Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA Date: May 14, 2024 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 three 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 three hours prior to the meeting 1. ROLL CALL 2. MINUTES – March 12, 2024 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: ComUNITY Service Team 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 6. LIC 2024 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES A. 2024 Annual Activities a. Activities 1. Assisting unsheltered population 2. East Side improvement 3. Community improvement 4. Administration, Transparency and accountability 7. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine topics for upcoming meeting a. June – Lodi House? b. July – TBD? 8. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker) 9. ADJOURNMENT LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE May 14, 2024 PAGE TWO 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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of March 12, 2024 was called to order by Chair Nuss at 6:00 p.m. Present: Member – Hill, Mellor, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Absent: Member – Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community Present: Development Director John R. Della Monica, Jr., and Administrative Assistant Lorie Waters 2. MINUTES February 13, 2024 Minutes MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Nuss second, approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024 Lodi Improvement Committee meetings. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Hill, Mellor, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Absent: Members – 3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) Lyndsy Davis, Lodi resident, came forward to express her concerns with the lack of progress in the revitalization plan of the east side with focus on Lodi Avenue, Central Avenue, Kettleman Lane and Sacramento Street. She stated that the plan is from 2006. Director Della Monica commented on current plans for the downtown and stated that Central Avenue updates described in plan are at the top of the list when funding becomes available. Rick Freedman, Lodi resident, came forward to express his concerns regarding the traffic speed on Church Street. He stated that he has spoken to Dorothy in Public Works and is looking for another way of getting the assistance to help him get the traffic to slow down on Church Street. Director Della Monica stated that Dorothy in Public Works is the authority in this matter. He recommended that Mr. Freedman continue to express his concerns at the staff and City Council level. 4. PRESENTATION: LODI GRIP PROGRAM Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne invited GRIP Outreach Worker Nick Leon to come forward and give a presentation on the Lodi GRIP Program. Nick Leon, Lodi GRIP Outreach Worker, came forward to explain what the program has been working on. He stated that there are several ways for a student to be referred to the program: 1 – School referral; 2 – Parent referral; 3 – Self referral; 4 – Other student referral. Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Leon stated that the referrals from other students really shows that the program is helping the students. He described the Mill Creek Correctional Facility experience that the students can attend. Mr. Leon described several other services that can have helped in the program. Vice Chair Hill asked how many staff members there are that work in the program. Mr. Leon stated that he is the only Outreach Worker for the program. Ms. Hill stated her appreciation for the presentation. Member Mellor asked how long do the students stay in the program. Mr. Leon stated that they can stay in the program until they age out. Member Vargas asked if female students are in the program. Mr. Leon stated that there are female students in the program. Ms. Vargas ask what “Self Refer” means. Mr. Leon stated that the students come to him and request to work with him in the program. Ms. Vargas asked what other organizations besides the 180 Teen Center have been used in the program. Mr. Leon stated the YMCA has been used for sports programs. Ms. Vargas asked if the Boot Camp Program credits are good towards a diploma. Mr. Leon stated that they are. Ms. Vargas asked how the Lodi Improvement Committee can assist. Mr. Leon stated that he needs job opportunities for the students, mentor programs, and any other skills that can be passed along to the students. Lyndsy Davis came forward to ask if there is room to grow in the program. Ms. Rhyne stated that staff is always looking for additional funding for the program, but unfortunately the funding isn’t readily available. Ms. Davis stated that she would like to see a program for the students that are on the receiving end of bulling. She asked how students can find out about the program. Mr. Leon stated that he is introduced at the beginning of the year at an assembly and then makes himself available during the lunch time by being present and visible. Ms. Davis also wondered if there were positive activities verses the fear activities to show what life can be like through a positive experience. She stated her appreciation for all that Nick does. Vice Chair Hill encouraged Ms. Davis to reach out to Mr. Leon to discuss possible programs. Member Vargas stated that the committee has the GRIP Program as a goal and asked if the Lodi Improvement Committee can work with Mr. Leon to assist. Ms. Rhyne stated that so long as there isn’t a quorum on members then meetings with Mr. Leon can occur. 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): Neighborhood Service Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief report based on the staff report regarding the Community Development Block Grant program. 