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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 15, 2020 H-01AGENDA ITEM H�] CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Lodi Improvement Committee Presentation of 2018-19 Year Accomplishments, 2019-20 Year Goals and Receive Direction on Updating Committee By -Laws MEETING DATE: January 15, 2020 PREPARED BY: CDBG Program Specialist RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive Lodi Improvement Committee presentation of 2018-19 year accomplishments, 2019-20 year goals and provide direction on updating committee by-laws. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As set -forth in its by-laws, the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) is organized and created for the purposes of maintaining and improving the quality of life and appearance of Lodi by the coordinated efforts of a broad spectrum of the community. To this end, the Committee set goals for 2018- 19 fiscal year. Upon completion of the 2018-19 fiscal year, the LIC documented its prior year accomplishments, discussed its purpose, and set new 2019-20 fiscal year goals. Prior Year Goals and Accomplishments 2018-19 The Lodi Improvement Committee has been very busy. During the 2018-19 fiscal year the committee set out to achieve seven (7) goals and fourteen (14) objectives. These goals and objectives were created by committed members to implement the Committee's general purpose. The Committee created goals that were specific, measurable, attainable, results -based, time -bound, and assigned to a committee member. The 2018/19 Committee goals and objectives are as follows with an indication of completed or pending status: 1. Empower and support residents to become leaders for transforming their community, through the following methods: a. Approach Title One parents clubs to possibly put on an event for their students/children and empower them by inviting them to go through the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) program, with support of LIC. = Completed b. LIC members provide support to the ABCD program by attending monthly meetings, participating in leadership team communications, mentor Cycle 3 projects leaders by providing support, advice, and resources, attend and promoting other ABCD related events. = Completed c. ABCD Cycle 3 projects will be considered for an LIC award.= Pending completion of Cycle 3 projects 2. Support the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which aims to create viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. a. Help conduct outreach of the Consolidated Plan through co -facilitation of focus groups, survey creation/disbursement, social media/press releases, and recruit organization to APPROVED: 1k Step— -www Manager 01 15 20 LIC 2018-19 Annual Accomplishments, 2019-20 Goals, and Receiving Direction on By-laws Page 2 of 3 help support outreach. = Completed b. Recommend to the City Council which projects to be funded under the CDBG program, including reviewing scoring rubric, assisting applicants in filling out applications and collecting information and scoring and selecting applications. = Completed 3. Help the City and Committee on Homelessness to provide more resources and assistance for homeless. a. Support Committee on Homelessness to obtain funding (e.g. HEAP grant application), attend monthly meetings (1st Thursday), and reporting back to the LIC. = Completed b. Volunteer to help with the Point -In -Time Count. = Completed c. Research funding and resources for public restroom facilities for homeless and report that information to the Committee on Homelessness and other City or non -city entities, as needed. = Completed 4. Encourage beautification of Lodi a. Recognize properties and individuals bi-annually that have improved the community through community service, projects, properties, buildings. Establish criteria. = Completed, pending criteria b. Increase awareness of awards through competition or voting on properties at a public event; and promoting nominations by other members of the public. = Completed 5. Improve active transportation in the City, such as pedestrian and bicycle travel. a. Assist City Staff in applying for two active transportation grants by gathering information needed to put in the grant and researching a second grant; advocate for approval of grants by City. = Completed 6. Promote LIC's goals in the City. a. Attend City Council meetings to promote committee and its goals; and provide bi-annual report on the progress of our goals. = Completed b. Attend a community event where information is provided about the LIC and its goals. _ Completed 7. Improve health care for lower-income residents a. Find resources for health care services to be provided to individuals at WorkNet and CHD. _ Completed 2019-20 Goals and Draft Revisions to Committee Purpose The Committee reflected on its purpose as described in its by-laws and came up with draft goals for the next year. At the September meeting, the draft goals were presented to the public. Approximately 15 community members were present, and many provided feedback regarding these goals. Comments were generally supportive of goals and several community members offered support in partnering to help achieve those goals. Organizations represented included ABCD Leadership Team, Lodi Garden Club, Catholic Charities, Turner Wineries, Adventist Health, and Tree Lodi. The Committee heard all comments and adopted these goals for its 2019-20 fiscal year. However, these goals may be revised or new goals added/removed through -out the year. The 2019-20 goals are as follows: 1. Support leadership among Heritage residents through ABCD program by: a. providing support to the ABCD program through mentoring project leaders, participating in monthly meetings, supporting workshops, promoting events, and resources/connections; and b. providing recognition of ABCD Cycle 3 projects through an LIC award. 