Lodi Improvement Committee
Regular MeetingLodi, NJ · December 13, 2022
Minutes
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 , 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of December 13, 2022 was called to
order by Chair Siddle at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Member – Hill, Nuss, Scott, and Chair Siddle
Absent: Member – Mellor, Vargas, and Zicari
Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community
Present: Development Director John Della Monica, CDD Program Specialist Kari
Chadwick, and CDBG Program Manager Austin Knudsen
2. MINUTES
November 8, 2022 Minutes
MOTION / VOTE:
The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Nuss, Scott second, approved
the minutes from the November 8, 2022 Lodi Improvement Committee meetings.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Members – Hill, Nuss, Scott, and Chair Siddle
Noes: Members –
Abstain: Members –
Absent: Members – Mellor, Vargas, and Zicari
3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
SPEAKER)
No public comments
4. PRESENATIONS
A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application information and
Community Needs Workshop
B. Committee and Community to provide feedback on priority goals
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a PowerPoint presentation
for both items based on the staff report.
Vice Chair Scott asked what the low- and middle-income thresholds are for Lodi
and how often is the Planning and Administration cap met. Ms. Rhyne stated that
the Planning and Administration cap is met every year. She added that the low-
and moderate-income levels are evaluated every year by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and she can look that up the 2022 income
levels and provide it to the Committee as a follow-up to this meeting. See below for
a link to the HUD site:
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html#2022_data
Approved at the February 16, 2023 LIC Meeting
Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Chair Siddle asked if the Service Providers were all notified of this meeting. Ms.
Rhyne stated that about 20 Service Providers were notified and approximately six
or seven that requested one-on-one interviews. Mr. Knudsen added that only a few
providers requested information for tonight’s meeting.
Vice Chair Scott asked what the status is for continuity of the Plan goals and
funding spent on each goal and what percentage of funding has been allocated to
each category. Ms. Rhyne stated that those questions should be answered in the
second half of the PowerPoint.
Member Hill asked for additional clarification for the goal to Build Capacity in CDBG
Target Areas. Mr. Knudsen stated that it is intended to use funds to improve the
operational capacity of the organization
5. LIC 2022 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
A. Update LIC Members and Staff
a. Activities
1) Assisting Unsheltered Population
Items Discussed: San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors awarded the
City additional funds to complete the Access Center along with the phase
two Learning Center project. The Lodi Committee on Homelessness has
been doing weekly outreach in the field with Mental Health advisors,
Temporary Access Center, public awareness next steps, Loads of Love
continues to visit the Temporary Access Center, trash bags are continuing
to be provided to residence of camps for encampment trash pick-ups which
Caltrans picks up on a regular basis has hit a snag with staffing changes,
but the hope is to get it back on track soon.
2) East Side Improvement
Items Discussed: Advance youth programs and Adopt-a-Child mural.
3) Community Improvement
Items Discussed: ABCD Committee and Community Recognition status.
4) Administration, Transparency and Accountability
City Council Engagement, minutes, Bylaw revisions.
Committee Members and staff discussed and gave updates that will be reflected on
the next meeting packet attachment.
Chair Siddle introduced Sally Snyde, Operator of the World of Wonders Museum, Inc.
Ms. Snyde came forward and gave a brief description of the organization and what
they do. Mr. Della Monica encouraged everyone to visit the museum.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings
a. January – Cancelled
b. February – CDBG Application Presentations – possibly the Bylaw consideration
– this may be a special meeting
c. March – Score CDBG Applications
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d. April- Love Lodi Presentation
7. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
. Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Ryne stated that there will be a vaccination
clinic being held from 1Oam to noon this Saturday at the Access Center. Love Lodi is
managing the volunteers, so please reach out to Tara Stewart if you have any
quest¡ons.
8. AÐJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10
p.m.