6. LIC 2024 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES – EVALUATION AND VOTE ON CHANGES A. 2024 Annual Activities Activities List: 1) Unsheltered Improvement a. Relationship with the Lodi Committee On Homelessness – Owner is Member Hill and Nuss Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Hill and Nuss Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Point In Time (PIT) Count – Assigned to Member Siddle – • Completed on January 29, 2024 – Surveys are currently taking place Items Discussed: LCOH meeting updates, and Access Center updates 2) East Side Improvement a. Advance Youth Programs – Owner is Member Nuss Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Nuss • Gang Reduction Intervention and Prevention – Assigned to Member Vargas and Staff b. Community Event and Mental Health – Owner is TBD Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Zicari • Event Notification – Assigned to Member Zicari c. Lodi Adopt-a-Child Mural – Owner is Member Nuss Taks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Nuss • Event Notification – Assigned to Member Nuss Items Discussed: LodiGRIP Program and Lodi Adopt-a-Child Mural – hope to have it done as part of the Love Lodi Event 3) Community Improvement a. Relationship with the ABCD Committee – Owner is Member Nuss and Staff Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Nuss • Recruitment Efforts – Assigned to Member Nuss b. Community Recognition – Owner is Member Vargas Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Vargas and all other LIC Members • City Council Meeting Prep – Assigned to Member Vargas, Nominating LIC Member, and Staff c. City Beautification – Owners are Members Mellor and Hill Tasks: • Poster Contest – Assigned to Member Hill • Citywide Murals – Assigned to Member Mellor • Stormdrain Murals – Assigned to Member Mellor • The Women’s Trail – Assigned to Member Mellor and all other LIC Members Items Discussed: ABCD had no updates at this time, Community Recognition, Park Signage is being changed to Poster Contest, City Beautification through clean parks and murals, looking to put a series of murals on the back side of Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Page 4 of 4 the Police Station, possible storm drain mural at the corner of Eden and Central Avenue, and three women have been add to the list for The Women’s Trail. 4) Administration, Transparency and Accountability a. City Council Engagement – Owner is Member Vargas with the possibility of adding one additional member Tasks: • 1st Presentation to City Council (March 2024) – Assigned to Member TBD • 2nd Presentation to City Council (Sept 2024) – Assigned to Member TBD • 3rd Presentation to City Council (Jan 2025) – Assigned to Member TBD b. Public Awareness – Owner is Member TBD Tasks: • Meeting Representative – Assigned to Member TBD City Council Engagement, Bylaw revisions and LIC Update will now be presented to the City Council at a future meeting. 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. April – Cancelled b. May – CommUnity Service c. June – possible options: Lodi House Other options for future dates: Access Center Update, The Salvation Army Vision for the Access Center 8. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne shared a flyer for the Central Avenue Town Hall Meeting. • Member Vargas stated that March 24th from 3pm to 5pm at 502 E. Lodi Ave. there will be a ribbon cutting for the first Latino Art initiative. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Rhyne Neighborhood Service Manager MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department To: Lodi Improvement Committee From: Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager Date: May 14, 2024 Subject: Staff Report on CDBG Program Updates, Lodi GRIP Program, LIC 2024 Annual Activities, Regular Business 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) receive presentation by the CommUNITY Service Team, and 2) receive update on the CDBG program by Staff, 3) committee and Staff provide updates 2024 Annual Activities, 4) determine topics for upcoming meetings. Presentation: Bill Moersch from the CommUNITY Service Team will share information about the program and answer any questions. Background: 2024-2025 CDBG Program Year Staff presented the 5-Year Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan to City Council on May 1st and received approval to submit to HUD. Below are the approved programs/projects for program year 2024-25. Based upon the estimated allocation, the distribution of funds will be as follows: Capital projects $390,000 (Includes project cost and activity delivery/admin costs) CBO projects $ 90,000 (15% Cap) Administration $120,000 (20% Cap – Includes fair housing activities) TOTAL $600,000 Program Administration Planning and Administration $102,000 Page 1 of 4  San Joaquin Fair Housing - Fair Housing Services $18,000 City Service Programs Graffiti Abatement Program (Public Services Funds) $15,000 CBO Service Programs PREVAIL (Formerly Women’s Center Youth and Family Services) – Propel Program $10,000 LOEL Senior Center - Meals on Wheels $10,000 Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance $10,000 Community Partnership for Families - Family Resource Center $25,000 The Salvation Army - Hope Harbor Operations $20,000 City Capital Project Programs (allocation includes activity delivery costs) Parks and Recreation - $215,000 Graffiti Abatement - $15,000 CBO Capital Project Programs (allocation includes activity delivery costs) DCDC/HACSJ - Salas Park - $160, 000 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 $640,000. Eligible organizations are limited to nonprofits and local government entities. Awarded funds were made 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. As the March 14, 2023 meeting was canceled due to a lack of a quorum, Staff received funding recommendations from Chair Siddle and provided individually to each other LIC member for their recommendations. Chair Siddle, Members Hill and Mellor, and Vice-Chair Scott all were in favor of the below funding recommendations for Public Services