Lodi Improvement Committee
Regular MeetingLodi, NJ · May 11, 2021
Minutes
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of May 11, 2021 was called to order
by Chair Diskin at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Member – Madrigal-Lauchland, Nuss, Saldana, Siddle, Vargas, Zicari and
Chair Diskin
Absent: Member –
Also Community Development Director John Della Monica, Neighborhood
Present: Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne and Department Administrative
Assistant Kari Chadwick
2. MINUTES
None
3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
SPEAKER)
None.
4. QUARTERLY GRAFFITI ABATEMENT STAFF UPDATE
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief update based on a brief
PowerPoint presentation attached to the end of these minutes.
Chair Diskin asked if the education piece is for educating the public about the program or
is it outreach education to the schools. Public Works Director Charles Swimley stated
the program is to educate the public about the program and its efforts.
Member Madrigal-Lauchland asked how the number of tags are being measured and
what the number is for secondary tags. Mrs. Rhyne stated that the numbers that are
given are estimates based on studies since the City is so quick to remove the first tag
that a second does not occur. Ms. Madrigal-Lauchland asked if there is data regarding
the number of times a particular location is tagged. Mrs. Rhyne stated that staff can get
that information.
5. CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PRESENTATION
Public Works Director Charles Swimley gave a brief presentation regarding Traffic
Engineering.
Chair Diskin asked how many complaints that are received regarding intersections. Mr.
Swimley stated that they receive several hundred complaints a year. Mr. Diskin asked
when and who approved the cameras on the traffic signals. Mr. Swimley stated that they
are motion sensors for vehicles such as bicycles and lighter vehicles that won’t trigger
the ground sensor. He added that they are not recording devises or cameras.
Approved at the February 16, 2023 LIC Meeting
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Member Madrigal-Lauchland asked what the next step is for the community when they
have tried to get a traffic stop, but the intersection does not meet the minimum criteria.
Mr. Swimley stated the protocol steps that are taken when a complaint is made;
complaint comes in, Public Works asks the Police Department to place a speed trailer in
the area, then that information is provided back to the Police Department to assist them
to know when to be in the area for enforcement.
Chair Diskin asked if the placement of deterrents is a City Council decision. Mr. Swimley
stated that the City Council will make a decision based on staff’s recommendation.
Member Madrigal-Lauchland stated that when the speed trailer is out it skews the
numbers because people will slow down for them. She also stated that the community
isn’t asking for speeders to get tickets they are asking for rumble strips, stop signs or
other items to make their community safer. Ms. Madrigal-Lauchland asked how we
create safe interventions. Mr. Swimley stated that we do have a safe community. He
added that the community does not suffer from a high accident rate and there are
effective speed limits that regulate what the speeds should be in an area. Mr. Swimley
stated that speed bumps can be a deterrent, but they can also be a nuisance if they are
installed in front of your residence. He added that the way the streets in Lodi are laid out
there is always a way to get around a street that has speed bumps.
Mr. Swimley stated that he received a memo from the Lodi Improvement Committee and
he addressed the requests for intersection and street studies that were mentioned in the
memo. He added that Garfield Street will be receiving a substantial upgrade this year
with the assistance of a grant. Mr. Della Monica asked what the benefits are of a four-
way stop verses a two-way stop. Mr. Swimley stated that the four-way stop controls the
intersection traffic more methodically, but there are other factors that need to be
considered in evaluating if an intersection needs a four-way, two-way stop, or no stop
sign.
Member Vargas thanked Mr. Swimley for the presentation. She stated that the area
around Heritage School needs to be kept safe. She encouraged Mr. Swimley to walk the
area because her concerns are primarily for pedestrian safety while the students are
walking to and from school.
Member Saldana asked where the data is pulled. Mr. Swimley stated that it is gathered
from Police reports. Ms. Saldana stated that the members of the Eastside Community
do not always involve the Police, so the data may not be accurate.
Vice Chair Siddle stated her appreciation of the work that has been done on Church
Street. She stated that placing a speed limit trailer on Sacramento Street would be
helpful. Mr. Swimley stated that he would work on it.
Chair Diskin asked if a trailer can be set up to record data and not flash the speed as a
warning. Mr. Swimley stated that he can look into the trailer having that ability.
Member Madrigal-Lauchland stated that the community isn’t looking to be disciplined to
learn to not do something. The community is looking to make their neighborhood safer.
