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Agenda Report - September 15, 2021 H-01
AGENDA ITEM Hml CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Receive a Presentation on the Lodi Access Center Locations for Consideration and Adopt a Resolution Approving a Location for the Development of the Lodi Access Center and Accept and Appropriate $2,800,000 from San Joaquin County MEETING DATE: September 15, 2021 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Receive a presentation on the Lodi Access Center Locations for Consideration and adopt a resolution approving a location for the development of the Lodi Access Center and accept and appropriate $2,800,000 from San Joaquin County, BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On November 4, 2020, the City Council adopted the San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness — 2020 San Joaquin Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). The Strategic Plan includes goals and strategies developed from community feedback, which includes increasing access and reducing barriers to homeless crisis response services. On April 7, 2021, City Council accepted the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), of which years two through five of the five year plan are allocated towards the Access Center. On May 5, 2021, Council approved allocating $5.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds to the development of a Navigation Center, now known as the Access Center. On May 5, 2021, City Council also approved the Lodi Access Center Community Engagement Plan, which was the first step in order to move forward with several of the goals identified in the Strategic Plan. On July 13, 2021, the County Board of Supervisors approved $2.8 million towards our Access Center project development from the San Joaquin County capital -outlay fund. Project Description: The development of an Access Center would provide a low -barrier, service -enriched shelter that facilitates linkage to needed resources to help individuals and families exit the cycle of homelessness. Onsite services include intensive case management, job readiness program, hygiene facilities, 24/7 staffing including security and janitorial services. An Access Center offers unsheltered persons the opportunity to regain safety and engage in supportive connections that allow them to move forward with rebuilding their lives, as well as develop pathways to permanent housing, income, healthcare, sobriety, and stability. To make sheltering more accessible, partners, pets, and possessions are allowed in a low -barrier setting. However, low -barrier does not mean low -expectations. Violence, weapons, open use of substances, or disruptive behavior is prohibited within and around the facility. APPROVED: hen c wabauer, ity Manager Lodi Access Center September 15, 2021 Page 2 of 3 It is important to note, an Access Center is not a homeless camp. It is a safe and secure option to our unsheltered community to access needed services to progress towards a path of self-sufficiency. Once an operator is determined, an operator agreement would require implementation of a good neighbor policy. A good neighbor policy consists of 24/7 monitoring of the immediate neighborhood, discourages loitering by clients, and responds promptly to any Access Center concerns. Additionally, routine patrol of the entire Access Center campus will occur to ensure safety and security of residents and that house rules are being followed. Janitorial staff would also ensure the Access Center campus remains clean and debris free on a daily basis. Additionally, with sufficient minimal barrier shelter beds, the City can focus its enforcement efforts on reducing the occurrence of camping in public right of ways, parks, alleyways, in front of businesses, etc., because unsheltered individuals could be transported to the Access Center. Thus, the Access Center would not only provide access for the unsheltered individuals or families; it will also provide greater access for the entire community to City resources. Community Engagement: The Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division implemented the Lodi Access Center Community Engagement Plan which allowed the City to gain valuable data and feedback from residents, local businesses, community partners, and other key stakeholders in the development of an Access Center. Staff has released five press releases where they shared information, answered questions, and addressed concerns. A flyer in both English and Spanish was mailed out to all residences/businesses within the City (24,193) that receive a paper utility bill with information on an Access Center and a link to our survey to gather community feedback. Our survey was open for 2 weeks and garnered 970 responses. Of those responses over 67% were in favor of an Access Center. Prior to the survey announcement, the third press release shared three potential site location and the pros and cons of each site, which included: Proximity to residential zoning Proximity to parks and schools • Environmental concerns Limited to no infrastructure R Availability and proximity to community resources (retail, groceries, etc.) Availability and proximity of social service resources ® Availability and proximity of transportation options The three locations shared during the survey were, Thurman St., Century Blvd. Surplus Right -of -Way, and 710 N. Sacramento St, Subsequent to the survey release, the Thurman St. site was deemed environmentally challenging and was dropped from consideration. In order to provide sufficient options for consideration, 1041 Auto Center Dr. — Pixley Basin which meets the needs of the intended purpose was added to the list of potential sites for the Access Center location in place of Thurman. On September 2, 2021, a public community meeting was held at Kirst Hall — Hutchins St. Square and streamed live via Zoom and Facebook. The City staff in collaboration with the Lodi Committee on Homelessness (LCOH) and community partners, presented information on the Access Center and the three locations provided for consideration, as well as addressed key questions. During this meeting, concerns where shared on all three locations. However, Century Blvd. did receive the greatest amount of opposition due to its proximity to Salas Park and an elementary school. This consensus coincides with feedback received during the community survey, which determined only 5% of respondents were in support of the Century Blvd location for an Access Center. Lodi Access Center September 15, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Although, the location was a point of apprehension, the key takeaway of the in person community meeting was that almost everyone was in support of an Access Center in Lodi. This in conjunction with the 67% of respondents in favor from the community survey, demonstrates the Lodi community's willingness to have an Access Center build here in Lodi. Staff is grateful for the tremendous response, great questions, and feedback received throughout the community engagement process. Staff, LCOH, Lodi Improvement Committee, community leaders, and volunteers have worked diligently to try to address any questions or concerns within the community. However, we understand that some residents and business owners may still have concerns, but hope as we move forward with the project and demonstrate positive change in the community then those concerns will lessen or be alleviated. Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution approving a location for development of the Access Center and accept and appropriate $2,800,000 from San Joaquin County. FISCAL IMPACT: The San Joaquin County grant will provide $2,800,000 in funds for the development of the Access Center and temporary emergency shelter. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Appropriation Request: $2,800,000 San Joaquin County Capital Outlay Grant Funds to account 35599000-77020 Andrew Keys Andrew Keys, Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director John. Della Monica, Jr. Com unity Development Director 7 Attachments: A. Access Center Capital Improvement Plan Form B. Access Center Press Release's 1 through 5 C. Comment Letters Signature: a r / vip Email: akeys@lodi.gov Exhibit A Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021-2022 Project Title: Access Center I Munis Project Code: I CIP List Proj # Section I: Description District Nos: Citywide Project Length TBD Priority I High The City of Lodi Community Development Department recognizes that effectively responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic requires a combination of strategies at the local level including housing our unsheltered population. The Navigation Center concept now renamed the Lodi Access Center would allow for the City to meet our current point in time count (139). This project would be implemented in phases after the community engagement process was initiated. Phase 1: Acquisition (due diligence, appraisal, environmental, etc.), Emergency Setup with commercial grade tent structures for sleeping, food distribution, and congregate areas. Mobile hygiene facilities such as showers, restrooms, and laundry would also be provided. Tent structures would be usable for any future emergency or disaster relief needs. Phase 2 (Interior): Complete administrative offices, interview rooms, medical/veterinary rooms, congregate sleeping area, storage, dinning facility, kitchen, showers, restrooms, and laundry. Phase 3 (Exterior): Tiny Cabins (Non -Congregate), walkways, green space, dog run, parking lot, external restroom, and outdoor charging station. Justification/factor driving project On April 7, 2021 Council feedback was to support $5.5 million towards the development of a Navigation Center (AKA Access Center) and a resolution was adopted at the May 5, 2021 Council Meeting. On July 13, 2021 $2.8 million was approved by the County Board of Supervisors from the San Joaquin County capital -outlay fund in support of the Access Center. Additional Information The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The Act provides $65.1 billion to the approximately 19,000 units of state, local and tribal governments nationwide using a block grant formula with Lodi receiving approx. $15.7 million. Section II: Estimated Project Costs Expenditure FY 21122 FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 FY 25126 Future Yrs Total Budget NEEL— Miscellaneous $ 2,100,000 $ 2,100,000 Contracts $ 6,200,000 $ 6,200,000 $ Total Capital Costs $ 8,300,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 8,300,000 Section III: Funding Sources/Methods of Financing Funding Source(s) FY 21/22 FY 22123 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25126 Future Yrs Total Budget 104 -American Rescue Plan $ 5,500,000 -T-5,500,000- 5,500,000355 355 - San Joaquin County - Capital $ 2,800,000 $ 2,800,000 Total Project Financing $ 8,300,000 $ $ - $ $ $ $ 8,300,000 Section IV Operating Budget Impact Operating Cost or (savings) FY 21122 FY 22123 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25126 Future Yrs Total Budget Personnel $ Other Operating Costs $ $ $ Total Operating Impact $ $ - $ $ - $ CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI May 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6711 / FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices(a)lodi.gov Exhibit B STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney LODI, CA — The City of Lodi Community Development Department, through its Neighborhood Services Division, is prepared to engage in a citywide informational campaign, broadcasting information and gathering feedback instrumental to developing long-term solutions to homelessness in our City. A vital ingredient, and considered as the first component of a long-term solution, centers on the development of an Access Center. This Release is intended to share information on what an Access Center is and also clarify what an Access Center is not. This is our first step in our public community engagement plan. In the next few weeks, we plan to distribute another press release to share our survey link, which will allow the community to provide feedback on the proposed Access Center. Also in the coming weeks, look for notice of community meetings, utility bill inserts, social media and website posts and other announcements to disseminate information and gather feedback from the community. What is an Access Center? An Access Center is a low -barrier, service -enriched shelter that facilitates linkage to needed resources to help individuals and families exit the cycle of homelessness. Onsite services include intensive case management, hygiene facilities, 24/7 staffing including security, and janitorial services. An Access Center offers highly marginalized people the opportunity to regain safety and engage in supportive connections that allow them to move forward with rebuilding their lives, as well as develop pathways to permanent housing, income, healthcare, sobriety, and stability. To make sheltering more accessible, partners, pets, and possessions are allowed in a low -barrier setting. However, low -barrier does not mean low -expectations. Violence, weapons, open use of illegal substances, or disruptive behavior is prohibited within the facility. What an Access Center is Not? It is important to note, an Access Center is not a homeless camp. It is a safe and secure option to our unsheltered community with access to needed services necessary to progress towards a path of self-sufficiency. Security is a central component of the Access Center and consists of 24/7 monitoring of the immediate neighborhood, discourages loitering by clients, and responds promptly to any neighborhood concerns. Additionally, routine patrol of the entire Access Center campus will occur to ensure the safety and security of residents and that house rules are followed. Janitorial staff would also ensure the Access Center campus remains clean and debris free on a daily basis. Additionally, with sufficient minimal barrier shelter beds, the City can focus its enforcement efforts on reducing the occurrence of camping in public right-of-ways, parks, in front of businesses, etc., because unsheltered individuals could choose to be transported to the Access Center. As a result, the Access Center would not only provide access for unsheltered individuals or families; it will also provide greater access for the entire community to City resources. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division at NeighborhoodServices(uModi.gov. CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI 18 de Mayo de 2021 CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6711 / FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov NeighborhoodServices(a)lodi.gov PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney LODI, CA — EI Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Lodi, mediante su Division de Servicios a Vecindarios, esta preparado para participar en una campana informativa en toda la Ciudad, transmitiendo informacion y recopilando comentarios fundamentales para desarrollar una soluci6n de largo plazo a la a la situaci6n de personas que carecen de hogar (homelessness) en nuestra Ciudad. Un componente vital, y considerado como el primer componente de una solucion a largo plazo, se centra en el desarrollo de un Centro de Acceso. EI objetivo de este comunicado es compartir informacion sobre to que es un Centro de Acceso y tambien aclarar to que no es un Centro de Acceso. Este es nuestro primer paso en nuestro plan para que el publico en la comunidad pueda participar. En las pr6ximas semanas, planeamos distribuir otro comunicado de prensa para compartir nuestro enlace de encuesta, el cual le permitira a la comunidad proporcionar comentarios sobre el Centro de Acceso. Tambien, en las proximas semanas, busque avisos sobre reuniones o juntas en la comunidad, inserciones en las facturas de servicios pOblicos, publicaciones en las redes sociales y en sitios web y otros anuncios para difundir informaci6n y recopilar comentarios de la comunidad. ,&Que es un Centro de Acceso? Un Centro de Acceso, es un refugio de bajos obstaculos y esta enriquecido con servicios, que facilita la vinculaci6n con los recursos necesarios para ayudar a las personas y a familias a salir del ciclo de la falta de vivienda (homelessness) Los servicios in situ (en el local) incluyen, manejo intensivo de caso, servicios de higiene, personal las 24 horas del dia 7 dias a la semana, incluyendo servicios de seguridad y de limpieza. Un Centro de Acceso le ofrece a las personas altamente marginadas, la oportunidad de recuperar la seguridad y el poder participar en conexiones de apoyo que les permiten avanzar en la restauraci6n de sus vidas, asi Como desarrollar senderos hacia la vivienda permanente, a ingresos, a atenci6n medica, a la sobriedad y a la estabilidad. Para hacer que el refugio sea mas accesible, las parejas domesticas, las mascotas y los bienes personales son permitidos en un establecimiento de bajos obstaculos. Sin embargo, la barrera baja no significa bajas expectativas. La violencia, armas, el use de substancias ilegales explicitamente o el comportamiento perturbador esta prohibido dentro de las instalaciones. ZQue No es un Centro de Acceso? Es importante senalar que un Centro de Acceso no es un campamento para personas sin hogar. Es una opci6n segura para nuestra comunidad que no tiene un techo donde refugiarse, con acceso a los servicios necesarios para progresar hacia un camino de autosuficiencia. La seguridad es un componente central del Centro de Acceso y consiste en el monitoreo del vecindario inmediato, las 24 horas del dia, los 7 dias a la semana, desalienta el merodeo de los clientes y responde con prontitud a cualquier inquietud del vecindario. Ademas, se patrullaria rutinariamente todo el plantel del Centro de Acceso para garantizar la seguridad y la protecci6n de los residentes y para cerciorarse que las reglas de la casa estan siendo acatadas. EI personal de conserjeria (limpieza) tambien se aseguraria de que el contorno del Centro de Acceso permanezca limpio y sin desechos diariamente. Ademas, con suficientes camas en el albergue de minimos obstaculos, la Ciudad puede enfocar sus esfuerzos de cumplimiento en la disminucion del hecho de acampar en las vias publicas, en los parques, frente a las empresas o negocios, etc., porque las personas que no tienen un techo donde refugiarse pods an optar por ser transportadas al Centro de Acceso. Como resultado, el Centro de Acceso no solo proporcionara acceso a las personas o a familias que no tienen un techo donde refugiarse, sino que tambien proporcionara un mayor acceso a recursos de la Ciudad a toda la comunidad. Para mas informacion, comuniquese con el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y la Division de Servicios a Vecindarios al NeighborhoodServices(o)lodi.gov. CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI June 7, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LODI, CA — CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6711 / FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices(a)lodi.gov An Access Center provides a gateway to: All Community Counseling Employment/Empowerment Sobriety Shelter/Support Services "Helping create a Win/Win for the City of Lodi community" STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney The City of Lodi Community Development Department, through its Neighborhood Services Division, is prepared to engage in a citywide informational campaign, broadcasting information and gathering feedback instrumental to developing long-term solutions to homelessness in our City. A vital ingredient, and considered as the first component of a long-term solution, centers on the development of an Access Center. This Release is the second in a series to provide information to the Lodi community. Based on questions and feedback we have received since the first press release issued on May 19, 2021, we are providing additional information. In the coming weeks, we will also be releasing a survey, notice of community meetings, utility bill inserts, social media and website posts, and other announcements to disseminate information and continue gathering feedback from the community. Where will the Access Center be located? Currently no final location has been selected by the City Council. City staff will consider the following, among other factors, prior to recommending a final site selection to the City Council: • Proximity to single family residential • Proximity to parks and schools • Proximity to community resources (retail, groceries, etc.) • Availability and proximity of social service resources • Availability and proximity of transportation options How is an Access Center different from resources currently available in Lodi? Current shelter resources in Lodi have qualifications that one must meet to reside at the shelter facility. An Access Center reduces those barriers to assist those harder to reach. As shared in the first press release, partners, pets, and possessions would be allowed. An individual would also be able to enter the Access Center shelter if they were not clean and sober so long as they remain respectful of staff and other residents and do not have illegal substances, weapons, or other prohibited items in their possession. This would allow clients the opportunity to seek out resources necessary to take the first steps towards sobriety. The Access Center will have a strong focus on job readiness or support services for those clients ready for the next steps to self-sufficiency. What staffing will an Access Center require? In addition to the security and janitorial services mentioned in the previous press release, there will be caseworkers, a shelter manager, and shelter monitors onsite, and space for social service providers to offer resources. The Access Center shelter operator would determine the level of staffing needed to meet the needs of the clients. Selection of a shelter operator has not been made. What would operational hours of an Access Center look like? An Access Center would require 24/7 staffing for shelter monitors, janitorial, and security. During the day, caseworkers and social service providers would be available to assist each client. The shelter operator would determine intake procedures for day and night shift. Unsheltered persons staying at the Access Center Emergency Shelter would be allowed to stay at the facility throughout the day. However, we will implement a good neighbor policy, which would mean no loitering outside the gates of the Access Center; clients would either remain inside the facility or leave the vicinity of premises. Regular patrols of the facility by security would ensure rules are followed. If you build it, they will come. This statement has been heard in many local communities. However, other cities within San Joaquin County are also developing their own responses to address homelessness with similar resources, so we do not anticipate any change in our unsheltered count resulting from development of an Access Center. Moreover, based on information heard through outreach efforts, many of our unsheltered population have ties to Lodi through family, friends, employment, or long-term residency; they have not come from other Cities to seek out resources in Lodi, because many are from here. Clarification on Engagement Plan Survey Responses. The Lodi Access Center Community Engagement Plan referenced 150 survey responses. This does not mean we are only going to accept 150 responses; the number was based on prior participation by the community as a success measure for the minimum number of responses we anticipate to receive. We encourage everyone to complete the survey once it opens and hope we receive many more than the anticipated 150 responses. All responses received will be a part of the final data shared with the community and City Council. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division at NeiahborhoodServices(u�lodi.gov. For updates on the Lodi Access Center Engagement Process, please also see the City website at http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI 7 de Junio de 2021 CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6711 / FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices(a)lodi.gov PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA LODI, CA — Un Centro de Acceso proporciona una via a: All (Todo) Community (Comunidad) Counseling (Consejeria) Employment/Empowerment (Empleo/Empoderamiento) Sobriety (Sobriedad) Shelter/Support Services (Refugio/Servicios de Apoyo) STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney "Ayudando a crear una situaci6n beneficiosa para la comunidad de la Ciudad de Lodi" EI Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Lodi, mediante su Division de Servicios a Vecindarios, esta preparado para participar en una campana informativa en toda la Ciudad, transmitiendo informaci6n y recopilando comentarios fundamentales para desarrollar una soluci6n de largo plazo a la situacion de personas que carecen de hogar (homelessness) en nuestra Ciudad. Un componente vital, y considerado como el primer componente de una soluci6n a largo plazo, se centra en el desarrollo de un Centro de Acceso. Esta publicaci6n es la segunda de una serie que le proporciona informacion a la comunidad de Lodi. Basandonos en preguntas y comentarios que hemos recibido desde el primer comunicado de prensa emitido el 19 de Mayo de 2021, estamos proporcionando informacion adicional. En las pr6ximas semanas, tambien publicaremos una encuesta, avisos sobre juntas comunitarias, inserciones en los sobres de facturas de los servicios p6blicos, publicaciones en redes sociales y sitios web y otros anuncios para difundir informacion y continuar recopilando comentarios de la comunidad. ,&D6nde estara el Centro de Acceso ubicado? Actualmente el Consejo Municipal no ha seleccionado ninguna ubicaci6n definitiva. Entre otros factores, el personal del ayuntamiento considerara to siguiente, antes de recomendarle una selecci6n final del sitio al Consejo Municipal: • Proximidad a viviendas unifamiliares • Proximidad a parques y escuelas • Proximidad a recursos comunitarios (venta al por menor, comestibles, etc.) • Disponibilidad y proximidad a recursos de servicios sociales • Disponibilidad y proximidad a opciones de transporte ,&En que se diferencia un Centro de Acceso de los recursos disponibles actualmente en Lodi? Los recursos actuales para acudir a un albergue en Lodi tiene requisitos con los cuales uno tiene que cumplir para quedarse en una instalaci6n de refugio. Un Centro de Acceso reduce esas barreras para ayudar a aquellos con dificultades para adquirir. Como se comparti6 en el primer comunicado de prensa, se permitiran parejas domesticas, mascotas y pertenencias. Una persona tambien podra entrar al refugio del Centro de Acceso si no esta limpia y sobria, siempre y cuando mantenga el respeto con el personal y con los otros residentes y no tenga substancias ilicitas, armas u otros articulos prohibidos en sus pertenencias. Esto daria a los clientes la oportunidad de buscar los recursos necesarios para dar el primer paso hacia la sobriedad. EI Centro de Acceso tendra un fuerte enfoque en la preparaci6n para un empleo o los servicios de apoyo para aquellos clientes listos para dar los pr6ximos pasos hacia la autosuficiencia ,&Que personal requiere un Centro de Acceso? Ademas de los servicios de seguridad y de conserjeria (limpieza) ya mencionados en el comunicado de prensa anterior, habra trabajadores sociales, un administrador del albergue, monitores del albergue in situ (en el lugar), y espacio para que los proveedores de servicios sociales ofrezcan recursos. EI gerente del refugio del Centro de Acceso determinara el nivel de personal necesario para poder cumplir con las necesidades de los clientes. No se ha hecho la selecci6n de un administrador para el refugio. 4C6mo serian las horas operativas de un Centro de Acceso? Un Centro de Acceso requeriria de personal las 24 horas al dia, siete dias a la semana para monitorear el albergue, conserjeria (limpieza) y seguridad. Durante el dia, los trabajadores sociales y los proveedores de servicios sociales estarian disponibles para ayudar a cada cliente. EI gerente del albergue determinaria los procedimientos de admisi6n para el turno de dia y de la noche. Las personas sin alojamiento que se estan albergando en el Refugio de Emergencia del Centro de Acceso se les permitiria permanecer en las instalaciones durante el dia. Sin embargo, implementaremos una politica de buen vecino, to que significaria que no se merodearia fuera de las puertas del Centro de Acceso; los clientes permanecerian ya sea dentro de las instalaciones o abandonarian los alrededores de las instalaciones. EI patrullaje regular de las instalaciones por un agente de seguridad garantizaria que se acaten las reglas. Si to construyes, ellos vendran. Esta afirmaci6n se ha escuchado en muchas comunidades locales. Sin embargo, otras ciudades dentro del Condado de San Joaquin tambien estan desarrollando sus propias resoluciones para abordar el tema de la falta de vivienda (homelessness) con recursos similares, por to que no anticipamos ningun cambio en nuestro conteo de personas no alojadas como resultado del desarrollo de un Centro de Acceso. Ademas, basandonos en la informaci6n adquirida de las iniciativas de comunicaci6n, mucha de nuestra poblaci6n sin refugio tiene vinculos a Lodi a traves de familia, amigos, empleo, o residencia de larga duraci6n; no han venido de otras ciudades a buscar recursos en Lodi. Aclaraci6n sobre las Respuestas de la Encuesta del Plan de Participaci6n. EI Plan de Participaci6n Comunitario del Centro de Acceso de Lodi incluye las respuestas de 150 encuestas. Esto no significa que unicamente aceptaremos 150 respuestas; la cifra fue basada en la participaci6n previa de la comunidad como indicador de exito en la cantidad minima de respuestas que esperamos recibir. Exhortamos a todos a completar la encuesta una vez que sea publicada y este disponible; esperamos adquirir mas de las 150 respuestas anticipadas. Todas las respuestas recibidas formaran parte de la informaci6n final compartida con la comunidad y el Consejo Municipal. Para mas informaci6n, comuniquese con el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y la Divisi6n de Servicios a Vecindarios al NeighborhoodServices(cDlodi.aov. Para actualizaciones sobre el Proceso de Participaci6n pertinente al Centro de Acceso de Lodi, por favor vea tambien el sitio web de la Ciudad en este enlace: http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI June 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LODI, CA — CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 330-8890/ FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices(a)lodi.gov An Access Center provides a gateway to: All Community Counseling Employment/Empowerment Sobriety Shelter/Support Services "Helping create a Win/Win for the City of Lodi community" STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney The City of Lodi ("City") Community Development Department, through its Neighborhood Services Division, has engaged in a citywide informational campaign, broadcasting information and gathering feedback instrumental to developing long-term solutions to homelessness in our City. A vital ingredient, and considered as the first component of a long-term solution, centers on the development of an Access Center. This Release is the third in a series to provide information about the Access Center to the Lodi community. Community Survey The Lodi Access Center community survey is now live and accessible through the City's website in both English and Spanish at http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center. We encourage everyone to take the survey and share with friends and family as well. We want to have a large community response to ensure all voices are heard. Only one submission per Person/IP address will be accepted. The Survey is scheduled to close July 6, 2021 at 5pm. Where will the Access Center be located? We understand that the main question raised by the Lodi community has been the Access Center's proposed location. The Community Development Department is evaluating three sites to potentially house a Lodi Access Center. Below is the list of pros and cons for each of the three proposed locations. Visual drawings of each site can be found on the City's website under the header "Potential Site Locations" at http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center. Site 1: Century Blvd - Surplus right-of-way Pros Cons City Owned Asset, no additional cost to acquire Emergency Services accessible, but not in close proximity Close proximity to retail and other commercial services Location is within 500feet of zoned residential Close proximity to public transit Adjacent to City Park Close proximity to public transit Adjacent to railroad right-of-way, would need sound wall Not within 500feet of zoned residential No existing infrastructure (significant development cost) Close proximity to emergency services No current site improvements Adaptive reuse of existing site improvements (industrial building) Outside current social services network, would limit access to our unsheltered persons Site 2: 710 N Sacramento Street Pros Cons Direct adjacency to existing shelter Not a City owned asset, would have cost to acquire property Close proximity to social service networks Adjacent to railroad right-of-way, would need sound wall Close proximity to retail and other commercial services Not in close proximity to public transit Close proximity to public transit Adjacency to major utility infrastructure may be an environmental concern Not within 500feet of zoned residential No current site improvements Close proximity to emergency services Site would be best suited for the 230kV project to improve electric services in Lodi Adaptive reuse of existing site improvements (industrial building) Outside current social services network, would limit access to our unsheltered persons Sufficient existing infrastructure (utilities, sewer, water, etc.) which will reduce overall development cost Site 3: Thurman Street and Guild Avenue Pros Cons City Owned Asset, no additional cost to acquire Emergency Services accessible, but not in close proximity Utility infrastructure available Not in close proximity to retail and other commercial services Not within 500feet of zoned residential Not in close proximity to public transit Adjacency to major utility infrastructure may be an environmental concern No current site improvements Site would be best suited for the 230kV project to improve electric services in Lodi Outside current social services network, would limit access to our unsheltered persons Following further evaluation of the three site options and community input, City staff will present the recommended site at a community meeting tentatively scheduled for the end of July 2021. More information on the community meeting will be provided in the next press release. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division at NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. Also, please look for informational flyers in the mail in the coming weeks. For updates on the Lodi Access Center Engagement Process, or to complete the survey, please visit the City website at http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI 22 de Junio de 2021 CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 330-8890/ FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices(a)lodi.gov PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA LODI, CA — Un Centro de Acceso proporciona una via a: All (Todo) Comunidad Consejeria Empleo/Empoderamiento Sobriedad Servicios de Apoyo/Refugio STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager "Ayudando a crear una situaci6n beneficiosa para la comunidad de la Ciudad de Lodi" JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney EI Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Lodi ("La Ciudad"), mediante su Division de Servicios a Vecindarios, ha emprendido una campana una campana informativa en toda la Ciudad, transmitiendo informaci6n y recopilando comentarios fundamentales para desarrollar una soluci6n de largo plazo a la situacion de personas que carecen de hogar (homelessness) en nuestra Ciudad. Un componente vital, y considerado como el primer componente de una solucion a largo plazo, se centra en el desarrollo de un Centro de Acceso. Esta publicaci6n es la tercera de una serie que le proporciona informacion a la comunidad de Lodi. Encuesta comunitaria La encuesta comunitaria del Centro de Acceso de Lodi ya esta disponible y puede ser accedida a traves de la pagina web de la ciudad, tanto en ingles como en espanol, en: http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center. Invitamos a todos a que participen en la encuesta y a que la compartan con sus amigos y familiares. Queremos obtener una gran participaci6n de la comunidad para cerciorarnos que todas las opiniones sean atendidas. Solo se aceptara una encuesta por persona/direcci6n IP. La cesaci6n de la encuesta esta prevista para el 6 de Julio de 2021 a las 5pm. 4D6nde se situara el Centro de Acceso? Entendemos que la principal pregunta planteada por la comunidad de Lodi, ha sido la ubicaci6n propuesta para el Centro de Acceso. EI Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario quiere compartir los tres sitios que estan siendo evaluados para albergar potencialmente un Centro de Acceso de Lodi. A continuaci6n, se presenta una lista de las ventajas y desventajas de cada una de las tres ubicaciones. Los planos visuales de cada sitio se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la ciudad bajo el encabezado "Potential Site Locations" ("Ubicaciones Potenciales del sitio") en http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center. Sitio 1: Century Blvd. — Derecho de paso excedente Venta'as Desventa'as Patrimonio de la ciudad, sin costo adicional de ad uisici6n Servicios de emergencia accesibles, pero no en la proximidad Cerca a tiendas de venta al por menor y a otros servicios comerciales La ubicaci6n esta a menos de 500 pies de la zona residencial cerca a transporte publico Contiguo all parque de la ciudad Contiguo al derecho de paso del ferrocarril, se necesitaria una barrera acustica Proximidad a tiendas de venta al por menor y a otros No hay infraestructura (Costo de desarrollo significante) servicios comerciales No hay mejoras para un sitio actual Proximidad a transporte publico Esta fuera de la red social de servicios actual, to que limitaria el acceso a nuestras personas sin refu io Sitio 2: 710 N Sacramento Street Venta'as Desventa'as Colindancia inmediata con el refugio existente Patrimonio que no le pertenece a la Ciudad, tendra costo Infraestructura de servicios publicos disponible ara ad uirir el predio Proximidad a las redes de servicios sociales Contiguo al derecho de paso del ferrocarril, se necesitaria un muro acustico Proximidad a tiendas de venta al por menor y a otros No hay me'ora para un sitio actual servicios comerciales EI sitio actual seria el mas adecuado para el proyecto 230kV para mejorar los servicios electricos en Lodi Proximidad a transporte publico Esta fuera de la red social de servicios actual, to que limitaria el acceso a nuestras personas sin refu io No esta a menos de 500 pies de una zona residencial Proximidad a los servicios de emergencia Re-uso adaptable de las mejoras ya existentes en el sitio edificio industrial) Suficiente infraestructura existente (servicios publicos, alcantarillado, agua, etc.) to cual reducira el costo total de desarrollo Sitio 3: Thurman Street y Guild Avenue Ventajas Desventajas Patrimonio de la Ciudad, sin costo adicional de ad uisicion Servicios de emergencia accesibles, pero no en la proximidad Infraestructura de servicios publicos disponible No en proximidad a tiendas de venta al por menor y a otros servicios comerciales No esta a menos de 500 pies de una zona residencial No en proximidad a transporte publico La cercania a una infraestructura importante de servicios publicos puede ser un problema medioambiental No hay me'ora para un sitio actual EI sitio actual seria el mas adecuado para el proyecto 230kV para mejorar los servicios electricos en Lodi Esta fuera de la red social de servicios actual, to que limitaria el acceso a nuestras personas sin refu io Tras la evaluaci6n de las tres opciones de la ubicaci6n, el personal de la ciudad presentara el sitio recomendado en una reuni6n comunitaria programada provisionalmente para finales de julio de 2021. En el pr6ximo comunicado de prensa se proporcionara mas informaci6n sobre la junta comunitaria. Para obtener mas informaci6n, comuniquese con el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Divisi6n de Servicios a Vecindarios en: NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. Ademas, por favor, espere folletos informativos en el correo en las pr6ximas semanas. Para obtener informaci6n actualizada sobre el proceso de participacion en el Centro de Acceso de Lodi, o para completar la encuesta, por favor visite el sitio web de la ciudad en: http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI July 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LODI, CA — CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 330-8890/ FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices a)lodi.gov An Access Center provides a gateway to: All Community Counseling Employment/Empowerment Sobriety Shelter/Support Services "Helping create a Win/Win for the City of Lodi community" STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney The City of Lodi ("City") Community Development Department, through its Neighborhood Services Division, has engaged in a citywide informational campaign, broadcasting information and gathering feedback instrumental to developing long-term solutions to homelessness in our City. A vital ingredient, and considered as the first component of a long-term solution, centers on the development of an Access Center. This Release is the fourth in a series to provide information about the Access Center to the Lodi community. Community Survey FAQ City Staff have reviewed all questions and comments received from community members in response to the survey and via Facebook posts and have organized these questions and comments into representative areas to limit repeated answers. These common types of questions and comments have been provided below. Do note, the questions and comments listed below are either verbatim per the survey/Facebook post, or were paraphrased if part of their comment or question had already been addressed in a previous response to eliminated duplicate responses. Thank you to everyone that completed the survey and provided input, we had an overwhelming response. Questions/Comments Received from the Public and City's Responses: 1. 1 don't believe this program solves the homeless problem in Lodi. You need to find a way to stop other municipalities from sending their homeless to Lodi. The majority of the homeless people are NOT from Lodi. Response: The City collaborates with other municipalities and shares strategies for ending and preventing homelessness within each jurisdiction. The City is not aware of any other agency transporting unsheltered individuals outside of their own area, nor is there evidence that other cities are dropping their unsheltered off in Lodi. • Based on information obtained through outreach efforts, many of our unsheltered population have ties to Lodi through family, friends, employment, or long-term residency; they have not come from other cities to seek out resources in Lodi. o The San Joaquin County 2019 point in time count survey shared that 72% of respondents reported being continuously homeless in San Joaquin County for longer than one year. 2. 1 think a centralized facility at the County Seat that can provide education, re-entry to the workplace guidance, sober living, access to rehab/medical facilities would be ideal. Response: A centralized County -wide location for the homeless would limit the overall resources available to cities. Moreover, we cannot force anyone to go to another City to seek resources for social services. If the individual does not want to leave their home and community in Lodi and all of the resources are allocated to a centralized location in another City, there would be minimal resources available locally and we could potentially see our unsheltered count increase. 3. Apartments need to be built that are affordable. Currently in Lodi, rent is higher than a mortgage on a large home. If there is no affordable housing, then facilitating an access center to assist in homing the unsheltered is almost pointless. The access center will be a long term housing unit. Response: As a City, we understand the importance of the development of more affordable housing. We are working on opportunities to increase the affordable housing stock in Lodi. This will require strong public-private partnerships as a key component to successfully implement a housing program that meets the needs of the community. As opportunities arise, staff will bring forth plans to City Council. 