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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving 2022 City of Lodi Title VI Program and Language Assistance
Plan
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2022
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving City of Lodi 2022 Title VI Program and
Language Assistance Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi's Title VI Program is a requirement for United States
Department of Transportation (DOT) funding, including Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
funding. Section 601, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, states the following: "No person in the
United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance."
FTA Circular 4702.1 B and FHWA 23 CFR Part 200 provide recipients of FTA and FHWA federal financial
assistance with guidance and instructions to carry out DOT's Title VI regulations, 49 CFR Part 21. City of Lodi
is updating its Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan to be compliant with FTA's requirement that
programs be updated every three years.
The City's current, approved Title VI program was adopted on November 20, 2019. This new Title VI program
updates the existing plan with more current contact information, Transit -system service standards, and
Census Bureau demographics data.
The Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan will be on file in the Public Works Department and
available both on the main City webpage and the Transit webpage.
Once approved by the City Council, the document will be submitted to FTA for review and final approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the City of Lodi Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan is
required for continued FTA and FHWA funding.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Charles E. Swimley, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by: Frank Huang, Transportation Planner
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Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
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City of Lodi Title VI Program &
Language Assistance Plan
Table of Contents
City of Lodi Title VI Program for Gra eLine Fixed Route Dial -A -Ride & Vinel-ine Services 3
Appendix 1: Title VI Notice to Beneficiaries 9
Appendix 2: Title VI & Related Statutes Complaint Procedures 10
Appendix 2A: Title VI & Related Statutes Complaint Procedures (Spanish) 12
Appendix 3: Title VI & Related Statutes Complaint Form 14
Appendix 3A: Title VI & Related Statutes Complaint Form [Spanish) 17
Appendix 4: List of Title VI Investigations, Complaints and Lawsuits 20
Appendix 5: Public Participation Plan 22
Appendix 6: Table Depicting Minority Representation on Committees and Councils 26
Appendix 7: System -Wide Service Standards 27
Appendix 8: System -Wide Service Policies 29
Appendix 9: Employee Education Form 30
Appendix 10: Acknowledgement of Receipt of Title VI Plan 31
Appendix 11: Sample Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Title VI Complaint 32
Appendix 12: Sample Letter of Finding (Notifying Complainant that the Complaint is
Substantiated) 33
Appendix 13: Sample Closure Letter (Notifying Complainant that the Complaint is Not
Substantiated) 34
Appendix LAP - City of Lodi Language Assistance Plan 35
Appendix LAP -1: 2020 American Community Survey 3 -Year Estimates: Lodi citv, CA 42
and State & County QuickFacts Lodi city, CA
Appendix LAP -2: 2015 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Language 43
Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Pop 5 Years and Over
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Program Statement:
City of Lodi Title VI Program
2022
As a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT),
both from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
recipient agencies must ensure that their programs, policies, and activities comply with DOT's Title VI
regulations. The following program was developed to guide the City of Lodi in its administration and
management of Title VI -related activities, and details how the City of Lodi meets the requirements as set
forth in FTA Circular 4702.16 and in FHWA 23 CFR Part 200.
Section 601 under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states the following:
"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance."
The City of Lodi also ensures that discrimination will not be tolerated on the basis of sex, age, disability,
sexual orientation, or religion, in compliance with additional non-discrimination requirements related to
Title VI under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
and the US Department of Justice (USDOJ).
Policy:
City of Lodi is committed to ensuring that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other criteria prohibited by law, be excluded from
participation in or subjected to discrimination in the level and quality of services or related benefits
provided by the City of Lodi's employees, affiliates, and contractors.
Governing Board:
The governing board for City of Lodi is made up of five elected members of the Lodi City Council,
General Reporting Requirements:
Chapter III of FTA Circular 4702.16 addresses the general reporting requirements for recipients and sub -
recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding to ensure that their activities comply with DOT
Title VI regulations. This is the most comprehensive guidance available for Title VI program
implementation at the local level, and as such, the City refers to this guidance to fully comply with DOT's
Title VI requirements for both its FTA and FHWA funding. Below are summaries of each requirement and
how the City of Lodi's Title VI Program fulfills that requirement.
RE UIREMENT TO PROVIDE TITLE VI ASSURANCES.
In accordance with 49 CFR Section 21.7(a), every application for financial assistance from FTA must
be accompanied by an assurance that the applicant will carry out the program in compliance with
DOT's Title VI regulations. This requirement shall be fulfilled when the applicant/recipient submits
its annual certifications and assurances to FTA.
City of Lodi annually submits its Certifications and Assurances to FTA.
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REQUIREMENT TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A TITLE VI PROGRAM.
FTA requires that all direct and primary recipients document their compliance with DOT's Title VI
regulations by submitting a Title VI Program to their FTA regional civil rights officer once every three
years or as otherwise directed by FTA. For all recipients (including sub -recipients), the Title VI
Program must be approved by the recipient's board of directors or appropriate governing entity or
official(s) responsible for policy decisions prior to submission to FTA. Sub -recipients shall submit
Title VI Programs to the primary recipient from whom they receive funding in order to assist the
primary recipient in its compliance efforts.
City of Lodi's City Council will approve this Title VI Program by resolution. The effective date will
be the date of the resolution.
As of July 1, 2012, City of Gait is no longer in City of Lodi's urbanized area and therefore not a
sub -recipient of Lodi's FTA federal funds.
REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY BENEFICIARIES OF PROTECTION UNDER TITLE VI
The Title VI Program shall include recipient's Title VI notice to the public that indicates the recipient
complies with Title Vl, and informs members of the public of the protections against discrimination
afforded to them by Title VI. Include a list of locations where the notice is posted.
City of Lodi has developed a public Title VI Notice to Beneficiaries following the guidelines of
Circular FTA C 4702.16, Appendix B. A copy of this notice is found in Appendix 1 of this Title VI
Program. The notice is displayed at all main points of customer contact in the City, including:
• Public Works Department administration front counter
■ Lodi Transit Station dispatch building west window
• Lodi Transit Station lobby customer service window
• On all Transit vehicles
• City Hall Administration front counter
• Community Development front counter
• Finance Department front counter
• Parks & Recreation front counter
• Police Department front counter
• Fire Administration front counter
• Human Resources entrance
• Lodi Public Library entrance
The notice is also posted on the main City website: http://www.lodi.gov/883/Title-VI-Related-
Statutes and on the Transit website: http://www.lodi.gov/469/Transit.
RE UIREMENT TO HAVE TITTLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND A COMPLAINT FORM
All recipients shall develop procedures for investigating and tracking Title VI complaints filed against
them and make their procedures for filing a complaint available to members of the public.
Recipients must also develop a Title VI complaint form, and the form and procedure for filing a
complaint shall be available on the recipient's website.
City of Lodi has developed a Title VI complaint procedure and form. In this Title VI Program,
Appendix 2 outlines the City's Title VI Complaint Procedures, and Appendix 3 is a copy of the
City's Title VI Complaint form.
The complaint procedures and form are available in English (Appendix 2 & Appendix 3) and
Spanish (Appendix 2A & Appendix 3A) and can be found on the following City webpages:
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http://www.lodi.gov/883/Title-VI-Related-Statutes and http://www.lodi.gov/469/Transit.
Printed copies are available at the Public Works Department administration front counter, and
Lodi Transit Station dispatch office and lobby. Individuals who do not have access to the internet
may request that the City mail them a paper copy of the procedures and form, or they may come
into City hall or Lodi Transit Station to obtain a copy.
REQUIREMENT TO RECORD AND REPORT TITLE VI INVESTIGATIONS COMPLAINTS AND
LAWSUITS
In order to comply with the reporting requirements of DOT's 49 CFR Section 21.9(b), FTA requires all
recipients to prepare and maintain a list of any of the following that allege discrimination on the
basis of race, color, or national origin: active investigations conducted by entities other than FTA;
lawsuits; and complaints naming the recipient. This list shall include the date that the investigation,
lawsuit, or complaint was filed; a summary of the ollegation(s); the status of the investigation,
lawsuit, or complaint, and actions taken by the recipient in response, or final findings related to, the
investigation, lawsuit, or complaint.
City of Lodi maintains a list of all investigations, lawsuits and complaints naming City of Lodi
according to the guidelines of Circular FTA C 4702.113, Appendix E. A copy of this list is provided in
Appendix 4 of this Title VI Program. In addition, the City will maintain permanent records of all
related documents.
REQUIREMENT TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The content and considerations of Title Vl, the Executive Order on LEP, and the DOT LEP Guidance
shall be integrated into each recipient's established public participation plan or process (i.e., the
document that explicitly describes the proactive strategies, procedures, and desired outcomes that
underpin the recipient's public participation activities).
City of Lodi's public participation plan is shown in Appendix 5 of this Title VI Program.
The City of Lodi ensures that minority and LEP populations, as with all members of the public, will
be empowered to participate in decisions involving the City of Lodi's transit system.
RE UIREMENT TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO LEP PERSONS.
Consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, DOT's implementing regulations, and
Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency'
(65 FR 50121, Aug. 11, 2000), recipients shall take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to
benefits, services, information, and other important portions of their programs and activities for
individuals who are limited -English proficient (LEP).
Please see the City of Lodi Appendix LAP — City of Lodi Language Assistance Plan attached to this
Title VI Program. The City of Lodi's Four Factor Analysis and action plan are contained therein.
MINORITY REPRESENTATION ON PLANNING AND ADVISORY BODIES.
