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AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Approving Draft 20(
& 2009-10 Action Plan and Reallocation of available funds
years for the Community Development Block Grant Progra
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2009
PREPARED BY: Community Development Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to consider and a
Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation PIE
Plan and Reallocation of available funds frc
years for the Community Development Bloc
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 2009-10 fiscal year will be the City's firsl
Community Development Block Grant (CDB(
entitlement. This requires that the City prep::
documents to adequately plan for the expen(
The 2009-2014 Consolidated Plan describes the City's housing and community de
the next five years, and creates prioritiesfor expending funds. The Citizen Partici
how the City will keep Lodi residents informed of matters relating to the CDBG fur
Action Plan describes the programs and activities proposed during the 2009-2010
anticipated CDBG funding of $743,500.
14 Consolidated Plan
m previous program
grove the draft 2009-14
and 2009-10 Action
;previous program
Grant Program.
)rear receiving
1) funds as an
re a series of
iture of the funds.
velopment needs over
3tion Plan describes
1s. The 2009-2010
program year with the
CDBG funds can be used for a wide range of community development projects as i+ong as they meet a
national objective. The national objectives are 1) to address the needs of low- to r ioderate-income
persons, 2) to eliminate slum or blighted conditions, and 3) to resolve an urgent nE ed. During the
program year that begins July 1, 2009, the City plans to fund public facilities impro lements,
infrastructure, public services, and program administration.
Funding Allocations
As stated previously, it is anticipated that the City will receive $743,500 in CDBG fi inds from the federal
government for the coming fiscal year. This represents a 7 -percent increase in C1 11BG funds from what
was received for the 2008109 year.
In addition to the 2009110 allocation from HUD, an additional $149,707 of our Urb0
are available for reallocation from the following completed or unused projects or se
years:
• Project 01-06 Lodi Boys and Girls Club $ 31,602.05
• Project 08-01 Blakely Park North Pool Deck $ 50,000.00
• Project 08-02 Library ADA Entry Improvements $ 11,000.00
• Project 08-06 Salvation Army Hope Avenue Apts. $ 3,000.00
• Project 08-07 Economic Development RLF $ 54,104.95
$149,707.00
APPROVED:
Blair Ki, ity Manager
County CDBG funds
ices from previous
Draft CDBG Consolidated and Action Plan for 2009110
April 1,2009
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These reallocated funds will need to be allocated to new projects that will be al
through the Urban County and will need to be obligated and expended within s
Funding and Application Process
The remaining process for allocating the 2009/10 CDBG funding is as follows:
• April 1, 2009 Public hearing to review draft Consolidatf
• April 6 — May 6, 2009 Public review period
May 6,2009 Public hearing to adopt Final Consolidate
May 15,2009 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan due tc
At the completion of an application period that ran from February 11,2009 to P
received a total of 14 applications from community-based organizations (CBO'
$1,046,851.
Our review of the applications centered on the rating criteria that focuses on th
• Activity Need and Justification. Activities were evaluated on their abilit'.
community need and their benefit to very low-income persons.
• Readiness to Proceed. Programs and projects were evaluated based'
implementation, overall and within the allotted time frame.
• Cost Reasonableness and Effectiveness. Budgets were reviewed to d
and reasonableness of all costs related to the request for CDBG fundir
for service funding were also evaluated on their ability to become self-:
Activity Management and Implementation. Applicants were evaluated
administrative capacity, and financial management.
led to our 2008 Projects
:to nine months.
Plan documents
Plan documents
BUD
irch 11, 2009, the City
requesting a total of
following areas:
b address a significant
i their feasibility of
ermine completeness
. Organizations applying
staining.
I experience,
• Past Performance. Applicants previously receiving CDBG funds from 1 16 City will be evaluated
on their reporting and timely expenditure of funds.
• Matching Contributions. Consideration was given to the amount of non-CDBG/HOME funds
committed to the project.
In 2007, the City Council adopted a CDBG allocation policy that predetermine a set-aside of 60 percent
of the CDBG adjusted annual allocation for City projects and services, and 40 percent for CBO projects
and services. The distribution of CDBG funding in accordance with that policy is indicated in the
following Table.
2009110 CDBG Allocation $743,500
20% Program Admin $(148,700)
Adjusted Balance $ 594,800
Reallocated UC Funding $ 149,707
Adjusted Balance Available for Distribution $744,507
60% Set-aside for City Projects & Services $356,880 + $89,824 Urb
n Count = $446,704
40% Set-aside for CBO Projects & Services $237,920 + $59,883 Urb
n Count = $297,803
Draft CDBG Consolidated and Action Plan for 2009110
April 1.2009
Page 3 of 4
CDBG Funding Recommendations
For planning and administrative activities, an allocation of $148,700 (20 percei
allocation) is recommended to cover the costs of managing the CDBG Prograr
recommendations are grouped into the following categories: City projects, Cit
community-based organization (CBO) projects, and CBO service programs.
Funding recommendations for these four categories are listed below, with add
and recommendations in ExhibitA (Summary of 2009110 Applications Receive
Applications Received), and Exhibit C (City Manager's Recommendationsfor I
CITY PROJECTS ($389,824)
• Alley Drainage Improvements ($232,000)
• Graffiti Abatement — Private Property ($40,000)
• Hale Park Playground Surface Renovation ($60,000)
• Handicapped Ramp Replacement— 100 Blk. W. Elm St. ($29,824)
• Blakely Park — Swing Area Surface Recoating ($28,000)
CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ($56,880)
• Spay/Neuter Program ($15,000)
• Graffiti Abatement —Public Property ($41,880)
CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS ($268,400)
• LOEL Foundation— Kitchen Renovation ($268,400)
CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS ($29,403)
• San Joaquin Fair Housing — Fair Housing Services ($19,403)
• Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($10,000)
In addition to the current allocation of CDBG funds, through the American Rec
Act of 2009 (ARRA), Congress has allocated an additional $1 billion in CDBG
CDBG-R (Rapid), that should be allocated to a "shovel ready' project capable
within 120 days of funding award. These CDBG-R funds are a supplement to
allocation and therefore will be accessed through the Urban County.
While we have been told that the CDBG-R allocation will be treated a little diffei
funds and we are awaiting actual rulemaking on this, we are expecting that the
these CDBG-R funds will be taken from this list of applications for either City or
estimating an amount equal to 25 percent of our 2008 allocation, or $173,149.
Pending final rulemaking for these CDBG-R funds, we have identified the follov
candidatesfor funding:
• SJC Human Services Agency— Lodi Community Center Facility improv(
• Salvation Army —Hope Harbor Roof Replacement ($120,000)
• Salvation Army —Emergency Generator ($90,000)
of the CDBG 2009110
Remaining funding
ervice programs,
mal detail on applicants
, Exhibit B (Internal
nding).
,ery and Reinvestment
nding, designated
being implemented
ir2008109 CDBG
;ntly than normal CDBG
eligible project(s) for
SBO projects. We are
ng projects as likely
ments ($149,449)
FISCAL IMPACT: CDBG are federal funds. Capital improvements
costs to be reduced. Administration costs are pE
aside of the grant funds.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: 2009110 Community Development Block Grant
Jordani'Ayers, Deputy City Ma ger
artlam
Community Development Directo
Attachments
ow for maintenance
via a 20 percent set-
City of Lodi 2009-10 CBO Applications Received
M
Senior Nutrition Services
Provide nutritious home -delivered meals to Lodi seniors five days
Public Service
4
$43,400
SJC Human Services Agency
per week.
Community Training
Provide funding for ESL program staff and site director. Purchase
Community Partnership for
computers, Rosetta Stone software, and miscellaneous supplies.
Public Service
$31,515
Families
Offer bus passes to program participants.
Fair Housing Services
Provide required fair housing services, including telephone
San Joaquin Fair Housing
hotline for tenants and landlords, investigation of complaints, and
Public Service
$24,448
fair housing testing.
Food Distribution Programs
Provide support for the administration of the Food Assistance
Public Service
$10,000
Second Harvest Food Bank
and Senior Brown Bag Programs.
Mobile Farmer's Market
Offer a mobile farmer's market once a month in Lodi, which
Emergency Food Bank of Greater
includes distribution of free fruits and vegetables, nutrition
Public Service
$5,600
Stockton
education, and cooking demonstrations.
Domestic Violence Prevention
Support the services offered by the Women's Center, including
Services Women's
domestic violence counseling, shelter, and education, as well as
Public Service
$5,000
Center of San Joaquin County
parenting classes at the Hope Harbor site in Lodi.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Program
Purchase a certification that will allow Sunhouse to offer testing
Public Service
$3,452
Sunhouse
required for their drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Completely renovate the kitchen space at the LOEL Senior
Kitchen Renovation
Center to increase its size and install a full commercial kitchen.
Public Facility
$392,987
LOEL Senior Center
LOEL plans to take over homebound and congregate meal
service from SJC Human Services Agency.
Lodi Community Center Facility
Improve the Community Center site by paving a parking lot and
Improvements
making site and landscaping improvements to meet Lodi's code
Public Facility
$149,449
SJC Human Services Agency
requirements. Matching funds coming from San Joaquin County.
Purchase a property adjacent to the current Teen Center site in
Facility Acquisition
order to provide additional space for adolescent and family
Public Facility
$140,000
One -Eighty Teen Center
services programs and free up space for after-school programs
and job training programs.
Roof Replacement
Salvation Army
Replace the roof at the Hope Harbor emergency shelter.
Public Facility
$120,000
Emergency Generator
Purchase a generator for the Hope Harbor facility, which is
Salvation Army
designated a emergency shelter facility in the event of a disater in
Public Facility
$90,000
the community.
Kitchen Equipment Purchase
Purchase two new stoves and one ice machine for installation in
public Facility
$19,000
Lodi Boys and Girls Club
the Boys and Girls Club facility, for use in after-school programs.
Teen Center Renovation
Renovate the Teen Center to be more welcoming to youth,
Lodi Boys and Girls Club
including rewiring the room, adding lighting, and purchasing TVs,
Public Facility
$12,000
couches, and music listening devices.
TOTAL FUNDING
$1,046,851
Exhibit A
City of Lodi 2009-10 Internal Applications Received
Handicap Ramp
Replacement
Make accessibility improvements in the 100 block of West
Elm Street, to the for
Public Facility
$30,000
Plans are complete and
address need van -accessible parking
project can be bid quickly.
Public Works
and correct a pedestrian trip hazard.
Grape Bowl ADA
Improvements
Begin construction of Phase I accessibility improvements to
Public Facility
$150,000
Unclear. Plans for project
Parks and Recreation
the Grape Bowl.
not complete.
Hale Park Playground
Remove and replace existing poured -in-place playground
Funding would likely be
Surface Replacement
surface, which is resulting in safety problems.
Public Facility
$65,000
expended during the 2009-
Parks and Recreation
10 year.
Blakely Park Playground
Clean, pressue wash, and prep the existing poured -in-place
Funding would be
Surface Replacement
surface for application of a acrylic urethane top coat, which
Public Facility
$26,000
expended during the 2008 -
Parks and Recreation
will lengthen the life of the surfacing.
09 year.
Alley Drainage
Improve alley drainage by installing storm drain facilities and
Funding likely would be
Improvements
resurfacing a "typical' 600 -foot alley located in a target area.
Public Facilit y
$225,000
ex ended Burin the 2009-
p g
Public Works
10 year.
Continue the Spay/Neuter Program that offers free
Funding likely would be
Spay and Neuter Program
spay/neuter services to feral cats and cats and pit bulls
Public Service
$15,000
expended during the 2009 -
Animal Services
owned by low-income households. Animals are also given a
10 year.
rabies shot if needed.
Graffiti Abatement
Abate graffiti on public and private properties in the CDBG
Public
$81,880
Funding would be
expended during the 2009-
Public Works
target areas.
Facility/Rehab
10 year.
TOTAL FUNDING
$592,880
REQUESTED
EXHIBIT B
City Manager's Recommendations
2009/10 CDBG Allocation $743,500
Program Administration (20%) ($148,700)
Adjusted Balance
Reallocated Urban County CDBG Funding
Total Funding Available
City Projects
Alley Drainage Improvements
Graffiti Abatement - Private Property
Hale Park Surface Renovation
Handicap Ramp Replacement - W. Elm St
Blakely Park - Swing Area Resurfacing
City Service Programs
Spay/Neuter Program
Graffiti Abatement - Public Property
CBO Projects
LOEL Foundation - Kitchen Renovation
CBO Service Programs
S.J. Fair Housing - Fair Housing Services
Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assist.
$594,800
2009/10 CDBG Allocation
Reallocated Urban County CDBG
$149,707
60% City Set -Aside
40% CBO Set -Aside
60% City Set -Aside 40% CBO Set -Aside
$744,507
$356,880
$237,920
$89,824 $59,883
$232,000
$232,000
$40,000
$40,000
$60,000
$60,000
$29,824
$29,824
$28,000
$28,000
$15,000
$15,000
$41,880
$41,880
$268,400
$208,517
$59,883
$19,403
$19,403
$10,000
$10,000
$356,880
$237,9201i$89,824
$59,883
EXHIBIT C
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COMMUNITY NEEDS
This section provides a brief community profile that addresses physical, social, economic, and
demographic trends. This section serves as the basis for determining the housing and
community development needs in Lodi. Detailed information is provided in the City's
Housing Element and other resources listed in the introduction.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
The following information provides a profile of the population, age, and racial/ethnic
composition of Lodi, as well as future changes.
Population
• In 2000, Lodi's population was 56,999 (US Census, SF1). The population in 2008 was
63,362 (Department of Finance).
• Between 2000 and 2008, the City's population increased by 11 percent.
