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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - December 2, 2020 H-02AGENDA ITEM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM H-2 AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Location for the Harmony Homes Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement in a Form Acceptable to the City Attorney to Purchase Real Property located at 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) from Leigh Holmes and Jackleen Holmes to Develop the Harmony Homes Project MEETING DATE: December 2, 2020 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director & Business Development Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the final location for the Harmony Homes Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney to purchase real property located at 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) from Leigh Holmes and Jackleen Holmes to develop the Harmony Homes Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In December 2018, the San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCoC) awarded the City $1,250,000 in HEAP grant funds for its permanent supportive housing project. On May 1, 2019, the City Council accepted the award. City staff worked with numerous stakeholders to gather feedback on and evaluate potential sites, including Lodi's Committee on Homelessness, a town hall meeting, homeless services providers, local advocacy groups such as Take Back Lodi, local law enforcement, developers, and residents with these and other partners. Factors for site selection were deliberated, such as vacant lots, proximity to resources for project residents, compatibility with surrounding uses, compliance with zoning and development codes, concentration of similar type projects, property acquisition costs, and site development costs, such as environmental assessments and clearance. As a result of this feedback, City staff and stakeholders vetted numerous sites before deciding on a proposed location at 301 East Lodi Avenue. This site meets the criteria for proximity to resources for project residents, compatibility with surrounding uses, and compliance with zoning and development codes. A Phase I and Phase II Environmental Analysis were performed which identified no potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities. Project Description: The City's Harmony Homes Project will create four units of permanent housing for homeless individuals and families or those at risk of homelessness, with expansion capacity of eight units. This supportive housing will help at -risk individuals/families move into long-term, affordable housing where they can continue their progress toward stable and independent living. The Project will receive tenant referrals from local organizations including The Salvation Army, Lodi House and Women's Center Youth and Family Services, as well as the Housing Authority of the APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager Adopt a resolution approving the final location for the Harmony Homes Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney to purchase real property located at 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) from Leigh Holmes and Jackleen Holmes to develop the Harmony Homes Project. Page 2 of 3 County of San Joaquin (HACSJ). HACSJ will supply housing choice vouchers to tenants. Volunteer supportive housing services will be available for tenants, and tenants will sign lease agreements that include appropriate maintenance of each unit. The City has partnered with HACSJ to manage the construction of the Project. Also, the City will acquire and provide the land for the project site, and HACSJ will own and manage the Harmony Homes Project, similar to its other housing properties. Following City Council approval of the location for the Project, City staff will confirm the project schedule and budget. City staff will also then prepare an agreement between City and HACSJ for consideration and approval by the City Council at the next City Council meeting. Community Engagement: City staff and volunteers have reached out to the public and stakeholder to obtain feedback on the Project. Community engagement efforts have included: a presentation to the Lodi Committee on Homelessness, interviews with stakeholders, presentations to various community groups, distribution of informational flyers in both English and Spanish to the public and to households within 300 feet of the subject property, press releases posted and provided to two newspapers and one news station, canvasing to nearby properties, online survey, posting Project information on the City website and social media, and the public hearing at this City Council meeting (December 2). As of November 16, 2020, 94% of respondents voiced their support of the Harmony Homes Project. In total, 166 responses were collected through canvassing, direct referral to the survey, social media posts, and presentations. Not all respondents answered all questions. Additionally, 100% of fifteen organizations that completed the survey expressed their support including: American Association of University Women, ABC NorCal, Breakthrough Project for Social Justice, California Human Development, Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin, San