Title 49 CFR Section 21.5(b)(1)(vii) states that a recipient may not, on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin, "deny a person the opportunity to participate as a member of a planning, advisory,
or similar body which is an integral part of the program." Recipients that have transit -related, non-
elected planning boards, advisory councils or committees, or similar committees, the membership of
which is selected by the recipient, must provide a table depicting the racial breakdown of the
membership of those committees, and a description of efforts made to encourage the participation
of minorities on such committees.
City of Lodi does not have a non -elected transit board or advisory council, however in the event
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that one were established, the City would ensure proper minority representation on such board
or council. Appendix 6 shows the City's draftable Depicting Minority Representation on
Committees and Councils Selected by City of Lodi'.
REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SUB -RECIPIENTS
Title 49 CFR Section 21.9(b) states that if "a primary recipient extends Federal financial assistance
to any other recipient, such other recipient shall also submit such compliance reports to the
primary recipient as may be necessary to enable the primary recipient to carry out its obligations
under this part." Primary recipients should assist their sub recipients in complying with DOT's Title
VI regulations, including the general reporting requirements. Assistance shall be provided to the
sub recipient as necessary and appropriate by the primary recipient.
As of July 1, 2012, City of Galt is no longer in Lodi's urbanized area and therefore is no longer a
sub -recipient of the City of Lodi. The City of Lodi has no sub -recipients as of the date of this Plan.
REQUIREMENT TO MONITOR SUB -RECIPIENTS
In accordance with 49 CFR 21.9(b), and to ensure that sub recipients are complying with the DOT
Title VI regulations, primary recipients must monitor their sub recipients for compliance with the
regulations. Importantly, if a sub recipient is not in compliance with Title VI requirements, then
the primary recipient is also not in compliance. Primary recipients shall include a description of
how the agency monitors its sub recipients for compliance with Title VI, and a schedule of sub
recipient Title VI Program submissions.
As of July 1, 2012, City of Galt is no longer in Lodi's urbanized area and therefore is no longer a
sub -recipient of the City of Lodi. The City of Lodi has no sub -recipients as of the date of this Plan.
DETERMINATION OF SITE OR LOCATION OF FACILITIES.
Title 49 CFR Section 21.9(b)(3) states, "In determining the site or location of facilities, a recipient or
applicant may not make selections with the purpose or effect of excluding persons from, denying
them the benefits of, or subjecting them to discrimination under any program to which this
regulation applies, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin; or with the purpose or effect of
defeating or substantially impairing the accomplishment of the objectives of the Act or this part."
Title 49 CFR part 21, Appendix C, Section (3)(iv) provides, "The location of projects requiring land
acquisition and the displacement of persons from their residences and businesses may not be
determined on the basis of race, color, or national origin." For the purposes of this requirement,
'facilities" does not include bus shelters, as these are transit amenities and are covered in Chapter
IV, nor does it include transit stations, power substations, etc. as those are evaluated during project
development and the NEPA process. Facilities included in this provision include, but are not limited
to, storage facilities, maintenance facilities, operations centers. etc.
The City of Lodi will ensure that both environmental analysis and Title VI environmental justice
requirements are incorporated into the scope of work for all facilities projects.
City of Lodi will complete a Title VI equity analysis during the planning stage with regard to
where a project is located or sited to ensure the location is selected without regard to race,
color, national origin, or other protected classification. City of Lodi will engage in outreach to
persons potentially impacted by the siting of facilities. The Title VI equity analysis will
compare the equity impacts of various siting alternatives, and the analysis will occur before
selection of the preferred site.
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When evaluating locations of facilities, City of Lodi will give attention to other facilities with
similar impacts in the area to determine if any cumulative adverse impacts might result.
Analysis will be done at the Census tract or block group where appropriate to ensure that
proper perspective is given to localized impacts.
If City of Lodi determines that the location of the project will result in a disparate impact on
the basis of race, color, or national origin, City of Lodi will only locate the project in that
location if there is a substantial legitimate justification for locating the project there, and
where there are no alternative locations that would have a less disparate impact on the basis
of race color or nation origin. City of Lodi will show how both tests are met and will consider
and analyze alternatives to determine whether those alternatives would have less of a
disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and then implement the least
discriminatory alternative.
REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION UPON REQUEST.
FTA may request, at its discretion, information other than that required by this Circular from a
recipient in order for FTA to investigate complaints of discrimination or to resolve concerns about
possible noncompliance with DOT's Title VI regulations.
City of Lodi will fully cooperate with any FTA investigation of discrimination complaints to the
extent required by Title VI regulations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT PROVIDERS:
Chapter IV of FTA Circular 4702.16 discusses the additional reporting requirements for recipients of FTA
funding (including their sub -recipients) that operate fixed route transit service, in order to ensure that the
agency complies with DOT Title VI regulations. The requirements only apply to fixed route service, not
demand response service. Per Circular 4702.16 definitions, "Fixed route refers to public transportation
service provided in vehicles operated along pre -determined routes according to o fixed schedule."
City of Lodi operates five regular weekday fixed routes, three weekday express routes, and four weekend
routes. All regular weekday and weekend routes are provided on 1 -hour headways. Express Routes run
on an average of 32 min headways.
City of Lodi qualifies for a reduced level of Chapter IV reporting. If a fixed route transit provider does not
operate 50 or more fixed route vehicles in peak service and is not located in an Urbanized Area (UZA) of
200,000 or more in population, the transit provider is only required to set system -wide standards and
policies. Please refer to the City of Lodi's System -Wide Service Standards (Appendix 7) and System -Wide
Service Policies (Appendix 8).
ADDITIONAL APPENDICES
Also attached and made a part of this Plan are the following:
Appendix 9: Employee Education Form
Appendix 10: Acknowledgement of Receipt of Title VI Plan
Appendix 11: Sample Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Title VI Complain
Appendix 12: Sample Letter of Finding (Notifying Complainant that the Complaint is Substantiated
Appendix 13: Sample Closure Letter (Notifying Complainant that the Complaint is Not Substantiated
Appendix LAP -1: 2013-2017 American Community Survey 3 -Year Estimates: Lodi city, CA and State &
County QuickFacts,Lodi city,CA
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Appendix LAP -2: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Language Spoken at Home b
Ability to Speak EnR1ish for the Pop 5 Years and Over
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Appendix 1: Title VI & Related Statutes Notice to Beneficiaries
The City of Lodi operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and
national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who
believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under
Title VI may file a complaint with the City of Lodi.
The City of Lodi also ensures that discrimination will not be tolerated on the basis of
sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, or any other criteria prohibited by
law, in compliance with additional non-discrimination requirements related to Title
VI under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the US Department of
Transportation (USDOT) and the US Department of Justice (USDOJ).
For more information about the City of Lodi's civil rights program and the
procedures to file a complaint, contact (209)333-6706; go online at
www.lodi.gov/transit; or visit our administrative office at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi,
CA 95240.
A complainant may file a complaint regarding discrimination based on race, ethnicity
or national origin directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a
complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator,
East Building, 5th Floor -TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington DC 20590.
If information is needed in another language, contact (209)333-6706.
Si Ud. necesita informaci6n en otro idioma, Ilame al (209)333-6706.
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Appendix 2: Title VI & Related Statutes Complaint Procedures
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related nondiscrimination statutes and regulations require that no person in
the United States shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance. The City of Lodi also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and religion. These prohibitions
extend to City of Lodi as both a direct recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) federal financial assistance and
as a sub recipient of Federal Highway Administration federal financial assistance through Caltrans. The requirement also
applies to the City's sub recipients, consultants, and contractors, irrespective of tier, whether federally funded or not.
The City is also required to implement measures to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency and persons
with disabilities have meaningful access to the services, benefits, and information of all its programs and activities under
Executive Order 13166 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 respectively.
How to Submit a Complaint
Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, sexual orientation or religion by the City of Lodi (hereinafter referred to as "City") may file a Title VI &
Related Statues complaint by completing and submitting the City's Title VI & Related Statutes Complaint Form. The
City of Lodi investigates complaints received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident. The City will process
complaints that are complete.
All Title VI & Related Statutes complaints are considered formal. Complaints must be in writing and signed by the
complainant or his/her representative on the form provided. Complaints must include the complainant's name,
address and phone number and be detailed to specify all issues and circumstances of the alleged discrimination.
Allegations must be based on issues involving race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or
religion. Title VI & Related Statutes Complaints of discrimination may be filed with:
Title VI Coordinator
City of Lodi Public Works Department
221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Phone #: (209) 333-6706
Fax #: (209) 333-6710
Upon request, assistance will be provided if you are limited English proficient or disabled. Complaints may be filed
using alternative formats such as computer disk, audiotape, large print or Braille. For TTY customers, dial 711 to reach
the California Relay Service. You will be asked to give the telephone number you are calling.
The City and its sub -recipients, consultants and contractors, irrespective of tier, are prohibited from retaliating against
and individual because he or she opposed an unlawful policy or practice, or made charges, testified, or participated in
any complaint action under Title VI, the Restoration Act of 1987 and other nondiscrimination authorities.
Procedures for Processing Complaints
Once the complaint is received, the City will review it to determine if our office has jurisdiction. The complainant will
receive an acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by the City.
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The City has 30 business days to investigate the complaint. If more information is needed to resolve the case, the City
may contact the complainant. The complainant has 15 business days from the date of the letter to send requested
information to the investigator. If the investigator is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the
additional information within 15 business days, the City can administratively close the case. A case can also be
administratively closed if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue the case.