• As shown in Figure 2.1, the City's population is expected to grow to 65,028 by 2010
and 69,055 by 2015 (San Joaquin Council of Governments).
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FIGURE 2-1
POPULATION GROWTH
1970 1980 1990 2000 2008 2015
Year
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Age
• The median age in Lodi is 34 years, slightly higher than San Joaquin County (32) or
the state (33) (US Census, SF1).
• Children under age 18 comprise 28 percent of the City's population.
• Around 14 percent of City residents are seniors (age 65 or over).
• The largest segment of the City's population is comprised of middle-aged adults
(Figure 2-2).
FIGURE 2-2
AGE DISTRIBUTION
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Race/Ethnicity
• The racial/ethnic composition of Lodi in 2000 (US Census, SF1):
— White 64%
— Hispanic 27%
— Asian/Pacific Islander 5%
— Native American 0.5%
— African American 0.5%
— Other 3%
Compared to San Joaquin County and the state, Lodi has a greater population of whites and
fewer Asians/Pacific Islanders (see Figure 2-3). Overall, San Joaquin County's racial/ethnic
composition is similar to that of the state.
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FIGURE 2-3
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RACE/ETHNICITY
A racial/ethnic concentration is considered to exist when a racial/ethnic group's percentage in
a certain area is greater than that of the group's overall population percentage in the County.
A high concentration is present when the group's population in an area is double or more the
group's percentage representation in the County.
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Household Profile
The type, size, and composition of a household can affect the type of housing and services
that are needed. In Lodi, most households consist of families.
• In 2000, Lodi had 20,692 households. Assuming the number of persons per
households was the same in 2000 and 2008, the City had 23,381 households in 2008.
(US Census, SF1; Department of Finance).
• By 2020, the number of households in Lodi will increase to approximately 27,000
(San Joaquin Council of Governments).
• Average household size was 2.71 persons in 2000 (US Census, SF1).
• 69 percent of households are families, of which:
— 75 percent are married -couple families
— 25 percent are single -parent families
• 25 percent of all households are single persons.
• 36 percent of all households have children under age 18.
• 26 percent of all households have a member age 65 or older.
This information suggests a need for housing and services designed to serve Lodi's senior
population as well as families with children.
SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Certain populations may have difficulty finding housing or require specialized services or
assistance to maintain their quality of life. Due to their special circumstances, these
population groups are more likely to have low or moderate incomes. These groups include
the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female -headed
households, persons with substance abuse problems, the homeless, victims of domestic
violence, and persons with HIV/AIDS.
While a few providers such as Community Partnership for Families and Women's Center of
San Joaquin have offices in Lodi, most are located in the Stockton. Most County agencies
also operate out of Stockton. The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency has a fairly
comprehensive list of services available to Lodi residents.
Elderly and Frail Elderly
• 8,141 persons were age 65 or over in 2000 (US Census, SF1).
• Seniors represent about 14 percent of the City's population.
• 72 percent of elderly persons own their homes, while 28 percent rent.
• About 45 percent of seniors have a disability, and 24 percent have more than one
disability. 10 percent have a self-care disability that affects their ability to live
independently (US Census, SF3).
• 9 licensed residential care facilities provide 495 beds for the elderly and frail elderly in
Lodi. Additionally, two facilities with a total of 91 beds had licenses pending
(California Department of Social Services).
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Persons with Disabilities
• 11,789 persons, or 23 percent of Lodi residents, have a disability (US Census, SF3).
About 43 percent of disabled persons have more than one disability.
• Of those with a disability:
— 40 percent have a physical disability.
— 18 percent have a sensory disability.
— 22 percent have a mental disability.
— 12 percent have a self-care disability.
— 40 percent have a disability that prevents them from going outside their home.
— 48 percent have disability that affects their employment.
No data for Lodi is available on mental illness; however, about one percent of the population
nationwide suffers from severe mental illness.
Large Households
• 14 percent (2,808) of all Lodi households have more than five persons (US Census,
SF3). Around 550 households had seven or more persons.
• 46 percent (1,282) of large households are owners. About 54 percent (1,526) are
renters.
• 74 percent (8,357) of owner -occupied housing units had three or more bedrooms, and
around 1,800 units had four or more bedrooms.
• 20 percent (1,875) of the rental housing units had three or more bedrooms. Only 146
rental units had four or more bedrooms.
• There is a no shortage of adequately sized -units for owner -occupied housing, but
there is a need for more rental housing with 3+ bedrooms. Although there are more
large rental units available than there are large families, not all large rental units are
occupied by large families. Very large renter households (7 or more persons) need
more than twice as many 4+ bedroom units than currently exist.
Female -Headed Households
• 11 percent (2,213) of all Lodi households are headed by single parents with children
(US Census, SF3).
• 68 percent (1,515) of those households are headed by women.
• 36 percent of female -headed families with children live in poverty, as compared to 22
percent of male -headed families and 13 percent of married -couple families.
Alcohol/Other Drug Abuse
No information on drug and alcohol abuse was available specifically for Lodi. Data resources
for San Joaquin County and California were used to address this issue.
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• Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances nationally. A 2005 survey
showed that 17 percent of adults in San Joaquin County had engaged in binge
drinking within the previous month (Healthier San Joaquin County Community
Assessment, 2007).
• The rate of adult admission to alcohol and drug treatment programs in San Joaquin
County (15.6 per 1,000 persons) is significantly higher than the rate for California as a
whole, while the rate for juveniles (0.4 per 1,000 persons) is lower in the County than
the state (California Department of Drug and Alcohol Problems, 2004) .
• In 2002, around 640 adult and 6 juvenile Lodi residents were admitted to alcohol and
drug treatment programs. (Estimation based on data from the California Department
of Drug and Alcohol Problems, 2004, and US Census, SF1.)
• Methamphetamine use is an increasing problem. Statewide, between 2000 and 2005,
admissions of methamphetamine users to treatment centers nearly doubled. Meth
possession and meth lab seizures are also increasing in California (Governor's
Prevention Advisory Council Methamphetamine Working Group, 2007).
• Of persons entering alcohol/other drug treatment in 2006 in California,
methamphetamine was the primary drug used (36%), followed by alcohol (190/o),
heroin (17%), marijuana (14%), and cocaine (11%) (California Department of Drug
and Alcohol Problems, 2006).
• Among youth, alcohol and marijuana appear to be the most frequently used
substances. About 11 percent of San Joaquin County youth in seventh grade reported
drinking in the previous month, while 34 percent of eleventh graders said they had.
About 37 percent of eleventh graders reported using marijuana at least once, and 11
reported using inhalants (Healthier San Joaquin County Community Assessment,
2008).
Although many agencies are actively working to prevent and treat alcohol and drug
abuse in the County, additional services are needed to address the needs of San Joaquin
County residents.
Persons with HIV/AIDS
• Since 1983, 75 cases of AIDS have been reported in Lodi. Reporting of HIV cases
began in 2006, and since then 18 cases have been reported (E-mail, Public Health
Services of San Joaquin County, 2009).
• Race/ethnicity was not available for all cases, due to confidentiality restrictions.
Available data indicated the following:
— White 78% of HIV cases; 61% of AIDS cases
— Hispanic 33% of AIDS cases
• The AIDS fatality rate in Lodi has been 48 percent.
• Nationally, one-third to one-half of all of persons with HIV/AIDS are homeless or at
risk of becoming homeless (National Health Care for the Homeless Council, 1999).
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Victims of Domestic Violence
Information specific to Lodi was not available as of the writing of this plan. Further
information will be added prior to submission. Statistics for the County and State were used
to provide general information about victims of domestic violence.
• 6 percent of California women experience domestic violence.
• Of those, 40 percent are at risk of severe violence by intimate partners.
• Women between the ages of 18 and 44 are at increased risk.
• Lower income women and African American women are at greater risk of domestic
violence.
• Domestic violence victim services, including counseling and shelter, are offered in the
County through the Women's Center of San Joaquin.
INCOME PROFILE
Income is the most important factor affecting a household's access to housing and services.
For purposes of the Consolidated Plan, HUD defines income levels that are based on the
area median household income (AMI), as shown in Table 2-1. The AMI is adjusted based
on household size, but is commonly quoted for a four -person household.
TABLE 2-1
CONSOLIDATED PLAN INCOME DEFINITIONS
Extremely Low 0-30% Up to $18,400
Low 30-50% $18,401 - 36,650
Moderate 50-80% $30,651 - 49,050
Source: Median household income for a household of four; HUD, 2008.
CDBG funds may be used to benefit one or more areas whose residents are predominantly
low- and moderate -income households. These are referred to as CDBG "target areas." In
Lodi, CDBG target areas include all areas where more than 51 percent of households earn at
or below 80 percent of the AMI.
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EDUCATION/ECONOMIC PROFILE
Education level and economic opportunities play a critical role in determining the income
level of a household.
Education Profile
Of Lodi residents 25 years or older:
• 47 percent of residents have attended some college or have a college degree (US
Census, SF3).
• 53 percent have a high school education or less.
• 20 percent have an eighth grade education or less.
• 5 percent have a professional/graduate degree.
• Educational attainment does not differ significantly between men and women.
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HOMELESS NEEDS
Individuals or families that are homeless have a variety of special needs including emergency
shelter, counseling, job training, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing,
among others. Although detailed information on the homeless population in Lodi is not
available, Table 2-2 provides an estimate of the local homeless population and gaps in
homeless services and facilities in the City. Services and facilities for the homeless are
available in the County.
TABLE 2-2
HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS
POPULATIONS (HUD 1A)
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
Continuum of Care: Housing Gap Analysis Chart
Current Under
Inventory I Developm
Emergency Shelter
Beds Transitional Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Total
Emergency Shelter
Beds Transitional Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Total
Continuum of Care: Homeless Population and Subpopulations Chart
Part 1: Homeless Population
Sheltered
Unshelter
Emergency
Transitional
Total
Number of Families with Children (Family
Households):
87
161
248
28 276
1. Number of Persons in Families with
Children
126
554
680
105 785
2. Number of Single Individuals and
Persons in Households without children
1698
304
2002
483 2485
(Add Lines Numbered 1 & 2 Total
Persons)
1824
858
2682
588
Part 2: Homeless Subpopulations
Sheltered
Unshelter
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a. Chronically Homeless
590 590
b. Seriously Mentally Ill
221
c. Chronic Substance Abuse
570
d. Veterans
59
e. Persons with HIV/AIDS
38
f. Victims of Domestic Violence
80
g. Unaccompanied Youth (Under 18)
6
305 W F 895
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HOUSING MARKET PROFILE
With high housing costs throughout the region, affordable housing is a major need for target
(0-80% AMI) income households. The following discussion identifies housing
characteristics, trends, and needs in Lodi. Additional information is available in the City's
Housing Element.
Housing Growth
• In 2000, Lodi had 21,400 housing units.
• Projected annual housing need between 2001 and 2009 is 4,014 units. (2004 General
Plan Housing Element Update, SJCOG)
— 990 very low income
— 664 low income
— 738 moderate income
— 1,622 above moderate income
Housing Tenure, Type and Vacancy Rate
• Housing Tenure (2000)
— 54 percent of units are owner -occupied.
— 46 percent of units are renter -occupied.
• Housing types in Lodi (2000)
— Single-family, detached
62%
— Single-family, attached
7%
— 2-4 units
8%
— 5 or more units
21%
— Mobilehome
2%
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100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
FIGURE 2-1 OA
HOUSING TYPE, LODI
Mobilehome
5 or more Other
units
2-4 units
Single-
family,
Single- detached
family,
attached
Source: 2000 US Decennial Census, Summary File 3, Table H32
FIGURE 2-10B
HOUSING TYPE BY TENURE, LODI
Single-family 2-4 units 5 or more Mobilehome Other
units
Source: 2000 US Decennial Census Summary File 3 Table H32
■ Renter -occupied
■ Owner -occupied
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Age and Condition
• 10% of all residential structures were built before 1939.
• 22% of all residential structures were built between 1940 and 1959.
• 34% of all residential structures were built between 1960 and 1979.
• 34% of all residential structures were built between 1980 and March of 2000.
FIGURE 2-11
YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT BY TENURE, LODI
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
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Lead -Based Paint Hazards
Lead-based paint in residential units can pose severe health risks for children. California
requires public health agencies to identify children at risk of lead poisoning and that all
children up to six years of age be evaluated.
The majority of housing development in Lodi occurred prior to the ban on the use of lead-
based paint in 1979. HUD provides a general formula to estimate the potential presence of
lead-based paint (LBP) in housing units built prior to 1979, before this type of paint was
banned. These estimates for Lodi are shown in Table 2-3.
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1939
1949
1959
1969
1979
1989
1994
1998
2000
■ Renter occupied:
■ Owner occupied:
953
1,012
720
890
1,1141,368
1,845
1,802
2,111
1,756
2,252
2,236
575
615
210
793
127
315
Lead -Based Paint Hazards
Lead-based paint in residential units can pose severe health risks for children. California
requires public health agencies to identify children at risk of lead poisoning and that all
children up to six years of age be evaluated.
The majority of housing development in Lodi occurred prior to the ban on the use of lead-
based paint in 1979. HUD provides a general formula to estimate the potential presence of
lead-based paint (LBP) in housing units built prior to 1979, before this type of paint was
banned. These estimates for Lodi are shown in Table 2-3.
