Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA Carnegie Forum Date: April 13, 2021 305 West Pine Street, Lodi Time: 6:00 P.M. Streaming Links: https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ https://zoom.us/j/94893750501?pwd=UXkvUGMxOUZ5UWRYdU0xZE9CbUNsQT09 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 April 13, 2021 For information regarding this agenda please contact: Kari Chadwick @ (209) 333-6711 Community Development Secretary 1. Roll Call 2. Approve Minutes – March 9, 2021 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. Henry Ortiz “The Art of Grassroots Healing” Presentation: 15 Minutes 5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) A. Staff update on 2021-2022 Program Year B. Staff update on CDBG-CV 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 8) Administrative B. Revised By-Laws update from City Staff 7. Regular Business A. Determine topics for upcoming meetings a. May – Public Works Director b. June – TBD 8. Comments from Committee 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. Jennifer Rhyne Neighborhood Services Manager Page 2 of 2  LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of March 9, 2021 was called to order by Chair Diskin at 6:00 p.m. Present: Member – Madrigal-Lauchland, Saldana, Siddle, Vargas, Zicari and Chair Diskin Absent: Member – Nuss Also Community Development Director John Della Monica, Neighborhood Present: Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Contract CDBG Specialist Patrice Clemons and Department Administrative Assistant Kari Chadwick 2. MINUTES None 3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) Martin Ross, Ready To Work, gave a brief presentation regarding the work done by his organization. 4. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings a. April – Review draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan b. May – Public Works Director Attend c. June – Chair Diskin stated that he would like to invite Code Enforcement to the June meeting to do a presentation if nothing else is pressing. 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager, introduced item 5A and gave a brief description of the coming calendar for meetings. She then introduced Patrice Clemons, CDBG Specialist, to present the scoring segment. A. CDBG Entitlement 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Process Patrice Clemons gave a brief presentation regarding the draft scores. i. Review and Score Applications for 2021-22 Program Year Discussion regarding any left over funding in the Capital Improvements section. Ms. Clemons stated that the funds that are not expended can still be used for a potential City projects. Chair Diskin asked if these fund distribution numbers are for a single year of for two years. Ms. Clemons and Rhyne stated that they are for two years. Chair Diskin asked what amount was asked for last year for Graffiti Abatement. Ms. Clemons stated that the City requested $30,000 last year. Mr. Diskin asked for the reasoning behind the increase this year to $50,000. Ms. Clemons stated that the amount better reflects what is spent in the CDBG Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Page 2 of 3 target area. She also added that staff is still only recommending an award of $30,000. Chair Diskin lead the discussion regarding each application in order from the top of the score sheet:  San Joaquin Fair Housing – Robert Brooke-Munoz spoke on their behalf  Women’s Center – Theresa Galano and Muay Saechao spoke on their behalf  Second Harvest – No representative was present to speak  LOEL – Tracy Williams spoke on their behalf  Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin – Meredith Baker spoke on their behalf  Ready To Work – Martin Ross spoke on their behalf  The Salvation Army – Major Mark Thielenhaus spoke on their behalf  Graffiti Abatement – City Staff spoke on behalf of this application  Lodi House – Shelby Young spoke on their behalf  World of Wonders – Mamie Starr spoke on their behalf  City of Lodi Affordable Housing – Staff spoke on behalf of this application ii. Finalize Recommendations on 2021-22 Projects and Allocations Chair Diskin lead the discussion to finalize the recommended awards. Member Madrigal-Lauchland, Saldana, Vargas, Siddle and Chair Diskin all expressed their concern with the fact that the Graffiti Abatement program is taking so much money away from local service providers and recommends that the City look to fund the program with other funds or hire a service provider to do the work. MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion of Member Siddle, Vargas second, makes the recommendation to the City Council to award the 2021-22 CDBG Program projects as outlined in the attached Scoring Sheet (Attachment A). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Member – Madrigal-Lauchland, Saldana, Siddle, Vargas, Zicari and Chair Diskin Noes: Member – None Absent: Member – Nuss B. Staff Update on CDBG-CV Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief update regarding the current funding efforts. 6. 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES A. Update on LIC 2019-20 Goals from Members and Staff a. Activities 1) Assisting Unsheltered Population 2) East Side Improvement Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Page 3 of 3 3) Covid-19 response 4) Community Improvement 5) Civic Engagement 6) Housing and Renting 7) Transparency and Accountability 8) Administrative Member Madrigal-Lauchland, Siddle, Vargas, Saldana and Chair Diskin all gave updates that will be reflected on the next meeting packet attachment. 7. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Member Vargas stated that she would like to see a map of the Graffiti clean up efforts • Chair Diskin stated he will be getting his first Covid-19 shot tomorrow. He also wished all of his fellow Committee members a Happy Women’s Day and stated his pleasure for being able to serve on a committee with such strong female representatives of the community. • Chair Diskin asked new Committee member Lisa Zicari to introduce herself. • Member Zicari introduced herself and stated her pleasure of being chosen to be a part of this Committee. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS • None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Rhyne Neighborhood Service Manager  March 9, 2021 LIC Meeting Minutes Attachment A Planning and Administration Applicants: RANKING DD KS MS VM SV Staff LIC LIC Proposed LIC Proposed Organization Project Name Project Description Requested Allocations #1 Allocations #2 Draft Score fair housing counseling, mediations, 1 San Joaquin Fair Ho Fair Housing program seminars, and outreach $18,000.00 18000 18000 102 100 88 88 105 113 116 Total $18,000.00 - Social Service Applicants: Total Amount Available: 15% of $659,204= $98,881 RANKING DD KS MS VM SV Staff LIC LIC Proposed LIC Proposed Organization Project Name Project Description Requested Allocations #1 Allocations #2 Draft Score Street outreach, gateway services, Homeless Youth Outreach 1 Women's Center & Engagement emergency shelter and homeless prevention efforts $16,000.00 $16,000 $10,000 101 4 101 77 90 110 113 113 2 Second Harvest Food Assistance program Food to seniors, homeless, and youth $10,000.00 $10,000 $10,000 104 2 105 91 91 108 107 122 3 LOEL Meals on Wheels program Meals for homebound seniors $20,000.00 $20,000 $10,000 102 3 103 101 92 100 109 108 Family and youth comprehensive 4 CPFSJ Family Resource Center services $50,000.00 $35,000 $25,000 105 1 105 105 89 107 108 116 Lodi Employment And Work and training programs for at-risk 5 Ready to Work Support Effort homeless $18,264.71 $0 $0 100 5 100 95 92 98 110 102 Shelter facility direct activity costs such as staff salaries, utilities, laundry 6 Salvation Army Hope Harbor Operations and housekeeping supplies, drug testing panels, janitorial supplies, and $27,500.00 $17,880 $13,880 102 3 102 98 102 105 86 117 property upkeep Graffiti Abatement (Not yet submitted) 7 (City Project) Graffiti Removal Appx. $50,000 $0 $30,000 TOTAL $191,764.71 $98,880 $98,880 AMOUNT AVAILA Public Service Cap 15% $98,880.60 $0.60 $0.60 Capital Improvement Applicants RANKING DD KS MS VM SV Staff LIC LIC Proposed LIC Proposed Organization Project Name Project Description Requested Allocations #1 Allocations #2 Draft Score Nutrition Program for Purchase a commercial size Unsheltered Women and refrigerator and freezer to store 1 Lodi House Children (Refrigerator perishable foods and beverages for $9,000.00 $9,000 96 1 88 94 81 85 113 114 Purchase) homeless recipients Upgrades to LED lighting systems at 2 Salvation Army LED lighting upgrade both Lodi Corps and Hope Harbor Shelter facilities $26,252.00 $0 87 2 69 93 68 84 92 117 Hope Harbor Steam Table Replacement of Hope Harbor Shelter 3 Salvation Army Replacement steam table, used for serving meals $4,941.27 $4,941 96 1 73 99 90 85 112 118 Purchase of a single property that is Museum Plaza [ Phase 4 World of Wonders 2(C)] key to proceeding with complete museum growth project. $161,000.00 $0 83 3 N/A 86 92 112 62 61 Affordable housing / 5 City of Lodi Housing for homeless 382,000 Remaining TOTAL $201,193.27 $13,941 0  MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department To: Lodi Improvement Committee From: Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager, City of Lodi Date: April 13, 2021 Subject: Staff Report on 2021-22 CDBG Process, CDBG-CV Applications; and Committee Annual Activities. Purpose: Lodi Improvement Committee (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 a presentation on “The Art of Grassroots Healing”; 2) receive update from staff on the CDBG-EN grant application process for the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan; 3) receive an update on CDBG-CV applications; 4) provide updates on progress towards meeting its goals and activities. Presentation: Henry Ortiz from the organization Prisoners with Children will share a 15-minute presentation on systemic trauma, mass incarceration, youth violence, and best practices. CDBG Background: The City of Lodi solicited and received applications from community-based organizations for the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement program. The City anticipates receiving a 2021-22 CDBG grant award of approximately $659,204. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the actual amount of funding in March 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. CDBG-EN - 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Process The applications were made available on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and were due Friday, January 29, 2021. The City received seven applications for social services activities and four applications for capital improvement activities. City and consultant staff conducted preliminary reviews of these applications for completeness and eligibility, as well as, scoring. Upon completion of this preliminary review, the City provided the applications to the Committee for them to review and conduct preliminary scoring. At the Committee’s March 9 meeting, the Committee reviewed and discussed applications; heard public comment and finalized Page 1 of 3 scores. The Committee made recommendations for award allocations to be presented to the City Council for the Council’s consideration on April 21, 2021. Schedule The 2021-2022 AAP is due to HUD by May 15, 2021. The following process is planned for