HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 7, 2023 PublicCommentC-27 Adopt Resolution Approving 2023/2024 Pavement Resurfacing Project for Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017 Funding FY 2023124 (PW
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-123 approving the 2023/2024 Pavement Resurfacing Project for Road Repair
and Accountability Act of 2017 funding for FY 2023/24.
C-28 Accept Informational Item ProvidingCity Council with Update of Lodi Electric Utility's Economic
Development Discount Rate Program (EU)
Accepted an informational item providing the City Council with an update of Lodi Electric Utility's Economic
Development Discount Rate Program.
C-29 RaceiveReport Regarding Communication Opposing Senate Bill 423 (Wiener) Streamlined Approvals:
Multifamily Housing Developments: SB 35(Cha ten r 366, Statutes of 20'17)Expansion (CLK),
Received a report regarding a communication opposing Senate Bill 423 (Wiener) Streamlined Approvals:
Multifamily Housing Developments: SB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017) Expansion.
C-30 Receive ReportRegarding Communication Opposing Assembly Sill 450 (Bauer -Kahan) State Water
Resources Control Board: Water Rights and Usage: Interim Relief: Procedures (CLK)
Received a report regarding a communication opposing Assembly Bill 460 (Bauer -Kahan) State Water
Resources Control Board: Water Rights and Usage: Interim Relief: Procedures.
C-31 Receive report Regarding Communication OpposingAssem},ly, Bili 1337 (Wicks) State Water
Resources Control Board: Water Diversion Curtailment (CLK)
Received a report regarding a communication opposing Assembly Bill 1337 (Wicks) State Water Resources
Control Board: Water Diversion Curtailment.
C-32 Receive Report Regarding Communication Supporting 2023 Carbon Reductton Program/Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Program Application (CLK)
Received a report regarding a communication supporting 2023 Carbon Reduction Program/Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Program application.
C-33 Adopt Resolution Approving City of Lodi's Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-124 approving the City of Lodi's Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan.
D. Comments by the Public on Non -Ag ne da Items THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON -AGENDA ITEM FOR
COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
Mrs. Corlonda Hayes -Byrd Ill, a member of the public, spoke regarding safety in her neighborhood,
promoting community involvement, unfair treatment received at Lodi Memorial Hospital, and racism within
Lodi.
Travis Castle, a member of the public, provided a handout to Council (filed), and spoke regarding
homelessness and his plan to improve the homelessness crisis.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Bregman spoke regarding shopping carts around town adding to the trash problem and the
need to clean up near the freeways and railroad.
In response, City Manager Schwabauer stated that he has asked Code Enforcement to begin acting on an
ordinance previously passed by Council that requires the owners to gather shopping carts that have been
removed from their property. He stated that he will report back in three month regarding the success of
bringing this into focus by Code Enforcement.
In response to Council Member Bregman's concerns regarding trash near the railroad, City Manager
Schwabauer stated the City has posted the bridge on the unused railroad tracks and the Fire Marshal has
reported that the garbage was cleaned up by Kathryn Siddle and Lodi's Committee on Homelessness. There
are still safety issues which Public Works Director Charlie Swimley is addressing with the railroad.
The Path to Redemption
Dear City of Lodi,
I'm writing to propose a plan to improve the city's homelessness crisis. The Path to Redemption will
create funding to provide solutions to combat homelessness. This is designed to be self-funded with no
tax payer money
This of the proposal is to create special advertisements that can be placed on and around sidewalks,
walk ways, benches, fences, back of city signs, driveway address numbers, flag pole banners, existing
murals, tiny homes and other surfaces. To ensure that these advertisements are visually appealing and
to decrease the visual impact, these advertisements can be strategically integrated into the media that
they are placed in.
Revenue generated by local and national businesses will help empower the city increase its ability to
combat the challenges of homelessness in a self-sufficient manor. These funds would be earmarked for
homeless projects such as housing solutions, rental assistance, building affordable housing units,
providing mental health counseling, job training and other supportive services. The city could work with
local non-profit organizations to administer the funds and provide the services. Transportation can be
provided to those who need services that the city can not offer. Services that can not be offered by the
city of Lodi can be supported and reenforced by funds collected though this plan.
In order to ensure that the funds are used effectively, an independent oversight committee could be
formed to monitor the use of the funds and provide regular reports to the public. The committee would
be made up of experts in the fields of housing and social services, as well as community members.
Pros- Decreased crime, litter/pollution, property damage, theft, overdoses, use of emergency services
and unemployment. Prevent further homelessness by identifying at risk induvial such as battered
mothers and people short on rent as well as combat dumping of homeless in community from outside
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Cons- Advertisements are on new surfaces.
Mitigation- Advertise in certain areas, integrate ads into media in natural ways such as murals, pathways
with historical figures and facts for education and stickers that can be placed on businesses to show
support for the project.
Overall, this proposal aims to address important issues facing the city of Lodi the need for improved
services and housing solutions for the homeless population. By creating a dedicated funding source for
addressing homelessness, we can work towards creating a better and more equitable city for all
residents.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Travis Castle
(916) 601-9653