After the investigator reviews the complaint, she/he will issue one of two letters to the complainant: a closure letter
or letter of finding. A closure letter summarizes the allegations and states that there was not a Title VI violation and
that the case will be closed. A letter of finding summarizes the allegations and the interviews regarding the alleged
incident and explains whether any disciplinary action, additional training of the staff member, or other action will
occur. If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision, she/he has 30 days after the date of the closure letter or the
letter of finding to do so.
For more information, please visit the City's web page: htto://www.lodi.goy/883/Title-VI-Related-Statutes
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Appendix 2A
Ciudad de Lodi Procedimientos para Quejas del Titulo VI y Estatutos Relacionados
Titulo VI del Acto de Derechos Civil de 1964 y estatutos relacionados (Titulo VI), prohibe la discriminaci6n sobre la
base de raza, color de piel, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o discapacidad en relaci6n a programas o actividades que
reciben la ayuda financiera federal. La Ciudad de Lodi tambien prohibe la discriminaci6n sobre la base de orientaci6n
sexual o de religion. Esas prohibiciones se extienden a la Ciudad de Lodi como un recipiente directo de la ayuda
Financiera de Administraci6n Transito Federal, y como un sub-recipiente de la ayuda financiera federal de la
Administraci6n de Carretera Federal por Caltrans. Esa requisito tambien se aplica a los sub-recipientes, asesores y
contratistas de la Ciudad de Lodi, independiente de la grada, si federalmente financi6 o no.
Tambien se requiere que la Ciudad ponga en practica medidas para asegurar que las personas con habilidad de ingles
limitado o personas con discapacidad tengan el acceso significativo a los servicios, beneficios, a informaci6n de todos
sus programas y actividades conforme a la Orden Ejecutiva 13166 y el Acto para Americanos con Discapacidades de
1990 respectivamente.
Para Presentar una Queja
Cualquier persona que cree que el o ella ha lido objeto de discriminaci6n sobre la base de raza, color de pie[, origen
nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, orientaci6n sexual o religion por la Ciudad de Lodi (en to sucesivo denominado
como "Ciudad") puede presentar Una denuncia bajo Titulo VI y estatutos re[acionadas completando y enviando el
Formulario de la Ciudad para Quejas de Titulo VI y Estatutos Relacionadas. La Ciudad de Lodi investiga las quejas
recibidas no mas de 180 dias despues del supuesto incidente. La Ciudad procesara las quejas que esten completas.
Todas las quejas del Titulo VI y Estatutos Relacionados se consideran formales. Las quejas deben ser por escrito y
firmado por el demandante o su representante en la forma proporcionada. Las quejas deben incluir el nombre, la
direcci6n y el numero de telefono del autor y detalladas para especificar todos los problemas y las circunstancias de la
supuesta discriminaci6n. Las alegaciones deben basarse en cuestiones relacionadas con la raza, color de piel, origen
nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, orientaci6n sexual o religi6n. Las quejas de discriminaci6n del Titulo VI y Estatutos
Relacionados se pueden presentar a:
Title VI Coordinator
City of Lodi Public Works Dept.
221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Telefono: (209) 333-6706
Fax: (209) 333-6710
Sobre la petici6n, la ayuda sera proporcionada si usted es de ingles limitada o es discapacitado. Las demandas pueden
ser presentadas usando formatos alternativos, como el disco de computadora, cinta de audio o en el Braille. Para
clientes TTY, marque 711 para alcanzar el Servicio de Relevo de California. Le pediran dar el numero de telefono que
usted llama.
La Ciudad y sus sub-recipientes, asesores y contratistas, independiente de la grada, son prohibidos responder contra
cualquier individuo porque el o ella se opusieron a Una politica ilegal o la practica, o hicieron gastos, declarados o
participaron en cualquier acci6n de queja bajo el Titulo VI, el Acto de Restauraci6n de 1987 y otras autoridades de no
discriminaci6n.
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Los Procedimientos para Procesar las Queias
AI recibir la denuncia, la Ciudad la revisara para determinar si nuestra oficina tiene jurisdiccidn. EI reclamante recibira
Una carta de reconocimiento informandole si la queja sera investigada por la Ciudad.
La Ciudad tiene 30 dias habiles para investigar la queja. Si se necesita mas informacion para resolver el caso, la Ciudad
puede contactar al reclamante. EI reclamante tiene 15 dias habiles a partir de la fecha de la carta para enviar la
informacion solicitada a la/el investigador(a). Si la/el investigador(a) no es contactado por el reclamante o no recibe la
informacion adicional dentro de 15 dias habiles, la Ciudad puede cerrar administrativamente el caso. Un caso tambien
puede estar cerrado administrativamente si el reclamante ya no desea seguir el caso.
Despues de que la/el investigador(a) revise la queja, emitira Una de dos cartas al reclamante: Una carta de cierre o Una
carta de hallazgo. Una carta de cierre resume las alegaciones a indica que no hubo Una violacidn del Titulo VI y que el
caso estara cerrado. Una carta de hallazgo resume las alegaciones y las entrevistas sobre el supuesto incidente y
explica si se producira cualquier accidn disciplinaria, capacitacion adicional del miembro del personal u otra accidn. Si
el reclamante desea apelar la decision, tiene 30 dias habiles despues de la fecha de la carta de cierre o la carta de
hallazgo para hacerlo.
Para mas informacion, por favor visite la pagina Web de la Ciudad: htto.ZLwww.lodi.gov/883/Title-VI-Related-Statutes
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Appendix 3
City of Lodi Title VI & Related Statutes Discrimination Complaint Form
PERSONAL INFORMATION NOTICE
Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act (P.L.93-579) and the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Civil Code Sections 1798, et seq.), notice
is hereby given for the request of personal information by this form. The requested personal information is voluntary. The principal
purpose of the voluntary information is to facilitate the processing of this from. The failure to provide all or any part of the requested
information may delay processing of this form. No disclosure of personal information will be made unless permissible under Article
6, Section 1798.24 of the IPA of 1977. Each individual has the right upon request and proper identification, to inspect all personal
information in any record maintained on the.individual by an identifying articular.
SECTION 1
Name of Complainant:
Mailing Address:
City:
Phone: ( )
What is
complaint?
State:
E-mail:
Zip Code:
the most convenient time for us to contact you about this
❑Citizen ❑Employee []Applicant ❑Vendor
Accessible format requirements? ❑Large print ❑Audio tape ❑Other:
SECTION 2
Are you filing this complaint on your own behalf? ❑Yes ❑No
If you answered yes to this question, go to Section 3.
If not, please supply your name and your relationship to the person for whom you are complaining:
Name:
Please explain why you have filed for a third party:
Relationship:
Please confirm that you have obtained the permission of the aggrieved party if you are filing on behalf of the
third party: ❑Yes ❑No
SECTION 3
1 believe the discrimination I experienced was based on (check all that apply):
❑Race ❑Color ❑National Origin ❑Disability ❑Religion ❑Age []Sex []Sexual Orientation
❑ Other:
Date of Occurrence:
Location of Occurrence:
Please include the earliest and most recent dates of discrimination.
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Name(s) & Title(s) of the person(s) I believe discriminated against me:
The action or decision which caused me to believe I was discriminated against is as follows:
(Please explain as clearly as possible what happened and why you believe your benefits were denied, delayed,
or affected. Include how other persons were treated differently from you. Attach additional page(s), if
necessary)
Please list any and all witness names and phone numbers:
Please state the remedy or action you are seeking for the alleged discrimination:
The law prohibits retaliation against anyone because he/she has taken action, or participated in an action,
to secure rights protected by these laws. If you feel you have been retaliated against (separate from the
discrimination alleged above), please explain the circumstances below:
SECTION 4
Have you previously filed a Title VI & Related Statutes complaint with this agency?
❑Yes ❑No
SECTION 5
Have you filed, or intend to file, this complaint with any other Federal, State, or local agency, or with any
Federal or State Court?
❑Yes ❑No
If yes, check all that apply:
❑U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ❑Dept. of Fair Employment & Housing
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❑Federal Highway Administration/ U.S. Dept. of Transportation (USDOT) ❑Federal Transit
Administration/USDOT ❑Federal or State Court ❑Local Agency
Please provide information about a contact person at the agency/court where the complaint was filed:
Name:
Agency/Court:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Date Filed: Case Number:
Title:
Date of Trial/Hearing
You may attach additional written materials or other information you think is relevant to your complaint.
Note: The use of the complaint form is not mandatory. You may submit your complaint in any form that
includes your signature. Please sign and date the complaint form below.
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Printed Name:
Please return to: City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
221 W. Pine Street
PO Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Date:
ADA Notice: Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided in completing this form, or copies of the form will be provided
in alternative formats. Contact the ADA / Section 504 Coordinator at the address listed above, via telephone (209) 333-6700 or via
Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1.
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Appendix 3A
udad de Lodi Formulario de Queja de Titulo VI y Estatutos Relacionados
AVISO DE INFORMACGN PERSONAL
De acuerdo con la Ley de Informacion Confidencial Federal (P.L. 93-579) y el Acto de Practicas de Informacion de 1977 (Secciones de
C6digo da es Civiles 1798, y seq.), el aviso es por este medio dado para la petici6n de la informacion personal por esta forma. La
informacion personal solicita voluntaria. EI objetivo principal de la informacion voluntaria es facilitar el procesamiento de esta forma.
La falta de proporcionar toda o cualquier parte de la informacion solicitada puede retrasar el procesamiento de esta forma. Ninguna
revelaci6n de la informacion personal sera hecha a menos clue no permisible bajo el Articulo 6, la Secci6n 1798.24 del IPA de 1977.
