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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 18, 2021 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, May 18, 2021, commencing at 7:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09; the opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir A PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Committee on Homelessness (LCOH) and updates was provided by Kathryn Siddle, Lodi Committee on Homelessness (LCOH) Chair and Lodi Improvement Committee Vice Chair, and LCOH members Kat Gonzales and Russ Hayward. Specific topics of discussion included LCOH background, community building, outreach, outcomes for March 1 to March 31, 2021; and San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCoC) background, strategic plan, success stories, and collaboration with Adventist Health Lodi Memorial. Mayor Nakanishi asked if there was public comment. Shondra (no last name given), a resident, asked if individuals ever refuse service and if so, what is done about it. Ms. Siddle stated that she speaks to individuals to discover their needs and it is important to identify those needs, which requires volunteers to establish trust and a relationship. Ms. Siddle said that it takes multiple visits and they do not give up on individuals who decline help. Johnny Coughran, a member of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness, spoke about the problems surrounding addiction. Mayor Nakanishi thanked the Committee for the work they are doing and stated that the City cannot address this problem alone and needs support of the community. Mayor Nakanishi stated that the City must continue working on the problem to provide a safe community. A.Roll Call by City Clerk B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Presentation Regarding Information on Lodi Committee on Homelessness and Updates (CD) C.Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items 1 None. No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 a.m. D.Adjournment ATTEST: Jennifer Cusmir City Clerk 2 [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] LCOH •The Lodi Committee On Homelessness (LCOH) is a community organization made up of stakeholders, community leaders, business owners, concerned citizens, and interested parties to address how to respond to the issue of increasing homelessness in the community. •In April and May of 2015, two Homeless Summits were held at the Lodi Grape Festival to receive input from interested parties and homeless service organizations and advocates. A number of important outcomes resulted from those initial discussions, including the collaboration of a wide variety of homeless-related service organizations and the creation of a guide on local homeless services in Lodi area (PDF). Additionally, on September 16, 2015, the Lodi City Council adopted the Report on Homelessness in Lodi (PDF), prepared by the Lodi Committee On Homelessness and Past Chairperson John Ledbetter. •All community members are encouraged to attend and participate in meetings of the Lodi Committee On Homelessness along with Meeting Facilitators Kathryn Siddle and Russ Hayward. Unless otherwise noticed, meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] LCOH Community Building •LCOH has developed and strengthened relationships between services providers in Lodi and San Joaquin County including: •Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation •Community Partnerships for Families •Lodi Community Center •SJ County Whole Person Care •SJ County Behavioral Health •Community Medical Center and others [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] LCOH Outreach •Starting April 1st 16 different outreach events •Outreach consists of an interview to understand current needs and barriers to housing. •Enrollment in Whole Person Care is offered/completed. •Additions services & applications are offered (Project Room Key, Soc. Sec., Homeless Court, HUD, STAND, Community Medical Center, etc. •Follow up appointments are made. [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] Outcomes 3/1/21 –3/31/21 •Two referrals accepted to Project Room Key & placement was made. •Two Social Security applications completed –appointments secured for evaluation. •Two on waiting list for Stockton Shelter Family Room •One person admitted to SJCBHS Crisis •MediCal established for one individual •Multiple referrals pending & will require follow up [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] LCOH Outreach Salvation Army V4.mp4 -Google Drive [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] San Joaquin Continuum of Care •The San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCoC) provides leadership and effective stewardship of resources, as well as facilitates community planning, design, and implementation of programs critical to ending homelessness in San Joaquin County.Our core values are collaboration, communication, and transparency.We are committed to evidence-based programming and data-driven initiatives. •“Continuum of Care” is a program developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1994 to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.It describes all of the services HUD believes homeless people need. The services range from outreach and engagement to emergency shelter to transitional housing to either permanent supportive housing or affordable housing.HUD wants all stakeholders in the community, including nonprofit providers, advocates, people who have experienced homelessness, local government leaders, business leaders, law enforcement, and more, working together to coordinate services, reduce duplication and bridge gaps in service. •Connection between SJCoC and LCOH [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] SJCoC Strategic Plan The San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness is a strategic plan developed by the San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCoC) in partnership with the County of San Joaquin and the City of Stockton.Beginning in Fall of 2019, consultants from Homebase began work on the plan in coordination with the Strategic Planning Committee of the SJCoC. Through multiple interviews, listening sessions and community events involving over 200 participants from throughout San Joaquin County, including individuals who are formerly or currently homeless, the plan began to take shape around this essential community feedback regarding priorities, goals and strategies to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring in our region.The Plan provides a set of goals tailored for our community that have been proven to be successful. It is a roadmap of how to address homelessness, based on local needs and strategies and tactics that work. To effectively address the crisis, the entire community —every corner of the county —needs to participate in solutions and build on the collaborative effort that produced this comprehensive plan. Proactive and evidenced-based solutions are far less costly, far more humane, and the only way to create a system that effectively responds to homelessness. San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness Strategic Plan 2020 [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] Success Stories Showered with Love Mobile Showers (SWL) is committed to servicing the greater Stockton and Lodi area with no cost, full personal hygiene opportunities to our displaced and desolate communities. Our bus includes three shower stalls, and one is ADA adapted. Each guest is provided a safe and dignified shower experience. This includes new socks, underwear, hygiene kits, and supplies for showering. We also have two shaving stations. All clients are provided community resources, connections, and emotional support. Showered With Love began offering showers on 11/4/2019, and over 3000 showers were provided in the first year. Currently, we are operating Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-1:30 pm at four different locations, three in Stockton and one in Lodi. [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] •Lodi House is a small home-like shelter with a program uniquely designed to help women and children achieve long-term stability in family life, finances, employment, and housing. Lodi House is committed to providing healthy relationships, accountability, and resources to those who desire to overcome instability. Guests may stay between 2-6 months in order to reach their goals of employment, saving money, and securing permanent housing. •The staff works individually with each guest to develop consistent family routines, healthy support systems, and opportunities for personal growth through case management, coaching, and therapy. In addition, Lodi House offers ongoing money management, therapy, relational support, workshops, and a network of community resources to all Lodi House alumni. Transitional housing apartments are offered to alumni when there are openings. •For more success stories across SJC, please go to… http://www.sanjoaquincoc.org/success-stories/ [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL] AHLM Collaboration •Adventist Health values and cares for our patients within our four walls as well as our community members outside the hospital. Our focus areas are on mental health, economic security with a focus on workforce development/education, obesity and diabetes, and homelessness. •We have hospital representation on the LCOH, the LCOH Winter Needs Task Force, the SJCoC General Membership Committee and the SJCoC’s Membership & Education Sub-committee. We have expressed support of Harmony Homes and wrap around services for our marginalized community members. •We will be hiring a substance use navigator in our ED who will work with patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues.