Lodi Improvement Committee
Regular MeetingLodi, NJ · March 14, 2023
Minutes
LOD I I M PROVEME NT GOIT'I IT'I ITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MARCH 14,2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
The Regular Lodi lmprovement Committee meeting of March 14,2023 was called to order
by Chair Siddle at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Member - Chair Siddle
Absent: Member- Hill, Mellor, Nuss, Scott, Vargas, andZica¡i
Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community
Present: Development Director John Della Monica, and CDD Program Specialist
Kari Chadwick
2. ADJOURNMENT
Due to the lack of a quorum of Committee Members in attendance, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
nifer Rhyne
Neighborhood Service Manager
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Agenda
LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA
Date: March 14, 2023
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.
• 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
Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting
1. ROLL CALL
2. MINUTES – February 16, 2023
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. Discussion and Member recommendation of final funding for 2023-2024 CDBG Public Services
Applications based on scored applications
B. Call for vote on funding recommendations
5. LIC 2023 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. April – Bylaws, Love Lodi
b. May – TBD
7. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA
ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker)
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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/
LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Special Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of February 16, 2023 was called to order
by Chair Siddle at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Member – Hill, Mellor, Scott, Zicari, and Chair Siddle
Absent: Member – Nuss and Vargas
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 – the minutes were voted on after item 4a.
May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, July 13, 2021, and December 13, 2022 Minutes
MOTION / VOTE:
The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Scott second, approved the
minutes from the May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, July 13, 2021 and December 13, 2022 Lodi
Improvement Committee meetings.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Members – Hill, Mellor, Scott, Zicari, and Chair Siddle
Noes: Members –
Abstain: Members –
Absent: Members – Nuss and Vargas
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) Applicant(s) Opportunity to
Share about Their Projects
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne introduced the following applicants
for their presentation:
Major Mark Thielenhaus with The Salvation Army presented via Zoom. He stated that
the grant funds from the CDBG program will help with the maintenance and
operations for the Hope Harbor Shelter. Major Thielenhaus added they are asking for
$20,000 with this application.
Robert Brooke-Munoz with San Joaquin Fair Housing presented via Zoom. He shared
the last fiscal year number of Lodi households that were assisted by San Joaquin Fair
Housing. Member Hill asked how Lodi residence contact them for assistance. Mr.
Munoz stated that since the pandemic contact has been via the phone. He added that
most cases start with a phone call and pictures then site visit follow. Mr. Munoz stated
that they are requesting $18,000 with this application. Ms. Rhyne stated that the
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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service that is provided by San Joaquin Fair Housing is a requirement by HUD for the
grant.
Elizabeth Sanchez with Prevail, formally the Women’s Center, presented via Zoom.
She stated that they have recently expanded services to the youth community for
ages 12 to 25. Ms. Sanchez added that the funds from CDBG will expand the street
outreach team.
Mimi Starr with the WOW Museum gave a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the
steps the museum had gone through to get them to where they are today. She stated
that on March 5th the WOW will be having a birthday party and everyone is invited.
Ms. Starr added that they are asking for $90,000 with this application.
Jessica Von and Dalia Hernandez with Second Harvest gave a brief PowerPoint
presentation with their request. Ms. Von stated that they are requesting $10,000 with
this application. Chair Siddle asked if they are still working with Community
Partnership for Families. Ms. Von stated that they do still work with them, but this
application is going to cover the work they do with Grace and Mercy and The
Salvation Army.
Roger Coover with the Lodi Boys and Girls Club presented. He stated that they have
been trying to clean up the west area of the site to make it more usable and secure for
the program participants. The one thing that is missing is a shade structure. Mr.
Coover provided pictures of the space and the proposed shade structure along with
their Community Impact Report. He stated they are asking for $38,000 with this
application.
Member Hill asked for clarification regarding the part of the WOW’s presentation that
stated that they have a partnership with Delta College. Ms. Starr came forward to
state that they currently have a class room that Delta College uses in the facility. She
added that the new expanded area will allow them to expand their class offerings once
complete. Member Hill asked if the museum is charging them rent. Ms. Starr stated
that they charge them just enough to cover their cost of the heating, air, toilet paper,
paper towels, etc.
Vice Chair Scott stated that there were six presenters and asked if the Committee with
be review six application. Ms. Rhyne stated that eight applications were received, two
were for capital projects and six are from public service providers.
B. Information on the Current Progress of the Analysis of Impediments
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief PowerPoint
presentation.
Committee Members asked application scoring questions. Ms. Rhyne stated that the
Committee will only be scoring the public services applications. She added that that
capital improvement application, WOW Museum and Boys and Girls Club, will be
scored by staff. Chair Siddle pointed out the Goals from 2019-2023 ConPlan sheet
that is attached to the staff report in the packet and stated that this is a good resource
to have handy when scoring the applications.