Cada individuo tiene el derecho sobre petici6n a identificaci6n apropiada, inspeccionar toda la informacion personal en cualquier
registro mantenido en el individuo por una identificaci6n particular.
SECCION 1
Nombre de Demandante:
Direcci6n de envio:
Ciudad:
Telefono: ( )
Estado: C6digo postal:
❑Ciudadano ❑Empleado ❑Solicitante ❑Vendedor
E-mail:
i.Requisitos de formato accesible? ❑tetra grande ❑Cinta de audio ❑Otros:
SECCION 2
tEsta presentando esta queja por si mismo? ❑Si ❑No
Si respondi6 si a esta pregunta, vaya a la secci6n 3.
Si no es asi, por favor proporciones el nombre y el parentesco con la persona por la cual presenta su queja:
Nombre:
Parentesco:
Por favor explique por que esta declarando por un tercero:
Por favor confirme que ha obtenido la autorizaci6n de la parte perjudicada si esta presentando en nombre
de un tercero: ❑Si ❑No
SECCION 3
Yo creo que la discriminaci6n que experiments fue basado en (marque todo to que corresponda):
❑Raza ❑Color ❑Origen Nacional ❑Discapacidad ❑Religi6n ❑Edad ❑Sexo ❑ Orientacion Sexual
❑ Otro:
Fecha del hecho:
Lugar del hecho:
Par, avor inclu a Ips fechas mus tem ranas y mus recientes de discriminaciun.
Nombre(s) y oficio(s) de la(s) persona(s) que creo me discriminaban:
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La accion o decision clue me Ilevo a creer que fui discriminado es to siguiente:
(Por favor explica tan claramente como posible to que ocurrid y la razdn que usted cree que sus beneficios
fueron negodos, diferidos o afectodos. Incluyo informacion sobre como otras personas fueron tratada en una
manera diferente de usted. Puede adjuntar paginas adicionales, si es necesorio.)
Por favor escriba los nombres y los numeros de telefono de cualquier o todos los testigos:
Por favor indique to clue usted piensa deberia hacerse para resolver la queja:
Las leyes prohiben represalias contra cualquier persona porque el/ella ha tomado medidas, o participado
en una accidn, para garantizar los derechos protegidas par estas leyes. Si usted siente que ha sido victima
de represalias (separada de la discriminacidn alegada arriba), explique las circunstancias siguientes:
SECCION 4
zHa presentado previamente una queja de Titulo A y Estatutos Relacionados con esta agencia?
❑Si ❑No
SECCION 5
zHa presentado esta queja con otra agencia Federal, Estatal o Local o con cualquier Corte Federal o Estatal?
❑Yes ❑No
En caso que si, marque to que corresponda:
❑Comision de Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo ❑Dept. de Empleado y Alojamiento Justo
❑Administracion de Carretera Federal/Departamento de Transportacion de EE.UU. (USDOT) ❑
Administracion de Transito Federal de EE.UU. /USDOT ❑Corte Federal o Estatal ❑Agencia Local
Por favor proporcione informacion sobre una persona de contacto en la agencia/tribunal donde se presento
la queja:
Nombre: Titulo:
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Agericia/Corte:
Direccion:
Numero de telefono:
Fecha archivad
Numero de caso:
Fecha de juicio:
Puede adjuntar materiales escritos adicionales u otra informacion que considere relativa a su queja.
Nota: EI use de la forma de queja no es obligatorio. Listed puede presentar su queja en cualquier forma
que incluya su firma. Por favor, firmar y fechar el formulario de queja a continuacion.
Certifico que la informacion mencionada es verdadera y correcta a mi conocimiento.
Firma: Nombre escrito: Fecha:
Por favor enviala a: City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
221 W. Pine Street
PO Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
A petici6n, ajustes razonables seran proporcionados Para completar este formulario, o se proporcionara copias del formulario en formatos alternativos. P6ngase en
contacto con el Coordinador del ADA/Secci6n 504 en la direcci6n mencionada anteriormente, a trav6s del telefono (209) 333-6700 o a trav6s del Servicio de Retransmisi6n
de Telecom unicaciones (TRS) marcando 7-1-1.
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Appendix 4: List of Title VI Investigations,
.6% Zee`� Complaints, and Lawsuits
Per FTA Circular 4702.1B, "all recipients are required to prepare and maintain a list of any
of the following that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin":
• Active investigations conducted by FTA and entities other than FTA
• Lawsuits; and
• Complaints naming the recipient
Title VI Complaints, Investigations & Lawsuits
Per FTA Circular 4702.16, "all recipients are required to prepare and maintain a list of any of the
following that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin": Active investigations
conducted by FTA and entities other than FTA; Lawsuits; and Complaints naming the recipient
Complaints Naming City of Lodi
Complainant
Date
Summary (Include
Status
Action(s) Taken
(Month,
basis of complaint)
Day, Year)
Jason
10/29/2016
Complainant felt that
Closed
Title VI Officer
Anderson
security guard at
performed
Lodi Transit Station
investigation;
was discriminating
complaint
against him on the
substantiated; driver
basis of size. This
disciplined
complaint was not
valid under Title VI
or Related Statutes.
Oscar Rivera
4/8/2017
Complainant
Closed
Title VI Officer
reported that bus
performed
driver stated that
investigation;
Spanish-speaking
complaint
patrons needed to
substantiated; driver
learn English.
disciplined
Andrea Brown
6/13/2017
Complainant claimed
Closed
Title VI Officer
that another patron
performed
had 'assaulted' her
investigation;
when tapping her
complaint NOT
shoulder to request
substantiated
to use a public
computer next to
complainant at the
library.
Alvaro
2/19/2019
Alleged homophobic
Closed
Title VI Officer
Herrera
remarks by security
performed
guard toward citizen
investigation;
parked in the parking
complaint
garage
substantiated;
security guard
disciplined
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Investigations Conducted by FTA and Entities Other Than FTA
None
Lawsuits
None
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Appendix 5: Public Participation Plan
The City of Lodi has a Citywide Public Participation Plan for all City Departments. In addition, the City has
' Public Participation measures in place that refer specifically to the City's Transit services.
Citywide Public Participation Pian
Purpose
The purpose of the Public Participation Plan is to establish procedures that allow for, encourage, and
monitor citizen participation in the City's decision-making process, with special attention paid to soliciting
input from low-income, minority, and Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations that are traditionally
under -represented. In addition, the City will ensure that all citizens are afforded the right to be involved in
the public participation process regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual
orientation or religion, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Related Statutes, or any
other criteria prohibited by law.
Goals & Obiectives
The City's public participation plan has a single comprehensive goal: to allow the public opportunities
throughout the planning process to influence decisions. In order to meet this goal, the City has established
the following objectives:
1. Identify the most appropriate methods for reaching the public.
2. Determine what non-English languages and other cultural barriers exist to public participation within the
Lodi area.
3. Hold meetings in locations that are accessible and reasonably welcoming to all area residents, including
but not limited to, low-income and minority members of the public.
4. Keep the public informed through effective channels of communication and allow input from those not
likely to attend meetings.
5. Work to actively involve the public in programs, policy-making and projects.
6. Ensure that the City's public involvement plan is dynamic and responsive.
7. Use various illustrative visualization techniques to convey the information including but not limited to
charts, graphs, photos, maps and the Internet.
Outreach techniques
Engaging minority and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations can be challenging. Below is a list of
outreach techniques that the City will use to actively solicit public input in the planning process of a project.
Public Meetings, Public Hearings, Open Houses & Focus Groups: The City will host public meetings, public
hearings, open houses and/or focus groups to discuss topics/projects of interest with the public. When
hosting public meetings, the City will provide adequate notice to the public and follow all federally and state
prescribed guidelines regarding public comment periods. At meetings, the City will utilize visualization aides
such as power points and maps to assist the public in understanding the topics addressed.
City of Lodi public meetings, public hearings, open houses and focus groups will be scheduled at a time and
place accessible to and convenient for the general public to attend. A staff person will record and prepare
formal minutes of the public hearing.
Notices to the Public: The City will include notations in public notices in appropriate non-English languages
that provide a contact through which the individual can be informed in their language of the process/project,
and the individual will have the opportunity to provide input. In addition, all Council Agendas will include
Spanish Language instructions to request interpretation services for all public hearings.
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Legal notice of public hearings will be published in a local newspaper of general distribution at least 14 days
prior to the public hearing. Additional notices will be placed at City Hall, at the Finance Department, and on
the City's webpage (www.lodi.sov).
In addition, notices to the public are posted on the Carnegie Forum Council Chamber kiosk, and in the City
Hall lobby. For public hearings specific to the Transit Division, public hearing notices will also be posted at
Lodi Transit Station and on all transit vehicles.
Website: A well organized and engaging website is the cornerstone of the City's communication strategy.
The website offers a user-friendly structure and linguistic style understandable to lay people interested in
projects and the planning process. In addition, the website has been developed following the guidelines of
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, so that it is able to accommodate users with disabilities.
Social Media: The City will utilize common social media forums (Facebook, etc.) to disseminate project
information.
Language Identification Cards: Members of the public may identify their language needs to City staff by
pointing to their language on the City's language identification cards. These cards will be available at all
front counters of City offices.
"LanguageLine" Interpretation Services: The City will implement "LanguageLine" interpretation services
Citywide to accommodate interpretation needs in any needed languages.
"Google Translate" Services: Google Translate has been provided on the City's website (www.lodi.gov)
Performance Methods
On an annual basis, the City will undertake an internal review of its public participation plan's effectiveness
of engaging the public, by examining criteria, such as:
■ Public meeting records
■ Records of responses to citizen email, and
. Input from the general public
Public Participation Pian (PPP
Availability of this plan for review will be advertised in a manner reasonably expected to reach the general
public, as well as minority populations, low-income persons, and traditionally under -served populations.
