ 7. Support programs or projects that assist lower-income children, youth, seniors, and single-parent families, and that assist the extremely low-income population (e.g., after- Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 2 of 9  school recreation, homework help, gang prevention, mental health services, homeless services, childcare) 6b. Consolidated Plan Goals: Please briefly describe how your project/program addresses the selected goal or goals. (1000 character limit) 7a. Program/Project Accomplishments: How will you report your accomplishments? Please select one. ___ Individuals ___ Households ___ Housing Units ___ Low-Income Area 7b. Should your project/program be selected to receive grant funds for the 2021-22 CDBG program year, over the course of the program year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022), how many Lodi residents/households/housing units will your program assist? How many non-Lodi residents/households/housing units will your program assist? For project that target a low-income area, please estimate the number of low-income residents within that area that will benefit from your project. If you have more than one type of activity to report within your project/program, then please indicate the number assisted per activity as well as the total. (250 character limit) 7c. Beneficiary Description: Which priority group(s) does your project benefit? ____ Children ____ Youth ____ Seniors (62 years and older) ____ Persons with disabilities ____ Single-parent families Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 3 of 9 ____ Persons experiencing homelessness ____ Other: ____________________________________________________________________ If “Other” group was selected, please provide evidence as to why this group should be considered a priority: 7d. How many of those residents/households/housing units that you will be serving from questions 7b. will be from the priority group stated in 7c.? (250 character limit) 7e. Describe how and through what method your program plans to reach the priority group(s) that are identified above. You may include a history of how you have reached and/or served this group(s) in prior years. (1500 character limit) 8a. Which priority need(s) does your project benefit? ____ Safe neighborhoods ____ Park improvements ____ Public facilities ____ Public infrastructure ____ Affordable housing ____ Social services for priority groups ____ Other: ____________________________________________________________________ If “Other” was selected, please provide evidence as to why this need should be considered a priority: 8b. Need(s) / Issue(s): In relation to the priority needs identified in Question 8a, describe the issue(s) or beneficiary need(s) that this project/program will address (3000 character limit) 9a. Performance and Outcomes: Describe how your project/program will address these issues/needs? (3000 character limit) 9b. Performance and Outcomes: Describe how your organization will measure this impact, including what Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 4 of 9 systems are in place to track and report on your organization’s performance. (2000 character limit) 10. How will your project/program benefit the larger Lodi community? (3000 character limit) 11a. Project/Program Schedule: Please provide an overview of your program schedule, including start and end dates, any predevelopment stages that need to be completed, and milestones. (1000 character limit) 11b. Are there any outside factors that could prohibit your project from occurring in the timeline described above (funding, staff changes, priority activities, expected delays, etc.)? (1000 character limit) 12. Does your project/program have an area-benefit or serve a limited clientele? (See Application Instructions for definition of terms.) ___ Area - benefit ___ Limited clientele 13. Describe the location where services/improvements will be provided, including days and hours of operations, and provisions for access to disabled persons. (850 character limit) 14. Is this project new, continuing, or an expansion of existing project/program? To be eligible projects must be new or an expansion of existing project/program. ___ New ___ Expansion of existing program/project Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 5 of 9  ___ Continuing 15. If your project/program received funding in the last program year, then briefly describe how your existing program has been expanded. For example, expansion may include an increase in the number of beneficiaries, new activities/services offered to beneficiaries, an additional location added, or program hours expanded. (500 character limit) 16a. Organizational Capacity: Describe your organization's experience with the proposed programs/project or similar types programs/project. Please include a list of specific projects and/or programs. (1000 character limit) 16b. Organizational Capacity: Please describe any challenges your organization faced in implementing the projects mentioned above and how you addressed those challenges? (3000 character limit) 17. Grant Management Experience: Please describe your organization's experience in managing federal and/or state grants. Please include a list of specific grants, amounts, and dates. If you have previously managed a CDBG program year, please provide specific project, amount, and dates. (1000 character limit) 18a. Staff: Please identify and describe the qualifications of the staff that will be available to assist on this project/program? Include their role, experience, and if they are Full Time Employees, Part Time Employees, or Volunteers. (1000 character limit) 18b. Staff: Do you anticipate needing more staff to carry out this project/program? If so, will you be able to acquire the proper staff before the project/program begins? (1000 character limit) 19. Program Contact: Please provide the contact information for the person directly responsible for managing the program or project on a day to day basis. Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 6 of 9 Name : Address (if different than the contact information address on Page 1): Email : Phone Number : Position or Title : Years of Experience : 20a. Partner Agencies/Non-Profits: Will your organization be working together and communicating with any outside local agencies or groups on this project/program? If so, which local agencies or groups will you be partnering with? (1000 character limit) * 20b. Please provide a quote from your partner(s) as a reference. (1000 character limit) (Optional) 21. Will your project/program have other funding besides CDBG? Please provide an estimate of other funding, including funding sources, amounts, and whether they are committed. (1000 character limit) 22. Could your program/project be successful if you received less than your requested grant funding? * ___ Yes ___ No Explain further (Optional) (1000 character limit): Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 7 of 9 23. Please ATTACH your program/project budget for the 2021-22 year and include a brief narrative of how CDBG funding will be used and what costs will be covered by CDBG funds versus other non-CDBG funds. If applicable, please include direct and indirect cost allocation plan. Check the following when completed: __ Program/Project Budget for proposed project Attached __ My attached budget clearly identifies the costs/expenses that CDBG funds will cover 24. Has your organization received a City of Lodi CDBG grant in the past 5 years? If so, please answer questions 24a.-24c. 24a. Experience and Past Performance: In the past 5 years, has your organization expended all grant funds in a timely manner that aligns with the project/program’s schedule? Please describe any variations from the project/program’s schedule in which your organization did not spend funds down; please be specific. (3000 character limit) 24b. Experience and Past Performance: In the past 5 years, has your organization turned in all required reports, fully completed and on time, for all grant funds that have been received? Please describe any variances and how/if these variances were remedied. (3000 character limit) 24c. Experience and Past Performance: In the past 5 years, has your organization completed all grant-funded activities that were outlined in the project/ program’s scope of services? Please describe any variances and how/if these were remedied. (3000 character limit) 25. Please include the following additional Attachments: __ Map indicating the location of your project/program within the City __ Articles of Incorporation and By-laws and Amendments __ Secretary of State Certification of Good Standing (Online printout/screenshot is acceptable) __ Organizational Chart and Agency Mission Statement __ Certified Audit (Most recent) __ Profit and Loss Statement for most recent year. Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 8 of 9 __ Current Fiscal Year Agency Budget - including all funding commitments/sources __ Other Documents Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 9 of 9  City of Lodi – DRAFT CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) Applicant: Proposed Project: Total Points Earned: out of 127 points Scorer Name: Instructions for Lodi Improvement Committee Score all metrics, except “Staff Only” highlighted metrics on the final page. Staff will add its score to LIC members’ scores for a total score. Questions marked “RD” may be scored per the Reviewer’s Discretion. # Score Proposed Project Meets National Objectives and Consolidate Plan Goals The activity description is complete: 3: Activity description clearly explains the program/project. 3c 1: Activity description is missing some information, but missing information is not critical to understanding the program/project. 0: Activity description is missing key information. The activity meets one of the three national Objectives: 3: Activity principally benefits low- and moderate- income persons. 5 1: Activity prevents or eliminates blight or slum. NA: Activity addresses an urgent need or problem in the community. The activity meets one of the City’s 2019-23 Consolidated Plan goals: 4: Yes, meets higher priority goal. 6a 2: Yes, meets lower priority goal. 0: No. __List the goal(s) that it meets here: _____________________________________ How closely does the program or project address the goal(s)? 5: Project/program clearly and directly addresses goal(s). 6b 3: Project/program mostly addresses goal(s). 0: Project/program does not address goal(s). What level of priority does this goal have during the 2021-22 program year? 5: High Priority (e.g. urgent need, project won’t be available next year). RD 3: Regular priority. 1: Low priority (e.g. goal already met by other previous year projects). Total out of 20 Page 1 of 5  City of Lodi – DRAFT CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) # Score Serving Priority Populations and Needs Activity will serve how many of the following targeted priority populations: 5: Two of the targeted priority populations. 7c 3: One of the targeted priority populations. 0: None of the targeted priority populations. Activity will primarily serve the target priority populations selected above: 5: More than 95% of population served will be priority population. 7d 3: Between 75% to 94% of population served will be priority population. 0: Less than 75% of population served will be priority population. How effective will the project be in reaching targeted populations? 5: Very effective. 7e 2: Effective. 0: Not effective. Activity will serve how many of the following priority need(s): 8a 5: Two of the targeted priority needs. & 8b 3: One of the targeted priority needs. 0: None of the targeted priority needs. How much of an impact will the project have in addressing the priority need? 5: Strong impact. 9a 2: Regular impact. 0: Small impact. How clear is the applicant’s method of measuring their project’s impact? 5: Applicant provided a clear method for measuring impact. 9b 3: Applicant provided a method for measuring impact that partially outlines the impact. 1: Applicant provided a method for measuring impact that has a poor correlation to the need. Activity’s Potential benefit to the City of Lodi: 10 1-5: Activity’s benefit to the community as a whole. 0: No benefit to Lodi. Total out of 35 Page 2 of 5  City of Lodi – DRAFT CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) # Score Readiness to Proceed During Program Year Are all predevelopment steps complete? 5: All predevelopment steps that are necessary have been completed. 11a 3: Some predevelopment steps have been completed, with all the steps likely to be completed by July 1, 2021. 1: Predevelopment steps are in process but unlikely to be completed by July 1, 2021. 0: Predevelopment has not been adequately considered. Does the project align with the 2021-22 CDBG program year? 5: Project will begin after July 1, 2021 and end on or before June 30, 2022. 11a 3: Project will begin after July 1, 2021 and end on or before December 31, 2022. 0: Project will be completed on or after January 1, 2022. How realistic is the project’s timeline? 11a 5: Project timeline is realistic, with systems in place to address potential delays. & 11b 2: Project timeline is realistic, but will limited systems in place to address potential delays. 0: Project timeline is unrealistic. Total out of 15 Page 3 of 5  City of Lodi – DRAFT CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) # Score Activity Management, Implementation, and Community Building How much experience does the organization have in managing the proposed program/project or similar projects and/or programs? 16a 5: Has more than 10 years of experience managing the proposed programs/project. 2: Has two to nine years of experience managing the proposed or similar programs/project. 0: Has 0 to one years of experience managing the proposed or similar programs/project. Has the organization taken steps to address past challenges to implementing past projects? 16b 5: Organization has taken all steps and has addressed previous challenges. 0: Organization has not addressed all previous challenges. How much experience does the organization have in managing federal/state grants? 5: Has more than three years of experience managing CDBG grants. 17 2: Has more than three years of experience managing other non-CDBG grants. 0: Has less than three years of experience managing grants. Does the organization have sufficient staff to support their project/program? 18a 4: Has the appropriate staff readily available to support the project/program. & 18b 2: Anticipates hiring more staff to complete the project. 0: Does not have sufficient staff and does not anticipate hiring more staff. Is the organization partnering or working with any other local agencies? 20a 5: Has a reference from a partner agency and is working together with a local organization. & 20b 3: Is working with a local organization but did not provide a reference. 0: Is not working with any other local organizations. Are any there any funding commitments that could prohibit the project from following the timeline? 3: Project will be completed fully without needing further funding commitment from another 21-22 source. 2: Project is likely to be fully completed but depends on funding commitments from other organizations/source. 0: Project may not be fully completed. Does the program/project budget and funding explanation show sufficient resources to support the project/program? 5-10: The financial statement shows sufficient resources to support the project/program. 23 1-4: The financial statement raises concerns for the organization's long-term stability to implement the program/project. 0: The financial statement indicates significant problems with expenditures or oversight. Does the budget clearly identify the costs/expenses that CDBG funds will cover? 23 5: Budget clearly identifies CDBG covered costs/expenses. 0: Budget has missing information on what costs/expenses will be covered by the grant. Total out of 42 LIC LIC Subtotal: Points ______ out of 112 Total Page 4 of 5  City of Lodi – DRAFT CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) Instructions for City of Lodi Staff Determine the following and answer as either Yes or No: # Y/N Requirement Criteria Activity is eligible under CDBG. 5 Activity meets one National Objective. 14 For public services, the service is new or an expansion of existing service. Applicant submitted a complete application (all questions filled out and attachments). Applicant meets all the threshold criteria above. If so, continue scoring. Score these metrics, then add the Staff Total to the LIC Total for a Grand Total. # Staff Experience and Past Performance Score In the past 5 years, the applicant: 5: Expended funds according to their schedule in their contract and within program year. 24a 3: Expended funds up to six months beyond the program year. 0: Has unexpended funds that are more than 18 months old. Note: Applicants who have not received City grants in the past 5 years are awarded all 5 points. In the past 5 years, the applicant: 5: Turned in all required reports fully completed and on time. 3: Reports not fully completed or not on time; however, made an effort to improve reporting 24b performance and exhibited a significant improvement. 0: Turned in required reports uncompleted or late and showed little improvement in reporting compliance. Note: Applicants who have not received City grants in the past 5 years are awarded all 3 points. In the past 5 years, the applicant: 5: Sufficiently completed all activities in their scope of services. 24c 3: Completed most of the activities in their scope of services. 0: Exhibited serious issues in adhering to their scope of services. Note: Applicants who have not received City grants in the past 5 years are awarded all 2 points. Staff Staff Subtotal: Points _____ out of 15 (staff only) Total Grand Grand Total Points: ______ out of 127 (staff only) Total Page 5 of 5  City of Lodi Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Application Instructions General: The City of Lodi is soliciting applications for its Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security Act (CARES Act) CDBG (CDBG-CV) program. Eligible organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities. If awarded, funds are anticipated to be available on January 15, 2021, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2021. Application Deadline: The application will be available on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. The application instructions will be available December 8, 2020 on the City’s Community Development webpage: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Progra Application Instructions: The application is titled “Application Questions” and will be available in a Word format for the applicant to fill out and submit. The application must be completely filled out for an organization to be considered for funding. Please do not have duplicative answers to questions, and be as concise as possible in