Respectful ly subm itted,
Rhyne
Neighborhood Service Manager
2023‐2024
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
Application and Community Needs Workshop
DECEMBER 13, 2022
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
• CDBG Background
• Program Year/ Application Cycle
• Review 2023‐24 Program Year Timelines and Requirements
• Review the Consolidated Plan Process for 2023‐2028 Consolidated Plan
• Review 2023‐24 Application/Process
• Review Questions from Applicants and Other Attendees
• Public Feedback:
• Review CDBG Goals Progress
• Community Engagement/LIC Feedback
• Final Comments
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CDBG BASIC INFORMATION
◦CDBG Background:
◦ Community Development Block Grant Program provides annual
grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop
viable urban communities
◦ Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
◦HUD CDBG Goals:
◦ Provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing
◦ Provide a suitable living environment
◦ Expand economic opportunities
ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY
1. Principally benefit low‐ and moderate‐income persons,
defined as families and individuals whose household
incomes do not exceed 80% of a jurisdiction’s median
income;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. Meet an urgent need by addressing conditions that pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health and safety of
residents.
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ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE COSTS
◦ City Departments ◦ Personnel/staff (salary and benefits)
◦ Government and Quasi‐ ◦ Office/facility rental or lease costs
Government agencies
◦ Materials and supplies
◦ Non‐Profits and Non‐Profit
Partnerships ◦ Communications
◦ For‐Profits for Economic ◦ Travel/mileage
Development Projects
*For any items not listed here, please check with staff*
INELIGIBLE COSTS
◦ Programs that do not meet one of the 3 National Objectives
◦ Programs or services that promote religion
◦ Political activities
◦ Marketing, incentives, or fundraising
◦ Payment of debt or expenses incurred prior to agreement
◦ Entertainment, furnishings, or personal property
◦ Generally equipment, unless necessary to implement an eligible activity
◦ Food, unless essential to achieving program goals
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2023‐24 CDBG PROGRAM YEAR
Program Year Timeline:
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Q1 (July-Sept. 2023) - Q2 (Oct.-Dec. 2023) - Q3 (Jan.- March 2024) - Q4 (April-June 2024)
2023-24 Program Year City Allocation: (Estimate)
Appx. $600,000 (*official award announced in Spring 2023)
Planning and Admin Cap:
20% of total City Allocation ($120,000)
Public Service Activities Cap:
15% of total City Allocation ($90,000)
Capital Improvement Activities Cap: No Cap
The Consolidated Plan
5 Year Plan
Required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
1) Determines Needs:
◦ Assess local affordable housing and community development needs and
market conditions.
2) Sets Priorities and Strategies:
◦ Collect data, community input, and stakeholder feedback
◦ Strategy for addressing local needs.
The Consolidated Plan should clearly explain the relationships
between needs, priorities, resources, goals, and proposed activities.
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The Consolidated Planning Process
Outreach,
Annual
Annual
Stakeholder Analysis
Strategic Plan Action Plan/
Action Plan/
meetings,
CAPER
CAPER
Data-gathering
Ensures the programs Analysis of Addresses the Allows the
are data-driven and community priority needs jurisdiction to
place-based needs and and City’s goals track its
priority accomplishments
populations
Consolidated Plan and Strategic Plan Goals
Includes summaries of the objectives the City intends to
initiate and/or complete during the timeframe of the
Consolidated Plan.
For each objective, the city must identify proposed
accomplishments and outcomes in quantitative terms.
◦ Goals should be based on the availability of resources and local
organizational capacity
◦ Five characteristics of effective goals: specific, measurable, action‐
orientated, realistic, time‐bound
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Previous Goals from 2019‐2023 ConPlan
1. Develop safe, healthy, and secure neighborhoods within CDBG Target Area (e.g.,
neighborhood watch groups, street lighting, traffic‐calming methods, traffic
signals, street or private home cameras).
2. Improve public spaces within CDBG Target Area (e.g., community gardens, park
cleanups, street cleaning, street surface improvements, alley improvements, and
park improvements for youth activities such as soccer fields).
3. Address dilapidated conditions to improve neighborhoods within CDBG Target
Area (e.g., critical repair program, code enforcement, housing rehabilitation,
graffiti abatement).
4. Improve access to public facilities and infrastructure for disabled, seniors, and
low‐income families (e.g., transportation, ADA accessibility, sidewalk
improvements).