the 2021-22 AAP cycle: - January – potential applicants provide presentations and answer questions at regular LIC meeting - January – applications due and City reviews for completeness and eligibility - February – Committee members receive applications to review and preliminary scores - March 9th – vote on final scores and allocations at regularly scheduled LIC meeting - April 6th – draft AAP released to public for 30-day public review o http://lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Progra - April 21st – present draft AAP to City Council - May 5th – present final AAP to City Council for approval City’s CDBG Allocation Policies and Practices: City Council policy states that 60 percent of awarded CDBG funds will be allocated to City-sponsored projects, and that the remaining 40 percent will go toward community-based organizations (CBO). City-sponsored projects also receive priority ranking over CBO projects. The Lodi Improvement Committee performs scoring for CBO projects only. Furthermore, HUD guidelines limit public services activities to 15 percent of the total grant amount and administrative activities to 20 percent of the total grant amount. Based on the anticipated $659,204 allocation, the distribution of funds will be as follows: - Administration $131,841 (20% Cap) - Public Service $98,880 (15% Cap) - Capital Projects $428,483 o Total: $659,204 CDBG-CV Applications for Funding 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 $796,408 in additional Community Development Block Grant – COVID Response (CDBG-CV) funds. Funds can be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus impact. Social Services The City of Lodi solicited social services 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. In January, City and consultant staff received and scored applications, and awarded approximately $637,000 in grant dollars to Lodi social service providers to assist Lodi residents with the following assistance: 1. Emergency Rental Assistance 2. Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services Page 2 of 3  3. Basic Needs Assistance (Food, Diapers, Childcare, etc.) 4. Technology Improvements City and consultant staff have prepared grant agreements and are finalizing with Subrecipients. Small Business Assistance The City of Lodi started its Small Business Assistance Program in December, which provides grant dollars to those Lodi businesses impacted by COVID-19. The City has received approximately 68 requests for assistance and award amounts have been announced. City and consultant staff have prepared grant agreements and are finalizing with Subrecipients. Updates on 2020-2021 Committee Annual Activities Please see the attached 2020-2021 Annual Activities for the Committee. Members will provide an update. Fiscal Impact: HUD’s annual allocation for 2021-22 CDBG funds were announced March 2021; the City anticipates receiving $659,204. HUD also previously announced $796,408 in potential CDBG-CV funds for City of Lodi for the 2020- 21 Program Year in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Attachments: 1. 2020-2021 LIC Annual Activities Page 3 of 3  Last Update: April 5, 2021 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 E. Murals in Public Spaces .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 F. Scholarship Program ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 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 .................................................................................................7 A. Relationship with ABCD + Love Your Block ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 B. East Side Business Rights ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 C. Bike Lanes ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 D. Reconciliation Initiative .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 E. Graffiti Determent ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 F. Community Recognition .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 5. Civic Engagement and LIC Meetings ...............................................................................9 A. Meet in Alternative Venues ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 B. Promote Open Positions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 C. Voter Engagement Forum/Debate ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 D. Engage with Other Organizations ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 6. Housing and Renting....................................................................................................... 10 A. Affordable Housing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 B. Discourage NIMBY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 C. Know Your Rights for Tenants .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 D. Increase Homeownership .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 E. Resource Accessibility .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 F. Block Parties (post-COVID)......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 7. Transparency and Accountability .................................................................................... 12 A. Website and Social Presence ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 LIC GOALS 2021 B. Multilingual and Accessible (ML/ADA) Announcements, Agendas, and Meetings ......................................................................................................... 12 C. Catch Up on Minutes...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 8. Administrative .................................................................................................................. 