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TABLE 2-3
LEAD HAZARD ESTIMATE, LODI
Presumed % Total Presumed
Year built LBP structures LBP structures
Owner -occupied
Income Limit
5,305
1989-2005
0%
3,959 -
1960-1979
62%
3,558 2,206
1940-1959
80%
2,735 2,188
1939 or earlier
90%
1,012 911
Total owner -occupied presumed LBP (a)
Income Limit
5,305
Percent owner -occupied households at or below 80% AMI (b)
Low income (80%)
25.1%
Total at -risk owner -occupied households (a*b)
$ 190,007
1,333
Renter -occupied
1,326
247,056
1989-2005 0%
3,164
-
1960-1979 62%
3,479
2,157
1940-1959 80%
1,834
1,467
1939 or earlier 90%
953
858
Total renter -occupied presumed LBP (c) 4,482
Percent renter -occupied households at or below 80% AMI (d) 60.2%
Total at -risk renter -occupied households (c*d) 2,696
Total at -risk households 4,029
Sources. 2000 US Census, H36 Tenure by Year Structure Built; 2000 CHAS Housing Problems Tables from
HUD.
Housing Costs and Affordability
• The median sales price for homes sold in Lodi in January of 2009 was $165,000. This
is a 38% drop from January of 2008.
• The median sales price for the County was $152,613. A 48% decline from the prior
year.
The following income groups can afford mortgages as shown below.
Assumptions: 30% housing ratio, no other debt, total taxes and insurance @ 1.5%, 5.0%
interest rate.
Income Limit
Available for P&I
Affordable mortgage
Low income (80%)
$ 49,050
$ 1,020
$ 190,007
Median income (100%)
61,300
1,326
247,056
Moderate income
(120%)
73,560
1,633
304,151
Assumptions: 30% housing ratio, no other debt, total taxes and insurance @ 1.5%, 5.0%
interest rate.
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Low to above moderate income households can afford to purchase a home in Lodi without
subsidy. Given the current market conditions this conclusion may not hold up over time.
2008 HUD Fair Market Rents for San Joaquin County were;
— 0 bedroom
$650
— 1 bedroom
$741
— 2 bedroom
$914
— 3 bedroom
$1,255
— 4 bedroom
$1,580
From National Low -Income Housing Coalition "Out of Reach" report for 2008:
• Maximum affordable monthly housing costs by income category in 2008 for all
households are:
— Extremely low income (30% AMI) $460
— Very low income (50% AMI) $766
— Low income (80% AMI) $1,226
— Median income (100% AMI) $1,533
• In 2008 the estimated median renter household income was $33,681.
• In order to afford a rental at the 2 bedroom FMR, a renter household must be at
109% of median renter household income.
• An affordable rent for the median income renter is $842/month.
• 54% of renters are unable to afford the 2 bedroom FMR.
It can be concluded that many renter households will have housing affordability issues.
Lower income renter households will have greater affordability challenges. These households
may need assistance with housing.
Housing Problems
According to HUD, a household which pays more than 30% of its income on housing is
defined as having a housing cost burden (over -payment). Over -payment is a concern for
target -income households since they may be forced to live in over -crowded situations or cut
other necessary expenditures, such as health care, in order to afford housing. The HUD
definition of housing cost includes not only monthly rent and mortgage payments but an
estimate of utilities.
The assessment of Lodi's housing problems relies on custom tabulations of US Decennial
Census data provided by HUD. These tabulations are referred to as the "CHAS" tables. The
data used in this document were provided using HUD's "State of the Cities Data System"
(SOCDS) using data from the 2000 US Decennial Census. These data are presented in two
main tables, one analyzing housing problems by housing units, the other by households.
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Table 2-4 "Housing Units by Affordability" shows housing units by affordability to each
income category for renters and owners. It also shows within each affordability category: the
number of units actually occupied by a household having that income, the number
experiencing some housing problem, and the number vacant. Additional detail is provided by
unit size.
Table 2-5 "Household by Type, Income and Housing Problem" shows renter and owner
households who are experiencing housing problems and those over -paying for housing. It
shows these for each income category and by household type.
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TABLE 2-4A
MOUSING UNITS BY AFFORDABILITY
RENTAL UNITS, LODI
Number of bedrooms/unit
3+ Total
74 363
47.3 41.3
60.8 68.9
13.5 28.9
- 10
150 1,800
46.7 58.1
70.0 62.2
36.7 58.3
15 135
1,130 5,845
42.9 56.4
50.0 40.0
42.5 53.7
15 105
520 1,425
- 25
0-1
2
Units with rents affordable to extremely low income households (<= 30% AMI)
# occupied units
189
100
occupied by extremely low income households
47.6
25.0
units built before 1970
82.0
50.0
units with some problem
42.3
15.0
# vacant for -rent units
10
-
Units with rents affordable to low income households (>30%
- 50% AMI)
# occupied units
850
800
occupied by extremely low income households
64.7
53.1
units built before 1970
59.4
63.7
units with some problem
66.5
53.8
# vacant for -rent units
50
70
Units with rents affordable to moderate income households (>50%
- 80% AMI)
# occupied units
1,790
2,925
occupied by extremely low income households
67.6
54.7
units built before 1970
33.8
40.0
units with some problem
67.9
49.4
# vacant for -rent units
25
65
Units with rents affordable to above moderate income households (>80% AMI)
# occupied units
610
295
# vacant for -rent units
25
-
3+ Total
74 363
47.3 41.3
60.8 68.9
13.5 28.9
- 10
150 1,800
46.7 58.1
70.0 62.2
36.7 58.3
15 135
1,130 5,845
42.9 56.4
50.0 40.0
42.5 53.7
15 105
520 1,425
- 25
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TABLE 2-4B
MOUSING UNITS BY AFFORDABILITY
OWNER UNITS, LODI
Number of
bedrooms/unit
0-1
2
3+
Total
Units with rents affordable to extremely low income households (<= 30%
AMI)
# occupied units
occupied by extremely low income households
units built before 1970
units with some problem
# vacant for -sale units
Units with rents affordable to low income households (>30% - 50%
AMI)
# occupied units
94
300
114
508
occupied by extremely low income households
69.1
33.3
21.9
37.4
units built before 1970
52.1
43.3
61.4
49
units with some problem
26.6
11.7
0
11.8
# vacant for -sale units
15
4
4
23
Units with rents affordable to moderate income households (>50%
- 80%
AMI)
# occupied units
73
740
1,960
2,773
occupied by extremely low income households
38.4
42.6
34.7
36.9
units built before 1970
53.4
72.3
67.1
68.1
units with some problem
20.5
7.4
2.6
4.3
# vacant for -sale units
4
35
30
69
Units with rents affordable to above moderate income households (>80%
AMI)
# occupied units
449
1,244
6,280
7,973
# vacant for -sale units
29
20
50
99
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TABLE 2-5A
HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE, INCOME, & HOUSING PROBLEM
RENTER HOUSEHOLDS, LODI
Income Category
Elderly 1 &
Small
Large
All Other
Total
2 Member
Related
Related
Households
Renter
(5 or
Households
(2-4)
more)
Extremely low income households (<= 30% AMI)
# households
629
349
344
1,816
households experiencing any
housing problem
88.9
100
76.7
87.6
households with a cost burden
>30%
-
86.6
91.4
75.6
83.3
households with a cost burden
>50%
-
75.5
57
71.2
66.8
Low income households (>30% - 50%
AMI)
# households
599
295
360
1,719
households experiencing any
housing problem
87.5
96.6
88.9
88.9
households with a cost burden
>30%
83.3
61
88.9
81.4
households with a cost burden
>50%
44.1
24.9
0
25
25.8
Moderate income households (>50%
- 80% AMI)
# households
374
843
395
515
2,127
households experiencing any
housing problem
61.2
51.4
86.1
52.4
59.8
households with a cost burden
>30%
58.6
36.5
20.3
47.6
40.1
households with a cost burden
>50%
15.8
0.5
0
6.8
4.6
Above moderate income households (>
80% AMI)
# households
337
1,838
455
1,120
3,750
households experiencing any
housing problem
24.3
14.6
63.7
12.5
20.8
households with a cost burden
>30%
22
4
2.2
2.2
4.9
households with a cost burden
>50%
6.5
0
0
0
0.6
All households
# households
1,670
3,909
1,494
2,339
9,412
households experiencing any
housing problem
67.7
45.6
84.6
42.5
55
households with a cost burden
>30%
64.8
36.5
39.4
36.3
41.9
households with a cost burden
>50%
34.7
16.1
13.3
15.8
18.9
Source: HUD 2000 SOCDS `CHAS" tables.
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TABLE 2-5B
HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE, INCOME, & HOUSING PROBLEM
OWNER AND TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS, LODI
Income Category Elderly 1 & Small Large All Other To
2 Member Related Related Households Ren
(5 or
Households (2-4) more)
Extremely low income households (<= 30% AMI)
# households 408 100 70 109
households experiencing any housing problem 74.5 100 100 86.2 8
households with a cost burden >30% 74.5 90 85.7 82.6 7
households with a cost burden >50% 46.3 90 85.7 73.4
Low income households (>30% - 50% AMI)
# households
households experiencing any housing problem
households with a cost burden >30%
households with a cost burden >50%
Moderate income households (>50% - 80% AMI)
# households
households experiencing any housing problem
households with a cost burden >30%
households with a cost burden >50%
Above moderate income households (> 80% AMI)
# households
households experiencing any housing problem
households with a cost burden >30%
households with a cost burden >50%
All households
# households
households experiencing any housing problem
households with a cost burden >30%
households with a cost burden >50%
Source: HUD 2000 SOCDS `CHAS" tables
385
133
80
64 1
50.6
94
100
53.1 C
50.6
82.7
75
53.1 C
27.3
52.6
62.5
46.9 ?
830
315
200
130 1;
16.9
85.7
95
53.8 4
16.9
85.7
62.5
53.8
4.8
34.9
10
26.9 1
2,204
4,380
924
904 8;
11.1
17.4
34.5
22.6 1
11.1
15.9
10.2
19.8 1
2
2.3
0.4
0.4
3,827 4,928 1,274 1,207 11,:
23.1 25.5 51.7 33.3 2
23.1 23.6 26.6 30.9 2
9.9 7.5 10.5 12.3
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Rental Housing
The table below summarizes the percent of renter households at a given income level
compared to the total number of units affordable to that income category from the CHAS
tables (2-4A and 2-5A).
• Moderate income and above -moderate income households have an adequate supply
of units affordable to them in relation to their fraction of the population.
• Low income households have slightly more units than the population.
• Extremely low income households have few affordable units available to them.
The low vacancy rate at extremely low income level is indicative of the low supply of units.
housing units affordable to i
The table below summarizes data from table 2-5A. A significant number of all renter
households in Lodi experience a cost burden and nearly 1/5 have a significant cost burden.
Over half of all households report some form of housing problem.
• Above moderate households are much less likely to experience a cost burden or
housing problems.
• Moderate income households experience cost burden and housing problems at
roughly the same rate as the general population.
• Low income households have a cost burden nearly twice that of the overall
population and a high cost burden slightly above the overall rate. They also
experience housing problems at a much higher rate.
• Extremely low income households have cost burdens and high cost burdens well
above the overall rate. Housing problems also occur at a high rate.
Income category
Extremely low income households (<- 30% AMI)
Low income households (>30% - 50% AMI)
Moderate income households (>50% - 80% AMI)
Above moderate income households (> 80% AMI)
All households
Percent households
Households
cost burden >30%
category (cumulative)
Income category
Number
Percent
Total
% of all units Vac
Extremely low income households (<= 30% AMI)
1,816
19.3%
363
3.8%
Low income households (>30% - 50% AMI)
1,719
18.3%
2,163
22.9%
Moderate income households (>50% - 80% AMI)
2,127
22.6%
8,008
84.9%
Above moderate income households (> 80% AMI)
3,750
39.8%
9,433
100.0%
Total
9,412
9,433
The table below summarizes data from table 2-5A. A significant number of all renter
households in Lodi experience a cost burden and nearly 1/5 have a significant cost burden.
Over half of all households report some form of housing problem.
• Above moderate households are much less likely to experience a cost burden or
housing problems.
• Moderate income households experience cost burden and housing problems at
roughly the same rate as the general population.
• Low income households have a cost burden nearly twice that of the overall
population and a high cost burden slightly above the overall rate. They also
experience housing problems at a much higher rate.
• Extremely low income households have cost burdens and high cost burdens well
above the overall rate. Housing problems also occur at a high rate.
Income category
Extremely low income households (<- 30% AMI)
Low income households (>30% - 50% AMI)
Moderate income households (>50% - 80% AMI)
Above moderate income households (> 80% AMI)
All households
Percent households
cost burden >30%
cost burden >50%
83.3
66.8
81.4
25.8
40.1
4.6
4.9
0.6
41.9
18.9
any
In summary, the City of Lodi has adequate rental housing for moderate income households
and above. Rental housing in Lodi is generally affordable to moderate income households
and above. Lodi generally lacks rental housing that is affordable to low and extremely low
income households and rental housing is generally not affordable to these households.
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Owner Housing
The table below summarizes the percent of owner households at a given income level
compared to the total number of units affordable to that income category from the CHAS
tables (2-413 and 2-513).
• Moderate income and above -moderate income households have an adequate supply
of units affordable to them in relation to their fraction of the population.
• Low income households have slightly fewer units than the population.
• Extremely low income households have no affordable units available to them.
Income category
Extremely low income households (<- 30% AMI)
Low income households (>30% - 50% AMI)
Moderate income households (>50% - 80% AMI)
Above moderate income households (> 80% AMI)
Total
housing units
Households
(cu
Number
Percent
Total %
687
6.1%
-
662
5.9%
508
1,475
13.1%
3,281
8,412
74.9%
11,254
11,236
11,254
The table below summarizes data from table 2-513. A moderate number of owner households
in Lodi experience a cost burden and few have a significant cost burden. Nearly half of all
owner households report some form of housing problem.
