Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA Date: October 08, 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 – August 13, 2024 Regular, August 13, 2024 Special, September 10, 2024 Regular & September 10, 2024 Special 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: BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 6. LIC 2024 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES UPDATES AND TASK ASSIGNMENTS 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. Nov – Lodi Arts Foundation b. Dec – CDBG Application Overview 8. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker) 9. ADJOURNMENT LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE October 8, 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, AUGUST 13, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of August 13, 2024 was called to order by Chair Nuss at 6:00 p.m. Present: Member – Davis, Eproson, Hill, Mellor, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Absent: Member – Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community Present: Development Director John Della Monica, and CDD Program Specialist Kari Chadwick 2. MINUTES July 9, 2024 Minutes MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Vargas second, approved the minutes from the July 9, 2024 Lodi Improvement Committee meetings. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Eproson, 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) None 4. PRESENTATION: UNITED WAY OF SAN JOAQUIN Chair Nuss invited Kristen Birtwhistle, President/CEO for United Way of San Joaquin, to come forward and present. Ms. Birtwhistle came forward to give a brief PowerPoint presentation based on the mission of the United Way of San Joaquin County. She shared some informational material that can be found on the website: https://www.unitedwaysjc.org/homeless-unsheltered-community- reports Vice Chair Hill asked about the non-profit capacity building program time commitment. Ms. Birtwhistle stated that it is a 9 month program starting in January. Member Davis asked how the students are contacted for the Next Gen To Service Program. Ms. Birtwhistle stated that the material is handed out to the Juniors and Seniors at the local high schools. Member Eproson asked a question what the biggest road block for funding in San Joaquin County is and how do we fix it. Ms. Birtwhistle stated that the number one issue with San Joaquin nonprofits is that they don’t work together. She also stated that if they learned to Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Page 2 of 2 work together it could be a game changer for the funding availability. Ms. Birtwhistle added that the work that is going on currently should be vocalized more so the public is aware. Chair Nuss thanked Ms. Birtwhistle for presenting and for all of the great work that the United Way of San Joaquin does. 5. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings a. September – Lodi House b. October – Lodi Arts Foundation c. November – Breakthrough Project d. December – CDBG Application Other options for future dates: Access Center Update, The Salvation Army Vision for the Access Center, LCOH, A New Lodi 6. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • None 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Rhyne Neighborhood Service Manager  LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Special Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of August 13, 2024 was called to order by Vice Chair Hill at 6:10 p.m. Present: Member – Davis, Eproson, Hill, Mellor, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Absent: Member – Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community Present: Development Director John Della Monica, and CDD Program Specialist Kari Chadwick 2. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) Mono Geralis stated that he is attending to figure out where and how he can assist further in the community. 3. DISCUSSION: COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Olivia Nashed, City Clerk, and Katie Lucchesi, City Attorney lead a discussion regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Lodi Improvement Committee based on the attached Commissioners Handbook. 4. LIC 2024 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES – EVALUATION AND VOTE ON CHANGES Due to the lateness of the evening the discussion on Item 4 LIC Annual Activities is posted to a future special meeting. MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Mellor, Hill second, approved the postponement of the LIC 2024 Annual Activities to a future special LIC meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Eproson, Hill, Mellor, Vargas and Chair Nuss Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Absent: Members – 5. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • None. 6. 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  COMMISSION LIAISONS Greater Lodi Area Rachel Sandoval 209-333-6891 rsandoval@lodi.gov Youth Commission Recreation Manager Andriana Martin Library Board of Trustees 209-333-5566 Interim Library Director amartin@lodi.gov Christina Jaromay Lodi Arts Commission 209-333-689 l cjaromay@lodi.gov PRCS Director Lodi Improvement Jennifer Rhyne 209-333-671 l jrhyne@lodi.gov Committee Neighborhood Serv. Mgr. Lodi Senior Citizen Emerson Yellen 209-333-689 l eyellen@lodi.gov Commission PRCS Deputy Director Measure L Citizens' Andrew Keys 209-333-6700 akeys@lodi.gov Oversight Committee Deputy City Manager Parks & Recreation Christina Jaromay 209-333-6742 cjaromay@lodi.gov Commission PRCS Director Olivia Nashed Personnel Board of Review 209-333-6702 onashed@lodi.gov City Clerk Planning Lorie Waters 209-333-6711 lwaters@lodi.gov Commission Administrative Assistant Site Plan and Architectural Lorie