Joaquin County - Continuum of Care, Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation, Lead with Love, Lodi Community Foundation, Lodi House, Ready to Work, The Salvation Army of Lodi, Showered with Love, United Way of San Joaquin County, and Women's Center Youth and Family Services. Survey respondents were asked whether they agree with these three statements and the majority completely agreed: 1) The cost of living (rent/mortgage, utilities, etc.) in Lodi has considerably increased in the last decade; 2) Graduates of programs run by the Salvation Army, Lodi House, and other organizations are deserving of a "hand up" to help them escape the cycle of homelessness; and 3) This newly developed set of homes is an attractive improvement and adds to the value of the surrounding neighborhood as compared to the existing empty lot. Written comments and support letters which were received from individuals and organizations are on file with the Department of Community Development. To provide additional feedback, the public can visit www.lodi.clov/1013. Site Acquisition: Upon City Council approval of the final location and direction on site acquisition, a purchase agreement with terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney will be prepared for execution by the City Manager. Adopt a resolution approving the final location for the Harmony Homes Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney to purchase real property located at 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) from Leigh Holmes and Jackleen Holmes to develop the Harmony Homes Project. Page 3 of 3 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council approve the final location for the Harmony Homes Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney for the purchase real property located at 301 East Lodi Avenue, for the development of the Harmony Homes Project. FISCAL IMPACT: The HEAP grant awarded in 2019 will fund the negotiated sales price. FUNDING AVAILABLE: HEAP grant funds: 35584000.77020 Astrida Trupovnieks John R. Della Monica, Jr. Astrida Trupovnieks Business Development Manager Signature: $AW-upovrlieks Email: atrupovnieks@lodi.gov Signature: OBW Slrvr Sc hw-1 M"" (Nov K 20201&S3 PST) Email: sschwabauer@lodi.gov John R. Della Monica, Jr. Community Development Director Signature: J"Im P. DdIa hleniu,—Ir. (Nov 74.702015:x0 PST} Email: jdellamonica@lodi.gov RESOLUTION NO. 2020-295 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FINAL LOCATION FOR THE HARMONY HOMES PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 EAST LODI AVENUE (APN 043-067-16) FROM LEIGH HOLMES AND JACKLEEN HOLMES FOR THE HARMONY HOMES PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Lodi is the recipient of Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) grant funds designed to provide direct assistance to cities and counties to address the homelessness crisis throughout California; and WHEREAS, the City has identified real property located at 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) as the location for the development of Harmony Homes, a tiny homes project, and the City Council has given direction to the City Manager to negotiate a purchase price for the acquisition of the real property within the budget of the HEAP grant allocation; and WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for the acquisition of the subject real property in a form approved by the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, the development and operation of the Harmony Homes Project will be promulgated under an agreement between the City of Lodi and Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin, to be brought back to the City Council at a subsequent meeting for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) as the location for the Harmony Homes Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for the purchase of the subject real property from Leigh Holmes and Jackleen Holmes, property owners, for the development of the Harmony Homes Project. Dated: December 2, 2020 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-295 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 2, 2020 by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None JENNIFE{I"CUSMIR City Clerk 2020-295 ... ; -Y" -►uta r� .' ��,�+ �� .. �.�. � � ■x � �� } - �a-r '- .� ..r � • � F �� ,� '. - _ R Am • - . ,.. � � ,.r � } r-�. d� � _ 7 .� �_� - ��-�M1 .rte � � �' '- __ � J �1y� �. �.:aF �r -_ ...- � =i - ,,�, ' rte• f """"" - :,' .,. - - _ _ a• =r - • • _` � � rc. .ri.. �: -�� - O HARMONY HOMES (.ter--.. . 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BETTY THE SALVATION ARMY, CULINARY ARTS PARTICIPANT Existing Housing Options: ✓ Salvation Army ✓ Lodi House Women's Center Washington St.Apartments (HA) Crane's Landing (Senior) Vouchers &Privately Owned Subsidized Housing A, A- � r 1 A, A- ESCAPING THE CYCLE UNSHELTERED SHELTERED N�*% �- Jr �� - -- 41, PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING • _f - -1 - 'I - -i.