Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA Date: November 12, 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 – OCTOBER 8, 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: LODI ARTS FOUNDATION 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) A. 2025-27 CDBG Application Overview Presentation 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. Dec – Canceled b. January – CBO Presentations – Potential CDBG Applicants 8. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker) 9. ADJOURNMENT LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE November 12, 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, OCTOBER 08, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of October 08, 2024 was called to order by Chair Nuss at 6:00 p.m. Present: Member – Davis, Eproson, Hill, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Absent: Member – Mellor, Also Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, Community Present: Development Director John Della Monica and CDD Program Specialist Kari Chadwick 2. MINUTES August 13, 2024 Regular, August 13, 2024 Special, September 10, 2024 Regular, and September 10, 2024 Special Minutes MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Davis second, approved the minutes from the August 13, 2024 Regular, August 13, 2024 Special, September 10, 2024 Regular, and September 10, 2024 Special Lodi Improvement Committee meetings. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Eproson, Hill, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Absent: Members – Mellor 3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) None 4. PRESENTATION: BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT Maria Serna, Founding Member of Breakthrough Project for Social Justice, gave a presentation regarding the roots of the program and where it is headed. She stated that there was a cross burning at Tokay High School in 1998 which motivated people throughout the community to form the Breakthrough Project. Ms. Serna stated the focus is social justice. She added that the group asks as a liaison between the Lodi Police Department and victims of hate crimes. They also sponsor several events throughout the year such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Event in January on his birthday, the Cesar Chavez Scholarship Dinner in late March, and the Lodi Peach Walk in the fall. Vice Chair Hill asked how the relationship with the Lodi Police Department works. Ms. Serna stated that if the Police Department is notified of an incident then they will notify Breakthrough Project and the reverse will happen if Breakthrough Project is notified first. Member Davis asked if they only engage with the High Schools. Ms. Serna stated that there are events that target grades 5-12. Ms. Davis stated that there is a large bullying issue in the Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 2 of 4 schools and wondered if this program would think about presenting at the grade schools letting them know that bullying is a hate crime. Ms. Serna stated that they currently have programs that target bullying in the schools. Member Eproson asked if the program has a website. Ms. Serna stated that they do have a website. Mr. Eproson asked how many members the program currently has. Ms. Serna stated that they currently have 60 members. Mr. Eproson asked how someone would become a member. Ms. Serna stated that you can find that information through the website. Member Davis asked if there is training offered for members to determine what is a hate crime. Ms. Serna stated that they will be offering a training for board members in two weeks. Member Vargas stated her appreciation of the presentation and asked when the Peace Walk Event will be brought back. Ms. Serna stated that things are changing and the board is trying to reorganize the event to be more inclusive for those with mobility issues. Member Davis recommended a Peace Walk and Roll using golf carts and maybe floats to allow people to ride instead of walking. The website: https://www.breakthroughprojectlodi.org/ 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. She stated that that application process will be opening up in the next couple of months so we need to know what meetings may be cancelled due to the holidays. 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 (LCOH) – Owner is Member Hill and Nuss Tasks: • Liaison – Assigned to Member Hill and Nuss • Point In Time (PIT) Count – Assigned to Member Hill – Next Survey will be Completed in January 2026 Items Discussed: LCOH meeting updates, City Council Special Town Hall Meeting, 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: Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 3 of 4 • Liaison – Assigned to Member Eproson • Event Notification – Assigned to Member Eproson Items Discussed: CPF Play, Tomas and the Library Lady, on October 19th, and Member Eproson is still in the process of meeting with Michael at Community Wellness Center and Genevieve with Behavior Health to try and put together a NOMI event and/or A Behavior Health Day Extensive discussion regarding the Special Council meeting took place. Vice Chair Hill encouraged Member Eproson to present at the LCOH if volunteers are needed. 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: Member Vargas is no longer affiliated with ABCD is no longer planning an event on Central Avenue, Community Recognition is still an ongoing project, City Beautification through clean parks and murals Member Eproson commended the Electrical Utility program with Tree Lodi with the tree give away. He stated how wonderful it is to have trees visible from the public right-of-way and feels that it bring beauty to our neighborhoods. 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 Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 4 of 4 b. Public Awareness – Owner is all LIC Members Tasks: • Meeting Representative – Assigned to Member TBD • Liaison – Animal Shelter Fostering Opportunities – Assigned to Member Hill City Council Engagement, Discuss possible alternate locations to hold meetings on the East Side, possible presentation by Animal Services regarding fostering sometime in the new year. Committee Members and staff discussed and gave updates on the 2024 Goals. MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Vargas, Hill second, approved the Lodi Improvement Committee 2024 Annual Activities as updated and presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Eproson, Hill, Vargas, and Chair Nuss Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Absent: Members – Mellor 7. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings a. November – Lodi Arts Foundation & CDBG Application Overview b. December – Cancelled Other options for future dates: Access Center Update, LCOH 8. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Member Davis stated her appreciation of how well this meeting flowed. 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: November 12, 2024 Subject: Staff Report on Lodi Arts Foundation and CDBG Application Overview Presentations, 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 Lodi Arts Foundation, 2) receive presentation on the CDBG Application Overview by Staff, 2) committee and Staff provide updates 2024 Annual Activities, 3) determine topics for upcoming meetings. Presentation: Lodi Arts Foundation presentation by Kelli Perrault Presentation: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Overview (Staff Presented) CDBG 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) Page 1 of 2  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 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 $625,615. 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 2026 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 Monthly Updates - Oct. 19th Event (see flyer attached to Liaison Ongoing Nuss the October Meeting Minutes 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 Monthly Updates - Still working on a Mental Health Liaison Ongoing Eproson Event  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/Davis Recruitment Monthly/Quarterly Updates - Possible Event that will Ongoing Davis/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 Proclamation 2024 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