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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 21, 2021 G-01 PHAGENDA ITEM G�l CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 PREPARED BY: Community Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A public hearing is required as part of the federal requirements under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Overview The City of Lodi (City) receives an annual allocation of funds from HUD under the CDBG program. In the 2021-2022 program year, the City will receive $659,204 in CDBG entitlement funds from HUD. The primary purpose of this program is to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate -income persons, households, and neighborhoods by supporting public services, public facilities, crime prevention, access for disabled persons, affordable housing, and economic development. The City adopts a five-year Consolidated Plan, as required by HUD, which lays out how the City plans to use the funds through strategies and goals that improve quality of life in Lodi and address community needs. Each year the City prepares an Annual Action Plan that identifies the services and projects to fund that will meet these Consolidated Plan goals. As part of this planning process, the City gathers public comment on the community needs and recommended activities to meet those needs. Applications for funds are scored by staff and the Lodi Improvement Committee (Committee). Activities that further the City's five-year Consolidated Plan goals and meet priority community needs are given the highest priority for funding. This Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan covers the third program year of the five-year 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan cycle. Annual Action Plan City's CDBG Allocation Policies and Practices: City Council policy states that 60 percent of awarded CDBG funds will be allocated to City -sponsored projects, and that the remaining 40 percent will go toward community-based organizations (CBO). City -sponsored projects also receive priority ranking over CBO projects. The Lodi Improvement Committee performs scoring for CBO projects only. Furthermore, HUD guidelines limit public services activities to 15 percent of the total grant amount and administrative activities to 20 percent of the total grant amount. APPROVED:' s - .i.■Manager PH for 2021-22 AAP Draft April 21, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Based on the $659,204 allocation, the distribution of funds will be as follows: Administration $131,841 (20% Cap) Public Service $98,880 (15% Cap) Capital Projects $428,483 TOTAL $659,204 The City received eleven project applications from CBOs, requesting over $191,795 in social service -type activities and $18,000 in planning and administration for fair housing -related projects. The amount requested in social service activities exceeded the $98,880 available under the public services cap. To determine which proposed projects to fund, the Committee and City staff evaluated and scored each application using the following criteria: Serving Priority Populations. Programs and projects were evaluated on whether they serve targeted priority populations, as identified in the Consolidated Plan. • Activity Need and Justification. Activities were evaluated on their ability to address a significant community need and their benefit to very low-income persons. • Readiness to Proceed. Programs and projects were evaluated based on their feasibility of implementation, overall and within the allotted time frame. • Cost Reasonableness and Effectiveness. Budgets were reviewed to determine completeness and reasonableness of all costs related to the request for CDBG funding. Organizations applying for service funding were also evaluated on their ability to become self-sustaining. • Activity Management and Implementation. Applicants were evaluated on past experience, administrative capacity, and financial management. • Past Performance. Applicants who previously received CDBG funds from the City were evaluated on their reporting and timely expenditure of funds. Note: Additional detail on applicants and recommendations can be found in Attachment A (Summary/Ranking of Applications Received). CDBG Funding Recommendations The draft Annual Action Plan contains recommendations to Council that outline how the City will allocate funds to projects for the 2021-2022 program year. Funding recommendations are grouped into the following categories: Program Administration, City Capital projects, CBO Capital projects, City Service programs, and CBO Service programs. The Committee and City staff have provided two funding recommendations for CBO Service programs and City Service programs for the 2021-2022 program year. The 2021-2022 program year recommendations are as follows: Lodi Improvement Committee Recommendation — without Graffiti Abatement On March 9, 2021, the Committee provided recommendations for activities and funding allocations for consideration by the City Council. The table below contains draft recommendations from the Committee, which the Council may consider, modify, and approve, as desired. Note; the Committee's recommendation allocates no CDBG funds ($0) to the City's graffiti abatement program. While the Committee recommends removing the graffiti abatement program as a CDBG- funded project, the Committee does not want to see the program go away, but to have it funded with other permanent City funds. The Committee stated that the graffiti abatement program is important for reducing youth gang activity and maintaining the appearance and condition of the Heritage District. As such, the Committee would like to see the program become a PH for 2021-22 AAP Draft April 21, 2021 Page 3 of 4 permanent City- funded program, while leaving more CDBG funds available for newer or short-term priority projects. Program Administration • CDBG Program Administration $113,841 • San Joaquin Fair Housing $18,000 CBO Capital Projects Salvation Army — Replacement of Hope Harbor Shelter steam table, used for serving meals $5,436 Lodi House — Purchase a commercial size refrigerator and freezer to store perishable foods and beverages for homeless recipients $9,900 City Service Programs • Graffiti Abatement $0 CBO Service Programs • LOEL Foundation — Meals on Wheels Program $20,000 • Second Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Program $10,000 • Ready to Work — Lodi Employment and Support Effort $0 • Community Partnership for Families — Family Resource Center and Youth Program $35,000 • Women's Center — Homeless Youth Outreach & Engagement $16,000 ■ Salvation Army — Hope Harbor Operations $17,880 Alternative Staff Recommendation with CDBG Funds for Graffiti Abatement Program: In addition to the Committee's recommendation, City staff proposes an alternative funding recommendation that includes funding for the City's graffiti abatement program. The graffiti abatement program was initially started with CDBG funds; however, and over the last few years, it has gradually received fewer CDBG funds while receiving more from the City's general fund. Removing CDBG support for this program entirely would be problematic. Without CDBG funding, the City would have to find another source of funds or eliminate the program. The only available City funding is from the general fund, which is currently heavily impacted not including unknown the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.. As such, City staff recommends that LOEL, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Women's Center all receive $10,000, while Community Partnership for Families CPFSJ receives $25,000, the Salvation Army receives $13,880, and the City's Graffiti Abatement program receives $30,000. In both scenarios, due to the funding limitations, Ready To Work would not receive funding. Additionally, CDBG funding originally anticipated to be allocated to Affordable Housing/Housing for Homeless as shared at the March 9, 2020 Committee meeting, would be reallocated to Public Works Alley improvement Projects. These projects will benefit approximately 2,000 individuals living in the CDBG target area. This reallocation is due to the City receiving additional funding that will be able to assist our unsheltered population, reducing the need to utilize CDBG funds at this time. Staff Alternative Recommendation — with Graffiti Abatement: City Service Programs • Graffiti Abatement $30,000 City Capital Projects • Public Works — Alley Improvements $413,147 (2 Projects) CBO Service Programs • LOEL Foundation —Meals on Wheels Program $10,000 • Second Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Program $10,000 PH for 2021-22 AAP Draft April 21, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Women's Center— Homeless Youth Outreach & Engagement $10,000 Ready to Work — Lodi Employment and Support Effort $0 Community Partnership for Families — Family Resource Center and Youth Program $25,000 • Salvation Army — Hope Harbor Operations $13,880 Community Engagement The process of developing the Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan has involved various instances of community outreach and public involvement. Outreach included a workshop which focused on prioritizing funding and community needs; consultations with local organizations and stakeholders; Lodi Improvement Committee meetings that encouraged citizen participation and public comment; a 30 -day public review period for the draft Annual Action Plan documents; attendance at a community event to solicit feedback from priority populations; and public hearings to allow for public feedback after the release of the Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, Next Steps Upon completion of the initial public hearing on April 21, 2021, the final 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be brought back for final comment and approval at a public hearing on May 5, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT: CDBG funds are federal funds. Capital improvements allow for maintenance costs to be reduced. Administration costs are paid via a 20 percent set-aside of the grant funds. FUNDING AVAILABLE: $659,204 — 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Allocation, Andrew Keys Andrew Keys Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director <L0/_ Joh R. Della Monica, Jr. Co munity Development Direc r Attachments A: Summary/Ranking of Applications Received B: Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan C: Public Comment — Letter from Lodi Improvement Committee on Graffiti Abatement Program Attachment A: Summary/Ranking of Applications Received CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES APPLICANTS Final Scores Amount LIC Recommended Staff Alternative (Out of 127) Requested Amount Amount 1 Women's Center 101 $16,000 $16,000 $10,000 2 Second Harvest Food Bank 104 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 3 LOEL Foundation 102 $20,000 $20,000 $10,000 4 Community Partnerships for Families 105 $50,000 $35,000 $25,000 5 Ready to Work 100 $18,264.71 $0 $0 6 Salvation Army 102 $27,500 $17,880 $13,880 7 Graffiti Abatement (City project) - $50,000 $0 $30,000 Draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Program CITY OF LODI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1 Executive Summary AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Lodi's (City) mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Lodi residents. Through the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City has been able to further uphold and actualize this mission. The overall goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent and affordable housing, providing suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities. This goal is realized by directing funds that are received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to programs, policies, and goals that primarily serve extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate -income persons. To effectively direct and allocate the CDBG funds received by HUD in the most useful and efficient ways possible, the City is required to create the five-year Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan for submission to HUD. This document, the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, serves as: 1. A planning document for the City of Lodi that is created through a community -oriented participatory process. 2. An application for federal funds under HUD's CDBG formula grants programs. 3. A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs. 4. An outline of specific projects, programs, and expectations to be undertaken during the 2021-22 CDBG program year. Annual Action Plan Time Frame The 2021-22 Annual Action Plan covers the time frame from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, which is the length of one complete CDBG program year. All projects and programs funded during this period will be expected to complete their projects by June 30, 2022. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. The goal of the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan is to provide a one-year plan that outlines the City's strategy to implement its five-year strategic plan goals, as they are represented in the City's 2019-23 Consolidated Plan. The plan further identifies the activities and funding allocations for the 2021-22 program year, as well as the activities, projects, and accomplishments that are proposed to be supported by the City's annual CDBG allocation. The CDBG program works to support affordable housing, social services, and community development initiatives in the City, and lays out data -driven, community-based investment decisions to facilitate the most sustainable and comprehensive future for Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 2 the City's housing, community, environmental, infrastructural, and economic progression. Through data collection, outreach, and analysis presented in this plan, a clear outline of the 2021-22 CDBG program year is formed. *This section will be completed once recommended projects are selected and approved by Council* 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The 2020-21 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is still in progress; it will be available for review in September 2021. To date, the service providers have reported meeting outcomes and progressing in their goals. At the time of this plan's drafting, the 2019-20 CAPER is still being reviewed by HUD and will be approved and determined adequate at a later date. A version of the 2019- 20 CAPER that was approved by City Council is available on the City's website at the following link: https://www.lodi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2800/2018-19-CDBG-Draft-CAPER-for-Public-Review-PDF. The City has successfully completed monitoring according to its desk -monitoring and on-site monitoring policies. In 2019-20, the City updated its monitoring policy based on HUD recommendations. As for desk monitoring, the City reviews each subrecipient's grant performance and financial documentation on a quarterly basis, at minimum. Subrecipients are selected for more in-depth on-site monitoring based on certain criteria. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City of Lodi offered several opportunities for participation and comment through the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan amendment processes. Because these processes sought the same outcome, which was to gather input from the community on community needs and strategies to address those needs, citizen participation processes for both were combined into one collaborative effort. A summary of the opportunities for public participation and comment follows: • From October 2020 to November 2020, staff conducted consultations with local stakeholders and service providers to gain feedback on various community needs. • On November 18, 2020, staff held a community outreach meeting with 2020-21 program year CDBG subrecipients to receive feedback on community needs. • On November 20, 2020, staff posted a legal notice at City Hall, on the City website, and in the Lodi News Sentinel newspaper to notify the public of the upcoming release of funding availability for the CDBG program and to invite public comment. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 3 • On December 8, 2020, staff held a workshop with the Lodi Improvement Committee and interested CDBG applicants to review application scoring criteria and receive feedback on community needs. • On December 16, 2020, staff released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to the public for the 2021-22 CDBG application period. • On January 12, 2021, staff facilitated CDBG applicant presentations for the 2021-22 CDBG program year at a regularly scheduled Lodi Improvement Committee meeting. • On March 9, 2021, at a regularly scheduled Lodi Improvement Committee meeting, staff facilitated a Lodi Improvement Committee meeting to vote and provide recommendations on applicant scores for the 2021-22 CDBG program year, and offered an opportunity for public comment and applicant comment periods. • On March 23, 2021, staff released the draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan document for a 30 -day public review period by posting the plan on the City website and making it available for review at City Hall. • On April 6, 2021, staff released the draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan document for a revised 30 - day public review period by posting the plan on the City website and making it available for review at City Hall. • On April 21, 2021, staff will attend a public hearing for approval of the draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan by City Council. • On May 5, 2021, staff will attend a public hearing for the approval of the final 2021-22 Annual Action Plan. 5. Summary of public comments Please see the summary of public comments contained in Sections AP -10 Table 2 and AP -12 Table 4 below. Public comments will be included once the final public hearing has concluded. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments were accepted. 7. Summary This 2021-22 CDBG Annual Action Plan is a conglomeration of community participatory feedback, area - focused demographic data collection and analysis, community stakeholder involvement, consideration of citywide goals and policies, and City staff coordination and communication with community entities and resources. The plan used each element to accurately design the most effective strategic approaches to the allocation of CDBG funds for the program year. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 4 In the 2021-22 time frame, CDBG funds will focus on promoting safer neighborhoods, completing infrastructure and facility improvements, building capacity in low-income neighborhoods, supporting public services programs that benefit priority populations, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and supporting programs and projects that reduce and prevent homelessness. Lodi's City Council will review and approve the draft version of the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan on April 15, 2021. City Council will then review and approve the final Annual Action Plan on May 5, 2021, after a 30 -day public comment period has concluded (April 6, 2021 to May 5, 2021). Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 5 PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator City of Lodi Community Development Department Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The Community Development Department — Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for overseeing the administration of the City's CDBG funding, including the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plans, and CAPERS. The CDBG Program Specialist — Consultant operates the day-to-day administration of the CDBG program, and the City Manager and Neighborhood Services Manager oversee these operations. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street P.O. Box 3006 Lodi CA, 95241-1910 Tel: (209) 269-4519 E: jrhyne@lodi.gov Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) Introduction In preparing the Annual Action Plan, the City consulted and gathered information from a variety of agencies, including city departments and service programs, local and regional community-based organizations, and the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ). The goal of the consultation process was to gather data to help determine any updates in the priority needs of Lodi residents, as well as opportunities for coordination to improve availability of and access to services, housing, and quality of life within the community. As a consequence of the pandemic, consultant staff interviewed stakeholders to gather their input on the impacts of COVID-19. The results of their feedback were incorporated into the priority needs and goals identified in the sections below. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) The City coordinates with several service providers and organizations that specialize in public and assisted housing sectors, as well as various other special needs services on a local and regional scale. The City's public housing agency is HACSJ, which operates on behalf of the whole County. Staff has been coordinating with HACSJ on the construction of tiny homes through Continuum of Care (CoQ Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds. Coordination efforts between the City and HACSJ will need continual support to create new opportunities for affordable housing in the City, and to ensure that the properties managed by HACSJ in Lodi are being used to most efficiently assist low-income individuals and families, and families at risk of homelessness in Lodi. Communication with San Joaquin County governmental agencies, such as Public Health Services of San Joaquin, helped in the coordination of the Consolidated Plan's Needs Assessment discussion regarding people living with HIV/AIDS in Lodi and San Joaquin County, as well as with information regarding mental health service provisions to Lodi residents. In addition, one of Lodi's appointed representatives sits on the local board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which includes representatives from all emergency shelter providers, as well as County mental health professionals. The representative provides periodic updates to City staff on the board's activities. Consultations were held with various local service providers that specialize in services for at -risk youth, persons with disabilities, seniors, mental health services, and low-income residents. These agencies were selected because of their prominence as distinguished professionals in their fields and their abilities to offer insightful information for the City's Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan amendment. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 7 Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. Building on years of coordination, both during this and previous Consolidated Plan cycles, the City continues to support the San Joaquin CoC with various efforts to end homelessness in the County. Main goals, as identified by the chair of the CoC, are aimed at prioritizing efforts that actively move homeless households into permanent housing, provide actual shelter for the unsheltered homeless, and prevent households from ending up on the streets or in shelters in the first place. The San Joaquin CoC is a group of stakeholders and lead organizations in San Joaquin County that receive and distribute funding for supportive homeless and housing services, with several agencies and organizations receiving funding locally within Lodi. Members of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness participate in CoC meetings and volunteer to assist in its homeless prevention and assistance programs/projects. Additionally, these members assisted the CoC and County Board of Supervisors in creating a new homeless services coordinator position. Recently, one of the City's most significant actions toward addressing homelessness and supportive housing was securing over $1,250,000 in HEAP funds from the San Joaquin CoC. This was accomplished through the coordination of City staff, City consultants, HACSJ, and members of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness through an application process to the CoC. The City has funded and assisted in the propagation of multiple programs and projects that provide supportive services to homeless individuals, as well as funding programs that support those at risk of being homeless. One of the City's most prominent resources in assessing and coordinating the needs of homeless populations is the Lodi Committee on Homelessness, a community-based group made up of local stakeholders and representatives of private and public institutions. The Committee on Homelessness works closely with the community to organize local public meetings to address public comments, discuss homeless issues, and find viable programs and solutions to problems facing individuals who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless, and coordinates with the CoC to align the City of Lodi with current countywide goals and standards that address homelessness. The City will continue to work with the Committee on Homelessness to reach the goals outlined by the CoC, as well as addressing the priority needs of the City's homeless population. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS Although the City does not have a large enough population to receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds directly, the San Joaquin County Neighborhood Preservation Division administers several federal grant programs that provide direct assistance to homeless and low-income individuals and families throughout San Joaquin County. This includes several supportive housing programs and a Shelter Plus Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) W Care program. The Shelter Plus Care program provides rental assistance to homeless individuals with disabilities. Supportive housing programs provide rental assistance and supportive services to families and individuals to assist them in making successful transitions from homelessness to independent living. Funds for these programs are received through HUD's CoC Homeless Assistance Grant Application process. Additionally, members of the Lodi Improvement Committee, as well as members of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness, participated in the development of the CoC's 2019 Point -in -Time count. This report gives accurate and relevant data on homeless characteristics, supportive housing services, and statistics that help shape the direction of future development of the County's services and its ability to address the needs of homeless populations. The coordination of these two committees with the CoC is an essential component of the City's ability to communicate with the CoC to better understand the prioritization of supportive housing needs within the community, based upon the knowledge and data gathered by the committees. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) I7 I Agency/Group/Organization Community Partnerships for Families — San Joaquin (CPFSJ) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services — Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Needs Consultation? Homeless Needs — Families with Children Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with CPFSJ regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on families and was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of youth. A representative of CPSFJ identified that the pandemic has affected the consultation or areas for improved coordination? family stability, food insecurity, childcare, and nutrition and that more support in these areas is needed. The City will continue to coordinate with CPFSJ on information regarding families and youth. 2 Agency/Group/Organization San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (SJCHS) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services — Elderly Persons Services — Persons with Disabilities Services — Health Other Government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Non -Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with SJCHS regarding the needs of seniors during the COVID-19 was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of pandemic. The agency operated the County's Meals on Wheels program. A the consultation or areas for improved coordination? representative of the agency identified that seniors have been isolated during the pandemic and that increased socialization is needed. The City of Lodi will continue to coordinate with the agency regarding information on elderly persons. 3 Agency/Group/Organization LOEL Foundation Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services — Elderly Persons Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 10 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 11 Services — Persons with Disabilities Services — Health Foundation Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with the LOEL Foundation regarding senior needs in the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of community during the COVID-19 pandemic. LOEL provides meals, activities, and the consultation or areas for improved coordination? other resources to the senior population. A representative from LOEL stated that seniors have been isolated during the pandemic and that the foundation's Meals on Wheels waiting list has increased. The City will continue to coordinate with LOEL on information regarding seniors and disabled individuals. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Central Valley Low Income Housing Corporation (CVLIHC) Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services — Housing Services — Homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Needs Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs — Families with Children Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with CVLIHC regarding housing needs during the COVID-19 was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of pandemic. CVLIHC provides housing to homeless individuals and operates the consultation or areas for improved coordination? several subsidy programs. A representative of CVLIHC identified that households are at greater risk of homelessness due to the pandemic and that more rent support is needed. The City will continue to coordinate with CVLIHC on information regarding housing and homelessness. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 11 5 Agency/Group/Organization The Salvation Army Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services — Housing Services — Children Services — Elderly Persons Services — Persons with Disabilities Services — Persons with HIV/AIDS Services — Victims of Domestic Violence Services — Homeless Services — Health Services — Education Services — Employment Services — Victims Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Public Housing Needs Consultation? Homeless Needs — Chronically homeless Homeless Needs — Families with children Homeless Needs —Veterans Homeless Needs — Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non -Homeless Special Needs Anti -poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with the Lodi Salvation Army about the increased needs of was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salvation Army provides the consultation or areas for improved coordination? overnight shelter to homeless and low-income individuals, as well as public services for individuals and families in need of assistance. Representatives from Salvation Army identified that they have seen a marked increase in clients due to the economic downturn and that more financial assistance such as rent, Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 12 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 13 utility, and food assistance is needed. The City will continue to coordinate with Salvation Army on information regarding public services, homelessness, and low-income populations. 6 Agency/Group/Organization San Joaquin Fair Housing Association (SJFH) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services — Housing Service — Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Market Analysis Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with SJFH regarding increased fair housing needs during the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of COVID-19 pandemic. SJFH stated that many households are unable to pay rent the consultation or areas for improved coordination? and are afraid of eviction and that more rental and food assistance is needed. The City will continue to coordinate with SJFH on characteristics regarding fair housing. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Lodi Improvement Committee Agency/Group/Organization Type Services — Housing Services — Children Services — Elderly Persons Services — Persons with Disabilities Services — Homeless Services — Health Services — Education Services — Employment Services — Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Non -Housing Special Needs Consultation? Anti -Poverty Strategy Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 13 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 14 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The Lodi Improvement Committee identified that many businesses have laid off was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of employees or shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, many the consultation or areas for improved coordination? families are struggling with money, education, and childcare. They identified that financial assistance to families is crucially needed. The Lodi Improvement Committee serves as a great source of information for the City regarding housing and community development needs. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Lodi House Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services — Homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs — Families with Children Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with Lodi House regarding increased needs of homeless women was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lodi House provides shelter to the consultation or areas for improved coordination? homeless women and children. A representative of Lodi House identified that many of its clients have lost their jobs and are in need of food. The City will continue to coordinate with Lodi House on information regarding homeless women and children. 9 Agency/Group/Organization California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Service — Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless — Families with children Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with the CRLA regarding housing and fair housing issues during was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. CRLA provides legal assistance to low-income the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Californians. A representative of CRLA identified that COVID-19 has impacted many areas of a low-income household, including education, work, and childcare. CRLA identified that rental assistance, income replacement, and Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 14 Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 15 education assistance are needed in the community. The City will continue to coordinate with CRLA on characteristics regarding fair housing in the City. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Committee on Homelessness Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs — Families with children Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization A representative from the Committee on Homelessness provided a brief was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of consultation regarding COVID-19 impacts and identified that the pandemic has the consultation or areas for improved coordination? significantly decreased funding for nonprofit service providers that provide essential services. Neighborhood Services Division staff will continue to encourage periodic updates from the Committee for increased coordination and sharing of information. 11 Agency/Group/Organization Ready to Work Agency/Group/Organization Type Services — Employment Services — Homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs — Chronically Homeless Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff consulted with Ready to Work regarding the impacts on homeless was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ready to Work provides the consultation or areas for improved coordination? employment opportunities to homeless individuals. A representative of Ready to Work identified that enrollment in this program has slowed due to distancing protocols; contracts with businesses have also slowed; and PPE and testing are still needed. The City will continue to coordinate with Ready to Work on information regarding homeless employment services. Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 15 Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted a variety of agencies serving Lodi residents and the region. No agency types were specifically left out of the consultation process. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care San Joaquin County Both address issues pertaining to homelessness and special needs housing. 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing City of Lodi Both address issues pertaining to access to Choice housing. American's with Disability [sic] Act (ADA) Self- City of Lodi Both address issues pertaining to persons Evaluation and Transition Plan with disabilities accessing public facilities. 2015-2023 Housing Element City of Lodi Both include the goal of fostering affordable housing. Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) S., AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting Outreach is essential to the City's ability to create an accurate and effective plan, and to allocate resources appropriately. First, the City reached out to practitioners, agencies, leaders, organizations, and companies who may have the specialized knowledge, experience, resources, and capacity to discuss needs, opportunities, solutions, investments, and how community improvements can be made. Second, the City encouraged all Lodi residents to weigh in on community needs and opportunities for improvements through various opportunities described below (e.g., Lodi Improvement Committee community needs workshop, 30 -day public review period, and City Council public meetings). Please refer to the table below and the Executive Summary section for a list of citizen participation and consultation processes that were completed in preparation of this Annual Action Plan. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 17 Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 18 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If response/attendance comments received comments applicable) not accepted and reasons 1 Public Meeting Non-targeted/broad On November 18, Subrecipients are All https://www.l community 2020, a Quarterly continuing to meet comments odi.gov/agend Subrecipient Meeting the community's accepted. acenter was held. needs during the COVID-19 pandemic through adjustments. Community has more need than during normal times. Non-targeted/broad On December 8, 2020, All https://www.l community a Community Needs Potential applicants comments odi.gov/183/C Workshop was held. shared the impacts accepted ommunity- 2 Legal Notice Non-English Speaking On December 16, incurred by their Development- - Spanish 2020, the 2021-22 organization due to Block-Grant- CDBG NOFA was COVID-19. Progra released. Non-targeted/broad On March 9, 2021, a All https://www.l community Lodi Improvement No comments comments odi.gov/agend 3 Public Meeting Committee Meeting received. accepted acenter Non-English Speaking was held. - Spanish Non-targeted/broad Beginning April 6, All https://www.l community 2021, the draft Annual comments odi.gov/183/C Public Review of Action Plan 2021-22 accepted ommunity- 4 Draft Annual was made available for TBD Development - Action Plan public review for a Block -Grant - revised 30 -day public Progra comment period. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 19 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If response/attendance comments received comments applicable) not accepted and reasons Non-targeted/broad All https://www.l 5 Public Hearing community TBD TBD comments odi.gov/agend accepted acenter Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 20 Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City of Lodi is a CDBG entitlement community that anticipates an average allocation of approximately $630,000 per year for planning purposes. For the 2021-22 CDBG program year, the City will receive $659,204, which is a slightly higher allocation than last year. Allocation of funds and assignment of priorities for funding are based on the national goals set forth by HUD regulations and on the local goals for housing and community development, as outlined in the CDBG Consolidated Plan. Local goals, consistent with HUD regulations, focus on building up and improving the City's lower-income neighborhoods. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: Funds Allocation: $ Income: $ Resources: $ Available $ Remainder of ConPlan CDBG Public- Admin and $659,204 $0 $0 $659,204 $1,220,000 The City of Lodi is a Federal Planning CDBG entitlement Acquisition community that Housing anticipates an Public allocation of Improvements $659,204 for the Public Services 2021-22 program year. Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 21 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The CDBG program does not have a matching requirement. However, in evaluating the subrecipient applications and project proposals submitted to the City for CDBG funding each year, match funds are considered as a factor in determining recommended actions. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City's Public Works Department is continuing to complete alley improvements in the CDBG target area and CDBG funds will fund facility improvements for the Lodi House shelter and Salvation Army's Lodi facility. Salvation Army will replace the steam table used to serve meals and Lodi House will replace a commercial -size refrigerator and freezer to store perishable foods and beverages. Discussion No additional narrative necessary. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 22 Annual Goals and Objectives AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Supported goals for 2021-22 will be determined once final activities and projects are approved by the City Council. Please refer to the 2019-23 Consolidated Plan for a detailed explanation of Lodi's five-year CDBG goals. Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 TBD 2019 2023 Non -Housing CDBG TBD CDBG:TBD TBD Community Target Area Development Non - Homeless RCAP/ECAP Special Needs Homeless Table 6 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Table 7 — Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 23 1 Goal Name TBD Goal Description TBD Table 7 — Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 23 Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b) The City does not anticipate receiving HOME funds during this plan period. The City will make efforts to collaborate with local agencies and social service providers to create new or rehabilitate existing affordable housing units. Based on these efforts, the City estimates that 20 households will be assisted through rehabilitation and the creation of new supportive housing units over a five-year period. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 24 Projects AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction The City will receive $659,204 in 2021-22 CDBG funds from HUD. This allocation allows for $98,880.60 in public services funding (15% cap), $131,840.80 in planning and administration (20% cap), and approximately $428,483 in capital project funding. When funding projects through CDBG, HUD guidelines limit the amount of money that the City can provide to certain categories of projects; HUD classifies most projects as public service, administration, or capital funding. Under these guidelines, the City may allocate up to 15 percent of the grant to public services, up to 20 percent for planning and administration, and the remainder for capital funding, which includes housing, public facilities, infrastructure, parks, and other miscellaneous improvement projects. The City has a policy that 60 percent of CDBG award funds will be allocated to City -sponsored projects and that the remaining 40 percent will go toward community-based organizations. The City -sponsored and awarded projects for 2021-22 are: • 20.02 Lodi Public Works - Alley Improvements • 20.05 Lodi Public Works - Graffiti Abatement The City received 11 applications from community-based organizations, requesting approximately $350,000 for various community-based activities and $18,000 in planning and administration (e.g., fair housing) related projects. The amount requested in social service activities exceeded the $98,880 available under the public services cap. To delegate funds appropriately, each application was scored by the Lodi Improvement Committee and City staff according to set scoring criteria. Criteria included organizational capacity to successfully complete projects in a timely manner, fiscal responsibility and viability to complete the project, past project performance, CDBG funding eligibility, and how thoroughly the project would address community needs identified through public outreach and in the 2019-23 Consolidated Plan. Eight of the eleven community-based public service projects will be awarded funding. Social service -type projects received partial funding because requests exceeded the estimated amount of available funds. All public service activities identified below are expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2022. Attachment A shows a list of the community-based organizations that applied, how much funding was requested, and how the proposed projects were scored. At the time of this draft, the final allocations for proposed 2021-22 CDBG activities have not yet been approved by City Council. On April 21, 2021, staff will present City Council with recommendations from staff and the Lodi Improvement Committee for possible 2021-22 CDBG funding amounts, at which point staff will receive Council feedback on the final allocation amounts. City Council and the public will then have one final opportunity to review and approve the final allocations on May 5, 2021. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 25 Lodi Improvement Committee Recommendation with No CDBG Funds for Graffiti Abatement Program: On March 9, 2021, the Lodi Improvement Committee recommended activities and funding allocations for consideration by the City Council. Table 9 below contains draft recommendations from the Lodi Improvement Committee which the Council may consider, modify, and approve, as desired. Note: the Committee's recommendation allocates no CDBG funds ($0) to the City's graffiti abatement program. While the Committee recommends removing the graffiti abatement program as a CDBG-funded project, the Committee does not want to see the program go away but instead fund it with other permanent City funds. The Committee stated that the graffiti abatement program is important for reducing youth gang activity and maintaining the appearance and condition of the Heritage District. As such, the Committee would like to see the program become a permanent City -funded program, while leaving more CDBG funds available for newer or short-term priority projects. Alternative Staff Recommendation with CDBG Funds for Graffiti Abatement Program: In addition to the Lodi Improvement Committee's recommendation, City staff proposes an alternative funding recommendation that includes funding for the City's graffiti abatement program. The graffiti abatement program was initially started with CDBG funds; however, over the last few years, it has gradually received fewer CDBG funds while receiving more from the City's general fund. Removing CDBG support for this program entirely would be problematic. Without CDBG funding, the City would have to find another source of funds or eliminate the program. The only available City funding is from the general fund, which is significantly stressed already. As such, City staff recommends that LOEL, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Women's Center all receive $10,000, while CPFSJ receives $25,000, the Salvation Army receives $13,880, and the graffiti abatement program receives $30,000. In both scenarios, Ready to Work would not receive funding. Projects # Project Name 1 Planning and Administration 2 Planning and Administration — Fair Housing SJFH 3 Alley Improvements 4 Salvation Army - Steam Table 5 Lodi House - Refrigerator & Freezer 6 Graffiti Abatement 7 Women's Center - Youth and Family Services 8 Salvation Army Hope Harbor Operations 9 CPFSJ's Family Resource Center and Youth Program 10 LOEL Center Meals on Wheels 11 Second Harvest Food Bank Table 8 - Project Information Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 26 Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City set multiple threshold criteria in place to ensure each project met not only the qualifications and criteria necessary to be considered for CDBG funding, but also that each project was an appropriate fit for the City's priority needs. A community needs meeting, as well as a mandatory NOFA workshop, was held in December 2020 to gather input on priority needs and notify the community of available CDBG funding. Applications were scored by City staff and Lodi Improvement Committee members in March 2021. Applicant considerations and threshold criteria: First, the project must be eligible for CDBG funding, be cost-effective in its outlined project goals and implementation, and fit within CDBG objectives, including meeting one of the national objectives (i.e., benefiting low- and moderate -income persons, preventing or eliminating slums or blight, or addressing certain urgent community needs). Second, the project must address one of the community priorities set out in the Consolidated Plan; this includes the project's ability to benefit the target beneficiaries identified in the Strategic Plan. The 2019- 23 Consolidated Plan's priorities were created with community input during its drafting in 2019, as well as during the outreach that was conducted for the Consolidated Plan's amendment in 2020. Each year, during the Annual Action Plan drafting process, City goals are reassessed to ensure that they continue to reflect changing community needs and priorities. Third, the project must have the ability to be completed in a timely manner and be able to be well managed by the organization. Assessment of timeliness and management capabilities were based on the applicant's past track records with grant management, and their proven ability to handle the extensive program management criteria involved with the administration of CDBG funds. Additionally, for the projects proposed by community-based organizations, the City considered the applicants' scores using an application questionnaire and scoring tool (see Attachment B). The requests from applicants for CDBG funding far exceeded the funds available under the City's annual allocation. Due to this abundance in fund requests, not all proposed projects were recommended for funding by the Lodi Improvement Committee and staff. City staff and the committee assigned funding recommendations based on the applications that ranked with the highest average scores, the applicant's ability to implement the project with reduced funding, the overall necessity and transparency of the organization and their associated projects, and most importantly the project's importance in relation to the community development goals outlined in the five-year Consolidated Plan. Obstacles Resources offered by government programs and projects are often able to keep families financially stable, and for many, these programs are essential to their well-being and continued livelihood. CDBG Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 27 funds are important for bringing added resources to individuals with low to moderate incomes, providing needed safety -net programs, and initiating and maintaining long-term anti -poverty projects. According to the 2015 Public Policy Institute of California report, 8.2 percent of Californians (3.1 million people) are estimated to be kept out of poverty due to the combined contributions from CalFresh (i.e., food stamps), CalWORKS (i.e., cash assistance to families with children), federal Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, Supplemental Security Income, federal housing subsidies, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, and free or low-cost school meals. CDBG funds often complement these services by filling in service areas such as mental health, employment training and development, fair housing and affordable housing, and any additional programs that are identified within a community's priority needs to assist low-income or marginalized demographics. The primary obstacle facing the City of Lodi is the lack in resources—particularly funding—that are necessary to address the spectrum of needs identified in the community. That is why the City makes great efforts to stay connected with local nonprofits and social service agencies, regularly examines funding sources and other resources for opportunities to build community capacity, and looks for gaps in needed essential services, while also looking for opportunities to implement long-term anti -poverty solutions. A second obstacle to meeting underserved needs is that many available services are not immediately accessible, but rather located in Stockton, 15 miles away. The City of Lodi works closely with the regional transit agencies to improve access, and there are several daily public transportation linkages between Lodi and downtown Stockton. The City has also encouraged nonprofit agencies to operate satellite and mobile offices in Lodi. The City provided CDBG funding to one local service provider, the Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin, to assist with its move to a vacant office space in a City building, where the organization operates its Family Resource Center. A third obstacle is the number of nonprofits that need assistance with program management and fiscal policies. New nonprofits continue to form in Lodi and throughout the region, and most have few, yet passionate, staff members and volunteers devoted to a variety of issues. Unfortunately, most new nonprofits do not have the capacity to meet the financial and reporting requirements of CDBG and other grant programs, and they may need basic technical assistance securing tax-exempt status, setting up bookkeeping systems, and applying for grants. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 28 AP -38 Project Summary Project Summary Information (These projects are not finalized. This table will be updated based on Council's final recommendation.) 1 Project Name 21.01A Planning and Administration Target Area CDBG Target Area RCAP/ECAP 45.02 Citywide Activity Goals Supported Promote Safer Neighborhoods Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Build Capacity in CDBG Target Area Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Support Programs and Projects that Reduce and Prevent Homelessness COVID-19 Preparation, Prevention, and Response Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 29 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 30 Needs Addressed Safer Neighborhoods and More Resident Pride Improvements to Community Parks and Green Spaces Improvements to Infrastructure and Facility Access Fewer Barriers to Affordable Housing Improve Housing Conditions Housing for Homeless and At -Risk Homeless Services for Children and Youth Services for Priority Populations Services for Homeless/At-Risk Homeless Individuals Support Fair Housing Services More Local Leaders COVID-19 Preparation, Prevention, and Response Funding CDBG: $113,841 Description General administration of the CDBG and CDBG-CV program, including all planning and reporting activities Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will Planning and administration does not provide a direct benefit. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA, 95240 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 30 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 31 Planned Activities Planning and administration is intended to provide funding for general staff administration of CDBG program and activities, including tracking activities in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), reporting, public outreach, program setup, reporting, planning, collaboration with local entities on meeting priority community needs, and subrecipient training and monitoring. This includes capacity and leadership building in the community and working to bring in additional resources through the ABCD: Love Your Block Program. 2 Project Name 21.O1B Planning and Administration — San Joaquin Fair Housing: Fair Housing Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Needs Addressed Services for Children and Youth Services for Priority Populations Services for Homeless/At-Risk Homeless Individuals Support Fair Housing Services Funding CDBG: $18,000 Description Under planning and administration, funding will be provided for San Joaquin Fair Housing (SJFH) to conduct fair housing testing, maintain the housing discrimination and tenant/landlord law hotline, investigate complaints, and complete outreach and education through public forums. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will This project will assist approximately 814 unduplicated households. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Various Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 31 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 32 Planned Activities SJFH will provide the following services: fair housing counseling, fair housing testing, housing discrimination and tenant/landlord law hotline, complaint investigation, and outreach and education at community events. 3 Project Name 21.02 Lodi Public Works - Alley Improvements Target Area CDBG Target Area RCAP/ECAP 45.02 Goals Supported Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Needs Addressed Safer Neighborhoods Improvements to Infrastructure and Facility Access Funding CDBG: $413,147 (includes activity delivery) Description Improve alleyways that suffer from damaged pavement and poor drainage by removing existing pavement, installing drainage systems, and repaving each alleyway. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will This project will benefit approximately 2,000 individuals living in census tract 45.02. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Within CDBG Target Area Planned Activities Removal and replacement of existing alley surfacing and installation of storm drainage. The location of the alley improvements will be in District 4 in Lodi, CA. 4 Project Name 21.03 Salvation Army - Steam Table Replacement Target Area CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Needs Addressed Services for Homeless/At-Risk Homeless Individuals Improvements to Infrastructure and Facility Access Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 32 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 33 Funding CDBG: $5,436 (includes activity delivery) Description CDBG funds will be utilized for replacement of the Hope Harbor Shelter steam table, used for serving meals at the shelter 365 days a year. The steam table ensures the shelter can keep food safety temperatures at appropriate health department levels. The facility's current unit has been running every day, year round, for more than 13 years and is in need of replacement. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will This project will serve approximately 500 individuals. Of these, 250 individuals will self - benefit from the proposed activities identify as "Lodi residents" and 250 will identify as "non-residents." All individuals will be provided bed nights. Location Description 525 West Lockeford Street & 622 North Sacramento Street— Lodi, CA Planned Activities CDBG funds will be utilized for replacement of the Hope Harbor Shelter steam table, used for serving meals at the shelter 365 days a year. 5 Project Name 21.04 Lodi House - Refrigerator & Freezer Replacement Target Area CDBG Target Area RCAP/ECAP 45.02 Goals Supported Promote Safer Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Services for Children/Youth Services for Priority Populations Services for Homeless and At -Risk Homeless Individuals Funding CDBG: $9,900 (includes activity delivery) Description This project will purchase a commercial refrigerator and freezer to support the facility's five -day -a -week structured nutrition program. Target Date 6/30/2022 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 33 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 34 Estimate the number and type of families that will Lodi House's Nutrition Program for Unsheltered Women and Children anticipates benefit from the proposed activities assisting approximately 45 low-income individuals; approximately 25 of these individuals will be residents of Lodi. Location Description 801 S. Washington Street, Lodi CA Planned Activities Purchase of a commercial size refrigerator and freezer to store perishable foods and beverages that are used throughout the year to feed the unsheltered women and children who are living at Lodi House. This is an expansion of Lodi House's prior five day a week structured nutrition program. 6 Project Name 20.05 Lodi Public Works - Graffiti Abatement Target Area CDBG Target Area RCAP/ECAP 45.02 Goals Supported Promote Safer Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Safer Neighborhoods and More Resident Pride Improvements to Community Parks and Green Spaces Improvements to Infrastructure and Facility Access Funding $30,000 Description This project will remove graffiti from public and private properties. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will This project will benefit the residents within the target area — approximately 20,000 benefit from the proposed activities individuals. Location Description Various Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 34 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 35 Planned Activities This project will remove graffiti from public/private and residential and nonresidential surfaces in the target area. 7 Project Name 21.06 Women's Center - Youth and Family Services (WCYFS) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Projects that Reduce/ Prevent Homelessness Needs Addressed Services for Children/Youth Services for Priority Populations Services for Homeless and At -Risk Homeless Individuals Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description This project aims to provide homeless youth outreach and engagement, which includes street outreach, gateway services, emergency shelter, and homeless prevention efforts. By focusing on safety, security, and sustainability for young people, the provider can reduce youth homelessness and the negative implications associated with homeless youth. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will WCYFS anticipates serving approximately 50 homeless and at -risk youth and young benefit from the proposed activities adults (under the age of 25) in Lodi annually, with 50 percent of these youth engaging regularly. Overall, the entire program is projected to serve 475 youth throughout the entire county, but Lodi CDBG funding will be used for street outreach in Lodi. Location Description 620 N. San Joaquin Street, Stockton, CA 95202 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 35 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 36 Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to support street outreach. WCYFS will engage young adults who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. WCYFS's outreach team will 1) provide street -based services to run -away, homeless and street youth, who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected to, violence, sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitations, and severe forms of trafficking, and 2) build relationships between street workers and runaway homeless and street youth. In addition to offering food, clothing, hygiene and survival supplies, WCYFS will assess the immediate needs of these young people and provide resources and referrals to medical clinics, emergency shelters and housing programs, education, and counseling or case management services. 8 Project Name 21.07 Salvation Army - Hope Harbor Operations Target Area CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Support Programs and Projects that Reduce and Prevent Homelessness Needs Addressed Services for Homeless/At-Risk Homeless Individuals Improvements to Infrastructure and Facility Access Funding CDBG: $13,880 Description This project will administer the necessary everyday functions of running the Hope Harbor Shelter services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will Approximately 500 "residents" will be served. Of these 250 individuals will self -identify benefit from the proposed activities as "Lodi residents" and 250 will identify as "non-residents." All individuals will be provided bed nights. Location Description Project is located at 622 North Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA, and is open 24 hours a day. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 36 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 37 Planned Activities CDBG funds will be utilized for assistance in covering the shelter facility direct activity costs such as staff salaries, utilities, laundry and housekeeping supplies, drug testing panels, janitorial supplies, and property upkeep costs that directly affect its ability to provide emergency shelter to those in need. 9 Project Name 21.08 Community Partnership for Families - Family Resource Center and Youth Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations Needs Addressed Safer Neighborhoods and More Resident Pride Services for Children/Youth Services for Priority Populations More Local Leaders Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description This project will provide gang prevention and wraparound services for Lodi's at -risk youth and their families. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will Resident individuals (including family members) in target low-income areas served benefit from the proposed activities through the Lodi FRC programs and events: 600 Youth served through individualized case management/JDP programming and/or group work: 30 Community Outreach Events/Activities: 10 Location Description 100 E. Pine St., Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities This project will include assessments, case management, group counseling, and a curriculum program for Lodi's at -risk youth and their family members. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 37 10 project Name 21.09 LOEL Center - Meals on Wheels Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations Needs Addressed Services for Priority Populations Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description This project will provide hot meals to seniors. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities This project will benefit approximately 96 individuals. Location Description 105 S. Washington Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities This project will provide home delivery of hot meals to lower-income seniors. 11 project Name 21.10 Second Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations Needs Addressed Services for Children/Youth Services for Priority Populations Services for Homeless/At-Risk Homeless Individuals Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description This project will provide healthy food to low-income families. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities This project will benefit approximately 3,500 individuals. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) W.? Table 9 - Project Summaries Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 39 Location Description Various Planned Activities This project will provide food supplies for local nonprofit agencies to distribute, a senior brown bag program, and a food -4 -thought program that gives healthy food to school - aged children. Table 9 - Project Summaries Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 39 AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed While Lodi has used a needs -based strategy for the selection of projects and activities in multiple areas of the City, the greatest need has historically been identified within the City's low-income CDBG target area. This area consists of census tracts in which more than 50 percent of the population is low to moderate income. The area primarily covers what is known as Lodi's east side or Heritage District. To illustrate the CDBG target area to the public, the City has created a map representing this area for the 2019-23 Consolidated Plan (Attachment XX). When possible, specific attention will be focused on one census tract (45.02) within the target area, which was identified as a Racially Concentrated Area of Poverty (RCAP) and an Ethnically Concentrated Area of Poverty (ECAP). While projects have targeted this RCAP/ECAP area in previous years, none of this year's proposed projects target this specific census tract. This year's proposed social service projects aim to serve at least 70 percent low- to moderate -income persons. Most social service organizations offer their services citywide. Due to Lodi's concentrated low - and moderate -income area, it is believed that the majority of recipients reside in the CDBG target area; however, for purposes of this calculation, the projects are considered citywide activities and are not included in the CDBG target area below. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds CDBG Target Area % TBD Citywide % TBD Table 5 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Areas of concentrated poverty generally have less private investment from financial institutions and less capital investment for beautification and construction initiatives. This generally results in the need for more assistance with projects that are intended to improve capital features in low-income areas. The capital improvement project that will take place in the CDBG target area is intended to mitigate the lack of investment for improvements to low-income areas by funding repairs to alleyways and helping to beautify a neighborhood that otherwise might not be able to be repaired. As mentioned earlier, the citywide activities often benefit those individuals living in the City's identified CDBG target areas. There are often fewer basic services and retail outlets in areas of concentrated poverty, such as grocery stores, shopping centers, and commonly needed resources. With less competition, businesses like convenience marts and check cashing companies are able to charge more Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 40 for goods and services, and low-income people end up paying more for basic necessities. Funding activities that assist low-income individuals helps to offset the cost burden that many might face in these neighborhoods. Discussion No additional discussion. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 41 Affordable Housing AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction The City has prioritized supporting projects and programs that address affordable housing in the 2019- 23 Consolidated Plan. This prioritization is an effort to capture HUD's initiative for implementing affordable housing programs, while also providing realistic and crucial support to individuals and families who struggle to maintain housing due to various cost burdens and financial disadvantages. In addition, the City has made multiple efforts to implement strategic actions to address the need for affordable housing in the City. Actions have included applying for alternative grants, such as California's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), HEAP, HOME or Section 108, to bring in additional funds that could cover a wider array of costs than CDBG funds alone. Low-income Lodi residents often face overcrowding, overpayment, and dilapidated living conditions. New affordable housing choices would benefit these residents by giving them alternatives to degraded and financially draining living conditions. The City's annual CDBG allocation is an insufficient amount to facilitate long-term and effective new affordable housing development. Other programs, such as HOME, Section 108, and HEAP, are specifically targeted toward financing affordable housing projects; however, no viable projects in Lodi have been able to meet either HOME or Section 108 program requirements to date. Consequently, the City's only options for supportive housing funding come from CDBG and HEAP grant funds. Within the parameters of the CDBG program, the City's strategy is to help maintain the affordability of housing for low-income homeowners, renters, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of homelessness. The City plans to use non-CDBG funds in the 2021-22 program year to further this goal. Financial stability is enhanced for low-income individuals through the provision of these services, which cover the cost of food, clothing, and other necessities that would otherwise be spent on housing costs. Fair housing testing and tenant -landlord mediation offer solutions to discriminatory practices in housing that may otherwise exploit low- to moderate -income tenants, allowing representation and legal services in cases where discrimination may be present. In addition, projects such as the creation of supportive housing units help promote financial stability for individuals who are homeless and at risk of being homeless by offering consistent shelter, which gives the individual a better chance of being able to focus on efforts such as employment and self-sufficiency. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 42 One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 5 Non -Homeless 10 Special -Needs 0 Total 15 Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 5 Rehab of Existing Units 10 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 15 Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City plans to address housing needs, but without significant additional resources, the City will continue to focus CDBG dollars where they will do the most good for low- and moderate -income households through better access to economic opportunities, services, and public infrastructure. Additionally, the City looks for alternative ways to support affordable housing, such as helping preserve existing affordable housing through rehabilitation projects and renter's assistance programs and creating transitional housing units for individuals in emergency or transitional circumstances. During the 2021-22 program year, the City expects to finish rehabilitating 10 single-family homes and support the construction of 5 new units of housing for homeless individuals. Moreover, the City will continue to support resident leadership through the ABCD: Love Your Block mini - grant program, which has a ripple effect when residents become neighborhood leaders and conduct mini - improvement projects that help improve health and safety of their community. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 43 AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction HACSJ continues to be the public housing agency serving the City of Lodi. HACSJ is independent of the City of Lodi, and the City retains no control over its funding or implementation of programs. In addition to the programs that HACSJ provides in the City of Lodi, the City has secured approximately $1,250,000 in HEAP funds from the San Joaquin CoC, with which approximately five permanent supportive housing units for low-income individuals will be constructed. Once built, this project will be managed by the SJFH. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Please refer to the HACSJ website (http://www.hacs*.org/—hacsi747/resources/agency-plans/ ) for information on how HACSJ plans to address public housing needs. As for the HEAP grant -funded project, the project will provide supportive housing to homeless individuals and families, moving them from emergency shelters, the streets, or transitional housing programs. The project is expected to be completed in 2021. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership HACSJ encourages public housing residents to participate in policy, procedure, and program implementation and development through its Resident Advisory Board. HACSJ also distributes a newsletter to all residents, which contains relevant news, information on training and employment opportunities, and other community resources available to public housing residents. Public housing residents also participate in the development of HACSJ's five-year and annual plans. The Resident Services Division distributes a survey to prioritize resident needs and schedule short- and long-term improvements. Additionally, individuals living in the permanent supportive housing that is being created with HEAP grant funds will have the opportunity to continue their progress toward stable and independent living. The project also assists those facing a housing crisis and those who are at risk of becoming homeless, such as people experiencing job loss or domestic violence. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance HACSJ is designated as a "High Performer." Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 44 Discussion A wealth of information on HACSJ and its programs, housing resources, budgets, and financial planning and reporting is available at www.HACSJ.org. For more information on the Supportive Housing Project and the HEAP grant, please visit https://www.hud.gov/hudprograms/supportive-housing and https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/hcfc/aid program.html. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 45 AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction According to the most recent Point -in -Time Count and survey of homeless persons performed by San Joaquin County in 2019, Lodi has approximately 139 unsheltered homeless persons, which makes up approximately 9 percent of the countywide total of 1,558 unsheltered individuals. In the 2017 Point -in - Time Count, it was reported that approximately 88 unsheltered homeless individuals resided in Lodi. The increase in Lodi's unsheltered homeless population creates an urgent need that should be addressed. Goals to assist homeless and special needs populations for the 2021-22 program year include supporting five homeless, six non -homeless, and four special needs households. Goals for the year also include the production of five new housing units, specifically for households that are currently homeless, and the rehabilitation of ten existing units for low-income homeowners. Projects and programs that address the issue of homelessness in the City were identified as the highest priorities by the community during the outreach conducted for this Annual Action Plan, as well as for the 2019-23 Consolidated Plan. Specifically, outreach indicated that the biggest needs for homeless individuals include transitional, supportive, and permanent housing units as well as support for mental health service programs and programs to prevent homelessness. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs In the 2021-22 program year, the City plans to support multiple projects and programs that work toward assisting homeless populations. The City is collaborating with the CoC to address the increase in homelessness by creating liaisons and committees that specifically address homelessness and funding a wide variety of programs that support social services that work to mitigate financial instability. The City continues to support the San Joaquin CoC with various efforts to end homelessness in the County. The CoC is prioritizing outcomes that actively move homeless households into permanent housing, provide actual shelter for the unsheltered homeless, and prevent households from ending up on the streets or in shelters in the first place. The City works with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness to assess and coordinate the needs of the homeless population. A community-based group made up of stakeholders and private and public institutions, the Committee on Homelessness works in coordination with the CoC to align the City of Lodi with countywide goals that address homelessness. Members of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness participate in CoC meetings and assist in its homeless prevention and assistance programs. Additionally, these members assisted the CoC and County Board of Supervisors in creating a new homeless services coordinator position. In 2018, the County hired a program administrator for Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 46 homeless services; this position aims to bring new homeless and affordable housing resources to the county, as well as increasing coordination among local jurisdictions. The City will continue to work with the Committee on Homelessness to reach the goals outlined by the CoC and address the priority needs of the City's homeless population. As described in AP -55 Affordable Housing, during the 2021-22 program year, the City expects to construct five new units of housing for homeless individuals. Service projects the City plans to support include Second Harvest Food Bank's food program, Ready to Work's Employment and Support Effort program (numbers show that in past years, approximately 45 percent of the men who exited this program were able to obtain housing), Salvation Army's Facility Repairs, and SJFH's Fair Housing services. All of the community-based organization projects and programs in the 2021-22 program year are intended to reduce financial burdens placed on low-income individuals to help prevent various cost burdens that are faced by these populations, as prioritized by the development of services and actions that help mitigate further homelessness within AP -35 Projects. Additionally, the City has begun researching other grant sources to bring in more funds that would assist in addressing the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in the City. The City will continue the following: • The City will remain involved in the County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board, as well as the Lodi Committee on Homelessness, which is coordinated through the Lodi Community Foundation and includes key City staff as well as representatives from local faith -based and community-based organizations and the general public. • The City created a Homeless Liaison Officer position in the Lodi Police Department. The Homeless Liaison Officer works directly with the local unsheltered homeless population to offer assistance, connect them with available services, and find placement in shelters and more permanent housing. • The City supported the Board of Supervisors in its creation of a lead position at the County level and the County now has a Program Administrator for homeless services. This position is intended to bring new homeless and affordable housing resources to the County, increase coordination among local jurisdictions, and help coordinate the Point -in -Time counts for the County. • Through the Lodi Committee on Homelessness, the City continues to work with local service providers to expand the reach and resources that they offer. This committee serves as a community resource for local stakeholders and community members to come together once a month with the primary purpose of discussing homeless characteristics and plan for future initiatives to combat homelessness. • The City will support the following: the Women's Center, which provides street outreach, gateway services, and emergency shelter and homeless prevention; CPFSJ, host to family and youth services, provider of case management, and employment and training services; the Salvation Army's shelter facility; and Ready to Work, a service provider of work and training for those at risk Annual Action Plan 47 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) of homelessness. The City will work with local hotel/motel owners to create additional housing and space to accommodate supportive service delivery. • The City will support the construction of five new units of housing for homeless individuals and the rehabilitation of 10 units for low-income homeowners to keep them in their homes • SJFH will be supported by the City to educate individuals and families on their housing rights and homeless prevention. The City worked with the CoC in the planning, execution, and reporting of the 2019 countywide Point -in - Time Count. The information in this report helps shape the future development of County programs that are directed toward new and viable homeless social services and housing priorities. The City values its relationships with homeless service providers and reaches out to those providers for input on needs surrounding homeless services and priorities, as well as community efforts to address homelessness. Many of the homeless service providers also attend City Council meetings to offer their feedback on the homeless population. Additionally, the City is collaborating with the CoC, local service providers, and faith -based organizations to better coordinate the variety of activities and services that are targeted to the homeless community. This coordinated effort required some groups to relinquish or modify current programs to make Lodi's overall approach more effective. For example, several churches have organized their daily breakfast and lunch programs for the homeless so that they rotate and use the Salvation Army's facility instead of using various parks and sites. