Lodi Improvement Committee

LODI IMPROVEMENT AGENDA Date: January 14, 2025 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 08, 2024 and November 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) A. Community Based Organizations Presentations 5. LIC 2024/2025 ANNUAL ACTIVITIES UPDATES AND TASK ASSIGNMENTS A. 2024/2025 Annual Activities 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. February – TBD b. March – CDBG Applications Review/Scoring/Recommendations 7. COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 minute limit per speaker) 8. ADJOURNMENT LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE January 14, 2025 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  LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meeting of November 12, 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 October 8, 2024 Regular Minutes MOTION / VOTE: The Lodi Improvement Committee, on motion by Member Hill, Davis second, voted to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2024 Regular Lodi Improvement Committee meetings. The motion died due to a lack of a quorum of voting memnber by the following vote: Ayes: Members – Davis, Hill, and Chair Nuss Noes: Members – Abstain: Members – Mellor Absent: Members – Eproson and Vargas Due to a lack of a quorum of voting members, the October 8, 2024 Minutes will be brought back to the next available Lodi Improvement Committee Meeting. 3. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER) (6:37pm) Robby Vanarsdale came forward to comment on a non-agenda item. He is very passionate about the safety of bicyclist and pedestrians on the city streets. Mr. Vanarsdale is in favor of AB413 and would like to see better planning in the future to accommodate pedestrians on our City streets. He also expressed how upset he was that a meeting regarding AB413 was held during normal public working hours, which lacked the ability for them to comment. 4. PRESENTATION: LODI ARTS FOUNDATION Kelli Perrault, Lodi Arts Foundation President, gave a presentation regarding the activities and programs that the Foundation contributes to in general and throughout the last year. She stated that the Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Arts Commission. Vise Chair Hill asked what the primary source of funding is for the Foundation. Ms. Perrault stated that the grant that is provided through the City is the primary source, but the Foundation also works the concession stand at Hutchins Street Square when they hold events in the theater. Ms. Hill asked if the arts that are focused on are strictly fine arts. Ms. Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Perrault stated that they are not strictly fine arts. She added that if it is an art form the Foundation supports it and all art matters. Member Mellor asked if the Foundation is going to have a float in the Light Parade. Ms. Perrault stated that there will be a float this year and will contain member of the board as well as local artist. Member Davis asked how the public can get involved and if the Foundation is accepting new member. She also asked if there is an age limit or if there is a youth focus as part of the programs. Ms. Perrault stated that there is not a specific youth focus, but there is a board member that is working with the schools to try to see if there is anything that the Foundation can do to assist with promoting the arts. Ms. Davis asked what the age limit is for applying to the Foundation. Ms. Perrault stated that the age limit is 18 years old. Ms. Davis stated that the choir at Tokay is in jeopardy of being cancelled since that are not enough students at the school that want to participate. Ms. Perrault state that is something that the Foundation would be interested in helping out with. 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): A. 2025-27 CDBG Application Overview Presentation Neighborhood Service Manager Jennifer Rhyne gave a brief presentation based on the PowerPoint. Member Davis asked how the annual funding is divided up among the services. Ms. Rhyne stated that there is approximately $150,000 that will go toward public improvement projects by service providers, approximately $90,000 that will go toward service provider for public services programs, the remainder is divided up for administrative functions which Fair Housing is funding under at approximately $18,000 and $120,000 is for administering the program. The balance of approximately $250,000 go toward funding City capital improvement projects. She added that these are dictated by the City’s Consolidated Plan that is approved by HUD. Vice Chair Hill stated for clarification that the only portion that the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) is making a determination on is the $90,000 that the service providers receive for public services and asked if the amount awarded is for the two-year cycle or do they receive the awarded funding each year within that cycle. Ms. Rhyne confirmed that the LIC only determines the award amounts for the service providers services programs and they receive the awarded amount both years in the cycle. Ms. Davis asked how the priority of where the funding goes is determined. Ms. Rhyne stated that there is a needs assessment done for the five-year Consolidated Plan, the HUD National Objectives, and then ultimately the LIC makes the recommendation to the City Council for the Public Services portion. Robby Vanarsdale came forward to comment on a non-agenda item. See comments under Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items. 