They would like a community responsive intervention. They are asking the City to think
outside the box and help them make their community safer for its members. Ms. Rhyne
stated that the City can’t weigh one community member’s needs over another, so all that
they have to fall back on is the data.
Chair Diskin asked what the next steps are for the Committee to follow-up with additional
needs. Mr. Swimley stated that receiving additional feedback on traffic issues. He also
stated that he has jotted down a couple of items that he will be following-up on and will
reach out to Member Vargas with his findings. He added that the decision to put in traffic
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enforcement needs to follow City practices because the end of the day it needs to be
defensible.
Member Siddle asked what the temporary bumps that straddle a roadway at
intersections. Mr. Swimley stated that those gather trips traveled in an area.
Member Magdalena asked if there is any other way to gather information regarding the
traffic needs in the community. Mr. Swimley stated that he is not aware of another
method to gather the information.
Vice Chair Siddle stated that the data that the Police Department collects can be scued
as well. She shared that when she was hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle on Lodi
Avenue the incident does not have a Police record because she did not take an
ambulance to the hospital.
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
A. Staff Update on 2021-2022 Program Year
B. Staff Update on CDBG-CV
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief update regarding the
above items based on the staff report.
7. 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
3) Covid-19 response
4) Community Improvement
5) Civic Engagement
6) Housing and Renting
7) Transparency and Accountability
8) Administrative
Committee Members discussed and gave updates that will be reflected on the next
meeting packet attachment.
Vice Chair Siddle stated that on May 18, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. the Lodi Committee on
Homelessness will be presenting an update to the City Council at a Shirtsleeve
meeting.
Member Siddle asked if there is any information regarding cooling centers being
provided this summer. Mr. Della Monica stated that he has not heard anything yet
regarding cooling centers, but will release that information as soon as he hears.
Manager Rhyne stated that on May 5th staff got approval to implement the
Community Engagement Plan for the Lodi Access Center and if anyone is interested
it can be found on the website as part of that Council meeting agenda item.
Chair Diskin asked when meetings will go back to in-person. Director Della Monica
stated that until Lodi exits the orange tier in-person meetings will not resume. He
also added that the construction technology upgrades that are happening at Carnegie
Forum may delay the in-person meetings as well.
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B. Revised By-Laws update from City Staff
Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne gave a brief update regarding the next steps
for the By-Laws adoption.
8. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings
a. June-TBD
b. July - TBD
Chair Diskin would like to have Code Enforcement attend one of the meetings. Mr. Della
Monica stated that Code Enforcement is in a transition and as soon as they are able he
will invite them to attend.
Jennifer Rhyne stated that Major Mark with The Salvation Army would like to attend the
July meeting to give a presentation.
Member Vargas offered to ask Lodi Police Traffic division to come and speak.
9. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
. Chair Diskin stated that Lodi is going to be having a Pride Event on Friday, June Sth
at Highwater Brewing. He would like to look for more opportunities to get the Lodi
lmprovement Committee out into the public.
¡ Member Vargas asked what everyone thought of Mr. Ortiz's presentation and
recommended that the Committee get involved with the Peace Walk that may happen
again this year.
. Member Mandrigal-Lauchland would like to have a presentation or information on
tenant, landlord and homeowner rights. Member Saldana stated that she is
researching tenant rights and will bring back what she collects.
. Jennifer Rhyne stated that the CentralValley Low lncome Housing and The Salvation
Army are current resources for assistance for back rent due to COVID.
. Chair Diskin stated that there is also utility forgiveness. Manager Rhyne stated that
the information can be found on the City of Lodi website.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
¡ None
1 1. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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íennifer Rhyne
Neighborhood Service Manager
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City of Lodi
Graffiti Abatement
City Graffiti Abatement Program
The City's graffiti abatement program was established to remove graffiti
from public and private facilities, which can be seen from the public
right-of-way or from areas where the public has the right to be.
Goals of the program are:
Maintain Property Values
When left untouched, graffiti can negatively affect
property values by as much as 15% and often
leads to more serious crimes.
Suppress Gang Activity
It is important to note that not all graffiti is
cause by gang members. However, gangs
often use graffiti as a form of communication
or to intimidate other gangs by identifying
what they perceive as their territory.
