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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - August 17, 1988 (93)Au7Jst 1, 1988 To Cur Concerned City Officials of Lodi In a recent article (June 4th) in the Lcdi Veas Sentinel, the Lodi Senior Citizens Cotraission indicated a sur Bey had been rade among the elderly which indicated low cost elderly housing -and improved transportation were priorites , .ith the uindfa'_l from the HOLZ estate received by the City - ::e nee d an ELDERLY LO:!-C'1ST H USIN CE :'TER 'as 11olz had one -timed planned) . We already have twa membership senior citizen social clubs plus the LOEL Center (anon -membership cormunity center open to all seniors). A11 three organizations already have planned activities and we see no need in'duplicating what is already there. As for transportation, it would be so nice to again be able to purchase ice cream on cur grocery visits knowing vie wouldn't have an endless wait for the Dial -A -Ride for our trip home. Signed SENIORS IN NEEED-- CI ON 1 4 DOCi HW- CA1RM 7 x LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION E August 8, 1988 City Council Members City Hall Lodi, California 95240 Dear Council \;cin bers : Due to the increasing numbei� nf requests for rental assistance, the Lodi Senior Commission has researched the availability of affordable rental housing for the senior population of Lodi. En- closed is a list of the available rentals, the cost for each, and waiting list information. Currently within the City of Lodi, the senior population is: Ages 60-64 -------------------- 2,495 65-74 -------------------- 3,991 85+ -------------------- 724 A projection by the Department of Aging states that these numbers will increase by 1990: Age 60+ ------------------- 26% 75+ ------------------- 82% Additionally, 35.60 of seniors ages 60-65 and 38.8% of seniors 65 and older maintain a single household. For seniors 60 years of age and above, 19.3% are living below the poverty level, and 20% are dependent on SSI and SSP. The members of the Senior Commission are concerned about the gap between income levels and the cost of rentals. We ;could be challenged to work with you to further address this issue. Sincerely, Delores Dicke Chairperson Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DD/lw Enclosure: Housing list J i Shirl y J. Kleim Commission Member LSCC PC: Jim Schroeder, Dept. of Planning, City of Lodi Mayor James Pinkerton ALi�� CII Due to the increasing numbei� nf requests for rental assistance, the Lodi Senior Commission has researched the availability of affordable rental housing for the senior population of Lodi. En- closed is a list of the available rentals, the cost for each, and waiting list information. Currently within the City of Lodi, the senior population is: Ages 60-64 -------------------- 2,495 65-74 -------------------- 3,991 85+ -------------------- 724 A projection by the Department of Aging states that these numbers will increase by 1990: Age 60+ ------------------- 26% 75+ ------------------- 82% Additionally, 35.60 of seniors ages 60-65 and 38.8% of seniors 65 and older maintain a single household. For seniors 60 years of age and above, 19.3% are living below the poverty level, and 20% are dependent on SSI and SSP. The members of the Senior Commission are concerned about the gap between income levels and the cost of rentals. We ;could be challenged to work with you to further address this issue. Sincerely, Delores Dicke Chairperson Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DD/lw Enclosure: Housing list J i Shirl y J. Kleim Commission Member LSCC PC: Jim Schroeder, Dept. of Planning, City of Lodi Mayor James Pinkerton 1. CENTURY ASSE-SLY 2110 SCARBOROUGH ii I VE LODI, CA 369-0007 WAITING LIST = IG UiCA ;VER ONE STUDIO APARi`-EII.-i "lS AVAILABLE A1' CUiirI:I.T 1'Ii i ) 2. CENTURY PLAZA 321 W. CENTURY BLVD. LODI, CA 369-4887 WAITING LIST 3. CREEKSIDE SOUTH APART,-U'NTS 601 WIMBLEDON DRIVE LODT, CA 369-1587 WAITING LIST = 15 (HU EVER ONE UPSTAIRS AVAILABLE CURRENTLY) PRICE RANGE - $241 to $296 4. BETiHF-L GARDENS 710 S. HAM LANE LODI, CA 334-6884 WAITING LIST = 3'! to 4 '-E-ARS PRICE RANGE: TENANTS REQUIRED TO PAY $17C.00 oer month - THE REST IS SULSID7'LED 5. VALLEY OAKS SENIOR HOUSING, 280 OAK AVENUE GALT, CA 95632 745-2444 WAITING LIST = 36 PRICE RANGE: 1 bedroom - $305 2 bedroom - $335 (SOME APARTI-IENTS CAN BE Si)BSIDIZED) 6. SUNSET APARTMENTS 254 PALIN GALT, CA 95632 745-1862 1 M I_► Cel 11(.1 7. LOCUST SQUARE SENIOR APARTMENTS 101 W. LOCUST LODI, CA 333-7999 WAITING LIST = 3 (ITIESE ARE WAITINC FOR ONE OF THE FOUR ONE BEDROOM APTS. AVAILABLE) (CURRENTLY HAS 2 STJDIO APAR Mi NTS AVAILABLE) PRICE RANGE: STUDIO - $300-$320 ONE BEDROOM - $410-$420 (PILI. UTILITIES PAID) L LO'I LODI, CA 333-3335 I'.AiZ 1,JG LI -SI" = 17 (CIJRR!'.PvTLY PRICE IlANJGE: studio - $765 one bedroorl - 865 COUPLE - $1100 (PRICE IPICLiNDES: 3 m a1_s daily; housekeeping; trips to the store, etc.; all utilities paid except phone and cable.) 4. COLDF,4 EISA HOTE`- 18 S . ,J;UIP: LODI, CA 333-8.866 WAITING LIST ? PRICE RANCE: $15.00 daily or $205.00 per month MADE A CALL TO J[N1 SCHROEDER' S OFFICE ( CITY PLANNING DEPART, TENT) AND HE SAID THAT A GROUP WAS LOOKING AT THE HOTEL LODI AND HE THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT BE TO RENOVATE FOR SENIOR HOUSING . MR. DAN LOQUE FROM SACRAMENTO IS NNO LONIGER LOOKI'.:G AT THE HOTEL LODI AND HAD NO COhII�IENT . 6. ARI3OR SENIOi? 115 LOUIE LODI, CA 333-3338 WAITING LIST _ 1-1 (CURRT.'NTLY THEY HAVE 4 VACANCIES) PRICE RANGE: studio - *765 one bedrex)m - >865 COUPLE - ;1100 (PRICE INCLUDES: 3 meals daily; housekeeping; trips to the store, etc.; all utilities paid except phone and cable.) GOLDEN ERA HOTEL 13 S. MAIN LODI, CA 3.33-8866 WAITING LIST ? PRICE RANGE: $15.00 daily or $205.00 per month MADE A CALL TO JllVI SCHROEDER'S OFFICE (CITY PLANNING DEPAR17,1ENT) AND HE SAID THAT A GROUP WAS LOOKING AT THE HOTEL LGDI AND HE THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT BE TO RENOVATE FOR SENIOR HOUSING. MR. DAN LOQUE FROM SACRAIvtENTO IS ,JO LOi:GER LOOKING AT THE HOTEL LODI AND HAD NO CO^ FENT .