Waters 209-333-67 l l lwaters@lodi.gov Review Committee Administrative Assistant  DEPARTMENT HEADS City Manager Scott Carney 209-333-6700 scarney@lodi.gov City Attorney Katie Lucchesi 209-333-6701 klucchesi@lodi.gov City Clerk Olivia Nashed 209-333-6702 onashed@lodi.gov Public Works Director Charlie Swimley 209-333-6706 cswimley@lodi.gov Community Development John DellaMonica 209-333-6711 jdellamonica@lodi.gov Director Police Chief Ricardo Garcia 209-333-6725 rgarcia@lodi.gov Fire Chief Ken Johnson 209-333-6739 kjohnson@lodi.gov Electric Utility Director Jeff Berkheimer 209-333-6762 jberkheimer@lodi.gov Parks, Recreation, and Christina Jaromay 209-333-6742 cjaromay@lodi.gov Cultural Services Director Interim Library Services Andriana Martin 209-333-5566 amartin@lodi.gov Director  RESOLUTION NO. 2023-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND MILESTONES TO BE COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS THE CITY’S STRATEGIC VISION ======================================================================== WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council held a Council Retreat at Hutchins Street Square on April 11-12, 2023; and WHEREAS, these professionally-facilitated public meetings included robust discussion amongst Council with input from Department Directors, the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and appointed staff; and WHEREAS, by adopting these goals, the City Council acknowledges its primary responsibility to create a Strategic Vision about the future direction and priorities for the City and it is the responsibility of City Staff (led by the City Manager) to develop a strategic workplan in alignment with and supportive of the Strategic Vision; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of a unified Strategic Vision coming from the entire Council; and WHEREAS, the eight strategic priorities contained within the Strategic Vision collectively represent the priorities of the City Council and should be utilized by staff as the foundation upon which future workplans are based and resource allocation decisions are made; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that all eight priorities are equally important and the strategic priorities have been assigned a number by their alphabetical order for reference only without regard to weight or importance; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is directed to report not less than quarterly on the progress towards achievement of the milestones within the Strategic Vision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby adopt the City Council Strategic Vision and the Strategic Priorities and Milestones therein. The Strategic Priorities and Milestones are: 1. Downtown Stretch Goal: Realize a lively mixed use, walkable commercial downtown district. A. Expand opportunities for downtown living. B. Preserve downtown historic character. C. Ensure accessibility for multi-modal transportation and public safety. D. Protect and promote the use of public facilities including the library, public safety building, and the city administration building. E. Expand the perimeter of downtown mixed-use zoning. F. Adopt policies that incentivize the revitalization of buildings and infrastructure.  2. Economic Development Stretch Goal: Raise the median income of Lodi residents to the top 25% of the State of California. A. Develop a long-term economic development strategy. B. Expand and diversify economic opportunities. C. Continue to support Hydrogen Hub Project. D. Complete development of White Slough Public Safety Training Facility. E. Grow the City through East Side annexation. F. Repurpose and revitalize existing assets. G. Attract tech and non-agriculture jobs. 3. Fiscal Health Stretch Goal: Create a fiscal structure to accomplish City Council Strategic Priorities. A. Promote City’s fiscal transparency and citizen’s fiscal fluency. B. Position Lodi to maintain a diversified revenue mix that reflects the economic prosperity of the community. C. Ensure elected leaders and staff retain focus on fiscal priorities. D. Anticipate and advocate against unfunded mandates, while ensuring the City has funding amounts equal to annual depreciation levels to maintain assets. E. Improve pension funding as against average cities by 25%. 4. Housing Stretch Goal: Ensure every socio-economic demographic and family structure can secure quality housing within the community. A. Develop new housing opportunities with market values aligned with current Area Median Income (AMI) and standard housing/income ratios. B. Create more residential opportunities downtown. C. Ensure continued progress towards Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Goals. D. Require a percentage of housing in new developments to be workforce housing. E. Adopt standards and policies to promote housing for all economic levels. F. Develop policies that will promote affordable housing by design; generational housing by design; and diverse housing by design. G. Consider ways to support the existence of an adequate number of rental properties. 5. Infrastructure Stretch Goal: Develop and maintain a robust infrastructure to support a world-class city. A. Invest in innovative infrastructure with a high Return on Investment (ROI). B. Promote adaptive reuse of existing properties. C. Address deferred maintenance. D. Ensure capacity for future growth. E. Proactive infrastructure development for Sphere of Influence (SOI) and growth areas. F. Ensure that funding for maintenance of future development projects is sustainable and self-supporting.  