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In the 2020-21 program year, the City provided CDBG funds to support the Salvation Army's Hope Harbor Shelter facility's program operations. The City also funded the Salvation Army's HVAC and Refrigerator Repair project in the 2020-21 program year. This project focused on repairing the Hope Harbor Shelter's HVAC systems to allow for a more suitable environment for beneficiaries and replacing the shelter's refrigerator, which supplies large quantities of food to those in need of emergency food services. The City will continue to support the Salvation Army by providing funds to support internal operations systems at the Hope Harbor Shelter and the replacement of Hope Harbor Shelter steam table, used for serving meals. Additionally, the City will support Lodi House in purchasing a commercial - size refrigerator and freezer to store perishable foods and beverages for homeless recipients. The City will support services for homeless prevention outreach, services for families and youths in need, and funding for Salvation Army's shelter administrative costs. As of December 2019, the Homeless Liaison Officer position, created to serve as a coordinator between homeless populations and the social services, has helped homeless persons reconnect with family and friends, obtain shelter and health services, and align with housing programs that set them up for future permanent housing. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 48 Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City will use several strategies to assist chronically homeless persons. The following actions are planned: • Utilizing HEAP grants obtained by the City to begin a project focused on supplying permanent supportive housing to chronically sheltered and unsheltered individuals. This project involves the construction of tiny homes for homeless individuals who qualify to provide a supportive environment to end the cycle of chronic homelessness and need for transitional housing. The City will be researching additional funding sources to cover the total costs of the projects and to look for funding opportunities to replicate the project in other locations. • The City supports the Salvation Army in its provision of services. With the use of CDBG funds, the Salvation Army Hope Harbor Shelter will be able to upgrade lighting systems, replace its steam table for serving meals, and fund administrative purposes to allow for the smooth operation of the shelter. • The City will continue to support Second Harvest Food Bank, which provides food to many local Lodi service providers that then pass this food along to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Healthy food contributes to better health and can reduce financial stress due to medical costs, which can be a factor in homelessness. • Similarly, the City supports the LOEL Center and Salvation Army, which provide food to extremely low- and very low-income residents across the City. Food provision can help some residents save funds to use on other necessities such as health and housing. • The City will support the Women's Center by providing funding for street outreach, gateway services, emergency shelter, and homeless prevention efforts. • Lodi House will be supported by the City in the purchase of a commercial -size refrigerator and freezer to store perishable food and beverages for homeless recipients. • The City will continue to support the CoC's efforts to push for unified policies and strategies to address homelessness in San Joaquin County. Recent actions undertaken by the CoC have revolved around the allocation of funding sources for the following: (1) permanent supportive housing, such as rental assistance or funds for construction of new units; (2) rapid rehousing rental assistance for families with children; (3) low -barrier shelters that accept individuals regardless of sobriety, age, gender, etc.; (4) homelessness prevention such as rental and utility assistance to supply financial support for other needed activities; (5) and the propagation of outreach and the provision of resources. Additionally, the CoC continues to promote strategies Annual Action Plan 49 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) and policies that local jurisdictions will adopt as part of a unified local effort to address homelessness. • The City is working with the Committee on Homelessness on a newly established construction trades training program that would serve a portion of Lodi's homeless population—those with a desire to obtain the skills necessary to seek gainful employment. • The City, Police Department, and Committee on Homelessness created the Homeless Liaison Officer position based on research that one-on-one assistance to homeless individuals where they live would be helpful to getting them the resources they need. This position was created in 2017; since that time, several volunteer police officers have joined efforts to assist the liaison officer with his outreach and duties The City will support CPFSJ's Family Resource Center to provide family and youth comprehensive services. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The City supports CPFSJ's youth programs, which promote the mental, emotional, social, and educational well-being of Lodi's youth. In turn, these programs help young people make positive choices about their future, including efforts at school and with career opportunities. Some of the program's participants come from families that have experienced multigenerational poverty, and this program contributes to ending that cycle by introducing resources that create more opportunity for the participant. The City is supporting the Ready to Work program, which employs, houses, trains, and provides additional case management support to homeless and parolees so that they can have an income for themselves and their families, develop job skills, learn how to adequately apply for and obtain a job, transition back into society, and attempt independence from the system. The City's LodiGRIP program assists youth who are at risk of or are associated with local gangs. Every other month, LodiGRIP's youth attend an event at a nearby correctional facility where current inmate mentors tell the youth about their own experiences with gangs and warn the youths about the negative consequences of gang activity. Many participants in this program have chosen either not to enter gangs or to separate themselves from gang involvement as a result of this program. The inmates benefit from the program as well by feeling like they have made a difference for the participants and are able to contribute to the community in a positive way. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 50 The City supports Second Harvest Food Bank, which gives food to families teetering on the edge of homelessness. Additionally, some of Lodi's seniors are on limited incomes and face medical care expenses. To assist these residents in avoiding becoming homeless due to cost burdens associated with aging, the City provides CDBG funding to the LOEL Center to support the center's Meals on Wheels Program. The program delivers hot and cold meals that are also tailored to the particular nutritional and dietary needs of elderly residents. Meals are delivered directly to seniors, who are also screened for various other needs. The City's Committee on Homelessness is collaborating with partner organizations to establish a construction trades training program that would be targeted to assist the homeless, at -risk youth, the unemployed, those working in low-paying jobs, and any person seeking to obtain the skills necessary to seek gainful employment. Lastly, foster care programs in San Joaquin County are overseen by the Human Services Agency. In California, state law requires public foster care programs to provide an independent living program and formulate transition plans for all youth preparing for emancipation. The City will continue to work with the Human Services Agency and the CoC members to assist youth exiting the foster care system. Discussion The City does not administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program, but there is coordination and contact with the San Joaquin AIDS Foundation and the CoC; these entities administer those funds for the County in coordination with one another. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 51 AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction: Lodi's updated Housing Element (2015-23) and its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing both thoroughly explore barriers to affordable housing, which are further discussed below. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. All communities work to make policies that promote a desirable place to live. Development reviews and zoning codes are applied to new housing projects of varying sizes to ensure quality over time. The City of Lodi's review process is dependent on the entitlement being requested. Atypical housing development can require tentative and final map approval, a lengthy environmental review, public input, Planning Commission (public hearings), and possibly City Council review. This process can often take between six and twelve months. If they are single-family or multifamily developments, they can be required to go through a Site Plan and Architecture Approval Committee process before approval. The development process can be less strict for single -site, smaller developments of multifamily or single-family development, which may only require building permits and planning check for consistency. The City's 2015-23 Housing Element analyzes barriers to affordable housing. Relevant summaries are below; please see the Housing Element for a full analysis. General Plan Designations and Permitted Densities The Land Use Element was updated as part of the comprehensive General Plan update in 2010. The element sets forth the City's development policies. Medium- and high-density residential and mixed-use designations all allow multifamily housing by right. The range of districts that permit residential development and the densities they offer (2-35 units per acre) allow for a variety of housing types and therefore do not serve as a constraint to housing development. Smart Growth and Transit -Oriented Development Both the General Plan, adopted in April 2010, and the Transit -Oriented Design Guidelines for Downtown prioritize locations for high-density development. Zoning Standards and Permitted Housing Types The existing Development Code regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development and exists to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents. The development standards in the City's Development Code are consistent with other cities of Lodi's size and character and present no barriers. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 52 Development Standards The City's development standards do not impose a constraint to achieving maximum residential densities and are reasonably related to neighborhood quality goals and protecting the health and safety of residents. Development standards include yards and setbacks, building coverage, lot size and lot area per dwelling unit, building height, parking standards, and design guidelines. Growth Management Allocation Overall, the Growth Management Allocation Ordinance does not present a substantial constraint to development during the 2015-23 planning period. There are more than enough available allocations to meet housing demand. The City's 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice discusses barriers to access adequate and affordable housing. Relevant summaries are below; please see the Analysis of Impediments for a full analysis. 1. Impediment: Lack of sufficient subsidized and unsubsidized affordable housing supply, particularly for low-income special needs households and persons with disabilities. 2. Impediment: Lack of affordable units suitable for large families, resulting in a concentration of Hispanic households in adjoining low-income census tracts, and disproportionately impacting Hispanic households and households with large families. 3. Impediment: Lack of available rental housing subsidy for lower-income households. 4. Impediment: Lack of new or recently built multifamily units, resulting in insufficient suitable housing stock for large families, single -parent households with additional need for housing support, and persons with disabilities with accessibility needs, and disproportionately impacting Hispanic family households, single -parent families, and persons with disabilities. 5. Impediment: Different origination and denial rates based on neighborhood. 6. Impediment: Lack of knowledge about the requirements of mortgage lenders and the mortgage lending/home purchase process, particularly among lower-income and minority households. 7. Impediment: Lack of information on the nature and basis of housing discrimination and the resources available to seek assistance. S. Impediment: Concentration of lower-income households and minority households in less desirable neighborhoods. 9. Impediment: Growth Management Allocation Ordinance. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 53 Discussion: As outlined in the City's updated Housing Element (2015-23), the City intends to implement the following programs to promote adequate housing in Lodi: • Provide a range of housing types and densities for all economic segments of the community while emphasizing high quality development, homeownership opportunities, and the efficient use of land. • Encourage the maintenance, improvement, and rehabilitation of existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods, particularly in the Eastside area. • Ensure the provision of adequate public facilities and services to support existing and future residential development. • Promote equal opportunity to secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for all members of the community regardless of race, sex, or other discriminatory factors. • Encourage residential energy efficiency and reduce residential energy use. The following actions to address barriers are included in the Analysis of Impediments: • 1.1 Action: The City of Lodi will continue to pursue available and appropriate state and federal funding sources to support efforts to construct housing meeting the needs of lower-income households. Timeline: ongoing • 1.2 Action: The City of Lodi will continue to offer regulatory relief and incentives, such as expediting the development review process and reducing development impact fees for the development of affordable housing. Timeline: ongoing • 1.3 Action: The City of Lodi will continue to ensure the availability of adequate sites for the development of affordable housing. Timeline: ongoing • 1.4 Action: The City of Lodi will continue to allow by right secondary residential units and residential group homes with less than six occupants in residentially zoned areas. Timeline: ongoing • 1.5 Action: The City will review each development application and assess the feasibility to partner with nonprofit developers to preserve and increase total rental housing units. Timeline: as development applications are received • 1.6 Action: The City will partner with the Housing Authority to ensure that special needs populations, including single -parent female -headed households with children, persons with disabilities, large families, and seniors, have access to affordable housing options wherever and whenever available. Timeline: ongoing • 1.7 Action: The City will track progress made in providing additional access to affordable housing by both the Housing Authority and through any new or rehabilitated affordable housing projects to ensure that special needs populations have the opportunity for improved housing choice. Timeline: annually • 1.8 Action: The City will continue to work with landlords and property managers to improve conditions of existing affordable (subsidized and unsubsidized) housing stock through Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 54 enforcement of the Building Code and the Health and Safety Code, and through timely response to complaints of poor housing quality or significant deferred maintenance. Timeline: ongoing • 1.9 Action: The City will study the feasibility of a residential rehabilitation and improvement grant program for low-income, which will allow low-income homeowners with disabilities and landlords to make accessibility improvement to their homes. Timeline: Study program feasibility within one year of adoption. If financial resources are available, develop grant program within three years of adoption. • 2.1 Action: The City will review all submittals for new affordable housing projects, both multifamily and affordable for -sale projects, to identify whether the projects are proposed for neighborhoods that have a high concentration of Hispanic population and will suggest alternative sites for any affordable projects located in those areas. Timeline: as development applications are received • 2.2 Action: The City will encourage developers, nonprofits, and the Housing Authority to pursue new and rehabilitated affordable housing options, including housing for large families in non - minority concentrated areas. This encouragement may include predevelopment financial assistance, streamlined development processes, property acquisition assistance, or other regulatory relief. Timeline: ongoing • 2.3 Action: The City will require that any affordable housing options located in non -minority concentrated areas of the city be marketed to Hispanic households as well as to other special needs households. This marketing will include materials printed in both Spanish and English, public outreach efforts targeted at both Spanish and English speakers including targeted outreach in minority concentrated neighborhoods, and an evaluation of rental practices to ensure that no discriminatory marketing or application processes are inhibiting qualifying Hispanic households from alternative housing options. Timeline: ongoing • 3.1 Action: The City will continue to support the San Joaquin County Housing Authority in its administration of the Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program, which 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, 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, and creation and maintenance of a link to the Housing