Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA – Regular Meeting Date: January 11, 2022 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) A. Staff update on CDBG-EN 2021-2022 Program Year B. Staff update on CDBG-CV C. Presentation: 2022-2023 CDBG Application and Community Needs Workshop 5. 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 6. LIC 2022 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES GOAL SETTING A. Staff update 2022 annual activities goal setting priorities based on survey results Revised 10/2021 LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2022 PAGE TWO B. Vote on 2022 Annual Activities 7. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine topics for upcoming meetings a. February – City of Lodi Library Director b. March – TBD 8. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker) 9. 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. All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Jennifer Cusmir at (209) 333-6702. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Jennifer Cusmir (209) 333-6702. Members of the public may view and listen to the open session of this teleconference meeting at www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ or https://zoom.us/j/94893750501?pwd=UXkvUGMxOUZ5UWRYdU0xZE9CbUNsQT09  MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department To: Lodi Improvement Committee From: Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager, City of Lodi Date: January 11, 2022 Subject: Staff Report on 2021-22 CDBG Program/CDBG-CV, 2022-23 CDBG Application and Community Needs Workshop, 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 2021-22 and CDBG- CV; 2) receive presentation from staff on CDBG 2022-23 Application and Community Needs Workshop ; 3) provide update on 2021 annual activities; 4) receive update from staff on 2022 Annual Activities Goal Setting priorities based on survey; 5) regular business. Community Development Block Grant (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 anticipated receiving a 2021-22 CDBG grant award of approximately $600,000 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 to $668,918. Eligible organizations were 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 Page 1 of 4 Council’s consideration on April 21, 2021 and approved on May 5, 2021. The AAP was submitted to HUD on May 15, 2021. 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 $668,918 allocation, the distribution of funds was be as follows: - Administration $133,783 (20% Cap) - Public Service $98,880 (15% Cap) - Capital Projects $435,983 o Total: $668,918 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 $796,408 in additional Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (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 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 • The Salvation Army has fully expended their rental assistance program. 2. Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services 3. Basic Needs Assistance (Food, Diapers, Childcare, etc.) 4. Technology Improvements 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. CDBG-EN – 2022-23 Application Process The application period for the 2022-23 CDBG program year began on December 17th, 2021 and will continue until January 28th, 2022. Eligible organizations include non-profits and local government entities. The City anticipates receiving approximately $600,000 in CDBG funds for the 2022-23 CDBG program year. Page 2 of 4 Approximately, $130,000 and $230,000 will be available to community-based organizations and City departments respectively for capital improvement and non-public service projects. Funding for public services is not available to new applicants for the 2022-23 program year due to the City entering into two-year agreements with public service providers during the 2021-22 program year. Successful applications will address significant needs within the City and must meet the qualifications outlined in the Application Guidelines available below. If awarded, funding is expected to be available July 1, 2022. Community Needs Workshop This workshop’s goals are to create a forum for community input on the CDBG program and to use that feedback to inform scoring of applications by staff. Draft data on community needs based on stakeholder feedback will be presented via PowerPoint at this meeting for public comment and initial review by the Committee. Gathering feedback from these resources, a final list of priority needs and ranking of applications will be compiled into the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and provided to the City Council as a recommendation for the Council’s consideration and approval. In preparing the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan, careful consideration will be given to all comments and views expressed by the public, whether given as verbal testimony at the public hearing or submitted in writing during the review and comment period. The document will have a section that presents all comments, and explains why comments were or were not accepted. Updates on 2021 Committee Annual Activities Please see the attached 2021 Annual Activities for the Committee as well as list of accomplishments shared by committee members. Members will provide an update for any items not included. LIC 2022 Annual Activities Goal Setting: On December 8, 2021 staff shared sent out a survey link to the Committee for member to identify accomplishments that occurred in the 2021 calendar year, and look to establish goals for the upcoming 2022 calendar year. The deadline to submit the survey was 12/17/2021 by 5:30pm. Members Diskin, Siddle, Zicari, and Nuss completed the survey within the allotted time, below is a summary based on responses. Priorities: (Committee recommendation based on survey is to set four priority goals for 2022 to focus on) 1. Assisting the Unsheltered Population a. Relationship with Lodi Committee On Homelessness (LCOH) b. Supporting LCOH goals regarding Access Center and Harmony Homes c. Continue to address the unsheltered crisis and care of the unsheltered in Lodi 2. East Side Improvement a. Advance youth programs such as expand Play Lodi! Scholarships b. Community Center 3. Community Improvement a. Enhance relationship with the ABCD committee b. Fairy Yardmothers Program c. Community Recognition 4. Housing and Renting Page 3 of 4  a. Affordable Housing 5. Civic Engagement and LIC Meetings 6. Transparency and Accountability 7. Administrative Barriers: 1. Too many goals 2. Not enough time 3. COVID-19 4. Funding/Resources 5. Difficulty coordinating with other committee members assigned to a particular goal between LIC meetings 6. Lack of interest/support from other City departments, committees, council, etc. Fiscal Impact: HUD’s annual allocation for 2021-22 CDBG funds was announced March 2021 and updated May 2021; the City received $668,918. HUD also allocated approximately $796,408 in CDBG-CV funds for City of Lodi in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The City anticipates receiving $600,000 in 2022-2023 CDBG funds. Attachments: 1. 2021 LIC Annual Activities 2. 2021 LIC Accomplishments Page 4 of 4  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 June 16, 2021 Page 2 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. June 16, 2021 Page 3 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. ✔ 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. June 16, 2021 Page 4 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 June 16, 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 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. June 16, 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. 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 June 16, 2021 Page 7 LIC GOALS 2021 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. June 16, 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 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. June 16, 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 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. June 16, 2021 Page 10 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 June 16, 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 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. June 16, 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 June 16, 2021 Page 13  Lodi Improvement Committee 2021 Accomplishments Assisting the Unsheltered Population ☐ A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness (LCOH) – Member Siddle is LCOH Chair B. Point in Time (PIT) Count – Several members are involved in the planning and will volunteer at the 2022 PIT Count to be held on January 26, 2022 East Side Improvement ☐ B. Assist Senior Citizens – Developed framework for the Fairy Yardmothers Project. Will continue to work with ABCD on establishing program in 2022. C. Traffic and Lighting Improvements – Developed list of potential locations for improvement and shared with Public Works. Received informational presentation from Public Works Director on how traffic and lighting improvements are determined. D. Advance Youth Programs, Sports, and Arts – Assisted in Play Lodi! Scholarship program development COVID Response ☐ N/A Community Improvement ☐ A. Relationship with ABCD + Love Your Block – Member Nuss is liaison to ABCD committee and attends meetings monthly. B. East Side Business Rights – City provided resource list, which included information on where to obtain a business license and applicable Municipal Codes as requested by Member Vargas 1 LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE 2021 Accomplishments C. Bike Lanes – Several new bike lanes were established throughout the City. The Committee continues to be active with Bike Lodi. Civic Engagement and LIC Meetings ☐ B. Promote Open Positions – Filled several vacant positions, have shared when new vacancies will open. Housing and Renting ☐ A. Affordable Housing – Several members attended informational meeting with local Affordable Housing Developer. Also assisted with the Harmony Homes project, which is developing four permanent supportive housing units to be opened in early 2022. C. Know Your Rights for Tenants – San Joaquin Fair Housing shared resources at an LIC Meeting Transparency and Accountability ☐ C. Catch up on minutes – Several months have been completed, remainder still being worked on. Administrative ☐ A. Bylaws Revision – Revisions presented to City Council, pending additional feedback from City Council to re-draft. 2