5. LIC 2022 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
A. Update LIC Members and Staff
a. Activities
1) Assisting Unsheltered Population
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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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 printed an
editorial in the Lodi News Sentinel and will be attempting to do it on a regular
basis, Temporary Access Center is working on a monthly newsletter, 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 have been funded for the next
fiscal year; 180 Teen Center Birthday Invite.
3) Community Improvement
Items Discussed: ABCD Committee.
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.
Director Della Monica suggested that the Lodi Improvement Committee draft a letter and
send it to Caltrans.
Member Zicari stated her concern regarding the trash that is piling up on the train trellis
along Lodi Avenue.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings
a. March – Score CDBG Applications
b. April – Love Lodi Presentation and Bylaws Discussion
c. May – Officer Cascio, Rails to Trails presentation, presentation regarding the local
business thefts that do not meet the $1,000 threshold for prosecution.
7. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• No comments by Committee Members or Staff.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Rhyne
Neighborhood Service Manager
“Providing a Hand Up & Programs
Not Just a Hand Out” Pre‐Program Rehab Services for Men/Women
Hope Harbor offers a pre‐program
Emergency Shelter Services rehabilita on service for men and women
Overnight Shelter Services suffering from addic on. This program is a
20 beds for single adult males work therapy based program which requires up
16 beds for single adult women to 40 hours of voluntary work assignments
6 beds for women with children (plus cribs)
The Salvation Army International 3 single parent units Requirements for entry into program:
Mission Statement (documentaƟon for children required upon intake)
Must pass drug and alcohol screening
“The Salvation Army, an international This program can be utilized for a minimum of 56
days per calendar year. Cannot have any unemployment or SDI/SSI
movement, is an evangelical part of the
Daily Check-In Between 6pm-8pm Must commit to 6 months of residen al
universal Christian Church. It’s message
Requirements for this program are: treatment at ARC/ARP
is based on the Bible. It’s ministry is
Valid TB test results within 7 days Must be between 18‐62 years of age
motivated by the love of God. It’s mission
Must pass drug and alcohol screening
is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and Must be able to li 50 lbs
Vacate the area daily with all belongings
to meet human needs in His name without Other Services
discrimination.” Transi onal Living Program for Men/Women
Community Dining Hall
Transi onal living program for men and women
Dinner 365 days a year at 5pm
who have completed an approved
Our Commitment Limited daily showers available 5:30 pm-6 pm
The Salvation Army’s stewardship of its Homeless Fair rehabilita on program. This program can be
funding is noted throughout philanthropy; Every Friday between 12p-2p u lized for up to 2 years
(except on major holidays)
82 cents of every dollar collected by The Clothing closet / open showers
Salvation Army goes directly to client Program Requirements
Loads of Love laundry services (when available)
service - among the highest percentages of Zero Tolerance Program
Hygiene/Feminine products available upon
any non-profit in the world. We are request Must be a graduate of an approved
committed to “Doing the Most Good” Cooling / Warming Center rehabilita on program
with your contributions. Cooling center opens once the temperature is 90 days to gain lawful employment
100 degrees or more until 4 pm Program fees due on or a er 90 days
(cold water provided)
Our shelter Must a end 3‐5 NA/AA mee ngs per week
Warming center opens from 10pm-6am on
Hope Harbor provides 110 beds for men, nights where the temperature is 35 degrees or
women, and children. We offer emergency below and wet, or 33 below and dry (cots in For more informa on call (209) 367‐9560
overnight shelter, rehabilitation help, dining room only)
transitional living and job training.
Because of You in
Culinary Arts
Mission Statement: 2021‐2022
The Culinary Arts Training Program
at Hope Harbor will provide each student a
Lives Are Transformed...
unique opportunity to develop kitchen skills to
support meaningful employment in local 53,983 Hot meals served
hospitality industries while ins lling 16,664 Nights of shelter stay
professionalism, confidence and dignity.
*figures from July 2021—June 2022
The program includes:
Introduc on to the industry, sanita on and
safety, basic kitchen skills, intermediate kitchen HOW TO CONTACT US
skills, advanced kitchen skills, salads and salad
dressing, sandwiches, appe zer prepara on, Hope Harbor Shelter
principles of cookery, breakfast cookery, stocks
and soups, sauces (hot and cold), vegetable and 622 N. Sacramento St. THE SALVATION ARMY
starch cookery, poultry cookery, seafood Lodi, CA 95240
cookery, restaurant opera ons, prac cal final
exams. Students will receive a professional
(209) 367-9560 A Center of Hope
Visit us Online at
toolkit, complete uniforms and appropriate text
books for all lessons.
www.Lodi.SalvationArmy.Org &
Ways You Can Help
Make a financial donation Hope Harbor Shelter &
Start a social media fundraiser at
FundRaiseForGood.Org
Family Service Center
Ring the bell during the Holidays
Sponsor Toys and Clothes for the
Holidays
Donate to Coats for Kids Program
Collect Food, Diapers, toiletries, &
School Supplies
To Donate
Please send your tax deductible
donations to:
The Salvation Army, Lodi Corps
P.O. Box 1388, 95241
2/17/2023
2023 City of Lodi
Community Block Grant Application
The WOW is a success story!