- -F SELF-RELIANT EXISTING HOUSING OPTIONS - LIMITED x At Capacity x Exhaustive Wait List x Long waitlist for housing vouchers and landlords not accepting them x Hours of Operation t x Length of Stay Limited (not permanent) x Barriers to Admission X Guidelines X Pets X Storage Capacity for Personal Belongings THE GRANT Homeless EmergencyAid Program (HEAP) J � - _ -! - - � ' • - _ +rte _� - - - -� � ' �\ � a -\ - A\ !Jff - . Awarded to Lodi by State -Funded San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCOC) Has Restrictions Specified by the State and SJCoC City of Lodi Awarded $1,250,000 Expenditure Deadline June 30, 2021 THE PROJECT Harmony Homes r J i PROJECT GOALS Partner with Local Agencies — supportive services and referrals Minimal Long -Term Overhead and Experienced Management New units — develop, don't renovate Passes Environmental Review Safe Permanent / Housing First Model Nearby Services Senior Center Public Transportation Grocery and Retail Stores Employment Opportunities Community and Outreach Services F Iv a W 1 ndovv Bee r Cc, 266 Brick� � ��r �r�t �t � � �k Hous E Loi � Econo Loi a Inn & grant & Lain U R NEIGHBORHOOD �, i Suites Lodi "JACEPT SERA' ES 004 orld Ut Wonders fmai ' Sc i sacs Museum 9LJ 0 ' � Pine st 66 E Pirie St � PF w M e n's Center of Sa n J oa q u in County Outreach Clinic f LC.- ' o o d i Ilio dse Shelter V, V?�8%h- Tractor Supply Co. c Do qaId's i Avp Hilburn C he5tn ut S� C hefokee Flora St 1100� Retail ■ T Center PROJECT HISTORY Multiple sites vetted — both City owned and private owned land Previous sites did not meet goals due to a multitude of factors such as: Unfavorable site conditions Did not meet environmental review standards Lack of community support for the identified location r I-- I1 11 11 71 1 301 E. LODI PLANNED P uiviv i wuininiv GATE HEMKOID SECURED PARTNERSHIPS Lodi Committee on Homelessness and Lodi Improvement Committee Lodi House Salvation Army Women's Center San Joaquin County Housing Authority —managing partner f 7- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Harmony Homes COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY Interviews with stakeholders Presentations to community groups Presentation at LCOH and LIC Meetings Informational flyer (English/Spanish) posted/mailed Survey and press release Canvassing to neighboring homes/businesses HARMONY HOMES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Harmony Homes is a new housing development built to last, to beautify its neighborhood, and to create more affordable housing options to Lodi residents. Are you looking for an affordable home and have a small family size? Are you able to maintain rental •. jCa ,, paymentsand careforyour new home? Doyou knowoffamily, 5' friends, or community members that could use this type of housing? If so, the City of Lodi and partner agencies are working to develop this project by fall of 2021 at 301 Lodi Avenue, and are looking for your feed back and comments on this project. You can voice your opinion in a number of ways: pAttend the Lodi Improvement Committee meeting November 10 at 6 p.m. through Zoom (details at: www.ladi.gov/agendacenterl PSend your feedback to Patrice (lemons at housincidodi mov IPAttend the city Council meeting on December2nd at 7 p.m. FN using Farrebook live (details at: www.lo li.aowaaendacenter) HOW TO QUALIFY: Contact one of the following three agencies, to ask a case manager about her ng put on the referral list: Example of someone to be referred • Salvation Army •Women's(enterYouth and Family Services « I had to change my life. l gat tired of being sick • Lodi House and tired. And this program helped me get my faith hack. 1 gat myself -esteem back, my children back, and my life hack again. I gat all types of culinary skills from this program.I now want to work in a restaurant as a prep cook. 77 - Betty, The SnlvaDon Anny _- Culinary Arts Participant COMMUNITY FEEDBACK 94% of respondents voiced support for Harmony Homes 167 responses collected from canvassing, survey, social media, and presentations. 100% of 15 organization that completed survey expressed support CONCLUSIONS STAFF RECOMMENDATION ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL LOCATION FOR HARMONY HOMES PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGERTO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY FROM LEE HOLMES, PROPERTY OWNER, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT OF 301 E LODI AVENUE TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HARMONY HOMES PROJECT f+a d,., ,rf I I Ifill 21 3 From: William Mitchell To: Oty o n it Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 10:57:52 AM Good evening Mr. Mayor and Council members, I strongly urge that you support the Harmony Homes proposal. Individuals who have demonstrated their intent to pull themselves out of homelessness by graduating from programs such as the Salvation Army and Lodi House are precisely those who would benefit from this project. They are likely to be employed in entry-level, low-wage work which will limit their ability to find affordable housing in our community. The availability of these homes will offer the proverbial "hand up" rather than a hand out, as these graduates will be paying rent. Without such support, these individuals - who have worked so hard to get to this point - will be at high risk of becoming homeless again. Please vote "yes" on the Harmony Homes Housing Development. Bill Mitchell 910 S Pleasant Ave Lodi 95240 From: Laylna Jac s l' To: City Council Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:36:24 AM I am writing as a Lodi resident to urge the City Council