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Lodi Improvement Committee

Regular Meeting

Lodi, NJ · March 14, 2023

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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 ApÐrivec at ine Aori ',1.2A23 r-iC iVleeirng

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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) LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE March 14, 2023 PAGE TWO 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 Lodi Improvement Committee Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 16, 2023 Page 2 of 3 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 Lodi Improvement Committee Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 16, 2023 Page 3 of 3 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! 1 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 7 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. 2 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. 6 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 1 2/17/2023 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 2 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 4 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. Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2 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 March 8, 2023 Page 2 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 March 8, 2023 Page 3 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 March 8, 2023 Page 4 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 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 March 8, 2023 Page 5 LIC GOALS 2022 (DRAFT) Translate Identify available translation options Jennifer Website Update Revise the LIC website to include the new bylaws. Kari March 8, 2023 Page 6

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