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: Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Page 3 of 5 •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, Bids for construction of the Access Center will be opened on November 13th, The new operator for the Temporary Access Center is Outreach Ministries International, and ADA Client Plan for Access Center 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 Items Discussed: Collaboration between Member Davis and Mellor to get a youth art program initiated 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 Davis is attempting to get additional information about ABCD, Community Recognition is still an ongoing project, City Beautification through clean parks and murals, in the final stages of getting a mural or two at Heritage School Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Page 4 of 5 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 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, possibly create a Facebook page that foster participants can be listed along with the foster services they can provide Jerry Roland, local resident, came forward to express his dissatisfaction with how public funds are spent on a roundabout when there are people freezing on our streets. Brandon Carter, local resident, came forward to state that he would like to help out, but he just does not know how to start. He would like to understand where Lodi needs the most assistance and then he would like to focus in those areas. Mr. Carter has some resources he just needs the guidance. Chair Nuss and Ms. Rhyne both gave recommendations. Member Davis added that, as discussed earlier, the ABCD program is looking for new leadership. She added that she would like to work with him. Vice Chair Hill encouraged Mr. Carter to reach out to the United Way for guidance. Committee Members and staff discussed and gave updates on the 2024 Goals. 7. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Determine Topics for upcoming meetings a. December – Cancelled b. January 2025 – CBO Presentations for potential applications Other options for future dates: Access Center Update, LCOH, Roger for the Lodi Boys and Girls Club 8. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR STAFF ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Vice Chair Hill stated that the Salvation Army is starting their Bell Ringing Program for the Holidays and it is only a two-hour shift. She also stated that the United Way is doing a tax preparation clinic for the low and moderate-income households. • Member Davis stated her appreciation of the proposed downtown improvements for the Holidays. Lodi Improvement Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Page 5 of 5 • Chair Nuss stated that the Community Partnership for Families is going to be hosting a monthly food distribution and it starts November 26th. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Rhyne Neighborhood Service Manager  11/12/2024 2025‐26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Application Process Overview NOVEMBER 2024 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW • CDBG Background • Program Year/ Application Cycle • Review Program Year Timelines and Requirements • Review Application/Process 1  11/12/2024 CDBG BASIC INFORMATION ◦ CDBG Background: ◦ Community Development Block Grant Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities ◦ Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ◦ HUD CDBG Goals: ◦ Provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing ◦ Provide a suitable living environment ◦ Expand economic opportunities ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY – National Objectives 1. Principally benefit low‐ and moderate‐income persons, defined as families and individuals whose household incomes do not exceed 80% of a jurisdiction’s median income; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or 3. Meet an urgent need by addressing conditions that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and safety of residents. 2  11/12/2024 ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE COSTS ◦ City Departments ◦ Personnel/staff (salary and benefits) ◦ Government and Quasi‐ ◦ Office/facility rental or lease costs Government agencies ◦ Materials and supplies ◦ Non‐Profits and Non‐Profit Partnerships ◦ Communications ◦ For‐Profits for Economic ◦ Travel/mileage Development Projects *For any items not listed here, please check with staff* INELIGIBLE COSTS ◦ Programs that do not meet one of the 3 ◦ Entertainment, furnishings, or personal National Objectives property ◦ Programs or services that promote religion ◦ Generally, equipment, unless necessary to implement an eligible activity ◦ Political activities ◦ Food for employees, food assistance programs are eligible ◦ Marketing, incentives, or fundraising ◦ Payment of debt or expenses incurred prior to agreement 3  11/12/2024 2025‐26 CDBG PROGRAM YEAR Program Year Timeline: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Q1 (July-Sept. 2025) - Q2 (Oct.-Dec. 2025) - Q3 (Jan.- March 2026) - Q4 (April-June 2026) (Note: Funds will be awarded on a two program year cycle: 25/26 & 26/27) 2025-26 Program Year City Allocation (Estimate): Appx. $600,000 (Official award announced in Spring 2025) Capital Improvement Allocation (Estimate): Appx. $390,000 (Official award announced in Spring 2025) With $240,000 to City Projects and $150,000 to Community Based Organizations (Actual Awards will be less due to Activity Delivery Costs) Public Services Allocation (Estimate): Appx. $90,000 (Official award announced in Spring 2025) 2025‐26 APPLICATION PROCESS Applications Released: Monday, December 9, 2024 Application Presentations at LIC Meeting (Optional): Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 6:00 pm Applications Due: Monday, January 27, 2025 by 5:00 pm Draft Funding Recommendations: March 2025 Council Approval of Funding Awards: April 2025 4  11/12/2024 2025‐26 CDBG APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ◦ On December 9, 2024, the application and application instructions will be available on the City Website here: https://www.lodi.gov/183/Community‐Development‐Block‐Grant‐Progra ◦ We encourage you to contact City staff and discuss your proposed activity to determine CDBG eligibility ◦ Make sure your insurance documents are available and current (these