your responses. The Application Questions and the additional attachments must be submitted in an electronic format; this can be completed by emailing files or and FTP link to Patrice Clemons at NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. Please provide the Application Questions in a Word format and the additional attachments in a Word or PDF format (no Excel). Grant Requirements: CDBG-CV funds must be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus and primarily benefit low- to moderate-income individuals or households, or an area that is considered low to moderate income. National Objective: Proposed activities must meet one of the three national objectives: 1. Benefits low-income individuals or households 2. Addresses the prevention or elimination of slums or blight 3. Meets a particularly urgent community development need Most projects will fall within the first national objective. City of Lodi CDBG-CV Application Instructions Page 1 of 2 Eligible Activities: CDBG-CV funds may be used for several activities; however, the City has identified the following categories as a priority in response to the coronavirus. If you are uncertain whether your proposed activities will be eligible or would like to propose an activity outside these categories, please contact City staff (contact information is provided below). 1. Emergency Rental Assistance 2. Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services 3. Basic Needs Assistance (Food, Diapers, Childcare, etc.) 4. CDBG-CV Program Marketing (to increase awareness of CDBG-CV programs; apply concurrently with other categories) 5. Technology Improvement Support for Nonprofits Area Benefit or Limited Clientele: Proposed projects must have an area benefit or serve a limited clientele. An area benefit means the project serves clientele within a census block or designated area (neighborhood) where at least 51 percent of residents are low- to moderate- income. A project that serves limited clientele means the project limits its services/benefit to specific clientele, which would include low- to moderate-income persons/households, seniors over 62 years old, persons who are disabled, homeless, or migrant farmworkers, or certain other similar categories. Duplication of Benefits Duplication of Benefits is not allowed under the CDBG-CV program. Duplication of Benefits occurs when financial assistance is provided to a person or entity to address losses resulting from a declared emergency that have been addressed by any other source and the total amount received exceeds the total need. For example, if an organization experiences a loss of $5,000 and receives $5,000 from one source of assistance and $5,000 from another, the amount of assistance received exceeds the total loss, resulting in a duplication of benefits. However, it is important to note that organizations may receive assistance from multiple sources if the total amount received does not exceed the need. CDBG-CV Award: The City will receive approximately $796,000 in CDBG-CV funding. Contact: Please contact the following program staff if you have any questions: Patrice Clemons, CDBG Program Specialist; pclemons@lodi.gov 209-269-4529 City of Lodi CDBG-CV Application Instructions Page 2 of 2  City of Lodi Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program Period: January 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 Application Questions Applicant Name (Agency or Non-Profit): Please indicate the authorized signatory of your organization/agency, e.g. executive director, president, or equivalent. Name: Address: Email: Phone Number: Program or Project Name: Important Note: The Performance Period for these CDBG-CV Funds will be from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. ____ I acknowledge the above statement. Important Note: Duplication of Benefits is not allowed under the CDBG-CV program. ____ I have read and understand the restriction on Duplication of Benefits in the application instructions and certify that I am not applying for funding for a need that has been addressed by any other source of funding. Amount requested :(Please note that the performance period is from January 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021): $ XXX,XXX.XX 1A. Project Description: Provide a summary for the COVID-19-related program or project that you will be completing. Briefly summarize your request. Include a brief description of the project and what it will fund. (3000 character limit) Application Questions CDBG-CV Lodi Page 1 of 5 1B. Describe the location where the project/program will be provided, including days and hours of operations, and provisions for access to disabled persons. (1000 character limit) 2. Project Purpose: Please describe the emergent problem due to COVID-19 that the project will address. Please explain how the program/project will specifically address the issue and how it relates to at least one of the eligible activities provided in the question below. 3. General Information: Select the category which best describes the type of activity for which funds are being requested: __ Emergency Rental Assistance __ Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services __ Basic Needs (Food, Diapers, Childcare, etc.) __ CDBG-CV Program Marketing (to increase awareness of CDBG-CV programs) __ Technology Improvement Support for Nonprofits __ Other: _______________________ 4. Impact of Requested Funding: Choose one of the following statements which best represents the impact of the requested funding, based on current economic situation with COVID-19 and the increase in service demands on your organization: __ Funding will be used to bridge organizational funding gaps until economy improves __ Funding will maintain the same number of services to an increased number of participants due to COVID-19 __ Funding will be used to expand services and serve more people due to COVID-19 5. Project Accomplishments: How will you report the project’s accomplishments? (Individuals means unique persons. Households and housing units are tracked the same but are reported separately. If low-income Application Questions CDBG-CV Lodi Page 2 of 5 area is selected, we will help you determine the population of the area.) ___ Individuals Households __ Housing Units ___ Low-Income Area 6A. Project Accomplishments: About how many people/households/housing units will be served by the project/program? How much of an increase is this over your normal operations in serving individuals that request program services? 