4. They do not want help! I don't know when you guys are going to get that, they want nothing to do with Laws, and do not want to conform to rules. Response: We understand that there are some unsheltered persons that may not want assistance, but a great majority do. If we are able to provide sufficient resources and shelter for those that do want assistance, we feel there will be a significant reduction of those that you see on the streets. • Additionally, we have made great progress with our mobile Access Center volunteers receiving over 80 referrals in just two months for assistance, demonstrating the need and want for assistance locally. Unfortunately, current resources are limited and wait lists are long for those in need of housing, treatment services, or job readiness training. Having these resources available locally would allow us to expedite services to those in need. 5. We need buy in from local business owners to help with supplies. (food, clothing, etc). Take a look at Lodi House & how a good program is ran. Look at partnering with Delta College to develop on-site training (Workforce Development Dept). Delta is deeply committed to the community & can provide education for both short-term & long term programs. There are many community members who will volunteer if a well organized program is in place. Response: We agree, and will be looking to include many of these aspects into a Lodi Access Center. 6. How will security be handled in and around the facility including neighborhood businesses, properties, alleyways, etc.? Response: Any site chosen will implement a good neighbor policy. This means 24/7 monitoring by private security, discourages loitering by clients, and responds promptly to any neighborhood concerns about the Access Center. Routine patrol of the entire Access Center campus will occur to ensure the safety and security of residents and that house rules are followed. 7. What funding is involved with this project? Response: Current funding involved is American Rescue Plan Act Federal funds, Local Early Action Planning grant, and Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant. 8. Where will the services come from? Mental health services, addiction clinic services as well as the operation of the building, food, site personnel? Who will doing these jobs? Social services from Stockton? Who will be paying their salaries and retirements? Also listed are some job training programs, carpentry, automotive etc. where will these trainers come from and at what cost to Lodi residents? Response: The City recognizes we are not the expert. We would be looking to hire a shelter operator that has extensive experience in managing a shelter, providing case management, housing resources, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, job readiness programs, diversionary services, etc. Long-term plans and partnerships with non -profits, county, volunteers, and other community resources will be essential to the success of an Access Center in Lodi. • We hope to engage local businesses to assist with job training programs on a volunteer basis to provide comprehensive job readiness programs, teach trades (Welding, woodworking, mechanic, plumbing, etc.), as well as computer training to help individuals meet the demand of the local job market. 9. Why can't we just ship the homeless to another city? That would solve our problem. Response: The City received many comments suggesting transporting Lodi's unsheltered resident to another City as a solution. However, this is not only inhumane; it is not a true solution to the issues faced by the unsheltered. Many of Lodi's unsheltered residents have ties to the community and want to remain in the area and would return to those connections if moved elsewhere. Further, many comments stated that other municipalities "dumped their homeless in Lodi"; we have found no evidence to substantiate these claims. 10. Why can't the City just remove homeless from public spaces? Response: The Martin v. City of Boise ruling provides that homeless persons cannot be prosecuted for merely sleeping outside on public property in the absence of adequate shelter alternatives. This ruling limits what the City is able to enforce in response to unsheltered persons if there are not sufficient resources and bed spaces. • An Access Center low -barrier emergency shelter in Lodi would provide adequate shelter alternatives, which would allow the City to focus enforcement efforts on reducing the occurrence of camping in public right-of-ways, parks, in front of businesses, alleyways, etc. because unsheltered individuals could utilize the Access Center's shelter facilities. 11. What is the purpose of the Access Center and how is it going to help reduce our homeless in Lodi? Response: The goal of an Access Center is to move individuals through programs and have them reach a level of self-sufficiency that they would no longer need to be housed at the facility. We know that this is not an overnight solution, however if nothing is done, nothing will change. An Access Center allows the community a gateway to much needed resources that otherwise either would not be available or would be insufficient to meet the needs of our growing unsheltered population. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division at NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. For updates on the Lodi Access Center Engagement Process, please visit the City website at http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI 8 de Julio de 2021 CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 330-8890/ FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov NeighborhoodServices(a-)Iodi.gov PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA LODI, CA — Un Centro de Acceso proporciona una via a: All (Todo) Comunidad Consejeria Empleo/Empoderamiento Sobriedad Servicios de Apoyo/Refugio STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney "Ayudando a crear una situacion beneficiosa para la comunidad de la Ciudad de Lodi" EI Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Lodi ("La Ciudad"), mediante su Division de Servicios a Vecindarios, ha emprendido una campaha informativa en toda la Ciudad, transmitiendo informaci6n y recopilando comentarios fundamentales para desarrollar una soluci6n de largo plazo a la situacion de personas que carecen de hogar (homelessness) en nuestra Ciudad. Un componente vital, y considerado como el primer componente de una solucion a largo plazo, se centra en el desarrollo de un Centro de Acceso. Esta publicaci6n es la cuarta de una serie que le proporciona informaci6n a la comunidad de Lodi. Preguntas mas frecuentes de la encuesta a la comunidad EI personal de la ciudad ha analizado todas las preguntas y comentarios que presentaron los miembros de la comunidad en respuesta a la encuesta y a las publicaciones en Facebook, y ha organizado estas preguntas y comentarios en areas significativas para reducir respuestas repetidas. A continuaci6n se presentan estos tipos de preguntas y comentarios comunes. Hay que tener en cuenta que las preguntas y los comentarios que se enumeran a continuaci6n son palabras textuales de la encuesta o de to que se public6 en Facebook, o bien se han parafraseado, en caso de que una parte del comentario o de la pregunta ya se haya contestado en una respuesta anterior fue para eliminar respuestas repetidas. Gracias a todos los que han respondido a la encuesta y han aportado su opini6n, hemos recibido una respuesta abrumadora. Preguntas o comentarios que present6 el publico y las respuestas de la ciudad: 1. No creo que este programa resuelva el problema de las personas sin hogar en Lodi. Hay que encontrar la manera de evitar que otros municipios envien sus indigentes a Lodi. La mayoria de las personas sin hogar NO son de Lodi. Respuesta: La ciudad colabora con otros municipios y comparte estrategias para eliminar y prevenir la falta de vivienda dentro de cada jurisdicci6n. La Ciudad no tiene conocimiento de ninguna otra agencia que transporte a personas no alojadas fuera de su propia area, ni hay evidencia de que otros Municipios esten trasladando a sus residentes sin techo a Lodi. En base a la informaci6n obtenida a traves de los esfuerzos de divulgaci6n, muchos de nuestra poblaci6n sin alberque tienen vinculos con Lodi a traves de familia, amigos, empleo o residencia de largo plazo; no han venido de otros Municipios para buscar recursos en Lodi. o La encuesta de conteo de determinado momento del Condado de San Joaquin del ano 2019 comparti6 que el 72% de los que respondieron, informaron estar continuamente sin hogar en el condado de San Joaquin por mas de un ano. 2. Creo que to ideal seria una instalaci6n centralizada en la sede del condado, la cual pueda ofrecer educaci6n, orientaci6n para la reincorporaci6n al trabajo, vida en estado de sobriedad y acceso a instalaciones de rehabilitaci6n y medicas. Respuesta: Si se utilizase una ubicaci6n centralizada para todo el condado para personas sin albergue, se limitarian los recursos en general disponibles para otros Municipios. Ademas, no podemos obligar a nadie a it a otra ciudad para obtener servicios sociales. Si la persona no quiere dejar su hogar y su comunidad en Lodi y todos los recursos se asignan a una ubicacion centralizada en otra ciudad, los recursos disponibles a nivel local ser an muy pocos y pods amos ver un aumento en el numero de personas sin hogar. 3. Es necesario construir apartamentos que sean asequibles. Actualmente en Lodi, el alquiler es mas alto que la hipoteca de una casa grande. Si no hay viviendas a precios asequibles, entonces facilitar un centro de acceso para ayudar a albergar a los desamparados es casi inutil. EI centro de acceso sera una vivienda de larga duraci6n. Respuesta: Como Ciudad, entendemos la importancia del desarrollo de mas viviendas asequibles. Estamos trabajando en la posibilidad de aumentar el inventario de viviendas con precios asequibles en Lodi. Esto requerira una fuerte colaboraci6n entre el sector publico y privado como factor clave para poder implementar un programa de viviendas que cumpla con las necesidades de la comunidad. A medida que surjan estas oportunidades, el personal le planteara los planes al Concejo Municipal. 4. iNo quieren ayuda! No se cuando to van a entender, no quieren saber nada de las Leyes, y no quieren adaptarse a las normas y reglas. Respuesta: Entendemos que hay algunas personas sin techo que no quieren la asistencia, pero una gran mayoria si. Si podemos proporcionar suficientes recursos y refugio a los que si quieren asistencia, creemos que habra una disminuci6n significante en el numero de indigentes que se ven en las calles. • Ademas, los voluntarios de nuestro Centro de Acceso M6vil han conseguido mas de 80 remisiones de asistencia en s6lo dos meses, to cual demuestra la necesidad y el deseo de asistencia a nivel local. Por desgracia, los recursos actuales son limitados y las listas de espera son largas para los que necesitan vivienda, servicios de tratamiento o capacitaci6n para empleo. el tener estos recursos disponibles a nivel local permitirla agilizar los servicios a las personas que los necesitan 5. Necesitamos la colaboraci6n de los empresarios locales para ayudar con los suministros. (comida, ropa, etc.). Miren por ejemplo a Lodi House y c6mo dirigen un buen programa. Busquen la posibilidad de asociarse con el Delta College para desarrollar un entrenamiento en el sitio (Departamento de Desarrollo de Fuerza laboral). EI Colegio Delta esta fuertemente involucrado con la comunidad y puede proporcionar educacion para programas a corto y largo plazo. Hay muchos miembros de la comunidad que se ofrecerian como voluntarios si hubiese un programa bien estructurado. Respuesta: Estamos de acuerdo, a intentaremos incluir muchos de estos aspectos en un Centro de Acceso de Lodi 6. �C6mo se manejaria la seguridad dentro y alrededor de las instalaciones, incluyendo la de los negocios del vecindario, de las propiedades, de los callejones, etc.? Respuesta: Cualquier sitio elegido implementara la politica del buen vecino. Esto significa vigilancia 24 horas al dia, 7 dias a la semana, por parte de un servicio de seguridad privado, que desaliente el merodeo de los clientes y que responda con prontitud a cualquier preocupaci6n que tenga el vecindario sobre el Centro de Acceso. Se realizaran recorridos rutinarios por todo el recinto de Access Center para garantizar la seguridad de los residentes y el cumplimiento de las normas de la instituci6n. 7. �,Que tipo de financiaci6n conlleva este proyecto? Respuesta: La financiacion actual incluye a; los fondos federales de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Americano (American Rescue Plan Act), la subvenci6n de Acci6n Temprana de Planificaci6n Local (Local Early Action Planning grant) y a la subvenci6n de Asignaci6n para Viviendas Permanentes Locales (Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant). 8. �De d6nde procederan los servicios? �Servicios de salud mental, servicios de clinica para adicciones, asi como la administraci6n del edificio, la comida, el personal del lugar? �,Quien desempenara estos trabajos? Los servicios sociales de Stockton? �,Quien pagara sus salarios y jubilaciones? Tambien se enumeran algunos programas de entrenamiento laboral, carpinteria, automotriz, etc. �De d6nde saldran estos instructores y a que costo para los residentes de Lodi? Respuesta: La ciudad admite que no somos expertos. Queremos contratar a un administrador de albergues que tenga una amplia pericia en la gesti6n de refugios, en el manejo de casos, en los recursos de vivienda, en los servicios de tratamiento de salud mental y de abuso de sustancias, en los programas de entrenamiento laboral, en los servicios de disuasi6n, etc. Los planes a largo plazo y las colaboraciones con organizaciones sin fines de lucro, el condado, los voluntarios y otros recursos de la comunidad seran esenciales para el exito de un Centro de Acceso en Lodi. • Esperamos involucrar a empresas locales para que asistan en los programas de entrenamiento laboral de forma voluntaria para que proporcionen programas comprensivos de preparaci6n para el trabajo, ensenen oficios como (soldadura, carpinteria, mecanica, plomeria, etc.), asi como entrenamiento en computaci6n para ayudar a las personas a satisfacer la demanda del mercado laboral local. 9. Por que no podemos transportar a los indigentes a otra ciudad? Eso resolveria nuestro problema. Respuesta: La ciudad recibi6 muchas sugerencias sobre el traslado de los residentes sin albergue a otra ciudad como soluci6n. Sin embargo, esto no s6lo es inhumano, sino que no es una verdadera soluci6n a los problemas que enfrentan las personas indigentes. Muchos de los residentes sin hogar de Lodi tienen vinculos con la comunidad y quieren permanecer en la zona y regresarian a esos vinculos si se trasladan a otro lugar. Ademas, en muchos comentarios se afirma que otros municipios "arrojaron sus personas sin hogar a Lodi" no hemos encontrado ninguna evidencia que corrobore estas afirmaciones. 10. Por que el Ayuntamiento no puede retirar a los indigentes de los espacios publicos? Respuesta: EI fallo en el caro Martin contra la ciudad de Boise establece que las personas sin hogar no pueden ser enjuiciadas por el mero hecho de dormir al aire libre en una propiedad publica en ausencia de albergue adecuado. Esta decisi6n limita to que la ciudad puede imponer en respuesta a las personas sin techo, si es que no hay suficientes recursos y espacios con camas. • Un refugio de emergencia de acceso facil en Lodi proporcionaria alternativas adecuadas, to cual le permitiria a la ciudad enfocar sus esfuerzos en reducir la frecuencia de acampar en las vias publicas, en los parques, frente a los negocios, callejones, etc. porque los individuos sin refugio podrian utilizar el albergue de las instalaciones del Centro de Acceso. 11. �Cual es el objetivo del Centro de Acceso y c6mo va a ayudar a reducir el numero de personas que carecen de hogar en Lodi? Respuesta: EI prop6sito de un Centro de Acceso seria hacer que las personas asistan y pasen por los programas y que alcancen un nivel de autosuficiencia que les permita no tener que seguir alojandose en el centro. Sabemos que no es una soluci6n de un dia para otro, pero si no se hace nada, nada cambiara. Un Centro de Acceso le ofrece a la comunidad una puerta de acceso a recursos muy necesarios que, de otro modo, no estarian disponibles o serian escasos para atender las necesidades de nuestra creciente poblaci6n sin albergue. Para obtener mas informaci6n, comuniquese con el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Division de Servicios Vecinales en: NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. Para obtener informaci6n actualizada sobre el proceso de participaci6n en el Centro de Acceso de Lodi, visite el sitio web de la ciudad en http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center. CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI July 21, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LODI, CA — CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 330-8890/ FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov NeighborhoodServicesCa)lodi.gov An Access Center provides a gateway to: All Community Counseling Employment/Empowerment Sobriety Shelter/Support Services "Helping create a Win/Win for the City of Lodi community" STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney The City of Lodi ("City") Community Development Department, through its Neighborhood Services Division, has engaged in a citywide informational campaign, broadcasting information and gathering feedback instrumental to developing long-term solutions to homelessness in our City. A vital ingredient, and considered as the first component of a long-term solution, centers on the development of an Access Center. This Release is the fifth in a series to provide information about the Access Center to the Lodi community. Community Survey FAQ City Staff have reviewed all questions and comments received from community members in response to the survey, via Facebook posts, emails. We have organized these questions and comments into representative areas to limit repeated answers. These common types of questions and comments have been provided below. Do note, the questions and comments listed below are either verbatim per the survey/Facebook post or email, or were paraphrased if part of the comment or question had already been addressed in a previous response to eliminated duplicate responses. Thank you to everyone that completed the survey and provided input, we had an overwhelming response. Questions/Comments Received from the Public and City's Responses: 1. How will the continued services be paid for? Response: Through grant resources, Federal/State dollars, local partnerships, and County support for wraparound services, the City has demonstrated operational funding for approximately 3 years. The City will continue to apply for grant resources to assist with ongoing operations and will seek additional partnerships as well. 2. What happens if someone refuses service and also refuses to leave? Response: We understand that not everyone will want to go to the Access Center. However, they will be provided the option as long as they are not disruptive or violent. If they choose not to go, appropriate enforcement action will be taken, every case is different and does not fit a one -size fits all approach. We do believe due to the low -barrier nature and the allowance of partners, pets, and possessions that we will have a high acceptance rate as seen in other cities with similar programs. 3. Who will pay the salaries and retirements? Response: The City will hire a Shelter Operator, and it will be responsible for the salaries and benefits of employees working at the Access Center, through the funding provided as part of the operational agreement with the operator. 4. Will a Measure be added to the ballot to tax residents to fund the Access Center? Response: At this time, the City has sufficient resources to develop the Access Center and operate for several years. As shared in a previous response, the City will also be seeking additional partnerships with non -profits, San Joaquin County, volunteers, and will apply for additional grant resources as they become available to limit the financial impacts to residents. At this time, the City does not anticipate a need for a tax measure to fund the Access Center operations. 5. Will there be County involvement? Response: Yes, at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on July 13, 2021, there was a joint presentation from the cities of Lodi, Manteca, and Tracy, where the Board in a 5-0 vote approved funding development costs to each cities' proposed shelter projects. The Board of Supervisors awarded $2.8 million to Lodi; and acknowledged that they will need to provide wraparound services support for each cities' project. 6. How many beds will be at this facility? Response: We are proposing a 100 -bed facility that will be made up of both congregate and non - congregate sheltering. 7. Is this considered temporary housing for these people or a facility to be occupied by those entering the program until they have gotten jobs and can enter back into supportive themselves? Would this program allow people to repeat the program offered continuously? Response: The program will provide job readiness services to individuals including offering training for multiple trades (metal/wood working, mechanics, plumbing, electrical, computer, etc.). Those that have an income, but it is limited (Social Security, Disability, Veterans Benefits, etc.) would be provided housing services. The proposed Access Center Emergency Shelter would be low -barrier, which would allow individuals the opportunity to go through programs again. However, users of the Access Center would be assigned a caseworker to determine necessary steps to get each individual on the right path to self-sufficiency and to make sure the individuals are making continued progress and that the system is not being abused. 8. How will you prevent loitering or other unwanted activities by homeless around the Access Center, especially near and around the businesses in the area? Response: Any site chosen will implement a good neighbor policy (please see prior press release for more information), include a security patrol requirement, and post appropriate no loitering signage. Additionally, since the Access Center will be open during the day, residents do not need to find anywhere to go, which often is a reason for loitering. Moreover, the Access Center will allow even those not staying in the facility access to restrooms, a phone charging station, and a greenspace with tables located within the Access Center fence that they can stay at during the day as long as they are not being disruptive. 