Ensure Attractive and
Safe Community
Graffiti can give a sense that the area is not
safe or can be seen as a blight on the
community. It can also identify the entire
neighborhood as associating with a particular
gang and increases the likelihood of violence 2
against an innocent citizen.
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The Program Has Four Major Elements
Education and Obtaining Graffiti Record
Promotion Releases Removal Keeping
Educate the public Identify and contact Inspects highly Keep accurate
regarding the service property owners to vandalized areas records of all
provided by the City to obtain release and routinely; remove abatement actions,
remove gang-related graffiti hold harmless graffiti within two including location,
from buildings, fences, and agreement for the business days of and time spend on
other structures and to City to remove notification or abatement.
promote citizen graffiti. discovery; and
participation in the early communicate
reporting of gang graffiti. suspicious graffiti
to gang task force.
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Program Information and Updates
The entire City of Lodi community benefits from this program. Info can be viewed in the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on the City’s Community Development website.
https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Progra
How is it tracked?
72%
Public Works utilizes an asset management program to track all graffiti
abatement activity. A quarterly report is generated and identifies each
graffiti abatement activity within the CDBG boundaries. (Date, time,
In the 3rd quarter of the 2020-2021 location etc.)
program year (January 1, 2021 – Meets CDBG Goal #1 – Promote
March 31, 2021), 493 graffiti Safer Neighborhoods
abatements were completed. Of that The City's Graffiti Abatement program has helped reduce blight by
356 reports were in the CDBG cleaning up tagged properties in the low-income CDBG target areas.
The City's program cleans up these sites quickly, which benefits not
Target area totaling approximately only the property but prevents secondary tags.
195 hours spent on abatement.
Effectiveness
The program runs year-round and has helped preserve neighborhood property
values and maintain housing stock in the City. The Graffiti Abatement program
removed 1,492 instances of graffiti in the CDBG target area throughout the
2019-2020 program year, benefitting the approximately 18,000 individuals
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in the CDBG target area.
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CDBG Target Area Map
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Statistics
-7% From program year 2017-
28% 2018 to 2019-2020 there has
been a drop in abatement by
approx. 7%
99.7%
Annual Abatements
1,620
It is important to note that
1,600 99.7% of abatements were
1,580 1,596
completed the same day
1,560
1,540
they were reported in the last
1,520 3 program years
1,500 1,510
1,480 1,492
1,460
1,440
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2017‐2018 2018‐2019 2019‐2020
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Reference Page
https://library.municode.com/ca/san_joaquin_county/codes/co
de_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6GEWE_DIV3PUOR_CH6GRAB
https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=151
7&context=jpt
https://www.statisticsdatabase.com/facts/graffiti-statistics-united-
states/
https://www.gwinnettcb.org/resources/facts-figures/graffiti-facts-
figures/
https://www.lodi.gov/548/Graffiti
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Conclusion
28%
Questions or Comments?
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Agenda
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA
Carnegie Forum Date: May 11, 2021
305 West Pine Street, Lodi Time: 6:00 P.M.
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SPECIAL TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
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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
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with other provisions of the Brown Act.
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Lodi Improvement Committee Agenda
May 11, 2021
For information regarding this agenda please contact:
Kari Chadwick @ (209) 333-6711
Community Development Administrative Assistant
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. Quarterly Graffiti Abatement Staff Update
5. City of Lodi Public Works Director: 15 Minutes
6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
A. Staff update on 2021-2022 Program Year
B. Staff update on CDBG-CV
7. 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
8. Regular Business
A. Determine topics for upcoming meetings
a. June – TBD
b. July – TBD
9. Comments/Announcements from Committee members and Staff on Non-Agenda
Items (5 minute limit per speaker)
10. Adjournment
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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
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MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department
To: Lodi Improvement Committee
From: Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager, City of Lodi
Date: May 11, 2021
Subject: Staff Report on 2021-22 CDBG Process, CDBG-CV Applications, Graffiti Abatement
Quarterly Update, 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 an update from City staff on quarterly graffiti
abatements; 2) the Public Works Director will provide information on internal processes and updates as
requested by the Committee; 3) receive update from staff on the CDBG-EN 2021-22 Annual Action Plan; 4)
receive an update on CDBG-CV; 5) provide updates on progress towards meeting its goals and activities.
Graffiti Abatement:
Staff will share quarterly update on the number of graffiti abatements within the City in relation to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Area.
Public Works:
The City of Lodi Public Works Director, Charlie Swimley, will provide a general overview of the traffic
engineering process and answer questions, any follow-up items on graffiti abatement, and questions on the
bike lane on Pine Street.
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
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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
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
- May 15th – Turn in final AAP to HUD
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
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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
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
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Last Update: April 30, 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 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
F. Community Recognition .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
G. Code Enforcement ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 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
LIC GOALS 2021
A. Website and Social Presence ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Multilingual and Accessible (ML/ADA) Announcements, Agendas, and Meetings ......................................................................................................... 12
C. Catch Up on Minutes...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
8. Administrative .................................................................................................................. 13
A. Bylaws Revision ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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LIC GOALS 2021
1. Assisting the Unsheltered Population
A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness
The LCOH is tasked with assisting the unhoused (and those at risk of becoming so) in Lodi. The LIC should
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.
Generally, first Tuesday of every month at noon. Ongoing Kathryn
Meeting Liaison
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.
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LIC GOALS 2021
2. East Side Improvement
A. Address Language Barriers
↘ 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
Kathryn has started to connect local organizations
Yard Cleanup interested in volunteering to help clean up residential areas Kathryn
upon request by the residents.
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. ✔ Complete Kathryn
Presentation from PW Hear a presentation from Public Works about our memo. May
Consider Funding Research potential grants, including PSIUCL. Kathryn
Next Steps ??
D. Advance Youth Programs, Sports, and Arts
General description goes here.
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Note: “Murals in Public Spaces” and “Scholarship Program” have been split into their own standalone
projects, below.
Specific Goal Description Date Assignee
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
Draft MOU for youth participants. ✔ Complete Lynsay
The PlayLodi! Scholarship has been created and is available
now. The community organizations participating are Lodi
Sign MOU Adopt-A-Child, CPFSJ-Lodi Family Resource Center, and ✔ Complete
Lodi Parks and Recreation Department.
Program Start
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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
unreliable or insufficient.
Internet Service Sandra
Determined this goal is no longer applicable now that
students have returned to in-person learning.
Recognizing that some students may not be able to pick up
lunches from the school district, explore options to
facilitate food delivery or increase awareness to these
Food Delivery parents. Sandra
Determined this goal is no longer applicable now that
students have returned to in-person learning.
Offer workshop on the “hidden curriculum” that will help
Workshops Postponed 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.
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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.
Event at Hale Park to promote ABCD on April 18.
Outreach April 18 Magdalena
Magdalena will be there.
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
and the Lodi Arch. Kathryn
Pine Street
Need an update from Public Works.
Green paint was added to multiple bike lanes in 2020.
Bike Lanes Kathryn
Public Works has plans to create new bike lanes in 2021.
D. Reconciliation Initiative
General description goes here.
Partner with existing non-profit organizations.
Specific Goal Description Date Assignee
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Discussion Groups Provide a space for conversations to happen. Vanessa
Facilitate workshops on dialogue and anti-racism.
Workshops Vanessa
Meeting scheduled for April 16 to discuss.
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.
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.
Employee Reminder Remind employees about the LIC recognition program. May 2021 Kari
G. Code Enforcement
Develop a relationship with Code Enforcement and assist them in their efforts.
Specific Goal Description Date Assignee
Meet with CE and learn about what they do, their needs,
Initial Meeting Complete LIC
and their prior relationship with LIC.
Schedule a time for CE to present an annual summary to
CE Presentation to LIC David
LIC.
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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.
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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
languages, that helps tenants understand their rights
Workshop particularly for disputes with landlords. Magdalena
Magdalena is meeting with Tenants Together April 21.
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.
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Specific Goal Description Date Assignee
Explore options to promote grants available to low-income
homeowners.
Jennifer mentioned that the program closed in October
Promote Homeowner 2020 for repairs up to $10,000. Applications were received Kathryn
Grants and are being reviewed.
Likewise for the Electric Utility rebate program and Minor
Home Repair Program.
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
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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
announcements, agendas, and minutes (if they aren’t
already) and extend that to all committees.
Sandra
ML Documents for CC Kari is going to check with City Clerk and other
Kari
departments on adding a statement to the bottom of
upcoming LIC agendas in Spanish and Urdu for people
who want a translation or interpretation.
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.
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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
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