• Above moderate households are much less likely to experience a cost burden or
housing problems.
• Moderate income households experience cost burden and housing problems at a rate
slightly higher than the population as a whole and high cost burdens at a rate lower
than the overall rate.
• Low income households have a cost burden and high cost burdern at more than twice
that of the overall population and experience housing problems at over twice the
overall rate.
• Extremely low income households have cost burdens and high cost burdens well
above the overall rate. Housing problems also occur at a high rate.
Income category
Extremely low income households (<— 30% AMI)
Low income households (>30% - 50% AMI)
Moderate income households (>50% - 80% AMI)
Above moderate income households (> 80% AMI)
All households
Percent households
cost burden >30%
cost burden >50%
82.2
65.2
75.5
29.4
40.4
8.4
11.5
1.4
32.5
13.6
any
In summary, Lodi has adequate housing for moderate income households and above. Lodi
lacks affordable housing for low and extremely low income households. Moderate income
households have moderate affordability challenges while low and extremely low income
households have extraordinary affordability challenges.
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7%
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STRATEGIC PLAN
The Strategic Plan outlines how the City will address the community's housing and
community development needs over the next five years. The priority needs, goals, and
objectives were proposed by City staff with input from meetings and community workshops
as well as discussions with area service providers.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRINCIPLES
The goals and objectives in the Lodi 2009-2014 Consolidated Plan are built upon the
following set of overall guiding principles. These principles provide a framework for the
development of the Consolidated Plan.
Assist: Develop comprehensive strategies to support and assist those in need in the
community.
Involve: Involve the community and provide opportunities for citizen participation in the
Consolidated Plan process and the preparation of the documents.
Collaborate: Encourage collaboration with and between public, private, and non-profit
agencies in order to ensure the efficient and effective provision of services.
Leverage: Leverage CDBG funds and local resources to maximize the effectiveness of
programs and services.
PRIORITY NEEDS DETERMINATION
The priority needs were determined primarily from data presented in Section 2 (Community
Needs) and through the community survey and consultation with City staff, attendees at
public workshops, and local service providers. The key factors affecting the determination of
the priority needs are: 1) the types of target -income households with greatest need for
assistance; 2) the activities that will best address their needs; and 3) the amount of funding
available to meet those needs.
The highest priority need is one that has a high level of demand and can best be addressed
with the available resources. Priorities are described as follows:
• High Priority: high to critical demand, expected to be funded during the five-year
period.
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• Medium Priority: moderate to high demand, likely to be funded as funds are available;
• Low Priority: low to moderate demand, not likely to be funded, City may support
efforts of other agencies to obtain funding;
• No Priority: no or very low demand, not likely to be funded, City will not support
efforts of other agencies to obtain funding.
The on-line survey and consultations with staff and local service providers identified the
following needs with moderate to critical demand levels:
• Public facilities
— Youth centers
— Community facilities
• Public services
— After-school programs
— Youth services
— Employment training
— Crime prevention
— Mental health services
— Health services
— Senior services
• Homelessness
— Emergency shelters and transitional housing for families
— Supportive services for families
— Job training and life skills training for the homeless
— Case management
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— Mental health care
— Housing placement
• Housing needs
— New affordable housing construction, especially for the elderly
— Preservation of existing ownership and rental units
— Energy efficiency improvements
The analysis of community needs (Section 2) identified the following needs with moderate to
critical demand levels:
• Public improvement
— Storm drain and flooding improvements
— Handicap accessibility improvements, including curb ramp installation at street
corners and intersections
— Park improvements
• Public Facilities
— Public facilities for the provision of public services/access to public services
— Child care facilities
— Youth centers and recreational facilities
— Accessibility improvements at some public facilities
• Public services
— Fair housing services
— Services for the elderly
— Youth services
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— Services for the disabled
— Information and referral services
— Health and mental health services
— Substance abuse treatment
• Economic Development
— Job training and employment coaching
— Job creation/retention
• Homelessness
— Emergency shelters for families
— Services for the homeless
— Transitional/ supportive housing
• Affordable rental housing needs
— Affordable rental housing, for seniors and for families
— Preservation and rehabilitation of existing affordable rental housing and public
housing
• Affordable home ownership
— Downpayment assistance
— Rehabilitation of existing housing
Availability of Resources
The Strategic Plan focuses on those activities funded through CDBG funds, which are
provided to the City by HUD on an annual basis. Based on the City's preliminary annual
allocation of $743,500 for the fiscal year 2009-10, the City is expected to receive
approximately $3.72 million over the five-year Consolidated Plan period.
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In addition to these funds, the City will be applying for other funds, such as through HOME
and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which would be used for affordable
housing for target -income households. Other funds that may be used to assist target -income
households and areas as well as the rest of the community are identified in the City's General
Plan and Housing Element.
MOUSING STRATEGY
The City's housing strategy is based on the priority needs and goals set forth in its General
Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element provides an extensive analysis of needs,
constraints, and resources. It includes a five-year plan to facilitate the development of
housing for target -income households. Those housing activities that are expected to be
funded during the Consolidated Plan period are described in the Housing Strategy section.
Housing Goals
The primary housing goal of the Consolidated Plan is to foster the development and
maintenance of housing affordable to target income households as well as those with special
needs.
The goals are based on those in the City's Housing Element:
• HS -1: To provide a range of housing types and densities for all economic segments of
the community while emphasizing high quality development, affordable
homeownership and rental opportunities, and the efficient use of land.
• HS -2: To encourage the maintenance, improvement, and rehabilitation of the City's
existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods, particularly in the Eastside area.
• HS -3: To ensure the provision of adequate public facilities and services to support
existing and future residential development.
• HS -4: To promote equal opportunity to secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing
for all members of the community regardless of race, sex, or other arbitrary factors.
The City uses a variety of resources, programs, and policies to facilitate the accomplishment
of these goals. Those programs which primarily use available funds are identified below as
Consolidated Plan Housing Programs.
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Consolidated Plan Housing Programs
Through its General Plan Housing Element, the City has implemented a number of housing
programs. These programs address sites for affordable housing, the development of
affordable housing, incentives for housing, the reduction of constraints affecting housing
development and the funding of affordable housing. More detailed information on these
programs is available in the City's Housing Element.
Zoning Ordinance Revisions
The City shall revise Title 17 of the Lodi Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to reduce
barriers to, and provide incentives for, the construction and conservation of a variety of
housing types.
Revise Growth Management Program
The City will revise its growth management program to exempt housing units affordable to
very low or low-income households with long-term affordability restrictions.
Pursuit of State and Federal Funds in Support of Housing Construction
The City shall pursue available and appropriate state and federal funding sources to support
efforts to construct housing meetings the needs of low -and moderate -income households, to
assist persons with rent payments required for existing housing units, to provide supportive
services, and to provide on- and off-site improvements and public facilities, in support of
affordable housing projects.
Rental Assistance
The City shall continue to support the San Joaquin County Housing Authority in its
administration of the Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program (formerly called
Section 8 Program). The City's support will include distribution of program information at the
Community Development public counter, distribution of program information to rental
property owners as part of the City's code enforcement activities, creation and maintenance of
a link to the Housing Authority's website on the City's web site, and annual meetings with
representatives of the Housing Authority to discuss actions the City can take to encourage
greater participation in the Voucher Program by rental property owners.
Neighborhood Improvement
The City will continue to designate a staff position, Neighborhood Services Manager, within
the Community Development Department to focus on the implementation of housing and
neighborhood improvement programs.
Homebuyer Assistance
The City will continue to implement a first-time homebuyer down payment assistance
program. The City will promote the program by providing information at the Community
Development Department's public counter and by providing a link to the program on the
City's web site.
Promote the City's Multifamily Housing Development Standards
The City will promote its multifamily development standards through the Community
Development Department's link to the City's website, information brochures available at the
Community Development Department, pre -application meetings, and a notice to the local
homebuilder's, realtor's, and contractor's associations.
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Housing Rehabilitation and Code Enforcement
The City will continue to combine code enforcement and housing rehabilitation assistance,
targeted to the Eastside area.
Preservation of Affordable Rental Housing
Preserve existing affordable housing by subsidizing rehabilitation and/or operation.
The following housing activities can be undertaken using available resources and are designed
to enhance the effectiveness of the City's housing goals.
Homeownership Assistance Program -- Provide low-interest loans to target income
households to assist with down payment and closing costs.
Preservation of Affordable Housing — preserve existing affordable housing by subsidizing
rehabilitation and/or operation.
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program — Provide low-interest loans to owner -
occupants to rehabilitate homes.
Code Enforcement — provide targeted code enforcement.
Fair Housing Services — Provide fair housing education, respond to public inquiries
regarding fair housing, investigate and resolve fair housing disputes.
HOMELESS STRATEGY
Though Lodi has a very small homeless population when compared with that of the County,
the loss of a job, a raise in rent, an eviction or domestic violence can easily lead to
homelessness for many low income individuals and families. Thus, the City high-priority
activities are concentrated on homeless prevention.
Priority Homeless Needs
With a focus on homeless prevention, the City and local service providers have identified the
provision of direct assistance (e.g., food and clothing) as well as supportive services to help
those potentially at -risk of becoming homeless as the key priorities for homeless assistance
and prevention over the five-year period.
Homelessness is a regional issue that is best addressed County -wide through the efforts of
both the County and municipal jurisdictions. The County's Continuum of Care identifies the
facilities and services available to the homeless in the San Joaquin County region, as well as
un -met needs.
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Homeless Assistance Goals
The primary homeless assistance goal is to encourage a range of supportive services to meet
the needs of those at risk of becoming homeless as well as the currently homeless. The City
will continue to work with the County and service providers to meet this goal.
Consolidated Plan Homeless Programs
The following housing activities can be undertaken using available resources to meet the
City's homeless assistance goals.
Homeless Assistance -- Work with County service agencies and local service providers (e.g.
Salvation Army, Lodi House) to provide emergency shelters, transitional housing, and other
support services that address the City's homeless needs.
Homeless Services -- assist with the provision of supportive services, which may include
free food and clothing, counseling, emergency housing assistance, referral, or temporary
shelter.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
The City's community development strategy relates to efforts to provide new or improve
existing, facilities, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and to a limited extent public
services.
Priority Community Development Needs
Key community development needs identified in public workshops in Lodi include
affordable housing, public facilities and infrastructure, and a wide range of supportive
services. City staff has also identified accessibility and infrastructure improvements that are
important to ensuring improved access and service to CDBG target areas.
Community Development Goals
The City has established the following Community Development goals to assist target
income households and areas:
• CD -1 Improve the infrastructure and physical environment of Lodi's CDBG target
areas.
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• CD -2 Support economic development and employment opportunities in the City's
CDBG target areas.
• CD -3 Encourage the provision of services to assist target income individuals and
families, including those with special needs.
• CD -4 Assist in the provision of services for target income youth in the community.
• CD -5 Support services for the elderly, including the frail elderly, in Lodi.
• CD -6 Promote facilities that serve the City's special needs groups and target income
households.
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Consolidated Plan Community Development Programs
The following housing activities can be undertaken using available resources and are designed
to enhance the effectiveness of the City's Community Development goals. They are
organized into four major categories:
• Economic development
• Public improvements
• Public facilities
• Public services
Economic Development
Job -Training Services -- assist with the provision of job training and workforce
development services.
Infrastructure and Area Improvements
Street and Sidewalk Improvements -- provide street and sidewalk improvements in CDBG
Target Areas.
Flood and Drainage Improvements -- provide flood and drainage improvements in
CDBG Target Areas.
Accessibility Improvement Program -- provide accessibility improvements to public
facilities as well as improvements to existing public right-of-way, such as curb ramps, to
ensure that they are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Code enforcement — address blight by targeting code enforcement to specific areas.
Community Facilities
Youth/Recreation Facilities and Equipment - Develop a teen center with recreational
facilities or provide equipment or facility improvements at an existing center to serve the
needs of target income youth in the community.
Childcare Center -- assist in the funding of a childcare center in close proximity to
affordable housing or in an eligible CDBG Target Area.
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Senior Center -- provide additional equipment and services for the existing center
Community Services
Youth Services -- support a variety of youth services, especially recreation services for the
community's target income young people. These include after-school programs, recreation
and sports programs, and art and drama activities. Support may involve direct assistance or
fee waivers for target income youth.
Childcare Services -- assist with childcare services for target income working families either
in conjunction with existing programs offered by the Lodi CSD Parks and Recreation
Department or through new childcare facilities.
Senior Services -- assist with the provision of senior services to the elderly and frail elderly.
Such services may include nutrition programs, home -delivered meal programs,
transportation, health services, shared housing programs and other forms of assistance.
Disabled Services -- assist social services providers with services for persons with
disabilities. Needed services would be determined in conjunction with the City's Disability
Advisory Committee. Services may include recreation programs, advocacy services, home
meal/visitation programs, job training, transportation, and health services, among others.
Health Services -- assist in the provision of health services to residents. These services may
include referrals, counseling, screening, education and outreach, health programs, or medical
services. Services may be located at the senior center, future community or teen centers, or
other public locations in Lodi.
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
The City has established the goal of providing efficient administration and oversight of the
CDBG program and undertaking planning efforts to address the needs of target income
residents.
The preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, and CAPER are vital to assuring
compliance with HUD regulations and for providing funding for needed services for CDBG
Target Areas and residents. Additional studies may also need to be undertaken in order to
determine the future needs of residents and eligible areas as the City continues to grow.
ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY
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Approximately 13 percent of Lodi residents live in poverty. Female -headed households with
children are particularly affected by poverty.
