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Receive Presentation from Lodi Improvement Committee Providing Committee Updates and Recommended By-law Revisions (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
August 21, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive presentation from Lodi Improvement Committee ("Committee") providing Committee updates and recommended by-law revisions.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As set-forth in the Committee by-laws ("By-laws"), the Committee's general purpose is to coordinate with a broad spectrum of the community to maintain and improve the quality of life and appearance of Lodi.
From 2019 to 2020, the Committee focused on this intent, but determined that the By-laws could better reflect current community needs, and member skills. The Committee met on possible revisions to the By-laws, and presented draft amendments to the City Council on January 15, 2020, and again on March 3, 2021, to gather direction and input. Council recommended that the Committee rework the proposed amendments to strike a balance between its existing goals (prioritizing regulatory compliance), and its desire for a new focus on prevention and community-driven projects.
Since the last presentation to Council, new members were appointed and the Committee took another look at the By-Laws. The new revisions would incorporate prior City Council feedback and aim to make the By-laws directive. This would include preventive solutions and actions that the Committee members can take to promote safer neighborhoods, encourage community improvements, advocate for underrepresented groups, promote sustainable and equitable communities, support transparency and accessibility, build relationships and collaborate with the community, support the implementation of the City Community Development Block Grant program, identify potential resources, and promote participatory government.
The Committee will begin its presentation to the Council wit...
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