6. Parks Stretch Goal: Develop a world-class revenue generating Parks System. A. Fully staffed to annual benchmarks. B. Expand, develop and maintain Lodi Lake to meet or exceed industry standards. C. Develop and maintain sports/recreation facilities for City and public use, including an indoor sports facility. D. Expand, develop and maintain Hutchins Street Square Facilities to meet or exceed industry standards. E. Create a dedicated fund to improve event-based facilities to meet or exceed industry standards. 7. Public Safety Stretch Goal: Create the best trained police and fire departments in the State of California. A. Reach and maintain full staffing. B. Create an outdoor training facility. C. Institute the Advanced Life Support (ALS) program. D. Build strategic regional partnerships with surrounding agencies to enhance fire and emergency response services. E. Research, develop and/or promote advanced training programs for police and fire personnel based on or exceeding best practices for service delivery and effecting public safety outcomes. F. Meet International Organization for Standardization (IOS) Measurements in response time. G. Ensure high levels of community involvement by public safety employees. H. Enhance programs to address strategic safety problem areas in the community, such as the unsheltered population, Fentanyl crisis, and animal services. 8. Public Well-being Stretch Goal: Be a recognized leader in generating a happy, healthy, high quality of life for all. A. Increase opportunities for physical, recreational, and cultural activities. B. Partner with other public/private entities to provide outreach, education, and activities to engage diverse cultures and communities. C. Provide opportunities for access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. D. Focus on youth education and mentorship to foster positive life-choices. Dated: May 17, 2023 ======================================================================== I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-98 as passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 17, 2023, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS – Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, Yepez, and Mayor Hothi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS – None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS – None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS – None PAMELA M. FARRIS Assistant City Clerk 2023-98  LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of September 10, 2024 was called to order by Chair Nuss at 6:00 p.m. Present: Member – Davis, Hill, Mellor, and Chair Nuss Absent: Member – Eproson and Vargas Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community Present: Development Director John Della Monica, and CDD Program Specialist Kari Chadwick 2. MINUTES July 9, 2024 Minutes MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Mellor second, approved to table the approval of the minutes from the July 9, 2024 Lodi Improvement Committee meetings to a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Hill, Mellor, and Chair Nuss Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Absent: Members – Eproson and Vargas 3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) None 4. PRESENTATION: LODI HOUSE Chair Nuss asked staff to introduce the representative from Lodi House. Jennifer Rhyne introduced and invited Crystal Wright, Program Director for Lodi House, to come forward and present. Ms. Wright came forward to give a brief PowerPoint presentation based on the mission of the Lodi House. Vice Chair Hill asked if the case management continues with the clients into stage two of the program. Ms. Wright stated that it does continue into stage two, but it drops from weekly to by monthly or monthly. Ms. Hill commended the program for the 78 percent success rate. Member Davis commended the program for the improvements not only to the lives of the participates in the program but to the east side properties. She asked for clarification regarding the funding that assists with the programs. Ms. Wright stated that ARPA funding was part of the government funding that came out as part of COVID and was distributed by San Joaquin County. Ms. Davis asked what happens with men that have children. Ms. Wright stated that they are referred to The Salvation Army for assistance. She added that the Lodi House program is only for women and their children. Ms. Davis asked what the Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Page 2 of 2 plans for the future for the housing is for the program. Ms. Wright stated that the program is currently focusing on the transitional housing aspect. Ms. Davis asked what a comfortable rent would be for the participants of the program. Ms. Wright stated that the rent ranges from the smallest one-bedroom apartment for $500 per month and a two-bedroom townhouse that rents for $800 per month. 5. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings a. September – Lodi House b. October – Breakthrough Project c. November – Lodi Arts Foundation d. December – CDBG Application Other options for future dates: Access Center Update, The Salvation Army Vision for the Access Center, LCOH, A New Lodi 6. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Member Davis stated that the Grape Festival will be in full swing this weekend. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Rhyne Neighborhood Service Manager  LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Special Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of September 10, 2024 was called to order by Chair Nuss at 6:40 p.m. Present: Member – Davis, Hill, Mellor, and Chair Nuss Absent: Member – Eproson and Vargas Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community Present: Development Director John Della Monica, and CDD Program Specialist Kari Chadwick 2. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) None 3. 