The City's anti -poverty strategy is based on attracting a range of businesses and providing
workforce development, including job training services, for low-income residents. In
addition, the City's provides support for facilities projects and service provision to several
agencies offering supportive services to target income residents.
Planned economic development and anti -poverty programs include:
• Affordable housing
• Public services
• Homeless facility improvements
REMOVING BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE MOUSING
The City is committed to removing or reducing barriers to affordable housing whenever
possible. A variety of actions are contained in the Housing Element to address these issues.
Such actions include:
• Incentives for affordable development
• Consideration of establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Rezoning of sites for multi -family development
OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDER -SERVED NEEDS
Despite City and County efforts, there remain a number of significant obstacles to meeting
under -served needs. The following are obstacles to meeting these needs in Lodi.
• Lack of funding for social services agencies
• Lack of affordable rental housing
• Low wage service and retail sector growth
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• Need for transportation to existing services and childcare
• National recession
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION
Effective implementation of the Consolidated Plan involves a variety of agencies both in the
community and in the County. Coordination and collaboration between agencies is
important to ensuring that the needs in the community are addressed. The key agencies that
are involved in the implementation of the Plan as well as additional resources that may be
available are described below.
Public Sector
City of Lodi — Community Development Department
The City's Community Development Department is responsible for the administration of the
City's community development programs, including some of the local programs that assist
target income residents. The Department includes the City's Neighborhood Services
Division, which has the primary responsibility for managing and implementation of the City's
affordable housing programs, including the Consolidated Plan and related documents.
Other divisions are also involved in providing services including the Building Division and
Planning Division, which is responsible for the Housing Element.
Lodi Parks and Recreation Department
The Lodi Parks and Recreation Department is the department of the City that provides parks
and recreation facilities to the City of Lodi. The Parks and Recreation Division provides
services for seniors, youth, and families.
San Joaquin County - Human Services Agency
San Joaquin County's Human Services Agency (HAS) operates the welfare programs for the
County. DHA offers the following services to County residents:
• Welfare Assistance
• Homeless Assistance
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• Financial Assistance
• Medical Assistance
• Senior Nutrition
San Joaquin County — Community Development Department
San Joaquin County serves as the lead agency for the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs, which serve the needs
of homeless persons and persons with AIDS for all communities in the County and the
region. The agency funds a variety of services for County residents, including:
• Fair housing services
• Family assistance
• Public health services
• Senior services
• Public works and infrastructure
San Joaquin Housing Authority
The San Joaquin Housing Authority serves as the Housing Authority and one of the primary
owners of affordable housing in the County. As the Housing Authority, San Joaquin
Housing Authority owns some public housing in the City and administers the Housing
Choice (Section 8) Voucher Program and the Family Self -Sufficiency Program. The City
works in close consultation with the Housing Authority regarding public housing issues in
Lodi.
Non -Profit Agencies
Several non-profit agencies that serve target income households are located in Lodi. These
organizations include:
• Habitat for Humanity
• Salvation Housing
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• Community Partnership for Families
• Lodi House
Private Sector
The private sector is an important collaborator in the services and programs associated with
the Consolidated Plan. The private sector brings additional resources and expertise that can
be used to supplement existing services or fill gaps in the system.
Lenders, affordable housing developers, business and economic development organizations,
and private service providers offer a variety of assistance to residents such as health care,
small business assistance, home loan programs, and assisted housing, among others. Some of
these organizations include LOEL and the Salvation Army, which have been active in
developing affordable housing resources in the area, and the Lodi Chamber of Commerce,
which provides resources to local businesses.
Coordination
The City is committed to continuing its participation and coordination with federal, state,
County, and local agencies, as well as with the private and non-profit sector, to serve the
needs of target income individuals and families in the community.
In particular, the City will continue to work in close coordination with the County regarding
infrastructure improvements to regional facilities and the provision of services which benefit
all County residents. The City will also work with San Joaquin County, SJCOG, and HCD to
address its share of the regional housing needs.
GAPS IN THE DELIVERY SYSTEM
The primary gaps in the delivery system relate to the lack of services for target -income
households in Lodi. Some services are located in Lodi. These include senior services at the
Senior Center, youth recreation at the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, homeless shelter/housing
and services at the Salvation Army and Lodi House, and many other social services and food
assistance provided by local non-profit service providers.
The Lodi Consolidated Plan is designed to address these gaps by first identifying appropriate
programs and services to provide in the City, then providing local services, facilities, and
programs over time to assist target income residents.
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MONITORING PLAN
City of Lodi has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out in
furtherance of the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal
monitoring requirements of 24 CFR 570.5010 and 24 CFR 85.40 and all other applicable
laws, regulations, policies, and sound management and accounting practices. The objectives
of monitoring are:
• To assure that subrecipients are carrying out their program/project as described;
• To assure that subrecipients are implementing the program/project in a timely manner
• To assure that subrecipients are assessing costs to the program/project which are
eligible under CDBG regulations and the contract
• To assure that subrecipients are conforming with other applicable laws, regulations,
and terms of the agreement;
• To assure that the program/project is operating in a manner that minimizes the
opportunity for fraud, waste, and mismanagement;
• To assure that subrecipients have the capacity to carry out the approved
project/program; and
• To assure that subrecipients are carrying out their program/project as described.
The City will track and report on its progress toward meeting its housing and community
development goals. On an annual basis, City staff will prepare a Housing and Grant
Programs Report summarizing progress on goals and priorities identified in the Consolidated
Plan and Housing Element.
The Housing and Grant Programs Report will include a status report of the CDBG programs
and projects. Pertinent information will be incorporated into the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report.
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I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Lodi is required by law to have a detailed Citizen Participation Plan, which
contains the City's policies and procedures for public involvement in the Consolidated Plan
process and the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This Citizen
Participation Plan must be available to the public.
A. PURPOSE
The law requires that the Citizen Participation Plan both provide for and encourage public
participation, emphasizing involvement by low- and moderate -income persons -- especially
those living in low- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) expects the City to take whatever actions are appropriate to
encourage the participation of minorities, persons who do not speak English, and persons
with disabilities.
B. THE ROLE OF LOWER-INCOME PERSONS
The law declares that the primary purpose of the programs covered by this Citizen
Participation Plan is to improve communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and growing economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -
Income persons.
Since the amount of federal CDBG funds that the City receives each year from HUD is
based upon the level of both poverty and substandard housing conditions in Lodi, it is
necessary that public participation genuinely involve lower-income residents who experience
these conditions. Involvement by low- and moderate -income residents is encouraged at all
stages of the process, including needs and activities determination and funding allocation.
C. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROCESS
The policies and procedures in this Citizen Participation Plan relate to several stages of action
mentioned in law or regulation. In general, these stages or events include the following:
1. Identification of housing and community development needs.
2. Preparation of a draft use of funds for the upcoming year called the proposed Annual
Action Plan. Initially and every five years thereafter, there will also be the
development of a proposed new Five -Year Strategic Plan.
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3. Formal approval by elected officials of a final Annual Action Plan and/or Five -Year
Strategic Plan.
4. On occasion during the year, it might be necessary to change the use of the money
already budgeted in an Annual Action Plan, or to change the priorities established in
the Five -Year Strategic Plan. In that case a formal Substantial Amendment will be
proposed, considered, and acted upon.
5. After a program year is complete a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) must be drafted for public review and comment, and then sent to
HUD.
II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
A. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The Citizen Participation Plan is designed to facilitate and encourage public participation in
the Consolidated Plan process. In particular, the Citizen Participation Plan seeks to
encourage the involvement of low- and moderate -income persons.
The law providing the funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan calls for improved
accountability of jurisdictions to the public. In that spirit and in compliance with the terms
of the law, Lodi will use the following procedures for the adoption and any subsequent
changes to its Citizen Participation Plan:
• Public notice in the Lodi News -Sentinel newspaper and on the City's website at least 14
days in advance of a 30 -day public comment period;
• During a 30 -day public review and comment period, the document will be available
for review at the following locations:
— Lodi City Hall; and
— The City's website (www.lodi.gov).
Copies of the document will be available to the public free of charge within five days
of a request.
• A public hearing will be held before the City Council.
• Adoption by a majority vote of the Lodi City Council.
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Any change in the public participation process as outlined in this document will require an
amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan. Any amendments will require the same steps as
noted above: public notice, public review, a public hearing, and City Council adoption.
B. CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan that identifies the needs of low- and moderate -
income persons and areas of the City and sets forth a five-year strategy to address those
needs. The Action Plan identifies the specific needs to be addressed each year based on the
priorities established in the Consolidated Plan's five-year strategy. The following steps
outline the opportunities for public involvement in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan:
1. Preparation
In order to identify the needs of low- and moderate -income persons and areas of the City,
priorities must be set in order to decide which needs should get more attention and more
resources than other needs. In order to solicit community input, which is essential to
determining these needs and priorities, the City will:
• Consult with local public agencies that assist low- and moderate -income persons and
areas, including City staff, State and federal agencies, neighboring local governments,
and regional agencies.
• Consult with private agencies, including local non-profit service providers and
advocates such as the local public housing agency, health agencies, homeless service
providers, non-profit housing developers, social service agencies (including those
focusing on services to children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with
HIV/AIDS, persons with substance abuse problems, etc.).
• Publicly notice and conduct a public meeting to solicit input on needs and priorities.
In addition, the City will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) included as
part of its public notice for the community meeting for the Annual Action Plan. The
notice will identify the amount of CDBG funds available local agencies with CDBG-
eligible activities, if applicable. Technical assistance workshop(s) regarding the
funding process will be provided to interested organizations.
• Develop an assessment of needs in Lodi as well as a strategic plan to address those
needs.
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• Publicly notice a 30 -day review and comment period where a complete draft of the
Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan will be made available to the public.
• Conduct a public hearing before the Mayor and City Council prior to adoption of the
Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan.
2. Adoption
As noted above, the City will provide several opportunities for citizen involvement in the
Consolidated Plan process prior to adoption. These include:
• Published notice of a public meeting in the local newspaper, the Lodi News -Sentinel,
and on the City's website at least 14 days in advance of the meeting.
• A public meeting on needs and priorities for the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action
Plan.
• A public notice announcing the 30 -day review and comment period and public
hearing for the Draft Consolidated Plan and/or Draft Annual Action Plan in the Lodi
News -Sentinel, at City Hall, and on the City's website. The notice will list the locations
where the document(s) will be available for review and the notice will be posted prior
to the start of the comment period.
• The Draft Consolidated Plan and/or Draft Annual Action Plan will be available at the
following locations in Lodi:
— Lodi City Hall; and
— The City's website (www.lodi.gov).
The Draft Consolidated Plan and/or Draft Annual Action Plan will be made
accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. In addition, a reasonable number
of free copies will be provided to citizens or groups requesting copies the
document(s).
• A public hearing before the Mayor and Lodi City Council prior to adoption of the
Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan.
• In preparing the Final Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, careful
consideration will be given to all comments and views expressed by the public,
whether given as verbal testimony at the public hearing or submitted in writing during
the review and comment period. The final documents will have a section that
presents all comments, and explains why any comments were not accepted.
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• At the end of the 30 -day comment period, the City Council will consider adoption of
the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The documents will be adopted by a
majority vote of the Lodi City Council at a publicly noticed meeting of the Council.
3. Amendments
The Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan will be amended anytime there is a change in
one of the priorities presented on the HUD -required Priority Table; a change in the use of
money to an activity not mentioned in the final Annual Action Plan; or, a change in the
purpose, location, scope, or beneficiaries of an activity (described more fully later). The
public will be notified whenever there is a "substantial" amendment as defined below:
• A change in the use of CDBG funding, of more than 15 percent of the total grant
amount, from one activity to another (i.e., "reprogramming" of CDBG funds).
• Funding of an activity type not described in the Annual Action Plan.
• Changing the priorities contained in the Five -Year Strategic Plan of the Consolidated
Plan.
• Increasing or reducing the amount allocated to an activity by more than 25 percent,
except when the activity must be dropped due to circumstances beyond the City's
control (e.g., a subrecipient elects not to do an activity).
• A change in the purpose, location, scope, or beneficiaries of an activity:
• The activity will no longer principally benefit the targeted population as
identified in the Action Plan (e.g., senior citizens in certain areas, low and
moderate income homeowners, residents of x neighborhood instead of y
neighborhood).
• The activity will no longer address the low and moderate income need
identified in the Action Plan or the activity ceases to address the
elimination of slums and blight as identified in the Action Plan.
• The activity location of an area -benefiting activity changes so that the
completed activity will principally serve beneficiaries other than those
originally intended.
• The scope of the activity has increased to the point where its completion
with project funds would result in the inability to carry out another
approved activity, or would necessitate reducing the scope of another
activity to a point where it would not accomplish its intended purpose.
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There must be reasonable notice of a proposed Substantial Amendment so that residents will
have an opportunity to review it and comment on it. Notice will be made according to the
procedures described earlier in this Citizen Participation Plan, with the addition of the
following procedures specifically for Substantial Amendments:
• There will be 14 days advance notice of and availability of a proposed Substantial
Amendment before there is a public hearing about it.
• A written description of the proposed Substantial Amendment will be made available
to the public at no cost within five working days of a request. Also, copies will be
available at the locations indicated in this Citizen Participation Plan under "Public
Access to Information".
• There will be a public hearing regarding the proposed Substantial Amendment. This
public hearing will not take place until the public has had 30 days to review the
proposed Substantial Amendment.
• In preparing a Final Substantial Amendment, careful consideration will be given to all
comments and views expressed by the public, whether given as verbal testimony at
the public hearing or submitted in writing during the review and comment period.
The Final Substantial Amendment will have a section that presents all comments, plus
explanations why any comments were not accepted.
C. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Every year, the City of Lodi must submit to HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) within 90 days of the close of the program year. In general, the
CAPER must describe how funds were actually used and the extent to which these funds
were used for activities that benefited low- and moderate -income people. The following
steps outline the opportunities for public involvement in the CAPER:
• Public notice will be made according to the procedures described later in this Citizen
Participation Plan. The public notice will identify a 15 -day public review and
comment period for the CAPER.
• During the 15 -day public review period, the document will be available for review at
the following locations:
— Lodi City Hall; and
— The City's website (www.lodi.gov).
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• Careful consideration will be given to all written comments submitted by the public.
These comments will be addressed in the CAPER.
• The CAPER will be adopted by a majority vote of the Lodi City Council at a publicly
noticed meeting.
III. PUBLIC NOTICE
A. PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
There shall be advanced public notice once a federally required document is available, such as
the Proposed Annual Action Plan or Five -Year Consolidated Plan, any proposed Substantial
Amendment to the Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, and the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
In addition, there shall be advanced public notice of all public hearings and all public
meetings such as the City Council and other City committee and commission meetings
relating to the funds or planning process covered by this Citizen Participation Plan.
B. "ADEQUATE" PUBLIC NOTICE
Adequate advance notice is "timely"; it is given with enough lead-time for the public to take
informed action. The amount of lead-time can vary, depending on the event. The content of
notices will give residents a clear understanding of the event being announced.
C. FORMS OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Lodi City staff will ensure adequate advance notice of all public meetings and hearings.
Adequate noticing will include:
• Printing notices in the Lodi News -Sentinel at least 14 days prior to the public meetings
and hearings.
• Posting notices at City Hall.
• Posting notices on Lodi's website (www.lodi.gov).
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are required by law in order to obtain the public's views, and to provide the
public with the City's responses to public questions and proposals.
The law requires public hearings at all stages of the process, including at least one hearing
about community needs, one public hearing to review proposed uses of funds, and one
public hearing to assess how funds were spent during the previous program year.
Public hearings will be held only after there has been adequate notice as described in the
Public Notice part of this Citizen Participation Plan 14 days prior to the public hearing.
Public hearings will usually be held in the evening at a time convenient to most residents,
especially those who might benefit from the use of funds.
Public hearings may be held at the City Council Chambers or other public facility which is
accessible by public transportation and accessible to all persons. The final approval and
adoption of the Annual Action Plan, Five -Year Strategic Plan, and CAPER will be conducted
at City Hall. All of these locations must be accessible to people with disabilities, and
provisions will be made for people with disabilities when requests are made at least five
working days prior to a hearing. Translators will also be provided for people who do not
speak English when requests are made at least five working days prior to a hearing.
V. PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION
As required by law, the City of Lodi will provide the public with reasonable and timely access
to information and records relating to the data or content of the Consolidated Plan, as well as
the proposed, actual, and past use of funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. The
City will also provide reasonable public access to records about any uses of these funds
during the previous five years.
Also, as required by law, the City will provide the public with reasonable and timely access to
local meetings relating to the proposed or actual use of funds (such as City Council meetings,
Planning Commission meetings, and other City committee and commission meetings, etc.)
A. CONSOLIDATED PLAN DOCUMENTS
Consolidated Plan documents include the Annual Action Plans, the Five -Year Consolidated
Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) as well as
substantial amendments to either the Annual Action Plan or the Five -Year Strategic Plan,
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Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports, and the Citizen Participation
Plan.
B. AVAILABILITY OF CONSOLIDATED PLAN
DOCUMENTS
In the spirit of encouraging public participation, copies of Consolidated Plan documents will
be provided to the public at no cost and within one week of a request. These materials will
be available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities, when requested.
C. LOCATION OF DOCUMENTS
Consolidated Plan documents will also be available at the following locations during their
respective review periods:
• City Hall -- 221 W. Pine St. -- (209) 333-6800
• The City's website, at www.lodi.gov
Copies of the final and draft versions of the documents will be available at City Hall.
VI. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
City staff will work with organizations and individuals representative of low- and moderate -
income people who are interested in submitting a proposal to obtain funding for an activity.
All potential applicants for funding are encouraged to contact City staff for technical
assistance before completing a proposal form.
Specifically, the City of Lodi will provide up to 20 hours per year of technical assistance to
organizations that represent low- and moderate -income persons. This technical assistance
may include:
• Publishing instructions on how to fill out forms/applications;
• Conducting workshops to explain: (1) the process for submitting proposals and (2)
federal and local requirements;
• Providing comments and advice on the telephone or in meetings; and
• Reviewing and commenting on draft proposals.
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The City will also provide ongoing assistance to CDBG-funded agencies as needed to help
them maintain their eligibility for full funding. The City may provide additional (beyond 20
hours) technical assistance if, in the opinion of the City Manager, staff time is available.
VII. COMMENT AND COMPLAINT
PROCEDURES
The City of Lodi will provide a period of at least thirty (30) days to receive comments on the
draft Consolidated Plan and on any substantial amendments. The 30 -day period may start on
the date the document is available to the public. The City must also provide public notice
regarding the availability of documents and the dates of the 30 -day comment period.
For performance reports, the City will provide at least fifteen (15) days to receive public
comments.
The City will consider all comments received. The City will respond to all complaints, in
writing, within fifteen (15) days. All comments and responses will be attached to each
document.
VIII. ACCOMMODATION OF PERSONS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and will make accommodations
for persons with special needs. Public hearings may be held at the City Council Chambers or
other public facility which is accessible by public transportation and accessible to all persons.
The final approval and adoption of the Annual Action Plan, Five -Year Strategic Plan, and
CAPER will be conducted at City Hall. All of these locations must be accessible to people
with disabilities, and provisions will be made for people with disabilities when requests are
made at least five working days prior to a hearing. Translators will also be provided for
people who do not speak English when requests are made at least five working days prior to
a hearing.
IX. ANTI -DISPLACEMENT
If, as a result of a program activity, any residential displacement and relocation must occur,
the City of Lodi ensures that it will develop an Anti -Displacement and Relocation Plan in
connection with that project in accordance with federal regulations. Specifically, the City will
comply with the anti -displacement and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation
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Act and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42.
X. GLOSSARY
Annual Action Plan: This document allocates one year's funding (entitlement and program
income) to specific projects and activities for the CDBG program. It is submitted to HUD
45 days prior to the start of the City's fiscal year and is developed in accordance with federal
regulations (24 CFR Part 91).
Program Year: The "program year" chosen by the City of Lodi is July 1St through June 30th
which is the same as the City's fiscal year.
Citizen Participation Plan: This plan is prepared to facilitate and encourage public
participation and involvement in the Consolidated Plan process and the City's CDBG
program, especially by low and moderate -income persons. The plan identifies the public
participation requirements as identified by federal regulations (24 CFR Part 91).
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program: This is a federal grants
program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The program allocates money to eligible cities and counties throughout the nation to assist
low and moderate -income households and neighborhoods. The grant program may be used
for such activities as housing rehabilitation, affordable housing assistance, community
services, and community development activities such as the construction or rehabilitation of
community facilities and economic development.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER): This document
reports on the progress in carrying out the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The
report is prepared annually by the City in accordance with federal regulations (24 CFR Part
91). It is due to HUD no later than 90 days after the end of the City's fiscal year.
Consolidated Plan: This document serves as the City's application for CDBG funds and
sets forth the priorities and strategies to address the needs of primarily low and moderate -
income persons and areas in the City. It typically covers a five or three-year time period. It is
submitted to HUD 45 days prior to the start of the City's fiscal year and is developed in
accordance with federal regulations (24 CFR Part 91).
Consolidated Plan Documents: These include the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action
Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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Low and Moderate -Income Households: These are households earning less than 80
percent of the area median income. They are broken down into the following income
designations
• Extremely Low -Income: households with incomes less than 30 percent of the area
median family income, adjusted for household size.
• Low -Income: households with incomes between 31 and 50 percent of the area
median family income, adjusted for household size.
• Moderate -Income: households with incomes between 51 and 80 percent of the area
median family income, adjusted for household size.
Low and Moderate -Income Neighborhood: In general, this is defined a census tract(s) or
block group(s) where a minimum of 51 percent of the residents have low or moderate -
incomes (i.e., not exceeding 80 percent of the area median family income).
Median Family Income (MFI): HUD surveys major metropolitan areas annually to
development an index of median family income by household size. Most CDBG-funded
activities and programs must benefit primarily the lower and moderate -income households.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ExecutiveSummary............................................................................................................1
Objectives....................................................................................................................................... 1
Outcomes....................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction
2
Resources........................................................................................................................................ 3
Activities to be Undertaken.........................................................................................................
3
HousingActivities.........................................................................................................................
5
PublicFacilities..............................................................................................................................
6
PublicServices...............................................................................................................................
7
Planning and Administration Activities..................................................................................... 9
Non-CDBG 2008-09 Housing Assistance Activities..............................................................
9
GeographicDistribution............................................................................................................10
MinorityDistribution..................................................................................................................10
APPENDICES
Appendix AP -1: SF -424 and Certifications
Appendix AP -2: Resolution
Appendix AP -3: Public Hearing and Summary of Public Participation
Appendix AP -4: Project Descriptions
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Proposed CDBG Activities and Projects: Fiscal Year 2008-09 ......................................... 4
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Location of Proposed Projects..............................................................................................14
Figure 2: Location of Proposed Projects and Areas of Minority Concentration ...........................15
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2009-10 Action Plan is a one-year plan to address the community development and low -
and moderate -income housing needs in the City of Lodi. It is the first portion of the
implementation of the five-year Consolidated Plan. Both the Consolidated Plan and the
Action Plan are implemented by the Neighborhood Services Division in the Community
Development Department.
The City anticipates receiving $743,500 from the federal Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program. The City also plans to meet its community development and
housing needs by applying for other grant funding sources, including HOME and CalHome
funds available through the California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
City staff encouraged citizen participation throughout the joint Consolidated Plan and Action
Plan process. This included consulting local organizations, holding public meetings, an
online survey, and encouraging public comment during the public review period. Using
research and input from the public, City staff formulated the objectives and outcomes that
are briefly described below.
OBJECTIVES
The City's key objectives for the 2009-10 funding period include the following:
• Provide housing programs that increase the quality and affordability of housing stock
for target -income households;
• Support community organizations in making improvements to their facilities;
• Assist community-based organizations with additional financing that allows them to
provide new or expanded services to target -income residents; and
• Improve public facilities in target areas.
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OUTCOMES
The City's housing outcomes for this planning period are primarily directed at providing
funding for land acquisition to an affordable housing developer. This will provide 60-80
senior housing units. Funding will come through previous allocations of CDBG and HOME
funds through the Urban County.
The City will also fund improvements to the LOEL Senior Center for their kitchen
renovation, as well as provide funds for infrastructure projects in the City's target areas.
The City received applications for nine public service programs, and plans to fund the
following:
• Spay/Neuter Program, which offers free spay/neuter services to cats and pit bull dogs
owned by low-income households, as well as to feral cats;
• Graffiti abatement on public property located in the City's target areas;
• San Joaquin Fair Housing, which provides fair housing services; and
• Second Harvest Food Bank, which provides food assistance to needy families.
In addition, the City received twelve applications for housing or community development
capital projects, and plans to fund the following:
• Alley drainage improvements through the Public Works Department;
• Blakely Park swing area surface replacement;
• Graffiti abatement on private property;
• LOEL Senior Center kitchen renovation, so the Center can begin preparing senior
meals on-site.
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INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all government
entities receiving federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to prepare
an Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan outlines funding priorities and discusses how
activities will meet the community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The activities
described in this Action Plan are proposed to be undertaken during the period between July
1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
The major objectives of activities undertaken during the 2009-2010 funding year will be to:
• Provide housing programs that increase the number of housing units available to
seniors, as well as provide minor rehabilitation assistance in the form of graffiti
abatement;
• Improve public facilities in target areas;
• Increase the capacity of the LOEL Senior Center to prepare meals in-house in order to
capitalize on other federal and state funding resources; and
• Assist community-based organizations with additional financing that allows them to
provide services to target -income residents.
RESOURCES
Activity funding is obtained from the FY 2009-10 anticipated allocation of about $743,500.
The City does not anticipate receiving any program income during this timeframe.
The City will also continue to explore other sources of funding for housing and community
development activities, including HOME and CalHome grants for downpayment assistance
and housing rehabilitation. The City will continue to use program income received from
CDBG grant awards through the San Joaquin Urban County, and will finish ongoing projects
funded through the Urban County.
ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN
The activities to be undertaken during fiscal year 2009-10 are summarized in Table 1. For
each activity, the one-year accomplishment and the amount of CDBG funding allocated are
identified. All activities identified are expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2010.
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The City continued to utilize a rating tool in making project recommendations.
Consideration was given to a variety of thresholds that projects must meet to comply with
CDBG objectives, including meeting one of the national objectives and addressing one of the
community priorities set out in the Consolidated Plan. The rating system also took into
account activity need and justification, cost reasonableness and effectiveness, activity
management and implementation, experience with similar activities, past performance,
leveraged funds, and completeness of the application. Project recommendations are for
those projects determined most likely to be successful and maintain compliance with CDBG
regulations.
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TABLE I
PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS:
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
HOUSING
Affordable Housing
Land Acquisition
Graffiti Abatement —
Private Property
PUBLIC FACILITIES
LOEL Senior Center
Kitchen Renovation
Alley Drainage
Improvements
Blakely Park Swing
Area Surface
Replacement
PUBLIC SERVICES
Graffiti Abatement —
Public Property
Second Harvest Food
Bank
San Joaquin Fair
Housing
Complete a commercial kitchen 1 public
renovation to allow meal
facility imp. $208,517
$1.2
Assist a non-profit developer to
60 units of
million
acquire land for an affordable
affordable
(Urban
senior development.
housing
County
Park.
completed
funds)
Remove graffiti on private
350 instances
property by painting over it or
addressed
$40,000
pressure -washing it.