will be requested) ◦ Consider whether you will be able to gather the required reporting and demographic information and that you have a clear understanding of the administrative requirements SETTING GOALS ◦ It is important to be realistic in estimating the number of people served by your program, as well as the timeline for the activity’s completion ◦ Include only Lodi residents in your goal reporting ◦ Your goal cannot be lower than the number of Lodi residents you serve now ◦ Roughly estimate the number of low‐ and moderate‐ income people if you don’t have data; more information can be obtained by contacting program staff ◦ For Limited Clientele projects and programs, a minimum of 71% of participants must be low‐ moderate income 5  11/12/2024 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL ◦ Applications can be submitted one of two ways: 1. By emailing documents or FTP link to NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov OR 2. By providing a USB drive with all files contained on it and mailing it to City Hall ◦ For questions, please contact Austin Knudsen at austin.knudsen@mbakerintl.com ◦ Application should be submitted as Word document and attachments may be in PDF/Word formats. Please do not send other formats. GRANT APPLICATION RANKING ◦ CDBG Eligibility ◦ Does the program meet a national objective? ◦ Does the program support one of the goals as outlined in the application? ◦ Readiness to proceed and ability to complete the project within the program year ◦ Leveraged funding and collaboration ◦ Cost Reasonableness/Effectiveness/ Largest Benefit ◦ Past Performance; Grant Management Experience ◦ Completeness of Application 6  11/12/2024 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE SELECTED TO RECEIVE A GRANT? (Keep this information in mind for your application) SUBRECIPIENT BASICS • All awardees will sign a subrecipient agreement with the City • Agreements will have a scope of work and a budget (for CDBG funds only) that your organization will need to adhere to when carrying out your proposed program • Reimbursement of program expenses cannot occur until subrecipient agreement is fully executed by the City and your organization • City program staff will schedule a quarterly meeting soon after the start of the 2025-26 program year to answer questions and coordinate with all funded subrecipients • All agreements will run from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 • Proof of insurance coverage required • Most often, the City will pay you on a quarterly basis for funds expended; this is dependent on your program and organizations preference 7  11/12/2024 REQUIRED REPORTS • Intake sheets – every organization is required to record information on ethnicity/race, family characteristics, and income; if your organization does not have these intake form, the City will provide you with one • Quarterly reports – summary reports that show demographics of people you have helped (information from intake sheets) – submitted on a quarterly basis • Quarterly invoices – detailed description of funds spent with supporting documentation and signed reimbursement request • Quarterly reports must be submitted in order to receive requested reimbursement TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE • We are here to help you to understand our forms and requirements • Once a year, CDBG staff may contact your organization to complete a monitoring visit to review your program’s financial information (e.g., invoices) and intake sheets • Files on CDBG-related funds and requirements must be maintained for a minimum of five years; City staff may request additional documentation from your organization after the CDBG program year has ended 8  11/12/2024 QUESTIONS FOR CDBG STAFF? QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS? THANK YOU! If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the following program staff: _________________________________________________________ Austin Knudsen CDBG Program Specialist (Consultant) austin.knudsen@mbakerintl.com (916) 231‐2231 & Kari Chadwick CDD Program Specialist (Staff) NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov 209‐269‐4527 9 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES FOOD DISTRIBUTION SECOND HARVEST - MOBILE FRESH NOVEMBER 26 | AT 9:00 AM DISTRIBUTION LOCATION: 100 E PINE ST LODI CA 95240 209.269.8262 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES DISTRIBUCIÓN DE DE COMIDA SECOND HARVEST - MOBILE FRESH NOVIEMBRE 26 | A LAS 9:00 AM LUGAR DE DISTRIBUCION: 100 E PINE ST LODI CA 95240 209.269.8262 MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department To: Lodi Improvement Committee From: Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager Date: January 14, 2025 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 presentations for Community Based Organizations, 2) committee and Staff provide updates 2024 Annual Activities, 3) determine topics for upcoming meetings. Presentation: Community Based Organizations will present information about their program(s) and CDBG eligible activities. 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) 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 Page 1 of 2 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 2024/2025 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. 2024/2025 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 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 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 Monthly/Quarterly Updates - Attempting to reactivate Liaison Ongoing Nuss/Davis the program. Recruitment Monthly/Quarterly Updates Ongoing Davis/Nuss Efforts 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 City Council Attend City Council Meeting where Nominee is being Ongoing All LIC Members Meeting Rep reconized 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 February or TBD Presenation Council March 2025 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