and it was concurred per vote of the Committee on April 11, 2023: CDBG Public Services Funding – Women’s Center $10,000 Second Harvest $10,000 LOEL $10,000 CPFSJ $25,000 Salvation Army $20,000 Graffiti Abatement $15,000 (An additional $15,000 will be funded under Capital) San Joaquin Fair Housing $18,000 (Funded under the administrative cap) Page 2 of 4 CDBG Capital Projects Funding – City Graffiti Abatement: $15,000 HACSJ (Creekside): $100,000 Boys and Girls Club (Patio/Outdoor Space): $40,000 City Hale Park Project: $180,000 AAP Draft with funding recommendations were approved by City Council on May 3, 2023 and subsequently submitted to HUD 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments The 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2024-2025 Program Year details and is informed by the Analysis of Impediments, is due to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 2024. The following process is planned for the 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle: - November 2022 (completed) – begin to prepare community outreach materials and schedule needs assessment meeting with stakeholders or similar outreach. - Late November 2022 (completed) – published notice for upcoming release of funding availability, analyze community stakeholder outreach, gather community data and policies for the Analysis of Impediments - December 2022(completed) – published notice of funding availability (NOFA), application presentation and community outreach meeting at LIC meeting - January 2023(completed) – release community survey via utility bills to solicit community feedback required for Analysis of Impediments - February 2023 –preliminary survey results and Analysis of Impediments and request public comment at LIC meeting - March 2023 to February 2024 – Complete draft Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice with input from HUD Representative - Mid-March 2024 – draft Consolidated Plan released to public for 30-day public review - Mid-April 2024 – presented draft Consolidated Plan to City Council - May 15, 2024 – 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. Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments is planned for completion in February/March 2024. Evaluate Annual Activities for 2024 The Committee will evaluate 2023 Annual Activities and determine what items they would like to continue in 2024 and what changes they would like to make. They will then vote on the Annual Activities for 2024. Regular Business The Committee will determine topics for upcoming meetings. Page 3 of 4 Fiscal Impact: HUD’s annual allocation for the City of Lodi is $640,916 for FY 2023-2024. Anticipated for 2024-2025 is $600,000. Attachments: 1. 2024 LIC Annual Activities Page 4 of 4  Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Goals 1. Unsheltered Improvement A. Relationship with the Lodi Committee On Homelessness (LCOH) Owners: Lisa Hill and Lynsay Nuss The LCOH is tasked with assisting the unhoused (and those at reisk of becoming unhoused) 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 Hill/Nuss Point In Time Single day of unsheltered person count 1/29/2024 Siddle/TBD (PIT) Count  Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Goals 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 Liaison Monthly Updates Ongoing Nuss Gang Reduction Intervention and Updates on Activities Ongoing Vargas/Staff Prevention B. Community Event and Mental Health Owner: Lisa Zicari/TBD Work with local facilities and non-profits to establish a community event on mental health awareness and available resources Task Description Due Assignee Liaison Monthly Updates Ongoing Zicari/TBD Events Updates on Activities - Flyers to be provided Ongoing Zicari/TBD C. Lodi Adopt-a-Child Mural Owner: Lynsay Nuss Assist the Lodi Adopt-a-Child non profit organization with mural coordination and ribbon cutting event Task Description Due Assignee Liaison Monthly Updates Ongoing Nuss Possibly April Events Ribbon Cutting/Unvailing Nuss 27, 2024  Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Goals 3. Community Improvement A. Relationship with the ABCD Committee Owner: Lynsay Nuss & Staff 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 Monthly/Quarterly Updates Ongoing Nuss Recruitment Monthly/Quarterly Updates Ongoing Nuss Efforts 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, present to LIC, and then recognize Vargas/LIC Liaison organizations, individuals, and property owners that Ongoing Members have made significant improvements to our community City Council Attend City Council Meeting where Nominee is being Vargas/LIC Ongoing Meeting Rep reconized Members C. City Beautification Owner: Nancy Mellor & Lisa Hill Beautify the City in a way that promotes tourism and encourages people to keep our city clean in fun and inventive ways through various displays of art Task Description Due Assignee Poster Contest Monthly Updates Ongoing Hill Citywide Try to get as many murals as possible painted on walls Ongoing Mellor Murals throughout the City Stormdrain Updates on the Art Commissions mural approvals Ongoing Mellor Murals The Women's Advocate and seek out local women that can be added Mellor/LIC Ongoing Trail to the list Members  Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Goals 4. Administration, Transparency, and Accountability A. City Council Engagement Owner: Sandra Vargas & TBD 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 1st Assist staff with gathering informaiton and presenting to January 2024 TBD Presenation Council 2nd Assist staff with gathering informaiton and presenting to July 2024 TBD Presenation Council 3rd Assist staff with gathering informaiton and presenting to January 2025 TBD Presenation Council B. Public Awareness Owner: TBD 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 Provide staff with necessary information to assist with Meeting Rep Ongoing TBD securing a site and copies of any necessary materials