>16,000 children served at the museum each year
(mostly LUSD)
>19,000 at offsite locations
Revived Sacramento Street
A base for Delta College in Lodi
And a local economic engine
The WOW weathered Covid!
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2/17/2023
Success = Increased Need + Opportunity
Demand for exhibit and programs exceeds
available space
WOW … a “linking” land use
Gateway between rich eastside culture and
central core
Spurs downtown business growth
Expansion of educational opportunities
Sacramento Street evolution as a family place
The WOW has not been standing still…
Title to 8 parcels across from present location on
Sacramento Street
Demolition nearly complete
Revising site master plan – 2 to 3 multistory buildings
with partnerships
About 25,000 sf of building area for museum exhibits;
classrooms and support space
The Science Plaza will incorporate Sacramento Street
Pedestrian thoroughfare to School Street
2
2/17/2023
The crown jewel:
A centrifugal
motion machine:
local culture,
history, nature,
physics, and
mechanics
3
2/17/2023
What We Need to Move
Forward…Now
Formalize a Capital Campaign to raise funds
Identify existing and needed infrastructure
Need “firm” cost estimates
The WOW’s CDBG Application…
$90K for Engineering Work
Plaza site design
Integration with Sacramento Street and existing museum
Pedestrian access to west
Undergrounding needs
Utility upgrades and extensions
Engineering designs to integrate infrastructure with other
corridor development
The WOW project is in the middle of a larger area with
development proposals – infrastructure planning must be
integrated (saves money)
Cost estimates
4
2/17/2023
This application addresses…
8 of the 14 CDBG activities in #4, especially
public facilities improvements and services;
reduction of blight;
and building capacity of community resources
Both HUD objectives in #5:
Elimination and prevention of blight
Benefit to low-income households or individuals
This application addresses…
5 of the 8 Consolidated Plan Goals in #6a:
Safer neighborhoods
Improve open space with Plaza and walkways
Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Create community cohesion
Programs for Priority Populations
5
2/17/2023
Middle School enrollment = 1,602
21% English Learners
.5% Homeless
72% Socio-economically Disadvantaged
13% Disabled
5 immediate Elementary Schools = 2,241 students
38% English Learners
1% Homeless
78% Socio-economically Disadvantaged
15% Disabled
WOW objective is to help local
young people go to a higher level of
excellence:
to avoid challenges… like homelessness and
economic disadvantage
to successfully weather challenges like being an
English Learner, or having a disability
6
2/17/2023
WOW Expansion IS a Community Development
Project…physically and culturally
Block Grant Funds for this project will provide
the link to unlock more funding for the WOW
construction and positive growth of the
Sacramento Street Corridor
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Second Harvest of the
Greater Valley
City of Lodi Community Development Block Grant Proposal
Presented by Jessica Vaughan &
Dalia Hernandez
February 16, 2023
Overview
Project Name: Food Assistance
Amount Requested: $10,000
Description: Funds will be utilized to purchase
food for distribution to low-income Lodi residents
through SHGV's partner food pantries, Grace and
Mercy Charitable Foundation and Salvation Army,
Lodi.
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Performance &
Outcomes
To address food insecurity among low-income residents in the City of Lodi,
our Food Assistance program will:
Provide supplemental groceries to help meet nutritional needs and to
stretch budgets.
Our poundage goal is to distribute at least 500,000 pounds of food to
Lodi residents through our partner agencies.
Our service goal is to serve at least 3,500 Lodi residents.
Remain at the ready to serve any Lodi residents who continue to be
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thank you
for your attention!