Previous Goals from 2019‐2023 ConPlan (Continued)
5. Improve housing opportunities, accessibility, affordability, and
sustainability (e.g., fair housing, rehabilitate affordable housing
units, create new affordable housing units, homeless housing).
6. Build capacity, leadership, and connections within the CDBG Target
Area (e.g., ABCD program).
7. Support programs or projects that assist lower‐income children,
youth, seniors, and single‐parent families, and that assist the
extremely low‐income population (e.g., after‐school recreation,
homework help, gang prevention, mental health services, homeless
services, childcare).
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2023‐24 APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications Released:
Friday, December 16, 2022
Applications Due:
Friday, January 27, 2023 by 5:00 pm
Draft Application Presentation and Q/A:
February 2023 at LIC meeting
Draft Funding Recommendations:
March 2023
Council Approval of Funding Awards:
May 2023
2023‐24 CDBG APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
◦ On December 16, 2022 the application and application instructions will be available on the
City Website here:
www.lodi.gov/183
◦ We encourage you to contact City staff and discuss your proposed activity to determine
CDBG eligibility
◦ Make sure your insurance documents are available and current (these will be requested)
◦ Consider whether you will be able to gather the required reporting and demographic
information and that you have a clear understanding of the administrative requirements
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TWO‐YEAR CONTRACTS
◦ Applicants will have the option to apply for one or two years of funding
◦ Two‐year contracts and agreements help to reduce administrative burden for the City and for
subrecipients (your organization)
◦ Applicants will be considered for two‐year contracts based on the following:
◦ Applicant has received a Lodi CDBG allocation in a prior year(s);
◦ Applicant was able to demonstrate proper management of their CDBG allocation (timely reporting,
timely expenditures, proper coordination with City Staff, etc.); and
◦ Applicant’s program goals were met in the prior CDBG program year(s);
◦ If you are not sure whether to apply for one or two years of funding, reach out to Austin for
clarification
◦ Though approved for two years of funding, subrecipients will only include the budget and
anticipated accomplishments for the first year of funding in your application, and later amend the
agreement.
SETTING GOALS
◦ It is important to be realistic in estimating the number of people served by your program, as
well as the timeline for the activity’s completion
◦ Include only Lodi residents in your goal reporting
◦ Your goal cannot be lower than the number of Lodi residents you serve now
◦ Roughly estimate the number of low‐ and moderate‐ income people if you don’t have data;
more information can be obtained by contacting program staff
◦ For Limited Clientele projects and programs, a minimum of 71% of participants must be low‐
moderate income
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APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
◦ Applications can be submitted one of two ways:
1. By emailing documents or FTP link to NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov
OR
2. By providing a USB drive with all files contained on it and mailing it to City Hall
◦ For questions, please contact Austin Knudsen at austin.knudsen@mbakerintl.com
◦ Application should be submitted as Word document and attachments may be in
PDF/Word formats. Please do not send other formats.
GRANT APPLICATION RANKING
◦ CDBG Eligibility
◦ Does the program meet a national objective?
◦ Does the program support one of the goals as outlined in the 2019‐23 Consolidated Plan?
◦ Readiness to proceed and ability to complete the project within the program year
◦ Leveraged funding and collaboration
◦ Cost Reasonableness/Effectiveness/ Largest Benefit
◦ Past Performance; Grant Management Experience
◦ Completeness of Application
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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE SELECTED TO
RECEIVE A GRANT?