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 • Point In Time (PIT) Count – Assigned to Member Hill – January 2026 Items Discussed: LCOH meeting updates, keeping the PIT Count on the list for 2026. 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 • Enhanced Youth Programs – Art/Clubs – Ongoing – Assigned to Davis and Mellor b. Community Event and Mental Health – Owner is Member Eproson Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Eproson • Event Notification – Assigned to Member Eproson Lodi Improvement Committee Special Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Page 2 of 3 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: Item a - Advance Youth Programs added a Task: Enhanced Youth Programs – Art/Clubs; Member Davis mentioned that a club for the youth that isn’t faith based would be a benefit to the community; Item b was not discussed; Item c has been proposed to be removed with any future updates to be done under Item 3c. 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: Item 3a added Member Davis and Mellor as Owners; Item 3b change Owner and Assignee to All LIC Members; Item 3c remove Poster Contest as a Task, change Citywide Murals to Citywide Art and combine with Storm Drains; Add Item 3d Carnegie Forum Handrails with Member Mellor as the Assignee; remove Member Hill as one of the Owners of Item 3c. 4) Administration, Transparency and Accountability a. City Council Engagement – Owner is All LIC Members 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 All LIC Member Lodi Improvement Committee Special Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Tasks: • Meeting Representative – Assigned to Member TBD • Liaison – Animal Shelter-Fostering Opportunities – Assigned to Member Hill Items Discussed: Owner changed to All LIC Members for Items 4a and b. The Draft Annual Activities list will be brought to the next meeting for possible finalization. 4. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • None. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 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: October 8, 2024 Subject: Staff Report on CDBG Program Updates, Breakthrough Project Presentation, 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 a presentation from the Breakthrough Project, 2) update on the CDBG program by Staff, 2) committee and Staff provide updates 2024 Annual Activities, 3) determine topics for upcoming meetings. Presentation: Breakthrough Project Background: 2024-2025 CDBG Program Year Staff presented the 23-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to City Council on September 18th and received approval to submit to HUD. Below are the approved programs/projects for program year 2024-25. Based upon the estimated annual allocation for the City of Lodi of $625,000, 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 2  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 Annual Activities for 2024 Updates and Task Assignments The Committee will provide updates to the annual activities and assign currently unassigned tasks to committee members. 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. Attachments: 1. 2024 LIC Annual Activities Page 2 of 2  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 Jan 2024 Hill (PIT) Count 2. East Side Improvement A. Advance Youth Programs Owner: Lynsay Nuss LIC will enhance the awareness of public youth programs and participate in the development of programs and volunteer at events Task Description Due Assignee Liaison Monthly Updates Ongoing Nuss Gang Reduction Updates on Activities - No special activities currently Intervention planned - with school back in session the day-to-day Ongoing Staff/Vargas and Prevention activities have increased Enhanced Youth Find or create space for youth Art/Clubs Ongoing Davis/Mellor Programs B. Community Event and Mental Health Owner: Charles Eproson 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 Eproson  Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Goals 3. Community Improvement A. Relationship with the ABCD Committee Owner: Lynsay Nuss, Lyndsy Davis, & Nancy Mellor 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 - Possible Event that will Ongoing Vargas/Nuss Efforts close Central Ave from Flora to Vine St. B. Community Recognition Owner: All LIC Members 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 Liaison organizations, individuals, and property owners that Ongoing All LIC Members have made significant improvements to our community Attend City Council Meeting where Nominee is being City Council reconized - Members Hill, Mellor, and Davis attended August 21, All LIC Members Meeting Rep the August 21st meeting for Alane Dashner 2024 Proclamation Presentation 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 Try to get as many murals as possible painted on walls Citywide Art Ongoing Mellor throughout the City & updates from the Art Commission 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 Item 3D is on the next page  Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Goals D. Carnegie Forum Handrails Owner: Nancy Mellor Encourage the Installation of handrails on the front steps of Carnegie Forum Task Description Due Assignee Liaison Updates on the progress of possible project Ongoing Mellor 4. Administration, Transparency, and Accountability A. City Council Engagement Owner: All LIC Members 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 2025 TBD Presenation Council 2nd Assist staff with gathering informaiton and presenting to May 2025 TBD Presenation Council 3rd Assist staff with gathering informaiton and presenting to September TBD Presenation Council 2025 B. Public Awareness Owner: All LIC Members 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 Liaison Animal Shelter Fostering Opportunities Ongoing Hill