to approve the Harmony Homes project. No one wants people having to live on the streets and the Harmony homes project will go someway to towards relieving this distressing issue. Thank you. Livvy Jackson Lodi From: Tom Hampson To: C*tg Council Comments Subject: Comment regarding Harmony Homes proposal (Item #H2) Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:22:47 AM Hello, I'm writing in favor of the Harmony Homes proposal. I believe it is well conceived and will yield multiple benefits to the city, including: * adding additional affordable housing to individuals and families who need it most * enhancing the quality of the neighborhood * accomplishing the above with little City expenditure by taking advantage of the grant provided to Lodi (which we lose, if we don't move forward) I was one of the folks who canvased the neighborhood around the proposed site and I was excited to see how positive the neighbors were about transforming the now weedy, vacant lot into a lovely landscaped residential space. It's a win, win, win idea. I hope you will agree. Best wishes in your deliberations, The Rev'd Deacon Tom Hampson The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist 1055 S. Lower Sacramento Road Lodi, CA 95242 Pronouns: he/him/his Cell: 209-402-9908 From: Patrice Clemons on behalf of hQusma To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: FW: Harmony Homes at Lodi Ave & Washington St. Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 3:53:12 PM From: Carol Royal [mailto:carol.m.royal@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:26 PM To: housing Subject: Harmony Homes at Lodi Ave & Washington St Hello Ms. Clemons, I am a citizen here in Lodi, and I would like to express my overwhelming support for the housing project known as Harmony Homes at the corner of Lodi Avenue and Washington Street. In fact, today is the first I heard of this project, and I dropped everything to sit down and write today to show my support. Our city needs more affordable housing for those who qualify, and this project will fit that need. We live in proximity to Cranes Landing, a project I very much admire. I walk Roget Park with my grandsons almost every day, and I always encounter wonderfully kind, respectful people who live adjacent to that park in the Cranes Landing apartments. What a gem to have that housing project there, next to the park and close to shopping! The complex is neat and tidy and the residents show a real pride in their homes there. Please move forward, using the grant, for the Harmony Homes project for well -deserving folks. It will be their place to call "home". We need more projects like this in our city! Respectfully, Carol Royal 2359 Brittany Ln Lodi, CA 95242 209-327-3638 From: Suzanne Talbot To: Oty Couneil Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:53:50 PM I support the development of Harmony Homes. I'm excited for this new endeavor for Lodi. Suzanne Talbot 2474 Central Park Dr. Lodi 95242 Sent from my iPhone From: Vanessa Guerrero To: ON Council Comments Subject: Harmony homes Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:37:59 PM Hello council members, my name is Vanessa and I am writing in for the first time as a Lodi resident in full support of the projected Lodi Harmony homes to provide housing to our unhoused neighbors. I am urging you to consider approving this project before the funds are allocated else where when we as a minimum need to be providing homes for all of our community. Although the city has not done much for our unhoused neighbors, though they have found time to endlessly make their lives harder, I hope you greatly reconsider. Thank you, Vanessa M From: a ward To: Qtv o n it Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Monday, November 30, 2020 3:09:59 PM Please approval the purchase of the property at 301 E. Lodi Avenue for the purpose of developing the Harmony Homes project. This effort has the full support of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness which has been a partner with the City to address the homelessness issue here in Lodi. Members of the committee have assisted in the review and ranking process at the County level which awarded the City $1.25 million for the project. Members have assisted City staff in the development of the HEAP proposal, and members have assisted the City in the marketing and communications effort to educate the community about the project. While the project in and of itself does not come close to solving homelessness (because no single project does), it does take a first step by providing permanent supported housing for individuals who have graduated from local agency programs, helping those persons become independent and contributing members of our community. There is no doubt that his success can lead to further successes in the future. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Russ Hayward Member, Lodi Committee on Homelessness Board Member, Continuum of Care San Joaquin County Sent frorn Tor Windows 10 From: Lusandra Vincent To: ON Council Comment Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:05:43 PM Dear Lodi City Council Members, This email is to express our deep appreciation to our Lodi Committee on Homelessness for their tireless commitment, patience and hard work for those in our city who are unhoused. We would like to express our unconditional support for Harmony Homes. We sincerely hope that you will vote to support this project at this Wednesday's council meeting. As long time Lodians, who have worked here and raised our family here, we have been great admirers of what our city offers. We would be proud to know that our city is offering a hand up to individuals who have not had the advantages our family has had. In addition to being a good thing to do, we think iHarmony Homes also increases the value of the surrounding properties and enhances the appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Our understanding is that this grant money cannot be used for other projects, and that if it is not used by our city, we will lose it to another city. Thank you for your service to our city. Sincerely, Roger and Lusandra Vincent 225 Royal Oaks Court Lodi, Ca 95240 From: Jeffrey Pell To: City Council Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:41:44 AM Dear Council Members, I'm requesting that you approve the proposed Harmony Homes project. Lodi is in desperate need of affordable low income housing. As this project will serve individuals who have been referred by Lodi House, the Salvation Army and the Women's Center, it will help those who are making a concerted effort toward self sufficiency. With the grant funds and neighborhood support already in place, let's not miss this opportunity to provide needed transitional housing for our community. Sincerely, Mary Pell From: Carol Royal To: City Council Subject: Harmony Homes at Lodi Ave and Washington St Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:30:01 PM Dear City Council members, I am a citizen here in Lodi, and I would like to express my overwhelming support for the housing project known as Harmony Homes at the corner of Lodi Avenue and Washington Street. In fact, today is the first I heard of this project, and I dropped everything to sit down and write today to show my support. Our city needs more affordable housing for those who qualify, and this project will fit that need. We live in proximity to Cranes Landing, a project I very much admire. I walk Roget Park with my grandsons almost every day, and I always encounter wonderfully kind, respectful people who live adjacent to that park in the Cranes Landing apartments. What a gem to have that housing project there, next to the park and close to shopping! The complex is neat and tidy and the residents show a real pride in their homes there. Please move forward, using the grant, for the Harmony Homes project for well -deserving folks. It will be their place to call "home". We need more projects like this in our city! Please contact me if needed. Respectfully, Carol Royal 2359 Brittany Ln Lodi, CA 95242 209-327-3638 From: Gordon Earl Schmierer Sr To: City Council Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Housing Development Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 10:25:40 AM 1 and fellow Tree Lodi members support the Harmony Homes Housing Development Gordon Schmierer Sr. VP Tree Lodi 209-368-9013 Tree Lodi gtKudan From: iaroth40 To: City Council Comments Subject: Harmony Homes I am in favor of this project Janice Roth Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:10:13 AM Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Martin Ross To: Qty Coundl Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Project Approval Consideration Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:39:17 PM Dear Honorable Mayor Doug Kuehne and Lodi City Council Members: Ready To Work (RTW) is willing to support the City of Lodi Harmony Homes Project. As I have written and said before, increase housing capacity as part of a "navigation process" for individuals making positive steps to change to move out of homelessness is a necessary and important step that all municipalities and county governments must continue to make through focused efforts so that our community parks and streets in the City of Lodi, and throughout the County, can be used and look the way we would all like them to. Also again, as I have written before, RTW is also willing to support these efforts through workforce development programming in partnership with the City of Lodi and through agreed upon programmatic implementation structures, and through its case -management and wrap-around services. We are glad to be part of the solution. Should you need to further reach out to me for any reason, please do at my phone number below, or through my email (mross@readytoworksjc.org). On mission, Martin Ross Executive Director 209-518-6275 ..