9. Will there be a public forum held for me to provide comments or ask questions? Response: Yes, our next press release will share the details for the planned public meeting and City staff hopes that all interested individuals will participate. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division at NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. For updates on the Lodi Access Center Engagement Process, please visit the City website at http://lodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor MARK CHANDLER, Mayor Pro Tempore DOUG KUEHNE SHAK KHAN MIKEY HOTHI 21 de Julio de 2021 CITY OF LODI 2015 "Wine Region of the Year" Community Development Department Neighborhood Services Division CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 330-8890/ FAX (209) 333-6842 www.lodi.gov Neigh borhoodServices(a)lodi.gov PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA LODI, CA — Un Centro de Acceso proporciona una via a: All (Todo) Comunidad Consejeria Empleo/Empoderamiento Sobriedad Servicios de Apoyo/Refugio STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager "Ayudando a crear una situacion beneficiosa para la comunidad de la Ciudad de Lodi" JENNIFER CUSMIR City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney EI Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Lodi ("La Ciudad"), mediante su Division de Servicios a Vecindarios, ha emprendido una campana informativa en toda la Ciudad, transmitiendo informacion y recopilando comentarios fundamentales para desarrollar una solucion de largo plazo a la situacion de personas que carecen de hogar (homelessness) en nuestra Ciudad. Un componente vital, y considerado como el primer componente de una solucion a largo plazo, se centra en el desarrollo de un Centro de Acceso. Esta publicacion es la quinta de una serie que le proporciona informacion a la comunidad de Lodi sobre el Centro de Acceso. Preguntas mas frecuentes de la encuesta a la comunidad EI personal de la ciudad ha analizado todas las preguntas y comentarios que presentaron los miembros de la comunidad en respuesta a la encuesta, a las publicaciones en Facebook y por correo electronico. Hemos organizado estas preguntas y comentarios en areas significativas para reducir respuestas repetidas. A continuacion se presentan estos tipos de preguntas y comentarios comunes. Hay que tener en cuenta que las preguntas y los comentarios que se enumeran a continuacion son palabras textuales de la encuesta, de to que se publico en Facebook, o por correo electronico o se han parafraseado, en caso de que una parte del comentario o de la pregunta ya se haya contestado en una respuesta anterior fue para eliminar respuestas repetidas. Gracias a todos los que han respondido a la encuesta y han aportado su opinion, hemos recibido una respuesta abrumadora. Preguntas o comentarios que presento el p6blico y las respuestas de la ciudad: 1. Como se pagaran los servicios de continuidad? Respuesta: A traves de recursos de subsidios, de fondos federales/estatales, de asociaciones locales y del apoyo del condado para los servicios comprehensivos, la ciudad ha demostrado tener recursos para su funcionamiento por aproximadamente 3 anos. La ciudad continuara solicitando fondos de subvencion para ayudar con las operaciones en curso y tambien procurara asociaciones adicionales. 2. �,Que pasaria si alguien rehusa el servicio y tambien se niega a marcharse? Respuesta: Entendemos que no todos querran it al Centro de Acceso. Sin embargo, se les dara la opci6n siempre y cuando no sean problematicos o violentos. Si deciden no ir, se tomaran las medidas de cumplimiento adecuadas, ya que cada caso es diferente y no se puede adoptar un metodo Onico para todos. Creemos que, debido a la naturaleza de que el centro es de poca restricci6n y que se permite la entrada de personas con pareja, mascotas y pertenencias, tendremos una tasa elevada de aceptaci6n, como se ha visto en otras ciudades con programas similares. 3. �,Quien pagara los salarios y las jubilaciones? Respuesta: La Ciudad contratara a un Administrador del Centro de Refugio, y se hara cargo de los salarios y beneficios de los empleados que trabajen en el Centro de Acceso, a traves de la financiaci6n proporcionada como parte del acuerdo operacional con el administrador. 4. �Se anadira a la papeleta una propuesta para imponer impuestos a los residentes para costear el Centro de Acceso? Respuesta: En este momento, la ciudad cuenta con recursos suficientes para desarrollar el Centro de Acceso y para que funcione durante varios anos. Como ya se mencion6 en una respuesta anterior, la ciudad tambien buscara asociaciones adicionales con organizaciones sin fines de lucro, el condado de San Joaquin y con voluntarios, y solicitara recursos de subvenciones adicionales a medida que se encuentren disponibles, para limitar los impactos econ6micos a los residentes. En este momento, la ciudad no preve la necesidad de una medida tributaria para financiar las actividades del Centro de Acceso. 5. Habra participaci6n del Condado? Respuesta: Si, en la reuni6n del 13 de Julio de 2021 que celebr6 la Junta Directiva de Supervisores, hubo una presentaci6n conjunta de las ciudades de Lodi, Manteca y Tracy, en la que la Junta Directiva, en una votaci6n de 5-0, aprob6 la financiaci6n de los costes de desarrollo de los proyectos de refugio propuestos por cads ciudad. La Junta Directiva de Supervisores le otorg6 $2.8 millones a Lodi; y reconocieron que necesitaran proporcionar apoyo de servicios comprehensivos para el proyecto de cada municipio. 6. �Cuantas camas habra en este centro? Respuesta: Proponemos una instalaci6n de 100 camas que se constituira en un centro de refugio grupal y no grupal. 7. �,Se considera esto un alojamiento temporal para estas personas o una instalaci6n para que la ocupen los que entran en el programa hasta que consigan un empleo y puedan volver a ser autosuficientes? �,Permitir a este programa que las personas repitiesen el programa ofrecido de forma continua? Respuesta: EI programa proporcionara servicios de capacitaci6n laboral a las personas, incluyendo la prestaci6n de capacitaci6n para multiples oficios (metal / madera, mecanica, fontaner a, electricidad, informatica (computaci6n), etc.). Las personas con ingresos, pero limitados (seguro social, discapacidad, beneficios para veteranos, etc.) recibiran servicios de vivienda. EI Refugio de Emergencia del Centro de Acceso propuesto seria de baja restricci6n, to que le permitiria a las personas la oportunidad de volver a participar en los programas. Sin embargo, a los usuarios del Centro de Acceso se les asignaria un trabajador social para determinar los pasos necesarios para que cada persona se situe en el camino correcto para ser autosuficiente y para cerciorarse que las personas esten haciendo un progreso continuo y que no se este abusando del sistema. 8. ,Como se va a evitar que las personas que carecen de hogar merodeen o Ileven a cabo otras actividades no deseadas en los alrededores del Centro de Acceso, especialmente cerca y en los alrededores de los negocios de la zona? Respuesta: EI lugar elegido implementara una politica de buenos vecinos (vease el comunicado de prensa anterior para mas informacion) a incluira un requisito de patrullaje de seguridad y colocara rotulacion apropiada de no merodear. Ademas, como el Centro de Acceso estara abierto durante el dia, los residentes no tendran que buscar un lugar a donde ir, to que a menudo es el motivo de merodear. Por otra parte, el Centro de Acceso permitira, incluso a los que no se alojen en las instalaciones acceder los banos, una estacion de carga de telefonos y un area ajardinada con mesas situada dentro de la cerca del Centro de Acceso en la que podran permanecer durante el dia siempre que no causen molestias. 9. ,Habra un foro publico para que yo pueda proporcionar comentarios o hacer preguntas? Respuesta: Si, nuestro proximo comunicado de prensa compartira los detalles de la junta publica prevista y el personal de la ciudad espera que todas las personas con interes participen. Para obtener mas informacion, comuniquese con el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Division de Servicios Vecinales en: NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. Para obtener informacion actualizada sobre el proceso de participacion en el Centro de Acceso de Lodi, visite el sitio web de la ciudad en http://Iodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center. Exhibit C From: Barbara Krenael To: Neiahborhood Services Subject: Access Center, Lodi, CA Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 10:50:47 AM June 9, 2021 Esteemed Lodi City Council, As a member of the Breakthrough Project for Social Justice, I am writing in support of an Access Center designed to care for our city's marginalized homeless population. The Access Center will allow for enforcement efforts to reduce the occurrences of camping in public places, a cause of much outcry from city residents. Most importantly, the center will not only shelter the unhoused, but also provide services, greatly improving opportunities to move forward. This humanitarian plan is well worth the fiscal costs to taxpayers. I am heartened that the City of Lodi is at last ready to act with courage and compassion. Sincerely, Barbara Krengel From: Linda Hammons To: Neiahborhood Services Subject: Access Center in Lodi Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 10:59:38 AM Dear City Council Members, We are writing in support of the proposed Access Center in Lodi. Lodi has critical need for a shelter that provides social services to the homeless. With reduction of barriers to access these services, many people who are currently not eligible could be reached. The focus on services and job readiness, as well as the behavioral guidelines that respect the surrounding neighborhood, make this a plan that would benefit Lodi. Sincerely, Linda and Joe Hammons r Sent from my iPhone From: Kimberley Bowman To: Neiahborhood Services Subject: Support for Access Center & Shelter Date: Thursday, June 17, 20213:01:53 PM Dear Council Members, I strongly support creating an Access Center & Shelter with resources to help individuals and families exit the cycle of homelessness. Protecting the dignity of those most vulnerable and providing services to assist in their well-being and safety would be a positive outcome for our community. Sincerely, Kimberley Bowman June 22, 20221 City of Lodi, Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division, City Hall, 221 W Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Dear City Council Members, RECEIVED JUN 29 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT CITYLCDI We are writing to state our whole hearted support for the proposed Access Center. The center is a much needed resource for Lodi's homeless population. The center aims to address the multiple needs of the homeless in a holistic way and we look forward to seeing and helping the center Come to fruition. Respectfully, p0 Al J -k Livvy and Adam Jackson SSHH SACRAMENTO SELF-HELP HOUSING July 6, 2021 Mr. Tom Patti, Chair San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors 44 North San Joaquin Street Sixth Floor, Suite 627 Stockton, CA 95202 Dear sir: jfoley@sacselfhelp.org • www.sacselfhelp.org P.O. Box 255547, Sacramento CA 95865-5547 916-341-0593 Stockton Self -Help Housing strongly supports the efforts of the City of Lodi to establish an Access Center to assist its 139 unsheltered residents in exiting the cycle of homelessness. As envisioned, this center will offer critically needed services to a highly vulnerable sector of the local population: • A clean, safe, and well-managed emergency shelter. • Intensive case management support intended to link the homeless to housing, behavioral health, substance use, and job readiness services. • A hygiene facility, including showers and restrooms. • A commercial kitchen and laundry. The Access Center in Lodi will not be a homeless camp. While it will serve the unsheltered without sobriety or treatment preconditions (i.e., employ a low -barrier model), use of alcohol or drugs, disruptive behavior, violence, and weapons will not be tolerated. The campus will have security, janitorial, and maintenance personnel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Access Centers, such as the one proposed by the City of Lodi, are widely known to be an effective means to assist homeless people in securing housing. For instance, 82 of the 99 individuals served by a center in Berkeley exited to permanent housing (82.8%). Similar centers operating in Oakland since 2014 have also achieved comparable results: • Henry Robinson Center: 917 of 1,102 served obtained permanent housing (83.2%). • Holland Center: 71 of 87 served obtained permanent housing (81.6%). • Stair Center 102 of 128 served obtained permanent housing (79.7%). I the ore urge the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to favorably consider this project. Sinc rel John ole , Executi Director P.O. Box 255547, CA 95865-5547 From: Larry and Lisa Shinn To: Neighborhood Services Subject: Lodi Access Center Date: Wednesday, July 7, 20219:18:22 AM Dear Lodi City Council, We are writing this letter in support of an Access Center in Lodi. Lodi is in immediate need of a well- planned, city and county supported access center that will provide not just shelter but also services. We believe in assisting the unsheltered with housing but our commitment as a city shouldn't stop there. Being unsheltered is only part of the issue - lack of access to critical supportive services is the other and even larger part of this situation. We believe the Access Center acronym is such a great testimony to what is needed: All Community Counseling Employment and Empowerment Sobriety Support Services and Shelter Lodi needs this now! We are in total support. Lisa Shinn Larry Shinn From: Larry Underhill To: Neiahborhood Services Subject: Access Center for Lodi Date: Saturday, July 10, 2021 12:58:13 PM I'd like to lend my support to the idea of an Access Center for Lodi's homeless. After reading the recent news release ( http://www.lodi.gov/CivicAlerts.asi2x?AID=269 ) I think the idea has merit. Obviously, thought and care need to go into this project, but I see the possibility of this becoming a part of the solution to our local homeless problem. With the above in mind, I want to go on record as being in support of further discussion of the Access Center idea. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Underhill. 0 From: Vera Vaysman To: Neighborhood Services Subject: Access Center Opinion Date: Monday, July 12, 20212:36:02 PM Hello, I missed the deadline to provide an opinion on an Access Center in Lodi. It is probable that it has already been decided to build these centers here regardless of what people think. I am relatively new to this city. These centers won't solve the homeless problem in California. Having these centers in Lodi will draw more homeless people to this location and it will destroy this city as it did to San Francisco. I lived there when it was more like a normal city. The residents of Lodi will lose the value of their properties, there will be more crime and break-ins, and eventually will push normal people out of the city. Best regards, Vera Vaysman From: Brenda Nicholas To: Neiahborhood Services Subject: Access Center support Date: Friday, July 16, 2021 10:37:45 AM To: Lodi City Council, Thank you for the opportunity to share my opinion regarding the Access Center currently proposed for Lodi. I have read many comments on social media where people have questioned various aspects of the proposed center. Many comments were, "What if we build the access center and...?" type questions. I actually feel that thoughtful, sincere questions can be useful and help in planning for unexpected outcomes. However, I think a more important question at this time is, "What if we don't proceed with the access center?" If we don't build this access center, do we continue to have a large number of homeless camping at downtown locations, playgrounds, freeways, rivers, in residential neighborhoods, etc? If we don't build this access center do we have more highly frustrated residents take independent actions that are ill- advised, possibly illegal, or dangerous for themselves and others? If we don't build this access center do we continue to leave our local law enforcement agencies with limited legal avenues to use as they try to maintain the peace and safety in Lodi? If we don't build this access center do we leave many humans with physical and mental illnesses on the streets, in vulnerable situations? These people are someone's child, parent, sibling, classmate, etc. The access center appears to be our current best hope for providing some relief from our current homelessness situation. I'm convinced this alone will be not "solve" our homelessness issue, but it appears to be an important step in the right direction. I hope the citizens of Lodi will support this center as an important step forward. My heartfelt thanks to the committee who worked on this project! We're fortunate to have a group of individuals who were willing to shoulder this task for the benefit of us all. Sincerely, Brenda Nicholas Sent from my iPhone City Council Members: JUL 2 1 2021 sent via City Clerk's ORca, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 The Assess Center proposed by the City of Lodi Community Development Department, through the Neighborhood Services Division is one of the most serious issues most cities are dealing with, and Lodi is no exception. Many large cities have done the same as officials here in Lodi are proposing and failed miserably every time. Why would anyone repeat the same mistakes repeatedly expecting different results? The city plans to provide resources, case management, hygiene facilities, 24/7 staffing, janitorial service, provide safety to highly marginalized people and provide pathways to permanent housing, Income, healthcare, sobriety, and stability. Services would be available to partners, pets, and possessions. No violence, weapons, of open use of illegal substances or disruptive behavior. Keep the center AWAY from residential neighborhoods schools (private and Public) snorts complexes and away from downtown or shopping centers 1. What will this cost the citizens of Lodi? Cost to property owners? Cost to rental customers? New taxes? The city has grant money now but what about 5,10 or 20 years out? Where is the money coming from? 2. If a homeless person refuses to comply with the rules, then what? You cannot force them to stay at the Access Center. We are still dealing with the garbage, safety of our children, drugs & alcohol, needles, and human feces on the streets and in our parks. 3. How can we ensure that other cities will not dump their homeless people off in Lodi and we pay the costs/price? It happens all over our state. 4. What about the mentally ill? Where will they end up? They need long term care without being able to leave on there own. S. What about background checks for the homeless to protect the homeless children at the same center?I I? The family units will need protection] What protocols will be set in place to do that? There is plenty of fighting or endless screaming and profanities among the homeless due to the drug and alcohol. What are your protocols? Just because we have a plot of land does not mean it is a good idea • The Century Blvd (surplus right awavl location near Sall Park would destroy that end of town and is much too close to hundreds of single-family homes and Salas Park would be the next homeless encampment. There is a sports complex and a school a few blocks away. Families and especially our kids would sufferthe most. Absolutely NOTthe right place. • The location at 710 Sacramento Street is across the street from a sports complex and one block from a school. It is also very nearseveral community event centers. Grape Festival, American Legion, National Guard, Zupo Field, the Eagles and Lawrence Park. The community, especially our children deserve better than that. The east side neighborhoods have too much to contend with already. Absolutely NOT the right place. • The Thurman St. and Guild Ave is the outermost location and away from schools and a sports complex and yet within walking distance to local businesses or restaurants, etc. Is there a bus stop close by also? YESI On Lodi Ave and Cherokee. This is the most suitable option of the three suggested. Again, our children and families need us to protect them. Our business owners deserve consideration. Citizens need to feel safe and yes, the homelessness needs to be addressed without turning it Into a money pit. Signature: Name: Address: 1L '�" V�tCA' oo(ns From: Jennifer Cusmir To: Natalie Bowman Cc: Neiahborhood Services Subject: RE: Support Email for Access Center Mtg 9/2 Date: Thursday, September 2, 20219:53:17 AM Natalie, Tonight's meeting is not a City Council meeting, but rather a community meeting and I will not be acting in as the clerk. I have included our Neighborhood Services Division on this email as their team is leading the meeting. Jennifer Cusmir, CMC, MPA City Clerk Post Office Box 3006, Lodi CA 95241-1910 (209) 269-4504 Direct 1 (209) 333-6807 Fax www.lodi.gov -----Original Message ----- From: Natalie Bowman [mailto:natalieknartnersinticoop.org] Sent: Thursday, September 2, 20219: 10 AM To: Jennifer Cusmir <jcusmir@lodi.gov> Subject: Support Email for Access Center Mtg 9/2 Good morning Jennifer, Would you please include the following as a public comment for tonight's meeting? Thank you in advance! This Access Center will provide much needed relief for small businesses and residents experiencing the impacts of many homeless people in Lodi. The Center will also provide efficient, centralized opportunities for those unhoused who are seeking assistance. And finally, the increase in staff including social workers, medical personnel, and nonprofit employees by bringing in many organizations from around the County will ease the strain on local nonprofits and law enforcement who are working with homeless people. Lodi has a very unique opportunity to bring a huge resource to the city, for everyone. We should take advantage of it and support the hard work of our City employees, businesses, volunteers, and residents. Natalie Bowman Lifelong Lodi Resident Founder and Director of PIC, 501(c)3 Enviado