2. Develop viable urban communities as regulated by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and further implemented in the City's Consolidated Plan. LIC members will: 01. 15.20 LIC 2018-19 Annual Accomplishments, 2019-20 Goals, and Receiving Direction on By-laws Page 3 of 3 a. conduct community outreach on priority needs and goals for the annual CDBG application cycle; and b. score applications and recommend projects and funding to the City Council. 3. Support visionary community development projects through research, then solicit feedback from the community, staff, experts, and other stakeholders to determine feasibility; identify funding opportunities; present to committees and City Council; and create sub -committees for long-term implementation. Current visionary projects include: a. Greenline project b. Shade tree design standards c. Public garden d. Parking space reductions 4. Promote LIC's goals through attendance at fairs/community events, meeting with community leaders, and presentations to the City Council twice a year. 5. Promote greater interest in LIC and civic engagement by holding at least one LIC meeting in an alternative location. 6. Reduce homelessness and increase affordable homeownership by: a. supporting the Lodi Committee on Homelessness by attending LCOH monthly meetings; and b. researching land trust options for creating affordable housing options for people experiencing homelessness; and c. researching homebuyer programs and sources of funding. 7. Recognize properties and community service leaders for their dedication to improving Lodi by: a. identifying and awarding properties, communities, and leaders; and b. collaborating with other groups already doing this (Tree Lodi). The Committee also found that its existing Committee purpose could be refined to better reflect current community needs and member skills. Additionally, Committee members found current by-laws to be instructive on what negative conduct or circumstances to stop and less instructive on the actions necessary to prevent those. Instead, the Committee aims to have revised by-laws that are directive in the preventive solutions and actions that the Committee members can take that would create physical improvements, enhance sense of community/place, empower residents, provide resources to the disadvantaged or poor, and beautify Lodi, especially the Heritage District. The Committee presented these revisions at its September meeting and gathered feedback from the public. The Committee requests direction from the City Council on whether or how by-laws should be updated. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. Stephen Schwabau Community Development Director LIC Report 2019/20 ► 2018-19 Overview ► 7 members ► One current vacancy ► Two new members in last year ► Volunteer positions ► Estimated 800 volunteer hours per year (collectively) by committee members Coe) PY Goals and Results Upcoming Goals V; 0 19 13 Zo Zi ► Assist ABCD ► Event for Title One Students X Abandoned ► General Support J Completed ► Award for Completed Projects 0 Pending ► Support CBDG ► Conduct CP Outreach and Research ./ Completed ► Project Review and Scoring ✓ Completed ► Assist Committee on Homelessness ► Apply for HEAP Funding ./ Completed - ► Attend Meetings ✓ Completed ► PIT Count Volunteering ./ Completed ► Research Public Restroom Options Pending ► Encourage Beautification of Lodi ► Recognize Properties ► Present Awards ./ Completed ✓ Completed ► Improve Active Transportation (bike/ped) ► Apply for AT Grants ► Advocate to City Council ./ ► Improve Healthcare for Lower Income Residents ► Find Resources via WorkNet and CHD ./ 0 This Year's Goals 2019/20 ► ABCD ► Support Leadership among Heritage Residents ► Recognize Completed ABCD Cycle 3 Projects ► CDBG ► Survey the Public on Priorities and Goals ► Score Proposals and Recommend Funding ► Research "Visionary Projects" ► Preliminary Research ► Discuss with Stakeholders ► Identify Funding Opportunities ► Present to Committees and City Council Greenline Project Shade Tree Design Standards Public Garden Parking Space Reductions ► Promote LICs Goals and Objectives ► Meet with Community Leaders ► Public Meetings ► Community Events ► City Council Presentations ► Reduce Homelessness ► Collaborate w/ Lodi Committee on Homelessness ► Research Land Trust Options for Affordable Housing ► Research Homebuyer Programs and Funding ► Recognition ► Identify properties, communities, and leaders. ► Collaborate with other groups already doing this (Tree Lodi). L i 0 �J Potential Revisions to Committee Purpose 2019/20 ► Background ► Established 1993 ► Originally Eastside Improvement Committee, renamed in 2005 ► Current Purpose: The LIC is organized and created for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of life and appearance of Lodi by the coordinated efforts of a broad spectrum of the community. ► 7 members, 3 year terms, meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 700 filers ► Staff liaison: Patrice Clemons, CDBG Program Administrator