Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT REGULAR AGENDA Date: August 13, 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 – July 9, 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: UNITED WAY OF SAN JOAQUIN 5. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine topics for upcoming meeting a. Sept –Other Committee/Commissions? Lodi House? b. October - TBD 6. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker) 7. ADJOURNMENT TO SPECIAL MEETING (large conference room) 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 LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE August 13, 2024 PAGE TWO **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, JULY 09, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of July 9, 2024 was called to order by Vice Chair Hill at 6:10 p.m. Present: Member – Davis, Eproson, Mellor, and Vice Chair Hill Absent: Member – Shirk, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne and CDD Program Present: Specialist Kari Chadwick 2. MINUTES May 14, 2024 and June 11, 2024 Minutes MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Mellor, Eproson second, approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024 and June 11, 2024 Lodi Improvement Committee meetings. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Eproson, Mellor, and Vice Chair Hill Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Absent: Members – Shirk, Vargas, and Chair Nuss 3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) None 4. 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. Member Mellor asked for additional information on the Salas Park Affordable Housing project. Ms. Rhyne stated that the project is an affordable project for seniors and veterans in the current public right-of-way between Salas Park and the public storage facility. Member Davis asked which non-profits are receiving Block Grant Program funding. Ms. Rhyne read from the list that is in the staff report. She added that Lodi is an entitled jurisdiction and receive funds directly from United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ms. Davis asked who determines how much each of the organizations receives. Ms. Rhyne stated that the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) determines who and how much each of the service providers receives based on their applications. She added that the LIC then makes a recommendation to the City Council for final decision. 5. LIC 2024 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES – EVALUATION AND VOTE ON CHANGES A. 2024 Annual Activities Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Page 2 of 4 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 • Point In Time (PIT) Count – Assigned to Member Siddle – Completed on January 29, 2024 – Surveys are currently taking place Items Discussed: LCOH meeting updates, SJ CARES Program, 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 Member Eproson Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Eproson • Event Notification – Assigned to Member Eproson c. Lodi Adopt-a-Child Mural – Owner is Member Nuss - Completed Taks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Nuss • Event Notification – Assigned to Member Nuss Items Discussed: LodiGRIP Program will be on site at Hale Park for National Night Out, Member Eproson took on the assignment for item B and is in the process to meet with Michael at Community Wellness Center to try and put together a NOMI event, and Lodi Adopt-a-Child Mural was completed at the Love Lodi Event, but the dedication has not been scheduled 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 Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Page 3 of 4 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 is still planning an event similar to a community farmers market on Central Avenue somewhere between Flora and Vine Street, Community Recognition suggestions will go to the same City Council meeting as the LIC update, Poster Contest – Peach Jar on the LUSD website, City Beautification through clean parks and murals, no murals are being painted at this time due to the heat 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 July 17th meeting by Members Hill, Mellor and Vargas Committee Members and staff discussed and gave updates on the 2024 Goals. Member Davis would like to add a task to add a subcommittee to LIC for the east side business community. Ms. Rhyne stated that it would probably be best to discuss the best way to create this goal or task at the workshop at the next meeting. Member Mellor would like to have an update on the installation of the center handrail on the front stairs of Carnegie Forum. Ms. Rhyne stated that she will follow up with John, who took on this task, regarding an update on this item. 6. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings a. August – United Way of Jan Joaquin b. September – Other Committee/Commissions; Lodi House Other options for future dates: Access Center Update, The Salvation Army Vision for the Access Center, LCOH Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Page 4 of 4 7. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Member Eproson would like to see the old newspaper stands turned into food pantries for nonperishable items or Narcan. Ms. Rhyne stated that it may take some research to ensure they are operated appropriately. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 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: August 13, 2024 Subject: Staff Report on United Way Presentation, 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 united way, 2) determine topics for upcoming meetings. Presentation: United Way will present information and answer questions on programs. Regular Business The Committee will determine topics for upcoming meetings. Fiscal Impact: HUD’s annual allocation for the City of Lodi is $640,916 for FY 2023-2024. Anticipated for 2024-2025 is $625,000. Page 1 of 1