13 A. Bylaws Revision ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 April 5, 2021 Page 2 LIC GOALS 2021 1. Assisting the Unsheltered Population A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness Commented [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 Commented [DD2]: Add costs and fund sources for each Goal. remain informed with the LCOH’s activities and needs, and be available to assist and solicit support when 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. April 5, 2021 Page 3 LIC GOALS 2021 2. East Side Improvement A. Address Language Barriers Commented [DD3]: We’ve incorporated this goal into item 7.B, so it’s been deleted here. ↘ We’ve incorporated this goal into item 7.B. 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. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Identify Locations Brainstorm a list of locations to be researched and ✔ Complete Kathryn identified for improvement. The locations and needs are: • Lodi Ave @ Washington • Lodi @ Garfield • Sacramento St • Speed Reduction • Vine @ Garfield • Locust @ Washington • Pine @ Crescent • Locust @ Central Submit to Public Works Create a memo to Public Works and ask them for review. Kathryn Presentation from PW Hear a presentation from Public Works about our memo. Consider Funding Research potential grants, including PSIUCL. Kathryn Next Steps ?? D. Advance Youth Programs, Sports, and Arts General description goes here. Note: “Murals in Public Spaces” and “Scholarship Program” have been split into their own standalone projects, below. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee April 5, 2021 Page 4 LIC GOALS 2021 Explore hosting a basketball game between East Side Police and Fire Sandra parents and the Lodi Police and Fire Departments. Gift Program E. Murals in Public Spaces General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Magdalena and Mural in Public Spaces Sandra F. Scholarship Program Create a fund to support extracurricular activities or connect with local organizations for funds for youth participants. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Draft an MOU that connects local organizations for funds Kathryn and MOU for youth participants. Lynsay Next Steps? April 5, 2021 Page 5 LIC GOALS 2021 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. Note: This project is now the responsibility of the City Staff and thus removed from our list. 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 Create a video of testimonials from local people about the Vanessa + Video importance of the vaccine. 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. Note: David has conceded that there may not be enough interest nor resources to pursue this goal. April 5, 2021 Page 6 LIC GOALS 2021 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. Tour Businesses Next Steps? Possibly create a flyer. 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. Bike Lanes New bike lines have been added to the city. Kathryn 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 April 5, 2021 Page 7 LIC GOALS 2021 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. F. Community Recognition The Lodi Improvement Committee wishes to recognize others who are improving the community in a variety of ways. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee Nominate, vote on, and recognize property owners that Property Improvement have made significant aesthetic improvements to their Ongoing LIC Awards properties. Community Service Nominate, vote on, and recognize residents that have Ongoing LIC Awards provided outstanding services to our community. April 5, 2021 Page 8 LIC GOALS 2021 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 July 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. April 5, 2021 Page 9 LIC GOALS 2021 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. Planning meeting. 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 Commented [D4]: Jennifer mentioned that the program Home Repair Program. closed in October 2020 for repairs up to $10,000. Applications were received and are being reviewed. April 5, 2021 Page 10 LIC GOALS 2021 Sponsor a series of live presentations that help residents Awareness Presentations with homeownership or other useful topics. F. Block Parties (post-COVID) General description goes here. Specific Goal Description Date Assignee April 5, 2021 Page 11 LIC GOALS 2021 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 Commented [D5]: Jennifer encouraged the LIC to identify same time. volunteers to help with this goal. Encourage the City Council to do the same with their Patrice mentioned that changes are already being realized in ML Documents for CC announcements, agendas, and minutes (if they aren’t Sandra various departments. already) and extend that to all committees. Kari is going to check with City Clerk and other departments Review meeting announcements and agendas and add on adding a statement to the bottom of upcoming LIC agendas Interpreters language (if necessary) to ensure that non-English residents in Spanish and Urdu for people who want a translation or are made aware that interpreters are available upon request. interpretation. 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. April 5, 2021 Page 12 LIC GOALS 2021 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. Submit to City Council Get on the CC agenda and present at their meeting. ✔ Patrice Revisions from CC If any, make revisions. April 2021 David Resubmit to CC If needed, resubmit to CC for a future meeting. April 2021 Patrice Approval by CC Adopted by the CC. May 2021 CC Translate Translate into Spanish and Urdu. May 2021 Patrice Website Update Revise the LIC website to include the new bylaws. May 2021 Kari April 5, 2021 Page 13