Authority's website on the City's website. Timeline: ongoing • 3.2 Action: The City will look into other ways to support the Housing Authority in preserving and maintaining affordable units, including potentially providing some funding to help the Housing Authority maintain and add subsidized units in Lodi. For instance, such maintenance could include weatherproofing or providing health and safety upgrades to units owned and subsidized by the Housing Authority. Timeline: currently under way and to be continued annually • 3.3 Action: The City will evaluate the possibility for pursuing HOME Housing Partnerships funding or other state and federal funding, either individually or in partnership with the Housing Authority, to increase the availability and quality of affordable housing units. Timeline: Annually Annual Action Plan 55 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) • 3.4 Action: The City will consider partnering with nonprofit developers, where possible, to pursue grants and other housing subsidies to construct new or rehabilitate existing units that will be made affordable to low- and moderate -income households. Timeline: ongoing • 3.5 Action: The City will consider programs, incentives, and enforcement options in addressing privately owned substandard rental housing units to encourage reinvestment in the existing rental housing stock so that more existing units may meet HUD's standards and be eligible for Housing Choice Vouchers. Timeline: annually • 4.1 Action: The City will review the available underutilized and vacant land inventory and consider the viability of rezoning underutilized and vacant properties to make them eligible for multifamily development projects. Timeline: ongoing • 4.2 Action: The City will consider programs, incentives, and partnering with for-profit and nonprofit developers to facilitate the planning and predevelopment of new market -rate and affordable multifamily housing wherever possible, including underutilized and vacant infill sites. Timeline: ongoing • 5.1 Action: The City of Lodi will periodically monitor Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data and report significant trends in mortgage lending by race, ethnicity, and neighborhood. Timeline: Monitor HMDA on an annual basis and report significant trends to the Planning Commission and City Council. • 5.2 Action: The City of Lodi will track fair housing complaints and cases lodged in the city to ensure that lenders are not violating fair housing law with discriminatory lending practices. Timeline: ongoing • 5.3 Action: The City of Lodi will support home purchase programs targeted to low/mod households, such as down payment assistance and homeownership mortgage counseling, as long as funding is available. The City may elect to pursue additional funding for down -payment assistance at a future time if funding becomes available. Timeline: Beginning July 2016 and reviewed annually • 6.1 Action: The City will offer and support pre -purchase counseling and homebuyer education programs. Timeline: ongoing • 6.2 Action: The City will offer fair housing information to residents, free of charge, to help ensure that both homebuyers and sellers are aware of fair housing law and antidiscrimination requirements. Timeline: ongoing • 6.3 Action: The City will study the potential benefit to offer and to support home purchase programs targeted to lower-income (low and very low), large family, and minority households. Timeline: Study program feasibility within one-year of adoption. If financial resources are available develop home purchase program within three years of adoption. • 7.1 Action: The City of Lodi will monitor the incidence of housing discrimination complaints and report trends annually in conjunction with the CAPER. Timeline: Monitoring will be ongoing with annual reports in conjunction with the CAPER. • 7.2 Action: The City of Lodi will include a review of prior year performance regarding affirmatively furthering fair housing in the annual planning for the use of CDBG funds. The City Annual Action Plan 56 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) will identify funding support that addresses the removal of impediments or advancing specific fair housing goals. Timeline: Annually • 7.3 Action: The City will work with local agencies to improve the collection and reporting of information on discrimination, particularly based on religion, race and ethnicity, age, gender, marital status, presence/absence of children, and household size. These agencies include the apartment associations as well as the San Joaquin Fair Housing Association and other nonprofit groups that regularly come in contact with groups at risk of housing discrimination. Timeline: Ongoing • 7.4 Action: The City will conduct fair housing testing at least once every two years to identify the presence of discrimination. Testing will include at least five properties each time. In a five-year period, at least two types of discrimination (e.g., race, disability) will be tested. The City will consider partnering with neighboring jurisdictions to conduct regional testing and will submit a joint Request for Proposals to agencies that have the capacity and experience to complete testing. If a joint effort is infeasible, the City will consider other ways to ensure that discrimination testing is occurring, either by contracting individually or by participating in capacity building with the San Joaquin Fair Housing Association to ensure that there are no discriminatory marketing practices in the city. Timeline: Conduct fair housing testing at least once every two years following adoption. • 7.5 Action: The City will continue to work with the San Joaquin Fair Housing Association to improve outreach to residents at risk of discrimination, including marketing, educational efforts, and partnerships with other agencies (schools, utilities, etc.) in the dispersal of fair housing informational materials. Timeline: Ongoing • 8.1 Action: The City encourages a mixture of household incomes in new developments. As part of the Annual Action Plan, the City will track changes in geographic concentrations for lower- income and minority households. Timeline: Annually • 9.1 Action: The City will update the Growth Management Allocation Ordinance to exempt housing units affordable to very low- or low-income households with long-term affordability restrictions from the allocation. Timeline: Revise Growth Management Allocation Ordinance within a year of adoption of the Draft Housing Element. • Additional Action: The City will use mailings to educate people about fair housing and work with the Housing Authority to encourage a diverse applicant pool and good marketing in preparation for when units/vouchers are available. • Additional Action: The City will publish online the availability of housing services and programs in the city. Once a year, the City will publish information in Spanish to inform all persons with limited English language proficiency about the availability of housing services and programs in the city. The City also has bilingual staff available daily during business hours to assist. Timeline: Updates to online and bilingual information will be conduction once a year. Bilingual staff available daily during business hours on an ongoing basis. The City is currently working on its annual performance review for its Housing Element. A new report was completed in 2020. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 57 AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: While there are several constraints to meeting the needs of low-income residents, the primary obstacle is a lack of funding to fully address all needs. Another obstacle to meeting underserved needs is that many available services are not immediately accessible, but rather located in Stockton, 15 miles away. The City of Lodi works closely with the regional transit agencies to improve access, and there are several daily public transportation linkages between Lodi and downtown Stockton. The City has also encouraged nonprofit agencies to operate satellite offices in Lodi. For example, CPFSJ, a CDBG award recipient and family resources nonprofit, recently opened a Lodi branch. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs In the 2021-22 program year, the City will support the following programs to address underserved needs: • To be updated once final activities/projects are selected Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City is offering one program to foster and maintain affordable housing for the 2021-22 program year: the allocation of CDBG funds to assist in repairs and administration of the Salvation Army Hope Harbor Shelter and Lodi Corp facilities. Along with this project, the City will continue to fund San Joaquin Fair Housing's (SJFH) tenant/landlord law hotline, housing complaint investigations, tenant surveys, and fair housing outreach and education through public forums. The City expects to rehabilitate 10 single-family homes, keeping homes habitable. The City also plans to construct five new units of housing for homeless individuals by the end of the five-year Consolidated Plan period. With stable housing, individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty can better focus on obtaining employment opportunities. Additionally, SJFH will continue to be supported by the City to educate individuals and families on their housing rights and homeless prevention; services are provided to the community free of charge. SJFH ensures equal access to safe affordable housing and works to prevent housing discrimination. Services include education on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities, mediation in housing disputes, training for tenant screening, rental agreements, proper notices and compliance with landlord/tenant laws, training for tenants including how to locate rentals, proper notices to landlords, rental unit repairs, and tenant obligations. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City will offer the following programs to reduce lead-based paint hazards: Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 58 • The City will continue to provide lead-based paint testing as a component of its housing repair and rehabilitation programs when required by HUD regulations. Given the age and condition of Lodi's housing stock, lead-based paint testing is needed in a significant number of homes. • Lodi has lead-based paint hazards flyers and information at City Hall for those seeking more information or for those who might be affected. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families Several City goals align with the goal of reducing poverty, including creating new affordable housing, expanding housing and services for the homeless, creating new local jobs, and providing social services. The City plans to fund specific activities that address each of these goals during the Consolidated Plan time frame. The City is working to implement multiple projects to reduce the number of families at the poverty level: • The City will coordinate with various public service providers to allocate CDBG funds that aim to support priority populations. In the 2021-22 program year, the City will support the following public service providers: o (To be completed once final projects/activities are selected) • The City is addressing homelessness and supportive housing by securing over $1,250,000 in HEAP funds from the San Joaquin CoC, a project accomplished through coordination of City staff, HACSJ, and members of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness through an application process to the CoC. • The City expects to rehabilitate 10 single-family homes for low-income homeowners and construct 5 new units of housing for homeless individuals. With stable housing, individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty can better focus on obtaining employment opportunities. • As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is making a portion of CDBG-CV HUD funds available to support a Small Business Assistance (SBA) program. The program aims to assist small businesses with: o Payment of lease/rent/mortgage and/or utilities (up to four months, including future payments and in arrears). o Costs associated with complying with public health orders (e.g., moving operations outside) for businesses and nonprofits. o Supplies and materials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (e.g., sanitizer, masks, plexiglass). Actions planned to develop institutional structure In 2021-22, the City will continue to support and assist the service providers, as listed in AP -38, and to assess changes in needs on an ongoing annual basis. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 59 Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to participate in regional coordination of services through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board and other networking opportunities. Discussion: No additional narrative. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) .0 Program Specific Requirements AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: The City anticipates receiving no program income, surplus funds, returned funds, or float -funded income in the next program year. While the City has worked to find projects that meet Section 108 funding, no projects or funds are anticipated this year. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities Total Program Income Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit — A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 70.00% Discussion: The City calculates its benefit to low- and moderate -income persons on an annual, one-year basis. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 61 Attachment A Summary/Ranking of Applications Received CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES APPLICANTS Final Scores (Out of 127) Amount Requested LIC Recommended Staff Alternative Amount Amount 1 Women's Center 101 $16,000 $16,000 $10,000 2 Second Harvest Food Bank 104 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 3 LOEL Foundation 102 $20,000 $20,000 $10,000 4 Community Partnerships for Families 105 $50,000 $35,000 $25,000 5 Ready to Work 100 $18,264.71 $0 $0 6 Salvation Army 102 $27,500 $17,880 $13,880 7 Graffiti Abatement (City project) - $50,000 $0 $30,000 City of Lodi Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021-22 Program Year (July 1, 2021 -June 30, 2022) Application Questions 1. Applicant Name (Agency or Non -Profit): Applicant Contact: Please indicate the authorized signatory of your organization/agency, e.g. executive director, president, or equivalent. Name: Address: Email: Phone Number: (NEW) Is your application for ONE or TWO years of funding?: 2. What is your organization's mission and briefly describe your programs, projects, and/or activities? (1000 - character limit): 3a. Program or Project Name: 3b. Amount Requested (2021-22 Program Year Only): $XX, XXX 3c. Program or Project Description (3000 -character limit): Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 1 of 9 4. General Information: Select the category which best describes the type of activity for which funds are being requested. Building capacity of community resources Code enforcement (reduce blight) Crime prevention Economic development and employment training Electrical utilities improvements Emergency repairs or assistance due to displacement Energy conservation and renewable resources Fair housing (prevent discrimination) _ Homeless facilities Housing rehabilitation or home ownership assistance New housing construction (community-based development organizations only) Public facilities and public improvements _ Public services Other, describe: S. Project Eligibility: Indicate which HUD National Objective the activity meets. Low-income means households earning less than 80% of the area median income. Benefit to low-income individuals or households Addresses the prevention or elimination of slums or blight Meets a particularly urgent community development need 6a. Consolidated Plan Goals: Which 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan goal or goals does your project/program address? (Place an `X' next to all that apply): Promote Safer Neighborhoods The City will support projects and/or programs that support the development of safer neighborhoods. Improve Community Parks and Green Space in CDBG target area The City will improve public parks and green spaces within low-income areas of the City by implementing park and facility improvements that enhance park conditions, add youth recreational activities, and implement or maintain community gardens. 3 Infrastructure and Facility Improvements The City will improve spaces within low-income areas of the City by implementing facility and public infrastructure improvements. 4 Increase and Maintain Supply of Affordable Housing The City will fund activities that focus on creating and maintaining affordable housing within the City. Build Capacity in CDBG Target Area The City will fund activities that help to create community cohesion and agency among residents. Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 2 of 9 6 Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations The City will fund activities that provide access to affordable services needed by priority populations. 7 Affirmatively Further Fair Housing The City will fund activities that focus on affirmatively furthering fair housing. 8 Improve Housing Affordability The City will fund activities that focus on removing barriers to affordable housing. _9 Support Programs and Projects that Reduce and Prevent Homelessness The City will fund activities that provide resources and assistance to homeless and at -risk homeless populations. 10 Create and Promote Housing for Homeless Populations The City will fund projects that focus on the creation of housing opportunities for homeless populations within the City, such as the creation of transitional units, permanent supportive units, and/or providing housing assistance programs. 6b. Consolidated Plan Goals: Please briefly describe how your project/program addresses the selected goal or goals identified in '6a.'. (1000 -character limit) 7a. Program/Project Accomplishments: How will you report your accomplishments? Please select one. Individuals Households Housing Units Low -Income Area Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 3 of 9 7b. Should your project/program be selected to receive grant funds for the 2021-22 CDBG program year, over the course of the program year (July 1, 2021 -June 30, 2022), how many Lodi residents/households/housing units will your program assist? How many non -Lodi residents/households/housing units will your program assist? For activities that target a low-income area, please estimate the number of low-income residents within that area that will benefit from your activity. If you have more than one type of activity to report within your project/program, then please indicate the number assisted per activity as well as the total. (250 -character limit) 7c. Beneficiary Description: Which priority group(s) does your project benefit? Very -low (<50% Area Median Income) and Extremely low-income (<30% of Area Median Income): Children Youth Seniors (62 years and older) Persons with disabilities Single -parent families Persons experiencing homelessness Other: If "Other" group was selected, please provide evidence as to why this group should be considered a priority: 7d. Using a percentage and an estimated number, how many of those residents/households/housing units that you will be serving from question '7b.' will be from the priority group stated in '7c'? (250 -character limit) 7e. Describe how and through what method your program plans to reach the priority group(s) that are identified above. You may include a history of how you have reached and/or served this group(s) in prior years. (1500 - character limit) Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 4 of 9 8a. Which priority need(s) does your project benefit? Please mark all that apply: Safe neighborhoods Park improvements Public facilities Public infrastructure Affordable housing Housing improvements Fair housing Social services for priority groups Other: If "Other" was selected, please provide evidence as to why this need should be considered a priority: 8b. Need(s) / Issue(s): In relation to the priority needs identified in Question '8a', describe the issue(s) or beneficiary need(s) that this project/program will address. (3000 -character limit): 9a. Performance and Outcomes: Describe how your project/program will address these issues/needs? (3000 - character limit) 9b. Performance and Outcomes: Describe how your organization will measure this impact, including what systems are in place to track and report on your organization's performance. (2000 -character limit) 10. How will your project/program benefit the larger Lodi community? (3000 -character limit) Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 5 of 9 11a. Project/Program Schedule: Please provide an overview of your program schedule, including start and end dates, any predevelopment stages that need to be completed, and milestones. (1000 -character limit) 11b. Are there any outside factors that could prohibit your project from occurring in the timeline described above (funding, staff changes, priority activities, expected delays, etc.)