(Keep this information in mind for your application)
SUBRECIPIENT BASICS
• All awardees will sign a subrecipient agreement with the City
• Agreements will have a scope of work and a budget (for CDBG funds only) that your
organization will need to adhere to when carrying out your proposed program
• Reimbursement of program expenses cannot occur until subrecipient agreement is fully
executed by the City and your organization
• City program staff will schedule a quarterly meeting soon after the start of the 2023-24
program year to answer questions and coordinate with all funded subrecipients
• All agreements will run from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
• Proof of insurance coverage required
• Most often, the City will pay you on a quarterly basis for funds expended; this is
dependent on your program and organizations preference
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REQUIRED REPORTS
• Intake sheets – every organization is required to record information on ethnicity/race,
family characteristics, and income; if your organization does not have these intake form, the
City will provide you with one
• Quarterly reports – summary reports that show demographics of people you have helped
(information from intake sheets) – submitted on a quarterly basis
• Quarterly invoices – detailed description of funds spent with supporting documentation and
signed reimbursement request
• Quarterly reports must be submitted in order to receive requested reimbursement
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
• We are here to help you to understand our forms and requirements
• Once a year, CDBG staff may contact your organization to complete a monitoring visit to
review your program’s financial information (e.g., invoices) and intake sheets
• Files on CDBG-related funds and requirements must be maintained for a minimum of five
years; City staff may request additional documentation from your organization after the
CDBG program year has ended
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QUESTIONS FOR CDBG STAFF?
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS?
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
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GOAL SUMMARIES
1 Promote Safer Neighborhoods
The City will support projects and/or programs that support the development of safer neighborhoods.
2 Improve Community Parks and Green Space in CDBG target area
The City will improve public parks and green spaces within low‐income areas of the City by implementing park and facility improvements that enhance park
conditions, add youth recreational activities, and implement or maintain community gardens.
3 Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
The City will improve spaces within low‐income areas of the City by implementing facility and public infrastructure improvements.
4 Increase and Maintain Supply of Affordable Housing
The City will fund activities that focus on creating and maintaining affordable housing within the City.
5 Build Capacity in CDBG Target Area
The City will fund activities that help to create community cohesion and agency among residents.
6 Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations
The City will fund activities that provide access to affordable services needed by priority populations.
7 Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
The City will fund activities that focus on affirmatively furthering fair housing.
8 Improve Housing Affordability
The City will fund activities that focus on removing barriers to affordable housing.
9 Support Programs and Projects that Reduce and Prevent Homelessness
The City will fund activities that provide resources and assistance to homeless and at‐risk homeless populations.
10 Create and Promote Housing for Homeless Populations
The City will fund projects that focus on the creation of housing opportunities for homeless populations within the City, such as the creation of transitional
units, permanent supportive units, and/or providing housing assistance programs.
GOAL FUNDING PROGRESS
5 Year Funding Goal 2019‐2021 2021‐2022 PY 2022‐2023 PY 5 Year Funding Total (First
Strategic Plan Goal % Comp.
(Estimates) Funding Funding Funding Three Years)
Promote Safer
$100,000 $59,706 $39,900 $30,000 $129,606 130%
Neighborhoods
Improve Community
Parks and Green Space $320,000 $341,250 $0 $206,000 $547,250 171%
in CDBG Target Area
Infrastructure and
$513,000 $437,911 $418,583 $219,153 $1,075,647 210%
Facility Improvements
Support Public Service
Programs for Priority $278,000 $131,081 $45,000 $45,000 $221,081 80%
Populations
Affirmatively
$100,800 $38,571 $18,000 $18,000 $74,571 74%
Furthering Fair Housing
Create and Promote
Housing for $150,000 $0 $23,880 $0 $23,880 16%
Homelessness
Increase and Maintain
Supply of Affordable $200,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,000 50%
Housing
Build Capacity in CDBG
$30,000 $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000 17%
Target Area
Support Programs and
Projects that Reduce
$150,000 $10,000 $0 $15,000 $25,000 17%
and Prevent
Homelessness
Improve Housing
$150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Affordability
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QUESTIONS FOR ATTENDEES
1. In what ways, if any, has the pandemic impacted the prioritization of the Consolidated Plan
Goals and/or their anticipated funding for the 5-year period?
2. Are there any of these goals that should be focused on more or less, considering the
effects of the pandemic on priority populations? Should these goals stay the same?
3. Are there any goals not mentioned in the previous table that can be anticipated to emerge
as a result of the pandemic for the remainder of the 5-year Consolidated Plan period
(June 30th, 2023)?
4. Who are the hardest populations to reach in the community? How might we find better
ways to reach these populations?