Public Participation Procedures for City of Lodi Transit Services
All measures above are in place for all City departments. In addition, the City's Transit services follow the
public participation procedures outlined below to ensure that minority and Limited English Proficient (LEP)
populations are included in Transit service decisions related to major service changes, fare increases and
Program of Projects (POP).
A major change in service includes:
• Reduction in total system vehicle hours of 10% or more;
■ Elimination of service in an area with population of 2,000 or more;
• Elimination of service on one or more days of the week; or
• Changing the type of transit service in an area with population of 2,000 or more.
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A fare increase includes:
• Increase in single ride fare for any transit service including other fare categories; or
• Decrease in the discounts offered for fare categories.
Process
For any major service change or any fare increase as defined above, the City of Lodi will schedule a public
hearing to present the proposed change(s) and obtain public comment. In addition, the City will present the
proposed changes and request comments at the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC)
public meeting, held at the offices of San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG). The SSTAC is made up of
members who represent a wide range of riders including minority, low income, senior, and disabled
passengers, as well as transit agency representatives. These members share the information provided at the
SSTAC meeting with their constituents.
The primary source of service and fare changes will be the Short Range Transit Plan and its approval will fulfill
these requirements. Consistent with all City public hearings, legal notice of public hearings will be published
in a local newspaper of general distribution at least 14 days prior to the public hearing. Additional notices will
be placed at City Hall, the Finance Department, Lodi Transit Station, on transit vehicles, and on the City's
Transit webpage (www.lodi.gov/transit). The public hearing will be scheduled at a time and place accessible
to and convenient for the general public to attend.
A staff person will record and prepare formal minutes of the public hearing.
Program of Projects
San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for San Joaquin
County. The City of Lodi relies on SJCOG's public participation process to satisfy its public participation
requirements for the Program of Projects (POP). SJCOG has a Public Participation Plan that was adopted by
the SJCOG Board on April 24, 2014. SJCOG provides outreach to a number of minority and Limited English
Proficient organizations, including but not limited to:
African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County
Asian Pacific Self -Development Residential Association
California Miwok Tribe
California Tribal Partnership
Candelaria American Indian Council
Central Valley Asia -American Chamber of Commerce
EI Concilio (Council for the Spanish -Speaking)
Lao Family Community of Stockton, Inc.
Lao Khmu Association, Inc.
NAACP, Stockton Branch
San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
United Cambodian Families
Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO)
The City of Lodi will work with these organizations, as well, as part of its outreach.
Outreach to Engage Minority and Limited English Proficient Populations
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The City of Lodi will continue assessing the language needs of citizens in its service area through its
Language Assistance Plan (LAP), which is described in greater detail in a subsequent section of this Title VI
program. To the greatest extend possible, to elicit public participation from minority and Limited English
Proficient (LEP) populations, the City will engage in one or more of the following outreach activities:
• Public outreach may include attending already existing community meetings and gatherings, such
as school meetings, faith -based events, and other community activities in order to invite
participation from LEP populations who may not attend hosted public events.
• The City will ensure that non-English language interpretation will be available at any public meeting
or workshop, as is appropriate and necessary.
• Notices will be bilingual, or Spanish language notices will be developed and posted concurrently
with English,notices, as deemed necessary.
■ The City of Lodi will distribute event information to community groups and agencies that work with
LEP populations, if such contacts exist.
■ The City will contract to provide language assistance or interpretation services for customers and
callers that are non-English speaking, as deemed necessary.
Outreach Efforts Since Last Title VI Program Submission
Since the City of Lodi's submission of its last Title VI Program, the City has not had a major service change or
fare increase. However, the City has provided outreach to Limited English Proficient populations by
providing the following:
• Implementation of Languagel-ine language translation services
• "Language Identification Flash cards' at public meetings and with reservationists at Lodi Transit
Station;
• Google Translate services on the City's website and underlying webpages (www.lodi.eov); and
• Google Translate tool on transit reservationist computers.
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Appendix 6: Table Depicting Minority Representation on Committees and
' Councils Selected by City of Lodi
The City of Lodi transit system does not have transit -related, non -elected planning boards,
advisory councils, or committees, or similar bodies, the membership of which is selected by the
City of Lodi. Below is a table that the City of Lodi would use in the event that it committees anc
councils were selected by City of Lodi. The City would strongly encourage participation of
minorities on such committees
Membership of Boards, Councils, and Committees Broken Down by Race_
l
Caucasian Latino 1
American American American
Body African Asian Native
Population
Non -elected
Planning
Board To be completed when applicable.
Advisory
Council
Committee
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Appendix 7: System -Wide Service Standards
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires that all fixed route public transit providers
develop quantitative standards for the following indicators that are applicable specifically to
the transit provider's system. They apply agency -wide rather than industry -wide.
1. Vehicle load for each mode
Vehicle load can be expressed as a ratio of passengers to the number of seats on a vehicle, relative
to the vehicle's maximum load point.
The City of Lodi will strive to have vehicle loads not exceed vehicles' achievable capacities, which
are 13 seats for 24 -foot buses, 30 seats for 32 -foot buses and 30 seats for the trolley. Standing
passenger capacity can range for each type of vehicle. Regular weekday and weekend routes have
historically had very few standing passengers. During peak times, Express Routes may require a
high number of standees due to higher ridership numbers.
1. GrapeLine Weekday Route peak and off peak load= 1.0 (30 passengers for 30 seats
on EZ riders; 13 passengers for 13 seats on 24 foot cutaway vehicles; no standees)
2. GrapeLine Express Route peak load= 2.7 (Average of 45 passengers for 17 seats on
cutaway buses= 28 standees)
3. GrapeLine Express Route off-peak load= 1.0 (13 passengers for 13 seats on cutaway
buses; no standees)
4. GrapeLine Weekend Route peak and off-peak load= 1.0 (30 passengers for 30 seats
on EZ riders; no standees)
2. Vehicle headways for each mode
Vehicle headway is the amount of time between two vehicles traveling in the some direction on a
given line or combination of lines. Vehicle headways are measured in minutes; service frequency is
measured in vehicles per hour. Headways and frequency of service are general indications of
service provided along a route.
City of Lodi's fixed route vehicle headways are every 1.0 hour for regular weekday and weekend
service; therefore vehicle frequency per route during weekdays and weekends is 1.0 vehicle per
hour. This applies to both peak and off-peak service.
Weekday Express routes, which run in the morning and afternoon, operate during the busiest
times of the day and serve work and school commuters. Morning times are from 6:50am to
8:30am; afternoon times are from 2:26pm to 4:29pm.
Express 1 AM: 35 minute headways, 2 vehicles per hour frequency (3 runs)
Express 1 PM: 35 minute headways, 2 vehicles per hour frequency (3 runs)
Express 2 AM: 26 minute headways, 3 vehicles per hour frequency (4 runs)
Express 2 PM: 32 minute headways, 2 vehicles per hour frequency (3 runs)
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Express 6 AM: 33 minute headways, 2 vehicles per hour frequency (3 runs)
Express 6 PM: 30 minute headways, 2 vehicles per hour frequency (3 runs)
Average is 32 minute headways and 2.2 vehicles per hour frequency.
City of Lodi will look at increasing frequency and shortening headway times in the future on routes
that have higher loads.
3. On-time performance for each mode
On-time performance is a measure of runs completed as scheduled.
Below are City of Lodi's performance standards for all fixed routes, per the transit operations
contract:
On -Time Departures:
City buses shall depart no more than 5 minutes late from any scheduled and published departure
time. Contractor shall strive to meet a minimum of 95% of bus departures within zero to 5 minutes
after published or scheduled time points.
Operating Ahead of Schedule:
No bus shall depart a designated time point prior to its scheduled departure time.
Missed Trips:
Contractor shall, at a minimum, complete 100% of all scheduled trips on a monthly basis. Any fixed
route trip operating 15 minutes or more behind the scheduled time shall be considered a "missed
trip".
Failure to Pick up Passenger.
Contractor shall not fail to pick up any passenger waiting at a designated bus stop.
4. Service availability for each mode
Service availability is a general measure of the distribution of routes within a transit provider's
service area.
Seventy-five (75) percent of all residents in the service area are within a one-quarter mile walk of
all regular Weekday, Express and Weekend transit bus stops.
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Appendix 8: System -Wide Service Policies
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires that all fixed route public transit providers
develop qualitative standards for the following indicators that are applicable specifically to the
transit provider's system. They apply agency -wide rather than industry -wide.
Transit Amenities Policy
Transit amenities refer to items of comfort, convenience, and safety that are available to the
general riding public. Fixed route transit providers must set a policy to ensure equitable distribution
of transit amenities across the system. This requirement applies after a transit provider has decided
to fund an amenity. Transit amenities may include: seating (benches, seats at stops/stations); bus
shelters, printed information (signs, system maps, schedules, digital equipment ie: Waste
receptacles including trash and recycling).
City of Lodi determines equitable locations of all transit amenities throughout the City. Locations
of bus stop improvements including benches, bus shelters, trash cans, recycling containers, etc.
are distributed equitably throughout all routes. Bus stop improvements will be given priority at
locations that receive higher numbers of boardings and alightings or may need ADA -
improvements, but these will be made on a variety of routes throughout the City during each
improvement cycle. In addition, transit amenities such as the City's recent Transit Station restroom
expansion and current Intelligent Transportation System (Automatic Vehicle Location) project will
benefit all passengers regardless of fixed routes used.