2/17/2023
2023‐2024
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
Consolidated Plan & Analysis of Impediments
Progress Update
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
• Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments Background
• Citizen Participation
• Fair Housing
• Five Year Progress since last Analysis
• Recommended Actions
• Question and Answer Period
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CONOSLIDATED PLAN AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS
BACKGROUND
Outreach, Annual
Annual
Stakeholder Analysis Strategic Action
Action Plan/
meetings, Plan Plan/
CAPER
Data-gathering CAPER
Ensures the Addresses Allows the
programs are the priority jurisdiction to
data-driven needs and track its
and place- City’s goals accomplishments
based
OUTREACH: CITIZEN AND STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION
Conducted ten stakeholder interviews
Distributed community survey via January utility bills
Presented at LIC Meeting on 12/13/2022 for community/committee input
Presented at Continuum of Care meeting on 2/9/2023 for input
Remaining Outreach Schedule:
1. 2/16: Public meeting‐LIC Meeting
2. Mid March: 30‐day public comment period on Analysis of Impediments and
Consolidated Plan
3. Mid April: Public Hearing to approve of Analysis of Impediments and
Consolidated Plan
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2/17/2023
FIVE YEAR PROGRESS
1. Graffiti Abatement
2. Infrastructure and Facilities Projects: Salvation Army HVAC, Lodi
House Refrigerator, Alley Improvements
3. Park Improvements: Blakely Park Restrooms, Hale Park Parking
lot
4. Capacity Building: ABCD’s Love Your Block
5. Fair Housing Efforts: SJFH training and assistance. CRLA
monitoring and testing
6. Maintain Affordable Housing: Residential Repair Program,
Creekside South, HEAP Grant, Harmony Homes
PRELIMINARY RECOMMEND ACTIONS
1. Support crime prevention programs
2. Preserve green spaces
3. Fund infrastructure and public facility projects
4. Secure more affordable housing, especially for special
needs populations including density and land use incentives
as well as supportive efforts with HACSJ
5. Empower Community through workshop programs
6. Enable public service programs for priority needs
populations
7. Create and support programs and housing for individuals
suffering from homelessness
3
2/17/2023
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
Any questions?
THANK YOU!
If you have any additional questions,
please reach out to the following
program staff:
_________________________________________________________
Austin Knudsen
CDBG Program Specialist
austin.knudsen@mbakerintl.com
(916) 231‐2231
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MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department
To: Lodi Improvement Committee
From: Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager
Date: March 14, 2023
Subject: Staff Report on 2023-2024 CDBG final Scoring/funding recommendations, and
updates on LIC Annual Activities
Purpose: Lodi Improvement 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) based on scored applications for the 2023-2024 Program Year,
Committee will finalize and vote on funding recommendations; and 2) Committee and staff updates on LIC
2023 annual activities.
Background:
2023-2024 CDBG Program Year
The City of Lodi solicited applications for the CDBG 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 was made available on Wednesday, December 16, 2022, and was due by 5 p.m. on Friday,
January 27, 2023. Late applications were not accepted. The application instructions and forms were available
on the City’s Community Development webpage: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block-
Grant-Progra.
Applicants presented (informally) on potential projects to be funded during the 2023-2024 CDBG Program Year
on February 16, 2023. The LIC will discuss scoring and recommend funding allocations to the Public Services
that applied at this March 14, 2023 meeting.
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2024-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments
The 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2023-2024 Program Year details in the 2023-2024
Annual Action Plan and is informed by the Analysis of Impediments, 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 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle:
- November (completed) – begin to prepare community outreach materials and schedule needs
assessment meeting with stakeholders or similar outreach.
- Late November (completed) – published notice for upcoming release of funding availability, analyze
community stakeholder outreach, gather community data and policies for the Analysis of Impediments
- December (completed) – published notice of funding availability (NOFA), application presentation and
community outreach meeting at LIC meeting
- January (completed) – release community survey via utility bills to solicit community feedback
required for Analysis of Impediments
- February – potential applicants provide presentations and answer questions at LIC meeting, review of
preliminary survey results and Analysis of Impediments and request public comment at LIC meeting
- March – vote on final scores and allocations at LIC meeting
- Mid-March – draft Consolidated Plan released to public for 30-day public review
- Mid-April – presented draft Consolidated Plan to City Council
- May – submit Consolidated Plan to HUD
The City is required to complete the Analysis of Impediments prior to approval of its Consolidated Plan, so that
the recommendations provided in the report are incorporated into the Consolidated Plan. The City presented
on preliminary results of the Analysis of Impediments and request comments from the Public on February 16,
2023.
Updates on 2023 Committee Annual Activities (Also known as annual goals):
The Committee and Staff will provide updates on annual activities that have occurred since previous meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
HUD’s annual allocation for CDBG funds will be announced in Spring 2023; the City estimates receiving
$600,000.
Attachments:
1. 2023 LIC Annual Activities
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Last Update: March 8, 2023
LIC Goals 2023
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
Ongoing
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
Ongoing
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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! Ongoing 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
Share any scheduled events with Committee Ongoing
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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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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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 July 2023
Second Presentation January 2024
Third Presentation July 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 April 2024 LIC
approve.
Submit to City Council Get on the CC agenda and present at their meeting. TBD 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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Translate Identify available translation options Jennifer
Website Update Revise the LIC website to include the new bylaws. Kari
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