Complete a commercial kitchen 1 public
renovation to allow meal
facility imp. $208,517
preparation in-house.
completed
Reconstruct one alley to improve
1 public
facility imp. $232,000
drainage.
completed
Replace the swing area
1 public
playground surface at Blakely
facility imp. $28,000
Park.
completed
Remove graffiti on public
property by painting over it or
pressure -washing it.
Provide food assistance to low-
income families.
Provide fair housing assistance
and education.
200 instances $41,880
addressed
6,500
persons $10,000
served
119
households $19,403
provided
education
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Provide general administration
Planning and of the CDBG program, 1 year
of
PA -1 m
program ad- $148,700
Administration including all planning and
reporting activities. ministration
Housing Activities
Affordable Housing Land Acquisition
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The City will provide funding to a non-profit housing develop to purchase land for an
affordable senior housing development.
Output: 60 units constructed
Outcome Category: Affordability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing
Goals Addressed:
Funding: $1.2 million (prior -year funding through the San Joaquin Urban
County)
Graffiti Abatement — Private Property
The Graffiti Abatement Program will remove graffiti on private properties located in target
areas. Staff will remove graffiti by pressure -washing the structure or by painting over it. The
goal of the program is to maintain the housing stock and preserve neighborhood property
values.
Output: 350 instances of graffiti removed
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $40,000
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Public Facilities
LOEL Senior Center Kitchen Renovation
Renovate and expand the current LOEL kitchen to commercial kitchen standards, so that
LOEL can take over daily senior meal preparation for north San Joaquin County. Ongoing
funding for meals will be provided through state and federal sources.
Output: 1 public facility improved
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $208,517
Alley Drainage Improvements
Reconstruct one alley to increase accessibility and drainage. Storm drain facilities will be
added and the alley will be resurfaced.
Output: 1 public facility improvement completed
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $232,000
Blakely Park Swing Area Resurfacing
Resurface the Blakely Park swing area to lengthen the life of the surfacing.
Output: 1 public facility improvement completed
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $28,000
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Public Services
Graffiti Abatement — Public Property
The Graffiti Abatement Program will remove graffiti on public properties located in target
areas. Staff will remove graffiti by pressure -washing the structure or by painting over it. The
goal of the program is to preserve neighborhood property values.
Output: 350 instances of graffiti removed
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $41,880
Second Harvest Food Bank
Provide funding to Second Harvest Food Bank to purchase foods that are not typically
donated to the food bank (e.g., meat and dairy products).
Output: 6,500 persons provided assistance
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $10,000
San Joaquin Fair Housing
San Joaquin Fair Housing provides fair housing services, such as housing discrimination and
tenant/landlord law hotline, complaint investigation, and outreach and education through
public forums.
Output: 1,431 persons assisted
Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments
Funding: $19,403
Planning and Administration Activities
Planning and Administration
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The planning and administration funding is intended to provide funding for general staff
administration of CDBG programs and activities, including Integrated Disbursement and
Information System (IDIS) training, program set-up, reporting, planning, and subrecipient
training and monitoring.
Output: Administration of the CDBG program, staff members trained as
necessary
Objective: Full compliance with all applicable CDBG and federal regulations
and maintenance of a successful and innovative program.
Funding: $148,700
Non-CDBG 2009-10 Housing Assistance Activities
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (non-CDBG funds)
In addition to the two housing programs described above, the City will assist in acquiring,
rehabilitating, and renting or reselling foreclosed homes to affordable buyers. About 7 units
are anticipated to be purchased.
2008-09 Objective: 5 units sold to low- and moderate -income households; 2 units made
available as affordable rental housing
Outcome: Affordability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing
Funding: $ 578,000 NSP
Geographic Distribution
Geographic distribution is predicated, for the most part, on the nature of the activity to be
funded. Figure 1 (to be added) shows the proposed projects to be funded in program year
2009-10 in relation to the City's target areas. Not all of the activities funded through the
CDBG program are shown in Figure 1, since some are community -wide.
Minority Distribution
The City of Lodi strives to make all of its programs available to eligible target -income
residents regardless of sex, race, religious background, or disability. As a result, many
programs, including housing rehabilitation, emergency repair, fair housing, employment,
youth, and senior services, will be available to residents citywide. Programs with a specific
location, such as the LOEL Senior Center, are located in areas with varying levels of minority
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concentration. Table 1 details the proposed projects for the City of Lodi; of these, the
majority are available on a citywide basis.
Homeless and Other Special Needs Populations
The City's strategy related to the needs of the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, and
other special needs populations involves the funding of supportive services in Lodi or
regional services, such as fair housing counseling or food assistance services. Currently, many
homeless services are available in Lodi through the Salvation Army, and the City plans to
continue to work closely with the Salvation Army and other organizations to determine how
the needs of the homeless population can be met.
Toward this end, the City is funding several programs and services to assist its homeless and
special needs populations. These include the following:
• Social services;
• Senior services, indirectly through the LOEL kitchen renovation; and
• Fair housing services.
In addition, the City's Housing Element includes several programs that provide for the
development of affordable housing and removal of constraints to the placement of
emergency shelters. The Element also removes potential constraints to housing for persons
with disabilities.
Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
While there are several constraints to meeting the needs of target -income residents (refer to
the Consolidated Plan), the primary obstacle to meeting the needs of target -income residents
is that the available services within the City's boundaries do not fully meet the needs of the
community, largely due to lack of funding. Additionally, many services are located in the City
of Stockton.
Remove Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City is undertaking a number of actions to reduce potential barriers and constraints to
affordable housing, as well as promote housing for special needs populations. These include
allocating prior -year CDBG and HOME funds (through the Urban County) in support of
affordable housing development, density incentives, and several others. These are described
in more detail in the City's 2003-2009 Housing Element.
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Develop Institutional Structure
The Community Development Department is responsible for the management,
implementation, and monitoring of the Consolidated Plan documents, including the Action
Plan. The Neighborhood Services Division within the department is specifically charged
with these tasks. The division works in close consultation with the City's advisory
committees and with the department's director.
The City has designated staff positions to administer the programs and activities funded with
CDBG funds. These staff members work with the individual City departments, such as
Public Works and Parks and Recreation, to develop procedures and coordination for
administering programs that will be carried out by these departments.
Enhance Coordination
The City will continue to work closely with San Joaquin County, which borders the City on
all sides. The City will also continue to work with many of the non -profits in the community,
including the Salvation Army, LOEL, and Community Partnership for Families, to address
the regional issues that affect the needs of target -income persons as well as special needs
populations.
Public Housing Needs
While two public housing complexes are located in Lodi, they are administered by the San
Joaquin Housing Authority, which serves as the housing authority for the County. The City
of Lodi does not have its own local housing authority. Resident initiatives are handled
directly by the San Joaquin Housing Authority.
Anti -Poverty Strategy
The City's anti -poverty strategy is based on providing a range of employment opportunities
and supportive services aimed at enabling those in poverty to move into the workforce.
During the 2009-10 program year, the City will also continue to support activities that
preserve and expand the supply of housing that is affordable to target -income households.
The strategy focuses on encouraging economic development and providing supportive
services such as services referral assistance and job training.
Lead -Based Paint Hazards
While most housing units were built after 1978 in Lodi, the City will work together with the
County Public Health Department to monitor incidences of elevated blood levels.
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The City will also provide lead -abatement assistance for residential units through its
residential rehabilitation and emergency repair programs. The programs will comply with the
Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and subsequent
changes in September 1999. The procedures regarding lead-based paint in both rehabilitation
programs will include:
• Notification
• Identification
• Treatment (if necessary)
Monitoring Plan
The City of Lodi has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out
in furtherance of the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal
monitoring requirements of 24 CFR 570.5010 and 24 CFR 85.40 and all other applicable
laws, regulations, policies, and sound management and accounting practices. The objectives
of the monitoring plan are described in more detail in the Consolidated Plan (p. 3-16).
Appendix B summarizes the public participation process for the adoption of the Action Plan.
The City of Lodi provided opportunities for public involvement during the development of
the Action Plan and once the Action Plan was completed. The City held a Community
Workshop on February 11th to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the
development of the Action Plan and identify funding priorities. Notice of the workshop was
published in the Lodi News -Sentinel, posted on the City's website, and provided directly to
service providers and other parties that had expressed an interest in the CDBG program.
The notice for the workshop also invited the public and interested parties to provide written
comments to the City. No written comments were offered to the City, however.
The community workshop on the Action Plan was held on February 11 th from 3:30 to 5:00
p.m. The meeting was attended by 11 representatives from 10 organizations. No public
comment was received at the community workshop.
Once the workshop was held and public input received, the City completed the Draft Action
Plan. The Action Plan will be made available for a 30 -day public review period.
On March 25, 2009 the City published a notice in the Lodi News -Sentinel indicating that the
Action Plan would be considered for adoption on May 6, 2009, and that the public review
period would run from April 6 to May 6, 2009. The notice stated where the Action Plan
could be viewed, City contact information was provided, and the notice invited the public to
attend the City Council meeting and comment on the Action Plan.
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The Action Plan was available for review at City Hall and on the City's website. Copies of
the Action Plan were also made available free of charge at City Hall.
Council meetings addressing the Action Plan will be held on April 1 and May 6, 2009 at 7:00
pm.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVI
THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATED PLAN, CITIZEN PARTICIPA
PLAN, AND ACTION PLAN AND THE 2009-10 FEDERA
ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK G
FUNDS, AND FURTHER REALLOCATING AVAILABLE Fl.
FROM PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEARS
IG
ION
DS
WHEREAS, the Departmentof Housing and Urban Development as determined-
that
eterminedthat the City of Lodi, California, is entitled to Community Developrrent Block Grant
(CDBG) as an entitlement community for fiscal year 2009-10 Federal allocation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi has been ma a aware of the
amount of the CDBG funds available for the 2009-10 Federal allocationf fiscal program
year being approximately $743,500; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has held, with proper notification, aublic
hearing at
the City Council meeting of April 1, 2009, to receive comments and p
osals from the
public regarding the projected use of CDBG funds and provided the publ'
with adequate
information concerning the amount of funds available for commur�i
development
activities, the range of eligible activities, and other important requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California, has received public input
regarding the
proposed use of CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi has been made
aware of the
need to reallocate unused CDBG funds from previous years to facilitatia
the expedited
use of those funds: and
WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends the reallocation of $10,707
of unused
available CDBG funds from previous program years to supplement the' 2009-10
funding
and reduce the balanceof unused funds, as shown as follows:
11
Sources of Reallocated CDBG Funds
Project01-06 Lodi Boys and Girls Club $ 31,
02.05
Project 08-01 Blakely Park North Pool Deck $ 50,
iV0000
Project 08-02 LibraryADA Entry Improvements $ 11,000.00
Proiect 08-06 Salvation Army Hope Avenue $ 3,000.00
Project 08-07 Economic Development RLF 54A04.95
$149,
07.00
WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends the allocation of 200
10 CDBG and
reallocation of previousyear's CDBG funds as indicated in ExhibitA
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the draft Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation
Ian, and Action
Plan and the recommended 2009-10 Federal allocations of CDBG fun
to the projects
recommended by staff in the amount of $744,507, as indicated in the att4ched Exhibit A.
Dated: April 1, 2009
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-35 was passed and ad
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 1, 2009, by the
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock, Johnson, Kati
and Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ANDI JOHI
City Clerk
2009-35
by the City
Fina vote:
kian, Mounce,
City Manager's Recommendations
2008110 CDBG Allocation
Program Administration (20%)
Adjusted Balance
Reallocated Urban County CDBG Funding
Total Funding Available
City Projects
Alley Drainage Improvements
Graffiti Abatement - Private Property
Hale Park Surface Renovation
Handicap Ramp Replacement- W Elm St
BlakeiyPark- Swing Area Resurfacing
City Service Programs
Spay/Neuter Program
Graffiti Abatement- PublicProperty
CBO Projects
LOEL Foundation- Kitchen Renovation
CBO Service Programs
S.J. Fair Housing- Fair Housing Services
Second Harvest Food Bank- Food Assist.
$594,800
2009110 CDBGAIIocation
Reallocated Urban County CDBG
5149,707
60% City Set -Aside 40% CBO Set -Aside
60% City Set -Aside 40% CBO Set -Aside
$744,507
5356,880 $237,920
589.824 559.883
$232,000
$232,000
540,000
$40,000
$60,000
$60000
$28.000
$28,000
$15,0001 1
$15,000 LJ
541,88011
$41,880
I II
I
$268400
5208 517
$59,883
19 403
$19,403
$10000
$10.000
1 1
$3M-071 $237,92011
589,821
RESOLUTION
EXHIBIT A
CDBG Consolidated an
Presented by
Community Development
Apri 12009
Department
CDBG Entitlement Process
■ Lodi as an Entitlement Community
Lj Receive Federal CD BG funding directly from
HUD.
Lj Requires that City staff take on administrative role
and CD BG planning process.
o Creation of Consolidated Plan documents.
CDBG Entitlement Process
■ Consolidated Plan Process
Lj Three Required Documents
■ Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)
❑ Five-year plan for identifying and addressing community
needs
• H ousi ng
• H omeless
• Community Development
CDBG Entitlement Process
■ Consolidated Plan Process
Lj Three Required Documents
■ Consolidated Plan
■ Action Plan
❑ Annual plan providing detail of each activity proposed for
the fiscal year.