%yww.RcadyToWorkA_j!:.org "Changing Lives Through Work" Ready To Work (Main Office) 119 E. Weber Ave. Stockton, CA 95202 (Housing Campus) 999 W. Matthews Rd. French Camp, CA 95231 From: John Couahran To: City Council Comments Subject: Harmony Homes Letter of Support Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:51:45 AM To whom it may concern: I, Johnny Coughran, am in full support of the Harmony Homes Project. The requirement to have completed a program is the staple to making this project work. When someone loses everything to their lifestyle choices, but does the work via a program to turn their life around, they still need a stepping stone back towards being a fully functioning member of society. This is where Harmony Homes comes in, and is absolutely necessary to aid in the homeless crisis that our city, and nation, are facing. I am also in support of the smaller lot choice/lower cost. This is a new venture and learning experience for everyone involved. A trial and error process on a larger footprint could only lead to larger errors/cost. My hope is that Harmony Homes becomes an absolute success so that more locations can be established to meet the need. Thank you, Johnny Coughran LCOH Committee Member From: John Ledbetter To: Oty Counrul Comments Cc: Doug Ki ehag- Mark Chandler; Alan NakanIshi Subject: Harmony Homes Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:27:04 PM Dear City Council Members On behalf of the Lodi Community Foundation Board of Directors, I would like to urge your approval of the Harmony Homes Project on your agenda this evening. This is a great start for the Lodi Community in mitigating the unsheltered homeless population in our city. We will need to continue future development of additional shelter but this is the first positive step in that direction. Again, we urge your approval ! ! ! ! Thank You John Ledbetter, Chair Lodi Community Foundation Sent from my iPad From: andv To: Citi/ Council Comments Subject: Harmony Homes proposal Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:57:34 PM Please approve of the Harmony Homes project. I am a Lodi resident and veteran. I think it a well thought out tiny housing project. After its success we should have more projects like this. Sincerely, Andy Pischalnikoff 2130 Jerry Lane Lodi 916-812-8507 From: Aleathea Langone To: ON Council Comments Subject: I support Harmony Homes Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:26:17 PM Dear Members of Lodi City Council, Please consider the project for the homeless here in Lodi. I support this project. As a member of St. John's in Lodi, I join with many of my fellow parishioners in supporting this project. Thanks for your consideration, Aleathea Langone From: To: Subject: In Support of Harmony Homes Housing Project Date: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:01:27 PM Dear Lodi City Council Members: I am writing to you in support of the Harmony Homes' Housing Development. Having Lodi organizations such as Lodi House and Salvation Army refer clients or graduates from their programs gives us great confidence in the project! Recently built Crane Landing seems a great success! We need more types of housing available in Lodi=to meet a variety of needs. The small number of homes in one location is also a positive as is the proximity to services Sincerely, Barbara Transon From: Nicole Goehrina To: City Council Comments Subject: Resolution H-2 Support Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:08:31 PM 1 NAM =cona ..e ona.ecer% ra. Northern California Chapter December 2, 2020 We're training tomorrow's skilled workforce today. abcnorcalorg Mayor Kuehne and Lodi City Council: Re: Res. H-2 Support: Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Location for Harmony Homes Project and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Purchase Agreement in a Form Acceptable to City Attorney to Purchase Real Property Located at 301 East Lodi Avenue (APN 043-067-16) from Leigh Holmes and Jackleen Holmes to Develop Harmony Homes Project (CD) On behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California Chapter, we write in support of Resolution H-2. The City's Harmony Homes Project will create four units of permanent housing for homeless individuals and families or those at risk of homelessness, with expansion capacity of eight units. This supportive housing will help at -risk individuals/families move into long- term, affordable housing where they can continue their progress toward stable and independent living. Graduates of programs run by the Salvation Army, Lodi House, and other organizations are deserving of a "hand up" to help them escape the cycle of homelessness. Associated Builders and Contractors, Northern California Chapter (ABC NorCal) is a proud partner of the Salvation Army Construction Training Program which aims to reduce recidivism rates, improve job readiness skills, and create long-term employment for adults. Current California estimates predict shortages of skilled craft professionals to be as high as 387,832 by 2021. As an active organization, and good corporate citizen, we believe part of our responsibility is to respond to community educational and training needs and offer participants opportunities for learning that will translate into real careers in their communities. To meet the demands of the local construction market, we need to foster peoples' interest in the construction industry and encourage their development. Having finished multiple cohorts, ABC NorCal and The Salvation Army's Construction Training Program have proven track records of creating programs that reduce recidivism rates, improve job readiness skills, and create long-term employment. Our partnership is a vital piece of ensuring a pathway out of poverty for the participants and a critical service to the Northern California construction community. For these reasons, we support Resolution H-2. Should you have any questions about our support, please contact me at 209-482-1697. From: To: Subject: Re: Harmony Homes Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:09:50 PM I am so pleased to see the Harmony Homes project on Wednesday's agenda (Agenda Item #H2). I wish to express my great support for this effort. As has been the case throughout much of our nation's history, the great majority of communities are not homogeneous... and, in my view, they should not be. Lodi's population, as with many other similar communities, is broad -ranging from a socio-economic perspective. This diversity is to be applauded... NOT made 'bland' by economically forcing out the less fortunate. PLEASE consider the impact the Harmony Homes project can have as just one step toward making Lodi loveable for a broader swath of our community. I was pleased to settle in Lodi nearly a decade ago and have greatly enjoyed its many benefits... but for any number of reasons, I see our population living on either side of a significant economic divide. I encourage the Council to look favorably on this opportunity to take a big step towards ensuring the housing stability of individuals who have struggled mightily to get on a rung of the housing ladder!! Thank you for once again living up to your mission statement ........ to enhance the quality of life for Lodi residents...'T Kind Regards Mary Hoiden, 1301 W Lodi Ave, Lodi, CA 95242 Sincerely, Nicole Goehring V.P. Community and Govt. Affairs ABC NorCal Nicole Goehring V.P. Government and Community Affairs ABC NorCal 4577 Las Positas Road, Unit C, Livermore, CA 94551 nicole abcnorcal.ora I (c) 209.482.1697 1 (p) 925.960.8513 1 (f) 925.474.1310 abcnorcal.ora Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work #Lovewhatyoudo 1#Lovewhatyoubuild "...mm- INSTRUCTORS liw- NEEDED � a •�� +'- Cometh eSalary 1 [,els Make an Impact In the future of --� construction FULL TIME and PART-TIME Instructors needed Contact Danie TO more inmrmauon. aanaae4aocnvrcm.org From: Katie Jan TO: Oly Councol Comments Subject: Support for Harmony Homes Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:29:34 PM Dear Lodi City Council Members, I am writing to express my staunch support for the Harmony Homes Housing Development, a project that will help many unhoused individuals in our community escape homelessness. A project like this is always important, but especially so during these difficult times. I recently moved to Lodi, but I have been spending a few months out of the year here for over a decade - I know the enormously positive impact Harmony Homes can have, and I hope you will do the right thing and vote to support the development. Sincerely, Katie L. Jan From: Jarred Ditmore To: City Council Comments Subject: Agenda item H2 Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:48:01 PM I'm writing to express my support for the proposed affordable housing project known as Harmony Homes. I understand the project enjoys broad support from residents who live in the vicinity and that the opportunity for grant funding from the state is one that we will lose if not used, missing out on a chance to help support folks working to escape or avoid homelessness. There is also value in the city's opportunity for partnership with the county in them administering the program for the project, once again minimizing risk and expense for the city. The location of the project would also place residents in close proximity to grocery shopping and transportation services which might prove helpful to those working to improve their situation. Lastly perhaps a less discussed benefit to moving forward with this specific program in this specific location is the beautifying of a currently empty but highly visible lot situated on Lodi avenue. Jarred Ditmore Sent from my Whone From: Peter Ackerman To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Affirmation for Harmony Homes Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:56:16 PM Dear City Council (c/o The City Clerk), Harmony Homes (on the docket for Dec 2) is a wonderful opportunity for us to do what many did or desired for on Thanksgiving; to make space at our table for those in need. Turning the eyesore property into four beautiful homes, for people who are getting onto their feet for as long as it takes, while they pay their bills, pay off their debt, establish credit and more is one way that we can make space for the other. Understandably there has been much discourse lately by people on opposing sides of any issue. Since this housing will most likely benefit those who go through one of our many programs in Lodi, The Salvation Army, Lodi House, to name a few, and since each house will have one tenant responsible like any tenant, who will pay rent (30% of their paycheck) I want to encourage Council to adopt the Harmony Homes project. This is a magnificent opportunity for us to stand together, in love, as our city. Though I am a person of faith, I am also one of science and facts. If people listen to the facts, and not rumors, I believe the adoption of the property for Harmony Homes is one way that we can truly get behind. By doing so we Love Lodi, by loving all, and offer a hand up to those "least of these" who meet the safe, responsible requirements. Sincerely, The Reverend Peter K. Ackerman Rector, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, (and resident with my family in) Lodi