? (1000 -character limit) 12. Does your project/program have an area -benefit or serve a limited clientele? (See Application Instructions for definition of terms.) Area - benefit Limited clientele 13. Describe the location where services/improvements will be provided, including days and hours of operations, and provisions for access to disabled persons. (850 -character limit) 14. Is this project new, continuing, or an expansion of existing project/program? To be eligible projects must be new or an expansion of existing project/program. New Expansion of existing program/project Continuing 15. If your project/program received funding in the last program year, then briefly describe how your existing program has been expanded. For example, expansion may include an increase in the number of beneficiaries, new activities/services offered to beneficiaries, an additional location added, or program hours expanded. (500 - character limit) Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 6 of 9 16a. Organizational Capacity: Describe your organization's experience with the proposed programs/project or similar types programs/project. Please include a list of specific projects and/or programs. (1000 -character limit) 16b. Organizational Capacity: Please describe any challenges your organization faced in implementing the projects mentioned above and how you addressed those challenges. (3000 -character limit) 17. Grant Management Experience: Please describe your organization's experience in managing federal and/or state grants. Please include a list of specific grants, amounts, and dates. If you have previously managed a CDBG program year, please provide specific project, amount, and dates. (1000 -character limit) 18a. Staff: Please identify and describe the qualifications of the staff that will be available to assist on this project/program? Include their role, experience, and if they are Full Time Employees, Part Time Employees, or Volunteers. (1000 -character limit) 18b. Staff: Do you anticipate needing more staff to carry out this project/program? If so, will you be able to acquire the proper staff before the project/program begins? (1000 -character limit) 19. Program Contact: Please provide the contact information for the person directly responsible for managing the program or project on a day to day basis. Name: Address (if different than the contact information address on Page 1): Email: Phone Number: Position or Title: Years of Experience: Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 7 of 9 20a. Partner Agencies/Non-Profits: Will your organization be working together and communicating with any outside local agencies or groups on this project/program? If so, which local agencies or groups will you be partnering with? (1000 -character limit) 20b. Please provide a quote from your partner(s) as a reference. (1000 -character limit) (Optional) 21. Will your project/program have other funding besides CDBG? Please provide an estimate of other funding, including funding sources, amounts, and whether they are committed. (1000 -character limit) 22. Could your program/project be successful if you received less than your requested grant funding or less funding from your other funding sources? Yes No Explain further (Optional) (1000 -character limit): 23. Please ATTACH your program/project budget for the 2021-22 year and include a brief narrative of how CDBG funding will be used and what costs will be covered by CDBG funds versus other non-CDBG funds. If applicable, please include direct and indirect cost allocation plan. Check the following when completed: _ Program/Project Budget for proposed project Attached My attached budget clearly identifies the costs/expenses that CDBG funds will cover 24. Has your organization received a City of Lodi CDBG grant in the past 5 years? If so, please answer questions 24a. -24c; if not, please skip these questions. 24a. Experience and Past Performance: In the past 5 years, has your organization expended all grant funds in a timely manner that aligns with the project/program's schedule? Please describe any variations from the project/program's schedule in which your organization did not spend funds down; please be specific. (3000 - character limit) Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 8 of 9 24b. Experience and Past Performance: In the past 5 years, has your organization turned in all required reports, fully completed and on time, for all grant funds that have been received? Please describe any variances and how/if these variances were remedied. (3000 -character limit) 24c. Experience and Past Performance: In the past 5 years, has your organization completed all grant -funded activities that were outlined in the project/ program's scope of services? Please describe any variances and how/if these were remedied. (3000 -character limit) 25. Please include the following additional Attachments: _ Map indicating the location of your project/program within the City Articles of Incorporation and By-laws and Amendments _ Secretary of State Certification of Good Standing (Online printout/screenshot is acceptable) Organizational Chart and Agency Mission Statement _ Certified Audit (Most recent) Profit and Loss Statement for most recent year. _ Current Fiscal Year Agency Budget - including all funding commitments/sources Other Documents Application Questions 2021-2022 CDBG Lodi Page 9 of 9 City of Lodi —CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) Applicant: Proposed Project: Total Points Earned: out of 127 points Scorer Name: Instructions for Lodi Improvement Committee Score all metrics, except "Staff Only" highlighted metrics on the final page. Staff will add its score to LIC members' scores for a total score. Questions marked "RD" may be scored per the Reviewer's Discretion. Page 1 of 5 # Score Proposed Project Meets National Objectives and Consolidate The activity description is complete: 3: Activity description clearly explains the program/project. 3c 1: Activity description is missing some information, but missing information is not critical to understanding the program/project. 0: Activity description is missing key information. The activity meets one of the three national Objectives: 5 3: Activity principally benefits low- and moderate- income persons. 1: Activity prevents or eliminates blight or slum. NA: Activity addresses an urgent need or problem in the community. The activity meets one of the City's 2019-23 Consolidated Plan goals: 4: Yes, meets higher priority goal. 6a 2: Yes, meets lower priority goal. 0: No. _List the goal(s) that it meets here: How closely does the program or project address the goal(s)? 6b 5: Project/program clearly and directly addresses goal(s). 3: Project/program mostly addresses goal(s). 0: Project/program does not address goal(s). What level of priority does this goal have during the 2021-22 program year? RD 5: High Priority (e.g. urgent need, project won't be available next year). 3: Regular priority. 1: Low priority (e.g. goal already met by other previous year projects). Page 1 of 5 City of Lodi —CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) # Score Serving Priority Populations and Needs Activity will serve how many of the following targeted priority populations: 7c 5: Two of the targeted priority populations. 3: One of the targeted priority populations. 0: None of the targeted priority populations. Activity will primarily serve the target priority populations selected above: 7d 5: More than 95% of population served will be priority population. 3: Between 75% to 94% of population served will be priority population. 0: Less than 75% of population served will be priority population. How effective will the project be in reaching targeted populations? 7e 5: Very effective. 2: Effective. 0: Not effective. Activity will serve how many of the following priority need(s): 8a & 5: Two of the targeted priority needs. 8b 3: One of the targeted priority needs. 0: None of the targeted priority needs. How much of an impact will the project have in addressing the priority need? 9a 5: Strong impact. 2: Regular impact. 0: Small impact. How clear is the applicant's method of measuring their project's impact? 9b 5: Applicant provided a clear method for measuring impact. 3: Applicant provided a method for measuring impact that partially outlines the impact. 1: Applicant provided a method for measuring impact that has a poor correlation to the need. Activity's Potential benefit to the City of Lodi: 10 1-5: Activity's benefit to the community as a whole. Total 0: No benefit to Lodi. out of 35 Page 2 of 5 City of Lodi —CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) # Score Readiness During Program Are all predevelopment steps complete? 5: All predevelopment steps that are necessary have been completed. 11a 3: Some predevelopment steps have been completed, with all the steps likely to be completed by July 1, 2021. 1: Predevelopment steps are in process but unlikely to be completed by July 1, 2021. 0: Predevelopment has not been adequately considered. Does the project align with the 2021-22 CDBG program year? 11a 5: Project will begin after July 1, 2021 and end on or before June 30, 2022. 3: Project will begin after July 1, 2021 and end on or before December 31, 2022. 0: Project will be completed on or after January 1, 2022. How realistic is the project's timeline? 11 1 a 5: Project timeline is realistic, with systems in place to address potential delays. 11b 2: Project timeline is realistic, but will limited systems in place to address potential delays. Total 0: Project timeline is unrealistic. out of 15 Page 3 of 5 City of Lodi —CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) Page 4 of 5 score Management,# Activity How much experience does the organization have in managing the proposed program/project or similar projects and/or programs? 16a 5: Has more than 10 years of experience managing the proposed programs/project. 2: Has two to nine years of experience managing the proposed or similar programs/project. 0: Has 0 to one years of experience managing the proposed or similar programs/project. Has the organization taken steps to address past challenges to implementing past projects? 16b 5: Organization has taken all steps and has addressed previous challenges. 0: Organization has not addressed all previous challenges. How much experience does the organization have in managing federal/state grants? 5: Has more than three years of experience managing CDBG grants. 17 3: Has more than three years of experience managing other non-CDBG grants. 2: Has less than three years of experience managing CDBG/non-CDBG grants. 0: Has no experience managing grants. Does the organization have sufficient staff to support their project/program? 18a 4: Has the appropriate staff readily available to support the project/program. 18b 2: Anticipates hiring more staff to complete the project. 0: Does not have sufficient staff and does not anticipate hiring more staff. Is the organization partnering or working with any other local agencies? 20 0 a 5: Has a reference from a partner agency and is working together with a local organization. 20b 3: Is working with a local organization but did not provide a reference. 0: Is not working with any other local organizations. Are any there any funding commitments that could prohibit the project from following the timeline? 3: Project will be completed fully without needing further funding commitment from another 21-22 source. 2: Project is likely to be fully completed but depends on funding commitments from other organizations/source. 0: Project may not be fully completed. Does the program/project budget and funding explanation show sufficient resources to support the project/program? 23 5-10: The financial statement shows sufficient resources to support the project/program. 1-4: The financial statement raises concerns for the organization's long-term stability to implement the program/project. 0: The financial statement indicates significant problems with expenditures or oversight. Does the budget clearly identify the costs/expenses that CDBG funds will cover? 23 5: Budget clearly identifies CDBG covered costs/expenses. 0: Budget has missing information on what costs/expenses will be covered by the grant. Total out of 42 Page 4 of 5 City of Lodi —CDBG Application Rating Tool (2021-22) Instructions for City of Lodi Staff Determine the following and answer as either Yes or No: Score these metrics, then add the Staff Total to the LIC Total for a Grand Total. # staff Requirement Criteri Score Activity is eligible under CDBG. 5 Activity meets one National Objective. 14 For public services, the service is new or an expansion of existing service. 24a Applicant submitted a complete application (all questions filled out and attachments). Applicant meets all the threshold criteria above. If so, continue scoring. Score these metrics, then add the Staff Total to the LIC Total for a Grand Total. # staff Experience Performance Score In the past 5 years, the applicant: 5: Expended funds according to their schedule in their contract and within program year. 24a 3: Expended funds up to six months beyond the program year. 0: Has unexpended funds that are more than 18 months old. Note: Applicants who have not received City grants in the past 5 years are awarded all 5 points. In the past 5 years, the applicant: 5: Turned in all required reports fully completed and on time. 3: Reports not fully completed or not on time; however, made an effort to improve reporting 24b performance and exhibited a significant improvement. 0: Turned in required reports uncompleted or late and showed little improvement in reporting compliance. Note: Applicants who have not received City grants in the past 5 years are awarded all 5 points. In the past 5 years, the applicant: 5: Sufficiently completed all activities in their scope of services. 24c 3: Completed most of the activities in their scope of services. 0: Exhibited serious issues in adhering to their scope of services. Note: Applicants who have not received City grants in the past 5 years are awarded all 5 points. Staff Total Staff Subtotal: Points Page 5 of 5 April 12, 2021 Kathryn Siddle Vice Chair, Lodi Improvement Committee Vanessa Madrigal-Lauchland Committee Member, Lodi Improvement Committee Lodi, CA Dear Lodi City Council Members, Thank you for providing the Lodi Improvement Committee with expert staff to help assess applicants to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). During March's meeting, these staff members offered clear insight into how the City allocates funds from this grant to serve our community. As an official advisory board that commits to thoughtful review, professional ethics, and an oath of service to the members of our community, we take seriously our imperative to "review and score project applications in a public setting, [as] it creates a transparent process that encourages both residents and agencies to attend and comment, which also allows them to have a direct impact on the use of CDBG funds."' We and the community take this charge seriously to score and make a direct impact on the use of CDBG funds. Therefore, we wholly appreciate City staff's involvement and their time dedicated to communicating the City Council's priorities. As you know, the Community Development Block Grant provides funds from the federal Housing and Urban Development agency. Community non-profit agencies compete for these funds to serve residents within the City of Lodi. The City consulted with some of the following agencies in order to develop the required Five Year Plan to receive CDBG funds: the LOEL Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank, the Salvation Army, San Joaquin Fair Housing Association, Lodi House, the Lodi Improvement Committee. These agencies are integral to supporting our city's residents through food insecurity, homelessness, housing insecurity, and other manifestations of poverty. These agencies also depend on CDBG funds to fulfill these needs. In 2020 and 2021, we witnessed a marked increase in the need for basic community services. Many of the agencies that contributed to the City's attainment of CDBG funding compete for those funds to feed and shelter the residents of Lodi. The application requires submission of the following: specific organizational mission and objectives, project description, itemized budget, a narrative of how the project aligns with specific goals, justification for reaching a specific target priority group, explanation of how the project addresses needs, a methodology for assessing performance and outcomes, a justification for how the program progresses from year to year (if requesting a continuation of funds for the same project). The Lodi Improvement Committee members spend hours thoughtfully scoring these projects based on a rigorous scoring method. The Committee then collaborates to advise distribution based on the qualifications of these meticulous applications. 1 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, 2018-2019, p 4 This year, as in years past, a funding request for the Graffiti Abatement Program (GAP) was included in the community pool of CDBG applicants that the LIC reviews, but without any supporting documentation. We learned that the GAP, like all other CDBG funded applicants, completes an application as a City project rather than community project. The difference is that although the graffiti program pulls money from community funds, it goes through a different application process. We learned that the program was included in the group for review because it uses community funds but is a priority City project based on the community feedback from the Five Year Plan. As such, the City does not request nor require further recommendations from the community nor the Lodi Improvement Committee. The CDBG partially funds this program and the salary for the individual to complete this program. This information brought new clarity to the City's reasoning behind keeping this program despite community, Committee, and organizational opposition. Staff offered to continue to update the LIC and the community about the program on a quarterly basis. Increasing transparency will also increase the spirit of representative government. While we understand the City's priorities, we encourage the City and its partners to reconsider the Graffiti Abatement Program as a zero-sum game in which for every dollar put onto painting over graffiti, a meal is taken away from a hungry child. In 2020, the Council chose to fully defund a community organization that provides critical community services, with a clear record of success, in order to fund the Graffiti Abatement Program. This year's GAP request was for approximately one third of all available community service funding. While the Graffiti Abatement Program is a central feature to the Five Year Plan, individuals and organizations asked for increased clarity and justification for using community project CDBG funds, in particular the community partners that were integral in developing the City's Five Year Plan to qualify for CDBG funds in the first place. We encourage the City leadership to consider an alternate path for success and funding of this priority program. In our capacity as official advisory board members with expertise in community development and service, to score CDBG applicants, and to create a direct impact on fund distribution, we reviewed several years of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The City of Lodi asserts that the Graffiti Abatement Program's intent is to prevent secondary tags, reduces graffiti, improves blight, and promotes safer neighborhoods. In the 2019-2020 cycle, this program removed 1492 tags; in the 2018- 2019 cycle, it removed 1510 incidents .2 This decrease is unremarkable considering the state's shelter -in- place ordinances during the "Summer Surge" of COVID-19 cases. We expected to see a much more substantial reduction in incidents. Additionally, the City staff reported that the program has never seen a year-to-year reduction (abatement) in graffiti since its inception.' Considering the above facts, we hope you consider the following as a means to help the Graffiti Abatement Program meet its publicly stated goals and increase transparency to provide a middle -ground option for both the City Council and residents of the targeted area of the CDBG (low and very -low income communities): 2 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports 2019-2020, p 5; 2018-2019, p6. ' Lodi Improvement Council Meeting, March 9, 2021, https://www.facebook.com/CityofLod i/videos/209623664250156. 