6B. Performance and Outcomes: Describe how your organization will measure the project/program’s impact, including what systems are in place to track and report on your organization’s performance. 7. Timeline: a. Please describe the overall project timeline. b. When are the expected start and end dates of this project? c. When is it anticipated to be able to begin? d. Will the project’s expenses be completed between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021? e. Are there any outside factors that could prohibit your project from occurring in the timeline described above (funding, staff changes, priority activities, expected delays, etc.)? 8. Please ATTACH the program/project budget for the proposed project (Note: the program performance period is January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. Please attach or include a spreadsheet budget that includes all alternative funding, in-kind donations and labor, and any other resources. (Make sure to identify all known expenses and expected expenses.) Application Questions CDBG-CV Lodi Page 3 of 5 __ Program/Project Budget for proposed project Attached Note – Please include the following information in your budget attachment: a. How many full-time employees will work on the project or program? (Full time is 40 hours per week (please include full-time staff that will work on this project even if they will only be working part time or a few hours a week on this specific project/program). If zero put 0. b. How many part-time employees will work on the project or program? c. How many volunteers will work on the project or program? *Note: CURRENT Subrecipients do NOT need to respond to the rest of the prompts below (#11-14): 11. Organizational Capacity: Describe your organization's experience with similar programs/projects. (1000-character limit) 12. Grant Management Experience: Please describe your organization's experience in managing federal and/or state grants. (2000-character limit) 13. Program Contact: Please provide the contact information for the person directly responsible for managing the program or project on a day to day basis, if different from page 1 above. Name: Address (if different than the contact information address on Page 1): Email: Application Questions CDBG-CV Lodi Page 4 of 5 Phone Number: Position or Title: Years of Experience: 14. Please include the following additional Attachments: __ Map indicating the location of your project/program within the City __ Articles of Incorporation and By-laws and Amendments __ Secretary of State Certification of Good Standing (Online printout/screenshot is acceptable) __ Organizational Chart and Agency Mission Statement __ Certified Audit (Most recent) __ Profit and Loss Statement for most recent year. __ Current Fiscal Year Agency Budget - including all funding commitments/sources __ Other Documents Application Questions CDBG-CV Lodi Page 5 of 5  City of Lodi – CDBG-CV Application Rating Tool Applicant: Proposed Project: Total Points Earned: out of 35 points Scorer Name: Threshold Rating Staff: Y / N Activity is eligible under CDBG Y / N Activity meets one National Objective Y / N Activity is related to a need caused by COVID-19 Y / N For public services, the service is new or an expansion of existing service above that which has been previously provided by the City from state/local funds Y / N Applicant submitted a complete application (all questions filled out and attachments) Y / N Applicant meets all of the threshold criteria above. If so, continue scoring. Please Mark Y or N: __ Map indicating the location of your project/program within the City __ Articles of Incorporation and By-laws and Amendments __ Secretary of State Certification of Good Standing (Online printout/screenshot is acceptable) __ Organizational Chart and Agency Mission Statement __ Certified Audit (Most recent) __ Profit and Loss Statement for most recent year. __ Current Fiscal Year Agency Budget - including all funding commitments/sources __ Other Documents Page 1 of 2  City of Lodi – CDBG-CV Application Rating Tool Rating Scale is 1- 5 (1 is the lowest score; 5 is the highest) 1. On a scale of 1-5, how much of an urgent priority is this program in relation to the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 to the City of Lodi? 2. On a scale of 1-5, given City Staff’s current capacity, how much of a priority is this project in occupying staff capacity? 3. On a scale of 1-5, how capable is this organization in managing federal and/or state grants and completing the proposed project within the program year? 4. (Y/N) Did the organization identify any possible challenges to implementing the project/program in the given timeline or meeting the projected accomplishments? (Minus 1 point if YES) 5. On a scale of 1-5, how likely is this project to benefit the projected number of target beneficiaries? 6. On a scale of 1-5, how effectively will this project meet increased needs due to COVID-19 as identified by the public, the CDBG-CV Needs Assessment, feedback from existing subrecipients, and feedback from the Lodi Improvement Committee related to priority goals? 7. On a scale of 1-5, how aligned is the project’s timeline with City’s CDBG-CV program rollout schedule? 8. On a scale of 1-5, how closely does the proposed project/program align with meeting the needs identified in the community engagement that was completed (Needs Assessment; Subrecipient Meeting; LIC Meeting)? Total Score: _____ Page 2 of 2  DRAFT LIC Goals 2021 Contents 1. Assisting the Unsheltered Population ............................................................................ 3 A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness ................................................................................................................................................3 B. Point in Time (PIT) Count ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3 2. East Side Improvement ................................................................................................. 