CDBG Entitlement Process
■ Consolidated Plan Process
Lj Three Required Documents
■ Consolidated Plan
■ Action Plan
■ Citizen Participation Plan
❑ Policies and procedures for ensuring public access to
CD BG program documents
❑ Give all citizens adequate opportunity to provide comments
on CD BG goals, activities, budgets and reports
CDBG Entitlement Process
■ Consolidated Plan Process
Li Three Required Documents
■ Consolidated Plan
■ Action Plan
■ Citizen Participation Plan
Li Draft Documents Released
■ 30 -day Review Period — Public Comment
■ Fine-tuning documents
❑ Adjusting allocation amounts
❑ Providing additional details in Con Plan.
❑ F i nal approval on M ay 6t".
2009/ 10 Action Plan
■ Review of funding requests.
❑ Eligibility
Li Applying variousfunding criteria.
■ H U D Regulations
■ Local funding policies
Lj Scoring/ Ranking
2009/ 10 Action Plan
■ $743,500 estimated allocation.
Lj Program Administration Cap of ZO% ($148,700)
■ $'149, 000 to be real located from U roan
County CD BG funds.
■ Total of $744,507 available for distribution.
2009/ 10 Action Plan
■ $744,507—Total Funding Available
Lj 60°/a City Projects) Services $446,704
Li 40% CBO Projects) Services $297,803
■ CBO Funding Requests
❑ 14 Total - $7, 046, 851
■ City Funding Requests
Li 7 Total - $446,704
CBO Funding Requests
■ 7 Projects ($923,436)
Applicant/ Project
Amount
Score
Lodi Community Center I mprovements
$1499449
92
L O E L Center Kitchen Renovation
$3929987
91
H ope H arbor Emergency Generator
$90, 000
88
H ope H arbor Roof Replacement
$120,000
87
B& G Club Teen Center Renovation
$12,000
78
B& G Club Kitchen Equipment
$1%000
70
O ne- E i ghty T een Center Property
Acquisition
$140, 000
70
CBO Funding Requests
m 7 Services ($123,415)
Applicant/ Project
Amount
Score
SJ Fair H ousi ng Services
$24,448
Required
Second H arvest Food Bank — Food
Distribution
$10, 000
96
Emergency Food Bank— Mobile Farmer's
M arket
$5,600
95
H SA - Senior N utrition Services
$433400
92
Community Partnership— Community
Training
$31,515
85
Women's Center — Domestic Violence
Prevention
$5,000
0
Sunhouse— Drug & Alcohol Testing
$3,452
10
CBO Funding Recommendetions
■ Total Available ($297,803)
Applicant/ Project Service
Amount
Scare
LOEL Center Kitchen Renovation
$26,400
91
(Project)
Sl Fair H Dosing (Service)
$19,403
Required
Second H arvest Food Bank —Food
$10,000
96
Distribution (Service)
■ Lodi Community Center (92) — Suggesting CDBG-R Funding
■ H ope H arbor Emergency Generator (88) — Suggesting alternative
funding.
■ H ope H arbor Roof Replacement (87) —Another possible candidate
for CD BG -R.
City Funding Recommendetions
Project -Service
Amount
Alley Drainage I mprovements
(Project)
$232,000
Graffiti Abatement —Private Property
(Project)
$40,000
Hale Park Playground Surface Renovation
(Project)
$60,000
Handicap Ramp Replacement —100 W. Elm
(Project)
$29,824
Blakely Park Swing— Surface Recoating
(Project)
$28,000
Graffiti Abatement —Public Property
(Service)
$41,880
Spay/Neuter Program
(Service)
$15,000
■ Van Buskirk Playground Replacement (2010/ 11)
■ Economic Development - RLF Program (2010/ 11)
■ Grape Bowl
■ Blakely Pool Restroom ADA
Recommended Action
■ Adopt ResDlution Approving
Lj Reallocetion of Urban County CD BG funding;
Li Drat 2009/ 14 Consolideted Plan &Citizen Participation
Ran;
Lj Daft 2009/ 10 Action Plan;
■ I nd udes f undi ng recommendations
Randi Johl
From: Randi Johl
Sent: Tuesday, March 31,2009 11:41 AM
To: 'James Jenner'
Cc: City Council; Blair King; Steve Schwabauer: Jeff Hood; David
Subject: RE: Allocation of CDBG Funds
Thank you for your email. It was received by the City Council and
appropriate departmei)t(s) for information, response and/or handl.
Randi Johl, City Clerk
-----Original Message -----
From: James Jenner [mailto:oring4@yahoo.cOm]
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:11 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Allocation of CDBG Funds
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
As a concerned citizen of the fine city of Lodi, I strongly urge y
allocating remaining money from the CDBG funds to continue low -cos -
programs & vouchers, in effort to minimalize the numbers of cats a:
in our community.
Lodi has been a great example to sister cities, and I hope that yo'
these much-needed assistance programs - otherwise in a year or two
we've made in the past will be undone and the numbers will increas,
certainty that people without the financial means to fix their pet
these programs.
Please, please, please think of the unwanted animals on the street
dying lonely and afraid, simply because there was no assistance in
Neuter costs!
Sincerely,
Lori Jenner
1
1 1
-
iin; Bryan Noblett
rwarded to the
to consider
spay and neuter
dogs being euthanized
choose to continue
all of the progress
exponentially. It is a
will not do it without
and in the Shelter,
elping with Spay &
Randi Johl
From: Randi Johl
Sent: Monday, March 30,2009 2:02 PM
To: 'Sue Pixler'
cc: Blair King; Steve Schwabauer: Jeff Hood: Bryan Noblett: Davi
Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1-01: CDBG Funds Re -Allocation
Thank you for your email. It was received by the City Council and forwarded to the approp
information, response and/or handling.
Randi Johl, City Clerk
From: Sue Pixler fmailto:pixlers@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 6:28 PM
To: City Council
cc: thigpen
Subject: Agenda Item I-01: CDBG Funds Re -Allocation
Dear Councilmembers- This Wednesday please seriously consider allocating $10,000 of 1
feral cat trapl neuterl release program that can be run through Animal Services. If it is targe
more effective in cutting down the problem and save money over a generally run spay and
owned cats and dogs. It indeed positively effects the CDBG target neighborhoods.
When the City of Berkeley went to a simple 3 -step feral program, they cut the intake and k
within 3 years. The three steps are to stop picking up feral cats trapped by citizens, when
the shelter they are told that they can choose an alternativeto killing them by getting them
returning them to their habitat, and a subsidized spay/neuter program to pay for the surger
That yields 40% saving in officer costs, 40% saving in kennel cleaning costs, 40% reductic
them for the state -mandated period, 40% reduction in euthanasia drugs, and 40% saving i
disposes of the dead animals.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have
run an effective feral cat program with minimal cost to the City.
City Council
department(s) for
available CDBG funds to a
�d at feral cats, you will be
euter program that includes
ng rate at the shelter 40%
tizens bring trapped cats to
payed or neutered and
S.
in space necessaryto hold
paying the contractorthat
Iny questions about how to
Randi Johl
From: Randi Johl
Sent: Wednesday, April 01,2009 1:11 PM
To: 'Susan J. Blackston'
Cc: City Council; Blair King; Steve Schwabauer; Jeff Hood; Bryan Noblett;
Subject: RE: April 1, 2009 -- Agenda Item 1-01
Thank you for your email. It was received by the City Council and forwarded to the
information, response and/or handling.
Randi Johl, City Clerk
From: Susan]. Blackston[mailto:sblackston@elkgrovecity.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:58 PM
To: Randi Johl; Susan Hitchcock; Bob Johnson; ]oAnne Mounce; Phil Katzakian; Larry
Subject: April 1, 2009 --Agenda Item 1-01
Lodi City Council Members:
I wish to convey my support of the recommended CDBG funding in the amount of $15,
program. As you know, the City Animal Shelter is disgracefully inadequate. The spay/r
continued in order to decrease the number of animals entering the facility. The out
by a decrease in services needed to care and house the animals.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Blackston
Lodi Animal Advisory Commission Member
04/01/2009
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department(s) for
0 for the spay/neuter
uter program must be
Ffundingwill be offset
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ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF THE 11RAFF'T 2009-10
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOL )ATED PLAN,
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, AND ACTION PLAN
PUBLISH (DATES): March 21,2009
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 1 EXTRA (ONLY) DELIVER TO:
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TO: Community Development - CDBG
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi. CA 95241
DATE: March 18.2009 ORDER
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE DRAFT 1009/14
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN, I kND THE
DRAFT 2009110 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVEI :)PMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
On Friday, March 20,2009, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, C, ifornia, a Notice
of Public Hearing to consider approving the Draft 2009/14 Consolidatec Plan and Public
Participation Plan, and the Draft 2009/10 Action Plan for the Commur ty Development
Block Grant Program (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was postec at the following
locations:
Lodi Public Library
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
declare under penalty of perjurythat the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on March 20, 2009, at Lodi, California.
JE FER M PERRIN, CMC
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RANDIJOHL
CITY CLERK
MARIA BECERRA
ADMINISTRATIVE i LERK
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE DRAFT200S 14 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN, AND THE DRAFT20OW10 ACTION PLAN FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
On March 20, 2009, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, Califf
United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereo
Public Hearing to consider approving the Draft 2009/14 Consol
Participation Plan, and the Draft 2009/10 Action Plan for the Comm
Grant Program, attached hereto Marked Exhibit A. The mailing list fc
hereto, marked Exhibit B.
There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of
places to which said envelopes were addressed.
declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct
Executed on March 20,2009, at Lodi, California.
Q�2'M /M I KJ ,
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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
Forms/decmail.doc
ORDERED BY:
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CITY CLERK, CIT`
MARIA BECERRA
ADMINISTRATIVE
iia, I deposited in the
containing a Notice of
ited Plan and Public
ty Development Block
,aid matter is attached
di, California, and the
IF LODI
ERK
Dated: March 21,2009 EXHIBIT A
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the hou of 7.00 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a ublic hearing at the
Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider the following matt :
Approval of the Draft 2009-10 Community Development Block Grant C nsolidated Plan,
Citizen Participation Plan, and Action Plan
The 2009-10 fiscal year will be the City's first year receiving Community levelopment Block
Grant (CDBG) funds as an entitlement. This requires that the City p Dpare a series of
documents to adequately plan for the expenditure of the funds. The 2009 ?014 Consolidated
Plan describes the City's housing and community development needs over he next five years,
and creates priorities for expending funds. The Citizen Participation Plan de: tribes how the City
will keep Lodi residents informed of matters relating to the CDBG funds. Th 2009-2010 Action
Plan describes the programs and activities proposed during the 2009-201C program year with
the anticipated CDBG funding of $743,500. During the program year that L gins July 1, 2009,
the City plans to fund public facilities improvements, infrastructure, public sei rices, and program
administration.
The release of this notice is part of the City's activities to fulfill federal Cons(idated Plan citizen
participation requirements. The Action Plan must be available to the public and the City must
provide reasonable access to documents.
The Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, and Action Plan will be available for public
review at the Lodi City Hall, 221 West Pine Street. The Consolidated Plan 1 ocuments will also
be available for public review on the City's website at
http://www.lodi.gov/community_development/Neighborhoods/CDBG.html.
Copies of the documents will be made available upon request.
The public review and comment period begins April 6, 2009 and will end Ma, 6, 2009. The City
Council will consider adoption of the Consolidated Plan documents and pro ide an opportunity
for public comment at their May 6, 2009 meeting.
Questions regarding the Consolidated Plan documents can be directed Ito Joseph Wood,
Neighborhood Services Division Manager, at (209) 333-6711 or jwood@lodi.,.1 ov.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Community Develo ment Department,
221 West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6711. All interested persons are invi �d to present their
views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with ie City Clerk, City
Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2"d Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any time prior to the -learing scheduled
herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising on r those issues you
or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this no ce or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prio to the close of the
public hearing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need sp4 pial assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk , r (209) 333-6702.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasor 1ble arrangements
to ensure accessibilityto this meeting.
Draft 2009114 Consolidated Plan and Public Participation Pian, and the E raft 2009EXHIBIT
RAction Plan Public Hearing Mailing list U
Contact
comyany
Address
Ci
tate
Zi
Robina Asghar,
Community
PO Box 1569
Stockton
CA
95201
Executive
Partnership for
Director
Families of San
Joaaqn Count
Tim Viall,
Emergency Food
7 W. Scotts
Stockton
C
A
95203
Executive
Bank
Ave.
Director
Dan Williams,
The Salvation
P.O. Box 1388
Lodi
I
A
95241
Envoy In Charge
Army, Lodi
Co s
Wendy Moore,
San Joaquin
PO Box 201056
Stockton
C
A
95201 -
Deputy Director
County Human
3066
Services Agency
Mike Mallory,
Second Harvest
704 E.
Manteca
C
A
95337
Executive
Food Bank
Industrial Park
Director
Dr.
Jo Ann Rimmer
SunHouse
P.O. Box 348
Lodi
C
A
95241-
0348
LOEL
Tracy Williams,
105S.
Lodi
CiA
95240
Foundation, Inc.
President and
Washington
— LOEL Center
CEO
& Gardens
Lodi Boy's &
Attn: Shahnawaz
P.O. Box 244
Lodi
C
95241
Girl's Club
Khan
Kate Macek,
Women's Center
621 N. San
Stockton
C
k
95202
Development
of San Joaquin
Joaquin St.
Director
Count
One-EightyTeen
Attn: Jake
11 W.
Lodi
C
95240
Center
McGre or
Lockeford St.