Vehicle Assignment Policy
Vehicle assignment refers to the process by which transit vehicles are placed into service in depots
and on routes throughout the transit provider's system.
Transit vehicles in Lodi will be assigned to routes based on ridership, type of route, and operating
characteristics of buses, including bus length and turning radius.
Routes with lower ridership or that require tight turns on narrow streets may be assigned cutaway
(24 foot) buses rather than the larger 32 -foot buses, while Route 2/22 will frequently be assigned a
large bus to accommodate ridership.
City of Lodi will maintain its fleet and replace vehicles as required by FTA's minimum service life
policy (10 years or 350,000 miles for 32 foot buses; 5 years or 150,000 miles for cutaway/24 foot)
buses. Distribution of vehicles throughout the fixed route system will not be based on
age/condition but rather the needs for that particular route.
All large buses and smaller cutaways are equipped with wheelchair ramps. In addition, all buses
have bike racks and air conditioning.
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Appendix 9: Employee Education Form
Title VI Policy
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving
federal financial assistance.
In addition, in compliance with State of California requirements, the City of Lodi also ensures that
discrimination will not be tolerated on the basis of sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion,
or other criteria prohibited by law.
All employees of the City and its affiliates are expected to consider, respect, and observe this policy.
Citizen questions or complaints shall be directed to City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
(209-333-6706).
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Appendix 10: Acknowledgement of Receipt of Title VI Plan
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the City of Lodi's Title VI Plan. I have read the plan and am
committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits or
services delivered by the City on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI.
In addition, I acknowledge that in compliance with State of California requirements, the City of Lodi
also ensures that discrimination will not be tolerated on the basis of sex, age, disability, sexual
orientation, religion or other criteria prohibited by law.
Your signature
Print your name
Date
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Appendix 11: Sample Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Title VI Complaint
i
Today's Date
Ms. lane Doe
1234 Main St.
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Ms. Doe:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your complaint against the City of Lodi alleging
An investigation will begin shortly. If you have additional information you wish to convey or
questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact this office by telephoning
(209) 333-6706, or write to:
City of Lodi Public Works Dept.
Attn: Title VI Coordinator
PO Box 3006
Lodi CA 95241-1910
Sincerely,
City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
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Appendix 12: Sample Letter of Finding (Notifying Complainant that Complaint Is
Substantiated)
Today's Date
Ms. Jane Doe
1234 Main St.
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Ms. Doe:
The matter referenced in your letter of
Title VI violation has been investigated.
(date) against the City of Lodi alleging a
(An/Several) apparent violation(s) of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including those
mentioned in your letter (was/were) identified. Efforts are underway to correct these deficiencies.
Thank you for calling this important matter to our attention. You were extremely helpful during our
review of this matter. (if a hearing is requested, the following sentence may be appropriate.) You
may be hearing from this office, or from Federal authorities, if your services should be needed during
the administrative hearing process.
Sincerely,
City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
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(i) Appendix 13: Sample Closure Letter (Notifying Complainant that the Complaint Is
Not Substantiated)
Today's Date
Ms. Jane Doe
1234 Main St.
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Ms. Doe:
The matter referenced in your complaint of
has been investigated.
(date) against the City of Lodi alleging
The results of the investigation did not indicate that the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, have in fact been violated. As you know, Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race,
color, or national origin in any program receiving Federal financial assistance.
The City has analyzed the materials and facts pertaining to your case for evidence of the City'sfailure
to comply with any of the civil rights laws. There was no evidence found that any of these laws have
been violated.
I therefore advise you that your complaint has not been substantiated, and that I am closing this
matter in our files.
You have the right to appeal this decision within thirty calendar days of receipt of this final written
decision from the City.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. If I can be of assistance to you in the future, please feel
free to contact this office by telephoning (209) 333-6706, or write to:
City of Lodi Public Works Dept.
Attn: Title VI Coordinator
PO Box 3006
Lodi CA 95241-1910
Sincerely,
City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
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Appendix LAP - City of Lodi Language Assistance Plan
(i)
Background
The purpose of this Language Assistance Plan is to clarify the responsibilities of the City of Lodi, as a
recipient of federal financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) & Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP), pursuant to Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and implementing regulations. It was prepared in accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, et seq., and its implementing regulations provide that no person shall
be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any program or activity
that receives federal financial assistance.
Executive Order 13166
Executive Order 13166 "Improving Access to Services for Persons With Limited English Proficiency,"
reprinted as 65 FR 50121 (August 16, 2000), directs each Federal agency that is subject to the requirements
of Title VI to publish guidance for its respective recipients clarifying that obligation. Executive Order 13166
further directs that all such guidance documents be consistent with the compliance standards and
framework detailed in the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Policy Guidance entitled "Enforcement of Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 --National Origin Discrimination Against Persons With Limited English
Proficiency." (See 65 FR 50123, August 16, 2000 DOJ's General LEP Guidance). Different treatment based
upon a person's inability to speak, read, write, or understand English may be a type of national origin
discrimination.
Executive Order 13166 applies to all federal agencies and all programs and operations of entities that
receive funding from the federal government, including state agencies, local agencies and governments
(such as City of Lodi), private and non-profit entities, and sub -recipients.
Plan Summary
The City of Lodi has developed this Language Assistance Plan (LAP) to help identify reasonable steps to
provide language assistance for LEP persons who seek meaningful access to City of Lodi services as required
by Executive Order 13166. As defined by this order, a person with Limited English Proficiency is one who
does not speak English as their primary language and who has a limited ability to read, write, speak, or
understand English.
This plan details procedures for identifying a person who may need language assistance, the ways in which
assistance may be provided, staff training, how to notify LEP persons that assistance is available, and
potential future updates to the plan.
Four Factor Analysis
The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued its Policy Guidance Concerning Recipient's
Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons [Federal Register: December 14, 2005 (Volume
70, Number 239)]. This policy states that DOT recipients are required to take reasonable steps to ensure
meaningful access to programs by LEP persons. This coverage extends to the recipient's entire program.
There are four factors for agencies to consider when assessing language needs and determining what steps
they should take to ensure access for LEP persons. Following is a brief description of the self-assessment
undertaken in each of these areas.
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In developing the plan, the City of Lodi undertook a Four Factor Analysis as required by USDOT. This
considers the following factors:
1) The number or proportion of LEP persons eligible to be served or likely to be
encountered by the City of Lodi.
2) The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with City of Lodi programs,
activities, or services;
3) The nature and importance of the programs, activities or services provided by the City of
Lodi to the population; and
4) The resources available to the City of Lodi for LEP outreach, as well as the costs
associated with that outreach.
A summation of these considerations is provided in the following section.
1. The number or proportion of LEP persons eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by the City
of Lodi.
DOT has adopted Department of Justice's Safe Harbor Provision, which outlines circumstances that can
provide a "safe harbor" for recipients regarding translation of written materials for LEP populations.
"The 'Safe Harbor Provision' as defined by Department of Justice, stipulates that if a recipient provides
written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five
percent (5%) or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons eligible to be
served or likely to be encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance
with the recipient's written translation obligations."
In order to understand the proportion of LEP persons eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by
the City of Lodi, the City examined the Census Bureau's most recent available data tables: 2020 American
Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Language Spoken at Home (S1601),2015 American Community Survey
5 -Year Estimates: Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 -Years and Over
(B16001); 2020 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Selected Social Characteristics in the United
States (DP02); and Census Bureau QuickFacts for Lodi city, California.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Lodi city, CA showed a 2021 population of 67,021. Per the 2020 American
Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates the population 5 years and over is 62,219 or approximately 92.7% of
the population.
Using data from the 2020 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: "Language Spoken at Home"
(51601), the City of Lodi has determined the following about the City's population over age 5 in the service
area:
• 65.4% or 40,369 people speak English only.
■ Approximately 34.6% or 21,327 people speak a language other than English. 14.8% or an estimated
9,127 people speak English less than "very well".
• The largest proportion of non-English speaking language groups is Spanish: 24.6% or an estimated
15,194 people speak Spanish. 5,935, or 39.1% of this language group, speak English less than "very
well".
• 7.5% or an estimated 4,657 people speak Other Indo-European languages, and of these, 2,571, or
55.2% of this language group, speak English less than "very well".
• 1.9% or an estimated 1,195 people speak Asian and Pacific Island languages, and of these, 576, or
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48.2% of this language group, speak English less than "very well".
(See Appendix LAP -1: 2020 American Communitz Survey 5 -Year Estimates: "Language 5 oken at Home"
(51601) Lodi city, CA and Census QuickFacts for Lodi. CA )
The City further examined specific languages using the Census Bureau's 2015 American Community Survey
5 -Year Estimates: Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over
(816001). * The City used the data to determine whether or not those speaking specific languages other
than Spanish fell under the 'Safe Harbor Provision's' 1000 person or 5% requirement.
With 1.7% of the population over 5 years of age, or 1,006 persons, "Urdu" at first appeared to have reached
LEP language group eligibility based on the 1000 persons criteria. After further assessment of this
population however, the City determined that this population has yet to fully meet 'Safe Harbor Provision'
requirements:
(1) Of the 1,006 persons belonging to the "Urdu" language group, 55.9% or 562 people speak English
less than "very well." This population of 562 falls below the 'Safe Harbor Provision's' S% or 1,000 -
person constituent requirement.
(2) The 1,006 -person estimate was taken from the Census Bureau's 2015 American Community 5 -year
Estimates: Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and
Over. Although this 2015 estimate is the most recent estimate, it is uncertain if the "Urdu"
population is increasing.