CONPLAN SURVEY
1. LINK TO SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LodiConPlanCommunitySurvey
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THANK YOU!
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the
following program staff:
_________________________________________________________
Austin Knudsen
CDBG Program Manager
austin.knudsen@mbakerintl.com
(916) 231‐2231
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Agenda
LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA – Regular Meeting
Date: December 13, 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 – November 8, 2022
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:
A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application information and Community Needs Workshop
B. Committee and Community to provide feedback on priority goals
5. LIC 2022 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
A. Update from Members and Staff
a. Activities
1. Assisting unsheltered population
2. East Side improvement
3. Community improvement
4. Administration, Transparency and accountability
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine topics for upcoming meeting
a. January –Canceled
b. February – CDBG Applicant Presentations
c. March –Score CDBG Applications
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7. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA
ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker)
8. 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
Community Development Department, 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 Community Development Department 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 Kari
Chadwick at (209) 333-6711. 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 Kari Chadwick (209) 333-6711.
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
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of November 8, 2022 was called to order by
Chair Siddle at 6:02 p.m.
Present: Member – Hill, Mellor, Nuss, Scott, Vargas, Zicari and Chair Siddle
Absent: Member –
Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community
Present: Development Director John Della Monica, and CDD Program Specialist
Kari Chadwick
2. MINUTES
August 10, 2021, September 14, 2021, October 12, 2021, November 9, 2021, September 13,
2022 and October 11, 2022 Minutes
MOTION / VOTE:
The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Nuss second, approved the
minutes from the August 10, 2021, September 14, 2021, October 12, 2021, November 9, 2021,
September 13, 2022 and October 11, 2022 Lodi Improvement Committee meetings.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Members – Hill, Mellor, Nuss, Scott, Vargas, Zicari, and Chair Siddle
Noes: Members –
Abstain: Members –
Absent: Members –
3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER)
No public comments
4. PRESENATIONS
A. Eastside Business Coalition – Concha’s with the Cops
Monica Valenzuela, representative of the Eastside Business Coalition, came forward to
address the Committee. She stated through a translator her appreciation for the support
that she has received from the Committee, City Staff, and the Police Department. Ms.
Valenzuela added her appreciation of the opportunities that she has experienced here in
the United States.
A local flower shop owner came forward to express her appreciation for the Concha’s
with the Cops program. She stated that the neighborhood now knows that when they see
the Police they don’t have to be afraid.
Ms. Valenzuela thanked the Committee for the nomination.
Sergeant Ryan Holtz came forward to state his support with the Concha’s with the Cops
and Coffee with a Cop programs. He added that he believe that this is a benefit for the
community as a whole.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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B. Dr. Jill Ludin, MD – Information on Laura’s Law and Severe and Persistent Mental
Health
Dr. Jill Ludin gave a presentation based on the PowerPoint attached to these minutes.
She stated that when the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program was first
implemented it was an opt-in program. In 2021 Bill 1976 was passed making it an opt-
out program. San Joaquin County is currently an opt-out county.
Member Hill asked if the AOT program is a court referral only program or can a
concerned family member refer a client to be a possible client. Dr. Ludin stated that a
client can be referred by the courts, a clinician, a family member or they can be self-
referred. Ms. Hill asked if there were any plans to take this presentation to the San
Joaquin Board of Supervisors. Dr. Ludin stated that she has not made plans to present
at the San Joaquin Board of Supervisors.
Chair Siddle asked if Dr. Ludin has worked in a jurisdiction where there was an AOT
program operating. Dr. Ludin stated that she has and it was a very positive experience
to see how the organization worked with the patients. Ms. Siddle asked if transportation
was provided since it is difficult to get patients from Lodi to Stockton for an appointment.
Member Nuss asked why San Joaquin County has opted out of the program. Dr. Lundin
stated that she is not aware of why, but stated it could be due to the funds being
allocated to another project or program currently.
Vice Chair Scott stated that he would be interested in receiving information regarding the
number of patients that could be served if funding is not an issue.