4 A. Address Language Barriers ..................................................................................................................................................................................................4 B. Assist Senior Citizens ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 C. Traffic and Lighting Improvements....................................................................................................................................................................................4 D. Advance Youth Programs, Sports, and Arts ......................................................................................................................................................................4 3. COVID Response .......................................................................................................... 6 A. CDBG-CV Grant .................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 B. Assist Families with Distance Learning ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 C. Vaccine Awareness ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 D. Code Enforcement ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 4. Community Improvement ............................................................................................. 8 A. Relationship with ABCD + Love Your Block...................................................................................................................................................................8 B. East Side Business Rights.....................................................................................................................................................................................................8 C. Bike Lanes..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 D. Reconciliation Initiative........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 E. Graffiti Determent ................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 5. Civic Engagement and LIC Meetings .......................................................................... 10 A. Meet in Alternative Venues................................................................................................................................................................................................10 B. Promote Open Positions....................................................................................................................................................................................................10 C. Voter Engagement Forum/Debate ..................................................................................................................................................................................10 D. Engage with Other Organizations ....................................................................................................................................................................................10 6. Housing and Renting ................................................................................................... 11 A. Affordable Housing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................11 B. Discourage NIMBY............................................................................................................................................................................................................11 C. Know Your Rights for Tenants.........................................................................................................................................................................................11 D. Increase Homeownership ..................................................................................................................................................................................................11 E. Resource Accessibility ........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 F. Block Parties (post-COVID) .............................................................................................................................................................................................12 7. Transparency and Accountability ................................................................................. 13 A. Website and Social Presence ..............................................................................................................................................................................................13 B. Multilingual and Accessible (ML/ADA) Announcements, Agendas, and Meetings ...................................................................................................13 C. Catch Up on Minutes .........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 8. Administrative............................................................................................................... 14 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT A. Bylaws Revision ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 December 2, 2020 Page 2 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 1. � Assisting the Unsheltered Population A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness Comment [DD1]: Add Bylaws # to each Goal. The LCOH is tasked with assisting the unhoused (and those at risk of becoming so) in Lodi. The LIC should Comment [DD2]: Add costs and fund sources remain informed with the LCOH’s activities and needs, and be available to assist and solicit support when for each Goal. asked. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Always have at least one LIC member at every meeting. Meeting Liaison Generally, first Tuesday of every month at noon. Ongoing Kathryn Report back to LIC. LCOH presentation to LIC to update on their goals, needs, Provide an Overview April 2021 Kathryn resources, and more. Monthly Updates Provide LIC brief, monthly updates on LCOH activity. Kathryn B. Point in Time (PIT) Count Coordinated by the County of San Joaquin, the Point in Time count helps track the unhoused and provide necessary statistics about their well-being and needs. The LIC should be available to assist and solicit support, and be aware of the PIT’s findings. This project occurs, generally, every two years. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee ✋� Deferred: Due to the COVID19 pandemic, this task has been deferred until at least 2022. Create two social media posts to solicit volunteers for the Spread the Word David PIT event, and a third post to thank those volunteers. Recruit at least three LIC members to participate. Participate David Email: LCOHCA@gmail.com. Report the findings of the PIT count back to the Report to Committee Kathryn committee. Create one social media post that reports the findings and Report via Social Media David links to the detailed report by the County. December 2, 2020 Page 3 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 2. � East Side Improvement A. Address Language Barriers Comment [DD3]: We’ve incorporated this goal into item 7.B, so it’s been deleted here. General description goes here. B. Assist Senior Citizens General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Increase awareness in Spanish and Urdu community about Food Delivery Sandra food resources including LOEL home meal delivery. Explore services available for care, transportation, and Health interpretation for seniors. If none exist, explore a way to Sandra provide them. Transportation C. Traffic and Lighting Improvements General description goes here. Consider an Active Transportation grant (PSIUCL). Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Explore options to improve pedestrian safety and traffic Lodi Ave @ Washington Kathryn flow at this intersection. Explore options to improve pedestrian safety and traffic Sandra + Lodi @ Garfield flow at this intersection. Kathryn Explore options to reduce vehicular speed along Sacramento St Speed Sacramento Street, between Turner Road and Lockeford Kathryn Reduction Ave. Explore options to install a stop sign at this intersection to Sandra + Vine @ Garfield protect pedestrians. Kathryn Explore options to install a stop sign at this intersection to Sandra + Locust @ Washington protect pedestrians and drivers. Kathryn Explore options to install a stop sign at this intersection to Vanessa + Pine @ Crescent protect pedestrians and drivers. Kathryn Explore options to install a four-way stop sign at this Magdalena + Locust @ Central intersection to protect drivers. Kathryn D. Advance Youth Programs, Sports, and Arts General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee December 2, 2020 Page 4 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT Explore hosting a basketball game between East Side Police and Fire Sandra parents and the Lodi Police and Fire Departments. Gift Program Mural in Public Spaces Magdalena Create a fund to support extracurricular activities or Scholarship Fund connect with local organizations for funds for youth Lynsay participants. December 2, 2020 Page 5 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 3. � COVID Response A. CDBG-CV Grant HUD has made available a $780,000 fund that the City of Lodi may use to assist its residents, non-profit organizations, and businesses to relieve some of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Impact Survey Participate in the CDBG-C survey. ✔Complete David Develop an application process and review criteria for grant Methodology David applicants, including an evaluation rubric. Evaluate Qualify, review, and score all applications. CDD + LIC Award Coordinate with the COL to award CDBG-C grants. David B. Assist Families with Distance Learning Recognizing that COVID-19 has impacted families with school-aged children, LIC will explore and possibly assist with solutions to ease the burden and improve distance learning until it is safe for children to return to school in person. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Explore options to assist families whose internet service is Internet Service Sandra unreliable or insufficient. Recognizing that some students may not be able to pick up lunches from the school district, explore options to Food Delivery Sandra facilitate food delivery or increase awareness to these parents. Offer workshop on the “hidden curriculum” that will help Workshops Vanessa students with a variety of useful knowledge. C. Vaccine Awareness When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to the general public, many in our community will not be aware of the opportunity to become vaccinated, be able to attain a vaccination, or believe that it is important. The LIC should provide assistance to local health organizations to immunize as many residents as possible, as quickly as possible. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Vanessa + Exploratory Discuss with health officials to learn what can be done. David D. Code Enforcement Several businesses are flouting their disregard for required and recommended CDC and State of California guidelines. During a health emergency, the LIC should assist the City of Lodi in ensuring that all businesses are in compliance. December 2, 2020 Page 6 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Exploratory Discuss with health officials to learn what can be done. January 2020 David December 2, 2020 Page 7 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 4. � Community Improvement A. Relationship with ABCD + Love Your Block The Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) program helps build leadership within neighbors and provides resources for residents to improve their community. LIC will assist ABCD with their efforts. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Always have at least one LIC member at every meeting. Meeting Liaison Ongoing Lynsay Report back to LIC. ABCD presentation to LIC to update on their goals, needs, Provide an Overview Lynsay resources, and more. B. East Side Business Rights General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Explore a disconnect between Lodi businesses and city Know Your Rights Sandra code enforcement to help businesses be in compliance. C. Bike Lanes Some time ago, a bike line was formed on Pine Street, between the Lodi Arch and Cherokee Lane. It was intended for the lane to continue west but this has stalled. LIC recognizes the value of the bike lane and wishes to see it completed. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Complete the bike line on Pine Street, between Ham Lane Pine Street Kathryn and the Lodi Arch. D. Reconciliation Initiative General description goes here. Partner with existing non-profit organizations. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Discussion Groups Provide a space for conversations to happen. Vanessa Workshops Facilitate workshops on dialogue and anti-racism. Vanessa E. Graffiti Determent General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Facilitate murals and other art projects that will limit graffiti Vanessa + Murals opportunities. Work with Tony Segale to bring back the Magdalena Wall Dogs or something similar. December 2, 2020 Page 8 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT December 2, 2020 Page 9 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 5. �� Civic Engagement and LIC Meetings A. Meet in Alternative Venues In an effort to hear from as many residents as possible, some regular LIC meetings will be held in alternative venues throughout the city. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee ✋� Deferred: Waiting until the COVID-19 pandemic is resolved before we begin this task. Determine Cadence Decide how many meetings should be held outside of CF. LIC B. Promote Open Positions City committees and those of non-profit organizations are often looking for committee members. The LIC can assist these organizations in filling those spots with qualified, enthusiastic individuals. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Discuss this with the City Clerk and local non-profit Exploratory organizations to determine feasibility and need, along with David existing resources. C. Voter Engagement Forum/Debate When measures, propositions, and candidates are on the ballot, the Lodi community lacks a forum that encourages healthy debate. The LIC could host, facilitate, or sponsor events that improve voters’ awareness on local issues. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee ✋� Deferred: Unnecessary in 2021 as no election is currently planned. D. Engage with Other Organizations Description. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Present to other organizations on what the LIC has been Outbound Liaisons Vanessa doing, our goals, and how people can become involved. December 2, 2020 Page 10 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 6. � Housing and Renting A. Affordable Housing The lack of affordable housing (for owners and renters) in Lodi has greatly contributed to the number of unhoused (and at-risk) in our community – and placed a considerable strain on those whose rent continually increases. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Conduct (or facilitate) a survey on the cost of home ownership and renting in Lodi. Exploratory David Invite a housing expert to speak to LIC. Determine what next steps would be. After Harmony Homes, explore next steps to bring more Next Steps Magdalena affordable homes to Lodi. B. Discourage NIMBY General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Encourage products in which the LIC supports at CC City Council Meetings Magdalena meetings. C. Know Your Rights for Tenants General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Facilitate a workshop (in person or remotely), in multiple Workshop languages, that helps tenants understand their rights Magdalena particularly for disputes with landlords. D. Increase Homeownership General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Partner with organizations that will help first-time buyers to Workshop Magdalena provide information to residents. E. Resource Accessibility General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Explore options to promote grants available to low-income Promote Homeowner homeowners. Kathryn Grants Likewise for the Electric Utility rebate program and Minor Home Repair Program. December 2, 2020 Page 11 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT F. Block Parties (post-COVID) General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee December 2, 2020 Page 12 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 7. � Transparency and Accountability A. Website and Social Presence The LIC could have its own website, hosted by the City, to serve as a launching point for its meetings, progress towards annual goals, links to useful resources, and opportunities to get involved. Likewise, accounts on popular social media platforms could assist the LIC in its goals and help the community be informed. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Create Sub Committee Designate a “Marketing Subcommittee” for the LIC LIC B. Multilingual and Accessible (ML/ADA) Announcements, Agendas, and Meetings The LIC has agreed that all announcements and agendas should be published in at least English, Spanish, and Urdu. Further, the availability of interpreters should be made more obvious. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Request that all LIC announcements and agendas be ML Documents for LIC available in English, Spanish, and Urdu, published at the Sandra same time. Encourage the City Council to do the same with their ML Documents for CC announcements, agendas, and minutes (if they aren’t Sandra already) and extend that to all committees. Review meeting announcements and agendas and add Interpreters language (if necessary) to ensure that non-English residents are made aware that interpreters are available upon request. Assist the COL in finding and retaining a qualified Urdu Urdu Translator translator and establishing a budget (possibly a grant) to pay March 2021 David for these services. C. Catch Up on Minutes Our committee is woefully behind in providing minutes to its members and the public. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Explore what options the LIC has to catch up in a timely Review Options manner. Catch Up on Minutes Complete the backlog of minutes and remain current. December 2, 2020 Page 13 LIC GOALS 2021 DRAFT 8. � Administrative A. Bylaws Revision Propose changes to the Lodi City Council that reflect a positive, community-focused Lodi Improvement Committee. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Draft New Bylaws Collect input from committee and create the draft. ✔ David Review as a committee and make final changes, then Approve by LIC ✔ LIC approve. Translate Translate into Spanish and Urdu. Dec 2020 Patrice Submit to City Council Get on the CC agenda and present at their meeting. Jan 2021 Patrice Revisions from CC If any, make revisions. Jan 2021 David Resubmit to CC If needed, resubmit to CC for a future meeting. Jan 2021 Patrice Approval by CC Adopted by the CC. Jan 2021 CC Website Update Revise the LIC website to include the new bylaws. Jan 2021 Kari December 2, 2020 Page 14