Lodi Improvement Committee
Regular MeetingLodi, NJ · October 12, 2021
Minutes
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of October 12, 2021 was called to order by
Chair Diskin at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Member – Madrigal-Lauchland, Nuss, Saldana, Siddle, Vargas, Zicari and
Chair Diskin
Absent: Member – None
Also Community Development Director John Della Monica, CDBG Specialist
Present: Patrice Clemons and CDD Program Specialist Kari Chadwick
2. MINUTES
None
3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER)
None
4. PRESENTATION
None
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
A. Staff Update on CDBG-EN 2020-21 & 2021-2022 Program Year(s)
B. Staff Update on CDBG-CV
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief update on both A and B based
on the information provided in the staff report. She added that the Home Repair Program was
a success and eight residences were able to take advantage of the program.
Chair Diskin asked if there will be any applications for the Lodi Improvement Committee to
score this year for the CDBG funds. Ms. Rhyne stated that there will not be any applications
this year since last year was the first year that the applications were approved for a two-year
cycle.
Member Mandrigal-Lauchland asked how the Committee members can help get through the
bottleneck that is causing the Emergency Rental Assistance funds to not be expended. Ms.
Rhyne stated that it is just a matter of getting the word out.
6. 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
A. Update on LIC 2020-21 Goals from Members and Staff
a. Activities
1) Assisting Unsheltered Population
2) East Side Improvement
3) Covid-19 response
4) Community Improvement
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5) Civic Engagement
6) Housing and Renting
7) Transparency andAccountability
8) Administrative
Committee Members and staff discussed and gave updates that will be reflected on the next
meeting packet attachment.
Vice Chair Siddle stated that The Point in Time Count will be conducted on January 26,2022
Volunteers are still needed.
Chair Diskin stated that the Harmony Homes site looks ready to go. Ms. Siddle stated that
everything is ready to go, staff is just waiting on the houses to be delivered. Ms. Rhyne stated
that the new target for their arrival is the first week of November.
Member Vargas and Nuss gave a brief update on murals and the Police basketball game.
Member Mandragal-Lauchland stated that she is still interested in producing a Covid-19 video
to help get the word out.
Member Nuss stated that ABCD is very interested in supporting the Fairy Yardmothers
program.
Chair Diskin asked how the new Code Compliance team is working out. Ms. Rhyne stated that
the Code Compliance Officers have not moved into our building yet, but the transition is going
well.
7. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings
a. November - Pending - Recommendations have been received - Member Zicari
suggested 180 Teen Center director.
b. December - TBD - Cancel
c. January-TBD -
d. February - TBD - new Library Director
8. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
. Neighborhood Services Manager stated that the reorganization for Chair and Vice Chair will be
put on the next agenda.
. Vice Chair Siddle stated that the Friends of the Library will be attending the Witch Walk in
Woodbridge
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
lly submitted,
Rhyne
hborhood Service Manager
Agenda
LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA – Regular Meeting
Date: October 12, 2021
COMMITTEE Time: 6:00 P.M.
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
For information regarding this Agenda please contact:
Kari Chadwick
Community Development Program Specialist
Telephone: (209) 333-6711
Notice Regarding Public Comments
Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways:
• In-person – The Carnegie Forum is open to the public in accordance with CDPH and CalOSHA
guidelines.
• Zoom Webinar
Meeting ID: 948 9375 0501
Passcode: 995482
Phone number: Dial: Us: +1 669 900 9128 Or iPhone one-tap: +16699009128
Link: https://zoom.us/j/94893750501?pwd=UXkvUGMxOUZ5UWRYdU0xZE9CbUNsQT09
• Email – LICcomments@lodi.gov
Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting
• Mail – Community Development Department, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241
• Hand delivered to: Community Development Department, 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
1. ROLL CALL
2. MINUTES - None
3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) (5 minute limit per speaker)
If you wish to address the Commission, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are
limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda.
4. PRESENTATION: None
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
A. Staff update on CDBG-EN 2020-21 & 2021-2022 Program Year(s)
B. Staff update on CDBG-CV
6. LIC 2021 ANNUAL ACTIVITES
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
Revised 10/2021
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7. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine topics for upcoming meetings
a. Nov – Pending (Recommendations have been received)
b. December - TBD
8. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA
ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker)
7. 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 scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day.
______________________________
Jennifer Rhyne
Neighborhood Services Manager
**Notice: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the legislative body
concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the cast of Closed Session items) or during
consideration of the item.
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City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the
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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: October 12, 2021
Subject: Staff Report on 2020-21 & 2021-22 CDBG Program/CDBG-CV, 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 update from staff on the CDBG-EN 2020-21 & 2021-22
and CDBG-CV; 2) provide updates on progress towards meeting its goals and activities.
Presentation:
Anticipated presenter was unable to attend.
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 $668,918. The U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the actual amount of funding in March of
2021 and updated it May 2021. Eligible organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities.
The new program year started 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
scores. The Committee made recommendations for award allocations presented to the City Council for the
Council’s consideration on April 21, 2021 and approved on May 5, 2021. AAP was submitted to HUD on May
15, 2021.
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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
- Revised Amount $9,714
o Total: $668,918
CDBG-EN - 2020-2021 CAPER Presentation
After the conclusion of the program year, the City prepares a year-end report called the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The draft CAPER for program year 2020-21 is available for public
review and comment; and will be presented to the City Council for approval around mid-September. The City
will compile annual accomplishments and required data received from awarded Subrecipients to assist in
drafting the CAPER. A PowerPoint presentation was shared by staff at the September 14, 2021 Lodi
Improvement Committee Meeting.
CDBG-CV Applications for Funding
HUD 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 received an allocation of
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
• Rental Assistance is still available for those in need. (Flyers were mailed
out in monthly utility bills in September)
2. Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services
3. Basic Needs Assistance (Food, Diapers, Childcare, etc.)
4. Technology Improvements
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Several Subrecipients have been provided extensions to fully utilize the CDBG-CV funds and continue to
provide support to those in our community impacted by COVID-19.
Updates on 2021 Committee Annual Activities
Please see the attached 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 and updated May 2021; the
City anticipates receiving $668,918. HUD also allocated approximately $796,408 in CDBG-CV funds for City of
Lodi for the 2020-21 Program Year in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Attachments:
1. 2021 LIC Annual Activities
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Last Update: June 16, 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
H. Beautification ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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
LIC GOALS 2021
7. Transparency and Accountability .................................................................................... 12
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 Thursday of every month at 2:30 PM via
Meeting Liaison Zoom. 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 2022. Planning to begin in Fall 2021.
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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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. ✔ Complete
Next Steps Look into additional research and data. Sandra
Consider Funding Research potential grants, including PSIUCL. Kathryn
D. Advance Youth Programs, Sports, and Arts
General description goes here.
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LIC GOALS 2021
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 is working with Raoul Mejia.
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 Program is up and running. ✔ Complete
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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
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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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.
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.
H. Beautification
Connect our community’s youth with senior to assist with yardwork, focused on the East Side.
Specific Goal Description Date Assignee
Create “Fairy Yardmothers” to connect Youth’s Coalition
Development Kathryn
of California (YCC) with homeowners and renters.
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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 event s 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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LIC GOALS 2021
Specific Goal Description Date Assignee
Explore options to promote grants available to low-income
homeowners.
Jennifer mentioned that the program closed in October
2020 for repairs up to $10,000. Applications were received
Promote Homeowner and are being reviewed. Kathryn
Grants
Likewise for the Electric Utility rebate program and Minor
Home Repair Program.
Kathryn has been sharing programs with social service
agencies.
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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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
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