desde miiPhone RECEIVED City of Lodi AUG 10 2021 301 Layland Drive Community Development Departmen UNITY LODir��LOIII1'tA 95240 P.O. Box 3006 Lodi CA 95241 August 2, 1021 Gentlemen: ACCESS CENTER Responding to your letter of May 19, 2021 I am totally in favor of any plan that will help the homeless, including the Access Center. Also as a pet lover myself and volunteer with Animal Friends Connection I am especially pleased that you are taking into account that many homeless care for their pets as much as anyone else. Barbara Bagley City Lodi.AccessCtr At", Uit �m VQ4 L-TC- 6/10/2018 Single veteran Veteran with one dependent Single surviving spouse Long -Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses Surviving spouse with one dependent $21,531 $25,525 $13,836 $16,506 Income does not include welfare benefits or Supplemental Security Income. It also does not include unreimbursed medical expenses actually paid by the veteran or a member of his or her family. This can include Medicare, Medigap, and long-term care insurance premiums; over-the-counter medications taken at a doctor's recommendation; long- term care costs, such as nursing home fees; the cost of an in-home attendant that provides some medical or nursing services; and the cost of an assisted living facility. These expenses must be unreimbursed (in other words, insurance must not pay the expenses). The expenses should also be recurring, meaning that they should recur every month. How it works. The amount a person receives depends on his or her income. The VA pays the difference between the veteran's income and the MAPR. John, a single veteran, has income from Social Security of $16,500 a year and a pension of $12,000 a year, so his total income is $28,500 a year. He pays $20,000 a year for home health care, $1,122 a year for Medicare, and $1,788 a year for supplemental insurance, so his total medical expenses are $22,910. Subtracting his medical expenses from his income ($28,500 - $22,910), John's countable income is $5,590. John could qualify for $15,941 ($21,531 - $5,590) in Aid and Attendance benefits. To apply, contact a VA office near you. For the VA's Guide to Long -Term Care, click here. For a Web site devoted to the Aid and Attendance benefit, click here. For information about a book by the National Care Planning Council on long-term care benefits for veterans, click here. For more information on veterans benefits, click here. https://www.elderlawanswers.com/long-term-care-benefits-for-veterans-and-surviving-spouses-6158 3/12 6/10/2018 Long -Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit if they have large medical expenses for which they do not receive reimbursement. Aid and Attendance is a pension benefit, which means it is available to veterans who served at least 90 days, with at least one day during wartime. The veteran does not have to have service -related disabilities to qualify. Veterans or surviving spouses are eligible if they require the aid of another person to perform an everyday action, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, or going to the bathroom. This includes individuals who are bedridden, blind, or residing in a nursing home. Local Elder Law Attorneys in Lodi, CA Brian Wyatt Law Office of Brian D. Wyatt PC Sacramento, CA Introduce Us Jeffrey Hall Law Office of Jeffrey Hall, Inc. Pleasant Hill, CA Introduce Us Sally Bergman Law Office of Sally Bergman San Mateo, CA Introduce Us To qualify the veteran or spouse must have less than $80,000 in assets, excluding the home and vehicle. In addition, the veteran's income must be less than the Maximum hftps://www.eiderlawanswers.com/iong-term-care-benefits-for-veterans-and-surviving-spouses-6158 2/12 From: Rose Rodacker To: Neiahborhood Services Subject: Public Comment regarding Access Center Date: Tuesday, August 31, 20217:13:48 PM In regards to the proposed locations: If Thurman & Guild is out of the run because of future plans in that area ... and Sacramento St owner won't sell... is Century Blvd the only location left for this homeless camp? This is ridiculous. Why take a survey and ask for public input if your just going to make excuses as to why the selected location isn't going to work? Did you offer the survey to appease the residents in making them think they had a choice? This council has zero idea the impact this will cause if this homeless Center is placed near Salas park on Century Blvd. Kids have games at this park all year long! The potential of having kids being exposed to individuals under the influence, having drug addicts walking around making families feel uncomfortable, having homeless people potentially breaking into vehicles while parents are watching their children play sports, or turning this park into a homeless hangout like Hale & Lawrence park is absolutely a horrible decision by this council. This homeless camp DOES NOT BELONG NEXT TO A PARK! This is Absolutely unacceptable!!! Please reconsider the location of this homeless center or access center or whatever name you want to call it. Thank you - Rose Kari Chadwick From: Kari Chadwick Sent: Monday, August 9, 2021 2:09 PM To: 'Bob Boehler' Cc: Jennifer Rhyne; John Della Monica Subject: RE: ACCESS center Thank you for your comments Mr. Boehler. Your email will be added to the file and kept as part of the permanent record. Please feel free to keep up-to-date with the most current information by visiting our website: http://www.lodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center Thank you again, Kari Chadwick CDD Program Specialist Community Development 209-333-6711 or 209-269-4527 -----Original Message ----- From: Bob Boehler <bhlrmn@aol.com> Sent: Monday, August 9, 20211:36 PM To: Kari Chadwick <kchadwick@lodi.gov> Subject: Re: ACCESS center Thanks for the reply, Kari. I originally enquired as to why staff pulled item H-2 from last weeks council meeting, as I see it, authorizing the purchase of the building on Sacramento street. First of all, I have yet to see any true results of the survey that you took. I saw that you developed something like 10-11 questions that you felt were asked the most and your nice little answers that fit your narrative that we must do something to combat our homeless problem in Lodi. For the sake of transparency, I would like to know the actual vote count and reasons you selected that location. For that matter, I'd like to know how many people even think we need this new shelter. I have made it a point to ask my friends, associates and customers how they feel about the ACCESS center and have not found one single person who agrees with this plan. You've gone from "engaging" with the community to purchase and full steam ahead in a matter of weeks. I really think this is an issue that should be voted on by the community but with real answers. I have not seen one real budget proposal. Tell us how much this center is going to cost annually after you've burned through the $7,000,000 that has been dangled in front of your noses like a carrot in front of the donkeys nose. So you get to invent a completely new social program with no history of success as long as it takes from the haves and gives to the have nots. That first seven million won't get you through the first year, let alone the three you are proposing. By your count, 139 homeless a few years ago. $7,000,000 to use for them. That's over $50,000 per homeless person. Also, by your confession, some people won't accept help while others are just hitting a patch of hard luck and need help. I would be generous and say 30% might need the hand up and the other 70% (or more) just want more and more hand outs. You're not even building a big enough facility for all our homeless, just 100 beds. This is a huge undertaking and you want a blank check with no strings attached. I have read a few articles about the huge expenditure the city of Sacramento has been making on their homeless programs. A few years ago they estimated $14,000,000 per year. 7 million in direct help, 7 million in outside support police, cleanup, relocation etc). This year the mayor proposes $62,000,000 and there has been no measurable improvement of the problem. In fact, the problem has ballooned. How much do you propose to spend on health care, dental care, mental health care, food services, janitorial services, security forces, administration etc. Show us some real numbers. Don't just say we will hire a manager and he/ she will figure it all out and the taxpayers of Lodi will just shell out unlimited cash to keep this program afloat after the gravy train has cashed out. I have a lot of other concerns(like no rules about drug use) but let me finish with what I tell my friends. What if I'm the one who has it all wrong, working everyday, raising a family, paying taxes, obeying the law and basically killing my self in construction work? Maybe that homeless guy sleeping on the park bench or crashing in a tent has the right idea. Not a care in the world, begging when you need something, no rules and all these social programs to help me. Maybe I made the wrong decision. Thanks for your time, Disgruntled Lodi voter Bob Boehler Sent from my iPhone >> On Aug 5, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Kari Chadwick <kchadwick@lodi.gov> wrote: > Mr. Boehler, > There are three(+) people working on that project. John Della Monica, Community Development Director (jdellamonica@lodi.gov), Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager (jrhyne@lodi.gov) and myself. Please feel free to reach out to any or all of us with questions or for general discussion. > Thank you, > Kari Chadwick > CDD Program Specialist > Community Development > 209-333-6711 or 209-269-4527 > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Boehler <bhlrmn@aol.com> > Sent: Thursday, August 5, 202112:10 PM > To: Kari Chadwick <kchadwick@lodi.gov> > Subject: ACCESS center > I thought that the community development director was John Della Monica so if this is the incorrect email address to discuss the access center, would you please send me the correct address? Thank you, Bob Boehler Sent from my iPhone Lodi Committee on Homelessness 1cobcak"gmail.com 6/23/2021 Letter of Support for the Lodi Access Center Thank you, Mr. Mayor and City Council members, for your past support of the creation of The Lodi Access Center. The Lodi Committee on Homelessness (LCOH) is fully behind this project and is working with the City to educate our community on the facts. The LCOH and the City of Lodi have committed to supporting the San Joaquin Continuum of Care's strategic plan based on the wisdom and expertise of the nonprofit professionals and the broader community's input. We believe the creation of the Access Center is in step with that plan. Since March 2021, LCOH committee members have been providing a mini -mobile Access Center in Lodi at the parks and the camps of the unhoused. Within weeks of offering and working with individuals, we were able to assist multiple people attain income, health care, treatment programs and, most importantly, housing. If volunteers working a few hours a day can make a difference, just imagine what a fully functioning Access Center could accomplish. The first change would be the reduction of human waste on the streets of Lodi by providing a most basic service — bathrooms. As you are aware, our unsheltered population knows there are open shelter beds in Stockton and that transportation could be arranged. Very few people are ever interested in leaving Lodi. They appreciate the offer but decline for several different reasons. Some people are working here in town and wouldn't be able to get back and forth in a timely manner. But most said, "this is our home," "this is where my family and friends are," "I'm afraid of Stockton," "I was robbed, hurt, raped etc. in Stockton," Our unsheltered population would rather live on the streets in Lodi than move to a Stockton shelter. This is true in January with temperatures dropping to the low 30's at night and in June when it's over loo degrees during the day. The LCOH is committed to addressing the homeless situation in Lodi, and we believe the Access Center is the appropriate next step. Sincerely, Kathryn Siddle, MSW Chair LCOH 1030 S. Hutchins Street Suite 4 ##137 Lodi, CA 95240 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-266 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FINAL LOCATION FOR THE ACCESS CENTER PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has identified three viable options for the Navigation Center, now known as the Access Center Project, and presented the same to the City Council for consideration, which include Century Boulevard surplus right-of-way, 1041 Auto Center Drive (Pixley), and 710 North Sacramento Street; and WHEREAS, the Access Center Project is envisioned for development on one of the locations identified above; and WHEREAS, after consideration and deliberation, following public comment, the City Council approved the 710 North Sacramento Street property to locate the Access Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the final location for the Access Center Project at 710 North Sacramento Street, Lodi, California. Dated: September 15, 2021 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-266 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 15, 2021 by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, and Kuehne NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mayor Nakanishi ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler -� JENNIF R CUSMIR City Clerk 2021-266 .MITi]x1filre kINo]K1 A IKI-b A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $2,800,000 FROM SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY FOR THE ACCESS CENTER PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Lodi is the recipient of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds designed to provide needed relief to state, local, and Tribal governments to enable them to continue to support the public health response and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable economic recovery; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2021, City Council approved the appropriation of $5,500,000 of ARPA funds to the development of a Navigation Center, now known as the Access Center Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi is the recipient of San Joaquin County capital -outlay funds in the sum of $2,800,000, for development of the Access Center Project; and WHEREAS, staff recommends the City Council accept the San Joaquin County capital - outlay funds of $2,800,000 and appropriate the funds to an account established by the City of Lodi Finance Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby accept funds in the sum of $2,800,000 from San Joaquin County for the Access Center Project and appropriate said funds to account 35599000-77020. Dated: September 15, 2021 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-267 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 15, 2021 by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler NNIFER USMIR City Clerk 2021-267 "9402 Adventist Flealth Lodi Memorial Re: City of Lodi Access Center Dear Mayor Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore, Chandler and Council Members: 975 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi, CA 95240 209-334-3411 AdventistHealth Lod iMemorial.org While attending county -wide meetings addressing homelessness, I've learned from service providers and homeless individuals that many unsheltered neighbors will not go to a shelter because they cannot bring their pet(s), they have to leave their possessions, and they have to be separated from their partner. One very serious reason for not wanting to leave their pets behind; pets are family. I also learned that for many women - their dogs are their protectors. Their dogs scare off potential perpetrators, preventing assault, theft, and rape. Based on data from the Last Point in Time Count done in 2019, there were at that time, approximately 139 homeless individuals in Lodi. With the impacts COVID-19 has had on our economy, we should not be surprised that this number has most certainly risen. According to San Joaquin Council of Governments, the Leisure/Hospitality employment sector, alone, which "(includes waiters/waitresses and fitness center workers) has experienced an almost 50 percent reduction of its work force." Our City has an opportunity to build a center that would offer our homeless citizens temporary housing and wrap around services to support them on their journey to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. The location at 710 N. Sacramento Street seems to be the most ideal as it would be situated in an area where other services are already provided, such as through Grace & Mercy and the Salvation Army. As a city, we have an opportunity to do something. Doing nothing is not the answer. Sending people away is not the answer. The homeless will always be among us. What will we do about it? Thank you, Katherine Katherine Gonzales, MPH I Director I Community Well -Being Adventist Health Lodi Memorial 1975 S. Fairmont Ave. I Lodi, CA 95240 P 209-339-7590 1 E Gonzalk02Pah.org I AdventistHealth.org/LodiMemorial [ADVE NTI STH EA LTH: I NTE R NAL] CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT Item H-1 1. Katherine Gonzales, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial 2. Ann Welch 3. Ria Jones 4. Corina Vasquez 5. Sam Regan 6. Nancy Mellor 7. Natalie Bowman 8. Shane Freitas 9. Leah Suelter 10. Linda Hammons 11. Barbara Krengel 12. Trent Diehl, Diehl Law Firm 13. Katherine Diehl, Diehl Dental 14. Tom Hampson, The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist 15. Lavinia Jackson 16. Russ Hayward 17. Suzie Endow 18. Lisa McBride 19. Lusandra and Roger Vincent 20. Ellen Tanouye 21. Mike Lusk 22. Marianne Franco 23. Russ Hayward 24. Vanessa Guerrero 25. Pete Krengel 26. Hector Madrigal 27. Peter Knight 28. Jarred Ditmore 29. Jyoti Kumar 30. Christie Torres 31. Cameron Jones, Ashwill Associates CRE 32. Robin Knowlton - Petition 33. Business and Home Owners Against the Century Blvd Location Petition City COU cil Members: JUL 6 m9i sent via City for 's Office, P.O.VoAx 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 r. Zess Center opose a ity of Lodi Com unity neve opment Department, through Division Is one of the most serious issues most cities are dealing with, and Lodi is no exception. Neighborhood Sic s r Many large cities have done the same as officials here in Lodi are proposing and failed miserably every time. Why would anyone repeat the same mistakes repeatedly expecting different results? Stop and think. The city plans to provide resources, case management, hygiene facilities, 24/7 staffing, janitorial service, provide safety to highly marginalized people and provide pathways to permanent housing, income, healthcare, sobriety, and stability. Services would be available to partners, pets, and possessions. No violence, weapons, of open use of illegal substances or disruptive behavior. Keeo the center AWAY from residential neighborhoods, schools (private and public], sports complexes, and away from downtown or shopping centers. 1. What will this cost the citizens of Lodi? Cost to property owners? Cost to rental customers? New taxes? The city has grant money now but what about 5, 10 or 20 years out? Where is the money coming from? 2. If a homeless person refuses to comply with the rules, then what? You cannot force them to stay at the Access Center. We are still dealing with the garbage, safety of our children, drugs & alcohol, needles, and human feces on the streets and in our parks. 3. How can we ensure that other cities will not dump their homeless people off in Lodi and we pay the costs/price? It happens all over our state. 4. What about the entally i ? Wh re ill th y nd ?They n d I ng term car wi hout b ing le to le ve on there own. r�Ct C7't��7 �?`1 5. What about backgrou d checks for the homeI ss to protect the homeless children at the same center?ll?The family units will need protectionl What protocols will be set in place to do that? There is plenty of fighting or endless screaming and profanities among the homeless due the u and alcohok W at ar your protocv ? Just because we have a plot of land, does not mean it is a good idea. � �,y', • The Century Blvd (surplus right away) location near Salas Park would estroy that end of town and is much too close to hundreds of single-family homes and Salas Park would be the next homeless encampment. There is a sports complex and a school a few blocks away. Families and especially our kids would suffer the most. Absolutely NOT the right place. The location at 710 Sacramento Street is across the street from a sports complex and one block from a school. It is also very near several community event centers. Grape Festival, American Legion, National Guard, Zupo Field, the Eagles and Lawrence Park. The community, especially our children deserve better than that. The east side neighborhoods have too much to contend with already. Absolutely NOT the right place. • The Thurman St. and Guild Ave is the outermost location and away from schools and a sports complex and yet within walking distance to local businesses or restaurants, etc. Is there a bus stop close by also? YESI On Lodi Ave and Cherokee. This Is the most suitable option of the three suggested. Again, homeless children/families need us to protect them. Our business owners deserve consideration. Citizens need to feel safe and yes, the homelessness needs to be addressed without turning it into an endless money pit. 5ignatur� Name-, Address: �=t r PVpm .J W-7.4,')I�L M -LL -A4 ;is, �- CJ+ TL .PW��� •� t.�`a�i'�j1�rL+�6- ��-(�J em`''u. L•�`U�a _,t�J?'UPJ C��itL.�!]. V L� •1 City Council Members: JUL 21 2021 sent via City Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 The Assess Center proposed by the City of Lodi Community Development Department, through the Neighborhood Services Division is one of the most serious issues most cities are dealing with, and Lodi is no exception. Many large cities have done the same as officials here in Lodi are proposing and failed miserably every time. Why would anyone repeat the same mistakes repeatedly expecting different results? The city plans to provide resources, case management, hygiene facilities, 24/7 staffing, janitorial service, provide safety to highly marginalized people and provide pathways to permanent housing, income, healthcare, sobriety, and stability. Services would be available to partners, pets, and possessions. No violence, weapons, of open use of illegal substances or disruptive behavior. Keep the center AWAY from residential neighborhoods, schools [private and public), sports complexes: and away from downtown or shopping centers. 