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
A. Staff Update on CDBG-EN 2022-23 Program Year
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief update based on the
information provided in the staff report.
6. LIC 2022 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
A. Update LIC Members and Staff
a. Activities
1) Assisting Unsheltered Population
Items Discussed: The Lodi Committee On Homelessness has been doing weekly
outreach in the field with Mental Health advisors, Temporary Access Center,
Hope Harbor has seen additional clients in their programs since they have had
the opportunity to become sober at the Access Center, public awareness next
steps, personal storage for the homeless (completed), Loads of Love has started
visiting the Temporary Access Center, trash bags are continuing to be provided to
residence of camps for encampment trash pick-ups which Caltrans picks up on a
regular basis.
2) East Side Improvement
Items Discussed: Advance youth programs, Community mental health and
advance the destigmatizing of the disease, information distribution regarding teen
suicide, Adopt-a-Child mural. Lisa Zicari shared a flyer for an event at the 180
Teen Center, Chair Siddle shared a flyer for Peer Recovery Services, Lodi Adopt-
a-Child mural project will not be shared with Member Nancy Mellor.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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3) Community Improvement
Items Discussed: ABCD Committee – possible neighborhood/community
meeting, Fairy Yardmothers volunteers needed, and Community Recognition
status.
4) Administration, Transparency and Accountability
City Council Engagement, minutes, Bylaw revisions.
Committee Members and staff discussed and gave updates that will be reflected on the next
meeting packet attachment.
7. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings
a. December – CDBG Overview, Application Information, and Community Needs
Workshop
b. January – TBD – proposed to be cancelled
c. February – CDBG Application Presentations
d. March – Score CDBG Applications
8. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• Chair Siddle shared a flyer for the Lodi Fire Foundation Christmas Festival and encouraged
everyone to attend on December 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Member Nuss extended an invitation to Committee Members and Staff to attend the
Community Partnership For Families Thanksgiving Dinner Box give away on November 18th
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. She added that the families that will be receiving the boxes
have already been chosen.
• Vice Chair Scott asked what the deadline is to provide information to staff for getting an item
on the agenda. Ms. Rhyne stated that staff will need it a month in advance.
• Director Della Monica stated that the City Council has approved the contract that will
continue to move the Access Center construction documents forward.
• Manager Rhyne stated the GRIP Outreach Worker has started and is getting settled in to his
position. She thanked Member Nuss and her team at Community Partnership For Families
for assisting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Rhyne
Neighborhood Service Manager
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Introduction to
Presented by
Jill M. Ludin, MD
Laura’s Law
November 8, 2022
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Mental Health NY, March 2005. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/kendra_web/finalreport/aotfinal2005.pdf
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Mental Health NY, March 2005. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/kendra_web/finalreport/aotfinal2005.pdf
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Mental Health NY, March 2005. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/kendra_web/finalreport/aotfinal2005.pdf
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California Department of Health Care Services, Community Services Division. 2021 AOT Survey, May 2022.
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“Counties report considerable financial investment…”
“…Investments made in the AOT program result in
significant cost savings for the counties, such as
decreased involvement with the criminal justice
system, including reduced interactions with law
enforcement and reduced frequency and duration of
incarceration,… [and] decrease in the number of
psychiatric and non‐psychiatric hospitalizations of
participants.”
“Nevada County reported that for every dollar
invested, $1.81 was saved.”
California Department of Health Care Services, Community Services Division. 2021 AOT Survey, May 2022.
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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: December 13, 2022
Subject: Staff Report on 2023-2024 Application and 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan Processes
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 presentation from Staff on CDBG program applications
and instructions for the 2023-2024 Application and 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan processes; 2) provide
feedback on priority goals; 3) provide updates on progress towards meeting committee goals and activities; 4)
regular business;
Presentations:
1. Eastside Business Coalition, Member Vargas, and Sergeant Ryan Holz will present information about
the Concha’s with the Cops event and answer questions.
2. Dr. Jill Ludin will present information on Laura’s Law and information on severe and persistent mental
health.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
Background
CDBG-EN – 2023-2024 Program Year
The City of Lodi is soliciting applications for the 2023-2024 Program Year, which is funded by Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement program. The City estimates receiving a 2023-2024 CDBG grant
award of approximately $600,000. The actual amount of funding will be announced by HUD after the federal
budget has been approved. The amount will most likely be announced by HUD in April or May of 2023. Eligible
organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities. If awarded, funds are anticipated to be
available on July 1, 2023, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2024.
The application will be available on Friday, December 16, 2022, and due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Late applications will not be accepted. The application instructions and forms will be available December 16,
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2022 on the City’s Community Development webpage: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-
Block-Grant-Progra.
Applicants will be invited to present (informally) on draft project at a Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC)
meeting in early 2023. This will be an opportunity for applicants to ask questions and for the LIC to get to know
anticipated projects. The LIC will discuss and score proposed applications at this meeting.
The draft application instructions, questions, and rubric are attached and will be reviewed during this meeting.
Two year agreements
Since the 2021-2022 Program Year, applicants have the option to enter into two year agreements for both
2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Program Years. The grant agreement with awardees will cover both program years;
however, funding for the second year will be dependent upon the amount of funding the City receives from
HUD and upon receiving updated accomplishments and budget information provided by the Applicant.
Schedule
For the 2023-2024 Program Year, the Consolidated Plan is due to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) by May 15, 2023. HUD will likely make its announcement for funding and deadlines in
Spring of 2023.
The following process is planned for the 2023-24 Program Year cycle:
- November – begin to prepare community outreach materials and schedule needs assessment meeting
with stakeholders or similar outreach.
- Late-November to Early December – published notice for upcoming release of funding availability,
begin stakeholder consultation, prepare community survey
- Early-December – published notice of funding availability (NOFA), application and consolidated plan
presentation, and community outreach meeting at regular LIC meeting
- Mid-December (this meeting) – hold application and consolidated plan workshop with LIC and solicit
community feedback
- January – community survey shared on January utility bills to gather more feedback on community
needs, publish 30-day notice for Special LIC Meeting in February
- February – potential applicants provide presentations or answer questions at Special LIC meeting, LIC
Committee and Staff score applications
- March – Vote on final application scores and allocations at regularly scheduled LIC meeting draft
Consolidated Plan released to public for 30-day public review
- April – present final Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to City Council for approval
The City will prepare and submit an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) report to HUD in
February 2023 for review and approval. The City is required to complete an AI prior to approval of its five-year
plan, so that the recommendations provided in the report are incorporated into the City’s five-year
Consolidated Plan.
CDBG Application, Consolidated Plan, and Community Engagement Workshop
Staff will be presenting to the public and LIC members on the priority of needs and goals.
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Fiscal Impact:
HUD’s annual allocation for CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024 will be announced in Spring 2023; the City estimates
receiving $600,000.
Attachments:
1. 2022 LIC Annual Activities
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Last Update: December 9, 2022
LIC Goals 2022 (DRAFT)
Contents
1. Unsheltered Improvement ................................................................................................. 2
A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
B. Public Awareness ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
C. Personal Storage Spaces ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
D. Advocate for Local Trash Pick-Ups .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. East Side Improvement...................................................................................................... 3
A. Advance Youth Programs................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
B. Community Event on Mental Health ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
C. Adopt-a-Child Mural......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Community Improvement ................................................................................................. 4
A. Relationship with the ABCD Committee ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Community Recognition .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. Administration, Transparency, and Accountability ..........................................................5
