Influx of Homeless Located in the City Center
On August 31, the San Joaquin Sherriff’s office conducted a clean out of a homeless camp located along the Mokelumne River under Highway 99. This has displaced approximately 40 individuals, along with all their belongings. Some of these individuals have moved into the City and residents have reported noticing an influx of homeless around the downtown area. Our staff is aware of the situation, and we ask for your patience while we work through the necessary details to provide a safe place for our unsheltered population to reside.
In the upcoming weeks, CalTrans will be cleaning out homeless camps along Kettleman Lane and Highway 99 and we anticipate the movement of homeless again.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Neighborhood Services via email at NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov.
Access Center for the Homeless Update:
Staff will present information on the Access Center and locations for consideration and approval at the September 15, 2021 City Council meeting (to be held virtually). This will include an abbreviated presentation from the one shared at the community meeting. The agenda and instructions on how to view the City Council meeting via Zoom or Facebook will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting date. We hope everyone that has an interest in this initiative will participate.
Options for public comment:
Members of the public may provide public comment on the agenda item at the City Council meeting via Zoom video conferencing at the link provided on the agenda. Public Comments are limited to five minutes per person.
Members of the public may also submit written comment prior to or during the Council meeting. Comments should be submitted to councilcomments@lodi.gov (or via mail sent to: City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241). Written comments received two hours prior to the start of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted on the City website as part of the official record of the meeting. Five minutes of each written comment, received before the Mayor or Chair announces that the time for public comment is closed will be read into the record. IMPORTANT: Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Example: Public Comment for Agenda Item Number C-17.
For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Services Division at NeighborhoodServices@lodi.gov. For updates on the Lodi Access Center Engagement Process including the community meeting presentation, please visit the City website at http://lodi.gov/1037/Lodi-Access-Center