1. What will this cost the citizens of Lodi? Cost to property owners? Cost to rental customers? New taxes? The city has grant money now but what about 5, 10 or 20 years out? Where is the money coming from? 2. If a homeless person refuses to comply with the rules, then what? You cannot force them to stay at the Access Center. We are still dealing with the garbage, safety of our children, drugs & alcohol, needles, and human feces on the streets and in our parks. 3. How can we ensure that other cities will not dump their homeless people off in Lodi and we pay the costs/price? It happens all over our state. 4. What about the mentally ill? Where will they end up? They need long term care without being able to leave on there own. What about background checks for the homeless to protect the homeless children at the same center?I I? The family units will need protection I What protocols will be set in place to do that? There is plenty of fighting or endless screaming and profanities among the homeless due to the drug and alcohol. What are your protocols? Just because we have a plot of land, does not mean it is a good idea. The Century Blvd (surplus right away) location near Salas Park would destroy that end of town and is much too close to hundreds of single-family homes and Salas Park would be the next homeless encampment. There is a sports complex and a school a few blocks away. Families and especially our kids would suffer the most. Absolutely NOT the right place. The location at 710 Sacramento Street is across the street from a sports complex and one block from a school. It is also very near several community event centers. Grape Festival, American Legion, National Guard, Zupo Field, the Eagles and Lawrence Park. The community, especially our children deserve better than that. The east side neighborhoods have too much to contend with already. Absolutely NOT the right place. The Thurman St. and Guild Ave is the outermost location and away from schools and a sports complex and yet within walking distance to local businesses or restaurants, etc. Is there a bus stop close by also? YESI On Lodi Ave and Cherokee. This is the most suitable option of the three suggested. Again, our children and families need us to protect them. Our business owners deserve consideration. Citizens need to feel safe and yes, the homelessness needs to be addressed without turning it into a money pit. Signature: Name: Address: q1.�. JUL 13 2021 RA. Corina Vasquez 1%- 619 Corfino Lane Lodi, CA 95240 June 28, 2021 City of Lodi Attn: Lodi Council Members Council Members 221 W Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Dear City of Lod Council members: I very much oppose building of your so called "Access Center" in my neighborhood. We do not need more homeless people walking thru our neighborhood. Why is it that you never suggest the West side of town? I have worked very hard to purchase a home on the East side and now you want do make our home prices go down. I did not purchase a home until I was 57 years old. I am the only family member to own my home and I am working very hard to pay it off. Please don't put this center in my neighborhood. And why don't you use some of the property taxes I pay to clean up the East side? I will campaign to oppose this, please let this be heard. Thank you, Corina Vasquez f Cell -209-481-2553 From: Nancy Mellor To: City Council Subject: Support the Access Center Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:08:18 PM To the members of Lodi City Council, John Ledbetter's closing remark, made at the recent Access Center information meeting, was a strong admonition to all of us: 65,000 residents in Lod should be able to take care of the 200 unhoused people in Lodi. Community support for the Access Center was evident that evening, as it has been for the past year. Funding is available for a low barrier Access Center. Land is available. The unhoused will have a welcoming place to spend their day if it is approved, rather than being unwelcome on benches downtown because they have nowhere else to go. As a resident of Lodi, I urge you to support the Access Center now. The Sacramento Street location appears to be the better choice because the Salvation Army is a nearby agency that can provide services. If not Sacramento Street, then choose Pixlie Basin. All of us in Lodi need to have the Access Shelter approved. Nancy Ahlberg Mellor From: sane peon To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Public comment for city council meeting Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 10:14:17 PM I am a resident of Lodi living in Woodlake circle writing about resolution 1-H, the access center. I believe it is very important that the access center be placed in an area that makes the most sense for the unhoused people who will be utilizing the center. I believe that of the current option, the best location is the one on 710 N Sacramento Street, while the pixel basin location is much too far from the rest of the city. There are some residents that are asking for the access center to be placed as far away as possible from their homes and far from the places where their families go, because, due to the current extreme neglect of our unhoused neighbors, people have come to see unhoused people as unsafe. Firstly, I would like to say that I personally believe these residents fears to be overblown; I have regular interactions with unhoused people and they are overwhelmingly non -threatening. Secondly, I would like to point out that in the rare cases where interactions with unhoused people do become negative, some people in the community to see it as a momentary incident carried out by a static "crazy" or "undesirable" homeless beast with no humanity left, rather than seeing it for what it really is: a person who has been living under a constant and intense stress, who's basic needs are not being met, and who has reached a breaking point. The best way to avoid these negative interactions, the best way to truly keep our neighborhoods safe, is to actually address the root causes of homelessness, and the best way to do that is to prioritize the actual urgent needs of the unhoused community in the creation of the access center. I have recently been trying to help an unhoused veteran reinstate his social security benefits that got canceled after he failed to fill out a disability form that got mailed to his old address. Even with my help it has been difficult to get his benefits reinstated. He spends most of his time near the Grape Bowl, and doesn't have a car or phone. Getting to the post office is difficult for him, and contacting the social security office (which is currently closed due to covid) is impossible without my help. Somedays when I see him he is talking to people who are not there. On these days he cannot fill out a form nor navigate the complicated bureaucracy of the social security system, even with my help. This person desperately needs the access center, which could help him to reinstate his social security (which would be huge for him,) and could offer him much needed mental health care that I simply cannot provide. But if the access center is intentionally built away from the downtown area at the pixley basic location, transportation to the center will be one more impossible hurdle preventing my friend from healing. It will be difficult for him to get to the access center, and if he does finally make it to a remote part of town it will then be difficult for him to go to the post office to get his mail or to utilize any other necessary public service. We cannot build an inaccessible access center. To do this would be to sabotage to project. If people really want to keep the community safe, they should encourage the center to provide robust, comprehensive, and truly accessible services so we can work towards the solution of the housing crisis. From: Natalie Bowman To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Support Email for Access Center Mtg 9/2 Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021 9:09:50 AM Good morning Jennifer, Would you please include the following as a public comment for tonight's meeting? Thank you in advance! This Access Center will provide much needed relief for small businesses and residents experiencing the impacts of many homeless people in Lodi. The Center will also provide efficient, centralized opportunities for those unhoused who are seeking assistance. And finally, the increase in staff including social workers, medical personnel, and nonprofit employees by bringing in many organizations from around the County will ease the strain on local nonprofits and law enforcement who are working with homeless people. Lodi has a very unique opportunity to bring a huge resource to the city, for everyone. We should take advantage of it and support the hard work of our City employees, businesses, volunteers, and residents. Natalie Bowman Lifelong Lodi Resident Founder and Director of PIC, 501(c)3 Enviado desde miiPhone From: Shane Freitas To: City Council Subject: Lodi residents favor Pixley Slough for homeless access center site Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:27:22 PM Importance: High ° =Big R I << RR 1 ' IM� To whom it may concern: Can I ask what part of Pixley Slough you all are suggesting as part of a Homeless Access Center site? I strongly oppose placing the sight anywhere near properties I've invested in of: 1210 Auto Center Dr, 1220 Auto Center Dr & 1230 Auto Center Dr, Lodi, CA. I finally was able to get the City to rid this area of the various eye -sores we encounter regularly. Please don't do this to me and my investment. Shane Freitas Property Owner of 1210 Auto Center Dr, 1220 Auto Center Dr & 1230 Auto Center Dr, Lodi, CA. Mobile: 209-649-2300 The information transmitted herewith is sensitive information intended only for use to the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any review, re -transmission, dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material completely from your computer or device. From: Leah Suelter To: Jennifer Cusmir Cc: Kathryn Siddle Subject: Access Center Location Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:06:05 PM Hello, As a Lodi resident and business owner, as well as someone who has worked trying to get the homeless in our town into treatment, etc. I wanted to share my thoughts on the location of the Access Center you are voting on September 15th. I feel that the Pixley Parkway location near the DMV is the safer location, will offer less impact to our schools and neighborhoods, and also will provide the most beneficial site to encourage day center usage of services, therefore assisting the homeless to the best of our ability. As a downtown business owner, I frequently see our homeless members loitering, sleeping, panhandling and using alcohol, etc. during the daytime. Currently, this is likely due to them either being turned away from the Salvation Army or that there is no easy to find services they are willing to go to themselves. Putting the shelter near the Salvation Army may work as they can go nextdoor, however, if they are not inclined to choose services, they are easily able to walk downtown and continue the current behavior. This is NOT a great option and will likely make downtown potentially worse and LPD would be funneling transients to the shelter, thus increasing the population to one area when it is currently spread out. Likewise, the Century/Stockton site is (in my opinion) the worst possible location. There is no place for those unwilling to change negative behaviors to go other than a park used to youth sports, neighborhoods with working folks gone during the day, a high end new neighborhood and business area, as well as an elementary school. Being next to a Recycling center will likely increase the blight, trash can messes with homeless rifling through, promote illegal activity at the park and an increase of criminal activity in the neighborhood and business. Not to mention it will dramatically devalue the new development, senior housing, Century residences east of Stockton and also to the West of the park by Church street. I honestly don't know how this site is being considered and if I was a resident, I would sell my home now and leave Lodi forever. That area will become a new area making LPDs job more difficult and I hope Mr. Hothi protects his District 5 home values and citizen safety. Now, for the area on Pixley Parkway near the DMV, this seems to be the best option: 1. The city owns the land and therefore means less spending. If the City chooses another location they simply want the grant money it would appear. 2. There are no residents near there. This means the value of Lodi homes will not drop at all. 3. There is not many businesses there and the ones that are currently open, often have their own private security. This means much lower risk of increased crime as well as much less strain on our LPD officers and the security that will need to be provided, offering a much more manageable community. 4. It is already being camped at with motorhomes and this could allow transients not residing in the shelter to utilize day services. 5. There are so few places to go near that location that this most importantly means that the shelter residents would be MORE inclined to stay in the Access Center and utilize the services. This is by far the biggest incentive to having the site go near the DMV. If we build this shelter, we want it to work. The best way to do that is to work with nearby security, not strain our LPD officers, use the most cost effective land and make the residents more apt to use the services. Please vote to have the ONLY location be the Pixley Parkway location and save our neighborhoods. Leah Suelter From: Lynda Hammons To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Access Center Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 5:03:11 PM Dear City Council, We learned a great deal at the recent forum on the proposed Access Center. It appears to be painstaking work to build the trust necessary to change the lives of homeless on the streets. To accomplish this work, it would seem to be a necessity to provide a place for the unsheltered to go to get the mental health, addiction, financial/resources support they need to change. Because they would have a place to be during the day, the presence in downtown, the parks, etc. could be minimized. If Salvation Army were to run this new facility, a location close to current resources and administration would seem to improve both efficiency and the likelihood of success for clients. It's clear that what we're currently doing isn't improving the situation. Thank you for your continued leadership on this challenging issue! Sincerely, Linda, Joe and Bryce Hammon 401 Clowe Court Lodi. 95242 Sent from my iPhone From: OuUrp KrenGe! To: Jennifer Cusmlr Subject: Yes for the ACCESS Center Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021 7:23:41 PM Dear City Council, I am writing on behalf of the homeless population of Lodi. Together we can solve this problem. As John Ledbetter said at the open forum last week. "66,000+ persons live in Lodi. We have 150 people to take care of." He also called on all of us to show "compassion for the less fortunate among us." Amen. I wholeheartedly support the planning, development and maintenance of a well -staffed center to meet the myriad of challenges facing the unhoused. The optimum site is located on Sacramento St. This would allow coordination of services with the Salvation Army and Grace and Mercy. Thank you for your careful consideration. Act with courage. I support you. Barbara Krengel 915 W. Locust Street Lodi, CA. Trent°Diehl Diehl law Firm 404 W. Pine St Suite 7 Lodi, CA 95.240 Dear'City Council Member, I am writing as a resident of lodi`and a small business owner to whole heartedly endorse the construction of an access:center in Lodi. 4 had the pleasure of attentling�an informational meeting,on 9/2/2021 and I coeldn'tbemore Infavor ofthls°prject. l don't'have a preference on the location- all three seem acceptable. I would be very proud to1ive in a city that invests In helping their unhoused citizens gain a chance in -life In such a humane manner. Thank you so much for your time, (��) L 6)-)� Trent Diehl Kathleen Diehl Diehl Dental 525 S. Fairmont Ave Suite C Dear City Council Member, I am writing as a resident of Lodi and a small business owner to whole heartedly-endbrse'the construction of an access center in Lodi. I had the pleasure of attending an informational meeting on 9/2/2021 and I couldn't be°more in favor of this project. I don't have a preference on Che location- all three seem acceptable. 1 would be very proud to live in a city that invests in helping their unhoused citizens gain:a chance In life in such;a humane manner. Thank you so mush f r your time, Kate' Di `J From: Tom Ramp on To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Regarding the Proposed Access Center on the Agenda of the City Council for Sept. 15 Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 9:39:17 AM I'm writing in favor of the proposed Access Center. The Center will provide housing and other necessary services to the most vulnerable members of our community. In addition to providing essential services, the Access Center will reduce the number of encampments in the area by providing a safe shelter and a secure environment. A win win solution. Among the suggested sites the one on Sacramento seems to make the most sense to me given its proximity to the Salvation Army, but I appreciate you have multiple perspectives on that question. If you'll forgive this faith -linked reference, I'm reminded of a quote by Mother Theresa of Calcutta about the homeless, dying people she served - she referred to them as "Christ in the distressing disguise of the poor." While the circumstances of the homeless in our midst can be distressing, I hope we can with Mother Theresa, remember that each of the unsheltered in our community is a child of God, deserving of our respect and our compassion. Thank you for your attention, The Rev'd Deacon Tom Hampson The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist 1055 S. Lower Sacramento Road Lodi, CA 95242 Pronouns: he/him/his Cell: 209-402-9908 From: Liy(y Jackson To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Lodi Access Center Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 1:45:20 PM Lodi City Council I am writing to express my whole hearted support for the proposed Lodi Access Center. It pains me to see that my home for the last twenty years has not sufficiently taken action to meet the needs of the local homeless. Lodi must do better and be mindful of the "common good". The Access Center will address many of the complex issues that lead people into homelessness. A lack of mental health services, across the board, being one of the many deficits. The funding is available for at least the first three years so let's be bold and do the right thing. Going forward I hope to do my part, as a volunteer, in making the Access Center a success. With respect, Lavinia Jackson Lodi Sent from my iPhone From: Lisa McBride To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Access Center - Low Barrier Shelter Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:39:44 PM Esteemed City Council Members, My family moved to Lodi in May of 2020, and consider ourselves new residents. We are very happy in our new community, even given the restraints of the pandemic on our everyday typical lifestyle. We are, however, increasingly concerned by the presence of the homeless population and it's rapid growth. The obvious plight of these challenged individuals is clear every time we travel in and around Lodi and the surrounding areas. In our opinion, making better alternative for the homeless individuals within our town is the ONLY humane answer to their increasing plight. Mental health issues, compounded with poverty, which is exacerbated by the pandemic make for a wretched human situation for those less fortunate. I feel strongly that it is the obligation of those MORE fortunate to provide for reasonable, safe, and accessible alternatives for that very vulnerable population. In addition to the basic human condition of living in the streets, the added challenges of sanitation when it comes to Covid19, the dangers of fires in our under dry fire ravaged state, and the growing mental health crisis make simply turning them out of their makeshift "camps" into nothingness unconscionable. Our family supports creating a space for these humans, in light of our responsibility not only to our fellow man, but our environment, public health and safety, and the greater good of Lodi. Please consider moving forward with plans to aid these individuals, its critical work that needs doing. We applaud your efforts in moving this direction, and would appreciate you sharing our thoughts at the meeting on Wednesday. Sincerely, Lisa McBride 16836 N. Rous Lane Lodi, 95240 (925) 584-7762 From: Lusandra Vincent To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Access center Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:59:08 PM Dear city council members We are taking this opportunity to express our strong support for the proposed access center! We attended the public information meeting And were very impressed with the thoughtful and thorough research and background work the committee on homelessness has accomplished! These dedicated volunteers make us proud to call Lodi our home! We believe that the best location for the access center is on Sacramento street. One of the great benefits to this location is the networking with the Salvation Army! And theres us good accessibility to other services, including affordable grocery shopping. Thank you for your dedication. Sincerely, Lusandra and Roger Vincent Sent from my iPhone From: Russ H Mard To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Support for Access Center Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 2:09:32 PM Please vote in support of the Access Center. It has been years of thoughtful consideration and planning bringing this action step to the Council. It is foolish to believe that if our community continues to work on the margins to address homelessness in Lodi, the problem will continue and likely worsen. Now is the time for the Council to demonstrate leadership and be courageous in the face of ill informed opposition. Do the right thing. Support the Access Center. Russ Hayward Sent from my Wad From: Suzie Endow To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Access Center Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 4:27:09 PM To The current City Council board members: In response to the recent meeting to discuss three locations for a proposed Access Center, I believe the best location would be on Sacramento Street, next door to Salvation Army's, Hope Harbor facility. Although a signed petition of 93 residents / business owners opposing this location was submitted, I don't feel 93 signatures ought to supersede the 66,000+ city resident's best interest in housing the unsheltered population of fewer than 200 people. Because the Sacramento Street location would be patrolled 24 hours/day, (as would any other location) the signed petitioners that are opposing that location would actually have more security than they currently have. People tend to negatively judge unsheltered individuals as someone to be fearful of. That is a sad judgement & stereotype of them, along with claiming they're "druggies", "bums", "too lazy to get a job", etc. Unsheltered individuals are human beings just like the rest of us & they are deserving of compassion & kindness, at least. Many unsheltered people have partners, some have family members, some have pets. Most people in general, yearn for love & acceptance & an Access Center will allow the unsheltered to stay together, which includes keeping their beloved pets. Dogs offer unconditional love & acceptance to their owners, after all. At any rate, I hope & pray for the future for all unsheltered people & I feel an Access Center at any location in Lodi, would be a start for those in our community. Lodi needs to learn to accept the fact that there will always be people who for reasons unknown to others, sometimes end up unsheltered. It's time for the city of Lodi to extend a helping hand up, to offer hope to them by making an Access Center available. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Suzie Endow born in 1960 & raised in Lodi 3 "Certainties" + 3 "Certainties" = 6 "Certainties"........ Father, Son & The Holy Spirit....... Faith, Hope & Love, but the greatest of these is love. - 1 Corinthians 13:13 Other 3 "Certainties"......... Death, Taxes & Suzie still asking questions & wondering why? From: Ellen Tanouye To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Access center Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 8:44:07 PM Please please please move forward as quickly as possible on the Access center. It is desperately needed. People without homes cannot complete paperwork or make appointments or make meetings to even get housing. This center will allow people to keep their pets, the most supportive of all creatures unlike other humans. This center will allow people to keep their belongings without fear of getting their possessions stolen or getting beaten up. This center will keep our parks and city benches free of trash and loitering. And we have the funds to make this center and supply it with resources so badly needed. Let us have our 66,000 people support less than 200 people who need a helping hand. It is inhuman not to do so. Ellen Tanouye, retired pastor and resident of Lodi From: To: Subject: Date: We Lusk CifvCaumil Comments; Jennifer Cusmir; Steve Schwabauer; rncluslk0softcornmet BLUE SHEET AGENDA ITEM H-1 SEPT 15 2021 Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:51:50 AM Lodi City Council Sept. 14, 2021 Lodi City Manager BLUE SHEET ON AGENDA ITEM H-1 LODI ACCESS CENTER LOCATION ON SEPT. 15. 2021 MEETING Lodi City Council, my position on the Lodi Access Center has been neutral throughout the process. The City will always be in the position of not in back yard when it comes to the general population. The three sites the City has identified, the Sacramento Street location checks off all of the boxes. If the City can utilize the residents of the facility to keep the area clean and provide policing for the neighborhood you should go ahead. Once you have a location in place it then provides the City with the carrot and stick approach to move people under the currant law off the downtown streets or any other location as necessary, or a least until center is full. Thereby removing some of the other citizen complaints on the homeless. I request that Councilman Mark Chandler recuse himself from voting on this issue since his family has a business next door to the Sacramento St. site and creating a conflict of interest on this issue. As the representative for this area I see no problem of him expressing their view points for and against but his vote is a little too close to home. This recusal request should also apply to any other Council Member that might have a conflict of interest on this issue. I request that this be read at the meeting if I am not present. Thank You Respectfully Mike Lusk, Lodi From: Marianne Franca To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: YES on the Access Center Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:26:56 AM Esteemed City Council Members and Mayor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed Access Center in Lodi to address the needs of the homeless. I have been a resident of Lodi for the last 20 years and I have been very saddened and alarmed to see our homeless population increase so dramatically in recent years. I am familiar with the proposal for the Access Center and I am convinced that such an Access Center would be successful in helping our homeless find solutions to their needs. The major obstacles to moving out of a homeless situation have been taken into consideration - the ability to keep pets, personal belongings, and partners. This is a sound proposal and most importantly, it is feasible. This problem will not solve itself - indeed, it will only get worse if we do not accept common sense and carefully studied solutions. Please approve this proposal. Marianne Franco 2070 Edgewood Dr. Lodi, CA 95242 209 406-1897 From: Ruas JJavward To: Jennifer CUSmlf Subject: Yes on Sac Street location Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:17:49 PM The Sacramento Street location is the choice to make. It is close to other complementary services and close to where most homeless persons live. Don't let a small group with clear conflicts of interest with undue influence drive this decision. Show some leadership, independent thinking and take the courageous stand. Support the Sacramento Street location for the Access Center. Russ Hayward Sent from my Wad From: Vanessa Guerrero To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Resolution H-1 Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 7:24:11 PM Good evening, My name is Vanessa and i am Lodi resident who wants to voice my strong support for resolution h-1, the access center. As someone who has a deep connection with our unhoused neighbors downtown, I strongly encourage the city to provide the talked about center for our community IN our community. After hearing the proposed location being on the outskirts of town I felt upset and htirt that the city believed the best decision was to continue to try and push homeless folks out of town. We need to provide a center for people near loved ones and in town, and I believe that the best locations is the proposed spot on Sacramento street. I do hope the city anti our community choose the right spot so we can continue to support our unhoused community. Best regards, Vanessa Get OwlQok for iOS From: 1m1erma rkP 5 bcgl ol)al , net To: City Council Comments Subject: Lodi Access Center Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 2:22:52 PM Importance: High Members of The City Council, Please consider the Sacramento St site as the potential Lodi Access center. It has all the right attributes. Existing buildings and offices, close to Salvation Army and nearby essential services will serve the new center and its clients. The general population will always thumbs down such sites regardless of the extreme importance of having an Access Center for the homeless in Lodi. Let's move forward quickly to take advantage of funding and critical support by County and City of Lodi. I would also like our area councilman Mark Chandler to recuse himself from voting due to a serious conflict of interest with family member owning a business next door to proposed site. Sincerely, Pete Krengel 915 W Locust St 209-334-4179 From: Lodi A&W To: City Council Comments Subject: Lodi Access Resolution Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 4:25:18 PM Sept 14, 2021 Lodi City Council, In regards to the proposed Access Center. Personally I don't think that a companionate person has any trouble with supporting a solution for our Cities Unsheltered population. The trouble is where to locate a site that is amiable to the entire population. I attended the informational meeting on Sept 2nd at Hutchins Street Square. That night there were petitions from homeowners and businesses asking that the sites on Sacramento and Century not be considered. Mostly, not in my backyard comments. Now, recently, Auto center drive (Pixley) has been added as maybe the default location. I don't believe that businesses, property owners, and home owners have been adequately provided information in regards to the newly added location. For example, the Pixley location is very close to the City boundary. Have homeowners been notified who live just over the boundary line in the County, but have Lodi addresses and do not get Lodi electric statements that contain valuable information? Personally I still have questions about safety and security. I actually believe that a truly Accessible Center would be better located where services would actually more Accessible like on the West side of town closer to Medical, Dental, Mental health, transportation and shopping. We all know that isn't likely. Although bussing may be a solution. The proposed Pixley location couldn't be further from services unless we count 2 fast foods, a gas station, coffee shop and DMV. The closest grocery store is 1.8 miles away. At this time I ask that the City Council NOT approve the Resolution for the Access Center until a new survey be sent out to businesses and property owners within the influence area so that they may have some input. Thank You Peter Knight From: Hector Madrigal To: City Council Comments Subject: Public Comment on Access Center Location Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:59:38 AM Good evening everyone, I wanted to provide my own opinion on the location for the access center. I believe the North Sacramento St location is the best option for the access center considering the fact that the Salvation Army and Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation are located on the same block, plus there are a few hotels and boarding houses standing just one street to the east. I worry that if the access center is built on Century Blvd, the street will never be completed and the east and west sides will remain separated along the southern third of Lodi (from Kettleman to Harney). I'm not saying that sort of project should be completed soon, but I don't want the option to be completely removed from the table. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Hector Madrigal From: Jody, Kumar. To: Qjtv Council Comments Subject: Lodi Access Center -Century Blvd - Surplus right-of-way Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2:23:49 PM Good Afternoon, I am a resident who lives near Century Blvd/ Salas Park. I have a family with 2 kids. I understand how important this project is for the betterment of the homeless. However, it will be difficult to control their movement around the area which is considered home for us. We have children and we will not feel safe walking in our neighborhood anymore or our kids playing in Salas Park or attending Birthday Parties in the Park. Families need to feel safe in their homes, parks & neighborhoods. Our children and family cannot be locked up inside just because it is too dangerous to go out. With that said, I would like to oppose the construction of the Lodi Access Center on Century Blvd - Surplus right of way. Thank you Jyoti Kumar Lodi Resident From: jsltred Dismore To: City Council Comments Subject: Item H1 Access center Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:50:50 AM City Council I'm writing to communicate my unwavering support for a low barrier access center for our unhoused neighbors. It seems to me that we can't begin to help Lodi's unhoused residents until we can first provide a bed for them to sleep in. We all know we MUST do something to address the issues around our unhoused neighbors, no one disagrees with that. It seems to me an access center is a fundamental start and there is little else that really can be done until there are more beds. The problem is obviously a complex one but as we begin to really dig in to solve the issues surrounding our unhoused neighbors I'd encourage residents and city leaders alike to err on the side of compassion. Jarred Ditmore Lodi Resident. Sent from my iPhone From: avi ana To: Jennifer Cusmir Subject: Public Comment on Resolution H-1 Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 3:04:02 PM To start off, I would like to express my overwhelming support for the Access Center. I am thrilled that there is an opportunity to provide such valuable and much needed resources to the unhoused community of Lodi. I strongly believe the Access Center will allow many folks to regain stability and improve their overall quality of life. I fully support the Access Center regardless of where it is built, however, I would like for it to be built in a location that is best for the unhoused community. I was present at the September 2nd meeting and noticed that the majority of people expressed a preference for the Pixley Basin location. I do not believe that is an ideal location because it is on the edge of town and is the least accessible of the proposed locations. I am in favor of the 710 N. Sacramento Street location. It is in an area that most, if not all of the unhoused community is familiar with, as it is right by Hope Harbor. It is adjacent to grocery stores, multiple bus stops, and most importantly, social services. I believe the Access Center would be more successful here than at the other two proposed locations. To me, this location makes the most sense. If we are trying to foster a sense of empathy and understanding by building this Access Center, I believe selection the Pixley Basin location would do the opposite. I have done outreach work in town for about a year and I can certainly tell you that the unhoused community is very aware of the fact that most Lodians view them in a negative, dehumanizing way. The Pixley Basin is on, the edge of town and would hardly be seen by most, and I believe it's no coincidence that the majority of people at the September 2nd meeting were in favor of this location — out of sight, out of mind. It is, quite frankly, the antithesis of empathy and understanding. Keeping the needs of the unhoused community at the forefront of my mind, the 710 N. Sacramento Street location is, in my opinion, the best location. I hope you will take this feedback into consideration when making your decision. Thank you, Christie M. Torres Ash will Ass ►ac affis COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 326 WEST KATELLA AVE., SUITE A ORANGE, CA 92867 714.456.0500 Office WWW.ASHWILLCRE.COM August 9, 2021 Mr. John Della Monica City of Lodi Re: 710 N Sacramento St Lodi City of Lodi Proposed Acquisition Letter of Understanding Dear City of Lodi, I wanted to provide the city with this letter of understanding to clarify matters as it relates to the availability, marketing, and proposed acquisition of the 710 N Sacramento Street property. It seems that some within the community and city have made accusations about the process to date and I along with the property ownership would like to set the record straight. The property remains available to the open market and is currently listed on at least five different commercial property listing sites available to the general public and to the trade real estate brokers. The property is being marketing online with these listing services; 1. CREXI http5://www.crexi.com/ro erties15244421cahfornia-710-n-Sacramento st 2. Loopnet htt s:/Jwww.loo net.com/Listin 710-N-Sacramento-St-Lodi-CA/21743849/ 3. CoStar to the trade listing service that is only available to brokers 4. Catylist htt s://research.cat list.com/ ro ert/6013Od5615ab6f000176ac7f/60130fbcb5f27900064Of326 5. Commercial Exchange htt s://www.commercialexchan e.com/ ro err /6013Od5615ab6f000176ac7f/710-n- sacramento-st-lodi-ca-95240 The property has not been purchased by the city, no compensation or monies have been provided to the property owners/sellers, nor is there a formal agreement or purchase contract executed by the city and the property ownership. The property owners/sellers have agreed to work with the city on timing only. Allowing the city to perform their due diligence including the environmental site assessment and appraisal with the understanding that the sale can and will only take place when and if the city and council approve the acquisition. The ownership, longtime local residents, willingly agreed to provide time to the city without entering a contract as they believe that an Access Center located at this property, next to the Salvation Army facility, would be ideal and of great benefit to the city, residents, businesses and the shelterless population. The sellers have agreed upon a proposed sales price of the property at $2,100,000 based upon a property appraisal performed and paid for by the city in April of 2021. We have provided a proposed purchase and sale agreement for review by city staff and attorney pending the outcome of the city community engagement and city council decision on the intent and approval to purchase. Local Knowledge I Real Opportunities 710 N Sacramento Lodi Letter of Understanding City of Lodi 8.21 Page 2 of 2 As a commercial real estate broker I have been involved in another sale and acquisition of a Access/Navigation center by the City of Placentia in Orange County in 2018. https://epath.oMIregions/orany county/ This facility supports thirteen local cities in their efforts to address the homeless population. These facilities are not without initial controversy especially by neighboring commercial/industrial property owners. However, the fact is that these facilities when built out and operating become a vital source for improvement to the city and the surrounding neighborhoods and business districts. They provide a solution to city/region wide conditions with the homeless/shelterless population and improve city wide issues that have impacted property owners and residents for years. I have seen no evidence, in data, demand and transaction volumes, of the perceived allegation that a center located within a commercial/industrial district negatively impacts property values. To the contrary, I am in escrow on a property in the City of Placentia within a couple of blocks from the existing Navigation center and not only are we primed to achieve a record sales price there has been not one mention by the escrowed buyer as to the impact or issue with the nearby Navigation center. These centers employ and implement methods, requirements and security plans designed to have the least amount of impact to the surrounding neighbors and because of this these facilities "fade" into the daily operations of the community and become nonissues rather quickly. Not to mention that without them no improvement would be possible for homeless conditions and population. I hope this letter provides information and facts that is supportive towards the city's efforts to positively impact the community with the establishment of an access center and encourage the community and city council to eagerly support this acquisition as the impacts will only be beneficial and worthwhile. I remain available for additional questions and if necessary, would welcome the opportunity to share my experience and expertise with council, staff, property owners and other stake holders. Respectfully J Cameronjones Senior Vice President Ashwill Associates CRE Cal DRE Lie# 01770606 Local Knowledge I Real Opportunities 9/14/2021 To: Lodi City Council Re: Resolution H-1, Lodi Access Center Location I would like to request that the Council discuss eliminating 710 N. Sacramento Street from the three sites up for consideration for the Lodi Access Center, at the start of the Resolution H-1 discussion. As stated in our presentation at the public forum on this issue, 9/2/2021, at Hutchins Street Square: 1. There is a viable potential buyer for the 710 N. Sacramento Street property who is currently in negotiations to purchase this site and develop it into a state-of-the-art family recreational center. If this purchase and development go through it will be an incredible business addition to Lodi, adding jobs, increasing revenue, and complimenting the addition of new the bowling alley at the south end of the street A petition (attached) has been signed by over 90% of the retail, service, and manufacturing businesses on N. Sacramento Street, from Pine Street to Turner Road, opposing locating the Access Center at 710 N. Sacramento Street due to increase in property crime, vandalism, litter, and safety concerns. These businesses employ approximately 346 people, including: World of Wonders, 5 Windows Beer Co, Joe Hassan's, the new Bowling Alley, Marvel Foods, Merritt Woodworking, Alricks Steel, Arbor Vet Clinic, RJQ Landscaping, and many more. Also signing the petition are 42 of 44 households in Riverpointe at the juncture of Turner and N Sacramento Streets, and 32 residents of Arbor Senior Living, which would be kitty-corner to the proposed Access Center. Not a single business, or homeowner canvased for the petition was in support of the Access Center at the 710 N. Sacramento Street location. 3. Of the three sites, the 710 N. Sacramento Street location is in the most densely populated location — both in residences and businesses. Clients coming to the facility 24/7 would affect all the businesses and residents in the neighborhood. 