2 1. We ask that the City continues to apprise the LIC and the community with updates about the successes of the established Graffiti Abatement Program by providing the GAP's annual CDBG application as well as quarterly program updates. As a controversial program with contested value, this will both increase transparency and open communication for success strategies. 2. We ask that the Graffiti Abatement Program fulfill its mission to abate graffiti by using community -responsive practices and creating a clear program to meet this goal. 3. We recommend that the Graffiti Abatement Program complete the end -of -year review and analysis in accordance with requirements for receiving CDBG funding. The analysis will support the Graffiti Abatement Program's ability to measure its success and consider opportunities for improvement and innovation as a priority project of the Five Year Plan informed by the community feedback. 4. We recommend that the City's General Fund, with marked increase in sustained revenue, be used to fund the portion of the GAP that does not meet the strict definition as an abatement and community development program. This will help to more equitably and transparently distribute the life-saving funds from the CDBG. Although the LIC unanimously recommends funding local services that focus on immediate and critical needs of food and shelter, the City Council and Staff clarified that the Graffiti Abatement Program is a permanent fixture to the City of Lodi. We now come to you with the aforementioned recommendations to most effectively support the success, transparency, and mission of the Graffiti Abatement Program. We look forward to your response and this collaboration, as well as to making Loveable, Liveable Lodi a little more equitable. Kindest Regards, Vanessa Madrigal-Lauchland and Kathryn Siddle, on behalf of the Lodi Improvement Committee RESOLUTION NO. 2021-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE DRAFT 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has determined that the City of Lodi, California, is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement community; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California, has created a draft Annual Action Plan which is required by HUD in order for local jurisdictions to receive federal housing and community development funds under the CDBG Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California, will receive a federal CDBG allocation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $659,204; and WHEREAS, the draft Annual Action Plan provides a one-year outline of the recommended projects, activities, and programs to be funded and completed in the 2021-2022 program year; and WHEREAS, the notice of funding availability for CDBG funds was properly advertised and noticed in the newspaper, City Hall, and on the City's website, along with notice of an application workshop and community needs workshop, which were held on December 8, 2020, at a regularly - scheduled Lodi Improvement Committee meeting; and WHEREAS, the draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be noticed and made available to the public for review and comment beginning April 6, 2021, and will be made available for a minimum of 30 days; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi will hold, with proper notification, two public hearings at City Council meetings on April 21, 2021 and May 5, 2021, to receive comments from the public regarding the projected use of CDBG funds for the 2021-2022 program year, to provide the public with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for community development activities, the range of eligible activities, and other important requirements, and for the City Council to approve the draft and final plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California, has received public input regarding the proposed use of CDBG funds; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing to review and approve a draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, included within the draft Annual Action Plan document, City staff and the Lodi Improvement Committee have provided separate recommendations for allocations for activities to be funded in the 2021-2022 program year; and WHEREAS, these recommendations were presented at a City Council public hearing where Council's feedback on the preferred recommendation was requested; and WHEREAS, City staff and the Lodi Improvement Committee recommended the following draft allocations for projects to be completed in the 2021-2022 program year: 1. Lodi Improvement Committee Recommendation: Program Administration CDBG Program Administration ($113,841) San Joaquin Fair Housing ($18,000) City Capital Projects Public Works — Alley Improvements ($413,147) - (2 Projects) CBO Capital Proiects Salvation Army — Replacement of Hope Harbor Shelter steam table, used for serving meals ($5,436) Lodi House — Purchase a commercial size refrigerator and freezer to store perishable foods and beverages for homeless recipients ($9,900) City Service Programs Graffiti Abatement ($0) CBD Service Programs LOEL Foundation — Meals on Wheels Program ($20,000) Second Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Program ($10,000) Ready to Work — Lodi Employment and Support Effort ($0) Community Partnership for Families — Family/Youth Resource Center ($35,000) Women's Center — Homeless Youth Outreach & Engagement ($16,000) Salvation Army — Hope Harbor Operations ($17,880) 2. Staff Alternative Recommendation: City Service Programs Graffiti Abatement ($30,000) CBO Service Programs LOEL Foundation — Meals on Wheels Program ($10,000) Second Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance Program ($10,000) Women's Center — Homeless Youth Outreach & Engagement ($10,000) Ready to Work — Lodi Employment and Support Effort ($0) Community Partnership for Families — Family/Youth Resource Center ($25,000) Salvation Army — Hope Harbor Operations ($13,880) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan which includes the recommended federal allocations of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to the projects recommended by staff and the Lodi Improvement Committee in the amount of $659,204 as indicated above. Dated: April 21, 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-111 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 21, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Khan, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Kuehne ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None JENNIFER SMIR City Clerk 2021-111 CDBG Draft Annual Action Plan Program year 2021-2022 Building Better Neighborhoods Presented by Community Development - Neighborhood Services Division April 21, 2021 CDBG Purpose 4300© Building Better Neighborhoods The purpose of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is to revitalize low- and moderate -income neighborhoods, to expand affordable housing and economic opportunities and to improve community facilities and services. CDBG objectives include: Assisting low to moderate income residents Preventing slum and blight Providing decent housing Ensuring suitable living environments 1 Supporting community development activities Supporting public services 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan ►The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to serve a document for the City that identifies specific goals needs in the Community that CDBG funds should be toward in the next five years. ooh Building Better Neighborhoods s a plannig and prior �r directed Goals: Lodi five-year goals: Promote Safer Neighborhoods through: (a) evaluation o streetlights in high -crime areas, (b) create 5 neighborhi watch groups, (c) allocate $100,000 to graffiti abatemE 2. Improve Community Parks and Green Space in the CDB( Target Area: (a) funding up to 2 park improvement proj (b) funding up to 5 park cleanup projects 3. Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: (a) funding 2 ADA improvement construction projects, (b) funding 2-: projects that support the improvements of alleyways ai facilities in low-income neighborhoods ■ 4. Increase and Maintain Supply of Affordable Housing: (a) funding the creation of up to 5 new permanent afforda housing units for low-income seniors or persons with disabilities 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan Building Better Neighborhoods � Goals: Lodi five-year goals (cont'd): 5. Build Capacity in CDBG Target Area: (a) funding the Asset -B Community Development (ABCD) program, (b) funding yout leadership initiatives Support Public Service Programs for Priority Populations thr services for youth, seniors, and low-income households Affi rmatory Further Fair Housing: (a) fair housing discri mi ni testing, (b) a help hotline, (c) counseling and education, (d legal assistance Improve Housing Affordability through a first-time homebuyer program Support Programs and Projects that Reduce Homelessness: (a) tenant -based rental assistance, (b) mental health services/employment services 10. Create and Promote Housing for Homeless Populations: (a) construction of up to 6 supportive housing units, (b) creating 10 new transitional housing units 11. COVID-19 Preparation, Prevention, and Response through funding activities that address the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan Progress toward .. - five-year goals as of FY2019-20: Promote Safer Neighborhoods Improve Community Parks and Green Space Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Increase and Maintain Supply of Affordable Housing Build Capacity in CDBG Target Area �G_oa, 91,700 Persons 45,000 Persons 50,000 Persons 1. 10 Households 2. 5 Beds 100 Persons 4300© ff, Building Better Neighborhoods �12 25% 1. 70% 2. 0% 0% Support Public Service Programs 17,500 Persons 40% for Priority Populations 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan Progress toward five-year goals (cont'd): Goal Nanim Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Improve Housing Affordability Support Program and Projects that Reduce Homelessness Create and Promote Housing for Homeless Populations COVID-19 Preparation, Prevention, and Response 2,000 Person! 7 Households 4300© ff, Building Better Neighborhoods 1. 500 Persons 2. 10 Households 10 Housing Units 1. 2080 Persons 2. 22 Businesses 0% 1. 196% 2. 70% 0% 1. 2. Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Each year the City is required to prepare an Annual Action Plan which is then submitted to the Departmer of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive CDBG entitlement funds. 0 The Annual Action plan provides: Detailed descriptions of the program year's budget. Projects that will be funded through CDBG funds for that year. Description of community development and housing -related updates and plans for the program year. Annual Action Plan Process I C1 13 0 Building Better Neighborhoods The draft Annual Action Plan contains recommendations fd,� CDBG-funded activities to meet the needs identified in the five-year Consolidated Plan. Activities are selected through the following process: City staff gathers public comment on community needs and recommended activities to meet those needs. CBO Applications for funds are scored by staff and the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC). Staff reviews City -sponsored applications. Activities that further the City's five-year Consolidated Plan goals and meet priority 1 community needs are given the highest priority for funding. Recommendations are presented to Council for approval. 2021-2022 CDBG Budget 0 0 0 Building Better Neighborhoods ►HUD has notified the City that it will be receiving $659,204 in 2021-2022 entitlement CDBG funds. The program year will begin on July 1, 2021. • 15% Cap on Public Service Activities • 20% Cap on Planning and Administration Administration $131,841 (20% Cap) Public Service $98,880 (15% Cap) Capital Projects $428,483 TOTAL $659.9 204 2021-2022 Requests for Funding 0 0 0 Building Better Neighborhoods Requests for 2021-2022 program year CDBG funding were received from: Public Services Women's Center - $161000 Second Harvest Food Bank - $101000 LOEL Foundation - $201000 Community Partnerships for Families - $50,000 Ready to Work - $18,264.71 Salvation Army - $27,500 Graffiti Abatement - $501000 San Joaquin Fair Housing - $18,000 Public service providers now have the option to enter into two-year agreements for the 21/22 and 22/23 program years. 2021-2022 Requests for Funding (Cont'd) Capital Improvements Salvation Army LED Lighting Upgrade - $26,252 Hope Harbor Steam Table - $4,942 World of Wonders - $161,000 Lodi House - $9,000 City of Lodi - $344,347 Alley Improvements 0 0 0 Building Better Neighborhoods 2021-2022 Funding Recommendations QnD Building Better Neighborhoods Funding recommendations are grouped into the following categories: Program Admin, City Capital projects, C60 Capital projects, City Service programs, and C60 Service programs. ► PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION City Program Administration ($113,841) San Joaquin Fair Housing ($18,000) CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS Public Works -Alley Improvements ($413,147) CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS Salvation Army -Hope Harbor Shelter steam table for serving meals ($5,436) Lodi House - Purchase a commercial refrigerator and freezer for food for homeless recipients ($9,900) Funding Recommendations The LIC and City staff have provided two separate funding recommendations for CBO Service programs and City Service programs for the 2021-2022 program year: LIC and Staff Recommendation CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS Graffiti Abatement ($30,000) CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS 0000 Building Better Neighborhoods LOEL Foundation - Meals on Wheels Program ($10,000) Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Program ($10,000) Women's Center - Homeless Outreach Et Engagement ($10,000) Ready to Work - Lodi Employment and Support Effort ($0) Community Partnership for Families - Family Resource Center Et Youth Program ($25,000) Salvation Army - Hope Harbor Operations $13,880 Funding Recommendations (Cont.) LIC Alternative Recommendation: ► CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS Graffiti Abatement ($0) ► CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS • LOEL Foundation - Meals on Wheels Program ($20,000) 01008 Building Better Neighborhoods Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Program ($10,000 Ready to Work - Lodi Employment and Support Effort ($0) 1 Community Partnership for Families: Family/Youth Resource Ce to ($35,000) Women's Center - Homeless Youth Outreach Et Engagement ($16, 00 Salvation Army - Hope Harbor Operations $17,880 LIC has requested and Staff will provide a report to the Committee on the City's graffiti abatement accomplishments and program design. LIC attached letter states reasoning for recommendation to find other non-CDBG funding sources and prioritize other social services. Recommended Action 1-4000" Building Better Neighborhoods Adopt a resolution approving the draft 2021-2 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Upcoming Timeline: Public Hearing on May 5, 2021 to approve final AAP Submit to HUD by May 15, 2021 Program Year Begins: July 1, 2021 Questions or Comments? SUBJECT: NOTICE OF THE REVISED 30 -DAY REVIEW PERIOD OF THE DRAFT 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) FORTHE APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND 2) FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR TIIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PUBLISH (DATES): April 6, 2021 ACCT#: 20104930 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 1 EXTRA (ONLY) DELIVER TO: Community Development Dept. AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241 DATE: April 6, 2021 ORDERED BY: Patrice Clemons TITLE: CDBG Program Specialist DECLARATION OF POSTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING DRAFT 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM On Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing to consider adopting resolution approving Draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and Public Hearing to consider adopting resolution approving Final 2021-22 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum WorkNet Office I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 8, 2021, at Lodi, California. 6;ANIFE USMIR CIL22� TY CL K ORDERED BY: JENNIFER CUSMIR CITY CLERK KAYLEE CLAYTON ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK N:\Administration\CLERK\Public Henri ngs\AFFADAVI'rS\D ECPOSTCDD.DOC LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE REVISED 30 -DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD OF THE DRAFT 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND 2) FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS IIEREI3Y GIVEN that a revised 30 -day public review and comment period for the 2021-22 draft Annual Action Plan for the Community Development 13lock Grant (CD13G) program will commence on April 6, 2021 and will continue until May 5, 2021. The program provides funding for activities that benefit low-income persons, eliminate slung or blight, and/or serve an urgent need. Eligible activities include property acquisition, public improvements, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public services. The City has developed an Annual Action Plan that describes how the City will utilise program funds for eligible activities during the 2021-22 program year. The plan can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities. The 2021-22 Annual Action Plan will be made available to the public for at least 30 days before adoption by the City Council. The docllnlent will be released on April 6, 2021, for public review and comment and will be made available electronically on the City's Co111111t11lity Development website: 11ttp://www_ .lodi.gov/183/Community-Development-Block- Grant-Progra. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an initial public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.. or as soon thereafter as the natter may be heard at a regularly held Lodi City Council meeting to consider the approval of the CDI3G draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (Plan), as well as to allow for public comment on the Plan. NOTICE IS I-IEREI3Y GIVEN that a second public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.. or as soon thereafter as the platter may be heard at a regularly held Lodi City Council meeting to consider the approval of the CDBG final 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, as well as to allow for public comment op the Plan. Effective immediately and while social distancing measares ru•e imposed, all meetings of the Lodi City Council will be held virtually. All Council Members will appear telephonically or via Zoom. To access this virlual meeting's login details, as well as the meeling agenda, please visit the following Web address: iittps://www,lodi.gov/A goy/AgendaCenterlSearelll7terin=&Cl s=5 &start Date=&e lid Date=&date- anae=&date/AgendaCenterlSearelll?term=&Cl s=5 &start Date=&e lidDate=&date- anae=&date Selector= The City will receive $659,204 in CDBG funds for the 2021-22 program year. The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of I -lousing and Urban Development (I-IIJD). The program provides funding for activities that benefit low-income persons, eliminate slung or blight, and/or serve an urgent need. Eligible activities include property acquisition, public inlprovenlents, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public services. The purpose of these public hearings will be to present the 2021-22 Annual Action flan to City Council far their appMval, as well as to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding community needs, goals, and potential activities to be funded under the COBG program. If you are unable to attend the public hearings, you may direct written comments to the following address: Community Development Department ATTN: Patrice Clemons City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 Or you may telephone (209)269-4529 or email councilcomments@lodi.gov. In addition, information is available for review on the City's website and by e-mail request. The City of Lodi has closed its public counters and adjusted service levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, City 1 -fall is closed every other Friday. Please contact the following program staff if you have any questions: Patrice Clemons CDBG Program Specialist pclemons@Indi.gOV (209)269-4529 Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. The City of Lodi docs not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns, or requests related to these notices should be directed to the following person: Patrice Clemons, (209) 269-4529. Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1.