(3) Furthermore, the margin of error for those speaking "Urdu" in the Census Bureau's estimate is
relatively high, at +/-398 persons.
*NOTE: As of September 2022, the 2015 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Language
Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over (816001) is the most
up-to-date Census Bureau table detailing specific languages spoken in Lodi. Although the newly
released 2020 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Language Spoken at Home (51601)
contains population statistics on general language groups (i.e. Spanish, Indo-European, Asian & Pacific
Island, and Other), it does not contain specific language data.
The City will continue to monitor potential LEP groups closely, especially persons speaking Indo-European
languages such as Urdu, and will look to provide written document translation if future analyses provide
evidence that such action is necessary.
Please refer to Appendix LAP -2: 2015 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Language Spoken at
Home by Ability to Speak English for the Papulation 5 Years and Over (616001), and Appendix LAP -1: 2020
American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: "Language Sjooken at Home" 51601 and Census QuickFacts
for Lodi city, CA.
2. The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with City of Lodi programs, activities, or
services.
The City of Lodi regularly assesses the frequency with which staff have or could possibly have contact with
LEP persons. In the Transit division, this includes documenting phone inquiries and verbally surveying staff,
including drivers. City of Lodi Transit staff and drivers have had frequent interactions with Spanish speaking
passengers on all fixed routes. The City posts all notices to passengers in both English and Spanish, provides
bilingual fixed route and Dial -A -Ride information guides, and ensures that all phone recordings have a
Spanish option. The Transportation Planner and transit reservationist have bilingual capabilities to
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accommodate requests in Spanish.
Staff in all other departments interact with LEP persons as well, and the implementation of a citywide
language interpretation program called LanguageLine Solutions has improved access for LEP persons calling
on the phone and needing services at front counters in the City. Use of the program has provided staff with
a clearer understanding of spoken language needs in the City, outside and an ability to accommodate
requests that fall below the Safe Harbor threshold.
Since LanguageLine program implementation in June 2017, the City has made 175 phone calls into the
LanguageLine. Following are usage statistics since program implementation:
Language Calls
SPANISH 131
PUNJABI 15
MANDARIN 9
CANTONESE 7
URDU 5
VIETNAMESE 1
HINDI 1
KOREAN 1
ROMANIAN 1
RUSSIAN 1
MARSHALLESE 1
PASHTO 1
POLISH 1
Percentage of Total Program Usage
74.9%
Q F0/�
5.1 O
4.%
2.9%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
3. The nature and importance of the programs, activities or services provided by the City of Lodi to the
population.
The public services provided by City of Lodi are essential to residents, including public transportation,
water, wastewater and electric utilities, safety services, development services etc. Many residents,
including the City's transit -dependent population, are elderly persons, people with disabilities, youth, and
individuals below the poverty line and without vehicles.
According to the 2020 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates: Selected Social Characteristics in the
United States (DP02), the largest geographic concentration of LEP individuals in the City of Lodi's service
area is Spanish-speaking. This population is 24.6% of the population over 5 years of age, or an estimated
population of 15,194. In addition, according to data from the 2020 American Community 5 -year Estimates:
Language Spoken at Home (51601), those that speak English less than "very well" are 12.2% of the 5 years
and over population, or an estimated 7,207 people.
There are several social, service, professional and leadership organizations within the City of Lodi service
area that focus on outreach or membership of these LEP individuals. These organizations include but are
not limited to EI Concilio "Council for the Spanish Speaking" which serves San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Counties, and San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Of the other LEP populations, 'Indo-European,' 'Asian & Pacific Island,' and 'Other' languages, the City of
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Lodi is able to meet many of the spoken interpretation needs of these individuals through its Languagel-ine
program, however the City will continue to examine the need for providing translated materials to these
populations in the future as well.
4. The resources available to the City of Lodi for LEP outreach, as well as the costs associated with that
outreach.
The City of Lodi has assessed its available resources that could be used for providing LEP assistance.
In regard to Transit, because a large percentage of transit riders have been identified as Spanish speaking,
the City of Lodi employs a Spanish-speaking Transportation Planner who translates rider guides, brochures,
posted flyers, policies, and phone call system recordings, among other necessary materials. The City of Lodi
GrapeLine also requires, per its Transit Service Contract, that a Spanish-speaking reservationist be available
at Lodi Transit Station. This individual handles reservations and assists customers at the customer service
window. Either the Transportation Planner or the Spanish-speaking Contract employee hired by the
Contractor updates materials as necessary.
In regard to other City departments, the City has 11 office interpreters and 12 field personnel in a range of
City departments available to provide Spanish interpretation services for community members. If Spanish-
speaking City staff are unavailable to provide interpretation, or if other languages are needed, City staff use
LanaguageLine interpretation services to meet those needs.
Language Assistance Plan Outline
After analyzing the four factors, the City of Lodi developed the following Language Assistance Plan to assist
persons of limited English proficiency.
How the City of Lodi Staff may identify an LEP person who needs language assistance:
• Examine Lanuagel-ine language interpretation usage statistics to identify specific language needs;
• Examine records of requests for language assistance from past meetings and events to determine the
possible need for assistance at future events;
• When City of Lodi -sponsored workshops or conferences are held, set up a sign -in sheet table, have a
staff member greet and speak to each attendee to informally gauge their ability to speak and
understand English. The staff member will ask a question that requires a full sentence reply to
verify proficiency;
• Have the Census Bureau's "Language Identification Flashcards" at City of Lodi events so that
individuals can self -identify as needing translation assistance. Although staff may not be able to
assist at the meeting, they will be able to provide translated materials after the event, and the
cards will be a tool to identify language needs for future meetings. Language Identification cards
will also be available at the Lodi Transit Station lobby at the reception desk and will be used by
reservationists;
Survey other front-line staff, such as transit dispatchers and drivers, as well as other City department
front counter employees, on an annual basis regarding their direct or indirect contact with LEP
individuals.
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Language Assistance Measures
The City of Lodi will continue to implement the following procedures:
• Census Bureau's "Language Identification Flashcards" will be located at staff customer service
windows at Lodi Transit Station and other department counters.
• If an individual is a Spanish -speaker, the City of Lodi has Spanish-speaking staff available to provide
interpretation services. At the Lodi Transit Station (per Transit Service Contract requirement), this
individual handles reservations and assists customers at the customer service window. Additionally,
Lodi Transit flyers, documents, and notices are translated & posted in Spanish.
• 'Google Translate' Online Translation tool is available on City webpages and social media.
• When an interpreter is needed, in person or on the telephone, and City of Lodi staff has exhausted
the above options, staff will first attempt to determine what language is required. Staff will utilize the
telephone interpreter service - Language Line Services.
City of Lodi Staff Trainings
Transit Staff Trainings
All City of Lodi Transit Administrative staff will be provided with the LAP Plan and will be educated on the
following procedures. This information will also be part of the staff orientation process for new hires.
Training topics are listed below:
• Understanding the Title VI policy and LEP responsibilities;
• Language assistance services the City of Lodi offers;
• Use of LEP "Language Identification Cards" for the Census Bureau;
• How to use the "Language Line" interpretation and translation services;
• Documentation of language assistance requests; and
• How to handle a Title VI and/or LEP complaint.
Citywide Staff Trainings
The Title VI Coordinator will provide citywide staff trainings covering the topics listed above in conjunction
with HR department annual harassment and discrimination prevention trainings.
Outreach Techniques
City of Lodi will use the following outreach techniques:
When staff is hosting a meeting or workshop or presenting a pertinent topic, all meeting notices and
flyers and agendas will be printed in Spanish, and an alternative language if it is determined that such
language is necessary.
The City will include notations in public notices in appropriate non-English languages that provide a
contact through which the individual can be informed in their language of the process/project, and
the individual will have the opportunity to provide input. In addition, all Council agendas will include
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Spanish language instructions to request interpretation services for all public hearings.
• In addition to the existing Spanish language translations of key print materials, the City of Lodi will
provide translation of Transit schedules, maps, and notices in languages otherwise determined to be
necessary, and will make these available at Lodi Station, and on board vehicles.
Monitoring and Updating the Language Assistance Plan
The City of Lodi's Language Assistance Plan is designed to be easily updated. At a minimum, the City of Lodi
will follow the Title VI Program update schedule of submission every 3 years.
Each update of the LEP Plan will examine plan components including:
• How many LEP persons were encountered annually?;
• Were the needs of these LEP persons met?;
• What is the current LEP population in the City of Lodi service area?;
• Is a change needed in the types of language translation services provided?;
• Is there still a need for continued language assistance for previously identified programs? Are there
other programs that should be included?;
• Have the City of Lodi's available resources, such as technology, staff, and financial costs changed?;
• Has the City of Lodi fulfilled the goals of the LAP Plan?; and
• Were any complaints received?
Dissemination of the City of Lodi Language Assistance Plan
The City of Lodi will include the Language Assistance Plan along with the Title VI Program on the City of Lodi
website (www.lodi.gov). Any person, including social service, non-profit, and law enforcement agencies and
other community partners with internet access will be able to access the plan. Copies of the Language
Assistance Plan will be provided, on request, to any person(s) requesting the document via phone, in
person, by mail or email. LEP persons may obtain copies/translations of the plan upon request.