A. City Council Engagement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
B. Catch Up on Minutes........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
C. Bylaw Revisions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
LIC GOALS 2022 (DRAFT)
1. 🏡🏡 Unsheltered Improvement
A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness
Owner: Kathryn Siddle
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 be available to assist and solicit support when asked.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Liaison Have at least one LIC member at every meeting. Ongoing Kathryn
Lisa Hill
Donations Temporary Access Center Donations Ongoing
/LCOH
Monthly Updates Provide brief, monthly updates to the LIC. Ongoing Kathryn
B. Public Awareness
Owner: Ian Scott
Prepare and host one “town hall” public meeting (online and/or in person) that provides information and
updates including current needs, volunteer opportunities, City goals, and recent developments with regards to
homelessness and affordable housing.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
C. Personal Storage Spaces
Owner: Kathryn Siddle
Identify a social service provider that can provide storage space (for example, lockers) to the unsheltered for
their personal belongings until the Lodi Access Center is operational.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
D. Advocate for Local Trash Pick-Ups
Owner: Kathryn Siddle
Present to the Lodi City Council a plan that will provide trash bags and pick-up service to the unsheltered at
various encampments throughout the city, on a regular basis.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
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LIC GOALS 2022 (DRAFT)
2. 📈📈 East Side Improvement
A. Advance Youth Programs
Owner: Lynsay Nuss
LIC will enhance the awareness of public youth programs and Play Lodi! scholarships and participate in the
development of programs and volunteer at events.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Expand Play Lodi! Kathryn
Partnerships
Assist in Planned Youth
Event for Summer
Volunteer at Youth
Event
Gang Reduction
Intervention and
Prevention
B. Community Event on Mental Health
Owner: Lisa Zicari and Lisa Hill
Work with local facilities and non-profits to establish a community event on mental health awareness and
available resources.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
7-week Mental Health 180-Teen Center will be holding, Member Zicari to identify
TBD Lisa Zicari
Training if it will be open to public
C. Adopt-a-Child Mural
Owner: Lynsay Nuss
Assist the Lodi Adopt-A-Child non-profit organization with mural coordination and a ribbon cutting event.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Volunteer/Coordination
Ribbon Cutting
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LIC GOALS 2022 (DRAFT)
3. 🌳🌳 Community Improvement
A. Relationship with the ABCD Committee
Owner: Lynsay Nuss and Sandra Vargas
The ABCD helps empower residents with small grants and other resources to improve their homes and
public spaces. The LIC should remain informed with the ABCD’s activities and be available to assist and
solicit support when asked.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Liaison Have at least one LIC member at every meeting. Ongoing Lynsay
Monthly Updates Provide brief, monthly updates to the LIC. Ongoing Lynsay
Continue the progress of this program by working with
Fairy Yardmothers Mr. Freedman.
Recruitment
Build Awareness
B. Community Recognition
Owner: Sandra Vargas
The Lodi Improvement Committee wishes to recognize others who are improving the community in a variety
of ways.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Nominate, vote on, and recognize organizations,
individuals, and/or property owners that have made
Recognition Quarterly Sandra
significant improvements to our community. Will need to
help prepare proclamation with known information.
Council Draft Staff Report/Reso Jennifer
Communications
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LIC GOALS 2022 (DRAFT)
4. Administration, Transparency, and Accountability
A. City Council Engagement
Owner: Sandra Vargas and Ian Scott
Provide bi-annual updates to the Lodi City Council that include the status of our goals and activities, likely at
a Shirtsleeve meeting or an update on the Consent calendar.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
First Presentation January 2023
Second Presentation July 2023
Third Presentation January 2024
B. Catch Up on Minutes
Owner: Kari Chadwick
Our committee is woefully behind in providing minutes to its members and the public.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Work with City Staff to Develop Timeline to complete
Develop timeline TBD
backlog
Catch Up on Minutes Complete the backlog of minutes and remain current. TBD Kari
C. Bylaw Revisions
Owner: Ian Scott and Nancy Mellor
The LIC wishes to propose changes to our bylaws that reflect a positive, community-focused committee. We
wish to continue working with City staff and Council to draft and finalize these changes.
✔ Task Description Due Assignee
Ian/Nancy/Lisa
Draft New Bylaws Collect input from committee and create the draft.
Z
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. Jennifer
Ian/Nancy/Lisa
Revisions from CC If any, make revisions.
Z
Resubmit to CC If needed, resubmit to CC for a future meeting. Jennifer
Approval by CC Adopted by the CC. CC
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LIC GOALS 2022 (DRAFT)
Translate Identify available translation options Jennifer
Website Update Revise the LIC website to include the new bylaws. Kari
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