4. The businesses and residents of the North Sacramento Street neighborhood have already been negatively impacted by the two existing homeless facilities on this street: Grace and Mercy and the Salvation Army. It's time to spread out the impact and locate the Access Center elsewhere. When we took a show of hands at the public meeting on 9/2/2021, it was clear that the majority of attendees support locating the Access Center at the Pixley Parkway site where there are no residents, and the density of businesses is at a minimum. I hope that the Council Members can put this motion forward and vote on it at the start of the H-1 discussion. Sincerely, f 4obin Knowlton robinknowlton@sbcgiobal.net Jennifer Cusmir From: Stephanie Rios <stephanierios1601 @gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 3:57 PM To: City Council Comments Subject: Resolution H-1 Hello, Mayor Nakanishi and city council members, My name is Stephanie and as a constituent of Lodi, I have watched throughout the years many of our community members become unhoused and living on the streets of Lodi. There should be no debate whatsoever about whether unhouse people "deserve" or need this community center. Housing is a human right. I believe and many other Lodians will agree, that pushing unhoused people out by the Pixley basin is unfair and unacceptable. They deserve to be around our community and its resources. Please consider the Sacramento St. location! Stephanie Rios B.S. in Psychology Sac State I C/O 2023 A.S in Psychology San Joaquin Delta College Office assistant I SJDC FKCE (she / her / ella) VIA EMAIL: COUNCILCOMMENTS@LODI.GOV September 15, 2021 City of Lodi Lodi City Council Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Mayor Alan Nakanishi Mayor Pro Tempore Mark Chandler Council Member Doug Kuehne Council Member Shak Khan Council Member Mikey Hothi RE: Public Comment for Agenda Item Number H-1 Regular Meeting September 15, 2021 Dear Council Members: My name is Daryl Geweke, I am a Lodi resident and businessman who is significantly invested in the Lodi community and has been for over 55 years. I have a long-standing desire to see the City of Lodi grow and prosper, and have committed much of my life to this effort. This letter summarizes my position relating to the proposed Lodi Access Center Locations for Consideration. First and foremost, I do not oppose the need for an Access Center in Lodi from an economic and humane perspective. My Lodi businesses and tenants expend a significant amount of hours and money on security, hazardous waste clean-up, staff altercations, and the like. Not a day goes by that my organization does not document unfavorable interactions with the unsheltered. We need to do something and I commend your efforts. With that said, I do oppose the proposed Century Boulevard Surplus Right -of -Way ("Century") and 1041 Auto Center Drive ("Pixley") as acceptable locations to house the Access Center for reasons listed below. Century is immediately adjacent to Salas Park. Salas Park has been a staple for our youth, providing many child -friendly features such as playgrounds and sport fields. Considering the low -barrier entry of the Access Center, utilizing Century for the development would couple those with mental illness and substance abuse with children. P.O. Box 1420 -,Lodi, CA 95241 • 1 139 E. Kettleman Lane, Suite 200 • Lodi, CA 95240 Office (209) 333-4565 9 Fax (209)334-1829 The foregoing is not a favorable synergy no matter what safety measures are implemented. Exposure at some level is inevitable. Relatedly, Pixley is a detention basin serving the industrial area on the east side with development plans to include recreational amenities. Assuming these amenities are constructed per the parks master plan, the same threats mentioned above affecting the Century location will apply. Additionally, the re-engineering and re -constructing of the basin to accommodate the Access Center may not be feasible. Have Pixley's existing site conditions been evaluated for such a development? To these ends, it seems counterintuitive to construct a facility that's primary goal is to transition unsheltered persons back into society within an industrial setting. Since when did seclusion become the best route to inclusion? The Access Center is not compatible with Pixley's neighboring uses. If constructed at Pixley, those inhabiting the Access Center will be negatively impacted by those environmental factors normally found in industrial zones. This would be a true injustice to our unsheltered. The foreseeable results are not only an unbalanced community and devaluation of the surrounding properties, but also limited access to surrounding services for the unsheltered. No one wins should Pixley be chosen. I understand Lodi citizens are in favor of this site as it is the furthest from those facilities which they frequent, but again, is the intent to further seclude the unsheltered from society? We must keep sight of the objective. In closing, I'd like to make mention of the fact that I own and operate several businesses immediately adjacent to Century and Pixley. All of which will undoubtedly be affected by the addition of an Access Center. And likely in vain for the reasons mentioned above. Whether right or wrong, there are customers who will not do business with those who are within close proximity to an Access Center. Primarily due to the stigma associated with the unsheltered, which the City would be further contributing to by isolating them if Pixley is chosen. With this in mind, do you believe it is smart to position the Access Center closest to those businesses generating significant tax dollars for the City of Lodi? Though I understand the need to capitalize on the State and Federal funding currently being offered, I ask that additional time be taken to evaluate alternative locations better suited for the Access Center. Moreover, that no additional funds or time be dedicated to the Pixley and Century locations. Your consideration is appreciated. Respectively, Daryl Geweke P.O. Box 1420 o Lodi, CA 95241 e 1139 E. Kettleman Lane, Suite 200 • Lodi, CA 95240 Office (209) 333-4565 • Fax (209)334-1829 Jennifer Cusmir From: Steve Young <syoung@g-rem.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 5:01 PM To: City Council Comments Subject: Public Comment for Agenda Item H11 Good Evening, I would like to provide the following comments in regard to Agenda Item H11, the possible Lodi Access Center location at Pixley Park. I am the C.O.O. of Geweke Hospitality and we own and operate the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 1337 Beckman Road which is two blocks away from the proposed Access Center site. Our hotel staff and guests deal with unsheltered people on a daily basis. Their interactions with unsheltered people range from people panhandling in the parking lot, taking items from our guest breakfast room, "bathing" themselves in our lobby bathrooms and sleeping in stairwells to leaving trash and human waste in the parking lot and landscaping of the hotel. This is very unsettling for our guests and staff to deal with at the very least. We have had multiple guests report feeling unsafe due to the sheer number of unsheltered people wandering around the area surrounding the hotel as it is. Our hotel brings in approximately $500,000 in Transient Occupancy Tax to the city of Lodi and there are two other hotels located nearby that contribute similarly to the city fund. I believe that this revenue would be placed in serious jeopardy if the Access Center were to be placed just two short blocks from our hotel due to guests feeling unsafe in an environment where numerous unsheltered individuals are allowed to roam the streets and through private businesses in the area. I hope that a better suited location for the Access Center can be found so that the unsheltered people in Lodi get the help they need and that visitors to our city feel welcome and safe while they are here. Thank you, Steve Young Chief Operating Officer Geweke Hospitality 1139 E. Kettleman Lane, Suite 200 Lodi, California 95240 (209) 371-2474 Phone Opposition to the North Sacramento Street location for the homeless Access Center by\06b Business Owners, Business Managers, and Property Owners from Pine to Turner Road, along the N. Sacramento Street Corridor, employing at least 346 people. Petition Signers include, but are not limited to: Address Business or owner # of People Em la ed 2 N. Sacramento Street World of Wonders Science Museum (6) Jennifer Smith, Manager 100 N. Sacramento Street Joe Hassan's Western Wear (5) Eddie Ibrahim, Co-owner 101 N. Sacramento Street Downtown Liquor & Market/ Tokay Liquors (2) Satnam & Keren 108 N. Sacramento Street Napa Auto Parts (8) Paul Racz, Manager 117 N. Sacramento Street Taqueria El Grullense (7) Horatio Guerrero, Owner 125 N. Sacramento Street Mazatlan Cafe (4) Maria Elena Morales, Owner 130 N. Sacramento Street Lodi Tile Works (8) Jose R. Gauna #9 W. Locust Street Five Window Beer Co (18) Charlie Lippert, Owner 208 N. Sacramento Street Wright Marine Motors (1) Richard Wright, Owner #214 N. Sacramento Street Acme Saw (4) Ernesto Lara, Manager #2 E. Lockeford Street Estate Crush (6) Robert Colarossi #8 E. Lockeford Street Tokay Liquors (2) Satnam & Keren #302 N. Sacramento Street Lodi Bowling (under construction) (140) Mary Haddad #401 N. Sacramento Street Residental Home Kenneth Thomas, Owner #405 N. Sacramento Street Thomas Auto Body & Paint Kenneth Thomas, Owner #418 N. Sacramento Street Dobler Imagineering Darrell and Robbie Dobler Carol and Lance Pierovich, Property Owners #419 N. Sacramento Street Residental Home Kenneth Thomas, Owner #429 N. Sacramento Street Storage Yard Carol and Lance Pierovich, Property Owners #505 N. Sacramento Street Alricks Steel, Inc Beth Latta, Property Owner Gary Don Ricks #523 N. Sacramento Street Merritt Woodwork Janaet Yarborough, Property Owner Michael & Keith Merritt, Business Owners #550 N. Sacramento Street Jeff Simpson, Owner #10 Daisy Street Jeff Kirst Specialty Wood Products Tokay Development #601 N. Sacramento Street Merritt Woodwork Stefan Sekula, Property Owner Robin Knowlton, Property Owner David Worfolk, Property Owner Beth Stoebner, Property Owner Michael & Keith Merritt, Business Owners #625 N. Sacramento Street Residential Home Loren R. Shively, Property Owner #627 N. Sacramento Street Residential Home (3) (7) (6) (6) (1) Loren R. Shively, Property Owner #631 N. Sacramento Street Tokay Glass Loren R. Shively; Property Owner & Owner #701 N. Sacramento Street Merritt Woodworking Stefan Sekula, Property Owner, 483-2344 Robin Knowlton, Property Owner, 747-0557 David Worfolk, Property Owner, 481-5448 Beth Stoebner, Property Owner, 327-0371 Michael & Keith Merritt, Business Owners #709 N. Sacramento Street Merritt Woodworking Stefan Sekula, Property Owner Robin Knowlton, Property Owner David Worfolk, Property Owner Beth Stoebner, Property Owner Michael & Keith Merritt, Business Owners #720 N. Sacramento Street San Joaquin Sulfur Bruce Burlington, Property Owner Janet Chandler, Business President Thomas Burlington #727 Sacramento Street Merritt Woodworking L&J Properties: Jeff Gianelli and Rochelle Gianelli, Property Owners Michael & Keith Merritt, Business Owners (3) (40) (7) #115 Louie Avenue Arbor Senior Living (26) Dan Gormley, Executive Director #810 N. Sacramento Street San Joaquin Sulfur Bruce Burlington, Property Owner #819 N. Sacramento Street Arbor Vet Clinic (8) Dr. Richard Turner #821 N. Sacramento Street RJQ Landscape (14) Bob Quenzel, President #827 N. Sacramento Street Muffler Man (1) #856 N. Sacramento Street Diamond in the Ruff (2) Ronnette Nielsen #856 N. Sacramento Street Mar Val Foods (11/450) Mark Kidd, Owner of the Riverwalk Plaza (#856 N. Sacramento St) and Mar Val Food They have 11 employees on Sacramento St and 450 employees working for Mar Val Foods #6.11 N. School Street & 110 W. Vine Street Apartments - Edward Sido, property owner Addition petition signers include 42 of the 44 households in the Riverpointe development at N. Sacramento and Turner Roads, as well as 32 residents of Arbor Senior Living, which is located kitty-corner to the proposed Access Center �04 A SAFE AND VIABLE SACRAMENTO STRF.F,T NEIGHBORHOOD We, the undersigned, are opposed to the proposed Access Shelter at the 710 N. Sacramento Street location. We are business owners and property owners who believe this shelter will adversely affect our businesses, our homes, our property values, and threaten the security of our employees, residents, and our properties. Collectively, we provide hundreds of jobs in Lodi, which will be threatened by this shelter. 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Collectively, we provide hundreds of jobs in Lodi, which will be threatened by this shelter. Some of us have experienced years of increased cringe, vandalism, and property damage from patrons to the Hope Harbor Salvation Army facility and the Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation service center_ Additional services to the homeless at the proposed 710 N. Sacramento Street location is not compatible with the continued success of our businesses and homes in doneighborhood. L 4 rI ot Business Rame and/or Property Addmz Business Address C4j:�2 Business Name and/orPropmW Addrros"s lis Lnul,'c Susions Name and/or Property Address � Printed Sigoataro Ah&�' N16r'rt.a t-" Qd+6( t Printed Signahn Printed Signature rune and/or Property Address "IL�, 13q -T C. -I k 0 Printed Signature q 0 - Easiness Name and/or Property Address River Pointe Residences A SAFE AND 'VLASLE SACRAMENTO STREET We, the undersigned, are opposed to the proposed Access Shelter at the 710 N. Sacramento Street location. 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Some of us have experienced years of increased crime, vandalism, and property damage from patrons to the Hope Harbor Salvation Anny facility and the Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation service center. Additional services to the homeless at the proposed 710 N. Sacramento Street location is not compatible with the continued success of our businesses and homes in this neighborhood. 9i Alec e L a n 1 C4 o-14^- r Printad si /� j I o rI ! CAI- Business Name aodlor Property Address s7vjV/ IDPLwe- signature Printed Signature Avt-v- -1p Business Name and/or Property Address -PA �o. Utll2 swag Printed Signature 21p Ji V � jZ � STI �J A �. D'� `l CA Business Name and/or PropertyAddsoss Signature Printed Signatclre Business Name and/or Pro" Address Signature Printed Si,_nature Business Name and/or Property Address - IK \S-,,- -p>' ";' �f-' A SAFE AND VIABLE SACRAMENTO STREET NEIGHBORIIOOD We, the undersigned, are opposed to the proposed Access Shelter at the 710 N. Sacramento Street location. 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Thank you, Mayor Nakanishi, and Council Members, for the opportunity to address you today. My husband, Stefan Sekula, along with myself, and partners Beth Stoebner, and David Worfolk, own four properties on N. Sacramento Street. Prior to selling their millworking business, Stefan and David successfully ran Design Woodworking for 30 years from these locations. The new company owners, Merritt Woodwork, from Mentor, Ohio, serves clients from all over the United States, Europe, and Asia and has continued to operate the business from these sites, in addition to leasing 3 adjacent buildings. Our property at 601 N. Sacramento Street is directly across the street from the Salvation Army's Hope Harbor facility. Stefan and David's company have hired numerous employees from their program, so we are intimately familiar with both the positive and the negative aspects of having them as neighbors. We want to state at the outset of our presentation that we are very supportive of the City of Lodi creating an access center to address the needs of the homeless in Lodi. However, we are adamantly opposed to locating this facility on N. Sacramento Street. We hope that our presentation will persuade you to support this opposition. [I I slide] First off, I would like to tell you about our North Sacramento neighborhood — from Pine Street to Turner Road. There seems to be an assumption that this area would be appropriate for adding a 24n homeless access shelter. It Is Not. rslide] We are a thriving, stable neighborhood of residences, a senior living facility, and small -to -mid-sized retail, service, and manufacturing businesses, many of which have been operating for over 50 years in the same location. Our North Sacramento Street neighborhood was rezoned recently, from manufacturing and industrial to mixed-use. This opened the way for the downtown to extend into our neighborhood. [slide] One of our newest businesses since the rezoning is Lodi Bowling, on the corner of Lockeford and North Sacramento Streets. They will be hiring approximately 140 people and attract families with children of all ages to Sacramento Street. I ask you, is a 24/7 homeless shelter, in addition to two other homeless facilities on the same street, an appropriate neighbor for a new, multi- million -dollar recreational business? It's time to spread out the impact of these services and locate the Access Center elsewhere. Let's look at a sampling of the businesses the make our N. Sacramento Street neighborhood. 1. [slide] The World of Wonders Science Museum, with 6 employees 2. [slide] Joe Hassan's Western Wear, 5 employees 3. [slide] Five Windows Beer Company, 18 employees 4. [slide] Napa Auto Parts, 8 employees 5. [slide] Lodi Tile Works, 7 employees 6. [slide] Acme Saw & Supply (Wright's Motors), 4 employees 7. [slitle] Specialty Wood products, 6 employees 8. [slide] Estate Crush, 6 employees 9. [slide] Alrick's Steel Company, 6 employees 10. [slide] Merritt Woodwork, 40 employees 11. [slide] San Joaquin Sulfur, 7 employees 12. [slide] RJQ Landscape, 14 employees 13. [slide] Arbor Pet Clinic 8 employees 14. [slide] Arbor Senior Living, 26 employees and 90 residents K 15. [slide] And residences interspersed along Sacramento street and School Street, one block away As you can see, our neighborhood is made up of an extraordinary mix of businesses, who employ over 346 people! One of the reasons the Salvation Army was relocated to North Sacramento Street was to get it out of Lodi's downtown, where it was impacting the businesses. But, I would speculate that North Sacramento Street employs far more people than Lodi's downtown. This is an income producing area for the City of Lodi, which will be greatly jeopardized with the addition of the proposed homeless access center. [slide] Not only has our business and property been impacted by the presence of the Salvation Army and Grace and Mercy's homeless services on our street, but every business we spoke to on North Sacramento Street has been affected. [slide] As you can see from these slides, trash, graffiti, and loitering are a daily occurrence for us, despite efforts from the Salvation Army to control it. [slide] In addition, there are break-ins, property theft, and people sleeping behind our buildings. .... I would like my husband to continue this presentation - Stefan Sekula, 410 W. Oak Street People who own and run these small -to -mid-sized businesses on North Sacramento, along with the residents who live there, and in the surrounding blocks, have put their life savings into their properties and businesses. For many of us, we have worked decades to pass on our businesses to another generation or develop rental properties for our retirement. We have already been negatively impacted by the Hope Harbor Salvation Army facility and the Grace and Mercy facility and we know that these negative impacts will be greatly compounded by the proposed 24/7 homeless access center, in these ways: [slide] • Lower Property Values • Increase crime • Jeopardize the safety of employees, customers, and residents • Discourage the expansion and maintenance of existing businesses • Drive out existing businesses • Discourage new businesses from locating in the area • Cause employees, vendors, and clients to be reluctant to work, visit, or do business in the area because of safety concerns • Showcase the least attractive aspects of Lodi when our businesses host clients from other cities, states, and countries These impacts will create a net loss of jobs and revenue not just for the owners, operators and their employees, but for the City of Lodi as a whole. Years ago, when Lodi planners sought to revitalize downtown Lodi, they looked to other communities to find out what did and did not work. The resulting effort was rewarded when the downtown cinema, followed by an influx of new restaurants, wine tasting, beer venues, and boutique shops began to flourish in the area. That effort has now grown to include economic growth and diversity towards North Sacramento and Lockeford Streets, that now include the Wow Museum, a new Bowling Alley, an expanded winery facility, and a new restaurant complex. These compliment the vast array of businesses like ours that have maintained decades of successful operations. It makes no sense to stymie this successful and vital economic growth of our downtown by 0 locating the proposed Access Center here, the site that has the greatest density of businesses and residences of the three proposed sites. [slide] We have submitted a petition to the City Council members, signed by over 90% of the business and property owners, in the North Sacramento Street neighborhood, each opposing the location of the homeless Access Center at 710 North Sacramento Street. The petition was also signed by 32 residents of Arbor Senior Living, 1 block from the proposed Access Shelter, as well as 42 of the 44 homeowners in River Pointe, at N. Sacramento Street and Turner Road. Not a single business we visited said they supported another homeless facility in the North Sacramento Street neighborhood. There was a 15 -minute long sales video sent out to all the Lodi Council Members today from the realtor representing the 710 N. Sacramento Street property. [slide] The realtor is in Orange County and talked about how our property values would magically increase with the access center because he has had experience selling a property to the City of Placentia for a homeless navigation center. What he failed to mention is that 1.) He knows nothing about our neighborhood and the impacts we've had on our businesses from the two existing homeless facilities and 2.) The center he's referring to in Placentia is not equivalent to the proposed 24/7 access center in Lodi. It is a referral -only based facility with managed and controlled access in and out via the center's transportation. I don't want the City's decision to be dictated by someone in Orange County. [slide] We support locating the access center at the Pixley Parkway site, which will have the least impact on residences and is the area with the lowest density 5 of businesses. This was the site favored by the majority of attendees at the September 2 public meeting. [slide] Thank you for giving us the opportunity to speak to you today. M