Any questions regarding this plan should be directed to the City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator:
City of Lodi Title VI Coordinator
221 West Pine Street
PO Box 3006
Lodi, California 95240
Phone: (209)333-6706
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Appendix LAP -1: S1601 "LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME" 2020 American Community Survey 5 -
Year Estimates: Lodi city, CA and Census QuickFacts for Lodi city, CA
Population estimate (2021, Lodi city, California): 67,021
Sources:
S1601 I LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME (2020: ACS 5 -Year Estimates Subject Tables)
Weblink:
httr)s://data.census.igov/cedsci/table?q=Lodi,%2OCaIifornia°/o20S1601&tid=ACSST5Y202O.S1601
"State & County QuickFacts, Lodi city, California"
Weblink:
https://www.census.gov/ciuickfacts/lodicitycalifornia
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Total
Pereent
Perrent of spedried language speakeR
Lodi city, California
9prak English only
or speak Erigrsh
Percent weak Eaj6N only"speak
'wry
PerCeat Speak
Eajfnk less than "very
'very welt
Engksh "very well's
SpNk8491:yI
less than well•
label
Estimate
Eigm et
E5limare'n
of
Eslimele
Melgin 91 Error
Estimate
Margin of Error
£Ltimate
Margin of Error
Eswnarc
Margie of Error
Papulation 5 years and over
5:.656
S81
(%1
IXI
2,569
±1,111
85 2%
±1.6
9.127
±998
14 3%
11.6
Speak only Enghsh
-0.369
±1,642
654%
t
±25
AXI
1X1
kXf
I%)
%I
(%)
I*
(X)
Speak al anguage other than
e
English
21,327
±1,556
346%
±25
12,200
±1,140
572%
.9,4
9,127
±998
428%
1.4
SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER
THAN ENGLISH
Spanish
15,193
±1,454
24.6%
14
9,259
±1,055
609%
1.5
446
±768
391%
±35
51. 17 years old
3,6%
±669
60%
±11
3,250
±613
879%
±5.0
446
±202
121%
±5.0
18 to 64 years old
10,616
±1,105
17.2%
±18
5,636
'_832
531%
±4.7
4,980
±659
469%
±4.7
fi5 years old and over
982
+_247
14%
r
±04
373
r
±147
423%
±105
509
r
±161
577%
±105
Other Indo-European
r
languages
=.657
±920
75%
±15
2,086
±459
448%
±70
2,571
'_666
552%
±70
S to l7 years old
370
159
14%
±0 4
607
±199
698%
±17.1
263
±184
30 2%
±17.1
18 [0 64 years oId
3.aj4
±742
5 6%
12
1,346
±331
392%
±7 6
2,088
S78
609%
1.6
fi5 years old and over
363
±1L
O6%
r
±0.2
133
r
±65
377%
r
±144
220
�
±69
623%
r
±144
.,an a. Pafr(r3 t4land
e
languages
1,195
±347
19%
±06
619
±256
518%
±110
576
±170
482%
±110
5 to 17 years old
207
±154
0.3%
±0.2
193
±152
93 2%
±119
14
±21
6 8%
±119
IS to 64 years old
;785
129
13%
±0.4
351
±135
447%
±98
434
±139
553%
±9a
65 years old and over
203
±]5
03%
±0.1
75
±49
369%
±197
126
±62
631%
'_197
Other languages
281
±263
0.5%
±OA
236
±241
840%
±157
45
±42
160%
±157
S to l7 year, old
145
±158
0.2%
±0.3
145
±158
1000%
±238
0
11
00%
'_238
18 to 64 years old
126
1109
0.2%
±0.2
81
±87
643%
199
45
±42
357%
199
65 years old and over
1 0
±17
0.0 %
±0.1
10
±17
1000%
±1000
0
±31
00%
±1000
CITIZENS IS YEARS AND OVER
All untens 18 years old and
over
'2'T6
(%)
(%)
38,690
±1,161
921%
±12
3,313
±481
79%
±12
Speak only English
31,741
±1,347
756%
±2.3
LXI
IX)
txl
1%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
1%)
Speak a language plher,har,
e
English
10,262
±963
244%
±2.3
15,939
±781
67.7%
1.8
3,313
±481
323%
±38
Spanish
66I3
±868
16.2%
±21
i.129
±754
753%
±5.0
1,682
±391
247%
S0
Otherlan uPPe4
7.-'i1
361
13 1
_1.4
1,820
±372
32.7%
15.1
3,631
Sources:
S1601 I LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME (2020: ACS 5 -Year Estimates Subject Tables)
Weblink:
httr)s://data.census.igov/cedsci/table?q=Lodi,%2OCaIifornia°/o20S1601&tid=ACSST5Y202O.S1601
"State & County QuickFacts, Lodi city, California"
Weblink:
https://www.census.gov/ciuickfacts/lodicitycalifornia
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Appendix LAP -2: 2015 American Community Survey 5 -year Estimates: Language Spoken at Home
by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over
Lodi city, California 11 , Lodi city, California
Label
Total:
r Estimate
;59,085
Margin of Error II
±501
Label
Estimate
Margin of Error
Greek: 24
±30
Speak only English
738,714
±1,1-32
Speak English "verywell"
17
±27
Spanish or Spanish Creole:
114,901
±961
Speak English lessthan
Speak English "verywell"
:7,694
±637
"verywell"
7
±12
Speak English less than
V
Russian:
44
S0
"verywell"
07,207
±763
Speak English "verywell"
9
±14
French (incl. Patois, Cajun):
F192
±90
Speak English less than
Speak English "verywell"
145
±79
"verywell"
35
±44
Speak English lessthan
r
Polish:
39
±41
"verywell"
47
±40
Speak English "verywell"
28
±30
French Creole:
Q
±28
Speak English lessthan
Speak English "verywell"
�0
±28
"verywell"
11
±17
Speak English lessthan
111
Serbo-Croatian:
0
328
"verywell"
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Italian:
Fr
5
±8
Speak English lessthan
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
"verywell"
0
±28
Speak English less than
Other Slavic languages:
107
±171
"verywell"
J5
±8
Speak English "verywell"
107
±171
Portuguese or Portuguese
V
Speak English less than
Creole:
91
±61
"verywell"
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
r83
±b0
Armenian:
10
±16
Speak English lessthan
r
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
"verywell"
8
±14
Speak English lessthan
German:
257
±90
"verywell"
10
±16
Speak English "verywell"
220
±90
Persian:
229
±127
Speak English lessthan
rV
Speak English "verywell"
153
-9g
"verywell"
37
±35
Speak English lessthan
Yiddish:
0
±28
"verywell"
76
-5C
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Gujarati:
4
±5
Speak English lessthan
Speak English "verywell"
±6
"verywell"
10
±28
Speak English lessthan
�4
Other West Germanic
"very well"
10
±"R
languages:
6
±8
Hindi:
181
±142
Speak English "verywell"
16
±8
Speak English "verywell"
80
±67
Speak English less than
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
io
±28
"verywell"
101
±91
Scandinavian languages:
F.
±28
Urdu:
1,006
±398
Speak English "verywell"
r0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
444
±305
Speak English lessthan
V
Speak English lessthan
"verywel I"
0
Y
±28
"very well"
562
r
±197
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AND OVER (2015: ACS 5 -Year Estimates Detailed Tables)
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Lodi city, California
Lodi city, California
Label
Estimate
]Margin of Error
Label
Estimate
Margin of Error
Other Indic languages:
997
±462
Other Asian languages:
167
±307
Speak English "verywell"
ry
491
±343
Speak English "verywell"
55
1
±171
Speak English lessthan
r
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
496
±180
"verywell"
112
±139
Other Indo-European
r
Tagalog:
514
X10
languages:
568
±383
Speak English "verywell"
203
±115
Speak English "verywell"
285
±189
Speak English lessthan
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
311
±122
"verywell"
283
}221.
Other Pacific Island
255
±266
Chinese:
338
±171
Speak English "verywell"
136
±154
Speak English "verywell"
152
±101
Speak English lessthan
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
119
±121
"verywell"
186
±121
Navajo:0
±28
Japanese:
110
±62
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
79
S4
Speak English lessthan
Speak English less than
"verywell"
0
±28
"verywell"
31
±28
Other Native North American
Korean:
18
±27
languages:
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
9
±14
Speak English "verywell"
Pr
0
±28
Speak English lessthan
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
9
±13
"verywell"
0
±28
Mon-Khmer, Cambodian:
0
±28
Hungarian:
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Speak English less than
Speak English less than
"verywell"
0
±28
"verywell"
0
±28
Hmong:
0
±28
Arabic:
80
±68
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
33
±34
Speak English lessthan
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
0
±28
"very well"
47
±37
Thai:
0
±28
Hebrew:
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
0
±28
Speak English lessthan
Speak English lessthan
"verywell"
0
±28
"verywell"
0
±28
Laotian:
4
±9
African languages:
V50
±96
Speak English "verywell"
F0
±28
Speak English "verywell"
139
±62
Speak English less than
Speak English lessthan
..verywell"
4
±9
"very wel l"
122
±34
Vietnamese:
65
±57
Other and unspecified
Speak English "verywell"
42
±48
languages:
9
±14
Speak English less than
Speak English "verywell"
9
±14
Source:
B16001 I LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME BY ABILITY TO SPEAK ENGLISH FOR THE POPULATION 5 YEARS
AND OVER (2015: ACS 5 -Year Estimates Detailed Tables)
Weblink:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-256
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING 2022
CITY OF LODI TITLE VI PROGRAM AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan is a
requirement for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, City of Lodi is updating its Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan
to be compliant with FTA's requirement that Programs be updated every three years; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve the updated City of Lodi
Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the 2022 City of Lodi Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan.
Dated: October 19, 2022
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-256 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 19, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2022-256